Diana Ross ~ The Boss 1979 Disco Purrfection Version

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  • čas přidán 26. 01. 2023
  • Even though her most recent #1 "Love Hangover" was disco, Motown and Diana were not really into it feeling it was quickly passing fad. Her next singles were ballads a la Streisand so she was paired up with Ashford and Simpson who had developed a deep booming disco sound that attracted her.
    With a passel of songs to choose from, she felt that "The Boss" would be the best and let A&S provide every song on the album in 1979. While it returned her to the charts, her scatting was subject to some ridicule from the R&B crowd.
    Around this time, Motown had put together a Supremes Megamix that was taking over the clubs with a disco beat under it, so the long drum intro on "The Boss" was used to mix in near the end to show Diana was still with us.
    There was also an edited No One Gets The Prize that cut right into the Boss but the themes were not compatible and made for an uncomfortable pairing. The extended version of the Boss was the better choice for discos.
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Komentáře • 85

  • @nileswilson577
    @nileswilson577 Před rokem +23

    One of my most favorite songs to play at the Disco, those were the days.

    • @monjott
      @monjott Před rokem +2

      Ever watch her “Chain Reaction” video? Bee Agee’s were her back up singers, but in the video they were black:! 6”(?)

  • @rockybudgeboa
    @rockybudgeboa Před rokem +11

    I LOVE LOVE Diana Ross. I remember seeing her at the old CNE Exhibition stadium. PABLO CRUISE opened for her. She was AMAZING LOL sorry for the opening band typo

  • @porkbeans4792
    @porkbeans4792 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Lets try to create a time machine and go back and enjoy that era as adults!!!!! My pops had this in his music collection I was eight at the time.

  • @chasmarkcooke
    @chasmarkcooke Před rokem +5

    An absolutely beautiful rendition of this magnificent song!

  • @karensherlock8171
    @karensherlock8171 Před rokem +6

    What a song 💃💃💃🎶🎶🎶

  • @maxnylander2399
    @maxnylander2399 Před rokem +5

    That’s a real masterpiece

  • @daggouz
    @daggouz Před rokem +4

    tellement pure ce son

  • @antoniofacchin5539
    @antoniofacchin5539 Před rokem +6

    We have never had a Boss so celebrated! Thanks to Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson but most of all, to the most sensual voice we’ve never heard: Diana Ross’ unbelievable one. And last but not least, thanks to you, DJDC ❤

  • @bergybuffalo
    @bergybuffalo Před rokem +5

    Best re-edit of The Boss............As always, truly amazing work

  • @rayreyes8497
    @rayreyes8497 Před 29 dny +1

    Such a lovely and wonderful song!

  • @shirleybutler2623
    @shirleybutler2623 Před rokem +13

    OMG This beautiful classic just moves one's soul in the right direction 🥰😘😛💃💃🤩🎊💞🎉 I'm soooooo happy I grew up on this magical sound so grateful to have lived through this era of beautiful music this kind of music will never go out of style in my playlist. The lyrics and that beat just janked ur heartstrings for decades ❤️❤️ Do U Agree??? A trip down memory lane good ode days I was a teenager carefree INDEED ‼️ What a MASTERPIECE ‼️💃🤩🎊💞🎉😘🥰😎🙌🏿💋🥵✨️ DJDISCOCAT YOU ALWAYS STEPPING UP AND PUSHING THROUGH WITH ANOTHER BANGERRRR CLASSIC 💯💯💯😘🥰❤️😛🤩🎊🥳🙌🏿😎💃💃💃💃🕺🕺🕺🕺 Still listening how about January 27 2023

  • @chriscolazo2689
    @chriscolazo2689 Před rokem +6

    Part of the reason I’ve always listened to the extended version is b/c it includes more scatting lol of course, the instrumentation during those breaks and throughout is also amazing. I like how you’ve isolated portions in your mixes; the way you mellowed out the scatting and pared down the background was unexpected but wonderful. I suppose I agree somewhat w/ the critics regarding this as an example of her ability to sing scat; I think my favorite example is on one of the mixes of “Give Up” from the Rodgers/Edwards produced album “diana”. I’m sure if you mixed the 2 edits of “Tenderness” together, it would really be something special. I adore the kinda sparse intro of the official Motown release, but the fact that they cut the strings off the end is absolutely criminal. I guess they were worried about the disco backlash- but the contrast from a really crisp intro and a super lush ending is a thing of beauty

  • @chrismassey1960
    @chrismassey1960 Před rokem +8

    This guy's channel is so great. I not know much about him but producer I reckon.

    • @debbiescott6732
      @debbiescott6732 Před rokem +1

      His remixes are excellent. Been a subscriber for awhile now. He's the best. 👍

  • @RobsRetroGaming
    @RobsRetroGaming Před rokem +7

    Yes!!!!!!!!! This jam is in my DAILY rotation, and I've been HOPING you would put your seasoning on it. Another masterpiece!

