Mary Wilson

Releases*********WELCOME TO WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MARYWILSON!********* First, a little background on who exactly "we" are: With the advent of MySpace, I, The Boy of Brewster Place (check our "Top Friends" list), thought that the legendary Mary Wilson should have representation through this 'supreme' site. I saw so many other great artists have their own page, and thought there was no reason that Mary Wilson shouldn't have one as well. So, in the early part of 2007, www.myspace.com/marywilson was created. My original goal at Mary's MySpace was to bring you a retrospective through pictures and music of Mary's work: from the early days of the Primettes, through Mary's contribution to the greatest girl group of all-time, The Supremes, into her work as solo singer, and beyond. In the beginning, it was my hope that if Ms. Wilson ever came across this page, that she would see it not as an exploitation of her name, but as a fans way to show love and appreciation for all she has contributed throughout her five decades in the music business. Mary Wilson, to me (like so many others), has been an inspiration, and I have been so very *touched* by Mary's work. This has truly been a labor of love. Now don't get me wrong: I am not a computer wiz, and anyone can put a MySpace page together. But I wanted to make sure this page, Mary's page, was something special. And so, I spent hours putting it together. From finding hundreds of pictures of Mary from though out her career (many of which are rare and have never-been-seen before), to uploading music and designing a page that reflects class and elegance (exactly how I think of Mary Wilson), the site which started out as a simple labor of love has now turned into a site which boasts over 1000 'friends' (and counting!) and has received the most 'supreme' of comments and compliments! And then my wildest dreams came true: 'through the grapevine' I heard that Mary Wilson indeed had come across this page, and liked what she saw. She thought it was (for lack of a better term) 'supreme', and wanted to put her 'kiss of approval' on it, making it not only the FIRST Mary Wilson MySpace, but the "OFFICIAL" Mary Wilson MySpace. The dilemma, of course, is that although a long-time fan of hers, Mary and I don't know each other on a personal level, even though I have seen Mary perform numerous times, and have actually been a 'Supreme' for the evening (although she did wonder if I would have rather been a Four Top or a Beach Boy). :0) Ironically, Mary and I DO have a mutual friend in common, Dr. Ernesto Valdes (EVPHD on our "Top Friends" list). Dr. E (as I affectionately call him) has been a long-time fan and friend of Mary's. At the request of Mary, Dr. E was brought into Mary's MySpace, as not only a trusted friend on behalf of both of us, but as a spiritual guider and liason over the site. Believe me when I say, like Mary, Dr. E is a class act. There is no one I would rather work together with.......besides Mary herself, of course! :0) Ultimately, Mary has trust in Dr. E, Dr. E has trust in me, and all together, we make a great trio (not as great as 'another' trio we know, but pretty darn close). With Mary's talent, my dedication, and Dr. E's new role as adviser, we are now able to bring you the most up-to-date information on Mary's music and appearances, but most importantly, with Mary Wilson's blessing, "we" proudly bring you: "THE FIRST AND OFFICIAL MYSPACE OF MARY WILSON"!And now that you know who 'we' are, let's get to the real reason we are here: to celebrate the original Dreamgirl, the 'red hot mama herself, the 'supreme' Mary Wilson! ************************************************************ *******************************************Mary Wilson is a legendary singer best known for her work with the Motown supergroup, THE SUPREMES. Mary was the only Supreme who remained with the group from the beginning in 1959 (when the group was known as The Primettes) to the very end when the group disbanded in 1977. As a member of the world's greatest girl group, Mary had the pleasure to work with some of the finest ladies in the business: Diana (affectionately called Diane) Ross, Florence Ballard, Cindy Birdsong, Jean Terrell, Lynda Lawrence, Scherrie Payne (sister of Freda), and Susaye Greene. With the Supremes, Mary Wilson had the distinct honor of charting TWELVE Billboard Number One singles, and scores Top 10 and Top 40 hits. No other girl group before or since has matched the success of the 'three maidens from the projects of Brewster'.With the disbanding of the Supremes, Mary launched a solo career, and has since released two studio albums: 1979's self titled release, "Mary Wilson" (which contained the disco hit "Red Hot"), and 1992's "Walk the Line". A "live" limited-edition CD entitled "Up Close" was recorded in San Francisco during Mary's successful run at the Empire Plush Room in early 2007, and is available exclusively during Mary Wilson engagements, and through Mary's official website: www.marywilson.com. A third studio release, an album of standards produced by Motown greats Holland-Dozier-Holland, is slated for release in the future.Mary is also a best-selling author. Her autobiography *Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme* and it's sequel *Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together* brought the names "Mary Wilson" and "Supremes" back to the top of the charts, only this time on the New York Times best-sellers list. Recently, an updated rereleased version brought both volumes together.As an actress, Mary has starred in the musical, “Beehive,” which toured Canada and the United States for over a year. In addition, she played roles in the Disney movie, “Tiger Town,” the TV sitcom “227,” and the documentary “Brown Sugar,” and “Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound,” among others. More recently, she had a starring role in the Lifetime original movie, “Jackie’s Back.” Mary has also co-hosted the PBS documentary concert special, “American Soundtrack: Rhythm, Love & Soul,” with Aretha Franklin and Lou Rawls. She can also be seen in the Miramax Films documentary, “Only The Strong Survive.”In addition to recording, writing, acting, Mary has been a very active humanitarian, touring and lecturing across the U.S., speaking to various groups nationwide. Her lecture circuit, “Dare to Dream”, focuses on reaching goals and triumph over adversity. Mary's charity work includes the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, the Easter Seals Foundation, UNICEF, The NAACP, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the All-Star Network, and the Figure Skaters of Harlem.As a former Supreme, Mary represented and accepted numerous awards on behalf of her group, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for The Supremes at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. The Supremes received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994, and were also inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. Most recently, as an original Supreme, Mary proposed a bill to ban impostor groups to perform under the name of 1950s and 1960s rock groups, including Motown groups such as The Marvelettes and The Supremes. Many states have already passed this important bill, and many more are slated to sign.Mary continues to tour, bringing her high energy show to cities across the United States, and across the globe. Her latest "Up Close" show showcases a mix of standard and current ballads and has been getting rave reviews. A 'live' CD entitled "Up Close, Live in San Francisco" (which includes the Supremes' hit single "My World is Empty Without You") is currently available exclusively through her engagements and online through her official website.In addition, as a Motown and industry icon, Mary has participated in the many Motown 'family' reunions, including Motown 25, Motown 40, and Motown 45 (in which she joined Cindy Birdsong and Kelly Rowland, of Destiny's Child, in a performace medley of Supremes' greatest hits). Lastly, Mary someday hopes that a reunion of her former singing partners, Diana and Cindy, will come to fruitation. Previous attempts in 1983 (Motown 25) and 2000 (Return To Love) were not successful. But as Mary often states: "Dreams don't die. People just stop dreaming."