When You Tell Me That You Love Me

Diana Ross

About When You Tell Me That You Love Me

"When You Tell Me That You Love Me" is a 1991 song, written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis, and released as a single by American soul singer Diana Ross. The song was subsequently covered by various artists. "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" was the lead single from Diana Ross's 1991 album The Force Behind the Power released on the Motown label in the US and by EMI in the UK. The song, a sentimental ballad, was the album's biggest hit, peaking at number thirty-seven on the US Billboard R&B singles chart while peaking at number-two on the UK Singles Chart. Ross considers it one of her signature songs. The UK release included her 1985 hit "Chain Reaction". It missed the UK Christmas number one spot for 1991 by a couple of hundred units, beaten out by the re-release of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" commemorating the passing of lead singer, Freddie Mercury. The single was awarded a Silver Disc for UK sales exceeding 200,000 copies. 


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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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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: Albert Hammond, John Bettis

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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.
Songwriters
The song was written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis, both of whom are celebrated songwriters known for other hit songs.
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".
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.
Certified Gold
The single received a gold certification in the United Kingdom, signifying over 400,000 copies sold.
Performances
Diana Ross performed "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" at various events, including the 1992 World Music Awards and the Royal Variety Performance.
Re-recorded with Westlife
The 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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Legacy
Over 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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