When Aretha Franklin had to sing ‘Nessun Dorma’ after Pavarotti fell sick at the Grammys, and it was astonishing.Smooth's Famous Firsts Podcast: Michael Bolton on having to sing on commercials to duetting with Pavarotti.Stevie starts the duet by playing the piano and singing the moving opening as the crowd scream, as Pavarotti looks to the heavens and closes his eyes, clearly overcome by the magical moment. Stevie Wonder and Pavarotti then begin to sing the newly-penned song to the stunned audience in a moment that will go down forever in musical history. "But when one is so kind as to using their talent, that gift, to help others less fortunate, they are truly a child of God. Stevie Wonder was just one of the incredible stars to sing with Pavarotti on that special June evening in 1998. "I wrote for this occasion, and I am honoured that you are singing it with me tonight," Stevie Wonder said to Pavarotti ahead of the perofmrnace. Stevie Wonder and Pavarotti sing the newly-penned song 'Peace Wanted Just To Be Free' to the stunned audience in a moment that will go down forever in musical history. "When we are blessed with the gift of a talent of song, it is truly a gift from God," Stevie began. The moment, which was broadcast live to millions across the world, saw Stevie Wonder introduce the song by first giving thanks to Pavarotti and his generosity. Listen to the Smooth All Time Top 500 Live Playlist on Global Player.When George Michael and Pavarotti sang a spine-tingling duet of 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'.Watch Pavarotti sing with Céline Dion in forgotten duet of 'I Hate You Then I Love You'.The soul legend had composed 'Peace Wanted Just To Be Free' especially for the occasion and as he starts to introduce the song the look on Pavarotti's face says it all, he is clearly in awe of the 19 Grammy Award winner. However, none could quite match the breathtaking moment Stevie Wonder himself got up on stage to sing with the famous tenor.
"Maestro, I congratulate you for being such a wonderful spirit in this life of ours," Stevie Wonder said to Pavarotti ahead of their duet.Ī clearly moved Pavarotti stood by as Stevie Wonder introduced the song he'd written especially for the evening. Singers on the night included the Spice Girls, Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Eros Ramazzotti and The Corrs, who each either sang renditions of their own hits or stunning duets with the operatic star. Watch Bryan Adams sing with Pavarotti in a spine-tingling forgotten duet.Luciano Pavarotti facts: Opera singer's wife, children, career and death explained.Brian May singing duet with Pavarotti on 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' is spectacular.The event saw an incredible line-up of talent descend on the small Italian city for a once-in-a-lifetime concert.
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