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August 20th, 2006, 01:15 PM
Andreus

Gimme Diva

who's your favorite female diva?

mine has to be Shirley Bassey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noApRqoHdL8&NR

how about you? do youhave clips of her to share with us?

my close seconds are Liza Minelli and Judy Garland
August 20th, 2006, 01:25 PM
HoodedRat

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I don't have just one particular fave; but here's a brief list of a few that I like, a lot:

in no particular order, and I doubt that they all qualify for 'diva' status.

Maria Callas
Joan Sutherland
Marilyn Horne
Dolly Parton
Ella Fitzgerald
Nina Simone
Billy Holiday
Patsy Cline
Shirley Bassey
Dusty Springfield
Eartha Kitt
Liza Minelli
Judy Garland
Cher
Madonna

oh dear, this could go on forever; my list is endless. #-o
August 20th, 2006, 01:27 PM
Andreus

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they are all definitely divas

and they are all great in my book too

Cant believe i left Dolly off of my list :confused:
August 20th, 2006, 01:39 PM

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Shania Twain - I wouldn't mind spending a weekend with her
August 20th, 2006, 01:42 PM
iflookscouldkill

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Christina Aguilera and Reba McEntire
August 20th, 2006, 01:46 PM
Andreus

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heres the one for hoody!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1F32...related&search=

and an added benefit for Springboksfan ;)
August 20th, 2006, 01:49 PM
Andreus

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by iflookscouldkill

Christina Aguilera and Reba McEntire

reba

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4W6GqDGkQg

one of the best diva songs ever

and one more to make sure....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSQLe...elated&search=
August 20th, 2006, 01:50 PM
MidnightPrism

Re: Gimme Diva

Cher
Dolly Parton
Reba
Patsy Cline

so many more...
August 20th, 2006, 01:53 PM
iflookscouldkill

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreus

reba

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4W6GqDGkQg

one of the best diva songs ever

and one more to make sure....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSQLe...elated&search=

Hells yeah!
August 20th, 2006, 01:54 PM
eddielee

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Judy Garland is one of the best.
August 20th, 2006, 02:01 PM
Cousin

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Tina Turner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia4stir_uk8

Etta James
Billie Holliday
Anita Baker
Sade
August 20th, 2006, 02:01 PM
Andreus

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heres Liza in her hayday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCVcIc5Uwmc
August 20th, 2006, 02:12 PM
Andreus

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-N5KyfsnDk

how about Etta Chaka and Gladys with BB king on backup?

would that make you happy Cousin? (*8*)
August 20th, 2006, 02:14 PM
Cousin

Re: Gimme Diva

Yes that works. :gogirl:

I found one of Tina Turner, Elton John, and Cher! Elton is definately a diva.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkW8HwkGXO0
August 20th, 2006, 02:16 PM
Andreus

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there will never be anyone liek Tina ever again

she is a truly unique and staggering talent

incredible
August 20th, 2006, 02:19 PM
Croynan

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](*,) ](*,)

Barbara Cook

Andrea Marcovicci

Maria Callas

Deborah Voight

Audra McDonald

Kri Ti Kanawa

Dame Janet Baker

Cecilia Bartolli

Patti Lupone

(*8*) (*8*)
August 20th, 2006, 02:21 PM
Guest

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Céline Dion....

[-X
August 20th, 2006, 02:25 PM
Andreus

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heres one for all of my JUB buddies out there

Via Patti Labelle, of course....lol

hey I'm gay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1trgG-WGLGo
August 20th, 2006, 02:28 PM
gsdx

Re: Gimme Diva

Il Divo

(The 'div' part matches, so it's close enough for me.)
August 20th, 2006, 02:36 PM
HoodedRat

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I think the amazing Diamand Galas qualifies for diva status.

