paragraph_text: ``Home ''is a song from the 1975 Broadway musical, The Wiz. It was written by Charlie Smalls and was performed by Stephanie Mills in the stage production and by Diana Ross in the 1978 film adaptation and released on the soundtrack album in 1978.

paragraph_text: Alberto Hauss (born Ingo Hauss in 1954; also known as Bela Lagonda) is a German composer and producer. He has worked on projects with artists such as Oliver Cheatham, Beats 4 You, Chocolate, U96, F.R.E.U.D, Boytronic, ATC and Culture Beat. Hauss has also remixed songs for Aretha Franklin, Sting, and Diana Ross.

paragraph_text: Every Day is a New Day is a studio album by American singer Diana Ross, released in 1999 on the Motown label. It was released around the same time as the television motion picture, "Double Platinum", in which Ross co-starred with Brandy. In the film, some of the album's tracks were performed by Ross' character.

paragraph_text: Much of the music recorded by singer-songwriters such as Diana Ross, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Carole King and Janis Ian got as much, if not more, airplay on this format than on Top 40 stations. Easy Listening radio also began including songs by artists who had begun in other genres, such as rock and roll or R&B. In addition, several early disco songs, did well on the Adult Contemporary format.

paragraph_text: ``Endless Love ''is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and fellow soul singer Diana Ross. In this ballad, the singers declare their`` endless love'' for one another. It was covered by soul singer Luther Vandross with R&B singer Mariah Carey and also by country music singer Shania Twain. Richie's friend (and sometimes co-worker) Kenny Rogers has also recorded the song. Billboard has named the original version as the greatest song duet of all - time.

paragraph_text: Gaye was born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. on April 2, 1939, at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, D.C., to church minister Marvin Gay Sr., and domestic worker Alberta Gay (née Cooper). His first home was in a public housing project, the Fairfax Apartments (now demolished) at 1617 1st Street SW in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. Although one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, with many elegant Federal-style homes, Southwest was primarily a vast slum. Most buildings were small, in extensive disrepair, and lacked both electricity and running water. The alleys were full of one- and two-story shacks, and nearly every dwelling was overcrowded. Gaye and his friends nicknamed the area "Simple City", owing to its being "half-city, half country".

paragraph_text: Diana Ross as Dorothy Michael Jackson as Scarecrow Nipsey Russell as Tin Man Ted Ross as Cowardly Lion Richard Pryor as Herman Smith / The Wiz Lena Horne as Glinda the Good Witch of the South Mabel King as Evillene / The Wicked Witch of the West Thelma Carpenter as Freida Winzer / Miss One Theresa Merritt as Shelby Gale / Aunt Em Stanley Greene as Uncle Henry

paragraph_text: "The First Night" is a song recorded by American singer Monica for her second studio album, "The Boy Is Mine" (1998). It was written by Tamara Savage and Jermaine Dupri, featuring production and additional vocals from the latter. Built around a sample of Diana Ross's 1976 recording "Love Hangover," penned by Marilyn McLeod and Pam Sawyer, who share co-writing credits on the song. The song is about the protagonist practicing abstinence on the night of her first date, despite her conflicting emotions and strong sexual desires.

paragraph_text: Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from one of Holiday's most popular songs. It was produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. Diana Ross portrayed Holiday, alongside a cast including Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, and Scatman Crothers.

paragraph_text: "Diana" is a song written and made famous by Paul Anka in 1957, recorded in May 1957 at Don Costa studio in New York City. Anka stated in his autobiography that the song was inspired by a girl named Diana Ayoub, whom he had met at his church and community events, and had developed a crush on. Session musicians on the record included Bucky Pizzarelli on Guitar, Irving Wexler on piano, Jerry Bruno on bass, and Panama Francis on drums. The song was recorded in May 1957 at RCA studios. Backup singers included Artie Ripp.

paragraph_text: The song features guest vocals from Mase and Sean ``Puff Daddy ''Combs. The instrumental contains a sample of the Diana Ross song`` I'm Coming Out'', including backing vocals which repeat the title of that song. The refrain of the song was sung by Kelly Price. Based on airplay and chart success the song is considered one of the most popular singles in hip hop history.

