The album is the biggest-selling studio album of Ross's career, worldwide and spawning three international hit singles, including the US and international number-one hit "Upside Down". However, Rodgers and Ross later mended their professional relationship and subsequent digital releases of the album credit Monardo and the other musicians. Touch Me In The Morning. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 45 RPM Sp - Diana Ross - upside Down - 1980 at the best online prices at eBay! En 1980, Diana Ross présente "Upside Down", son premier single issu de son album solo «Diana». Véritable bijou orchestré par Nile Rodgers et Bernard Edwards, du groupe Chic, le morceau devient un tube planétaire. Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! Rodgers convinced his neighbor, producer Meco Monardo, to contract the horns for the album in return for a commitment by Rodgers to co-produce Monardo's then-upcoming album of music from The Empire Strikes Back. The song was written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers (of the band Chic). Ross left Motown soon afterwards for RCA. 12. I said, "Nile, there are a lot of hit records with jazz saxophone solos—even some with jazz trumpet solos, but not one with a trombone"!! Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in November 1980. There's also been a cover by Marcia Hines. Tekst. "I'm Coming Out" has been regarded as an anthem for the LGBT community. In a 2011 interview, Nile Rodgers said "Diana Ross was the first big star we ever worked with and we took it very seriously." He said. We (took a more personal approach)."[3]. Released: 1980. Diana is the tenth studio album by American singer Diana Ross, released on May 22, 1980, by Motown. Diana Ross‎– Upside Down. The LP became a platinum-selling No. They eventually decided to leave the track unedited, as the sound they used for Chic remained heavily influential on the album. We sounded great—Nile was pleased and as I was packing up, he asked me to stay and play a jazz trombone solo on one of the tracks. The song is thus interpreted as a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender identity and the encouragement of self-disclosure. "Upside Down" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 6, 1980. 4 in de Radio 2 Top 30 I'm coming out: 1981-Nr. Upside Down was the #4 song in 1980 in the Pop charts. "This was the first time in her life somebody cared about who she was; what she was — everyone previously had treated her the way we had treated Sister Sledge — they got her in and said 'Sing this'. Diana Ross - Upside down (Boosted Rework Sound Edit) [1980 HQ] "Upside Down" is a song by American singer Diana Ross. Peaked at #1 on 06.09.1980. 1 that spent a year on the American chart. Pokaż cały tekst. Autoodtwarzanie A-ha - Take On Me. This was Diana Ross' biggest hit as a solo artist. In 2003, American singer Amerie covered "I'm Coming Out" for the soundtrack to the film Maid in Manhattan. Her version was released as a single in select European countries and Australia. [47] MC Lyte sampled "Upside Down" on her 1996 hit "Cold Rock a Party (Remix)", featuring Missy Elliott and Puff Daddy. The song was another hit from the album, peaking at number five on the U.S. "Upside Down" is a song written and produced by Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. In 1997, German comedian Hella von Sinnen sampled "I'm Coming Out" for her single "Mein Coming Out", using the term "coming out" in the context of coming out of the closet, or revealing one's homosexuality. As would be widely reported later, their studio liaison with Ross was not a success. Free shipping for many products! "Upside Down" is listed at number 77 on Billboard's "Greatest Hot 100 Songs of All Time" (1958-2015).[2]. Notable exceptions include brief solos by James Pankow on a handful of early Chicago hits and Clifford Adams' brief solo on Kool & the Gang's 1983 hit "Joanna". She thought Nile and Bernard made her sound like Chic. Well, as we all know, this turned out to be her biggest-selling solo album ever. Their cover version appears on the compilations Fan Club Vol. In 1998, the music group Risquée covered the song. Upside Down was the #40 song in 1980 in the Rock & Roll charts.The song was performed by Diana Ross.Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! 6, December 20, 1980", "Canadian single certifications – Diana Ross – Upside Down", "Dutch single certifications – Diana Ross – Upside Down", Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers, "New Zealand single certifications – Diana Ross – Upside Down", "British single certifications – Diana Ross – Upside Down", "American single certifications – Diana Ross – Upside Down", Recording Industry Association of America, "Ad break: Mercedes-Benz chickens, Carlsberg Premier League push", "A fowl rivalry: Feathers are flying between Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz! Weeks went by when I heard through the grapevine that Diana Ross was incredibly unhappy with the album. [4], *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alone, Ross performed the song live in 1981 during her television special Diana, with Michael Jackson joining her onstage towards the end of the song. 3, Dance 99 and Funky Party Connection. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Upside Down was the #4 song in 1980 in the R&B charts . When it came out, her early interviews were very unenthusiastic about it and Nile and Bernard, her producers. It was also featured in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. The song was performed by Diana Ross . Upside Down, a 2006 album by Thomas Leeb; Songs "Upside Down" (A-Teens song) "Upside Down" (Paloma Faith song), 2009 "Upside Down" (Jack Johnson song), 2006 "Upside Down" (Diana Ross song), a 1980 song that was a No. "Upside Down" was a monster Number-One single and "I'm Coming Out" was a top-ten single. Diana Ross. 16 in de Radio 2 Top 30 Endless love: 1981- ... Haar eerste album Diana Ross uit 1970 werd hetzelfde jaar opnieuw uitgebracht onder de naam Ain't no mountain high enough; The single earned Ross her ninth career Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, losing to "Never Knew Love Like This Before" by Stephanie Mills at the 1981 Grammy Awards. Peaked at #10 on ... Diana Ross. "Upside Down" was also a big hit internationally, topping the singles charts in Sweden, Italy, Norway, and Switzerland, while reaching number five in Canada. Następny utwór: A-ha - Take On Me (1984) Anuluj. A music video was produced to promote the single. We had a great time, as the songs were fabulous—especially "Upside Down" and "I'm Coming Out". 