This piece, unfortunately, has a few facts about our Diva wrong. Her second #1 was "Touch Me in the Morning", which was overlooked at the Grammys. She also had a second #1 in 1976 , "Love Hangover", a classic to this day. Jealousy of her success and tenacity in staying relevant couldn't even dampen her drive.
He recognized true talent. Diana Ross went on to greater heights after she left Motown. Remember, she did not have any money, until she left Berry Gordy and Motown. She has talent....
I think she killed it in lady sings the blues, should have won an Oscar.... I think but her performance in out of darkness was magnificent, should have won an Emmy for that role.
She would have won the Oscar for 'Blues' except for the fact that Judy Garland had been cheated out of so many Oscars that the Academy couldn't pass up giving it to her daughter Liza Minnelli for a stellar performance in "Cabaret" that year (1973 for '72).
A couple of things about Diana Ross. She had an unusual beauty like you couldn't decide if she was beautiful or not because her face is so expressive as opposed to being just pretty and static....Diana Ross is a high fashion model...many are called but few are chosen....The others may have been considered beautiful but Diana ruled in publicity stills....in photos she is incredibly beautiful....that woman in photos is her creation and she is a fashion legend because of it....Also when Diana sings she suddenly becomes exquisitely beautiful....like a beautiful bird of paradise....legend legend legend legend legend...
One of the best mini doc I've seen. Short and to the point, covering the highlights of her career. She's had 18 number one pop singles but "Reflections" went to # 2. Overall nicely put together. Thank you - forever Diana!❤❤❤
19 number ones if including We Are the World, which would put her as one of two female artists (alongside Mariah Carey) with the most number ones, only behind the Beatles.
This woman has always fascinated me throughout my life, I had convinced myself that I looked and could sing like Mrs Ross, will always remember seeing her in Louisville in the eighties, regret not seeing her recently last year or year before when she came back to Louisville!!!
Enjoyed this creation. It’s well done. Yet, it misses a few milestones: 875,000 people in Central Park is basically 1 million folks in the rain and twice as big as Woodstock. Even Billboard Magazine got it wrong about a year ago. Also, one of the few people (not to mention female or African American) who have replaced Johnny Carson when he needed time off. Appreciate your efforts!!
@@punkanellylovejoy702 if those are the kinda FRIENDS you have , get rid of them, that's what DIANA did , and I commend her for .FOREVER DIANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If there is any music artist who DESERVES a feature film about them, it's DIANA ROSS! This video is rushed and too condensed for an artist of her stature. And THE SUPREMES deserve their own separate film!
The are plenty of feature films depicting Diane Ernestine's climb to the top. On Pornhub and X-rated videos. Most of the footage induces vomiting though. Don't watch unless you have a very strong stomach. 🤮
@@fromouttaleftfield6932 It must be gratifying to be in the position to judge other people and be a fly on the wall in someone's life not to mention obtaining all the evidence you must have to support your claims. I always wondered whatever happened to Rona Barret ? Can I have your autograph? And yet Madonna was able to become a superstar having only wholesome values
Theme from Mahogany became her 3rd number one. Ain't No Mountan 1970, Touch Me In The Morning 1973 and Mahogany 1975. She had 6 solo number one pop hits from 1970-1981. A total of 18...... Amazing. LOve Hangover 1976, Upside Down 1980 and Endless Love 1981. I'm Still Waiting 1971 and Chain Reaction 1985 were number ones in the UK.
@@justjarod7440 I'll take a guess. The lyrics were a little too sophisticated for some listeners. Instead of it being about a "boss' in the usual way we think of one it was alluding to LOVE itself teaching someone who was the boss. most people want to feel pop music, but not have to think about it. "The Boss" was more successful as a dance club hit than a chart hit; it was HUGE in the clubs.
One thing people fail to notice is that Diana just had this natural charisma & glow in her face that drew attention to her. I feel people are blind to that when they criticize her talent & career.
She sacrificed her self respect and out worked her kitty in a record mogul's bed. With THAT many undeserved hits to your name, how could you NOT have longevity (that's if you're calling the absence of a major hit in 40 years longevity)?
@@punkanellylovejoy702 She has sold 100million records and countless concerts dumb ass. And she hasn't stopped touring since 1961 Stupid people like you think she slept her way to the top. None of her fans have bought her concert tickets, 🎬 's or records based on who she fucked, you weirdo. Maybe someone like you bases their music purchases on sexual criteria, buy we don't. What is wrong with people like you that think that way? And are you forgetting she took Mary, Cindy and Flo to the top, too? You just can't admit she was all that and a bag of chips and very ambitious. When everyone else left the Motown offices, she was still rehearsing. She out worked everyone except for perhaps Michael Jackson
1:09 The rarest Diana Ross record in the world is recently found: Wilson Pickett & The Primettes/pre-Motown Supremes-"Let Me Be Your Boy" was licensed by local Detroit label Correc-Tone Records to MGM Records in 1962 for national/international distribution on MGM's CUB Records subsidiary, including a dual format pressing in The Philippines--- on both 7" 45 rpm... AND 10" 78 RPM; Diana’s voice soars and is clearly recognizable; neither Wilson Pickett, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson nor Diana ever knew they indeed made a 78 rpm record, this format had already been discontinued in the U.S. record labels between 1958-60 but, outside the U.S., 78s were still being pressed in the Philippines, South America, Canada and Africa, to name a few; in most cases, the artists themselves never knew about or were paid royalties for record sales outside the U.S. (i.e. Berry Gordy, Jr. himself, for example, had never seen The Marvelettes-"Silly Boy"/"Way Over There" 78 rpm on Tamla, pressed by Dyna Records in the Philippines and, when shown my copy of the record image last year during The Blinky Williams Show at The Hollywood Catalina Jazz Club, Gordy exclaimed, "Dyna?!" See the article "The Marvelettes Motown 78 RPM Discovered"); I will be posting the video of Diana's Wilson Pickett & The Primettes CUB 78 shortly; Diana: I would proudly love to show you your rarest record in the world---and it is a white label promotional copy! Contact me, you will LOVE THIS RECORD as you truly rock it at 78 rpm!--All The Diana Ross "Late 78" Best, Mark Matlock/Andromeda International Records
How cool. Id' love to hear it. Speaking of rarities I will never understand why Motown didn't give The Andantes a better shot at a hit single than "Like a Nightmare". I've tried to get into that one and it always falls flat as a pancake.
