An Epic Pep Talk - What Nina Simone Said To Dionne Warwick Backstage At The Apollo

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[BTonTV]

We gotta vote her into the Rock&Roll Hall Of Fame while she's still with us!

[jonathancineus]

I’m so tired of losing legends in death lately. It’s refreshing to know she’s still here. Live on, Dionne!

[sherodparkinson]

Im smiling in tears looking at Dionne. She is a treasure to the world.

[GS-uyxo]

There really needs to be a movie about her career - all of it.

[JonBlondell]

A true legend! I ran into her in a mqll in San Antonio. I'm a musician, so i struck up a conversation about her show that night! This was in the early 80s. She was so cool! Once she found I was a Jazz player, we were like 2 old friends walking arm in arm, shopping and shooting the shit! A very happy memory.

[icyjules]

She's a legend. One of the greatest singers of all time if you ask me.

[ted]

She's not only a legend, she has a delightful sense of humor and easiness about her

[edezagon]

A very GRAND Dame! Still active at 81. She's great, funny and so very talented!

[vmwindustries]

She still knows how to work the crowd too! True professional.

[lorij]

Dionne Warwick is INCOMPARABLE! She sang some of hardest, most complex songs in any songbook. She's labeled a pop singer, but far more. #Brava Ms. Warwick!

[sirtyler]

The stories this woman could tell. Stephen doesn’t waste a second with her. Great interview!

[jamessmith]

When I hear her sing, it takes me back to my youth (I am 80 now). The tears just flow at the beauty of her voice and persona. May you live long and prosper Dionne.

[hutch]

I'm so glad we are appreciating this woman while we have her. She's royalty.

[migonzo]

My wife showed me her music and wow, this woman is gold! A true legend.

[Handlepoint]

If you don’t know her music do yourself a favor and listen. She’s a magnificent talent

[nazfan]

Back in 1982 Knoxville, Tennessee had the World's Fair going on. A friend of mine was working the night shift so he got me in for free. It was cold winter time but I roamed around checking out the Fair. At one point I went inside a Holiday Inn lobby to warm up a bit. As I sat in the lobby I could see a oyster bar type place where people had food and drinks but also could hear a lady singing live as well.
I sat there as I was warming up I saw this lady approach me and asked if I like to sing with her. I just smiled and said I could not sing but she had my attention with her wonderful voice and I was enjoying her performance from the lobby. Well, once her show was over she was carrying her equptment out and I offered to help her and carried all the heavy items to her car. She thanked me and smile and gave me a small kiss on the cheek. That was that.
An employee saw me come back in and asked me if I got her Autograph? I asked, the employee said "Yes! that was Dionne Warwick" Only then I realized it was her and just didnt pay attention. Either way I would have never asked for an autograph anyway, just helping her out was good enough to me.
What a wonderful personality and voice she has

[emandem]

A beautiful voice wrapped in grace and style. The rest of us can only hope to have such wit and class at her age.

[johnnolan]

I still remember seeing her in 1980 as a 16 year old here in Canada, my mom pretty much dragged me with her, I was so glad she did! What a voice!!

[bavery]

81 years and just as beautifu, talented and charming as ever...

[patrickpb]

I saw Nina Simone in 1989 at the Royal Albert Hall . A true hero of mine 🙏🏼