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Jimi LaLumia
06-13-2018, 06:19 PM
https://dianarossproject.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/dianas-back-on-the-charts-again/

marv2
06-13-2018, 06:23 PM
https://dianarossproject.wordpress.com/2018/06/13/dianas-back-on-the-charts-again/

Jimi, I know you are unaware of the most recent change,but this is not suppose to be posted here. Ralph and Lowell have been kind enough to create a special sub-forum for the Supremes and Diana Ross related threads. Look for it at the very top of the Motown Forum Menu page. Thanks. Marv

Jimi LaLumia
06-13-2018, 06:27 PM
thanks Marv, i saw that, but this not not a Ross & Supremes thing, which is how i read that new development, this is a brand new , non Supremes thing...I think that's how it's supposed to be, no?..just update news on a Motown artist..

mysterysinger
06-13-2018, 06:27 PM
Yeah DRATS is the best place for this.

khansperac
06-13-2018, 06:48 PM
This has nothing to do with DRATS

snakepit
06-13-2018, 06:54 PM
I think the clue is Diana Ross.

The forum is a generic term for the group and solo related Supremes.
Simple.

ralpht
06-13-2018, 06:56 PM
Yes, this belongs on the new forum. I'll move it.

khansperac
06-13-2018, 06:57 PM
Doesn’t make sense at all. that is like regulating Michael Jackson news to an old ass J5 forum.

snakepit
06-13-2018, 07:01 PM
It would be a MJ thread as a stand alone..
In a J5 related forum...
Because, you know MJ was once a member, and a MJ thread might, just might, appeal to J5 members.
Is is that hard?

TomatoTom123
06-13-2018, 07:07 PM
Now, tell me if I have this wrong!

I believe the DRATS section is dedicated to anything and everything Supreme-related... be it Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, The Original Supremes, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The 70s Supremes or anything else of that nature. While 'DRATS' is often used as a specific term relating to the era of 'Diana Ross & The Supremes' from 1967 to 1969, I believe in this context it pertains to ANYTHING related to Diana Ross and or The Supremes, regardless. :D

thanxal
06-13-2018, 07:11 PM
Now, tell me if I have this wrong!

I believe the DRATS section is dedicated to anything and everything Supreme-related... be it Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, The Original Supremes, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The 70s Supremes or anything else of that nature. While 'DRATS' is often used as a specific term relating to the era of 'Diana Ross & The Supremes' from 1967 to 1969, I believe in this context it pertains to ANYTHING related to Diana Ross and or The Supremes, regardless. :D
I think you are correct. I recommend they change the ampersand [[&) to a comma [[,) and drop the use of [DRATS] in the title as that is common shorthand for the group between 67-70. That would clarify that the subforum is for ALL things Supremes and Diana Ross solo and anything related to anyone who was ever a Supreme, before, during, and after the group.

khansperac
06-13-2018, 07:11 PM
It’s not 1970 anymore it is 2018. Michael [[RIP) or Diana or Mary have had separate solo careers for 40 years. Their Solo careers are totally separate and should not be tied to what they did 40 or 50 years ago.

snakepit
06-13-2018, 07:16 PM
They wouldn't be...it would be a post in a seperate thread about their solo years or current....but in a FORUM that is related to that group or artists.

Jimi LaLumia
06-13-2018, 07:34 PM
then you should move the Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong threads as well that are still lingering on the main board cos it's time to move on..

marybrewster
06-13-2018, 07:40 PM
I just asked that question. When I hear "DRATS" I think 1967-1970; Diana, Mary, and Cindy.

I'm assuming DRATS in this case means ANYTHING Supreme or Supremes related.

Jimi LaLumia
06-13-2018, 07:45 PM
exactly..but then..oh well...as if isolating Ross is going to change anything in the real world..lol

marv2
06-13-2018, 07:49 PM
exactly..but then..oh well...as if isolating Ross is going to change anything in the real world..lol

Does she exist in the real world? LOL!!!!

luke
06-13-2018, 08:32 PM
Well then shouldn’t that bizarre Eaten Alive thread be under the new regime too??

marv2
06-13-2018, 09:08 PM
Well then shouldn’t that bizarre Eaten Alive thread be under the new regime too??

It is totally bizarre. I don't think there is anywhere else in the Universe that there are people discussing or even listening to that obscure album LOL!!!!

