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Ross (1983 album)

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Ross
Studio album by
Diana Ross
ReleasedJune 9, 1983 (1983-06-09)
Recorded1982–1983
Studio
Genre
Length35:50
LabelCapitol (Europe)
RCA (North America)
Producer
Diana Ross chronology
Silk Electric
(1982) 		Ross
(1983) 		Swept Away
(1984)
Singles from Ross
  1. "Pieces of Ice"
    Released: June 17, 1983
  2. "Up Front"
    Released: September 9, 1983
  3. "Let's Go Up"
    Released: November 18, 1983
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide(unfavorable)[2]

Ross is the fourteenth studio album by American R&B singer Diana Ross, released on June 9, 1983, by RCA Records. It was Ross' third of six albums released by the label during the decade. It was released shortly before Ross gave a pair of free concerts in New York's Central Park. The album peaked at No. 32 on the US charts, No. 14 on the US R&B charts and No. 44 in the UK. The album's highest international chart position was in Sweden, where it reached No. 7.

Five of the eight tracks were produced by Gary Katz, two by Ray Parker Jr. and one by Ross. The album's first single, "Pieces of Ice", peaked at No. 31 on the US charts. Subsequent singles "Up Front" (US R&B No. 60, UK No. 79) and "Let's Go Up" (US No. 77) – also recorded by Helen Reddy the same year – were also minor hits. "Up Front" was remixed by Jolley & Swain for its European release.

The album cut "You Do It" had previously been recorded by Sheena Easton and subsequently Rita Coolidge and Deborah Allen.

The album was remastered and re-released in September 2014 by Funky Town Grooves, as an "Expanded Edition" with bonus material.[3]

Track listing

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Side A
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."That's How You Start Over"
4:12
2."Love Will Make It Right"Donald Fagen4:46
3."You Do It"
4:32
4."Pieces of Ice"
4:58
Side B
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
5."Let's Go Up"
4:06
6."Love or Loneliness"Ray Parker Jr.4:18
7."Up Front"Ray Parker Jr.4:00
8."Girls"
4:03
2014 expanded edition bonus tracks (Funky Town Grooves)
No.TitleLength
9."Pieces of Ice" (7" Mix)4:08
10."Pieces of Ice" (12" Mix)7:16
11."Pieces of Ice" (12" Instrumental)7:16
12."Up Front" (7" Radio Mix)3:41
13."Up Front" (Special Club Mix)7:00
14."Up Front" (12" Mix)5:44
15."Up Front" (Tony Swain and Steve Jolley European 12" Remix)5:43
16."Let's Go Up" (7" Mix)3:14

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from the Ross liner notes.[4]

Production and artwork

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  • Producers – Gary Katz (Tracks 1–5); Ray Parker Jr. (Tracks 6 & 7); Diana Ross (Track 8)
  • Engineers – Daniel Lazerus (Tracks 1–5); Ray Parker Jr. (Tracks 6 & 7); Larry Alexander (Track 8)
  • Assistant Engineers – Robin Lane, Michael Morongell and Eddie Orsario (Tracks 1–5); Michael Christopher, Steve Hallquist and Steve Rinkoff (Tracks 6 & 7)
  • Additional Overdubs (Tracks 1–5) – Andy Hoffman and Wayne Yurgelun
  • Digital Technician (Tracks 1–5) – Wayne Yurgelun
  • Vocal Engineer (Tracks 6 & 7) – Andy Hoffman
  • Recorded at Soundworks Digital Audio/Video Studios, Media Sound and the Power Station (New York, NY); Sound City Studios and The Village Recorder (Los Angeles, CA); Ameracyan Studios (North Hollywood, CA)
  • Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 5–8 mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk (New York, NY)
  • Track 4 mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Cover Design – Ria Lewerke
  • Photography – Uwe Ommer

Charts

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Chart (1983) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 59
Canada Top Albums (RPM)[6] 57
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[7] 16
Germany (German Singles TOP 75)[8] 34
UK Albums (OCC)[9] 44
US Billboard 200[10] 32
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 14

References

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  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743201698.
  3. ^ "Ross (Expanded Edition)". FunkyTownGrooves.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  4. ^ Ross (CD booklet). Diana Ross. RCA Records. 1983.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 259. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. ^ "RPM - Library and Archives Canada" (PDF). Collectionscanada.gc.ca. October 1, 1983. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  7. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Diana Ross". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 219. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  8. ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts". offiziellecharts.de.
  9. ^ "Diana Ross | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
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