Diana Ross produced by Ray Parker Jr.

[skooldem1]

On Diana's 1983 lp "Ross" [[RCA) she collaborated with Ray Parker Jr. on 2 tracks.

Love or Loneliness
Up Front

On "Love or Loneliness", I think Ray Parker Jr's. production with Diana's voice, and interpretation of the lyrics was a great combination. Of the two songs, I prefer this one. "Up Front" is a cool song and representative of the sound of the times. But 30 years later, doesn't hold up as well as "Love or Loneliness".

[skooldem1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5ubbJU6ENc

[skooldem1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5aFecvtscw

[RobertZ]

Nice post. I love both tracks; both have a signature Ray Parker sound yet complement Diana's singing. "LOL" is the funkier; "UF" the rock-ier. I've rediscovered these excellent tracks on the new reissues; the remixes of "UF" are nice to have as well. Diana did great work during the RCA years.

[glencro]

Thanx for posting. Had never heard these tracks before and had no idea that they collaborated before. Really enjoyed the "Love or Loneliness"