Subject: Ross, Diana, 1944- / Resource Type: sound recording - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Transcribed from container: "Diana Ross Show, Vegas 1970." On side A, the recording begins with a KGMJ Soulradio announcement about the Jackson 5. The recording then moves to Diana Ross, who sings and talks about how the production has been her dream since she was young. On side B, different audience members give their take of the show and how they feel about Diana Ross's first solo performance since leaving the Supremes. Diana Ross also speaks on her performance and booking gigs for the Jackson 5.
Date:: circa 1970
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

Description:: Transcribed from container: "Diana Ross." The interview begins around 3 minutes. On this tape, there is lots of commotion and sound like many people are trying to interview Diana Ross on set as she prepares for her next show. Ross talks about a book she's writing called Help Help; juggling family and career; how she feels leaving The Supremes; her acting experience; and other inspirational artists in the show business. At 28:30, the tape appears to transition to another interview. Interviewers who were waiting nearby to ask her questions ask what her greatest fear is and asked the name of her show. Finally at 35:26, the SOUL Magazine interviewer gets a clear recording with Diana and asks if she will be doing a movie called Careshadora, based on Coriea Jones’ novel.
Date:: undated
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

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