@Kirby Kipling right, it most certainly can be insignificant at times. And then on the other side of the coin, you have the cursed and downright revolting homeliness of Diane Ernestine's appearance, I don't think too many people were shocked when they discovered that Diane Ernestine had resorted to backstabbing her childhood friends and pawning her slit for hits in Motown's Master bedroom suite. Her lack of physical beauty (combined with her lack of inner beauty) was likely the most devastating factor which contributed to her miserable behavior towards people. But with the right makeup and lighting, sometimes Miss Ross looked quite attractive. In those instances, I doubt that any 4-legged wildebeest wouldn't be PROUD to look like just her. And I can't get over the striking resemblance in the 👀 eye sizes and similarly long eyelashes. They say everybody's got a twin walking around somewhere. Although Miss Ross's twins tend to ROAM around somewhere.
Grew up on Motown! There will never be a music like it. It’s amazing how music bridges so many divides and brings us ALL together for the love of the music and talent!
@@Jhmmmy yes they were performing or rehearsing on a stage somewhere (tensions between the girls were probably at it's peak during this time) and during the performance, one of Florence's earrings fell off and hit the floor and Diane accidentally stepped on it and broke it. As soon as they got backstage, Florence lit into Diane, physically attacking her with such ferocity that it took more than one person to pry the plus-size Florence aloose from whatever part of Diane's little scrawny anatomy she had latched herself onto.
@@Jhmmmy tensions were high at this time and Florence was rightfully furious at how they were being shoved into the background at every turn in order to make miss Ross stand out. When you have this so called"star quality" that the Motown myth machine has attributed to Ms Ross in her ability to make the supremes a success due to her lack of soul or gospel in her voice, you don't have to push others into the background for a star to do it's shining. Every step that Motown took in trying to make Florence and Mary almost invisible was simply done so that this person with "star quality"could stand out. As the other two got as much attention from the fans as the lead singer. So what is the reason to push these girls so far into the background? So that they wouldn't take away too much attention from a so called"Star-quality" performer, that's why. People liked to say that the other two couldn't sing 🤣 But we all know how beautifully the 3 harmonized together because we heard it with our own ears. So then tell me what was the purpose of muting their mics as Motown occasionally did? I'll tell you why?! So that this person with so called star quality could stand out above and beyond the rest. She was FORCED to stand out. In interviews she spoke alone for the entire group as if Mary and Florence were not apart of the group. On stage is where it was so easy to see how despicably and desperately Motown had become in order to make Diane Ross stand out. And oh boy, when the name change came, it must have felt like highway robbery to the other two. Cuz they knew that it was just another stunt to shove miss Ross down our throats in order to make her stand out. Star quality? Ha! There's star quality and then there's star inequality. When you have to commit such shameful acts to make someone stand out above the rest, that's more star inequality than anything else. And someone at Motown (ESPECIALLY miss Ross) obviously knew that she had it: star-inequality
Even though there was tension between the three ladies. Ms. Ross's new release got me to check out mary Wilson and Florence Ballard's solo work. After she talked about the two albums. I was not disappointed. These Motown ladies really paved the way for my geenration.
Well, I’ll be the one to just go on ahead and say it. The Marvelettes (Katherine Anderson and Wanda Young) SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE!!! RIP Gladys Horton (Early Lead Singer of The Marvelettes). Rosalind Ashford and Betty Kelly (The Vandellas) should have been there too!!
😱😱😱they weren't?? It's been so many years I don't remember..wow..it's never really a reunion without "all" of the people that help build it!!! Like the Funk Brothers and The Andantes too...unsung heroes 😌
@@mjc5509 with regard to the Supremes, the Andantes contributed along with Mary and Flo on "Stop in the Name of Love" and "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone." The Andantes also sang on "Love Child" and "I'm Living in Shame" without Mary and Cindy. So don't go sayin' that they were on most of the Supremes songs, at least the HIT songs by the Supremes because that's bull. Yes, the Andantes were Motown's studio backup session singers that sang on hundreds of Motown recordings by all of its stable of artists, except for the Temptations, the Andantes only sang on one of their earlier recordings, I think it was "All I Need" but David Ruffin put a stop to that because he said that the Tempts could not replicate female voices when they took the songs out on the road and toured.
The way Cindy and Mary jump into harmony. The Supremes hosted the best background vocalist ever when they were allowed to shine. Just rich simple harmony.
Black people are amazing!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Music will always be our truth! It starts with Motown. Goosebumps all over my body from watching this.... our history is incredible❤
I'm 65 and was raised in a home full of great music being played everyday..Everything from great vocalists, big bands, country, R&B, Pop, theatre and more..But in my opinion the greatest and most prolific contributions to the great American Songbook will be that of Black Americans..Whether it came from the sheer honesty and struggles most of the rest of us will never know or from what I believe is just an innate gift sent from God himself it represents what is the very best of America and has been a vehicle for so many to be able to achieve the greatness within and help us overcome are past transgressions and discriminations..Peace to you..🎈
It's very hard to watch this even more so now, because a lot of the legends on that stage are gone now. When it first aired and I saw this, I would almost always cry. Now it's even more emotional now.
Was always so thankful they did this! All these greats would never share the stage again! And there was alot of negotiation to get them there this time!
I was 7 years old at the time and I remember it like it was yesterday I begged to stay up late to watch because of michael jackson I'm glad I was old enough to remember this it was magical
M25 was like a Holiday for Black people. To this date, it's the best musical show I've ever seen. So much talent on one stage. The 60th Anniversary special pales in comparison.
The Suprenes performing a hits medley would have brought the house down. It's a shame they couldn't set their differences aside for the show as it would have been phenomenal!
