Two iconic figures in American entertainment coming together in one great moment for the single, “Say Say Say.” Paul McCartney, like Aretha Franklin, makes a second appearance in my countdown. Outside of the performance of LaToya Jackson as Michael’s girl interest in the video, it’s hard to think that this video also holds the presence »
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J. DUB’S TOP 10: Hit Interracial Duets of the 1980s – 2. Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson “Say Say Say”
J. DUB’S TOP 10: Hit Interracial Duets of the 1980s – 3. The Eurythmics with Aretha Franklin “Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves”
Lest you think that only the men were mixing it up in the ’80s, this duet should scorch that right out of your head. The album which spawned this single, Be Yourself Tonight, showcased the R&B side of The Eurthymics. So, what better way to showcase that style than to join with the Queen of »
J. DUB’S TOP 10: Hit Interracial Duets of the 1980s – 4. Janet Jackson & Herb Alpert “Diamonds”
What’s funny is that this song never really seemed like much of a duet because Janet pretty much owed the majority of the performance. However, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were a hot production commodity in the mid to late ’80s, so their grooves proved to be gold as seen with Janet Jackson, The Human »
J. DUB’S TOP 10: Hit Interracial Duets of the 1980s – 6. George Michael & Aretha Franklin “Knew You Were Waiting For Me”
By this time, George had released several hit singles with Wham! So, this song seemed to be the beginning of the solo projects from him and what a great song to start with!
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J. DUB’S TOP 10: Hit Interracial Duets of the 1980s – 7. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder “Ebony & Ivory”
Now, many have called this song mucho cheesy. However, what they don’t understand is that this song features two of the most prolific songwriters in recorded American songwriting history with individual careers that have spanned well over 40 years. Most artists today would kill just to have a hit record, let alone a career that »
