It’s kind of like she had no idea what she was singing while she was singing it — and I love that! 1 on the pop, dance and R&B charts - pure platinum perfection. I love both versions of “I’m Coming Out” for sure…there’s just something about her vocal on the Chic-mix that I find really appealing! It was eventually released as diana‘s third single in the United States, but it came right on the heels of “It’s My Turn,” the singer’s Michael Masser-penned theme from the film of the same name; while “It’s My Turn” climbed right to the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Diana’s third in a row, “My Old Piano” stalled in its wake, barely registering at #109. The singer’s performance is quiet but confident; she sounds like she’s singing the song directly into the listener’s ear, brilliantly controlling her pitch and possibly urges to oversing. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Something like “Friend To Friend,” which offers a radically different instrumental, is hard for me to say which it stronger — they’re two different interpretations of one song, and I like both. But make no mistake; this is a very different album from that 1973 effort, and a very different woman singing on it; the Diana Ross who once cried out “We Need You” was now grown, coming out, and taking charge. lol. diana was an unprecedented success for Diana Ross and Motown; at the time, “Upside Down” was one of the company’s longest-running #1 singles, and the album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, Diana’s highest-charting studio album ever (only the soundtrack album to Lady Sings The Blues did better, hitting the top spot in early 1973). Song selection is as follows: 1. “Baby love” for example was a similarly catchy track, but it can’t be called a music masterpiece, just because it was a succees. Upside Down by Diana Ross - discover this song's samples, covers and remixes on WhoSampled It’s not the singer’s finest hour on diana, but the song itself is funky and memorable; the stars here are Niles Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, who again prove what masters they are of energetic, angular rhythms. Complete your Diana Ross collection. featuring Puff Daddy and Mase. And in a big way. The Boss (1979) & diana (1980): EXTENDED POSTS | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, To Love Again (1981) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1981) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Silk Electric (1982) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Swept Away (1984) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Eaten Alive (1985) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Workin’ Overtime (1989) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, “The Boss” Returns to #1! "Upside Down" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 6, 1980. F maj. 2018-08-10. Diana Ross. "Upside Down" is a song written and produced by Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. I was hooked. I'm Coming Out/8:08 Thanks again and looking forward to the 80’s! Best, Lawrence. Thank God for maturity and musical growth because I love “Upside Down” and the whole album! The longest-running member of The Supremes died Feb. 8, 2021. ‘When we met Diana,’ recalled Rodgers, ‘she said she wanted to get back to having fun. Read More: July 1983: Diana Ross Performs in Central Park During Torrential Rainstorm. In spite of what critics and audiences alike came to regard as a terrific album, Ross was unsatisfied with the final mixes, and took them to Motown’s studios to have them tweaked. Interestingly, while Rodgers and Edwards never produced another album for Miss Ross, the singer would work with them separately; in 1984, Diana would team up again with Bernard Edwards for the song “Telephone” from her Swept Away album. 1, following "I'm Coming Out"/"Upside Down 2018" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough 2017." Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It was recorded by American singer Diana Ross.The song was issued from Motown as the lead single in 1980, from her eleventh studio album, Diana. 1 with "Le Freak", August 1964: The Supremes Charm America with "Where Did Our Love Go", July 1983: Diana Ross Performs in Central Park During Torrential Rainstorm, HONEY CONE - SoulMusic Hall Of Fame 2020 Inductees (Group), RIP Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Dead at 76, KNOCK ON WOOD - Memphis Soul/R&B Classics, Candi Staton: Young Hearts Run Free - The Best Of Candi Staton. (Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images). The song “I Love My Lady” is amazing. “The first single…was different from anything we’d written before,” says Nile Rodgers in Le Freak: An Upside Down Story Of Family, Disco, And Destiny. Though it doesn’t require as much range as some other tunes on diana, the vocal here is a powerful one, especially during the verse roughly two-minutes in, during which Diana puts a lot of force into her readings of lyrics like “He demands/The middle of the room.”  