When You Tell Me That You Love Me
Diana Ross
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I want to call the stars Down from the sky I want to live a day That never dies I want to change the world Only for you All the impossible I want to do I want to hold you close Under the rain I want to kiss your smile And feel the pain I know what's beautiful Looking at you In a world of lies You are the truth And baby Every time you touch me I become a hero I'll make you safe No matter where you are And give you Everything you ask for Nothing is above me I'm shining like a candle in the dark When you tell me that you love me I want to make you see Just what I was Show you the loneliness And what it does You walked into my life To stop my tears Everything's easy now I have you here And baby Every time you touch me I become a hero I'll make you safe No matter where you are And give you Everything you ask for Nothing is above me I'm shining like a candle in the dark When you tell me that you love me In a world without you I would always hunger All I need is your love to make me stronger And baby Every time you touch me I become a hero I'll make you safe No matter where you are And give you Everything you ask for Nothing is above me I'm shining like a candle in the dark When you tell me that you love me You love me When you tell me that you love me
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Written by: Albert Hammond, John Bettis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is a song performed by legendary singer, Diana Ross. It was first released as a single on November 26, 1991.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis, both of whom are celebrated songwriters known for other hit songs.
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Album"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is the title track of Diana Ross's 1991 album of the same name. The album featured other hit singles such as "One Shining Moment" and "If We Hold On Together".
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Chart Performance"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" did well on the charts, reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Certified GoldThe single received a gold certification in the United Kingdom, signifying over 400,000 copies sold.
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PerformancesDiana Ross performed "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" at various events, including the 1992 World Music Awards and the Royal Variety Performance.
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Re-recorded with WestlifeThe song was re-recorded in 2005 as a duet between Diana Ross and the Irish boy band Westlife, where it again reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Covers"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" has been covered by various other artists including Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton, further emphasizing its global appeal and timeless nature.
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Music VideoThe original music video for "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is notable for featuring images of Ross in various romantic and picturesque settings, further embodying the romantic nature of the song.
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LegacyOver the years, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" has retained its popular appeal, serving as a signature song for Diana Ross while also being included in numerous TV shows, movies, and compilation albums.
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