Diana Ross sings "Good Morning Heartache" in 'Lady Sings the Blues"

Diana Ross, as Billie Holiday, in 'Lady Sings The Blues'
Sorry for the low volume :(

[@strangathanfiction]

SHE SANG & ACTED HER ENTIRE ASS OFF IN THIS CULT CLASSIC OF A FILM ! SHE SHOULD HAVE WON BEST ACTRESS THAT YEAR ! SHE CHANNELED THE HELL OUT OF BILLIE HOLIDAY ... WITH EASE !

[@marriethesassycrafter6324]

You are 190% right she should have won they said in this movie she sounded more like Billie Holiday then Billie Holiday so they said to her you need to tone that down girl it was that good she was robbed of that Oscar robbed and for what don't get me wrong I love me some Liza Minnelli but no way shape or form did she deserve to beat Diana Ross out of that Oscar

[@ijahskyers6107]

FACTZzzzzzz!!!!! I love Liza but Diana deserved 2 win.. handz down!

[@marriethesassycrafter6324]

@@monicabella7894 what you don't know me

[@monicabella7894]

@@robertcecilmorgan-wilde Berry Gordy knew who could carry the role and she did a very good job. But saying Diana Ross sang it better than Lady Day, the best singer that has ever graced this earth, is simply more than ridiculous!

[@GalaxyNexus1]

She won The Golden Globe for New Star of The Year for it, but yes, should have gotten even more!

[@mikex3578]

Her performance doesn't get old, it is exceptional.

[@seventiesbabygirl]

Diana Ross was great in this film, and should have taken the oscar, however that will never change the fact that this is and will forever be a classic.

[@tanyatmr]

I like the chemistry between Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams in this movie as well as in Mahogany. They're both childhood favorites of mine.

[@JanetCoop]

Billie is in withdrawal from morphine, she's having chills and sweats...An amazing, astounding performance by Miss Diana Ross....

[@AliciaBrown19882011]

My girl was definitely done a 'great injustice' when she was overlooked for the OSCAR! If anyone as GLAMOROUS as The Boss can play this type of complex role- then the Oscar should have been rightfully hers!

[@MsManda66]

Next to Billy Holiday singing it. This was the next best my mother loved... I dedicate this to her! 2.21.2001 RIP Mom.. this is for you!

[@KajunMs39]

My condolences to you 💔

[@PrettyNatural92]

I cried when this scene came up. It's such a beautiful song,I felt so bad for Billie Holiday. Being a black woman during those times; while trying to cross over was extremely difficult, testing, and almost impossible. As a black woman living in these times it's hard to become successful but definitely possible.

[@adampearson7592]

HER EYES , HER SMILE , HER VOICE ... SHE EMBODIES EVERYTHING ...

[@beatriceolivier8438]

I'm only 12 but I love Diana Ross sm.❤️😭.

[@sandmandude]

Exceptional performance! Still gives me goosebumps every time I hear this version. Diana is still one of the greats…and as far as I’m concerned, she’s the best!!!!

[@classanddignity]

Her voice covering this song as well as her facial expressions are so exact, expressive, spiritual, realistic, and unparalleled. She is one of the few who can really sing and act. This is what Berry saw in her for all those naysayers, RARE COMMERCIAL TALENT AND POTENTIAL.

[@judybrigham2766]

It's hard to believe this is her first movie

[@housewhitney7274]

AMEN..SHE SAID IF BERRY BELIEVE IT I CAN DO IT..GREAT SUPPORT WE ALL NEED IT.💯👍

[@brucewilliams6526]

I remember going to see Lady Sings The Blues with two young ladies and when Diana sang this song, we all were crying. I said to my friend, pass the tissue and we all were laughing and crying at the same time. Her performance of this song was truly the highlight of the movie. It doesn't get any better than that! Perfection and Brilliant!

[@johnniesmith3041]

So elegant and classy.. My favorite version.

