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.
In And Out Of Love
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Before you break my heart
Baby, baby I'm aware of where you go
Each time you leave my door
I watch you walk down the street
Knowing your other love you'll meet
But this time before you run to her
(Think it over) After I've been good to you
(Think it over) After I've been sweet to you
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over
I've known of your
Your secluded nights
I've even seen her
Maybe once or twice
But is her sweet expression
Worth more than my love and affection
But this time before you leave my arms
And rush off to her charms
(Think it over) Haven't I been good to you
(Think it over) Haven't I been sweet to you
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over
I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
Hoping you'd stop this infatuation
But each time you are together
I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
The lyrics to Diana Ross & The Supremes's song In And Out Of Love explore the idea of constantly searching for love and yet never finding a love that lasts. The repetition of the phrase "Keep falling in and out of love" emphasizes the frustration and disappointment that comes with each failed attempt at finding lasting love. The lyrics express the desire for a "certain" and "lasting" kind of love that "moves all doubts" and "lingers on" even after the first kiss is gone.
The singer longs to find someone who they can give their love to fully and completely, but they are continually let down by love that "suddenly just fades away." They can't seem to find the "joy" and "tenderness" they are searching for in love, and it always seems to "go wrong" for them. The song's melancholic tone conveys the sadness that comes with constantly falling in love and yet never finding the one they are looking for.
In And Out Of Love was a part of Diana Ross & The Supremes's album Love Child, which was released in 1968. The song was written by the renowned songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland and reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's success was part of the group's string of hits in the late 1960s, which included Love Child and I'm Gonna Make You Love Me.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep falling in and out of love
I continue to experience cycles of love and heartbreak.
In search for what I'm dreaming of
I am seeking a specific type of love that I have always wished for.
I long to find a love I'm sure about
I desire to discover a relationship that is certain and secure.
That certain kind of love that moves all doubts
I want to experience a love that erases any uncertainty or hesitation.
Still searching for that special one
I am still looking for my soulmate and the love of my life.
To whom I can give my love completely
I desire to give myself fully and wholeheartedly to the person I love.
And feel a lasting love so sweetly
I want to experience a love that endures and brings me constant happiness.
Just when I feel sure love's here to stay
Despite my efforts, my relationships always seem to come to an end.
It seems to suddenly just fade away
The love that I thought was strong and secure always disappears without warning.
Can't seem to find that everlasting love
I cannot seem to find a love that will last forever.
That this heart of mine needs so much of
I yearn for a love that my heart deeply desires and craves.
Can't seem to find the lasting kind
I keep searching for a love that is enduring and long-lasting, but I have not found it yet.
It seems I can't find the joy I need
I have not been able to find the happiness that I desire from love.
Love always somehow all goes wrong for me
Despite my best intentions, my relationships always end up failing and causing me pain.
I keep reaching out for tenderness
I continue to look for affection and kindness in my relationships.
Touching a hand that holds emptiness
However, I always end up feeling unfulfilled and disappointed in my relationships.
Well I'm looking for a love that lingers on
I am searching for a love that continues to exist even after the initial excitement and passion fade.
Long after that first kiss is gone
I want a love that endures even after the initial spark has faded away.
That kind of love that keeps burning bright
I desire a love that always remains passionate and strong.
Long after we've said goodnight
Even after we say goodbye, I want a love that continues to endure and thrive.
Keep falling in and out of love
Despite my experiences, I continue to yearn for love and search for it endlessly.
In search for what I'm dreaming of
I know that the love I am searching for exists, and I hope to find it someday.
Keep falling in and out of love
Even though my heart gets broken, I cannot give up on love and keep trying to find it.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier
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@carlosaquino5094
Nothing was better than a 10 year old in 67 listening to to this song ā¤ what a glorious time it was!!! Thanks supremeās for the memories you all created.
@ryensolar4000
Apparently this was Florence Ballard's very last Supreme recording. May she continue to rest in eternal peace šš½ā„ļø
-Ryen
@stevebowness9435
I was aged 12 when this came out, one of the Supremes best ever singles takes me back to a lot of memories, School youth clubs going to watch football and a wonderful era...this is a classic song ā¤ā¤
@clareons
Sounds wonderful. I'm glad it takes you back. Thank you for your lovely comment.
@stevenscalici3470
Indeed it is
@rickykingi5191
Aw man canāt beat em.. beautiful ā¤ā¤
@lindaeasley4336
I would have to rank the Supremes as the greatest female group of not just the 20th century , but all time . History will always view them that way .
What a remarkable time the 1960s were for music š
@MrAdvance2go
Over the McGuire sisters!?:)
@lindaeasley4336
@MrAdvance2go Lol ! š
@michpackfan
Ummmm I think so too