ESSENTIAL HITS THAT DEFINED THE CAREER OF DIANA ROSS

Your Heart Belongs to Me 1962

This was The Supremes’ first chart hit, making it only to No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100. But it foreshadowed a legendary run of hits.

Where Did Our Love Go? 1964

The group’s first No. 1 single and first of five consecutive chart-toppers that included “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “Back in My Arms Again.“It’s considered a pop classic.

Reflections 1967

This was the first song released as Diana Ross & The Supremes and paved the way for a solo career. It also features psychedelic influences new to the group’s sound, hinting there was much more to them.

Someday We’ll Be Together 1969

This was released as the final Supremes song featuring Diana Ross, who left the group for a solo career in 1970. But it was recorded as her first solo single.

Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand) 1970

Ross’ first official solo single became a top 20 hit.

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 1970

Written by Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson, the song became Ross’ first solo No. 1 and was nominated for a Grammy Award. It set the tone for the anthemic tunes that marked her career.

Touch Me in the Morning 1973

Her second No. 1 single reinvigorated Ross’ career and helped establish her as an enduring solo force.

Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) 1975

The movie power ballad earned an Oscar nomination and set the stage for many musical diva movie moments to come from other singers.

Love Hangover 1976

Ross’ simmering club opus topped the pop, soul and dance charts. It reinvented her once again as a disco queen. Mariah Carey later offered her own searing take.

I’m Coming Out 1980

This disco-funk classic is still in rotation today and serves as an anthem for the LGBT community. ‘I’m coming out/I want the world to know/Got to let it show ...’

Endless Love 1981

The superstar duet with Lionel Richie topped the charts, won awards and became Ross’ bestselling single. It also set the stage for future power pairings.

Muscles 1982

Michael Jackson (!) wrote this steamy Ross hit, which found her dreaming about a muscle-bound lover. It has since been remade and remixed several times.

Take Me Higher 1995

This ’90s house anthem set off a run of modestly successful songs on the R&B and dance charts for Ross. It was her last bit of substantial chart success.