@@FriendofDorothyAlong with The Andantes---uncredited on many tracks released as Diana Ross & The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, etc.----add to the overlooked Motown artist list Buzzie, Eric & The Vikings, The Hit Pack, Bob & Marcia, Eddie Parker,The Love Tones, Barbara Randolph, The Vows---the lead singer told me that The Vows and The Supremes, with Florence Ballard on lead, were both in the studio and each group recorded "Buttered Popcorn" on the same day, Ronnie McNeir---Motown had their own Prince and did not know it, McNeir's explosive debut album on Motown's Prodigal Records is LOADED with hits, and too many more to name. For every (1) Motown hit group, there were at least (5) others that unfortunately did not achieve hit status---Mark/Andromeda International Records
So good I had to look at it again. My World is Empty... went to #5. Number ones are; Where did our love go, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop In the Name of Love, I Hear a Symphony, Back in My Arms Again, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hanging On, Love is Here Now Your'e Gone, The Happening, Love Child and Someday We'll be Together. Thank you ❤❤❤
Yes, indeed! Yes, indeed My favorite singer, the Boss, Diana Ross! Oh, how I love her so so so very much! I have an ball singing her songs with my microphone!🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼😊😊😊😊🌹🦋🌺🌷❤💕💖
@@ilovebeinggay6794 Mary was doing him too, but it didn’t get her anywhere, so I guess Diana was just better than Mary in the sack as well as on stage.
@@ilovebeinggay6794 Not so sweetie…Florence maybe did turn him down, but the truth is (and I know how much the truth hurts) that Mary WAS doing him….Mary was the closest thing to prostitute you can get. She tried hard to fk her way to the top by sleeping with anything and everything that would do her. It just didn’t work out for her. For every one that Diana did, Mary did dozens.
The best thing Diane/Diana Ross ever did for me at least was to MAKE BEING THIN IN. It didn't matter because her voice was her clothing and everytime we heard it it was a SIZE FITS ALL.
No one not one can touch her, Ms Ross has all the receipts, she earned her Title as Legend and Diva !hey! 🥰 ....Ms Patti with her circus act and Gladys with her flat voice can disrespect her all they want like they always do when anyone mentions her name will nevah evah be a Diana Ross (its all on youtube), she is , I said she is, can I get an Amen, drum Roll, !!The Boss!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🐈⬛🌈
Ms. Ross is Legendary because she knew who she was from an early age...BG provided the platform and Ms. Ross provided everything else...that's what's called...a win...win..
Diana Ross is an icon and legend by her own right. She is a fantasy of beauty, talent, grace and glamour that completely captured the imagination of the entire world. She has the silky, smooth voice of a sultry angel and the glamorous looks of a movie star. Whether she clawed, slept or connived her way to the top she made it there, to the very top, and belongs there! That's what BOSSES do!
He skipped all over "Touch Me In The Morning " by saying by Saying "Do You Know Where You're Going To was her 2nd Number 1 hit which was actually Diana's 3rd Number 1 "Touch Me In The Morning was Diana's# 2nd number #1 hit .
@@ournb5811 How could miss that? One of the biggest singing superstars of the 20 century and you skip a big hit? YOU just did this video for the ads, not because of love. That's what I'm getting at.
Yes Diana Ross is a legend in her own time she picked up and she did everything on on her own and she to stay with the rest of the Supremes now that's the selfish of them not to let her go because they would not suck seed without her
And I'd reckon you're a bit of a legend in your own time too Erika dear. For having that certain amount of nerve it must take to actually go online looking like the poster child for airbrushing and filterization dear. 😐
When Dianna had gone with RCA Records, she came out smoking. She's something special. She reminds me of someone that I used to work with, and for many years after that we would share our thoughts.
No she didn't have any classic hits at RCA. They paid 20 million dollars for a lemon. And couldn't even make lemonade cuz the fruit was infested with fruit flies.
She came from a strong family, her parents didn't die until the 1990's. They were with her throughout her fame. Same with Beyonce. As a women, to last in that industry, you need a strong family and a a strong team.
She has a seductive charm about her ,,,,even though I don't think she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen by a long shot ,,,,, she still is a dynamic attractive songbird
And only few have their own sound and that list is (tell me if I miss anyone): Diana Ross Michael Jackson Mariah Carey Whitney Houston Beyoncé Rihanna Nicki Minaj Usher Keyshia Cole Nat King Cole Aretha Patti Dionne Brandy Destiny Child The Supremes Marvin Gaye Alicia Keys Jay-Z T-Pain Ne-Yo Etc (Wow a lot of Black Artist, well no surprise we created music and are musical excellence 🤭 I love us.)
. In rock music Janis Joplin and Stevie Nick's have they're own sound I would say Cher sounds pretty unique and Madonna did pretty well though I wouldn't say her voice is unique but she knew self promotion
This shows us how this women being a study of her career, becoming an equal partner of her career, to becoming the Boss of legenary career and life....
She was determine to reach stardom at all cost cattyness alot of ppl said disna ross back in the beginning a as catty pattie labelle Mary Wilson Gladys knight
Actually the catty patties were Mary and Gladys who were always bitching about Diana...now tell me one catty thing that YOU know she said to or about them????
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of a real woman that lives her life as a strong and enjoying her life now why are they bringing Miss Ross out now let. Miss Wilson have her time I feel this is disrespectful to Miss . Wilson this is why they had problems God bless them both bot let Miss Wilson have her shine.linda j.☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
Girl...THIS WAS POSTED A YEAR AGO...and Diana dont owe Mary squat...she tried to destroy her career and nearly succeeded...but people call Diana the mean one???
