Saw the Supremes heading in the back of the Houston Astrodome in '65; we were star struck little kids, Diana and Mary rushed.on by, but Flo stopped and smiled and said hello to us!
@Individuell83
7 жыл бұрын
Malcolm Marshall what a lovely story
@larrysmith647
6 жыл бұрын
@ Malcolm Marshall--Lucky YOU !! I saw them (Supremes) in concert, Nov., 1965, Tulsa, Okla. I had to bum the money off of my Mom--( $ 2.95, if i recall correctly ) I was only 15, at the time, and, jobless--and, I had one of the cheapest seats in the house. The Supremes looked like three tiny dots, on a big stage, i think they were wearing white gowns....................memories..........light the corners of my mind.............
@timmy841212
4 жыл бұрын
Just proves the accounts that Flo being the "people's choice" of the group was indeed true. 😁
@lisasangria1086
4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow- that's a great memory!!
@sparx180
3 жыл бұрын
@@larrysmith647 Love your comment. Thank you.
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
I loved Florence Ballard speaking voice and her laugh a very beautiful talented lady... RIP Florence Ballard you will never be forgotten ❤
@lillianmunster4734
Жыл бұрын
NEVER 🕊️❤️🕊️ Missing Ya Florence blondie Ballard ⭐🌹
@MikeScott-ez7iw
9 ай бұрын
It's sad'ens me How flow was treated by Barry Gordy I remember hearing about her passing on the news, everyone was shock and disbelief, I remember 1976 hearing about her passing, I think the biggest tragedy in music 🎵 history I allways thought Barry Gordy could have handled it differently in terms of flow getting fired, I was never a fan of Barry Gordy, I allways thought he did a lot of Motown artist dirty 😂
@micaeljimenez629
10 жыл бұрын
Flo said "i wasn't meant to be skinny" lol loved her!
@corlos19
7 жыл бұрын
Micael Jimenez right
@PRLoco21
5 жыл бұрын
RIGHT EXACTLY! SHE WAS BORN BEAUTIFUL AN HAD IT GOING ON FROM TOP TO BOTTOM A CERTIFIED BRICK HOUSE!
@christinajames6115
5 жыл бұрын
A size 12 at 5'7 is built right! She is correct. Anybody standing next to a bean pole would look big.
@vicious_bbw8900
3 жыл бұрын
She was everything 🤣♥️
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
@@vicious_bbw8900 And Florence Ballard said it how it was I love her for that. She didn't have to be intimate with BG to get in the Supremes she named the group and was pushed out by BG and DR pure and simple. But we Florence Ballard's true fans won't have her bad mouthed 😀
@KayKay-fc5sg
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss Florence. “I was pretty dam stacked! I knew I was well put together...the guys reaction in the audience proved that!”
@summerlyric506
3 жыл бұрын
Confidence was 🎯
@daisybenton7784
3 жыл бұрын
I guess It did I. GOT her three kids
@cravendubose3024
3 жыл бұрын
But that couldn't put you above Diana Ross ,in all your so called glory.
@JudgeJulieLit
2 жыл бұрын
@@cravendubose3024 Diana was boyishly skinny (with heavy kohl eye makeup) in a decade's fad aesthetic, influenced by Twiggy, to be rail thin with pronounced mascara and eye liner.
@HarmonybonesBlueberryJohnson
7 жыл бұрын
Money hungry people. I wouldn't have wanted no part of it either. Sad r.i.p. Florence.
@cravendubose3024
3 жыл бұрын
Flo wanted it, but it wasn't ment for her,but for Diana and she got it.
@MsClassyFashion
8 жыл бұрын
Ain't that something. SMH. It's crazy how Flo put the group together then she got knocked out the way.. That's a shame.
@Individuell83
8 жыл бұрын
It really was everyone would go out of control...
@eugenethomas1144
8 жыл бұрын
+Trina Biscoe oh yeah pretty much being a star for Superstar, was pretty much like the horse industry, you had your pick who was going to run in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, well coco cabana, and so on. You had a mini of Dreams Crush just trying to be average. What a shame. Look what it did to Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, Rick James Tina Marie Exedra, the pressure of not being average was a great feat what do you say when your best friend doesn't recognize you anymore.
@jackanthony976
7 жыл бұрын
Too bad Florence did not have a Tweeter Feed like today...she could have updated the fans on the step by step process by which Gordy and Ross plotted to get rid of her because of her unwillingness to sacrifice the group for Miss Ross's solo career. The fans could have stepped in and perhaps prevented the incident at the Flamingo.
@naimnarahq6072
6 жыл бұрын
Trina Biscoe. I've done a little research on this topic and I was shocked as to what was discovered in the back drop story as to what I discovered is that Ms.Diana Ross as well as Berry Gordy played the major roles in Ms. Florence downfall period. Listen to Michael Jackson song Dirty Diana he's talking about none other than Diana Ross. Once you hear and grasp what being said in the song Dirty Diana perhaps you'll better understand Diana Ross selfish mind set back then. Diana Ross even had Gladys Knight kicked off the Motown tour because Diana felt Gladys Knight upstaged her singing wise, as per Gladys knight. Its a cold music industry with no loyalty.
@ruthhawkins
6 жыл бұрын
Trina Biscoe music Is a dirty under handed industry
@wendydoreenyates-robinson1934
2 жыл бұрын
My late parents always liked Ms. Florence Ballard. She was one of my favorite Supreme. I thought Ms. Florence Ballard was very Beautiful. May she rest in Heavenly Peace.
@dtseattle
15 жыл бұрын
It really hurts to hear how much this woman was underappreciated. For many fans Flo was the most talented. No one could manage her properly to present her true talents.
@Cocodan-jn5md
9 жыл бұрын
Damn.. that's cold blooded for Berry to allow Florence's replacement to watch her and learn from her so she can take her place.
