A really interesting performance--I can't think of another case of a duet done by two huge artists with competing solo versions of the same song. Burt Bacharach said in an interview that he thought Aretha's version was the best, but I disagree with him--I think the song is more of a pop song than RandB/gospel, so I like Dionne's style better. I think the chemistry is fair at best (as others on the stream have noted), so I wonder if the rivalry was being played out in the performance.
@nasurdan I'm 34 years old, i'm older than you...I didn't knew what vcr means couse i speak english just so and so...I can understand soul music anyway!
It's a beautiful performance, but they have zero chemistry together. They appear to just be doing the job, albeit masterfully, just phoning it in. I wonder if they're getting along. That hug at the end, Aretha's is like "yeah whatever" No real smiles. It's funny, but still very good.
It's so cool to see these two sing this song together. It's big of Dionne to sing with Aretha, since Dionne recorded it first. And nice how Dionne's singing it in Aretha's higher key. That's sportsmanship you won't see anymore.
Two accomplished pros who know how to make a song sound good and make each other shine. Its called professionalism...these women are legends in their own right and mature enough to make good music together.
I have always loved both Dionne's and Aretha's versions of this great Bacharach/David tune. I had no idea the two singers ever performed it together publicly, though. (Geez, they both look gorgeaous, too!) This is priceless. Thanks for putting it up here. I only wish they would have continued with more verses. (Too bad the video quality is so poor. )
Great to see them share a stage, but the performance is bizzare. It seems that Dionne is singing her 1967 arrangement of the song, Aretha is singing her 1968 arrangement, and the backing music is a confused hybrid of the two. The two biggest divas of their generation---can't imagine the 60's musical panorama without them.
This was a FANTASTIC GEM!!! I usually prefer Dionne's style to Aretha's and it was nice to see they really complemented one another here and didn't try to out-sing the other. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
They sound great, but they don't seem as if they enjoy singing together. They make no or very little eye contact, to be sitting right next to each other.
two different singers....Aretha is stronger, Dionne is just great....together its like: Oscar and Jerry West in the same backcourt...Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson pitching a doubleheader....and a SL 500 with the top down...can't be beat....
Aretha looks fantastic here, and Dionne is stunningly sexy. In Dionne's original version, she sings the lead line through the verses and choruses. Aretha's version has the backup singers doing most of the chorus freeing her up to ad lib over it. While the orchestration of this live version leans heavily toward Aretha's, both ladies manage to weave in their vocal approaches beautifully. This is a delicious and fascinating clip of two great artists sharing the spotlight. Excellent stuff.
You jes KNOW what Aretha is thinkin' during this duet. "Yeah Dione ur good, but...By the time Aretha stetches out that first "foreeeeever" its all over.
I hope you don't mind me mentioning this on your site. I need to get this message out to all who love Dionne's music as I do.
Dionne is giving a concert on Jan 9th, 2011 at The Apollo Victoria, London to support World Hunger Day. Empowering People. Ending Hunger. Dionne Warwick and Friends will be a great evening for a great cause. Please type World Hunger Day into youtube for info. Pls support this event if you are able, click share, thumbs up etc. Thanks and hope to see you there. Tim
It's so nice to see two "Divas" act so respectful to one another on stage. They truly complement eachother. This is true professionalism. Just can't imagine this display of artistry in this day and age.
Love it, recently a Brazillian talk show host asked Dionne what young soul singers did she listen too...Dionne deadpans states I listen to Aretha Franklin she is "the soul singer".
Clive Davis thought this would be great, however, I don't think the ladies are too comfortable with each other, both had great success with their own versions of this song. They respected each other, but no warmth, they didn't even look at each other or interact with one another, it was like, Girl let's just do this song, and get it over with. Both were signed to Arista during this showing. Thank God, they went ahead, now it's a classic.
@higgybaby1 What are you talking about Aretha and Dionne are very great friends and have been from back in the day. They have never ever said a bad thing about one another.
I remember the first time I heard this song! Dionne Warwick sung it during the 1967 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and I thought "wow" what a moving song. Perhaps its melancholy chord was a harbinger of what a terrible year 1968 was going to be with TET, Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy being assassinated. Terrible!
Dionne and Aretha are great singers and this song proves it - Their duet is outstanding - heard it years ago...and it is still one of the best....Let's get them together again .. would love to see that performance.
I will not go back and forth with this discussion you can email me on this site and we can discuss Aretha to the cows come home. But I have spent a lifetime on everything that is Aretha, records, books, magazine articles, interviews, etc...bring it. Aretha is a musical genius but there is much in her life/behavior that borders on strange, overthe top, egotistical. But there is also smart, wise, funny, creative, talent out of this world but you can run from the one part to maket the others.
Well sweetheart you better have read every book and every magazine article there is to know because there is not a thing that i don't know about Aretha. And for the record it has already been brought. You can read every book you want about, good know i have been through half of them but the bottomline is you don't know Aretha. Aretha is a human being. And sometimes she is going to be nice and sometimes she is going to be cold. Tell me one person on this earth that is nice 100% of the time.
You have missed much loads of this has been written by Aretha herself if you read her autobio and her interviews with both David Nathan and Mark Bego. First Aretha's fight with Luther was more than just the fees he was charging. She had several fights over their 'friendship/ working relationship. Mostly it was about Luther's suggestions on how she should sing, in Aretha's own words. As well as Aretha's games with Clive regarding her contract she openly admitted.
The truth is Aretha is a very complex personality. Aretha has had public fights with a host of other female stars, including Gladys, Natalie, Patti, Mavis yes even Whitney (check Narada Michael Walden)...or male stars like Luther.
At the sametime Aretha has been very respectful of her mentors, and other female stars like Dionne, Nancy Wilson and Diana Ross.
Now regarding Beyonce, it was Aretha who had her publicist to release a statement after the Grammys, not a response to a reporter!