DMCFAN
06-13-2018, 10:23 PM
But you are Blanche, but you are...��

TheMotownManiac
06-13-2018, 10:31 PM
that’s right: mondo bizarro!

jobeterob
06-13-2018, 11:03 PM
Wow is this place getting old

midnightman
06-14-2018, 11:45 AM
o_O

Sometimes I wonder what am I still doing here. LOL

Jimi LaLumia
06-14-2018, 02:01 PM
Avoid the other board entirely...

vgalindo
06-14-2018, 02:33 PM
I still don't get it. If these so called people hate reading about Diana Ross so much then why do they open up the thread to begin with? If there is a thread that don't interest me. I just avoid it. Then we have a person who claims he hates Diana Ross but will go into every thread about her to agitate her fans and then her fans get upset and lashes back and they get banned and he plays all innocent. SMDH...Then has the nerve to say that's why the industry heads don't visit anymore and blames the Ross fans..LOL

Bluebrock
06-15-2018, 02:20 AM
I still don't get it. If these so called people hate reading about Diana Ross so much then why do they open up the thread to begin with? If there is a thread that don't interest me. I just avoid it. Then we have a person who claims he hates Diana Ross but will go into every thread about her to agitate her fans and then her fans get upset and lashes back and they get banned and he plays all innocent. SMDH...Then has the nerve to say that's why the industry heads don't visit anymore and blames the Ross fans..LOL
Very well said vgalindo. I have little time for Mary Wilson so i tend to steer clear of the threads relating to her. I could quite easily have posted some uncomplimentary remarks about the "it's time to move on" remix thread but why bother? If people get pleasure out of listening to that particular song then good luck to them. I will leave them to it rather than try and bait the Mary fans on here. I just wish this particular individual would try to be more respectful. Wishing thinking i suspect, but we can live in hope.

vgalindo
06-15-2018, 03:36 AM
Very well said vgalindo. I have little time for Mary Wilson so i tend to steer clear of the threads relating to her. I could quite easily have posted some uncomplimentary remarks about the "it's time to move on" remix thread but why bother? If people get pleasure out of listening to that particular song then good luck to them. I will leave them to it rather than try and bait the Mary fans on here. I just wish this particular individual would try to be more respectful. Wishing thinking i suspect, but we can live in hope.
So true. I do the same. I could have also said negative comments on the " time to move on" thread but chose not to. I didn't want to upset the Mary Wilson fans. The question is why Can't he do the same?

Jimi LaLumia
06-19-2018, 12:59 PM
following the same pattern as the "Mountain" remix on it's way to #1!
https://dianarossproject.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/down-moves-up/

jobeterob
06-19-2018, 06:38 PM
← Diana’s Back on the Charts…Again!

“Down”…Moves Up!
Posted on June 19, 2018
by Paul
From THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT on Instagram: “I’m Coming Out/Upside Down 2018” moves up to #31 in its second week on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Congratulations, Ms. Ross!!

PeaceNHarmony
06-20-2018, 07:30 PM
Very well said vgalindo. I have little time for Mary Wilson so i tend to steer clear of the threads relating to her. I could quite easily have posted some uncomplimentary remarks about the "it's time to move on" remix thread but why bother? If people get pleasure out of listening to that particular song then good luck to them. I will leave them to it rather than try and bait the Mary fans on here. I just wish this particular individual would try to be more respectful. Wishing thinking i suspect, but we can live in hope.
I wish as well that the moderator would use greater discretion and think twice about who he praises and who he bans; that would lead me to support the forum financially. While sexual assault, racist comments about infants and misogynist posts about affairs of 50+ years ago are allowed I simply can't do so.

144man
06-21-2018, 02:34 PM
Now, tell me if I have this wrong!

I believe the DRATS section is dedicated to anything and everything Supreme-related... be it Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, The Original Supremes, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The 70s Supremes or anything else of that nature. While 'DRATS' is often used as a specific term relating to the era of 'Diana Ross & The Supremes' from 1967 to 1969, I believe in this context it pertains to ANYTHING related to Diana Ross and or The Supremes, regardless. :D

I think you are about right in your interpretation. I did raise the point however that I thought it would be inappropriate for threads about "Supremes & Four Tops" duets to be banished to the sub-forum, but did not receive a response.

