I'm Coming Out

I'm Coming Out is a 1980 song by Diana Ross, written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. It appeared on the album Diana.

History

In 1979, Rodgers and Edwards wrote the song. I'm Coming Out was originally planned as a duet with Aretha Franklin, but they later decided to have Diana Ross sing the song alone. The duo was inspired to write the song by some drag queens they saw on their way to the recording studio.

The trombone solo was written by Meco. Rodgers asked him, since he was his neighbor, if he wanted to play the solo in the song, and he subsequently agreed.

The release took place on August 22, 1980.

Music video

In the music video, Diana Ross sings the song live at a concert with some studio musicians.