Queen Of MotownTo Perform At Platinum Jubilee Concert Celebrating The Queen's Reign

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Queen Of Motowm To Perform At Platinum Jubilee Concert Celebrating The Queen's Reign
Diana Ross is to headline a special BBC concert marking the Platinum Jubilee.

Diana Ross’s visit to the UK this summer will include a performance at Glastonbury as well as the Jubilee concert
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Jake Kanter, Media Correspondent
Tuesday May 17 2022, 10.30pm, The Times
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Diana Ross is to headline a special BBC concert marking the Platinum Jubilee. The former Supremes singer will close the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday, June 4.

Ross, 78, has not taken to a stage in the UK since 2007 during her I Love You tour. She was meant to tour Britain in 2020 but her plans were derailed by the pandemic. Her performance at the Platinum Party at the Palace is her first in a series of UK dates, including the Sunday afternoon “legends” slot at Glastonbury on June 26.

The singer will be one of the centrepieces of the Jubilee concert, which will be staged on a vast circular platform on the Victoria Memorial. Other acts include Queen, which will evoke memories of Brian May playing God Save The Queen on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Golden Jubilee in 2002. Duran Duran and Andrea Bocelli have also signed up, with the BBC expected to announce the full line-up this week.

[after you]

This is one of the greatest honours , I can’t wait to see this

[jobeterob]

https://apple.news/Axy_MDu5rSQijG52EbBWJNg

[after you]

This is the worlds greatest honour , as the haters remain silent , this why they call her Diana Ross

[nomis]

She was flawless last time she performed for the queen in 1992

[captainjames]

My hats off to Diana and I am sure she will bring the house down.

[Ollie9]

What an incredible privilege for Diana. I just hope she doesn’t let our beloved queen down.

[reese]

On this morning's TODAY SHOW, they did a short story on the upcoming concert. They mentioned some of the artists taking part and said that Diana was going to be the closing act.

They also noted that this wouldn't be the first time that Diana had performed before the Queen. They showed a photo of the Supremes meeting the Queen Mother in 1968. Then they showed a brief clip of Diana's 1992 Royal Variety Performance, although oddly, the original audio was replaced with GETTIN' READY FOR LOVE. Diana's segment ended with a recent photo and a quote of how honored she is to be performing before the Queen.

[Roberta75]

What an incredible privilege for Diana. I just hope she doesn’t let our beloved queen down.

I think her son Andrew gets top prize in the letting down category.

[Ollie9]

I think her son Andrew gets top prize in the letting down category.

Spot on Roberta. Always a rather odious person from everything i have ever been told.

[Boogiedown]

"Get the queen her smelling salts. This is a different Diana that's returning."

[Ollie9]

"Get the queen her smelling salts. This is a different Diana that's returning."

As long as no sound monitors are kicked off stage I’ll be happy. :rolleyes:
I wonder how familiar Liz is with “I Will Survive”.? She certainly will be after this.

[Boogiedown]

"tell me jeeves, who is the young whipper snapper? some runner up on America's Got Talent I presume??"

[144man]

Spot on Roberta. Always a rather odious person from everything i have ever been told.

Nearly met him once in the 1980s. He was supposed to come and watch The Royal Household team play us at darts, but at the last moment his bodyguards wouldn't let him attend for security reasons.

I am so pleased Diana has been given this honour.

[lakedistrictlad1]

With the Queen's Jubilee, Glastonbury and a potential new hit single around the corner - it doesn't get any better than this for Diana. She is literally all over the news and internet here in the U.K.
I'm so happy for her.

[sup_fan]

On this morning's TODAY SHOW, they did a short story on the upcoming concert. They mentioned some of the artists taking part and said that Diana was going to be the closing act.

They also noted that this wouldn't be the first time that Diana had performed before the Queen. They showed a photo of the Supremes meeting the Queen Mother in 1968. Then they showed a brief clip of Diana's 1992 Royal Variety Performance, although oddly, the original audio was replaced with GETTIN' READY FOR LOVE. Diana's segment ended with a recent photo and a quote of how honored she is to be performing before the Queen.

those are two different queens. Queen Elizabeth II was not in attendance at the 68 Royal Command Performance with DRATS. it was the Queen Mother along with Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Princess Margaret.

Has Diana actually performed for the current queen?

[reese]

those are two different queens. Queen Elizabeth II was not in attendance at the 68 Royal Command Performance with DRATS. it was the Queen Mother along with Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Princess Margaret.

Has Diana actually performed for the current queen?

I should have written that the show stated that this wasn't the first time that Diana performed before royalty.

Diana performed before Queen Elizabeth II at the 1992 Royal Variety Show.

[PeaceNHarmony]

... I'm dying to make a comment about Diana performing before another queen [[me), yet I believe that would be tasteless and vainglorious. So I won't say it.

[carlo]

Then they showed a brief clip of Diana's 1992 Royal Variety Performance, although oddly, the original audio was replaced with GETTIN' READY FOR LOVE.

They took that from Diana's Instagram, as that same clip was posted on her Instagram yesterday, with Gettin' Ready For Love as the background music.

[thanxal]

... I'm dying to make a comment about Diana performing before another queen [[me), yet I believe that would be tasteless and vainglorious. So I won't say it.
Glad you didn't say it. Writing it, however,...

