I watch this as a treat sometimes. She sounds wonderful. Looks superb. Pure class and elegance. You can see the audience loves her and she gets extended applause which inspires her to give us that cute wiggle.
The world will always be full of people with talent. The people may be different, but they still have talent. There is nothing to miss because there are talented people all over the world.
That's why Diana is the huge success she is. She sang as the arranger and writer wanted the song. Most people don't want to hear that awful ad lib and scat
Agreed. She doesn’t feel the need to impress (or irritate as the case usually is) with ridiculous vocal acrobatics. She works with the melody of the song as opposed to against and in spite of it.
I love Diana Ross vocal style very much. It’s always a pleasure to hear Patti Labelle’s version of this movie classic. When I think of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I think of Judy Garland and Patti Labelle.
@@JloveLamar _The Bodyguard_ and she was supposed to star opposite Ryan O'Neal (another time Steve McQueen). Never got off the ground, as some said that Diana Ross was difficult. 10 years later Kevin Costner got on board as a producer and star and handpicked Whitney to be his co-star and the rest is history.
@@DavidRichardson95 I remember about the Bodyguard, Diva and she supposedly wanted the Lady Chablis role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Were there any others?
I remember when this aired I watched it. She had become an icon by then. Although given the reception of the Wiz I wasn’t sure if she was being played.
Diana Ross was the first actress to be considered for The Color Purple. In fact, Whoopi Goldberg was a bit intimidated by the buzz around Diana Ross. There was never a proven fact that Miss Ross was offered the role as Miss Celie or weather she turned the role down. Roger Moore wanted Diana Ross for James Bond however, the studio head did not want to cast a black actress at the time. Later, Halle Berry got the role. There was talk that Diana Ross would reprise the role of Sabrina an Audrey Hepburn film which never happened. Than The bodyguard with 1st Steve McQueen, 2nd Ryan O’Neil. Berry Gordy wound not let her go. On one ✋🏽 I believe he was protecting her image and on the other hand 🖐🏽 holding her back. Diana Ross career as an actress could and should have been as successful as her singing career, if not more successful. Lady Sings the Blues was not a fluke.
I have always been conflicted back in the day about this Colour Purple thing. Please that was not for her. Casting her in a James Bond film------- No!!!!! Even an Audrey Hepburn remake----- No!!!!! Berry knew she was better than all that!!!!
@@karlminor3424 wrong. And she was considered for the color purple and SHOULD have done that. BG had nothing to do with her not taking that role because she was not even signed to Motown at that time. Yes she was to be a Bond girl but for the director’s preferences.. and she should have been given that role too… lastly the Bodyguard she should’ve done because as the original post says Lady was NOT A FLUKE. Unfortunately her once promising acting career did NOT flourish as we all would’ve hoped
Whitney always wanted to be like Diana Ross....the styles of clothes, the smile, dress, elogant....she Whitney ego was too big to admit, Diana was her role model in stage presence...
@@ON-ck9eo No she didn’t!! She was actually very nasty regarding Diana at first! At some point she came around, as anyone with a brain and working ears would!
You are a liar! Whitney never wanted to be like Diana and even said that to Barbara Walters in 1993. She never cited Diana as a musical influence because she never was! Cissy Houston was Whitney’s inspiration and you could see it all in her stage presence. Whitney mirrored the stage presence of her mother Cissy. Whitney knew that she could sing circles around Diana and that’s why Diana was intimidated by Whitney when she came sweeping through the industry like a Hurricane. If anyone’s ego was bigger than their actual talent it was Diana. Whitney didn’t have to sleep her way to the top, her voice alone elevated her to a level of superstardom that Diana was NEVER capable of achieving as a solo artist. Whitney’s first album outsold Diana’s entire solo discography! I don’t see anyone in talent shows like X Factor or American Idol singing Diana Ross songs because Diana never had that type of impact on singers. The truth hurts.
Wow, you resort to an hominem attack on one artist in an attempt to elevate another. How pathetic. And how do you know Whitney was not a nice person? Did you know her personally?
The 90ies were the ugliest time for fashion, hair and makeup (glamour) in Hollywood. That is why the supermodels ruled the world and were on the cover of all magazines and in all ads.
