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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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. ;)
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 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯💯💯💯
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!
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!
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.
@@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.
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..
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...
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.
@@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. th-cam.com/video/ehMx12dSF6w/w-d-xo.html
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.
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!
*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!
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.
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
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 ...
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.
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 TH-cam. PEACE
Here's the full concert of this song th-cam.com/video/BNO2vwNwzoE/w-d-xo.html. So happy to always watch this. Ms Ross' performance is beautifully amazing!
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!
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.
Flawless.......Simply flawless........ Perfection over the moon..........Love love love the beautiful super super talented mega super star Ms Diana Ross................. Patrick.
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.
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
what an absolutely incredible performance. No one can touch this song except Diana Ross. Now THAT is something very special and extremely rare. FANTASTIC!
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...
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
Diana Ross is a an impeccable songstress which means she brings life and emotion with her voice and interpretation of the song. The one thing I love about her now is she is having the time of life performing and her audience and large fan base feel it every time they attend her concerts or watch her videos. This is a stunningly polished singer with a great band and back up singers everyone having the time of their lives especially the audience. Don’t forget what a great Mother she is which she gives much credit to her own mother. Her kids are all successful and you never hear negative press about them. You can tell how much love they all have for her just watch the 20 20 Mother’s Day tribute presentation by Barbara Walters. I truly love this great singer artist and mother such a treat to have been on this journey as a great fan of hers over the years. Thank you Miss Ross you are the best and always do it with class.
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 ❤❤❤
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!
One of the highest expressions of quality in talented performance ever! New talent girls in entertainment... want to see what quality is? Take a close look! Bravo, Bravo Diana!!!
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
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!🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
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).
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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 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
YES! To me it appears that 73-1980 was her PEAK. Amazing vocals. Amazing phrasing,
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
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.
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.
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
She's perfection. So much class, so much elegance
And this is why she is the boss!!
Yes Randy isn't she great, singing her true feelings thanks Randy
Randy yes she's boss , just breathtaking. ,take you to serenity . oh the memories Yes I remember
All Day.
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.
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.
Makes me wonder...
@@cc.8642 Barry?
Very well could be.
I love her ability to connect with her audience
Mics are so heavy and Diana always held it so effortlessly
This is why Michael LOVED this woman so much PURE CLASS a TRUE DIVA!!!
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!
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. ;)
You go Terry, like how you put that into words .love me some Diana too. Thks for post Terry
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 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯💯💯💯
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!
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!
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.
Doesn't get any better.
Doesn't get any better than that.
Berry Gordy, called The Ear, knew!
I thought I was the only one who noticed that.
@@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.
When I hear Diana sing this no matter how many times I hear it, I still get chills!!!💞💕💖
This is such a great song. I love the opening monologue. The singing and voice is out of this world.
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..
Certainly one of her best live performances. The upper notes and the overall vocal control are exemplary... Brava!!! oxoxoxoxo
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...
Well said.
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.
@@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.
th-cam.com/video/ehMx12dSF6w/w-d-xo.html
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.
@@jonldn I may not have much culture...but I prefer Ms. Ross' voice to Holliday's
no one and I mean NO ONE occupies the same place on a stage with her. No one.
She was even better in "Out of Darkness", a film about paranoid schizophrenia..
Right guy, she,s just oh my outstanding, brings tears to my eyes. Oh the memories. Thanks for comment Guy.
I love when she says I hate that line.
One of the best live performances I've ever seen
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!
If she never did anything else? She is phenomenal.
There are no words..maybe one....LEGEND...just one word....LEGEND
Right you are Felix, well never mind LEGEND.thanks for post Felix
Every time she sings, I feel a catharsis along with her.
I truly feel her emotions going through me.
This song and her performance of "God bless the child" in the same concert, are nothing short of epic😢
She has soooooo many classic performances....and this is yet another! Bravo!
This goes so deep!
I cried with her..
Why she cried? Was she going through something hurtful that time?
Absolute perfection in every way. Still my favorite concert video from her.
She pronouce her words beautifully and her face control is what always buy me with her and her song Deliverance
*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!
Beauriful
That’s a lovely memory and portrait of your mom. Thanks for sharing it.
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.
BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE!!!! THE CLASSY LADY SHE IS!!!!!!
I get tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song too.
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
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 ...
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.
Such Beautiful words
She just made me love this song!
~Thank you Miss Ross~
Absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!!
This should be on DVD. Amazing.
A performer can't give more than Ms. Ross gave here. Legendary.
U can't play around with that song wen u have experienced it she already knows sing it Diana sing!
You said it lynn.she definitely singing her. Sing Diana sweetheart
Now this is a TRUE Diva!!!
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.
Blow minding performance.. Even the way she speak,sounds angelic...
1:53 "i hate that line" Diana is such a performer! the best
Beauty... pure beauty
she is so beautiful and her voice is so near perfect
STANDING OVATION A MILLION TIMES! 🥰
This songs sounds amazing with her voice...amazing!
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.
PERFECTION!
Right word again Wild Bloom sings . PERFECTION
she always feels the music
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 TH-cam. PEACE
Here's the full concert of this song th-cam.com/video/BNO2vwNwzoE/w-d-xo.html. So happy to always watch this. Ms Ross' performance is beautifully amazing!
Beautiful, simply beautiful voice.
The hairs on my hairs stood up.
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!
BERRY GORDY....
She also had great love affair with Eddie Kendrick that got crazy. He’s actually singing back up in this concert.
Doesn't get any better than that.
Love her! Thanking her for all the years of incredible beauty and music! TY for posting, Debra.
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.
I just love this lady... her music has given me so much joy...thank you Diana...
she was singing by her heart
wow,what a performance from the diva of divas.
Flawless.......Simply flawless........ Perfection over the moon..........Love love love the beautiful super super talented mega super star Ms Diana Ross................. Patrick.
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.
This is a classic! Love this!
Perfection !!!!!
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
she should have an academy award
Beautiful performance Diana Ross! 👏 👏 👏
A TRUE DIVA
"Bravo" Diana Ross a true SUPERSTAR
how does she cry and sing at the same time. ooohf. i.con.ic. felt that completely.
SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE
what an absolutely incredible performance. No one can touch this song except Diana Ross. Now THAT is something very special and extremely rare. FANTASTIC!
Love it! Love It! THE DIVA Diana Ross
female entertainer of the century , she deserves that title
Ju L. yes, yes
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...
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
Perfection!......Ms Ross great then, now and forever.......…... Patrick ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌹
She held that note from 3:40-3:50…. Amazing voice.
great band, and arrangement as well as Ms. Ross. superb!🎼🎵🎶💜🌷😜
isnt it outstanding Joan ( damn). The Band and Diana just cooking . just put me in serenity and bringing back memories.. Thks for comment Joan.
Diana Ross is a an impeccable songstress which means she brings life and emotion with her voice and interpretation of the song. The one thing I love about her now is she is having the time of life performing and her audience and large fan base feel it every time they attend her concerts or watch her videos. This is a stunningly polished singer with a great band and back up singers everyone having the time of their lives especially the audience. Don’t forget what a great Mother she is which she gives much credit to her own mother. Her kids are all successful and you never hear negative press about them. You can tell how much love they all have for her just watch the 20 20 Mother’s Day tribute presentation by Barbara Walters. I truly love this great singer artist and mother such a treat to have been on this journey as a great fan of hers over the years. Thank you Miss Ross you are the best and always do it with class.
Beautiful singer so much Emotion
Wow she blows me away with the fantastic vocals..Love you
I agree! I just came out and this guy showed this concert to me when we hooked up lol. It was awesome!
She’s literally glowing ✨
My name is Diana too...😍
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 ❤❤❤
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!
One of the highest expressions of quality in talented performance ever!
New talent girls in entertainment... want to see what quality is?
Take a close look!
Bravo, Bravo Diana!!!
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
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!🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Lovely Lady Bird 🕊 Her Voice is so Soothing I Have Her Eyes I've Been Told😍
This is beautiful
Love it She has a beautiful voice
This is what love is all about. I love this song. And she sings the hell out of it.
Bravo Diana.
Right you are Johnnie, she is just great. This for comment
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).
Absolutely Breathtaking 💜 💚
Beautiful!
@614Gem I'm totally AGREE WITH YOU , and also because she's a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Bravo!!!!!!