Michael was to shy to sing Someday We’ll Be Together. He didn’t really know too many ppl on the stage that well other than Smokey, Diana, Marvin, and Berry
@@NOV123 not accurate. Michael was shy off stage he has said many times he's never shy on stage singing. He knew almost everyone there. He knew Stevie very well and The Temptations. He paid for David Ruffin's funeral. He also knew Richard Pryor and Billy Dee. He was only gone from Motown for 3 years at that
Mary Wilson was so intelligent to wear that bright, red gown. And you can hear her through all the noise. She knew how to be a real star without diminishing anyone else.RIP, Mary Wilson.
Actually the show told everyone wear silver, white or black. For the theme of the 25th anniversary of Motown. And Mary was just trying to be difficult! In fact after this show, she was banned from all Motown productions because of her shenanigans.
@@vicgalindo1 It was NOT the show. DIANE told Mary and Cindy to wear black or white. As you can see, Diane decided to wear silver to stand out. Mary showed HER, didn't she!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cindy, of course, was her old obedient self and wore white!
I saw this when it aired and to this day I think of this finale 4:18 with the various artists coming on to the stage and Diana greeting them, the epitome of femininity, elegance and beauty. The way she kisses, hugs and the occasional leg lift as she embraces someoneone. She kisses Richard. The way she calls out Michael's name, then embraces Marvin. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how she speaks to Berry, then when he arrives on stage the full on embrace from some. Not a stupid fist bump or a hand clap and shoulder touch. I guess they have a place, but I don't know where. That night if there were any animosity among any of them, you couldn't tell; and if there were, I'm convinced it was squashed on that stage that night. I often think of this finale and occasionally watch it. I like seeing Diana. We don't have too many examples of women femininity. To me, Loretta Devine also embodies this type of femininity. Anyway, thanks for posting it. My heart is always overwhelmed and I tear up. It's such a beautiful moment at a once beautiful time, with some amazingly and wonderfully talented people. Thank you.
Phenomenal! Specials didn't have the cast return for the finale before this. Very emotional, and the first full TV special devoted to a Black businessman for a body of work, I think!
A WONDERFUL. ENSEMBLE OF. *** THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPERSTARS ****. MY FAVORITE SUPERSTARS. I LOVE *** MOTOWN***. CONGRATULATIONS. TO. *** BERRY GORDY*** THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE GREAT WONDERFUL MUSIC !!!! ❤❤❤
Mary Wilson stepped out there looking gorgeous and sounding great!, she refused to be way in the background another night and literally stole the show...............listen to the crowd cheer when she saunters on to the stage looking red hot!!!
@@mic6434 I guess your t.v. dont get all the channels, or your internet is down. Mary Wilson is far from being in the background she is way out in front all over the t.v. and internet, not to mention with a brand new book in Barnes and Nobles.....the background is now reserved for Ms Ross
@@TahariBlue Honey it's not her TV or internet that's keeping her in the dark, it's faulty wiring in the brain. Apparently it greatly affects the perception and understanding regions in certain parts of the brain
@Tim Harris Mary looked and sounded spectacular that night. She was the last artist to come on stage that night and the last one to end up with Berry Gordy......center stage!
I don't understand why they gave the Supremes the least amount of time on stage. Every other group, at least performed one song or more on stage. There is no mention of Florence Ballard either. This was the only Supremes Reunion we ever got, and it was only for a few seconds. They performed a song that Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong didn't have their vocals on. It was a good show, but the Supremes got the smallest amount of time on stage. Rest in peace to you, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson!❤
Don't you know... the footage was doctored. Diana allegedly punched Mary Wilson on stage. That's why Smokey comes out randomly. He was sent to diffuse the situation.
It wouldn’t take much to upstage Diana’s vocals. Diana is an icon but she’s also a terrible person. She did a lot of awful things to climb to the top but she will always be, one of the all time greatest entertainers.
Diana really kissed Berry Gordy on the lips @7:43 while Michael was right there. 😬 Michael would've fallen in love with me if I was around during this time! lol
I remember when this first aired, Circa 1983. The grand final of The Supremes singing "Someday We'll Be Together, was priceless, as well as all those other Motown greats on stage for the grand finale! I'm only we didn't get to see people such as Barrett Strong( If he was still living at that time)The Contours, The Marvelettes, the Isley Brothers, etc. Sadly, one of the people whom helped Berry Gordy to found Motown Records, Jackie Wilson was still in a coma! And also, on a sadder note, I remember both Marvin Gaye & Jackie Wilson passed away in the same month! Also, I wonder if Martha & the Vandellas were on this Tribute Show? Nevertheless, a great show with fantastic performances, great memories, and a grand finale! I was born in 1957, and I grew up in East Harlem in The Projects, so I pretty much remember this music going back to 1963, Motown, and the "British Invasion", spear headed by The Beatles in 1964, as well as the other British Rock & Roll Groups!
We have a great histroy we just need to revisit from time to time to remind ourselves just how great of people we are look at it on display its a great site to see
Motown Music 🎶 the greatest gift to all . Fabulous Artist . Music to all people & great time in the clubs dancing to a natural high. Miss the feeling of 70s Music & artists who appreciated & loved their fans . One big 🥳 party . Thank you to the Music & all Motown Artist . Real Artist & characters. Fly high with the Angels above RIP to all brothers & sisters . 🙏
the amount of hall of fame talent on that stage was dizzying. Remembered when this first aired i just turned 21. have been able to come up with anything close to this since
Hi , Mary gave an interview couple yrs ago and she cleared the situation. She accepted she basked in the pressure of others. She said that it was blown out of proportion a misunderstanding. That she wasn't to introduce Berry. it was Diana that she called out Berry and Diana went out touched her and said Mary it's been take care of . From the distance looked like Diana shoved her. That's when it all started.