Precious one, no matter the circumstances, ALWAYS find joy in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Holy Bible, Habakkuk wasn’t experiencing easy circumstances. As a prophet, God had shown him coming days when none of the crops or livestock-on which God’s people depended-would be fruitful (3 : 17). It would take more than mere optimism to endure the coming hardships. As a people group, Israel would be in extreme poverty. Habakkuk experienced heart-pounding, lip-quivering, leg-trembling fear (v. 16). Yet despite that, Habakkuk said he would “rejoice in the Lord” and “be joyful” (v. 18). He proclaimed His hope in the God who provides the strength to walk in difficult places (v. 19). Sometimes we go through seasons of deep pain and hardship. But no matter what we’ve lost, or wanted but never had, we can, like Habakkuk, rejoice in our relationship with a loving God. Even when it feels like we have nothing else, He will never fail or abandon us (Hebrews 13:5). He, the One who “provide[s] for those who grieve,” is our ultimate reason for joy (Isaiah 61:3). What is it about your relationship with Jesus brings you the greatest joy? How has He met you recently in a time of hardship or grief? Dear friend, grow deeper in your relationship with our Creator THIS VERY MOMENT by first acknowledging that you are a sinner in need of our Savior. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord and Savior of your life. Welcome Abba Yahweh (Father God) through Yeshua (Jesus the Christ) into your life. Receive grace by believing in Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross, His death, burial and resurrection for the sins of all mankind. You will then be justified in salvation and forever blessed with His abundant love by the Holy Spirit! May God bless you in the Glorious name of Jesus Christ our Lord and our Savior.❤️❤️❤️
SassyBratt1 you really need to go somewhere over somebody's rainbow and get a life .Even Florence Ballard said she would rather deal with Diana Ross because Diana is real what you see is what you get from Diana , & that Diana is no fake she will tell you what the deal is in front of you she does not sneak, & you must not know or you conveniently forget all the girls had a chance to sing lead & they each kept getting a chance to sing lead . And it was the girls who said whoever it is that hits let them lead but they still kept the others trying to hit & finally Berry said you cannot fix what's not broken and the public hot on Diana and hit and you keep hitting while the fire is hot because you don't know how long it's going to stay that way so he (GordyBerry ) is the one who put Diana out front this is pure business & not romance that called the shot , because romance don't pay no bills , but good business does , and long as you're gonna blame know who to blame . Berry said he tried to get the girls to go into the studio to lay down tracks for a new song right after just finishing a live concert Florence, & Mary would tell Berry hollar at me another day I'm tired I'm not doing anything ,& here's where they separates Diana would continue to work Berry said he knew the girls where tired & who could blame them but it was Diana Ross who went right into the studio right after just finishing a live concert Diana would go in a lay down the new tracks for the new song & Berry would have to wait for the other girls to get untired so they could lay their tracks down & only then could he begin to promote their new song.. Berry said this happened all the time and he said the other Supremes are not as ambitious as you've shown time and again. And if you wanna go solo that can be done because Berry said it's not fair for you to be held back, and they are going at one pace yet you are moving at another , I'll make you a solo star that way they won't have to feel like someone's pushing them harder than they wanna go , & you then can move at the pace that's good or you are able to withstand that way everyone will be happy. Marvin Gay has said there's two things about Diana you can forget about it because she's got those & that is she will out rehearse you ,& out dress you. Marvin said he used to get jealous because Diana would have Berry's attention but the truth is Berry gave Diana nothing she did not deserve . Marvin said Diana deserved all the accolades she gets because she worked her ass off to get it . Marvin said nobody gave Diana shit, she Diana did it the old fashioned way she wotked for it ,she got her ass out there and she proved herself to to the consummate star that she obviously is, was and will always be. You cannot make a person a star that quality is innate it's either you are or you are not . Now someone can help you hone those innate abilities given you from birth & someone who has been given the abilities and their platform to expose you to the public is all a person can really do or not do a singer is born that way and actor is actor bethey are born that way an entertainer is an entertainer because they are born that way the only need was be given an opportunity to be seen by the public that all that it . The magnetism followed the one that was exuding it and the public followed right along with it it's nobody's fault, it just was , it just is, and just will be . And Diana gave Florence 's daughters ,monies towards their college education ,and the daughters just recently said that money is spent up and they have no gripes with Diana Ross , if anybody should or would have any gripes it would be Florence's daughters. And they said they have no gripes so I ask you what are you doing with some gripes as if Diana did you wrong ? Get the truth and stop listening to all that cock,& bull you just maybe misaligning an innocent individual namely Diana Ross to do such evil thinking you are right when actually you didn't don't have all the fact is a bad , very bad position to be in, I'm just sayin !
