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“”’Theme from ”Mahogany” (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)”'” is a song written by [[Michael Masser]] and [[Gerry Goffin]] and produced by Masser. It was initially recorded by American singer [[Thelma Houston]] in 1973, and then by [[Diana Ross]] as the theme to the 1975 [[Motown]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] film ”[[Mahogany (film)|Mahogany]]” that also starred Ross.<ref>{{cite book |last= Erlewine| first=Stephen Thomas| editor=Bogdanov, Vladimir |editor2=Woodstra, Chris |editor3=Erlewine, Stephen Thomas |title=All Music Guide to Soul |url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0879307447?v=search-inside&keywords=masser+goffin&go=Go%21# |access-date=2008-05-17 |series=Allmusic |year=2003 |publisher=Backbeat Books |location=San Francisco |isbn=0-87930-744-7 |chapter=Diana Ross |page=587}}</ref> The song was released on September 24, 1975 by Motown Records as the lead single for both the film’s soundtrack and Ross’ seventh studio album, ”[[Diana Ross (1976 album)|Diana Ross]]”. Masser and Goffin received a nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] at the [[48th Academy Awards]]. Also, the song was nominated for [[AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs]] list constructed by the [[American Film Institute]] in 2004.
“”’Theme from ”Mahogany” (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)”'” is a song written by [[Michael Masser]] and [[Gerry Goffin]] and produced by Masser. It was initially recorded by American singer [[Thelma Houston]] in 1973, and then by [[Diana Ross]] as the theme to the 1975 [[Motown]]/[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] film ”[[Mahogany (film)|Mahogany]]” that also starred Ross.<ref>{{cite book |last= Erlewine| first=Stephen Thomas| editor=Bogdanov, Vladimir |editor2=Woodstra, Chris |editor3=Erlewine, Stephen Thomas |title=All Music Guide to Soul |url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0879307447?v=search-inside&keywords=masser+goffin&go=Go%21# |access-date=2008-05-17 |series=Allmusic |year=2003 |publisher=Backbeat Books |location=San Francisco |isbn=0-87930-744-7 |chapter=Diana Ross |page=587}}</ref> The song was released on September 24, 1975 by Motown Records as the lead single for both the film’s soundtrack and Ross’ seventh studio album, ”[[Diana Ross (1976 album)|Diana Ross]]”. Masser and Goffin received a nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]] at the [[48th Academy Awards]]. Also, the song was nominated for [[AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs]] list constructed by the [[American Film Institute]] in 2004.
==Production notes==
”[[Record World]]” said that “Diana handles [the song] with consummate ease” and that “her frail but stunningly effective voice is captured amidst a soulful tapestry of sound.”<ref name=rw>{{cite magazine|magazine=Record World|date=October 11, 1975|accessdate=2023-03-09|title=Hits of the Week|page=1|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/75/RW-1975-10-11.pdf}}</ref>
”[[Record World]]” said that “Diana handles [the song] with consummate ease” and that “her frail but stunningly effective voice is captured amidst a soulful tapestry of sound.”<ref name=rw>{{cite magazine|magazine=Record World|date=October 11, 1975|accessdate=2023-03-09|title=Hits of the Week|page=1|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/75/RW-1975-10-11.pdf}}</ref>
==Track listing==
==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Hal Blaine]] – drums
*[[Hal Blaine]] – drums
*[[Lee Holdridge]] – arranger
*[[Lee Holdridge]] – arranger
==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
* [[Dinah Shore]] recorded the song for her album ”Dinah!” in 1976.
* [[Dinah Shore]] recorded the song for her album ”Dinah!” in 1976.
* [[Johnny Mathis]] included the song on his album ”[[I Only Have Eyes for You (Johnny Mathis album)|I Only Have Eyes for You]]” in 1976.
* [[Johnny Mathis]] included the song on his album ”[[I Only Have Eyes for You (Johnny Mathis album)|I Only Have Eyes for You]]” in 1976.
* [[Amii Stewart]] recorded the song and released it as the first single from her 1994 cover album ”[[Lady to Ladies]]” in 1994.
* [[Amii Stewart]] recorded the song and released it as the first single from her 1994 cover album ”Lady to Ladies” in 1994.
* [[Shirley Bassey]] included the song on her album ”[[Shirley Bassey Sings the Movies|Sings the Movies]]” in 1995.
* [[Shirley Bassey]] included the song on her album ”[[Shirley Bassey Sings the Movies|Sings the Movies]]” in 1995.
* [[Mariah Carey]] included the song as a promotional single on the international versions of her compilation album ”[[Number 1’s (Mariah Carey album)|#1’s]]” in 1998.
* [[Mariah Carey]] included the song as a promotional single on the international versions of her compilation album ”[[Number 1’s (Mariah Carey album)|#1’s]]” in 1998.
* [[Jennifer Lopez]] included the song on the international versions of her album ”[[On the 6]]” in 1999.
* [[Jennifer Lopez]] included the song on the international versions of her album ”[[On the 6]]” in 1999.
* [[Pete Yorn]] and [[Liz Phair]] recorded the song for his 2021 album [[Pete Yorn Sings the Classics]].
* [[Pete Yorn]] and [[Liz Phair]] recorded the song for his 2021 album [[Pete Yorn Sings the Classics]].
== See also ==
== See also ==
1975 single by Diana Ross
“Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” is a song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin and produced by Masser. It was initially recorded by American singer Thelma Houston in 1973, and then by Diana Ross as the theme to the 1975 Motown/Paramount film Mahogany that also starred Ross.[2] The song was released on September 24, 1975 by Motown Records as the lead single for both the film’s soundtrack and Ross’ seventh studio album, Diana Ross. Masser and Goffin received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 48th Academy Awards. Also, the song was nominated for AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list constructed by the American Film Institute in 2004.
Release and Reception
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The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Diana Ross performed the song live at the 48th Academy Awards ceremony via satellite from Amsterdam.
Record World said that “Diana handles [the song] with consummate ease” and that “her frail but stunningly effective voice is captured amidst a soulful tapestry of sound.”[3]
| Title | Writer(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” | Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser | 3:19 |
| 2. | “No One’s Gonna Be a Fool Forever” | Michael Masser, Pam Sawyer | 3:18 |
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- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2003). “Diana Ross”. In Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (eds.). All Music Guide to Soul. Allmusic. San Francisco: Backbeat Books. p. 587. ISBN 0-87930-744-7. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ “Hits of the Week” (PDF). Record World. October 11, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
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