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Music : Diana Ross
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Diana Ross by: Diana Ross |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0044001681820 Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered Label: Motown Manufacturer: Motown Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Motown Release Date: March 26, 2002 Studio: Motown Sales Rank: 70511 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The only surprise in Diana Ross forging a solo career outside the Supremes is how long she waited to do it. Her 1970 debut shrewdly capitalized on her former band's spectacular string of successes at the same time that it carved out a niche for Ross as one of modern pop's most formidable divas. That not inconsiderable task of reinvention fell to the songwriting/production team of Ashford & Simpson, who constructed a musical framework that traded freely on the sheer dynamics and dramatic potential of Ross's voice on tracks like "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand" and the massive No. 1 hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Loose, light, and occasionally neo-spiritual, it's an album that's almost daringly free of Motown history and clichés, right down to its cover imagery. This digitally remastered edition features a wealth of bonus tracks that include four from the album's first (aborted) sessions with producer Bones Howe--including Laura Nyro's "Stoney End," a hit for Streisand shortly thereafter--that give an intriguing glimpse of the somewhat jazzier and even more pop-oriented album that might have been. Also included are alternate mixes of "Ain't No Mountain" and "These Things Will Keep Me Loving You," an alternate vocal take of "Now There's You" that underscores the subtleties of Ross's technique, and a showy, unreleased live version of the album's "Something on My Mind" from one of the diva's first 1970 solo performances. --Jerry McCulley Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - One of the finest of the classic Detroit Motown periodDiana Ross' first solo record, released in 1970, features sophisticated tunes backed by the Funk Brothers at the very top of their game. This, along with Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," is one of the most influential recordings for me as a bass player. The bonus tracks are a gem as well - it is a trip to hear some of the tunes that I came to know as the versions recorded by The Fifth Dimension, with Diana's and Motown's interpretation. Check out the build up about 5 minutes into "Ain't No Mountain..." You can get a better feel for the sheer genius that was James Jamerson on the "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" soundtrack CD (Deluxe Edition), but it is nice to hear it in the full perspective here. Rating:  - If you like Diana Ross, yes. If not.....She defininitely has her niche, and it's a big one with lots of devoted fans. Then there are those who don't very much care for the plastic faked emotion which is omnipresent in all of her music. If you like drama queens, you'll like this. Rating: - DIANA ROSS IS SUPREMEDiana Ross' first solo attempt in 1970 "Diana Ross" (later re-released as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough") was, and is still today a success. In my opinion, it is one of her greater albums. Besides her two greatest hits "Reach Out & Touch Somebody's Hand" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", there are a great many engaging and loveable tracks. My personal favorite is her rendition of The Velvelettes' 1965 minor hit "These Things Will Keep Me Loving You". She also re-recorded a track that she had done on the "Love Child" album in 1968, entitled "Keep An Eye". Interestingly enough, both versions were recorded by Diana Ross & The Andantes. But either way, it is still a great song. Another one of my favorites from this album is "Now That ... Read More: Rating: - A Multi-Faceted GemIn 1970, there weren't many stars bigger than Diana Ross. I remember how excited I was to get her debut solo album, and the crown jewel for me was the long (6:17) version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". (Believe me, if you have heard only the shorter version played on most radio stations, then you ain't heard nothin'!) Recently I got rid of my turntable, and, to make a long story short, I bought this CD to replace my old LP. I was also attracted by the fact that the CD is digitally remastered. So, was it worth it? God, yes. The sound is definitely improved. "Reach Out And Touch" enfolds me with welcoming warmth, and "Ain't No Mountain" is positively celestial. The other 9 tracks of the first 11 complete what was on the original LP. ... Read More: Rating: - Diana's 1st solo album...including the full version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"!!!What a wonderful CD this is. It contains some great classics, including the full version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" in its complete 6:16 length. Some other great songs are "Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow", which I learned was originally the flip side to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" on the 45 release, "Dark Side of the World", and "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)" (in stereo). I am so glad to actually have an album of hers with the full version of ANMHE on it, as I got so tired of hearing the short version of it. For those of you who are tired of hearing the short version of "Ain't No Mountain..." and prefer the long 6:16 version better, LOOK NO FURTHER! Your days of searching are over; this is the title of hers to get! Review update ... Read More: |
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