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I loved Florence Ballard. Sadly she suffered mental distress that could not be appropriately addressed in her time. Tragic and has nothing to do with Diana Ross. The Diana bashing is just plain tired. Miss Ross is a national treasure.
RE: The opening shots of the stars. Jesus, most of the women's clothing and hair was just plain HORRIBLE. The only ones who don't look like idiots are those who stuck to timeless grooming, dressing and styling methods versus trends. Hence, most of the men look awesome even now in their traditional tuxedos.
Back when stars were STARS!
She's a true, DIVA.
I watch this as a treat sometimes. She sounds wonderful. Looks superb. Pure class and elegance. You can see the audience loves her and she gets extended applause which inspires her to give us that cute wiggle.
When SING-ALONG with Diana Ross was a thing in the '90s. Adorable!
Diana Ross is in a entertainer galaxy of her own.
A worldwide 🌍 sing along. Only Diana Ross could do that.
I STILL CAINT BELIEVE I GOT TO WORK WITH THIS LEGEND N SHE SAID I III WAS BEAUTIFUL Gorgeous and amazing and talented❤️🙏🏾💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💙u DIVA 💃🏽
Lady Diana really can sing anything
This is it! Right there, absolutely stunning! Pure class
Diana sings pretty just like the birds out in nature.
OH MY! Diana Ross sings this so beautifully. Touching rendition.
HER NAME SASSY!!!
I always love how Diana asks for audience participation. Love it. "Sing with me Los Angeles!"
One classy lady with a voice of gold. This is so beautiful. Still remember this. I was still so young.
The good old days, with real talent. Oh how I miss those days. Thank you to all of the stars of yesterday.
Lots of people have real talent.
The world will always be full of people with talent. The people may be different, but they still have talent. There is nothing to miss because there are talented people all over the world.
@@Michelle-pn9xt Unfortunately they don’t always achieve this kind of success.
@@jeffreyking4448 because they don’t sleep with their bosses
Your a fool
Diana...a stunning vision in white! Oh, and that beautiful rendition of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", I have never heard its equal. It was perfect!
Listen to Judy Garland's version.
#Ms Ross looks good in any color ❤️🖤💚🥰
Diana is beautiful but not a good singer.
Nd how she got d audience to sing with her! Truly an amazing, joyful moment; only n Diana's magic can ithappen that way!🤗🤗🤗
A Class Act ! DIANA ROSS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Grand Diva in the most positive manner.
Diana looks wonderful in that dress
It's such a pleasure to hear this song performed with the melody still in tact. No scooping, swooping, clapping or flapping.
That's why Diana is the huge success she is. She sang as the arranger and writer wanted the song. Most people don't want to hear that awful ad lib and scat
Agreed. She doesn’t feel the need to impress (or irritate as the case usually is) with ridiculous vocal acrobatics. She works with the melody of the song as opposed to against and in spite of it.
I actually liked Patti's version. Patti is the superior vocalist
I totally agree.
I love Diana Ross vocal style very much. It’s always a pleasure to hear Patti Labelle’s version of this movie classic. When I think of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I think of Judy Garland and Patti Labelle.
That little wiggle at the end...Viva La Grande Dame Ms. Ross!
Hollywood missed target, when they over looked Diana for many of their movies. Skin color was truly an issue and still is today. Just sad .
What movies was she overlooked for?
@@JloveLamar _The Bodyguard_ and she was supposed to star opposite Ryan O'Neal (another time Steve McQueen). Never got off the ground, as some said that Diana Ross was difficult. 10 years later Kevin Costner got on board as a producer and star and handpicked Whitney to be his co-star and the rest is history.
