Former Ladies of the Supremes Laurence had departed the group to move into other areas of the music business and was replaced by former Motown Supreme Susaye Greene. Greene was a member of The Supremes from early 1976 to summer of 1977 (replacing Cindy Birdsong), and performed on their last two albums, "High Energy" and "Mary, Scherrie & Susaye". In 1996, Jean Terrell returned to the group for several "reunion" shows; this after the departure of Sundray Tucker. Eventually, Freddi Poole joined the group, and Jean departed once again. In 2000, Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence joined Diana Ross, and toured on the brief and
Edwin Birdsong International in 1979, which included the single "Phiss-Phizz." Birdsong also worked extensively with Roy Ayers; co-producing three of his albums and writing "Running Away" and "Freaky Deaky" with him. Birdsong slowly stopped making his own music but carried on playing session work for many well known artists including Stevie Wonder. Birdsong served as a mentor early in the career of Hip-Hop Artist/Producer Funkghost. Edwin Birdsong Edwin L. Birdsong (born August 22, 1951) is an American keyboard/organ player who was known in the 1970s and 1980s for his experimental funk/disco music. He never achieved chart success, but developed a strong fan