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I Love You (2006)

Where the lyrics of I Love You take you, and where it was really made.

Diana Ross's 24th studio album is mostly covers, and its only new original song is the title track.

Key places

Conway Recording, Hollywood (2006)

Recording site Conway Recording Studios — Conway Recording in Hollywood is credited as a recording location for the album, with Valente Torrez assisting. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Groove Masters, Santa Monica (2006)

Recording site Groove Masters — Groove Masters in Santa Monica is credited as a recording location, with Rich Tosi assisting. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Ross Records, Los Angeles (2006)

Recording site Motown Recording Studios — Ross Records in Los Angeles is credited as a recording location; the point marks the city center. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

TRS Studios, Studio City (2006)

Recording site TRS Studios — TRS Studios in Studio City is credited for additional recording on What About Love; the point marks the city center. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

NRG Studios, North Hollywood (2006)

Recording site NRG Recording Studios (Hollywood) — NRG Studios in North Hollywood is credited for recording Crazy Little Thing Called Love, with Fox Phelps assisting. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Inch Studios, Manchester (2006)

Recording site Manchester College of Commerce — Inch Studios in Manchester is credited for additional recording on I Will; the point marks the city center. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Tonysound, Van Nuys (2006)

Recording site Sound City Studios — Tonysound in Van Nuys is credited for recording the background vocals; the point marks the city center. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Abbey Road Studios, London (2006)

Recording site Abbey Road Studios — Abbey Road Studios in London is credited for recording the orchestra parts on the album. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Jubilee line to St John's Wood station, then about a 5-minute walk.

Air Lyndhurst Studios, London (2006)

Recording site AIR Studios — Air Lyndhurst Studios in London is credited for recording What About Love, with Nick Wollage recording. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Deep Diner Studios, New York (2006)

Recording site Record Plant Studios — Deep Diner Studios in New York is credited as a recording location for tracks produced by Steve Tyrell; the point marks the city center. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: See the map for directions.

Album story

Overview

• I Love You is the 24th studio album by American singer Diana Ross
• Released in Europe by Parlophone Records' Angel label in late 2006
• Released in the United States by Manhattan Records in 2007
• The first studio album of newly recorded material from Ross since Every Day Is a New Day (1999)
• Most tracks are classic love songs; the only new original song is the title track
• A special edition with a DVD of behind-the-scenes footage of the album's production was also released

Background

• Includes Marvin Gaye's 'I Want You', co-written by Ross's brother Arthur
• Includes Burt Bacharach's 'The Look of Love' and Queen's 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'
• Ross's highest-charting album in over 20 years in the US
• In support of the album, Ross started the I Love You Tour in April 2007 in the United States
• The tour later visited Europe and Canada

Recording

• Most tracks were produced by Peter Asher
• Tracks marked with an asterisk were produced by Steve Tyrell
• Recording took place at studios in Hollywood, Santa Monica, North Hollywood, Studio City, and Van Nuys
• Additional recording also took place at Inch Studios in Manchester and Air Lyndhurst Studios in London
• Orchestra parts were recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London
• Brian May's parts were recorded by Kris Fredriksson at Allerton Hill
• Some tracks were recorded at Deep Diner Studios in New York

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · es.wikipedia.org · it.wikipedia.org

Tracklist

Sources: musicbrainz.org

Artist

Formation

• Diana Ross was born March 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, and was the lead singer of the Supremes.
• The Supremes joined Motown in 1961 under the name chosen by Florence Ballard, after the group first formed as the Primettes.
• The Supremes became Motown's most successful act in the 1960s and one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

Members

• The Supremes' members included Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and later Cindy Birdsong.
• Ross left the Supremes in 1970 and began a solo career.

Career

• The Supremes remain the best-charting female group in history, with 12 number-one pop singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Ross's solo career produced six Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Endless Love".
• Ross starred in Lady Sings the Blues (1972), earning Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, and later starred in Mahogany and The Wiz.
• Ross has sold over 100 million records worldwide as a solo artist.
• Ross was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as a member of the Supremes and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Reception

At release

• Critical reception toward the album was generally mixed.
• AllMusic editor Jeff Tamarkin wrote that the album may be the least inspired of Ross's career
• Tamarkin noted that the album is made of covers except for one new composition
• Tamarkin found that Ross put little emotion or enthusiasm into her performances
• Tamarkin described her vocals as largely nondescript
• Steve Jones of USA Today gave the album two and a half stars
• Jones praised Ross's enduring vocal ability and elegant performances
• Jones said the mix of romantic standards was uneven and highlighted the title track

Records

• Debuted at number 32 on the US Billboard 200 as the week's Hot Shot Debut
• First-week sales in the US were 21,222 copies
• Ross's highest-charting album since Swept Away, which peaked at number 26 in late 1984
• Peaked at number 16 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
• Reached number 32 on the Top Internet Albums
• Debuted and peaked at number 60 on the UK Albums Chart
• Also charted in the Netherlands
• According to Soundscan, sold around 100,000 copies in the US as of 2016

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• The US and Canadian releases used 'Take My Breath Away' where European and Japanese releases used 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'
• The international version lists 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' as featuring Brian May
• Ross also recorded a version of 'What About Love' from the 2005 Broadway musical The Color Purple
• The title track is credited to Fred White as its songwriter
• The special edition includes a DVD with behind-the-scenes footage of the production

Sources: www.discogs.com · es.wikipedia.org

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