On Friday, March 1st 2024 Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence, formerly of The Supremes, attended Jimmy Webb's performance at The Catalina Jazz Club in Hollwood, CA. Jimmy performed many of the classics that he wrote to a sold out audience! In 1972, when Lynda was a member of The Supremes, Jimmy recorded an album with the ladies titled "Produced & Arranged By Jimmy Webb." This was quite a reunion as Lynda has not seen Jimmy since the album was recorded. Jimmy was happily surprised to see Lynda after all these years. They shared memories of recording the album, and reminded each other of funny moments in the studio. A beautiful evening of beautiful music, fabulous food, friends was had by all. “I’ve always loved Jimmy Webb! One of my favorite songs was recorded by Thelma Houston on her”Sunshower” album, entitled “Crazy Mixed up Girl.” It was an honor to meet him and he gave a great show!” - Scherrie Payne Hello Everyone, I hope you are all in good health and happy. On March 1st 2024, I had the distinct pleasure of seeing the one and only Jimmy Webb! Wow! What a night! So many people came out to see him at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, And I was one of them. It was like, I was transported back to the studio where Jean Terrell, Mary Wilson and I recorded our “Supremes Produced & Arranged By Jimmy Webb album.” That album was very underrated because it was poorly publicized. We didn’t have the internet in those days. People had to actually get out there and push an album. The music in that album was some of the best I think the Supremes recorded. Jeans voice was so perfect for Jimmy’s style. It was just beautiful. Of course he couldn’t play all of his songs that night. We would have been there all night! This man is such a prolific song writer. His lyrics are stellar and his musicality is bar none. Needless to say, it was great seeing him, and I became a fan when I asked him to sign my album! We Had a chance to see Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., and of course Scherrie Payne and sister Freda Payne were with us also. We had a very enjoyable evening. Seeing Jimmy after all of these years, was a treat that will last a long while! Until Next Time Love Always Keep The Music Playing Lynda Laurence Click on the thumbnail images above to see the full sized photos.
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#FLOSFRIDAY - on Friday's we celebrate the 38 year history and legacy of The Former Ladies of The Supremes, we call it "F.L.O.S. FRIDAY." Today we are looking back to July 14th 2014 when Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES, with Joyce Vincent performed at the "Taste Of Edmonton" festival in Edmonton, Canada. This trio (Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence & Joyce Vincent) performed together 2009 - 2017. #FormerLadiesOfTheSupremes #KeepTheMusicPlaying Click on the thumbnail images above to view the full sized photos.
Scherrie Payne, formerly of THE SUPREMES. Live at The Catalina Jazz Club, February 18th 2024. Singing her version on THE SUPREMES' classic "My World Is Empty (Without You)" a tribute to songwriter Lamont Dozier of Holland-Dozier-Holland fame.
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Scherrie Payne & Susaye Greene, Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES with Joyce Vincent perform a medley of "You've Changed" and "I Can't Help It." Susaye Greene co-wrote "I Can't Help It" with Stevie Wonder and the song was record by Michael Jackson. This performance was recorded at the Catalina jazz Club in Hollywood, CA. February 18th 2024.
#FLOSFRIDAY - on Friday's we celebrate the 38 year history and legacy of The Former Ladies of The Supremes, we call it "FLOS FRIDAY." Today we are looking back to the summer of 2000 when The Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES' Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence joined Diana Ross for their "Diana Ross & The Supremes - Return To Love" tour. NEWS ARTICLE - April 2000
Diana Ross and the Supremes are back! Diana Ross & The Supremes announced their "Return To Love" arena tour at Grand Central Terminal in New York on April 4th 2000. The tour starts June 14th in Philadelphia and ends on Aug. 15th in Las Vegas. Miss Ross took pains to say that the tour was not a reunion. The Supremes, Lynda Laurence and Scherrie Payne, joined the group in 1972 (Laurence) and 1973 (Payne) respectively. Miss Ross had not performed alongside this new line-up of Supremes until they taped their appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Scherrie Payne & Susaye Greene, Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES with Joyce Vincent at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. February 19th 2024. Former Motown Supreme, Lynda Laurence was a special surprise guest and the Former Ladies of The Supremes performed a tribute to their "Supreme sister" Mary Wilson. The Ladies performed a few of Mary's 1970's Supremes classics "Floy Joy" and "Touch." A loving tribute to "The Supreme, Supreme Ms. Mary Wilson." PHOTO #1 - Susaye Greene, Joyce Vincent & Scherrie Payne - Dressing room at the Catalina Jazz Club.
PHOTO#2 - Lynda Laurence in the dressing room. Ready to surprise the audience! PHOTO#3 - With Scherrie's daughter, Shoshana Payne Phillips. |
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