Let me repeat I love Aretha but not sure what is going on with her in general Narada stated that when Whitney and Aretha went into the studio to do their duet Aretha was really not nice to Whitney. That Aretha walked into the room and would not acknowledge Whitney. Strange behavior given that Whitney has openly praised Aretha from day one, grew up idolizing Aretha. Calling her aunt Ree. Narada stated there was just no need for Aretha to carry herself in that manner.
interesting........ i remember watching an interview on youtube last year and the reporter told aretha that whitney idolized her and she aretha looked confussed or puzzled, thinking " o she does" or something along the lines of that.
it seems kinda strange, seeing thats her god-daughter but i get strange vibe from aretha
Aretha has said nothing but great things about Whitney. Like i said before, you are always putting Whitney in everything. Aretha knew that Whitney idolized her, i believe she was trying to be humble and play it off. What did you want her to be like "Yes I already knew that" grow up.
Don't sit here and try to make Aretha to be someone that she isn't. Everybody is always trying to make Aretha into a diva. How don't you know if Aretha hadn't already talked to Whitney beforehand. As they still keep in touch even today.
I think you miss much in Aretha if you want to just write off Aretha's fights as just good nature or other artist as jealous. It's not hard to simply google Aretha's publicist statement regarding Beyonce comments from last year. It's petty to say the least. Aretha is considered by most music critics the greatest female singer of the last century. Yet that does not appear to be enough for her it's sad to me. One has to do is read Aretha's own words, as well as Mark Bego's authorized Aretha book
I never said that other artist were jealous of Aretha, but the fight with Luther, Mavis and others were all just that. And i read the statement the day that it was reported and quite frankly she said what was on her mind. I don't care what anyone said she had the right to speak on that matter. Anyone knows Aretha is The Queen and that people associate that title with Aretha. She had every right to think that it was a cheapshot and once again the media took it and ran with .
The only people Aretha has had beef with is Gladys and Natalie, and the fight with Gladys has been going on since Aretha and Gladys first enter the business. Aretha never had beef with Patti, Aretha was reported saying something about the way Patti sung Ain't No Way at the Kennedy Awards, it was a joke but Patti took it the wrong way and was in tears about the thing. Mavis and Aretha had a disagreement about Aretha 1987 gospel album. Aretha has never had any beef with Whitney.
Patti is overly sensitive in general and frankly I find her covers of 'Ain't no Way" for inferior to Arethas. But Patti has gone on record several times about Aretha's cold treatment toward her in general. In terms of Whitney being jealous of Mariah please explain were in the word you got that from? I do please that Aretha has in recent years reached out to Whitney. Whitney has never publicly stated anything bad about Aretha.
Newflash everybody doesn't have to be all cheerful and upbeat 24/7, Aretha at times can give off this coldness about her, but it is simply the way she comes off. And you know that Whitney felt threaten by Mariah. It is natural, MC was the next big thing. She was being compare to Whitney and everything else. Of there was a sense of envy. Just like when Natalie became the next big thing. Whitney has never said anything bad about Ree and Ree has never publicly said anything about Whitney.
Michael Walden only wrote about what he thought was going on. Aretha and Whitney never had any real fued. And on the account of Luther, Aretha was upset with the fee Aretha was charged for having Luther as a producer. Luther had a big ego himself and they had disagreements about it. At the end Aretha was good friends with Luther, as with Mavis, Patti, Natalie and Whitney all are still in Aretha's circle.
Michael Walden stated that he was in the room ( it's on film)when Whitney was sitting right beside of him. He words was that Aretha was not nice and dismissive and Whitney was hurt. Recently the interview has been showed on A&E.
@nanenoah she had beef with Gladys and what was her beef with Gladys?????....never heard of that one....and I didnt know about Mavis either interesting I would like to know about this one
good for you..... aretha isnt known for say a lil prayer eventhough she covers it so often....... natural women, respect, think and chain of fools are aretha's core signature songs as are walk on by, say a lil prayer, alfie, a house is not a home are to dionne's
i promote, whitney? lol... i barely talk about her outside of the range and comparison videos..... you on the other hand, have been in so many bitch fights, its laughable... everyime i come across one the convos your in when your being bitch slapped for being a dumbass
They might of been TAILORED for Dionne but Aretha took them both and made A BETTER VERSION. And to answer your question no i don't think "Walk On By" is Aretha's song but i do believe that Aretha's version of it is better.
I think if most people would listen to Dionne's version and than listen to Aretha's version, i believe Aretha's covers would be liked better over Dionne. Someone made a video comparing Aretha's and Dionne's version of Say A Little Prayer and Aretha version won out.
No my dear, Aretha made this her song. Aretha's version is more well known and Burt will tell you himselt that Aretha's version is better than his own version.
The only place were Aretha's version is better known is England were it did chart higher. Dionne had the bigger hit ( sold tons more records of this song) throughout the world including in the America check the charts and numbers. QueenAretha I do agree that Burt has stated that Aretha's version is better because of her pacing is faster. But you do yourself no credit by running to Dionne videos an attempts to discredit Dionne brilliant skills to lift Aretha. Aretha does not need it.
@nanenoah , DIonne had a slightly bigger hit, both were million sellers, Dionne went gold. But Aretha's version is the one more people relate to. And i am not on here disrespecting anyone, there is a Whitney fan by the name of dungaboyd1 who is disrespecting Aretha and i am giving him the truth. And this isn't an Dionne video, it is an Aretha video. I am not the one with the problem, tell that trouble maker dungaboyd1 to shut her mouth.
When I stated running to a Dionne video fight you had on a video clip of Dionne alone. To me this is a Aretha and Dionne video. By the way a gold record in the sixties was million in sales. I must add that I think if an Aretha fan to name the top ten Aretha hits "I say a little prayer' would not even make the top 20. If one was to ask an average Dionne fan 'I say a little Prayer" would be in her top ten no doubt. By the way Hal David stated he loved Dionne's version better. Both records great
And guess who else was there. dungaboyd1 was there. She was starting trouble, slandering Aretha and trying to hype up Dionne. Like i said both Aretha and Dionne's versions were million sellers. Whether you like it or not Aretha version is the one people remember and Aretha own just as much right to the song as Dionne.
Queen It's clear you have some strong opinions some of which are not rooted in any real facts. "People remember" is a boad statment at best and I gave you several example of where you are completely off base. Give me an example of one people remember? You may blame all of this infighting with others but it's clear you are enjoyin creating your own reality. I am sure you make Aretha 'proud'. By the way I don't recall anyone most of me stating that Aretha did not have the right to sing the song
No what i say are facts. When Natalie Cole does a duet with Whitney Houston, Natalie says, "I want to do an old ARETHA classic" the old Aretha classic she is talking about is Say A Little Prayer. I am not making up my own reality,i am stating the fact which you can't handle.