[lakedistrictlad1]

... I'm dying to make a comment about Diana performing before another queen [[me), yet I believe that would be tasteless and vainglorious. So I won't say it.

I have front row seats with a pal for her show at the O2 next month. Believe me..Diana will be performing for hundreds of Queens when she visits the U.K! ;)

[florence]

It would be interesting to know how the ticket dales for the concerts are going.

Worryingly, there seems to be a lot of advertising for them.

[theboyfromxtown]

I have front row seats with a pal for her show at the O2 next month. Believe me..Diana will be performing for hundreds of Queens when she visits the U.K! ;)

Nothing changes except the number now using walking sticks and ear trumpets!

[lakedistrictlad1]

Nothing changes except the number now using walking sticks and ear trumpets!

Lol. You're probably right John. But I'm not quite there yet.

[Circa 1824]

Nothing changes except the number now using walking sticks and ear trumpets!

What say??? Can you speak a little louder?

[Circa 1824]

“Where am I? Who is that woman up there?”

[after you]

Having Diana Ross doing this event is the greatest honour in the world so there you go haters Karma will get you

[Ollie9]

Having Diana Ross doing this event is the greatest honour in the world so there you go haters Karma will get you

I would say her receiving the Medal Of Freedom and the Lifetime Achievement Award pip this. Only a hater would make light of such accomplishments. For this you are heading in one direction only, and it’s not going to be heaven. :eek:

[after you]

Go fly a kite you creep of creeps you are the most nasty one on here by far

[Ollie9]

Go fly a kite you creep of creeps you are the most nasty one on here by far

Ollie understands how frustrating it might be when grownups might not always agree with your point of view. A learning curve indeed. I just wish i was there right now to lend you a comforting hug. :)

[after you]

The only thing is your point of view is always of hate so maybe you need a hug

[Spreadinglove21]

The only thing is your point of view is always of hate so maybe you need a hug

I don't see any evidence of hate, jealously, or sour grapes from anyone on this thread, except for you, who must be disappointed that no one is taking shots at Diana Ross or being all bitter about her getting this honor to perform and close out the Platinum jubilee show.

But to make you happy after you, here's some red meat/sour grapes: "Diana Ross must have slept with members of the royal family to get this gig. This honor should have gone to Sheila Ferguson or Dame Shirley Bassey. This makes me angry. The royal family should be abolished for having that Ross woman perform at the jubilee. I'm so jealous of Diane I can't stand it and I don't know what to do!".

That better?

[1382hitsville]

With the Queen's Jubilee, Glastonbury and a potential new hit single around the corner - it doesn't get any better than this for Diana. She is literally all over the news and internet here in the U.K.
I'm so happy for her.


As a fan from outside the UK [[the Netherlands in fact), we get BBC1 and BBC2, the jubilee will be broadcasted on BBC1 and I've read somewhere that it will be a medley.

Glastonbury setlist not sure, but I don't have high hopes. Does any of the UK fans know if the "Legends Slot" will be broadcasted live on BBC1 or BBC2? BBC3, BBC4 and the iPlayer are not available here.

My last hope is that at least we get some new dresses. Or will it be the gold one, the green one, the blue one?

[after you]

I hope she has turn up the sunshine and if the world just danced along with a beautiful stunning new gown , maybe she can get every one on stage and dance to the song if the world just danced

[144man]

According to TV listings, Saturday's BBC1 broadcasting times are 19.30 - 22.30.

[1382hitsville]

According to TV listings, Saturday's BBC1 broadcasting times are 19.30 - 22.30.

Thanks, of course that is UK time.

Any news if the Legends slot is being broadcasted on BBC 1 or BBC 2?

[jack020]

1382 hitsville, also from the Netherlands I have used the BBC iplayer before but you need a VPN to change your country of origin. I use Hola Free VPN.

[1382hitsville]

Jack020, thanks for the valuable tip! I watch a lot of BBC. Thanks again!

[1382hitsville]

Now just hope the medley is not the same as the one she is using for 30 years, another hope for a change in the setlist for Glastonbury....but the least we can hope for....a new dress!

[Ollie9]

Now just hope the medley is not the same as the one she is using for 30 years, another hope for a change in the setlist for Glastonbury....but the least we can hope for....a new dress!

Depending on the time slot, it would probably work well if she incorporated both Supremes and solo hits into one medley. I would be surprised if she didn’t perform “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” in its entirety, as it was a huge UK hit for her twice over.
I’m not so bothered about a new frock, as long as she sounds good. :)

[Spreadinglove21]

What are the chances that she will perform Theme from Mahogany/Ain't No Mountain High Enough?

[Ollie9]

What are the chances that she will perform Theme from Mahogany/Ain't No Mountain High Enough?

Not very likely i would have thought. I would imagine she will stick with songs she performs on a regular basis. :rolleyes:
I’m just praying she leaves out “I Will Survive’” This is not the right occasion.

[1382hitsville]

Depending on the time slot, it would probably work well if she incorporated both Supremes and solo hits into one medley. I would be surprised if she didn’t perform “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” in its entirety, as it was a huge UK hit for her twice over.
I’m not so bothered about a new frock, as long as she sounds good. :)

Ollie, you are right. As long as she sounds good, that is the most important thing. I hope she trains her vocals.

Vocal cords are a muscle and needs to be trained.

