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Dionne’s Luther produced album sounds a little flat to me. It just doesn’t take off and her voice sounds out of its comfort zone on many of the songs. I’m not so certain a Luther/Diana musical...

On these points I agree. “Telephone is my favourite RCA song.
Diana often appeared reluctant to commit herself to just one producer, making many of her albums less then cohesive. I agree that with...

I think producers like Ted Riley or Babyface would have been reluctant to take direction from Diana in the studio. This may have led to conflict.
Even working with Nile and Bernard on the diana...

I think the ‘Clarity tracks and more recent recordings would make for a better representation of Mary’s abilities. Nice to have the bonus tracks, but in truth not so excited about the less then good...

But that’s the point Guy, WO wasn’t terrible by Ross standards. The production on those first two RCA albums was s**t, not to mention the lazy vocals which sadly extended to ross 83. As previously...

Imagine - Mary Wilson. Listening in honour of her birthday today.

This made me feel quite emotional. What a beautiful tribute from friends and work colleagues who’s life she touched. I would like to think she is looking down today with a huge smile on her face....

I think the same could be said of a number of Diana Ross albums.
Unlike her first three offerings for RCA, at least she sounds connected to the material she is singing on WO. No phone-in...

Other then her voice being pitched a little to high on a couple of the songs i have always really liked the album. It’s so nice to hear her singing with dedication and passion.
There is a lot of...

From comments Diana has made about the kind of music she was listening to around the time of WO, i would say she was the one who pushed Nile in the direction the album went in.

I would have replaced ”Blowin’ In The Wind” and “When It’s To The Top” with “Treat Me Nice John Henry” and “Beginning Of The End Of Love”. Two very radio friendly songs.
Don't agree about “Your...

Many thanks indeed reese. In the words of Celine “Its all coming back to me”.
The quote about Diana becoming frustrated with employees who with help of EST became more assertive is perplexing but...

If you can’t chill out at 76 then when can you i say.....
I wish I could remember who made that comment about Diana always being angry. I know it wasn’t Madonna. I don’t think even she would be that...

Three of the songs from the COTC album that were imo potential top 15 hits are...
1. You Gave Me Love. Very commercial sounding. Potentially top 10
2. Loving You Baby. Diana’s vocal is fresh and...

This is wonderful. Sounds like a recent-ish recording. Unable to find any info on the internet at the mo.

I’m very much of the same opinion nomis. Those early Whitney ballads are just to overwrought for my musical taste. Much prefer his work with Diana.
Masser songs that suited Diana’s singing style...

Who was it who once said to Diana “why are you always so angry”?. I certainly remember reading it.

A really nice pic. They obviously got on before the dreaded autograph incident. Thanks for posting.

Interesting stuff. I would imagine both women have the same kind of tell it as it is, no nonsense personalities which wouldn’t help.

Behind the feisty personality Flo presented to the world, she was a sensitive and vulnerable adult.

.......not talking to Madonna.

I’m sure she did what she thought was best at the time. Perhaps she does harbour some regrets about not cancelling the concerts and spending more time with her mother, who knows.
Personally I would...

Interesting snippet nomis. In a UK interview Diana mentioned how much she disliked Madonna. If my memory serves me correct, it was something to do with Madonna refusing to give her daughters an...

I agree in that they were viewed more as a singles act in the UK. Having said that, it is rather odd the albums didn’t sell a little better considering how high their singles were consistently...

At least she didn’t think it was Julio Iglesias lol.