And then became The Supremes who wouldn't have a number one hit until Diana Ross became the lead singer . By the late 60s the girl groups thing was basically over the only reason the Supremes were still relevant was because Gordy was making Ross a star I mean cmon I don't remember The Shirrells or Shang ra Las having prime time TV speecials
@@forthdimension686that's not bs Florence was the lead singer of the primettes so you don't have a right to call it that. The primettes were Florence Ballard Mary Wilson Betty Mcglown Diane ross and Barbara Martin who joined after Betty Mcglown left the primettes.
Thank you! Upon rewatch I do realize some of the inaccuracies are blunders on my end, but I hope overall you found the video informative and entertaining!
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story but why at this time I feel they are trying to make her life out shines Miss Wilson they both had a great lifes linda j. ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
I noticed that! It’s as if they didn’t want black artist to be in control of their careers at all, especially financially. Diana handled it with class though, as it was an backhanded compliment.
@@ournb5811 perhaps they don't respect the fact that this "black woman" is a complete and utter sellout whose entire fortune will soon be inherited and controlled and enjoyed by a completely non black family in a generation or so. Who the hell can respect THAT?
The women has an uncanny ability to create the illusion that she is bigger/more relevant than she actually is.....even with that said....No way in hell this women shld have at least one Grammy.....The boss, it's my turn, I'm coming out, Endless love, upside down.....NO WAY IN HELL!!!!
@@FranPett Diana always says "Follow your dreams"n is very focused n driven...She knew early on that she wtd to be a solo artist....The supremes were an end to a means....Central Park was her Pinnacle....Thereafter, she turned her focus to the personal as she knew she wtd 2 marry n have more kids....She married her norwegian shipping magnate, pushed out 2 sons back2back n returned to her career......But don't get it twisted.....there are no accidents in life...her stardom/fame/wealth was preordained upon conception.
@@hardren101 yeah she followed her dreams alright. Straight to Berry Gordy's bedroom. With one leg stretched East and the other one aimed perfectly towards the wild wild west
@@punkanellylovejoy702 LOL...1st thing i thought of was an episode of the GG's...When Blanch shares a tale of an escapade during her time in a finishing school....Headmistress opens the door catching Blanch in an awkward POSITION with a boy Bobby-Joe Macallister...Blanch being the true well-mannered southern bell that she was taught to be waves at the headmistress over Bobby Joe's shoulder with her foot!!!!
@@hardren101 LMAO. I remember that episode. However miss Ross was in no condition (or position) to do any footsie waving. Startled coworkers were instead greeted with the batting of a pair of gigantic false eyelashes.
At 10:35 Its not what most think. Diana introduced them like no one knew who the were. Diana normally takes the front of the stage as the lead singer. They stepped up with her this time. She didn't like it. So, she seemed to introduce them.
Theme from “Mahogany” is not the second solo #1…it’s her 5th. After Ain’t No Mountain High Enough there’s I’m Still Waiting, Touch Me in the Morning, Last Time I Saw Him and then.,, Do You Know Where You’re Going To. Please get facts right if you’re going to tell her story. I’m going by Billboard Charts. She has 23 #1 solo hits!
In my humble opinion her best albums were those produced by Ashford and Simpson, particularly her first solo album "Diana Ross". Every song on that one is great and she really showed off her vocal chops. I hung in there with her when she tried some hip hop flavor with "Workin' Overtime" but, overtime or not, it didn't quite work. Somewhat better was the album "The Force Behind the Power" which contained too many clunkers but also included the gorgeous ballad "If We Hold On Together" which was a huge hit overseas. Much is made of the RCA album in this video (because of the "deal", the money, etc) but as an album it was weak, the production too safe and uninspired, and it felt like she was trying on styles of music rather than presenting a cohesive album. I never really connected with the belabored single "Mirror, Mirror" nor "Swept Away" (much as I like Hall + Oates, who produced it). "Chain Reaction" wasn't bad, just overly familiar, "Muscles" was fun as a novelty hit, "Missing You" a poignant tribute to Marvin, but the re-make of "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" added nothing to the original. This video says her most successful album was "Diana" but to me that was a 2-single album surrounded by filler, and I am a huge Nile Rogers fan. "The Boss", another Ashford and Simpson album is, cut for cut, a better album and has very little filler. Much as I love ALL her big Motown hits I really feel the magic of Diana Ross is most effectively captured in two powerful singles, the spiritually ethereal anthem "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand") and the downright epic grandeur of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Diana Ross is one tough cookie and deserves her stardom; she will long be an inspiration to many. Now Miss Ross, I adore you but stop with the lame remixes of your old dance hits and give us one more killer solo album. Hook up with them English boys like Tina did. I am quite sure you can pull an unexpected comeback off even though you've never gone away! All hail the REAL queen!
Can she not experiment with other styles!? It was good she did that to see what she could do and not be boxed in, and it was clear she could sing anything from that and from there, she could hone her skills on all those genres/styles.
DIANE ROSS............Motown's "Queen of Mean," The Supremes' "Pig In A Wig," and Berry Gordy's ""Ho' in a Fro!!!!!" That pretty much sums up how Diane Ross became a "legend!"
Lady sings blues almost didn't happen the producer told berry gorry put a blk sheet up said the end it went over budget so berry brought the rights to movie jt finished and made lots of $
@@beverlyseaton1680 she wrote one already. You didn't read "Sneaky Secrets of a Little Pop-Eyed Vulture". The critics (and fans alike) thoroughly panned it.
Ps narrator to a small amount of people the Wiz was a flop but to the majority of us it's a successful classic 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰💛💜❤️💙💚it was even better than the original Wizard of Oz🤭no one went to sleep on the Wiz but many did watching the Wizard of Oz🤭💚💙❤️💜💛🥰
The Wiz was in fact was a financial failure …hence me saying it was a flop. However,it’s status at the box office has nothing to do with its reception among the black community and that statement wasn’t meant as a slight to the impact the film has had on individuals like you and I.
