Duets...

I was thinking of ideas to post for my next music blog entry when the thought of compiling my favourite song duets sprang into my mind. I went through my entire music list and there were countless great duets made over the years. I finally narrowed the list to my top 5 tracks. Here it goes...


1) Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson - Say, Say, Say

At the height of his music career, Michael Jackson collaborated with Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney to write this excellent track in 1984. McCartney's musical ingenuity combined with a top-class act in Michael Jackson produced this classic duet. This is pop music at its absolute best...










2) George Michael & Aretha Franklin
- I Knew You Were Waiting For Me


A flawless and one of the top male voices in George Michael coupled with soul diva Aretha Franklin and the result could go no wrong. This uplifting pop tune scored number 1 in the music charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Simply magical...



3) Marc Almond & Gene Pitney
- Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart

Ex Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond sang this beautiful ballad with American 60s singer Gene Pitney. This heart-wrenching song lifts my heart and brings it crashing down each time i hear it. It was a UK #1 song in 1989 as well as many parts of Europe. Listen to Gene Pitney's original 1967 version here. An instant classic since the day the song was born ...


4) Queen & David Bowie
- Under Pressure

Freddie Mercury's vocal prowess shone in this duet with David
Bowie in the early 80s. The catchy bass line at the introduction of
the song was famously copied and used in Vanilla Ice's rap hit "Ice
Ice Baby" in 1989. A very good track to listen to on the road...


5) Bronski Beat & Marc Almond
- I Feel Love (Johnny Come Home)

80s dance group Bronski Beat & Marc Almond came together in 1985 to produce this great sounding dance track in "I Feel Love (Johnny Come Home)". This high energy track features Jimmy Somerville's high octave vocals and that of Marc Almond's, combining to a scintillating effect. What a sound!


Coincidentally, all these tracks were made in the 1980s. I doubt it is musical bias on my part but rather, it is a testament to an era when the strongest and most adventurous music were ever made.

When two musicians come together to make a new record, each brings with him/her their own musical style and the result is often sheer magic...

Hope everyone enjoy these tunes!