photo slide 1967 VIETNAM BILLBOARD pan-am pan-american WELCOME TO SAIGON AIRLINE (#175611610439) . It seems like forever but this does seem to be a return to form for her and a upbeat anthem. It has never made sense that people who just subscribe to a streaming service and hit repeat on an album all day long get more weight than those of us buying the albums on Itunes, Amazon, etc. We are supremely thankful for the first Diana Ross album in almost two decades and her first album of entirely original music in 22 years. Please call our box office if you have any questions. As someone who interned for Billboard in college back in the early 2000s, I can attest that the lop-sided and indiscernible reading of the music charts nowadays is a double-edged sword that was predicted as soon as the Napster controversies began to unfold. (LogOut/ I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to record this glorious music at this time. The discography of American singer Diana Ross, the former lead singer of the Supremes, consists of 25 studio albums and 116 singles.Throughout her career, Ross has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Her presence in among the breathless coverage of Duran Duran and Haircut 100 was testament to her continued commercial success two decades on from the Supremes first hit. Diana Ross first came to prominence as lead singer of The Supremes, who became Motowns most successful act during the 1960s, and the most successful all-female act in US chart history, with a then-record breaking twelve Number 1 singles on the Billboard chart. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. I ran into Clive Davis in Miami yesterday. Diana Ross' first album of originals in over 20 years and first studio LP since the covers-oriented I Love You is neither the unqualified triumph nor the disgrace it could have been. Ms. Ross international achievements were acknowledged by the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. (2007). I can only suspect that she may be suffering ill health at this crucial time and Diana her family and Decca have decided to remain quiet rather than attract what they might consider to be negative publicity. 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I Still Believe has almost 2 million views on YouTube and close to 800 comments of nothing but love. So I really like this album but the presentation and no-promotion will make this record not very successfull, I fear. Diana Ross is a legend and an icon and you'll be hard pressed to find any of today's artists with the same longevity . Work on the album began just before last years studio lockdown, but Ross was able to record the vocals for the songs in her home studio. "Endless Love" is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and pop icon singer/actress Diana Ross.In this ballad, the singers declare their "endless love" for one another.It was covered by Luther Vandross with fellow R&B singer Mariah Carey and also by country music singer Shania Twain.Richie's friend (and sometimes co-worker) Kenny Rogers has also . [2] The album was written during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and recorded in Ross's home studio. I Still Believe Let Love Lead the Way.. $10.00 . Samara Joy chatted with Billboard on the . The modern twist comes from its producer and co-writer, Troy Miller, who made a name for himself as Amy Winehouses drummer but has gone on to produce tracks with Calvin Harris and Emeli Sand. Troy Miller bass (1, 11), drums (1, 3, 11, 13), guitar (1, 6, 11), horn (1), percussion (1, 3), piano (1, 5, 6, 1113), synthesizer (1, 3, 11), Vanessa Wood background vocals (2, 4, 7, 10), vocal arrangement (2, 7), vocal, Andr Pinckney bass (2, 4, 7, 10), acoustic guitar (4), electric guitar (4, 10), keyboards (7, 10), Ali Prawl keyboards, keyboards arrangement (2, 4, 7, 10); drum programming (2, 4, 10), programming (2, 10), Scott M. Carter programming, vocal programming (2, 4, 7, 10); drum programming (2, 7), Althea Edwards background vocals (3, 5), Sharlene Hector background vocals (3, 5), Teyana Miller background vocals (3, 5, 13), John Ashton Thomas conductor (3, 11, 13). The unconventional video for "Thank You" blends footage of Ross from throughout her post-Supremes career, sample lyrics from the song ("You are my healing"), and even positivity-minded. Thank You very much for explaining this situation, as I have been wonderingI have bought every new material album by Diana Ross & The Supremes since 1968, and i followed their chart successes and failures on the Hot 200 thru the ILY albumbut, at this point, i give up on that old industry leaderfirst, this is the first DR album ever that i could not buy in a local record store, very disappointing, and even the big box stores only offered it online, which i had to do and wait for it in the mail, which has none of the excitement of going to a real record store and buying it in person!.yes, i know, i am old fashioned, but that way always felt like a ritual and an actual , real purchase!.and now i have learned that my physical copy does not really count on the new Top 200so i give up on following the charts at long lastand i hope that Diana Ross knows that her longtime old fashioned fans are buying the real thing (however they can find it) and actually listening to it, even if we do not really count any more!Thank You again for all your information!(and now that i am reduced to buying CDs online, does anyone out there know of a good company to order from?). (All is well has 1,740,00 views) Diana stated that she was nervous about making the video and wasnt used to being around a lot of people probably from being on lock down for so long. On review aggregator Metacritic, the album holds a score of 60 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews". This is good stuff and just the breath of fresh air we needed. Diana has changed me too. Diana (stylized on the cover as diana) is the eleventh studio album by American R&B singer Diana Ross, released on May 22, 1980, by Motown Records.The album is the best-selling studio album of Ross's career, spawning three international hit singles, including the number-one hit "Upside Down".In 2020, Rolling Stone named Diana the 394th greatest album of all time. Thanks! Ms. Ross is also one of the few celebrities to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Listen to the new single now https://DianaRoss.lnk.to/ThankYouID Thank You, the brand-new album from Diana Ross is out now! 12-09-2017, 12:48 AM #13 vgalindo Senior Member Join Date Jul 2012 Posts 1,724 Rep Power 166 It has now hit the Top 10 on the Billboard charts. Thank you! As the legendary singer releases her first album in 15 years -- 'Thank You' -- we recall the gifts she's