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.
No Matter What You Do
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Gemini, Virgo, Cancer
Pieces, Leo, Libra
Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius
The moon shines bright above
And the charts declare it's not my night for love
Ah the beat of my heart
Saying you and me baby
Would make a good combination
There's no need for looking to the stars
Can't you see the stars shine in my eyes
I love you boy,
I really love you boy
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Can't let astrology chart our destiny
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
The beat of the heart my love
Is stronger than the charts my love
Your water sign just lit my fire
You fill me with such desire
I love you boy,
I really love you boy
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Can't let astrology chart our destiny
Oh no matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Need you beside me love
Only you can guide me love
Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus
Gemini, Virgo, Cancer
Pieces, Leo, Libra
Aries
I don't care about your rising sign
All I know is when your lips touch mine
You move me boy, you really move me boy
No matter what sign you are
You're gonna be mine you are
Hold me tight
Hold me, hold me, hold me,hold me, hold me
Only you can make it right
You are my guiding light
Ah, hold me tight,hold me tight,hold me tight,hold me tight
Only you can make it right
You are my guiding light
Oh baby, hold me, hold me tight
The song "You Are Everything" by Diana Ross is a romantic and upbeat song that talks about how love transcends all boundaries, including astrology charts. The singer addresses her lover, listing all the zodiac signs that they both might belong to, yet she insists that it doesn't matter what sign he is, as he will always be hers. She talks about how the beat of her heart and the good vibrations she feels from their union are more important than astrology charts.
The lyrics showcase the power of love and how it can conquer anything, such as astrology signs that might suggest a relationship wouldn't work. The singer emphasizes that the love between them is stronger than the charts, and that only he can guide her. The repetition of the phrase "hold me tight" at the end of the song emphasizes the need for physical and emotional closeness in a relationship and reinforces the theme of the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus
The signs of the zodiac associated with earth and water elements, which are Capricorn, Scorpio, and Taurus
Gemini, Virgo, Cancer
The signs of the zodiac associated with air and water elements, which are Gemini, Virgo, and Cancer
Pieces, Leo, Libra
The signs of the zodiac associated with water and fire elements, which are Pieces, Leo, and Libra
Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius
The signs of the zodiac associated with fire and air elements, which are Aries, Aquarius, and Sagittarius
The moon shines bright above
The moon is visible in the night sky, emitting a bright light.
And the charts declare it's not my night for love
Astrology charts indicate the singer's romantic prospects are low tonight.
Ah the beat of my heart
The pounding of the singer's heart filled with love.
I feel a good vibration
The artist feels a pleasant sensation, an intuition that she and her lover would make a good couple.
Saying you and me baby
The intuition implies that the artist and her lover possess compatibility.
Would make a good combination
The artist thinks she and her lover would work well together in a loving relationship.
There's no need for looking to the stars
The singer thinks astrology is not a reliable guide for love.
Can't you see the stars shine in my eyes
The artist is suggesting that she already has the stars in her eyes for her lover.
I love you boy,
The singer is expressing that she loves her lover, regardless of his zodiac sign.
I really love you boy
The singer is emphasizing how deep her love is for her lover.
No matter what sign you are
The singer believes that her lover's zodiac sign does not matter in determining their destiny.
You're gonna be mine you are
The artist believes that her lover is hers and they will be together, regardless of their zodiac signs.
Can't let astrology chart our destiny
The artist believes that their love should not be predetermined by astrology or zodiac signs.
The beat of the heart my love
The singer thinks that the rhythm of their heartbeats is more important than any astrological charts, indicating their compatibility.
Is stronger than the charts my love
The singer thinks that the love they share is stronger than any astrological charts could predict.
Your water sign just lit my fire
Even though the artist doesn't let zodiac signs determine their love, she finds it interesting that her lover's water sign has ignited her desire.
You fill me with such desire
The artist is emphasizing how strongly she feels attracted to her lover.
Need you beside me love
The artist feels the need to have her lover close to her, expressing her love.
Only you can guide me love
The singer believes that her lover is the only one who can guide her to a deeper level of love.
I don't care about your rising sign
The artist thinks that her lover's rising sign is irrelevant to their relationship.
All I know is when your lips touch mine
The singer believes that the connection between her and her lover is immediate, without regard for astrological signs.
You move me boy, you really move me boy
The singer thinks that her lover's touch is so powerful that it fills her with love and attraction.
Hold me tight
The singer wants to be close to her lover, expressing her love.
Only you can make it right
The artist believes that her lover is the only one who can make their relationship better.
You are my guiding light
The artist thinks that her lover guides her through their relationship, expressing her unwavering love.
Oh baby, hold me, hold me tight
The singer wants her lover to hold her tightly, intensifying her feelings and their mutual love.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, HENRY COSBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kras IV
One of the most slept on Al B Sure songs ever. Diana is a legend.
JB
This was on REPEAT EVERYDAY in my home....I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG FOREVER....
Rethabile Marumo
It's 2019 and this track still does it for me๐
Matome Azwifheli
I really love this music. The instrument and voices are precisely aligned....it matures like wine....
Hershel Myers Jr
The production and engineering is top notch on this recording
Sandra Young
I remember when I first discovered this song ,couldn't believe it didn't get a lot of air play , this is the jam
Gemories
Word Sandra
Teresa Knight Channel
This is such a beautiful song and I think Ms. Diana Ross did her great singing on this one!
Aaron Chambliss
Jarrel Ely no.
DonaldoSFO
Diana's vocals sure were exceptionally lovely, expressive, crisp- yet smooth, range spanning, whimsical, musical, sexy and heartfeltโฃ๏ธ๐๐พ