@@DavidRichardson95 I remember about the Bodyguard, Diva and she supposedly wanted the Lady Chablis role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Were there any others?
@@JloveLamar The Color Purple
@@DavidRichardson95 Where did u hear that? I always wondered if she had been approached for that role after Tina Turner had turned it down
Ms Ross.....always fabulous.....
Being in the presence of Diana is always something special!
Was there ever a better dressed woman than diana ross over the years.i don't think so.glamour to the hilt.
I would have to say my great grandmother.
The answer is no!
Diana Ross use sung it so beautiful blue birds fly I thought the listen to it over and over again Beautiful
One of the greatest of all time
No one can match this woman! She is AWESOME!
Really??? LOL
@@bostonteaparty3926 Yes really .....shouldn't you be fawning over Sarah Palin or something.
a whole world sing along, right on diana!
One of the absolutely legendary stars and artiste! (Gadd leave Patti alone (smile)!
The Boss!!!
ABSOLOUTLEY FLAWLESS
Queen Diana!!
The consummate DIva!!!!
Isn't she magnificent Diana Ross
Oh yes she did it!!!!
There has never been anyone more faboulis then she.
I remember when this aired I watched it. She had become an icon by then. Although given the reception of the Wiz I wasn’t sure if she was being played.
"Diana Ross," 🌹 Congratulations 👏 you deserve it.
go get em Diana love this
MISS,💜 D. I. A. N. A. BOSS ROSS
Yes indeed, it's your turn. I ain't mad. just mad love for her... thanks for the upload.peace
Love Her!!!!
Two very Talented Ladies Sing
I can't blame Michael Jackson for being obsessed with Diana Ross
THE BOSS
Shes the St☆r _
That Diane is Everything _
2020☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Diana Ross the Boss,av
Such a reference to The Wiz
Diana Ross was the first actress to be considered for The Color Purple. In fact, Whoopi Goldberg was a bit intimidated by the buzz around Diana Ross. There was never a proven fact that Miss Ross was offered the role as Miss Celie or weather she turned the role down. Roger Moore wanted Diana Ross for James Bond however, the studio head did not want to cast a black actress at the time. Later, Halle Berry got the role. There was talk that Diana Ross would reprise the role of Sabrina an Audrey Hepburn film which never happened. Than The bodyguard with 1st Steve McQueen, 2nd Ryan O’Neil. Berry Gordy wound not let her go. On one ✋🏽 I believe he was protecting her image and on the other hand 🖐🏽 holding her back. Diana Ross career as an actress could and should have been as successful as her singing career, if not more successful. Lady Sings the Blues was not a fluke.
I have always been conflicted back in the day about this Colour Purple thing. Please that was not for her. Casting her in a James Bond film------- No!!!!! Even an Audrey Hepburn remake----- No!!!!! Berry knew she was better than all that!!!!
@@karlminor3424 wrong. And she was considered for the color purple and SHOULD have done that. BG had nothing to do with her not taking that role because she was not even signed to Motown at that time.
Yes she was to be a Bond girl but for the director’s preferences.. and she should have been given that role too… lastly the Bodyguard she should’ve done because as the original post says Lady was NOT A FLUKE. Unfortunately her once promising acting career did NOT flourish as we all would’ve hoped
Diana is such a big hype! That woman's singing is so simple and unmoving!!! SMDH
Her voice is unmoving to people who have a can of tuna for a heart...
Whitney always wanted to be like Diana Ross....the styles of clothes, the smile, dress, elogant....she Whitney ego was too big to admit, Diana was her role model in stage presence...
I Spy Whitney has always said Diana was one of her inspirations. Check out her tribute to Diana Ross in 1997
@@ON-ck9eo No she didn’t!! She was actually very nasty regarding Diana at first! At some point she came around, as anyone with a brain and working ears would!
@@ON-ck9eo Vert true, I read a lot and have never heard or read Whitney say anything nasty or degrading about Diana Ross.
@@jeffreyking4448 AMEN. And thank you for pointing it out bc it’s the truth!
