Comments on: When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: Diana Ross, “Diana”

By: Anthony Maso

Anthony Maso — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:46:00 +0000

Matthew Bolin is totally clueless. Try to make sure your tired claims have some validity. When I read something I know about and I see several mistakes, I question the accuracy when I am reading about something I’m not familiar that you’ve written. First of all, Diana didn’t become lead singer because she became involved with Gordy. She and Gordy had no personal relationship at all until Diana and the Supremes had 4 consecutive #1 songs on the pop chart and a 5th single was heading there, too. In addition the “Where Did Our Love Go” album went to #2 for several weeks and remained in the top ten for a year. The Supremes with Diana as lead were an endless cash register that made Motown able to reach a level it never would have been able. Up to this point in 1965, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, The Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas didn’t even have an album make the Top 50. They had some big hits, but that didn’t transfer to album sales. The Supremes did well in both formats. Berry Gordy always wanted to have a big female superster that would crossover and reach insurmountable heights. Mary Wells was actually his main focus to take on this role. She had 9 Top 40 hits, including 4 that made the top ten and 1 that went to #1, “My Guy”. After “My Guy” was released in March, 1964, it went to #1 in May, the week of her 21st birthday. Mary Wells had been married and was encouraged by her husband to not only renogiate with Motown, but try to get her previous contract, which was signed in 1960, when Mary was 17 voided. So, after “My Guy” reached the top, Mary became elusive and only spoke through her attorney. By the middle of July, Gordy realized he lost Wells and was devastated. The next month in August, 1964, “Where Did Our Love Go” went to #1 and by October, “Baby Love” was #1 on both sides of the Atlantic, at the same time, the album climbed into the top 10 and reached a million in sales by the end of October. By December, “Come See About Me” was the 3rd #1 in a row, while the album held firm at #2. Gordy realized he had hit platinum big time with Ross as lead. In addition to her talent, Ross had a work ethic that no artist at Motown could match.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:49:00 +0000

Ross was made lead singer well before her affair with Gordy. At one time all three Supremes shared being leads with little success. Once “Where Did Our Love Go” with Ross singing lead reached #1, Gordy made her lead singer. Frankly, when I purchased their music, I never gave thought to who was sleeping with who. I liked Ross’ voice and I liked the songs.

By: G Simpson334

G Simpson334 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:01:00 +0000

your article about miss ross is complete fabrication,garbage just like you,anyone reading this drivel and beleiving it is sad,miss ross is a survivor and a real legend and is adored by her fans,your lies just make you look like the pathetic human being you are.

By: Geoabmag

Geoabmag — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0000

diana has one other great album “THE BOSS” produced by nick ashford and valerie simpson, which just preceded “DIANA”. it was also successful , but not to the same degree as “DIANA” in sales. the album is the most coherent and consistent of all her albums, her singing is (arguably) the best and most nuanced. take a listen!

By: Edwin t

Edwin t — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Here in the US we have always known that Ms Ross was not a nice lady.who slept her way to the top

By: jefito

jefito — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:59:00 +0000

“Jigaboos”? Really? I thought that slur died with my grandfather.

By: jefito

jefito — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:59:00 +0000

“Jigaboos”? Really? I thought that slur died with my grandfather.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:30:00 +0000

You dumb jigaboos believe everything you read. Ross is still in the business after 50 years because of her talent, hard work and determination. Her eldest daughter was informed of her parentage when she was 13, in 1984, not on Oprah in 1993.

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