A little reaction on UK iTunes
Singles
14 Thank You
49 If The World Just Danced
95 I'm Still Waiting
Albums
2 The Greatest
4 Thank You
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A little reaction on UK iTunes
Singles
14 Thank You
49 If The World Just Danced
95 I'm Still Waiting
Albums
2 The Greatest
4 Thank You
Another said: "The size of that crowd for Diana Ross is f*cking ridiculous."
And a third tweeted: "The crowd gathered to see Diana Ross is something else. #Glastonbury2022."
A fourth person commented: "This crowd for Diana Ross is nuts," while another added: "Goodness me the crowd for Diana Ross is EPIC." She may of had a record crowd
Diana Ross pulls in epic crowd as she stuns in white for Glastonbury performance
US singer Diana Ross looked incredible as she took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022 on Sunday afternoon to perform hits such as Baby Love and I'm Coming Out
My son and his friends were there - it was absolutely rammed and they didn't care too much about her voice being past its best! Its kinda expected for this slot! TBH TV coverage is never kind, the same applied to McCartney, his voice didn't sound great on the TV, but again the crowd there had a much better experience than the armchair viewers.
Also, interestingly I saw her in 1989 promoting Working Overtime, I think her new material went down better yesterday than it did 33 years ago. Not making any excuses because I do think [[unfortunately) her voice has gone, but festivals are notorious for poor sound, as sound-checks are very limited due to the time between acts. I usually go to Glastonbury and for some reason the Pyramid Stage seems the worst!
I cannot say that I have never been critical of Diana.
Or even an avid fan, but who can then quickly feel very critical through any personal disappointment with her.....
As with many others, I was somewhat concerned with what I heard yesterday...but what I saw yesterday on television was an appearance by what many would say was one of the greatest performers, male or female, of the second half of the twentieth century.
And still a major star [superstar, legend, etc...], right up to date in this twenty-first century.
Diana still looked exactly like the enduring star many have loved for decades, and she conducted herself as a star for the crowd at Glastonbury.
Yes, it is becoming increasingly evident that her singing voice is now variable. There is a noticeable strain, and some notes are not easily reached [understandably, partly due to age] and probably also through fatigue from too many recent shows. And, possibly, also some technical difficulties which may not have been immediately obvious.
But Diana's fans surely do not attend her concerts simply to hear her replicate her recordings, and to sound exactly as she did. She has become a part of their personal lives, and they attend an appearance just to be with her in person. It is part of the definition of 'star'.
Most of the huge crowd at Glastonbury cannot have been among the greatest fans of Diana Ross, but they did seem to enjoy the experience very much.
Technically it may not have been one of Diana's greatest performances, but it was still a very significant performance in her career. A major event, and it represented real life. In performance, and both for her, and that estimated crowd of 200,000 people, many of whom who can now say they have 'seen Diana Ross'.
So maybe we could afford to relax, let it all go, and just enjoy Diana while we still have her.
And if, as time passes, Diana's singing voice indeed becomes even more unpredictable, she can still feel confident in having such a HOT band and singers on stage with her, don't you think?
Those musicians are so accomplished, it won't matter what key Diana starts any song; they will certainly track her down before the end..smile... :)
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I'm amazed at the Nellie negatives on here. The Lady is 78 years old! Of course she won't put on a show to match the 70's and 80's. All I saw was thousands of people having an amazing time singing and dancing to her performance. Glastonbury is the biggest show on earth and I think Diana carried it off in style. And today's National press in Britain agrees.
If I hear Diana’s age mentioned even one more time I’m surely going to
scream !!
Thank You cd is no.2 at Amazon UK Best Sellers in CDs & Vinyl today, and vinyl at no.31
Thank You [Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition] is no.54
One Woman : The Ultimate Collection is no.27
Love And Life - The Very Best Of Diana Ross is no. 33
The Greatest is no.47
I've noticed a decline in vocal ability not just with DR but other women of her era including Aretha and Patti Labelle. That being said, if thousands of people still want to pay money to see any of them, I say the more power to them. After all, Diana Ross fans don't go to her shows to see a concert, they are there to bask in the presence of a goddess!
Aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!
i think at this point, most people attending are well aware that 1) Diana is in her 70s despite her glamorous and youthful appearance and 2) most are attending for the fun of going down memory lane and hear the big hits. it's more about the experience and spectacle than the singing. it might be a good idea for her to do less dates so that she preserves her voice more. and it could be that she had a cold or allergies or who knows what.
most fans are just happy to be part of the experience and understand. and want to enjoy what time we have left with her as a public figure
Spot on! I saw her in Birmingham last Monday and she was phenomenal. The whole arena was feverish. However, when you see her tour schedule for the UK - 14 shows in less than a month - it is gruelling for any performer, but in particular for someone whose age should no longer be mentioned here, lol. I wonder if she has ever taken lessons by a vocal coach. I too felt uneasy watching her Glastonbury performance, but there is a lot of love out there for her which I am very happy for. What would Berry have said, one wonders?
I don't know if she should hang it up, but if she carries on with live shows after this year, may she sign up for mini residencies and tours not as demanding, in terms of number of performances and travel, as this UK tour.
It seems that all Diana had to do was show up
It sounds like she was loved and got great reviews and she didn’t lyp synch like Dolly Parton apparently did
I think the hardcore fans want the perfection of the 70’s and 80’s and a special concert with no hits lol
Diana's easily got another 20,000 left on her tread.
However, she must promise to never never never never never never NEVER
perform THE BOSS while sitting down again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcTq1JYsR4o
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Does anyone know if Diana's 'Thank You' CD was auto-tuned? When I listened to it, I was
so impressed it was note perfect.....or maybe not??
I'm a Big Supremes Fan, but unforunately i'm disappointed in Diana Ross returned to LIVE peforming, her show has been the same for the last 30 or more years, nothing has changed, sure she'll put in a different song or 2, but it's the same show. i wonder did she even rehearse. and i'm not a hater, it's just the facts.it was not good.
So much positive press the fans loved her , she had the largest crowd of the event Drawing what appeared to be the largest crowd of the five-day festival, the Motown icon promised the audience some "old town Supremes" as well as newer tracks.lol DrawingDrawing what appeared to be the largest crowd of the five-day festival, the Motown icon promised the audience some "old town Supremes" as well as newer tracks. what appeared to be the largest crowd of the five-day festival, the Motown icon promised the audience some "old town Supremes" as well as newer tracks.Drawing what appeared to be the largest crowd of the five-day festival, the Motown icon promised the audience some "old town Supremes" as well as newer tracks.
Another great review
It's fascinating in a bad way that fans comment like she isn't 78. One should marvel that she was able to attract such a big audience, and she has done some incredible performances.
Those looking for vocal perfection should never go there, and they should know that.
Everyone is going on about the vocals what about the toll on her body..she looked visibly exhausted in some parts..thats more to the point.
I would be surprised if it was not. Miss Ross has a tendency to sing flat now [[under the note) and Autotune is used for nearly all artists these days as it is an easy fix for when the singer is slightly over or under the note. For the most parts people will never know whether it was used, only when the singer is really off.
I was at the 02 for Fridays show and had an amazing time as did the remaining 20,000 people who were up on their feet - clapping - dancing and singing along to their idol and I use that word advisably for that is exactly what she is an idol. I never heard one complaint around me save for an elderly couple behind me who moaned that every one was on their feet. Sure there were a few bum notes - a few fluffed lines but most were not there to hear a perfect performance they were there to see a legend and that's what they got to see. Nobody seems to be giving the lady and her performace the understanding it deserves - she is as she pointed out on the night now 78 - how many people can perform anything at 78 like they could when they were 40? Not many I guess and she was at the tail end of a gruelling tour enough to wipe out a performer half her age - you could see as the show progressed how she visibly became more and more tired - most people of her age would be tucked up on the sofa watching TV not belting out 20 or 30 hits night after night and Glastonbury well I guess I just wish it had been her first show of the tour and not almost the end. I'm so glad I went I just wish some of the doubters would cut her some slack.
