This is Diana at her peak vocally. This is not the same voice that gave you "Baby Love" She has never been given credit for the evolution of her voice. This Diana can sing anything with the best of em
@upontheventura3 жыл бұрын
YES! To me it appears that 73-1980 was her PEAK. Amazing vocals. Amazing phrasing,
@mane86103 жыл бұрын
This wasn't her peak, but I agree with the rest of what you said\ But lowkey when she performed baby love live, it sounded fucking amazing
@ladysasha902 жыл бұрын
Ok calm down. She’s had alright moments but listening to this and thinking she can compete with Barbara or Whitney who absolutely OWNED this song is just crazy.
@mtaylor73072 жыл бұрын
When Baby Love came out she was often high during performances. Love Child used to be my favorite back in the day performance with The Supremes.
@johncortesi80382 жыл бұрын
I think she was the best she could be and I loved it! She is herself and it’s great! I loved her music and still do! Don’t compare, complain, criticize! She’s as great as she was ….foreverrrrrrr moreeeee
@philhenderson351610 ай бұрын
For those of you that say or have said that Diana can't sing, here's your rebuke. She could sing like very few could, really a master of her craft. UNDERRATED!
@proudcynophile1901Ай бұрын
Her performance if My Man is so spectacular it's otherworldly! She put her heart and soul into it and there were tears streaming from her eyes. She's golden!
@HOGARTHSGLOBALASTROLOGY Жыл бұрын
She's a true artist. Not only were the vocals epic and touching, she really knows how to draw you in with the story - and all the best singers are great storytellers too.
@stonedmermaid6796 жыл бұрын
Diana is so beautiful when she cries. So much credit to the camera crew for capturing her at her just beautifullest moment in life.
@nasimaali96462 жыл бұрын
this performance shows what a marvellous interpreter Diana was at her peak vocally, so much emotion you can feel her pain, the “he beats me too…I hate that line” gives me chills everytime.
@cc.8642 Жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder...
@nasimaali9646 Жыл бұрын
@@cc.8642 Barry?
@cc.8642 Жыл бұрын
Very well could be.
@MegaVernon428 жыл бұрын
And this is why she is the boss!!
@quitelady44455 жыл бұрын
Yes Randy isn't she great, singing her true feelings thanks Randy
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
Randy yes she's boss , just breathtaking. ,take you to serenity . oh the memories Yes I remember
@sheronettawilliams50233 жыл бұрын
All Day.
@ewhilton774510 жыл бұрын
Listen to that vocal technique at 3:40 on the word "more." She sings "moooaaaaaoooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" Perfection! Others come and go, but I always find myself appreciating Ross the most. Shame that more people don't recognize her immense talent. Those in the industry know.
@paulmanly36945 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any better.
@paulmanly36944 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any better than that.
@monicabella78944 жыл бұрын
Berry Gordy, called The Ear, knew!
@mahoganyflame20003 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one who noticed that.
@upontheventura3 жыл бұрын
@@mahoganyflame2000 No, I have basically just discovered this woman, and totally noticed her impeccable vocal phrasing live. She is awesome. She knew how to sing live.
@LexxiGB113 жыл бұрын
I love her ability to connect with her audience
@stonedmermaid6796 жыл бұрын
Mics are so heavy and Diana always held it so effortlessly
@beckyyeagersmith725210 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Diana Ross' interpretation of Billie Holliday's music in "Lady Sings the Blues" an entire generation knows the words of the greatest jazz songs...
@valentinasantiago87384 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@DAS19624 жыл бұрын
First of all Lady Sings the Blues came out in 1972, Funny Girl came out in 1968 and that film ended with Streisand singing it at the of the film and it became an iconic sequence well before.
