I met a girl at this concert who I married in the park 2 years later and who is sitting here watching this with me 27 years later. Thank you, Diana!
@DavidDiCarlo
2 жыл бұрын
Hey you two! Congrats! that's awesome!
@tsehaihiwot3236
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful that Diana Ross bought you two together! U should write her a thank you note!!!
@AndyHuston-fw5ef
9 ай бұрын
Tears beautiful ❤️🎉
@mickrobbo34
Ай бұрын
Watching this today! I hope you two are still going the distance ❤ Those who Ross together stay together x
@d.e.sievers5515
Ай бұрын
@@mickrobbo34 still going, it'll be 41 years this July, endless love
@MrJeffw223
13 жыл бұрын
The roar of the crowd when she appears from under the feathers was out of this world And the entire New York city all hailed the boss !
@Zaidemeit
9 жыл бұрын
She's a FORCE OF NATURE!!!
@MrJeffw223
13 жыл бұрын
100% Legendary performer. No one can dethrone her then or now.
@fuva1118
12 жыл бұрын
Why am I so impressed that she had motherland dance as an intro!
@LeoBiker67
13 жыл бұрын
I was there in the rain. My cousin was one of the african dancers opening the show. The journey out of Central Park to the subway and back home in all of that rain was an experience i'll never forget and so was that concert. Watching her sing in the rain, and the crowd loving it all was amazing.
@imar3248
13 күн бұрын
What’s your cousin’s name and where is she on stage? Loved this dance routine❤️
@komjj14
15 жыл бұрын
I remember when this aired on HBO .... one of the best concerts of all time .... I wish HBO would remaster and release it on DVD ... nobody does it like Miss Ross ... before or after. She's the best!
@kirk5487
4 жыл бұрын
Showtime.
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
@@kirk5487 you got that right DIANA ROSS mention it was on showtime
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
@@kirk5487 i watch it Live that day on Show time July 21st 1983 that Thursday evening Thunderstorms
@sterlingrock7769
9 ай бұрын
It was also aired a special on CBS
@kentburrell3419
6 жыл бұрын
That African opening woke the Gods up! Work it Ms. Ross, and company
@catherinericks8840
5 жыл бұрын
I was 20. was with my sister and brother. in the pouring rain then the sun came out and she kept singing. the best time of my life.
@ellenjohnson9808
4 жыл бұрын
I was there also it rained so hard remember when she was saying we not going nowhere, big strap between my toes on my sandals broke but I stayed
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
but the show got cancelled on tv she ended it 47 mintues later in the same hour
@ronaldwesby4257
3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmansell8746 she came back the next day and completed the show. She had the eyes of the World on New York, America's largest during the Summer for two days straight. Not Michael, Madonna or Beyonce have have topped that.🤔
@sterlingrock7769
9 ай бұрын
Wow, so you are an old lady or man now. Amazing.🥳
@imar3248
Ай бұрын
I was there in the back of the crowd and no, the sun didn’t come out. This Thursday show started around 6 or 7 so it was too late for sun even w/o rain. But the rain ended the show early. I was there again Friday, when the weather was nice.
@optimumreality9745
4 жыл бұрын
Now this kids is where the terms ICONIC, and EPIC apply!
@mikel3363
14 жыл бұрын
There is something so beautiful in Diana's soul that goes beyond all the petty human judgements of her mistakes, her temperament and her limitations. This woman was born to perform and to communicate, which is a loving gift she has given generously for many decades now. She has shown by example the virtues of hard work, vital energy, perseverance, setting goals & creating dreams, beautiful values and personal transformation. Let's honor Diana Ross and hold her up to the Light with Love***
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
she releases negative energy we need to follow her example be a kind soul this is why millions of us love her so much of not of her singing but she can sing for me anytime but her spirit is beautiful and not fake like many be
@starlight1610
2 жыл бұрын
So lovely words for her and she deserve it for sure!❤❤❤💯
@RodHagwood
15 жыл бұрын
A truly great entrance. I'll never forget it. Rushed over to a friend's house after my summer job cuz he lived closer. Both days.
