Surrender

Diana Ross

About Surrender

"Surrender" is a song composed by Ashford & Simpson and released as the first single from singer Diana Ross' album of the same name in 1971 on the Motown label. The single became Ross' fifth top forty single since she became a solo artist shortly after leaving The Supremes. The song peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 16 on the R&B chart. Outside the US, "Surrender" eventually hit the top ten in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 10, becoming her fourth consecutive top ten hit in that country. In 1983, The Fifth Dimension recorded a disco-flavored cover version of this song for Sutra Records, featuring Florence LaRue on lead vocals. It is virtually the same song but is credited to writers Lenny Stack and Cheryl Christians instead of Ashford & Simpson. 


Year:
1993
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I want the love that you deny me
That I need so desperately
The tenderness that you posses
You've deprived me

You must pray for the lonely night
That I walked the floor for you
And don't know you must erase
All the tearstairs on my face

Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love
Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love

Don't you know that I'm taking my case
To the highest court of love
And these are some of the charges 
You'll be found guilty of

You've used me and abused me
'Till I felt like I wanted to die
You created a need in me
That only you can satisfy

Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love
Come along peacefully
Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love

Give it to me, ah right now
Give it to me, give it to me
Give it to me all, give it to me
Ah, right now, give it to me
Give it to me, give it to me

Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love
Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love

Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love
Surrender your love baby
Surrender your love

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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: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON

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10 facts about this song

Different Song
Interestingly, "Surrender" by Diana Ross and "Surrender" which is associated with The Supremes are two completely different songs. Diana Ross had left The Supremes by the time she released her "Surrender" song.
Song Release
Diana Ross' "Surrender" didn't belong to her era with The Supremes but was released in 1971 as a part of her second solo studio album, also named "Surrender".
Song Production
"Surrender" by Diana Ross was produced by the famous American songwriting and record production team, Ashford & Simpson, who also co-wrote the title track for the song.
Album Success
The "Surrender" album was Diana Ross' most successful up to that point in the UK, it was a top 10 hit, and the title track also was a top 10 single there.
Soul Music
"Surrender" falls under the genre of soul music which uses rhythm and blues (R&B) foundation. Diana Ross achieved a powerful blend of pop and soul in this song.
Not The Supremes
The Supremes had a song named "Surrender" but it was different, it featured on the album "Let The Sunshine In" which was after Diana Ross had left the group.
Motown Foundation
Both Diana Ross and The Supremes were signed under the same label, the famous Motown Records, which played a key role in the racial integration of popular music by achieving a crossover success.
Grammy Nominations
Diana Ross' "Surrender" album received two Grammy Award nominations in 1972, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, establishing her as a successful solo artist post The Supremes era.
Chart Performance
Diana Ross' "Surrender" peaked at No. 16 on the R&B chart and reached No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Live Performances
Ross performed "Surrender" during her first solo television special, "Diana!" which aired on ABC in 1971, showcasing her charisma and talent as a solo singer.

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