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.
Love The One You're With
Diana Ross Lyrics
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And you don't remember who your talking to
Your concentration slips away
Because your baby, is so far away
Well there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you cant be with the one you love, honey
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Don't be angry
Don't be sad
Don't sit cryin' over good times you had
There's a girl right next to you
And she's waiting for something to do
And there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you cant be with the one you love, honey
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do, do do do
Love the one your with
Love the one your with
Love the one your with
Turn your heartache right into joy
She's a girl and your a boy
Get it together, make it tonight,
You ain't gonna need any more advice
And there's a rose in a fisted glove
And the eagle flies with the dove
And if you cant be with the one you love, honey
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Love the one you're with
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do, do do do
The lyrics of Diana Ross's Love The One You're With can be interpreted as a call to appreciate what one has and not to dwell on what is missing. The first verse tells of a person whose mind is distracted because their loved one is not present. However, the chorus reminds them to appreciate the person that is with them at that moment. The second verse takes this further by stating that someone else is waiting for something to do, suggesting that opportunities for good experiences are everywhere if one is willing to look for them. The third verse speaks directly to the listener, urging them to turn their heartache into joy, to make the most of the situation they're in, and to stop seeking advice. Throughout the song, the repeated image of a rose in a fisted glove suggests the potential for beauty and growth in difficult or unexpected situations.
Overall, the message of the song is to appreciate and cherish the people around you and to make the most of the situation you're in. Life is full of opportunities for joy and growth, but sometimes they're not obvious or easy to find.
Line by Line Meaning
If your guy can't come to you
If your significant other is unavailable
And you don't remember who your talking to
If you are feeling lost and disconnected
Your concentration slips away
You can't focus or be present in the moment
Because your baby, is so far away
Because your loved one is physically distant from you
Well there's a rose in a fisted glove
There's something good in a tough situation
And the eagle flies with the dove
Peace and harmony are possible despite differences
And if you cant be with the one you love, honey
And if you can't be with your true love
Love the one you're with
Focus on the person who is present with you
Don't be angry
Don't be upset
Don't be sad
Don't be depressed
Don't sit cryin' over good times you had
Don't dwell on the past and miss out on the present
There's a girl right next to you
There's someone close by who is interested in you
And she's waiting for something to do
And she's open to spending time with you
Turn your heartache right into joy
Transform your sadness into happiness
She's a girl and your a boy
You two have the potential for a romantic connection
Get it together, make it tonight
Take action and pursue the possibility of a new relationship
You ain't gonna need any more advice
You don't need any more guidance, just go for it
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