Jimi LaLumia
06-23-2018, 02:11 PM
now TOP 20 on the way to #1..AGAIN!!! https://dianarossproject.wordpress.com/2018/06/23/diana-returns-to-top-20/

jobeterob
06-24-2018, 12:02 AM
Very good; thanks for posting

BigAl
06-24-2018, 06:59 AM
How funny! When I saw the name of the new sub-thread, I knew, I just knew, that one or more posters would take issue with what should and should not be posted here. I actually suggested modifying the thread's name at the very first, so it wouldn't appear to some posters to be solely pertaining to 1967-1969, knowing that heading would in all likelihood stir up another tempest in a teapot. We're so predictable in here. Unlike some of us, however, I'm amused rather than enraged. It's actually very entertaining.

TheMotownManiac
06-24-2018, 07:11 PM
The whole idea seems like a tempest in a tea pot to me: the drudgery of having to wade thru all these DR&TS threads scaring folks away from the forum??? Protecting innocents from the perils of Diana VS Mary by a sub-category and thereby making them less likely to click onto an offensive thread? Makes no sense to me at all, but I’m old and might be losing it. I’ve disvussed it with others who have the exact same conclusion but they are old [[mostly) and probably losing it as well. If it makes others happy, I’m all for it. ANYTHING for the greater good - like the new voting laws in Ohio and red states that will secure Red rule in perpetuity. Everyone happy with THAT? If not, now that you got your victory here - get the lead out, folks!

jobeterob
06-24-2018, 09:16 PM
I kind of like the new system because stinky stays out somewhat - but I’ve been away so maybe I’m wrong

TheMotownManiac
06-24-2018, 10:45 PM
No, you are quite correct - the malodorific effluvium from previous threads does seem, today, phantasmagoric - it’s been, surprisingly, quite pleasant in many ways. I didn’t think it would make a difference, but it certainly has. I tip my hat Ralph, Lowell, Shakepit and all others lobbying for the change.

midnightman
06-24-2018, 11:19 PM
now TOP 20 on the way to #1..AGAIN!!! https://dianarossproject.wordpress.com/2018/06/23/diana-returns-to-top-20/

Another top 20 hit for Mrs. Motown. :cool:

florence
06-25-2018, 05:40 AM
Great news on Coming Out/ Upside.

Does look asif it has the potential to be another #1 on the BB Dance Chart.

Be interesting to see if Eric Kupper goes any further along this road.

I think It's My House could be a prime candidate - I've never understood why it wasn't a smash hit.

jobeterob
06-25-2018, 06:31 PM
What if a 74 year old is the #1 dance artist of the year?

midnightman
06-25-2018, 09:29 PM
What if a 74 year old is the #1 dance artist of the year?

It could happen! Wasn't Cher the #1 dance artist a few years ago?

jobeterob
06-29-2018, 06:43 PM
I see a posting that it’s up to number 8

Jimi LaLumia
07-03-2018, 12:16 PM
yes..WOW.. from #18 to #8!! on the way to #1..
https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs

midnightman
07-03-2018, 08:04 PM
The power of the Diva.

captainjames
07-03-2018, 08:32 PM
WOW !!!
well number 8 kind of put her in the Top 10 dance hits.
when music was music again.

glencro
07-08-2018, 07:47 AM
My question is who's on first? jeesh

daviddh
07-08-2018, 08:43 AM
id like to see One Love In My Lifetime get a 2nd chance......Crimes Of Passion should have been a single imo. and ....If Youre Not Gonna Love Me Right
happy she is back on the charts,. so many missed gems could be chosen

Jimi LaLumia
07-08-2018, 01:07 PM
these tracks weren't picked out of a hat.. these dance re mixes are tied in to the the hit album "Diamond Diana", re mixing and updating featured tracks from that album..they get instant play in the clubs because they're instantly recognized; recycling old tracks on merit is not gonna happen

Jimi LaLumia
07-10-2018, 08:15 AM
new chart, new number..#6 with a bullet up from #8... you go, gurl...

