THE SUPREMES




My all time favorite singing group. They were Mary Wilson, Florence (Flo) Ballard, and Diana (Diane) Ross, better known as The Supremes. Later came Mary, Diana and Cindy Birdsong (replaced Flo, formerly from the Blue Belles with Patti LaBelle). In the 70's it was Jean Terrell, Mary and Cindy. Cindy left, in came Lynda Laurence. Lynda left, Cindy came back, etc. Then there were Mary, Susaye Green and Cindy Mary, Susaye and Scherrie Payne (Freda Payne's sister), etc. etc. Though there were a few changes after Mary, Cindy and Jean, the photos posted here will primarily be of the first 3 groups. Motown has always been my favorite music - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Temptations, Marvelettes, etc.

In case you don't know who the girls are in the photo above:
Bottom row, left to right - Lynda, Mary, Cindy, and Jean
Back row, left to right - Florence, Scherrie, Diana and Susaye

These photos were taken from Pages New York S-1 and S2 of the old site.



This is a tribute to the greatest female group -
The Supremes





The first line-up of the American vocal group, The Supremes, circa 1961 consisted of Mary Wilson (3/6/1944 to 2/8/2021, age 76), Florence Ballard 6/20/1943 to 2/22/76, age 32), Barbara Martin (6/16/1943 to 3/4/2020, age 76) and Diana Ross. In the early years, the group was called the Primettes. Barbara left the group to start a family just before the Supremes released their first album, "Meet The Supremes", in 1962. She was not on the cover, but her vocals were part of the recordings.





Front, left to right - Barbara, Mary, and Florence

Back - Diana


Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns







Left to right - Diana, Mary and Florence







The Supremes on the Ed Sullivan Show

Left to right - Florence, Mary, Diana







Left to right - Flo, Diana, Mary


One day I decided to visit the Observatory at the World Trade Center. I think I was alone? I began to browse in the gift shop. I ran into this photo. I cannot recall what year I bought this photo but it was before the 9/11 disaster.





PURE SUPREMES ELEGANCE





Left to right - Diana, Mary and Flo

(See a clearer version below.)





On the back of the photo there is a label that reads, "215, Motown Museum, $5.00" plus a phone number.





Sexy photo.


Left to right - Flo, Mary and Diana

(See a close-up version below.)



Aren't they sexy??





Left to right - Florence, Mary and Diana



Left to right - Diana, Mary and Florence





This famous image of The Supremes, created by EULA, graced the posters advertising their historic October 15, 1965 concert at Lincoln's Center Philharmonic Hall. (In 1965, I was just beginning high school on St. Croix.)


Executive rights licensed to Mary Wilson Enterprises, Inc.

Distributed by Supreme Legacy (TM) 2001





This poster is framed and hanging in my living room since the 80s. I found it in a barrel of items on sale/clearance in a store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.

I think I paid about $3.50 for it.


The posted has the following information:

Top, above head of The Supremes - Trude Heller and G. Keys Present The Supremes


Bottom, below feet:

Lincoln Center Philharmonic Hall

Friday, October 15, 1965 - 8:30 pm

Mail order and tickets on sale at Philharmonic Hall

$6.80, 6.00, 5.50, 5.00, 4.50, 4.00 and 3.50


Bottom, left:

Dist. Exclusively by Darien House, Inc.

412 West End Ave, NY, NY 10024







Left to right - Mary, Diana and Cindy







Cindy, Diana and Mary







Cindy, Jean and Mary







Scherrie, Susaye and Mary



All the girls who can officially, and legally, say they were part of the Supremes







Front row - Lynda, Mary, Cindy and Jean

Back row - Florence, Scherrie, Diana and Susaye







My friend, Norwin Simmons, got this photograph of Mary signed for me.

Do you see the "white" imprint to right of Mary's head? Look closely.

They were Mary's red lips. Over the years, the lips have disappeared.







Another signed photo of Mary. May she rest in peace!

Thanks Norwin!







Diana Ross

Photo looks crooked?

It is not the scanning/copying process I performed.

The actual photo is crooked!!



Norwin's Supremes Collection



Invitation to Norwin's Supremes Convention, 1998
Motown Café on 57th Street







Motown Café



1998



Norwin with Lynda, co-workers (Norwin worked for TWA) and Scherrie



Frances Nero, who one sang for Motown, and the singers from the Café



A Supremes gown on display at the Café.
It is said some gowns could weigh 30 pound
or more



Another of The Supremes gowns on display at the Café



Mary with the male singers at the Café



Mary with male and female singers



Jorge and Mary outside the Café



Jorge and Mary inside the Café



Mary Wilson, Jean, Scherrie and Lynda, Cindy and Jean



1998



Elton, Mary and Jorge
I think this was taken backstage after Mary's concert at the Westbury Music Fair.



Mary and Norwin



Lynda, Jean and Scherrie at a show in California



Cindy and Jean



Norwin, a true fan!!







Norwin tattooed a symbol of The Supremes (3 heads on one body) on his arm and then had Mary sign it.


I think Mary looks great in this photo.



Another convention





2003





Blank cards Elton made to sell at one of
The Supremes conventions







Another card







More of Elton´s Artwork





I took 4 of the posters Elton made and had them framed.

This is hanging in my living room





Norwin in California





Norwin
The Supremes Star
Hollywood Walk of Fame
May 1994



The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority





This was given to me by Norwin. Signed by Mary Wilson!!
Due to the glitter on it, this 45 rpm cannot be played.
Lines on side of 45 are from scanner.



Today, February 23, 2024, I wanted to listen to music while cleaning my apartment.
I began to look for a CD by The Supremes. I came across this CD, "the Supremes - the '70s anthology". I noticed the cover photo of the booklet was signed. I opened the CD and removed the booklet. I found more signatures on pages of the booklet.
The signatures appear to have been done in 2002. I suppose Norwin got this CD signed for me. Thanks, Norwin.





The front cover. Upper left side signed my Jean Terrell.
I cannot make out what it says due to gold color ink used.
Cindy Birdsong signed on the lower right. Was it Mary who signed
"To Jorge, Love You!"? (Photo - Jean, Mary, Cindy)



Scherrie Payne (Photo - Scherrie, Cindy, Mary)



Susaye Greene (Photo - Scherrie, Mary, Susaye)



Lynda Laurence - Back cover of the booklet.
(Photo - Lynda, Mary, Jean)



More Supremes





Mary, Diana, and Flo.
No idea when photo taken.



Diana, Florence, Mary - No idea when photo taken.
Diana appears to have too much make-up on.



Jean, Cindy and Mary
No idea when photo taken.



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