This was in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement and these classy ladies said loud and clear - We Belong Here! And they did it with style, sophistication, and elegance.
Song Birds. So much class. Their voices are no words to describe. Such great talent. I am listening to them sing, and chills. WOW. Thanks to the writers of yester year, and the great singers as well. We look back and see these moments captured to enjoy them today. What a blessing. to be able to enjoy, and see how wonderful the music was back then, and how classy folks were.
@@freddie3206 I feel pretty sure Diana Ross was not pissed at all. She probably was happy that this performance allowed for the background vocals to be brought forward. All of the ladies were very talented and their voices complemented each other in their roles.
Definitely so. We are on the same page. I feel that way about most of their big hits. Flo and Mary's vocals are just angelic. Cindys vocals go well with Diana and Mary's. But Flo had a tone that was unmatched.
@@freddie3206, (1) Diana Ross did not "ruin" anything. Barry Gordy made the 100% correct business decision to make Diana Ross the lead singer of the Supremes. The results speak for themselves. (2) The only reason why any of us know about Mary and Flo is because of their association with Diana Ross
@@henry-bo3np Hello Henry! They started out as a group. The Supremes. Not just one, Diane Ross. Had it not been for Flo and Mary Diane would still be living in the projects. Lick me!
The three most beautiful women of the 1960’s. When I was a very young child in the mid 60’s I would just stare at their album covers and could not get over how beautiful they were at the time.
This rendition is really top notch. Flo and Mary's voice are so pure and harmonious. I can hear their vocals individually yet blended in a beautiful sound with Diana's leads.
I have never seen this footage. Incredible. The walked in like Queens, graceful and gorgeous. I loved the band and orchestra backing them. Pure absolute genuis😍😍😍😍
Brock White Yes indeed. Despite all the great music venues in contemporary Las Vegas there is nothing to even come close to this incomparable group. And yet, such an easy formula: incredible talent, charm, elegance, and matching level of production support.
@@robertbeatty9563 it's was considered bubble gum garbage and it was simplistic bubble gum pop. There are many rap song that are more substantive, well-written and meaning. Just because a song is old doesn't mean it was great. Aretha Franklin was considered real music back then but the supremes was a bubble gum pop group.
Yes the girls were definitely at their best here vocally. But can we please give some acknowledgement to the masterpiece of songwriting by Holland-Dozier-Holland? There are no words to describe how beautiful this song is. So many warm memories attached to each note and each lyric! Diana Flo & Mary were up to the challenge of delivering this exquisite piece of music.
Branner---- Gordy was too blind to realize the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ value in Flo s high noted voice in with Diana s notes.. like her in this song and in the ending.. Brilliant.. and Flo did it..
@@mattc2094 ==they are---love does not stop at the grave... we will be re-united with all of our luved souls--- and understand WHY... we were like we were -- down here on this earth.. AND work thru the Karma debts we made-- good and bad....
Oh my this is an amazing performance by them all but Flo just rocks it - never bettered - a very melancholic tune - even after 50 + years - absolute class :)
Wow... that Final Operatic Wineglass-Shattering Note by Florence !!!!... Love all the Supremes... & Florences' Heavenly voice.... A very Blessed voice... My Favourite Supremes Song & Performance... So Very Supreme !!!!
Total class....there really wasn't anyone that could better them, even now. Flo soars on this version. Captivating & heartbreaking still. We were blessed
Who keeps chopping those onions? The No.1 girl group of all time, what a performance, a kid when they had their heyday, never fully appreciated their greatness until I was alittle older and understood what they were singing about, once in a lifetime, a blessed witness, RIP Flo, Mary forever Supremes..
@@2002mrkellz I’m confused! Do you agree that the performance was good- or because it lacked “soul” (IYO) you don’t agree that the performance was good? Also- “soul” is subjective- so I respect your feelings that her performance lacked “soul”! But when has Diana Ross ever been identified as a “soul” singer?! 🤷♂️
Classically iconic "polished" performance! All three are in rare form with Flo's beautiful soprano hovering above Diana's crystal clear sultry croon; Mary's "smokey bottom warmth" together creates a dinner-bell harmony that's nothing short of SUPREME! THAT's why they are STILL #1 female group of ALL-TIME! #MotownMagic
Listening to Florence in the background on that ending note. Omg. She had pose and certainly had a big voice. The background voices made this song as well as 'Stop on the Nane of Love'. 1960's Supremes !!
