The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
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The most successful American performers of the 1960s, the Supremes for a time rivaled even the Beatles in terms of red-hot commercial appeal, reeling off five number one singles in a row at one point. Critical revisionism has tended to undervalue the Supremes' accomplishments, categorizing their work as more lightweight than the best soul stars (or even the best Motown stars), and viewing them as a tool for Berry Gordy's crossover aspirations. There's no question that there was about as much pop as soul in the Supremes' hits, that even some of their biggest hits could sound formulaic, and that they were probably the black performers who were most successful at infiltrating the tastes and televisions of middle America. This shouldn't diminish either their extraordinary achievements or their fine music, the best of which renders the pop vs. soul question moot with its excellence.
The Supremes were not an overnight success story, although it might have seemed that way when they began topping the charts with sure-fire regularity. The trio that would become famous as the Supremes -- Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard -- met in the late '50s in Detroit's Brewster housing project. Originally known as the Primettes, they were a quartet (Barbara Martin was the fourth member) when they made their first single for the Lupine label in 1960. By the time they debuted for Motown in 1961, they had been renamed the Supremes; Barbara Martin reduced them to a trio when she left after their first single.
The Supremes' first Motown recordings were much more girl group-oriented than their later hits. Additionally, not all of them featured Diana Ross on lead vocals; Flo Ballard, considered to have as good or better a voice, also sang lead. Through a lengthy series of flops, Berry Gordy remained confident that the group would eventually prove to be one of Motown's biggest. By the time they finally did get their first Top 40 hit, "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes," in late 1963, Ross had taken over the lead singing for good.
Ross was not the most talented female singer at Motown; Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight in particular had superior talents. What she did have, however, was the most purely pop appeal. Gordy's patience and attention paid off in mid-1964, when "Where Did Our Love Go" went to number one. Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, it established the prototype for their run of five consecutive number-one hits in 1964-1965 (also including "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Come See About Me," and "Back in My Arms Again"). Ross' cooing vocals would front the Supremes' decorative backup vocals, put over on television and live performance with highly stylized choreography and visual style. Holland-Dozier-Holland would write and produce all of the Supremes' hits through the end of 1967.
Not all of the Supremes' singles went to number one after 1965, but they usually did awfully well, and were written and produced with enough variety (but enough of a characteristic sound) to ensure continual interest. The chart-topping (and uncharacteristically tough) "You Keep Me Hangin' On" was the best of their mid-period hits. Behind the scenes, there were some problems brewing, although these only came to light long after the event. Other Motown stars (most notably Martha Reeves) resented what they perceived as the inordinate attention lavished upon Ross by Gordy, at the expense of other artists on the label. The other Supremes themselves felt increasingly pushed to the background. In mid-1967, as a result of what was deemed increasingly unprofessional behavior, Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong (from Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles). Ballard become one of rock's greatest tragedies, eventually ending up on welfare, and dying in 1976.
After Ballard's exit, the group would be billed as Diana Ross & the Supremes, fueling speculation that Ross was being groomed for a solo career. The Supremes had a big year in 1967, even incorporating some mild psychedelic influences into "Reflections." Holland-Dozier-Holland, however, left Motown around this time, and the quality of the Supremes' records suffered accordingly (as did the Motown organization as a whole). The Supremes were still superstars, but as a unit, they were disintegrating; it's been reported that Wilson and Birdsong didn't even sing on their final hits, a couple of which ("Love Child" and "Someday We'll Be Together") were among their best. In January 1970. Jean Terrell replaced Ross, and the group continued through 1977.
~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
R.I.P Mary Wilson February 8,2021...Fly high angel 💙💙💙💙
Flo had amazing stage presence!!
Florence Ballard was absolutely brilliant..a very talented young lady..
Florence Ballard is a dream!! Pure cute!!
faith evans can play flo ballard
America hit its peak of coolness with the Motown era. Nothing compares.
Rip Mary and Flo, 🙏 beautiful music, beautiful ladies
What a sound! Diana Ross has the perfect popular music singing voice
These girls were so awesome.
I adore these women. They not only make it look easy, they make it look fun too.
And they remained "ladies" every step of the way.
OMG Granny Flo, Rest In Paradise
I can’t believe no one in the audience is moving or even tapping a foot . I’d be right up there Lordy
I agree, I'm guessing it was prob the tour in the UK. All the performances I've noticed in the UK, the audiences are extremely reserved. Nonetheless I love this live performance. Top notch!
I also think part of the reason is this is a more mature crowd.
They're white,
They are all glued. Must have been great at the same time. Great that they came to see them, but horrible they could not even eat there…
Yes, but I think the audience were being respectful to the artists and they didn't want to spoil the quality of the transmitted live sound, they left it so we only hear The Supremes, their voices and music 'clear as a bell'. But yes it's that sort of song and has that kind of feel, kind regards.
I'm so in love with young Diana Ross 😘
I'm so in love with young Florence Ballard..
Classic song and performance. ❤️
Class, grace and the Motown sound! Timeless!
Perhaps the most under-rated band in American history. Pure talent and harmony and genius!
What makes you believe they're underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey from every citizen of the world? Please explain.
