Diana Ross '83 Entrance - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Uncut)

Diana Ross' spectacular entrance during the finale of the Motown 25 tv special, which was recorded a day before her 39th birthday in 1983. This is the uncut recording of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, while the audience could hear Diana back in the lobby speak those famous words and waiting for her to appear through the doors into the theatre.
Video edited by Niels Zuijdweg

[@70tezskin]

Diana Ross. The Queen of Motown. The Queen of the world. Diana Ross is the greatest female recording artist ever. Seening Diana singing live was one of the most incredible moments in my life .❤

[@KevinMccormick-r8n]

That title belongs to the late, great Mary Wells, not this narcicisist

[@cyrusdelrosario444]

That iconic Running entrance will always be DIANA'S monumental signature...no can pull it with grace and dignity only her

[@dddddadadad1796]

Miss Ross got a whole standing ovation just for entering the room!!!!! And THAT folks, is THE WAY ITS DONE!

[@LULOHANFYAH]

WOW! Now THAT is how a STAR makes an entrance! You don't need special effects when you have that kind of star power! We rarely see anything like that nowadays! Very impressive!

[@kimberlynedee]

I don't know what it is, but the way she says "youuu-ahhh" just gives me chills!! Especially with the reverb behind it. It's truly something magical happening when she sings that. I can't describe it.

[@somsakdithitapanich6834]

😅😂🎉

[@Noirthebaee]

It just gets you up out of your seat. Sorta like her sound Upside down

[@normarayneri8097]

❤❤❤❤ I grew up listening to Diana Ross and every single time I hear her songs I get goose bumps all over, she is the best !!! Thank you to the universe for giving us DIANA! 😊❤

[@deborahdesanto2313]

Me too 😊

[@MrTerryb1956]

When Miss Diana Ross enters the stage the whole world stops and takes note

[@antwantaylor7270]

YES WE DO😄.

[@LindseyWoolsey]

This is Very True..and has been for a Long time now 💞

[@leandrogonzalez5956]

Así como dije yo cuando llegué Estados Unidos trabajaba en tanta falta y demás trabajen el Capitolio fortaleza y distintos sitios Yo no hice las cosas dicen bosteros Pero así como te digo ahora no tengo que especificar nada porque muchas personas me cogen el relajo pero gracias a Dios estoy vivo si tengo mis hijos vivos y mis nietos

[@leandrogonzalez5956]

@@antwantaylor7270 kop

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Truly a class act.

[@nitaruf]

imagine being this iconic

[@Kevin198898]

i call her the queen legend

[@mayawatitirta5437]

@@Kevin198898 sebel

[@kathycaldwell7126]

It’s beyond most folks imagination. Certainly mine! But Lord we loved her.

[@gaysportsfanatic]

@@kathycaldwell7126 I cannot imagine living even a day being this kind of an icon

[@dddddadadad1796]

EXACTLY!!!!!!! She IS EVERYTHING

[@1wonderfulmom]

That’s my girl💃🏼❤️

[@maximilianc9897]

Did she run on high heels ?! Wow. That alone gets my clap 👏 👏 👏

[@Shosho-s4f]

i was looking in the comments if someone notice that too 🙂

[@jamieeaton1605]

A diva for sure but wait till you see a 6’2 drag Queen do this song and backflip off a bar in 6” stripper heels all while taking dollar bills and keeping her wig straight ...

[@conroymanoharlall5958]

@@kiki30312 3

[@somniumisdreaming]

@@jamieeaton1605 Far less classy

[@igboamaka6142]

@@jamieeaton1605whilst lipsync-ing and getting life off someone else's name, music, and hard work. .,

[@nturner4187]

Who’s here listening to this song during the pandemic in 2020?

[@eileenmchale3140]

Me xx

[@nikoliskarabas3802]

And 1 january 2021

[@bryannalexanderdiazjaramil5415]

Me

[@secranb]

I’m listening during the pandemic in 2021

[@getrudesiamtinta6887]

Listening January 2021

[@RickBarnes-k5l]

Wow, that was quite impressive! She was able to run and sing flawlessly while holding a microphone, and on top of that, and had to cover quite a distance from the door to the stage. Great job!

