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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 film Mahogany that also starred Ross. [2]
Mahogany stars Diana Ross as Tracy Chambers, a struggling fashion design student who rises to become a popular fashion designer in Rome. It was released on October 8, 1975. The soundtrack included the single "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)", which peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976.
The album's #1 singles, "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" and "Love Hangover" have been covered by many artists including Mariah Carey, Shirley Bassey, Johnny Mathis, Jody Watley, Jennifer Lopez, and Tina Arena, keeping this classic album relevant for over four decades.
Diana Ross' version was released as the theme song for her 1975 film, Mahogany. Among the many recordings that Masser produced are Barbra Streisand 's "Someone That I Used to Love" (originally a hit for Natalie Cole ) and the duet by Judy Collins and T. G. Sheppard , "Home Again".
Lady Sings the Blues is the soundtrack to the Billie Holiday biopic of the same name, which starred Diana Ross in her 1972 screen debut. It became Ross' first #1 album (eventually selling over 2 million US copies), though the only one as a solo artist.
“Theme from Jaws” John Williams: John Williams 34 42 September 24 Mahogany "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" Diana Ross: Michael Masser and Gerald Goffin: 1 5 Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song
The chorus of "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" is sung by Slick Rick at the end of his song "Teenage Love" from the album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. The single went to #8 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles Chart in 1988.
"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (Goffin, Masser) - 3:21 From 1975 original motion picture soundtrack Mahogany and 1976 album Diana Ross "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)" (Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) – 2:59 From 1970 album Diana Ross "Touch Me in the Morning" (Masser, Miller) - 3:52