@@carloscolon1916 not quite so. It was obvious that Mary still loved Diane and felt kinda bad about putting her on blast and wanted to try to heal the rift before they left this earth. Mary wanted peace between them and it's more than obvious she was simply playing it down. I once heard Mary say " I believe Diane accidentally grabbed my mic so roughly because she simply got caught up in the nervous excitement of the moment". 🤣 It was obvious that the publishing of that book had forced Diane to read and think about all the nasty stuff she did to hurt Mary. And that in itself helped to soothe Mary's pent up anger at the witch. Mary never said she made anything up that she wrote in that book. But it was sometimes obvious that she had lost all (or most) of her anger at Diane Ross in some interviews and couldn't bring herself to discuss some of the things she revealed in that book. But she never gave the impression that she made anything up.
Diana look s so fabulous and beautifully sharp in her outfit.. Mary -- gorgeous as ever and Cindy--- she came out chubby as if the Universe was saying -- Flo -- she really was not that bad..... YES!! I wish Flo was there.. BGORDY ---- This could have been a different ending. Maybe in the next time?
As well as mary (rip) sang, she could never have done justice to this iconic song. That’s why the orchestra switched to only the chorus of this song. The back vocals were awesome when mary and cindy came on stage. Neither of the ladies were on the original release of the song. I’m glad they did appear. They were truly underrated. Diana is still the diva.
Oh dear .... she looked desperate and pathetic. It was sad. Like a little girl trying to compete with a Diva. The world laughed at Mary...they really did. The cheers were for they appeared together -NOT BECUSE MARY WALKED OUT.
@April_Spring2015Yes it's true that Mary couldn't compete with Diana Ross in their beginning days as the Supremes: For some inexplicable reason, Mary could NEVER quite gap her legs open as wide as miss Ross was able to. Mary's performances lacked the agility and flexibility to compete with Ross. Mary could never outshine Diane Ernestine when it came to doing the twist, the bends, the splits, the headstand, the pony or the jerk in the Motown Master Bedroom Suite. Mary just wasn't able to compete with Diane Ernestine. But outside of a contortionist in a hor-house, who could? 🤔
This was great, but also so sad. Most of the people Diana called out are gone. I mean this was right before Marvin Gaye was shot, and not too long after, in the 90s, lots of motown acts were going on like David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Melvin Franklin (Temptations), and Mary Wells. Now That I think it over, the only original Motown acts that are still with us are Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Otis Williams (last original Tempt), and....DeBarge. If I'm missing anyone let me know
+Jocelyn H Yes it's sad so many have gone on. Also alive are the Jackson 5 except for Michael, Gladys Knight ad two Pips, they missed the special but are a Motown Group. Lionel Richie and most of the Commodores and the Mary Jane Girls. Dazz Band, Switch, High Energy and a few others.
Ja tall2- Diana Ross worked hard for her success today But you fail to understand the way she got to the top, She slept with the Boss, and she was ruthless not just to the Supremes, but everyone else at Motown And that is what many people will remember about Ms Ross, Ms Wilson was never jealous of Ross, Ms Wilson worked all her life right to the end, and was well Respected in the entertainment business
I really can't watch this completely without sad eyes. I see all of these folks who are not with us any longer (e.i.: Marvin Gaye,Mary Wells,Dick Clark, Bobby Rogers,Pete Moore (both of the Miracles), Melvin Franklin, Richard Street (both of the Temptations),Levi Stubbs, Lawrence Payton,Obie Benson (3 of the 4 Tops),Nick Ashford (of Ashford And Simpson), Mary Wilson(of the Supremes)and last but definitely not least, MICHAEL!!! He actually STOLE the show introducing the globe to the MOONWALK!!! Not to mention some of the producers,arrangers, and directors and managers, but everyone will have their number called. R.I.P. to these fallen heroes!!!!!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢
I watched this live. I was extremely disappointed that the Supremes didn’t have at least one song altogether before everyone else started coming out onstage. It was what everyone was waiting for and it felt we were robbed. Very anticlimactic.
Mary Wilson was a knock-out in that red sequins dress. Yes everyone was informed to wear, black,white,and grey. Marvin Gaye and El Debarge had on red. But Ms. Wilson was the only one punish by wearing red. She was not allowed to perform at other Motown events. Mary Wilson always had to fight to get the recognition she deserved. RIP MS. MARY WILSON I Love all of the Supremes and Motown acts
Mary Wilson is forever favorite Supreme. Diana pushed Mary during this performance and they cut it from the film. That's why Smokey originally came on stage.
It was nice that they showed clips with Florence Ballard. Its sad that how she passed away . But if Florence was alive I always wondered if they would have included her in this ?
@@russelwilliam6051 and if Ross had pushed her the way she pushed Mary, Florence wouldn't have been too drunk to beat her azz and leave her weave laying right there on the stage in tatters. She wouldn't have had the nerve to push Florence
The question isn't just would they have included her ... would she have shown up? After all the drama she had gone through in her life, had she lived I'm not certain she would have agreed to be on the show. Gladys Knight and the Pips passed on an appearance then and in any Motown special since because of their negative experiences.
@Lecuyer Dooley I think Gladys Knight is not a Big fan of Diana Ross. I did here an Interview with Gladys Knight that she did speak good about Florence Ballard.
