Post by Circa1824 on Jun 12, 2017 19:01:13 GMT
I have always viewed Mary Wilson as the Ricky Ricardo of the Supremes.
On stage, Ricky Ricardo was important to the I Love Lucy show. He provided a backdrop for Lucy, the big star and big talent. IMHO, anytime Ricky's part became too big, or God forbid he sang a solo in the nightclub, the energy of the show collapsed. Lucy is who everyone wanted to see, and why millions watched the show. Ricky was just the TV husband. He was the perfect second-banana. Outside of the public's interest as Lucy's sidekick, he had no solo performing potential. (Ricky was a genius behind the scenes. I am talking about on stage.)
Mary was the second-banana to another great superstar, Diana Ross. When Mary sang a solo, the excitement and energy loss was noticeable, and Diana's magic was instantly missed. "You either got it or you don't." And, Mary and Ricky didn't.
When I see Mary, I think Ricky Ricardo, and ask "Where are Lucy and Diana?"
On stage, Ricky Ricardo was important to the I Love Lucy show. He provided a backdrop for Lucy, the big star and big talent. IMHO, anytime Ricky's part became too big, or God forbid he sang a solo in the nightclub, the energy of the show collapsed. Lucy is who everyone wanted to see, and why millions watched the show. Ricky was just the TV husband. He was the perfect second-banana. Outside of the public's interest as Lucy's sidekick, he had no solo performing potential. (Ricky was a genius behind the scenes. I am talking about on stage.)
Mary was the second-banana to another great superstar, Diana Ross. When Mary sang a solo, the excitement and energy loss was noticeable, and Diana's magic was instantly missed. "You either got it or you don't." And, Mary and Ricky didn't.
When I see Mary, I think Ricky Ricardo, and ask "Where are Lucy and Diana?"