You are right this is same Natalie that walks around on egg shells around Aretha to this day, because of her 'fights' with Aretha in the past. Ok this is were I step away from you it's is clear you still don't get it. And I am not the person to help you get it, hopefully you will get it at some point. Again 'one person, does not a all people make.
what do you mean " You are right this is same Natalie that walks around on egg shells around Aretha to this day, because of her 'fights' with Aretha in the past."
I love Aretha but during the 70's some reporters were calling Natalie Cole the new queen of soul. Aretha was angry, refused to talk to Natalie even after Aretha's sisters stepped and told Aretha to talk to Natalie. Aretha refused they have maintained a chilly relationship for many years. Aretha all but admitted that she was angry about the press and felt that Natalie was not being a good friend. Natalie has stated for years that she has tried to make up to Aretha...with mixed results.
Once you don't even know half of what you are talking about. You are right that when Natalie came out there was talk about her being the new queen of soul, but that wasn't what cause the beef with Aretha. It was Natalie remarks that cause the fight. She made some remarks about Aretha and Diana Ross. Aretha responsed in Jet by saying that Natalie is justs begining. Thats what caused troubled between Ree and Natalie for many years. Aretha ignored her for many years
I have to disagree with you on this one. I remember the Dionne version when it came out (barely) and thats the one that stuck with me until Diana Kings version came out.
One of the problems with these kinds of discussions is the lack of reference point for some fans. I know the music of both ladies very well and have parents, relatives, and music teachers who were around few question that the music of BB-HD is Dionne's associated. More to the both this record was a double-sided hit for Dionne with the b-side being Valley of the Dolls As I stated if one traveled the world that's the association it does not take away from Aretha wonderful recording in the least.
I don't think Aretha ever stated that the song is hers, Aretha admires Dionne and the songs she sang. Look at the number of Dionne records that Aretha has covered over the years. I think people want the two to fight no such luck. Aretha is a genius but so is Dionne...Burt stated he did not know any singer alive who could do what Dionne did musically with the songs that he and Hal David wrote.
I believe Aretha own just as much right to the song as Dionne. Aretha has a great deal of respect for Dionne. They are very good friends I have no hard feelings for Dionne at all. It is just one fan that gets on my ever loving nerves.
Like most Bacharach David songs this song was written for Dionne period. Aretha loved the record and only recorded it because she was in the recording studio with the Sweets who had sang background on Dionne's record. I still don't think that more people relate to Aretha's version as I stated the song was bigger hit for Dionne worldwide than for Aretha that's a fact. Even in pop culture this is still a Dionne song, look at "my best friends wedding', 'clueless' etc....related as Dionne.
I don't go around youtube hyping Aretha. Aretha doesn't need to be hyped. You have no business talking, they way you seem to bring promote Whitney as though you are Clive hisself.
Dionne is quoted as saying " there isnt a singer alive, male nor female, who wouldn't just love to be able to do what aretha does vocally" I have the video of that..so that sums up how she feels about Aretha.
What the hell are you talking about, Dionne wouldn't know soul if it bit her on her ass. Aretha is the Queen of Soul, no one does soul better than Aretha. Aretha never overdoes soul, she is alway perfect. Whether you like it or not Aretha version kills Dionne's version. Especially Live.
I just love this historic video of the two most remarkable pop and soul girl singers of the 60s coming together on a song they each had a hit with. What a treat! Cool to compare their unique approaches and how they pull it off.
Two totally different styles but they did it well together. I love the way they were not trying to sing over each other. Aretha is always going to be LADY SOUL and Dionne will always be SMOOTHER THAN ICE. Dionne reminds me of the best days of my life as a child a beautiful spring or summer day. Aretha reminds me of the good times i had as a child with my family as we would have parties or sing alongs. GOD how i miss those days so much and the pure fun we had back then. Those days were just fun.
I highly recommend viewing the Aretha Franklin version of this song, on youtube as "Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer". Go watch it NOW! This was a BBC performance and the Queen of Soul flat tore it up! This duet with Dionne doesn't do justice to her version of this great song. Props to Dionne's version, too, of course!
Dionne was so damn sexy in that halter top! I wish someone would post a clearer clip of this historic performance between the Queen of Pop and the Queen of Soul. Truly 2 of our treasures. Love 'em!
Dionne has wonderful and light/agile pharsing while Aretha sets a clear soulful and creative powerful pressence. Long live the queen of soul and the interpreter of 60's contemporary pop.
what does it mean "to hear gospel" in a voice? Didn't Dionne come from the same church tradition that Aretha did, the tradition that has given us so many brilliant singers, from Sam Cooke to Ray charles to Dionne to Aretha to Whitney? Just wondering
legend09123, Aretha exactly knows what Dionne is definitely capable of too. Let's make know mistake about that. She can be subtle one minute and then turn it totally inside out in chest and head voice the next second. Please!!!
I just wish this were better quality. Thanks for posting though. Two legends performing a song they each made a classic in their own way. i would have to say I give the slight edge to Dionne's version. But Aretha's verison is HER version and it can stand ALONE. Ree Ree acted like the song had never been recorded before and was like.. Ok, this is what it should sound like...LOL. I truly love them Both!!!
Vocally, Dionne really can't be dealt with. She brings so much to the table. Dionne is so underated by those that don't know her. She's a treasure to those that do know her work. And that Aretha - THE BEST - Period. Aretha can do the things that Dionne does vocally, but she also plays piano. When Aretha recorded this song, she played piano and that performance alone almost overshadows any vocal comparisons/arguments. You can hear the gospel in Dionne's Voice&Aretha makes you hear and FEEL it
Love both of them in their own right. They are at the top of my list.I LOVE both of their voices. Dionnes phrasing and subtelty(sp) pretty much put her on a plato ALONE. I don't understand why some don't see that Dionne can Blow the doors off with her power. She just has the ability to do so much with her voice...why use just one facet. She has a gospel background, earned a scholarship in music where she later earned a doctorate, before teaming with one of the great Burt Bacharach.
Dionne is Whitney Houston's Aunt. Singing is in her blood, but her genes must be from the other side of the family (her Fathers) cause she can't wail or run up the scales like her Aunt Cissy Houston (Dionne's Mother's Sister), and her niece Whitney.
