A countdown to celebrate Diana Ross & her 75th birthday: HER TOP 100 TRACKS. This post: #40-36. Continues tomorrow.

Caffé Latté presents:

The 100 Greatest

Songs Of

diana ross

A celebration of one of music’s most influential women: Diana Ross : solo and as the lead singer of The Supremes. On March 25, she turns 75. This countdown looks back on her incredible career and body of work.

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EATEN ALIVE

1985

The title track from Diana’s 1985 album was written by Barry and Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees with Michael Jackson. It was produced by Barry Gibb, Jackson, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. The single made the R&B Chart's Top 10.

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TOO SHY TO SAY

1977

This is a cover of a Stevie Wonder song. The original appeared on his 'Fulfillingness' First Finale' album in 1974. Diana's remake was produced by Richard Perry and appeared on her 'Baby It's Me' LP.

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MY MISTAKE (WAS TO LOVE YOU)

1973

Diana’s duet with Marvin Gaye was produced by Hal Davis. The song was penned by Pam Sawyer and Gloria Jones and made the Top 20 on the Pop and Soul charts.

37 /

SURRENDER

1971

The title track from Diana’s 'Surrender' album was another hit for her written and produced by Ashford & Simpson. In Britain, the single peaked at #10 and also cracked the US Top 40.

 

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TENDERNESS

1980

This funky disco track was included on her 'Diana' album, issued in 1980. It was released as a single in Europe and Britain.