A little magic. Still can't find anyone to take her place. At her age today (although she looks half her age) it's sad to think she won't be around. The world will need another entertainment icon - another Diana Ross.
I was in NYC for my first ever holiday abroad, aged 17. We arrived the afternoon beforef the storm and we actually walked in Central Park as 1000s of people were coming in for the first concert. The next day, the weather was gorgeous. I was probably up the Empire State Building when this was filmed.
Well thank you so much for sharing this as I've never seen it ANYWHERE in 40 years. This is of great significance to me because I WAS THERE that day, in the middle of that crazy crowd! This was my first concert at 18 and I did not go the first day due to the rain. Once I heard it was rescheduled for the next day, I didn't hesitate to go. The crowd in the park had been rowdy all evening, selling pot, snatching chains and of course pushing. The moment when Diana began to sing "Work That Body", I remember she JUST got the first verse out. As soon as she did, there was a rush of people coming straight my way. Apparently someone nearby got stabbed because they wouldn't give up their property. It was totally unexpected and as a result, I got knocked down and one of my sneakers came off. I instinctly rolled to my right so as not to get trampled. Seconds later, I got up, dusted myself off, found my sneaker nearby and got the hell out of there. I was very lucky not to sustain any injuries and I was also fortunate to leave when I did. It was reported on the news that once the concert ended, people leaving the park were getting mugged all the way downtown to Times Square, more than a mile away. I don't regret going despite what happened. I got to see a Legend for FREE in my first concert experience EVER! Thanks again for sharing this!
Thank you very much for sharing your memories of this moment during Diana's concert in Central Park, Robert. That must have been quite a frightening experience! This sheds a light on how there was this sudden unease and uproar within the audience. You made a wise decision to leave the area there and then. I'm glad you found this fragment so meaningful.
@@NilesNL69 I'm sorry I did not see your comment until 10 months later. Yes it was indeed a scary experience. I really wanted to stay for the whole concert but after that, I felt it was best that I left. I was just 18 at the time and it was my first concert so I didn't know what to expect. I was fortunate that I live in New York and where I resided at at the time wasn't too far away from the park. I knew this segment would not be on the DVD nor was it on any syndicated broadcast. I can only guess this was shown on the live Showtime cable broadcast that day and I'm also guessing that if you didn't record it back then, you would probably never see it again. As I already stated in my first comment, I never thought that I would see footage of this performance. A friend actually pointed it out to me last year. Despite my harrowing experience, I'm glad to at least have seen documentation of it. Thank you again and be well.
NilesNL69 no problem you’ll never know what an impact it made. Not sure if it was you that liked my comment about Diana Ross is coming to Cornwall at some point this year to the Eden session I’m going to try and get tickets ain’t gonna be easy
See now this is how you pay attention to the crowds when something wrong or bad is happening you actually stop the music and address the issue… take notes
A little magic. Still can't find anyone to take her place. At her age today (although she looks half her age) it's sad to think she won't be around. The world will need another entertainment icon - another Diana Ross.
Crazy that big crowds like this doesn’t exist in 2021
I was in NYC for my first ever holiday abroad, aged 17. We arrived the afternoon beforef the storm and we actually walked in Central Park as 1000s of people were coming in for the first concert. The next day, the weather was gorgeous. I was probably up the Empire State Building when this was filmed.
She was, and still is, one of the most beautiful women ever!
1:55 Relax! She changes the pace with Endless Love just like she did the previoys night when the storm was bothering the crowd.
Well thank you so much for sharing this as I've never seen it ANYWHERE in 40 years. This is of great significance to me because I WAS THERE that day, in the middle of that crazy crowd!
This was my first concert at 18 and I did not go the first day due to the rain. Once I heard it was rescheduled for the next day, I didn't hesitate to go.
The crowd in the park had been rowdy all evening, selling pot, snatching chains and of course pushing.
The moment when Diana began to sing "Work That Body", I remember she JUST got the first verse out. As soon as she did, there was a rush of people coming straight my way. Apparently someone nearby got stabbed because they wouldn't give up their property. It was totally unexpected and as a result, I got knocked down and one of my sneakers came off. I instinctly rolled to my right so as not to get trampled.
Seconds later, I got up, dusted myself off, found my sneaker nearby and got the hell out of there.
I was very lucky not to sustain any injuries and I was also fortunate to leave when I did. It was reported on the news that once the concert ended, people leaving the park were getting mugged all the way downtown to Times Square, more than a mile away.
I don't regret going despite what happened. I got to see a Legend for FREE in my first concert experience EVER!
Thanks again for sharing this!
Thank you very much for sharing your memories of this moment during Diana's concert in Central Park, Robert. That must have been quite a frightening experience! This sheds a light on how there was this sudden unease and uproar within the audience. You made a wise decision to leave the area there and then. I'm glad you found this fragment so meaningful.
@@NilesNL69 I'm sorry I did not see your comment until 10 months later.
Yes it was indeed a scary experience. I really wanted to stay for the whole concert but after that, I felt it was best that I left. I was just 18 at the time and it was my first concert so I didn't know what to expect. I was fortunate that I live in New York and where I resided at at the time wasn't too far away from the park.
I knew this segment would not be on the DVD nor was it on any syndicated broadcast. I can only guess this was shown on the live Showtime cable broadcast that day and I'm also guessing that if you didn't record it back then, you would probably never see it again.
As I already stated in my first comment, I never thought that I would see footage of this performance. A friend actually pointed it out to me last year. Despite my harrowing experience, I'm glad to at least have seen documentation of it.
Thank you again and be well.
Still listening Niles to that MP3 you sent me Aint no Mountain high enough I’ll cherish it forever
That's the loveliest compliment, Gary. I'm glad it means so much to you.
NilesNL69 no problem you’ll never know what an impact it made. Not sure if it was you that liked my comment about Diana Ross is coming to Cornwall at some point this year to the Eden session I’m going to try and get tickets ain’t gonna be easy
@@garyeaton6172 If you can get tickets, go for it!
NilesNL69 I will apparently they are very expensive
@@garyeaton6172 Is she coming to Eden now in 2021? Did it get postponed in 2020?
Guess she had to cut it short cause the crowd was getting rowdy. Overall one of the best concerts of all time.
See now this is how you pay attention to the crowds when something wrong or bad is happening you actually stop the music and address the issue… take notes
wonderfull😁👍friend
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My old piano never sung live
I agree, I've never heard "My Old Piano" sung live. It's a great tune.