Pieces of Ice

Diana Ross

About Pieces of Ice

"Pieces of Ice" is a rock song written by Marc Jordan and John Capek and recorded by Diana Ross on the RCA label. The first release off the singer's self-titled Ross album, it was the only simultaneous top forty single the singer scored on this album, which was one of her rare misses on the RCA label in the early-1980s. The video was the first to feature Bob Giraldi as director, he would direct several Ross videos during this period, and featured Ross in a slithery red bodysuit. It was also the first video that showcased choreography in Ross' videos. In the US, the song reached #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #15 on the soul singles chart. In Europe, "Pieces of Ice" peaked at #46 in the UK, and it charted best in Norway, where it reached #8. Pieces of Ice was released in three different version lengths: a 7" single version at 3:57, an LP version at 4:54, and the 12" single version at 7:19. The US-released 12" single also includes an instrumental version as its B-side. 


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Walkin' blind across this silver room
Lookin' through a smoke menagerie
Lookin' at your face inside of me
In the darkness you're Tunisia
 
Nights are long entropic
I can't seem to cope
It's cold when I look in your eyes
 
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
 
Where the zebra lightning strikes the room
Foreign words are strutted through the gloom
Women swooping down like birds of prey
Never close but never far away
 
Night are long entropic
I can't seem to cope
It's cold when I look in your eyes
 
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
 
Night are long entropic
I can't seem to cope
It's cold when I look in your eyes
 
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice
Pieces of ice

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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: MARC JORDAN, JOHN JOSEPH CAPEK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Pieces of Ice" is a song created by two notable figures in music history - Marc Jordan and John Capek.
Released Date
The song was released in the summer of 1983 as a single.
Album Feature
"Pieces of Ice" was a part of Diana Ross's 17th studio album "Ross."
Chart Performance - U.S.
It was a moderate success in the U.S. at its release, peaking at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chart Performance - Dance Club Songs
The song performed well on the Dance Club Songs chart, where it reached number 15 in the United States.
Music Video
The music video for "Pieces of Ice" marked one of Diana Ross's earliest ventures into music videos.
Directed by Dwight Hemion
The music video for the song was directed by Dwight Hemion, a notable television director with multiple Emmy Awards to his name.
Screenplay
The screenplay for the music video was envisioned by Larry Jordan, who was inspired by watching jugglers in Venice Beach, California.
The Song's Genre
"Pieces of Ice" is categorized under the pop genre, with elements of rock and new wave.
Live Performance
Diana Ross performed "Pieces of Ice" live on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" in 1983.
Unique Style
The song is known for its catchy, upbeat style, and is characterized by a rhythm guitar riff and a prominent synthesizer bridge.
Length
The song has a duration of approximately four minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Legacy
The song marks a notable moment in Diana Ross's long and illustrious career, symbolizing her adaptability to pop culture changes and evolving music styles over time.
Synthesizer Use
It has been noted for making early use of the Synclavier, an early synthesizer and digital recording system.
7" and 12" versions
The song was released both as a 7" single and in a longer 12" version. The 12" version included a dance mix of the song.

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