Due to the song’s success internationally, it remains a popular recording in the Diana Ross discography; it’s also well-remembered for its promotional video clip, Diana’s first, which was filmed in London and features the singer gleefully dancing around — what else? Give Up:  diana ends with one of its most dynamic tracks, a high-energy dance cut with boisterous background vocals and a playful lyric. I fell in love with “I’m coming out and adored “Give – up.” I love the sound and message of “Friend to Friend” – this is where I missed the melodic tone of her voice – needing to hear a stronger instrument backing her. The music is nothing if not exciting and interesting! Would’ve love to have heard Its My Turn, The Boss, Muscles, So Close, Swept Away, Telephone, Eaten Alive, Dirty Looks etc. And Tony, on the question of Ross’ remixing the album – I reckon she was on the money. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. “Friend to friend” is one of my top-loved songs of Diana’s, and I definitely prefer the more laid back “re-mixed” version. Rogers and Edwards stuck to their brief from Diana and the material which far more simple, with good hooks and tight instrumentals, I suppose therefore accessible to many who perhaps deemed Diana’s recordings to slick or over the top/ dramatic at times…. Upside Down chords by Diana Ross. Pingback: Can’t It Wait Until Tomorrow… (Reflections On The Eve Of Another Concert) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Win, Win, Win: Diana Ross In Atlanta (5/22/15) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Baby It’s Me (Expanded Edition) (Released 2014) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Surrender (1971) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Double Diana! Although “Give Up” was never given a shot as a single, it did end up as the b-side to “I’m Coming Out” in the United States and likely picked up some spins in dance clubs at the time; this is a terrific showcase not only for the musicianship of those playing on the album, but also for the album’s star. $1.29. Also check out her jazzy adlibbing half way through the original mix of GIVE UP. I envy anyone who had the pleasure of seeing Diana Ross Live with The Supremes thru to the late 80’s. Chris Cox. My Old Piano:  This song was an international smash, hitting the upper reaches of the charts in many countries including the United Kingdom, where it peaked at #5 (besting “I’m Coming Out,” which topped out at #13). Miss Ross brilliantly succeeds, and her effort was rewarded with another Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Female Performance; the competition that year was tough (including Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, and Minnie Riperton), and although Diana was favored to win, Stephanie Mills took home the award for her dance hit “Never Knew Love Like This Before.”  Still, “Upside Down” remains a classic, still covered and sampled by new artists to this day, and is one of the best singles ever to be released on Miss Ross. from the cover I knew this was going to be a less complicated – under sung, and seemingly simple sounding Diana. Right from Diana’s sexy syncopated ‘uhh’s at the beginning of the track – she’s so in the pocket on the groove. Although she inexplicably failed to gain any Grammy Awards for the album (a project with the same amount of success today would be showered with awards), Miss Ross did win a pair of American Music Awards, including Favorite Soul/R&B Single for “Upside Down.”. While many fans doubtlessly prefer 1979’s The Boss, with its glossy soul and powerhouse performance by Diana Ross, diana is the stronger album from start to finish, with a lasting impact on R&B/soul and dance music that’s obvious nearly 40 years later. The song structure is brilliant; almost the entire first minute of running time serves as the intro, with Diana’s signature “I’m Coming Out!” repeated as the instrumental line builds until the track finally bursts alive with Bernard Edwards’s booming bassline. We weren’t working with talented session singers this time, we were working with a star…Despite the departure from our tested style, we knew ‘Upside Down’ was a monster hit” (169). Dance/Electronic; Dance Club Songs; Other Genres; Classical Albums; Jazz Albums; Album Sales; ... Upside Down / I'm Coming Out. “I’d worked with her for so long, so I came in knowing the kind of person she is and the kind of excitement she lies to create.”. Although they’d turned out hits for their own group and Sister Sledge, Rodgers and Edwards had never worked with a star of Diana’s caliber; according to Rodgers, “Before we started composing, our plan was to have a few interview sessions with Diana…we wanted to get a broad range of subjects that she was interested in” (166). Question – Any thought on the original Chic mixes – over the Diana ross remixed versions? I started with the CHIC mixes just give me a “new” listening experience. Surrender Eric Kupper Remix. I love the Diana who sings the melody out of a song! It’s not as up and immediate as the rest of the album, but it’s totally hypnotic and more ‘classic Diana’ in the smoothness of Diana’s vocal I think – give it another go! diana was an unprecedented success for Diana Ross and Motown; at the time, “Upside Down” was one of the company’s longest-running #1 singles, and the