Dionne Warwick | Kennedy Center Honors

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Opera House, Washington, DC
December 3, 2023

00:00 Introduction (hosted by Debbie Allen)
02:23 Then Came You (Mickey Guyton & The Spinners)
05:36 Video Montage* (Dionne Warwick's biography)
09:33 Alfie (Cynthia Erivo)
14:16 Spoken-word tribute (Ego Nwodim)
15:48 Walk On By (Chloe Bailey)
17:49 Spoken-word tribute (Clive Davis)
19:29 I Say A Little Prayer (Gladys Knight)

*told by Jennifer Hudson

PERSONNEL
Mickey Guyton – vocals
Marvin Taylor (The Spinners) – vocals (lead tenor)
C. J. Jefferson (The Spinners) – vocals (tenor)
Ronnie Moss (The Spinners) – vocals (tenor)
Jessie Robert Peck (The Spinners) – vocals (bass)
Cynthia Erivo – vocals
Chloe Bailey – vocals
Gladys Knight – vocals

Marie Dionne Warwick (born Warrick; December 12, 1940 | East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American singer, actress, and television host.
Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest U.S. hit makers between 1955 and 1999, based on her chart history on Billboard's Hot 100 pop singles chart. She is the second-most charted female vocalist during the rock era (1955–1999). She is also one of the most-charted vocalists of all time, with 56 of her singles making the Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998 (12 of them Top Ten), and 80 singles in total – either solo or collaboratively – making the Hot 100, R&B, or adult contemporary charts. Warwick ranks number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100's "Greatest Artists of all time".

During her career, Warwick has won many awards, including six Grammy Awards. She has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame. In 2019, Warwick won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Three of her songs ("Walk On By", "Alfie", and "Don't Make Me Over") have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She is a former Goodwill Ambassador for the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

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[nancymar]

I grew up with her music from the time it began in the 1960’s. The first album I bought as a teen was the iconic “Make Way For Dionne” with a number of her biggest hits. I’ve always loved her songs.

[Kubanozon]

When I was a teenager back in the 80s, when I heard Dionne for the first time, I was fascinated by her voice and her way of performing. I dreamed of being able to see her in a theater someday, but since I am Cuban, for me those were just dreams, because it was very difficult for her to come to give a concert in my country. But fate wanted me to go live in another country in 1994 and for her to come to give a concert a few years later. It was a dream come true, to be able to see her as I dreamed and in the front row.

[keithsmits]

Dionne a TRUE SUPER STAR and I always have LOVED HER

[DonnaFilippone]

Dionne Warwick has always been one of a kind. Her voice stands out!

[stevenhanson]

We have a statement to make, if we don't love each other, we are doomed! Dionne said it best!❤

[lionheartroar]

We need another Dionne, Bachrach, and David team.. Unparalled artistry.

[TombCat]

Ah, she got a first rate tribute, which doesn't always happen. Cynthia Erivo was just stunning - that very complicated song just flowed out of her and soared up into the balcony. They were all great and Ms. Gladys Knight is still the prettiest dame around closing out with a classic. Clive Davis shows up, JHud tells the story, Miss Debbie Allen hosts and Chloe lays her sweet voice and cool vibe to Walk On By. Well DESERVED Ms. Warwick. There's no other elegant, sophisticated pop singer with soul AND those kind of pipes. Dionne Warwick. ❤

[beyourself]

Long overdue indeed, Dr. Dionne Warwick is a master.

[perezsykes]

I love seeing our legends getting their roses while they’re still with us. ❤
There will never be another Dionne, Patti, Aretha, Whitney, Tina, Chaka, Mariah, Gladys, Dolly, Cher or Barbra

[truthproductions]

If only Whitney was alive to have been right there with Dionne....🥹

[verkaufsenergizer-einmentor]

I never forgot my first time, i listen to her voice ❤❤❤
all the best for you,
lovly Dionne Warwick 🙏

[ElleVRosegetthepicture]

Dionne Warwick is elegance personified.

[JoaoLucas-vjjb]

Gladys voice sounds like a expansive perfume. Such a class lady.
🩷

[rahimwilson]

Dionne..being of a younger generation, I see how vastly under appreciated you are..but you were always there, so timeless..true legend

[Stef_Do]

Long overdue to recognize Dionne's achievements.
I love her ❤

[cupcakejonez]

DejaVu is my song. There's something about the way that song makes me feel.💞🙏🏽🕊🌈

[renegaderunner]

Gladys Knight said "that's my girl!"❤

[fancy-onhn]

So much talent by so many. But no one can hold a candle to Dionne. Her voice speaks to all of us and sings to our very souls.

[skyavalanche]

In December of 1966, when I was still 13, I went on my first date to see Ms. Dionne at Blinstrub’s nightclub in Boston. I was obsessed with her distinctive, soothing, and heartfelt voice, and her glorious interpretations of so many David-Bacharach songs. I particularly loved her “Here I Am” album, and it became part of my DNA. Sitting ringside, enraptured by how beautiful she looked in a chiffon and sequined gown, and that voice which transcended what I knew on discs or the radio, someone in management must’ve noticed these two kids in a sea of adults, who all seemed to have cigarettes and drinks in in their hands, and informed us that after the show we could go backstage to meet her! With my Instamatic camera, I took some pictures of her, and still have a close up shot, with her smiling in her after show red velvet robe. I seem to remember my date and I being speechless, and this was long before taking selfies. I’m glad I didn’t pass out.
In my youth, she was the stuff that dreams are made of, and I’m forever grateful that despite having strict parents, they had no hesitation in helping to make that magical night happen.
Here I am now, to say Congratulations Ms. Dionne Warwick, with Thanks for this musical memory, and so many more.

[wezie]

All the performers honoring Ms. Dionne did her right!