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
it took her 6 mintues to sing it but i did love that dance she did with her dancers i thought i heard some thunder already yep i heard the drums but thunder is loud
@Makiba08
15 жыл бұрын
Ms. Ross, the Queen of Divas.
@bufufubu
15 жыл бұрын
i also remember this day, i was glued to the set and when i saw the rain coming i was crushed, thankfully the show went on the next day. only a real legend like Diana can command an audience that big to return.
@linzieross2702
9 жыл бұрын
MAGNIFICENT!I was fifteen years old when I saw this magnificent goddess on stage performing at the greatest outdoor concert of all time!When Diana started to sing 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough"I went crazy!Goose pimples popped up all over my body!It was an amazing feeling,I even get the chills today watching this beautiful lady!
@ronistagg8300
7 жыл бұрын
good
@ROXYLUCY
15 жыл бұрын
One of the BIGGEST Stars of all time! The best! Ms. Ross the Boss!
@Friend2FriendnMA
Жыл бұрын
After all these years this entrance still gets to me! ❤❤❤❤❤
@macuser5555
13 жыл бұрын
3 words. SIMPLY AMAZING LADY!!
@Keezie27
13 жыл бұрын
Diana is the best! THE BOSS love her
@sterlingrock7769
3 жыл бұрын
Simply iconic! YOU know an artist is a superstar when they can hold massive audience attention during a thunderstorm and lashing sheets of rain.
@stevarino1989
3 жыл бұрын
I have the concert on DVD and I love watching it every now and then. So amazing. I can't imagine actually BEING there, in person (because this was 6 years before I was born >_
@komjj14
14 жыл бұрын
I love Diana Ross ... an amazing trailblazer and entertainer. Often imitated, but will NEVER be duplicated ... a true classy woman.
@offdahook2
13 жыл бұрын
Diana Ross is a fcuking QUEEN!!!!!!!!!! Love her!
@mic6434
5 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest entertainers of all time
@DerAdventurer
16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb! Mrs. Ross is THE BOSS!
@LizDaWiz
4 жыл бұрын
Legendary...Ms.ROSS
@edglebennett6312
3 жыл бұрын
This was so EPIC!!!!!!!
@kimberlywilliams8962
6 жыл бұрын
I remeber this concert i was young when i saw this i was crazy about diana ross
@cher_sh
2 жыл бұрын
At the Central Park concert with my Husband(rip)🎸🎶, and our precious, beautiful handsome son was six months old, Bronx born 1983; we absolutely enjoyed your concert even thru the rain. It was beautiful.
@DJPAULETTEREAL
13 жыл бұрын
I remember this being on Tv and wishing i was old enough to be there in the crowd. Beautiful moment whrn it rains later and she purses her lips and blows sexily on the crowd to dry them. There is only on Miss Ross! Happy birthday you beautiful, inspiring lady!!!
@royalsquad5717
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🤩
@dtrn254
3 жыл бұрын
The first to ever to do it this HUGE....Diana is my absolute favorite of ALL TIME...✔️❤️💗☺️
@jody808
15 жыл бұрын
i remember watching this concert, she was great
@RonnKoolShedrick
10 жыл бұрын
Great show. Was fortunate to be living in The Big Apple at the time!
@nickelwindow53
5 жыл бұрын
Ronn Shedrick how much was rent at the time we’re was you working at the time?
@3618499
3 жыл бұрын
" AWESOME HERITAGE OPENING!.... Loved how the African troupe performance segued into Her traditional number. "
@SilesiaConcerts
3 жыл бұрын
Love U, Diana!!!!!
@supremester2
13 жыл бұрын
@mikel3363 I'm 56 and have been with Miss Ross since 1964 - 47 Years! The last 12 months have been the worst 12 months of my life, but one bright spot - VERY bright spot is Diana Ross. Whatever she is to whoever, she has been a source of energy for me since I first heard Baby Love on the radio that fall evening in my room. I loved what you wrote-much more eloquent and succinct that my words- but exactly my thoughts. Her force, more fierce than ever, will be cross country this fall - bring it on!
