Quote Originally Posted by reese View Post
On the whole, I think THE BOSS signaled a whole new phase of her career. Her image, records, and even her shows became younger and sexier. As the years passed, looking at her singing UPSIDE DOWN was almost like watching a totally different performer than the one who had sung BIG MABLE MURPHY just six years before.
agree! you can find segments of her 1980 tv special "diana" where we performs in the round at the Forum in LA. to me, this epitomizes the "80s diana" she's sexy as hell and modern. shoulder pads, massive full-length fur coat, gorgeous slinky silk gown, mane of hair. and singing Upside Down, The Boss, I'm coming out. perfect image combined with the perfect songs and the perfect sound for the perfect time.

it was great to see her without all of the excesses of her 70s shows/extravaganzas