@jackanthony976
7 жыл бұрын
I wish someone would make a movie out of all of this.
@ladimannan4929
7 жыл бұрын
That's THE business
@truekriol7738
6 жыл бұрын
JACK ANTHONY They did... It's called 'Dream Girls'
@jakan6793
6 жыл бұрын
That Cindy Birdsong was such a usurper but she just came and went
@sweetazzpiew8490
6 жыл бұрын
Cocodan 2000 Dirty, slimy, evil music industry!!!
@marknorthwest93
10 жыл бұрын
Florence Ballard lives on in our hearts and memories! Peter Benjaminson's book is the closet we will ever come to a auto-biography of Florence, and I am very happy that his book was published.
@lorenzacoleman9210
2 жыл бұрын
Great book
@richardwilliams4976
3 жыл бұрын
An amazing interview, I've always loved Flo! 🥰💖🙏
@DrHogfan
8 жыл бұрын
..."pretty damn stacked"4:25.....She WAS good lookin lady .
@kingbee1500
8 жыл бұрын
+DrHogfan In my opinion, Florence was all THAT plus tax, title and tags! She was stunningly pretty-look at those publicity candids...great damn figure, too!
@brendakite6611
6 жыл бұрын
I liked the waY SHE SAID THAT!
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Cindy looked better!
@daisybenton7784
3 жыл бұрын
all them were.
@edchapman5801
6 жыл бұрын
Born with a God-given gift, she was in the way of people who didn't mind stepping on her to achieve their objectives. When you listen to their early hits, Florence clearly stands out with a voice so rich and so pure, it was a joy to listen to her. She got a raw deal on earth but I know she's in the heavenly choir upstairs. Rest in peace Florence.
@Individuell83
6 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more with you You can really hear here shining out on the early recordings Just listen to You're Gonna Come To Me version 3 or 4
@lillianmunster4734
Жыл бұрын
@@Individuell83 👏⭐🕊️❤️🕊️⭐
@lillianmunster4734
Жыл бұрын
Missing you LOVELY Florence blondie Ballard 🕊️❤️🕊️⭐🌹
@Maatization
Жыл бұрын
you are delusional
@sfsinger
9 жыл бұрын
I want to hear ALL of it in her own voice. This is amazing!!!
@tracycarmichael9042
5 жыл бұрын
Flo!! We will always love you.Thank you for putting the group together. You will always be in our heart! You singing for the most high now!!🙌 You was beautiful!! God Bless Flo! Praying always for her daughters my sister in Christ🙏💞
@lillianmunster4734
Жыл бұрын
AMEN
@90sKhidd
4 жыл бұрын
“I was pretty damn stacked”-Florence Ballard
@MiamiPush2theLimit
3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome!!!❤️
@IMissMyMichael
12 жыл бұрын
Berry Gordy you will reap what you sow! My heart goes out to Florence and her children who loss their mother at such a young age. I pray that they are doing ok.
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Berry Gordy did not have time to babysit an Alcoholic and run a growing empire in the 60's.....I know if someone interfered with my business growth....Out they would go...Head first!
@georginahawcroft8044
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 what you doing on this platform... disrespecting Florence Ballard... you mind your business and shut your nasty nasty mouth and keep your comments to yourself.. people like you that come on Florence Ballard's platform make me sick... you must have something radically wrong with you.. and I'm sure if Florence Ballard was still here she would put you in your place... think of her daughters and family you nasty piece of work... have some respect if you're capable of doing that...
@ernestinetate4153
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 if someone that you thought was a great mentor to you , straight dumped on you, do you think you could have remained sober all of the time...honestly, the girl put the group together...do you not think it meant nothing to her...to be disrespected and cast to the side the way that they did her is heartbreaking to say the least...
@williammials6080
2 жыл бұрын
@@ernestinetate4153 She was ruining the group herself! She had to be replaced!
@georginahawcroft8044
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 shut your nasty mouth ...
@goddesska-ra546
3 жыл бұрын
Florence is a beautiful woman, her spirit will live on. Rest In Power ❤️
@BlankUberEverybody
8 жыл бұрын
Saw her once when I was 15 and was blown away by her talent and beauty--she was mesmerizing to look at--the way she moved--been 50 years but her image on that day is burned in my mind
@Individuell83
8 жыл бұрын
+BlankUberEverybody what a great moment it must have been to see her Flo herself stated that she used to have a very proud walk, that she had even from the beginning when they were still living in the projects, when she used to walk very flat as she often had holes in her shoes she always remained that walk, though I bet Miss Maxine Powell "improved" their walk when teaching the girls in her finishing school ...
@BlankUberEverybody
8 жыл бұрын
+Individuell83 Oh it was--she was something else--together they were an impressive display of feminine quality and not to take any thing away from the other two but it was Ms Ballard that captured the attention of my young heart--having only seen them on the black and white tvs of the era you thought it was all about Dianna Ross, but Florence made her look like a skinny little high school girl
@Individuell83
8 жыл бұрын
oh that's good to hear I wish I could have had that chance back then yes, Diane was just very very skinny at some times copared to Flo, being a real woman
@ramona2400
8 жыл бұрын
How lucky can you get to have had the chance to see her in peson
@markanthonylangridge198
6 жыл бұрын
Barry could at least buy her a beautiful headstones that she deserved.
@shemstock
9 жыл бұрын
A fine lady. This woman was the Supreme....I wish she had the right channels to know her greatness....I remember these women singing as a child...as I grew up and read about Flo I realize what a beautiful and real soul she was...and she is the Supreme Lady
@laurastafford8714
8 жыл бұрын
Flo was a beautiful woman.. she was not fat
@sweetazzpiew8490
6 жыл бұрын
Laura Peace Stafford Not at all!! in Hollywood you are fat if you wear a size 4..
@lawrencemalloy9673
5 жыл бұрын
yes beautiful and gorgeous
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
Plump?