@@Maatization he'd already made his passes at Florence and she flat turned him down. The only type who could stomach the idea of having a frog faced toad like berry Gordy slithering on top of them would be a bug-eyed witch. A cheap strumpet like Diane Ross.
One can’t always get everything! I am working on another video that will feature Diana, so hopefully anything I forgot here will be there! Thank you for the comment! :)
Please stop blaming the winners for the losers failures...Mary had a career...she just didn't have a lot of talent. Flo destroyed herself...she said she trusted Diana more than Mary cause with Diana you knew where you stood.
She had everything. The voice, the beauty, the determination, the class, the charisma. I will always adore her ❤❤❤🌈🌈🌈
Don't forget the boss-filled kitty kat. Meow. 🌈
Same ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@shannonallaround9490 ⭐ one star
no beauty!
@@lindahines9380 Diane Ernestine has LOTS of beauty....she just keeps it well hidden.
That smile, those eyes, she was born to be fabulous!! Oh how I love Diana Ross!!
@edglebennett6312: Absolutely! Black excellence!
This piece, unfortunately, has a few facts about our Diva wrong. Her second #1 was "Touch Me in the Morning", which was overlooked at the Grammys. She also had a second #1 in 1976 , "Love Hangover", a classic to this day. Jealousy of her success and tenacity in staying relevant couldn't even dampen her drive.
She’s truly a badass! Excellent mom, outstanding performer and a go getter! Don’t hate her cause she went after what she wanted!
"Touch Me In The Morning" and "Love Hangover" were also number-one Billboard Hot 100 hits for Diana...2 more of her legendary classic hit recordings.
Dianna is my favorite idol. In 1962 I was 7 years old, and I enjoyed her all up to today. She's almost eternal
Her record mogul boss touched her in the morning and in the afternoon and in the evening too.
He recognized true talent. Diana Ross went on to greater heights after she left Motown. Remember, she did not have any money, until she left Berry Gordy and Motown. She has talent....
@@strausd02 her boss touched her in the morning,the evening, AND the late afternoon too.
@@strausd02 she was touched morning, noon AND night by the boss man. Not just in the morning baby!
I love Diana's calm demeanor. She's very beautiful and has the brains to match. What a lady!
I think she killed it in lady sings the blues, should have won an Oscar.... I think but her performance in out of darkness was magnificent, should have won an Emmy for that role.
She would have won the Oscar for 'Blues' except for the fact that Judy Garland had been cheated out of so many Oscars that the Academy couldn't pass up giving it to her daughter Liza Minnelli for a stellar performance in "Cabaret" that year (1973 for '72).
I love her voice and her style
A couple of things about Diana Ross. She had an unusual beauty like you couldn't decide if she was beautiful or not because her face is so expressive as opposed to being just pretty and static....Diana Ross is a high fashion model...many are called but few are chosen....The others may have been considered beautiful but Diana ruled in publicity stills....in photos she is incredibly beautiful....that woman in photos is her creation and she is a fashion legend because of it....Also when Diana sings she suddenly becomes exquisitely beautiful....like a beautiful bird of paradise....legend legend legend legend legend...
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perfectly said.
"Unusual beauty"? That has to be about the most unusual kind of beauty known to man
@@fromouttaleftfield6932 IT is, and it belongs to the GREAT DUANA ROSS!!!!!!! And her alone.
@@cravendubose8179 mmm hmm. Yes if you say so Cravena
The Woman, the Diva, THE LEGEND
👑 QUEEN DIANA ROSS
I love Diana Ross so much! Thank you, Berry Gordy! We all knew she was special and she sure did prove it!!
She slept with him, the boss
Its obvious.
Oh do you really Jennifer dear? Well isn't that SPECIAL!
One of the best mini doc I've seen. Short and to the point, covering the highlights of her career. She's had 18 number one pop singles but "Reflections" went to # 2. Overall nicely put together. Thank you - forever Diana!❤❤❤
19 number ones if including We Are the World, which would put her as one of two female artists (alongside Mariah Carey) with the most number ones, only behind the Beatles.
Let's not forget her sperm count, which was also very high according to inside sources.
Reflections should have been number 1!
And "My World Is Empty..." reached #5.
This woman has always fascinated me throughout my life, I had convinced myself that I looked and could sing like Mrs Ross, will always remember seeing her in Louisville in the eighties, regret not seeing her recently last year or year before when she came back to Louisville!!!
Enjoyed this creation. It’s well done. Yet, it misses a few milestones: 875,000 people in Central Park is basically 1 million folks in the rain and twice as big as Woodstock. Even Billboard Magazine got it wrong about a year ago. Also, one of the few people (not to mention female or African American) who have replaced Johnny Carson when he needed time off. Appreciate your efforts!!
We are so lucky that Berry Gordy saw the magic in that skinny teenager.! Thank you BG!!!
Yes
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She Was AMAZING as Billie Holiday
No one on Earth is like Diana Ross
Thank God for that. We got enough backstabbers running around.
@@punkanellylovejoy702 if those are the kinda FRIENDS you have , get rid of them, that's what DIANA did , and I commend her for .FOREVER DIANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@cravendubose8179 do you realize what you just wrote? Completely inarticulate
thats a good thing! she can't sing good! too me
@@lindahines9380She is a top tier singer. Next.
She was born a legend
Her energy was unmatched
If there is any music artist who DESERVES a feature film about them, it's DIANA ROSS! This video is rushed and too condensed for an artist of her stature. And THE SUPREMES deserve their own separate film!
