Thank You (Diana Ross song)

"Thank You"
Single by Diana Ross
from the album Thank You
ReleasedJune 17, 2021 (2021-06-17)
GenrePop soul[1]
Length3:45
LabelDecca
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Troy Miller
Diana Ross singles chronology
"Love Hangover"
(2020) 		"Thank You"
(2021) 		"If the World Just Danced"
(2021)
Music video
"Thank You" on YouTube

"Thank You" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross for her twenty-fifth studio album of the same name (2021). It was released on June 17, 2021 by Decca Records as the lead single from the album.[2]

Overview

This single was Ross's return to music, as she has not released new material since 2006, when an album of cover versions of I Love You was released, and the singer has not released original material since 1999.[3] Ross stated that the record titled "Thank You" is a gesture of gratitude and love to all her listeners, which is reflected in the song of the same name. Ross herself took part in writing the composition and co-wrote the song with Amy Wadge, Christian Paul Wossilek, Nathaniel Ledwidge and Troy Miller, who also produced the track.[4]

Critical reception

Tom Breihan of Stereogum called the track "bright and shimmery".[1] David Browne in his review for Rolling Stone noted that "the springy groove and positive atmosphere of "Thank You" are reminiscent of the times of "Upside Down" and "I'm Coming Out"".[5] In a review for The Telegraph, Neil McCormick stated that Ross's voice over the years "retained its elegant glide and smooth tone, with familiar slightly piercing high notes and some appropriately imperious spoken passages," but suggested that the song "has too many glistening digital effects".[6]

Music video

The music video for the song was presented on Ross' official YouTube channel on the same day. It is a cut from the singer's previous music videos, videos from various concerts, interviews and backstages from photo shoots.[5]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming
  1. "Thank You" – 3:45
Digital download and streaming[7]
  1. "Thank You" (Eric Kupper Remix) – 6:18
Digital download and streaming[8]
  1. "Thank You" (Jax Jones Remix) – 3:47

Personnel

Musicians

  • Diana Ross – vocals
  • Troy Miller – bass, drums, guitar, horn, percussion, piano, synthesizer
  • James Gardiner-Bateman – saxophones
  • Nichol Thompson – trombone
  • Mike Davis – trumpet
  • Tom Walsh – trumpet

Technical

Charts

Chart performance for "Thank You"
Chart (2021/2022) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] 37
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[10] 35

References

  1. ^ a b Breihan, Tom (June 17, 2021). "Diana Ross Shares "Thank You," Her First New Single In 15 Years". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Brandle, Lars (June 17, 2021). "Diana Ross Talks New Album, Shares Title Track 'Thank You': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Romano, Nick (June 17, 2021). "Listen to 'Thank You,' off the first Diana Ross album in 15 years". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  4. ^ McCollum, Brian (June 17, 2021). "Diana Ross releases first new music in 15 years; 'Thank You' is a peek at upcoming album". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Browne, David (June 17, 2021). "Diana Ross Debuts Comeback Single and Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  6. ^ McCormick, Neil (June 17, 2021). "Diana Ross's first new music in 15 years is pure showbiz schmaltz". The Telegraph. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Thank You (Eric Kupper Remix) - Single by Diana Ross". Apple Music. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "Thank You (Jax Jones Remix) - Single by Diana Ross". Apple Music. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. June 25, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2023.