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.
Everybody's Got 'Em
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Your only mourner, is the face that
Appears in the nearest mirror
You've gotta get it going and somehow knowing
You're gonna have it better than you ever had it, because
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody's got the right to love
I'd say I
But if it's you, say you
Cause if you could give in for a minute
Put your soul in it
We could get it together and forever love
So what's the use of running boy
You know there ain't no point in running
You need somebody, somebody to love you
Cause everybody needs somebody
Everybody's got the right to love
You got the right to say I, need somebody
I need you, he needs me
Come together, talk to me, oh yeah
You can have all the things that you desire
But without love you just can't survive
Cause you need love to warm your heart at night
When you're all alone and no comfort's in sight
You need somebody
Everybody needs somebody, oh yeah
Everybody's got the right to love
In this song, Diana Ross and the Supremes deliver a powerful message about the importance of human connection and love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is alone and feeling very isolated. The only comfort this person has is their own reflection in the mirror. Despite feeling hopeless and helpless, the song offers a glimmer of hope. It encourages listeners to get up and take action, knowing that things will improve. The chorus repeats the message that everyone needs somebody and everyone has the right to love. The lyrics also suggest that sometimes we need to put our guard down and let someone in. The song advocates for unity and coming together, suggesting that if we work together, we can achieve true and lasting love.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written and produced by the famous Motown songwriting team of Holland–Dozier–Holland. This team was responsible for many of the biggest hits of the 1960s and shaped the sound of Motown music. Another interesting fact is that this song was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and it is considered one of the group's signature songs.
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including The Rolling Stones, who covered it on their 1965 album "The Rolling Stones No. 2". In 1987, it was covered by the band Eurogliders, and their version reached the top 20 in Australia. In addition to being a popular song for covers, it has also been used in many TV shows and movies, including the films "Goodfellas" and "Baby Driver".
The song's chord progression is fairly simple and includes chords like D major, G major, A major, and E minor. It follows a classic pop song structure, with verses leading into a catchy chorus.
Chords: D, G, A, E minor.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're alone and in a corner
When you're alone and feeling cornered
Your only mourner, is the face that
The only person mourning your struggles is the reflection of your own face
Appears in the nearest mirror
That you see in the closest mirror
You've gotta get it going and somehow knowing
You must keep moving forward, knowing deep down
You're gonna have it better than you ever had it, because
Things will soon improve and your situation will be better than before
Everybody needs somebody
Every person needs someone to love and to rely on
Everybody's got the right to love
Every person deserves the right to love and be loved in return
If it were me, say I
If I were in your shoes, I would say
I'd say I
I would acknowledge my feelings and admit
But if it's you, say you
If it's your situation, acknowledge your feelings and admit
Cause if you could give in for a minute
If you could let yourself be vulnerable for a moment
Put your soul in it
Give it your all, pour your heart and soul into it
We could get it together and forever love
We could unite and love each other forever
So what's the use of running boy
What's the point in running away from this, my boy?
You know there ain't no point in running
You know that running away won't solve your problems
You need somebody, somebody to love you
You need someone to love and care for you
Cause everybody needs somebody
Because everyone needs someone to rely on and love
Everybody's got the right to love
Everyone deserves to love and be loved
You got the right to say I, need somebody
You have every right to say you need someone
I need you, he needs me
I need you, and he needs me
Come together, talk to me, oh yeah
Join together, let's communicate with each other, oh yeah
You can have all the things that you desire
You can attain everything you dream of
But without love you just can't survive
Without love, life is incomplete and unsatisfying
Cause you need love to warm your heart at night
Because love is what brings warmth to your heart at night
When you're all alone and no comfort's in sight
When you feel alone and lost with no one to comfort you
Everybody needs somebody
Everyone needs someone to rely on and love
Everybody's got the right to love
Everyone deserves to love and be loved
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