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LaMonte McLemore & Other Luminaries Honor Superstar, Mary Wilson of The Supremes

LaMonte McLemore is so proud to announce the following: Singer, activist, author, fashion icon, actress, mother, grandmother, friend, trailblazer, legend, Supreme: Mary Wilson earned her place in music history. Now, the late superstar’s remarkable legacy of music is being collected for the very first time in a deluxe 2-CD set. Real Gone Music and Second Disc Records present Mary Wilson’s The Motown Anthology. This comprehensive overview of Wilson’s Motown discography presents 38 songs. It boasts nearly two dozen Supremes classics, deep cuts, and never-before-heard songs (most in stunning new mixes). Its 44-page booklet is stuffed with rare and previously unpublished color photos, plus in-depth liner notes. The booklet also features exclusive tributes to Mary from such luminaries as LaMonte McLemore of The 5th Dimension, Dionne Warwick, Darlene Love, Otis Williams of The Temptations, Duke Fakir of The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, and RuPaul. ❤

As LaMonte’s biographer & media spokesman, we are so pleased and grateful for LaMonte’s participation in this project for his dear beloved friend with special thanks to Andy Skurow. Pre-order this ultimate celebration of the late, great Supreme legend Mary Wilson due for early December release. ~~Robert-Allan Arno

Go here to pre-order:

https://realgonemusic.com/products/mary-wilson-the-motown-anthology-2-cd-set?fbclid=IwAR0dcQRuqf36VXmhCpHys2Us

(Forever 5th Dimension, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2021, Intellectual Property, all rights reserved)

Remembering the Beautiful Soul of Mary Wilson

From LaMonte McLemore’s Facebook page, 2/9/2021:

We are profoundly saddened to note the passing of founding member of the legendary Supremes, Mary Wilson. Mary’s life force was astounding, she never stopped in the name of music, artistry, history, humanitarianism, style, glamour…and ultimate joy. Mary was LaMonte’s dear friend, Las Vegas neighbor, even Mac’s cheerleader (with Gladys Knight!) at celebrity softball games. LaMonte’s wife Mieko poignantly shares, “Due to pandemic safety, Mac & Mary could not get together recently, but Mary’s last card to LaMonte (and she sent them frequently) stated, ‘Cannot wait to see you soon!’” LaMonte writes a lot about Mary in his memoir “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension,” and she enjoyed the inherent humor. But most important, Mac stated it was 2 groups— The Supremes and The 5th Dimension that opened doors for other Black singing groups of the late ‘60’s era, to headline stages in Las Vegas. Please join us in a symphony of prayers for the beautiful Mary, her shining spirit soars eternally…

~~Robert-Allan Arno on behalf of LaMonte & Mieko McLemore

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2021, Intellectual Property, All Rights Reserved)