[Spreadinglove21]

Not very likely i would have thought. I would imagine she will stick with songs she performs on a regular basis. :rolleyes:
I’m just praying she leaves out “I Will Survive’” This is not the right occasion.

She will probably do something like Best Years of My Life, a song that she occasionally performs, but that no one but the die hards know.

[Ollie9]

She will probably do something like Best Years of My Life, a song that she occasionally performs, but that no one but the die hards know.

I cant see her performing “Best Years”, as that would shift the focus entirely on her as opposed to it being celebration of the queens long reign.
I’m expecting “Coming Out” a Supremes medley, “Upside “Down” “Mahogany/Mountain. She might also perform “Thank You”, but I’m kind of hoping she doesn’t for this occasion.
I’m really looking forward to it, with some friends coming over for a glass of fizz. If your in the area feel free. :D

[Circa 1824]

Chain Reaction, I’m Still Waiting, and If We Hold on Together.

BTW, how do we watch it live in America, east coast?

[mindful1]

Chain Reaction, I’m Still Waiting, and If We Hold on Together.

BTW, how do we watch it live in America, east coast? It's on ABC TV at 8 pm tonight

[carlo]

You can also watch a BBC live stream of the concert via YouTube [link below]. The concert is currently underway. You can rewind if you want to.

https://youtu.be/Sig24-pQDBo

[reese]

You can also watch a BBC live stream of the concert via YouTube [link below]. The concert is currently underway. You can rewind if you want to.

https://youtu.be/Sig24-pQDBo

Thanks for the info.

[jim aka jtigre99]

I was very happy and pleased to see that Diana Ross would be a headliner for Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee. It is a great honor and a testament to her talent and endurance as an entertainer. I wish her the best of luck. I am sure all of the Motown artists are proud of her. I wish her well with this prestigious engagement.

[khansperac]

You can also watch a BBC live stream of the concert via YouTube [link below]. The concert is currently underway. You can rewind if you want to.

https://youtu.be/Sig24-pQDBo

Thank you very much Carlo.

[Circa 1824]

She was good and looked good. Her youthful energy is gone, but understandable. I don’t think the huge earnings were needed. Great dress.

[reese]

I enjoyed Diana's performance. It'll be interesting to see if ABC edits any of her songs out for the presentation tonight.

[1382hitsville]

I enjoyed Diana's performance. It'll be interesting to see if ABC edits any of her songs out for the presentation tonight.

She performed:
Chain Reaction
Thank You [[with vocal support)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Overall the concert was faboulus. Diana had a new dress, sounded live great and I enjoyed it. As many in the UK probably did.

[TNSUN]

Diana Ross joyfully performed for the crowd these songs at The Queen's Jubilee Concert: "Chain Reaction", "Thank You" and "Ain't No Mountain Enough" Her voice was superb and she engaged the crowd to have fun. Awesome Command Performance by Diana Ross. BRAVO!!!!!

[TomatoTom123]

I think that was fantastic! Putting my political feelings about the monarchy aside :rolleyes:, I thought that was a great performance and a very fitting tribute, including and especially "Thank You"! :cool:

I am buzzing for my Diana concert now!!!!! :D

[lakedistrictlad1]

The concert as a whole was absolutely amazing. She had a tough job being the showstopper after so many incredible performances. But Diana's voice was on fine form. Only fail was her microphone being set too low at the start, and she can be seen adjusting it with a gadget attached to her hip. 'Chain reaction' is a firm favourite in Britain. 'Thank you' was a perfect choice and 'Mountain' sent shivers down the spine. The orchestra was beautiful. It's s shame she only got 3 songs in as she seemed to be hitting her stride by the last song. Overall it was magical to see our Diva here again after too many years.

[theboyfromxtown]

The concert as a whole was absolutely amazing. She had a tough job being the showstopper after so many incredible performances. But Diana's voice was on fine form. Only fail was her microphone being set too low at the start, and she can be seen adjusting it with a gadget attached to her hip. 'Chain reaction' is a firm favourite in Britain. 'Thank you' was a perfect choice and 'Mountain' sent shivers down the spine. The orchestra was beautiful. It's s shame she only got 3 songs in as she seemed to be hitting her stride by the last song. Overall it was magical to see our Diva here again after too many years.

I was looking for you all night but I didnt see you.

[Ollie9]

I really enjoyed the entire concert, with Diana looking every inch the music royalty she is.
I thought the crowd looked a little bemused when she started performing “Thank You”, probably expecting “Upside Down” or a Supremes hit. Interesting that she was singing along to the recording. Has she still not learnt the lyrics?.
Overall a very good showing for a lady heading for 80. The UK reviews of Diana’s performance have been really positive this morning, with the only confusion being why was an American performer closing out a show that was a tribute to British monarchy.
Personally I’m delighted it was. Great promotion for her upcoming UK concerts.

[florence]

Personally not too sure about the dress - I thought it was maybe to disguise the fact she's put on weight?

But our girl did well - great choice of songs and Diana in fine voice although it was obvious the audience was perplexed by Thank You.

It's so funny though but it confirms what I have thought for some time now.

With Diana out of the limelight in the UK for over a decade now there are actually so many who don't know her [[yes seriously).

I'm in stitches at all those on Twitter demanding to know why she was covering a Steps' song at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert?

