Lovin', Livin' and Givin'
"Lovin', Livin' and Givin'" | ||||
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Single by Diana Ross | ||||
from the album Thank God It's Friday | ||||
B-side | Various
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Released | July 7, 1978 (1978-07-07) | |||
Recorded | 1977–1978 | |||
Studio | Motown Recording, Hollywood, California[1] | |||
Genre | Disco | |||
Length | 4:40 | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Hal Davis | |||
Diana Ross singles chronology | ||||
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"Lovin', Livin' and Givin'" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross. It was produced by Hal Davis and written by Kenneth Stover and Pam Davis. The song was included in the film soundtrack to Thank God It's Friday and peaked at number thirty-five on the disco charts.[2]
Background and release
In 1976, Ross released her first disco song, "Love Hangover", which became popular in the United States and abroad. Its producer was Hal Davis, together with him the singer conducted a number of sessions in 1977, intending to create a new dance album.[3] In the same period, the song "Lovin' Livin' and Givin'" was recorded. Initially, it was an ordinary dance melody.
Soon the song was included in the film Thank God It's Friday, largely due to the fact that Motown, with which Ross collaborated, was working on the film. In the film, an almost instrumental version sounded in the background. In May 1978, the song was released on the soundtrack (in some editions of the album, the length of the song varies).[4]
At the same time, a new studio album Ross was being prepared for release (more precisely, a compilation of old and new tracks). For it, the song was remixed, elements of electronic music were added—in the wake of the popularity of "I Feel Love", many artists began to introduce it into their songs.[5] Motown decided to release it as a single in the USA (but it never took place)[6] and the rest of the world. The song performed well, reaching number 54 in the UK,[7] as well as number 35 on the US dance chart along with "What You Gave Me".[8]
In 1979, the song was released as a B-side on some editions of the single "The Boss".
Critical reception
The song received mostly negative reviews from critics. Jason Elias of AllMusic stated that Ross performs this song through force, pretending that there is enthusiasm in it.[9] Paul Sexton, in his review for Record Mirror, called it an "charmless disco song" and noted the end of the Ross' creativity.[10]
Charts
Chart (1978) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 54 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
References
- ^ Ross at Discogs. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 222.
- ^ Fong-Torres, Ben (August 11, 1977). "Interview with Diana Ross". Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X.
- ^ Thank God It's Friday (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) at Discogs (list of releases). Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Taraborrelli, J. Randy (2008). Diana Ross: An Unauthorized Biography. Pan Macmillan. p. 507. ISBN 9780330470148.
- ^ Betts, Graham (2014). Motown Encyclopedia. AC Publishing. ISBN 9781311441546.
- ^ a b "Diana Ross: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Diana Ross Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Elias, Jason. Ross (1978) Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Sexton, Paul (November 18, 1978). "Diana Ross – Ross review" (PDF). Record Mirror. p. 18. ISSN 0144-5804. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 9, 2021.
External links
- "Lovin', Livin' and Givin'" at Discogs (list of releases)
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