🤌🏼SnApS 🤏🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The are plenty of feature films depicting Diane Ernestine's climb to the top. On Pornhub and X-rated videos. Most of the footage induces vomiting though. Don't watch unless you have a very strong stomach. 🤮
Technically the Dream girls was the supreme movie
Well you can find many feature shorts depicting Diane Ernestine's climb to the top on many of those x-rated video channels
@@fromouttaleftfield6932 It must be gratifying to be in the position to judge other people and be a fly on the wall in someone's life not to mention obtaining all the evidence you must have to support your claims. I always wondered whatever happened to Rona Barret ? Can I have your autograph? And yet Madonna was able to become a superstar having only wholesome values
Theme from Mahogany became her 3rd number one. Ain't No Mountan 1970, Touch Me In The Morning 1973 and Mahogany 1975. She had 6 solo number one pop hits from 1970-1981. A total of 18...... Amazing. LOve Hangover 1976, Upside Down 1980 and Endless Love 1981. I'm Still Waiting 1971 and Chain Reaction 1985 were number ones in the UK.
why didn’t The Boss chart high?
@@justjarod7440 that what I like also to know....!!
@@justjarod7440 I'll take a guess. The lyrics were a little too sophisticated for some listeners. Instead of it being about a "boss' in the usual way we think of one it was alluding to LOVE itself teaching someone who was the boss. most people want to feel pop music, but not have to think about it. "The Boss" was more successful as a dance club hit than a chart hit; it was HUGE in the clubs.
Diana ross in the wiz was the worst movie I ever seen
Honey if you f'd a record label owner, you'd have as many hits too.
Endless Love 💕 Historical Classic
Diana Ross beautiful glamorous
Talent, beauty, charisma
And contortionist. Mustn't leave that out.
I really enjoyed that. Great mini documentary.
Thank you so much!!
"Oh really? Did you like it"?
@@punkanellylovejoy702 WE ALL DID!!!
@@cravendubose8179 Well it doesn't take much to tickle some people's little fancies now does it dearest Cravena?
Behind all that talent and beauty is one savy and smart business woman!
Extraordinary Diana Ross wow wow wow
One thing people fail to notice is that Diana just had this natural charisma & glow in her face that drew attention to her. I feel people are blind to that when they criticize her talent & career.
Yes! Her beauty is impeccable!
@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 😅😂😁🤣
Stop it!!
Amazing woman,the one and only,a true legend
Icon.legend.beauty.trailblazer.supreme diva
We have to give her much respect! i'm sure a big part of her longevity was that she sacrificed and out-worked everyone else.
True dedication to her craft. Took the job seriously from Day 1 & maintained a committed level of professionalism throughout her career. Bravo!
She sacrificed her self respect and out worked her kitty in a record mogul's bed. With THAT many undeserved hits to your name, how could you NOT have longevity (that's if you're calling the absence of a major hit in 40 years longevity)?
@@punkanellylovejoy702 She has sold 100million records and countless concerts dumb ass. And she hasn't stopped touring since 1961
Stupid people like you think she slept her way to the top. None of her fans have bought her concert tickets, 🎬 's or records based on who she fucked, you weirdo. Maybe someone like you bases their music purchases on sexual criteria, buy we don't. What is wrong with people like you that think that way? And are you forgetting she took Mary, Cindy and Flo to the top, too?
You just can't admit she was all that and a bag of chips and very ambitious.
When everyone else left the Motown offices, she was still rehearsing. She out worked everyone except for perhaps Michael Jackson
Diana Ross was and is Just Beautiful ❤️
Who ever you are keep goin these videos are amazing 👏 💖 💕.. much love
She is the best and a true diva
Beautiful memories❤! Thank you for this video.
1:09 The rarest Diana Ross record in the world is recently found: Wilson Pickett & The Primettes/pre-Motown Supremes-"Let Me Be Your Boy" was licensed by local Detroit label Correc-Tone Records to MGM Records in 1962 for national/international distribution on MGM's CUB Records subsidiary, including a dual format pressing in The Philippines--- on both 7" 45 rpm... AND 10" 78 RPM; Diana’s voice soars and is clearly recognizable; neither Wilson Pickett, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson nor Diana ever knew they indeed made a 78 rpm record, this format had already been discontinued in the U.S. record labels between 1958-60 but, outside the U.S., 78s were still being pressed in the Philippines, South America, Canada and Africa, to name a few; in most cases, the artists themselves never knew about or were paid royalties for record sales outside the U.S. (i.e. Berry Gordy, Jr. himself, for example, had never seen The Marvelettes-"Silly Boy"/"Way Over There" 78 rpm on Tamla, pressed by Dyna Records in the Philippines and, when shown my copy of the record image last year during The Blinky Williams Show at The Hollywood Catalina Jazz Club, Gordy exclaimed, "Dyna?!" See the article "The Marvelettes Motown 78 RPM Discovered"); I will be posting the video of Diana's Wilson Pickett & The Primettes CUB 78 shortly; Diana: I would proudly love to show you your rarest record in the world---and it is a white label promotional copy! Contact me, you will LOVE THIS RECORD as you truly rock it at 78 rpm!--All The Diana Ross "Late 78" Best, Mark Matlock/Andromeda International Records
How cool. Id' love to hear it. Speaking of rarities I will never understand why Motown didn't give The Andantes a better shot at a hit single than "Like a Nightmare". I've tried to get into that one and it always falls flat as a pancake.
@@FriendofDorothyAlong with The Andantes---uncredited on many tracks released as Diana Ross & The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, etc.----add to the overlooked Motown artist list Buzzie, Eric & The Vikings, The Hit Pack, Bob & Marcia, Eddie Parker,The Love Tones, Barbara Randolph, The Vows---the lead singer told me that The Vows and The Supremes, with Florence Ballard on lead, were both in the studio and each group recorded "Buttered Popcorn" on the same day, Ronnie McNeir---Motown had their own Prince and did not know it, McNeir's explosive debut album on Motown's Prodigal Records is LOADED with hits, and too many more to name. For every (1) Motown hit group, there were at least (5) others that unfortunately did not achieve hit status---Mark/Andromeda International Records
She was determined to rise.
yes she was! no matter what the cost!