This spectacular performance from two of the very best ever easily overrides all "technical difficulties".
Thanks for the great video post, Cicciosami.
blues917 3 months ago
@blues917 You are wellcome, i'm happy you enjoyed this one!
Cicciosami 3 months ago
How did anyone ever get them to do this!
rickw1100 4 months ago
@rickw1100 Not easy to do...
Cicciosami 4 months ago
@Cicciosami LOL!! Great post ! I keep waiting for someone to throw the first punch.
rickw1100 4 months ago
A really interesting performance--I can't think of another case of a duet done by two huge artists with competing solo versions of the same song. Burt Bacharach said in an interview that he thought Aretha's version was the best, but I disagree with him--I think the song is more of a pop song than RandB/gospel, so I like Dionne's style better. I think the chemistry is fair at best (as others on the stream have noted), so I wonder if the rivalry was being played out in the performance.
joncheskin 4 months ago
@joncheskin Great observations, both are great versions- but the song is Dionnes.
rickw1100 4 months ago
Oh yeah, when you had to be very good to great to be a star, not just competent.
17865329 4 months ago
@17865329 They are both very, very good!
Cicciosami 4 months ago
Hermoso
veeerooniicaaa 4 months ago
There is something magical about these old videos and singers. Love their spirit.
Sharavis 7 months ago 2
Dionne sung the hook on her version, versus Aretha's call and response.
gayboymotown 7 months ago
aretha is too nice to do anything but dionne keeps singing over her
cerberusdest 7 months ago
dionne is just being a bitch here and she is musical dwarf
cerberusdest 7 months ago
@cerberusdest Dionne is a musical great too and I love them both.
oneeyedstar 7 months ago
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direfranchement 7 months ago
Diva Duet *-*
FelipeMorati 7 months ago 3
@FelipeMorati that's right!
Cicciosami 7 months ago 2
@Cicciosami I'd wanna see this one in HD, but I think it's hard :(
FelipeMorati 7 months ago
e ora chi scelgo?...non scelgo e prendo tutte e due!!!! FAVOLOSE !!!!
danielepila 8 months ago
ahahaha. What does VCR mean. Im 23 and I remember those. The fact that he doesn't, really makes me feel old
nasurdan 8 months ago
@nasurdan I'm 34 years old, i'm older than you...I didn't knew what vcr means couse i speak english just so and so...I can understand soul music anyway!
Cicciosami 8 months ago
It's a beautiful performance, but they have zero chemistry together. They appear to just be doing the job, albeit masterfully, just phoning it in. I wonder if they're getting along. That hug at the end, Aretha's is like "yeah whatever" No real smiles. It's funny, but still very good.
rellenoz 9 months ago
HAHAAAA Is Dionne rocking a jellyroll hairstyle?!!! lol!
rellenoz 9 months ago
old school VCR!!!!!!
chengy85 9 months ago
@chengy85 old scholl,timeless school...what vcr means?
Cicciosami 9 months ago
@Cicciosami VCR is the Videocassette recorder
chengy85 8 months ago
@chengy85 oh thanks, i just learnd something new...i have to improve my bad english
Cicciosami 8 months ago
Rispondi a questo video... Thanks i just learned something new!
Cicciosami 8 months ago
Outstanding!
slimsxyblkwoman 10 months ago
@slimsxyblkwoman So you look... I would like to know more about your taste in music!
Cicciosami 10 months ago
Wow, what a rare performance! Thank you to who posted this! Oh! Glory Be!
myopiate2020 10 months ago
It's so cool to see these two sing this song together. It's big of Dionne to sing with Aretha, since Dionne recorded it first. And nice how Dionne's singing it in Aretha's higher key. That's sportsmanship you won't see anymore.
TheLanard 10 months ago
They both look so young and beutiful here.
iloveabba91 11 months ago
Two accomplished pros who know how to make a song sound good and make each other shine. Its called professionalism...these women are legends in their own right and mature enough to make good music together.
gooffgoff89 11 months ago
I have always loved both Dionne's and Aretha's versions of this great Bacharach/David tune. I had no idea the two singers ever performed it together publicly, though. (Geez, they both look gorgeaous, too!) This is priceless. Thanks for putting it up here. I only wish they would have continued with more verses. (Too bad the video quality is so poor. )
RootsinBrooklyn 11 months ago
Great to see them share a stage, but the performance is bizzare. It seems that Dionne is singing her 1967 arrangement of the song, Aretha is singing her 1968 arrangement, and the backing music is a confused hybrid of the two. The two biggest divas of their generation---can't imagine the 60's musical panorama without them.
direfranchement 1 year ago
This was a FANTASTIC GEM!!! I usually prefer Dionne's style to Aretha's and it was nice to see they really complemented one another here and didn't try to out-sing the other. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Chasenip 1 year ago
Dione's voice sounds surprisingly big next to Aretha. Yep Aretha can belt higher but Dione is no joke
MrJudube 1 year ago
dionne looks STUNNING!
mightabeenking 1 year ago
I love both of these women. I simply love both of them.
determination9995757 1 year ago
soul, power and respect...
johnandrewevangelist 1 year ago
They sound great, but they don't seem as if they enjoy singing together. They make no or very little eye contact, to be sitting right next to each other.
EMPRESSGLADYS 1 year ago
why can't they produce singers as good as these nowadays?
ikom35 1 year ago
two different singers....Aretha is stronger, Dionne is just great....together its like: Oscar and Jerry West in the same backcourt...Sandy Koufax and Bob Gibson pitching a doubleheader....and a SL 500 with the top down...can't be beat....
bigman9099 1 year ago
Aretha looks fantastic here, and Dionne is stunningly sexy. In Dionne's original version, she sings the lead line through the verses and choruses. Aretha's version has the backup singers doing most of the chorus freeing her up to ad lib over it. While the orchestration of this live version leans heavily toward Aretha's, both ladies manage to weave in their vocal approaches beautifully. This is a delicious and fascinating clip of two great artists sharing the spotlight. Excellent stuff.
keithswordsman 1 year ago 2
@keithswordsman are you saying that the orchestration of this version leans toard Aretha's?
kypie523 1 year ago
You jes KNOW what Aretha is thinkin' during this duet. "Yeah Dione ur good, but...By the time Aretha stetches out that first "foreeeeever" its all over.
tonywallacess45 1 year ago
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I hope you don't mind me mentioning this on your site. I need to get this message out to all who love Dionne's music as I do.
