Seems like most everyone agrees that Diana's version of Mountain is one of the highlights of her career. and i agree. love it

And we've all heard and read about the "mountain backlash" for her subsequent singles. how almost anything released would pale in comparison. Remember Me did well but, surprisingly, Surrender didn't. I think Surrender is exciting and so dramatic. love it

What about Reach Out, I'll Be There?

Had she not done Mountain, do you think this song would stand on its own? Or if it had been remade first, do you think it would have had the same impact? And let's go with the lp version on Surrender vs the Ross version or the 45 single version