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.
Experience
Diana Ross Lyrics
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A fool without a lover
How can that possibly be
Maybe you can show me why
I shiver when you're closer
I remember your touch without it
Let me drown in your ecstasy
It's got to be do or die
Don't tell me love is just one night
I know it's not true
There should be someone there to catch you
When the rain falls
And you can turn away my heaven
And maybe I was wrong
I depended on the inner voice of
Experience, or just imagination
Whatever you believe in, you can lose
And one way or the other, we can find
Another world we can run away to
I'm living for the
Experience, is only what you make it
You live forever but you never know
That somebody loves you
And when the sky is open
Fly away lovers can share
I'll be there
And you can make the earth move
You can take me with no struggle
Lead me through your mystical dreams
Show me what you are
And we can make the wind blow
You're the power and I'm in it
You can be the fire I start
I want your heart
And let there be a story when the stories are told
I need to hear you say you love me when the night falls
We may never go to heaven but one thing that is sure
You can not ignore
I'll make it more than
Experience is not imagination
You get what you believe in if you choose
Somebody loves you
I couldn't get no higher
Fly away lovers can share
And we'll be there
Experience is not imagination
You get what you believe in if you choose
And one way or the other
We can find another world we can run away to
And I love you
Experience is only what you make it
You come together when you let yourself go
And somebody loves you
I couldn't get no higher
Fly away lovers can share
And we'll be there
(Repeat last verse and fade)
The lyrics of Diana Ross's song "Experience" explore the concept of love and its emotional complexities. The singer admits that she is a fool without a lover and is eager to find someone to love her. She is drawn to a particular person, and their presence makes her shiver with excitement. She remembers the feeling of their touch, and desires to be consumed by their ecstasy. The singer knows that love is not just a one-night affair and that there should be someone to catch you when the rain falls. Despite the uncertainty of love, there is always someone out there who loves you.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea that experience is the ultimate teacher. Whether it is through imagination or actual experiences, what we believe in shapes who we are. The singer believes that love is an experience that one must make the most out of. It can last forever, or it can die away, but it is up to us to make it a memorable experience. When we love someone, we can run away with them into another world, and there we can find peace and happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Experience" are a testament to the enduring power of love. It is a reminder that even when things feel uncertain, there is always someone out there who cares for us and wants to share their love with us.
Line by Line Meaning
See me loving you
I am in love with you and want you to see that.
A fool without a lover
I feel foolish and incomplete without someone to love.
How can that possibly be
I can't understand why I haven't found love yet.
Maybe you can show me why
I am hoping that you will be the one to show me what true love is.
I shiver when you're closer
Your presence makes me feel intense emotions and anticipation.
I remember your touch without it
Your touch is so memorable that I can vividly recall it even without physical contact.
Let me drown in your ecstasy
I desire to fully immerse myself in the intense pleasure and happiness you bring me.
It's got to be do or die
I feel like finding true love is a matter of life and death.
Don't tell me love is just one night
I don't believe that true love can be reduced to a single encounter or moment.
I know it's not true
I am confident that love is deeper and more meaningful than just one night.
There should be someone there to catch you
I believe that being in love means having someone to support and care for you.
When the rain falls
During difficult or sad times, love and support are especially important.
And you can turn away my heaven
Even if something else (such as career or travel) seems attractive, I would give it all up for love.
And maybe I was wrong
I am open to the possibility that my idea of love may be flawed or incomplete.
I depended on the inner voice of
I have always listened to my own instincts and emotions to guide me in matters of the heart.
Experience, or just imagination
I wonder if my past experiences with love were real or just something I imagined.
Whatever you believe in, you can lose
Love is not a guarantee, and even when we believe it is true, we may still lose it.
And one way or the other, we can find
No matter what happens, we will always have the possibility of finding love again in the future.
Another world we can run away to
Love is a place where we can escape from the troubles of the real world.
I'm living for the
Finding love is the most important thing to me right now.
Experience, is only what you make it
Love is what we make it, and it can vary greatly depending on our experiences.
You live forever but you never know
Even though love doesn't last forever, we should still cherish it and take risks to find it.
That somebody loves you
Feeling loved is one of the most important things in life, and we all deserve love.
And when the sky is open
During moments of happiness or joy, we should share love with others.
Fly away lovers can share
Love is something that can soar beyond physical boundaries and limitations.
I'll be there
I am committed to being there for my partner in romance and love.
And you can make the earth move
Being in love can make our world feel like it's turned upside down in the best way possible.
You can take me with no struggle
Love should be easy and effortless, without conflict or strife.
Lead me through your mystical dreams
Love can feel like being transported to a magical or mysterious land of dreams and fantasy.
Show me what you are
I want to know all of the unique and wonderful aspects of your personality and character.
And we can make the wind blow
Together, we have the power to change our surroundings and make the impossible possible.
You're the power and I'm in it
I recognize that we both bring unique qualities to our relationship, and together we form a strong and powerful team.
You can be the fire I start
My passion and attraction for you is almost like a flame that you ignite within me.
I want your heart
More than anything, I want to be connected with you on a deep and emotional level.
And let there be a story when the stories are told
I hope that our love will be remembered and cherished long after we are gone.
I need to hear you say you love me when the night falls
Even after we have been together for a long time, I want to know that you love me every night and every day.
We may never go to heaven but one thing that is sure
Even if we don't believe in an afterlife, love is something that is real and tangible in this world.
You can not ignore
Love is something that demands attention and recognition, and should not be taken for granted.
I'll make it more than
I promise to make our love something that is more than just a passing phase or temporary attraction.
You come together when you let yourself go
Love requires vulnerability and openness, and when we let ourselves be free, we can find true happiness.
And I love you
Above all else, I love you deeply and passionately.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, ANDY GIBB
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BeeGees singing BGV and Diana leading is a perfect masterful blend.
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Maravilha
@sampono1962
song written by all 4 of the Gibb brothers
@bonganimoyo7764
THIS LADY'S VOICE IS NOT OF THIS WORLD. I DON'T KNOW WHAT PLANET IT COMES FROM BUT WHATEVER PLANET IT IS IS NEXT TO HEAVEN.
@sampono1962
with Barry Gibb doing the background vocals and song written by Andy, Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb.
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Qiniso lelo. ❤️
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WORD! 💯😍
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BEAUTIFUL WOMAN BEAUTIFUL SONG❤
@irish9boy
What a team the voice of Diana Ross and the song of the Gibb brothers.
@sampono1962
written by Barry, Robin, Maurice and Andy Gibb