Dionne is giving a concert on Jan 9th, 2011 at The Apollo Victoria, London to support World Hunger Day. Empowering People. Ending Hunger. Dionne Warwick and Friends will be a great evening for a great cause. Please type World Hunger Day into youtube for info. Pls support this event if you are able, click share, thumbs up etc. Thanks and hope to see you there. Tim
Singforhunger 1 year ago
Two stars from 4ever!!!!!!!
sungnee 1 year ago
@sungnee You are right, that's a classic in the world of music.
Cicciosami 1 year ago
very beautiful....thanks for posting this...these women are liberating in so many ways
SEANBANOG4 1 year ago
i don't hear it. People love Dionne...I don't get
myfathersprincess 1 year ago
a monster(of beauty)of song...two m onsters of singers...now i want hear nothing more...this is THE MUSIC ... for ever !!!!
danielepila 1 year ago 2
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww rare video the both of them are wonderful do anyone know which one of them sing the song first??
LACIELLIA 1 year ago
@LACIELLIA Dionne.. it was written for her, and Aretha covered it the following year (1968)
numonemofan 1 year ago
@numonemofan they all wonderfull
LACIELLIA 1 year ago
What a voice! Both, really divas <3
braziliandrunkgirl 1 year ago
Dionne and Aretha? is this even legal? Too much...too powerful....just too damn good!
animecosmo 1 year ago 2
wow what a classic!! two divas doing what the know best... i love this song and dionne and aretha as well!!
carito4526 1 year ago 2
Damn Dionne's mouth is so damn sexxxxxxxxy!!!!!!!
BSACAPITAL 1 year ago
talk about forces of nature...
these two women are testament to the power of great music.
i love!
i love!
i love!
pumapatol 1 year ago
It's so nice to see two "Divas" act so respectful to one another on stage. They truly complement eachother. This is true professionalism. Just can't imagine this display of artistry in this day and age.
gooboo1000 1 year ago 12
goosebumps LOVE IT!
tootybootydesigns 1 year ago
never seen this before; it must be a real rare vt.
Cheers.
from,
del-boy.
ABigOneLikeDaddys 1 year ago
Love it, recently a Brazillian talk show host asked Dionne what young soul singers did she listen too...Dionne deadpans states I listen to Aretha Franklin she is "the soul singer".
nanenoah 1 year ago
Wow, never knew these two ever did this together. That's a lot of ego on one stage. Two brilliant vocalists giving us a very special moment.
GospelAccording2ME 1 year ago
Clive Davis thought this would be great, however, I don't think the ladies are too comfortable with each other, both had great success with their own versions of this song. They respected each other, but no warmth, they didn't even look at each other or interact with one another, it was like, Girl let's just do this song, and get it over with. Both were signed to Arista during this showing. Thank God, they went ahead, now it's a classic.
higgybaby1 1 year ago
@higgybaby1 What are you talking about Aretha and Dionne are very great friends and have been from back in the day. They have never ever said a bad thing about one another.
TheQueenAretha 1 year ago
Omg. THAT's when Aretha was sheer brilliance. 80's, 90's I LOVE this performance.
rellenoz 1 year ago
This is kinda embarrassing, but which one is Aretha, and which one is Dionne...?
/Blush.
Hamppsta 1 year ago
@Hamppsta Aretha is the one with the red dress.
renatoqtslah 1 year ago
@Hamppsta; left is Dionne and right is Aretha.
CountygeneralER 1 year ago
they make a powerfull voice like dionne .... they are not competing each other!!
the true legend's
megamapagmahal 1 year ago 10
@megamapagmahal i agree!
Cicciosami 1 year ago
@megamapagmahal i agree!
Cicciosami 1 year ago
when it comes to two true divas,u can't come close to these ladies,the queen and ms.dionne!!!! cool clip!!
videeojunke 1 year ago 2
great!!! thank you posting.
cjm608 2 years ago 3
You are wellcome! Keep soul alive.
Cicciosami 2 years ago 3
Two extraordinary talents & a true rare performance - no doubt.
But I never saw a duet in which the singers don't look in each other eyes. So weird!
groove72 2 years ago 2
great song. i love dionne warwick's voice - angelic. seeing this video is like seeing Whitney and Mariah - historical......
may1978ad 2 years ago
No chemistry and they sound like their singing two different versions. great singers and a great song but not together.
ThrowbackSoul 2 years ago 3
I think that was the point to sing to different versions of the same song.
nanenoah 2 years ago
I remember the first time I heard this song! Dionne Warwick sung it during the 1967 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and I thought "wow" what a moving song. Perhaps its melancholy chord was a harbinger of what a terrible year 1968 was going to be with TET, Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy being assassinated. Terrible!
chuckbuckbobuck 2 years ago
i agree!
garfield09ish 2 years ago
Dionne and Aretha are great singers and this song proves it - Their duet is outstanding - heard it years ago...and it is still one of the best....Let's get them together again .. would love to see that performance.
sealed54 2 years ago 2
I will not go back and forth with this discussion you can email me on this site and we can discuss Aretha to the cows come home. But I have spent a lifetime on everything that is Aretha, records, books, magazine articles, interviews, etc...bring it. Aretha is a musical genius but there is much in her life/behavior that borders on strange, overthe top, egotistical. But there is also smart, wise, funny, creative, talent out of this world but you can run from the one part to maket the others.
nanenoah 2 years ago
Well sweetheart you better have read every book and every magazine article there is to know because there is not a thing that i don't know about Aretha. And for the record it has already been brought. You can read every book you want about, good know i have been through half of them but the bottomline is you don't know Aretha. Aretha is a human being. And sometimes she is going to be nice and sometimes she is going to be cold. Tell me one person on this earth that is nice 100% of the time.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
@TheQueenAretha
love this
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dungaboyd1 2 years ago
mabe.. aretha was just jealous of whitney being the hot new star at arista.
even narada compares them here
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dungaboyd1 2 years ago
You mean like Whitney was jealous of Mariah being the hot new star in the business?
