Diana Ross - Thank You / Q and A Segment (Oct 1, 2022 - Las Vegas Wynn Encore Theater)
The last night of Diana Ross' Las Vegas residency at the Wynn Encore Theater was an evening of surprises, wonderment, songs, sentiment, love and amusement. It was also the end of her amazing, whirlwind tour of Europe, UK and the United States for 2022. As Ms Ross stated during her show, "Mama needs a rest!" And she definitely earned it. I went to six of her shows in the UK and Wales; and nine more in the United States, including all six shows in Las Vegas. Closing night of her residency ranks up there among the best of them.
Diana Ross seems to be in a good place in her life and reflective and thankful of everything that has come her way. Attending her shows, for many fans, is a spiritual experience. We have all grown up with her music whose lyrics seem to calm and fill our lives with purpose. Ms Ross is aware of the power of music which is why her albums of late are filled with songs of empowerment, of love...of family. Her latest album, "Thank You" especially has Ms Ross written all over it because, well, she has co-written many of these songs that comes from her heart.
The Question-and-Answer segment at the end of the show, has for me, become one of my favorite parts of her concerts. If you go to as many shows as I have, many of the questions (and answers) are predictable. What do you like to eat? What makes you look so young? What is your favorite song? And my favorite from Ms Ross, herself: Do you want me to talk about my family? LOL. And there are those who tell Ms Ross their story of how much Ms Ross means to them. Those are the most touching. Sometimes, their sentimental journey can be a little lengthy and lately Ms Ross would ask them with a laugh, "is this going to be a long story?"
From my position, it's hard to hear the questions that is being asked (can't the theater afford another microphone for the audience?) but the answers Ms Ross gives are interesting, informative and/or touching. Not necessarily in that order. Judging from the response that Ms Ross gave, these are the questions that were asked (not word by word):
1. Does she shop for her kids/grandkids?
2. Does she go home between shows? How does she manage to look great?
3. The Gardenia's story (a man who has been giving Diana Ross gardenias for many years was not allowed to bring them into the show)
4. What does she do when she's not singing? What she means to him.
5. Co-writer of Take Me Higher (either Sally Jo Dakota or Nikita Germaine) was in attendance and wanted a selfie with her.
6. Is there anyone that she hasn't worked with that she would like to record with?
7. What's your favorite charity? (Diana Ross Foundation and a plug for her bassist and Music Director, Cecil Thomas Jr organization, Music of the Mind Foundation)
8. More selfies
9. Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was in the house and wanted her to sing "Thank You" - something Diana had been wanting to do since the first question was asked! LOL
I must say, during the Q&A, you can see Diana Ross' comedic skills that had been passed on to Tracee Ellis Ross. My question would have been, has she ever thought about doing a Christmas special with her family since that seems to be their favorite holiday. Lots of talent in her family that can entertain for an hour! As fans know, Ms Ross loves to sing Christmas songs, having released several holiday albums over the years. And we must not forget the many Christmas/Thanksgiving photos that they post almost every year! Ms Ross has also stated that she might do a new Christmas album. It seems like a natural way to promote it!
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She's STILL Gorgeous at Almost 80 years young Ase Ase Amen We ❤ Ms Ross
A Diva Forever and Ever and Ever!!!
Gracious, Dynamic, Talented, Beautiful DIANA ROSS!
Diana is such an Inspiration to so many. Thank you Diana and Fred
Diana Ross is so polite elegant and beautiful
It's good to see Diana Ross, old school R&B is the best. I know she misses Michael.
@sebastianwelcome2080
Жыл бұрын
l dint know Diana ross mother was the youngest of 12 wow wee .you know l hread that Michael Jackson had his first plastic surgery face based on to look like her in eyes and nose and stuff because he liked her that much from uk England
God made her for the stage. She just has a magical empathy and charisma
@jonisoma5726
Жыл бұрын
…yes he didddd.
Diana Ross ministers with her music and words.
This is the kind of thing a fan loves to see. Such an amazing woman. We are all in awe.
Miss Ross talking about her family and how she raised her kids always touches my heart. She went a bit deeper here❤️
Diana Ross is the boss and such a natural in her talent. I grew up on Diana Ross songs and grace. Done many of her glamorous shows in the UK, all her children have done very well from the golden post they started from. Miss Ross, thank your for your beautiful songs and great personality.
She is one incredible lady♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
What a Lady!!!!! DIANA-MITE !!!
@jonisoma5726
Жыл бұрын
…diana-mite…..perfect!!!!!
I’ve loved Diana since I was 8 years old. I’m now 64. ❤️
She is such a great singer and a lovely lady...xx
her dedication to music is incredible!!
@paulneedham2762
Жыл бұрын
And is her dedication to her family
Her family always comes first. Her career is just amazing
Diana Ross….a wise Mommy!! She knew her kids were born with brains and allows them to use their brains.
Nothing but class! My hero for 44 years
Ms. Diana Ross is so beautiful and she always touch my ♥ heart with her amazing voice. She is such a professional class act on and off stage.
I love how the Boss takes the time to talk about her family with her audience.
What an incredible family. Miss Ross is the best. ❤️❤️
Thank you, Ms. Ross. Love you and your family so much....❤❤❤
♥️ Oh my Gawd I love her! A voice of an Angel 😇
I missed this by a few days. I’ve loved Diana since I was 8 years old. I’m now 64. ❤️
No one can do it better ! The Boss
That was fabulous.