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
Presentation in music performances is critical! The Supremes were performing before basically 'All White" audiences in the mid-Sixties! Looks were VERY important then and now too for that matter! Black performers had to be presented perfectly...Flo had gained too much weight to fit that image!
@williamwashington1986
5 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!!! Very Beauitful!!
@antij1
9 жыл бұрын
It wasn't just Flo. Anyone Berry couldn't control he got rid of and more than a few of these people died untimely deaths.
@violetvalentine5040
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Florence was just the biggest casualty of his greed and ambition that we know about
@simonsez5198
6 жыл бұрын
Eddie Kendricks said him and berry gordy didn't get along either and most Motown artist die broke.
@reealitychick
5 жыл бұрын
@@simonsez5198 and Berry Gordy is sitting today on over 400 million dollars--- talk about being fair to the black race????? He is worse than some of those White Slave Owners.. who JUST USED THE BLACK PEOPLE SMH... You an still do what is right Gordy--- help Flo s children out---- give Flo s money to her children... it won't be pretty on the other side of life>>>>>for anyone who dies in their sins..... anyone...
@PRLoco21
5 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY FACT'S TRUTH!
@PRLoco21
5 жыл бұрын
@@simonsez5198 RIGHT EXACTLY FACT'S THE TRUTH!
@summerrose2853
6 жыл бұрын
I Love her singing and voice amazing 😍👏👏woman. Real down to earth person. R.I.P No more suffering
@BrittanyYates12
12 жыл бұрын
WOW JUST GIVES ME CHILLS TO HEAR HER VOICE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!
@johnbrocklehurst3570
7 жыл бұрын
Love you Florence- God Bless from a massive fan in the UK ....Thankyou for your beautiful voice xxxxxxxxxx
@Joel4500
6 жыл бұрын
I've always thought that Flo was Beautiful and Gorgeous, and I always appreciated her point of view as a Real Person
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
And I loved Florence Ballard sense of humour too. 😀
@madeleine8977
8 жыл бұрын
Florence was such a great singer. From what I have read, she was not treated fairly and that's a shame since she was so pivotal in the groups formation.
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
I did not hear her sing well...
@ruthavery8245
4 жыл бұрын
@A man of Vision stop lying.
@tracejohnson5519
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 Then you weren't listening.
@williammials6080
2 жыл бұрын
@@tracejohnson5519 Well the public was when her solo recordings went nowhere!
@tracejohnson5519
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 Atlantic gave her garbage songs. Just like when the Temptations went to Atlantic. Are you saying the Temps couldn't sing?
@lfjones59
7 жыл бұрын
I just wonder how Florence's life would have turned out had she not been affected by the sexual assault in her youth. Mary Wilson said, after the attack Florence went into hiding for months and was depressed, never the same again. My heart truly goes out to her and any persons (males or females), who's life have been interrupted due to sexual assault.
@patricklewis9978
6 жыл бұрын
@LF Jones, I ask myself this question every time I think about Florence
@Reader1984
4 жыл бұрын
The man who allegedly raped Florence at knife point in 1960 got what was coming to him. His name was Richard Harding and he was a basketball star from 1962-68 but later fell on hard times and was eventually shot in the head on a Detroit street like a mangee dog in 1972.
@LM-he7eb
4 жыл бұрын
Probably the same. Even without the rape occurance. Diana wanted fame, she was sleeping with the boss & she’d do anything to stand out. & no one would work with her, because they didn’t want to step on Barry’s toes. So if you don’t let him control you, then it’s over for you
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Funny???? She joined the Supremes and was successful! Then she wanted a man...And started to hit the bottle! ....And Hit the bottle ....And hit the bottle!
@bonitahobbs2097
3 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 ANY SEXUAL ABUSE, PARTICULARILY BY someone you know can change ANY HUMANS " TRAJECTORY". BUT A RAPE OF A 16 YEAR OLD VIRGIN COULD HAVE INSTANTLY DESTROYED HER!!!! FACT. AT LEAST SHE LIVED ANOTHER 16 YEARS PAST THE SEXUAL ATROCITY/ "THE RAPE"THAT TOOK HER VIRGINITY IN AN ERA WHEN VIRGINITY WAS HONORED!!! TRAGIC. I hope someone , Oprah, or someone like Rev. Jake's, DR. PHIL MCGRAW or someone kind gets very great rehabilitation for her children even grandchildren ❗❗May God, good angels , all the good energy on heaven and earth help her heirs!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Drinking was a sad anesthesia...may she rest in peace.
@williewill037
16 жыл бұрын
Flo sounds like a woman who stood up for herself and puts up a good fight. She will always be truly loved. Diana makes many reference to Flo in some of her interviews. So she not dismissed still remembered .
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
YEAH she is! People on here seem to want to blame others for her downfall when it was her own doing by the bad choices in men and booze she made!
@DemetriusBrown-d2c
3 ай бұрын
No she don't Mary Wilson was the one making references to flo get your facts straight
@monicamariamclean2198
2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother always listen to the supreme why I know so much about them cuz of my grandmother.
@derrickrector1994
9 жыл бұрын
Florence is so fucking gorgeous (excuse my language). Oh my god, she is so ridiculously cute and beautiful. She looks like Faith Evans. I'm sorry that her life ended badly. I understood her. Nobody likes being controlled. And Florence wasn't haven't. It's bad that her life ended very badly, but she's immortalized by The Supremes. #LoveHer
@BroccoliBeefed
7 жыл бұрын
@Derrick Rector , Full figured woman
@shawnhegwood807
5 жыл бұрын
You dont got to apologize the women was so fine and strong of course somone as ugly as berry gordy was as a person their wasnt no way he could control somone like so lets just push her out and make the skinny ugly one who cant sing the lead im not taking any accomplishments that diana achieved but facts are facts and flo was way more gorgeous and can sing better
@traciephelps8504
3 жыл бұрын
She does look like Faith EVANS
@feliciasmith3481
3 жыл бұрын
Great comment 😊
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
Florence Ballard forever young forever in beautiful forever in our hearts. Flo you won't be forgotten ❤
@hartzaire
11 жыл бұрын
I am glad she agreed to do this. it,s a gem shes telling her side finally . R.I.P FLO YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN OLDER FANS AND NEW DREAM GIRLS FANS IN 2013 AND BEYOND
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
Power to you Florence Ballard you say your thing girl ❤
@lillianmunster4734
Жыл бұрын
Missing Ya Florence blondie Ballard ⭐🌹 11/16/2022 🕊️❤️🕊️
@iChromatic12
15 жыл бұрын
I love Florence Ballard. I watched her story on Unsung and I couldnt help but cry. May she rest in peace.