You are a liar! Whitney never wanted to be like Diana and even said that to Barbara Walters in 1993. She never cited Diana as a musical influence because she never was! Cissy Houston was Whitney’s inspiration and you could see it all in her stage presence. Whitney mirrored the stage presence of her mother Cissy. Whitney knew that she could sing circles around Diana and that’s why Diana was intimidated by Whitney when she came sweeping through the industry like a Hurricane. If anyone’s ego was bigger than their actual talent it was Diana. Whitney didn’t have to sleep her way to the top, her voice alone elevated her to a level of superstardom that Diana was NEVER capable of achieving as a solo artist. Whitney’s first album outsold Diana’s entire solo discography! I don’t see anyone in talent shows like X Factor or American Idol singing Diana Ross songs because Diana never had that type of impact on singers. The truth hurts.
It’s weird seeing them younger than I am now.
Not a big Diane fan, but this was pretty!
That’s Ms. Ross to you.
julia roberts is damn ❤️
back stabber !
Glamour in façade rotten inside
was this the show that had originally booked Whitney Houston but then fired her for her drug antics so they then brought in diana ross?
You got that so WRONG! The Whitney performance was supposed to take place at the 2000 Oscars and Faith Hill was the replacement not Diana..
Marquis Crews I didn't get it wrong because I asked a ? which you answered thanks for doing so.
Faith replaced Whitney,but Whitney would have slayed this or any song. Burke was just wrong.Nippy always did her work. Seriously.🙇
Wow, you resort to an hominem attack on one artist in an attempt to elevate another. How pathetic. And how do you know Whitney was not a nice person? Did you know her personally?
Girl you're all wrong!
The 90ies were the ugliest time for fashion, hair and makeup (glamour) in Hollywood.
That is why the supermodels ruled the world and were on the cover of all magazines and in all ads.
Baha she doesn’t even like sharing the limelight with the audience lol
Which is why she asked them to sing along huh?
You sound unintelligent
Precious one, no matter the circumstances, ALWAYS find joy in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the Holy Bible, Habakkuk wasn’t experiencing easy circumstances. As a prophet, God had shown him coming days when none of the crops or livestock-on which God’s people depended-would be fruitful (3 : 17). It would take more than mere optimism to endure the coming hardships. As a people group, Israel would be in extreme poverty. Habakkuk experienced heart-pounding, lip-quivering, leg-trembling fear (v. 16).
Yet despite that, Habakkuk said he would “rejoice in the Lord” and “be joyful” (v. 18). He proclaimed His hope in the God who provides the strength to walk in difficult places (v. 19).
Sometimes we go through seasons of deep pain and hardship. But no matter what we’ve lost, or wanted but never had, we can, like Habakkuk, rejoice in our relationship with a loving God. Even when it feels like we have nothing else, He will never fail or abandon us (Hebrews 13:5). He, the One who “provide[s] for those who grieve,” is our ultimate reason for joy (Isaiah 61:3). What is it about your relationship with Jesus brings you the greatest joy? How has He met you recently in a time of hardship or grief?
Dear friend, grow deeper in your relationship with our Creator THIS VERY MOMENT by first acknowledging that you are a sinner in need of our Savior. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord and Savior of your life. Welcome Abba Yahweh (Father God) through Yeshua (Jesus the Christ) into your life. Receive grace by believing in Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross, His death, burial and resurrection for the sins of all mankind. You will then be justified in salvation and forever blessed with His abundant love by the Holy Spirit!
May God bless you in the Glorious name of Jesus Christ our Lord and our Savior.❤️❤️❤️
Poor Florence Ballard....as Diana crushed her "over the rainbow' dreams with her ruthless attacks on her using Berry Gordy as the sword.
