Singer and actress Diana Ross was part of the 1960s pop/soul trio the Supremes before embarking on a successful solo career, also starring in such films as 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'The Wiz.'
Ross left the Supremes for a solo career in 1969 and continued to be a musical mainstay the following year with the Top 20 "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand" and the No. 1 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
In 1972, she branched out into acting and starred in the Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues. While the film received somewhat mixed reviews, Ross's performance garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The Blues soundtrack was a huge success and helped spurn new interest in Holiday as well. Ross went on to star in the films Mahogany (1975), co-starring Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Perkins, and The Wiz (1978).
Among an array of albums, other hit songs for Ross from the 1970s included "Touch Me in the Morning" (1973), "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (1976) and sensual dance classic "Love Hangover" (1976), with all three tracks reaching No. 1 on the pop charts.
Ross left the Supremes for a solo career in 1969 and continued to be a musical mainstay the following year with the Top 20 "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand" and the No. 1 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
In 1972, she branched out into acting and starred in the Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues. While the film received somewhat mixed reviews, Ross's performance garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The Blues soundtrack was a huge success and helped spurn new interest in Holiday as well. Ross went on to star in the films Mahogany (1975), co-starring Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Perkins, and The Wiz (1978).
Among an array of albums, other hit songs for Ross from the 1970s included "Touch Me in the Morning" (1973), "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (1976) and sensual dance classic "Love Hangover" (1976), with all three tracks reaching No. 1 on the pop charts.
The Acclaimed illustrated viable Ms.Ross, surname is appropriate. Regarding the popularity behind 60's Supreme Trio I admire the solo years. Diana never looked back during era of Pop impulsion sadly, didn't gather. Attention of mainstream even popular artist during early till mid 80's was abundant. Diana is diverse actress lack lust films after the Wiz tarnished the efforts. Fully aware sales of accuracy of Diana's discography never been released. Sales of Lady Sing's the Blues (1972) underrated dismal $20 million for USA? Inaccurate sales $157.000.000 archived deleted scenes proved Diana was a diva!
ReplyDeleteBrown Baby medley with (Save the Children) 1973 excellent cover of Oscar Brown tune. To love again with French medley of (1978) only if equivalent video was produced. Title "Swept Away" album and single produce written Allen and Daryl Hall club mix Arthur Baker. Terrific went gold only if video was equivalent initially considered. Choreography of Alvin Ailey ballet,Paul Taylor ballet,Joffrey Ballet,Boscoe Holder and Dance Theatre of Harlem for proposed video of Swept Away". Admire new illuminate style of Diana in 80's Francesco Scavullo photo cover Swept Away. Andy Warhol Diana title of 1982 only if
videos reflexed the style of album covers. Dirty Looks 1987 admire sepia tint of single cover I'll say RCA years were distinctive...nature of Diana deciding choices! Diana should have recruited The System dual "Mike Murphy and David Frank,Ray Parker Jr. and Luther Vandross whom produce It's Hard for Me to Say (1987) could bought best in Diana!
Due with Michael Jackson "Eaten Alive" (1985) video doesn't convey the message. Director and Producer Mathijs Van Heijningen was "considered producing action video with Michael Jackson dual increase popularity of album Legacy 60's The Supremes talent exceed expected assumptions yes plenty. Bias comments regarding personal life comments rendering the success acclaim of artistry of Diana Ross! Plenty subjective comments of assumptions reasons others careers failed. Grew up in abate poverty
determination to succeed admire the dedication, mother Mrs. Ernestine Ross (1916- 1984) was K-12 teacher. Motown is this accurate or personal slander? Besides Diana career was in limbo once,she left the trio. Working Over Time title of (1989) wasn't popular due video release sung well a tour was needed. Always admire the talent of Ms.Ross during her era sadly, didn't receive glamour of today. An Evening With Diana Ross Live (1977) sold RIAA 2 million. Discography is inaccurate due Motown didn't open it's sales to recording associations. Recommend Diana consider a musical not biographical movie continue to touring! Diva whom successful T.V specials 4 from 1971,1977,1981 and 1987 bought international acclaim to only one Ms. Diana Ross!