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Post by A Thug Named Slickback on Oct 25, 2005 17:25:54 GMT -5
Diana's tribute to Marvin Gaye, produced by Lionel Richie. It was a huge #1 US R&B hit in 1985 (though it failed in the UK)... Much of her 1980s stuff was crap, but I like this one.
Normally Diana Ross was pretty lazy with her vocal performances. But on occasion, she'd release a record that would remind you that she actually WAS a good singer. This is one of those records.
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Post by Nick on Oct 25, 2005 19:50:26 GMT -5
I loved this song!
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Post by jlh527 on Oct 25, 2005 22:07:25 GMT -5
Normally Diana Ross was pretty lazy with her vocal performances. But on occasion, she'd release a record that would remind you that she actually WAS a good singer. This is one of those records. I totally agree. I loath Ms. Ross' singing and attitude, but this is one of her performances that I can't deny. This along with 'The Boss' and 'Love Hangover' are my favs from her. |
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Post by Me. I Am Justin... on Oct 26, 2005 2:18:08 GMT -5
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Post by Hervard on Oct 26, 2005 10:30:34 GMT -5
This was a Top 20 hit on R&R back in the spring of 1985. I liked it a lot, until this girl in my class at school kept singing the "I feel so broken-hearted, ah..." part over and over again. Since I found that girl annoying, that sort of tarnished the song for me.
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Post by reception on Jan 2, 2006 18:13:41 GMT -5
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Feb 27, 2007 16:41:18 GMT -5
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Post by tico on Feb 27, 2007 17:55:43 GMT -5
Good tribute song. A lot of Diana's solo music isn't that great, but this is an exception.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2012 20:11:57 GMT -5
Truly gorgeous and so moving. One of my favorite solo Diana songs. This is one of the finest vocal performances she gave on any of her hits.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 6, 2012 21:34:37 GMT -5
I liked this.
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Post by WotUNeed on Apr 8, 2012 22:49:03 GMT -5
Lovely song. I very much enjoy it.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Feb 18, 2013 22:27:17 GMT -5
A terrific vocal performance from Ms. Ross (a rarity for her, it feels authentic and inspired - perhaps thoughts of Marvin helped her emote). The track is lovely and the powerful bridge is terrific. Aaliyah's "Miss You" always reminded me of this song.
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Post by Wolfy on Feb 19, 2013 5:55:29 GMT -5
I adore Diana and this song! It's one of her best ballads.
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Post by Wolfy on Feb 19, 2013 5:56:20 GMT -5
A terrific vocal performance from Ms. Ross (a rarity for her, it feels authentic and inspired - perhaps thoughts of Marvin helped her emote) ...and still zero Grammy's >:( |
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Post by Dreams on Apr 12, 2013 13:34:17 GMT -5
Regarding her voice, it always amazed me how her vocals were so plain, airy and soft when she was younger, yet as she grew older they started getting much stronger or something. She belted her ass off on "Missing You," "Home," "Let's Go Up," "Endless Love (Solo Version)," "One Shining Moment," "All Of You".
Anyway, I love "Missing You". Lionel Richie always wrote the best melodies and Diana took this to another level with her voice. I love 80's Diana Ross!!
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Dec 27, 2018 10:35:12 GMT -5
Beautiful song. Brings back memories of my childhood. Absolutely one of my fave Diana songs ever PERIOD!
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Post by jenglisbe on Dec 30, 2018 8:55:12 GMT -5
A terrific vocal performance from Ms. Ross (a rarity for her, it feels authentic and inspired - perhaps thoughts of Marvin helped her emote) ...and still zero Grammy's >:( Well, she was always competing with Aretha and other powerhouses. The one I'm surprised didn't even get nominated is "Endless Love." |
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