Circa 1824
07-10-2018, 08:49 AM
I bet if she shows up at another gay club, it will go to number one.

jobeterob
07-11-2018, 05:03 PM
It’s up to number 6 this week

TheMotownManiac
07-13-2018, 06:02 PM
Now it’s #3!

jobeterob
07-13-2018, 06:27 PM
It'll go to 1

Jimi LaLumia
07-13-2018, 07:10 PM
it may be going to #3, but Billboard still has the same chart posted at the moment where she is #6 with a bullet as they say..unless someone has advance info..stay tuned..regardless shes moving in the top ten right now which is ultra fab enough..

jobeterob
07-16-2018, 01:41 AM
People do get advance charts

Philles/Motown Gary
07-16-2018, 01:58 AM
You're almost there, Diana! Push just a little harder....!

Jimi LaLumia
07-17-2018, 11:43 AM
FINALLY, here's the new chart...
https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs
YES! #3 with a bullet!! you go, girl!! #1 in sight..

florence
07-17-2018, 12:49 PM
It's also the biggest gainer on the chart!

Jimi LaLumia
07-17-2018, 01:53 PM
great year for our girl on Billboard; Diamond Diana was a hit..already one chart topper on the Dance/Club chart with ANMHE, and now another potential #1..and she didn't even need to go anywhere near a studio or mic!

midnightman
07-17-2018, 04:41 PM
So once the song gets #1, how many #1's will that be for Diana? :)

milven
07-18-2018, 07:46 AM
It will be part of this new CD which is available to pre-order on AMAZON

14452

The fourth collection of party anthems from the NOW brand is here! This collection of songs is guaranteed to get your party started! NOW Party Anthems, Vol. 4 includes eighteen hot tracks from artists including Camila Cabello Feat. Young Thug, Demi Lovato, Maroon 5 Feat. SZA, Migos, Khalid, The Chainsmokers, Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage, Imagine Dragons and many others!

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Havana - Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug
2. What Lovers Do - Maroon 5 feat. SZA
3. Sorry Not Sorry - Demi Lovato
4. Stir Fry - Migos
5. Juju on that Beat - Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall
6. Panda - DESIIGNER
7. rockstar - Post Malone feat. 21 Savage
8. I'm the One - DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne
9. Mask Off - Future
10. Young Dumb & Broke - Khalid
11. Unforgettable - French Montana feat. Swae Lee
12. Believer - Imagine Dragons
13. Everybody Hates Me - The Chainsmokers
14. Scared to Be Lonely - Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa
15. Best Friend - Sofi Tukker feat. NERVO, The Knocks & Alisa Ueno
16. Greenlight - Pitbull feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis
17. Peanut Butter Jelly - Galantis
18. I'm Coming Out x Upside Down 2018 - Diana Ross

https://themusicuniverse.com/now-67-now-party-anthems-4-detailed/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8YTVDC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&ie=UTF8&ascsub&linkCode=sl1&tag=themusuni-20&linkId=2714591d88914bf0456e915e320d3066

nathanj06
07-18-2018, 11:34 AM
o m g.....:confused:

Jimi LaLumia
07-18-2018, 01:19 PM
that's amazing..she's right alongside all the biggest hits of the moment, and the NOW series is HUGE!..you go, girl! there should be a concentrated effort to get Top 40 radio to play the new dance hit remix, can you imagine?

Circa 1824
07-18-2018, 01:56 PM
I quadruple dig it ......


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC7V9jm_Jdw


Can you imagine the frenzy in the Fire Island clubs when this is played ?

Philles/Motown Gary
07-18-2018, 04:07 PM
Wow! I was half-expecting more of the same old, same old, but I really like this new medley/remix! Both tunes are magical -- one song playing simultaneously over the other! Go to town, Diana! Grab the #1 brass ring!

TomatoTom123
07-18-2018, 04:22 PM
I'm gonna listen to it right now :)

jobeterob
07-18-2018, 06:02 PM
So once the song gets #1, how many #1's will that be for Diana? :)

Pretty hard to figure that out when you take every chart and put it together.

18 Number 1 Pop Chart is the big one.

TomatoTom123
07-18-2018, 07:27 PM
I'm gonna listen to it right now :)

Forgot to say... I loved it :D

midnightman
07-19-2018, 12:05 AM
Pretty hard to figure that out when you take every chart and put it together.

18 Number 1 Pop Chart is the big one.

Yeah but I'm focusing on dance ones lol

I know she has had a few.

lucky2012
07-19-2018, 06:54 PM
Wow! I was half-expecting more of the same old, same old, but I really like this new medley/remix! Both tunes are magical -- one song playing simultaneously over the other! Go to town, Diana! Grab the #1 brass ring!

