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.
You Are Not Alone
Diana Ross Lyrics
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I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
Everyday i sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For i am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone, alone, why
Just the other night
I thought i heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens i will bear
But first i need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday i sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
You are not alone
For i am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Whisper three words then i'll come running
And boy you know that i'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
For i am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far away
I am here to stay
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
You are not alone...
The lyrics of Diana Ross's song "You Are Not Alone" convey a message of love, companionship and support, even in the darkest times. The song starts with a reflection on a lost love and the bitter feeling of abandonment. The singer then proceeds to explain that the departed one, although gone, is not truly alone as the singer is always present in spirit. The chorus, “You are not alone, For I am here with you...” emphasizes that the love shared between them remains, regardless of any physical distance. The song also expresses a willingness to forgive and renew the relationship, “I can hear your prayers, Your burdens I will bear, But first, I need your hand, Then forever can begin.”
The lyrics can be interpreted in a literal sense as being about a lost romantic relationship, but it can also be interpreted as a message to a friend or family member who is experiencing a difficult time. Throughout the entire song, there is a sense of emotional connection and empathy conveyed through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day has gone
Another day has passed and gone
I'm still all alone
I am still by myself and lonely
How could this be
I am wondering how it is possible to feel this way
You're not here with me
I am missing you, you are not here with me
You never said goodbye
You left without saying goodbye
Someone tell me why
I am asking for someone to tell me why you left
Did you have to go
I am questioning if you really had to leave
And leave my world so cold
Your departure has left me feeling empty and cold
Everyday i sit and ask myself
Every day, I contemplate and wonder
How did love slip away
How did our love fade away
Something whispers in my ear and says
I feel a whispering voice telling me
That you are not alone
I want to assure you that you are not alone
For i am here with you
I am here with you
Though you're far away
Although you may be far away physically
I am here to stay
I am here for you and won't leave
For you are not alone
I want to remind you that you are not alone
Though we're far apart
Even though we are geographically distant
You're always in my heart
You will always have a special place in my heart
Just the other night
Not long ago
I thought i heard you cry
I imagined hearing you crying
Asking me to come
Begging me to come and see you
And hold you in my arms
And hold you close to me
I can hear your prayers
I can hear the prayers you are sending out
Your burdens i will bear
I want to ease your burdens and be there for you
But first i need your hand
But I also need you to reach out to me and hold my hand
Then forever can begin
Only after we are together can we begin our forever
Whisper three words then i'll come running
If you tell me that you need me, I'll be there in an instant
And boy you know that i'll be there
You know that I will always be there for you
You are not alone
I want to reiterate that you are not alone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert S. Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johnnie Newkirk Jr
How could you not love Michael Jackson. How could you not love Diana Ross. This is excellent. What a stunning tribute! You never cease to amaze me Ms. Ross. God bless Michael Jackson, and God bless Diana Ross.
Regina Cox
she sang this song just beautifully! I wouldn't have chosen another female singer to sing this version! I LOVE YOU DIANA AND MICHAEL!!!
Kenneth Hamlett
This voice is simply magical. It sounds like no other voice, and its beauty continues to amaze after 50 years. Great recording.
maria aparecida
Que música linda!Inesquecível amo...Uma voz inconfundível Diana Ross. 😘🌷🌷🌷
AndreaLovely
She has such an amazing voice. Love her!
Keiko O
God bless DR, MJ and you! Thank you so much for uploading this! It is a magic to hear this song singing by DR.
betty sue
Thank you Ms. Ross for singing songs that make the world a better place. God bless you!
ande breve
Voz linda! Música linda!
vixitrixalina
Diana has THAT voice- something about it is just so recognisable... this would have been mid-late 90's, over 30 years after she started her carreer, but she has not changed. i keep hearing her songs on the radio, and i know its her immediatly, even if its one i havnt already heard! the same with Michael- he is just so recognisable. most beautiful song, sang by both of the most beautiful people. xxxxx you are not alone Michael!
GalaxyNexus1
First time hearing this. I never knew this version existed. I love it!