Interview with ian phillips, author of the new diana ross biography. Just finished a transcription, cover and quick analysis of the 1968 classic reflections by diana ross and the supremes. Jul 11, 2018 just finished a transcription, cover and quick analysis of the 1968 classic reflections by diana ross and the supremes. It covers all five decades of miss rosss body of work. A legend, a trailblazer, pioneer, icon, there are so many words that can be used to describe diana ross but so little has been written in such detail on her extensive body of work. Top billing for diana ross on the supremes psychedelic. The beat for both ross aficionados and motown fans its a mustread, pageturner of a book. It was the summer of love, and reflections is a record under the influence of the psychedelic sounds that were in the air in those days. Mar 25, 2020 singer and actress diana ross was part of the 1960s popsoul trio the supremes before embarking on a successful solo career, also starring in such films as lady sings the blues and the wiz. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Through the hollow of my tears, i see a dream thats lost. For both ross aficionados and motown fans its a mustread, pageturner of a book. I have always admired photos of images reflected in water. Jan 30, 2016 through the hollow of my tears, i see a dream thats lost.
The book steers clear of dry biography, in that it is interspersed with entertaining essays that capture the effect her life and career have had on fans throughout the years. Motown group the supremes lr florence ballard, mary wilson and diana ross perform on the nbc tv music show hullabaloo in may 11, 1965 in new york city, new york. Of further interest, this was the first album billed as diana ross and the supremes. Diana ross reflections by ian phillips with a career now spanning over five decades, diana ross remains one of the most successful recording and performing artists of all time. Reflections diana ross and the supremes chords by diana ross. Diana ross and the supremes reflections hq audio youtube. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records. Through the mirror of my mind time after time i see reflections of you and me reflections of the way life used to be reflections of the love you took from me oh, im all alone now no love to shield me trapped in a world thats a distorted re. Reflections is a 1967 song recorded by the supremes for the motown label. Reflections by diana ross and the supremes whosampled. The newly repackaged reflections cd by diana ross and the supremes is issued in a charming minialbum jacket an exact dublicate of the album.
Read any one of his motown books and you can see he genuinely worships the artists and the music that sprang from urban black america in the mid 20th century. Reflections on supremes fashion and history new york daily news. Nov 24, 2019 diana ross joins songwriters lamont dozier, left, brian holland, second from right, and eddie holland after the writing team was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame jan. Lyrics to reflections by diana ross and the supremes. Mar 28, 1985 diana ross with all her flaws the motown goddess of soul music exposed. Diana ross and the supremes reflections 1968, vinyl. It was the first supremes record released under the new billing, diana ross.
As lead singer of the supremes, she amassed a total of twelve number one hit singles between 1964 1969, and had a. If ever a song was representative of the turbulent emotions playing out behindthescenes of its creation, its 1967s reflections, the first single credited to diana ross and the supremes. Diana ross and the supremes reflections releases discogs. Through the mirror of my mind time after time i see reflections of you and me reflections of the way life used to be reflections of. Sep 08, 2019 motown group the supremes lr florence ballard, mary wilson and diana ross perform on the nbc tv music show hullabaloo in may 11, 1965 in new york city, new york. Reflections, an album by diana ross and the supremes. To still be in the spot light after all these years is amazing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The left side of the panels state this record set contains 3 individual autographed full color paintings of the supremes suitable for framing. Through the mirror of my mind time after time, i see reflections of you and me reflections of the way life used to be reflections.
The second single and title track from their album love child, it became the supremes 11th and penultimate numberone single in the united states. This book is a mustread for anyone with an appreciation for popular culture over the last half century. Soul train diana promoted her debut rca album, why do fools fall in love. Diana ross reflections 2015 with a career now spanning over five decades, diana ross remains one of the most successful recording and performing artists of all time. Diana ross reflections is a book i will return to again and again. Check our ebay store for a large variety of selections. The front cover is captivating, and shows me that this woman is a true beauty. Reflections on supremes fashion and history new york.
Just when you thought you knew everything about motown star diana ross, out comes a new book, diana ross reflections 210 pages. Reflections diana ross and the supremes 1968 jamerson. Randy taraborrelli is a unique celebrity journalist. Through the mirror of my mind time after time i see reflections of you and me reflections of. Buy diana ross reflections reprint by phillips, ian isbn. In the name of loveyou cant hurry love reflections my world is empty without youi hear a symphony live at the ahmanson theatre1976. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major. Diana ross reflections by ian phillips, paperback barnes. Ian phillips diana ross reflections hardcover bog 2017.
There is a lot of information to be gleamed here and i find myself returning to specific ross recordings to further enhance my enjoyment by listening with new ears. Complete your diana ross and the supremes collection. Mar 10, 2009 the only issue i have with this dvd reflections. Diana ross didnt wield a scepter or a magic wand during her concert on friday. Written and produced by brian holland, eddie holland, and lamont dozier, the songs dark. Expanded editions of the supremes and diana ross catalogs released by universal music group.
This is not the diana ross and the supremes 1967 reflections album. With a career now spanning over five decades, diana ross remains one of the most successful recording and performing artists of all time. Reflections diana ross and the supremes chords diana ross. Lamont dozier book provides rare insight into motown. Here she performs her solo rendition of endless love from the lp. Through the mirror of my mind time after time i see reflections of you and me reflections of the wa. Reflections has the impact of a devoted fan reaching out and reminding us just how wonderful the lady was, and still is. Reflections by diana ross and the supremes album, pop. Released in 1968, it was the first regular studio lp to display the new billing of the group formerly known as the supremes. After singing on sixteen top 40 singles including ten that reached no. A loving tribute to the most popular girlgroup of all time diana ross and the supremes.
This was the last holland dozier holland produced supremes album. The show marked diana ross penultimate performance with fellow supremes members mary wilson and cindy birdsong. Valuepriced 11track collection of motown classics from smokey robinson, stevie wonder, diana ross. Reflections by diana ross and the supremes discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. The author researched very carefully, all her music, from her early days as a member of the allgirl group, the primettes, who later became the nonstop hit machine. Diana ross and the suprimes reflections 1968, vinyl discogs. I just received my coffee table edition of diana ross reflections book, by ian phillips.
This appears to be scherrie payne, lynda laurence from the 70s supremes and another girl. A true labour of love for this book, is an entertaining, and the ultimate, guide to the career of miss diana ross. Original copies came with an inner 12x 12 three paneled foldout poster of each girl, which was designed to pull apart and each be framed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The song features a slinky ringmodulated electric piano line, swirling electronic effects, subtle strings and some absolutely stellar vocals from diana ross. The second picture shows florence ballard, mary wilson and diana ross and the third mary wilson, diana ross and cindy birdsong. While the album is kind of a hodge podge of tracks, there are some real gems and the overall listening experience is lots of fun.
Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. Diana ross lead vocals, liner notes, brian holland producer, lamont. Watch the video for reflections from diana ross and the supremess gold for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Apr 21, 2015 the first photo is the reflections album cover from 1968 shown here to illustrate the nod to the psychedelia. Diana ross and her group the supremes perform the song reflections. As lead singer of the supremes, she amassed a total of twelve number one hit singles between 1964 1969, and had a further six as a solo artist. In 1959, ross was brought to the attention of milton jenkins, the manager of the local doowop group the.
This amazing informative book is a must have for every diana ross supremesmotown fans. May 28, 2015 i just received my coffee table edition of diana ross reflections book, by ian phillips. The album was recorded over the course of the groups final engagement together at the new frontier hotel and casino in las vegas, nevada, including the final night on january 14, 1970. Diana ross endless love from why do fools fall in love.
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