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.
I'm in Love Again
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Leaving me alone and hurt forever more
Suddenly you came, you saw, you captured my heart
So tenderly you came to rescue in time this heart of mine.
Now no more by myself, no more hurt to be felt
And no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again
Now that I am in love again
Once in heartbreak I believed always in heartache
Lost in sorrow with little hope for tomorrow
Instantly when you smiled at me my heart stood still
All the emptiness I had inside you lovingly fulfilled.
I then felt born again and it feels so grand
And no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again
Now no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again
Now no more long and sleepless nights
Now that I am in love again.
In "I'm in Love Again," Diana Ross sings about experiencing heartbreak and the emptiness and hurt that follows. She uses imagery to illustrate the pain she feels as she compares love to a force that came into her life but quickly left, leaving her feeling alone and hurt. But just when she thought all hope was lost, she meets someone who captures her heart and rescues her from the pain she once felt. His love fulfilled her emptiness and made her feel born again, providing her with hope for the future.
The lyrics of "I'm in Love Again" portray a common theme in love songs - heartbreak and finding love again. However, Ross brings a unique flair to the song with her soulful voice and emotive delivery. She uses descriptive language and metaphors to illustrate her emotions, allowing the listener to truly feel her pain and joy. The song carries a message of hope that you may find love again even after experiencing heartbreak, and that the love that comes after can be even more fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Love came through my window and right out the door
Love entered my life but left as quickly as it came
Leaving me alone and hurt forever more
Love's departure left me feeling alone and in pain
Suddenly you came, you saw, you captured my heart
You appeared unexpectedly and won my heart easily
So tenderly you came to rescue in time this heart of mine
Your gentle and caring nature saved my broken heart from further pain
Now no more by myself, no more hurt to be felt
I am no longer alone or in emotional pain
And no more long and sleepless nights
I am no longer kept up at night by my emotions
Now that I am in love again
My heart is once again filled with love
Once in heartbreak I believed always in heartache
After experiencing heartbreak, I thought I would always feel pain in love
Lost in sorrow with little hope for tomorrow
I felt hopeless and sad about my future in love
Instantly when you smiled at me my heart stood still
Your smile left me speechless and amazed
All the emptiness I had inside you lovingly fulfilled
Your love filled the void in my heart and made me feel whole again
I then felt born again and it feels so grand
I felt like I had a fresh start in love and it is an amazing feeling
Now no more long and sleepless nights
I am now able to rest peacefully without thoughts of heartache keeping me up
Now that I am in love again
My newfound love has brought me happiness and fulfillment
Now no more long and sleepless nights
I can finally enjoy peaceful nights with my heart full of love
Now that I am in love again
My heart is once again full of love and joy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lamont Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland
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