I wonder Trae' if BG really appreciated that ending with Flo giving it a blast of class.. and I wonder if Diana told her how good she sounded on that last note????? Some one wrote that BG later on in the years said he wished he had handled Flo differently -- than he did... Well it is 2019.... We wish you did too.
The whole song. She always carried the inflections in EVERY SONG. Mary did not unfortunately. She sang everything straight while flow sang everything hownitnwas arranged.
Perhap if she had displayed this attribute in the beginning, things would have turned out better for her. Unfortunately, she was emotionally damaged. She wasn't versatile enough as well. Diana Ross had the voice and talent. All songs do not require ball park range. Diana could get the job done by simply singing and conveying the meanings of her songs. Look where it has taken her? Success speaks for itself.
Diana, Mary, and Florence were so astonishing I didn't even notice that orchestra behind them wasn't even playing a single note. They didn't even try to pretend, they just sat there frozen lmfao! But the girls gave a *STUNNING* performance.
My mom loved The Supremes... She played their records a lot when I was growing up. My mom passed away almost 14 years ago. This song brings back such sweet memories. 😭💕
This performance is one of the best performances of The supremes imo. Diana really had such a unique melodic voice really piercing & crystal clear and I love her phrasing too and Flo and Mary were great at backing her overall a really good group. My favourite group next to The Ronettes.
@@georginahawcroft8044 NO -- it was ALL 3 of them that made the '''Music Magic'' they sang and harmonized well together.. always -- The Supreme s..''...They were gifted and too bad BGordy did not realized that...
Florence Ballard showing everyone how beautiful that voice of hers was! Thank God for these live version video clips. On the vinyl version they also lowered the background vocals and raised Diana's voice up. In the live versions Flo can be heard prominently. She had a really natural alluring sound that your ear wants to hear more of.
So true, despite the great lead from Diana, all i focus on is Flo, it was shocking the way she was treated -deserved so much better - at least we have these recordings to watch - her smile shines through
bret==== great way to explain it---- all 3 blended well apart --- not the same.. no matter who the other singers were... The original 3 were the Legend!!
What a thrill🙏THE SUPREMES🙏thank you so much. What a treat. I love THE SUPREMES. They changed my life. I am so grateful for their music...their songs...their style...their rhythm...their lyrics...THANK YOU
Imagine being in love with someone and hearing a symphony whenever they are near you, speak to you. HDH are poets and the Supremes singing pure ecstasy.
Wow! Florence so easily took that last note all the way to the moon! This is real music, with musicians playing real instruments flawlessly and real singers who are gifted to sing. I feel sorry for young people today. They don't know what real music sounds like nor how to achieve it.
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@@falanajerido6939 Love Diana And the girls
Rest In Peace Mary Wilson Detroit Legend
@@420diesel rest in peace Mary Wilson a truly nice lady who kept the Supremes legacy alive. United with your fellow Supreme Florence Ballard 🙏🙏🙏
The host here is Wayne Newton or Paul Anka?
I thought this was the Lloyd Thaxton show?!
Wow thank you I'm sure that's one of their best performances ever! And one of my absolute favorite Supreme songs
Just. Wow. No lip-synching, no Autotune. The real, heartfelt deal.
This was in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement and these classy ladies said loud and clear - We Belong Here! And they did it with style, sophistication, and elegance.
That's right!
They can never,ever be duplicated..LOVE THEM!! ❤️❤️❤️
Song Birds. So much class. Their voices are no words to describe. Such great talent. I am listening to them sing, and chills. WOW. Thanks to the writers of yester year, and the great singers as well. We look back and see these moments captured to enjoy them today. What a blessing. to be able to enjoy, and see how wonderful the music was back then, and how classy folks were.
