It’s time to put our singnature song subseries on hold as we return to the normal format of Way Back Wednesday. To help us refocus on the true purpose of this feature, let’s take a stroll down memory lane as we highlight great live performances by our favourite artists that you probably never saw!
There is nothing as tragic for us music fans as seeing our favourite singers under the pressures of time and slowly lose their ability to handle their signature songs. However, some artists have maintained their gifts and this week’s Way Back Wednesday will celebrate their talent!
Did you know Brandy, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Tamia all previously collaborated on one song?
Did you know that Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick all joined forces for a collaboration in 1991?
Did you know that Gladys Knight nabbed the honor of performing the James Bond theme song in 1989?
Rather than respectfully cancel his annual Pre-Grammy Awards Gala in response to Whitney Houston’s death, Clive Davis found another way to honor his most prized artist. Accompanied by Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Ciara, Kelly Rowland and others, the music mogul celebrated the life of the fallen icon with an evening of song and tributes.
Hosted at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta on November 17th, the 2011 Soul Train Awards celebrated the accomplishments of R&B, Soul and Hip-Hop’s brightest young stars. In addition to awarding acts such as Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Kelly Rowland, the show also featured performances from Marsha Ambrosius, Melanie Fiona and several others.