LYNN THIGPEN SINGS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER IN 1982

Lynne Thigpen, who was a major musical talent before focusing on straight dramatics, with her inspirational "What I Could Have Been" from "Working". The 1982 gala performance in Washington D.C. was a musical tribute honoring the 10th anniversary of the Kennedy Center's commitment and decade-long support of the performing arts.

[@PonderousProse]

It bothers me that so many people don't know this part of her life. She was extraordinarily talented. And most people remember her as "The Chief".

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

She sang Bless the Lord in the movie Godspell. She was so in the Broadway show Tintypes -- was Absofreakinglutely Amazing

[@PonderousProse]

@@rugby8-Philadelphia ❤️

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

@@PonderousProse I've been a MAJOR fan since 1981 when I saw her in Tintypes - and once you latch on to her talent and look, you Never forget her!!!! Saw her turn up many times on TV as things like, a judge in Law and Order, a patient, or a nurse on a Dr show One of my favorite "unknown" perfomers! SOOOOOO talented

[@lattinbenjetta96]

The best chief ACME ever had. Rest well, Lynn.

[@charlespacheco2806]

Thank you, Lynne Thigpen for all of the memories you gave us as Luna

[@angellguardiandl0111]

what a beautiful voice! r i p Lynne Thigpen

[@kevinstewart8876]

OMG! What a voice mane! This is epic!Multi-talented.❤❤❤❤

[@wickedfeylady]

Thank you Lynne for being an inspirational figure and helping little kids like me dream of learning and exploring.

[@Shrimaneshwari]

Oh God - what she was and what she could have been. One of the greats. xoxoxoxo

[@gaylecooper8984]

Shrimani J. Senay If you dont bow, you'll be great because you are ....famous nope.

[@dale19532]

She WAS one of the greats!

[@PonderousProse]

@@dale19532 I agree. She was cut off way too soon.

[@SoundsOfSushi]

I will always remember her as D.J. in The Warriors.

[@DarkWillUser]

R.I.P. beautiful lady. We will never forget you.

[@alexandrabillings99]

One of my favorites. I really miss this woman.

[@jazzyspazzrawr]

Now that's how you interpret a song! Excellent example of playing the hope and the positive in a song that could easily be played "woe is me." Fabulous singer and actress! RIP

[@hiflyer53qwc]

This performance has haunted me for so long. I’m so glad to have found it.

[@garboil]

Such an amazing talent. Love love love Lynne Thigpen.

[@charlespacheco2806]

My favorite character that Lynne Thigpen voiced is Luna from Bear in the Big Blue House

[@jeh500]

A great performance by a great lady.

[@EWATTY4]

The radio mouth on the movie The Warriors: "Alright all you boppers....''

[@rmatt24]

Wow!😮👏🏾👏🏾

[@Mlbguy]

I needed a good cry this AM. What a talent!

[@broadwaysearch]

A wonderfull singer and a very classy lady. Gone far too soon.

[@marilynfosseen1541]

Very moving!

[@MusicByAllonaMayost]

She was very talented. I remember watching her on PBS when I was a kid.

[@darreylhenderson702]

Amazing! Just perfection. Gone far too soon. For me, she will always be Luna the Moon in 'Bear in the big blue house ' and The Chief on 'where on Earth is Carmen sandiego?"

[@rickram1961]

A terrific singer and one heck of a fantastic actress!

[@BestHBCU]

Damn! I had no idea she could sing, especially like that. Awesome. Thanks for posting.

[@lewiskeyes9683]

Check Lynne out in the movie version of Godspell. First time I ever saw her back in '73.

[@josephg9465]

Pamela Hamilton Seek out the original cast recording of the stage musical "Tintypes."

[@darreylhenderson702]

She also voiced Luna the Moon in 'Bear in the big blue house ' and sang on that show also

[@revolutionary1397]

Her spirit is alive ..she is with the lord.

[@dale19532]

She was in the original production of "Tintypes" and was great. In the two productions I did of the show, I was blessed to have three great performers who were her equals!

[@alexhecht5532]

She has a good singing voice.

[@mediaogre]

An appropriate swan song considering she was far and above better than any diva in the last twenty years,

[@billo770]

amazing voice

[@Silentstotalkies]

The best.

[@jamesleopard8518]

I never saw Lynne Thigpen a singer before!!!!! Not only that I see her on Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? or Where in time is Carmen Sandiego?!!!!

[@darreylhenderson702]

Yep, she played the chief on 'Carmen SanDiego', She also voiced Luna the Moon in 'Bear in the big blue house ' and sang on that show also

[@gaylecooper8984]

Thanks for being a good woman who loved GOD ...talented and we'll loved.😙

[@americanidol434]

Ommmg

[@mistercool3859]

I think that she should have played the mother of Pam (Tichina Arnold) in an episode of "Martin." They looked alike, and they both had singing talent.

[@McPrfctday]

What you could have been, darling x

[@MikeKrysta1]

r.i.p lynne

[@jprz13]

She looks so strong ⌚️

[@claire1667]

She was luna

[@Lurker1979]

Wish someone had access the the master recording of this and upload it to KZbin.

[@darreylhenderson702]

This 💯

[@eddzetarabbit]

As The Chief sings onstage, one of Carmen's V.I.L.E. henchmen sneaks into the gala performance disguised as a random guest, ripped the Kennedy Center off from its foundation, and hauled it away.

[@agricolaregs]

If a Nina Simone movie would’ve been made in 90s, her!

[@christartist1992]

45 seconds into the video, and I find out Lynne did so much more than be part of Carmen Sandiego.

[@ericspowers]

She could of played Queen Aeolion's sister on Coming 2 America. Gone too soon..

[@hannahsmith-0lsen437]

Luna from The Bear And The Big Blue House.

[@agentshades7054]

This Is Luna

[@emanuelediletti3909]

Hey, this was really fun...

[@agentshades7054]

We hoped you liked it too

[@BFDT-4]

I remember her from Godspell and Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego, and this is certainly a good view into some of her other accomplishments!