Why Gladys Knight Can't Stand Diana Ross ? By Franco Ross

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  • Опубликовано: 21 апр 2019
  • NOTE for viewers :
    looking at the hundreds of comments that have been written, I want to clarify that the purpose of this video is NOT to put Gladys Knight against Diana Ross or to understand who is the better of the two of them! The purpose of this video was to understand why Gladys Knight (despite the fact that she says she "doesn't make a big deal out of it"), after decades that this event happened (it was 1966), she continued to talk about it in various interviews. That's all .
    In the video, the first "parody" about Diana Ross dates back to 2009, instead, the interview is from 2014. Why does Gladys Knight continue, over the years, to speak bad of Diana Ross for the futile things that happened over 55 years ago? On the contrary, Diana Ross never spoke bad of Gladys Knight and, in the years, when Diana Ross was paying tribute to the "Motown sound" , she always mentioned Gladys Knight and The Pips as part of this great sound .
    Diana Ross, for the USA is a national treasure, represents black people in the World.
    Black people must be proud of Diana Ross because, around the World, they know Diana Ross not Gladys Knight!
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  • @kasnarfburns210
    @kasnarfburns210 8 месяцев назад +229

    There's PLENTY of room at the top!!! I always thought of Gladys Knight as a national treasure. Her voice is so unique to me.

    • @clynnroney2328
      @clynnroney2328 8 месяцев назад +10

      International Treasure.

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  8 месяцев назад +6

      .. you said right " unique for you " !

    • @dsheff7705
      @dsheff7705 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@francorossville7359 AND, UNIQUE FOR EVERYONE IN THE COMMENTS. YOU, FRANCOROSSVILLE7359, ARE THE ONLY BLACK SHEEP IN THE BUNCH. IF YOU DO NOT LIKE GLADYS, WHY KEEP TALKING ABOUT HER? UGH, YOU'RE JUST SO STUPID, IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE! IF YOU LIKE NON SINGING DIANA SO MUCH, GO IN THE CLOSET AND TALK ABOUT HER TO THE 2 PIECES OF CLOTHES YOU HAVE ON THE SHELF! OTHERWISE, SHUT UP! I AM TIRED OF LISTENING TO YOU PISS AND MOAN ABOUT GLADYS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE, DON'T WATCH/LISTEN! PERIOD! I WILL NOT TELL YOU THIS AGAIN! HEED MY WARNING! THANKS!

    • @Jason-lv4uu
      @Jason-lv4uu 11 дней назад

      Pity the industry don't see it that way, one at a time. They like puppets they can manipulate smh

  • @DaveJordanReports
    @DaveJordanReports 8 месяцев назад +228

    Years ago, my friend Neil booked a gig to sing with Gladys and the Pips in Vegas. It was supposed to be a three month gig. It lasted ten years. Her show was so successful, he ended up buying a home in Henderson County and going back to school.
    He told me Gladys and the Pips were so kind, classy, welcoming and supportive. He had performed with many groups over the years but he said that was his best experience so far. Gladys Knight is pure class. Always has been.

    • @margueritegray7975
      @margueritegray7975 8 месяцев назад +7

      She is an African Superstar no doubt. I love her so much. Her heart is grass roots. She has soared and keeps soaring. That’s a lighted STAR!!!! Holla❤❤Major Love authentic!!!!!!!

    • @AgingbtrthanspoiledMilk24
      @AgingbtrthanspoiledMilk24 8 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@margueritegray7975she not African

    • @charmainewelch6672
      @charmainewelch6672 7 месяцев назад

      I Rest My Case

    • @zapkvr
      @zapkvr 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@AgingbtrthanspoiledMilk24I think she was born in the states

    • @tranurse
      @tranurse 7 месяцев назад +9

      My son about ran over her with a buggy at a Whole Foods. Typical oblivious teenage boy not paying attention to where he was going. She was very gracious and said that she had boys so she understood, and I was mortified. Long story, she was lovely

  • @MrCarltonjsmith
    @MrCarltonjsmith 2 года назад +284

    "...I can dress in the toilet...I came to sing for the people..." AMEN! My sentiments exactly!!

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 2 года назад +11

      Ross knew she had been singing in a toilet when she heard the audience reaction to Gladys

    • @keithbell9348
      @keithbell9348 5 месяцев назад

      And STILL sing circles around Diana Ross
      any day of the week.
      She would literally blow Diana off the stage.

    • @thack57
      @thack57 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@punkanellylovejoy702 great response and even better name. Excellent!

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 5 месяцев назад

      @@thack57 😉✌

  • @Jumbaride
    @Jumbaride Год назад +497

    The crowd's reaction to Gladys singing her first note says everything. 💙

    • @kowandowdy6961
      @kowandowdy6961 8 месяцев назад +9

      I was thinking the same !!! Gladys can just sang ❤🎤

    • @Jumbaride
      @Jumbaride 8 месяцев назад

      @@kowandowdy6961 💙

    • @DCMae
      @DCMae 8 месяцев назад +7

      Ms Ross reacted to that first note too. I have always loved Gladys Knight's voice. It's rich and soulful.

  • @itzjustmolly8509
    @itzjustmolly8509 9 месяцев назад +178

    Gladys Knight is one of the worlds greatest Singer❤️

    • @sandraturner7770
      @sandraturner7770 8 месяцев назад +5

      Yes she is ❤

    • @sandraturner7770
      @sandraturner7770 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@karllansing7927 I believe she is.

    • @vernonsmith6176
      @vernonsmith6176 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@karllansing7927are you talking miss Ross or Miss Knight? Gradlys made some great recordings....

    • @itzjustmolly8509
      @itzjustmolly8509 7 месяцев назад

      @@vernonsmith6176 I am talking about Gladys Knight not miss Ross .

    • @Dino-su2wh
      @Dino-su2wh 6 месяцев назад +1

      nope

  • @nishamarley1416
    @nishamarley1416 8 месяцев назад +567

    Gladys is underrated she is definitely one of the best voices ever ❤ “Neither one of Us” is just wooooooow

    • @oldenmarlow339
      @oldenmarlow339 8 месяцев назад +12

      If not THE voice of all time. The only reason she’s not considered that greatest is that she’s not a soprano.

    • @charlenecollins1218
      @charlenecollins1218 8 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@oldenmarlow339😅

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 8 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@oldenmarlow339 What? So, if you are not a soprano, you can't sing? WTH?

    • @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts
      @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts 8 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@oldenmarlow339That makes no sense, some of the greatest female singers are not sopranos.

    • @oldenmarlow339
      @oldenmarlow339 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@idontknow7738 I didn’t say that. I literally said that Gladys Knight might be the greatest voice ever and she’s not a soprano. Your reading comprehension isn’t very good.

  • @zacharyconnors7945
    @zacharyconnors7945 8 месяцев назад +174

    In 2018, the week Aretha passed, I saw Gladys Knight perform at the Fox Theatre, and she absolutely blew me away. She's still got it. Beautiful and amazing.

    • @KenyanBunnie
      @KenyanBunnie 8 месяцев назад +2

      I'm hoping to see her sometime, hopefully next year!!!!!! Gotta see her one time at least!

    • @dsheff7705
      @dsheff7705 8 месяцев назад +3

      YAAAAASSSS! COME THROUGH FOR DETROIT AND THE FOX THEATRE! THANKS!

    • @anthonyprushinski9805
      @anthonyprushinski9805 7 месяцев назад +2

      Diana is constantly talked about by
      Gladys and patti ..
      It's getting bored

    • @sequillarochelle4044
      @sequillarochelle4044 5 месяцев назад

      And Dumpy hating Diana DON'T

    • @Nyip2344
      @Nyip2344 3 месяца назад

      ​​@@anthonyprushinski9805Agree 💯 % Petty, spiteful, or what??? Jealousy is a terrible thing. I used to like those two, but not any more. Horrible way to be - however talented they are.

  • @cwdgoff
    @cwdgoff 8 месяцев назад +77

    Gladys is EVERYTHING!!! She is Beautiful as she is talented. No matter how bad I am feeling her voice just lifts my soul closer to heaven.

    • @claricedukes2014
      @claricedukes2014 8 месяцев назад

      Dionne can't sing and Diana sounds like a chipmunk on drugs.