@@forthdimension686 NOT LIES I DEFINITELY KNO THE HISTORY OF MOTOWN 1ST HAND!!! (THIS AIN'T HEAR SAY) I don't need to prove anything to you but my ppl was apart of Motown (Diana said Smokie was her 1st love, he got (the Primettes) into Motown..she was sleeping with a married Berry Gordy wen she got pregnant with Rhonda.. Etc etc etc...(Marvin said in a interview he & Diana had a brief relationship) girl bye!
All that greatness in one room
Rip to all the greats we've lost over the years #legends
I remember watching this on television ❤❤❤❤❤ The influence we had on the culture is incomparable 🌹🌹🌹
The only Supremes reunion that would ever happens as it turns out! 😔. Rip Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard
Look at those legends on the stage 🤧👏😭 so much star power.
The crowd THUNDERED when Mary Wilson came on stage. RIP MARY WILSON
And then u woke up
@@dddddadadad1796speaking of "woke up", I think you need to go back to bed and get yourself a bit more sleep.
🤔 A coma would be nice
Yes they hadn't seen Mary in ages. The fans went crazy to finally see the "most beautiful" Supreme again.
@Kirby Kipling right, it most certainly can be insignificant at times. And then on the other side of the coin, you have the cursed and downright revolting homeliness of Diane Ernestine's appearance, I don't think too many people were shocked when they discovered that Diane Ernestine had resorted to backstabbing her childhood friends and pawning her slit for hits in Motown's Master bedroom suite. Her lack of physical beauty (combined with her lack of inner beauty) was likely the most devastating factor which contributed to her miserable behavior towards people. But with the right makeup and lighting, sometimes Miss Ross looked quite attractive. In those instances, I doubt that any 4-legged wildebeest wouldn't be PROUD to look like just her. And I can't get over the striking resemblance in the 👀 eye sizes and similarly long eyelashes. They say everybody's got a twin walking around somewhere. Although Miss Ross's twins tend to ROAM around somewhere.
@@punkanellylovejoy702 lmaooo
Do you see Michael looking ta Diana ? Damn, This boy really loved her. He looks at her like a jewel that nobody can steal from him.
Yes, poor Michael was very naive when it came to judging the true character of people.
He nearly tripped over that man on stage to get to her
Poor thing was blinded by love smh
No sorry I think he just wanted to be her
What is there not to love about DIANA ?
I miss the 80s...So many good happy memories...
So many fantastic amazing times ... RIP The king of pop 👑✌️
Should've never ended this is what our ppl need
Grew up on Motown! There will never be a music like it. It’s amazing how music bridges so many divides and brings us ALL together for the love of the music and talent!
god, if we could only turn back time..
And watch Florence beat Diana Ross's ass again in that dressing room .
Then I would have to back to college. This aired my senior year in college. LOL
@@punkanellylovejoy702 something happened between them or what
@@Jhmmmy yes they were performing or rehearsing on a stage somewhere (tensions between the girls were probably at it's peak during this time) and during the performance, one of Florence's earrings fell off and hit the floor and Diane accidentally stepped on it and broke it. As soon as they got backstage, Florence lit into Diane, physically attacking her with such ferocity that it took more than one person to pry the plus-size Florence aloose from whatever part of Diane's little scrawny anatomy she had latched herself onto.
@@Jhmmmy tensions were high at this time and Florence was rightfully furious at how they were being shoved into the background at every turn in order to make miss Ross stand out. When you have this so called"star quality" that the Motown myth machine has attributed to Ms Ross in her ability to make the supremes a success due to her lack of soul or gospel in her voice, you don't have to push others into the background for a star to do it's shining. Every step that Motown took in trying to make Florence and Mary almost invisible was simply done so that this person with "star quality"could stand out. As the other two got as much attention from the fans as the lead singer. So what is the reason to push these girls so far into the background? So that they wouldn't take away too much attention from a so called"Star-quality" performer, that's why. People liked to say that the other two couldn't sing 🤣
But we all know how beautifully the 3 harmonized together because we heard it with our own ears. So then tell me what was the purpose of muting their mics as Motown occasionally did? I'll tell you why?! So that this person with so called star quality could stand out above and beyond the rest. She was FORCED to stand out. In interviews she spoke alone for the entire group as if Mary and Florence were not apart of the group. On stage is where it was so easy to see how despicably and desperately Motown had become in order to make Diane Ross stand out. And oh boy, when the name change came, it must have felt like highway robbery to the other two. Cuz they knew that it was just another stunt to shove miss Ross down our throats in order to make her stand out. Star quality? Ha! There's star quality and then there's star inequality. When you have to commit such shameful acts to make someone stand out above the rest, that's more star inequality than anything else. And someone at Motown (ESPECIALLY miss Ross) obviously knew that she had it: star-inequality
Even though there was tension between the three ladies. Ms. Ross's new release got me to check out mary Wilson and Florence Ballard's solo work. After she talked about the two albums. I was not disappointed. These Motown ladies really paved the way for my geenration.
Same!
A moment in time...how special they all were to America.
This has to be the best finale to a music show I've ever seen
Well, I’ll be the one to just go on ahead and say it. The Marvelettes (Katherine Anderson and Wanda Young) SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE!!! RIP Gladys Horton (Early Lead Singer of The Marvelettes). Rosalind Ashford and Betty Kelly (The Vandellas) should have been there too!!
😱😱😱they weren't?? It's been so many years I don't remember..wow..it's never really a reunion without "all" of the people that help build it!!! Like the Funk Brothers and The Andantes too...unsung heroes 😌
@@phillycheez6288 Exactly! The Funks and Andantes were the Motown Sound!!