@c.w.b.5409
8 жыл бұрын
she was so beautiful so sad what happened to her
@sweetazzpiew8490
6 жыл бұрын
C. W.B. Yes beautiful, talented, and dead at 32?? Don't set right with me..
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
What happened to her was her own doing! ....Put down the bottle! No one made her drink and gain weight!
@vicious_bbw8900
3 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 I see you on everything when it comes to Flo trying to down grade her talent etc... JUST GO AWAY DAMN!!
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
@@vicious_bbw8900 Sorry, not sorry! if you don't like my comments....Don't read them when you see my name! But trust...I'm not making up stuff on a troubled woman! We make our own choices in life!
@petabulmer7345
3 жыл бұрын
I think Diana was jealous of Flo, and that led to her mentally abusing Flo. No wonder she began to drink, she was under so much pressure...
@husimjimenez6115
3 жыл бұрын
Applause to Florence she was strong enough to say no to Berry to control her, you go girl, I bet Diana did say yes to all what Berry ask to do.
@natalielee1485
2 жыл бұрын
Not true
@lorenzacoleman9210
2 жыл бұрын
True
@texasentertainmentnetwork3777
2 жыл бұрын
You would have said "yes:" to Berry too lil mama...
@jwilson2778
10 жыл бұрын
She was fine!!! Look way better than Diana and sings better than Diana!
@thefamliytalks8843
7 жыл бұрын
Jay Wils exactly
@ladimannan4929
7 жыл бұрын
All the girls were beautiful in their own right the prettiest is a matter of opinion Diana Ross had best vocals for that Pop sound
@shbt8875
6 жыл бұрын
Jay Wils ikr she sang way better weird I guess she was giving up no Kat or head then out you go
@taylormade242
5 жыл бұрын
BRICK HOUSE BABY!!!!
@PRLoco21
5 жыл бұрын
I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT EXACTLY FACT'S THE TRUTH ABSOLUTELY!
@colinphulchand
7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that when Florence Ballard Passed away Diana Ross and Berry Gordy went to Florences Funeral. After everything Berry and Diana put her through.
@ramona2400
7 жыл бұрын
Mr Gordy did not attend Flo's funereal Diana Ross and Mary Wilson and other stars did.
@ladimannan4929
7 жыл бұрын
Diana Ross was right to attend THE funeral
@doriswilliams6422
3 жыл бұрын
For the media
@suzettebennett2564
3 жыл бұрын
Word is Mr. Berry Gordy did not go but sent flowers.
@colinphulchand
3 жыл бұрын
@@suzettebennett2564 I figured that . Berry Gordy didn't go
@exposfan77
15 жыл бұрын
In my book, she was always the prettiest. Isn't it ironic that we are seeing a backlash against skinny models & body types today, and she was told that she was too fat. Sounds like someone was trying to find cheap excuses to get rid of her. Imagine how painful it must have been for her to see all the sleazeball actions from her supposed musical partners to get her to leave the group she formed.I pray she is in a better place. RIP Flo, a truly beautiful lady with human weaknesses like all of us.
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Fat was not were it was in the 60's
@georginahawcroft8044
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 just shut your nasty filthy mouth...
@dogcat126
13 жыл бұрын
i am 63 and have been listening to the supremes since hi school. we all have problems. flo is greatly missed by me! thanks so much for posting this interview!
@LeatherMaster01
15 жыл бұрын
Could not agree with you more. Florence Ballard was a beautiful and well proportioned lady who represented "Finer Womanhood", RIP Flo.
@vicious_bbw8900
3 жыл бұрын
I need to hear this whole interview 😩♥️
@Individuell83
3 жыл бұрын
Some more parts are up here on KZitem
@vicious_bbw8900
3 жыл бұрын
@@Individuell83 thank you 😊
@Individuell83
3 жыл бұрын
@@vicious_bbw8900 you're welcome 😌
@BG-gm4rb
6 жыл бұрын
SOOO candid! Felt like I was sitting there, listening to her tell me about her past life.. #RIPFloBallard #TheyDidYouWrong
@everythingleleelyons2651
7 жыл бұрын
Ms Florence you will never be forgotten. I hear your story and Ive seen myself in your world. We share similar walks. I hate the struggles of life and the selfishness of the world of entertainment contributed to your demise, but God knows best. You were beautiful, very talented, and a visionary just like me. I will forever remember you 😘
@roycobb8268
8 ай бұрын
Boy did Florence have a beautiful speaking voice. Just hearing her talking. Is a treat, it's so beautiful. In addition to singing. She should have been allowed to do some lead singing! And I wished she could have made it big as a solo act. She had the qualifications!
@rodneyrussell3711
9 жыл бұрын
As a child all I remeber hearing form my mother was why she hated Diana Ross and her bony you know what.....but in the same breath she would give praise to Flo and Mary. I mean older folk still hate this woman ...so you know hat they say about knowing and not knowing and it seems nine out of ten don't like her and how she did her business. Now, it makes sense why she is not as popular as old singers like Patty, Tina, Gladys and others
@tamaraking5032
7 жыл бұрын
Rodney Russell I think so too, many don't even say her name like they do the others
@jackanthony976
7 жыл бұрын
I agree with what you say about Diana and I don't like the way she treated her group members. But I think Diana has her fans and she is still popular on the concert circuit though she does not get radio airplay anymore except on oldies stations
@donnamattis7749
6 жыл бұрын
Diana Ross is music's only authentic diva. There's no singer ever with the charisma that she has. She's a star.