So good I had to look at it again. My World is Empty... went to #5. Number ones are; Where did our love go, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop In the Name of Love, I Hear a Symphony, Back in My Arms Again, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hanging On, Love is Here Now Your'e Gone, The Happening, Love Child and Someday We'll be Together. Thank you ❤❤❤
She was later drinking around 2000 and for a few years her had intervention and went to rehab and. Became sober
Love, love, love her. Reach out and touch. Aint no mountain high enough. Just amazing singer and songs. Brilliant.
Yes by hard work and dedication 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰💛💜❤️💙💚l love Ms Ross the Boss 🥰💛💜❤️💙💚
The ONE ⭐️and ONLY ⭐️DIANA ROSS ! ⭐️🤩🔥💥🚀✨🔥💥🔥💥💥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎊🎉💃🏻🕺🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes, indeed! Yes, indeed My favorite singer, the Boss, Diana Ross! Oh, how I love her so so so very much! I have an ball singing her songs with my microphone!🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼😊😊😊😊🌹🦋🌺🌷❤💕💖
EXCELLENT!!!.... Thank you.
Thank you so much for this comment! :)
Birth of a R&B Goddess and Legendary Status Diana Ross a true Diva
Pop* Not all Black Artist do R&B
Tbh, I think she’s Genreless.
A Wonderful Actress! Phenomenal ☺️
My Girl! YES! Miss Ross is The Boss!
She was definitely a trailblazer.
That she was!
Thank you for watching!
F'ing a record label mogul for hits is trailblazing? If you say so .
@@ilovebeinggay6794 Mary was doing him too, but it didn’t get her anywhere, so I guess Diana was just better than Mary in the sack as well as on stage.
@@lyndad5210 ewww 🤮
It's well known that both Mary and Florence turned the toad down. They weren't prostitutes
@@ilovebeinggay6794 Not so sweetie…Florence maybe did turn him down, but the truth is (and I know how much the truth hurts) that Mary WAS doing him….Mary was the closest thing to prostitute you can get. She tried hard to fk her way to the top by sleeping with anything and everything that would do her. It just didn’t work out for her. For every one that Diana did, Mary did dozens.
The best thing Diane/Diana Ross ever did for me at least was to MAKE BEING THIN IN. It didn't matter because her voice was her clothing and everytime we heard it it was a SIZE FITS ALL.
Thin was always In though. 😭
Good work ! Thank you
She became a legend, because we made her own.
No one not one can touch her, Ms Ross has all the receipts, she earned her Title as Legend and Diva !hey! 🥰 ....Ms Patti with her circus act and Gladys with her flat voice can disrespect her all they want like they always do when anyone mentions her name will nevah evah be a Diana Ross (its all on youtube), she is , I said she is, can I get an Amen, drum Roll, !!The Boss!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🐈⬛🌈
Ms. Ross is Legendary because she knew who she was from an early age...BG provided the platform and Ms. Ross provided everything else...that's what's called...a win...win..
Most people who know her & her history, talk about how hard she was willing & has worked. She actually paid the cost to be the boss.
@@FranPett yes apparently Ms Ross worked very hard to achieve success. And the bed sores must have been an irritating mess!
@@punkanellylovejoy702 you just keep them off you.
@@cravendubose3024you just shut up and stop bullying over Diana Ross when she will never know who you are.
Diana Ross is an icon and legend by her own right. She is a fantasy of beauty, talent, grace and glamour that completely captured the imagination of the entire world. She has the silky, smooth voice of a sultry angel and the glamorous looks of a movie star. Whether she clawed, slept or connived her way to the top she made it there, to the very top, and belongs there! That's what BOSSES do!
A LEGEND AND ICON
He skipped all over "Touch Me In The Morning " by saying by Saying "Do You Know Where You're Going To was her 2nd Number 1 hit which was actually Diana's 3rd Number 1 "Touch Me In The Morning was Diana's# 2nd number #1 hit .
Brian Woods Thank you for correcting me!! I caught that but had already edited the video :(
This 💩 is so rushed through. It sucks
@@erossinema8797 You are more than welcome to write, research, and edit your own video since this one did not meet your standards.☺️
@@ournb5811 How could miss that? One of the biggest singing superstars of the 20 century and you skip a big hit? YOU just did this video for the ads, not because of love. That's what I'm getting at.
I have been in that same studio 🎙. At the motown museum what an honor.
"My World Is Empty Without You" made it to #5 and "Reflections" made it to #2. But you're correct about the others you mentioned reaching #1.
YES! Mahogany! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Love, Love Diana Ross!!! I'd love to you someday!!!
Yes Diana Ross is a legend in her own time she picked up and she did everything on on her own and she to stay with the rest of the Supremes now that's the selfish of them not to let her go because they would not suck seed without her
They would not "suck seed". LOL, that's a joke right?
And I'd reckon you're a bit of a legend in your own time too Erika dear. For having that certain amount of nerve it must take to actually go online looking like the poster child for airbrushing and filterization dear. 😐
Quite a number of legends running around these parts under these Diane Ernestine videos I see. 🙄
When Dianna had gone with RCA Records, she came out smoking. She's something special. She reminds me of someone that I used to work with, and for many years after that we would share our thoughts.
No she didn't have any classic hits at RCA. They paid 20 million dollars for a lemon. And couldn't even make lemonade cuz the fruit was infested with fruit flies.
Must you always..................
@@cravendubose8179 hush Cravena
@@fromouttaleftfield6932 why ? I guess the really do hurt.
@@cravendubose8179 hush Cravena
She came from a strong family, her parents didn't die until the 1990's. They were with her throughout her fame. Same with Beyonce. As a women, to last in that industry, you need a strong family and a a strong team.
After getting an obsession with Diana Ross. I can see how Beyoncé was influenced by her and I just love it so much! Beyoncé really studied the queen!
