I Love You (CD - 2007)

Diana Ross rightly belongs in the pantheon of essential pop artists, and the appearance of 2007's DREAMGIRLS, a film based on the rise of the Supremes, made her legendary star shine all the brighter. Though not as strong as Ross's best work from the past, her 2007 solo album, I LOVE YOU, is a nice, safe collection of romantic standards, ballads, and contemporary covers.

The material ranges from classic pop (Bacharach-David's "The Look of Love," for example) to vintage R&B (the Platters' "Only You") to seemingly odd but still enjoyable choices (Berlin's "You Take My Breath Away" and the Spiral Staircase's "More Today Than Yesterday"). The arrangements are straightforward, and Ross's performances are enjoyable, if a bit timid, but die-hard fans of the great singer will still appreciate her take on these fine, well-known tunes. minimize