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Susaye Greene was the last official member of the legendary group, The Supremes. Born in Los Angeles, and trained by only the best, she began her professional career at the age of 12. After moving to New York City as a teenager, she appeared in various commercials and attended and graduated from the High School of Performing Arts (made famous by the musical Fame). Susaye was a member of the Supremes from 1976-1977 and can be found on the last 2 albums, High Energy and Mary, Scherrie & Susaye. Prior to joining the Supremes, Susaye sang with Ray Charles' Raelettes, and Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. In 1973, she sang lead as a guest vocalist on New Birth's first hit "Until It's Time for You to Go" (a cover of Buffy Sainte-Marie's song). A gifted singer and songwriter as well, Susaye has written hit records for Michael Jackson, Deniece Williams, and many others. In 1979, two years after the Supremes disbanded, Susaye recorded a duet album with Scherrie Payne entitled Partners under the names "Scherrie & Susaye". She also hosted her own cable television show "Hollywood Hot" and continued writing for various artists. In 1984, while touring England with Stevie Wonder, Susaye met her husband-to-be in London and relocated there. In 1986, she sang lead on jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine's single "Children of the Ghetto". In 1989, she signed with Ian Levine's UK Motorcity label where she released two solo singles - "Stop, I Need You Now" (1990) and her own version of Deniece Williams' hit "Free" (1991, which she co-wrote). At Motorcity, she also recorded several duets with Billy Eckstine (including "It's Impossible"). During the turn of the century, she moved back to the States, and in 2002, she finally released her first solo album entitled No Fear Here. Two singles and a video were released to critical acclaim. Susaye penned most of the album herself-a testament to her wonderful gift. Susaye is currently in the studio recording a second solo album due for release in late 2004. |
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