  • @bernieappugliese2029
    @bernieappugliese2029 9 месяцев назад +151

    Gladys Knight is a class act and one of the most talented artists of mine or anybody's lifetime.

    • @fredgillis591
      @fredgillis591 8 месяцев назад

      those exact comments can be said about Diana Ross and quiet frequently are!

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 8 месяцев назад +1

      ​@fredgillis591 Nobody cares but you. 😂

    • @fredgillis591
      @fredgillis591 8 месяцев назад

      @@idontknow7738 you have every right to be wrong.

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 8 месяцев назад

      @@fredgillis591 The same "back atcha" a**hole!
      😂🤪😂

    • @bernieappugliese2029
      @bernieappugliese2029 8 месяцев назад +1

      I agree! Miss Ross is one of the best AND should have an Oscar on the shelf for "Lady Sings the Blues."

  • @sharonlaudat3297
    @sharonlaudat3297 8 месяцев назад +123

    All I know Gladys can sing her butt off and I am grateful for her. When she sings End of the Road live my tears start to flow.

  • @deborahpatterson7692
    @deborahpatterson7692 9 месяцев назад +33

    Gladys blew them out the water with her voice !

  • @mmurph
    @mmurph 3 года назад +164

    I like when the og singers do interviews because they’re not politically correct, they don’t hold back. They give it to you real every single time.

  • @Masterpiece127
    @Masterpiece127 9 месяцев назад +25

    I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Gladys Knight while working at Wendy’s back in the day and she was an absolute DELIGHT. just as sweet as she wanted to be. I told her she will always be #1 in my book and she said thank you Suga. I just about lost it when she said that.😩❤️ I love her. She’ll always be one of my favs. 😍

  • @gwengreer3633
    @gwengreer3633 8 месяцев назад +37

    Mrs. Gladys got soul. I love ❤️ her voice. She puts her heart and soul into her music.

  • @carolwatkins9810
    @carolwatkins9810 8 месяцев назад +73

    Not only was Gladys always classy but she undoubtedly hands down out sing, Diana Ross without a doubt we all know it, I've heard Diana Ross's voice imitated I've even heard aretha's voice imitated but I have never heard anyone hit Gladys Knight's note and it is not only unique but beautiful as she is in my opinion. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  8 месяцев назад +1

      Gladys Knight had ( because the years pass for her too), a very strong, powerful and beautiful voice but a common voice, a classic black voice, not immediately recognisable.
      Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin (and also Dionne Warwick) have voices that are immediately recognizable because they are not common voices but very particular, personalized voices.
      In fact, Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin were the only 2 singers ever who sang and recorded on records every musical genre, from R&B to Soul, from Dance music to Hip Pop, from Jazz to Blues, from Gospel to classical music: Diana Ross, in 1992, with the two tenors Placido Domingo and Josè Carreras, was the first to inaugurate the fusion between classical music and Pop music and then they continued this partnership on a world tour in 1996/1997.

    • @dsheff7705
      @dsheff7705 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@francorossville7359 YOU'RE JUST TALKING SHIT AND NEEDS TO DELETE THIS SHITHOLE OF A PAGE! SO NOW, GLADYS DOES NOT HAVE A "COMMON VOICE" AND NOT "IMMEDIATELY" RECOGNIZABLE. HER VOICE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE COMMON, THAT'S WHAT MAKES HER DIFFERENT, IDIOT! AGAIN IDIOT, PEOPLE "RECOGNIZE" DIANA, ARETHA, AND DIONNE, JUST LIKE THEY "RECOGNIZE" GLADYS. GLADYS' VOICE MAKES HER DIFFERENT IN HER OWN RIGHT. SHE DOES NOT HAVE A COMMON VOICE, AND SHOULD NOT, EITHER! THAT'S WHAT MAKES HER SO DIFFERENT.
      YOU SOUND MAD, THAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY LIKE GLADYS OVER DIANA. IF YOU CAN'T TAKE BEING WRONG, THEN YOU NEED TO SHUT DOWN THE PAGE! I'M TIRED OF HEARING YOU PISS AND MOAN WITH YOUR FILTH AND LIES THAT HAVE NO FACTUAL CREDIBLE BASIS. INSTEAD, YOU'RE JUST TALKING OUT OF YOUR ASS, RANTING AND RAVING FOR NOTHING, OTHER THAN TO IRRITATE EVERYONE ON HERE, INCLUDING ME! SHUT UP, SIT DOWN, AND DELETE THE PAGE! I'M NOT GOING TO TELL YOU AGAIN! THANKS!

    • @ruralmillie
      @ruralmillie 7 месяцев назад +7

      obsoletely nothing common about Gladys Knights voice and her voice WAS immediately recognizable

    • @southlake631
      @southlake631 7 месяцев назад

      Facts!!!

    • @christhomas5761
      @christhomas5761 6 месяцев назад

      @@francorossville7359 , I think it`s Diana Ross that had the " common " voice . Gladys`s voice is definitely more recognizable along with Aretha and Whitney , Patti and Mariah and I would say Dionne although I don`t personally like her voice all that much .

  • @marknorthwest93
    @marknorthwest93 2 года назад +65

    It's definitely a "diva thang," but in the end we are LUCKY to be living at the same time these wonderful ladies were in their prime, and still thrilling us with their vocal magic!

  • @dharam149
    @dharam149 3 года назад +46

    “I don’t deal with Drama”=Auntie Knight such classs & respectful woman❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭

    • @Maatization
      @Maatization Год назад +2

      She's a hypocrite...the whole video shows how to faced she is but you guys just act like you're seeing something else....

    • @wutta-do5zy
      @wutta-do5zy Месяц назад

      Obviously you completely missed the first portion of the video!

  • @planetvness857
    @planetvness857 8 месяцев назад +15

    that “i cant sing your songs, and you cant sing mine” has so many layers of professional shade, my wig has incinerated

    • @waltersimmons946
      @waltersimmons946 8 месяцев назад +1

      HAAAAAAAAAA 😂 !!!

    • @beb5407
      @beb5407 8 месяцев назад

      That was corny and gives me a racial tone behind it when you stated wigs

  • @radioramzi
    @radioramzi 3 года назад +116

    Gladys Knight is a true class act, much respect to her.

  • @dannydaniel8975
    @dannydaniel8975 8 месяцев назад +176

    Diana Ross can sing, but Gladys can SANG!!!!!!

  • @philgranito4043
    @philgranito4043 8 месяцев назад +35

    I saw The Supremes and Gladys Knight & The Pips in 1967, at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Gladys & The Pips opened the show.
    I'm sure this had to be the college tour that Ms. Knight is talking about. I'm not able to put into words how tremendous Gladys Knight & The Pips were.

    • @freddie3206
      @freddie3206 7 месяцев назад

      @PHILGRANITO4043, WHAT ABOUT THE SUPREMES? WERE THEY TREMENDOUS?

    • @Ladysugarshaft
      @Ladysugarshaft 6 месяцев назад

      Wow! I never knew they were near my hometown. I was born in 67 and I’m from the Oranges🧡

  • @dabigdikdangler
    @dabigdikdangler Год назад +199

    The way Gladys singing her heart out while Diana shouting over her calling people to the stage 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Wilboe66
      @Wilboe66 8 месяцев назад +6

      She tried Gladys but no one heard Diana. Lol. Don’t @ me , yes I saw people coming on stage but was only because they saw Diana waving them up there. Lol😊😂

    • @mjbizz6587
      @mjbizz6587 8 месяцев назад +2

      Diana is just as "Dirty" as Michael sings she is! 😂😂😂

    • @portiamatthews9654
      @portiamatthews9654 8 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@Wilboe66exactly, 💯

    • @turvey12
      @turvey12 8 месяцев назад +28

      Diana has always been messy😂😂

    • @fredgillis591
      @fredgillis591 8 месяцев назад +1

      It was released that way, there were a lot of artists to be brought to the stage

  • @kathypearson9717
    @kathypearson9717 8 месяцев назад +49

    Gladys handled that situation like a true lady. I admire her for that.

