Studio Album · No. 6
Diana Songwriting Credits by Diana Ross
Produced by Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards
Holds writing credit on 0 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 8 documented
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Diana Ross carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Diana is the high-water mark of Diana Ross's interpreter model: Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic wrote and produced every track, so the writing credits across the album belong to the two of them alone. Ross supplies the unmistakable lead vocal that turned 'Upside Down' and 'I'm Coming Out' into signature hits, but her name does not appear in the songwriting credits anywhere on the record.
Diana is the studio album by Diana Ross released in May 1980 by Motown, the best-selling album of her solo career and a defining disco-funk record of its era. It teamed her with Chic's Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, who wrote and produced every track and gave her a sleek, rhythm-driven new sound. The singles 'Upside Down' and 'I'm Coming Out' became signature hits, the former topping the Hot 100 for four weeks and the latter turning into a lasting anthem. Ross is the interpreter on a record written entirely by Rodgers and Edwards, with the album certified platinum in the United States.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Upside Down
#1
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Tenderness
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Friend to Friend
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'm Coming Out
#5
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Have Fun (Again)
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
My Old Piano
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Now That You're Gone
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Give Up
|
Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Bernard EdwardsNile Rodgers | Nile RodgersBernard Edwards | Diana Ross (Lead Vocals) |