album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, Diana’s highest-charting studio album ever (only the soundtrack album to Lady Sings The Blues did better, hitting the top spot in early 1973). By the way, spookyelectric, Miss Ross repudiated that she ever “reinvented” herself. It was NOT the disco I was used to, it wasn’t the pop I was used to. The melody line here is much more complex than on any of the previous songs on the LP, so it’s nice to hear Diana use a little more of her range, in particular her shout during the word “out” at 5:10. In the wake of the massive success of “Upside Down” and “I’m Coming Out,” Motown considered “Tenderness” for single release in the United States; it placed the song on 1981’s All The Great Hits in anticipation of such a move. For me the song is ridiculously full of hooks: Nile Rodgers’ itchy guitar licks, Bernard Edwards’ rolling bass and Ross’ cool, relaxed vocal set against the “chic” strings and the wall of backing vocals of Alfa Anderson, Fonzi Thornton, Luci Martin & Michelle Cobbs. Seven of the album’s eight songs were similarly built. I agree Paul, totally hypnotic. 3. I'm Coming Out / Upside Down Chris Cox Remix. In a way, that memorable track and the odd, generic voices foreshadow “Genius Of Love,” a hit for Tom Tom Club the next year (and, coincidentally, one that already does have a #1 sampled record, “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey). It was the first single taken from her 1980 album diana and hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 6 September 1980. Some believe that the lyrics of the first single, the catchy, funky "Upside Down," were in reference to Ross' upcoming departure from Motown, though Rodgers and Edwards had no knowledge of that. I think the album stands up well — maybe not as well as “Surrender,” but I personally think it sounds fresher today than “The Boss.” I totally agree with you “Upside Down” — from the first few seconds, there’s an energy and vibrany that screams “HIT!”. And it really is that good. ... Dance / Electro Pop. J. Randy is foolish to describe this album as her least exciting and interesting. Surrender Eric Kupper Remix. Now That You’re Gone:  On an album filled with hard-edged, muscular tracks that explode from speakers like fireworks, it’s necessary to mix in a few lower-key moments; not only does this provide some respite for listeners, but it also helps make those aforementioned explosions even more vibrant. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about SoulMusic.com based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. It’s a great song and a great performance by her! Take the original mix of “I’m Coming Out” - it’s brighter and thumps harder, with a more detailed instrumental arrangement. LOVEEEEEEE the Chic mix of “Friend To Friend”. I thought the hazy guitar effect gave the song some gravity, some meat. Pingback: Super Bowl XVI National Anthem: Diana Ross (1982) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT. In an interesting way, a song like this is much more reminiscent of Diana’s work with The Supremes than anything she’d done in her solo career; Miss Ross had taken to letting her vocals lag behind the melody ever since her relaxed work on Lady Sings The Blues, but here, she’s anticipating the beat much more again, vigorously hitting her notes as she did on many of the urgent Holland-Dozier-Holland hits from the beginning of her career. , Cool Nile Rodgers interview about working with Diana – especially about ‘I’m Coming Out’…. Thanks for the comments! BabyLuv — I definitely don’t get it, either. Il 4 agosto 2018, con il remix I'm Coming Out/Upside Down 2018 (remixato da Eric Kupper, Chris Cox e StoneBridge), Diana Ross è nuovamente al 1º posto della Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. Some believe that the lyrics of the first single, the catchy, funky "Upside Down," were in reference to Ross' upcoming departure from Motown, though Rodgers and Edwards had no knowledge of that. THE WEB'S FIRST & ONLY TRACK-BY-TRACK ANALYSIS OF THE DIVA'S DISCOGRAPHY. I believe that is the effect of this album for Diana. You hear how reckless her performances are, and that’s we love about the record.” But that kind of recording approach made the professional and rehearsed side of Diana nervous and, perhaps quite understandably, she wanted another chance at them resulting in the re-recorded lead vocals and the remixing…cue the drama. “Upside Down” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks beginning in September 1980, making it the biggest solo hit of Diana Ross' career. Diana Ross has created history, as the legendary entertainer climbs to No. Someday We'll Be Together/8:46 5. "Upside Down" is a hit song by Diana Ross released on the Motown label. Terrana removed many of these effects, shifting the focus solely onto Diana’s voice; having worked with Miss Ross since back in her Supremes days, the engineer likely understood how special her performance was on the track. YES — you’re right — it sounds live! I actually meant to comment after your review of Baby It’s Me (I first bought that album on cassette when I was in my teens, and pre-internet I kept telling