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The Supremes

 

The Supremes, an American female singing group, were one of the signature acts on Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts, with twelve number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland-Dozier-Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, The Supremes rivaled The Beatles in worldwide popularity,[1] and their success made it possible for future African-American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream success.[1]

Founding members Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Betty McGlown, all from the Brewster-Douglass public housing project in Detroit,[2] formed The Primettes as the sister act to The Primes (with Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks, who would go on to form The Temptations).[2] Barbara Martin replaced McGlown in 1960, and the group signed with Motown the following year as The Supremes. Martin left the act in early 1962, and Ross, Ballard and Wilson carried on as a trio.

During the mid-1960s, The Supremes achieved mainstream success with Ross as lead singer. In 1967, Motown president Berry Gordy renamed the group Diana Ross & The Supremes and replaced Ballard with Cindy Birdsong. Ross left to pursue a solo career in 1970 and was replaced by Jean Terrell, at which point the group's name returned to The Supremes. After 1972, the lineup of The Supremes changed more frequently; Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene all became members of the group during the mid-1970s. The Supremes disbanded in 1977 after an eighteen-year run.

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Playlist Plus [Circuit City Exclusive]

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Bit of Liverpool/T.C.B. [Original Soundtrack]

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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New Ways But Love Stays

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More Hits by the Supremes

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20 Golden Greats [II]

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20 Golden Greats [II]

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Playlist Plus [Circuit City Exclusive]

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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We Remember Sam Cooke

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Diana Ross & the Supremes [1977]

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I Hear a Symphony

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At the Copa

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20 Golden Greats [I]

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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New Ways But Love Stays

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Playlist Plus [Circuit City Exclusive]

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Greatest Hits with Mary Wilson

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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Greatest Hits with Mary Wilson

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We Remember Sam Cooke

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Universal Masters Collection

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Bit of Liverpool/T.C.B. [Original Soundtrack]

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Universal Masters Collection

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At the Copa

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Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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I Hear a Symphony

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This Is the Story: The '70s Albums, Vol. 1 1970-1973: The Jean Terrell Years

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Right On

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Universal Masters Collection

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Playlist Plus [Circuit City Exclusive]

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Playlist Plus

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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20 Golden Greats [II]

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Supremes [Box Set]

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Universal Masters Collection

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Rock Breakout Years: 1964

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Where Did Our Love Go/I Hear a Symphony

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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I Hear a Symphony

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Bit of Liverpool/T.C.B. [Original Soundtrack]

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20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection

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70's Greatest Hits & Rare Classics

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Rock 'N' Roll Era: The Supremes - 1963-1969

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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70's Greatest Hits & Rare Classics

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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This Is the Story: The '70s Albums, Vol. 1 1970-1973: The Jean Terrell Years

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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At the Copa

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New Ways But Love Stays

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Rock 'N' Roll Era: The Supremes - 1963-1969

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This Is the Story: The '70s Albums, Vol. 1 1970-1973: The Jean Terrell Years

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Magnificent: The Complete Studio Duets

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This Is the Story: The '70s Albums, Vol. 1 1970-1973: The Jean Terrell Years

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Universal Masters Collection

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20 Golden Greats [II]

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Universal Masters Collection

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20 Golden Greats [I]

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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20 Golden Greats [II]

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Greatest Hits with Mary Wilson

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Supremes Sing Rodgers & Hart [The Complete Recordings]

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Bit of Liverpool/T.C.B. [Original Soundtrack]

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Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969

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There's a Place for Us: The Unreleased LP + Much More

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20 Golden Greats [II]

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More Hits by the Supremes

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Early Years

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There's a Place for Us: The Unreleased LP + Much More

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20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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70's Greatest Hits & Rare Classics

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Best of the Supremes & the Four Tops

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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More Hits by the Supremes

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Supremes Sing Rodgers & Hart [The Complete Recordings]

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Bit of Liverpool/T.C.B. [Original Soundtrack]

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Christmas Hits Back to Back

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Where Did Our Love Go/I Hear a Symphony

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New Ways But Love Stays

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Dynamite [Alternate]

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Where Did Our Love Go/I Hear a Symphony

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There's a Place for Us: The Unreleased LP + Much More

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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More Hits by the Supremes

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Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Motown Legends: Stoned Love/Nathan Jones

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969

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Motown Legends: Stoned Love/Nathan Jones

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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This Is the Story: The '70s Albums, Vol. 1 1970-1973: The Jean Terrell Years

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There's a Place for Us: The Unreleased LP + Much More

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Supremes Sing Country Western & Pop

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Supremes Sing Country Western & Pop

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Christmas & Hits Duos

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Best of the Supremes & the Four Tops

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20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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Simply Supreme

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We Remember Sam Cooke

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Early Years

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Where Did Our Love Go? [Expanded 40th Anniversay Edition]

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Simply Supreme

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Diana Ross & the Supremes [1977]

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Christmas Hits Back to Back

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Supremes [Box Set]

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Playlist Plus [Circuit City Exclusive]

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New Ways But Love Stays

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Triple Treasures

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Meet the Supremes [Expanded Edition]

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There's a Place for Us: The Unreleased LP + Much More

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Baby Love: The Collection

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Supremes [Bonus Disc]

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This Is the Story: The '70s Albums, Vol. 1 1970-1973: The Jean Terrell Years

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Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969

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Supremes [Box Set]