@Elizabethitsthebig1
9 жыл бұрын
I was there and Brooklyn was in the house that day
@cloudsovernyc3488
7 жыл бұрын
I was also at this amazing concert the first night. It was my 13th birthday present and even though it was rained out, seeing how she handled everything made it worth it and i would not change the first day for second one for anything in the world and the world was there that first night. When she put on that red chiffon cape and the wind made it blow. I mean you can't get that kind of stuff out of a fashion model and thats their job. And when it started to pour and she still stood there singing saying it feels good, i'm not going to melt. I thought WOW she really is a force of nature!!!!! Will never stop loving Miss Diana Ross
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
i was 13 too you and i the same age today
@SoniaFromCypressBx
13 жыл бұрын
I WAS THERE AND IT WAS NICE UNTIL THE RAIN!
@aqueencee1
15 жыл бұрын
this was when the world was so easy still ! life was just so laid back and the days when having HBO, or showtime was a luxury.
@handsomechankemp3333
2 жыл бұрын
BEST OPENING TO A CONCERT EVER!!!!!
@Gatsbyesque
16 жыл бұрын
This woman is a Genius.
@fourthgirl
3 жыл бұрын
I was 20 years old in Oakland and we had cable installed for the first time a day before my mother's 60th birthday. When we told her we would be able to see Diana Ross in concert, she was over the moon!
@DEEPTHROAT36
14 жыл бұрын
the real BOSS!!!!
@daonly
13 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this a a kid live on showtime as a kid first concert I ever watch! and I got the chance to meet and talk to her as a normal person.. lol
@matlynlang3463
Жыл бұрын
I was here with my mom. I was 3 and I still can remember this concert.
@rahlovellivingston3700
2 жыл бұрын
I got caught in the storm earlier today and had to walk home in it (no umbrella). Now I see how she felt having to Sing & Perform in it. She literally woke the crowd up🤦🏾♂️ AMAZING ❤️ AND TODAY 7/21 MARKS THE 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS CONCERT.
@tyleneharrell6178
2 жыл бұрын
Still watching in 2022 My sister was here she screamed and party so hard Ms Diana recognized her ✨
@fmh1965
14 жыл бұрын
Miss Ross was indeed a QUEEN in this video. True control and sophistication.
@kevinmansell8746
3 жыл бұрын
i get why the Supremes broke up jealousy sits in i thought that was so sad to me she try for many years the reunion of Supremes it finally happen in 1999 but she loved those ladies who begin their careers with her so i do not see why they should have gotten so jealous of Diana Ross
@Kevin198898
13 жыл бұрын
when she said in the rain that Thursday July 22nd 1983 They were saying in her ear to get off the stage they were worried about her being electricuted she said it took her a life time to get there she isn't going anywhere she was very worried of the fans it was dark the lights on her and them too keep them from pushing and sholving and hurting one another i honor her for being there for fans princess Diana Ross am always her number 1 fan
@samuelmisir9159
5 жыл бұрын
No other entertainer can touch her.
@stevecantu1216
3 жыл бұрын
New York absolutely roared
@Tritano
13 жыл бұрын
@RenMarieAustinMusic you know what you might be right. I was just sitting here remembering when i watched this on TV as a kid and I can't recall anyone doing anything quite like that since :-)
@davebellamy4867
3 жыл бұрын
Peter Gabriel had the drummers of Burundi in his 1982 shows I think. They were great and also on his 4th album thatvmyear. And he had Yossou N'dour and L'Etoiles of Dakar in 1987. Fabulous drumming, like this. However he didn't dance or wear an outfit like Diana!😅❤ When she sings Endless Love in the rainstorm, that does it for me. Amazing. I was in NYC that day from England as a kid. I wish I had seen this show but at least I walked in Central Park at teatime that day.
@shadymohammedakkor
15 жыл бұрын
wow wow wow...hv no words, Miss Ross is my icon, she's been w/me all my life...luv her...and she is DA BEST...
