Diana Ross pays tribute to Michael Jackson in new album

November 3, 2021

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Since Michael Jackson passed away, Diana Ross refused to talk or interview about the King of Pop.

“Thank you” is Diana’s 25th Studio album and her first release since 2006 so it is a pretty big deal and due for release on November 5th.

For this album, the songs seem to fit well with Diana Ross’ current vocal range. She still looking amazing for 77 years old. Instrumentally, the tunes are filled with Motown and disco callbacks, like glossy horns and smooth, groovy percussion on songs like “All is Well” or “I Still Believe.”

Diana also integrates some newer sleek elements that seem plucked straight from her Las Vegas residencies, like Latin guitar playing and keyboards on “Beautiful Love” or “Just in Case.” She also has a few songs that are up-tempo and electronic enough to be considered party music–in particular, the second single, “If The World Just Danced,” and “Let’s Do It.”

Diana wrote these songs over 2020’s quarantine, and it’s evident that she wants to spread a message of hope and connectivity after a tough year. While listeners could interpret the content as love songs, it seems that they’re predominantly love songs to her fans rather than to any one particular person. Every song is inspirational in some way, and rather than classic moody ballads, they’re great for moving and singing.

But there is one song that is of interest for the Michael Jackson fans: “The Answer’s Always Love”.

“The Answer’s Always Love” is a clear tribute to Michael Jackson and concerns similar themes to “Man in the Mirror” (i.e., “What if there were no problems that we couldn’t solve? / What if the only thing we needed to do was get involved? / That’s when we’d all know we are one.”).

The song was written by Siedah Garrett and Barry Eastmond so there is no surprise that the song as a “Man In The Mirror” feel as Garrett wrote the song for Michael for the BAD album, followed by “Keep The Faith” on the Dangerous Album.

The lyrics also includes “What if there were no boundaries to keep us apart?/ What if the only thing we made was music, love and art?”

The song really feel as a reminder of both stars relationship and connection. She sings it in a way that remind Michael’s singing techniques and it is a beautiful tribute to Michael.

Diana Ross has not confirmed or denied that the song is dedicated to Michael but once you hear it, you will know.