's 1997 song "Mo Money Mo Problems". This song was featured in two trailers of The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Diana Ross. Week-by-week music charts, peak chart positions and airplay stats. Ross did so, reworking the whole album with Motown producer Russ Terrana to downplay the funk element and make her voice more prominent. The lyrics hold an additional meaning to Ross, as she was leaving Motown Records and "coming out" from under Berry Gordy's thumb. Upside Down. "Upside Down" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 6, 1980. Upside Down by Diana Ross was the #1 song on September 4, 1980. The final single version to be released was the Loren Dawson remix. So, I'm extremely proud to say that my solo is the only jazz trombone solo of a top-ten pop hit in the last 50 years! Rodgers got the idea for "I'm Coming Out" after noticing three different drag queens dressed as Diana Ross at a New York club called the GG Barnum Room. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1980 Vinyl release of Upside Down on Discogs. It also rose to number two on the UK Singles Chart, marking the highest peak performance from Ross as a solo artist since "I'm Still Waiting" in 1971. Upside down: 1980-Nr. It was featured as a cover for the video game Karaoke Revolution as well. [6], U.S., UK, French, and German 7" and 12" single, ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone. "I'm Coming Out" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross. The distinctive sound of "I'm Coming Out" and its resulting popularity has led to Ross's song often being sampled, most notably by Stevie J, who sampled the song for rapper The Notorious B.I.G. This song was also covered for the soundtrack to the 2016 movie Trolls. "Upside Down" was a monster Number-One single and "I'm Coming Out" was a top-ten single. "That's exactly why I want you to do it"!![5]. The song was issued as a single through the Motown label in 1980, as the lead single from her tenth studio album, Diana. Released: 1980. Aside from topping the US R&B, Dance, and Hot 100 charts, the song landed in the top 5 on several tallies throughout the world, including more #1 entries in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand and a #2 spot in the UK. It turned out that when the engineer at Motown saw the track listings of Meco 1–2–3–4, he just assumed that Track 1 was THE track and never listened to the others, and so that's what is on the record. Rodgers and Edwards interviewed her for several days. It held down the number one spot for four weeks. 1984. [48] In 2003, Swedish band Alcazar interpolated the melody for their song "This Is the World We Live In", released in 2004.[49]. 1 single in multiple countries "Upside Down" (The Jesus and Mary Chain song) "Upside Down", a song by Alphaville from CrazyShow 2 anni fa | 32 visualizzazioni. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for DIANA ROSS~DIANA~"I'm Coming Out" "Upside Down" songs 1980 MOTOWN LP GATEFOLD at the … Format: Vinyl, 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM. Diana Ross. Segui. ダイアナ・ロス／Diana Ross - Upside Down - 1980年 ダイアナ・ロスはアメリカで最も成功した黒人女性歌手の一人。 1961年にザ・スプリームスとしてモータウンからデビューし、リード・ヴォーカルとして計12作の全米No.1ヒットを生み出しました。 Label: Motown‎– A-101.982. Label: Motown - 1C 006-63 976,EMI Electrola - 1C 006-63 976 • Format: Vinyl 7 Diana Ross - Upside Down (1980, Vinyl) | Discogs [46], Contemporary jazz/fusion group Pieces of a Dream covered the song on their 2001 album Acquainted With the Night. [4] It has also been understood as "coming out of the closet" or coming out from hiding. Rodgers and Edwards were initially furious, and considered having their production credit removed. It was recorded by American singer Diana Ross. It turned out that when the engineer at Motown saw the track listings of Meco 1–2–3–4, he just assumed that Track 1 was THE track and never listened to the others, and so that's what is on the record. Catalogue Number: 12TMG1195 Artist: Diana Ross Tracklist: A: Upside Down B: Friend To Friend Sleeve Grading: Plain Sleeve Record Grading: Ex Label: Motown Country of Press: United Kingdom Speed: 45 Format: 12" Release Date: 1980 The phrase "coming out" to describe one's self-disclosure of sexual orientation or gender identity had been present in the gay subculture since the early 20th century. Watch the music video and find other hit songs for any day. Upside Down by Diana Ross was the #1 song on September 10, 1980. The song was performed by Diana Ross . Diana Ross. The dispute with Ross led to none of the musicians being credited on the album cover and also may have had a part in Rodgers backing out of his commitment to Monardo's Meco Plays Music from The Empire Strikes Back album. Country: Germany. Label: Motown - 501.7064 • Format: Vinyl 7 Diana Ross - Upside Down (1980, Vinyl) | Discogs Monardo, a former first-call session player who had a string of hits in the late 1970s with disco versions of film music, also played trombone on the album and is featured in a solo towards the end of "I'm Coming Out": Nile recorded all the tracks and vocals and called me and my horn section for a 3-hour date. Trombone solos have been rare on Top 40 songs in the post-big band era and especially so since the 1960s. ", "Pieces of a Dream – Acquainted With the Night", Offiziellecharts.de – Risquée – Upside Down", Stolen Moments: The Lady Sings... 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