@@horizontoday7874 ..most SUPREMES .VANDELLAS. MARVELLETTES. BACKING VOCALS WERE THE ANDANTES....ON RECORDINGS
@@mjc5509 with regard to the Supremes, the Andantes contributed along with Mary and Flo on "Stop in the Name of Love" and "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone." The Andantes also sang on "Love Child" and "I'm Living in Shame" without Mary and Cindy. So don't go sayin' that they were on most of the Supremes songs, at least the HIT songs by the Supremes because that's bull. Yes, the Andantes were Motown's studio backup session singers that sang on hundreds of Motown recordings by all of its stable of artists, except for the Temptations, the Andantes only sang on one of their earlier recordings, I think it was "All I Need" but David Ruffin put a stop to that because he said that the Tempts could not replicate female voices when they took the songs out on the road and toured.
@@mlane8980and the andantes sang on “it’s growing” by the temptations as well
The way Cindy and Mary jump into harmony. The Supremes hosted the best background vocalist ever when they were allowed to shine. Just rich simple harmony.
Marvin Gaye was a super cool dude!!!
He really was
😍😍😍 I know❤️❤️❤️ he’s on fire🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
RIP Mary Wilson 😭
Black people are amazing!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Music will always be our truth! It starts with Motown. Goosebumps all over my body from watching this.... our history is incredible❤
Thank you darling. And I agree.
@Kirby Kipling who asked YOU anything???
I'm 65 and was raised in a home full of great music being played everyday..Everything from great vocalists, big bands, country, R&B, Pop, theatre and more..But in my opinion the greatest and most prolific contributions to the great American Songbook will be that of Black Americans..Whether it came from the sheer honesty and struggles most of the rest of us will never know or from what I believe is just an innate gift sent from God himself it represents what is the very best of America and has been a vehicle for so many to be able to achieve the greatness within and help us overcome are past transgressions and discriminations..Peace to you..🎈
*** SNICKER *** Yeah, okay.
Laying it on a bit thick there, sweetheart.
It's very hard to watch this even more so now, because a lot of the legends on that stage are gone now. When it first aired and I saw this, I would almost always cry. Now it's even more emotional now.
I was 10 years old when Motown 25 originally aired. Unforgettable Yesterday, Today, Forever!!!! 👍🏾
Ms Wilson in that Red Dress! & sounding Great. Loved it all, but The Supremes are The Queens of Motown & Pop Music...
SWDetboy I agree with you.
What she wore sure looked better than what Diana wore.
I agree
@@carolsingleton7886 I agree with you
Mary looked outstanding
SMOKEY! MARVIN! AND STEVIE!....MAN!, SO MUCH FREAKIN' TALENT AND THEY HELD IT DOWN FOR BARRY AND MOTOWN!
That night in 1983 was magical. I wish I could have seen this for myself.
Don't we all ❤
Seen I would have loved to had been there
I totally agree
This is a big Motown reunion family
Was always so thankful they did this! All these greats would never share the stage again! And there was alot of negotiation to get them there this time!
Thank you Berry Gordy😀. For not only what you did for the culture but you created music for the entire world!❤️❤️❤️
I was 7 years old at the time and I remember it like it was yesterday I begged to stay up late to watch because of michael jackson I'm glad I was old enough to remember this it was magical
There is some serious talent on that stage at the end .... WOW
Mary Wilson came out looking 🔥
I just came back from "Motown the Musical"
They recreated this scene thats why I wanted to see it again.
Brilliant. Go Motown....Motown Forever!!
What a sight for sore eyes, the greatest artists this world has ever seen, all on one stage
M25 was like a Holiday for Black people. To this date, it's the best musical show I've ever seen. So much talent on one stage. The 60th Anniversary special pales in comparison.
The Suprenes performing a hits medley would have brought the house down. It's a shame they couldn't set their differences aside for the show as it would have been phenomenal!
@@chazzjazz6906 Oh yes it would have been a real showstopper
@Chazz Jazz I absolutely agree. They were literally on stage for just a few seconds singing
Wow this was awesome and so many talents gone on too. R.i.p to the ones gone
Here she is the queen of motown
The Boss, Lady Ross.
@@migrain45 yes indeed, there she is, in the flesh: The Spread-Eagle Queen of Motown!
@@punkanellylovejoy702 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely not!!! Mary Wells is the Queen of Motown
I'm glad I have motown 25 on dvd ❤
I saw it live on TV 😀
Me too!
W O W !!!!! AMAZING BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE....GOD BLESS THEM ALL FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES....
I watched Motown the musical and didn't realise they reacted this show exact. What a lovely gesture to Berry and Motown.
tribute to the Funk Brothers, don't forget it, they have made the motown
They did, sadly.
I remember watching this that night and crying now at all of those we lost
What a magical night that was.
Thank you Motown
This was shot live in March of 1983 in LA and broadcast on NBC in August of 1983. Marvin Gaye was still ALIVE at that time, so it is NOT 1985.
Well of course it was shot live. You can't shoot anything other than live. What are you saying
Bearded Aquarian_78 I thought it aired in May?
@@gayandlovingit7155 he died three months after this
@@carloscolon1916 Marvin died in April of ‘84
Actually the original broadcast date on NBC was Monday May 16, 1983!
I remember watching motown 25 and I was 8 yrs old now I have it on dvd can watch it anytime I want :)
Every dance Michael tune in on a piece of music is Legendary
I love Motown and the Supremes. Diana is the Queen of Motown and it is appropriate for Diana to introduce him.
SuperEric39 no she is not the queen of Motown
Quentell Thomas She was at that time when Berry owned it!
I always assumed she was merely the Bastard Breeding bitch of Motown or the wicked witch of Motown. A witch can never be a queen
Mary Wells was the true Queen of Motown
Yes she was!!
