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The Story of the Supremes | 
 enlarge | Author: Daryl Easlea
Creator: Mary Wilson
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 176152
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7 x 0.7
ISBN: 1851775528
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.421644092
EAN: 9781851775521
ASIN: 1851775528
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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A dazzling celebration of one of the most successful musical groups of the sixties, The Story of the Supremes presents the incredible wardrobe that created the group’s unmistakable style and the billboards, posters, and photographs that made it timeless. From their beginnings as The Primettes to the height of their glamour and fame in the seventies, The Supremes’ career has been nothing short of remarkable. Here, acclaimed music journalist Daryl Easlea traces the history of a group that was second only to the Beatles in number-one hits and whose success story helped change racial perceptions during the civil rights movement. A joyful tribute to the queens of Motown, The Story of The Supremes is a magnificent collection of dresses worn by Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and of course, Diana Ross, in concert, on television, and on the iconic album covers that defined an era of music.
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 Wait Awhile The Price Will Really Drop October 5, 2008
Carmelide (New York City)
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
Don't be misled by the title of this hard cover booklet. It is not "The Story Of The Supremes" There is very little story here. It is less than one hundred pages. It is a small glossy photo book. The text is a bit more than a two-part magazine article, with very little depth . There are some glaring factual errors such as Diana Ross changed her name from Diane to Diana in 1966!!! She was billed as Diana Ross on the first Supremes Motown album in 1963. The author wasn't even born during the height of The Supremes success, and everything written is second-hand. There are many wonderful color photos, some never before seen, but most are ruined by being spread across the binding. This should have been a "coffee table" book, but then it would have been three times the price. The author does give credit to The Supremes for their place in the Civil Rights movement of the Sixties, a fact often overlooked in other assessments of the group. They really were a bridge over a cultural divide in our country at that time. Mary Wilson's foreword although only a page is more personal and informative than the rest of the book, which is downhill from then on in. I got the impression that this was a companion piece of merchandise to go with the "Mary Wilson Gown Collection" exhibition.. I was confused about that and it may explain why there was such a lack of information in the story. One would do better to read Mary Wilson's autobiographies for an insiders story of The Supremes, although it is heavily slanted against Diana Ross, Mary was there and it is her truth.
Mary Wilson has recently been working the cabaret circuit and although I haven't seen the act, I have listened to some cuts on a CD that a friend made for me. This is an excellent venue for Miss Wilson's talents. I have told many friends over the years that Mary could have parlayed her fame as a Supreme into a much larger & broader career in the same way that Michelle Phillips branched out in show business after a two year stint with The Mamas and Papas". It was Cass Elliot's voice that gave the group it's unique sound , just as it was Diana's sound and Mary and Florence's harmonies that took America by storm in the Sixties, they never captured the same magic after Florence left, though Diana retained her star quality. Anyone who paid attention to popular music knew who Mary Wilson was. There was no need for her to fight Motown for the Supremes name. She could have gone out on her own then as she is doing now, rather than dragging The Supremes around the world to "Oldies" shows. Who knows, perhaps she acquired more confidence with maturity. But you never heard the phrase "Ringo Staar formerly of The Beatles"
At the end of the day save your money and put it toward the box set of The Supremes if you don't already own it, because the book that comes with the four Cds has six times more of "The Story of The Supremes" plus you get all the music. This book is strictly for die-hard fans that have to have anything to do with The Supremes.
Supremes Forever October 18, 2008
Linda Mclean
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I thought this book was composed of some of the most remarkable pictures of The Supremes era. Truly worth while for long time Supreme fans!
 The Supremes Story is indeed Supreme October 24, 2008
Michael D. Mahsetky
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Supremes Story is a beautiful book with photos of the most famous female singing group of all time. The book highlights their contribution to the civil rights movement and the way society viewed Black women and Black people generally. They inspired so many young people of all races with their style, glamour, and most of all their talent and individual beauty...Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross. This book confirms their place in the musical, social, and cultural history of the world. Anywhere you go in the world, even today...everybody, no matter how young or old, whether in the mountains of Peru or the cities in any part of the world know and understand the significance of the most famous hand gesture of all..."Stop!" in the Name of Love...Hats off to the Supremes. Michael Mahsetky
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