[@Lady-gd8zl]

Diana Ross has the best entrances and exits, just look at her Super Bowl performance

[@privateconfidential4775]

Diana is a rare window to a more gentler world of the past: we need to revive sentimental hearts today these days and make people’s emotions matter again: make the most of what’s still around (as another song says)

[@anthonycbrown1952]

I think it can be said this is one of the greatest entrances of all time. Diana will be remembered for having tremendous insight on her gifts and exploiting them to the max. When on stage, she is very aware of her body positioning and presence. Thank you Niles for keeping this catalogue of videos going. It is the go-to site for everything Diana Ross.

[@NilesNL69]

Beautifully said, Anthony. And thank you for appreciating my additions here.

[@stevenrichardson1869]

There was that time she exited hanging out of a helicopter.

[@stevenrichardson1869]

When she did concerts around this time she would show a video montage of all things Diana Ross before she entered. I remember it just blew me away. It was so glamorous

[@michaeldishler9673]

and much much more

[@tubeyouuser]

I’d say her jumping through the screen entrance was the best entrance she’s ever made (and being walked back through it on her back at the close of the show her best exit). I saw that show live as well as on tape and let me tell you, the live show was everything.

[@Gatsbyesque]

She was sick this night, in the middle of a tour and thus couldn’t sing this to the max of her abilities. She didn’t let her frustration show, even after the show was turned into an indictment of her gifts. A true class act.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

I have watched this too many times but it is never grows old. Mrs. Ross really knew what she was doing and made sure her moments in the public eye were 'legendary'. Very few artists can make the most of 2:38 minutes and have the audience leaping to their feet. This is Power and Class we may not see again in our lifetimes.

[@dddddadadad1796]

HOW PHENOMENAL WAS THIS ENTRANCE?!? And how breathtaking did she look This night?!

[@FrozenDarkVoid]

The energy in this performance is sooo alluring

[@shannon9155]

I saw Diana Ross live in concert back in the late 1980's and she was just terrific! Better than anything going on today!

[@wendyaminzadeh2165]

That is cool you got to see her live..

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Witnessed by this performance- few if any lead singers could pull off what she does here.

[@spiritualstars]

She looks like she’s living her best life in this show x

[@jjf609]

I think she underrated for her singing abilities. We all know she's a charismatic performer & beautiful but she has a fantastic singing voice as well.

[@ichellexcel]

💯

[@juanderfulm2711]

She knew how to command the audience. That's a showman.

[@robertdemitro1520]

Anytime Diana Ross performs, anywhere, she will receive a standing ovation !

[@brianwoods9741]

No one makes an entrance like the first diva of all showing the students , this is how you make an entrance onto the stage look and learn! The Boss Ms.Ross!!!!!

[@carolwilliams2356]

My Mother and I were visiting my sister in Chicago. We celebrated my birthday while there. My Mother bought tickets to a concert in a theatre in the round as my birthday present. I was 20. Best concert ever. Diana Ross was brilliant. I'll never forget how she made an entrance similar to this video while singing the same song. Magnificient performer.

[@sparklewell]

I remember watching this with my family and I must say this entire Motown Special program will always be memorable to me. The glamour, elegance, talent, professionalism, and the class of Diana Ross and the entire lineup was breathtaking to watch🙌🏽❤️😍

[@richmondlarebel8078]

Yeah

[@lg7268]

Now that's an entrance. The hair, outfit and fur. Loved it💝💝💝💝The Queen of Motown. I watched the show and its was amazing. She is a classy, humble and a beautiful living legend

[@jameelahbf4]

I was a child when this came on and I remember this as if it were yesterday. This show was magical.

[@jaijones2036]

Diana Ross is in the Guinness book of World records as the greatest female entertainer of all time..there's none after her.

[@cravendubose8179]

Agreed !!!!

[@homanasiri843]

How did rolling stone not rate her higher

[@jaijones2036]

@@homanasiri843 they decided not to

[@craigsmith6468]

NO ONE has EVER been able to give a world class ENTRANCE like Miss Ross. She is the personification of class, diva, and super stardom.

