Diana Ross to Perform at NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center!

[thanxal]

I hope Aretha doesn't have a laptop in heaven.

Ain’t No Way.

[RanRan79]

I hope Aretha doesn't have a laptop in heaven.

Ain’t No Way.

Oh me, oh my! Too soon guys. I laughed, but still way too soon.

[jobeterob]

I hope Aretha doesn't have a laptop in heaven.

One way or another, Aretha will have a statement on this for release shortly.

[dickiemint]

Thank you for posting this link for all the overseas fans to watch this very impressive performance by miss Ross she looked and sounds amazing. Glad to see she is getting her respect and dues so far into her career. Still flying the flag for Motown !!!

[khansperac]

I wish they had showed her performance of AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH. Considering most of the other acts had two and sometimes three spots, Diana deserved the same.

Diana had a “segment”. She sang more than 2 songs when you think about it. She sang a medley of 4 songs, and then sang another song “Home”.

[khansperac]

I saw the clip and she really only sings the words “ I’m coming out “ that intro part and that was it, As she walked onto the stage. She then sings “if we hold on together” and “ain’t no mountain high enough” the regular version, not the dance version she sang at the AMA’s. I thought she would, seeing how it’s New Year’s Eve and everybody is there to party.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

I thought Diana was dazzling from start to finish. She looked gorgeous and sounded fantastic throughout the entire performance. I loved the medley. When she started it with "Someday At Christmas", one of my two favorite Motown Christmas songs, she melted me from the start. [BTW, I sure wish I knew Diana's [[and, while we're at it, Smokey's) secret for still looking so young. Must be something in their drinking water!]

[PeaceNHarmony]

I thought Diana was dazzling from start to finish. She looked gorgeous and sounded fantastic throughout the entire performance. I loved the medley. When she started it with "Someday At Christmas", one of my two favorite Motown Christmas songs, she melted me from the start. [BTW, I sure wish I knew Diana's [[and, while we're at it, Smokey's) secret for still looking so young. Must be something in their drinking water!]

Agree, agree, agree, and ... agree! Sometimes, living a good and decent life does have its rewards!

[Philles/Motown Gary]

Agree, agree, agree, and ... agree! Sometimes, living a good and decent life does have its rewards!

Ain't it the truth, Peace!

[bradsupremes]

BTW, I sure wish I knew Diana's [[and, while we're at it, Smokey's) secret for still looking so young. Must be something in their drinking water!]

Diana's secret for youth is her genetics. Smokey's secret is plastic surgery.

[carlo]

I thought her performance of Home was one of the best and strongest vocal performances she has given in the last decade. Same goes for the Christmas medley. She delivered/belted some very strong notes, especially at the conclusion of Home. I was actually shocked and moved. I like to think that I know good singing? So it surprises me to see so many criticisms. For her age and in the context of some of her past performances/concerts in the last few years, this appearance was superior IMHO. I believe her weight loss and recent focus on her health has allowed her to deliver stronger vocals in the past year. I suppose we all hear/appreciate different things. Just reiterating my earlier praise, since most of the comments here are leaning toward the critical side, which is fine...

Tony Bennett is a treasure. Perhaps my Italian heritage is making me a little biased, as he reminds me of a sweet old Nonno, but I love seeing him on TV and I love witnessing his performances. We need to appreciate our legends while they are still here. I did not think his singing was awful. I think there are other aging singers out there who consistently cannot sing in tune or decent tone anymore who are far worse. For me, he was certainly not on a bad level at all. I enjoyed him and Diana Krall. He did seem a little lost at one point and was clearly reading the lyrics on the teleprompter, but for his age, he's doing great. We'd all be blessed to live such a long life as him, doing what we love. I respect that.

[bradsupremes]

ITony Bennett is a treasure. Perhaps my Italian heritage is making me a little biased, as he reminds me of a sweet old Nonno, but I love seeing him on TV and I love witnessing his performances. We need to appreciate our legends while they are still here. I did not think his singing was awful. I think there are other aging singers out there who consistently cannot sing in tune or decent tone anymore who are far worse. For me, he was certainly not on a bad level at all. I enjoyed him and Diana Krall. He did seem a little lost at one point and was clearly reading the lyrics on the teleprompter, but for his age, he's doing great. We'd all be blessed to live such a long life as him, doing what we love. I respect that.

I think a lot of the reason why Tony Bennett is held in such high regard as to with the fact he is the last of the classic crooners. While I do enjoy his work, the music industry tends to overdo it with him. I guess I'm Tony Bennett tired. He's brought out for every major award show. Every special duet with some new major pop star or some music special. I almost want to scream "We get it. We are suppose to like Tony Bennett." We look at the Grammys and they should just rename the Best Traditional Pop Album category "the Tony Bennett category" since he's won so many times [[several were undeserved - Take a look at the 1996 and 1998 years...Julie Andrews should have won). While I think it's great that he still wants to keep performing, he's losing his edge and instead of feeling great, I feel sad for him. The two duets he did with Diana Krall were not good. There comes at time when you say "I've done my best" and step back.

[jobeterob]

That Smokey look is scary - you see it and want to say "don't smile, don't talk, you might tear"

I agree that there comes a time to say "enough is enough"; it's so easy to criticize a 75 or especially a 90 year old; we should value them, but they need to know when it isn't working anymore; Tony Bennett has pretty much pushed it as far as it can go

[daviddh]

thanks for sharing this, loved it. glad to see her on tv. nice treat for us all. love the album, hope it does well for her

[jobeterob]

Diana's secret for youth is her genetics. Smokey's secret is plastic surgery.

Yes of course for Smokey

That’s gotta be botoxed to the max; I wonder if it hurts when he does a big smile?