[[Steps is a British group who took a cover of Chain Reaction to #2 in the charts in 2001!)

Overall bodes really well for Glastonbury and the concerts hard to believe she's 78 - just hope she can pace herself.

[BritishTony]

Well, she didit! Chain Reaction, Thank You, Ain’t No Mountain.
With a lot ofsupport from her backing – including her own backing tape - she did sing liveand spoke extempore to the occasion. She was led/escorted to centre stage andremounted the flight of steps very gingerly. But the lady is 78 years old. We’reblessed to have her here.
A good choiceof songs for a short spot: a worldwide hit, a new release and an anthem. Such atreat to see and hear her and a deserved honour for Motown to headline such a prestigiousevent. We can all be happy, grateful and proud.

[florence]

On iTunes UK this morning

#18 Thank You
#42 Chain Reaction
#43 Ain't No Mountain High Enough

[BritishTony]

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[BritishTony]

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[BritishTony]

I have no idea what the digital gremlins did to my post. After 2 attempts I can only hope Mission Control might be able to do something to remove the gobbledygook from my message. Apologies to anyone trying to read it.

[marybrewster]

Oh dear. It's come down to lip synching?

[daviddh]

Oh dear. It's come down to lip synching?
my thoughts exactly
dress was ,...not her usual glitter. the layered look was not cool to me but she looked good
lip synching.she doesnt know the words by now?
overall good performance

[jim aka jtigre99]

It was interesting that she closed the show, but she looked healthy for 78. She had microphone difficulties with Chain Reaction. Her recent Thank You seemed very appropriate for a concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth. Ain't No Mountain High Enough seemed to get the crowd going. Aside from her microphone being so low, there seemed to be lipsyncing and the music and background singers seemed so much louder than her. Still, I recognize this as another career achievement for someone who has had so many, many accolades in life. I was happy to have seen her.

[reese]

Oh dear. It's come down to lip synching?

She wasn't the only one. Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin-Manuel Miranda and [I think] Rod Stewart lipsynched as well.

[daviddh]

Blueblock sends regards.
He is not with Diana but he will see her wed.
She didn't make sound check for the concert which created mic issues.

[Boogiedown]

She wasn't the only one. Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin-Manuel Miranda and [I think] Rod Stewart lipsynched as well.
Cowards …. If one isn’t up to the task then …
what a waste when you have a fantastic orchestra to sing with.

The US really lost out when hating The Bee Gees was more important than supporting a really good song. CHAIN REACTION sounds great here , if You’re going to pretend to be singing a song that was a good choice.

[Levi Stubbs Tears]

A pretty good performance although a lot of the vocals came from the background singers.

And - who the hell advised Miss Ross to wear that horrible outfit?

[TheMotownManiac]

I have to admit that I was hoping for more, or better. I have to remind myself, in my dotage, that appearances like these are America and I need to be more appreciative and understanding. If she’s doing the best she can do, I love her for it. However, I do not believe that the gown she was wearing was the best she can do. I’m also surprised she couldn’t knock off 15 pounds for her tour. I like thank you very much but I don’t know that I would’ve chosen it, because it’s too hard to follow if you don’t know the lyrics. Perhaps they should have shown the lyrics across the big board of the audience could hear and see them. All of that being said, I am very thankful that we have her! She looks good, sounds good and the crowd seemed thrilled with chain reaction!

[marybrewster]

I'm not disagreeing that Diana looks fantastic. She's always going to give you DIVA! I'll be seeing her later this summer and can't wait.

But girl. Lip synching in a trash bag is so beneath her talent. Where are the sequins?

[1382hitsville]

Blueblock sends regards.
He is not with Diana but he will see her wed.
She didn't make sound check for the concert which created mic issues.

In the UK 13 million viewers watched the concert:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10886349/The-Queens-Platinum-Party-Palace-concert-watched-13MILLION-viewers.html

[Circa 1824]

I fell in love with Diana Ross when we were both young and skinny. I have to accept what happens when we age, but I sure miss the young and skinny Diana
Ross. It is not quite the same thrill seeing her now.

[zani57]

But our girl did well - great choice of songs and Diana in fine voice although it was obvious the audience was perplexed by Thank You.

It's so funny though but it confirms what I have thought for some time now.

With Diana out of the limelight in the UK for over a decade now there are actually so many who don't know her [[yes seriously).

I'm in stitches at all those on Twitter demanding to know why she was covering a Steps' song at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert?

[[Steps is a British group who took a cover of Chain Reaction to #2 in the charts in 2001!)


An online friend -- who is 50 -- told me today that he didn't understand why Diana sang two songs "that nobody knows." !!!! I understand why she chose "Thank You," but it was strange to me that even someone who is 50 had never heard of "Chain Reaction."
I thought she did great and was a fitting closing for the concert. It seemed to end abruptly here on the U.S. West Coast being Diana one second and then the ABC drama "The Rookie" the next second.

[reese]

An online friend -- who is 50 -- told me today that he didn't understand why Diana sang two songs "that nobody knows." !!!! I understand why she chose "Thank You," but it was strange to me that even someone who is 50 had never heard of "Chain Reaction."
I thought she did great and was a fitting closing for the concert. It seemed to end abruptly here on the U.S. West Coast being Diana one second and then the ABC drama "The Rookie" the next second.