  • @allthingsnu4673
    @allthingsnu4673 8 месяцев назад +10

    One of the commenters said that Diana Ross has never won a Grammy. That was hard to believe so I had to google it and sure enough, she has never won one but Gladys Knight has won 7 Grammys. I think both women have had long, amazing careers and I enjoy both of their voices and music. God bless them both and their families.

  • @billionhill1089
    @billionhill1089 2 года назад +34

    I love her voice and her spirit. She’s a real one!❤️❤️❤️

  • @rockit6553
    @rockit6553 8 месяцев назад +8

    Met Gladys in Atlanta at a dance club. One beautiful lady. By this interview she's one class act & has it together. And definitely one of the best voices ever.

  • @sherryab3964
    @sherryab3964 8 месяцев назад +11

    Miss Gladys Knight is a class act !

  • @tinaturner3624
    @tinaturner3624 4 года назад +57

    Gladys said you're not gonna take me over there with you love love it😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @terrytaylor5192
    @terrytaylor5192 8 месяцев назад +8

    Everything is not about drama. It’s about standing up for yourself and not taking anything.

  • @denisesalles7248
    @denisesalles7248 8 месяцев назад +36

    I always considered Diana Ross to be more of an entertainer/personality than a singer. No one holds a candle to Gladys' unique voice and style IMO. The end of this video gave me chills just now!

    • @lindajones8101
      @lindajones8101 8 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, I think Diana perhaps didn’t come up through church and gospel and that is what shows in Gladys’s voice. Diana and The Supremes were produced by Motown, but they had more of a pop sound. I loved all the hits.

    • @denisesalles7248
      @denisesalles7248 8 месяцев назад +4

      @@lindajones8101 That's a great assessment - I hadn't thought of that! Thank you for giving me a new way to think about their differences!

  • @Anewday1979
    @Anewday1979 8 месяцев назад +112

    I have always admired and been so impressed by Gladys Knight’s class, elegance and authenticity. Not to mention a one of a kind voice that takes any lyric straight to your soul. Now, Diana Ross, I’ve never really been impressed by her, I always felt like she was fake. I love a few of the Supremes hit’s from the 60’s. But as far as her solo career goes, none. Now I adore her daughter. Anyway, when you are a star, it’s not just your talent or image that makes you and icon and attracts your fan base. It’s your character, how you treat people no matter where you are. It’s your morals, your energy and heart. Gladys has all of those things and more. ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @JukuduB
      @JukuduB 8 месяцев назад +14

      Diana knows how she got pushed into the spotlight...and it wasn't from talent. Real singers and people who worked their butt off in the industry deserve their flowers. Gladys deserves all her flowers! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @63rambler66
      @63rambler66 8 месяцев назад +6

      And why did he favor that scrawny little girl to begin with???

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 8 месяцев назад +6

      @Anewday1979 ▪︎ You hit the nail on the head. She's a "snob." Plus, she did some nasty things back when she was with The Supremes, hence; it soon became Diana Ross and the Supremes. SIDE EYE!
      👀👁👀

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 8 месяцев назад +5

      ​@JukuduB It was never about talent because she is not even a great singer I always got snooty vibes like she was the "end all be all." NOT!

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 8 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@63rambler66You know how. 😂

  • @SWSimpson
    @SWSimpson 2 года назад +90

    I love Gladys. Sing it Gladys. She really has an amazing voice, and she truly has an amazing heart.
    I had the opportunity to work with Diana Ross one day on a photoshoot at the studio of the photographer I worked for at the time. I was apprehensive. They had a few things DIana wanted at the shoot and we made sure the things she wanted were all there. She came in with a huge entourage of young women (maybe one man), and some were there to deal with wardrobe for her changes, others were there for hair and makeup, but most of them just stood around doing nothing but talking to each other while Diana is being photographed. Diana said, If you don't need to be in this room, then please leave and find something to do. Those people scattered like cockroaches when the lights come on. I didn't have to leave, it was my studio. I thought about it, and it wasn't Diana's fault that they scattered like roaches, it was their fault for stupidly standing around doing nothing when they are being paid to work, and who wants to act glamorous and pose for photographs with people just standing around? It is an intimate time being photographed by a celebrity/fashion photographer and it costs quite a bit of money for them to do nothing - it was rude of them, and appropriate for Diana to say something to them.
    I was introduced to Diana by my name and job title, and she was introduced to me as Diana. No, she didn't expect me to call her "Miss Ross", but in Hollywood when an actress or singer is respected for their talents and their successful career, then it is merely respectful to refer to them as "Miss Roberts" or "Miss Crawford" or "Miss Summer" or "Miss Grande", at least when welcoming them to a TV show when they come out, or at a public event, or a concert.... "Ladies and Gentlemen, Please Welcome, Miss Diana Ross". She did act annoyed a couple of times about something, perhaps she was testing me to see how I would react to her... would I be nervous or scared of her? I don't know if that's what she did. But, both times I laughed followed with, "Yes, of course, what would you like?" I even teased her a little later on, and she laughed and said, "I'm going to cut your hair" (I had long hair) and I laughed. I* actually enjoyed the day with her and found her funny and even sweet at times. Someone did her nails, and then glued them on over her nails and there were extra ones left over... they are now in my scrapbook along with some feathers from a feather boa she had. As soon as I got home from the day, I called Donna Summer and said, "Guess who we photographed today?" Donna liked Diana and had seen her in concert before Donna was famous, but they had never met until years later, prior to the VH1 tribute to Diana Ross, and they instantly became good friends and exchanged emails, text messages and calls. So, when VH1 asked Diana who she wanted to perform at the tribute, the first person Diana said was, "Donna Summer".
    So Donna arrived at the VH1 event on time and was given a dressing room. But, Mariah Carey showed up late... very late... and walked in and said to Donna, "This is MY dressing room." Donna said, "Okay, you can have it", and she collected her things and went to another dressing room. Like Gladys, Donna doesn't allow people to get under her skin like that, particularly when someone is being a nasty diva. Being a diva does not mean you have to be a bitch. Gladys is a religious and deeply spiritual person, you can feel it if you are around her. Donna was also a deeply religious and spiritual person, which means she always tried to be loving, kind, and non-judgmental. Donna never spoke unkindly about anyone, and f someone said something bad about someone in front of her, she would try to say something nice, or change the subject. If that didn't work, she would walk away. Neither one of us said anything unkind about Diana Ross. Donna asked if I called her "Miss Ross" and I said, "No, she was introduced to me as Diana and that's what I called her." And she asked how she looked, and I told her she is tiny and looked great. I love Donna very much, and she has been loving and kind to me for many years. She is resting in peace. Diana, as I understand it, is still active and does concerts.

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 2 года назад +9

      I don't see that as being nasty either, she should have ran em off. Just sitting around staring, please! Get OUT!

    • @ginnyhanton7205
      @ginnyhanton7205 Год назад +1

      @@davidcganhao. That's not biased buddy. That's telling it like it is. And it's interesting that you get out of your pram when someone slates that has-been bitch, who's only remembered for some shitty old Christmas record that isn't even an above average song. And FYI How dare she walk in and speak to Donna Summer like that. Donna is a LEGEND. Mariah Carey on the other hand, despite being over half a century old, still behaves like an over-sexualized teenage girl, despite increasingly looking like a drunken, face full of plastic, transgender granny. And all that bull about how you ''know someone who works for VH1'' yada yada yada means nothing. This isn't the first time she ever made demands - sometimes on stage for all to see. And I've seen it, so you need to shut the f_k up.

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  8 месяцев назад +2

      Hi, thank you for this nice story about Diana Ross and Donna Summer , but I want to tell you that Diana and Donna met for the first time , on flight from USA to London .
      Furthermore, you don't have to be a super star to be called Ms or Mr but it's a question of good manners when addressing people you don't know!

    • @allthingsnu4673
      @allthingsnu4673 8 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for sharing your story about these ladies.

    • @gloriabowie5629
      @gloriabowie5629 8 месяцев назад

      Long story

  • @joshuaallridge917
    @joshuaallridge917 3 года назад +232

    Both are true legends but the one thing about Gladys is like she said she has never been about drama. She is one of the FEW artist I have never heard anything about through the media and her peers. That shows AWESOME character & professionalism.

