Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Upside Down - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
2. Tenderness - Diana Ross, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
3. Friend To Friend - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
4. I'm Coming Out - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
5. Have Fun (Again) - Diana Ross, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
6. My Old Piano - Diana Ross, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
7. Now That You're Gone - Diana Ross, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
8. Give Up - Diana Ross, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
9. Upside Down - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
10. Tenderness - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
11. Friend To Friend - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
12. I'm Coming Out - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
13. Have Fun Again - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
14. My Old Piano - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
15. Now That You're Gone - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain
16. Give Up - Bernard Edwards, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Raymond Jones, Andy Schwartz, Tony Thompson, Gene Orloff, Eddie Daniels, Bob Milliken, Karen Milne, Cheryl Hong, Valerie Heywood, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Bill Scheniman, James Farber, Neil Dorfsman, Ralph Osborn, Jeff Henrickson, Abdoulaaye Soumare, Lucy Laurie, Peter Robbins, Bob Clearmountain

Disc 2:

1. Love Hangover - Diana Ross, Hal Davis, David Blumberg, Clay Drayton, Suha Gur
2. Your Love Is So Good For Me - Diana Ross, Richard Perry
3. Top Of The World - Diana Ross, Richard Perry, Gene Page
4. Lovin', Livin' And Givin' - Diana Ross, Hal Davis, Arthur Wright
5. What You Gave Me - Diana Ross, Hal Davis, Arthur Wright
6. You Were The One - Diana Ross, Greg Wright, Jimmie Haskell, John Barnes
7. Medley Of Hits - Brian Holland, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Lamont Dozier, Cal Harris, Nathan LaMar Watts, James Gadson
8. No One Gets The Prize/The Boss - Diana Ross, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Rob Mounsey, John Davis
9. I Ain't Been Licked - Diana Ross, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Rob Mounsey, James Simpson
10. Fire Don't Burn - Diana Ross, Holland Dozier Holland Productions
11. We Can Never Light That Old Flame Again - Diana Ross, Edward Holland Jr., Brian Holland, Berry Gordy Jr., James Anthony Carmichael, H.B. Barnum
12. You Build Me Up To Tear Me Down - Diana Ross, Holland Dozier Holland Productions
13. Sweet Summertime Livin' - Diana Ross, Hal Davis

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26572 in Music
• Released on: 2003-08-04
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Deluxe Edition, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .37 pounds
• Running time: 151 minutes

Customer Reviews

THE QUINTESSENTIAL DIANA ROSS CLASSIC JUST GOT BETTER!
Just as "Thriller" became the ultimate Michael Jackson album, the 1980 "Diana" album evolved as THE quintessential Diana Ross album. It also became the album that subsequent releases from the diva would be compared to.

I remember the occasion just like it was yesterday. It was the summer of 1980 and I was 10 years old (now I AM showing my age!). "Upside Down" could be heard virtually everywhere - and it was a song that was blasted from radios and stereos. It was the coolest record I'd heard and I was hooked. Even now, this slice of Ross/Chic perfection sounds fresh, youthful and vibrant.

If we go back to 1980, we know that Ms Ross was already a superstar in her own right. Some have written that she needed to bring her 'flagging' career up to date. It's true - she'd been absent from the Billboard pop top ten charts for a few years. However, it's worth remembering that "The Boss" album certified Gold in the US the year before.

It was left for Diana to team up with the hottest R&B producers of the day - Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers. "I'm Coming Out" was a born out of conversations Diana had with Edwards and Rogers. It became Diana's personal declaration of desire and independence. Her vocal performance here was inspired, vivid and spot on. All those who harp on about Diana's lack of vocal prowess need to listen to both versions this track - they'll soon be silenced!

It was a few years later that I discovered that the released version of "Diana" was not the original Chic mix. Like many fans, my curiosity bubbled for years. Here's my take on which tracks are better - released version or Chic version:

UPSIDE DOWN - Released mix
TENDERNESS - Chic mix
FRIEND TO FRIEND - Released mix
I'M COMING OUT - Released mix
HAVE FUN - Chic mix
MY OLD PIANO - Released mix
NOW THAT YOU'RE GONE - Can't decide!
GIVE UP - Chic mix - what a gusty vocal performance!