@beckyyeagersmith72524 жыл бұрын
@@DAS1962 Yo David dude...THE SONGS are of Billie Holiday who was an icon in her heydays of 1933-59. Many singers covered her songs written by many jazz greats. So fuckin' what? Diana Ross KILLED it becoming Billie Holiday in Lady Sings The Blues...oh no no they CAN'T take THAT away from me. To quote the Song. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m859q5RjybmqZqs.html
@jonldn3 жыл бұрын
Becky Yeager Smith you are right , thru LSTB Diana Ross introduced me to a world of songs and singers that has filled my life with great music. Leading of course with the sublime Miss Billie Holiday.
@beckyyeagersmith72523 жыл бұрын
@@jonldn I may not have much culture...but I prefer Ms. Ross' voice to Holliday's
@lilyjay19848 жыл бұрын
She's perfection. So much class, so much elegance
@614Gem14 жыл бұрын
This is why Michael LOVED this woman so much PURE CLASS a TRUE DIVA!!!
@guywill78758 жыл бұрын
no one and I mean NO ONE occupies the same place on a stage with her. No one.
@DennisBetts18 жыл бұрын
She was even better in "Out of Darkness", a film about paranoid schizophrenia..
@quitelady44455 жыл бұрын
Right guy, she,s just oh my outstanding, brings tears to my eyes. Oh the memories. Thanks for comment Guy.
@thedeliveranceintercessorp81505 жыл бұрын
When I hear Diana sing this no matter how many times I hear it, I still get chills!!!💞💕💖
@AyeshaFaines16 жыл бұрын
because her greatest hits were poppish we forget that she really has an amazing, unique voice... this song really showcases her talents. And she looks gorgeous!
@joaoaurelio153410 жыл бұрын
This was an unexplainable moment, i don't like say this things but she touched me, i felt her vulnerability so much that i became vunerable for a moment. And it's not because she cried, though as i am human i must say it added some fuel to the emotion i felt. Ross with her lovely voice, her blues, and even belting. She's got her style and she stays in the right place, not too much nor less. It's so amazing how a person could have achieved that place. She's an extraordinary person, a living legend.
@mahoganyflame20003 жыл бұрын
Such Beautiful words
@cc.8642 Жыл бұрын
She just made me love this song! ~Thank you Miss Ross~
@davidfulton18492 жыл бұрын
Some have said that Miss Ross is a "weak vocalist." They need to hear this performance, and then they'll be shut down!! Her voice here is truly amazing.
@terryyoung18776 жыл бұрын
With me At 58, she's still my #1 female artist. A true Legend!! this is one of my favorite songs of many by Ms. Diana (Boss) Ross. I love me some her. ;)
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
You go Terry, like how you put that into words .love me some Diana too. Thks for post Terry
@ryandariushwood2252 жыл бұрын
Certainly one of her best live performances. The upper notes and the overall vocal control are exemplary... Brava!!! oxoxoxoxo
@lastchicane74796 жыл бұрын
*WHAT A FIND!!* I first saw this video and heard this song on an HBO special (I think?) when I was 12 years old. My parents were out at party and we kids were home alone, safely. The next day, my mom heard me humming it and asked where I heard it (cuz I had some parts wrong) .. I told her. She went in the 'record room' as we called it, and pulled out a Billie Holiday album. She played it for me and told me to write down the lyrics, and then tell her what I understood (I was only 12 - "he beats me too" line - she was concerned). I did, and we talked about it and we sang it together. My Mum had (and still has) a beautiful voice. Within a few hours I had it down. She told me when I was older, she'd REALLY tell me about Billie.. and she did. Been a fan ever since. But THIS is what started it! Thanks for the post, and the memory!
@mahoganyflame20003 жыл бұрын
Beauriful
@harrietjohnson19303 жыл бұрын
That’s a lovely memory and portrait of your mom. Thanks for sharing it.
@solovoyager8 жыл бұрын
Mama was really feeling this song. All these years I've wonder who was she singing about. I've heard more than once she regretted her divorce from her first husband Bob Silberstein. I wonder if it's him........ Anyway, a great performance from Miss Ross. The lady is a treasure!