@sweetazzpiew8490
6 жыл бұрын
Rodney Russell I saw it on TV with my own two eyes as a young kid, how Dianna Ross would jump her little boney butt in front of the other two girls spread her arm as if to say that they didn't matter..She ustah always do that..I thought that was so ugly!!
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
She is ! Maybe not to you and your mother! She made the Supremes! Not Flo......So HATE on!
@Marsena
15 жыл бұрын
Florence sounds very articulate in this clip. What a shame that this talented woman died so young!
@kgmaj
9 жыл бұрын
Berry Gordy playing head games. If only Flo had kept her cool.
@stillwill2215
9 жыл бұрын
kgmaj yeah, but they were essentially children then.
@raymondschmidt2003
6 жыл бұрын
well she did not want his cock . they is why she was treated like that
@alexisrose1457
6 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@alexisrose1457
6 жыл бұрын
@@raymondschmidt2003 eww
@jakan6793
6 жыл бұрын
It would not have mattered even if she was cooler than a cucumber. When those haggards want you they come for you no matter what
@gregorymason102
9 жыл бұрын
I'll always Love Flo, God will sort it out.
@Individuell83
9 жыл бұрын
Gregory Mason I hope so
@jackanthony976
7 жыл бұрын
It is too late for God to sort it out. God should have stepped in back in 1967. Too late now for God.
@larrysmith647
6 жыл бұрын
@ Jack Anthony--Wrong, Jack !! It's NEVER too late, for God--HE is the one who's running the show !!
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
Nothing to sort!
@williamwashington1986
5 жыл бұрын
@@larrysmith647 Absolutely!! Yes!! Praise GOD!!
@stevenquinn4641
7 жыл бұрын
She went through a lot She changed and became depressed after she'd been sexually assaulted She was pushed out of her position Berry Gordy was looking for a reason to let her go Diana Ross was secretly groomed to be put up front A lot was going on behind the scenes A sad tale
@israelakathelionofjudahmas267
5 жыл бұрын
There was nothing done in secret everyone knew what Mr. G's plan was for Diana they were the biggest group in America and one of the 2 biggest groups in the world it was them and the Beatles. Berry want his superstar Diana was his muse. And fact all three of them was groomed for solo success but Mary wanted to remain a supreme. And Flo..go take a hella good listen to her solo stuff.. The drinking and drugs took her voice she was a burn out
@Kevin-sx2nx
3 жыл бұрын
She was the finest of all the Supremes simply gorgeous
@donnamattis7749
6 жыл бұрын
If you look at the photos of the Supremes, they tell the story. Florence in most of them was never smiling. In some while the other two girls are looking in the camera, she looks away. You could sense that she was unhappy about something.
@timmy841212
3 жыл бұрын
So true.
@garretthartness5867
7 жыл бұрын
Your grandmother as part of the Supremes helped make them what they were. she was great!!
@akualayla6998
7 жыл бұрын
Flo was a strong woman on the surface, but it was eating her up inside. Someone who was as sweet as she was. Always wanted to help others. How she was treated was unfortunate. This is what happens in the business - managers who take advantage of young people who don't have someone to look out for them on their journey to success. All they wanted was to sing and all that comes with it. She was ridiculed for what ever reason he could find but you can't win that battle with those who are in charge. Yeah Di played the game too, in those days it was who you slept with. It was clear to me that Barry was taking his hits on Flo for Di. Diana had her careless whispers & got what she wanted. I wish Flo was still here too...
@davidrosemale3573
3 жыл бұрын
Judging by the pics I've seen, Florence Ballard was lookin' dam fine back in the day. I wish I was there in the Motown days to meet her and get to know her, she would've been my wife & queen 👑. Love me some Florence Ballard.
@kathyrene3586
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lady. Love their music. I wish all could have went well.
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
It did for everyone else! Everywhere you go there are rules! Unless you own your own business! Still..There are things you can and can't do!
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Take away the Alcohol it would have...
@rayconf88
16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this interview. I could listen to the whole 8 hours. I'm 45 and I've been a hardcore Supremes fan since childhood. I just finished reading a bio of Florence; it was poorly written and edited (The Lost Supreme), but it's just such a fascinating story. Flo was an amazing lady and singer. She was a smart lady with a great sense of humor and she sounds like such a kind person. You're not paranoid if they are really after you and Berry was really after her.
@nulifeagain
16 жыл бұрын
love how she was so comfortable in her own skin! love that
@Donace007
11 жыл бұрын
@ Madison Ciara: I agree with you 100%. Everyone knows about Diane's relationship with Berry Gordy. Regardless of all the criticism of Flo, she had a very soulful voice and I think she was a wonderful person. Rest In Peace Flo!
@Nonchalant_248
16 жыл бұрын
Wow....I love this interview! she was so down to earth. I'm only 39 but I love Motown music and have the Supremes box set. I also have Mary's and Diana's autobiographies. I see she was outspoken as well, "I dont dance to anyone's tune unless I want to"..ALRIGHT FLO!
@candicel.7696
6 жыл бұрын
She definitely Was Mistreated May Her Soul Rest 🙏🏾💕
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Mistreated ???How? No one forced the alcohol down her throat again and again and again...... She made her own choice to marry a man who took all her money causing her to lose her home in the process! C'mon!
@candicel.7696
3 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 Go away!!! 2 years later I'm not debating on what I said She was infact MISTREATED prior to her alcoholism WHICH LEAD TO IT!!!!