[@damontrent1971]

I love Diana Ross

[@roccosophie6498]

Probably one the greatest openings and performances ever, of any song. This lady is the queen of American pop music. No question.

[@islandgirl9479]

Now that's what I call entrance. Diana Came Ready. Love you Diana 💖💖💖💖🧡💜🧡💛💚💙💗💝💞💟❣💙🧡💛💖💜

[@Lisa-di1wi]

Just like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Barbra Streisand, and the Beatles, Diana Ross is a living legend. I like nearly every record that she did with the Supremes.

[@BeluArredondo]

If I ever have a baby girl, I'll surely call her Diana. Such an empowering name! love it

[@fragileheart8347]

Hi beautiful, how’re you doing? 👋

[@khuziwesithole6719]

I'd do the same but I don't need my child coming back home with stories like "Mummy they called me Dirty Diana at school😭"

[@luismanchado9830]

La entrada de Diana Ross en el teatro es apoteósica, elegantísima. Canta muy bien y siempre ha sido muy elegante vistiendo

[@pricla777]

So glamorous, so absolutely beautiful! I love that song!

[@parakeet8157]

One of the many highlights of the Motown 25th Anniversary special ❤

[@mrbatman4robin]

Those back-up singers are everything!

[@Cat-no8ts]

Diana Ross, Tina Turner....spectacular entrances every time!🎉

[@adamweishaupt81]

That was the same night Michael Jackson performed his first moonwalk on stage. What a great event this must have been.

[@marilucaspe8751]

So they both wore similar colored outfit & shimmering too! Looks familiar hmm

[@lnl3237]

Speaking of moonwalk, how did she run down that aisle in those heels?

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Ikr

[@Hellox678]

Omg is this the “we are a family” scene from dreamgirls? When deena walks into the audience singing. aaAAAAaaahhhHhh

[@marymiller7466]

@@lnl3237 I myself have often thought 💭 about that, perhaps over the years it just became natural to her at least that’s how I like to think about it ... 🕊

[@petebrowne9918]

Although she may not think of herself as a soul singer, Diana Ross is also a very talented soul singer. She just keeps the pretty in her voice, while she's belting it out beautifully, cleanly,And soulfully.

[@kimberlycubbs5752]

One of the most amazing performances Ms Ross

[@jamesdemasi7077]

Diana Ross brought JOY into our lives.

[@mahoganyflame2000]

I remember when Motown 25 was to be aireed on television,and I begged my Mother to please let me stay up to watch and she did.It seemed like it took forever for Miss Ross to perform except for when she did a small tip n dance with Adam Ant But when they started the montage of The Supremes my heart started to flutter.I waited for Diana to come from backstage and she didnt.When she came running down the aisle with that beaded jacket and white fur stole and that gorgeous smile from the back of the auditorium I remember screaming from the top of my lungs,and jumping up n down clapping etc OMG The memory of that day still sits in my head. There will NEVER ever be another like her.

[@NilesNL69]

Thanks for sharing that wonderful memory :-)

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Miss Ross the actual night ended after midnight with retakes !

[@toddbonin6926]

I was a bit older than you, but I watched that night with the same excitement. Loved your memory!

[@1ddedde]

Miss Ross that beaded jacket and stole was everything right!!! That whole outfit fit her just perfectly lol ❤️❤️❤️

[@mahoganyflame2000]

@@toddbonin6926 Thank you!

[@Lisa-di1wi]

This event happened the night before Ms. Ross' 39th birthday. And next Tuesday, the 26th, she'll be 80! Wow! I can't believe it. Diana Ross is going to be 80 years old! And she's still kicking it today in 2024! Amazing!

[@migrain45]

Now Ms. Ross is the Original Diva, there will never b another one like her... she started it all and that is why we still Love her still today... 2019

[@michaelhoward7009]

Real music. Band tight. No lip synch- spectacular. Ty.

[@nancymar5835]

I will never forget watching this entire Motown 25th Anniversary special. It was amazing!