@rosiclaircoaching
Жыл бұрын
Just love her so much
@kevinfields3319
4 жыл бұрын
I remember this day also.. I was worried about her but so impressed how she kept the crowd calm.
@RaKhaanambamm
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! Work!!!! AFRICA NY BOSS ROSS❤️❤️❤️
@titayaya8805
4 жыл бұрын
thanks AJ AND THE QUEEN FOR BRINGING ME HERE😊😊😊
@Kevin198898
13 жыл бұрын
i wish we can have all parts of day one Diana Ross Central Park Concert
@UTFan666
13 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone knows, or remembers, this, but she did a make up concert because of the rain and donated, I think, about 10k to the city as well. That means she put on almost 2 free concerts and paid out of her own pockets to help the city and with the park clean up. You don't find that kinda of class in celebrates anymore.
@kirk5487
4 жыл бұрын
She donated 250 thousand from her own pocket for a children's park that's still there today.
@imar3248
Ай бұрын
lol the whole world knows that. I worked 2 blocks away and eas there both nights.
@rosslad
4 жыл бұрын
It's so great to read people's memories of the 2 day concerts. Please keep them coming.
@joannehines7806
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to go to, at least, one of these concerts!! Thank God for KZitem!! Rock On, Fashion Diva!!
@starlight1610
2 жыл бұрын
I love that concert 😍❤🥰
@toscha6363
4 жыл бұрын
Me and my friend and our mothers were on the bus in NY coming from NJ and were told on the bus that the concert was cancelled due to the rain...good days..good memories...glad I did get to see her in concert at a later date. My favorite entertainer...
@stevarino1989
3 жыл бұрын
I have one question, wouldn't the bus have gotten there right as the concert was starting? It didn't start thundering and raining until a half hour into it. Traffic due to the storm? Either way, glad you got to eventually see her perform. Lucky you almost got to go to the big concert. I wasn't born yet, sadly. :(
@tomlidot4871
8 ай бұрын
Have to give her props for honoring her African heritage. In spite of what anyone says, she defined international glamour and success and set a bar no one else could achieve at this time.
@robinwood4360
4 жыл бұрын
Diana Ross you and Central Park that's a whole nation
@richardharper7485
3 жыл бұрын
I was there I witnessed history being made
@samieleenlawson9562
11 жыл бұрын
amazing !!!!!
@sandramilfort9261
Жыл бұрын
The hair the bod. Goddess Diana ❤
@Maatization
13 жыл бұрын
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER. SHE IS A MINDBLOWER. WHAT TALENT AND PRESENCE. OPRAH SAID THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT SHE COULD PAY DIANA IS THAT "HER CHILDREN ADORE HER". I THINK THEY ARE IN AWE OF HER LIKE THE REST OF US. I LOVE HER.
@drtascam
12 жыл бұрын
I saw this show on PBS tonite and it's amazing. I always wished I had gone to this show. Fortunately, though, I had been at the Elton John show three years earlier. I can't believe it's been over 30 years since then.
@letronthedivo
13 жыл бұрын
SO INSPIRED OMG!!! SOOO AMAZING! CLASS ACT!
@joannehines7806
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday to the Great Diva, Ms.Diana Ross, & My Godsistah, Ms.Monee Reid-Thrasybule!! Two.beautiful Arian Empresses!!💘 ♈ 👗 👡 🎶 🚗 💎 🔥 💃 📷 🎤👪
@lenoregreene6516
8 жыл бұрын
God's grace
@ComoLaFlorr
16 жыл бұрын
woww amazing!
@robinwood4360
4 жыл бұрын
Diana Ross wow wow wow
@AlovesMJ
13 жыл бұрын
she looks amazing
@konumers
14 жыл бұрын
I've thought long and hard on this but I think Diana hit her peak in beauty in that orange beaded jumpsuit with wrap. When the clouds darken and the wind is blowing her hair and the wrap...absolutely majestic
@Gatsbyesque
16 жыл бұрын
LOL. I can't tell you how many people you've won over to her side. Dozens of people who once thought they hated Diana Ross, have come and told me how much they love and can't get enough of her, now. LOL And many of them cited these youtube videos. Thanks Niles, Stephan, Chico, Mr. G, Dianarossreedit, and everyone else.