    • @fabiancone9541
      @fabiancone9541 3 года назад +17

      If she is not about drama why the hell is a grown woman still bring up drama from over 40 years ago. Take the high road and she should not have even entertained those two anchors yet again creating MESS and she fed right into it because she still is bitter. If she was classy and over it she would not have touched it PERIOD!

    • @newgmodo5609
      @newgmodo5609 3 года назад +41

      @@fabiancone9541 She told the truth! Now, call it what you want, but the truth is the truth. Diana was wrong for that. She’s mad because her little squeaky voice had no power! That’s why white folks loved her so much. Gladys told the truth & she IS the truth!!

    • @rapidstream5967
      @rapidstream5967 3 года назад +11

      @@fabiancone9541 She is not a liar, period.

    • @MrErnieFaison
      @MrErnieFaison 3 года назад +26

      @@fabiancone9541 I say this with love. But Gladys didn't ask the question. She only answered it and her answer held Diana Ross accountable for her behavior back then. You can't get mad at someone for answering a question nor can you tell somebody how to answer a question. It was Gladys' question to answer and she answered.

    • @bootwhore
      @bootwhore 3 года назад +1

      @@rapidstream5967 How do you know?

  • @homegown1234
    @homegown1234 8 месяцев назад +70

    I just love "Gladys Knight and the Pips." They were wonderful and the way she sang her songs especially, "Midnight Train to Georgia" I could hear her strong emotions throughout that song. Amazing performance group - nothing quite as good! Forget Diana Ross she might have had some talent but it was basically one dimensional not like Gladys that can belt a song and make you feel what she is trying to interpret!

  • @michellemanning7229
    @michellemanning7229 3 года назад +84

    Gladys has a Power House Voice !

  • @jigglejello
    @jigglejello 3 года назад +135

    Gladys is a national Treasure with an ethereal majesty!

    • @lucy661000
      @lucy661000 3 года назад +7

      That's why they call her the empress

    • @elijio14
      @elijio14 2 года назад

      National loser, Troll

    • @elijio14
      @elijio14 2 года назад +2

      911 plastic surgery

  • @glennpatrick8908
    @glennpatrick8908 8 месяцев назад +127

    Gladys could sing absolute circles around many singers, including Diana Ross. It doesn’t surprise me that insecurities have got the better of Diana more than once with more accomplished singers

    • @neosoulvibe
      @neosoulvibe 8 месяцев назад +4

      If she could SING THESE CIRCLES AROUND HER, then why didn't she? Gladys Knight: $8 million, Diana Ross: $250 million. It's okay, but Berry Gordy didn't give either of these women their net worth. They earned it respectfully.
      Gladys Knight and Diana Ross have both achieved great success in their careers, and their net worth may be influenced by various factors such as business ventures, investments, and personal choices. It's important to acknowledge and respect the hard work and talent that both artists have contributed to their respective careers. 🎵💫

    • @glennpatrick8908
      @glennpatrick8908 8 месяцев назад +18

      @@neosoulvibe Madonna net worth: $550 million and Gladys could still sing circles around her too so not really sure what the point of stating anybody’s net worth was? Net worth doesn’t have anything to do with who is a better vocalist.

    • @PoliticalFunk007
      @PoliticalFunk007 8 месяцев назад +5

      I understand your point, @glennpatrick8908. Gladys Knight is indeed a talented singer, and financial success doesn't solely determine one's talent. Sometimes, career success depends on various factors beyond just singing ability. Let's appreciate Gladys Knight's amazing talent regardless of her commercial shortcomings

    • @neosoulvibe
      @neosoulvibe 8 месяцев назад +4

      @@glennpatrick8908 Net worth, popularity, and individual opinions don't determine an artist's talent or worth. It's all subjective, and everyone has different preferences. Madonna's fans love her singing, Diana Ross's fans love her singing, and you love Gladys Knight's. It's okay for everyone to have their own favorites. Let's respect each other's opinions and appreciate the diversity of artists and their styles. Focus on enjoying the music you love without tearing down others. That's the true essence of appreciation! 🎶😊

    • @glennpatrick8908
      @glennpatrick8908 8 месяцев назад +7

      @@neosoulvibe I didn’t say any of those things did determine an artists talent or worth, you brought up net worth not me. I was using madonna as a response to your comment. I was talking vocals from a purely technical perspective.

  • @phillipleboa5251
    @phillipleboa5251 2 года назад +24

    GLADYS KNIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LADY, CHILD OF GOD, AN ANGEL AND SOMEONE TO RESPECT FROM START TO FINISH. GOD BLESS HER !!!!!!! XOXOXXOO

  • @Cv227a
    @Cv227a 8 месяцев назад +21

    I've seen them both perform live in concert and they are both tremendously talented ladies. I love them both.

  • @Tyson-k1r
    @Tyson-k1r 2 года назад +11

    Wasnt that rude Diana was talkin while Glady's was singing? She is petty lol

  • @TJD63
    @TJD63 8 месяцев назад +8

    Midnight Train to Georgia still gives me chills. Gladys is one of the best! She also seems like a lovely person.

  • @mogreen12387
    @mogreen12387 3 года назад +35

    No One Mentioned that it could have been Barry Gordy orchestrating all of this for the benefit of Motown....and it worked!!! He made tons of money and The Boss became a mega star!!

    • @tazaman2009
      @tazaman2009 3 года назад +5

      Berry Gordy is a whole another animal within itself but Diana Ross is the self-centered insecure manipulative Narcissist that is the topic at hand and they are all basically users. It's either their way or the highway and they don't care who it hurts. Worst of all they don't change.

    • @thegospel391
      @thegospel391 3 года назад +5

      #facts... it's a business, and Diana played the game, she was young and popular. She's an elder now, people!!!!

    • @tazaman2009
      @tazaman2009 3 года назад +4

      @@thegospel391 Narcissist are Narcissist to the grave..... they don't change.

    • @TF-gf3fs
      @TF-gf3fs 3 года назад +4

      @@tazaman2009 Exactly. Look at what Diana did to Florence Ballard.

    • @michellelaguerre8760
      @michellelaguerre8760 8 месяцев назад +1

      Yes I remember that part of the story as well. what I truly miss about old school artist, they kept their personal drama backstage stage not with their audience. Today we know more about the artists drama than their body of work Will, and Jada for example,and this is my opinion

  • @badhamian
    @badhamian 8 месяцев назад +9

    Gladys Knight is a class act. A better singer than Diana Ross but Diana got the limelight and the writers/producers. Also love how Gladys Knights attitude is to rise above it and retain her own power ❤

  • @mikieanthony777
    @mikieanthony777 8 месяцев назад +4

    When Gladys opened her mouth 🎶 the crowd broke loose i tell ya
    Make me wanna take a midnight train to Georgia

  • @tracyfox466
    @tracyfox466 8 месяцев назад +5

    Gladys Knight was always one of my absolute all time favorite singers when I was growing up.❤️
    I must have listened and sang “Midnight Train to Georgia” with my pretend microphone a million times. Years later I had the good fortune of meeting her on an elevator at a hospital in Las Vegas. I was in labor with my daughter and was standing in the elevator with my husband when this little bitty thing came on to the elevator with this huge bouquet of flowers that were bigger than she was. We smiled at each other and then her eyes got big and she said, Oh My! as she could see I was having a contraction. I didn’t recognize her at first but then an orderly also came onto the elevator and said , Oh My Gosh!! It’s Gladys Knight!! I turned and looked at her wide eyed and said, Oh My Gosh, you’re right!! It is Gladys Knight!!😍
    She laughed at us both and I immediately apologized as I can only imagine how she felt at that moment.
    I had just watched a special with her, Patti Labelle, and Dioana Warwick a week before so I immediately started gushing telling her how much I loved the special I had just watched a week prior where they sang, “That’s what friends are for” with Burt Bacharach. She talked about how much she loved doing it and how much she loved and respected her talented colleagues. She said she was there at the hospital visiting a sick friend and was bringing them the flowers. The whole time we were talking a mile a minute I was having contractions but was doing my best to get through them so I could talk to her.😂When my floor came up and the doors opened I didn’t want to get off. Lucky for her I had another big contraction and she laughed saying, Honey, you better go before you have that baby here in the elevator!!😂
    She was without a doubt the kindest, sweetest, warmest, most down to earth person you would ever meet. It would have been nice if I hadn’t been having contractions at the time, but I was still just so thrilled that I was able to meet her. She is such a beautiful classy lady!!😍🥰

  • @stevenjohnson5641
    @stevenjohnson5641 3 года назад +48

    The Empress of Soul!! The legend herself, Miss Gladys Knight!!