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
You have missed much loads of this has been written by Aretha herself if you read her autobio and her interviews with both David Nathan and Mark Bego. First Aretha's fight with Luther was more than just the fees he was charging. She had several fights over their 'friendship/ working relationship. Mostly it was about Luther's suggestions on how she should sing, in Aretha's own words. As well as Aretha's games with Clive regarding her contract she openly admitted.
nanenoah 2 years ago
Of course when you are working with someone with an period of time you are bound to have disagreement. You are right about Luther's suggestions.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
@TheQueenAretha
lol... you've been served
go on nanenoah
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
The truth is Aretha is a very complex personality. Aretha has had public fights with a host of other female stars, including Gladys, Natalie, Patti, Mavis yes even Whitney (check Narada Michael Walden)...or male stars like Luther.
At the sametime Aretha has been very respectful of her mentors, and other female stars like Dionne, Nancy Wilson and Diana Ross.
Now regarding Beyonce, it was Aretha who had her publicist to release a statement after the Grammys, not a response to a reporter!
nanenoah 2 years ago
@nanenoah
what about whitney.....iv seen this video and narada kinda places higher whitney over ARETHA, mariah and streisand
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dungaboyd1 2 years ago
Let me repeat I love Aretha but not sure what is going on with her in general Narada stated that when Whitney and Aretha went into the studio to do their duet Aretha was really not nice to Whitney. That Aretha walked into the room and would not acknowledge Whitney. Strange behavior given that Whitney has openly praised Aretha from day one, grew up idolizing Aretha. Calling her aunt Ree. Narada stated there was just no need for Aretha to carry herself in that manner.
nanenoah 2 years ago
@nanenoah
interesting........ i remember watching an interview on youtube last year and the reporter told aretha that whitney idolized her and she aretha looked confussed or puzzled, thinking " o she does" or something along the lines of that.
it seems kinda strange, seeing thats her god-daughter but i get strange vibe from aretha
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
Aretha has said nothing but great things about Whitney. Like i said before, you are always putting Whitney in everything. Aretha knew that Whitney idolized her, i believe she was trying to be humble and play it off. What did you want her to be like "Yes I already knew that" grow up.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
Don't sit here and try to make Aretha to be someone that she isn't. Everybody is always trying to make Aretha into a diva. How don't you know if Aretha hadn't already talked to Whitney beforehand. As they still keep in touch even today.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
I think you miss much in Aretha if you want to just write off Aretha's fights as just good nature or other artist as jealous. It's not hard to simply google Aretha's publicist statement regarding Beyonce comments from last year. It's petty to say the least. Aretha is considered by most music critics the greatest female singer of the last century. Yet that does not appear to be enough for her it's sad to me. One has to do is read Aretha's own words, as well as Mark Bego's authorized Aretha book
nanenoah 2 years ago
I never said that other artist were jealous of Aretha, but the fight with Luther, Mavis and others were all just that. And i read the statement the day that it was reported and quite frankly she said what was on her mind. I don't care what anyone said she had the right to speak on that matter. Anyone knows Aretha is The Queen and that people associate that title with Aretha. She had every right to think that it was a cheapshot and once again the media took it and ran with .
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
The only people Aretha has had beef with is Gladys and Natalie, and the fight with Gladys has been going on since Aretha and Gladys first enter the business. Aretha never had beef with Patti, Aretha was reported saying something about the way Patti sung Ain't No Way at the Kennedy Awards, it was a joke but Patti took it the wrong way and was in tears about the thing. Mavis and Aretha had a disagreement about Aretha 1987 gospel album. Aretha has never had any beef with Whitney.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
Patti is overly sensitive in general and frankly I find her covers of 'Ain't no Way" for inferior to Arethas. But Patti has gone on record several times about Aretha's cold treatment toward her in general. In terms of Whitney being jealous of Mariah please explain were in the word you got that from? I do please that Aretha has in recent years reached out to Whitney. Whitney has never publicly stated anything bad about Aretha.
nanenoah 2 years ago
Newflash everybody doesn't have to be all cheerful and upbeat 24/7, Aretha at times can give off this coldness about her, but it is simply the way she comes off. And you know that Whitney felt threaten by Mariah. It is natural, MC was the next big thing. She was being compare to Whitney and everything else. Of there was a sense of envy. Just like when Natalie became the next big thing. Whitney has never said anything bad about Ree and Ree has never publicly said anything about Whitney.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
Michael Walden only wrote about what he thought was going on. Aretha and Whitney never had any real fued. And on the account of Luther, Aretha was upset with the fee Aretha was charged for having Luther as a producer. Luther had a big ego himself and they had disagreements about it. At the end Aretha was good friends with Luther, as with Mavis, Patti, Natalie and Whitney all are still in Aretha's circle.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
Michael Walden stated that he was in the room ( it's on film)when Whitney was sitting right beside of him. He words was that Aretha was not nice and dismissive and Whitney was hurt. Recently the interview has been showed on A&E.
nanenoah 2 years ago
Ok i can't jusifty that but i have heard of it, but whether it is filmed or not, there is no ill feeling between Aretha and Whitney.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
@nanenoah she had beef with Gladys and what was her beef with Gladys?????....never heard of that one....and I didnt know about Mavis either interesting I would like to know about this one
1990soulman 1 year ago
good for you..... aretha isnt known for say a lil prayer eventhough she covers it so often....... natural women, respect, think and chain of fools are aretha's core signature songs as are walk on by, say a lil prayer, alfie, a house is not a home are to dionne's
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
i promote, whitney? lol... i barely talk about her outside of the range and comparison videos..... you on the other hand, have been in so many bitch fights, its laughable... everyime i come across one the convos your in when your being bitch slapped for being a dumbass
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
Yes and the bitch that i am usely fighting with is you. It is an endless battle with you. And to tell you the truth you will never get it.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
next... your going to be telling me" walk on by" is aretha's song too...... both of these songs that aretha covered were TAILORED FOR DIONNE
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
They might of been TAILORED for Dionne but Aretha took them both and made A BETTER VERSION. And to answer your question no i don't think "Walk On By" is Aretha's song but i do believe that Aretha's version of it is better.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
great for you.... most ppl prob think otherwise
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
I think if most people would listen to Dionne's version and than listen to Aretha's version, i believe Aretha's covers would be liked better over Dionne. Someone made a video comparing Aretha's and Dionne's version of Say A Little Prayer and Aretha version won out.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
good for you
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
aretha is yukkky sounding
lcd2201 2 years ago
Thats a Duell not a Duett
Waimangora 2 years ago
loved the tension lol
its dionnes song but aretha covered it but kinda claims it has her own
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
No my dear, Aretha made this her song. Aretha's version is more well known and Burt will tell you himselt that Aretha's version is better than his own version.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
The only place were Aretha's version is better known is England were it did chart higher. Dionne had the bigger hit ( sold tons more records of this song) throughout the world including in the America check the charts and numbers. QueenAretha I do agree that Burt has stated that Aretha's version is better because of her pacing is faster. But you do yourself no credit by running to Dionne videos an attempts to discredit Dionne brilliant skills to lift Aretha. Aretha does not need it.
