Diana Ross - Diana Ross 1976: Special Edition [Bonus Tracks]

Artist:

Ross, Diana

UPC:

602527843490

See Also:

Turner, Tina Supremes (The) Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye - Diana & Marvin [Remaster]

Description:

Audio Mixer: Russ Terrana.
Liner Note Authors: George Solomon; Andrew Skurow.
Photographer: Victor Skrebneski.
This self-titled release, issued in February 1976, was Diana Ross` first album since December 1973`s Last Time I Saw Him. It followed Ross` starring role in the Berry Gordy-directed Mahogany. That film`s theme, a sweeping Gerry Goffin/Michael Masser ballad sung by Ross, topped Billboard`s Adult Contemporary and Hot 100 charts; though it appeared on the Mahogany soundtrack, it was also included here and leads a set that`s as diverse as Last Time I Saw Him, with a total of nine songs involving 16 songwriters. "I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)," a stately ballad with a commanding chorus, was a Top Five Adult Contemporary hit but wasn`t nearly as successful with R&B radio. "Love Hangover," with its extended lead-in and hurtling and thumping yet graceful groove, was Ross` entry into the disco market, where she proved to be a natural fit, and it not only topped the dance chart but the R&B and pop ones as well. "Kiss Me Now" is another highlight, a frisky, showbiz jazz number where Ross feels free enough to throw in a quick impression of Louis Armstrong. That covers the album`s first side. Side two is much more focused, generally sticking to contemporary soul. "One Love in My Lifetime," yet another one of Ross` Top Ten R&B singles, is the most notable of the five songs, with the Ashford & Simpson-penned "Ain`t Nothin` But a Maybe" a close second. Subsequently mired in a couple unfocused patchwork recordings, Ross wouldn`t make another truly fine album until The Boss, written and produced in its entirety by Ashford & Simpson. ~ Andy Kellman

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You`re Going To)
2. I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)
3. Love Hangover
4. Kiss Me Now
5. You`re Good My Child
6. One Love in My Lifetime
7. Ain`t Nothin` But a Maybe
8. After You
9. Smile
10. Sorry Doesn`t Always Make It Right [Single Version]
11. Together [Single Version]
12. I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love) [Single Version]
13. Love Hangover [Single Version]
14. One Love in My Lifetime [Single Version]
15. To Love Again [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
16. We`re Always Saying Goodbye [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
17. This Christmas [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
18. Coming Home [Stereo Mix] - (remix, previously unreleased)

DISC 2:

1. Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You`re Going To) [Alternate Version #1] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
2. I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love) [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
3. Love Hangover [Alternate Version #1] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
4. Kiss Me Now [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
5. You`re Good My Child [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
6. One Love in My Lifetime [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
7. Ain`t Nothin` But a Maybe [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
8. After You [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
9. Sorry Doesn`t Always Make It Right [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
10. Together [Alternate Version] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
11. Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You`re Going To) [Alternate Version #2] - (previously unreleased, alternate take)
12. Harmony - (previously unreleased)
13. Le Lo Li - (previously unreleased)
14. Go Where Your Mind Is - (previously unreleased)
15. Diana Ross Interview [Excerpt] - (previously unreleased)

Album Information

Release Date:

03/05/2012

Type:

Performer

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Motown

Label:

Hip-O Select

Producer:

Michele Horie; George Solomon; Andrew Skurow

Catalog Number:

2784349

Original Release Year:

1976

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

141 : 36

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