They showed the comic-book idea on an episode of VH1 DIVAS LIVE: BEHIND THE SCENES or something like that. I will say that after seeing the intended commercial, I agree with Diana.
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In Mariah Carey's autobiography released last year she spill's a little tea over diffusing a situation backstage with the production over some ugly green sequin dresses they wanted her and Diana to wear
and i heard there was drama about that segment overall because Donna was supposed to join as the 3rd singer so it would be a "trio" singing sup hits.
Frankly - why didn't they just include L and S more and that trio do this? then bring in each of the other women on specific songs to round it out?
I knew something was going on with Diana when I saw it on its original air date.. something was off about her that night..the somewhat ragged version of tmitm [[ "get the fringe Steve ! ")..I knew something was up but not what..the best thing about the whole presentation for me was all the montage footage from her career..for me the show was a big disappointment
yeah i watched it on tv during the initial broadcast, with the VCR recording. I was SO disappointed in the show. I thought, vocally, she was really off her game. her voice simply sounded rougher and just not able to handle the vocals. i don't know that i've ever bothered to rewatch the tape i made.
I believe there was also a problem because Donna wasn't comfortable wearing the minis that they were going to wear for the medley. I think Diana was actually wearing one of Mariah's dresses or vice versa. But Donna was bigger so it probably wouldn't have been flattering. But there is some brief footage of all three rehearsing.
I watch it every now and then but IMO, it wasn't Diana at her best. It was a good thing that it didn't broadcast live as the previous DIVAS shows did.
I thought Donna Summer was the best thing of that Divas special. She was in excellent voice and did justice to Reflections. In hindsight, given what was going on in Diana Ross' life VH1 should have paid tribute to Donna that year.
Faith Hill was fine, if a bit out of place. All I remember about Mariah was her short skirt. She's never been much of a live performer IMO.
Diana Ross was a bit off, though I actually liked Touch Me in the Morning. Her phrasing on the lyrics really impressed me. I felt she had no connection with Scherrie and Lynda on the Supremes segment.
Destiny's Child was there that night. One of the few performances with Farrah Franklin, the short lived replacement member. I thought Kelly Rowland came off best on Upside Down. I think that group didn't really click until they became a trio.
AS for Take Me Higher album, if I can return to original topic, that's one of my least favorite albums. I liked the title song, but back then I felt the production was a bit dated. Though in 2021 that doesn't matter now. Same with Narada Michael Walden's production on I will survive.
With the exception of Brenda Russell's I Thought we were still in love, Gone, I will survive and the title track, I thought the songs were not top drawer material. I thought the album was a step down from Force Behind the Power and Stolen Moments, both of which are packed with fine songs, especially Stolen Moments.
SpreadingLove, I am going to have to go off of topic once more, if you do not mind.
BlueBrock, can you tell us what Miss Ross was like during the Every Day Is A New Day album? I put that one back in my car just to reminisce a bit on that year. I love that album, like I do all of Miss Ross' albums. How was she during the creation and the promotion of that album? I love it so much and she sounds so good.
i remember being in college when this came out and i too thought it was a nice album but not special. i think it fit more in the AC category rather than the hot pop albums coming out at that time. it was just too bland compared to the more aggressive material from Janet, Madonna, rap and so many others at the time. I'd play some of the tracks for friends and they were usually like, "meh"
there were some definite moments but the title track was the Meh. and Survive was ok but Gloria Gaynor had recently released a remix dance version of her original PLUS disco was hot again so everyone simply played the original. why bother with a cover when the original is perfection? i get it that Diana loves the song. but frankly redoing it is like trying to redo the Wizard of Oz or Sound Of Music. those are perfect movies as is, and a remake would be highly derided.
Take Me Higher is one of my favorite songs of hers, if I'm being honest. It's a song I listen to when I want to raise my vibration :). It is very hard for me to be down while that song is playing.
“Take Me Higher” is a joyous, infectious feel good song that still sounds great today. I was gutted that it never really took off here in the UK.
Diana’s “I Will Survive” has to be my favourite version of the song. It did quite well in the UK reaching 14 pop.