Click here, if you dare, to see and hear her passionate piano-playing and fabulous yoweling, whilst she performs live in her full-on, eccentric, madness. :gogirl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti9DhGFRFdg
August 20th, 2006, 02:36 PM
Andreus

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How can we all forget about Aretha Franklin?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64q-xnX6WmY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlLyPJAsdXM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1trgG-WGLGo
August 20th, 2006, 02:44 PM
gsdx

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Okay. I thought and I thought, and then I thought some more, and I finally came up with one:

Enya
August 20th, 2006, 02:45 PM
Pegasus69

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I find that I must agree with cousin on his choices. And Tina IS the DIVA. I have nothing but respect for her and the way she has risen above the bullshit she endured. I saw an interview with her one day in her place in the French Riviera. The interviewer was talking to her about the extavagance of her home and the furnishings and such. She simply replied that she has worked hard and if she wants to treat herself she will, she feels she deserves it. No apologies and no excuses.
August 20th, 2006, 02:48 PM
Austin40acres

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Gotta go with Gloria Gaynor.

(No pun intended.)

A4A
August 20th, 2006, 02:51 PM
HoodedRat

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*hijack*

Not remotely diva-related; but I just can't resist posting a link to this wonderful clip of Graham Central Station performing 'Pow', on Soul Train, back in the 70s.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z1IuD6F3R5I

I'm aware that Larry Graham was a homophobic, JW; but that, in no way, detracts from the stunningly eccentric campy performance and his amazing bass-playing.

They sure knew how to 'funk' back in those days. :gogirl:

*hijack over*
August 20th, 2006, 02:53 PM
Andreus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin40acres

Gotta go with Gloria Gaynor.

(No pun intended.)

A4A

ooh hell yeah !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZV8w3KpNpg
August 20th, 2006, 02:58 PM
hunky

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whoopi Goldberg
August 20th, 2006, 02:58 PM
MidnightPrism

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreus

Cant believe i left Dolly off of my list :confused:

Shame on you

http://youtube.com/watch?v=le6Qx4PjhB4
August 20th, 2006, 03:44 PM
elvin1

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Wow! Too many to mention but on top of my list would have to be Madonna...
August 20th, 2006, 03:52 PM
okstatecowboy

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In no particular order...

Madonna
Cher
Tina
Janet
Patti (both La Belle and LuPone)
Dolly
Reba
Melissa
Aretha
Celine
Gloria

A true diva only needs a one name introduction. Any more and she's not a true diva...

mikey
August 20th, 2006, 03:53 PM
The_Pianist

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Not sure she classifies as a 'true' diva, but I like Annie Lennox.
August 20th, 2006, 03:53 PM
bigdaddyhorse

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Gimme DEVO.
August 20th, 2006, 03:57 PM

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How about

Petula Clark
Dusty Springfield

And even Barbara Striesand
August 20th, 2006, 03:59 PM
HoodedRat

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Pianist

Not sure she classifies as a 'true' diva, but I like Annie Lennox.

Oh yes; Ms Lennox qualifies for diva-status. ..|
August 20th, 2006, 04:03 PM
Andreus

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Barbra Streisand & Judy Garland singing together

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZnp6Txxmao

Barbra alone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd311...related&search=

and Judy alone obviously loaded off her gourd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek7gi...nd%20Palladium
August 20th, 2006, 04:09 PM
Andreus

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Pianist

Not sure she classifies as a 'true' diva, but I like Annie Lennox.

just for you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XafZk1uym0E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvjncEcsWMM
August 20th, 2006, 04:23 PM
The_Pianist

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreus

just for you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XafZk1uym0E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvjncEcsWMM

Well, she certainly has the diva voice, that's for sure. That woman can SING, oh yes.

Thanks for those. :)
August 20th, 2006, 04:28 PM
Andreus

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this one is for Elvin and okstatecowboy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCUiYd35pSI
August 20th, 2006, 04:35 PM

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These are all great female performers, but are they divas? I thought divas had to be impossibly difficult and demanding and throw hissy fits and just generally act like bitches. And then go out on stage and knock your socks off, of course.

So with that in mind, how about:

Diana Ross
Barbra Streisand
Martha Stewart (domestic diva)
Roseanne
Kathleen Battle
Marlene Dietrich
Mariah Carey
Jessye Norman
and others who have the attitude but not the talent, like J. Lo, Cybill Shepherd, etc.