[@laminage]

It really showed how far she had come from being that 16 Year Old Teenybopper who auditioned for Hitsville in 1960 to the Superstar/Legend she is now known to be.

[@perupb]

Only someone who sings and loves can give a show of that category and Diana Ross is a real queen Sólo alguien que canta y encanta puede dar un espectáculo de esa categoría y Diana es una verdadera reina

[@ajuliacarvalho]

she seems so happy in there! :)

[@jonahgerfin4409]

Hello, how are you doing today

[@jodemarc3765]

Now THAT is an entrance! Love it......

[@extremeclean2680]

So classy! I still get goose bumps watching that entrance!

[@testedtried1233]

Often imitated never duplicated. I've seen a many of entrances but none more classy and impactful as the Boss.

[@ledjend]

I love me some Diana Ross 2019 ... in da house?✌🏽✌🏽

[@Muzzy68]

Saw Diana Ross in concert at Wembley in 90s - was easily the best concert I’ve ever been too.

[@Edwardo485]

What about that wonderful performance in New York City Outside ! in Central Park 1983 she kept right on singing As the rain poured down !! Like only the Beautiful Diana Ross, could do one of a kind. 🎤🎶 💖👏👏

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

I LOVE HER....BEAUTIFUL & CLASSY FOREVER....!!! I SAW HER AT.... MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY.... ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO...SHE WAS AWESOME.....GREAT.......!!!

[@daddygrace253]

Diana was wearing weaves before they were fashionable amongst Black women. I think every Black boy growing up in the 60's & 70's had a crush on Diana Ross. She was beautiful and a true DIVA in a good way. “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” was among the first compositions submitted to Motown by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, when the up-and-comers joined the company's. However, Ashford and Simpson sung this song very well although Diana made it popular and her theme song. RIP, Flo and Mary!

[@bettyjones7739]

A favorite song of mine

[@chrisrodriquez2639]

This is one classy and gifted LADY! Those are the first two thoughts I have when I hear her name.

[@migrain45]

I totally agree with you Chris.:-)

[@Chutney1luv]

Miss Ross, the Boss!! Iconic and an extraordinary entertainer! No one can ever replace her! ⭐️❤️🎶❤️⭐️

[@jonahgerfin4409]

Hello, how are you doing today

[@piscescrybanks1449]

I’m young and I love old songs like this gives me chills when she came out

[@TheBong195]

She is Diana Ross period!!!

[@deanmashburn6829]

They will never be another one like this buddy way was she so good and hot kind-hearted got to love Diana Ross

[@Jiorgiapeach]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@jenneyryan1083]

This beautiful lady owns the planet with her stunning presence and incredible voice.👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty breathtaking woman ,hello my sweetheart ?

[@cindyinnew]

One of the original true divas and I mean that with the greatest respect. There is a reason she outshone the other Supremes. It’s called star power and she wrote the book

[@brianwoods9741]

Cynthia B quiet as kept it was Diana Ross's idea to make the Supremes glamorous and it was she (Diana) who dressed them back then and made all their first clothes when they first started out Diana Ross & her mom help sow the clothes in the very beginning , and Diana going to motown's finishing school only sharpened her already natural talents and instincts at how to present herself , and Diana would go even when the others wouldn't .Smokey Robinson has always said Diana was the best in those classes than anyone else, Marvin Gay has aways said Diana would out dress you and out rehearse you . All of this is why Diana became Diana Ross the legion , because she worked at it . She was not givin anything. Diana should be well pleased with all she has accomplished . I know I am

[@cindyinnew]

Brian yes, I’ve read about that...how she worked on the clothing with her own hands...you are so right. She’s worked to earn her place way up high in the history of popular music of the 20th century 👍👍

[@cravendubose3024]

@@brianwoods9741 So am I.

[@realitychick8903]

she did NOT outshine the others Supremes - you are so WRONG.. Diana was GIVEN the OPPORTUNITY to sing and shine.. FLO and MARY -- they were not.. so don't say she was the best-- Flo was a strong power and she fought till she died.. there were strong downgrading vibes against her.. and it was hard.. Diana had it easy and with no conscience.----and a different voice tone -- which complimented the group -- Flo had hers as we heard in the song""" I Hear A Symphony '' and Mary as well... They were a magical trio till Greedy Gordy-- changed the format..

