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Diana Ross @ Royal Albert Hall - 14 October 2023
Last May, when a friend brought it to my attention that Diana Ross had announced two dates at Royal Albert Hall in October, I was very pleasantly surprised. Who would have suspected Miss Ross would chose this iconic venue again after all these years?
Having seen Harry Connick jr, Liza Minelli and Olivia Newton-John here, I was quite familiar with the layout and the views. I love the mid-stalls, and found the perfect front row seat in Block L, having a good view of the stage, while being surrounded by all other parts of the hall and the audience.
During my days in London, I had this song in my head the whole time. 'No One Gets The Prize.' For the introduction of this video, I just had to use this song.
The concert that I witnessed on Saturday October 14, was a very special one. Another friend who attended, asked me if this evening didn't remind me of that night in Ahoy back in 2004? Miss Ross said herself at one point: 'I think this is going to be a long night!' She seemed in such good spirits and wanted to give us hit after hit. It was a dream to see her perform here for over 2 hours. Radiating happiness, her voice so clear and strong. A legend completely in her element.
During the intermission, which started after the first half hour of Diana's performance, I went down to the main stalls to say hello to several familiar faces.
Shortly before the second part began, two people in their mid-thirties sitting behind me, asked if I would take their photograph. Appearing to be close friends, they asked me how often I had seen Diana Ross' shows. I told them a little anecdote about her relationship with this venue. Back in 1973, when she performed here for the first time, her eldest daughter Rhonda - a toddler at the time - was brought to the stage at the end. She was to throw flowers into the audience, and while her mother sang a closing song, Rhonda would echo some of the words.
Halfway through the second part, on the big screen, the fragment from the 1973 show with Rhonda appeared. The friends behind me tapped me on the shoulder. 'You were there!!!' they shouted. 'Well', I smiled, 'I was three years old at the time, so no, I wasn't there...' It made me laugh so much, I loved that they felt so happy for me and probably thought I was in my sixties. The sweetest people. It was quite moving when Rhonda appeared on stage and joined her mother in the duet 'Count On Me', which she had written for her mother.
On my left was a lady, who told me prior to the show, that she had two big dreams: one, to be in Royal Albert Hall someday, and two, to see her idol Diana Ross perform. She had her two big wishes granted this evening and radiated with happiness.
A truly unforgettable evening. I was lucky to see Miss Ross once more a few days later, when I went to see her in Antwerp with a dear friend. For him, it was the first time to see her. Another wonderful night.
The fragments I filmed, aren't in the clearest quality. But they absolutely capture the ambience of that night. In Antwerp, I hardly took out my phone, wanting to be as present with Diana's performance as possible.
It is a pleasure though, to be able to reminisce here on youtube with all the beautiful moments that fans captured during the various shows.
Having seen Harry Connick jr, Liza Minelli and Olivia Newton-John here, I was quite familiar with the layout and the views. I love the mid-stalls, and found the perfect front row seat in Block L, having a good view of the stage, while being surrounded by all other parts of the hall and the audience.
During my days in London, I had this song in my head the whole time. 'No One Gets The Prize.' For the introduction of this video, I just had to use this song.
The concert that I witnessed on Saturday October 14, was a very special one. Another friend who attended, asked me if this evening didn't remind me of that night in Ahoy back in 2004? Miss Ross said herself at one point: 'I think this is going to be a long night!' She seemed in such good spirits and wanted to give us hit after hit. It was a dream to see her perform here for over 2 hours. Radiating happiness, her voice so clear and strong. A legend completely in her element.
During the intermission, which started after the first half hour of Diana's performance, I went down to the main stalls to say hello to several familiar faces.
Shortly before the second part began, two people in their mid-thirties sitting behind me, asked if I would take their photograph. Appearing to be close friends, they asked me how often I had seen Diana Ross' shows. I told them a little anecdote about her relationship with this venue. Back in 1973, when she performed here for the first time, her eldest daughter Rhonda - a toddler at the time - was brought to the stage at the end. She was to throw flowers into the audience, and while her mother sang a closing song, Rhonda would echo some of the words.
Halfway through the second part, on the big screen, the fragment from the 1973 show with Rhonda appeared. The friends behind me tapped me on the shoulder. 'You were there!!!' they shouted. 'Well', I smiled, 'I was three years old at the time, so no, I wasn't there...' It made me laugh so much, I loved that they felt so happy for me and probably thought I was in my sixties. The sweetest people. It was quite moving when Rhonda appeared on stage and joined her mother in the duet 'Count On Me', which she had written for her mother.
