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.
Always And Forever
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true
And I know tomorrow
Will still be the same
'Cause we got a life of love
Every day love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
I'll always love you forever
Forever
There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you
It's something I can't explain
Just the things that you do
And if you get lonely
Call me and take
A second to give to me
That magic you make and
Every day love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
I'll always love you forever
The song "Always and Forever" by Diana Ross is a love ballad that speaks of a relationship where the love is so strong that it feels like a dream come true. The opening lines of the chorus, “always and forever, each moment with you is just like a dream to me that somehow came true” suggests that the singer is in awe of the depth of their love.
The singer further reassures her partner that their love will remain strong no matter what the future holds. "And I know tomorrow will still be the same 'cause we got a life of love that won't ever change," sings Diana Ross. She adds that they should continue to express love in their own way, each day so that it keeps their love fresh and strong.
The song's verses talk about how the feelings of love bring joy, comfort and magic into the singer's life. In the end, the singer commits to loving her partner forever, always being there for them, even in times of loneliness.
Overall, the song expresses the depth, passion and commitment of true love, and how it endures despite challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Always and forever
Our love will last for eternity
Each moment with you
Every second spent with you is priceless
Is just like a dream to me
Being with you feels like a beautiful dream come true
That somehow came true
Our love story is like a miracle, it's hard to believe it's real
And I know tomorrow
We will face the future together
Will still be the same
Our love will be just as strong tomorrow as it is today
'Cause we got a life of love
Our life is built on a strong foundation of love
That won't ever change and
Our love will never fade away
Every day love me your own special way
Show me your love in unique and special ways every day
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Your smile makes my heart melt with love
Take time to tell me you really care
Make me feel loved by expressing your feelings for me
And we'll share tomorrow together
Let's face the future together as partners in love
I'll always love you forever
My love for you will never fade away
There'll always be sunshine
Your love brings happiness and light to my life
When I look at you
Your mere presence brightens up my day
It's something I can't explain
The feelings I have for you are beyond explanation
Just the things that you do
Your actions and love make my life better
And if you get lonely
During the times of loneliness, you can count on me
Call me and take
Reach out to me and I will be there for you
A second to give to me
Give me a chance to remind you of how much I love you
That magic you make and
Your touch creates the magic of love between us
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON
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