@sandybeaches39505 жыл бұрын
BERRY GORDY....
@jettyoeill3 жыл бұрын
She also had great love affair with Eddie Kendrick that got crazy. He’s actually singing back up in this concert.
@SuperEric3911 жыл бұрын
I love when she says I hate that line.
@SuperEric3912 жыл бұрын
If she never did anything else? She is phenomenal.
@chuckiebaby200011 жыл бұрын
I've watched this performance ever since it premiered on HBO. I was stunned by it. Still "stung" by her effervescence.. A remarkable lady. I love you Miss Diana Ross..
@kaka72791008 жыл бұрын
U can't play around with that song wen u have experienced it she already knows sing it Diana sing!
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
You said it lynn.she definitely singing her. Sing Diana sweetheart
@jul.263610 жыл бұрын
female entertainer of the century , she deserves that title
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
Ju L. yes, yes
@ricky69353 ай бұрын
She ATE that and left no crumbs. Diana Ross been a legend, she was a triple threat in her era, and the class was just there. That concert she performing on the clip where she did a segment of Billie Holidays songs was sick and the venue and the stage, that is royalty ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯💯💯💯
@ThuxOliveira4 жыл бұрын
1:53 "i hate that line" Diana is such a performer! the best
@brianwoods97415 жыл бұрын
The entire concert was one of Diana Ross's most celebrated concerts Barr none easily equal to the very heralded "An Evening With Diana Ross " concert just brilliantly executed ,on all points vocally, visually, staging, and production wise just a stunningly brilliant showwomanship. And it was original like none before nor since.
@televoice9 жыл бұрын
This goes so deep!
@lizlo72656 жыл бұрын
One of the best live performances I've ever seen
@phillipmann3380 Жыл бұрын
This song and her performance of "God bless the child" in the same concert, are nothing short of epic😢
@tonyjcoco711 жыл бұрын
This is such a great song. I love the opening monologue. The singing and voice is out of this world.
@rafael221212 жыл бұрын
I cried with her..
@yolandamataverde5961 Жыл бұрын
Why she cried? Was she going through something hurtful that time?
@armandomunoz74035 жыл бұрын
Every time she sings, I feel a catharsis along with her. I truly feel her emotions going through me.
@mikel336317 жыл бұрын
Peak Diana (1979-1980). This is from my favorite televised concert: Live at Caesar's Palace for HBO (1979). Just a beautiful performance!!! Blessings to this sensitive, lovely woman!
@stonedmermaid6796 жыл бұрын
She pronouce her words beautifully and her face control is what always buy me with her and her song Deliverance
@Mydecision8 жыл бұрын
There are no words..maybe one....LEGEND...just one word....LEGEND
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
Right you are Felix, well never mind LEGEND.thanks for post Felix
@RobertJackson-bl2ee11 жыл бұрын
Now this is a TRUE Diva!!!
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
Yes isn't she Robert . just love her . bring back such pleasant memories . she singing this one for her. Sing Diana , you and Billie got this.
@pdxritchie19 жыл бұрын
Absolute perfection in every way. Still my favorite concert video from her.
@Bochanable8 жыл бұрын
She has soooooo many classic performances....and this is yet another! Bravo!
@CDCANDIES12 жыл бұрын
I strongly disagree wit whoever said 'so near perfect'- She sung this song perfectly! She performed it da way every studio producer tries 2get singers 2perform,1st ''knowing'' then ''owning'' da song with 'emotional clarity'& from someplace inside them.U were perhaps speakn from a technical vocal meaning i'll assume.Its probally da reason 4those 3 dislikes-because it wasn't ''just like the record''. Sometimes as a fan of music u jus hav2gobeyond the 'note4note' & jus njoy d emotion comin across
@omorado17 жыл бұрын
This should be on DVD. Amazing.
