Irene Diamond

American female talent, piano & voice teacher, host, and Mother intrigued by Millennials and Gen Z.

[Maria Danzilo @Maria4Dist6]

I object to the use of taxpayer dollars to boost Mamdani’s brand and his next campaign. Do it on your own dime @NYCMayor.
You are also discriminating against Ethnic and Community Media. This is wrong on so many levels and it must stop.

@OneCityRisingNY @RichAzzopardi @FamilyHarlem @SquarePegDem76 @savetheuws

[New York Mets @Mets]

MORABITO JOINS THE PSYCHOPATHS! 🤯

[Irene Diamond @Irene_Diamond]

@SusanBEdelman Good reporting, Susan. Thank you

[𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 - 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 - 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞⭐️❤️ @NgocThach74]

"Jolene's" Magnificent Plea: Dolly Parton’s Transcendent Night on the Letterman Stage

Dolly Parton’s live performance of "Jolene" on the *Late Show with David Letterman* on April 4, 1995, has gone down in history as one of the finest live acts ever staged in the Ed Sullivan Theater. At the age of 49, the legendary singer delivered not only a musical masterpiece but also a flawless embodiment of the song's protagonist—a wife pouring out her heart—all while exuding a truly magnificent presence.

Stepping onto the stage, Dolly Parton immediately commanded attention in a form-fitting, sequined white gown that accentuated her famous hourglass figure, complemented by her iconic, voluminous blonde hair.

Without relying on modern vocal processing, she showcased her raw, pristine, and incredibly sharp vocal prowess. Dolly’s voice soared—clear yet tinged with a palpable, choked-back emotion. Despite the song’s fast, driving tempo, she maintained perfect breath control and pitch, fully conveying the insecurity and desperate pleading directed at "Jolene."

The performance’s brilliance was further elevated by the superb accompaniment of the traditional band. A key emotional highlight was the pedal steel guitar ringing out during the musical transitions; that signature, melancholic, and sustained sound—a staple of country music—blended with Dolly’s vocals like a quiet sob, holding the audience spellbound.

As the song concluded, the Ed Sullivan Theater erupted in thunderous applause. Host David Letterman himself stepped onto the stage, visibly excited and full of praise for the sheer caliber of this living legend. Channeling the jealousy of her youth into her music, Dolly Parton transformed marital insecurity into an enduring legacy that shone brilliantly before millions of television viewers.

[Irene Diamond @Irene_Diamond]

@CuomoFriend @ZohranKMamdani What lessons are we supposed to learn from the original architectural vision of the World Trade Center and the terrorist attacks of 9/11?

[American Innovation Project @AIPLeads]

"If you don't like what people are saying, change the conversation. If you don't like what people are doing, change the play."

- @LindaLacewell of @okx, on "CLARITY and Beyond," a panel at the @SALTConference moderated by our executive director @cows2crypto.

Watch the clip below.

[𝓐𝓤𝓓𝓤 @CineAudu]

I know exactly what I'm doing. How Dolly Parton shut down the noise and owned her narrative in 1977.

[New York Mets @Mets]

ARE YOU KIDDING?! 🤯

[Al Gore @algore]

In one of her many memorable hit songs, Dolly Parton famously sang about a “9 to 5” job that was “all taking and no giving.” So, in looking back on her amazing legacy, it's fitting to remember her for all her giving to others throughout her life: all the joy she gave us all with her incredibly beautiful songwriting, her captivating voice, and her endless creative pursuits. The 300 million free books she gave to children across America and around the world through her Imagination Library. All the fun she gave to families who visited Dollywood. The crucial funding and support she gave for medical research into pediatric cancer, infectious diseases, and not least, the Moderna COVID vaccine. She gave funding to provide shelter and food for the victims of disasters. I’m especially grateful for all that she gave back to our beloved home state of Tennessee. For many, her lasting gift is the inspiration to give back to our own communities with the same passion, humor, and conviction as Dolly. God bless her and may she rest in peace. We will always love her!

[Irene Diamond @Irene_Diamond]

Miley sings my favorite Dolly Parton song. She will be missed. A true music legend whose bright side of life touched many like a contagious spark for good. Rest in ☮️

[𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 ✨🎵 @Hoang_HQ]

Miley Cyrus brings soulful country vibes to 'Jolene' with her emotive vocals in the Backyard Sessions, a raw and captivating performance!✨🌹
#countrymusic #Classichits

[Irene Diamond @Irene_Diamond]

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[liv ✮ @augustsliv]

‘it’s really just me and duolingo in a relationship’ he’s just like all of us really

[Irene Diamond @Irene_Diamond]

@MariamaJames13 Thanks for staying on top of this @nycpix As a moderate, I will be watching as well. I sincerely hope we will get out of this DSA mess sooner than later. @Maria4Dist6

[Music over time🎻 @Peal8888]

January 30, 1969 – The Last Moment on the Roof: When The Beatles Played “Get Back” Like the World Didn’t Exist

It was a freezing lunchtime on January 30, 1969. A bitter wind cut across the rooftop of 3 Savile Row in London. Four guys from Liverpool walked out, plugged in, and the first notes of “Get Back” spilled down into the street below. No big stage. No lights. No tickets. Just them, the January cold, and a very Beatles decision: screw the hesitation—let’s just do it.

This wasn’t a normal concert. It was the last time The Beatles would ever play live in public. And none of them knew it at the time.

They hadn’t performed live in almost three years. The Get Back project (which later became Let It Be) was stuck. They needed an ending for the film they were shooting. The original ideas were wilder: the Sahara Desert, an ancient amphitheater in Tunisia, the QE2 ocean liner, the Roundhouse… But time was running out. On January 26, someone (probably Paul) suggested the simplest option: “Let’s just go up on the roof.” Close. Easy. And no one had ever done it before.

Right before they were supposed to start, everything almost fell apart. George was still reluctant. Ringo was complaining about the cold. The four of them stood in a small room under the stairs leading to the roof, tension thick in the air. Then John Lennon simply said, “Let’s do it.” And they walked out.

The cold that day was brutal. John wore Yoko’s fur coat. Ringo put on his wife Maureen’s red raincoat. Between songs, someone kept lighting cigarettes and holding them out so George could warm his fingers. Sound engineer Alan Parsons had to run to a department store and buy women’s pantyhose to wrap around the microphones to block the wind. The salesclerk looked at him like he was either about to rob the place or try on the merchandise himself.

The truck carrying the gear from EMI got pulled over by police who thought the equipment was for a burglary. It took a long explanation before they were allowed to continue.

They played for exactly 42 minutes. Nine takes of five songs. “Get Back” got the most plays. During “Dig a Pony,” John forgot the lyrics and had an assistant kneel down holding up cue cards. When the police finally came up because of noise complaints from the neighboring businesses (especially the tailors and the bank across the street), Paul ad-libbed new lines into “Get Back” on the spot...

[New York Mets @Mets]

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With his home run yesterday, Carson Benge joins Darryl Strawberry as the only two Mets to have 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases in their rookie season!

Darryl Strawberry was the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year.

[Monika Wiesak @MonikaWiesak]

Art knows no national boundaries. Genius can speak in any tongue, and the entire world will hear it and listen. The artist reminds man of the universality of his feelings & desires & despairs. Thus, art is political in the most profound sense. - JFK

[Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal]

Crypto is the currency of choice for crooks. Lori Flowers shares her story as a victim of crypto-enabled transnational organized crime—in order for them to succeed, her scammers needed crypto. We cannot keep giving the bad guys an easy button.