If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
#1If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:30pm
I'm not familiar with music producers of that time period, as I am a youngin'. But I'd love to know if he's actually loosely based off of a famous/semi-famous figure like the others are. And if he is, I'd really like to research him and find out more about him, this way I have a bigger appreciation for the show and now movie.
Thanks!
--Brandon
Updated On: 1/10/07 at 07:30 PM
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#2re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:31pm
That would be Berry Gordy, Jr., the music producer mainly responsible for Motown, many would argue.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry_Gordy
Updated On: 1/10/07 at 07:31 PM
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#2re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:33pmI concur.
#3re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:35pm
"Berry, however, dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade to become a professional boxer in hopes of becoming rich quick..."
-Funny that they went to a boxing match in the movie in order to 'get rich fast'. I read someone's review of the movie, and they noted that they didn't like the boxing scene in 'Stepping to the Bad Side'. Now I guess we have a reason why it's there!
"The store was unsuccessful and Gordy sought work at the Lincoln-Mercury plant..."
-The writers followed this guy's life to a tee, didn't they?
#4re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:36pmJamie Foxx said that he was his inspiration.
--Aristotle
#5re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:38pmReally? That's interesting. I didn't pay much attention to the interviews Jamie did for the movie. He's gone too Hollywood glam for me, but that's another story...
#6re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:39pmJamie Foxx sucked ass.
eb412
Stand-by Joined: 10/10/06
#7re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:50pmits definately based on berry gordy. he had a relationship with diana ross and made her the lead singer...very taboo at the time.
#8re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be James Brown, who is Curtis suppose to be?
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:51pmSupposeD.
#9re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:52pmWe were all thinking that, but it really has nothing to do with this thread, kyle.
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#10re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:55pm
Ok, it's my fault. Let's not turn this into a Jamie Foxx bashing thread.
I apologize for not doing my Supremes research, but I heard that Florence was the lead singer at one point, much like Effie. Is there a reason she was knocked off as the lead? Was she a big girl? I don't remember her being large in the pictures I've seen.
This topic might belong in the Off-Topic Board. I'm sorry if I made a mistake.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#11re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:57pmAs with the show, Ms. Ballard had a much stronger voiice than Diana. Diana just sounded more 'white' (bland).
#12re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:58pm
Yes, she was a bigger girl who had a better voice than Diana, I believe.
Edit: TheatreDiva got there first.
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#13re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:03pmHmmm...it sounds to me like I need to locate some of Ms. Ballard's music/vocals!
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#14re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:06pmI have a Supremes Anthology with a song called "Buttered Popcorn" on it, where Florence sings the lead.
#15re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:10pmKringas, it's so funny you mention that! I just bought that song on iTunes about 5 minutes ago! Wikipedia noted that she sang the lead vocals on that song.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#16re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:14pm
It's not a great song by any means, but it's got a charm to it. And it's a nice chance to get to hear Ballard's voice.
NiteOwl
Featured Actor Joined: 1/5/07
#17re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:22pmI have the Supremes box set as well and it also includes a version of the Streisand standard "People" with Florence singing lead.
Urban
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/05
#18re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/11/07 at 8:39amI gotta admit Deena is a heck of alot nicer person then Diana ever was. Diana basically screwed her way to the top and damned anybody be in her path.
#19re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/11/07 at 10:04amWhile Florence's voice isn't as soulful as everyone made it out to be, I STRONGLY prefer hers over Diana's voice any day.
#20re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/11/07 at 10:56am
Fact:
Berry Gordy and Diana Ross actually had a child together. Her name is Rhonda Ross Kendrick, an actress on the television show, "Girlfriends." Diana's other daughter (her half sister) Tracee stars on the show as well. Dreamgirls clearly pulled a lot from the reality of these actual lives.
wheredidhegogeorge2
Chorus Member Joined: 1/9/07
#21re: If Deena is suppose to be Diana Ross, and Jimmy Early is suppose to be
Posted: 1/11/07 at 12:03pmI always thought Jimmy Early was supposed to be chuck berry, not james brown. If im mistaken please correct me, but thats what i was always told.
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