  • @belleame1064
    @belleame1064 3 года назад +156

    Gladys has always been transparent..she likes true vocals no drama, etc. She hears notes not synthesizer and screams. She's always been grounded.. Even on VERSES, SHE remained transparent. Her music is ' Soul, '.....

    • @elijio14
      @elijio14 2 года назад

      She sucks, hasn't had a hit in more than 30 years. Jealous miserable troll.

    • @clivemorris5622
      @clivemorris5622 2 года назад +4

      @@elijio14 to be fair Ross has hardly been prodigiously successful in the charts since the mid 90s either. Personally I'd rather listen to Gladys than Diana

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 2 года назад +2

      @@elijio14 Miss Ross sucks in more than one way according to insiders

    • @PoliticalFunk007
      @PoliticalFunk007 Год назад

      Gladys Knight sings in the same two tones that's it white people don't really like Gladys Knight that much

    • @lindajones8101
      @lindajones8101 8 месяцев назад

      Diana had star quality and she became a star. Whereas Gladys didn’t. But it sounds as if Gladys was fine with that.

  • @Mimi-cg2cw
    @Mimi-cg2cw 4 года назад +248

    Nobody gonna disrespect Gladys..Gladys is a Black woman and I stand by mine.

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  4 года назад +17

      I like Gladys Knight too, she is a great singer but ...I love the one and only Diana Ross

    • @ofitall1548
      @ofitall1548 3 года назад +10

      franco rossville Thankyou for saying one & only cuz she is very much so one of a kind & it’s important we support our legends before they gone & Pardon me but ain’t Diana black as well

    • @pambinobequeno5062
      @pambinobequeno5062 3 года назад +13

      @@francorossville7359 then just say that you're biased and shut up, diana ross ain't that special

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  3 года назад +13

      @@pambinobequeno5062 Dear Pampino , if Diana Ross weren't so special, why in 1993, in London,Diana Ross was inducted in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS, as " THE MOST SUCCESSFUL FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF ALL TIME " in history, due to her success in the United States and United Kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts with a career total of 150 hits , singles and albums ?
      If Diana Ross weren't so special, in 2005, a newly updated release of The Guiness Book Of World Records confirmed that Diana Ross remains the most successful female entertainer of all time ?
      Diana Ross continues to makes music history : from January 2017 and March 2020, Diana Ross had 4 consecutive NUMBER ONE on the Billboard's Dance Charts !
      And again :
      In March 16, 2018, “ You Can’t Hurry Love “ was certified UK SILVER single ( over 200.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In September7, 2018, “ I’m Coming Out “ was certified UK SILVER single ( over 200.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In November 9, 2018, “ Baby Love “ was certified UK SILVER single ( over 200.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In December 28, 2018, “ Endless Love “ was certified UK SILVER single ( over 200.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In November 1, 2019, “ Voices Of Love “ was certified UK GOLD CD ( over 100.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In March 20, 2020, “You Can’t Hurry Love“ was certified UK GOLD single ( over 400.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In October 2, 2020, “ Love And Life- The Very Best Of Diana Ross“ was certified UK PLATINUM CD ( over 300.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      In October 16, 2020, “ I’m Coming Out “ was certified UK GOLD single ( over 400.000 copies sold ) by BPI
      I think that before speaking we should inform ourselves about what we are saying!

    • @newgmodo5609
      @newgmodo5609 3 года назад +17

      @@ofitall1548 I remember when Diana & Ryan O’Neal were supposed to Star in a movie together. The movie went nowhere & was ultimately done with Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner. Anyway, someone asked Ryan what it was like acting with Diana Ross. He said, “it’s strange. It’s like she doesn’t want to be black.” That says all you need to know about Diana Ross.

  • @girliboi
    @girliboi 3 года назад +44

    to be fair, gladys was asked and really didn't make it a big deal about it.. just told the story. diana ross is known worldwide, but so is gladys.. it's really not a competition, just two completely different types of ladies with their own individual sets of talents.

    • @phillycheez6288
      @phillycheez6288 3 года назад +4

      Well said 👏🏽

    • @alfredolopez4092
      @alfredolopez4092 3 года назад +2

      Gladys ain't no Diana

    • @latynam.humphrey7384
      @latynam.humphrey7384 Год назад +9

      @@alfredolopez4092 Well, she sure sang Diana out the water that night 😂😂

    • @jayd8547
      @jayd8547 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@latynam.humphrey7384 Been singing her out the water the last 60 years! Diana ain’t no “Gladys”.

    • @WolfDaddy420
      @WolfDaddy420 8 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@latynam.humphrey7384I know that's right!✌🏼

  • @mozellephilpart1726
    @mozellephilpart1726 8 месяцев назад +3

    My Mom, sister, and I saw Gladys at the NJPac last night! Wow, she put on a great show! Her voice is still beautiful! She looked beautiful in a white pantsuit! The theater was packed! People were showing their love for Gladys! She got teary eyed! We really enjoyed ourselves! Wow! What a great show!

  • @clockwork9825
    @clockwork9825 3 года назад +9

    “NOT TODAY”-Diana Ross 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @marimuffin
    @marimuffin 3 года назад +321

    For those of you who are arguing, Gladys & Diana both talked about this incident and Diana said " we all had to grow up" and that's exactly what they did. Diana & Gladys both grew into beautiful successful Queens.

    • @rgs6236
      @rgs6236 3 года назад +84

      Ross ain’t changed.... people like that don’t change

    • @marimuffin
      @marimuffin 3 года назад +28

      @@rgs6236 well I really can't say because I don't know her personally but she's mended her friendship with Patti LaBelle after their mess back in the 60s. I feel that she's changed though, Diana was going through young girl things. I hope and pray that she's not like that anymore!

    • @Dion_Mustard
      @Dion_Mustard 3 года назад +63

      Ross is definitely still exactly the same as she was as a teenager...basically a selfish egotistical pain in the backside! Gladys is Down to Earth and approachable.

    • @ON-ck9eo
      @ON-ck9eo 3 года назад +24

      She was jealous. That’s why she never won a Grammy

    • @jayhendricks67
      @jayhendricks67 3 года назад +20

      Ever since she did that to the Supremes the very ones who got her started it was Flo' s group after that Stab in the Back Diana's Music has been So So.. Love Hangover and I'm Coming Out were probably her best cuts that I Like

  • @nicklovell2348
    @nicklovell2348 3 года назад +191

    Gladys got on that stage and sang them all out the water

    • @dharam149
      @dharam149 3 года назад +17

      Yass she did! Rightly earns her Empress Of Soul tag👑👑👑

    • @fwdthinker
      @fwdthinker 3 года назад +16

      And she does it with so effortlessly. No straining or stressing or ugly faces. She does it like she's relaxing and having a cup of coffee. LOL!

    • @cmclayton1986
      @cmclayton1986 3 года назад +5

      She did 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jayhendricks67
      @jayhendricks67 3 года назад +8

      YES SHE DID DIANA WAS trying to Cut her off Gladys just took it to another level

    • @fundifferent1
      @fundifferent1 2 года назад +4

      LOL Diana trying to yell over her and Gladys like now yall got me up here Im gonna sing

  • @finaarellano519
    @finaarellano519 7 месяцев назад +6

    Gladys knight is a class act With An amazing Singing voice You can't compare to anyone. ❤❤

  • @mikeyc4525
    @mikeyc4525 8 месяцев назад +2

    You betta sang Ms Gladys !!! She all about CLASS and DIGNITY !!! Gladys had the best voice there.

  • @MThomas001
    @MThomas001 8 месяцев назад +4

    Gladys starts to roar and it gives you goosebumps. Awesome!