Only wish Florence Ballard was there 😇🥰
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Goot. Teim
Her soul was there!❤ and in everyone's heart's!
Gry❤❤❤xxxxx
She would've loved that🤗
I get chocked up when I hear Michael! And crowd gives the loudest cheer
Michael was to shy to sing Someday We’ll Be Together. He didn’t really know too many ppl on the stage that well other than Smokey, Diana, Marvin, and Berry
@@NOV123 not accurate. Michael was shy off stage he has said many times he's never shy on stage singing. He knew almost everyone there. He knew Stevie very well and The Temptations. He paid for David Ruffin's funeral. He also knew Richard Pryor and Billy Dee. He was only gone from Motown for 3 years at that
@@jawayne224 Stevie is literally his cousin.
@@antigoniem06 who's cousin?
@@jawayne224 Michael's, they're like 3rd cousins on Katherine's side. Janet confirmed it.
Mary Wilson was so intelligent to wear that bright, red gown. And you can hear her through all the noise. She knew how to be a real star without diminishing anyone else.RIP, Mary Wilson.
Brilliant Move!!! That Red Sequined Dress Mary Wilson Wore really stood out amongst The Crowd!!! And She made sure Her Voice was Heard Too!!
Actually the show told everyone wear silver, white or black. For the theme of the 25th anniversary of Motown. And Mary was just trying to be difficult! In fact after this show, she was banned from all Motown productions because of her shenanigans.
@@vicgalindo1 you forgot to mention Diana Ross punching her on stage!!! The footage was removed
@@vicgalindo1 It was NOT the show. DIANE told Mary and Cindy to wear black or white. As you can see, Diane decided to wear silver to stand out. Mary showed HER, didn't she!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cindy, of course, was her old obedient self and wore white!
Motown is forever.
This the night to remember for ever
I saw this when it aired and to this day I think of this finale 4:18 with the various artists coming on to the stage and Diana greeting them, the epitome of femininity, elegance and beauty. The way she kisses, hugs and the occasional leg lift as she embraces someoneone. She kisses Richard. The way she calls out Michael's name, then embraces Marvin.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how she speaks to Berry, then when he arrives on stage the full on embrace from some. Not a stupid fist bump or a hand clap and shoulder touch. I guess they have a place, but I don't know where. That night if there were any animosity among any of them, you couldn't tell; and if there were, I'm convinced it was squashed on that stage that night.
I often think of this finale and occasionally watch it. I like seeing Diana. We don't have too many examples of women femininity. To me, Loretta Devine also embodies this type of femininity.
Anyway, thanks for posting it. My heart is always overwhelmed and I tear up. It's such a beautiful moment at a once beautiful time, with some amazingly and wonderfully talented people.
Thank you.
Diana Ross literally shoved her fellow band member that night lol.
This was beautiful 🦋
@@angelofmery21 watched it agaiin😢. They are so beautiful.
Miss Ross didn't only embraced the men of motown.
Correction, miss Ross only embraced the men.
Phenomenal! Specials didn't have the cast return for the finale before this. Very emotional, and the first full TV special devoted to a Black businessman for a body of work, I think!
THE GREATEST STABLE OF SUPERSTARS. ALLELUIA !!!!!!!
MY HEART GOES TO MISS ROSS MY SOUL GORS TO MISS WILSON. BEAUTIFUL QUEENS.
A WONDERFUL. ENSEMBLE OF. *** THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPERSTARS ****. MY FAVORITE SUPERSTARS. I LOVE *** MOTOWN***. CONGRATULATIONS. TO. *** BERRY GORDY*** THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE GREAT WONDERFUL MUSIC !!!! ❤❤❤
This is a gem.
I Love that Diana Ross, no matter what people think they know about her, she is super special in my book.
Super special to me too,let them talk .
Mine too, just love ❤ her.
Well isn't that SPECIAL!
@@ilovebeinggay6794 Very!!!!
@migrain45...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯!!!
Just perfect chills chills so much talent incredible
Mary Wilson stepped out there looking gorgeous and sounding great!, she refused to be way in the background another night and literally stole the show...............listen to the crowd cheer when she saunters on to the stage looking red hot!!!
Well she is still in the background...now...so what did it get her...she just started a bunch of mess...
@@mic6434 I guess your t.v. dont get all the channels, or your internet is down. Mary Wilson is far from being in the background she is way out in front all over the t.v. and internet, not to mention with a brand new book in Barnes and Nobles.....the background is now reserved for Ms Ross
@@TahariBlue Honey it's not her TV or internet that's keeping her in the dark, it's faulty wiring in the brain. Apparently it greatly affects the perception and understanding regions in certain parts of the brain
@Tim Harris Mary looked and sounded spectacular that night. She was the last artist to come on stage that night and the last one to end up with Berry Gordy......center stage!
@Tim Harris Tell it Tim Harris! Mary Wilson is a superstar in 2019-2020!
Ms. MARY gave it to Diane.... 😂😂! RIP.MARY ❤
I would like to see the unedited version of this performance.
When I first saw this on TV I absolutely balled my eyes out.
Mj flo and mary 💛💛💛
I don't understand why they gave the Supremes the least amount of time on stage. Every other group, at least performed one song or more on stage. There is no mention of Florence Ballard either. This was the only Supremes Reunion we ever got, and it was only for a few seconds. They performed a song that Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong didn't have their vocals on. It was a good show, but the Supremes got the smallest amount of time on stage. Rest in peace to you, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson!❤
Don't you know... the footage was doctored. Diana allegedly punched Mary Wilson on stage. That's why Smokey comes out randomly. He was sent to diffuse the situation.
You know why! just 🤔 think!