nanenoah 2 years ago
@nanenoah , DIonne had a slightly bigger hit, both were million sellers, Dionne went gold. But Aretha's version is the one more people relate to. And i am not on here disrespecting anyone, there is a Whitney fan by the name of dungaboyd1 who is disrespecting Aretha and i am giving him the truth. And this isn't an Dionne video, it is an Aretha video. I am not the one with the problem, tell that trouble maker dungaboyd1 to shut her mouth.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
When I stated running to a Dionne video fight you had on a video clip of Dionne alone. To me this is a Aretha and Dionne video. By the way a gold record in the sixties was million in sales. I must add that I think if an Aretha fan to name the top ten Aretha hits "I say a little prayer' would not even make the top 20. If one was to ask an average Dionne fan 'I say a little Prayer" would be in her top ten no doubt. By the way Hal David stated he loved Dionne's version better. Both records great
nanenoah 2 years ago
And guess who else was there. dungaboyd1 was there. She was starting trouble, slandering Aretha and trying to hype up Dionne. Like i said both Aretha and Dionne's versions were million sellers. Whether you like it or not Aretha version is the one people remember and Aretha own just as much right to the song as Dionne.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
Queen It's clear you have some strong opinions some of which are not rooted in any real facts. "People remember" is a boad statment at best and I gave you several example of where you are completely off base. Give me an example of one people remember? You may blame all of this infighting with others but it's clear you are enjoyin creating your own reality. I am sure you make Aretha 'proud'. By the way I don't recall anyone most of me stating that Aretha did not have the right to sing the song
nanenoah 2 years ago
No what i say are facts. When Natalie Cole does a duet with Whitney Houston, Natalie says, "I want to do an old ARETHA classic" the old Aretha classic she is talking about is Say A Little Prayer. I am not making up my own reality,i am stating the fact which you can't handle.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
You are right this is same Natalie that walks around on egg shells around Aretha to this day, because of her 'fights' with Aretha in the past. Ok this is were I step away from you it's is clear you still don't get it. And I am not the person to help you get it, hopefully you will get it at some point. Again 'one person, does not a all people make.
nanenoah 2 years ago
@nanenoah
what do you mean " You are right this is same Natalie that walks around on egg shells around Aretha to this day, because of her 'fights' with Aretha in the past."
please share, whatever you know or heard
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
I love Aretha but during the 70's some reporters were calling Natalie Cole the new queen of soul. Aretha was angry, refused to talk to Natalie even after Aretha's sisters stepped and told Aretha to talk to Natalie. Aretha refused they have maintained a chilly relationship for many years. Aretha all but admitted that she was angry about the press and felt that Natalie was not being a good friend. Natalie has stated for years that she has tried to make up to Aretha...with mixed results.
nanenoah 2 years ago
Once you don't even know half of what you are talking about. You are right that when Natalie came out there was talk about her being the new queen of soul, but that wasn't what cause the beef with Aretha. It was Natalie remarks that cause the fight. She made some remarks about Aretha and Diana Ross. Aretha responsed in Jet by saying that Natalie is justs begining. Thats what caused troubled between Ree and Natalie for many years. Aretha ignored her for many years
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
I have to disagree with you on this one. I remember the Dionne version when it came out (barely) and thats the one that stuck with me until Diana Kings version came out.
sweatyhot 2 years ago
One of the problems with these kinds of discussions is the lack of reference point for some fans. I know the music of both ladies very well and have parents, relatives, and music teachers who were around few question that the music of BB-HD is Dionne's associated. More to the both this record was a double-sided hit for Dionne with the b-side being Valley of the Dolls As I stated if one traveled the world that's the association it does not take away from Aretha wonderful recording in the least.
nanenoah 2 years ago
I don't think Aretha ever stated that the song is hers, Aretha admires Dionne and the songs she sang. Look at the number of Dionne records that Aretha has covered over the years. I think people want the two to fight no such luck. Aretha is a genius but so is Dionne...Burt stated he did not know any singer alive who could do what Dionne did musically with the songs that he and Hal David wrote.
nanenoah 2 years ago
I believe Aretha own just as much right to the song as Dionne. Aretha has a great deal of respect for Dionne. They are very good friends I have no hard feelings for Dionne at all. It is just one fan that gets on my ever loving nerves.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
Like most Bacharach David songs this song was written for Dionne period. Aretha loved the record and only recorded it because she was in the recording studio with the Sweets who had sang background on Dionne's record. I still don't think that more people relate to Aretha's version as I stated the song was bigger hit for Dionne worldwide than for Aretha that's a fact. Even in pop culture this is still a Dionne song, look at "my best friends wedding', 'clueless' etc....related as Dionne.
nanenoah 2 years ago
@TheQueenAretha
LOL... one fan.... you have over 10 disputes going on at this moment because they dont think aretha is the queen you make her out to be
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
No has to make Aretha into anything. She is The Queen and i can say that without a doubt in my mind.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
then if she the undisuputed queen, you dont have to go all around youtube hyping her!!!
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
I don't go around youtube hyping Aretha. Aretha doesn't need to be hyped. You have no business talking, they way you seem to bring promote Whitney as though you are Clive hisself.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
There is some rivalry between the two because of this song?