  • @mikesimpson5383
    @mikesimpson5383 Před rokem +2

    Well as that whole album is full of Simpson contributions, I gotta say its wonderful!
    Over 40 years on, and I still cannot get enough of this glorious disco romp! If you haven't been on the dancefloor when the break starts with Miss Ross wailing over the percussion, you haven't lived!

  • @StephenSatterfieldTheSLSway

    ROSS on a TGIF !!!

  • @matthewclark9652
    @matthewclark9652 Před rokem +2

    Diana performed that song & was a guest host on NBC "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in August of 1979.

  • @TheBady6
    @TheBady6 Před rokem +5

    Excelente versión muchas gracias

  • @komalkumar9073
    @komalkumar9073 Před rokem +4

    My Favorite Song Friend
    It's Amazing Quality Thank You🤝🌹

  • @azaelambriz9435
    @azaelambriz9435 Před rokem +12

    Hoy en día ya es muy difícil que algo sorprenda pero escuchando estás versiones de verdad me asombran, me sorprenden gratamente. Felicidades por darnos estos placeres, hoy en día 👍

  • @Andre-sj8mu
    @Andre-sj8mu Před rokem +2

    This remix needs to be one @spotify

  • @S3r0b3rtz
    @S3r0b3rtz Před rokem +5

    Just when you think you've heard it all - you give us this classic gem reworked so beautifully one wonders why Miss Ross didn't use this version. Thank you so much for this!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @AliMalaksaidi
    @AliMalaksaidi Před 14 dny +1

    Love this album, the boss.

  • @ronaldstrik
    @ronaldstrik Před rokem +15

    ❤🎉Thanks for this one! Has it all what a disco classic needs!

  • @ziggysmalls9329
    @ziggysmalls9329 Před rokem +2

    Awesome tune

  • @jorgealamillasolis9321
    @jorgealamillasolis9321 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Exitaso de todos los tiempos!!simplemente genial, un honor recordar a una excelente cantante disco age!!!!

  • @AliMalaksaidi
    @AliMalaksaidi Před 14 dny +1

    Love this song

  • @DawnNY
    @DawnNY Před rokem +4

    29 seconds in and I love it!
    💃🏽💃🕺💃🕺💃🏽💃🕺

  • @leannebraithwaite6726
    @leannebraithwaite6726 Před rokem +5

    This is fantastic to hear thank you! !!

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon Před rokem +12

    a just-barely-top-20 hit for Diana Ross. After Love Hangover (which I loved, even if she didn't!) I didn't care for her output after until this Ashford/Simpson sound which I was sure would put her back on top. It didn't. 1980 was a good year for her, but then she slid into recording movie theme songs and tumbled off the charts after that. A real pity, such an enormous talent. Shows, in my opinion, the enormous importance of song selection. This woman had every songwriter in the country vying for her attention, but somebody in her camp made some bad choices.
    Still think Boss sounds great - this version the best I've ever heard!

  • @bjorkgaines
    @bjorkgaines Před rokem +2

    My fave Diana Ross

  • @robertasirgutz8800
    @robertasirgutz8800 Před rokem +2

    Cat does it again! OMG I LOVE IT.

  • @andreashaubold7759
    @andreashaubold7759 Před rokem +1

    ❤sehr schöne Special Extended Version eines Greatest Hits von Diana Ross,Discomusic aus meiner Jugend.Soooo cool❤❤❤❤❤

  • @anthonychoyce6496
    @anthonychoyce6496 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Classic Ms. Ross

  • @martinfreeman-wooding8229

    That's the way to preserve the funky bongo break without screaming over it😮

  • @chrissergeant7798
    @chrissergeant7798 Před rokem +6

    Horns, drums and strings, man.

    • @gerardmcmillan8591
      @gerardmcmillan8591 Před 5 měsíci +1

      People these days don't understand the great significance of instruments and live bands. This electronic Era is crap!

  • @ThatJewishKid11
    @ThatJewishKid11 Před rokem +4

    Can you please please PLEASE do “Upside Down” song !!! I would love you forever !

  • @andytaylor5476
    @andytaylor5476 Před rokem +7

    Better than original! Always liked how tight the orchestra is on this.

  • @djangiebaby
    @djangiebaby Před rokem +1

    love diana ross tunes

  • @josephmennella9902
    @josephmennella9902 Před rokem +2

    Love this remixes thank you 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @joseluisramirez8163
    @joseluisramirez8163 Před rokem +3

    HOLA YA LE DI MI LIKE. GRAN TRABAJO. GRACIAS POR ESTA VERSIÓN. YA ESTOY SUSCRITO A TU CANAL Y ESPERO QUE PUEDAS SUBIR MÁS VERSIONES DISCO. SALUDOS

  • @zeusperseo703
    @zeusperseo703 Před rokem +1

    DJ Disco Cat sei straordinario 🤩🤩🤩

  • @TiagoSilvaLx
    @TiagoSilvaLx Před rokem +3

    Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @Heidenheim75
    @Heidenheim75 Před rokem +3

    This is soooooo good!

