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

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!

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.

Diana is so beautiful when she cries. So much credit to the camera crew for capturing her at her just beautifullest moment in life.

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.

And this is why she is the boss!!

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.

I love her ability to connect with her audience

Mics are so heavy and Diana always held it so effortlessly

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...

She's perfection. So much class, so much elegance

This is why Michael LOVED this woman so much PURE CLASS a TRUE DIVA!!!

no one and I mean NO ONE occupies the same place on a stage with her. No one.

When I hear Diana sing this no matter how many times I hear it, I still get chills!!!💞💕💖

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!

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.

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.

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. ;)

Certainly one of her best live performances. The upper notes and the overall vocal control are exemplary... Brava!!! oxoxoxoxo

*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!

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!

I love when she says I hate that line.

If she never did anything else? She is phenomenal.

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..

U can't play around with that song wen u have experienced it she already knows sing it Diana sing!

female entertainer of the century , she deserves that title

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 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯💯💯💯

1:53 "i hate that line" Diana is such a performer! the best

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.

This goes so deep!

One of the best live performances I've ever seen

This song and her performance of "God bless the child" in the same concert, are nothing short of epic😢

This is such a great song. I love the opening monologue. The singing and voice is out of this world.

I cried with her..

Every time she sings, I feel a catharsis along with her. I truly feel her emotions going through me.

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!

She pronouce her words beautifully and her face control is what always buy me with her and her song Deliverance

There are no words..maybe one....LEGEND...just one word....LEGEND

Now this is a TRUE Diva!!!

Absolute perfection in every way. Still my favorite concert video from her.

She has soooooo many classic performances....and this is yet another! Bravo!

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

This should be on DVD. Amazing.

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

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.

BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE!!!! THE CLASSY LADY SHE IS!!!!!!

Beauty... pure beauty

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

STANDING OVATION A MILLION TIMES! 🥰

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

PERFECTION!

she always feels the music

I get tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song too.

she was singing by her heart

A performer can't give more than Ms. Ross gave here. Legendary.

she is so beautiful and her voice is so near perfect

Blow minding performance.. Even the way she speak,sounds angelic...

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 ...

She held that note from 3:40-3:50…. Amazing voice.

Doesn't get any better than that.

Absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful, simply beautiful voice.

she should have an academy award

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...

This songs sounds amazing with her voice...amazing!

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.

Beautiful singer so much Emotion

wow,what a performance from the diva of divas.

how does she cry and sing at the same time. ooohf. i.con.ic. felt that completely.

I personally think Barbra and Diana are both GREAT singers.

A TRUE DIVA

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

SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!

Perfection !!!!!

great band, and arrangement as well as Ms. Ross. superb!🎼🎵🎶💜🌷😜

"Bravo" Diana Ross a true SUPERSTAR

I agree! I just came out and this guy showed this concert to me when we hooked up lol. It was awesome!

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 ❤❤

This is a classic! Love this!

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

Flawless.......Simply flawless........ Perfection over the moon..........Love love love the beautiful super super talented mega super star Ms Diana Ross................. Patrick.

Beautiful performance Diana Ross! 👏 👏 👏

She’s literally glowing ✨ My name is Diana too...😍

Wow she blows me away with the fantastic vocals..Love you

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!

This is beautiful

That is how it should be done!

Love it! Love It! THE DIVA Diana Ross

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!🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

This is what love is all about. I love this song. And she sings the hell out of it. Bravo Diana.

Bravo!!!!!!

I just love this lady... her music has given me so much joy...thank you Diana...

@614Gem I'm totally AGREE WITH YOU , and also because she's a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

the best my favoriet

Lovely Lady Bird 🕊 Her Voice is so Soothing I Have Her Eyes I've Been Told😍

Love her! Thanking her for all the years of incredible beauty and music! TY for posting, Debra.

Absolutely Breathtaking 💜 💚

Love it She has a beautiful voice

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.

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 ❤❤❤