The harmonies @ 0:36-0:38 are excellent. It's very ironic, though, that as the group reached their signature fashion look from 1967-1969, the inner turmoil behind the scenes was at its worst. By now, the name change had happened and Motown went into overdrive to showcase Diana. Diana was too selfish at this point to care, and Berry was too focused on making her a star to listen to what Mary, Cindy and the fans wanted. The final show in 1970 was just a formality.
Yeah I would've loved to see what the Temps and Supremes would've been like had David and Flo's attitudes were more tamed. They were a strong part of each group and its a shame how they both helped destroy their stay within their groups. Seeing Flo in those glamorous gowns would've been something for me to drool over. She had that walk and just that look that says, "watch out baby!"
This is a much better version of the song. I don't like the studio version. The first time I heard this song, I heard the demo and fell in love with it. U should try tto check out thier performance in The Nertherlands doing this song...
I believe they pre-taped this special for Ernie Ford with Cindy, making it her first or second TV show with Diana, Mary, it was pre-taped about 3-4 weeks in advanced.
@soulsista1220 Funny you mentioned that. I can recall Mary saying that a great majority of their stylists at the time (both costume and hair) were gay and they just kept making the gowns flashier and the hair bigger and crazier.
@usspike I love their gowns once they became Diana Ross & the Supremes but I'm a huge Flo fan so I wish I coulda seen Flo in those dresses instead of Cindy, even though Cindy wore the HELL outta those dresses with those curves.
OMG Diana looks SO amazing here! Such charisma and Mary and Cindy are as always Supreme. This is one of Cindy's first appearances live as a new Supreme. She's gorgeous! Thnks SO MUCH for posting this!!
USSPIKE , CAN YOU PLEASE POST THE OTHER PARTS WHERE DIANA/SUPREMES ARE ON THIS TENNESEE ERNIE FORD SPECIAL ? WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL THE SEGMENTS WITH DIANA/SUPREMES THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY TO SEE A RARE VIDEO LIKE THIS THANK YOU!
@cub1955 I may do that at a later date. When I have time. I don't have much. I have: 'Reflections' in the chandlier gowns, A rendition of 'Old Mill Stream' (I didn't care much for this.) The happening in the halters, and a strange finale with Ernie, Diane, and Andy Griffith. (Didn't care much for this either.)
The harmonies @ 0:36-0:38 are excellent. It's very ironic, though, that as the group reached their signature fashion look from 1967-1969, the inner turmoil behind the scenes was at its worst. By now, the name change had happened and Motown went into overdrive to showcase Diana. Diana was too selfish at this point to care, and Berry was too focused on making her a star to listen to what Mary, Cindy and the fans wanted. The final show in 1970 was just a formality.
JumpStreet1983 2 months ago
Miss Ross knew how to look good!
copanationdie 2 months ago
Yeah I would've loved to see what the Temps and Supremes would've been like had David and Flo's attitudes were more tamed. They were a strong part of each group and its a shame how they both helped destroy their stay within their groups. Seeing Flo in those glamorous gowns would've been something for me to drool over. She had that walk and just that look that says, "watch out baby!"
Vincent50 2 months ago
Those dresses are hot!
Bochanable 3 months ago
THE DRESSES ARE BAD !
MrsTarmale 4 months ago
I guess thats what's happening
nicholasstiles12 5 months ago
This is a much better version of the song. I don't like the studio version. The first time I heard this song, I heard the demo and fell in love with it. U should try tto check out thier performance in The Nertherlands doing this song...
tummielvr 7 months ago
I believe they pre-taped this special for Ernie Ford with Cindy, making it her first or second TV show with Diana, Mary, it was pre-taped about 3-4 weeks in advanced.
Supremes2 7 months ago
I'm feelin those dresses. But in the late 60's Diana Ross sure knew how to give a wig a I-just-got-outta-bed look
soulsista1220 8 months ago
@soulsista1220 Funny you mentioned that. I can recall Mary saying that a great majority of their stylists at the time (both costume and hair) were gay and they just kept making the gowns flashier and the hair bigger and crazier.
usspike 8 months ago
@usspike I love their gowns once they became Diana Ross & the Supremes but I'm a huge Flo fan so I wish I coulda seen Flo in those dresses instead of Cindy, even though Cindy wore the HELL outta those dresses with those curves.
soulsista1220 8 months ago
@soulsista1220 She sho nuff did! Whew!
kpitt1204 5 months ago
@usspike Gay hair-dressers are never over-the-top.
Oh wait...
Noodleydoo 6 months ago
Diana looks way 2 skinny here. Not 2 crazy about the dresses either. But it's nice heard 'The Happening' live.
royalsoulness 8 months ago
I LOVE MOTOWN!
simon4186 10 months ago
OMG Diana looks SO amazing here! Such charisma and Mary and Cindy are as always Supreme. This is one of Cindy's first appearances live as a new Supreme. She's gorgeous! Thnks SO MUCH for posting this!!
Baldnsexynchi 11 months ago
Is this Cindy's first televised apperance w/ The Supremes?
Motownman100 1 year ago
@Motownman100 No, she did a couple of other appearances with them on TV before this; like on 'The Hollywood Palace' and 'American Bandstand'...
shmuli9 11 months ago
@Motownman100 It's either this one or The Hollywood Palace with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Drillin4Oil 3 months ago
Many thanks for this crystal clear upload. I've always loved this clip
SpazChat 1 year ago
This is a very early appearance for cindy birdsong - lookin great in a Fl Ballard gown -
ramona2400 1 year ago
THANKS USSPIKE. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT YOUR GENEROUS SHARING. HATS OFF TO YOU. THANKS FOR ALL YOU POST.
TheInasboi 1 year ago
Fab!! Look at Diana's makeup and hair . . . fab-u-luuuus. And those gowns were the bomb!! Cindy looked so cute here too.
MrPistolMason 1 year ago
USSPIKE , CAN YOU PLEASE POST THE OTHER PARTS WHERE DIANA/SUPREMES ARE ON THIS TENNESEE ERNIE FORD SPECIAL ? WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL THE SEGMENTS WITH DIANA/SUPREMES THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY TO SEE A RARE VIDEO LIKE THIS THANK YOU!
cub1955 1 year ago 7
@cub1955 I may do that at a later date. When I have time. I don't have much. I have: 'Reflections' in the chandlier gowns, A rendition of 'Old Mill Stream' (I didn't care much for this.) The happening in the halters, and a strange finale with Ernie, Diane, and Andy Griffith. (Didn't care much for this either.)
usspike 1 year ago
@usspike I vaguely remember them also wearing the rather over-the-top sequined miniskirts with Mary and Cindy pulling Diana along in a cabriolet...
shmuli9 1 year ago
@shmuli9 , that was the "Old Mill Stream" segment. Instant favorite of mine. - love that clip
SpazChat 2 months ago
This is very cool. Thank you, usspike! ;)
italoman9 1 year ago 4
Gotta love those dresses!
FaReaList 1 year ago 3
@FaReaList Mary shows these gowns in her exhibit.
etrax2000 1 year ago