  • @nivaldocarvalho9153
    @nivaldocarvalho9153 Před 9 měsíci +2

    ela é demais as musicas são uma obra prima adoro , version inacreditavel

  • @RIXRADvidz
    @RIXRADvidz Před rokem +4

    weird, I'm sitting here in my Patron (tequila) shirt and this pops up into my feed.
    I'm getting used to mentioning something one day and have it appear on my feed later that day or the next day. Even if I mention it in the next room talking to my partner, we don't have Siri or Alexa, just this laptop.

  • @mestre8280
    @mestre8280 Před 2 měsíci

    I absolutely love this!

  • @sallym6424
    @sallym6424 Před rokem +1

    This is so good....love it 💕👍

  • @robertoortiz3483
    @robertoortiz3483 Před 4 měsíci

    Un tema exquisito en las grandes discos , mentes retro están conmigo , recordando esas bellas décadas 70s y 80s

  • @jurkustudios
    @jurkustudios Před rokem +3

    Nice

  • @princessgrace66
    @princessgrace66 Před rokem +2

    The only Entertainer I have and will sacrifice My last dime to see..

    • @tturner12341
      @tturner12341 Před rokem

      I’ve seen her here in Detroit 3 times. 😊😊😊

  • @Tupunaforever
    @Tupunaforever Před měsícem

    just fabulous, thankyou

  • @TheReturnOfStephan1
    @TheReturnOfStephan1 Před rokem +4

    As much as I ALWAYS love your work, I must say that this one left me flat.
    Dimitri's remixes of this song are STELLAR!

  • @fcovco3298
    @fcovco3298 Před rokem +1

    Ma jeunesse

  • @spydamusic
    @spydamusic Před 11 měsíci

    Mere words are not enkugh for what youve done here buddy. I applaud you LOUDLY X

  • @elbatosarosatodriguez9769

    Muy favorite🖤🖤🖤🇵🇷

  • @ultimospettacolo
    @ultimospettacolo Před rokem +1

    I love you, disco cat.

  • @tman651
    @tman651 Před rokem +1

    👑👍PrimetimeTommy style! #BRINGBACKDISCO

  • @monjott
    @monjott Před rokem +1

    Have you seen the video for “Chain Reaction? The video was written by tithe Bee Grees, who also sang the back up singing. Yet, in the video, the background singers were portrayed as black men.

  • @anthonyarguien7785
    @anthonyarguien7785 Před 11 měsíci +1

    She is!

  • @garymeadon157
    @garymeadon157 Před rokem +1

    It's a big yes from me thanks DJ disco cat ktf gazza

  • @guzelll34710
    @guzelll34710 Před rokem +2

  • @garydavies8307
    @garydavies8307 Před rokem +2

    Essentially disco

  • @jakethekipper
    @jakethekipper Před rokem +1

    ❤️❤️❤️😉👍

  • @paulgreen6921
    @paulgreen6921 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love taught her who was de boss! Up in here? PWG

  • @romansfortunyr3882
    @romansfortunyr3882 Před rokem +1

    the only problem listening to this is my freaking laptop speakers can't pump it up louder!!!...

  • @bandekhodah341
    @bandekhodah341 Před 3 měsíci

    DianaRøSSïsZeKïNGHerVōïceOUTSTÅNDÏNG🏆✨💃🏾✨

  • @kaushikganguli1091
    @kaushikganguli1091 Před rokem +2

    That phase when she knew she had to collaborate, but not with Giovanni Giorgio, and the logical answer was Nile and Bernard

  • @Carlybabes
    @Carlybabes Před 5 měsíci

    🌟.💛.🧡.💘.🧡.💛.🌟
    💋❤️ Thank you ❤️💋
    🌟💛A favourite 💛🌟
    🌟.💛.🧡.💘.🧡.💛.🌟
    💋❤️ Thank you ❤️💋

  • @erwinbiezen6696
    @erwinbiezen6696 Před rokem +1

    It's okay but I like the version from The Braxons better

    • @orvgg
      @orvgg Před rokem

      Oh. you must be high on poppers.

  • @stephenchandler6738
    @stephenchandler6738 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant remix the original reworked perfectly orchestrated just right. Although I do like What you gave me as a disco song of hers and a bit obscure.

  • @dinahwhite3929
    @dinahwhite3929 Před rokem +2

    hey djdiscocat do the little river band man on your mind for me 😎😎👍👍