[@mizzlynn7371]

She won the Oscar in our hearts

[@momyrose]

one of the best movies ever

[@skoodaray]

Berry Gordy does not get enough credit for the things he accomplished. His films were just fantastic.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

This is the most intimate moment in the film... The singer and the audience. Diana's screen debut was stunning. What she was called upon to do in this role I don't think was expected. She should have been the first African American to win best actress.

[@JuneLynn]

I love this movie....Diana Ross was incredible....she didn't try to imitate the great Billie Holiday but instead she put her own style into this fantastic music....LOVE this song!!

[@Lakyla816]

I love this song! Diana embodied Billy so well. She is an incredible actress and songstress.

[@sheayankee]

Great performance by one of the all time best singers ever, Diana Ross. She deserved an Oscar for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in LSTB. I feel this song was the highlight of the movie .

[@Johnston6999]

You Bett?

[@stephaniestanley8041]

It was my favorite part of the film. Diana singing directly to us.

[@judybrigham3513]

I think Diana Ross had Billie Holiday for lunch singing her own songs. Diana is one of the all time greats, her voice is so smooth

[@ladysasha90]

Best singers 😳😂

[@dianemccarthy3037]

Absolutely!!!

[@thewizboy]

DIANA ROSS simply PHENOMENAL!! Guiness Book of World Records Calls her "THE MOST SUCCESSFUL FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST IN HISTORY"! DIANA ROSS FOREVER and EVER!

[@phyllisyanagihara5298]

She did such a fabulous job in this movie. She was flat out robbed of the Oscar!

[@jonldn]

I recall when Diana looked into the camera and you could see in the midst of a great performance of the song - how she was suffering - I adore Diana and thank her,and all involved in LSTB, for introducing a young lad of 12 to Miss Billie Holiday a relationship that has been going on for 40 years! to all the great ladies of song....may your voices continue to inspire us today tomorrow and for always! light love and peace

[@lindsaycrawford2433]

Any of us who have had a heartache.........our theme song

[@jeshun7071]

This is the movie that really enhanced Billie Holiday's reputation, those who hadn't heard of her suddenly reached out for her book & life's story. Diana Ross sings this Billie Holiday classic with great aplomb that even the great lady Day would've been proud, from the movie Lady Sings The Blues soundtrack album in which the Motown diva gave an Oscar winning performance. but didn't win one, why oh why?

[@mayemcdonald9111]

J Eshun I have Billie’s birthday! You are right .....this film did expose her to a younger generation.

[@jeanbell6340]

Absolutely phenomenal beauty. And those EYES! But her voice was and is breathtaking! No doubt and oscar worthy performance! MS. ROSS!❤💚

[@lloydj74]

I agree! Diana Ross has incredible eyes!

[@myrathomas7818]

Went to see this movie with my mom back in the 70,s didn’t really feel the song but at the age of 61 understand it well now , awesome performance

[@solovoyager]

I remember seeing this movie at a drive-in when I was a young teen. At the end of this song, everyone started honking their horns. It was a blast!

[@tuttifruti8189]

Diana looking high whilst singing is soooooo real and true.....how many actresses could have done that??

[@sydhawdon9095]

shes got cheek bones forever, love her xx

[@stopthelies4249]

One of miss Ross greatest performance. No one can fuck with her on this . She should of won the Oscar that year. Smh even now

[@itisallaboutHim]

My pretty girl Ms.D...Love this song and that movie!!!!!

[@rievans57]

Diana Ross has never sounded better than when she sank her teeth into this classic song.

[@monabarideaux5094]

watching Lady sings the blues right now!!!!!

[@buzzcut101]

Love her singing and acting in this scene.

[@beautifulsmile87]

WHAT A POWERFUL SONG

[@KajunMs39]

Everytime I see this movie, it angers me so, that a man got her addicted to drugs. It not only hurt her financially, emotionally, but spiritually. It took this beautiful Angel from the World.

[@andersonkawani]

~ I loved the movie, but the way Diana R. sung Billy s' song....proud of u lady

[@hentaiswim1527]

hands down flawless!!!!!!

