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Marvin Gaye in 1973

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John Legend gave a mesmerising performance of Nina Simone's famous song 'Feeling Good' on NBC's Celebrating America TV special.

John Legend's haunting version of Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good' at the inauguration was sensational

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The singing star was taking part in the TV special Celebrating America yesterday (January 20) when he sang 'Here Comes The Sun' on a Miami dock at sunrise.

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Taking to the stage on July 14 and in a nod of respect to the Queen drummer, Adam Lambert invited Roger Taylor to join him on stage for a special performance of 'Under Pressure'.

When Adam Lambert and Roger Taylor sang 'Under Pressure' and Roger’s son stepped up to play drums

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On January 27, 1991 Whitney Houston took to the stage in Tampa, Florida and backed by a full orchestra, sang a now historial version of The Star Spangled Banner.

When Whitney Houston sang the national anthem so powerfully she moved a nation to tears

Whitney Houston

With just one listen to Pavarotti's rehearsal tape and with no time to practice, Sting introduced a brave Aretha to the stage to sing 'Nessun Dorma'

When Aretha Franklin had to sing ‘Nessun Dorma’ after Pavarotti fell sick at the Grammys, and it was astonishing

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Ringo Starr revealed the incredible last thing George Harrison said to him on his deathbed in a 2011 documentary.

Ringo Starr reveals George Harrison's final words to him was a bittersweet joke on his deathbed

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Sir Tom Jones was speaking to his fellow judges on The Voice, will.i.am, Olly Murs and Anne-Marie when the incredible story of how he met The King was revealed.

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The energy between Olivia Newton-John and Andy Gibb is palpable and lead to them recording a single for Andy's new album just a few months later.

When Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton-John sang a sizzling duet of Bee Gees hit ‘Rest Your Love On Me’

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Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle had a hit single in 1987

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Queen were playing a concert at Milton Keynes Bowl in Buckinghamshire on June 5 when Freddie Mercury sat on the stage to play a singing game with the crowd

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Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea have been married since 1989

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George Michael was being presented the MTV Lifetime Achievement Award – also known as the Video Vanguard Award – when he gave Madonna a sensual kiss on the lips.

When George Michael kissed Madonna live on stage at the 1989 MTV Awards

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Barry Gibb, 74, and Stephen Gibb, 46, recorded a live jamming session back in March 2020 and streamed the medley for lucky Bee Gees fans.

Barry Gibb and son Stephen perform stunning lockdown medley of stripped back Bee Gees hits

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Bee Gees star Barry Gibb and singing sensation Barbra Streisand were presenting a Grammy Award when the Australian sex symbol gently kissed the Funny Girl star as the world watched on.

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