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Released 20 years ago

The Definitive Collection

Diana Ross · 2006

78 min · 20 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

A vibrant fusion of disco, soul, and pop showcasing Diana Ross's enduring vocal prowess and infectious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pace for dancing
  • uplifting vibes for gatherings
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • celebratory anthems for parties
  • warmth for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
disco empowerment· Motown legacy
Career context
Released in 2006, 'The Definitive Collection' encapsulates Diana Ross's multifaceted career, coming nearly four decades after her debut with The Supremes. At this point, she had transitioned from a chart-topping Motown star to a solo icon, with a legacy of influential hits that shaped the sound of R&B and pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Sounds like this from elsewhere
C'est Chic by Chic — Shares vibrant disco grooves and themes of empowerment with catchy hooks and rhythmic flair.
Bad Girls by Donna Summer — Combines infectious disco beats with a strong female narrative, echoing the empowerment themes present in Ross's work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'm Coming Out 5:21
  • 2 Love Hangover 3:47
  • 3 Missing You 4:15
  • 4 Mirror, Mirror 6:06
  • 5 Touch Me in the Morning 3:51
  • 6 Upside Down 4:04
  • 7 Muscles 4:37
  • 8 Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2:53
  • 9 Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) 3:05
  • 10 Good Morning Heartache 2:21
  • 11 Last Time I Saw Him 2:49
  • 12 My Mistake (Was to Love You) 2:56
  • 13 It's My Turn 3:57
  • 14 Ain't No Mountain High Enough 4:09
  • 15 The Boss 3:52
  • 16 Swept Away 5:25
  • 17 Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) 3:25
  • 18 Endless Love 4:27
  • 19 What a Diff'rence a Day Makes 3:28
  • 20 Remember Me 3:39

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