In 1959, Ross was brought to the attention of Milton Jenkins, the manager of the local doo-wop group The Primes, by Mary Wilson. Primes member Paul Williams convinced Jenkins to enlist Ross in the sister group The Primettes, which included Wilson, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown.
In 1976, Billboard magazine named her the female entertainer of the century. In 1993, The Guinness Book Of World Records listed her as the most successful female artist ever (the title is now attributed to Madonna), partly due to her combined total of eighteen number-one singles, six of them recorded solo and the remaining dozen from her work with the Supremes.
Ross was also one of the few pop singers to find modest success in the acting world winning an Academy Award nomination for her role as Billie Holiday in the 1972 film, "Lady Sings the Blues" as well as having hits with other film roles such as "Mahogany", "Out of Darkness" and "Double Platinum", not to mention her role in "The Wiz".
Ross has been awarded many lifetime achievement accolades from many organizations and media outlets: she has been featured on BET, Soul Train, and awarded multiple times at the NAACP Image Awards, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007 and given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement in 2011.
Ross' professional vocal collaborators have included the following during her career: Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Julio Iglesias, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Smokey Robinson, among many others.
All Of My Life
Diana Ross Lyrics
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I have walked alone
In search of a star
You are that star
You're the one I've waited for
You're the one I've waited for
All of my life
A chorus for two
All that love can bring
I'll share here with you
You can make it all come true
So darling
All of your life to share
Is all I'm asking
All of the minutes and the years
All of your happiness
And sometimes all your tears
So darling
All of my life to share
Is all I give you
All of the flowers in the field
We'll walk together through the sunsets and the years
So darling
All of my life to share
Is all I'll give you
And all of the flowers in the field
We'll walk together through the sunsets and the years
All of my life
There's a song to sing
A chorus for two
All that love can bring
I'll share here with you
You can make it all come true
So darling
All of my life to share
Is all I'm asking
All of the minutes and the years
All of your happiness
And sometimes all your tears
So darling
All of my life to share
Is all I give you
All of the flowers in the field
We'll walk together through the sunsets and the years
So darling
All of your life to share
Is all I'm asking
The lyrics to Diana Ross's song "All of My Life" are a declaration of love that speaks to the deep longing of the heart to find someone to share one's journey with. Throughout the song, the singer expresses the desire to finally find the one they've been waiting for, the star that will light up their life. The song also highlights the beautiful things that life has to offer, such as the joy of singing a song with a loved one, sharing all that love can bring, and making dreams come true together.
The chorus is particularly memorable, as it captures the essence of the song's sentiment. It requires the participation of two voices, and makes it clear that life is meant to be lived in partnership: "So darling, all of your life to share, is all I'm asking. All of the minutes and the years, all of your happiness and sometimes all your tears." The singer wants to share everything with this person, good and bad, in the hopes of growing together and building a life that is rich with experiences.
Overall, the lyrics to "All of My Life" are beautifully written and heartfelt, and they speak to the universal human desire for love and connection. It is a song that inspires hope and reassurance that the search for love is worthwhile, and that there is someone out there who is meant to walk through life with us.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my life
Throughout my entire existence
I have walked alone
I have journeyed through life by myself
In search of a star
Looking for someone or something special in my life
You are that star
You are the one I have been searching for
You're the one I've waited for
You are the person I have anticipated meeting my whole life
There's a song to sing
Life is like a melody or tune waiting to be sung
A chorus for two
Together we can create a beautiful harmony
All that love can bring
The potential for happiness and fulfillment through love
I'll share here with you
I am willing to share all the love that comes with being in a relationship with you
You can make it all come true
Together we can make our dreams a reality
All of your life to share
I am asking for a lifetime of commitment and partnership from you
Is all I'm asking
That is the only thing I want from you
All of the minutes and the years
Every moment we spend together, for the rest of our lives
All of your happiness
I want to share in your joy and delight
And sometimes all your tears
I understand that there will also be tough times and I am willing to support you through them
All of my life to share
I offer you a lifetime of commitment and partnership
Is all I give you
That is the extent of what I can offer you
All of the flowers in the field
I want to share the beauty and wonder of life with you
We'll walk together through the sunsets and the years
We will journey through life together, sharing all its ups and downs
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL RANDALL
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