She has a seductive charm about her ,,,,even though I don't think she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen by a long shot ,,,,, she still is a dynamic attractive songbird
She is one of the most beautiful woman though….
Her own sound Diana Ross
And only few have their own sound and that list is (tell me if I miss anyone):
Diana Ross
Michael Jackson
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston
Beyoncé
Rihanna
Nicki Minaj
Usher
Keyshia Cole
Nat King Cole
Aretha
Patti
Dionne
Brandy
Destiny Child
The Supremes
Marvin Gaye
Alicia Keys
Jay-Z
T-Pain
Ne-Yo
Etc
(Wow a lot of Black Artist, well no surprise we created music and are musical excellence 🤭 I love us.)
. In rock music Janis Joplin and Stevie Nick's have they're own sound
I would say Cher sounds pretty unique and Madonna did pretty well though I wouldn't say her voice is unique but she knew self promotion
I love her song and video dirty looks
This shows us how this women being a study of her career, becoming an equal partner of her career, to becoming the Boss of legenary career and life....
Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏
She was determine to reach stardom at all cost cattyness alot of ppl said disna ross back in the beginning a as catty pattie labelle
Mary Wilson
Gladys knight
Actually the catty patties were Mary and Gladys who were always bitching about Diana...now tell me one catty thing that YOU know she said to or about them????
She had Ms knight kicked off tour
There Needs To Be A Documentary of Diana Ross. I wonder who could play her?
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of a real woman that lives her life as a strong and enjoying her life now why are they bringing Miss Ross out now let. Miss Wilson have her time I feel this is disrespectful to Miss . Wilson this is why they had problems God bless them both bot let Miss Wilson have her shine.linda j.☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
Girl...THIS WAS POSTED A YEAR AGO...and Diana dont owe Mary squat...she tried to destroy her career and nearly succeeded...but people call Diana the mean one???
Ms Ross wrecked her own career when she decided to pull up her kum-stained drawers and left Motown. Witch hasn't had a classic hit since.
The Primeetts did have a lead singer, her name was Florence Ballard.
Here we go with the bs 🙄
And then became The Supremes who wouldn't have a number one hit until Diana Ross became the lead singer . By the late 60s the girl groups thing was basically over the only reason the Supremes were still relevant was because Gordy was making Ross a star I mean cmon I don't remember The Shirrells or Shang ra Las having prime time TV speecials
@@forthdimension686that's not bs Florence was the lead singer of the primettes so you don't have a right to call it that. The primettes were Florence Ballard Mary Wilson Betty Mcglown Diane ross and Barbara Martin who joined after Betty Mcglown left the primettes.
Lots of factual inaccuracies but otherwise well done!
Thank you! Upon rewatch I do realize some of the inaccuracies are blunders on my end, but I hope overall you found the video informative and entertaining!
What were the inaccuracies?
Legend.
Damn…she kills me!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story but why at this time I feel they are trying to make her life out shines Miss Wilson they both had a great lifes linda j. ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
Diana outshined Mary long ago...
@@mic6434 Diane out-backstabbed Mary long ago.
Look like the interviewer took pleasure and saying "not as a business woman"@8:33. Look at her eyes when she says it🤣🤣
I noticed that! It’s as if they didn’t want black artist to be in control of their careers at all, especially financially. Diana handled it with class though, as it was an backhanded compliment.
@@ournb5811 Right, Ms. Diana did handle her sly a**, lol. Oh, even though it was short, thanks for doing Ms. DIONNE's legendary iconic career🙂🙂❤❤
@@ournb5811 perhaps they don't respect the fact that this "black woman" is a complete and utter sellout whose entire fortune will soon be inherited and controlled and enjoyed by a completely non black family in a generation or so. Who the hell can respect THAT?
@@singingmanmd perhaps you're one of the few who can, but I'm simply not one of em
I clicked on that. It was the editing. It didn't fit with what was said right before it.
Looking at Diana Ross, I see Tracee Ellis Ross 😊. Hoping for a biopic.
The WIZ was a Phenomenal Film! Idk what they say
Right? It’s classic in Black Households. We love it.
The women has an uncanny ability to create the illusion that she is bigger/more relevant than she actually is.....even with that said....No way in hell this women shld have at least one Grammy.....The boss, it's my turn, I'm coming out, Endless love, upside down.....NO WAY IN HELL!!!!
Proof that hard work can take you anywhere you wanna go.
@@FranPett Diana always says "Follow your dreams"n is very focused n driven...She knew early on that she wtd to be a solo artist....The supremes were an end to a means....Central Park was her Pinnacle....Thereafter, she turned her focus to the personal as she knew she wtd 2 marry n have more kids....She married her norwegian shipping magnate, pushed out 2 sons back2back n returned to her career......But don't get it twisted.....there are no accidents in life...her stardom/fame/wealth was preordained upon conception.
@@hardren101 yeah she followed her dreams alright. Straight to Berry Gordy's bedroom. With one leg stretched East and the other one aimed perfectly towards the wild wild west
@@punkanellylovejoy702 LOL...1st thing i thought of was an episode of the GG's...When Blanch shares a tale of an escapade during her time in a finishing school....Headmistress opens the door catching Blanch in an awkward POSITION with a boy Bobby-Joe Macallister...Blanch being the true well-mannered southern bell that she was taught to be waves at the headmistress over Bobby Joe's shoulder with her foot!!!!
@@hardren101 LMAO. I remember that episode. However miss Ross was in no condition (or position) to do any footsie waving. Startled coworkers were instead greeted with the batting of a pair of gigantic false eyelashes.
Her book is very interesting 🤔🤔🤭🤭
I like the movie she was in portraying a woman with schizophrenia I have schizophrenia myself I think Diana Ross is great and I loved the movie
Michael Jackson was in love with her all his life.
Yes poor Michael was always known to be naive when it came to judging the character of people. He was a true innocent.
I can't imagine Michael Jackson being "in love" with anyone.
