This plus the Jennifer Holliday version sung at the democratic convention in 1988 (also on you tube) are he only versions worth listening to. Power, Grace and emotion by both wonderful ladies.
A Dazzling Jewel! I'll never forget watching this moment as it was simulcast "live" from Radio City Music Hall to commemorate President Reagan's signing of the bill which established Martin Luther King's birthday as a national holiday. It is a crown jewel moment for Dionne at her very best. Devastatingly captivating and deeply touching emotionally. Dionne sings a studio version of BHR on her 1970's album, "The Magic of believing". Best Dionne Ever.
It cuts too quick....the ovation afterwards was thunderous, and Dionne deserved every shout, clap and whistle that night! She sang her butt off, and she gave one of the most memorable performances of her career, singing with such regal confidence, and love for the King family, and wanting it to be good... (and she looks absolutely beautiful here...) Way to go Dionne...
i could listen to Whitney sing this song ALL DAY LONG and read this version was better than Whitney's, so I had to hear it-WOW. As a white male, i have to say that seeing MLK while listening to DW, makes this mean more than ever
MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE BY DIONNE WARWICK...WOW!!! I SAW THIS LIVE ON TV, AND IT WAS POWERFUL THEN AND STILL IS TODAY. LISTEN TO HOW POWERFUL AND FLUID HER VOICE WAS THEN....AND THE PASSION IN EVERY WORD...YOU CAN FEEL IT...LOOK AT THE AUDIENCE..EVERYONE WAS IN TEARS....
Cissy Drinkard Houston is Dionne's aunt. Aretha Franklin is NOT related to Dionne but Opera Singer Leontyne Price is. Cissy's daughter is Dionne's first cousin, Whitney Houston. Aretha Franklin is Whitney's GOd mother.
Dionne was fabulous in her heyday and will always be known as one of the original Divas of popular music. She was a living legend long before Whitney and if you listen to her older music vocals you will see that this woman was and is a class act to be reckoned with. Whitney was surrounded by musical genius with the likes of her mother Cissy Houston, The Queen Aretha Franklyn and of course her cousin the legendary Dionne Warwick!
This was lost for a while. I'm glad it's back, this is a performance that should never be missed. she took this to the heavens above and stayed there.
This plus the Jennifer Holliday version sung at the democratic convention in 1988 (also on you tube) are he only versions worth listening to. Power, Grace and emotion by both wonderful ladies.
veggem 4 months ago
o primeiro comentário aí não se escreve best, e sim better pois é um comparativo e não superlativo!!!!!!!!!
rodrigoxixi777 5 months ago
A Dazzling Jewel! I'll never forget watching this moment as it was simulcast "live" from Radio City Music Hall to commemorate President Reagan's signing of the bill which established Martin Luther King's birthday as a national holiday. It is a crown jewel moment for Dionne at her very best. Devastatingly captivating and deeply touching emotionally. Dionne sings a studio version of BHR on her 1970's album, "The Magic of believing". Best Dionne Ever.
michaelvincentaustin 6 months ago
Sing it!
johnnnyreb51 6 months ago in playlist Dionne Warwick
That really was GRAND....she had one of those DIVA moments right there.
MisterCrazyLegs 7 months ago 4
It cuts too quick....the ovation afterwards was thunderous, and Dionne deserved every shout, clap and whistle that night! She sang her butt off, and she gave one of the most memorable performances of her career, singing with such regal confidence, and love for the King family, and wanting it to be good... (and she looks absolutely beautiful here...) Way to go Dionne...
Alvin4NY 8 months ago
i could listen to Whitney sing this song ALL DAY LONG and read this version was better than Whitney's, so I had to hear it-WOW. As a white male, i have to say that seeing MLK while listening to DW, makes this mean more than ever
cdawg1997 9 months ago 2
MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE BY DIONNE WARWICK...WOW!!! I SAW THIS LIVE ON TV, AND IT WAS POWERFUL THEN AND STILL IS TODAY. LISTEN TO HOW POWERFUL AND FLUID HER VOICE WAS THEN....AND THE PASSION IN EVERY WORD...YOU CAN FEEL IT...LOOK AT THE AUDIENCE..EVERYONE WAS IN TEARS....
ederrick987 9 months ago
Cissy Drinkard Houston is Dionne's aunt. Aretha Franklin is NOT related to Dionne but Opera Singer Leontyne Price is. Cissy's daughter is Dionne's first cousin, Whitney Houston. Aretha Franklin is Whitney's GOd mother.
Beethovenrox1770 10 months ago
omg..."get the Kleenex" is right! How beautiful!
whatanightmare1 11 months ago
This is fantastic!
ZebFAN2010 1 year ago
flawless!!!!damn!!dionne is magical!!
dodong103 1 year ago
dionne is magical!!!!damn!!
dodong103 1 year ago
This makes me proud to be an American and proud to love the Lord and proud to be a Dionne fan for life — in no particular order!
GiuseppePascuale928 1 year ago
Dionne was fabulous in her heyday and will always be known as one of the original Divas of popular music. She was a living legend long before Whitney and if you listen to her older music vocals you will see that this woman was and is a class act to be reckoned with. Whitney was surrounded by musical genius with the likes of her mother Cissy Houston, The Queen Aretha Franklyn and of course her cousin the legendary Dionne Warwick!
eagleswing44 1 year ago 3
@eagleswing44 And Dee Dee Warwick (Delia Warrick)
Koolson1 1 year ago
@Koolson1 You are absolutely right! I concur!
eagleswing44 1 year ago
That's Dionne Warwick!!!
Iamonad 2 years ago
Dionne's voice was at it best in her 40's.
SeveralMimi 2 years ago 8
Completely agree. Her voice (if it's possible) became more refined and distinguishing in her 40s. Truly wonderful singer.
ldonhawk 2 years ago
Dionne was 46 when she did this and it sounds absolutely phenomenal!
Whitney now 46 can be just as awesome.
cadillackhmer 2 years ago 3
Actually Dionne was 45, but I get your point and yes Whitney can still bring!!
Nikray 2 years ago 3
This was lost for a while. I'm glad it's back, this is a performance that should never be missed. she took this to the heavens above and stayed there.
deleone11 2 years ago 6
she should of sung this at MJ's funeral
god bless
launs00 2 years ago 4
Let me repeat myself "are there words"!! WOW
nanenoah 2 years ago 3
Bravo, bravo, bravo!!!!
nanenoah 2 years ago 2