RIP MARY WILSON! This was your favorite Supreme song!
OMG, the background melody was beautiful!
Diana was in full compliment with Flo and Mary while commanding the lead vocals. Flawless-they were the Best! 👍😍😊
In this video, Diana is 21, Mary is 21, and Florence is 22. Amazing.
Florence looks so happy here ......smiling while sing .......them high notes at the end! LOVE HER!!!!
Check out Stop in the name of love, she is gorgeous
The group , the orchestra, so amazing
Very strong live performance. I love diana singing lead but Flo"s voice is so strong. The harmony sounds great.
Crisp sound.. that is crazy considering the technology back then…
@@zedmak great point. Their voices don’t sound aged at all.
Like swv
RIP Mary wilson. You will be missed.
I GOT GOOSEBUMPS ..THEY WERE THE BEST ..
Love Flo's Ending note!
love FLO's smile @3:26 priceless......THE SUPREMES!!!
She is beautiful when she smiles, in my opinion she is the prettiest of The Supremes, my role model, her wonderful voice ...
MY FAVORITE BY THE SUPREMES AND MY FAVORITE SUPREME-FLORENCE BALLARD!!
Wow!! The power in Flo’s voice at the end!! Beautiful and powerful!!
I TOTALLY agree with you on that Paul 👍🏾👍🏾
Paul Dixon, Yes Flo had a powerful voice and I am sure Ross was pissed at the end when Flo drowned her voice out with Symphonyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!
@@freddie3206 I think Florence's voice was Great and her smile was just awesome
@@freddie3206 I feel pretty sure Diana Ross was not pissed at all. She probably was happy that this performance allowed for the background vocals to be brought forward. All of the ladies were very talented and their voices complemented each other in their roles.
love how you can hear Flo..
This truly rocks. A blast from the genuine past
It's the background vocals from Flo and Mary that does it for me! May they rest in heavenly peace. ❤️
K.N. Carter, Me too.❤💜💙💛🧡
Definitely so. We are on the same page. I feel that way about most of their big hits. Flo and Mary's vocals are just angelic. Cindys vocals go well with Diana and Mary's. But Flo had a tone that was unmatched.
AMEN
Truth be told they sound like song birds flawless beauty
@@leewilson5746 Yessss
⭐❤️❤️🌹🌹⭐I Agree 💯
a thousand violins fill the air. magic.... I love this tune...
Yes, Vee, a thousand violins in the air...beautiful....
Yes! “I cry not for myself- but for those who’ve never known the joy we’ve felt “!
The songs in the day were so undescrible so lovely ❤xx
Legends never die.
Never ever, go sleep Mary
Diana is indeed a legend.
I just love Flo and Marys vocals together. Its so "angelic".
Diana Ross is the one singing here, BTW 🙂
Lee Wilson, They all looked so happy at the end. Too bad Diane had to F....... ruin it for Flo and Mary.
@@henry-bo3np Who cares about her.😞😞👎👎👎🖕🖕🖕
@@freddie3206, (1) Diana Ross did not "ruin" anything. Barry Gordy made the 100% correct business decision to make Diana Ross the lead singer of the Supremes. The results speak for themselves. (2) The only reason why any of us know about Mary and Flo is because of their association with Diana Ross
@@henry-bo3np Hello Henry! They started out as a group. The Supremes. Not just one, Diane Ross. Had it not been for Flo and Mary Diane would still be living in the projects. Lick me!
This is why the Supremes are my absolute favorite group of all time, Florence made that note soar at the end of the song, just amazing
Yes she did, her voice is beautiful!
Yvonne glad you see and hear that too...
Great song,, look at her body luange age,,, interesting,,,
Idk if I can say that they're my favorite, but they're definitely up there. I love these ladies!
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FABULOUS VOICE!
Class. Pure class.
Words can,t begin to desribe them,,, only one,,,,, "" unexplainable""'wow, mary she,s.heartbreaking,.a.wonderment. I would loved.to marry her xxx
TWELVE #1 singles.....let me repeat that 12# number 1 singles...best selling girl group of ALL TIME.....nuff said!
