Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Diana Ross | Artist Essentials
First released: 1981 (year verified)
Original 1981 studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The bright, brisk arrangement keeps the familiar melodic turns compact and buoyant.
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First released: 1981 (year verified)
The original recording is documented in the 1981 release history of Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Only year precision is assigned; later singles, charts, remasters and live versions do not establish its first release.
Recording: Original 1981 studio recording
Credit: Diana Ross
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Why Do Fools Fall in Love - original RCA program
The original 1981 program identifies Why Do Fools Fall in Love and the full Mirror, Mirror; separately named 7-inch and radio mixes remain different presentations. Its solo Endless Love is excluded in favor of the original Lionel Richie duet. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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About Diana Ross
Diana Ross began her recording career with the Supremes, the Detroit vocal group associated with Motown's 1960s pop and soul sound. Her separate solo career brought Ain't No Mountain High Enough on her 1970 debut album. She also moved into film, portraying Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues in 1972. The Supremes' recordings, her solo records and later duets belong to related but distinct credits, reflecting the different settings in which she performed.
Artist background sources
Diana Ross - Recording Academy artist biography
Detroit origin, Supremes-to-solo transition, 1970 solo debut and 1972 Lady Sings the Blues role. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Diana Ross: from the Supremes to solo - Recording Academy
1960s Supremes work at Motown, subsequent solo songs and film career; incorrect age-at-signing and promotional totals are not reused. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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