Ollie say it again for the folks in the back, because I'm pretty sure they didn't hear you. This is so ridiculous.
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Whilst the chart placings in the US may have dried up over the years, here in the UK, Diana Ross has continued to have entries on both the LP and singles charts. For example:
Working overtime [[LP) - chart placing 23 - designated silver disc
Force behind the power [[LP) - 11 - platinum disc
Take me higher [[LP) - 10
The number 1's [[LP) - 15 - gold
Voice of love - 42 - silver
40 Golden greats - 35 - gold
Love and life - 28 - gold
The greatest - 24 - silver
Singles - these are NOT all of the chart entries:
Chain reaction - number 1 - gold disc [[again entered the charts in 1993, reaching 20)
Working overtime - 32
When you tell me you love me - 2 [[and again in 2005, reaching number 2)
Best years of my life - 28
Take me higher - 32
Gone - 36
I will survive - 14
Your love - 14
Force behind the power - 27
One shining moment - 10
Not over you yet - 9
Diana is not my favourite, and although I have seen her in concert, she isn't for me, as good as Martha, Edwin Starr, Mary Wilson - but that's purely a personal view, and I know many on here will be shocked that I rate other acts above her. But there can be no argument or dispute, that she is quite clearly the most successful artist that emerged from Motown during the Motown era and has remained successful since leaving. When she visits the UK, her shows are always sell out, in large venues.
With the exception of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie, I'm not sure which other act [[internationally) has had the massive amount of success that Diana has had, and continues to have to this year. I'd still argue that Diana still sells more records than either Stevie or Lionel [[or any other former Motown act) and fills stadiums when she performs, more than any of the others. [[Naturally I am excluding Michael Jackson!)
Not to mention the sold-out tours that people actually paid to see but I digress ... it was great fun to see Diana back on the charts, wasn't it?! Even if just remixes. I also seeing Aretha's 30-Greatest set on the BB album charts - a great tribute to another lasting talent.
With Diana Ross' situation being so dire at Motown towards the end with their absolute refusal to release anymore new albums on her, maybe should could have worked out a deal to release her music on "Rosstown Records". Remember that? She probably could have had her Rosstown records release while still under Motown or something. I don't think she ever released anything on that label or has she?
Does anyone know if being dropped by Motown caused Diana Ross to become a full blown alcoholic?
I don't know, did Motown dropping Mary Wilson turn her into a coke head?
Well, I can see why you might draw that conclusion after Mary was diahreahed by Motown and became a coke head, but Diana’s drinking problem began with her hormone-less menopause therapy and end of her marriage. Motown and Ross parted ways during this bad spell - although I doubt that it helped. Remember, her career has always come second to her kids and she was losing interest when the boys were born.
‘It’s nice to see that both ladies seem to have conquered their substance issues - although Mary still has quite a fondness for the grape - especially when someone else is buying. LOL!!!!
Couldn't she find someone, anyone to produce and record her in the last 18 years? After all she is the great, big Diana Ross diva! LOL!!!!!
Shouldn't you be scoffing down some grub at a local buffet?
If Motown had not dropped Diana Ross, she would have to had to done much more of her own promotional work like at shopping malls, NASCAR races, senior citizens centers etc to get the word out about her product. Motown was done spending promotional dollars on her stuff here in the U.S. She could have funded her own Infomercial with psychics that could have taken turns trying to predict when she would have another hit in America! hehehehehehehehe!
Marv, It seems that you are back in full form of instigating members on this site by badmouthing Motown artists. There is not much that we can do about it as Ralph seems to tolerate your rants
it is obvious from your recent posts that you have not been taking your meds. See your doctor and get your levels checked. You may have to up your meds to get back in balance.
Until then, I hope that Ralph steps in and at least controls you on this site. Then we will ask him if their is any way that he can control the guy in the White House
When Diana Ross had her security remove you from that Denver concert in the 1980s she probably had no idea youd become her most deranged and obsessed online stalker. You spend every waking moment trashing her and lying and fabricating stories about her and fantasizing about her proffessional demise. Truthfully I personnally feel real sorry for you because you are a sick attention seeking and friendless and desperate and lonely old man. Diana aint thinking about you so give it a rest and enjoy your Golden years cause they go in real quick.
Maybe Motown could have put out a comedy album by Diana Ross since all of her releases since the mid 80s were jokes! LOL!!!! She could have gotten a hit at least on Comedy Central.
Wonderfully said Roberta and milven. I told this guy years ago on the old aol boards he terrorized that he needed to start having relations with real people, not inflatable ones.
It's obvious that he's trying to get things riled up about Diana to get people off focus about the Imagine video - also this separate DR&S was set up to try & rail in these types incendiary comments, but leadership doesn't care & gives him full reign
her first album after the mid 80’s wasn’t just bland - it was a hot mess.
The next featured a #3 R&B single and overseas hit.
The next went good/silver/platinum/multi -platinum in many countries with various hit singles in various countries.
‘The next featured a hit Euro-single, #1 Dance hit and critical wows.
The next featured another hit Euro-single, #2 dance hit
the next was the #1 highest charting debut album of the week.
Not it as good as before, but still there are positives.
You know what I think would have been real funny... and I know it's silly and hypocritical of me to say... if no one had replied to this thread at all :rolleyes:
One answer might be Lionel Richie since he delivered Diana her biggest hit ever as well as her last Top Ten Billboard hit.
He wasn't with Motown then but working under that banner might've boosted his lagging career too.
Bit of a Hail Mary , but who knows .
Couldn't hurt!
Says someone who's posted on it eight times! Lol!
This place is hilarious!
Maybe Motown could have sent Diane Ross out on the road as just a touring act opening for stars like Queen Latifah or Boys II Men. She could explain to the crowds who she is and all about the Supremes in the 60s, then do her 25 min. set.
Motown could have agreed to just let Diane write and produce herself, similar to Carol King.
Do you think "explaining to crowds who she is" would be enough? Maybe she would have to use the Supreme billing in her name, something like "diana ross of THE SUPREMES".
And she could start giving interviews and talk about the group, repeating the same stories. The Supreme Legacy would keep her alive and her name in the public.
And who knows? If she keeps doing it, she may get a few decent bookings and keep her career alive for a few more years.
Can't hurt.
Diana thanks you for the helpful suggestion
If Diana Ross had not been dropped by Motown, maybe they could have cut a Halloween album on her and hope for annual sales around October 31 each year.