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
@@candicel.7696 Mistreated????? Please! You know Jack! Only what you read or were told! She was replaced/fired because she could not stay off the Booze long enough to perform! Can you perform drunk?????
@candicel.7696
3 жыл бұрын
@@williammials6080 I said how I felt argue with Ya MAMMIE
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
@@candicel.7696 I'd argue with yours's....But if she looks anything like you...She should only come out after Midnight!
@ez8546
8 жыл бұрын
The interesting part of this interview is when Flo states, "Cindy Birdsong was asked to get in to the limousine and I drove to the engagement in a Lincoln Tommy was driving." I believe that was a test for the press and the public to see if they could be duped by the Flo look alike and ultimately accept Cindy as a Supreme.
@sweetazzpiew8490
6 жыл бұрын
G G THEY DOGGED FLO OUT)))))!!!! BECAUSE SHE HAD A MIND OF HER OWN..
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
No ! I think at a certain point...No one knew what to expect from Florence! Would she be drunk, difficult or late showing up! Motown had too much money invested in The Supremes to risk Florence screwing it all up! She almost did!
@gucciysl
4 жыл бұрын
They dressed Cindy as Flo in the Hollywood Bowl.
@cravendubose3024
3 жыл бұрын
Tommy was her main problem,not Diana,berry or no one else
@richardmills1505
2 жыл бұрын
@@cravendubose3024 yes, I agree with you on that. Because when they let Flo go, Motown DID offer Flo an extension of her existing solo recording contract. So there couldn't have been that much animosity on the part of Berry Gordy towards Flo if he wanted to retain her on the label. But Flo, probably acting on bad advice from Tommy declined the offer. Then she compounded the mistake by hiring that lawyer Leonard Baun and gave him power of attorney which allowed him to rip her off for every nickel she had. She got what? $160k + about $350k in royalties and performance fees held in trust +$5k in wardrobe reimbursements? Half a million in those days was a lot of cash! Goddamn, if you don't understand what you're signing, DON'T sign it. I wish Flo hadn't relied on Tommy who knew even LESS than Flo did + that theif of a lawyer. Tommy,, IMO only cared about using Flo for money. So yes, Tommy was a much bigger enemy than Diana and BG ever could be.
@Dexie78
9 жыл бұрын
Were the 8 hours of tapes sold commercially somewhere? I seem to recall that Peter was selling these on CDs? Does anybody know? I'd LOVE to buy them!
@mizzfoxy9
13 жыл бұрын
I will always love you Angel ,you will not be forgotten Rest in Peace
@sewblue187
5 жыл бұрын
5’7 size 12. Shid we call that gun thick in the south
@fwfanfw
13 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful interview. This kind of stuff happens so often. It is a shame. So glad she was able to tell her story. There are 3 types of truths- your side, my side and the truth. Rest in peace Flo.
@shawnesebletson750
3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Florance, gone but never f orgotten. My prayers go out to your Beautiful Daughters👏👏👏Godbless👏👏👏💖💖💖💋💋💋
@vrogue8026
7 жыл бұрын
I just cried watching this and I feel they Diana Ross and Berry Gordy could have done better by her children, that's terrible how they did that woman
@kenyathomas218
6 жыл бұрын
If Berry and Diana had no I'll will towards florance y did they help her family get a headstone since she was an important part of the group as a good will gestue that he takes care of his people
@israelakathelionofjudahmas267
5 жыл бұрын
Don't blame Diana blame her husband on that ...Diana set up a trust fund for her children he somehow got his hands on it.. The same one who helped to ruin her solo career. Diana was trying to save her home (the same way she did Mary's home) but Flo's husband kept trying to get the money, and Flo's family wouldn't intervene so that Diana could just pay it off. So diana just said forget it. She wasn't going to let this man get his hands on the money.. One of Flo's sisters has said on record that Diana was always there for Flo she especially remembers this one time Diana came over sat and talked for a while with Flo and when Diana had left there was an envelope with money in it sticking out of the seat cushion in the sofa where she was sitting. This is real talk. Fuck this interview, she was bitter because she threw away her career period..as Mary and her brother has started she did this not Diana, not Berry not Mary but Flo.. In fact Mary and Diana did everything possible to help save Flo, but like with my cousin and an uncle..some folks you can't save AND ADDICTS ALWAYS TELL THE GREATEST STORIES OF HOW EVERYONE HAS WRONGED THEM ITS NEVER THEIR FAULT. I KNOW BECAUSE IVE BEEN CLEAN FROM COCAINE FOR 14 YEARS NOW. .
@reealitychick
5 жыл бұрын
@@israelakathelionofjudahmas267 well HEY SOMETHing---- all you said was PURE WRONG... sorry!! not to be so right.. but you have this twisted...
@reealitychick
5 жыл бұрын
VALERYE---- YES --right on!! Flo was full of ambitions and did a lot to the group Supreme s -- when we look at the whole picture--- Ross was terrible and Gordie -- unforgivable .. Gordy now has over 400 millions dollars $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Do what is right while you can Gordy--- Flo is dead but she crys from her grave-- she has money $$ coming to her still-- Give it to her children-- Gordy--- clear your sin up and have a lighter soul...this is not a joke or a negative word---- Do what is right before you are ask to come to a meeting with Jesus..
@PRLoco21
5 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%!
@madisonciara361
11 жыл бұрын
no diana ross was jealous of flo cause she knew she had the better voice and florence didnt had to sleep with the boss to get famous
@geneterrell999
4 жыл бұрын
Lol, is that what it was? Then why didn’t Flo record a hit record and became a superstar on her on? you said Flo had a better voice than Miss Ross Lol
@LoveTheKay
4 жыл бұрын
Gene Terrell because she was blacklisted you idiot
@LoveTheKay
4 жыл бұрын
Linda Hines she was actually starting to do well. She got standing ovations when she performed live. Smh I can’t believe she’s gone. It’s ok tho, she’s performing for god now.
