Dionne Warwick is, of course, music royalty who needs little introduction here. Her career in recorded music — marked by countless Top 40 hits, Grammy Awards, and one of the most distinctive voices in popular music history — has few true comparators. We are all the better for her extraordinary partnership with Burt Bacharach and Hal David, which produced some of the finest songs of the twentieth century.
But not enough is said about Dionne as a live performer. She possessed a certain effortless grace onstage that was entirely her own. Watch her here on The Ed Sullivan Show as she performs a medley of her hits: moving seamlessly through multiple keys and tempos, she never loses her poise, confidence, or command. Her voice — elegant, rich, and unmistakably expressive — reveals both remarkable subtlety and quiet power.
Dionne is truly one for the ages. Enjoy
By Robb Patryk