I had a Facebook friend ask why she sang CHAIN REACTION. When I explained that it was a #1 hit in the UK, one of her biggest there, he still didn't seem to get it.

The abrupt ending also happened on the BBC feed although they at least had a final graphic with text. I was surprised that ABC didn't even bother with final credits. Because they were probably editing while the show was still taking place, I guess some things fell through the cracks.

[Boogiedown]

I just relistened and heard Diana say something like I get excited when you touch me down there [or something meaning that ] in CHAIN REACTION . Maybe some of the resistance to the song for radio had to do with the content of unseemly lyrics. I’d never paid attention before.

[Ollie9]

I’ve only just realised she was lip syncing to “Chain Reaction” as well. I wonder if this will be a feature of the tour?.

[after you]

At the queens jubilee Diana Ross had a big task ahead the worlds biggest party and she was at the front of the table singing her hits it really is the worlds greatest honour That Queen Elizabeth herself us to be there and she did incredible 78 this is why she is the greatest female entertainer in the world and her dress was absolutely incredible her style everything about her she sings for kings and queens so there you go folks Haters go fly a kite

[Circa 1824]

[QUOTE=after you;705475]her dress was absolutely incredible her style everything about her she sings for kings and queens so there you go folks Haters go fly a kite[/QUOTE

Are you always this angry?

[floyjoy678]

[QUOTE=after you;705475]her dress was absolutely incredible her style everything about her she sings for kings and queens so there you go folks Haters go fly a kite[/QUOTE

Are you always this angry?

Hey you heard the little lady...go fly a kite!

Up to the highest height and send them
Soaring up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
So let's go fly a kite!

[PeaceNHarmony]

An excellent performance all around. Something for everyone. Fans will be happy that the lady looked & sounded great [[despite the few lip sync errors), the uninitated will be impressed at the lady's talent, beauty and crowd appeal, and the 1/6-troll-toads will be wetting their pants over the lip sync. [[Surely they'll ignore that Cher has lip synced every concert for decades and Dolly P ls'd her entire Glastonbury perf but received international raves despite). There's a reason that Diana performed for the queen instead of any of her peers. Srsly - would Jean Terrell or Smokey have done better?

[Boogiedown]

Oh, well if Cher does it , then it must be OK!

heeee hawww!!

[jobeterob]

Nice reviews and it sounds like many or most of the performers sang with a backing track - maybe they were asked to in order to avoid troubles

I recently became aware that the avid fans are also the most critical because we know it all - and then of course there’s a few that are just plain bonkers one way or the other

[TomatoTom123]

I'm in stitches at all those on Twitter demanding to know why she was covering a Steps' song at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert?

[[Steps is a British group who took a cover of Chain Reaction to #2 in the charts in 2001!)

Haahaaaaaaaa what a joke!! :D

https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/04/jubilee-fans-dont-realise-diana-ross-sang-chain-reaction-before-steps-16770957/amp/

[thanxal]

There's a reason that Diana performed for the queen instead of any of her peers.
Oh my. That’s probably the most astute and clearest point I’ve seen made here in a while. And of course the answer is “just to drive people here at SDF crazy”!

[reese]

Nice reviews and it sounds like many or most of the performers sang with a backing track - maybe they were asked to in order to avoid troubles

I recently became aware that the avid fans are also the most critical because we know it all - and then of course there’s a few that are just plain bonkers one way or the other

On Facebook, someone posted that it might be BBC policy to request pre-recorded tracks. I have no idea if this is true but it wouldn't be surprising to have a safety in place for a live television event.

[Roberta75]

It was a lovely performance. Diana Rosse looked and sounded real good and i loved her black and white dress.

[zani57]

She wasn't the only one. Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin-Manuel Miranda and [I think] Rod Stewart lipsynched as well.

Twitter wasn't very kind to Rod Stewart singing "Sweet Caroline" --


https://twitter.com/themcfet/status/1533180144638205958?s=20&t=hl6xB_Si2OtplvwcjLaUrw

[jobeterob]

Twitter wasn't very kind to Rod Stewart singing "Sweet Caroline" --


https://twitter.com/themcfet/status/1533180144638205958?s=20&t=hl6xB_Si2OtplvwcjLaUrw

I often think most people are too embarrassed to be rude to an older lady like Diana - other than on these kinds of forums - and without Marv the worst of it’s gone; then we only have to cope with the few “in love”

[Ollie9]

It appears there really are only two two members of this forum who lack the maturity to cope with differing opinion. As such, they resort to insults and name calling such as toads, haters etc etc. Yea that one. The sycophant where anything short of a gushing tribute is an attack, with the insults a constant in the worst days of the forum.
Up till now, everyone on this thread has been polite and respectful, with the lip synching being discussed and the frock that some liked and others didn’t. Big deal. :confused:

[Spreadinglove21]

Hopefully for Glastonbury and her summer tour Diana Ross won't have to try to navigate any stairs on stage. And if there are stairs, there's someone on stage who can assist her going up and down.

[TNSUN]

I was thinking of Maxine Powell as I was watching Diana Ross perform at The Queen's Jubilee. Ms.Powell said Diana Ross was dedicated. Ms. Powell told all her students that one day they would perform before Kings and Queens.
Awesome global event. Does anyone know the estimated size of the audience?
I have a deeper appreciation of the song, "Thank You". Diana Ross' Crown Jewels were delightful.
If Diana Ross had a Supremes Song in this act which would you have choosen?
"You Can't Hurry Love" is my choice.