The Supremes were Madonna's idols and coincidentally they're both tied with 12 no. 1s as well😎
The three most beautiful women of the 1960’s. When I was a very young child in the mid 60’s I would just stare at their album covers and could not get over how beautiful they were at the time.
AGREED
How innocent music was in the 60's. I listened to it in nursing school...I still love Diana Ross and her wonderful back up harmonies💝
This rendition is really top notch. Flo and Mary's voice are so pure and harmonious. I can hear their vocals individually yet blended in a beautiful sound with Diana's leads.
Rest in love Mary Wilson!
the PRETTY one
Dang Flo!!! Like an arc angel from heaven at the end. Wow!!! Tha Girl was B.A.D.
When I was kid in the 70s, I remember my parents playing the Supremes records all the time... This song always seemed special to me.
I have never seen this footage. Incredible. The walked in like Queens, graceful and gorgeous. I loved the band and orchestra backing them. Pure absolute genuis😍😍😍😍
So much better than anything played today!
Absolutely!
Brock White Yes indeed. Despite all the great music venues in contemporary Las Vegas there is nothing to even come close to this incomparable group. And yet, such an easy formula: incredible talent, charm, elegance, and matching level of production support.
You do know this was considered bubble gum pop garbage back then right? Just because a song is old doesn't make it great.
@@jakemiles1427 really this music is timeless unlike the rap garbage you listen to today
@@robertbeatty9563 it's was considered bubble gum garbage and it was simplistic bubble gum pop. There are many rap song that are more substantive, well-written and meaning. Just because a song is old doesn't mean it was great. Aretha Franklin was considered real music back then but the supremes was a bubble gum pop group.
“Those tears that fill My eyes I cry not for myself, but for those who’ve never felt the joy We felt...”
Wow! I love the entire song! But that is my favorite part too! The lyrics are penetrating!
My absolute favorite Supremes songs. Love it
She was so beautiful...just like her voice...still the greatest
This is absolutely magical and actually very iconic gives me chills
Makes me cry when I think of my husband of 17 years, "Standing close to me" & giving me a charge!
The most beautiful voices and song!
live and just flawless.
Yes the girls were definitely at their best here vocally. But can we please give some acknowledgement to the masterpiece of songwriting by Holland-Dozier-Holland? There are no words to describe how beautiful this song is. So many warm memories attached to each note and each lyric! Diana Flo & Mary were up to the challenge of delivering this exquisite piece of music.
Ross in great voice here--one of her best early live performances. Flo and Mary on point as always--and Flo just killing that last note.
They really sounded better as a group. I hated when they started turning down the mics of the other women
Branner---- Gordy was too blind to realize the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ value in Flo s high noted voice in with Diana s notes.. like her in this song and in the ending.. Brilliant.. and Flo did it..
Flo’s ending was amazing... maybe Mary and Flo are now reunited
@@mattc2094 ==they are---love does not stop at the grave... we will be re-united with all of our luved souls--- and understand WHY... we were like we were -- down here on this earth.. AND work thru the Karma debts we made-- good and bad....
Oh my this is an amazing performance by them all but Flo just rocks it - never bettered - a very melancholic tune - even after 50 + years - absolute class :)
One of my favorite groups ever.
pure excellence. Period. End of sentence.
The greatest group of all time.
“I Hear A Symphony” is the most elegant songs the Supremes recorded, Mary Wilson had it played at her wedding. Love he original Supremes.
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW I LOVE THE SUPREMES!!!!! FLO.....I HEAR YOU ...
I HEAR YOU! MARYYYYYYYYY DIANNNNNNNNNNNNAAAA Love ya!!!
Wow....Simply SUPREME!!!
Wow... that Final Operatic Wineglass-Shattering Note by Florence !!!!...
Love all the Supremes... & Florences' Heavenly voice.... A very Blessed voice...
My Favourite Supremes Song & Performance... So Very Supreme !!!!
this is the song that introduced me to The Supremes! I was only 5!!!! Such a class act
Total class....there really wasn't anyone that could better them, even now. Flo soars on this version. Captivating & heartbreaking still. We were blessed
Indeed blessed for this era.