Having said that, i am utterly mortified she continues to perform “IWS” in concert. Had she originated the song it might possibly be different. Last time i saw her we left just as the song was starting. I remember i tripped in my haste to vacate the arena. Enough is Enough after all.
I will, you will, we will........Aghhhh.
She was not in a good place around the time of ediand. She was in great shape vocally, but she did not have the faith in that album that she had with Force and Take me higher.
She even refused to promote a proposed 2nd single in the UK due to her personal situation so we ceased all promotion for it.
A real lost opportunity.
I feel your pain Ollie, but imagine having to listen to it night after night on tour. I hated it from the start and did all in my power to prevent it from being a single, but she put her foot down [[well both feet actually) and had a diva tantrum when she heard i preferred If your not gonna love me right. I was unavailable for some of the time due to a personal tragedy, and EMI messed up badly with the choices of singles. I would have done it differently, but Diana Ross's singles were the last things on my mind around this time.
This is absolutely one of the best albums that Diana Ross has recorded the whole album is full of great songs her voice that is recognized around the world is there she makes you feel the song and It took us higher and higher hopefully her new album will be of similar qualities
I Will Survive in concert is such a curiosity for me. I’ve seen Diana close more than 25 shows with the song. I never look forward to it, but am always swept away by the audience response. After Mountain, the crowd is begging for more and IWS raises that energy level higher with band solos, solos from Diana’s background singers, etc. I chuckle to myself realizing many in the audience believe this was one of Diana’s seventies hits. It’s a wonderful closing number for the crowd even if it’s not my personal choice.
Hello, the last Ross project I purchased was Surrender that I played to death and still do. Then for Xmas, my sis in law bought me FBP AND TMH and felt that the quality was better than much of her RCA output. I felt that Keep it Right There was fairly contemporary. I did like her version of Summertime. WO = Blah.
Hits be hanged. TMH is an album that still sounds fresh and relevant today. This being one of the reasons it remains a fan favourite here in 2021
America was never going to bite no matter how delicious the cake. Diana should have focussed on promoting the album in Europe where her efforts were and still are appreciated.
How did Take Me Higher do in the UK and Europe compared to Force Behind the Power? Was it just a slight drop in sales/popularity, or steeper? Theories as to why it wasn't as popular? Not as much promotion as Force? Or the songs just didn't connect with the fans and general audience like Force?
To be honest the huge UK success of FBTP took me very much by surprise. I wonder what it had that TMH didn’t?. It’s certainly more pop orientated then TMH, veering close to the vanilla at times.
Perhaps the public felt Diana was a little old to be singing such songs as “Don’t Stop”, “If Your Not Gonna Love Me Right etc etc. Songs such as “One Shining Moment, And “When You Tell Me” would appeal to a larger cross section of ages.
It had a lot to do with timing.
She was based in the UK at the time, and said she would make herself available to promote the album.
We informed the tv companies of her availability. She had already been booked to headline the Royal Variety Performance, and we added further tv spots. Radio 1 and radio 2 both loved wytmtylm and put it on their A playlist. It all fell into place nicely. The public loved the single, and lapped up the album. It was a wonderful time. Diana was blissfully happy and was for the most part a joy to be around. It was the perfect formula, and it worked a treat.
Why wasn't she happy around EDIAND? It's SUCH a great album and she sounds FANTASTIC! I only hate that the Carry On remix is on the album and not the original!
Also, she looks GORGEOUS in the booklet. My goodness, I love black lipstick on her.
Nobody ever said he did. He always comments on things going on. If we get too personal with the questions, he can be vague, as above, and I'll take then hint and not press the issue. You are the one who replied. Not me.
As for your overview, I told yall I'm getting young. The woman made an album a year. I can't keep up with all of the eras and lines of time.
As you were told by other posters over this you can just Google about Diana's struggles..I showed you respect by taking time to detail the situation..just because your probably younger than me is irrelevant..I treat everyone on this forum with respect..I like your energy about miss Ross..and your free to ask the same questions again if u like..this is a forum expect replies..peace