Originally Posted by
carlo
That's a good assessment, sup_fan. As much as I think Diana could have taken other opportunities presented to her over the years, there's no denying she continued to work hard but prioritized her family, as I also mentioned earlier. I think she really did put a lot of effort into trying to make the Take Me Higher album a success. Same can be said for Force Behind the Power. She tried different sounds and genres in the 90s. I think at some point, she decided on some level [whether it was a conscious or unconscious decision], "I've tried everything, while trying to stay authentic to myself as an artist and as a person...if no one wants this stuff I'm creating, I might as well go back to touring and giving people what they want...performing my hits."
That being said, I think the song Take Me Higher has become a bit more of a camp classic, over the years. People seem to react to it strongly at her shows, and I still see people talking about that album online, on social media and the forums [ie. Pop Justice forum].
I think it's a double sided issue. The fan base has dwindled and Diana has not fully leaned into her campiness, as much as she could. I think about Liza Minnelli in Arrested Development or her cameo in the Sex and the City movie sequel. Cher has done similar things. Diana just doesn't want to, for better or worse...
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