[@DVWMT96]

I watch this movie everytime it comes on cable TV! this is an all time classic Diana Ross is totally one of the greats...

[@murphatone]

I watch this movie every time it's on it's a classic. What a wonderful job she did. Billie is my all time fav. and always will be.

[@grahamsimpson6221]

the oscar belonged to miss ross that year,they gave it to liza because they never gave one to judy,diana was well and truly robbed,what a performance,incredible.

[@tonyyusef2576]

This is a great scene in this movie, those large eyes, the beads of sweat, those lips... wow

[@jonldn]

Billie didn't die of a drugs overdose - she died of cirrhosis of the liver - but however she died it was a far too young an age - 44 and I thank Diana Ross - Berry Gordy and Motown for making her appeal to so many others over the years

[@rayboish]

I was lucky enough to see Diana Ross live in Las Vegas - Superstar !! She definitely deserved an Oscar for this role .

[@mic6434]

What a great movie. When she looks in the camera and sang this song she got nominated for an Oscer...she killed it...

[@bg5097]

Oscars. Diana. Billy Dee and Richard. Amazing acting !

[@musicjunkie7549]

Lady Sings the blues and Mahogany are my two of my favorite films

[@liwmld]

this is the best version of this song to me, just listened to half a dozen others try to sing it, to no avail. i do love Billie's original also, but Diana does it best, imho.

[@ericmoore7785]

Same here Diana made Billy look great

[@kobestrickland99]

Jennifer holidays is the best

[@naynezzy9049]

I have been watching this movie since I was a young girl,it always spoke to me ,and now that in grown it screams at me...

[@tammanthashaw9299]

love this song,and Diana Ross she sang it beautiful

[@chuckcissel1106]

OSCAR WINNER She was exceptional in the role.

[@phantompunk0072]

That was beautiful. 💜

[@nursinghearts3579]

SHE DID THAT! One of the best movies EVER!!!!

[@louisehinex6364]

Still hard to believe she did not win an Academy award for this performance…🤦🏽‍♀️

[@peacec47]

Just out of this world 🥰🥰 she played this well

[@mrs.cloroxbleach4382]

I feel her pain completely in this scene. I was a heroin user 8years ago. And she completely conveyed the feeling of being dope sick.

[@Maatization]

I am so glad we have this movie as a testament to the singular ethereal quality of Diana's voice....what a great actress....that's the difference between her and many other louder voices...Diana smiles when she sings even sad songs...and it's enchanting...when she sings she suddenly becomes beautiful....she is a stunning creature.

[@jansoars1981]

Loved this movie and Billie's music. Darn - the sound is maxed and I cannot hear this well enough to enjoy it. Diana Ross was my Fave from the start. What an actress, what a voice - a beautiful lady with a very unique and wonderful talent!!!

[@jonldn]

I agree with all your comments - I feel that Berry Gordy does not really get the appreciation he deserves - I am sure he was not always the easiest of people to deal with - but then at that time could he have been? The catalogue of work that he was in some way responsible for is amazing and we should not forget this was at a time when it wasn't that easy!

[@quitelady4445]

Glad heartache don't live here anymore. love Dina and Diana Diva

[@iloveyou75204]

MICHAEL JACKSON LOVED THIS BEAUTIFUL BLK WOMEN MORE THAN ANY WOMAN IN THE WORLD, AND HIS 'WILL' FINISHED IT OFF.

[@MoJazzLady]

This is so beautiful and Billie Dee Williams good eye candy too!

[@alphonsomaynard2141]

I grew up with this music and the movie was my grandma favorite. I never get tired of watching it.

[@ijahskyers6107]

Diana Ross & Billie Dee Williams.. MAGIX!!!!!

[@AlkalineInsides]

The first adult movie that truly moved me.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

I was 14 and I feel the same way. I have her birthday.