@brianeduardo123410 жыл бұрын
Sublime... she is brilliant... wish she would come back with an album.... why was he song so difficult for her at that point of her career... personal difficulties I suspect but that adds to the emotion
@MichaelTaneyVIII9 жыл бұрын
Saw this on HBO in 1979 and never forgot about it -- found it here couple of months ago. You can't watch this and not understand what a fantastic artist she is. You can also find here on youtube great performances she did with Michael Jackson, both in the Wiz and some nightclub-style song and dance stuff they did together.
@pchris34377 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE!!!! THE CLASSY LADY SHE IS!!!!!!
@Gerry1of18 жыл бұрын
Beauty... pure beauty
@quitelady44455 жыл бұрын
Oh, my goodness, just saw her on 60th anniversary of Motown. She is still a bad girl. I loved her in lady sing blues and mahogany. The girl is a born natural, beauty and all. What memories and emotions she stirred up in Barbara. Thanks Diana
@anubisjohnson45682 жыл бұрын
STANDING OVATION A MILLION TIMES! 🥰
@mommac96186 жыл бұрын
1979, age 12 and mesmerized by this lady right here; Diana Ross. I remember recording this HBO concert and watched over and over! I'm unable to locate full concert on KZfaq. PEACE
@jyusatsu4 жыл бұрын
Here's the full concert of this song kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLR_Zdmos93en3k.html. So happy to always watch this. Ms Ross' performance is beautifully amazing!
@wildbloomsings4566 жыл бұрын
PERFECTION!
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
Right word again Wild Bloom sings . PERFECTION
@chynna24411 жыл бұрын
she always feels the music
@Qweenann12 жыл бұрын
I get tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song too.
@utliluoi14 жыл бұрын
she was singing by her heart
@hayesmoses77545 жыл бұрын
A performer can't give more than Ms. Ross gave here. Legendary.
@davidelhealth15 жыл бұрын
she is so beautiful and her voice is so near perfect
@Irida2415 жыл бұрын
Blow minding performance.. Even the way she speak,sounds angelic...
@donaldwarren4633 жыл бұрын
My Senior year in HS 1974 My Mother and I went to See Diana in "Lady Sings the Blues" we both loved the film and the next day I went out and bought the Album ... what an impression she always makes ...
@xclusivesean54092 жыл бұрын
She held that note from 3:40-3:50…. Amazing voice.
@paulalexandermanley64792 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any better than that.
@Veronica4u2day6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!!
@elizabethjuarez66689 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, simply beautiful voice.
@paulmanly36945 жыл бұрын
The hairs on my hairs stood up.
@levanmoore95884 жыл бұрын
she should have an academy award
@fireandrain2216 жыл бұрын
whitney and diana are in another level, i know there´s barbra, there´s dionne, gladys, patti, aretha, celiene etc... but those ladys, have something really special on her voices...
@TomatiRob11 жыл бұрын
This songs sounds amazing with her voice...amazing!
@jamillastevens27419 жыл бұрын
You can see that Ms. Ross is an expert performer. She did not have to take her clothes off, nor does Ms. Ross have to shake her body to sell her music, unlike the young entertainers of today.
@nicktelecast7 жыл бұрын
I mean, no one HAS TO DO that. People do what they want to do, what makes them happy, what they feel good at. If it makes people uncomfortable, that's fine. Plus Diana Ross wasn't ashamed of how sexy she was, she'd show some skin. People can be talented AND sexual.
@zarrzarr99892 жыл бұрын
Beautiful singer so much Emotion
@grahamsimpson622111 жыл бұрын
wow,what a performance from the diva of divas.
@buntcake1322 жыл бұрын
how does she cry and sing at the same time. ooohf. i.con.ic. felt that completely.
@nyishaj12317 жыл бұрын
I personally think Barbra and Diana are both GREAT singers.
