A great document of a famous 70s TV special from Diana Ross – and a record that also features excellent guest work from
Bill Cosby and The Jackson 5 – as well as an odd Motown appearance from Danny Thomas! Ross dominates the set, working with sublime larger arrangements that really showcase her growing power as a solo star – on titles that include "Close To You", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "I Love You", "Remember Me", and "Don't Rain On My Parade". And
Bill Cosby steps in for a bit of dialogue with Ross – as they talk together, then lead into a surprising duet on Randy Newman's "Love Story"! The Jackson 5 serve up two nice
medley tracks – "I'll Be There/
Feelin Alright" and "Mama's Pearl/
Walk On By/
The Love You Save" – and Danny Thomas does a bit of comedy, but doesn't sing – thankfully.
(Cover has a cut corner, in great shape otherwise.)