I agree. I'm not a fan of remixes but I would listen to the Almighty remix of You Keep Me Hangin' On, the Diamond Diana remix of ANMHE and this one, in that playing order.

Philles/Motown Gary
07-19-2018, 07:23 PM
I agree. I'm not a fan of remixes but I would listen to the Almighty remix of You Keep Me Hangin' On, the Diamond Diana remix of ANMHE and this one, in that playing order.
Yeah, lucky, some of those Almighty remixes are HOT -- especially Diana's!

David J
07-20-2018, 01:36 PM
According to Miss Ross's Twitter, the remix is now at #2 on the Billboard dance chart, congrats Diana🎉

PeaceNHarmony
07-20-2018, 01:52 PM
Yeah, lucky, some of those Almighty remixes are HOT -- especially Diana's!

Love the Almighty mixes; 'Remember Me' is my favorite.

Philles/Motown Gary
07-20-2018, 03:54 PM
Oh, yeah, Peace -- you've got that right! "Remember Me" is one of my favorite Almighty treasures, too! Just a couple weeks ago, it was the wee hours of the night and I was under my headphones playing that mix over and over and over again! Couldn't get enough of it!

lucky2012
07-20-2018, 07:36 PM
"Remember Me" is one of my favorite Almighty treasures, too! Just a couple weeks ago, it was the wee hours of the night and I was under my headphones playing that mix over and over and over again! Couldn't get enough of it!

Well, you guys got me checking this out on YouTube. I really like the Almighty remixes of Remember Me and Surrender. Those are two that I wouldn't expect to hear remixed.

midnightman
07-20-2018, 07:58 PM
So glad to see our legends still making #1 dance hits.

Philles/Motown Gary
07-20-2018, 10:09 PM
Well, you guys got me checking this out on YouTube. I really like the Almighty remixes of Remember Me and Surrender. Those are two that I wouldn't expect to hear remixed.
You're right, lucky. You wouldn't have expected those two tracks to be remixed by Almighty, but I'm sure glad they did! Both are equally powerful and exciting! I've always loved Diana's "I'm A Winner", too [[almost as much as I love Martha's). I'd love to hear what the Almighty guys could do with a remix of that. You can bet money it'd be hot!

Philles/Motown Gary
07-20-2018, 10:11 PM
So glad to see our legends still making #1 dance hits.
Yeah! Ain't life grand! It does your heart good!

lucky2012
07-21-2018, 12:12 AM
You're right, lucky. You wouldn't have expected those two tracks to be remixed by Almighty, but I'm sure glad they did! Both are equally powerful and exciting! I've always loved Diana's "I'm A Winner", too [[almost as much as I love Martha's). I'd love to hear what the Almighty guys could do with a remix of that. You can bet money it'd be hot!

I'd bet on that. Funny, all three are from the same album. Surrender was not one of my favorite Ross albums but I've recently come to appreciate it much more. These remixes only add to it.

Philles/Motown Gary
07-21-2018, 01:00 AM
I'd bet on that. Funny, all three are from the same album. Surrender was not one of my favorite Ross albums but I've recently come to appreciate it much more. These remixes only add to it.
Really? I loved that album from the day it hit the streets back in Summer 1971. With the exception of HDH and Michael Masser, you can't beat the magic of Diana Ross and Ashford & Simpson. I'm glad you've come to appreciate "Surrender" now. It should have been released as Diana's 2nd solo LP to cash in on the tremendous success of her first Ashford & Simpson solo album. It would have sold much better than the mere #56 on the charts.

Bluebrock
07-21-2018, 02:39 AM
Really? I loved that album from the day it hit the streets back in Summer 1971. With the exception of HDH and Michael Masser, you can't beat the magic of Diana Ross and Ashford & Simpson. I'm glad you've come to appreciate "Surrender" now. It should have been released as Diana's 2nd solo LP to cash in on the tremendous success of her first Ashford & Simpson solo album. It would have sold much better than the mere #56 on the charts.
It was , and remains a great album. I agree it should have replaced the disjointed "everything is everything" as her 2nd solo album. Here in the UK it was retitled "i'm still waiting" and of course included that UK no.1 single, and went top 10 as did the singles Surrender and Remember Me. Great album.

