What makes All the Great Hits by Diana Ross notable?

The album features several chart-topping singles, including the iconic 'Endless Love,' which became one of the best-selling duets of all time. Its success helped reinforce Ross's influence in the music industry during the early 1980s, as she continued to bridge the gap between soul and pop music. By the time 'All the Great Hits' was released in 1981, Diana Ross was already a celebrated solo artist, having transitioned from her role in The Supremes. This compilation came after her commercial peak in the late 1970s and included hits from her earlier albums, solidifying her status as a pop icon while allowing new listeners to experience her extensive catalog.

Who is All the Great Hits for?

All the Great Hits works well if you're into soulful anthems for celebration, heartfelt ballads for reflection and wave-like pacing with climaxes.

How many songs are on All the Great Hits?

All the Great Hits has 15 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

All the Great Hits

Diana Ross · 1981

73 min · 15 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

A collection of soulful anthems and heartfelt ballads that showcase Ross's vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

soulful anthems for celebration
heartfelt ballads for reflection
wave-like pacing with climaxes
nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Themes: disco empowerment· LGBTQ+ celebration
Career context: By the time 'All the Great Hits' was released in 1981, Diana Ross was already a celebrated solo artist, having transitioned from her role in The Supremes. This compilation came after her commercial peak in the late 1970s and included hits from her earlier albums, solidifying her status as a pop icon while allowing new listeners to experience her extensive catalog.
Stylistic neighbors: Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Sounds like this from elsewhere: C'est Chic by Chic — Shares the same disco empowerment vibe with infectious grooves and a celebration of love.

Bad Girls by Donna Summer — Explores similar themes of empowerment and liberation through danceable tracks and soulful ballads.

Step II by Sylvester — Combines vibrant disco beats with LGBTQ+ celebration, echoing Ross's emotional depth and dancefloor energy.

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Endless Love 4:28
2 It's My Turn 3:59
3 Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) 3:23
4 Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) 3:01
5 Touch Me in the Morning 3:54
6 Upside Down 4:06
7 I'm Coming Out 5:24
8 Tenderness 3:50
9 My Old Piano 3:57
10 The Boss 3:55
11 It's My House 4:32
12 Love Hangover 3:48
13 Ain't No Mountain High Enough 6:18
14 Medley: You Keep Me Hangin' On / My World Is Empty Without You / You Can't Hurry Love / Love Child / Reflections / I Hear a Symphony / Love Is Here and Now You're Gone / Someday We'll Be Together 15:13
15 Remember Me 3:17

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