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.
Tell Me Again
Diana Ross Lyrics
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You alone know how I feel down deep inside
I promised you I'll never stray from by your side
But now I'm looking back on all those yesterdays
The many times I let you down
I'm begging I can hear you say
And you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Tell me again that you love me
And the love you have for me will never die
I can tell when first we start to drift apart
The emptiness just takes hold of my wounded heart
You know I need to feel you by my side
'cause when the night is cold and I've been so bold
There's no need to hide
Just tell me again that you love me
That you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Tell me again that you love me
And the love you have for me will never die
And if you light the way
I will follow you into that land of gladness
No more sadness
Tell me again that you love me
That you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Tell me again that you love me
And the love you have for me
The love you have for me will never die
The lyrics of Diana Ross's "Tell Me Again" explore the deep yearning of a person who has realized the mistakes they've made in their past relationship and now seeks the reassurance and love of their partner. The song is a plea to the partner to tell them again that they still love them, and that their love will never die. The singer expresses their vulnerability and confesses that every time their relationship hits a rough patch, they feel a great emptiness that gnaws at their heart, making them so much more aware of how much they need their partner.
While the lyrics are straightforward, the song's delivery by Diana Ross brings an emotional depth that captures the vulnerability and earnestness of the singer's plea. The soulful melody and orchestra create a lush, romantic soundscape that emphasizes the sincerity and depth of the singer's emotions. Overall, "Tell Me Again" is a heartwarming song that anybody who has been in a long-term relationship with their share of ups and downs would appreciate.
Line by Line Meaning
You alone know how I feel down deep inside
Nobody but you understands my deepest emotions
I promised you I'll never stray from by your side
I made a commitment to stay loyal and faithful to you
But now I'm looking back on all those yesterdays
Reflecting on my past mistakes and regrets
The many times I let you down
I failed you multiple times
I'm begging I can hear you say
I desperately want to hear from you
Tell me again that you love me
Reinforce your love for me
And you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Promise to love me forever
And the love you have for me will never die
Your love for me is everlasting
I can tell when first we start to drift apart
I can sense the beginning of drifting away from each other
The emptiness just takes hold of my wounded heart
Feeling a void inside my emotionally hurt heart
You know I need to feel you by my side
I require your support and presence
'cause when the night is cold and I've been so bold
Especially when I am feeling alone and guilty
There's no need to hide
I can be truly honest with you
And if you light the way
If you guide me in the right direction
I will follow you into that land of gladness
I will go with you towards happiness
No more sadness
Leaving behind sorrow and unhappiness
The love you have for me
Your affection towards me
The love you have for me will never die
Your love for me will always exist
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JILL PHILLIPS
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