Philles/Motown Gary
07-21-2018, 03:03 AM
Bluebrock, I've never understood why you guys in the U.K. didn't get the exact same Motown releases that Motown gave us here in the U.S. I wish I understood Motown's line of thinking regarding that.

I actually like Diana's "Everything Is Everything" album, especially "I'm Still Waiting". I just think it would have been more appropriate as her 3rd album release rather than her 2nd. It makes you wonder how confused, hurt, and unappreciated Ashford & Simpson must have felt to have Motown hand the reigns over to Deke Richards, especially so soon after they had just given Diana and Motown such a massive summertime hit with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". It made no sense whatsoever. Ass-backwards as it was, it kinda reminds ya of the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished"!

florence
07-21-2018, 07:24 AM
According to Miss Ross's Twitter, the remix is now at #2 on the Billboard dance chart, congrats Diana

One more step!!

TomatoTom123
07-21-2018, 08:38 AM
Hey Gary, I believe Surrender was released in the UK as I'm Still Waiting because of the success of the single "I'm Still Waiting", a #1 in Britain as Bluebrock says. After the song hit big it was added to Surrender and the album retitled after the hit single... all to increase UK sales I would assume. :rolleyes:

lucky2012
07-21-2018, 10:54 AM
Really? I loved that album from the day it hit the streets back in Summer 1971. With the exception of HDH and Michael Masser, you can't beat the magic of Diana Ross and Ashford & Simpson. I'm glad you've come to appreciate "Surrender" now.
When I first listened to it, also in Summer '71, I liked the songs [[very much) but thought the production a bit overwrought on almost all the tracks. I preferred the more subtle production on the debut album. I recently listened to the expanded Surrender and I think it is definitely her most "soulful" album. I may even prefer it to the debut.
[[But I think Diana Ross was a stunning debut).
Don't get me started on Everything Is Everything! I think it shouldn't have been released. Surrender should have been released as follow-up to the debut, and much sooner than summer '71. It probably would have performed better on the charts and sales wise, benefitting from the momentum of ANMHE. Some songs on EIE [[I'm Still Waiting, My Place, I Love You [[Call Me), Baby It's Love) could be placed on an EP mini-album [[do they still make those? did they still make those in 1970?)
You're right - HDH, A&S, Masser - the best producers for the Ross magic ever!

midnightman
07-21-2018, 03:38 PM
Honestly had Motown not rush-released EIE, Diana would've had a very classic solo selection in her early years.

I mean having DR '70, Surrender and Touch Me in the Morning [[and Lady Sings... if you wanna count it), that's a great start to a solo career!

Bluebrock
07-22-2018, 02:33 AM
Bluebrock, I've never understood why you guys in the U.K. didn't get the exact same Motown releases that Motown gave us here in the U.S. I wish I understood Motown's line of thinking regarding that.

I actually like Diana's "Everything Is Everything" album, especially "I'm Still Waiting". I just think it would have been more appropriate as her 3rd album release rather than her 2nd. It makes you wonder how confused, hurt, and unappreciated Ashford & Simpson must have felt to have Motown hand the reigns over to Deke Richards, especially so soon after they had just given Diana and Motown such a massive summertime hit with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". It made no sense whatsoever. Ass-backwards as it was, it kinda reminds ya of the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished"!
Berry ordered Diana back into the studio to record a new album when "reach out and touch" was not the mega hit it was hoped it would be. She began recording "everything is everything" just as ANMHE was released as a single. When this hit no.1 Berry had Ashford and Simpson back in the studio with Diana to record what would turn out to be the "Remember Me" album.

Philles/Motown Gary
07-22-2018, 04:00 AM
Berry ordered Diana back into the studio to record a new album when "reach out and touch" was not the mega hit it was hoped it would be. She began recording "everything is everything" just as ANMHE was released as a single. When this hit no.1 Berry had Ashford and Simpson back in the studio with Diana to record what would turn out to be the "Remember Me" album.
Oh, okay. Now it makes a little more sense. It wasn't such a slap in the face to A&S after all. If Berry had waited just a few weeks until "Ain't No Mountain" hit it big, "Surrender" would have been next. Anyway, thanks for setting the record straight, Bluebrock. Much appreciated.

