"I think it only natural that fans should wish to express their thoughts and opinions on an album and potential singles that we have waited fifteen years for. Why would you not?.
If that’s not what a person wishes to hear or discuss, they are free to start a thread on something that does interest them and leave the rest of us to debate."
When did I say people could not do that? I have no problem with people expressing their disdain for the new music. I love the hell out of the song, and I will blast it out of my car speakers the moment I open the disc. That you will not does not matter to me. Not being nasty about it. Just saying nobody else's opinion puts a damper on mine.
That is not why you all said she was doing business incorrectly, and you know it. On to the second part of your quote.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ3YkdaP9HM&t=567s
Mind you, this is from 1989. At timestamp 9:12, if you would like to check hear it for yourself.
Barbara Walters: "Diana, a few years back, before the marriage, there was a feeling that things had kind of....not exactly stopped for you, but slowed down. The albums weren't a big success. You did a special that wasn't as successful as one would have hoped. What happened?
Diana: "I think, normal. I guess life is not really all smooth. It's up and down and all of that. Um, I somehow think I have established a career in the last 29 years, Barbara, that...uh, I think it would be ok if the record.....you're not as important as your last hit record, or your last book, or, you know. Hopefully, you can maintain a certain standard regardless to whether you have that or not. I think. I hope, anyway.
Barbara Walters: "What if this album doesn't make it.
Diana: "I'll make another one."
Barbara Walters: "And, what if the tour is not the biggest in your career?"
Diana: "NEXT!"
I did not just pull this out of my nut sack, I can assure you. She says it right there. This was 32 years ago. I have not presumed anything.
From 88, 33 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jqb...&index=6&t=84s
Timestamp 1:23
Diana: "Since I left the Supremes, the records have very done well. Just not good enough. I have to work harder."
So, you mean to tell me 33 years ago this woman knew how hard you had to work to get a #1 single, and the record label sees how difficult it is for Madonna, Cher and Barbra Streisand to get up on the charts, and they release these songs with barely any promotion, and they think it's going to go #1? Go top 10? Go top 30? It has gotten a lot harder to get a hit for the older acts. Abba is the exception. They have not been on the scene all this time. The others I have named have continuously released films and music and they have toured.
Your move, Mr. Oxen Free
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