[reese]

If Diana Ross had a Supremes Song in this act which would you have choosen? "You Can't Hurry Love" is my choice.

I can't pick just one. If she had had more time, a short Supremes medley might have been nice.

[drlorne]

With the abrupt ending I wondered how she got back up the steps gracefully and off stage.
The dress was a Health and Safety hazzard when she had to navigate the stairs.

[reese]

With the abrupt ending I wondered how she got back up the steps gracefully and off stage.
The dress was a Health and Safety hazzard when she had to navigate the stairs.

Perhaps Evan came back out and assisted her again.

[1382hitsville]

On Facebook, someone posted that it might be BBC policy to request pre-recorded tracks. I have no idea if this is true but it wouldn't be surprising to have a safety in place for a live television event.

Does anyone know why she did not rehearse and or do a soundcheck?

Maybe she thought; "if its going to be a lip syncing thing, why bother". And when lip syncing you must know the words [[mostly), otherwise it's really pointless, so I hesitate to go with the "can's remember new lyrics". At many concerts you can see she uses monitors to show the text. I did not see one during this performance.

If it was not BBC's decision to lip sync "the elderly", I still wonder, why no rehearsal and soundcheck? If this is the new Diana Ross, also lip syncing during her upcoming tour, and yes I know, I visited many concerts in the early 2000 where she occasionally lip sync, but that was maybe a song or two max, is this the way she wil do her upcoming concerts?

Not being cynical and I really don't think she "owns" us fans anything, because she was being bossed around during her Motown years, she can do whatever the wants. It never takes away the respect and admiration for her achievements as a professional I will have for her.

Would I go to see to a lip syncing concerts? The Abba with Abbartars concerts seems to go well.

[1382hitsville]

Does anyone know why she did not rehearse and or do a soundcheck?

Maybe she thought; "if its going to be a lip syncing thing, why bother". And when lip syncing you must know the words [[mostly), otherwise it's really pointless, so I hesitate to go with the "can's remember new lyrics". At many concerts you can see she uses monitors to show the text. I did not see one during this performance.

If it was not BBC's decision to lip sync "the elderly", I still wonder, why no rehearsal and soundcheck? If this is the new Diana Ross, also lip syncing during her upcoming tour, and yes I know, I visited many concerts in the early 2000 where she occasionally lip sync, but that was maybe a song or two max, is this the way she wil do her upcoming concerts?

Not being cynical and I really don't think she "owns" us fans anything, because she was being bossed around during her Motown years, she can do whatever the wants. It never takes away the respect and admiration for her achievements as a professional I will have for her.

Would I go to see to a lip syncing concerts? The Abba with Abbartars concerts seems to go well.

Oh, to add, most recent concerts of her newer shows you can never hear the true audio quality of a concert. Most are recorded with a telephone. In 2019 I was hesitant to see and hear Martha Reeves live, after the recent youtube clips. Live, in the room she really surprised me with her vocals in a very positive way.

[Koach]

I Hear a Symphony is my choice for a Supremes song. IMO it is classy and elegant, a perfect choice to perform for royalty

[theboyfromxtown]

Perhaps Evan came back out and assisted her again.

I didn't realise it was Evan who led her on until I saw this photo. 19738

[dba]

The BBC has confirmed that she did NOT lip sync.

[bradsupremes]

The BBC has confirmed that she did NOT lip sync.

Do they think we're deaf? At the end of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" you can hear her live over her prerecorded vocal. It is quite clear what was prerecorded and what was live. Her prerecorded vocals sound great, on key. Singing live she tended to go flat on the higher notes.

[Boogiedown]

BBC is getting to be about as legit as CNN these days

[Ollie9]

The only performer in the world who can sing and blow kisses at the same time. :rolleyes:
Perhaps they mean she was singing along to prerecorded vocals.

[Roberta75]

BBC is getting to be about as legit as CNN these days

Says the fan of FAUX NEWS.

[TNSUN]

Diana Ross is on her way to having One Million views on You Tube for her spectacular singing performance during the QE2 Jubilee Concert in London. Quite impressive! Was the crowd larger than her two audiences at her New York Central Park Concerts?

[TNSUN]

Tickets sold was approximately 22,000. BBC TV viewership was approximately 13.4 Million. Above information per wiki search.


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[Spreadinglove21]

So when does her UK tour start? And Glastonbury?

[jobeterob]

Diana Ross is on her way to having One Million views on You Tube for her spectacular singing performance during the QE2 Jubilee Concert in London. Quite impressive! Was the crowd larger than her two audiences at her New York Central Park Concerts?

22000 vs about 350,000 a night - no comparison but perhaps a bit similar in impact?

[Circa 1824]

I didn't realise it was Evan who led her on until I saw this photo. 19738

When I saw her being led out onto the stage, I thought she is toooo old to go alone. Now I know it was Evan, and her way to again pimp the kids into the act. She needs to stop.

[after you]

She had such grace and elegance as only Diana Ross can do each year she keeps adding to her legacy , after all she’s the worlds greatest female entertainer

[jobeterob]

When I saw her being led out onto the stage, I thought she is toooo old to go alone. Now I know it was Evan, and her way to again pimp the kids into the act. She needs to stop.

