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1975 single by Diana Ross

"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)"
Single by Diana Ross
from the album Mahogany and Diana Ross
B-side	"No One's Gonna Be a Fool Forever"
Released	September 24, 1975
Recorded	1975
Genre	Soul[1]
Length	3:25
Label	Motown
Songwriters	Michael Masser Gerald Goffin
Producer	Michael Masser
Diana Ross singles chronology
"Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right" (1975) "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (1975) "I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)" (1976)

"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 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

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The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song. Ross performed the song live at the 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]

Personnel

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• Diana Ross – vocals
• Leland Sklar – electric bass
• Hal Blaine – drums
• Lee Holdridge – arranger

Release and track listing

[edit] 7" vinyl single - US

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
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

Chart performance

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Weekly charts [edit] Chart (1975–1976) Peakposition Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] 38 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 14 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] 33 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] 4 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[8] 3 Ireland (IRMA)[9] 2 Italy (Musica e dischi)[10] 6 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] 4 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] 4 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] 19 UK Singles (OCC)[14] 5 US Billboard Hot 100[15] 1 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 14 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[17] 1 US Cashbox Top 100[18] 1

Year-end charts [edit] Chart (1976) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM)[19] 56 UK Singles (OCC)[20] 73 US Billboard Hot 100[21] 43 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[22] 29 US Cashbox Top 100[23] 51

Other versions

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• Singer Thelma Houston was the first artist to record the song in 1973.
• French singer Nicole Rieu released a French-language version the song (titled "En courant") as a single 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 in 1976.
• 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 Sings the Movies in 1995.
• Mariah Carey included the song as a promotional single on the international versions of her compilation album #1's in 1998.
• 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.

See also

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• List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1975 (U.S.)
• List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 1976

References

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1. ^ Breithaupt, Don; Breithaupt, Jeff (July 17, 2000). "Movin' On Up: Corporate Soul". Night Moves - Pop Music in the Late 70s. St. Martin's Griffin. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-312-19821-3.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. October 11, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
4. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
5. ^ "Diana Ross – Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
6. ^ "Diana Ross – Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
7. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 4071a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
8. ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 4060." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
9. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Do You Know Where You're Going To". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
10. ^ Racca, Guido (2019). M&D Borsa Singoli 1960–2019 (in Italian). Independently Published. ISBN 9781093264906.
11. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Diana Ross" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
12. ^ "Diana Ross – Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
13. ^ "Diana Ross – Do You Know Where You're Going To". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
14. ^ "Diana Ross: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
15. ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
16. ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
17. ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
18. ^ "Cash Box Top Singles - 1976". Archived from the original on 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
19. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 5173a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
20. ^ "Top 100 1976 - UK Music Charts". Uk-charts.top-source.info. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
21. ^ "Top 100 Hits of 1976/Top 100 Songs of 1976". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
22. ^ Top 50 Adult Contemporary Hits of 1976
23. ^ "Top 100 Year End Charts: 1976". Cashbox Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-08-25. Retrieved 2016-06-05.

External links

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• List of cover versions of "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" at SecondHandSongs.com
• "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) (Alternate Version #2)") on YouTube
• "Mariah Carey - Do You Know Where You're Going To (Theme from "Mahogany") (Official Audio)" on YouTube
• "Medley: Secretly / Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) (from Let's ..." on YouTube
• "Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" on YouTube