And you just know in your heart, that Hillary is on that list.
August 20th, 2006, 04:37 PM
Andreus

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LOL @ Hillary

heres a group that de4finitely qualifies, and since racial equality is one of my most important causes, this song really hits home for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0TrO...related&search=
August 20th, 2006, 04:43 PM
Andreus

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Since miss Ross wrote the modern Diva book she has to ahve a video salute in this thread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQieI...related&search=
August 20th, 2006, 05:01 PM
Andreus

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omg

we forgot bette Midler !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ZP1YW8uc0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cQ8w8wgsU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLhUo...related&search=
August 20th, 2006, 06:26 PM
Croynan

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by slobone

These are all great female performers, but are they divas? I thought divas had to be impossibly difficult and demanding and throw hissy fits and just generally act like bitches. And then go out on stage and knock your socks off, of course.

So with that in mind, how about:

Diana Ross
Barbra Streisand
Martha Stewart (domestic diva)
Roseanne
Kathleen Battle
Marlene Dietrich
Mariah Carey
Jessye Norman
and others who have the attitude but not the talent, like J. Lo, Cybill Shepherd, etc.

And you just know in your heart, that Hillary is on that list.

I almost put Kathleen Battle down on my list. I had the chance to see he performr twice in solo appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

And then began the stories of her behaviour towards her colleages, the opera companies and even her own staff. Never have I seen an artist self distruct in so many ways and being so un-willing to admit somthing was seriously wrong with her attitude and behaviour. Where were the people around her, who should have taken control of this horrific situation? The final staw was when I heard that serveral artists had refused roles in operas she was to appear in. Talk about an ego getting out of control and a career lost. I shall never understand it.

offtopic: offtopic: :cry: :cry:
August 20th, 2006, 07:17 PM

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croynan

I almost put Kathleen Battle down on my list. I had the chance to see he performr twice in solo appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

And then began the stories of her behaviour towards her colleages, the opera companies and even her own staff. Never have I seen an artist self distruct in so many ways and being so un-willing to admit somthing was seriously wrong with her attitude and behaviour. Where were the people around her, who should have taken control of this horrific situation? The final staw was when I heard that serveral artists had refused roles in operas she was to appear in. Talk about an ego getting out of control and a career lost. I shall never understand it.

offtopic: offtopic: :cry: :cry:

I've heard her once in a solo recital with piano. I'll never forget it, one of the greatest singers I ever heard. So much intelligence in every note. Opera singers aren't always great recitalists, but she certainly was.

A friend of mine was at the Brevard Music Festival when she underwent a near total meltdown onstage. It must have been very painful to experience that so publicly.

I think in her case it goes beyond misbehavior to a deep-rooted insecurity. I think frankly it has a lot to do with being an African-American artist in a mostly white milieu. That and having an exquisitely refined nervous system that just can't shut down.
August 20th, 2006, 07:20 PM
KangaWallaFox

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Kylie (!) :cool:
August 21st, 2006, 10:32 AM
Andreus

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sorry guys

im looking for clips of the opera divas, but they are hard to come by

still looking !!!
August 21st, 2006, 10:52 AM
dpnice

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Please is it possible to add Klaus Nomi to the list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELknoJC2WEQ
August 21st, 2006, 11:12 AM

Re: Gimme Diva

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreus

sorry guys

im looking for clips of the opera divas, but they are hard to come by

still looking !!!

Well there's tons of Kathleen Battle on Youtube, for starters. Here's one that's just delightful (poor video quality unfortunately):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLpBJHcveoc

And I thought I caught a glimpse of Maria Callas in concert. Post that one in a minute.
August 21st, 2006, 11:15 AM
Andreus

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Thanks Slobone !!!

You rock !!
August 21st, 2006, 11:52 AM
mega

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I just thinking today about an artist whom I have always admired, but does not seem to be very well known these days. Valida Snow. She was a jazz trumpeter, singer, and musical savant. She led her own band and worked with some of the greatest names in jazz.

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