I don’t think so

There are good arguments that Tracee for sure and possibly Evan are bigger current stars than their mom

[Ollie9]

Have been reading tweets from some who attended the concert saying they felt short changed by Diana’s performance. Personally I think it was a good showing.
I see many rave reviews regarding Alicia Keys immaculate vocals and simplistic stage presentation. For many one of the highlights of the evening.

[reese]

Have been reading tweets from some who attended the concert saying they felt short changed by Diana’s performance. Personally I think it was a good showing.
I see many rave reviews regarding Alicia Keys immaculate vocals and simplistic stage presentation. For many one of the highlights of the evening.

I guess different strokes for different folks. I'm not really an Alicia fan but I enjoyed her segment, although I found her vocals to be on the raspy side.

[jobeterob]

I guess different strokes for different folks. I'm not really an Alicia fan but I enjoyed her segment, although I found her vocals to be on the raspy side.

I wish Diana could have added one more medley.

But I see reviews saying she was the highlight of the show and the closing had everyone on their feet

[Ollie9]

The closing had everyone on their feet

The concert was held in a playing field with standing room only except for royals and guests. I guess some might have risen from their camping stools to cheer her on.

[Spreadinglove21]

I don’t think so

There are good arguments that Tracee for sure and possibly Evan are bigger current stars than their mom

In no world is Evan a bigger star than his mother. His music career went nowhere. His reality with his wife was cancelled after one season. He's works steadily as an actor, but he's not in Tracee's league in the acting world. He's best known as Diana Ross' son and Ashlee Simpson's husband.

I've no problems if he's accompanying on his mother on her UK/European summer tour. I'm sure she'd rather have family around what may be prove to be a grueling tour given her age. Just so long as he's not slated to be an opening act. If he is, hopefully he's improved since I saw him open for his mother at Hollywood Bowl about 10 years ago or so as his performance was lackluster.

[Ollie9]

In no world is Evan a bigger star than his mother. His music career went nowhere. His reality with his wife was cancelled after one season. He's works steadily as an actor, but he's not in Tracee's league in the acting world. He's best known as Diana Ross' son and Ashlee Simpson's husband.

I've no problems if he's accompanying on his mother on her UK/European summer tour. I'm sure she'd rather have family around what may be prove to be a grueling tour given her age. Just so long as he's not slated to be an opening act. If he is, hopefully he's improved since I saw him open for his mother at Hollywood Bowl about 10 years ago or so as his performance was lackluster.

Evan, as in all her children appears devoted to his mother, so it would be really nice if she does have family accompanying her on the tour. He has a nice enough voice, but has certainly made more of a splash as an actor. I really liked “How To Live Alone”.
I thought a duet between the two might have featured on the ‘Thank You’ set as i’m sure i remember reading they had recorded one.

[florence]

Chart postions for Diana Ross UK 10 June

Singles Sales Chart

#35 Thank You [[re-entry previously peaked at #38)
#51 Chain Reaction
#75 Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Albums Physical Sales

#23 The Greatest [[2011 Compilation which peaked at #24 on Offical UK Album Top 100)
#64 Thank You

[SatansBlues]

Chart postions for Diana Ross UK 10 June

Singles Sales Chart

#35 Thank You [[re-entry previously peaked at #38)
#51 Chain Reaction
#75 Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Albums Physical Sales

#23 The Greatest [[2011 Compilation which peaked at #24 on Offical UK Album Top 100)
#64 Thank You
That's awesome.

[benross]

As for lip syncing, let's recall that Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers did just that in their classic movies. This ensured the best possible soundtrack production and enabled the two to concentrate on performances of their elaborate, meticulous dance routines, often through multiple takes, without the need to pay for the orchestra to keep the energy up for the countless hours it took to get just the right marriage of sight and sound. And musical segments for almost all the other movies you've seen from the '30s onward were prerecorded as well.

As for the dress, the tiered skirt seemed like a reminder of the outfits Diana Ross and The Supremes wore for their first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Unfortunately, it was not structured as well as those, as the top tier blew upward several times, revealing that it was made too fast and with too little attention to how it would flow as she moved. And it is time for Diana to ditch all the coats she's worn for the last 40 years and to drop all the black gowns and get back to brighter colors.

Still, it was great seeing her at the top of the bill on this momentous occasion. It's amazing to realize that her career has lasted some 62 years, not that many years less that Elizabeth II's career.

[TheMotownManiac]

Says the fan of FAUX NEWS.


enjoy a decent edible, watch tucker Carlson and laugh your ass off! Lots of people are treating his show like the new Seinfeld. It’s so absurd it’s funny on that level but what makes it even funnier is that there are people that believe what he says, even when he says he didn’t say it the next day. They just believe it. Do you notice Fox News is not showing the Republicans who, under oath, are talking about what a fraud Trump and his election crap is. Even people he appointed are not willing to go to jail to lie for him.

[carlo]

Wonderful to see the endless amount of glowing comments on the YouTube video of Ms Ross' Jubilee performance, which now has 1.3 million views! It made me so happy to see her on tv again, beaming her smile, dazzling and spreading that loving energy of hers. Loved the earrings too. I was worried she was going to fall down those stairs in that huge dress. Thank God she didn't stumble!

