The Supremes
The Supremes had their first hit 'Baby Love' in August 1964, 50 years ago
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
August 12, 20149m 6s
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Show Notes
In August 1964 The Supremes began an unprecedented run of success in the US music charts with five hits, challenging the British dominance of the music scene. Mary Wilson, one of the original group members, speaks to Witness.
Photo: Diana Ross and The Supremes, 1968 - left to right, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Cindy Birdsong. (Keystone/Getty Images)