It wouldn’t take much to upstage Diana’s vocals. Diana is an icon but she’s also a terrible person. She did a lot of awful things to climb to the top but she will always be, one of the all time greatest entertainers.
The Supremes concluded the show, the most prestigious role in a show like this.
A CLASSIC!!!!
So before Clive, there was Berry.
Weird comparison.
I'm trying like heck to find the uncut version with Diana trying to push Mary off the stage.
Diana really kissed Berry Gordy on the lips @7:43 while Michael was right there. 😬 Michael would've fallen in love with me if I was around during this time! lol
Why tf wouldn’t she? She was closer to Berry Gordy on an adult level. Michael was like a child to her.
@@MiamiPush2theLimit she lead michael on , making him believe that they'll be together one day
@@Jhmmmy yes .. Michael even brought her two engagement rings and she went on to marry someone else. SMH.
@@sandraphillips1718 Any evidence?
@@vivstone4596 Do some research... it's out there.😊👍
I remember when this first aired, Circa 1983. The grand final of The Supremes singing "Someday We'll Be Together, was priceless, as well as all those other Motown greats on stage for the grand finale! I'm only we didn't get to see people such as Barrett Strong( If he was still living
at that time)The Contours, The Marvelettes, the Isley Brothers, etc. Sadly, one of the people whom helped Berry Gordy to found Motown Records, Jackie Wilson was still in a coma! And also, on a sadder note, I remember both Marvin Gaye & Jackie Wilson passed away in the same month! Also, I wonder if Martha & the Vandellas were on this Tribute Show? Nevertheless, a great show with fantastic performances, great memories, and a grand finale! I was born in 1957, and I grew up in East Harlem in The Projects, so I pretty much remember this music going back to 1963, Motown, and the "British Invasion", spear headed by The Beatles in 1964, as well as the other British Rock & Roll Groups!
We have a great histroy we just need to revisit from time to time to remind ourselves just how great of people we are look at it on display its a great site to see
"That's Mary Wilson......" Damned Right! Go Mary!
YAZZ!!! Ms Wilson if ur nasty!.....LOVE HER!!!
I LOVE MISS ROSS BY THE WAY WIZ BOY. I'M JUST SAYIN.
Love Diana Ross!
Awesome 😀
I can't help but think of Sam Cooke when I see this because The King of Soul as he was called would have been so proud of this.
Motown Music 🎶 the greatest gift to all . Fabulous Artist . Music to all people & great time in the clubs dancing to a natural high. Miss the feeling of 70s Music & artists who appreciated & loved their fans . One big 🥳 party . Thank you to the Music & all Motown Artist . Real Artist & characters. Fly high with the Angels above RIP to all brothers & sisters . 🙏
the amount of hall of fame talent on that stage was dizzying. Remembered when this first aired i just turned 21. have been able to come up with anything close to this since
Marvin Gaye ❤❤❤😊
They need to play the full version so we can see if Diana really did push Mary and smack her mic down.
They omitted the tape of that scene and DESTROYED it!
Right? I wanna see that too
Hi , Mary gave an interview couple yrs ago and she cleared the situation. She accepted she basked in the pressure of others. She said that it was blown out of proportion a misunderstanding. That she wasn't to introduce Berry. it was Diana that she called out Berry and Diana went out touched her and said Mary it's been take care of . From the distance looked like Diana shoved her. That's when it all started.
@@carloscolon1916 Unfortunately it took years for her to acknowledge it.
@@carloscolon1916 not quite so. It was obvious that Mary still loved Diane and felt kinda bad about putting her on blast and wanted to try to heal the rift before they left this earth. Mary wanted peace between them and it's more than obvious she was simply playing it down. I once heard Mary say " I believe Diane accidentally grabbed my mic so roughly because she simply got caught up in the nervous excitement of the moment". 🤣 It was obvious that the publishing of that book had forced Diane to read and think about all the nasty stuff she did to hurt Mary. And that in itself helped to soothe Mary's pent up anger at the witch. Mary never said she made anything up that she wrote in that book. But it was sometimes obvious that she had lost all (or most) of her anger at Diane Ross in some interviews and couldn't bring herself to discuss some of the things she revealed in that book. But she never gave the impression that she made anything up.
Oh my goodness 🙏.... Fantastically Fantastic
Diana look s so fabulous and beautifully sharp in her outfit.. Mary -- gorgeous as ever and Cindy--- she came out chubby as if the Universe was saying -- Flo -- she really was not that bad..... YES!! I wish Flo was there.. BGORDY ---- This could have been a different ending. Maybe in the next time?
Who?
Love how Michael rudely shoved that guy to get to the center of the stage and into the limelight. LOL.
I love all of these performers but the Supremes deserved WAY more time and respect!
As well as mary (rip) sang, she could never have done justice to this iconic song. That’s why the orchestra switched to only the chorus of this song. The back vocals were awesome when mary and cindy came on stage. Neither of the ladies were on the original release of the song. I’m glad they did appear. They were truly underrated. Diana is still the diva.
The Legends and most of them are black. And they are all GREATEST ❤❤❤❤
Oh, to one day see the unedited tape that BG has locked away.
Mary Wilson looked like the greatest star on Earth that night. I remember getting chills when she came out.
really. u need spectacles or maybe binoculars would help u c better.
Oh dear .... she looked desperate and pathetic. It was sad. Like a little girl trying to compete with a Diva. The world laughed at Mary...they really did. The cheers were for they appeared together -NOT BECUSE MARY WALKED OUT.
