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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Diana Ross: The Ultimate Collection, 15 Nov 2001
Not as truncated as the single disc "One Woman," and not as spotty as the box set "Forever, Diana," this is by far the best representation of Diana Ross' remarkable career. It's all here: from her first #1 hit as the supreme Supreme ("Where Did Our Love Go") to her solo classics ("Ain't No Mountain High Enough"); detours through boogie wonderland ("Love Hangover") and early 80's aerobics classes ("Work that Body"); her biggest successes ("Chain Reaction") and her poignant reflections on a 40-year-plus catalog ("Goin' Back"). That nearly every track is not only immediately recognisable, but also very solid musically and lyrically, is a testament to Ross' durability and her taste. The glistening balladry of "If We Hold on Together" and the chunky hip-hop beats of "Workin' Overtime" have little in common, but Ross handles both with finesse and elan. The one false note is struck by the poor packaging. Certainly, a legend of Diana Ross' calibre deserves better than a cheaply-designed and -printed booklet. Diana Ross is as famous for her image as she is for her music, and products bearing her name should reflect this. All quibbling aside, this is the perfect gift for a new fan, or someone curious to see where Whitney, Mariah, Janet, J-Lo and all the rest evolved from. And for the longtime fan, Ross' stunning version of the Carole King/Gerry Goffin-penned "Goin' Back" is well worth the ticket price. An instant classic!
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