Ballard was a fat drunk
SassyBratt1 you really need to go somewhere over somebody's rainbow and get a life .Even Florence Ballard said she would rather deal with Diana Ross because Diana is real what you see is what you get from Diana , & that Diana is no fake she will tell you what the deal is in front of you she does not sneak, & you must not know or you conveniently forget all the girls had a chance to sing lead & they each kept getting a chance to sing lead . And it was the girls who said whoever it is that hits let them lead but they still kept the others trying to hit & finally Berry said you cannot fix what's not broken and the public hot on Diana and hit and you keep hitting while the fire is hot because you don't know how long it's going to stay that way so he (GordyBerry ) is the one who put Diana out front this is pure business & not romance that called the shot , because romance don't pay no bills , but good business does , and long as you're gonna blame know who to blame . Berry said he tried to get the girls to go into the studio to lay down tracks for a new song right after just finishing a live concert Florence, & Mary would tell Berry hollar at me another day I'm tired I'm not doing anything ,& here's where they separates Diana would continue to work Berry said he knew the girls where tired & who could blame them but it was Diana Ross who went right into the studio right after just finishing a live concert Diana would go in a lay down the new tracks for the new song & Berry would have to wait for the other girls to get untired so they could lay their tracks down & only then could he begin to promote their new song.. Berry said this happened all the time and he said the other Supremes are not as ambitious as you've shown time and again. And if you wanna go solo that can be done because Berry said it's not fair for you to be held back, and they are going at one pace yet you are moving at another , I'll make you a solo star that way they won't have to feel like someone's pushing them harder than they wanna go , & you then can move at the pace that's good or you are able to withstand that way everyone will be happy. Marvin Gay has said there's two things about Diana you can forget about it because she's got those & that is she will out rehearse you ,& out dress you. Marvin said he used to get jealous because Diana would have Berry's attention but the truth is Berry gave Diana nothing she did not deserve . Marvin said Diana deserved all the accolades she gets because she worked her ass off to get it . Marvin said nobody gave Diana shit, she Diana did it the old fashioned way she wotked for it ,she got her ass out there and she proved herself to to the consummate star that she obviously is, was and will always be. You cannot make a person a star that quality is innate it's either you are or you are not . Now someone can help you hone those innate abilities given you from birth & someone who has been given the abilities and their platform to expose you to the public is all a person can really do or not do a singer is born that way and actor is actor bethey are born that way an entertainer is an entertainer because they are born that way the only need was be given an opportunity to be seen by the public that all that it . The magnetism followed the one that was exuding it and the public followed right along with it it's nobody's fault, it just was , it just is, and just will be . And Diana gave Florence 's daughters ,monies towards their college education ,and the daughters just recently said that money is spent up and they have no gripes with Diana Ross , if anybody should or would have any gripes it would be Florence's daughters. And they said they have no gripes so I ask you what are you doing with some gripes as if Diana did you wrong ? Get the truth and stop listening to all that cock,& bull you just maybe misaligning an innocent individual namely Diana Ross to do such evil thinking you are right when actually you didn't don't have all the fact is a bad , very bad position to be in, I'm just sayin !
@@happydrunkmeansober She did'nt have a Berry Gordy.
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I loved Florence Ballard. Sadly she suffered mental distress that could not be appropriately addressed in her time. Tragic and has nothing to do with Diana Ross. The Diana bashing is just plain tired. Miss Ross is a national treasure.
@@happydrunkmeansober LIps Ahoy that's who! Miss Ross! burp!
She ruins Over the Rainbow just like she screwed up The Wiz.
Yet here you are hating.... while the woman you hate is beloved by millions around the globe...now go cry
Oh please. Like ur parents ruined and screwed up this world by having something like YOU?
RE: The opening shots of the stars. Jesus, most of the women's clothing and hair was just plain HORRIBLE. The only ones who don't look like idiots are those who stuck to timeless grooming, dressing and styling methods versus trends. Hence, most of the men look awesome even now in their traditional tuxedos.
Are you gay? Do you like women, or no?
She was trashed 🥴😵💫
jealous
@@Maatization Ask Joe.
@@fridaclaxton You ask him you the one with the question
@@Maatization Joe who?
BOOOOO ONLY JUDY.............SORRY
@Alain Quartermaine 😂😂😂 he probably thinks Jesus of 2000yrs ago is still alive too. 💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣
Only Judy? If Diana's version didn't move you , what do you think about Patti LABELLE version( which is the BEST!)?
All I see is Diana 🤦🏾♂️🙂↕️