It’s the ultimate version for me as well. funnily enough i hate the B.S version of “Home”. Way to over orchestrated in my opinion and not a patch on Diana’s.
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As for me, I prefer by far, Diana's rendition of "Home".
Stephanie, Diana and Whitney all give powerful performances of Home. I love all three but would not compare them to each other.
I saw Stephanie Mills in the original production and was not overly impressed; when a singer decides to make almost every word of the lyrics 10 syllables long instead of two or three, apparently to showcase her voice, the meaning of the lyrics be damned, I tend to scream "stop hamming it up; you're ruining it..." [[and then I am hauled out of the theater, but that's the way it goes). When I saw Diana Ross sing the same song, showing emotion without exaggerating every damn syllable, I said, silently, "now this is how it's meant to be." No one hauled me out of the theater, but Diana elevated me and I may have floated home. In fact, the director of the movie said he saw me flying high that afternoon and added, "Damn, I wish I had observed a talent like yours when I was shooting the movie; you could have taught Rhonda, Tracee and Chudney a thing or two about how to do it..." But it was too late for a do-over, so I wasn't included in a Diana Ross film until a few years later, when I was featured in her Central Park concert, night one. If you study that film at just the right moment, I'm the one in the green New York Jets t-shirt, spirits undampened by the rainstorm. I was almost nominated for an Emmy for that appearance, but it wasn't meant to be.
For those criticizing Stephine Mills take note that she was 15 when she did The Wiz and a brand new face in the game compared to Diana who was 34 and a seasoned performer. Both are great but will give it to Mills
Of all those artists you mention i can only confirm Dame Shirley as being the devil in disguise, but friends and/or colleagues can verify the credentials of Aretha [[r.i.p), Dionne, Stephanie and Van Morrison.
I was introduced to Meat Loaf many years ago, and found him to be rather loud and in your face, but reasonably amiable. Maybe i just caught him on a good day.
I love Judy Collins and find it quite sad she is reputed to be less than respectful.
I'm a lifer Judy Collins fan as well and found the report I heard somewhat difficult to believe as Collins has lived, sung and recorded in NYC for decades. But sometimes one bad situation can be blown out of proportion. Hasn't stopped me from loving the lady's musical output. Have you been able to see a Judy Collins live performance? I'm lucky to have done so several times across decades. I hope you are reveling in a beautiful, late-spring English day!
love Home and was just listening to it earlier.'
never heard the Stephanie version that i recall as i am partial to Diana but will go and have a listen.
i am suprised it didnt make the 78 Ross album. was a great vocal
I have caught her live on two occasions almost 40 years apart. She was quite wonderful on both occasions. She was warm and inviting on stage, but i did not get to meet her which in hindsight was perhaps for the best.
Beautiful weather over here, and i am thoroughly appreciating it. Hope you are well.