Ollie9
07-22-2018, 04:43 AM
With all the current interest at the moment i really think motown should consider re-releasing Diana Extended: THE REMIXES.
My own personal remix fave has to be "Lovin'.Livin' & Givin Definitive Mix from the Almighty Presents collection. Could have been a hit me thinks.

Jaap
07-22-2018, 08:46 AM
Although I love many of the remixes, I prefer when disco is re-edited rather than remixed, such as the Club Motown album by John Morales and the re-edits by Dimitri From Paris. His re-edit of The Boss is just sensational! Couple of months ago, I went out dancing in Amsterdam [[which doesn't happened that often anymore) and the DJ played the Dimitri mix of The Boss and the crowd [[mostly in their twenties) went wild. I suggested to Dimitri From Paris once [[via Twitter, I don't know him personally!) to re-edit the entire The Boss album, and he said he loved the idea but that getting the clearances for such projects proves to be very difficult. His "remix" album of Chic and Sister Sledge is coming out next week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA8AbBpHcak

carlo
07-22-2018, 11:13 AM
It will be part of this new CD which is available to pre-order on AMAZON

https://themusicuniverse.com/now-67-now-party-anthems-4-detailed/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8YTVDC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&ie=UTF8&ascsub&linkCode=sl1&tag=themusuni-20&linkId=2714591d88914bf0456e915e320d3066

Thanks for the heads up, Milven!

Bluebrock
07-23-2018, 02:38 AM
Berry ordered Diana back into the studio to record a new album when "reach out and touch" was not the mega hit it was hoped it would be. She began recording "everything is everything" just as ANMHE was released as a single. When this hit no.1 Berry had Ashford and Simpson back in the studio with Diana to record what would turn out to be the "Remember Me" album.
Sorry, i meant to say the "surrender" album, or in the case of the UK the "i'm still waiting"album.!

Bluebrock
07-23-2018, 02:39 AM
Oh, okay. Now it makes a little more sense. It wasn't such a slap in the face to A&S after all. If Berry had waited just a few weeks until "Ain't No Mountain" hit it big, "Surrender" would have been next. Anyway, thanks for setting the record straight, Bluebrock. Much appreciated.
My pleasure my friend. Take care.

Ollie9
07-23-2018, 05:26 AM
Although I love many of the remixes, I prefer when disco is re-edited rather than remixed, such as the Club Motown album by John Morales and the re-edits by Dimitri From Paris. His re-edit of The Boss is just sensational! Couple of months ago, I went out dancing in Amsterdam [[which doesn't happened that often anymore) and the DJ played the Dimitri mix of The Boss and the crowd [[mostly in their twenties) went wild. I suggested to Dimitri From Paris once [[via Twitter, I don't know him personally!) to re-edit the entire The Boss album, and he said he loved the idea but that getting the clearances for such projects proves to be very difficult. His "remix" album of Chic and Sister Sledge is coming out next week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA8AbBpHcak

This sounds really good.....Vey fresh. Diana's vocals brought to the the fore sound feisty and strong, much as they did on the diana album. A mix of the entire album would be something very special Quality music will always endure. A new generation of fans for Diana. The legacy continues.

midnightman
07-23-2018, 09:43 PM
Oh, okay. Now it makes a little more sense. It wasn't such a slap in the face to A&S after all. If Berry had waited just a few weeks until "Ain't No Mountain" hit it big, "Surrender" would have been next. Anyway, thanks for setting the record straight, Bluebrock. Much appreciated.

LORDT!!! Makes sense then why there were TWO solo albums in 1970. o_O

Philles/Motown Gary
07-23-2018, 10:25 PM
LORDT!!! Makes sense then why there were TWO solo albums in 1970. o_O

What's so surprising about that? Back in the '60s, releasing two albums [[or more) per year on a Motown artist was the norm, unlike today when an artist releases only one album every few years. My only point was that Motown should have released A&S' "Surrender" 2nd [[to cash in on A&S' "Ain't No Mountain"), followed by "Everything Is..." 3rd, in that order. Bluebrock explained Motown's line of thinking at the time, which makes sense -- at least to me. Determined to get a hit, if Berry had just been a little more patient, album 2 and 3 would have probably been released in the above order.

midnightman
07-23-2018, 10:35 PM
It's surprising to me because there shouldn't have been a second album. That filler album stuff Motown and other labels were doing. No wonder many artists released 500 albums back in the '60s and '70s... -_-