@dtrn254
5 жыл бұрын
So mythic.
@salh7323
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading! Love it reminds me of old times
@iluvrachellef
15 жыл бұрын
Ive thought about this extraordinary show alot since then!WOW,3 days after me&my bros.15th birthdays.I remember hangin around outside & i guess MOMS said the word & we went inside & were just glued 2 the screen,ill never 4get this concert!Thank u NilesNL,this is my early birthday present for JULY 18th!!! :)
@abrahamlincoln5035
7 жыл бұрын
YES BACK IN THE DAYS WE WERE GREAT....NOW THAT'S DANCING...
@alfredolopez4092
4 жыл бұрын
I went on the day.it did not rain and wow i cried
@justiceguru100
2 жыл бұрын
I was there right up front. Best moments ever!
@IsaiahCarroll95
2 жыл бұрын
For the younger folk, Diana's Central Park Concert was the "Beychella" of that time.
@answanjohnson590
2 жыл бұрын
I WAS THERE THAT FIRST DAY WITH MY UNCLE AND BEST FRIEND, THAT POM POM COAT HAS ALWAYS STAYED IN MY MIND, THE FOOLS THAT WERE TRYING TO RUIN IT BY ROBBING IS WHY SHE STAYED IN THE RAIN,PEOPLE STARTED SCREAMING BECAUSE ASSHOLES WERE JUMPING OUT OF THE TREE'S AND ROBBING PEOPLE AND WHEN SHE HEARD THAT SHE TURNED TO US AND SLOWLY STARTED SINGING,SAYING SHE WASN'T GOING TO LEAVE UNTIL SHE HEARD THE SCREAMING STOP,SHE CAME BACK THE NEXT DAY AND BLEW IT UP,I THINK IT WAS SOMETHING LIKE 8 MAYBE 9000 PEOPLE THE FIRST DAY AND MAYBE 7 THE NEXT,THAT STARTED THE FREE CONCERTS IN CENTRAL PARK DURING THE SUMMER,HE ONE FOR BOB MARLEY WAS INCREDIBLE TOO. KIVE YOU ALWAYS MISS ROSS💋❣💯
@offdahook2
14 жыл бұрын
@doug5574 that's a beautiful thing......diana makes magic happen all the time. bless you guy and continued happeness!
@nelsongandelini7966
2 жыл бұрын
Amoooooooo pra mim uns do melhores show desta Diva maravilhosa
@EdwardEtson-kn6mv
10 ай бұрын
I was there 14 fashion elite UFC gym still going strong
@farmersurfer3723
2 жыл бұрын
I remember that moment she arrived on stage… I was 1 month…
@italoman9
14 жыл бұрын
GAWD she was weird during this era...but really at the peak of her beauty and voice, for sure! I admire how she held things together and came back for a second day.
@balston113
Жыл бұрын
Everyone was weird during the 80s though! It was acceptable to be weird.
@imar3248
Жыл бұрын
Weird?
@mic6434
4 жыл бұрын
Diana Ross Queen of the catsuit...only one other Grace Jones
@vic1101ful
Жыл бұрын
Why didn't this win an Emmy Award?
@bilalnasir2758
Жыл бұрын
i know there is remastered version of this show, not sure why they don't release it for purchase. It was done for Diana's birthday a few years ago and released in theaters for a limited time.
@prousaburttly1577
4 жыл бұрын
Black,,,REAL BLACK bring it home DR !!!! Ross RULES!!!!
@NilesNL69
14 жыл бұрын
@mikel3363 - beautifully put, thank you for your observation.
@macki7
10 ай бұрын
I was there
@oliviaonystok1816
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@johnoconnor6356
2 жыл бұрын
If these storms had been scattered, even if one did hit the park, it would have been in and out within 5 to 10 minutes, and the show would probably not have been cut short. Back then, storms were more massive and widespread than they seem to be anymore. I used to love getting caught in storms in crowds.
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