@LoveTheKay
4 жыл бұрын
Linda Hines yep. In hell
@opheliumzone4671
3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveTheKay 🤣
@groupeseranade7828
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lady
@kathyrnec1
8 жыл бұрын
She had a beautiful voice just miss understood. She was a strong woman.
@sweetazzpiew8490
6 жыл бұрын
kathyrnec1 She was humble, but at the same time she wasn't just gone stand by a be treated badly..SHE STARTED THE GROUP, NAMED THE GROUP, SANG THE BEST..AND DIANNA WANTED THAT LIME LIGHT, BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!! BACK STABBER!!
@melissajordan2998
5 жыл бұрын
You said it. A strong woman.
@laurastafford8714
8 жыл бұрын
So sad what happened to Flo, just wasn't right
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
What happened? She did it to herself ! She refused to follow group rules! No one did Florence in but Florence!
@marshadavis25
4 жыл бұрын
@Laura Peace Stafford, I guess because she had a strong will personality who refused to let anyone string her like a puppet or she wasn't "sleeping around "to get her way. I agree with you, she wasn't treated fairly at all. My Opinion.
@Princess-gy5kx
4 жыл бұрын
William Mails your a misogynistic jerk! Lord have mercy on your foolish soul.
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
@@Princess-gy5kx By saying she drank too much and was overweight/difficult??? Guess you are right then! We all make our own choices in life! Blaming others for your OWN shortcomings/failures is a cop out....
@marysalvi242
3 жыл бұрын
2021 You can even hear in her speaking voice her tone is full it's a great voice ~
@chibang492
3 жыл бұрын
Lol at Florence saying anyone would look fat next to skinny dianna. LoL so true. RIP Florence.
@appleijuicedjff2312
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks everybody for listening to my grandma my name is dejuan chapman aka Appleton I'm her oldest grandkid her daughter Nicole is my mom ....follow me on Twitter @koolinwitapp ....help me bring her real story to the big screen #Movie4Flo
@Individuell83
9 жыл бұрын
Applei Juicedjff Hi DeJuan. It's such a pleasure to write with someone being so close related to Florence. You can be proud to have had such a beautiful and strong grandma, with a voice sounding like pure gold :)
@purplelove010
9 жыл бұрын
Applei Juicedjff Faith Evans would be perfect for the role.
@thaddeusveasley1625
9 жыл бұрын
nigga u lying
@appleijuicedjff2312
9 жыл бұрын
Nigga Who lying
@appleijuicedjff2312
9 жыл бұрын
Exactly dumbass everybody know I'm telling the truth and anytime u want me to make u a believer let me know
@elizabethdixon1009
2 жыл бұрын
Florence was so beautiful the way she was. Her size fits her.nThey were jealous and Gordy wanted her and couldn't have her. Today, she would been considered perfect, not fat. I'm glad Florence didn't fall into Berry trap. Good for her!! Continue to rest in peace, Ms. Florence. You did good.
@suntan8573
3 жыл бұрын
You had class .
@carlheese
3 жыл бұрын
I love Flo got a lot of 💕 in Manila than even Diana. Filipinos really know their beautiful women. I wish I was there to see that.🤗
@texasentertainmentnetwork3777
2 жыл бұрын
I guess it was kinda tough to play second fiddle and to be in the background when you actually started the group...
@stillwill2215
9 жыл бұрын
I think Flo was singled out because she would speak up when she thought something was unfair or inappropriate; they put the pressure on her causing her to drink more [been there ,done that] and ultimately forcing her out of the group. meanwhile, back in Philly, it's been said [by Patti] Labelle] that Cindy and Patti had an actual fistfight over Cindy's betrayi-, I mean, leaving, the Bluebelles.
@ladygemini5967
8 жыл бұрын
2:37 very pretty pic
@jackanthony976
7 жыл бұрын
Really? I never heard of any fistfight between Cindy and Patti. Now that would be something to see! Somehow though I don't think it's plausible that a fistfight happened. Unless of course you can direct me to the source of your information.
@majik31401
7 жыл бұрын
Darryl Ruiz SHE WAS STILL TRAUMATIZED BY RAPE IN HER EARLY TEENS
@raymondschmidt2003
6 жыл бұрын
I agree and maybe she did not want anything to do with having sex with berry . that is why she got the axe and a bad life , they all are scum bags ...
@jamberry8026
6 жыл бұрын
@ Daryl..Walk a mile in her shoes before judging.
@RudolphManor
Жыл бұрын
I Respect The Hell Out Of David Ruffin & Florence Ballard, They Didn't Take No Shit From Barry. Rest In Heaven David Ruffin & Florence Ballard. 💯
@EHDROCK
11 жыл бұрын
This breaks your heart. What a talent Flroence was. Ah gee.
@tommiexander
14 жыл бұрын
If it had not been for the several interviews that Florence did the year before she died in 1975, her voice would have never been heard and we would not know her side of the story on some things. So I am glad that she did the interviews. Her life turned out to be an unfortunate set of circumstances. For several years she had it all and in a flash it was all gone. She wasn't able to endure and overcome it all, which lead to her downfall and ultimately her death.
@lywnnjohnson6130
3 жыл бұрын
All these years ago and they didn't even care enough to buy a tombstone. Barry G.Diane R,and Mary W.should be ashamed of themselves!!
@robertbouldin7978
2 жыл бұрын
florence died in 1976
@fwdthinker
12 жыл бұрын
She wasn't lying. . .she was PRETTY DAMN STACKED back in the day! Haha!!!
@copanationdie
12 жыл бұрын
I was 13 years old in 1966. The Supremes were riding high when I saw an item in one of my aunt's movie magazines that asked: "WHAT'S ALL THE SCREAMING ABOUT COMING FROM THE SUPREMES' DRESSING ROOM?" Funny, I've always remembered that.
