Touch Me in the Morning cover

Released 53 years ago this June

Touch Me in the Morning

Diana Ross · 1973

36 min · 9 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

A lush blend of soul and pop, with Diana Ross's emotive vocals soaring over rich orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional melodic journey
  • warm afternoon listening experience
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • soulful vocal expressions throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
morning intimacy· love dependency· soulful activism
Career context
Released on June 22, 1973, 'Touch Me in the Morning' was Diana Ross's fourth solo album following her successful transition from The Supremes. At this point in her career, she had already established herself as a solo artist with hits like 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough,' and this album further solidified her status as a leading figure in the soul and pop genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye — Shares lush orchestral arrangements and intimate, soulful themes of love and connection.
Inseparable by Natalie Cole — Combines rich vocal delivery with emotional depth, exploring themes of love and dependency.
Just as I Am by Bill Withers — Features warm instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics that reflect personal and relational intimacy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Touch Me in the Morning 3:55
  • 2 All of My Life 3:33
  • 3 We Need You 3:45
  • 4 Leave a Little Room 3:40
  • 5 I Won't Last a Day Without You 3:51
  • 6 Little Girl Blue 4:00
  • 7 My Baby, My Baby, My Own 2:47
  • 8 Imagine 3:03
  • 9 Brown Baby / Save the Children 8:17

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