Al Jarreau dies at age 76. At the Grammy Awards that night, Pentatonix acknowledge his passing, calling him a "voice for the ages." Jarreau won seven Grammy Awards.
In this unmissable episode of the Music Matters Media podcast, we're turning the spotlight on a remarkable moment in music history – the night when the stars aligned for charity, captured in the must-watch Netflix documentary, 'The Greatest Night in Pop.' Join us as we journey back to that unforgettable January evening in 1985 when icons of the music world came together to record the anthem "We Are the World." We'll share fascinating insights and our personal takeaways from the documentary, highlighting the most touching and revealing moments. From the anticipation-filled build-up to the powerful execution, we dissect what made this event so special and why it resonated so deeply with audiences around the globe. Our discussion will also delve into the song's monumental impact on charity and its enduring legacy in music history. We explore how "We Are the World" transcended its initial charity goals to become a symbol of unity and compassion, changing the landscape of celebrity philanthropy. So, plug in your headphones and join us for a heartfelt appreciation of a night that showcased the best of pop music while making a difference in the world. It's an episode filled with nostalgia, inspiration, and the reminder that when we come together, we can create something truly world-changing.
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Breakin’ Away is an album by Al Jarreau, released on June 30, 1981, through the Warner Bros. Records label.
Breakin’ Away remains Al Jarreau’s most popular album. It spent two years on the Billboard 200 and peaked at #9. The album also hit #1 on both the Jazz and R&B charts. (Wikipedia).
Tagged by @arsonyte for this tag game that I lost track of. 😊 My last celebrity photo screenshot—it’s just the ghostbusters lol, of course—and the last song that I listened to. The song is Murphy’s Law by Al Jarreau from his 1984 album High Crime.
Surely someone out there watched Ghostbusters in 1984 and went home to play High Crime on vinyl or cassette. What a coincidence from my screen grabs!!
Tagging @spengnitzed and anyone else who wants to share.