v t e Diana Ross
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Diana Ross (1970) Everything Is Everything (1970) Surrender (1971) Touch Me in the Morning (1973) Diana & Marvin (1973) Last Time I Saw Him (1973) Diana Ross (1976) Baby It's Me (1977) Ross (1978) The Boss (1979) Diana (1980) Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1981) Silk Electric (1982) Ross (1983) Swept Away (1984) Eaten Alive (1985) Red Hot Rhythm & Blues (1987) Workin' Overtime (1989) The Force Behind the Power (1991) A Very Special Season (1994) Take Me Higher (1995) Every Day Is a New Day (1999) Blue (2006) I Love You (2006) Diana Ross Sings Songs from The Wiz (rec. 1978, rel. 2015) Thank You (2021)
Compilations	Greatest Hits (1972) Diana Ross' Greatest Hits (1976) 20 Golden Greats (1979) To Love Again (1981) All the Great Hits (1981) Forever Diana: Musical Memoirs (1993) One Woman: The Ultimate Collection (1993) Diana Extended: The Remixes (1994) Voice of Love (1996) Love & Life: The Very Best of Diana Ross (2001) The Definitive Collection (2006) The Greatest (2011) Upside Down: The Collection (2012) Supertonic: Mixes (2020)
Live releases	Live at Caesars Palace (1974) An Evening with Diana Ross (1977) Greatest Hits Live (1989) Stolen Moments: The Lady Sings... Jazz and Blues (1993) Christmas in Vienna (1993)
Soundtrack albums	Diana! (1971) Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Mahogany (1975) The Wiz (1978) Endless Love (1981)
Video albums	Live in Central Park (2012)
Singles	"Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)" "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" "Remember Me" "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" "Surrender" "I'm Still Waiting" "Good Morning Heartache" "Touch Me in the Morning" "You're a Special Part of Me" "Last Time I Saw Him" "My Mistake (Was to Love You)" "You Are Everything" "Don't Knock My Love" "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" "Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right" "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" "I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)" "Love Hangover" "One Love in My Lifetime" "Gettin' Ready for Love" "Your Love Is So Good for Me" "You Got It" "Lovin', Livin' and Givin'" "Ease on Down the Road" "Pops, We Love You" "What You Gave Me" "The Boss" "No One Gets the Prize" "It's My House" "Upside Down" "I'm Coming Out" "My Old Piano" "It's My Turn" "One More Chance" "Cryin' My Heart Out for You" "Endless Love" "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" "Mirror, Mirror" "Work That Body" "Muscles" "So Close" "Pieces of Ice" "All of You" "Swept Away" "Touch by Touch" "Missing You" "Eaten Alive" "Chain Reaction" "Experience" "Dirty Looks" "If We Hold On Together" "Workin' Overtime" "This House" / "Paradise" "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" "Someday We'll Be Together" "Take Me Higher" "I Will Survive" "Not Over You Yet" "Goin' Back" "I've Got a Crush on You" "Thank You" "If the World Just Danced" "Turn Up the Sunshine"
Featured singles	"A Brand New Day" "We Are the World"
Tours and concerts	Super Bowl XXX halftime show (1996) Return to Love Tour (2000) I Love You Tour (2006–2008) More Today Than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour (2010–2012) In the Name of Love Tour (2013–2017) The Essential Diana Ross: Some Memories Never Fade (2015–2017)
Related topics	The Supremes Rhonda Ross Kendrick (daughter) Tracee Ellis Ross (daughter) Evan Ross (son) Arne Næss Jr. (second husband) Arthur "T-Boy" Ross (brother) Diana Ross Playground Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5
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v t e Mariah Carey songs
Singles discography
1990s singles	"Vision of Love" "Love Takes Time" "Someday" "I Don't Wanna Cry" "There's Got to Be a Way" "Emotions" "Can't Let Go" "Make It Happen" "I'll Be There" "If It's Over" "Dreamlover" "Hero" "Without You" "Never Forget You" "Anytime You Need a Friend" "Endless Love" "All I Want for Christmas Is You" "Fantasy" "One Sweet Day" "Open Arms" "Always Be My Baby" "Forever" "Underneath the Stars" "Honey" "Butterfly" "Breakdown" "The Roof" "My All" "Sweetheart" "When You Believe" "I Still Believe" "Heartbreaker" "Thank God I Found You"
2000s singles	"Crybaby" "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" "Loverboy" "Never Too Far" "Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)" "Reflections (Care Enough)" "Never Too Far/Hero Medley" "Through the Rain" "Boy (I Need You)" "I Know What You Want" "Bringin' On the Heartbreak" "It's Like That" "We Belong Together" "Shake It Off" "Get Your Number" "Don't Forget About Us" "Fly Like a Bird" "Say Somethin'" "Touch My Body" "Bye Bye" "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" "I Stay in Love" "Obsessed" "I Want to Know What Love Is" "H.A.T.E.U."
2010s singles	"Up Out My Face" "Angels Cry" "Oh Santa!" "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" "When Christmas Comes" "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" "Almost Home" "#Beautiful" "The Art of Letting Go" "You're Mine (Eternal)" "You Don't Know What to Do" "Infinity" "I Don't" "GTFO" "With You" "The Distance" "A No No" "In the Mix"
2020s singles	"Save the Day" "Out Here on My Own" "Fall in Love at Christmas" "Big Energy (Remix)" "It's a Wrap" "Yes, And? (Remix)" "Type Dangerous" "Sugar Sweet" "Play This Song"
Featured songs	"Things That U Do" "What More Can I Give" "U Make Me Wanna" "So Lonely" "Lil' L.O.V.E." "Just Stand Up!" "My Love" "Everybody Hurts" "Somewhat Loved"
Other songs	"Vanishing" "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" "Looking In" "Close My Eyes" "Whenever You Call" "Outside" "Petals" "Clown" "My Saving Grace" "Mine Again" "Your Girl" "Migrate" "Side Effects" "I'm That Chick" "Right to Dream" "Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue)" "100%" "One Child" "Christmas Time Is in the Air Again" "Thirsty" "Meteorite" "Unforgettable (Remix)" "The Star" "Sleigh Ride" "Here We Go Around Again"

v t e Jennifer Lopez songs
Discography Songs
1990s singles	"If You Had My Love" "No Me Ames" "Waiting for Tonight"
2000s singles	"Feelin' So Good" "Let's Get Loud" "Love Don't Cost a Thing" "Play" "I'm Real" "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" "Ain't It Funny" "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" "I'm Gonna Be Alright (Track Masters Remix)" "Alive" "Jenny from the Block" "All I Have" "I'm Glad" "Baby I Love U!" "Get Right" "Hold You Down" "Qué Hiciste" "Me Haces Falta" "Do It Well" "Hold It Don't Drop It" "Louboutins"
2010s singles	"On the Floor" "I'm Into You" "Papi" "Dance Again" "Goin' In" "Live It Up" "I Luh Ya Papi" "First Love" "Booty" "Feel the Light" "Ain't Your Mama" "Chegaste" "Ni Tú Ni Yo" "Amor, Amor, Amor" "Us" "Se Acabó el Amor" "El Anillo" "Dinero" "Te Guste" "Limitless" "Medicine" "Baila Conmigo"
2020s singles	"Pa' Ti" "Lonely" "In the Morning" "Cambia el Paso" "On My Way" "Marry Me" "Can't Get Enough" "Birthday" "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
Featured singles	"Control Myself" "This Boy's Fire" "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" "Follow the Leader" "Sweet Spot" "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" "Adrenalina" "We Are One (Ole Ola)" "Back It Up" "El Mismo Sol" "Try Me" "Te Boté II"
Charity singles	"El Ultimo Adios (The Last Goodbye)" "What's Going On" "Hands" "Love Make the World Go Round" "Almost Like Praying"
Promotional singles	"Cariño" "Fresh Out the Oven" "(What Is) Love?" "Girls" "Same Girl" "A Selena Tribute" "Olvídame y Pega la Vuelta"
Other songs	"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" "You Belong to Me" "Until It Beats No More" "One Love" "Invading My Mind" "Hypnotico"
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