Gustavscs 2 years ago
No none...
nanenoah 2 years ago
i think that quote from carlos santanna perfectly seperates dionne and aretha...... 'listen she never overdoses on soul, or her own voice'.
exactly the opposite of aretha IMO
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
why do you watch her videos if u dont like her, *sighs* and shakes my head at no life youtubers
MONRAYDAYIZBACK 2 years ago
because i watch dionne videos, lol and dionne just happens to be in the video if you noticed
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
well, if you dont have nothing nice to say, dont say anything. and since u watched it for her, comment on her.
MONRAYDAYIZBACK 2 years ago
lol, i did
dungaboyd1 2 years ago
oooook
MONRAYDAYIZBACK 2 years ago
@dungaboyd1
Dionne is quoted as saying " there isnt a singer alive, male nor female, who wouldn't just love to be able to do what aretha does vocally" I have the video of that..so that sums up how she feels about Aretha.
Heat160 2 years ago
What the hell are you talking about, Dionne wouldn't know soul if it bit her on her ass. Aretha is the Queen of Soul, no one does soul better than Aretha. Aretha never overdoes soul, she is alway perfect. Whether you like it or not Aretha version kills Dionne's version. Especially Live.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
LOVE IS IT
ANDISUM007 2 years ago
I just love this historic video of the two most remarkable pop and soul girl singers of the 60s coming together on a song they each had a hit with. What a treat! Cool to compare their unique approaches and how they pull it off.
keithswordsman 2 years ago
historic document thanks a lot for posting it
ridge67 2 years ago
Two totally different styles but they did it well together. I love the way they were not trying to sing over each other. Aretha is always going to be LADY SOUL and Dionne will always be SMOOTHER THAN ICE. Dionne reminds me of the best days of my life as a child a beautiful spring or summer day. Aretha reminds me of the good times i had as a child with my family as we would have parties or sing alongs. GOD how i miss those days so much and the pure fun we had back then. Those days were just fun.
WHITESLICK10 2 years ago 3
I highly recommend viewing the Aretha Franklin version of this song, on youtube as "Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer". Go watch it NOW! This was a BBC performance and the Queen of Soul flat tore it up! This duet with Dionne doesn't do justice to her version of this great song. Props to Dionne's version, too, of course!
LesbianVampireLover 2 years ago
Beautiful.
stormingtears 2 years ago
Detroit will always love and appreciate you Ms Franklin.
TheMidcoast1 2 years ago
I proudly second that....!!!!!!!!
oneloveatatime 2 years ago
Dionne was so damn sexy in that halter top! I wish someone would post a clearer clip of this historic performance between the Queen of Pop and the Queen of Soul. Truly 2 of our treasures. Love 'em!
DejaVusee 2 years ago 13
two great singers just singing together and not against each other.
Dionne does come out the church and can wail with the best of them when she lets loose.
But that's Aretha Franklin and if the Queen wanted to go note for note, with range,chest and overall power its no contest.
But they didn't need to have that occur
Dionne Warwick is one the classiest and best singers who have ever lived..
Aretha Is without a doubt the greatest singer that God has ever produced
brutalblkmassta 2 years ago 4
Dionne has wonderful and light/agile pharsing while Aretha sets a clear soulful and creative powerful pressence. Long live the queen of soul and the interpreter of 60's contemporary pop.
DonaldAWillis1 2 years ago
Aretha WAS.
missbirdsong 2 years ago
Aretha was, is and has always set a clear soulful and creative powerful presence and that won't change.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago 7
at solid gold in 1980 or 81....nice;)
dommenkosi 2 years ago
what does it mean "to hear gospel" in a voice? Didn't Dionne come from the same church tradition that Aretha did, the tradition that has given us so many brilliant singers, from Sam Cooke to Ray charles to Dionne to Aretha to Whitney? Just wondering
nicodagger 2 years ago
my two favorites!
Heat160 2 years ago
legend09123, Aretha exactly knows what Dionne is definitely capable of too. Let's make know mistake about that. She can be subtle one minute and then turn it totally inside out in chest and head voice the next second. Please!!!
bibbi 2 years ago
Aretha all the way, that's all i have to say!
cinqoctaves 2 years ago 3
best of both world's no questions about it...period
linardp3 2 years ago
What a gorgeous duet !
mrkick20000 2 years ago 2
I just wish this were better quality. Thanks for posting though. Two legends performing a song they each made a classic in their own way. i would have to say I give the slight edge to Dionne's version. But Aretha's verison is HER version and it can stand ALONE. Ree Ree acted like the song had never been recorded before and was like.. Ok, this is what it should sound like...LOL. I truly love them Both!!!
MusicFan4ya 2 years ago
Vocally, Dionne really can't be dealt with. She brings so much to the table. Dionne is so underated by those that don't know her. She's a treasure to those that do know her work. And that Aretha - THE BEST - Period. Aretha can do the things that Dionne does vocally, but she also plays piano. When Aretha recorded this song, she played piano and that performance alone almost overshadows any vocal comparisons/arguments. You can hear the gospel in Dionne's Voice&Aretha makes you hear and FEEL it
MusicFan4ya 2 years ago 3
You're right about everything, but I have to correct you in one thing:you cannot hear gospel in Dionne's voice, just ''classiness'' :))
dionnemichael7 2 years ago
Love both of them in their own right. They are at the top of my list.I LOVE both of their voices. Dionnes phrasing and subtelty(sp) pretty much put her on a plato ALONE. I don't understand why some don't see that Dionne can Blow the doors off with her power. She just has the ability to do so much with her voice...why use just one facet. She has a gospel background, earned a scholarship in music where she later earned a doctorate, before teaming with one of the great Burt Bacharach.
MusicFan4ya 2 years ago
are you insane Dionne can wail, you must not know, she is subtle but when she needs to go there she can go there.
as far as her being flat, i have never heard Dionne Warwick ever being flat, you don't get a doctorate an earned one singing flat.
also would love to see her sing and play the piano,yes she does, as well as read music.
as far as Aretha Franklin she is the greatest singer who has ever lived.
But make no mistake Dionne Warwick is stone cold
brutalblkmassta 2 years ago 2
Dionne is Whitney Houston's Aunt. Singing is in her blood, but her genes must be from the other side of the family (her Fathers) cause she can't wail or run up the scales like her Aunt Cissy Houston (Dionne's Mother's Sister), and her niece Whitney.
Garry
garrybcoston 2 years ago