@joycebanford22248 жыл бұрын
A TRUE DIVA
@angelarichardson98332 жыл бұрын
She should have won a Oscar for Lady Sings The Blues. She was robbed. Played rhe hell outta that movie. I never cried 😢 so much only 10 yrs old when came out
@bluefalcon6468 жыл бұрын
SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!
@deansanga160510 жыл бұрын
Perfection !!!!!
@jo-annzinni35115 жыл бұрын
great band, and arrangement as well as Ms. Ross. superb!🎼🎵🎶💜🌷😜
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
isnt it outstanding Joan ( damn). The Band and Diana just cooking . just put me in serenity and bringing back memories.. Thks for comment Joan.
@sammy781914 жыл бұрын
"Bravo" Diana Ross a true SUPERSTAR
@johncortesi80382 жыл бұрын
I agree! I just came out and this guy showed this concert to me when we hooked up lol. It was awesome!
@gingerkloepfer10433 жыл бұрын
I love this song & if you havent seen the Billie Holiday movie with Ms. Ross playing Billie,I suggest you watch it ,that's where I heard this song ❤❤
@davidrc548811 жыл бұрын
This is a classic! Love this!
@wildbloomsings4566 жыл бұрын
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE
@phangbrown6178 Жыл бұрын
Flawless.......Simply flawless........ Perfection over the moon..........Love love love the beautiful super super talented mega super star Ms Diana Ross................. Patrick.
@origamidojorge52173 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance Diana Ross! 👏 👏 👏
@masvideos48873 жыл бұрын
She’s literally glowing ✨ My name is Diana too...😍
@feliciahawkins7934 Жыл бұрын
Wow she blows me away with the fantastic vocals..Love you
@kentallen38573 жыл бұрын
Oh Berry I love you so. I saw Diana during this period of time. She gave a awesone show. Miss Ross is in a class of her own. She's the last of the glanour girls!
@Giulia-om2gl3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful
@dayram62176 жыл бұрын
That is how it should be done!
@sammy781912 жыл бұрын
Love it! Love It! THE DIVA Diana Ross
@songbirdnabors74003 жыл бұрын
I feel Diane gave her best performances in her solo career. Especially in her movies. Lady Sings the Blues and Mahogany and The Wiz! Hats off Diana!🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
@WESTON14714 жыл бұрын
This is what love is all about. I love this song. And she sings the hell out of it. Bravo Diana.
@quitelady44455 жыл бұрын
Right you are Johnnie, she is just great. This for comment
@barbarabrown42055 жыл бұрын
She stomped it Johnnie. Yes this what love about . this one was a special for her true feelings. Her and band laided it out and her and Dinah only one can touch it. Barbara Streisland ( please).
@joannf5413 жыл бұрын
Bravo!!!!!!
@MrJeffw22311 жыл бұрын
I just love this lady... her music has given me so much joy...thank you Diana...
@Queen-Rhaenyra-Targaryen13 жыл бұрын
@614Gem I'm totally AGREE WITH YOU , and also because she's a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
@dianaenmario10 жыл бұрын
the best my favoriet
@aliciayoung33925 жыл бұрын
Lovely Lady Bird 🕊 Her Voice is so Soothing I Have Her Eyes I've Been Told😍
@TheStarrShine11 жыл бұрын
Love her! Thanking her for all the years of incredible beauty and music! TY for posting, Debra.
@susanharrison7451 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Breathtaking 💜 💚
@TheDebmad13 жыл бұрын
Love it She has a beautiful voice
@Analisa41615 жыл бұрын
I love this song by Diana R. and Barb S. I was watching Funny Girl a week ago and when Barb sang this I cried, it is such a sad song. Wonderful and thanks for posting.
@jeanniehughes1761 Жыл бұрын
Diana is great and she don’t care what the press say they don’t have any dirt in her wealth beautiful children and she still look great I never forget her free concert in New York central park That was amazing how she stood in the thunder and lighten rain pouring fantastic ❤❤❤