paragraph_text: "Stolen Moments: The Lady Sings... Jazz and Blues" is a 1993 live album by Diana Ross released on the Motown label. It sold over 100,000 copies in the USA.

paragraph_text: Priestess of Avalon is a 2001 novel by American writer Marion Zimmer Bradley, completed posthumously by Diana L. Paxson. It follows detailing the life of Helena, first wife of Western Roman Emperor Constantius Chlorus and mother of Constantine.

paragraph_text: On Saturday September 6, 1997 the formal, though not "state" Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held. It was a royal ceremonial funeral including royal pageantry and Anglican funeral liturgy. A Second Public service was held on Sunday at the demand of the people. The burial occurred privately later the same day. Diana's former husband, sons, mother, siblings, a close friend, and a clergyman were present. Diana's body was clothed in a black long-sleeved dress designed by Catherine Walker, which she had chosen some weeks before. A set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she had received from Mother Teresa. Her grave is on the grounds of her family estate, Althorp, on a private island.[citation needed]

paragraph_text: Moving Violation is the tenth studio album by the Jackson 5 and their final album on Motown Records. Aiming at the developing disco market, the group's funk-based version of Diana Ross & the Supremes' 1968 single "Forever Came Today" was a club hit, while the single's B-side, the R&B ballad "All I Do Is Think of You", became a popular and frequently covered song in its own right. The album sold 1.6 million copies worldwide.

paragraph_text: Free to Be... You and Me was a children's entertainment project, conceived, created and executive - produced by actress and author Marlo Thomas. Produced in collaboration with the Ms. Foundation for Women, it was a record album and illustrated book first released in November 1972 featuring songs and stories sung or told by celebrities of the day (credited as ``Marlo Thomas and Friends '') including Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, Shirley Jones, Jack Cassidy, and Diana Ross. An ABC special, also created by Marlo Thomas, using poetry, songs, and sketches followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept was to encourage post-1960s gender neutrality, saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and comfort with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone -- whether a boy or a girl -- can achieve anything.

paragraph_text: ``I'm Coming Out ''One of the cover arts for German vinyl singles Single by Diana Ross from the album Diana B - side`` Give Up'' ``Friend to Friend ''`` Never Say I Do n't Love You'' ``My Old Piano ''Released August 22, 1980 (1980 - 08 - 22) Format 7``, 12'' Recorded December 1979 Genre Disco, funk, soul Length 5: 24 (album version) 3: 59 (radio edit) Label Motown Songwriter (s) Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers Producer (s) Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards Diana Ross singles chronology ``Upside Down ''(1980)`` I'm Coming Out'' (1980) ``My Old Piano ''(1980)`` Upside Down'' (1980) ``I'm Coming Out ''(1980)`` My Old Piano'' (1980) Audio sample file help Alternative releases French 7 - inch vinyl single

paragraph_text: ``Up the Ladder to the Roof ''is a 1970 hit single recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label. It was the first Supremes single to feature new lead singer Jean Terrell in place of Diana Ross, who officially left the group for a solo career two weeks before the recording of this song in January 1970. This song also marks a number of other firsts: it is the first Supremes single since`` The Happening'' in 1967 to be released under the name ``The Supremes ''instead of`` Diana Ross & the Supremes'', the first Supremes single solely produced by Norman Whitfield associate Frank Wilson, and the first Supremes single to make the United Kingdom Top 10 since ``Reflections ''in 1967.

paragraph_text: ``Missing You ''is a song performed by Diana Ross. The third single released (in 45 - rpm format) from her 1984 album Swept Away, the song had been written, composed, and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who was murdered by his father earlier that year.

paragraph_text: Spencer Walter Reid was born in Las Vegas to William Reid (Taylor Nichols), a lawyer, and Diana Reid (Jane Lynch), a former professor of 15th century literature. Diana also has paranoid schizophrenia, and went off her medication during her pregnancy. Reid and his mother have a very close relationship despite her condition.

Question: Who was the mother of the artist that the song Missing You by Diana Ross is about?
Answer: Alberta Gay