Last Time I Saw Him
Diana Ross · 1973
98 min · 30 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
A blend of soul and pop infused with lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals, reflecting personal and emotional narratives.
Why this album works
The album reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 and was well-received by critics for its sophisticated production and emotional depth. It also marks a significant moment as Ross began to explore more mature themes in her music, influencing subsequent artists in the soul and pop genres.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for reflection emotional narratives that resonate heartfelt vocals for connection
- Context
- Released in January 1973, 'Last Time I Saw Him' was Diana Ross's fifth studio album as a solo artist. This period followed her successful transition from The Supremes, showcasing her continued evolution as a leading figure in popular music. At this point, she was solidifying her identity outside the iconic group, pushing boundaries in both sound and lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Ricky Martin· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Debbie Gibson· No Doubt· Aretha Franklin· Sparks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Last Time I Saw Him Standout 3:10
- 2 No One's Gonna Be a Fool Forever Standout 3:24
- 3 Love Me 2:56
- 4 Sleepin' 4:41
- 5 You 4:19
- 6 Turn Around 2:28
- 7 When Will I Come Home to You 3:14
- 8 I Heard a Love Song (But You Never Made a Sound) Standout 2:32
- 9 Stone Liberty 2:59
- 10 Behind Closed Doors 2:46
- 11 Last Time I Saw Him (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 2:54
- 12 No One's Gonna Be a Fool Forever (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 3:34
- 13 Love Me (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 2:57
- 14 Sleepin' (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 4:41
- 15 You (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 4:26
- 16 Turn Around (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 2:26
- 17 When Will I Come Home to You (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 3:13
- 18 I Heard a Love Song (But You Never Made a Sound) (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 2:36
- 19 Stone Liberty (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 2:52
- 20 Behind Closed Doors (Japanese quadraphonic edition) 2:49
Disc 2
- 1 I'll Be Here (When You Get Home) 3:50
- 2 Why Play Games 2:41
- 3 I Don't Care Where the Money Is 2:47
- 4 Get It All Together 4:01
- 5 Where Did We Go Wrong (version 1) 3:52
- 6 Since I Don't Have You 3:23
- 7 Let Me Be the One 2:27
- 8 I Want to Go Back There 3:03
- 9 Old Funky Rolls 3:47
- 10 Last Time I Saw Him (unedited version) 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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