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.
How About You
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Then why don't you just take the time
And call me
Baby, hurry, come see me
Friends all say you speak my name
Well, let me say
I feel the same about you
Can't do without you
Hey! Baby, what's wrong?
You look so surprised
I can tell by the look in your eyes
That you need me
And I need you too
Hey, baby what's wrong
You know you need me
And I need you too
How about you?
I know all the words
That I want to say
But if I do will you walk away
And leave me here
By myself with my tears
Baby I still have my pride
Even though it's not enough to hide
My love for you
Baby, I love you
How about you?
Baby, how about you
Do you need me too
Baby, how about you
Do you need me too
Baby, how about you
The lyrics to Diana Ross's song How About You express the longing and uncertainty felt by someone who is in love and waiting for the other person to reciprocate their feelings. The singer questions why the other person hasn't taken the time to call and see them if they truly care, and asks if they feel the same way. The chorus, "How about you?", is a plea for the other person to express their own feelings and needs.
The second verse reveals the vulnerability and fear of rejection that the singer is experiencing. They have all the words they want to say, but are afraid that sharing their true feelings will result in the other person walking away and leaving them alone. However, the singer still declares their love and asks again, "How about you?".
Line by Line Meaning
If you really think I'm fine
If you truly believe I'm beautiful and attractive
Then why don't you just take the time
Why don't you make an effort and give me some attention?
And call me
Pick up the phone and let's talk
Baby, hurry, come see me
My love, please come to me quickly
Friends all say you speak my name
My companions tell me you mention my name
Well, let me say
Allow me to add
I feel the same about you
I have the same emotions towards you
Can't do without you
I can't live without you
Hey! Baby, what's wrong?
Excuse me, my darling, what's bothering you?
You look so surprised
You appear completely shocked
I can tell by the look in your eyes
I can perceive from your eyes
That you need me
You require me
And I need you too
I, likewise, have a craving for you
You know you need me
You understand that you desire me
I know all the words
I know all the expressions
That I want to say
That I yearn to articulate
But if I do will you walk away
However, if I do verbalize, will you abandon me?
And leave me here
And desert me in this place
By myself with my tears
All alone with my tears flowing
Baby I still have my pride
My love, I still possess my dignity
Even though it's not enough to hide
Although it's not sufficient to conceal
My love for you
My love towards you
Baby, I love you
My dear, I am in love with you
Do you need me too
Do you also have a longing for me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID VAN DE PITTE, DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, SANDRA SANDERS
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