@@tonya504 the only one who looked pathetic was Diana that’s why her career went down the drain after 1983
@April_Spring2015Yes it's true that Mary couldn't compete with Diana Ross in their beginning days as the Supremes: For some inexplicable reason, Mary could NEVER quite gap her legs open as wide as miss Ross was able to. Mary's performances lacked the agility and flexibility to compete with Ross. Mary could never outshine Diane Ernestine when it came to doing the twist, the bends, the splits, the headstand, the pony or the jerk in the Motown Master Bedroom Suite. Mary just wasn't able to compete with Diane Ernestine.
But outside of a contortionist in a hor-house, who could? 🤔
@@tonya504 ...please take your head out of Miss Ross's ASS !
The night Mary Wilson shined and showed she had great pipes as well!
This was great, but also so sad. Most of the people Diana called out are gone. I mean this was right before Marvin Gaye was shot, and not too long after, in the 90s, lots of motown acts were going on like David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Melvin Franklin (Temptations), and Mary Wells. Now That I think it over, the only original Motown acts that are still with us are Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Otis Williams (last original Tempt), and....DeBarge. If I'm missing anyone let me know
Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight are still living
Mary Wilson, and a few 1 of the original Marvalettes are alive and kickin
+Jocelyn H Yes it's sad so many have gone on. Also alive are the Jackson 5 except for Michael, Gladys Knight ad two Pips, they missed the special but are a Motown Group. Lionel Richie and most of the Commodores and the Mary Jane Girls. Dazz Band, Switch, High Energy and a few others.
It probably goes without saying but: Florence Ballard
Now Mary Wilson is gone 😭
Ja tall2- Diana Ross worked hard for her success today
But you fail to understand the way she got to the top,
She slept with the Boss, and she was ruthless not just to the Supremes, but everyone else at Motown
And that is what many people will remember about Ms Ross,
Ms Wilson was never jealous of Ross, Ms Wilson worked all her life right to the end, and was well Respected in the entertainment business
Peacefull778, you REALLY need to come off the medication 😆 🤣 😂!!!.
Yes....Diana was a knifing B
@@TheDiana1 You really need to get on some. And quick!
@@punkanellylovejoy702 are you still here 😂!!!. This post is from ages ago try and keep up to date oh and get a life lmfao!!!.
@@TheDiana1 it's is up to date sweetiepie. I've been updating your little comments left and right.
I really can't watch this completely without sad eyes. I see all of these folks who are not with us any longer (e.i.: Marvin Gaye,Mary Wells,Dick Clark, Bobby Rogers,Pete Moore (both of the Miracles), Melvin Franklin, Richard Street (both of the Temptations),Levi Stubbs, Lawrence Payton,Obie Benson (3 of the 4 Tops),Nick Ashford (of Ashford And Simpson), Mary Wilson(of the Supremes)and last but definitely not least, MICHAEL!!! He actually STOLE the show introducing the globe to the MOONWALK!!! Not to mention some of the producers,arrangers, and directors and managers, but everyone will have their number called. R.I.P. to these fallen heroes!!!!!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Michael Jackson was everything, he looks so handsome here❤
Yeah, this is the time Mike changed the world and music forever.
love how all the stars hug n kissed the super star lady boss.
Mary wilson showing that she was a fantastic singer....
The Supremes are the Best Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong and the late Florence Ballard
Every time I see this I think of the beautiful moment it could have been instead of the travesty and music history tragedy it turned out to be.
I watched this live. I was extremely disappointed that the Supremes didn’t have at least one song altogether before everyone else started coming out onstage. It was what everyone was waiting for and it felt we were robbed. Very anticlimactic.
Ok. Where is the part where Diana pushed Mary's hand???
It’s been edited out.
@@MiamiPush2theLimit dang. and that's the part I always wanted to see.
Wow
Mary Wilson was a knock-out in that red sequins dress. Yes everyone was informed to wear, black,white,and grey. Marvin Gaye and El Debarge had on red. But Ms. Wilson was the only one punish by wearing red. She was not allowed to perform at other Motown events. Mary Wilson always had to fight to get the recognition she deserved. RIP MS. MARY WILSON I Love all of the Supremes and Motown acts
Mary Wilson is forever favorite Supreme.
Diana pushed Mary during this performance and they cut it from the film. That's why Smokey originally came on stage.
It was nice that they showed clips with Florence Ballard. Its sad that how she passed away . But if Florence was alive I always wondered if they would have included her in this ?
She probably been too drunk to show up..
@@russelwilliam6051 and if Ross had pushed her the way she pushed Mary, Florence wouldn't have been too drunk to beat her azz and leave her weave laying right there on the stage in tatters. She wouldn't have had the nerve to push Florence
😂😂😂! Okay?!
The question isn't just would they have included her ... would she have shown up? After all the drama she had gone through in her life, had she lived I'm not certain she would have agreed to be on the show. Gladys Knight and the Pips passed on an appearance then and in any Motown special since because of their negative experiences.
@Lecuyer Dooley I think Gladys Knight is not a Big fan of Diana Ross. I did here an Interview with Gladys Knight that she did speak good about Florence Ballard.
Diana Ross & her many many mens on that stage...
Smokie, Marvin, Eddie, Berry & Richard & Billy Dee..(ALL HAD HER) 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lies 😂
@@forthdimension686 NOT LIES I DEFINITELY KNO THE HISTORY OF MOTOWN 1ST HAND!!! (THIS AIN'T HEAR SAY) I don't need to prove anything to you but my ppl was apart of Motown (Diana said Smokie was her 1st love, he got (the Primettes) into Motown..she was sleeping with a married Berry Gordy wen she got pregnant with Rhonda..
Etc etc etc...(Marvin said in a interview he & Diana had a brief relationship) girl bye!