Philles/Motown Gary
07-23-2018, 11:00 PM
It's surprising to me because there shouldn't have been a second album. That filler album stuff Motown and other labels were doing. No wonder many artists released 500 albums back in the '60s and '70s... -_-

Well, midnightman, to each his own. I actually liked the "Everything" album and, especially, the "Surrender" album. As I said, my only complaint was the order of their release. In fact, unlike other record companies whose albums were riddled with filler and a couple of hits, Motown's albums were famous for high quality material. Maybe not every track worthy of 45 release, but certainly enjoyable -- highly enjoyable for me. That's why I love Motown. They gave us a lot of top-notch bang for our buck.

Jimi LaLumia
07-24-2018, 02:11 PM
NOW you can see it sitting pretty at #2 with a bullet..
https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs

Philles/Motown Gary
07-24-2018, 02:56 PM
NOW you can see it sitting pretty at #2 with a bullet..
https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs
Damn, that looks beautiful, Jimmy! Just one more rung and it will look gorgeous!

marybrewster
07-27-2018, 01:18 AM
Just saw on FB it'll be #1 on the August 4th chart!

midnightman
07-27-2018, 10:56 AM
^ YAY!

https://media.giphy.com/media/1AotRCmAxgXv2/200.gif

PeaceNHarmony
07-27-2018, 11:05 AM
Well, midnightman, to each his own. I actually liked the "Everything" album and, especially, the "Surrender" album. As I said, my only complaint was the order of their release. In fact, unlike other record companies whose albums were riddled with filler and a couple of hits, Motown's albums were famous for high quality material. Maybe not every track worthy of 45 release, but certainly enjoyable -- highly enjoyable for me. That's why I love Motown. They gave us a lot of top-notch bang for our buck.
I always like seeing fellow-appreciators of EIE - and odd one, to be sure, but gorgeous singing [[as always) and great Deke arrangements. 'The little record that could' indeed!

midnightman
07-27-2018, 11:50 AM
DGMW... I love "I'm Still Waiting" from EIE. And the Marvin composition "Baby It's Love" is probably in the top 20 of favorite DR songs ever. It's not a bad album at all but compared to "Surrender", it's pretty inferior. JMHO!

Though I do admire the fact that album gave us that great album cover. So there's that! :)

Jimi LaLumia
07-27-2018, 12:02 PM
ANOTHER Billboard # 1 for DIANA ROSS!!!!

Philles/Motown Gary
07-27-2018, 01:24 PM
Not that we needed it, it's just further proof that Ross is STILL boss -- and always WILL be!

Philles/Motown Gary
07-27-2018, 01:55 PM
Hey Gary, I believe Surrender was released in the UK as I'm Still Waiting because of the success of the single "I'm Still Waiting", a #1 in Britain as Bluebrock says. After the song hit big it was added to Surrender and the album retitled after the hit single... all to increase UK sales I would assume. :rolleyes:
Thanks, Tom. Didn't mean to snub you. I somehow missed this before.

midnightman
07-27-2018, 02:41 PM
Not that we needed it, it's just further proof that Ross is STILL boss -- and always WILL be!

Yep. It's just another reminder. :cool:

Philles/Motown Gary
07-27-2018, 02:54 PM
Yep. It's just another reminder. :cool:

Yes Sir! 😉

TomatoTom123
07-29-2018, 08:12 PM
Thanks, Tom. Didn't mean to snub you. I somehow missed this before.

PFFF about time Gary! I actually thought you were being VERY VERY rude. Ruder than RanRan even. I'm having a hard time resisting the urge to report you. ;)

Philles/Motown Gary
07-29-2018, 10:32 PM
PFFF about time Gary! I actually thought you were being VERY VERY rude. Ruder than RanRan even. I'm having a hard time resisting the urge to report you. ;)
Ha! Boy, you're in rare form tonight! What got into you, dare I ask?!!! LOL!

Jimi LaLumia
08-05-2018, 11:44 AM
The Queen Of Motown is the queen of The Billboard dance Club Chart!!

Philles/Motown Gary
08-05-2018, 01:45 PM
That's music to my ears! Congratulations, Diana!

daviddh
08-05-2018, 04:07 PM
hope there is a new follow up