Post by Pete70s on Nov 12, 2006 13:22:10 GMT -5
This weeks contender is unusual, as it is not only a legendary name, but (::GASP:
Hall of Famers! However, I put an interesting twist on it to make it suitable for this feature:
"The 70's Supremes"
After the highly publicized exit of Diana Ross in 1969, many believed that Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong would sink like a stone. Ironicaly, it was the New Supremes that would score a top-10 hit with their debut single, while Diana's solo debut, "Reach Out And Touch", would barely make the top 20.
The addition of new lead singer Jean Terrell moved the group into the 70's with renewed interest and vigor, scoring top 10 hits with "Up The Ladder To The Roof" and the Gospel-flavored "Stoned Love". High-charting follow-ups included "Floy Joy", "Nathan Jones", and "Everybody's Got The Right To Love".
A revolving door of members followed, with the only constant being the only original member, Mary Wilson. With these changes came a decline in sales (also believed to be the result of Diana pulling her usual political crap to make sure she was more successful than her former group). The group disbanded for good in 1977.
Despite the obstacles they had to endure, they made some excellent records during the 70's, and if they didn't have to measure up to their former glory (as well as a back-stabbing former leader), they may be better remembered today. So a big "BOO" to Diana Ross and a big welcome to "Contender-ville" for the "New Supremes".
Hall of Famers! However, I put an interesting twist on it to make it suitable for this feature:"The 70's Supremes"
After the highly publicized exit of Diana Ross in 1969, many believed that Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong would sink like a stone. Ironicaly, it was the New Supremes that would score a top-10 hit with their debut single, while Diana's solo debut, "Reach Out And Touch", would barely make the top 20.
The addition of new lead singer Jean Terrell moved the group into the 70's with renewed interest and vigor, scoring top 10 hits with "Up The Ladder To The Roof" and the Gospel-flavored "Stoned Love". High-charting follow-ups included "Floy Joy", "Nathan Jones", and "Everybody's Got The Right To Love".
A revolving door of members followed, with the only constant being the only original member, Mary Wilson. With these changes came a decline in sales (also believed to be the result of Diana pulling her usual political crap to make sure she was more successful than her former group). The group disbanded for good in 1977.
Despite the obstacles they had to endure, they made some excellent records during the 70's, and if they didn't have to measure up to their former glory (as well as a back-stabbing former leader), they may be better remembered today. So a big "BOO" to Diana Ross and a big welcome to "Contender-ville" for the "New Supremes".
