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.
Confide In Me
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Religh on me
And I will try to satisfy
Your every need
Through the day
'Till we say goodnight
Take it slow, easy go
The starlight show
On a night like this
I insist you try
Oh, now I know the nights will last
Morning sun is shining through
So close the door
And let the whole world passes by
While I confide in you
If you take the time
You will find
A smile face, warm embrace
A sympathetic mind, to do it right
Confide in me tonight
Oh, now I know the nights will last
Morning sun is shining through
So close the door
And let the whole world passes by
While I confide in you
Confide in me
Religh on me
any wish, you've ever missed
Is guaranteed
There's a peace of mind
You will find
Confide in me tonight
Ooh, confide in me tonight
In the song "Confide In Me", Diana Ross urges her lover to confide in her, to rely on her, and promises to satisfy all their needs. She suggests taking things slow, enjoying the starry night and each other's company. She reassures her lover that she will be there for them, to bring them peace of mind and a sympathetic ear to confide in. She also emphasizes the temporary escape from the world's troubles when they confide in each other. In the end, she is urging her partner to confide in her tonight, assure them that she's everything they've ever wished for.
The lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of emotional intimacy and how openly expressing emotions can connect two people in a deep way. The song also suggests that being there for someone emotionally is a crucial aspect of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Confide in me
Share your secrets with me and trust me to keep them safe
Religh on me
Rely on me to be there for you and support you
And I will try to satisfy
I will do my best to make you happy and fulfill your needs
Your every need
I am willing to meet all your desires and requirements
Through the day
From morning until night
'Till we say goodnight
Until we part for the night
Take it slow, easy go
Take your time and enjoy the moment
Any friend would recommend
If anyone were to advise you, they would suggest the same thing
The starlight show
A beautiful night under the stars
On a night like this
A perfect evening for romance
I insist you try
I urge you to experience it
Oh, now I know the nights will last
I realize that time spent with you is never enough
Morning sun is shining through
A new day has dawned
So close the door
Shut out the world and focus on us
And let the whole world passes by
Ignore everything else and just be present in the moment with me
While I confide in you
While I open up to you and share my innermost thoughts and feelings
If you take the time
If you make an effort
You will find
You will discover
A smile face, warm embrace
I will greet you with a smile and a warm, loving hug
A sympathetic mind, to do it right
I am compassionate and understanding, and I will make sure everything is done correctly
Confide in me tonight
Tonight is the perfect opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings with me
Any wish, you've ever missed
Any desire or dream you haven't fulfilled yet
Is guaranteed
I promise that your wish will come true
There's a peace of mind
You will feel calm and relaxed
You will find
You will discover
Confide in me tonight
Tonight is the right time to open up and share with me
Ooh, confide in me tonight
Let me be the one you trust and rely on tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELISSA MANCHESTER, STAN SCHWARTZ
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