May 4th 2024.
Dionne Warwick, the legendary six-time Grammy Award winner, is gearing up for her highly anticipated Don’t Make Me Over tour in the UK. The 83-year-old star, known for hits like Walk On By and Say A Little Prayer, will be performing live and taking questions from the audience. In an exclusive interview with Metro, Dionne reflects on her illustrious 60-plus year career, her upcoming tour, and why she's a doctor's worst nightmare.
Sitting in her home in New Jersey, adorned with gold discs and photos from her decades-long career, Dionne is as busy as ever. When asked about the award she is most proud of, she humbly admits that there are a few, including her first Grammy win in 1969 as the first African-American woman in the pop category. Her music has always transcended boundaries and appealed to audiences of all kinds, defying categorization.
So how did her last world tour, titled One Last Time, turn into this upcoming tour? Dionne laughs and explains that it simply meant she would be traveling around the world one last time like a "crazy woman." But even with a packed schedule and only one day between shows, Dionne finds time for her favorite pastimes like shopping and spending the day lounging in her pajamas.
When asked what keeps her going, Dionne jokingly credits "supply and demand" as she continues to be in high demand by fans around the world. But she also admits that she loves what she does and finds joy in performing. And while other music legends, like Abba, have been performing virtual concerts, Dionne says she would love to see an avatar of herself in a live show, though she doesn't listen to her own music much.
Instead, she listens to her peers like Johnny Mathis and Tina Turner, as well as a lot of Brazilian music. In fact, Brazil is where she plans to retire one day, captivated by the country's people, culture, and music. And while her own music often delves into themes of heartache and loss, Dionne says she sees it as singing about reality, thanks to the powerful lyrics of songwriting duo Hal David and Burt Bacharach.
Her upcoming tour is based on her documentary, Don't Make Me Over, and during the show, she takes questions from the audience. Dionne admits that it amuses her how much people want to know about her, but jokes that some questions should just be kept to herself. And when asked about her breakfast routine, she confesses to being a doctor's worst nightmare, avoiding medication and sticking to the food her mother gave her since childhood.
As for her favorite song, Dionne says she sees all of her hits as her children and can't choose just one. With a tour spanning from May 4 to May 26, Dionne's Don't Make Me Over tour is sure to be a memorable experience for fans of all ages. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.
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