myself, “there MUST be other people out there who think this is some of the best stuff Diana ever did”- now I know…lol). At the dawn of the ‘80s, Ross had endured a bit of a down period; while still a strong concert draw, her most recent records had not sold well, and her involvement with the largely panned 1978 film musical The Wiz had not helped matters at all. The Boss (1979) & diana (1980): EXTENDED POSTS | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: To Love Again (1981) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1981) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Silk Electric (1982) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Ross (1983) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Swept Away (1984) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Eaten Alive (1985) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: Workin’ Overtime (1989) | THE DIANA ROSS PROJECT, Pingback: “The Boss” Returns to #1! The production- ambitious, adventurous (even in its’ rigidity) and clever- calls for vocal understatement, and Diana delivers it with personality and conviction- assertive or playful, tender or sexy, she is everything the material requires and quite a bit more. Week-by-week music charts, peak chart positions and airplay stats. The most striking improvement (for me, at least) is on “My Old Piano”- Diana’s vocal is SOOO much better on the final album version (listen to the way she sings “your heart dissolves…” during the final verse, repeated- her tone at that moment sums up a lot of what I love about Diana’s voice). DIANA ROSS - UPSIDE DOWN (SPARE 2021 EXTENDED DISCO 12'' MIX)"Upside Down" is a song written and produced by Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. “it sounds live! From the first seconds of the album, you know you’re in for something special, because those first seconds introduce “Upside Down,” the lead single, which went to No. Agree with you about the alternative Chic productions – not as radical as I expected given the dramas subsequently reported. The Boss/6:31 2. The final mix almost sounds reserved by comparison. As much as “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down” reflect Diana’s yearnings for change and independence, this song clearly comes from the singer’s desire to let loose a little bit; as Rodgers had told Jet back in 1979, “‘When we met Diana…she said she wanted to get back to having fun.”  That said, the singer sounded like she was having much more fun on “I’m Coming Out” than she is here; although Miss Ross works hard to show some personality on the track, there isn’t much room for her to do more than offer up some growls and rather uninspired repetitions of the title. I do agree to an extent with Tarraborrelli…it’s like the least amount of work garnered the most sales, reminding me a bit of our confection of pop cinderella’s today (Spears tops the list) where sales do not necessarily reflect true artistic input with regard to material or vocals. Motown’s indecision on issuing a first single had hurt Diana Ross in the past; “Gettin’ Ready For Love” came out a month after 1977’s Baby It’s Me, something which injured the performance of both the single and the album. I finally “got” this album and figured out the new sound!!! In terms of vocal, this is one of Diana’s strongest moments on the album; rather than using the Chic voices for background, the singer’s own voice is layered on the refrain, which makes this more of a showcase for her. Diana Ross. Following her #1* Billboard dance single “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2017,” Diana Ross‘ recently released, remixed and re-imagined mash-up of “I’m Coming Out / Upside Down 2018” continues to climb the Billboard Dance Club Singles Top 50 chart from #6* Greatest Gainer to #3* Greatest Gainer. It also hit number 1 on the Billboard Disco/Dance and R&B charts. This lackluster chart showing certainly in no way reflects the quality of the song; “My Old Piano” is a standout track which injects some dazzling personality into the album. I gotta say I prefer R&E’s mix of “Friend to Friend” (I’m recalling from memory, but i think that’s one of the vocals Diana left intact on the released album). This will be interesting….. Yes…we’re about to enter into some interesting years! I think this is the first album of hers that I remember actually hearing on the radio, as a kid. What do you think? I agree that “Give up” and “Tenderness” could easily have been hit singles too….but “Upside Down” is one of those rare songs (like “Call Me” by Blondie) that instantly represents an entire era. 4. Did he hear the same record? Although “Upside Down” was eventually chosen and became a monster hit, co-writer and producer Nile Rodgers remains a big fan of the song, saying in the liner notes to the CD re-issue of diana, “I think the track that someone’s gonna have a No. You can’t go wrong with Nile’s golden period from late 70s to mid 80s in my opinion. “It seemed like a Chic album with a Diana Ross voice,” Terrana says in the 2003 release diana: Deluxe Edition. By the middle of summer 1980, Ross chalked up her fifth number one single. Great reading your replies Now, when will we ever get a new CD from Miss Ross?? She doesn’t need a complicated setting in order to sparkle and shine ! 