What A Concert With 800,000 People Looks Like

In an unforgettable moment of music history, a 1983 video captures the legendary Diana Ross drawing a staggering crowd of over 800,000 people to New York’s Central Park for a free concert. With her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, Ross commands the massive audience, turning the park into a sea of fans united by her iconic performance. Despite a sudden storm, she keeps singing through the wind and rain, showing true showmanship and creating a magical, once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.

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In 1983, the legendary Diana Ross drew a crowd of over 800,000 people to New York's Central Park for a free concert. pic.twitter.com/okscAhnOEi

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