@sheilabailey8906
7 жыл бұрын
DIANA ROSS ALWAYS BEEN JEALOUSLY OF FLO. BALLARD & REST IN PEACE FLO. BALLARD
@williammials6080
5 жыл бұрын
NUTS to you! Is your ignorance inherited?
@geneterrell999
4 жыл бұрын
Sheila Bailey Jealous of what girl? Lol
@ceceliahayes8611
4 жыл бұрын
Shells Baily IN WITH YOU SWEETHEART....DIANNE ROSS WAS A BIT WORRIED 😟 ABOUT SOMTHING if not why did they do what they did. ONLY JEALOUSLY BRINGS OUT THESE TYPE OF ACTIONS .BLESSING ALL.❤
@geneterrell999
4 жыл бұрын
Diana jealous of what? Flo’s 12 number 1 records she sung lead on? Lol
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
@timothyleonard7755
8 жыл бұрын
ilove you allways flo true blue to you and and the supremes rest in peace for ever.Timmie leonard
@bubblejomay
11 жыл бұрын
She's right, all the guys in my circle of life all stated that the sexist and the most beautiful of the Supremes was Florence, man she was fine.
@Madea8917
12 жыл бұрын
Wow see this is a powerful interview. FLO stated that she was never told that she was being replaced. This is FLO voice, history does'nt lie!
@shirleyroberts2292
3 жыл бұрын
Berry Gordy probably wanted Florence and not Diana, that's why she was treated so badly. It never occurred to me until I heard this interview. Sad so sad.
@phillycheez6288
3 жыл бұрын
Your probably right 🤔and they say dreamgirls is loosely based off the Supremes life soooooo it doesn't have to be that far-fetched because we know definitely Curtis was with Effie White in the movie/play.
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
At last someone else saying Florence Ballard didn't want to be intimate with BG she got where she was with her beautiful voice beautiful looks and a fantastic figure. Florence Ballard I mean not DR.
@KAT-wo1js
3 жыл бұрын
They seemed to be threatened by her beauty and talent. She was the strong one. Barry probably did want to be with her and disliked her too.
@georginahawcroft8044
3 жыл бұрын
@@KAT-wo1js I agree with you beautiful Florence Ballard would not lower herself to be BG favourite to get the lead singer like DR did. Florence Ballard was beautiful with natural beauty with a beautiful voice and had a fantastic sense of humour. I always say Florence Ballard and the Supremes ❤
@KAT-wo1js
3 жыл бұрын
@@georginahawcroft8044 yes, something similar happened to me on the job when I was in my early 20's, but I did not know until I left the job and later realized that's what they wanted me to do. I was kind and always worked hard and did a great job. Not bragging..I thought we were all cool, but they were jealous. So much more to the story, but they were intimidated by my work ethic and style. Wish I had known.
@marie-rosedaly4234
3 жыл бұрын
♥🌹🌹🌹♥🌹🌹🌹♥🌹🌹🌹♥ Florence: much love to you RIP ♥🌹🌹🌹♥🌹🌹🌹♥🌹🌹🌹♥
@MiamiPush2theLimit
4 жыл бұрын
a size 12 back in those days is about a size 6 today. she had a lovely shape.
@leiutley4083
2 жыл бұрын
Eternal peace
@mcalis1980
16 жыл бұрын
Florence Ballard passed away shortly after this interview. She was only 32. I believe she died of a heart attack and she was broke and on welfare at the time of her death. Allegedly she was planning on getting back into performing...but that never happened. It's a sad sad story. Diana Ross ended up helping Florence's children after Flo's death. And I believe she and Flo somewhat made peace with each other before her death...
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
Diana (BTW) did not hurt Flo! Flo loved "things".... "Things" that were not healthy......32 year old women don't just drop dead!
@SusanSingsSongs
15 жыл бұрын
sooo pretty, sooo talented, sooo strong...God rest you beautiful Florence
@MsClassyFashion
8 жыл бұрын
Size 12 is a good size I'm a 12-14 that S a good size. She was 5'7 I'm 5'8. Men like thickums..
@Individuell83
8 жыл бұрын
lol yes and the most hilarious thing is that Cindy who replaced Flo had the same size and was wearing her clothes...
@MsClassyFashion
8 жыл бұрын
Sad story.
@lb1262dt
8 жыл бұрын
size 12 is not fat. they need to gimme a break. Her figure was shapely and beautiful.
@lb1262dt
8 жыл бұрын
5' 7 and a size 12 is considered still slim now days. it should have been, back then too. i think they were being ridiculous. her skin is so smooth.
@ThePharaoho
7 жыл бұрын
patty1977 Back then people like Twiggy the model and Bridget Bardot and Diana Ross were the beauties of the 60's. Unfortunately, the shapely and curvy feminine bodies of Marilyn Monroe and starlets from the 50's apparently went out of style. The Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn body shape was popular and fit the standard for feminine beauty in the 60's...super rail thin was in, which is one of the reasons Diane was chosen as lead, that and she had a soulless voice with a pretty tone that could cross over and a unique look. Florence was classically beautiful whereas Diane was uniquely beautiful.
@fallindowndrunk
6 жыл бұрын
She was so so fine! RIP Queen!
@ashely8525
11 жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly he messed up a lot of peoople lives, he got richer and richer while all of his acts became more and more despondent and broke. Sad. so many talented people.
@CapricornDavo
15 жыл бұрын
This is Fascinating!!!
@MariaPerez-us4ry
10 жыл бұрын
Wow Flo is so beautiful!
@williammials6080
3 жыл бұрын
She is alright! No Halle Berry or Beyonnce in the looks dept.....
@lynettebeckles9842
6 жыл бұрын
Flo will NEVER be forgotten. I loved her then and still love her. But her reward is still coming because scriptures say the first will be last and the last first. We know what was done to her but Gods got good waiting on her💗
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