A Primer of the Original Dreamgirl

With the release of her latest album, I Love You, Diana Ross has made another try a comeback, and though record sales have been decent (her highest debut in over a decade), though as a whole, the album is not up to the prodigiously talented diva's standards. Ross saw herself as a multi-media entertainer, and has branched out into films and television with varying degrees of success. Her records are often mixed bags - great singles with creaky filler. Her concerts present Ross at her best - confident and a very generous performer, Ross thrives onstage and on vinyl, she is robbed of the energy she feeds off the audience. Ross has also been quick to ride on current pop trends, which result in her work being dated at times -- she is a very prolific artist, so there is a lot to comb through, as she not only has a large resume of studio albums, but there are countless compliations released. Following is a great guide for what is essential, what should be bought and what is better left off your list, unless one is a die-hard Ross fan.

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THE INDISPENSABLE: The following are Ross' most enduring works - they're all available on CD or DVD, and are must-have's for those looking to include Ross' work in their music collections.