Released 20 years ago
The Definitive Collection
Diana Ross · 2006
78 min · 20 tracks · jazz
A celebration of soulful melodies and empowering anthems that define Diana Ross's illustrious career.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Coming Out Start here — This track is an anthem of liberation and self-empowerment, encapsulating the disco era's celebratory spirit while becoming a cultural touchstone for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough — Ross's rendition transforms this classic into a powerful declaration of unwavering love, showcasing her vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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Endless Love — This duet with Lionel Richie became one of Ross's signature ballads, exemplifying the heartfelt romanticism that characterized much of her later work.
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Upside Down — As a defining hit from the early '80s, this song showcases Ross's ability to blend pop sensibility with dance rhythms, illustrating her adaptability across genres.
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Touch Me in the Morning — This track represents Ross's transition into mature themes within her music, highlighting vulnerability and longing through poignant lyrics and lush instrumentation.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — Comprehensive anthology that introduces new listeners to Ross's solo work.
- Themes
- disco empowerment· Motown legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2006, The Definitive Collection serves as a comprehensive anthology of Diana Ross's solo work following her tenure with The Supremes. By this point, she had already established herself as a pop icon, known for hits from the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing both her versatility and enduring appeal. This compilation highlights her evolution as an artist while revisiting the songs that solidified her place in music history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Tracklist
- 1 I'm Coming Out Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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