The Story of the Supremes

The Story of the Supremes
by Daryl Easlea

The Story of the Supremes
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Author: Daryl Easlea
Foreword: Mary Wilson
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-01
ISBN: 1851775528
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
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Book Review: A must for Supremes Fans
Summary: 5 Stars

To her credit Mary Wilson realized part of the legacy of Diana Ross and The Supremes was the glamour they projected as America's most famous female vocal group of all time, in addition to their wonderful recordings and live performances. Therefore she collected many of their designer gowns and costumes from the early days through her departure from the group in 1977. Various gowns from this treasure have appeared in exhibits in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland,Ohio as well as The Supremes hometown,Detroit. This book is a keepsake from the exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. In connection with this exhibit the museum also made available a two CD keepsake set that includes 50 tracks from the early recordings through the Jean Terrell years. Mary Wilson reveals in the foreword that the she began the gown collection to preserve this era in pop music. Daryl Easlea's essay provides the reader information on how The Supremes and Motown had an impact not only on the pop music of the 1960's and 1970's, but on society globally. For those who were not alive during this era, the book is a wonderful collection of LP covers; souvenir concert programs, publicity photos, posters,single picture sleeves and shots from their many TV appearances. However there are no photos of Primette Betty McGlown,nor of any of the post 1960's Supremes, although the High Energy LP cover makes an appearance and the hit Stoned Love is shown in a montage of song titles. Still this book will bring pleasant memories to the long time fans who will remember this era and be a reliable resource that captures the history making era in pop music. Consider buying the CD set as it has other photos and single picture sleeves not in this book.

Summary of The Story of the Supremes

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.

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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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