[@lindavereycken9281]

It remembers me.....i was 35 and in L.A on alone and away from EU. I had a headphone and listened to this song. I felt on top of the world......

[@AllThat1234567]

She was sick here and still showed everyone how it was done!!! Consummate performer!

[@rubyred93chev]

_She was singing over a cold, but still managed to make one of her greatest entrances and stage presence, ever._

[@mrripley867]

This sends chills up my sign she really puts feeling in her words ands you really feel what she’s singing

[@jennifergray6433]

Nothing can keep me from Miss Ross!!!❤❤❤😍

[@angelapriest2762]

She is so beautiful and elegant! What an amazing singer…true legend!

[@irenefunn4261]

That's why she's still "The BOSS"

[@birdsfan57]

Was lucky enough to see her back in 1988, and she is MAGNIFICENT!

[@toddbonin6926]

I remember watching this. What a night. Thanks for sharing!

[@emmanuellathomas3487]

Can't forget this beautiful gorgeous gown but highly simplified: yet gorgeous ✨ 😍 ❤ 💖

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

She somehow exudes JOICE, self-confidence !

[@TivoliEclipse]

You see how she took the stairs and landed on the stage? A flawless pivot! My Girl! 1:08

[@tamannarizwan9667]

What a night! To be there with all those great legendary talents. Music, entertainment and television was just magic back then.

[@sparklewell]

YES!

[@SuperRadolfo]

Beautiful Madame Diana Ross! Epic! Timeless Elegance and Beauty!! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾✊🏽✊🏽

[@scottanthonycoleman]

Such a magical force...it's pure and real...comes from within...no other has this gift. ROSS IS BOSS!!!

[@elainefox1469]

Wonderful.One of the greatest performers all time .singer,actress of all time.love her music sings with heart.Loveitso beautiful.God bless.

[@nathanielholmes6630]

I would love to see the uncut version of this entire performance. Ross fan forever ♥

[@Dnn411]

There is No glamour like Miss Diana Ross glamor…..

[@kazbaz8645]

Everyone's like what's happening before she arrives. Gorgeous.

[@sirlord1906]

Ladies and Gentlemen. .. please standing ovation for Madame... The Superstar. .. Daina Ross.. the only one💖💖💖💖

[@love4denims]

OMG Diana Ross, still beautiful until now!

[@paulocooe]

I love this video, that DIVA! DIANA QUEEN! 💛

[@88Ashleiigh88]

Knowing what her and Michael went through together.. the best she can come out with is... 'Stop in the name of love'

[@daddygrace253]

Have you been drinking Liquor?

[@88Ashleiigh88]

@@daddygrace253 pardon? Are you alright lol

[@kimberlycubbs5752]

One of the most amazing performances Diana Ross amazing

[@jovanramirez8682]

It is simple classy yet so impactful. They dont do it like this anymore.

[@deborahdesanto2313]

YOU ARE THE AMAZING QUEEN! IM A BIG FAN SINCE I WAS 14YEARS OLD! LOVE AND RESPECT DIANA! ❤🌹👏👏👏👏👏

[@musicluver94293]

The greatest DIVA of all time!!!!

[@cindyinnew]

musicluver94293 the word was invented for her

[@kentburrell3419]

FACTS

[@karencoombs9637]

My mother took my sisters and me to go see her in the late 70’s to me she is the greatest singer in the world ❤️her

[@emcemc7506]

She has such a unique beautiful voice and just gorgeous woman!

[@fittyrightonpoint6466]

Envious of the people that watched this live.She was Classy and awesome

[@maryferrero7]

Her version is my fav, she’s so glamorous

[@benjamindiequez115]

OMG She was/this was my first concert, Pittsburgh, PA @ the Civic Arena in the Spring of 1983. I can't believe it has been almost 40 years. I got goosebumps just now the same way I did at age 18 hearing her start humming/singing in the dark. Then to see her for the first time. Memory was made to last forever !!! #Kathi Connor