Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1 Save the Music (1998) (TV)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Michael Simon

Writer:

Martin Lewis (writer)

Release Date:

14 April 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Music

Plot Keywords:

Acronym In Title | Concert Film | Concert | Number In Title

Cast

Jennifer Aniston	...	Herself
Patricia Arquette	...	Herself
Mariah Carey	...	Herself
Bill Clinton	...	Himself
Hillary Rodham Clinton	...	Herself
Céline Dion	...	Herself / performer
Gloria Estefan	...	Herself - Performer
Aretha Franklin	...	Herself / performer
Teri Hatcher	...	Herself - Presenter
Carole King	...	Herself / performer
Kathleen Manikowski	...	Narrator (voice)
Sarah McLachlan	...	Herself (in Save The Music ad)
Joan Osborne	...	Herself
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Herself - Presenter
Susan Sarandon	...	Herself - Presenter

Also Known As:

VH1 Divas Live (USA) (short title)

Runtime:

80 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, USA

Movie Connections:

Followed by VH1 Divas Live 2 (1999) (TV)

Soundtrack:

You've Got A Friend

Worth Watching for the Last Two Numbers

Over the years, I kept hearing people talk about how Aretha Franklin's performance on the first VH1 Divas show brought the house down, so of course I had to see it for myself.

People were not joking. She was at least a step ahead of the other singers in terms of singing power and ability to command a house. The only singer who had the confidence to hold a candle to Aretha was Celine Dion. I was really impressed how she stepped up and held her own during the last gospel number. It was really entertaining to see the contrast of Celine and Aretha's body types and singing styles hollering at each other. I wish I was there to hoot them on.

The second to last song, A Natural Woman, was so amazing, I had to watch it again. Even though Aretha was commanding, I really enjoyed the blending of the different singers' styles and voices. Gloria Estafan and Shania Twain were a little washed out, but Maria Carey and Celine Dion brought it. I've been a Carole King fan for a long time, so it was wonderful to see her get her props as a songwriter and entertainer.

Too bad Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige weren't on this year instead of the following year.