given us on stage and on screen throughout her career. Right now, Ms. Ross and her masterful album Thank You can be found on a trio of charts here in the United States: #16 on Top Current Album Sales, #19 on Top Album Sales, and #25 on Top R&B Albums. Although Ms. Ross hasnt done any television promotion, shes gotten plenty of love on social media and some very kind reviews, and Thank You spent some time in the iTunes Top 10, which was exciting to see. How much higher would the album have charted with that promotional push? I wonder why Diana hasnt done James Cordens Carpool Karaoke? She also said she had gained weight and needed to get in shape. Diana Ross' Thank You entered at No. So true!! I like to listen to Thank You with earphones and marvel at the production and Dianas elegant vocals expressing thoughts and ideas that appear simple on the surface but bare deep universal truths in their simplicity. On Friday, June 18, 2021, THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT wrote: > Paul posted: Just a quick update on Thank You a day after its global > release! This means that for the next week, it will be played every day. Privacy Maybe her sons could have made a questions & answers-video with her. Ms. Ross' Supertonic project follows up on the unprecedented chart success of her four back-to-back #1 dance club hit songs on Billboard magazine and includes bangers like "Love Hangover 2020". Lets Do It, however, is Thank Yous one unequivocal triumph: flurries of strings; a rhythm track that sounds as if its influenced by UK garage, of all things; an anticipatory, twilight atmosphere. Located in Jacksonville, Oregon | Privacy Policy. He said he didnt know it was out yet! I wasnt being contrary I really do believe the promotion was good. "Thank You" is a song by Diana Ross. Thank you for remembering a great artist and songwriter, Syreeta Wright. Just In Case In contrast, the 13-track Thank You consists of original material and collaborations with Jack Antonoff, Spike Stent, and other producers. ToS Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Demi Lovato Unleashes Scream VI Cut Still Alive: Stream It Now, Harry Styles Harrys House Checks In at No. Expand. On one hand, they have to factor in the consumption that is the reality. There is no way that album is going to sell the 3.4 million copies 25 sold 6 years ago, and the Inter-Webs are not going to live it down one bit. The marketing machine has been cranked up for Adele, shes even had THE seal of approval with an audience with Queen Oprah with the interview to be broadcast this coming weekend. As we all can see in the new videos, Diana Ross still is a fascinating looking woman. Paul, do you have any thoughts on why Diana Ross singles often perform so differently in the U.S. and the UK? Vicky, the key to charts today is in streaming. So, I should play it on my iTunes as much as possible, right? For the many moments of traveling and singing songs to you and loving you, I am so, so grateful. Thank You has just been listed as the record of the week on BBC Radio 2. Subscribe to receive the latest announcements and highlights so you never miss a moment. Over and over again. She could have had a Top 5 placement but without any promotion it wasnt going to happen. I dont understand and am fearful that Thank You will be considered a failure by todays standards. In 99% of cases an album will take a considerable tumble down the listings and often disappear within a couple of weeks. twitter The album appeared to have been masterminded by someone with a longstanding grudge against her: how else to explain the cruise-ship cabaret takes on The Look of Love and Take My Breath Away that lay within, not to mention the big band take on Queens Crazy Little Thing Called Love, complete with widdly-woo guitar solo by Brian May? Destaques: Thank You, All is Well, I Still Believe You are correct regarding how charts are compiled in the 21st century compared to the golden age of the 60s 70s and 80s. The way were used to consuming music is buying an album and then listening to our copy at home. Heres hoping a few holiday appearances keep sales going. I certainly hope this is not the case, that Diana is hail and hearty and might yet surprise us by doing the rounds of the usual shows on the promotional merry go round. People need to be streaming the entire album over and over again. Modern sophisticated marketing techniques are also employed by record companies to ensure as many sales are targeted on the first week of release to ensure a high chart debut. Meanwhile wheres Diana? I must admit Im puzzled by Dianas lack of promotion for her new album. [10], Chuck Arnold of Entertainment Weekly gave the album a positive review, writing, "Thank You is a powerful showcase for how good Ross is even after a two-decade absence. She had her last US Top 10 hit, a tribute to the recently murdered Marvin Gaye called Missing You, 37 years ago. "This collection of songs is my gift to you with appreciation and love. I played him some of the new videos on my phone. Diana Ross performs a medley at the . I especially love when she goes full on baptist preacher on Come Together.. Her dream began as a young girl in the North End section of Detroit. Tomorrow This is not 1976 or 1995 or even 2007. But its not how many of those charts are compiled anymore. The singer's first album in 15 years casts a fond glance back at the vintage sounds she made her name with, but a few new songsincluding a Jack Antonoff productionbring her back . Take Me Higher is the twenty-first studio album by American singer Diana Ross, released on September 5, 1995, by Motown Records.Ross' first regular studio release in four years, following The Force Behind the Power (1991) and the holiday album A Very Special Season (1994), the album features work from urban producers such as G Syier Hawkins Brown, Narada Michael Walden, Mike Mani, Louis . Pretty good for an old girl. Use the Quick Subscribe below, or choose more options by signing up here. 11 on the Billboard pop chart, after an unbroken string of five No. 1 Hits 12 Top 10 Hits 40 Songs Billboard Hot 100 Debut Date Peak Pos. Thank You Supertonic brings out Diana Ross, as you've never seen or heard before. EST. Congratulations to Ms. Diana Ross, who scored another Grammy nomination today! Thank You for all the blessings in my life that you have given me. Diana Ross has not one, but two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named the top female entertainer of the century by Billboard for having more hits than any other female artist. Beautiful Love Recording for 30 years, she saw the pop landscape change significantly. With the positive buzz around this project I just knew Miss Ross would crack the Billboard 200.