Awesome discussion. I love and respect Diana Ross with every fiber of my dreadlocked being. For me, the central park show was the first black girl/woman holiday. I burst into tears as soon as she creeps on the stage to the African drums and the Bernice Johnson little black girls dance troupe. Excellent.
she did that with such class any other singer female would not stayed for 47 mintues with deadly lightning around the stage i was 13 years old at that time i am 51 today
@@kevinmansell8746 IMHO Diana Ross is totally overlooked for the depth of experience she brings to everything she does - as a performer, a woman, a creative, self-made person of color. She knew her audience that day.
To think of all the big name artist that have had concerts in Central Park. Yet this is the one still talked about. That is the sheer definition of ICONIC from an ICON...
This really IS a great episode. I’ve been a fan of Miss Ross since I was a preteen in 1964. Awesome that she is getting the type of in depth analysis she has always deserved.
Thank you for the interview. As a black writer originally from Kentucky, I love Shayla Lawson’s book of essays. It’s fiercely intelligent, funny at times, and always real. And, Diana Ross in Central Park … oh My God.
I am so glad you enjoyed the interview. Shayla Lawson is an eloquent writer and we can only hope will grow in stature and voice worldwide. Thanks for listening!
Well the news outlets have posted Diana's audience was about 800,000 thousand people and the second show garnered 300 to 450, 000 people quite an accomplishment
I was unable to see the documentary "Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy" when it played in spring 2019, but I do wish she'd write a book that really tells us what she was thinking and why she made certain decisions. This is real life leadership wisdom from which everyone can learn.
Advance i am her total number one fan i was 13 years old when that went Live on Showtime Thursday July 22nd 1983 i just hated that it was cut short due to the lightning rain storm
Let's hope Diana has more opportunities to perform and collaborate in the years to come, just as Tony Bennett has. I saw her in concert a few years ago and her voice is as strong as ever. Pretty sure she's wearing more sensible shoes under her glorious gowns!
Awesome discussion. I love and respect Diana Ross with every fiber of my dreadlocked being. For me, the central park show was the first black girl/woman holiday. I burst into tears as soon as she creeps on the stage to the African drums and the Bernice Johnson little black girls dance troupe. Excellent.
So glad you enjoyed our discussion! We had a lot of fun coming at this essential-viewing event from different experiences. Shayla is the best!
she did that with such class any other singer female would not stayed for 47 mintues with deadly lightning around the stage i was 13 years old at that time i am 51 today
@@kevinmansell8746 IMHO Diana Ross is totally overlooked for the depth of experience she brings to everything she does - as a performer, a woman, a creative, self-made person of color. She knew her audience that day.
To think of all the big name artist that have had concerts in Central Park. Yet this is the one still talked about. That is the sheer definition of ICONIC from an ICON...
And I am pretty sure that of all the Central Park concerts from that era, Diana was the only solo performer of color.
She performs in a thunderstorm/tornado/hurricane and looks PERFECT!!
Impeccable make up and why did we never find out what mascara she was wearing. "Waterproof" and then some!
This really IS a great episode. I’ve been a fan of Miss Ross since I was a preteen in 1964. Awesome that she is getting the type of in depth analysis she has always deserved.
I'm hoping there become more opportunities for her to perform and collaborate, just like Tony Bennett has enjoyed into his 90s.
This event was a REMARKABLE piece of theatre!!!!!
Absolutely! That's a perfect description!
Thank you for the interview. As a black writer originally from Kentucky, I love Shayla Lawson’s book of essays. It’s fiercely intelligent, funny at times, and always real.
And, Diana Ross in Central Park … oh My God.
That storm washed away what would’ve been a perfect stage presence to reveal … yes Diana Ross really is a goddess.
I am so glad you enjoyed the interview. Shayla Lawson is an eloquent writer and we can only hope will grow in stature and voice worldwide. Thanks for listening!
Love it!
Glad you enjoyed this conversation!
Well the news outlets have posted Diana's audience was about 800,000 thousand people and the second show garnered 300 to 450, 000 people quite an accomplishment
i think it was alot more on the 2nd day too it was still major jam pack
I was unable to see the documentary "Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy" when it played in spring 2019, but I do wish she'd write a book that really tells us what she was thinking and why she made certain decisions. This is real life leadership wisdom from which everyone can learn.
Advance i am her total number one fan i was 13 years old when that went Live on Showtime Thursday July 22nd 1983 i just hated that it was cut short due to the lightning rain storm
let me correct myself Thursday July 21st 1983 Than Day Two Friday July 22nd 1983
Let's hope Diana has more opportunities to perform and collaborate in the years to come, just as Tony Bennett has. I saw her in concert a few years ago and her voice is as strong as ever. Pretty sure she's wearing more sensible shoes under her glorious gowns!