More than 30 years after their first music release Vanessa Williams remains iconic!
The 61-year-old actress and singer proves without a doubt that she hasn’t missed a step in her new pop-dance track “Legs (Keep Dancing)” – making fun of her age in the lyrics while arousing envy from those decades younger than her viewers by showing off her timeless gams and spot-on dance moves in the accompanying music video.
“They say the legs are the last to go / I’mma keep dancing,” Williams sings on the new track, her first original music since 2009. “I’ve still got a lot to do, and I’m not nearly done yet.” / Not while I still have these legs!”
The instantly viral track caused a stir on social media, with fans posting: “Vanessa Williams just released a new song and video!!!!!! 61 y’all, you pop girls are in danger.”
Another wrote: “I’ve been listening to this all morning. This is a shot of Kylie and a shot of Donna Summer. Vanessa Williams, the queen that you are!”
Williams announced “Legs” earlier this month, sharing on Instagram: “My new music is finally coming out! It’s been 15 years since the last album, but the time is right… I called my old team who have been creating with me for years.” years. Still here, still standing, still kicking in fact… about to give them hell again ✨.
In a press release for the single, Williams noted that the title was inspired by her late co-star Diahann Carroll, whose 2008 memoir bore the title The legs are the last to go.
“Diahann played my mother in a film I produced, The courage to love, and has always been a huge inspiration to me,” she noted. “I remember watching her talk to Oprah about her autobiography.” She spoke so beautifully and confidently about her age and her strength and the fact that beauty fades but your legs give you strength and are the last ones standing go.
Additionally, this time the long-time artist is taking the reins behind the scenes with her own record label, Mellian Music.
“What a joy it is to make new music behind this [mic] with old friends again,” Williams shared when starting their new projects. “There is a certain comfort in creating new work in the studio while remembering how many years in this business have brought success, excitement and lasting memories. It is my motivation to continually develop myself. Every challenge is exciting. And more new music.” “Sharing with my fans is the fuel that lights my fire.”
Williams isn’t just making a comeback in pop music these days. You too recently signed up to play the evil b**ch boss Miranda Priestly in The devil Wears Prada‘S musical debut in London’s West End.
The upcoming playback features a score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub, a book by Kate Wetherhead and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. The show is set to premiere in October 2024 – with Williams previewing a song titled “House of Miranda” on social media last month.
The actress and performer returned to Broadway in 2022, playing a fictional first lady POTUSa comedy by the playwright Selina Fillinger.
“It’s really wonderful to be part of something so innovative” she told ET at the time the ensemble production directed by and also starring Susan Stroman Julianne HoughJulie White, Lea DeLaria, Lilli Cooper, Rachel Dratch and Suzy Nakamura.
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