At 10:35 Its not what most think. Diana introduced them like no one knew who the were. Diana normally takes the front of the stage as the lead singer. They stepped up with her this time. She didn't like it. So, she seemed to introduce them.
Theme from “Mahogany” is not the second solo #1…it’s her 5th. After Ain’t No Mountain High Enough there’s I’m Still Waiting, Touch Me in the Morning, Last Time I Saw Him and then.,, Do You Know Where You’re Going To. Please get facts right if you’re going to tell her story.
I’m going by Billboard Charts.
She has 23 #1 solo hits!
A legend in her OWN mind!
The world doesnt agree with you...
@@mic6434 I do
@@punkanellylovejoy702 you'll agree to anything just to put Diana down.
@@mic6434 and I don't either.
@@cravendubose3024 you'll agree to anything to make her look respectable
In my humble opinion her best albums were those produced by Ashford and Simpson, particularly her first solo album "Diana Ross". Every song on that one is great and she really showed off her vocal chops. I hung in there with her when she tried some hip hop flavor with "Workin' Overtime" but, overtime or not, it didn't quite work. Somewhat better was the album "The Force Behind the Power" which contained too many clunkers but also included the gorgeous ballad "If We Hold On Together" which was a huge hit overseas. Much is made of the RCA album in this video (because of the "deal", the money, etc) but as an album it was weak, the production too safe and uninspired, and it felt like she was trying on styles of music rather than presenting a cohesive album. I never really connected with the belabored single "Mirror, Mirror" nor "Swept Away" (much as I like Hall + Oates, who produced it). "Chain Reaction" wasn't bad, just overly familiar, "Muscles" was fun as a novelty hit, "Missing You" a poignant tribute to Marvin, but the re-make of "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" added nothing to the original. This video says her most successful album was "Diana" but to me that was a 2-single album surrounded by filler, and I am a huge Nile Rogers fan. "The Boss", another Ashford and Simpson album is, cut for cut, a better album and has very little filler. Much as I love ALL her big Motown hits I really feel the magic of Diana Ross is most effectively captured in two powerful singles, the spiritually ethereal anthem "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand") and the downright epic grandeur of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Diana Ross is one tough cookie and deserves her stardom; she will long be an inspiration to many. Now Miss Ross, I adore you but stop with the lame remixes of your old dance hits and give us one more killer solo album. Hook up with them English boys like Tina did. I am quite sure you can pull an unexpected comeback off even though you've never gone away! All hail the REAL queen!
You absolutely nailed it.
@@hollygab8188 .
She is a queen and it wasn’t uninspired. It was amazing, girl bye. 💀
Can she not experiment with other styles!? It was good she did that to see what she could do and not be boxed in, and it was clear she could sing anything from that and from there, she could hone her skills on all those genres/styles.
@@hollygab8188 That's what Diane Ernestine said to berry Gordy.
DIANE ROSS............Motown's "Queen of Mean," The Supremes' "Pig In A Wig," and Berry Gordy's ""Ho' in a Fro!!!!!" That pretty much sums up how Diane Ross became a "legend!"
Wasn't Mary the original pig in a wig?
@@Maatization No, it was definitely DIANE! Mary was the pretty one, remember?
Berry Gordy
Almost 1 Million people Showed Up at Central Park
Reflections was not a # 1 hit .it went as far as #2 on the Billboard chart.
It was an error. Reflections should have went number one it’s a good song. Thank you for pointing this error out as everyone else has.
I'm so sad the renioun of djana Mary Cindy will never happen
As much as one would like to, you can never go back.
Lady sings blues almost didn't happen the producer told berry gorry put a blk sheet up said the end it went over budget so berry brought the rights to movie jt finished and made lots of $
Love you ms ross, please write a book
@@beverlyseaton1680 she wrote one already. You didn't read "Sneaky Secrets of a Little Pop-Eyed Vulture". The critics (and fans alike) thoroughly panned it.
@@punkanellylovejoy702You’re very misogynistic and it isn’t cute.
It sounded like he said "Primates" at 1:13 💀
🤣🤣🤣 oops
Ps narrator to a small amount of people the Wiz was a flop but to the majority of us it's a successful classic 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰💛💜❤️💙💚it was even better than the original Wizard of Oz🤭no one went to sleep on the Wiz but many did watching the Wizard of Oz🤭💚💙❤️💜💛🥰
The Wiz was in fact was a financial failure …hence me saying it was a flop. However,it’s status at the box office has nothing to do with its reception among the black community and that statement wasn’t meant as a slight to the impact the film has had on individuals like you and I.
Diana was seductive and she used it to her advantage too. She didn't mind stepping on toes.
Sounds like showbiz to me ...she didnt step on anyone she walked around them....according to Smokey Robinson...he was there and would know...
@@mic6434 I'll agree. I definitely don't know her. I remember different but he should know
@@mic6434 she walked around them and straight into her boss's bed
@@punkanellylovejoy702 right where every woman at motown wanted to be especially Mary and Flo....
@@Maatization he'd already made his passes at Florence and she flat turned him down. The only type who could stomach the idea of having a frog faced toad like berry Gordy slithering on top of them would be a bug-eyed witch. A cheap strumpet like Diane Ross.
I ❤️ Mirror Mirror 🪞🤗
every one should know how she became a legend! lmfao!
🥰🥰🥰🌹
By walking over a lot of people!
How....explain...
@@mic6434 by having Ms knight kicked off tour for starters
Didn’t mention her special golden globe and Tony wins.
One can’t always get everything! I am working on another video that will feature Diana, so hopefully anything I forgot here will be there!
Thank you for the comment! :)
SHE AN GORDY HELPED TO DESTROY FLO LIFE, AN HELPED SIDELINE MARY CAREER. LEGEND MY ASS!!!!!
Please stop blaming the winners for the losers failures...Mary had a career...she just didn't have a lot of talent. Flo destroyed herself...she said she trusted Diana more than Mary cause with Diana you knew where you stood.