Tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the worlds top designers. Mahogany was the second original motion picture soundtrack by diana ross, following her 1972 release lady sings the blues. In 1975, ross appeared in mahogany, a romantic drama, directed by her thenboyfriend the motown founder berry gordy, about an. Saturday at the museum of fine arts, houston for movies. Diana ross is an american actor, singer, musician, songwriter and producer. Diana ross, who proved she could act with lady sings. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to by. Some copies carry a clear sticker with white text that reads.
Mahogany 1975 romantic drama movie diana ross, billy dee williams youtube. Diana ross, billy dee williams, jeanpierre aumont, anthony perkins, nina foch. Its the story of a young woman who wants to break out of a chicago ghetto by becoming a successful fashion designer. A poor chicago secretary diana ross takes the fast lane to fame as a model and a fashion designer. Rent mahogany 1975 starring diana ross and billy dee williams on dvd and bluray. This was the theme song to the 1975 movie mahogany, starring ross as tracy chambers, a woman from humble beginnings who becomes a glamorous fashion model using the name mahogany. Feb 23, 2015 theme from mahogany with scenes from the film with the same name. With diana ross, billy dee williams, anthony perkins, jeanpierre aumont. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the movie mahogany. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed.
She looks great, acts well, and even demonstrates a diva fit. Movie, mahogany movie,mahogany trailer,mahogany 1975, berry gordy. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to is a song written by michael masser and gerry goffin. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of diana ross classic mahogany with the new couture edition. Director diana ross tracymahogany billy dee williams brian. The very best of diana ross was released in the united kingdom, becoming ross 17th gold album in that country.
Diana ross first public postrtl appearance was at a fundraiser for former president bill clinton. Jun 11, 2012 diana ross sang about complexities of life in this theme song from mahogany, the 1975 cult film in which she stars as an aspiring fashion designer from chicago who rises to fame in rome. Quotes from diana ross characters tracy mahogany says. Includes diana ross hit songs love hangover and theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to m6861s1. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Mahogany 1975 romantic drama movie diana ross, billy. It was initially recorded by american singer thelma houston in 1973, and then by diana ross as the theme to the 1975 motownparamount film mahogany. Best known as the the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group the supremes, diana ernestine earle ross was born on march 26, 1944, in detroit, michigan, the second of six children of africanamerican parents ernestine lillian moten, a schoolteacher, and fred earl ross, who served in the army.
The soundtrack from the film mahogany her second film, following lady sings the blues included the charttopping single theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, which peaked at numberone on the billboard hot 100 chart in january 1976. Michael masser the original soundtrack of mahogany. Starring billy dee williams, diana ross, anthony perkins, jeanpierre aumont, beah richards and nina foch. Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, who during the 1960s became motowns most successful act, and are the bestcharting female group in us history, as well as one of the worlds bestselling girl groups of all time. Still, the movie produced one of her biggest and best hits with theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, a goffinmasser tune that was. Her ambition leads her to rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success. Diana ross was the woman all my girlfriends, and a good smattering of my male friends, wanted to look like. Diana ross born march 26, 1944 is an american singer, actress, and record producer. The movies got rich costumes, romantic music, decadent. Diana ross showed no signs of slowing down in the 1990s.
Mar 25, 2020 singer and actress diana ross was part of the 1960s popsoul trio the supremes before embarking on a successful solo career, also starring in such films as lady sings the blues and the wiz. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to youtube. Diana ross sang about complexities of life in this theme song from mahogany, the 1975 cult film in which she stars as an aspiring fashion designer from chicago who rises to fame in rome. Great film a big diana ross fan brings back lots of memories but not combatible with uk dvd players says out of region so i am trying to find a way to watch. Theme from mahogany with scenes from the film with the same name. Diana rosstheme from mahogany do you know where yore going to. All actors diana ross, billy dee williams, anthony perkins, jeanpierre aumont, beah richards, nina foch. Singer diana ross showing quick views of both her nipples when she changes out of. Behold the glittering getups in these popstar whirlwinds, from diana ross kaleidoscopic runway threads in mahogany to tina turners spiky apocalyptic garb in mad max beyond thunderdome. Singer and actress diana ross was part of the 1960s popsoul trio the supremes before embarking on a successful solo career, also starring in such films as lady sings the blues and the wiz. As a vehicle for diana ross film career, mahogany wasnt nearly as successful as lady sings the blues, not only because it didnt focus on her musical gifts, but because the script was weak. The film, a ragstoriches story about the power of love and fashion, will be shown 7 p. Blow the obstacles away keep walking if you fall 72,605 views. Still, the movie produced one of her biggest and best hits with theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, a goffinmasser tune that was nominated for an oscar.
