Gettin' Ready for Love
Diana Ross
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I sit by the telephone Waiting for you to call me And when I'm alone in the night The blues start to fall on me Baby, I'm waiting for you And all that's on my mind Is what I'm gonna do My friends say I'm crazy And I'm wasting my time on you I'm breaking the rules And I'm way out of line it's true Baby, one night with you And they'd be goin' crazy too I'm getting ready for love Brand new start Here's my heart I'm getting ready for love I can feel This time it's real All I keep thinkin' about Is the way that you do to me Baby, the wonder of you Has made the wonderful come true I'm getting ready for love Brand new start Here's my heart I'm getting ready for love I can feel This time it's real I'm under your spell Of that I'm sure You can tell Sailin' along on a breeze Ooh, I'm flying Ooh, I'm skying I'm getting ready for love Brand new start Here's my heart I'm getting ready for love I can feel This time it's real I'm getting ready for love Yes, I am Yes, I am I'm getting ready for love
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Written by: FRANNE GOLDE, TOM SNOW
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Gettin' Ready for Love" is a song by Diana Ross, released by the Motown label in 1977.
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Album InclusionThis song is a single from Diana Ross's "Baby It's Me" album, which is her ninth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed successfully on the charts, peaking at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieving a higher position of #8 on the Easy Listening chart.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Richard Perry, a record producer known for his work with famous artists such as Barbra Streisand, Harry Nilsson, and Carly Simon.
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PopularityEven though it did not reach the top 10 on the main chart, "Gettin' Ready for Love" was still quite popular and is still recognized today as one of Diana Ross's notable songs.
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Writer's CreditsThe song was written by Tom Snow and Franne Golde. They have also written for other high-profile artists like Olivia Newton-John, Christina Aguilera, and Faith Hill.
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Cinematic Appearance"Gettin' Ready for Love" was featured in the popular film "Election," starring Reese Witherspoon and directed by Alexander Payne.
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Musical StyleThe song is representative of the Disco era of the late '70s, featuring upbeat rhythms, energetic melodies, and Ross's vibrant vocal delivery.
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PromotionRoss promoted the single on several TV shows, further bolstering the song's popularity at the time of its release.
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Global SuccessBesides its success in the US, "Gettin' Ready for Love" also charted in Canada, reaching #28 on the RPM 100 singles chart.
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Group RecognitionBefore her successful solo career, Diana Ross was a member of the Supremes, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Her work with the group, including her unmistakable lead vocals, helped to pave the way for her solo success with singles like "Gettin' Ready for Love"
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LegacyDiana Ross is now a legendary figure in music, known for both her work with the Supremes and her solo career. "Gettin' Ready for Love" contributes to this legacy as one part of her wide-ranging discography.
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