❤️🤎💛🤍🧡💙💚💜❤️
Just pure & raw talent, what beautiful voices blended together. My God is wish music was still this good today!
Who keeps chopping those onions? The No.1 girl group of all time, what a performance, a kid when they had their heyday, never fully appreciated their greatness until I was alittle older and understood what they were singing about, once in a lifetime, a blessed witness, RIP Flo, Mary forever Supremes..
Miss you flo
Classic 😢❤
It's soo lovely 🥰 XX
How lucky are we that we know this music.
THEIR MUSIC WLL ALWAYS LIVE ON!!
Love it! I Hear a Symphony and SUPREME HARMONY...esp the end. Legends!
Diana on lead was the right choice. Her voice is possessed a certain urgency and vulnerability with these velvet undertones...just gorgeous!!
I Love how Poised Diana is as she walks forward at 1.43
Right? I love her voice. Plus she’s gorgeous! X Factor!
@@davidgoveia8613Star move.
Gotta disagree. Her voice had no soul
@@2002mrkellz I’m confused! Do you agree that the performance was good- or because it lacked “soul” (IYO) you don’t agree that the performance was good? Also- “soul” is subjective- so I respect your feelings that her performance lacked “soul”! But when has Diana Ross ever been identified as a “soul” singer?! 🤷♂️
BEHOLD..........THE LEGENDARY SUPREMES!!!!!!
Classically iconic "polished" performance! All three are in rare form with Flo's beautiful soprano hovering above Diana's crystal clear sultry croon; Mary's "smokey bottom warmth" together creates a dinner-bell harmony that's nothing short of SUPREME! THAT's why they are STILL #1 female group of ALL-TIME! #MotownMagic
THAMKU....... U said it Perfectly
Your comment is perfect, mister.
Very, very well said.
Couldn't have said it better.
Not to depreciate Cindy's vocals, but Flo's vocals are nothing short if angelic along with Mary and Diana. All three are fierce!!
they had the best harmony
this song is SO beautiful!
Listening to Florence in the background on that ending note. Omg. She had pose and certainly had a big voice. The background voices made this song as well as 'Stop on the Nane of Love'.
1960's Supremes !!
Diana voice is not a power house but her voice is so sweet and crystal clear. one of a kind voice. Beautiful!
monica bella you hear her voice you know it’s Diana no mistake
One of the most beautiful voices Diana Ross!!!!!
One of the biggest selling voices of all time and Motown's most successful act.
@@sjh9173 Flo voice is Beautiful and powerful watch how she close the sing make make Daina sound like she is winning
I can always hear Florence Ballard over Diana Ross's Florence Ballard was a much better singer than Diana Ross.
Love The Supremes. Glad to hear their beautiful harmonies. And yes Florence Ballard slayed on that last note.
This is literally my favorite song! Flo’s Oooos, brings chills and a tear ever time I listen to it. 👏👍👌🌹♥️
Wow Florence Ballard belted that last note she was a fantastic singer and Mary Wilson United now together. The 2 true Supremes founder and co founder.
They exemplified perfection outstanding
Wow that last note from Florence is virtually operatic. She had a beautiful voice.
DANIEL YES~~~~ and it was GOLD....
Mary and Florence just made this song...the backup vocals are amazing. My favorite Supreme song. And you're right...Florence had the best range! RIP
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL VOICE!!!
@jose miranda Absolute nonsense. You obviously don't read for a hobby!
Flo singing an back ground clear had the better voice for that song listen
Flo slayed that ending!
Trae The MusikMan yes she did
I wonder Trae' if BG really appreciated that ending with Flo giving it a blast of class.. and I wonder if Diana told her how good she sounded on that last note????? Some one wrote that BG later on in the years said he wished he had handled Flo differently -- than he did... Well it is 2019.... We wish you did too.
The whole song. She always carried the inflections in EVERY SONG. Mary did not unfortunately. She sang everything straight while flow sang everything hownitnwas arranged.
