It's been 2 months since the Thank you album was released. After two months, are thoughts/feelings about it the same? Or have they changed? Any songs grow on you? Any not as good now after some listens?
And if she has recorded another album, as has been rumored, do you want it to be in a similar vein as Thank You? Or something different, musically, lyrically or both?
Really like this CD , much better than I Love You, and really like that Thank You and If the World Just Danced got played on UK national radio
I played it in the car while travelling over Christmas so am currently taking a break....
Two months on and it still sounds a pretty good effort.
“If The World Just Danced” coupled with “Tomorrow” being the two songs that stay in your head long after the cd has been put away.
I still consider it a huge mistake to have released the rather lame and disjointed sounding “All Is Well” as opposed to the vibrantly appealing “Tomorrow” but hey-ho.
I find the rest of the songs extremely pleasant, if a ‘tad unremarkable.
If there were to be another album, then a jazz orientated set or dance album are what i would wish for.
Happy, content, satisfied with and grateful for the album. Favorite tracks: If the World Just Danced, In Your Heart, Just in Case, Tomorrow. Love the video for If the World Just Danced.
This is the first Diana Ross album I have played over and over since 1995's Take Me Higher. I lost my way with her, if you will, for a number of years after TMH but so happy to be "reliving" how I would play her albums over and over. I love this album. Favorite tracks are Thank You, If the World Just Danced, All is Well, I Still Believe, Tomorrow, Time to Call. When we have dinner I put this on as it's great music to listen to while eating and conversing with my husband.
I play this album over and over. It is way more than I expected. I truly love this album.
I'm with you, friend VGal. I'm delighted at how much I LOVE this lp, both in theory and in reality. I play it constantly and always love it. Our girl made a career lp, regardless of sales. I hope all is well with you and wish you and yours a HNY!Quote:
Originally Posted by vgalindo
Thank you PeaceNHarmony. And the same to you. Take care and a Happy New Years to you and yours.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
With no promotion to speak of, its as if a door has been slammed on the album. Done and dusted. It’s rather interesting she’s prepared to risk her health appearing at a music festival yet shuns any tv promotion. Assuming of course she was actually offered any.
Perhaps she feels safer performing outdoors.
Still loving it and still playing it a few times every week! Fantastic. I have the regular CD, an Amazon exclusive CD, the pink vinyl...and now the pink cassette... :)
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Mr Oxenfree, u keep coming for AIW if you want to and imma have to cut cha!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie9
The theme of the thread is how one feels about the album two months on. Two months on and i continue to enjoy it, but still consider “AIW” a weak song.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLoveLamar
I’m not entirely sure just what ‘cut cha’ means exactly. Is it street slang for doing someone harm with a varying opinion. If so, that’s not being terribly nice and certainly far from civilised. :eek:
10 years on I’m still gonna love this album it is so freaking good I love the dance songs if the world just dance I still believe I’m tomorrow and if rumour hasn’t she has recorded a few more albums so we’re going to get some darn good news of coming folks
Even though my teen years were long gone by the eighties, I say: 'YOU ROCK' !!:) This summer you can carry that box on your shoulder to the beach!Quote:
Originally Posted by carlo
Agreed, AY. A truly great career album for our girl!Quote:
Originally Posted by after you
I’d score it 7/10 which is not that bad. ;)
Thanks Peace! That is a fun idea :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
over all i think its a good solid album that made my all time Ross top ten .
fun, danceable ,upbeat,uplifting. a bit syupy at times but the lyrics speak for themselves.
i would have liked better or more photos, and better videos
love If The World just Danced,Just In Case, Tomorrow,....really i like all the tracks but i do prefer the dance tracks mostly
I'm overjoyed about it. Thank goodness she followed up the treacly I Love You set with an album of strong performances, material and production values worthy of the Queen of Motown. Bravissima!
If compared to her best at Motown, 1/10
If compared to her best at RCA, 7/10
You are more devoted than I am - I got it at Christmas and played One song - If The World Just Danced. I will listen someday but I like the old stuff and I’ve played Blue a lot more lately. I look forward to the Mary CD if it ever comes because I’ll know it more.
Thank You seemed to be well received.
I still work for some crazy reason and I help look after grandchildren every day - my excuse
Bravo to you for keeping up a worthy and productive life, JRob. Still leading workout classes as well? If I may ... queue up 'All Is Well' - a lovely song for family. As is 'The Answer's Always Love'.Quote:
Originally Posted by jobeterob
I haven't bought it. I listened to one or two tracks but that's it. I love, love, love Diana's Supremes years but for some reason I just can't into her solo stuff besides some of
the early stuff like Ain't No Mountain and Remember Me. I was surprised at my local music store [[yes we still have one in my town!), when I overheard someone looking at her CD and said I thought she died. I
told the couple that she is very much alive lol. It's a shame, the owner of the store knows I'm a Supremes fan and asked me if I wanted to buy it because he's not
getting any movement on it. I think about maybe just buying it to support sales even if I won't listen to it.
much of the population either says, “Diana who?” or “Whatever happened to her?”Quote:
Originally Posted by floyjoy678
The reaction i normally get is “my god, she must be really old by now”. I explain that she is indeed 77 but still going strong.
Younger peeps that i have played snippets of the album for seem to really like “I Still Believe”. One asked me to play it for them the other day proving she still has youth appeal. :)
"If The World Just Danced" is arguably the most youth-appealing :rolleyes: track I'd say. Sounds very modern to me and totally club-ready. :cool:
[[as a youth, I am evidence for every claim in this post :rolleyes:)
We know. You've mentioned it in every.single.solitary.thread. that mentions AIWQuote:
Originally Posted by Ollie9
" Is it street slang for doing someone harm with a varying opinion. If so, that’s not being terribly nice and certainly far from civilised."
What on earth gave you the impression that I was civilized?
While others mention how wonderful the song is in every single solitary thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLoveLamar
Nothing particularly hints at you being civilised sweetie, but hope springs eternal and all that.
Stories you tell!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie9
"but hope springs eternal and all that.
Since you've lived almost as long as eternity, I'll take your word for that
It looks like all isn’t so well up here in Soulful Detroit… :rolleyes:
Oh dear. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by JLoveLamar
I'm cracking up!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TomatoTom123
One must remember TT “What is isn’t, what isn’t is”. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TomatoTom123
It's 4:38 am in Cali. I'm watching a film with Bette Davis and Leslie Howard, and I read that. The HOLLER that escaped. I'm cracking up!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie9
“Of Human Bondage” being a Bette classic. She would have made a wonderful Scarlet.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLoveLamar
It was actually, "It's Love I'm After" with Olivia DeHavilland. I think Bette would've made a terrible Scarlett O'HaraQuote:
Originally Posted by Ollie9
I really love If The World Just Danced
Like all the uptempo songs,...classic Ross.
Some of the love songs All Is Well bit sugary...but I do like the lyrics...but the chorus is just corny.
Over all good album
The album is inspirational, sounding consistently better with the passing of time. I’m even getting to like “All Is Well” which I never thought i ever would. If “Thank You” is to be her last album ever, it’s a fine testament to an incredible career.
I wish I loved it like so many people do. I do like it better than I love you, but that’s not much of a testimonial. I like it the world just danced, thank you and two others. The rest, I just skip over. I love the cover, I love the marketing, I love the intent I just wish I loved the music.
TheMotownManiac, even before reading your comment, I was about to type almost the same words, being that the initial thread asks for our thoughts & reactions. I am glad that we do have this album since it's been such a long time hearing something new from Diana.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMotownManiac