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Diana with Symphony Orchestra in the Netherlands

SYMPHONICA IN ROSSO 2009

It is with great honour and pleasure to announce the legendary

DIANA ROSS

will be headlining this years' edition of the succesful concertseries Symphonica in Rosso. Following concerts in previous years by Dutch artists Marco Borsato and Paul de Leeuw and Lionel Richie, the global entertainment icon will be performing her worldwide hits together with the 40-piece Symphonica in Rosso-orchestra at the most spectacular music event in The Netherlands. The 4th edition of Symphonica in Rosso will commence on October 16 and 17 and promises to be, thanks to the collaboration of superstar Diana Ross, the highlight of the 2009' musical year. Tickets for Symhonica in Rosso will go on sale on May 18 at 10:00 am via symphonicainrosso.nl, topticketline.nl, Free Record Shop and 0900-3005000 (€ 0,45 p.m.).

Diana Ross has an enormous number of international chart topping hits such as The Boss, Baby Love, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Chain Reaction, Why do Fools Fall in Love, Love Hangover and I'm Coming Out, besides the many Supremes-classics to which all generation continue to sing along to. Millions of fans have seen her unique performances voiced all over the globe. Talented entertainer Diana Ross now has specially chosen for a unique, once in a lifetime performance, this years' edition of Symphonica in Rosso. It will be a show to which one can dance, but in which romantic sing-along ballads also will be performed. Fans are expected from all over Europe at this international acknowledged event to share in the performance of one of the world's greatest concerts artists and vocalists.

I must say I'm really looking forward to sharing this experience in the Netherlands. I've always had a special place in my heart for the Dutch audiences, they've always given me a wonderful welcome. We're planning to perform all those songs that the Dutch audience really want to hear, in what I see as being one of the biggest productions imaginable.! I can already feel the excitement!', Miss Ross said from the US.

It is with great pride that Symphonica in Rosso welcomes the spirit and aura of Diana Ross to the most precious music event in the Netherlands. The first three editions of Symphonica in Rosso attracted more than 600.000 visitors during 19 sold-out evenings at the Gelredome-stadium. Symphonica in Rosso is a –according to worldwide standards- gigantic production. A team of more than 550 people work on these spectacular shows and at certain times, more than 100 people have been performing simultaneously on the enormous stage. Combining the biggest names in the music industry, a gigantic stage, special sound- and lightning effects, impressive videographics and the red theme, together with an audience dressed in red, make Symphonica in Rosso a yearly event not to be missed.

The legendary Diana Ross is one of the most successful female artists of all-time, a musical treasure whose songs have, for decades, inspired romance, happiness and joy. She has had countless hit songs: in the USA alone, Diana Ross has scored 18 Billboard-number-one-hits with The Supremes, as a solo artist, and with classic duets such as Endless Love recorded with Lionel Richie. Diana Ross crosses musical borders with exhilarating ease - pop, disco, soul, and jazz, constantly reaching out to find new ways to inspire and enthral her audiences. Miss Ross has achieved a truly global iconic status: she has performed at historical events the world over, at the Olympics, at inaugurations for Presidents, during the Superbowl, at Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies. She has inspired many of the female artists who have followed her, such as Beyonce, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. As America's Kennedy Center observed when they honoured her in 2007: "Gladness has informed all of Diana Ross' body of work. This lady doesn't just sing the blues. She sings pure joy".

It is a joy that is certain to be shared by countless of thousands of people when Diana Ross joins Symphonica in Rosso this coming October.

(Thanks to Jim Hoogendorp for the translation.)

Published May 14, 2009

A Conversation with Diana Ross

Tickets are still available for the Brinker International Forum featuring Diana Ross at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts tomorrow, April 28. Click here for more info and to buy tickets.

Published April 27, 2009

Two "new" VINYL albums

The Back to Black vinyl re-release series includes one Diana Ross title (the 1970 solo debut album Diana Ross) and one The Supremes title (I Hear A Symphony). So far available in Europe, both titles can be ordered from Amazon UK: Click here for Diana Ross, and here for I Hear A Symphony (links will open in new windows).

Published April 16, 2009

Dick's Diana Ross Website

Just to let you know, Dick's excellent Diana Ross website has moved. The new URL is http://raketler.angelfire.com/
The old site is still online, but it will not be updated and it will eventually be closed down. It's good to have Mr. Ketler back on the web!

Published March 30, 2009

Happy Birthday, Diana!

Today, March 26, is Diana's birthday. She is 65 years young, and as beautiful as ever! Thank You, Diana, for the songs, the shows, the movies and everything else you've given us! Here's to many, many more years of happiness!

Published March 26, 2009

The Supremes Classic Albums Set

As many of you know, the Motown 50 website is listing several upcoming The Supremes set. According to that site the first set, Classic Albums Volume 1 (1962-1965), is scheduled for March 2009. I contacted Hip-O Select about the release date, and here's the deal: All the listed (Diana Ross &) The Supremes sets will be released, but the release schedule posted on the Motown 50 website is not correct. Expect the first Supremes set to be released cirka June (and that's only a qualified guess). But patience is a virtue, and we all know that the Hip-O Select Motown catalogue releases is well worth the wait!

Published March 23, 2009

The Supremes back on the Billboard Chart

This is from the Billboard Chart Beat column (March 19):
"Concurrently, a $1.99 deal of the day at Amazon's MP3 store last week for Diana Ross & the Supremes' The Definitive Collection brings the 2008 album onto the Billboard 200 for the first time. Entering at No. 142, it's the iconic group's 37th charted set."

Published March 20, 2009

RCA Years

Diana Ross Greatest Hits - The RCA Years is re-released in the USA on April 7 by Sony Special Products. You may pre-order from Amazon.com here (link will open in new window).

Published February 27, 2009

Hallmark CD

When picking up that Valentine's Day card for your special one at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store (they actually have a card that plays The Supremes' "Baby Love"!), why not check out their Heart & Soul CD - a Motown compilation available there for a limited time only. It's part of the Motown 50th Anniversary, and contains "Stop! In The Name of Love", "Endless Love" and other classic Motown love songs - perfect for February 14 (and for the rest of the year as well)! More info is found here (link will open in new window).

Published February 10, 2009

No Royal Albert Hall DVD

The Diana Ross Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD that was supposed to be released in February has been indefinitely postponed. According to Steve (you know the guy with his own corner here at diana-web.com) it has not been removed from further consideration, but it will not see release before Winter 2009.

Published February 4, 2009

More Collections...

Classic Diana Ross and Classic Diana Ross & The Supremes has been re-released on the Spectrum label in the UK, sporting new sleeve art (but the same essays as previous edition). See the diana-web.com Discography for more info.

Published January 10, 2009

Love Songs

To be released January 27, here's the cover art and track listing for the new Supremes compilation.

1. Stop! In The Name Of Love
2. Whisper You Love Me Boy
3. I'm In Love Again
4. Honey Boy
5. Everything Is Good About You
6. I Hear A Symphony
7. Love Is In Our Hearts
8. Lover
9. The Music That Makes Me Dance
10. Can't Take My Eyes Off You
11. Let The Music Play
12. Someday We'll Be Together

Great to see a track ("The Music That Makes Me Dance") from Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing and Perform Funny Girl on it! Let's hope this means the entire album will be included on the upcoming Supremes Classic Albums releases.

Pre-order from Amazon.com (click here, link will open in new window).

Published January 7, 2009

Pictures from Diana's appearance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Diana seemed to enjoy herself at the gala, where she performed a medley of hits, including I'm Coming Out, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Theme From Mahogany and If We Hold On Together. She also did her version of I Will Survive, and the evening ended with Reach Out And Touch. It had been reported just hours before the concert that Miss Ross performance was in danger, because she had experienced trouble with her vocal cords, but luckily enough she could go through with the show.

Published December 12, 2008

Diana Ross at Nobel Prize dinner

Diana Ross is in Norway at the moment for the Nobel Peace Prize festivities. Yesterday she was escorted by her two sons to the gala dinner, and tonight (December 11) she will headline the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The concert will be broadcasted live in many countries, please check your local TV listings.

Published December 11, 2008

Upcoming Diana Ross/Supremes Releases - Royal Albert Hall concert on DVD!

Look out - 2009 will bring us plenty of Diana Ross and Supremes releases, as Motown is celebrating its 50th anniversary. More to be added, but confirmed is:

Diana Ross Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD (February 2009)
The Supremes Love Songs Compilation CD (January 2009)
The Supremes Classic Albums Volume 1 Three CD Set (April 2009)
The Supremes Classic Albums Volume 2 Three CD Set (November 2009)

There will also be several various artists compilations that will include Diana Ross, and a couple of 70's Supremes sets. More releases will be added. And don't forget Surrender Expanded Edition, released December 9, 2008 (see below for details).

Published December 3, 2008

Steve's Corner

Don't miss Steve's Corner here at diana-web.com. Each month, Steve will take an insider’s look as well as delve into deep critical analysis of studio recordings and important historical landmarks in Miss Ross’ storied career. And this month you have the chance to win an advance copy of the new Surrender Expanded Edition CD! So what are you waiting for - head over to Steve's Corner now (click here)!

Published November 17, 2008

Surrender Expanded Edition Update

The expanded and remastered edition of the 1971 album Surrender is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com. It will ship on December 9. If you can't wait, the digital download is already available. The CD and download contains the same tracks, although some sites list only the original 11 tracks. The complete track listing is:

1. Surrender (w/extended fade)
2. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You
3. Remember Me
4. And If You See Him
5. Reach Out I'll Be There
6. Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)
7. A Simple Thing Like Cry
8. Did You Read The Morning Paper (w/extended fade)
9. I'll Settle For You
10. I'm A Winner
11. All The Befores
12. I'm Still Waiting
13. Baby, I'll Come (previously unreleased)
14. Remember Me ("Diana!" TV Special version)
15. Reach Out I'll Be There (alternate vocal take)
16. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You (alternate vocal take)
17. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (alternate vocal take)
18. Remember Me (alternate vocal take that first appeared on the 2-CD compilation "The Motown Anthology")
19. Surrender (alternate vocal take)
20. Remember Me (Valerie Simpson's original version from her 1971 "Exposed" LP)

To pre-order the CD from Amazon, click here.
To order the digital download from Amazon, click here (USA only).

Published November 15, 2008

Diana Ross to Perform at CES Monster Party

Monster Cable will celebrate its 30th anniversary in January with a concert, at International CES, featuring legendary entertainer Diana Ross.

The company's Head Monster, Noel Lee, announced the concert at the CES Unveiled event here Tuesday. It will take place Friday, Jan. 9 at the Paris Ballroom at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Monster has customarily hosted a concert at CES each year; multiple Grammy winner Mary J. Blige performed at the 2008 event.

Published November 12, 2008 - source: http://www.dealerscope.com/article/head-monster-host-diana-ross-its-annual-ces-concert-head-monster-noel-lee-announced-400575_1.html

Vanity Fair Celebrates Motown

Vanity Fair Magazine is celebrating Motown's 50th Anniversary in its December issue. The article features interviews with Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson and other Motown "monarchs", and there is a photo portfolio by Annie Leibovitz. Diana Ross apparently declined offers of being interviewed and/or photographed. The article is found here (link will open in new window).

Published November 5, 2008

Record Exec Jheryl Busby Has Passed Away

Mr. Jheryl Busby was CEO at Motown at the time of Diana's return to the label. More info is found here (link will open in new window).

Published November 5, 2008

Diana Ross in Palm Springs

Diana Ross will headline the McCallum Theatre’s 21st anniversary gala concert Dec. 3 at the McCallum.
Jackie Lee Houston and Harold Matzner will Co-Chair the event. Proceeds will benefit McCallum Theatre programs including arts education activities that serve more than 37,200 Coachella Valley schoolchildren.

The concert will start at 8 p.m., preceded by cocktails and dinner at 5:30 p.m. at one of four mid-valley restaurants — Cuistot, Jillian’s, Le St. Germain or Wally’s Desert Turtle.

Sponsorships are $750, including dinner, one orchestra seat to the concert, and listing in the event program.

Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday. 11-10, at the McCallum box office, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA, or by calling the Special Event Department at 346-6505, Ext 126 or 133.

Tickets are not available on the Internet.

(Published November 5, 2008 - source http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081104/LIFESTYLES01/81104025/1263/update)

Surrender Expanded Edition Digital Download

The expanded edition of Surrender is now available as a digital download from Amazon.com. Please notice that only US customers will be able to buy this download. The CD edition is expected to be released in December at the latest. Update: The CD edition will be released (in the USA) on December 9.

Click here to buy the Surrender digital download.

(Published November 1, 2008)

Surrender Expanded Edition - track listing

Thanks to diana-web.com message board member Steve, here's the track listing for the upcoming Surrender Expanded Edition (exact release date TBA):

1. Surrender (w/extended fade)
2. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You
3. Remember Me
4. And If You See Him
5. Reach Out I'll Be There
6. Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)
7. A Simple Thing Like Cry
8. Did You Read The Morning Paper (w/extended fade)
9. I'll Settle For You
10. I'm A Winner
11. All The Befores
12. I'm Still Waiting (tacked on for the U.K. market)
13. Baby, I'll Come
14. Remember Me (this is the version that she performed on her first TV special, "Diana!" in April 1971)
15. Reach Out I'll Be There (alternate vocal take)
16. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You (alternate vocal take)
17. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (alternate vocal take)
18. Remember Me (alternate vocal take that first appeared on the 2-CD compilation "The Motown Anthology")
19. Surrender (alternate vocal take)
20. Remember Me (Valerie Simpson's original version from her 1971 "Exposed" LP. All Diana did was record a new vocal over the original instrumental track.)

It's great to see that the previously unreleased Baby, I'll Come is on there! More info soon.

(Published October 30, 2008)

It's official - Diana to headline Nobel Peace Prize Award Concert

It's now confirmed that Diana Ross will headline the Nobel Peace Prize Award Concert held in Oslo, Norway on December 11. The following is from Associated Press:

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Diana Ross will headline artists performing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in honor of the 2008 laureate, Finnish peace mediator Martti Ahtisaari, organizers said Thursday.

The show's hosts, generally Hollywood superstars, are to be announced next week. Last year's show was hosted by Uma Thurman and Kevin Spacey.

The list for the Dec. 11 concert also includes Canadian singer Feist, American country singer Dierks Bentley, Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas, Nigerian star Seun Kuti, and Norway's popular singer-songwriter Marit Larsen.

"The Nobel Committee is thrilled to welcome such an impressive array of mindful and talented artists to help us spread the message of peace around the world," said Geir Lundestad, nonvoting secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. "It promises to be a spectacular evening and we encourage everyone to tune in and join us."

Ross was married to a Norwegian, the late Norwegian millionaire Arne Naess Jr., from 1985 until their divorce in 2000. They had two children. Naess died in a mountain climbing accident in 2004.

The concert is held a day after the Dec. 10 Nobel awards ceremony.

Former Finnish President Ahtisaari won the prize for his peace efforts on several continents over several decades.

(Published October 17, 2008)

New 10 CD Box - Motown: The Complete No. 1's

There's a new 10 disc, 191-song boxed set to be released on December 8 to celebrate Motown's 50th Anniversary. The boxed set will include several Supremes and Diana Ross tracks (including Take Me Higher, which was a U.S. Dance Chart no. 1 in 1995). Buy it from Amazon.com (link will open in new window).

(Published October 15, 2008)

Diana To Perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Diana Ross will be one of two or three artists appearing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert held December 11 in Oslo, Norway. This according to fan site dianaross.de. More on this as soon as I hear anything.

(Published October 6, 2008)

Christmas/No. 1 Duo

Motown/Universal re-releases The Best Of The Supremes - 20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection and The No. 1's as a Christmas & Hits Duos package on October 21. (There will by similar two cd sets released by The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and other artists as well.) Nothing new, just two old CD's in a new package. Pre-order from Amazon here (click here, link will open in new window).

(Published October 6, 2008)

The Definitive Collection

Yes, yet another compilation. The Definitive Collection focuses on the group's hit-making run from 1963, until Ross's departure from the group in 1969. It's not to be confused with the Motown/RCA Definitive Collection (with Diana Ross solo material) released a couple of years ago. This new collection was released September 23 on the Motown label.

Full track listing:

1. Where Did Our Love Go
2. Baby Love
3. Come See About Me
4. Stop! In The Name Of Love
5. Back In My Arms Again
6. Nothing But Heartaches
7. I Hear A Symphony
8. My World Is Empty Without You
9. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
10. You Can't Hurry Love
11. You Keep Me Hangin' On
12. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
13. Happening, The
14. Reflections
15. Love Child
16. I'm Livin' In Shame
17. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
18. Someday We'll Be Together

Buy it from Amazon.com (click here, link will open in new window).

(Published October 1, 2008)

Rumours...

I don't often report rumours here on Diana-web.com, but here's an exception to the rule. It is said that Diana is ready to release an all new album in 2009. Some fans speculate that it will have to do with the Motown 50th anniversary, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see (and hear)! It is also reported that Diana Ross and other (former/current) Motown stars will grace the December or January issue of Vanity Fair. And in 2009 we can expect the "ultimate" Motown documentary, produced by Berry Gordy and Suzanne de Passe, as well as many other Motown related compilations and happenings. Check back here for more on that as it happens.

Also, dianaross.de fansite has listed a December 11 concert in Oslo, Norway. That would be the first public Diana concert in Scandinavia for several years, so let's hope it's for real this time! (Update: Turns out it's not a concert, but an appearance at the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony.)

(Published September 22, 2008)

Vote for Diana!

Please vote now for the Diana Ross songs you want to be included on the upcoming Motown 50th Anniversary CD. As diana-web.com message board member Steven says: "A compilation that ignored Diana solo material would be a travesty!"

Click here to vote (link will open in new window).

(Published September 17, 2008)

The Billboard Hot Hundred of All Times

Billboard Magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary and have recently compiled the definitive list of the Hot 100's top 100 artists, based on all charting titles from August 1958 through July 2008. Diana Ross is represented both as a solo artist (at number 25) and as a part of The Supremes (at number 14)! Not only is both entries impressive on their own, but combined that makes her truly one of the most successful pop stars in the USA ever. And forever!

For the complete list, click here (link will open in new window).

(Published September 16, 2008)

Diana at the Segerstrom Hall

Diana Ross will be visiting the Orange County Performing Arts Center where she will make her first public performance at the Segerstrom Hall in a December 7 concert. Tickets are $56 – $96 and they will be available starting October 12. More info here (link will open in new window).

(Published September 11, 2008)

The Boss Re-released

FYI, there is a limited pressing of The Boss available in Japan. It was released on August 20 as a "priced-down re-issue", and contains nothing new (not even the two 12" versions available on the US re-release from 1999). There is also a Japanese low-budget DVD re-release of the movie The Wiz available (released August 7), once again containing nothing new.

(Published September 10, 2008)

Surrender Expanded Edition

Just wanted you all to know that the expanded edition of Surrender, Diana's third solo album, is still scheduled for release, although slightly later than first expected. Hip-O Select says a release date is imminent, and I will of course let you know as soon as I hear anything.

(Published September 8, 2008)

Diana - Queen of Motown

Ian Phillips biography on Diana, mentioned earlier here on diana-web.com, is now scheduled to be published in 2009. The new title is Diana - Queen of Motown, and it will include a foreword by longtime Motown fan and expert, Sharon Davis.

(Published September 8, 2008)

Motown 50

Universal is launching a year-long celebration of Motown Records, which will include events, branded merchendise and several new CD's and DVD's. Be on the look-out for Diana Ross Playlist Your Way on August 5 (pictured above, pre-order from Amazon by clicking here, will open in new window), Diana Ross & The Supremes Defenitive Collection in September, Diana Ross & The Supremes Love Songs in January, 2009, as well as a Diana Ross compilation DVD and a follow up to the Supremes Reflection DVD from 2006 (not sure yet if this is Supremes or 70's Supremes though), both to be released in February, 2009. Track listings and more as soon as I get them (track listing for the hits only compilation, Playlist Your Way, below).

1. I'm Coming Out
2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. Touch Me In the Morning
4. Boss, The
5. Remember Me
6. Good Morning Heartache
7. Love Hangover
8. It's My Turn
9. My Mistake (Was To Love You)
10. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
11. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)
12. Upside Down

Visit the Motown 50 website (click here, will launch in new window).

(Published June 30, 2008, updated July 6, July 24)

The Story of The Supremes

As many of you know, The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, U.K., is running a The Story of The Supremes exhibition, based on Mary Wilson's collection of performance costumes. The exhibition opened in May and will end its run on October 19, and it is well worth visiting! The museum is offering some memorabilia in its shop, which is also available on-line (click here, will open in new window).

A new compilation CD and accompanying book was also released, and these will be available from Amazon and other retailers on July 15 (CD) and September 17 (book). Dates given are for the US market, in the UK the book is already available, and the CD will be released on July 7. For more info, click below:

UK: Book
UK: CD
USA: Book
USA: CD

To visit the Victoria and Albert Museum page on The Supremes, click here.

(Published June 27, 2008)

New Book

Diana Ross in Central Park - A 25th Anniversary Retrospective, that's the name of a new book by J.W. Law. It will be published on July 21, to the day 25 years after Diana's superb and dramatic Central Park concert, and you can pre-order it on Amazon.com now.

(Published June 27, 2008)

Everything Is Everything in the UK

The expanded CD edition of "Everything Is Everything" is now available in the UK. For more info click here (Amazon UK, opens in new window).

(Published June 27, 2008)

Surrender

"Surrender" is due for an expanded edition late this summer, according to Hip-O Select. "Surrender", originally released in 1971, included great songs written (for the most part) and produced by Ashford and Simpson. It was re-named "I'm Still Waiting" in the UK (and had that track added to the track listing) since that song was a number one hit at the time of the album release. The songs on this album covers a broad variety of feelings, such as love, desperation, resignation and happiness, and it's truly a classic Motown gem (and a personally favorite of mine)! This expanded edition will include bonus tracks, and I'll list them here as soon as I receive any news.

This is great news for us Diana fans! Let's hope other albums will follow - "Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing and Perform 'Funny Girl'" would be great. An expanded edition of "Baby It's Me" would be most appreciated, and why not a CD release of "G.I.T. on Broadway"? Discuss this and more on the diana-web.com Message Board!

(Published May 7, 2008)

Playlist Plus

A new Supremes three CD compilation is to be released in the U.S. on April 29. Track list (which I don't expect to include anything previously unreleased) to follow. Pre-order from Amazon, click here.

Update

Here is the track list:

CD 1

1. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
2. A Breathtaking Guy
3. Where Did Our Love Go
4. Baby Love
5. Ask Any Girl
6. Come See About Me
7. Stop! In The Name Of Love
8. Back In My Arms Again
9. Nothing But Heartaches
10. Beach Ball
11. (Ain't That) Good News
12. (What A) Wonderful World
13. I Hear A Symphony

CD 2

1. My World Is Empty Without You
2. Everything Is Good About You
3. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
4. You Can't Hurry Love
5. Take Me Where You Go
6. You Keep Me Hangin' On
7. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
8. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
9. Going Down For The Third Time
10. The Happening
11. All I Know About You
12. Reflections
13. In And Out Of Love
14. I Guess I'll Always Love You

CD 3

1. Forever Came Today
2. Some Things You Never Get Used To
3. You've Been So Wonderful To Me
4. Love Child
5. Honey Bee (Keep On Stinging Me)
6. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
7. I'm Livin' In Shame
8. I'll Try Something New
9. The Composer
10. How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone
11. No Matter What Sign You Are
12. Can't Take My Eyes Off You
13. Someday We'll Be Together

(Published April 16, 2008 - thanks to Jeffrey, updated April 28, 2008)

Let The Music Play in Europe

Just a note to let you know that Let The Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969 (see below) now is available to order from Amazon UK. Good for those in Europe who can't order directly from Hip-O.

(Published April 10, 2008 - thanks to Steven)

Everything Is Everything Expanded Edition

Hip-O Select is releasing Everything Is Everything, Diana's second solo album, on an expanded CD edition on April 18, 2008. Available on CD for the first time in the US (and previously only released on CD in Europe and Japan back in 1994, and now very hard to find), this edition includes 7 bonus tracks, detailed annotations, previously unseen photos and more. The complete track listing:

Original Album + Bonus Tracks. Tracks 12-17 previously unreleased
1. My Place
2. Ain't No Sad Song
3. Everything Is Everything
4. Baby It's Love
5. I'm Still Waiting
6. Doobedood'ndoobe, Doobedood'ndoobe, Doobedood'ndoo
7. Come Together
8. The Long And Winding Road
9. I Love You (Call Me)
10. How About You
11. (They Long To Be) Close To You
12. Wish I Knew
13. What Are You Doing
14. Something
15. Ain't No Sad Song - alternate lyrics
16. Baby It's Love - alternate vocal
17. Come Together - 1982 "Revelations" remix
18. I'm Still Waiting - 1990 Phil Chill remix

Available April 18 from Hip-O Select (click here), and a few days later from The Soul Music Store (they ship worldwide) (click here).

(Published April 8, 2008)

Happy Birthday!

All the best wishes to Ms. Ross on her 64th birthday.

(Published March 26, 2008)

New Supremes CD with Previously Unreleased Songs!

The press release and the track-listing from Hip-O:

THE SUPREMES:
Motown Lost & Found

Hip-OSelect uncovers more than 40 Supremes gems from deep in the Motown vault…

REALLY? FINALLY?
Yes.
The Supremes—Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard (and, later, Cindy Birdsong)—were the beacon of a decade; with 12 No. 1 hits and many more top 40 smashes, they are the most successful female group of all-time. More than 40 years later their sound and look remain timeless. And for the fans, especially the fans, there is never enough Supremes music.
Let The Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969 brings to light many of the unreleased tracks Supremes lovers have been waiting for, with cuts from their earliest Motown days right through their final sessions together. It’s the latest installment in the “Motown Lost & Found Series,” joining previous vault-busting collections by Four Tops, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Temptations, the Miracles and Marvin Gaye. Here’s more, from the booklet’s introduction by Andrew Skurow, the set’s producer:
“Long before music’s digital age, fans had tried, with great tenacity, to find virtually every Supremes song ever recorded. They (we!) made lists of desired bounty; traded cassettes, acetates, reels and pictures... With respect to the fans’ devotion and expertise, we say now, Friends, lose that 10th-generation cassette. Here’s a trip into the original treasure trove.
“[While] it’s certainly not the first time Motown has dipped into the vaults to satisfy the fans’ thirst for Supreme sounds, this Lost & Found collection is a rare opportunity to hear more of what got stopped, for one reason or another, at the Quality Control door… Let The Music Play is the ultimate overview of the vault rarities—a wonderful reminder of why the Supremes remain the greatest female group of all time.”
At their first Motown session as a Detroit quartet in 1960, and Barbara Martin recorded Smokey Robinson’s “(You Can) Depend On Me,” the lead track on this collection. In quick succession over the next several months they were signed to the company and became a trio. This set includes further unreleased recordings from this period, most of them written by Motown founder Berry Gordy.
The Supremes recorded constantly, especially in their hit-making years. Discovered from that time are covers of “I Saw Him Standing There,” “Mickey's Monkey,” “MacArthur Park,” “It's Not Unusual” and more, plus extraordinary alternate versions of familiar hits, as well as several tracks that provide unique glimpses into Diana Ross’ working process. Included where available is unheard studio chatter from the girls and their producers.
To top off the collection, features extra-rare radio promos from the personal collection of disc jockey Scott Regan, who was a Motown company favorite. These wonderful artifacts have not been heard since they were broadcast on local Detroit radio in the mid-sixties.
Let The Music Play is packaged with a 32-page deluxe booklet including never-before-seen photos, detailed song annotations and a discography of the Supremes rare and unreleased catalog.
Finally.

Disc 1
1. You Can Depend On Me
2. Tears Of Sorrow (Motown version)
3. Because I Love Him
4. Hey Baby (version 1)
5. Too Hot
6. You're Gonna Come To Me (version 1)
7. You're Gonna Come To Me (version 2)
8. It Makes No Difference Now (alternate version)
9. Come On Boy (alternate version)
10. Just Call Me (stereo mix)
11. I Saw Him Standing There
12. Not Fade Away
13. Ooowee Baby (alternate Mix)
14. It's All Your Fault (version 1)
15. Hits Medley: Come See About Me/Baby Love/Stop! In The Name Of Love
16. Cupid (alternate extended mix)
17. Take Me Where You Go (version 3)
18. Back In My Arms Again (alternate vocal)
19. You Can't Hurry Love (alternate vocal)
20. Mickey's Monkey
21. Uptight (Everything's Alright) (alternate vocal)
22. It's Not Unusual
23. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
24. Come And Get These Memories (alternate mix)
25. I Can't Help Myself (alternate mix)
26. Let The Music Play (alternate vocal)

Disc 2
1. Don't Let True Love Die (extended version)
2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
3. Every Time I Feel The Spirit
4. Believe In Me
5. The Beginning Of The End Of Love (stereo mix)
6. People (unedited version)
7. Over The Rainbow
8. Wish I Knew
9. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You
10. I'll Set You Free (alternate vocal)
11. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone
12. In The Evening Of Our Love
13. Love Child (alternate vocal)
14. Those Precious Memories
15. I'm Livin' In Shame (version 1)
16. MacArthur Park
17. You're Gonna Hear From Me
18. Canadian Sunset
19. Autumn Leaves
20. The Look Of Love
21. Someday We'll Be Together (alternate vocal)
22. BONUS: Scott Regan Promos

Limited edition, 5000 copies, released March 14, 2008.
Buy from Hip-O (please note that they don't ship to UK or EU).
Buy from The Soul Music Store (more expensive, but the ship worldwide).

(Published March 10, 2008)

Live in Petworth

For one night only, Diana Ross performs at her only UK outdoor concert in 2008 on July 11. Tickets available here.

(Published March 7, 2008)

Live in Liverpool

Diana appears at the Liverpool Echo Arena on July 12, 2008. Tickets available here.

(Published February 29, 2008)

Don't Forget...

(Published February 3, 2008)

Message to fans going to see the Brilliant Lecture Series featuring Diana Ross.

(Published January 5, revised January 11, 2008)

Radio Show Is Looking For YOU!

International Artist Debut Radio is planning a Diana Ross Tribute Show that will air in February 2008 featuring interviews with artists and fans that admire and love Diana Ross. The Co-founder and Co-host of IAD Radio, Mr. Eugene Ebner, says: "So many artists including myself have been touched by Diana and have followed their dreams because of Diana's example. Diana has made a positive difference in this world and has encouraged others to also make a positive difference."
IAD Radio is now encouraging artists and fans to contact them at contact@iadradio.com (website: www.iadradio.com) if they would like to be interviewed and be a part of this tribute show.

(Published December 11, 2007)

New Compilation CD

"Klassiker" ("Classics" in Swedish) is the title of a new low budget compilation CD released in Sweden.
The track listing:

1. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
2. Baby Love - The Supremes
3. Stop In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
4. You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
5. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
6. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations
7. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations
8. Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
9. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) Diana Ross
10. Love Hangover - Diana Ross
11. The Boss - Diana Ross
12. You Are Everything - Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye
13. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
14. Upside Down - Diana Ross
15. I Hear a Symphony - The Supremes
16. Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes

(Published December 11, 2007)

Kennedy Center Honors

Ms. Ross looked stunning when she was inducted as a member of the 30th class of Kennedy Center honorees on Sunday, December 2. She received the honor for spreading "romance and joy throughout the world" with her voice. The four other recipients this year are Martin Scorsese, Brian Wilson, Steve Martin and Leon Fleisher. Their contributions to American culture won them a visit Sunday to the White House and recognition by President Bush, followed by an evening of celebration at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The two-hour event will air Dec. 26 on CBS.

(Published December 3, 2007)

Fred Ross

Diana's father, Fred Earl Ross, passed away on Tuesday, November 20. He was 87 years old. Our thoughts are with the Ross family.

(Published November 21, 2007)

The Wiz 30th Anniversary Edition

The Wiz will be re-released on DVD on February 5, 2008. It will include a bonus CD, but there will be nothing new or previously unreleased on the CD or the DVD. The new cover of the DVD is pictured here, and it can be pre-ordered on Amazon. (Click here.)

(Published November 21, 2007)