  • @Rhythm973
    @Rhythm973 3 года назад +70

    It’s Gladys Knights story and she has a right to tell it regardless how long ago or if amended. Elders recount shady stories of the past about and to each other all the time.

  • @kyyndall
    @kyyndall 3 года назад +50

    I love Gladys and Diana period. And she can tell she story she don’t have to act like nothing happened. And Gladys sings her face offfff

    • @imalwaysright
      @imalwaysright 8 месяцев назад +1

      It’s wild how people want her to remain silent

  • @jeansimmons9938
    @jeansimmons9938 7 месяцев назад +1

    My Late Mother Loved Gladys Knight. Her Songs were playing in the Church the day of her Funeral as she Requested. So God Bless Gladys You made my Mother very happy🙏🏼❤💯

  • @randyduncan4004
    @randyduncan4004 8 месяцев назад +2

    I’m 65 and I’ve had a crush on Gladys since I was about 10. Her voice and those eyes got me hooked on RnB forever. 60s was the best.

  • @kellyb4809
    @kellyb4809 8 месяцев назад +4

    Gladys looks like a cute little baby doll when she smiles.

  • @lisaAugustin5964
    @lisaAugustin5964 8 месяцев назад +7

    There is something about Gladys Knight's voice it's rich !!!!😊🎉

  • @cmclayton1986
    @cmclayton1986 3 года назад +21

    What year did that happen? Diana was a trip. Gladys got up on that stage and showed them how it's done 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @SteMcgarry-xy5gb
    @SteMcgarry-xy5gb 8 месяцев назад +6

    I went to her concert and if u close your eyes you would think you were listening to her records, pitch perfect, and just love love midnight train ❤

  • @gabrielladelacroix2179
    @gabrielladelacroix2179 8 месяцев назад +7

    Gladys has ALWAYS been classy no one does it better!

  • @barbarawebb7185
    @barbarawebb7185 8 месяцев назад +4

    I saw Diana 4 times back in the day. I was enthralled with her presentation. Wished I had seen The Bee Gees one of those times instead. Saw Gladys a few years ago. Still a legend.

  • @ABlueDahlia
    @ABlueDahlia 8 месяцев назад +3

    Her voice was always stronger than Diana. She probably didn't like that.

  • @nettnettwarren1432
    @nettnettwarren1432 3 года назад +15

    Each one of these Divas are the GOAT. I love ❤️ me some Gladys.

  • @ReallyFilthyToad
    @ReallyFilthyToad 3 года назад +28

    that's show biz, people. you gotta be 10 years old if you believe everybody is a nice person off stage, right?

  • @duvaunewhite2267
    @duvaunewhite2267 8 месяцев назад +6

    I love both women (Gladys & Dianna). I wish folks would stop asking her about something that happened 100 years ago, and I wish Gladys would refuse to speak on it. Her life and career turned out spectacularly ❤❤❤

  • @dkjay22
    @dkjay22 3 года назад +147

    So rude to talk over Gladys while she was singing.

    • @slimtee2
      @slimtee2 3 года назад +29

      Diana always has to have the spotlight.

    • @bleepiestofbloops
      @bleepiestofbloops 3 года назад +17

      Right? I started cracking up when I realized what she was doing.

    • @dkjay22
      @dkjay22 3 года назад +22

      @@bleepiestofbloops she knows in her heart she can't hold a candle to Patti LaBelle Gladys Knight.Back in the day,Those were her true rivals.lol

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 2 года назад +21

      I found it rather rude as well

    • @MoneyComethToshelia
      @MoneyComethToshelia 2 года назад +25

      Yep! because Gladys is a better singer! Diana Ross is really insecure and has a jealous heart!

  • @beatnikrn2945
    @beatnikrn2945 3 года назад +75

    I’ve always felt like Gladys Knight was so classy. Some entertainers wouldn’t like being put on the spot, but she was truly professional.
    Even when someone kept talking while she was singing...

    • @cajayson8301
      @cajayson8301 2 года назад +4

      Agree. I've followed Gladys over the years and what always stuck out to me is her uncanny ability in avoiding such ridiculous negativity.
      Then of course Diana Ross (who I also love. She's actually my all time favorite singer) did everything possible in hogging the spotlight and being catty to ascend to the top.
      In the end, Gladys & Diana provided unparalleled music contributions that resonate to this day. They are both extraordinarily talented in their respective methods.

    • @MoneyComethToshelia
      @MoneyComethToshelia 2 года назад +1

      Yep I caught that too...

    • @ivorypayne6144
      @ivorypayne6144 2 года назад

      THIS VIDEO OF GLADYS BASHING DIANA IS FAR FROM PROFESSIONAL IT PETTY MALISHOUS. AND UGLY AFTER 50 yrs GLADYS KNIGHT IS STILL HOLDING A GRUDGE SAY WHAT YOU WANT BUT DIANA ROSS IS STILL UNTARNISHED UNRFRUTED ICONIC UNDEMINISHED LIVING LEGEND. SO ALL YOU HATERS DIANA'S LONGEVITY AND SONGBIRD SOULFUL SPIRITUAL GIFTED VOICE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF AND MILLIONS STILL LOVE HER WITHOUT CRITICISM OR JUDGEMENT SHES NOT PERFECT BUT HER EMPATHY AND. THE FACT NO MATTER WHAT YOU'RE NEVER HEARD DIANA ROSS PUBLICLY BASHING ANYONE EVEN THOSE WHO STILL. TRY TO. TARNISH BRITTANY OR DIANA YA CAN'T NOBODY THAT MATTRESS EXCEPT GOSSIPMONGERS EVEN CARES ABOUT WHAT U. SAY IM SO SURE DIANA ROSS AND BRITTANY SIT AROUND THINKING ABOUT OR EVEN CARE ABOUT IDIOTIC TRASHY PETTY MALISHOUS JEALOUS GOSSIPMONGERS GLADYS ECT LOL GROW UP GET. LIFE OHH I FORGOT GOSSIPING GOSSIPMONGERS IS YO LIFE " STOP THE MADNESS'

  • @solpat1977
    @solpat1977 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love this lady’s dignity. Her voice could run rings around Diana Ross. No need to sleep with the boss to get ahead, for Ms Knight. Her talent is more than enough. Substance over style wins every time.

  • @s2ncurai
    @s2ncurai 3 года назад +36

    It seems that non of her peers got along Diana Ross.

    • @myspanisheyes7
      @myspanisheyes7 3 года назад +4

      True. And Gordy fathered Diana's first child, too. lol

    • @Melancholyjones
      @Melancholyjones 3 года назад

      You speak about my daughter Deena like she is a product 😂-dream girls

    • @ctruth6185
      @ctruth6185 Год назад +1

      Try being a successful black woman who is beautiful and you'll learn why. Experience is the best teacher.

    • @punkanelliefonkbush8811
      @punkanelliefonkbush8811 Год назад +2

      @@ctruth6185 but let's not also forget that there's far more to Diane Ernestine than meets the eye 👁️

    • @TheJohnpandy
      @TheJohnpandy 9 месяцев назад

      Diana Ross put the work in. No sitting around dissing. Diana Ross opened more doors than any other motown artist, for which she gets no recognition. Queen Diana Ross ♥️

  • @moniqueprather48
    @moniqueprather48 7 месяцев назад +1

    Midnight Train to Georgia 🇬🇪 ❤❤😮😮classic …..never get tired of that song thanks Gladys God bless You

  • @cathylewis3967
    @cathylewis3967 9 месяцев назад +11

    Gladys Knight's voice is a true gift from God!

  • @reina345
    @reina345 8 месяцев назад +3

    What a classy lady! Beautiful soul!

  • @highlyfavored12
    @highlyfavored12 4 года назад +52

    If the interviewers still ask Gladys about Diana..naturally she is going to still talk about it and it will forever keep the incident raw.

    • @fabiancone9541
      @fabiancone9541 3 года назад +8

      She doesn't have to respond just because someone asks her. Many artists who interview have stipulations of what they are not going to discuss before going into an interview so if she was above the fray, she would not have allowed that mess to continue at her age. It's ridiculous and if she was an elder be a role model to the younger female celebrities.

