Diana and Marvin "box set"

[Bluebrock]

Thank you, Ranran. I just thought perhaps some of readers might not know. I realize that the topic du jour on this thread is in regard to a far greater “expanded” edition than what I mentioned, but I thought I’d post to be sure. Sorry to add to the lengthy narrative unnecessarily.

Have a good day.

I bought this reissue when it first came out in the late 90's or whenever it was. It was far from definitive, but improves upon the original album. We do need a complete expanded edition over 2 cd's to really get the full picture. I recall an alternate version of My Mistake appearing on Diana's Anthology cd from the late 90's so other alternate versions may also exist.

[vgalindo]

I also rated the album when first released, many Motown artists did covers, for me they both handled Thom Bell songs well, more romantic sounding than even the Stylistics.

I agree. I love the Stylistics. They are one of my favorite groups but I like "You are Everything" and "Stop look listen to your heart" better by Diana and Marvin.

[midnightman]

I also prefer the Marvin/Diana version of Stop, Look, Listen. The Stylistics' version leaves me cold [[no offense to Thom Bell and RTJR). Marvin's intro is probably one of the SMOOTHEST I ever heard in music. He set the tone.

[mysterysinger]

Nah. No one can better Russell Thompkins Jr. on Stylistics numbers. JMHO of course.

On the other hand, I can't imagine Russell getting close to Marvin on all his tracks that we know and love either.

Having seen The Stylistics live 5 times, I would swap at least one of those times to have seen Marvin live at his peak.

[midnightman]

I guess the intro makes all the difference. Because OTHERWISE, I like the original version. Should've clarified I LOVE the original, but the INTRO could've been better lol

[TomatoTom123]

Recently downloaded this album so I feel I can now comment... lucky you guys. Anyways, I think it is great. I love the idea of the album though, so I am bound to love it when I actually listen to it.

I loooooove "You Are Everything" and "Stop, Look, Listen" although I’m not familiar with The Stylistics' versions [[yet). Also been loving "You're A Special Part Of Me" so much recently... beautiful, beautiful, beautiful... Love the alternate extended version too. And, lastly, "I’ll Keep My Light In My Window", what a tuuuune, oh my I'm actively irreligious [[lol) but I love it. "Include Me In Your Life" I am thoroughly enjoying right now too.

Well there you go, my rambled opinions on this album, enjoy

[jack020]

I have a Japanese Quad Vinyl version of the Diana&Marvin album so there must be material for an Expanded edition.

[RanRan79]

Recently downloaded this album so I feel I can now comment... lucky you guys. Anyways, I think it is great. I love the idea of the album though, so I am bound to love it when I actually listen to it.

I loooooove "You Are Everything" and "Stop, Look, Listen" although I’m not familiar with The Stylistics' versions [[yet). Also been loving "You're A Special Part Of Me" so much recently... beautiful, beautiful, beautiful... Love the alternate extended version too. And, lastly, "I’ll Keep My Light In My Window", what a tuuuune, oh my I'm actively irreligious [[lol) but I love it. "Include Me In Your Life" I am thoroughly enjoying right now too.

Well there you go, my rambled opinions on this album, enjoy

Glad you're loving it Tom. I remember when I first got the album [[on cassette) I played it out like it was new and at that point it was more than 25 years old! Still one of my all time favorite Diana albums and Marvin albums.

[longtimefan]

Just to be “picky” [[smile)....

Since this is a Diana and Marvin box set collection, why isn’t the third CD a solo Diana album, rather than one that features The Supremes [[even including Jean Terrell). Goodness knows there are enough solo Diana CDs to choose from! LOL.

[midnightman]

Gotta ask Motown about that, I guess lol

That IS weird.

[Boogiedown]

Just to be “picky” [[smile)....

Since this is a Diana and Marvin box set collection, why isn’t the third CD a solo Diana album, rather than one that features The Supremes [[even including Jean Terrell). Goodness knows there are enough solo Diana CDs to choose from! LOL.

What an embarrassment !!!