Were Motown right to tamper with Bernard and Nile's handy work? That's not for me to say. They took all the elements of the original and produced a `radio-friendly' album. The main differences with the remix are that the overall production is smoother, slicker and more sophisticated - just what you'd expect from such a crucial Ross release. With the remix, you can virtually hear each instrument, and Diana's evocative soprano is the icing on the cake. The Chic mix, however, showcases a raw, spontaneous energy and Diana had never sounded stronger vocally. To me, it has an arty clubhouse feel to it, and I can see why Motown opted to play it safe.

Both versions make for fascinating listening - I found myself constantly flipping between the two versions!
As for the "Diana: Dance CD", it contains some truly RARE tracks that will delight any Ross fan, especially:

YOUR LOVE IS SO GOOD FOR ME - 12-inch version
TOP OF THE WORLD
WHAT YOU GAVE ME - get those flares out and boogie!
YOU WERE THE ONE - hey, someone at Motown ought to re-release this funky little ditty - it's awesome!

I think that this DELUXE edition is an essential purchase for Diana's fans - past and present. This gatefold, double CD is lavishly packaged, with candid essays from Nile Rogers, Russ Terrana (re-mixer) and Brian Chin. And of course, Diana looks breathtaking beautiful both on the front cover, and the glorious colour centrefold spread.

"DIANA" - that perennial classic - just got better!

A Classic Album Made Even Better
Some would argue that Diana Ross' 1980 "diana" is really a Chic album with Ross singing lead vocals. Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers of the influential 1970s group serve as producers, and the result is a non-stop party filled with groovilicious tunes that are just as stellar as anything by Chic. "diana" was a huge commercial hit upon release, and for a good reason: the album is excellent and may be the best of Diana's post-Supremes career. Who could forget the hit singles "Upside Down" and the uplifting "I'm Coming Out?" If any female singer kicked off the 1980s with a bang, it's definitely Ms. Ross, thanks to this classic of an album. "diana" has been remastered and is part of Universal's "Deluxe Edition" series. The first disc has not one but two versions of the album. One is the "diana" as released, and another is the "Chic Mix." I definitely prefer the latter version as it is more relaxed, free-flowing, and is somewhat less polished than the "diana" that was released in stores. I'm glad that we finally have the chance to hear this classic "as nature intended." In addition, a bonus disc of extended mixes and other jams is what makes this CD a must-own for Dianaphiles and casual listeners. We get, among others, a full-length 10 minute version of the classic "Love Hangover," a standout mix of the excellent "No One Gets the Prize/The Boss" and other previously unreleased tracks like "Fire Don't Burn," and "You Build Me Up to Tear Me Down." Sure, there's a single disc version of "diana" available, and like the deluxe edition, it's digitally remastered. But you're only selling yourself short by getting that version. The deluxe edition is a can't fail purchase; it's an example of what happens when you take a classic album and make it even better.

Diana's coming out!
Diana Ross had not had a big UK hit since 'Love Hangover' in 1976 when this album was recorded. I love it, because it's the album that introduced me to the music of Diana Ross and in time many other Motown legends.
This is not a typical Diana Ross album as there are no traditional ballads. Instead we get a succession of cool grooves from Chic's Edwards and Rogers with Diana's sumptious vocals over the top. Apart from the obvious charms of 'Upside Down' and 'I'm Coming Out' the outstanding tracks are 'Now That You're Gone' and 'Tenderness' (a minor hit in 1981).
This album is equally loved and loathed by Ross fans but whatever your opinion it shows Diana as a serious album artist rather than a singer of hit singles. The deluxe version allows you to compare Diana's remixes with the original Chic mixes. Diana's decision to have the album remixed with her voice further up in the mix was without a doubt the correct decision. A great album, but Diana was right not to commit to a second album. In 1989 Diana reunited with Nile Rogers to record 'Working Overtime', probably the worst album of her career.