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Released 56 years ago this June

Diana Ross

Diana Ross · 1970

70 min · 19 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Soulful melodies intertwine with lush orchestration, showcasing Diana Ross's powerful and emotive vocal delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • uplifting anthems for shared moments
  • soulful melodies for reflective afternoons
  • powerful vocals that captivate attention
  • varied energy for diverse listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lush orchestration and melodies

Where this album fits

Themes
soulful empowerment· optimistic social messages· personal identity transition
Career context
In 1970, Diana Ross was transitioning from her role as lead singer of The Supremes to a solo career. This self-titled album marked her first solo project after leaving the group, establishing her identity as a solo artist following the success of The Supremes.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Sounds like this from elsewhere
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You by Aretha Franklin — Shares similar soulful empowerment themes and emotive vocal prowess.
Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack — Features lush orchestration and introspective lyrics, aligning with personal identity exploration.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Combines soulful melodies with optimistic social messages reflecting personal and societal transitions.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) 3:08
  • 2 Now That There's You 3:31
  • 3 You're All I Need to Get By 3:29
  • 4 These Things Will Keep Me Loving You 3:11
  • 5 Ain't No Mountain High Enough 6:20
  • 6 Something on My Mind 2:28
  • 7 I Wouldn't Change the Man He Is 3:21
  • 8 Keep an Eye 3:17
  • 9 Where There Was Darkness 3:19
  • 10 Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow 3:19
  • 11 Dark Side of the World 3:13
  • 12 Something on My Mind (live) 2:37
  • 13 Ain't No Mountain High Enough (alternate mix) 6:06
  • 14 Now That There's You (alternate vocal session) 3:08
  • 15 These Things Will Keep Me Loving You (alternate mix) 3:13
  • 16 Time and Love 4:08
  • 17 Stoney End 3:39
  • 18 The Interim 4:49
  • 19 Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes 4:02

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