Diana Ross oozes with ultimate divadom. How else could you describe her almost hour-late entrance -- rising up from the stage floor in a lime green fur and sexy, black sequined dress to the 1979 disco tune "The Boss?"
On Friday night in Atlanta, the legendary Ross proved she is indeed still the boss, going through more than 25 songs and six wardrobe changes to a full (and very satisfied) house at Chastain Park.
Some concerts can be described by sets, with Ross, the night is marked by the wardrobe changes:
Wardrobe No. 1's lime green fur and black sequin dress took fans from "The Boss" to 2006's with "More Today than Yesterday," through classic Motown hits with the Supremes, including "Reflections," "My World Is Empty Without You," "Stop in the Name of Love" "Can't Hurry Love and "Love Child."
After a brief exit during the tango infused "Love Child," Ross brought on wardrobe No. 2 -- a glitzy red number -- to the tune of 1980s "I'm Coming Out," followed by "Upside Down," "Touch Me in the Morning," "It's My House," "Sweetest Hangover" and "Ease on Down the Road."
Many a performer could take lessons from Ross, who has mastered charming the crowd by blowing kisses, constantly waving and making eye contact with her big, trademark smile. The 66-year-old singer, producer, actress and "new grandmother" not only looked fabulous, her voice was soft, but strong.
Lady Diana then settled the crowd down, gliding on stage in wardrobe change No. 3, a midnight blue sequined gown. For certain, the gown set the tone for the Billie Holiday tunes "Lady Sings the Blues" and "Don't Explain."
Wardrobe change No. 4 -- a hot pink Southern belle frock brought out Ross' playful side with "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," "Endless Love," Theme from Mahagony" and the night's best number, the crowd rousing "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
Wardrobe change No. 5 had a song all to itself: a gold and brightly glittery wonder of a dress that seemed more than appropriate for the golden Gloria Gaynor cover "I Will Survive."
By the time she walked out in the bronzy wardrobe change that was No. 6, even Ross herself had to admit that "you all will wear a girl out." But in one of the sweetest moments of the night, she dedicated the show to longtime friend, the late Michael Jackson, singing the lovely "Missing You" along with Jackson's own "You Are Not Alone." At last, the night ended with "I Love You."
And while Ross had no opening act, actress/comedian Monique certainly filled the gap with her walk down the aisles a few minutes before Ross took to the stage. As the star, who tapes her talk show here in Atlanta, made her way to her seat, the crowd cheered, cameras snapped and at least one brave couple managed to get their young baby into the star's arms for a quick hug and picture.
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