Mahogany is a big, lush, messy soap opera, so ambivalent about its heroine that we cant even be sure the endings supposed to be happy. Mahogany 1975 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary jazz singer, billie holiday. See more ideas about diana ross, diana and lady sings the blues. The movie would have worked better with a soundtrack that had more vocals by diana ross, and been an extended music video movie, simliar to flashdance. Directed by berry gordy, tony richardson, jack wormser. And yet its unabashedly commercial and sure to be an enormous hit. Considering the byzantine story of its creation, theme from mahogany is a slight song, but its a pretty one. These questions are posed in the unavoidable theme song a huge seventies hit from mahogany, a splashy, divasized vehicle for diana ross. Casting diana ross as a fashion model was truly inspiring since it gives her an opportunity to look sensational throughout. Ross and turner were at the height of their musical powers when these opened, and both movies demonstrate how to harness the wonders of a megafamous diva on the big screen.
Mahogany is a 1975 american romantic drama film directed by berry gordy and produced by motown productions. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to. Struggling chicago fashion design student tracy diana ross goes from rags to riches when a chance meeting with hotshot fashion photographer sean anthony perkins in the department store where. Diana ross, jeanpierre aumont, beah richards, nina foch official. How tracee ellis ross channels her mom, diana ross, in. However, it is also incredibly entertaining with a wonderful musical score. The first iteration of the ubiquitous, oscarnominated theme song by michael masser and gerry goffin, sung by leading lady diana ross, who plays tracy, flashing back with credits from the opening scene, her success in rome, to earlier days as a fashion student in chicago, in mahogany, 1975. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Its the story of a young woman who wants to break out of a chicago. The motown founder gordy took over the film direction after british filmmaker tony richardson was dismissed from the film. Diana ross inspires great fantasies even when they dont add up to anything. Mahogany 1975 romantic drama movie diana ross, billy dee. Had known and was close friends with michael jackson from when he was only 8 years old, through until his death, in 2009.
Diana ross, billy dee williams, anthony perkins, et al. And, in spite of the movies flaws, dianas acting is really good while poor anthony perkins is atrocious. On theme from mahogany, ross character attempts to take stock of her. The movie s got rich costumes, romantic music, decadent. Miss ross was hot off her unexpected and critically approved starring role in lady sings the blues when she embarked on this musical, a ragstoriches saga of a chicago girl who dreams of being a fashion. Starring billy dee williams, diana ross, anthony perkins, jeanpierre aumont, beah.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of diana ross classic mahogany with the new couture edition dvd, which includes collectible fashion prints. Now 43 years old, this song still sounds brand new. Its a guilty pleasure that you know is bad, but you just cant help enjoying it. Mahogany 1975 movie clip do you know where youre going to. Diana ross looks gorgeous in unbelievably glamorous costumes, jewels, makeup and furs.
With diana ross, billy dee williams, richard pryor, james t. A tribute to the schizophrenic styles of the 70s including cheap photography and bad lighting. But the powers that be wanted diana to rely on acting only, with no singing. Dec 29, 2008 now 43 years old, this song still sounds brand new. After a highly successful musical career, she forayed into acting with the 1972 film lady sings the blues, and it proved to be her big career breakthrough. Oct 29, 2015 this month marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the movie mahogany.
Fresh from the success of lady sings the blues, this film served as ross followup feature film. Jul 11, 2016 diana ross theme from mahogany do you know where yore going to. She is best known for her projects that she did in the 60s with her musical group the supremes. Diana ross in mahogany 1975 mahogany diana ross 1975. Mahogany stars diana ross as tracy chambers, a struggling fashion design student who rises to become a popular fashion designer in rome. See more ideas about diana ross, diana and diana ross supremes. Diana ross do you know where youre going to theme from. The image is professionally printed onto a commercial quality heat transfer paper using a commercial heat press.
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