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Dreamgirl and Supreme Faith - My Life as a Supreme (Paperback, Updated Edition)
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Dreamgirl and Supreme Faith - My Life as a Supreme (Paperback, Updated Edition)
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More than 40 years ago, three girls from the Detroit projects made
the world 'Stop!' and take notice of their fresh harmonies and
classy style. Cultivated by the Motown star machine, Mary Wilson,
Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard popped onto the charts with hits
like "Baby Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go" and made the Supremes
not only a household name, but rock and roll legends. The story of
their journey to fame is one that fairy tales are made
of—complete with battles, tragedies, and triumphs. It's a story
that only one of the founders of this talented trio is able or
willing to share with the world. In Dreamgirls & Supreme Faith:
My Life as a Supreme, Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson boldly
brings to life all the intimate details of the group's struggle to
top the charts. This is the first book to tell the complete story
of Mary's courageous life from childhood through the height of the
Supremes, to the turn of the century. This beautiful paperback
edition combines the best-selling Dreamgirls with the sequel,
Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together, for the first time in one
volume. The new afterword brings Mary's intriguing story up to date
with details on. . . · The tragic car accident that claimed her
son's life · The death of her mother, Johnnie Mae, and her dear
friend, Mary Wells · Becoming a grandmother · Making her peace
with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross · Being inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame The Supremes wonderful music isn't the only thing to remain in
the public's mind. Diana Ross' push for dominance in the trio has
become legendary. Mary Wilson speaks candidly about Ross' tactics
to latch onto Berry Gordy, and force her will on the group's
activities. For example, while on the early tours, Diana would
threaten to call Gordy from the road if the men on the bus didn't
behave to her approval. She also openly pushed for Flo's removal
from the group. Wilson also openly shares her thoughts on . . .The
group's never-ending b
General
Imprint: |
Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2000 |
First published: |
2000 |
Authors: |
Mary Wilson
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Dimensions: |
228 x 156 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
752 |
Edition: |
Updated Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8154-1000-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
Books >
Music >
General
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LSN: |
0-8154-1000-X |
Barcode: |
9780815410003 |
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