The Supremes were Motown’s flagship band in the 1960's. The act is America’s most successful vocal group in history with twelve number one hits. At their height, The Supremes were nearly as popular as the Beatles. The Supremes laid the foundation and groundwork for subsequent all female groups. En Vogue, TLC, Destiny’s Child and others owe their success to the formula put forth by Motown’s Supremes. As the sixties wore on, Diana Ross began to receive the lion share of attention and soon became the headliner. This caused dissension within the group and within Motown as a whole. Ms. Ross left in 1970 and the Supremes continued on until 1977.
Rock n Roll Moment: Diana Ross and Barry Gordy dated for a time causing all sorts of problems. The Supremes were jealous of the relationship and it caused tensions. Other Motown acts, such as Martha Reeves (imagine that), also felt Gordy paid too much attention to The Supremes and not enough on them.
Essential Supremes:
Where Did Our Love Go? (1964)
More Hits by the Supremes (1965)
I Hear a Symphony (1966)
Supremes’ Top 10:
Where Did Our Love Go?
Come See About Me
Stop! In the Name of Love
I Hear a Symphony
My World is Empty Without You
You Can’t Hurry Love
You Keep Me Hangin’ On
Reflections
Love Child
Love is Here and Now Your Gone
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