Diana Ross in the 1970s and 1980s was an electrifying performer, known for her glamorous style, dynamic stage presence, and powerful vocals. During this time, she transitioned from her Motown roots with The Supremes to full-fledged superstardom as a solo artist.
In the 1970s, her performances often featured dazzling, flowing gowns, dramatic lighting, and emotional storytelling. She had massive success with songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Touch Me in the Morning” and “Love Hangover.” Her 1977 TV special An Evening with Diana Ross showcased her ability to blend music, dance, and personal storytelling, further solidifying her stage legacy.
By the 1980s, Ross embraced a more high-energy, pop-infused sound, incorporating dance and theatrical elements into her concerts. Her Diana album (1980), featuring “Upside Down” and “I’m Coming Out,” became a disco and dance anthem era-defining moment. Her performances at venues like Caesars Palace and her 1983 Central Park Concert—where she famously battled the rain and kept singing—are legendary.
Wow" darling Ms. D shining star never illuminated but why? Admire the non Motown years biggest interference arrogance attitude nothing present rude celebrities now. Not disbanding of Supremes Diana married men of her choice so called. Blacks media of contradiction dating (White men) majority of Motown audience supported them were. International reason Motown in debt, so called BLACK support for exclusive music never made. Profits don't go there with me simply do consumers have purchase content due to
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and Natalie Cole great singers popular in U.K not American pop radio. Diana wanted to larger star during 80's yes, resented the success of Cher whom. Dominate this era, Ms.Di has 5 successful children rest history admire her appeal and talent. Black media never supported independent opinions if Motown was heritage why didn't purchase the records? Critical of Diana acting White envious okay Hip hop, whom repugnant to anyone! Diana still going strong yeah, 83yrs. old we lost MJJ 16yrs. ago. Diana aspired to become a dentist yes late mother was K-12 educator so many under rated. Titles mention listen enjoy excellent productions, The Boss, Swept Away,Baby It's me and Ross (1983) title and To Love Again. Forgotten the haters you couldn't enjoy anything just apathy belittling Diana. Derogatory comments Ms. Di still touring looking great. Go Diana!
Forgotten prior in Black community to listen music indirectly about seducing someone for sex nonsense. Listen to Diana and Stephanie Mills your Homosexual what? Purchase music was nonsense actually trying cheat with someone else this irrelevance why. So may great titles as Diana's other not release due poor sales prior Diana thank you for talent. Bought many of titles new personally the engineers and marketing teams. Yeah!
"...simply show cast appeal, exceptional illuminate shows. Diana during 70's bought stigma, plenty of animosity regarding so called arrogance. Hello! Presently artist whom egoism doesn't equate to star quality of Diana, media depicts. Inaccuracies regarding Diana's personal life interfered with her acclaim wasn't the situation. American media radio formats were exclusively segregated not eluding to race just musical styles. Gender race and LGBTQ during late 80's Diana attempting to appeal to diverse audience. Return to Motown with "Jack Swing" beat Working Overtime (1989) debut on SLN and EU shows. Promotion was ageism or lack of publicity yes, the later Diana was great entertainers. Black media oppose her imagery as mockery well ladies bought repugnancy against. Diana not because demise of Supremes her privacy ridiculed for marrying. White male not acting Black" this irrelevant (Define appropriate Blackness) Ms.Ross bought acclaim.
ReplyDeleteRefinement to arts not slanderous notions my opinion, Diana wondering. Cher's success wasn't equivalent mid 80's opposite "Diana's" career didn't prospered why? Hollywood was looking for younger (entertainers) apparently, Ms.Ross didn't have the contacts.
T.V movie with former acclaimed "Brandi Norwood" Double Platinum (1999) so called
revival of Diana's. Social respect of "Black audience" this nonsense okay it was T.V movie
also stereotypical oppose was release theatres it would have bombed lack of content!
Formerly on RCA records sales were dismal titles excellent still admiration of Ms.Ross! Diana never gotten her acclaim abroad was management or audience wasn't bemused? lenty in the vaults in RCA records, tracks with System group suppose 1986 release didn't materialize. Diana gotten married last album for RCA was 1987 Dirty Looks and T.V special. Diana's bought diversity to American" audience never fully appreciate just vanity!