[TomatoTom123]

I totally agree carlo :cool:

[Ollie9]

As for lip syncing, let's recall that Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers did just that in their classic movies. This ensured the best possible soundtrack production and enabled the two to concentrate on performances of their elaborate, meticulous dance routines, often through multiple takes, without the need to pay for the orchestra to keep the energy up for the countless hours it took to get just the right marriage of sight and sound. And musical segments for almost all the other movies you've seen from the '30s onward were prerecorded as well.

As for the dress, the tiered skirt seemed like a reminder of the outfits Diana Ross and The Supremes wore for their first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Unfortunately, it was not structured as well as those, as the top tier blew upward several times, revealing that it was made too fast and with too little attention to how it would flow as she moved. And it is time for Diana to ditch all the coats she's worn for the last 40 years and to drop all the black gowns and get back to brighter colors.

Still, it was great seeing her at the top of the bill on this momentous occasion. It's amazing to realize that her career has lasted some 62 years, not that many years less that Elizabeth II's career.

Fred And Ginger!!. What an extremely odd analogy. I must have missed those beautifully. choreographed Diana dance routines lol. Virtually all film musicals are lip synced to the soundtrack. I fail to see how that relates to a supposedly live concert performance unless an artist is performing energetic dance moves.
Generally, most people would prefer to hear a live vocal as opposed to a recording they can play at home. It makes for a one off performance as opposed to the same thing duplicated night after night. A few have tweeted they felt short changed by Diana’s performance, but the majority of opinion has been positive which is wonderful.
I thought she did great.

[Boogiedown]

Fred And Ginger!!. What an extremely odd analogy. I must have missed those beautifully. choreographed Diana dance routines lol. Virtually all film musicals are lip synced to the soundtrack. I fail to see how that relates to a supposedly live concert performance unless an artist is performing energetic dance moves.
Generally, most people would prefer to hear a live vocal as opposed to a recording they can play at home. It makes for a one off performance as opposed to the same thing duplicated night after night. A few have tweeted they felt short changed by Diana’s performance, but the majority of opinion has been positive which is wonderful.
I thought she did great.

Can't help but ask, when you fake sing, what would you have to do to not do great ? Face the wrong way?

[Ollie9]

Can't help but ask, when you fake sing, what would you have to do to not do great ? Face the wrong way?

Down a dry martini while your voice can still be heard over the monitors. Turning the wrong way would be exceptionally rude. :rolleyes:

[Boogiedown]

Down a dry martini while your voice can still be heard over the monitors. Turning the wrong way would be exceptionally rude. :rolleyes:
hopefully problems concerning that issue are behind her :)

[after you]

There was no fake singing it’s her voice and no one else’s

[Spreadinglove21]

But she was singing along to a track of her voice which explains why she could break to blow kisses.

In a way her performance of the jubilee of singing over her pre recorded of her voice has a precedence of when the Supremes appeared on Andy Williams show and performed Love is Here and Now You're Gone. Mary and Flo completely lip synched, but Diana sang live over parts of the recorded version of her voice. It actually enhanced the performance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo_NIcDB4E

[bradsupremes]

But she was singing along to a track of her voice which explains why she could break to blow kisses.

In a way her performance of the jubilee of singing over her pre recorded of her voice has a precedence of when the Supremes appeared on Andy Williams show and performed Love is Here and Now You're Gone. Mary and Flo completely lip synched, but Diana sang live over parts of the recorded version of her voice. It actually enhanced the performance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo_NIcDB4E

Actually Mary & Flo are singing live like Diana. They don’t have a mic so that’s why we don’t hear them. At one point, you can see Flo behind Diana singing “Ooo” that isn’t on the record at 2:19 and you can hear them get picked up on Diana’s mic. So they’re all singing live in addition to the track. Double Supremes!

[sup_fan]

Actually Mary & Flo are singing live like Diana. They don’t have a mic so that’s why we don’t hear them. At one point, you can see Flo behind Diana singing “Ooo” that isn’t on the record at 2:19 and you can hear them get picked up on Diana’s mic. So they’re all singing live in addition to the track. Double Supremes!

i always get a kick out of Flo's lip syncing especially during the oooooo parts. typically she does about 2 seconds of mouthing the oooo and then she just smiles lol

[masterblaster]

Personally not too sure about the dress - I thought it was maybe to disguise the fact she's put on weight?

No sign of her putting on weight at the Leeds concert last night. If she had put on weight, she’s certainly lost it in the 10 days since the Platinum performance. She looked fab.

[florence]

Yes - she's looking great - don't know what she wore that dress at the Jubilee Concert for.

I've 8 days to wait for my concert - flying over to London by Easyjet - living in fear that they might have another round of flight cancellations.

[jobeterob]

No sign of her putting on weight at the Leeds concert last night. If she had put on weight, she’s certainly lost it in the 10 days since the Platinum performance. She looked fab.

If I had been asked, I would have thought she gained weight but I would say to myself - at 78, she looks very good and she should do what she wants, eat what she wants etc. However I doubt she would do that.

I think she is wearing some dresses suitable for an older lady [[called "old lady dresses") and sometimes they seem to add a few pounds.

Again, if I were asked to choose, I would not have chosen that dress for her to wear for the Jubilee - but as usual, no one asked. Some of the more recent choices looked better on her.