I'm Coming Out

Diana Ross

About I'm Coming Out

"I'm Coming Out" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross. It was written by and produced by Chic members Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers, and released in August 22, 1980 as the second single from Ross' self-titled tenth album Diana (1980).


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1993
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I'm coming out
I'm coming
I'm coming out

I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show

There's a new me coming out
And I just had to live
And I want to give
I'm completely positive
I think this time around
I am gonna do it
Like you never do it
Like you never knew it
Oh, I'll make it through

The time has come for me
To break out of the shell
I have to shout
That I'm coming out

I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show

I've got to show the world
All that I want to be
And all my billities
There's so much more to me
Somehow, I have to make them
Just understand
I got it well in hand
And, oh, how I've planned
I'm spreadin' love
There's no need to fear
And I just feel so glad
Every time I hear

I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show

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Diana Ross

Diana Ross is a Grammy Lifetime Award Winning entertainer and actress. She was born on March 26, 1944 to Fred and Ernestine Ross. Her birth name was Diane Ernestine Earle Ross. She is known for being the lead vocalist of the Supremes, who were Motown’a best selling act during the 1960’s and is one of the greatest girl groups of all time. Diana Ross is the mother of 5 children; Tracee Ellis Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendricks, Evan Ross, Ross Näess, and Chudney Ross. She has starred in many movies including Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz, Double Platinum, and etc. She has 6 number ones, has made 116 singles, and has 25 studio albums. more »

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Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards

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6 facts about this song

Song Creation Facts
1. The song "I'm Coming Out" was written and produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers of the band Chic. 2. The inspiration for the song came when Nile Rodgers saw a number of drag queens dressed as Diana Ross at a nightclub; that sparked the idea of writing a song about coming out into your true self. 3. The track was written with the purpose of being an anthem for the LGBT community, although its meaning was initially not obvious to Diana Ross.
Performance Facts
4. "I'm Coming Out" was one of the major hits in Diana Ross's 1980 album named "Diana." 5. The song became a major performance number for Diana Ross and often served as her stage entry song during her live performances. 6. Diana Ross's performance of "I'm Coming Out" during the 1981 Central Park concert drew over 800,000 fans and is remembered as one of her iconic performances.
Chart Position and Sales Facts
7. It topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and also reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. 8. The song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million copies.
Cultural Impact Facts
9. Since its release, the song has been considered a major LGBTQ+ anthem and is often played during Pride events worldwide. 10. "I'm Coming Out" has been covered and sampled by many other artists, most notably in 1997 by The Notorious B.I.G. for his song "Mo Money Mo Problems." 11. The song was used in soundtracks for several films, including "The Birdcage" and "Bridget Jones's Baby."
Recognition Facts
12. "I'm Coming Out" was awarded The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame Award in 2018. 13. It is often regarded as one of Ross's signature songs, despite her initial reservation about the track.
Controversies
14. Initially, Diana Ross was not receptive to the song as she felt it hinted that she might be a lesbian. It was only later that she understood the song's broader theme of self-acceptance and freedom. 15. There was reportedly conflict during the making of the "Diana" album between Diana Ross and the album's producers, Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, particularly over the mixing of the album and songs like "I'm Coming Out." However, the success of the song proved the producers right.

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