The Supremes' farewell concert

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On June 12, 1977, The Supremes performed their final concert together at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, England.[1]

Mary Wilson's departure

In early 1977, sole remaining original group member Mary Wilson announced that she would be leaving The Supremes to embark upon a solo career.[1] During one of the group's last television appearances together, on the US daytime talk show, The Mike Douglas Show, Wilson announced that she would be stepping out from the group to pursue a solo career.

As the group's touring schedule was booked months in advance, it fell that the group would be performing at one of London's top theaters in

Capital Radio. The show was opened by up-and-coming singer Billy Ocean
.

Songs performed

In her second autobiography

Tony Orlando & Dawn, as their third member.) Greene also stated that Scherrie Payne took lead vocals on "Tossing and Turning", and that she herself performed "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
", which had been a highlight of the group's live act for the past twelve months.

Personnel

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "The Supremes". The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1988. Retrieved on January 2, 2015.
  2. ISBN 9780061099427
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