Thank you Ms Ross you made my day❤👍🏿❤️👍🏿
I Love ❤ Mrs. Ross‼️ She will Always be the Boss to me 😊🎉
shes the greatest female super star of them all. still doing it all these years later, she has aged amazingly well,
Now this is the real Queen 👑
There is no way that she is 78. I refuse to believe that.... she looks amazing
@otisbay7864
Жыл бұрын
Yes she is.
@GrazMc
Жыл бұрын
80 next year! 😲 She is amazing isn't she? 💜
OMG---- I STILL LOVE HER!!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING.....WOW
Diana says if she wasn't singing she would become a pastor when asked, she would be the perfect Pastor, I love her so much❤
@PHlophe
Жыл бұрын
Beverly, awwwww ! babes
What an exceptional human being....I have always loved her as a person ..no one like her on stage or off.
Absolutely wonderful 💝
She is in a class of her own! No one like her ever. So classy and Beautiful!
Looks amazing, beautiful, healthy and with alot of energy
Thank you for sharing this video!☺️
Absolutely beautiful woman x
How can you not love her, I have my whole life, just like many little girls, I wanted to be Mrs Ross, I remember seeing her ages ago in Louisville and she was just as personal back then, Beautiful 🌹🌹💜💜
Miss Diana Ross will always be my queen she was someone very special in my life and she will always be a special person in my life when I was little and coming up in Arkansas my mother know will always play her albums the music we would dance to it me and my sisters and we always feel that we was the suprem because we loved it her so much and we all still do thank you Ms Diana Ross for being the queen and our life you are a wonderful person and I just happened to see you on stage and I just feel down in tears because I was so happy to see you you was talking to the people in the audience they was asking you questions and you was answering them you are the sweetest person in the world and the statement that you made about you and your children it made me feel just like my mother will say about us they are very lucky to have you for a mom just like we are lucky to have our mother when she was with us love you always miss Ross from our family to yours may God bless you and your family and many more to come
she is so beautiful
Mom.. RIP. JEANETTE GLORIA CLARK , loved as do I love Mrs Ross and family..THANK YOU can't stop crying
I Love this
Some nice questions ! Reach outs and the Take Me Higher composer !
@markeelyons8060
Жыл бұрын
I love her!💖⚓
@markeelyons8060
Жыл бұрын
Thank you diana ross
LOVE THIS LADY😉😊❤❤❤😇😇CONTINUED HAPPINESS! CONTINUED BLESSINGS, PEACE AND LOVE AROUND YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY MZ. DIANA ROSS,❤❤❤😉TO LIFE ALWAYS 😇😇😇CAROLYN E. WRIGHT
Raif is a Bright young Man
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Thank you for that video 👏👏👏
Superb clip Fred, how did I not see this until now x
Mitchell, I wish you could be here for this. Nobody who reads this will understand. He would love this. God rest his soul.
I was there with my mom
Look at Diana Ross getting emotional
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so disrespectful of those walking out. Diana only took about 10 minutes to rest and talk to the audience, shes nearly 80 years old, she isn't expected to stand their for 90 minutes singing non stop.. Unless you have a dire emergency, sit still until the show is over.
@deborahharrison7348
Жыл бұрын
Mamadou Aziza what you mean those people are being disrespectful for walking out and how you going to say someone should stay there and sit down you don't know the reason why they was walking out maybe the had to go to the restroom or went to get some refreshments you ever think of that and you jumping to conclusions and if they was walking out whats it to you its their business plain and simple you worrying about them walking out of an damn concert and here there are more serious things that going on in this world SERIOUSLY
@Indigowind
Жыл бұрын
I think they used the opportunity to stretch their legs or use the bathroom because I saw the couple come back
@jaylene.turner6524
Жыл бұрын
How was it disrespectful? They could’ve had emergencies or go home to sleep because they have actual jobs to go to. She’s not gonna pay their bills or the money they paid for the tickets. Diana just get paid to “sing”. She couldn’t do that well even in the Supremes. She just got in Berry Gordy’s pants to get ahead in life.
Do you know the names of the band and the 4 current support singers, I can never make out the names apart from Fred and also the name of the horn player who I think might be called Johnny.
Had she been this friendly and open while with The Supremes she'd probably be more popular.
@sebastianwelcome2080
Жыл бұрын
o yea l don't know about that but heard alot it before my time in the 60s and early 70 you mean Ernest?
@ernestchacon4928
Жыл бұрын
@@sebastianwelcome2080 Your welcome but I didn't write all those books about her, her friends at Motown did, I just read them..., WTF ???
@sebastianwelcome2080
Жыл бұрын
@@ernestchacon4928 😆 🤣 lol
@ElectricCool
11 ай бұрын
Sometimes people just mature with age.
今すぐにダイアナに会いにラスベガスに飛んで行きたいです！！！ o(*≧∀≦)ﾉ♪
@user-ed7hf9cb7j
Жыл бұрын
是非とも来日公演果たしてください！！Please come to Japan again, if Possible. I will be waiting for you all come, in Japan. 🇯🇵
Did you all notice people leaving?
Sure hope and pray your spirituality is of the Holy Spirit of God and Jesus..the Holy Trinity..May all accept Jesus who died for all our sins and ressurected to give us life forever in heaven.Thank you
ppl need to sit down and stop making long ass stories to her and being so extra
Michael Jackson, the secret love child of Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson 😮
an American treasure, thank you for sharing
I missed this by a few days. I’ve loved Diana since I was 8 years old. I’m now 64. ❤️