HAPPY GOLDEN "SUPREME" ANNIVERSARY! SUSAYE GREENE! 50 YEARS OF SUPREMACY!

Photo courtesy of John Wyman (L-R) Scherrie Payne, Mary Wilson & Susaye Greene

The Supremes (Scherrie Payne, Mary Wilson & Susaye Greene) Live at the Royal Hawaiian Supper Club. April 13th 1976 - Susaye's debut with The Supremes. Arlington, Virginia.
​Audio courtesy of: Tony Ross

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​April 13th 2026 - On this day in 1976 (50 years ago) Susaye Greene made her stage debut as the newest member of THE SUPREMES!

​The Supremes, (L-R) Scherrie Payne, Mary Wilson & Susaye Greene, opened at the Royal Hawaiian Supper Club in Falls Church Virginia.  

​Susaye is officially recognized as "The Last Supreme" signed to Motown. 

​Happy GOLDEN (50th)  anniversary Susaye, We love you!

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FROM THE DESK OF SCHERRIE PAYNE

Wow!  I can't believe it was fifty years ago when Susaye Greene made her debut with The Supremes.  It was at The Royal Hawaiian Supper club in Falls Church, Virginia...  Mary Wilson and I were so excited when she joined us.  Susaye brought a new voice to the group. She could go low and then soar into the skies like Minnie Riperton, hitting notes in the stratosphere.  It was different and sensational.  It was a wonderful night and the audience loved her.  Previously, I had been labelled as "the little lady with the big voice."  Now, Susaye shared that distinction because she was shorter than me!  We always had a good laugh over that...Mary and I were so proud of the new addition. 

(L-R) Scherrie Payne & Susaye Greene "Supreme Sisters" & "Partners."

Susaye brought a new look and sound to the group.  It allowed us to explore new vocal territories, giving us the advantage of being able to record songs of different genres we hadn't tried before...  It was a wonderful period of time I'll always cherish. I'm so proud of the work we did both onstage as well as in the recording studios... 

Susaye is also a super-talented songwriter. In addition to our group, she wrote hits for various other artists such as Deniece Williams and co-written hits with Stevie Wonder.  She always met vocal and writing opportunities with style and grace... 

​Applause and congratulations go to my dear friend and Supreme Sister, the last Supreme!  Thank you, Susaye Greene!  Thank you for all you've done and continue to do...  I'll forever love you!!

Blessings,
Scherrie Payne

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February 2005 (L-R) "Supreme Sisters" Lynda Laurence & Susaye Greene at the Hollywood History Museum.

FROM THE DESK OF LYNDA LAURENCE

Hello Everyone,
Here’s hoping you all are happy and healthy !

Just a note to say HAPPY "SUPREME" ANNIVERSARY to another Supreme Sister….Ms. Susaye Green!
It’s very hard to believe she is celebrating her 50th
year in Supremes history!  

It was 50 years ago when she bought her own unique style and grace to our group.  Having already performed with Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, Susaye brought those serious “High” notes to The Supremes.  She will always have the distinction of being, the last true Supreme. 

So Kudos & Cheers to you Susaye for a long musical journey, where the music never ends.

Keep The Music Playing
Love Always
Lynda Laurence