Forever Faithful: A Study of Florence Ballard and the Supremes

by Randall Wilson and Linda Champion

A case study of the career of singer Florence Ballard -- her relationship with Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Motown Records and her efforts to establish a solo career in 1968. Includes photos of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0943485037
• ISBN13: 9780943485034
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Renaissance Sound Publications
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

This is a thesis rather than a biography, but still good...

This book contains good information about the politics and the business aspects surrounding Florence Ballard's departure from the Supremes but it does not go into detail about her personal life. This is a thesis written by a college student who happened to be a huge Supremes and Florence Ballard Fan. This is not a biography so if you're looking for juicy details about America's Sweethearts and want to know what really went on behind the scenes, I recommend Mary Wilson's, "Dreamgirl, My Life As a Supreme." Hopefully, someone will write a biography on Florence Ballard's life in the near future because her life story is definitely one that should be told (if there is one out there that I don't know about, please let me know). The "Dreamgirls" character Effie, is "loosely" based on Florence's life but that just doesn't do this fallen star justice. She deserves to have her own life story developed, not a record-label story, or a girl-group story, but a Florence Ballard story, to let everyone know that Diana Ross wasn't the only star in the group. Mary and Florence just never got their chance to shine.

need for florence to get her due!!!

I am an ardent fan of the original Supremes which included the wonderful FLo Ballard. What Motown did to her was awful and a bit too late for her due. this book was easy to read and pointed out the difficulty in trying to fight Mowtown, Her advisors were shameless and it was a sad end to a wonderful life. If you are a Supremes fan this is a must read. Thanks for having it available. Already passed it on to a friend. Also thanks to Effie of "Dreamgirls"

Good book! But, We want more on Florence Ballard!

I liked this book, it was OK. I liked Tony Turner's All That Glitter better, cuz it was all about Flo (which I love!), BUT, we need an OFFICIAL TRUE biography of this wonderful lady. She had a story, she created a legend. She needs more recognition and respect. If i had all the monetary means, I would do a book on her, maybe a musical about her life, even a movie! She's not here with us, unfortunately, BUT, we the fans can keep her alive, and make sure she's not forgotten. Now that Dreamgirls is coming out in December, it would be great to do something for her, and let people know the her story.

Forever Faithful. A Study of Florence Ballard by Randall Wil

Thank you Randall for a book that appropriately takes sensationalism out of the life story of Florence Ballard, nearly 30 years after her death. So many authors try to "up" sales by "embellishing facts". That you chose to put out a book from a thesis makes it all the more credible for me and I write this at a time when I am only half way through it! That she is still "writable about" is testimony to the major contribution she played in developing the "Supremes" distinctive sound within the overall sound of "Motown". A sober and accurate writer. Thanks!!

A Powerful Book

I'm Glad this Book is Back.Florence Ballard contribute alot to the Surpremes but Diana Ross got all the Love.it's very Important to hear what happens to all The Artists Involved in a Group & so fourth.This Book deals with the Cut Throat side of The Business and Shows what Happens when a Company Sides for a Main Attraction.and forgets about folks that Made the Group Important in the first place.this is a Great Book.Very Powerful.