I'm as big a Diana Ross fan as any and while there were minor flaws in her performance on Friday night [[what would you expect given her age and the gruelling last few weeks) it was totally awesome.
All the concerts were packed and it just showed that even after she has been inactive in the UK for so many years we still love her here - I did think there might be problems with filling all the venues.
But why are some getting so upset about the reaction to her Glastonbury outing?
It would be stupid to pretend that while she had great stage presence the vocals were well below her usual standard of performance.
Unfortunate, but that's how it is and it just seemed that everything had caught up with her and she was fighting exhauation.
It doesn't lessen the respect I have for her.
Many will have watched the show on national television and what saddens me is that with all the highs she has had in the UK for well over half a century this will be her legacy for many.
3.1m watched the TV show on Sunday night making it the second most watched programme of the day!
Diana Ross sounds just fine for a 78 year old legend. We should be happy she is still with us and performing. Before she passed, I always said we should be fortunate to have Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and the FLOs singing and all still sounding good. Most of today's singers are autotuned. Remember, we should cherish that we have Miss Ross still with us. Mary Wilson passed less than 2 years ago. We could lose someone in an instant. Diana Ross can still perform and obviously still loves it. Cherish what we enjoy, it could be gone in a minute. I am thrilled Miss Ross as well as Miss Payne and Miss Greene are out there still singing and they are all far more talented than many of today's singers. I hope Miss Ross and her fans are enjoying her current tour.
The lady came, she sang, she conquered.
All Westgrandboulevards‘ comments are spot on and we are so fortunate to still have her singing for us. After all the dire ʺshe’d better not lipsync“ Diana had the courage to perform live with all the risks involved and her audience – and the press - loved every minute. An epic milestone event I feel privileged to have watched [[from home). My heart still misses Mary all the time so I cherish the gift of still having Diana. And after all the fan anguish over what she ʺshould“ sing she gave her Brit audience the I’m Still Waiting + others we craved. With all the debating over old, new, obscure music the lady gave us enough of everything. What an amazing performer. Thank you Diana.
Certainly Sir Paul is no longer at his peak, but I would not consider an imperfect vocal delivery or any other nitpicking complaints as reason for him to call it a day. His millions of fans can decide that; for now he remains energetic as he is beloved.
I'm with you, Peace.
Here is the link to the whole show. I just watched it and really quite enjoyed it.
The audience seemed to really enjoy themselves. What a massive crowd.
https://streamable.com/1q1dcl?fbclid...klbw7K-OA1TQ1Y
I experienced Ella Fitzgerald in her mid-60's barking her way through a JVC Jazz Festival concert at Carnegie Hall and we loved her. I attended a Nina Simone performance at The Blue Note when she was in her late 50's and she sang one note and hit some bad keys on the piano; standing O. At Lena Horne's last major NYC gig, also at Carnegie Hall, when Horne was 78 [sound familiar?) the vocals were shaky to start and strong enough by the time she completed the concert. All these events were received with great public and critical acclaim, with the obvious concession to the performers' age[s). But ... none of these ladies are Diana, so The Toads remained silent. Or, just weren't interested. Diana was a massive success at Glastonbury; a 'basket of undesirables' should not let us refrain from celebrating that.
Diana wasnt just at Glastonbury to please the diehard fans.there were thousands upon thousands of folks there many I should imagine were there to see what all the fuss has been about all these years ...what has made Diana into the icon that she is...can you imagine how many of the younger generation out of that crowd are now walking away as Diana fans after that performance ...not many I should imagine...we will always be Diana fans no matter what....but a performer isnt just there to please the diehard fans and if even some of the diehard fans are saying the performance was below par...the legacy needs to be kept alive by inspiring the next generation...us oldies aint gonna be here forever to carry the torch.
Thanks for the show.
Not the voice that sang My Man at Motown 60 but the crowd loved this show.
I loved All We Do Is Win at the end - her voice was there for a good part of that.
Thanks again