Today (July 21, 2010)
marks the 27th Anniversary of
Miss Ross' famous concert at Central Park in New York City.
This amazing event took place on July 21, 1983. Miss Ross
truly "Reigned Supreme" during that evening!! Despite a
terrible rain storm that came out of the blue and ruined a concert
that Diana Ross put so much time and effort into planning, Miss Ross
remained calm during the show; she only cared about everyone leaving
the park in a safe manner. Diana Ross truly cared about
everyone's safety and assured the crowd that she would remain on the
stage until everyone had left the park, and she did just that!
Miss Ross was completely soaked and she could have been electrocuted
on that stage, but she did not think of herself - she thought
about the safety of her fans first. In fact, at one point in
the show, one of the stage-hands took Miss Ross' electric microphone
away from her and handed her a cordless mic
so she wouldn't get electrocuted. Only a true superstar
would do this, and Miss Ross promised the audience that
she would do the show again the next night, and she kept
her word! Miss Ross appeared at the park for a second
night on July 22, 1983, and this time it didn't rain - it was a
gorgeous, sunny day and a fabulous and amazing show!
This concert is certainly an event to remember!
Check out a few clips of this concert on YouTube:
Look at Miss Ross in
all of that rain - remaining calm and only thinking
about the safety of the audience first! When Diana Ross
realized that the rain wasn't going to stop, she decided to postpone
the show until the next day and remained on the stage until everyone
had left the park. Only Miss Ross can pull something off like
that! Diana Ross is a true superstar!!
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Here is a clip from
Diana Ross Performing
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
on "Day 2" of the concert:
"No Wind, No
RAIN" - Can keep Diana Ross
from Performing in Central Park!!!!!!!!
The
"Fan Reflections" section is going well!!!!
We have
had a few people submit their stories already. Fans, please
start submitting your stories and reflections today. Mark's
Diana Ross Web Site would love to hear from you!
It is always more fun when we have involvement from the fans!
After all, this site is for all of you! Thank you!!
Also, one fan suggested the idea of starting a poetry corner.
If you are interested in this concept, I would be more than happy to
start this new feature. Please let me know what you think
about this possible idea (new feature).
I hope that you are
having a wonderful summer!!
Best wishes to you and
your families,
Mark C
P.S.
There is a link to my email address on the bottom of this page.
DIANA - Queen of Motown
A new book about Diana Ross By Ian Phillips
Diana - Queen of Motown,
takes a look at Diana Ross' musical and
acting career in full. The book hosts entertaining, honest and
informative reviews on all of Diana Ross albums (including all
her albums with The Supremes), and her five feature films. It
traces her career way back to 1959 when Ross started out as the
fourth member of The Primettes. Each album review looks at each
track in detail, and where possible, includes behind the scenes
information, and the creative process behind each album. There
are numerous quotes from Diana Ross herself, as well as artists,
songwriters, and producers such as Marvin Gaye, Lamont Dozier,
Michael Jackson, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, and many
more.
The book also contains reviews and information on her five
films, including numerous quotes from Diana Ross herself, and
the many people that have worked with her such as Billy Dee
Williams, Sidney Lumet, Jay Weston and Brandy. As well as
personal critiques, it offers numerous background information.
This is a positive career retrospective of Diana Ross' 40+ year
career. Seldom has any book put in such a comprehensive and
critical assessment on her many albums, ranging from the recent
I Love You, to Red Hot Rhythm And Blues, to Eaten Alive, to
Surrender, to The Boss etc. This is the perfect book for the fan
and the general music lover, providing a great source of
entertaining reference.
As well as her albums, and films, the book also takes an
entertaining, fun look at Diana Ross the entertainer, reviewing
her recent I Love You Tour.
Miss
Ross announced this tour on Thursday, March 11 through a
press release on her Facebook page. To check it out, please
visit
www.facebook.com/dianaross.
This is VERY EXCITING NEWS!!
Here
is what was announced:
DIANA ROSS
THE LEGEND
THE MUSIC…
THE VOICE …
LIVE
SUMMER WILL SIZZLE WITH GROUNDBREAKING NATIONAL TOUR
“MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY”
EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES WILL FEATURE GREATEST HITS
IN A THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 11th, 2010 - The one and only Diana Ross will
be making summer nights red hot with her “MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY”
tour.
The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in a multi-city
spectacular
ive show. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with
breathtaking costumes
and stage designs, along with a live string and horn section. The
must see
show kicks off in Boston, MA on May 15th, the tour runs thru June
12th.
Diana Ross has had a profound influence on American popular culture
and has become an icon in the entertainment industry. She is an
Academy Award
nominated actress for her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in
Lady Sings The Blues, a Tony and Golden Globe winner, a bestselling
author,
winner of 8 American Music Awards and a recipient of The Kennedy
Center Honors. Her reputation as a woman of great style and beauty
has put her on the covers
of hundreds of magazines. Ms. Ross has sold over 100 million records
and recorded 18 #1 hits. Her music became the sound of young America
in the ‘60s soon after
she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes. She
embarked
on her extraordinary solo career in 1970, and has not stopped since.
Diana Ross sings the soundtrack of our lives, a true music legend.
To get breaking news, latest tour information and exclusive content,
become
a fan of Diana Ross’ official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dianaross).
15-May: Boston, MA - Citi Performing Arts Center
16-May: Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
18-May: Red Bank, NJ -Count Basie Theatre
19-May: New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
21-May: Atlantic City, NJ - Caesars Atlantic City
25-May: Bethesda, MD - Music Center at Strathmore
27-May: Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
28-May: Cleveland, OH - State Theatre
29-May: Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
31-May: Toronto, ON - Roy Thomson Hall
2-Jun: Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
4-Jun: Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
5-Jun: Memphis, TN - Live At The Garden
6-Jun: St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
9-Jun: Los Angeles, CA - NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE
11-Jun: San Diego, CA - Humphrey's
12-Jun: Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
It is Absolutely Amazing to see Miss Ross in Concert!!
Photo by Stephen Lovekin
Here
are some recent articles that were in
the news regarding the tour:
This is a SPECTACULAR
2-CD package, and it is a
collector's dream come true!
Disc 2 consists of all
previously unreleased tracks and a live performance of The Supremes
from 1964 at Detroit's Graystone Ballroom. There is also a
live performance from this group on Disc 1 from 1962 at New York's
Apollo Theatre. Both of these shows have never been released
before!
It is really amazing to hear them!
This is an amazing, amazing album with 2 alternate versions of
"Touch Me in the Morning" and a lot of other surprises!!
It is certainly a great album to add to your collection!!
Thank You for the Years, the Music & the Memories!
Photo by Mark C
Miss Ross is The Boss!!!!
Photo by Mark C
Miss Ross and Lynda Laurence
Photo by Mark C
The Kennedy Center Honors - December 2, 2007
(Photo Credits: AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke; AP Photo/Lawrence
Jackson; Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images; AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana;
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta; White House Photo/Shealah Craighead;
White House Photo/Eric Draper; Reuters)
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Mark!
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