    • @wonderboyjoy
      @wonderboyjoy 3 года назад +6

      Or she take the high rode and not answer

    • @steventate651
      @steventate651 3 года назад +14

      @@fabiancone9541 The truth is the truth. Ross earned her reputation . You reap what you sow. And Knight is secure in her talent.

    • @lisacox3750
      @lisacox3750 3 года назад +5

      @@fabiancone9541 She didn't say anything wrong. They asked her a question and she answered honestly. She is a grown woman...a little older than even my parents. When you get that age...you aren't worried about what people think. You are going to be honest. She was honest and still civil. That's a class act. I'm 40 now and that's how I like to be. You tell the truth...but be civil and keep it moving. I doubt she sits around concerning herself about Diane after all these years. Diane isn't that popular in the black community anyway.

    • @fabiancone9541
      @fabiancone9541 3 года назад +5

      @@lisacox3750 She is not that popular in the Black community?? What Black community do you belong to? Im 52 and a Black man born in Miami, Florida. I know people are raised different but by all standards, just as you would teach a child who had a disagreement with their friend to "let it go" you wouldn't expect that if someone kept asking them about the incident that it was productive to keep bringing it up. Let's be clear, Diana Ross is way more successful than Gladys Knight by all standards of the name. She has two Stars on the Walk of Fame, been in the Guiness Book of Records as the MOST SUCCESSFUL Female of all time, received a Presidential Award and Kennedy Award, including several Life Time Achievement Awards....and I can go on and on...Gladys has not received have of those.

  • @BCNbananas
    @BCNbananas 8 месяцев назад +1

    Miss Gladys! I saw you this summer in Copenhagen, Denmark....fantastic concert. You sounded sooooo good. Congratulations. Please come back....Tivoli Gardens maybe...?

  • @Dawghome
    @Dawghome 8 месяцев назад

    Wow, Gladis Knight, what a class performer & human, used to listen to her in my bedroom i painted a burgandy and sing along, something so rich & healing in her voice. Thank you for posting. A genuine stoic and ive been lost for a while, for quite a while & its been hell and i justified my selfish rage. Im trying to make my way back to a self i can live with. Love you Gladis so so much.❤

  • @robertlee2791
    @robertlee2791 9 месяцев назад +6

    Love the bit where Gladys says I can dress in the toilet don't matter to me pure class down to earth and like she says no drama love this lady and her personality shame others are not like her❤

  • @robertwebb3546
    @robertwebb3546 8 месяцев назад +500

    In a nutshell, Diana Ross was an insecure performer who recognized the limitations of her thin, reedy voice, and leveraged her relationship with Barry Gordy to advance her career in any way she could. She received the best songs, she was backed by the best musicians, she got the best costumes and the Supremes’ records received the most promotion. And she still had that thin, reedy voice.

    • @adrienneflowersscott9290
      @adrienneflowersscott9290 8 месяцев назад +27

      Exactly

    • @creativequeen8371
      @creativequeen8371 8 месяцев назад +59

      In a nutshell. I was never impressed with her concerts on TV back in the day. Whereas Gladys...I always put her in my top singers list. Having the privilege to see her last year, in the UK...Oh my! I think she was a little unwell, and had to sit at times - took absolutely nothing away from her performance. When she sang Licence to Kill...That made my night. Thank you Gladys. Phenomenal singer. Classy lady ❤

    • @GILady86
      @GILady86 8 месяцев назад +45

      Janet Jackson, Brittney Spears, Mia, have little voices and are stars. We the people makes these stars popular and famous, not swooning the big guy. Yes Glady's have the better voice but unfortunately people like the thin, prettier people over the best voice.

    • @sherryhillman9197
      @sherryhillman9197 8 месяцев назад +34

      Diana was more popular back in those days. She had a huge fan base and she cross over. She also got into acting making one of the famous hit Lady Sings the Blues.

    • @jten6632
      @jten6632 8 месяцев назад

      What a shitty take

  • @eddiejohnson9559
    @eddiejohnson9559 3 года назад +16

    I love Gladys Knight period I don't care what anybody got to say period Gladys would blow Diana out of a football pitch

  • @joannkelly7994
    @joannkelly7994 3 года назад +31

    Love Gladys. Liked the little excerpt snd interview. It would be nice if Berry and Diana would address somethings they both did wrong. I mean we all do wrong and have regretted it at some point, but looking back - we admit our mistakes and apologize for them. Why? Because it’s the “right thing to do - reason enough. Both must have had a sense of jealousy, insecurity and low self esteem (with all of their success) they were envious of others. They say that Mr. Gordy would go out of his way to push songs at Gladys snd the Pips that he felt were inferior and they would be unable to do anything with - that didn’t work and in fact, when they left, their last song, at Motown, I believe, was: Niether One Of Us and we know that was a hit and then, they left and there was the White Album and they took off on the Midnight Train. The rest is Mo’ History. Berry Gordy didn’t, initially like Marvin Gaye’s What’s Goin’ On? I liked and loved the Supremes and each Supreme had their individual fans. But, breaking up the group was not the issue - it was the way it was broken up, plus changing different groups’ names. Some of that silliness was still going on surrounding Michael Jackson appearing at Motown 25 and what he could sing: Imagine not initially wanting him to sing Billie Jean - the showstopper that night (well, actually, the Moonwalk was the showstopper). Finally, the treatment, or rather, mistreatment of the iconic session musicians (one had to sit in the balcony at Motown 25.). What?! I know they are not the only ones that have acted this way , in the industry, but it did happen, and again , try if someone will address it. Nevertheless, it’s still so sad and you wonder do they regret it? (They should, but do they?) How do they explain it to their children and family. Do they feel the need to? At some given point it would be nice to address it: Florence and how her demise snd death effected her children; because it appears Miss Ross wanted her children to have the best and be successful and I am sure Berry Gordy felt and feels the same about his children and family. In the end, there was room enough for everyone: Gladys and the Pips, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Tammi Terrell, Gladys Horton, the Marvelettes, etc. With all of their greatness - so many at Motown have met with such sad and tragic endings. I don’t believe that in every instance the end justifies the means. Just some thoughts. Peace and blessings,

    • @brucep9393
      @brucep9393 3 года назад +6

      This is a really great reply. Motowns height was well before I was born but I love learning about it. Dionne, Gladys and Patti have all said the same things about Diana Ross. Oddly enough they were really good friends with Mary Wilson. Diana has never said anything that she did wrong. It is very sad, but they really did a lot of folks wrong and took advantage of them. I loved watching Mary Wilson interviews because she really told the truth.

    • @phillycheez6288
      @phillycheez6288 3 года назад +2

      Jo Ann there's nothing really left to say but Amen 🙏🏽You nailed it 👏🏽There has been a lil admission from Berry G with regards to the treatment of Flo when he was on Oprah's Masterclass.. she straight out asks him! I believe he says something like He could've done things differently...Yeah BG a lot of things could've been done different!! A lot of other talent fell through the cracks as well as The Marvelletes and Martha and the Vandellas...Kim Weston, The Spinners, The Isley Bros etc...yep you blinked and they left in The Midnight Train with Gladys and the Pips 😄But seriously he became obsessed with Diana and making her a star that I'm surprised they're was a company to sell?! Yes they both fulfilled their dreams but it costs a lot of talent to go down the drain, because they didn't know their worth then. The were mostly underage teens or very young adults who knew nothing about the music business side! ..damn shame 😔the story won't come out until BG and DR have passed away because they'll never agree to "real story " being told..thus we had this Dreamgirl version loosely based off of The Supremes.

    • @ctruth6185
      @ctruth6185 Год назад

      @@brucep9393 You wait until Patty, Gladys & Dionne die the stories that will be told about them. All black women are nasty, catty as hell and ultra jealous. All black women are nasty ass bitches right? Smh.

  • @jackiemreekie4637
    @jackiemreekie4637 8 месяцев назад +4

    My favourite female singer ever!!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

  • @TONEBHURT
    @TONEBHURT 5 лет назад +44

    They've come to an understanding about that situation since this 2014 interview, which Miss Knight spoke about on "Sway's Universe In The Morning" a couple of years ago. She mentioned the past incident to Miss Ross whom replied "you know Gladys we all had to grow up". 💟

    • @mic6434
      @mic6434 4 года назад +9

      I don't believe Gladys...especially considering she hasn't grown up. Plus her story changes. I don't believe her. I heard that these days she calls Diana "Miss cute" behind her back,...I really hope Diana didn't give this chick anything.