[@ranchump]

Man. Very few can do justice to this song

[@richardmangogna9029]

I was 12 yrs old and was in love with Diana by the end of the tune ... RM

[@lorrainesmallman1304]

Absolutely fantastic love Diana Ross she did brilliant in this movie beautiful ❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jwb50711]

Great song! Classy lady! One of the best movies of the 70's. I love this song. Getting ready to order the sound track from amazon.

[@candy4428]

Diana ross playing billie holiday will always in my mind be the best her performance was excellent !! 😊😊 pls don't remake a legendary movie !!

[@wanda171]

I WILL FOREVER LOVE HER SHE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE MY MOTHER...

[@lilyjay2118]

Oh how I love her in thid movie!!

[@dianemccarthy3037]

Absolutely stunning actress and singer!!!

[@user-mb1sy9uz6z]

Happy Birthday Diana!❤ Love Freddie Jackson's version as well!!

[@faydaniel845]

Love her with all my 💜💜

[@Mr7galvin]

My baby. And the award goes to Diana Ross in a Motion picture for 'Lady Sings The Blues' . Yeeeaaahhhh!

[@lataciajackson6574]

LOVE This Movie ❤

[@pihaat]

My Favorite Autobiography! #Lady Day #Eleanor Fagin #Billie Holiday #respect to Ms Ross She was robbed of an Oscar!

[@skoodaray]

I still have the original double album with the mix of dialogue and music.

[@meritofapproval]

A sublime highlight of "Lady Sings the Blues"! 👍🏽

[@stenaphy2011]

She captured Billie effortlessly ❤

[@jerramaurice7836]

She can sing to some jazz music well

[@sherrilasseter3774]

I love this song the great Billy Holiday....

[@AfMerikan01]

There was real entreainment in the 1970's.. where did it all go.. where did we go wrong lettin' the Big money Big shots control our children. ..well,good mornin' heartache? BondSt.Boo

[@oliviasmith4257]

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF BILLIE HOLIDAY'S SONG: GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE!!!! PERFORMED BY THE LEGENDARY MS DIANA ROSS!!!! I LOVE DIANA ROSS' VOICE SOFT ! SWEET! REFINED!! ALWAYS LOVELY!!!! I AM FOREVER A DIANA ROSS FAN!!!!! LOVE TO YOU DIANA ROSS FOR YOUR AMAZING VOICE AND PERFORMANCES THROUGH THE YEARS!!!!!!

[@pamelacunningham7196]

I begged my mother to buy this album for me . She did and I played it so much .

[@denisefields7233]

Good. Morning. ❤️ heart ache. From. Lady. Sings. The. Blues. Diana. Ross.🌹🌹🌹🌹.

[@jacquesbarnes9125]

I love this song ! She did a great job! Love her beautiful voice🎶🎵🎤🎵❤❤

[@tituscamp4761]

@ROD this is our song, Luv u miss u. Ain't nothing Like us! Peace

[@denezstallworth4549]

My all time favorite part she was so beautiful

[@classanddignity]

@HERBLANDZ, you nailed it. Racism! Diana was gorgeous & talented to the extent that she could rival white woman for she had that appeal & grace so the industry never recognized her in the States. Yet, abroad she swept up the awards. That's why musically the industry would find ways not to award her by clumping her into R&B inappropriately, etc, so they could give music awards to other blacks who fit the expectations in either sound &/or looks. Then she was unappreciated in her own community to some extent for she did not fit up to their cultural expectations. Abroad success always carried Diana's uniqueness.

[@jackierave]

Thanks for sending.. I saw the movie several times... :)

[@eliciajones7676]

Diana Ross did a GREAT job on this movie.

[@4268serena]

She was so gorgeous in this movie, particularly this scene. And that voice? What can be said? And Billie Dee? Fine, sexy, charming... They were perfect together both in this and in Mahogany.

[@stephendbowers]

Diana Ross at her best.

[@Lovingmyself4me]

beautifully song

[@maryrice5873]

I'm in heartache, this song is making me cry😓😢💔

[@dennydoodles]

THE ONLY QUEEN