@@gogoyubari366 haha, that's amazing
They might be overlooked in this generation since they’re older, but I wouldn’t say underrated. The supremes are still one of the most successful singing groups in history though.
The Supremes were recently number 3 for most streamed female groups. Destiny’s Child number one TLC Number 2 and SWV at number 4@@AintShitGoinOnInThaOtherRoom
def not underrated…
Love it!!!!
One of the best songs ever!!!!!
wonderful. wish i could
go back in time and enjoy amzing music xx
On this day in '64 the Supremes recorded Where Did Our Love Go? Simply the Best.
Another milestone is approaching. It is June 7th, 2024, as I write this. 10 days from now will mark the 60th anniversary of the release of this song. I am 53 and was born just under a year after Diana Ross left The Supremes, but it is still amazing how many years have gone by.
This song is so underated from the supreme i do think it’s one of their best it’s up here !!
Love the professionalism
Supremes' fans will miss you, Mary. 2/8/21. What a class act.
This song goes out to Regan miss you came in to my heart
Mary and Florence!!!!! RIP ladies!!!
Florence looks like Jackie Kennedy, so elegant and classy.
Diana - Talented omg . Real Music
Awesome vid and they were the Queens of when music was music 💞
Where it all started, the very first television appearance of the supremes
Diana absolutely murders this performance.
My favorite version of this song for so many reasons. Like Mary leading Florence with the Motown choreography.
I think their concentrating on the performance❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This was their first nationally televised performance 💛 … and then the hits just kept coming. With a huge single as the follow up to this song (Baby Love), they surely had come a long way from being “No Hit Supremes”.
Diana Ross's is the classiest woman that ever lived in entertainment. And I love her So.
That proper music . Brilliant
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Awesome the real deal ❤🎉😊
To my baby 🍼 daddy may he rest in peace 😢😢😢 from your 🍼 baby mama Annie Diaz carrion Rodriguez 😢
Thank you Supremes! 🎤🎤🎤
they are all about 20 years old only.
Amazing.
Cuando sonaban en la Radio en la cocina Hera un momento magico❤😮😂
mamma mia che meraviglia!
Thanks for posting. I subscribed. I liked this song so much I put it on my YT music playlist: 1960's SUPER FANTASTIC MUSIC. MIND BLOWING. IT'S ALL TOO MUCH. PUT IT ON YOUR PHONE! NOT "GREATEST HITS" TOP 40. TOP 1000!
Dianias beehive hair is so beehive that it has bees living in it.
She looks beautiful!!
I love how concerts back then didn't have to worry about live singing autotune mess
I like this version better than the regular version.
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So Fucking Awesome
Really enjoy when they all stood 2gether with their own microphones. And sang..3 2gether..! I didn't like when " ms Ross was up front and Flo and Mary in the back!
Flo, was truly supreme, like how she chose the name supremes for her group rest supreme queen!!!! hm Jr.
@teamfun4 Absolutely. I generally preferred Martha and The Vandellas style but at thier best the Supremes were really great.
Singing live thx Diane Flo and Mary Wilson
To my babes Johnny 💞 Rodriguez from your wife Annie 💋 carrion Rodriguez 😢😢
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I miss Florence so much. Such a gorgeous queen. So very sad how she died so young. What a bunch of zombies in that stupid audience.
People were more respectful in those days, or differently respectful would be more apt. In those days, people LISTENED to the artist perform and they were also mindful of the other people enjoying the performance. Nowadays, the expectation is that every artist and "artist" deserves a standing ovation.
@@kadejito1 they were mesmerized by the performance and wanted to hear every word, not disrupting the show all loud, louder than the performers. It was an era of respect, not a bunch of zanies looking for 5 minutes of fsme.
She had them hook line and sinker with the 00:21 "All by myself"
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where are Holland Dozier Holland when you need them? They don't make stuff like this anymore and it's acrying shame. And these chicks weren't lipsynching; this was all them. I wish they had shown the sax player because this song more than any other prompted me to take up that instrument. God bless all those Motown folks.
Diana Ross was so perfect❤❤❤
Really like how Flo and Mary " match their voices " on their stage performance actually "
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@MusicbyBenjamin Did not! LOL I did but it's fixed now. Thanks for the heads up.
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I think this where they were younger
It is this is their first hit song the rest is history
Music was just so amazing then and the women2 were classy.
This is when women who could actually sing didn't have to appear naked to display their God-given talent.
I thought flo danced well to the dance steps, she was truly the main one that made those dance steps stick out!!!!!!
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Is they were the greatest girl group the group that came out of motown records the supreme baby
I can tell Florence is not a fan of the steps. Lol
Wonder why they stop singing this? They didn’t even sung it to their Encore finale? Is it because it was associated with Flo?
LOL! You mispelled Supremes. LOL again.
I can only hear Mary but how bout Flo?
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Obviously, The Supremes were a big part of the youth music of their day. Kind of jarring to see them in this stuffy supper club setting.
Flo was better than diana. Flo had class.
They all had class. The whole motown roster
I'm 17 and i prefer this rather than justin bibeer shits and many other.
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Was status in the group based on wig size? Is that why Diana Ross has such a giant dome on her head?
That wig was everything. Knock it off