@@reealitychick you better say that! Such a Precious Pearl and it's just not fair! #HereForFlorence
Perhap if she had displayed this attribute in the beginning, things would have turned out better for her. Unfortunately, she was emotionally damaged. She wasn't versatile enough as well. Diana Ross had the voice and talent. All songs do not require ball park range. Diana could get the job done by simply singing and conveying the meanings of her songs. Look where it has taken her? Success speaks for itself.
Stunning!
Uh huh, I heard you hitting that note Florence. Excellent!
Oh my gosh, I'm going to cry... ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ So beautiful. "...a thousand violins fill the air!"
Diana, Mary, and Florence were so astonishing I didn't even notice that orchestra behind them wasn't even playing a single note. They didn't even try to pretend, they just sat there frozen lmfao! But the girls gave a *STUNNING* performance.
What a class act these ladies were.
Florence you did that!!! Throughout the whole song!! That voice! Sing Florence!! You deserve it! Love you!!💕💕😊
"My world is empty without you to say. " I always say the music of the 50s, 60s 70s and up to some parts of 90s are the best music of all times.
My mom loved The Supremes... She played their records a lot when I was growing up. My mom passed away almost 14 years ago. This song brings back such sweet memories. 😭💕
Absolutely gorgeous in every way!
Great music, a travel back in time.
This performance is one of the best performances of The supremes imo. Diana really had such a unique melodic voice really piercing & crystal clear and I love her phrasing too and Flo and Mary were great at backing her overall a really good group. My favourite group next to The Ronettes.
Aww how lovely this is💜🖤💜🖤
Flo and Mary vocals compliment each other so harmoniously. Their voices add such a fullness to the music and lyric.
This is my favorite song of the Supremes.
It is definitely one of mine, too. So elegant and exquisite.
Florence I heard that ending 😄😄😄
Kavon Monterro it was great wasn't it, I love Florence she was so lovely and talented, with a
beautiful soprano voice
Florence Ballard you were such a powerful singer. Should have been Florence Ballard and the Supremes.
@@georginahawcroft8044 NO -- it was ALL 3 of them that made the '''Music Magic'' they sang and harmonized well together.. always -- The Supreme s..''...They were gifted and too bad BGordy did not realized that...
@@georginahawcroft8044 she was The Supreme
Florence Ballard showing everyone how beautiful that voice of hers was! Thank God for these live version video clips. On the vinyl version they also lowered the background vocals and raised Diana's voice up. In the live versions Flo can be heard prominently. She had a really natural alluring sound that your ear wants to hear more of.
So true, despite the great lead from Diana, all i focus on is Flo, it was shocking the way she was treated -deserved so much better - at least we have these recordings to watch - her smile shines through
bret==== great way to explain it---- all 3 blended well apart --- not the same.. no matter who the other singers were... The original 3 were the Legend!!
they were brilliant
What a thrill🙏THE SUPREMES🙏thank you so much. What a treat. I love THE SUPREMES. They changed my life. I am so grateful for their music...their songs...their style...their rhythm...their lyrics...THANK YOU
Imagine being in love with someone and hearing a symphony whenever they are near you, speak to you. HDH are poets and the Supremes singing pure ecstasy.
The conclusion was EVERYTHING! They killed this!
Amazing grew up listening to this only born in 68 but this was the scene
What a beautiful song, beautiful words, heavenly!
Wow! Florence so easily took that last note all the way to the moon! This is real music, with musicians playing real instruments flawlessly and real singers who are gifted to sing. I feel sorry for young people today. They don't know what real music sounds like nor how to achieve it.
They have very good music always hear that group of our good old times.......top
You can hear Florence Ballard clear as a church bell strong as a horn and as beautiful as a chime wow
How quaint! 'LIVE' HUMAN mannequins in the background! Bravo, bravo! Magnifique!
They are all so incredibly talented and beautiful. 1965 seems more real to me than 2019.
They sing like they're giving it their all.
Already superstars here.
They sure are! Singing with their whole heart and soul... it’s magnificent
100% class!
Diana mesmerizing as always......