    • @newgmodo5609
      @newgmodo5609 3 года назад +8

      @@mic6434 Gladys has no reason to lie. Diana, on the other hand...

    • @jermaincooper26
      @jermaincooper26 3 года назад +5

      @@newgmodo5609 🥴 ...but Miss Ross' bank account is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, highly doubt she gives a sh** what people think

    • @mojadah10
      @mojadah10 3 года назад +11

      @@mic6434 Everybody ain’t telling the same lie on this woman. She was a mess and too many of her contemporaries have too similar experiences.

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 3 года назад +9

      Yeah miss Ross couldn't give a legitimate apology and simply take responsibility for her own actions. "We all had to grow up". Who is we? That's her way of not accepting full responsibility for what she did to Gladys. We all had to grow up. I'm sure that's a true statement but it's not taking responsibility for only herself and the dirt that she did. Half assed apology. No wonder Gladys keeps bringing it up

  • @delfoloveakadellasmissiona1369
    @delfoloveakadellasmissiona1369 8 месяцев назад +2

    Gladys Knight seems down to earth and likable.

  • @christinamellow9824
    @christinamellow9824 8 месяцев назад +3

    Never ever cared for Diane as Mary Wilson would call her. Besides I don't respect anyone for sleeping their way to the top😢😢😢😢

  • @nycp1969
    @nycp1969 2 года назад +16

    How exactly does Gladys claim to eschew drama when she mimics and insults Diana in concert then continues to fan the flames of a bland 50-year old incident that she could easily dismiss as old news? And the clip shows Diana being nothing but gracious to all. Not sure how it's supporting any argument for Gladys. Diana said nice things about Gladys in her book and nothing bad about her ever. Judging someone on a single unkind act from when they were 20 years old is petty. I'd hope no one would judge me on some of my actions at that age.

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  2 года назад +3

      Good, nice reflections on the facts !

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 2 года назад

      Ross is quite the joke since the release of Dreamgirl. It's obvious that Gladys has no respect for her. And why on earth would she?

    • @nycp1969
      @nycp1969 2 года назад +3

      @@punkanellylovejoy702 She's had hit records, countless sold out concerts, television films, dozens of awards and unqualified status as a legend since Dreamgirls. I wouldn't tell Gladys or anyone else why they should think something unless they asked me, but being needlessly rude about a colleague is wrong.

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 2 года назад

      @@nycp1969 yes and Gladys found that out with the way she's been treated by Ross

    • @jadadams1
      @jadadams1 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for this dignified measured analysis of a petty old woman; who is trying to pretend that she is unbuffered, yet is peddling it as a topic in almost every interview she gives (add the foghorn Labelle to the group of sad woe is me club).😊

  • @ChristopherNealBUSHIDO49ERS
    @ChristopherNealBUSHIDO49ERS 7 месяцев назад +2

    Class Act! I've always love Gladys Knight!!!

  • @tigergreg8
    @tigergreg8 8 месяцев назад +9

    Gladys has always lived an outstanding life. This is a woman who has very good morals about her, and lives a clean life.

  • @dharam149
    @dharam149 3 года назад +23

    Ms Gladys Knight❤️👑 Empress Of Soul👑❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩🤩

    • @punkanellylovejoy702
      @punkanellylovejoy702 3 года назад

      @@monicabella7894 ooooh don't let Aretha hear you saying that. She'll rise up from that grave and beat you half senseless with a ham hock

  • @NatashaLawes-xg3uk
    @NatashaLawes-xg3uk 8 месяцев назад +1

    'On that midnight train to Georgia' one of my childhood songs 💚

  • @pheobepheonaandpheinaslife123
    @pheobepheonaandpheinaslife123 8 месяцев назад +2

    💚❤️🖤Mrs. Knight Is And Will Always Be A Class Act 👑🎤🎶🎼🎵

  • @jcs3330
    @jcs3330 8 месяцев назад +20

    I was a fan of both these incredible artist from a young age. I have even been with Diana in her dressing room and had conversation with her. Each of these artists have different musical material, vocal attributes and personas. They were both at the start of their careers (and both became superstar status) in a time when 'black' artists themselves were not taken seriously or 'accepted' by other communities.
    And with Berry Gordy at the helm of a company that had a 'multitude' of artist which would all become worldwide superstar status in there own right, and it was 'he who chose' who he would place more attention and focus on more than others from his stable of artists etc.
    Yes this can create a 'Diva' behaviour in the camp has it would do in any industry, ie the film industry etc. There have been many comments regarding Diana in these early day. Even our glorious superstar Patti LaBelle, recalls 'backstage beef' with Diana back in the day...but today Patti laughs jokes about it in her interviews, and both women today are close and respect each other has the super talented artist they both obviously are.
    So, both Diana and Gladys know there 'own' worth by the work they have both historically produce and their fans who have followed them through their amazing careers.

    • @francorossville7359
      @francorossville7359  8 месяцев назад +4

      I agree with you . Berry Gordy made of Diana Ross the "Black Barbra Streisand".
      In 1968, when Diana Ross and the Supremes performed on the Ed Sullivan show "Funny Girl", Barbra Streisand said, "Who thinks to be Diana Ross, the World doesn't need another Barbra Streisand"!!
      That's why, Diana Ross for the Afro-Americans, is a national treasure, represents black people in the World. Black people must be proud of Diana Ross because, from the time of the Supremes, she took and continues to take, the image of black singers around the World , all over 5 continents

    • @ericamurray5070
      @ericamurray5070 7 месяцев назад +1

      WELL SAID 👍🙂

    • @masonherb2008
      @masonherb2008 7 месяцев назад +1

      Best reply Fam ❤

  • @kashiaroundtheworld
    @kashiaroundtheworld 2 года назад +8

    Gladys is an amazing staying in her own lane of love and not being pulled into other people's drama

    • @Maatization
      @Maatization Год назад

      Did you see that video above where she is dogging out Diana but you say she is peaceful...she's a friggin liar

  • @devondicker3516
    @devondicker3516 8 месяцев назад +2

    Ive seen all the best singers in concert: Robert Plant, Daryl Hall, Temptations, Seal, Getty Lee, and so on... Gladys Knight was the best I ever heard!

  • @kayb3839
    @kayb3839 7 месяцев назад

    And THAT'S the meaning of a CLASS ACT!!;❤ LOVE YOU, Ms. Gladys

  • @skepchica
    @skepchica 3 года назад +14

    It always strikes me how much a young Dionne looks SO much like Whitney, all the way down to her mannerisms. That family resemblance is strong.

    • @deshaunx776
      @deshaunx776 3 года назад +3

      Whitney’s features were much softer, and she was taller, but yes there is a strong resemblance.

    • @spreadmorelove5235
      @spreadmorelove5235 2 года назад

      There are some who believe that Whitney was actually Dionne's biological daughter. Its not far fetch because way back in the day, it was shameful to have babies out of wedlock and black families hid these things a lot by giving a child to another relative. Babies out of wedlock was frowned upon for average folk back then, imagine how it would have been for someone as famous as Dionne was in her prime

    • @curlslegitbaby2981
      @curlslegitbaby2981 Год назад +1

      ​@@spreadmorelove5235nope not true

    • @Laidout2004
      @Laidout2004 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@spreadmorelove5235Diana had a baby out of wedlock and an affair with a married man. What would have been the difference with having two babies? Whitney doesn't look like Diana, just similar body frames at the time.

    • @spreadmorelove5235
      @spreadmorelove5235 8 месяцев назад

      @@Laidout2004 I didn't say 'Diana' may be Whitney's biological daughter, I said Dionne' as in Dionne Warwick, which is her 'alleged' cousin. Look up Dionne when she was younger and not only are their mannerisms the same but their bone structure too. Whitney's father and Dionne Warwick very well could have had an affair and the family decided to cover it up cause not only was it shameful to have a baby out of wedlock back in those days, but to have it with a married man too? That's a double whammy and then, add in the fact that Dionne was a global star with an image to maintain? It's very, very, possible.