2012. Paul – you I agree with – -there is something about the Chic – Mix of “I’m Coming out” that really is special – It sounds more like how she sings it live! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I vividely remember hearing “Top Of The World” and “All Night Lover” for the first times and thinking they were the greatest Diana songs I’d ever heard! Week-by-week music charts, peak chart positions and airplay stats. And by the way, “itchy guitar licks” is maybe the BEST way I’ve ever heard someone descibe the sound of “Upside Down” — I wish I’d thought of that!! NO KIDDING!!! I really feel Diana had the right idea when getting involved with final result. Have Fun (Again):  At one point, this song was considered for release as diana‘s first single; considering the turmoil surrounding the project and its release, it’s no surprise that there was so much waffling back and forth behind the scenes. Diana’s performance here is crisp, clean, and down-to-earth; the vocal runs and powerful belting of “The Boss” are gone, replaced by a punchy, staccato performance. Diana’s performance is at least little more vulnerable than on the previous track; she’s singing in a higher key, resulting in a more youthful sound, but she still sticks to the melody here, singing each note clearly and with strength, but no embellishments whatsoever. Ross sends her third straight remixed classic to No. I love that you had “Baby It’s Me” on casette tape — I also “discovered” that album in my late teens, and dubbed it from LP to tape and listened to it repeatedly in my car! The producers once again leave off any background vocals, letting Diana provide her own harmony on the staccato refrain; her delivery throughout the song is cool and haunting, a perfect match for the sorrowful lyric. It also hit number 1 on the Billboard Disco/Dance and R&B charts. Rodgers and Edwards expanded their own musical boundaries while simultaneously forcing Diana into the confines of their angular productions; they drew an appealing swagger out of her, tapping into the Detroit girl who’d long been hidden by the Los Angeles movie star. Not many singers have so successfully reinvented themselves to a new generation (Tina’s Private Dancer a few years later springs to mind) – it’s quite an achievement. I mean this pales in comparison in energy and high octane of to Baby It’s Me and The Boss, and Surrender, but if one considers what youngsters were listening to in the late 70’s early 80’s, the simpler unobtrusive diana album was an easier option for buyers, than Baby It’s Me or The Boss? But in the case of “Upside Down,” Rodgers and Edwards were right; the public freaked out over the song, and it climbed up the Billboard Hot 100 until it finally hit the #1 spot in September, where it stayed for a full month. The original mix and vocals on “Upside Down” and “I’m Coming Out” are fun, but a bit too lose. Upside Down/8:06 4. Whichever versions you like, diana is still a great record and one that stands the test of time in my book…. Still, the album gave Diana her first platinum certification and exposed the star to an even wider audience, likely gaining her a set of fans who hadn’t even been born yet when she’d first topped the charts as a member of The Supremes. $1.29. In some cases, I like the vocals on the original mixes better — for example, I love Diana’s vocal on R&E’s mix of “I’m Coming Out” — she really attacks it and sounds amazing — I played it for my partner some time ago and he was struck at how engaged and vibrant she sounded. You're Gonna Love It/4:24 7. “My Old Piano” also happens to be one of the album’s most energetic cuts, with a bouncy instrumental and rather silly lyrics celebrating a baby grand piano with an “international style” and “eighty-eight key smile.”  There is a basic piano featured on the track, of course, although it’s nowhere near as prominent as the guitar and bass, not to mention the ringing organ-toned keyboards which lend the song its most unusual touch; still, there’s a real, electric energy running through “My Old Piano” that becomes far more important than the actual message of the song. D min. Oh – right ! That song got me into Diana Ross, Motown and 60s/70s R&B in a big way, but that’s another story. Speaking of the instrumentals, “I’m Coming Out” also features a memorable jazz trombone solo performed by Meco Monardo; the musician would later remember recording just four takes of the solo at the end of a three-hour session. Listen to and download Diana Ross music on Beatport. The album spent 17 weeks at the top of Billboard ' s R&B/Dance … Chain Reaction/6:15 6. As with other lullabies, the melody here is rather repetitive, and in a refreshing change, it forces Miss Ross to dig down toward the bottom of her vocal range, something she pulls off with alluring ease. Believe it or not but I’m hearing instruments I’ve never heard before that are wearing me OUT! She said when she walks onstage now she has all these heavy tunes and heavy musicians; it makes her crazy sometimes with so much going on.”.
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