On my left was a lady, who told me prior to the show, that she had two big dreams: one, to be in Royal Albert Hall someday, and two, to see her idol Diana Ross perform. She had her two big wishes granted this evening and radiated with happiness.
A truly unforgettable evening. I was lucky to see Miss Ross once more a few days later, when I went to see her in Antwerp with a dear friend. For him, it was the first time to see her. Another wonderful night.
The fragments I filmed, aren't in the clearest quality. But they absolutely capture the ambience of that night. In Antwerp, I hardly took out my phone, wanting to be as present with Diana's performance as possible.
It is a pleasure though, to be able to reminisce here on youtube with all the beautiful moments that fans captured during the various shows.
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I wonder who is she crying after?
1:02 - The guy Diana reached out to- is that Norman Whitfield?
Amazing Grace is Diana herself!!!!
Daí que Michael teve vontade de ser bronco.kkkkkkkkkpalavra de gratidão japonesa TOMANUKUUUUUU
Favourite KO ding amazing Grace
Aí é tudo lindo, música, canção, cantora e tudo mais !!!
We in Kenya today believe that we shall overcome against the regime of Ruto!
BEAUTIFUL GOD GIFTED VOICE I SAW THIS LIVE IN COLUMBIA SC MY NAME PATRICIA BRAMLETT BLACKMON MCINNIS BYE
ALGIE AND PATRICIA BLACKMON WERE STATIONED IN COLUMBIA SC 1983 HALLELUJAH
I love it beautiful from the Philippines
Talent that can only come at birth and from the Almighty
Beautiful
Mis artistas preferidas Dianna Ross, Celina Dion, Shakira, Madonna, es nostálgico escuchar esta música tan bella. Un abrazo desde Bogotá Colombia
A melhor !
no close ups? Well shucks!
What a remarkable woman and artisr. R.I.P.
The Happening is a treasure , a very original tune....both the composer and the performers with a very unique sound. There will never be another Supremes....just wish had been able to see live .
One of the most graceful voices to ever sing a tune.
nicht nur Fußball ist en Lied für den Abend😍
Muito Lindo Parabéns
In just two words, "THE BEST!"
Top a melhor
Electrifying African performance 😮😮😮😮😮
I was a child when this came on and I remember this as if it were yesterday. This show was magical.
Dianna a Timeless Queen ❤️
Sh*t man. The mic was ON…… FIRE❤
👸🏽🌹
Starring
All is terrific!❤
A beautiful song that lifts the sprit up! So Positive and uplifting! Love you
the 80's was so much fun and people were so fucking great, love how she doesn't think she's a diva and tries to put her ego down and even stops to kiss people in the cheek... this is a real artist. Whites, blacks, chinese, people all together just having the time of their lifes, that's the 80's!
Awesome, the only time I heard her sing this live was the HBO Caesars Palace show, I love this
The more deeply I face the darkness of the reality, I'm fortunate to be able to appreciate the awesome ray of light emitted by ＊ Amazing Grace＊ in my heart. Great thanks be to God 🙏
One of the telling hallmarks of the unsaved is their inability to memorize that part of the first verse that goes: " I once was lost, but now I'm found." The truly saved and anctified know these words by heart because they know it from personal experience. II Timothy 3:5 They have a "form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof: [God] from such, turn away."
Thank you, Diana, for your beautiful voice and presence. The words fill My eyes with joyous tears❣️
Diana invented big hair and body suits....
It might be a blessing from God that “ listening to Amazing Grace” leads me to feel as if my soul has been purified.
I Love You, Ms. Diana Ross.Thank you SisStar for Song!
Thank You, Heavenly Father, in the Powerful Name of Jesus. 🙏❤️🙏 The Farher, The Son and, The Holy Spirit. AMEN.
An exquisite performer
Simplemente.... Divina! Bellísima Diana Ross! Y su voz maravillosa!
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I'm found Was blind, but now I see 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace, my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed Through many dangers, toils and snares We have already come 'Twas grace that brought us safe thus far And grace will lead us home When we've been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun Than when we first begun
❤❤❤
Very good 👍👍
Most beautiful song and Singer. in the world...❤❤
Mamma mia! Che canzone rilassante sta cantando!
Quando o "bicho fera", homem não está guerreando, é capaz de criar uma maravilha destas e se aproximar de Deus Pai...😢😢😢😢😢
Growing old is cruel.
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As I listen to Amazing Grace with the more gratitude for being kept alive loved by God, I'm awesomely happy to feel the more God’s blessing from the depth of my heart 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🙏