What I like most about this collaboration is the obvious respect they have for each other. Two greats who appreciate singing with another great. Too many people have the idea that, if you like opera, you can't like soul, or vice-versa, but that's not true.
@@mikkj1 Agreed but IMO, Pavarotti always sounded best in his own element...opera. It became trendy for him to pair up with various artists from other music genres but it never impressed me as it did when he was on his own doing what he did best. But I'm sure they all honored to sing with him.
Pavarotti's father was dead 2 or 3 days ago when he performed that song feat James brown. In fact he sit down and only the opera singers know how strong and hard is sing sit down. He could reject this performance but he didn't it
I wondered how an opera singer could sing soul but this is just brilliant!! Whoever thought that two masters could combine their genres so beautifully 💖 This was in 2002 when James was 69 and Luciano was 67. Sadly James left us in 2006 and Luciano in 2007. Thankfully we have videos like this to re-live their greatness.
Amen They respected each others music. They respected each other and they produced a masterpiece. It is soooo time for America to get together and back this kind of respect. We can make masterpieces together. Contempt and disrespect gets us no where.
This was such a wonderful duet of musical talent and passion! Luciano Pavarotti and James Brown together - just incredible! Chills!! Love it! Thanks, JV! 💜👍🏻☮️
Whoa! Who would have thought these two would collaborate together. James is an icon his self but you can see he’s beaming with pride & respect to do this with him. I would say one of the highlights of his life 💖
I like 'Guide me home/How can I go on'. It' is even richer than 'Barcelona'. However, both are excellent and dear JV will just have to put both of them on the list to review 👌
I have loved this song since I was young and I’m in my 60’s now. What an amazing duet! This is classic!! Pavarotti and Brown are AMAZING TOGETHER!!! I have never heard this and now I have goosebumps! WOW!
I love seeing the wonder on your face, thank you for sharing your experiences with us all :) Another wonderful collaboration I can suggest is Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé, singing "Barcelona" (though I'm pretty sure someone else must have suggested it already). Be safe!
I am so happy you are reacting to the older music because that is a history that everyone should preserve and remember. These are two great singers from different genres and it is wonderful to see. thank you so much for what you are doing!
James Brown still screamed like he was 20.Lou-cha-no was an incredible tenor!He was the best tenor in the world! The king of soul and the king of tenors,here together,pure awesomeness.
I seen an older James Brown in concert and he was still incredible live. James Brown opened up once for the Rolling Stones and killed it!! The Stones said that was one person they would never follow up behind again. Lol
Luciano Pavarotti is who inspired me to sing. Particularly in the "Popara" style.....crossover of Opera and Pop-type genres. Pavarotti is in my opinion the best Opera singer of my lifetime. He was gifted with a natural instrument that few if any could ever replicate. I feel so honored to have gotten to follow his work before he passed. Then again, he is immortal in his recordings. He and the other two tenors Domingo and Carreras made Opera popular, partly by their willingness to work outside of traditional classical works and partly because their trio was like nothing else. The Three Tenors together reverberated sounds like none other.
I love this so much!!!!! Thank you for sharing. I never saw or heard before now. I’m not sure if this is James song... Godfather of soul is his nickname I believe. Pavarotti sings it in Italian... it’s so incredible!!!!! You can see James Brown appreciates Parovotti... and his talent... What a treat to watch. Tears and a chill for me means it touched my soul.
James Brown was my favorite when I was little (still like him) and I heard Luciano through my Italian mother-in-law cuz that was her favorite! Yes, the two together was fabulous!!!👍😊🙏
This collaboration could have been a train wreck, but it worked BEAUTIFULLY! These icons actually complemented one another and I love the mutual respect. This is great music at it's best. Someone had a vision and I'm so happy that it came to fruition so that we can enjoy this collaboration today. RIP Godfather of Soul and Mr. Pavarotti!
This is really interesting, but I really like it!!! Thank you for doin this - I would have never thought the 2 of them could have collaborated!!! Wonderful!!!!
In a million years I never would have guessed the two of them singing a song together. I honestly didn't care for it, but it was interesting to watch and listen.
One of several collabs Pavarotti did in his career. I think his Barry White collab was my favorite.....that deep bass of White with the tenor of Pavarotti. He also collabed with Sting and Bono of U2. I'm sure there were others. He brought opera into the mainstream by doing these. Pure genius!
Bridget Sclama Luciano Pavarotti did several concerts for charity with popular artists. My favorite is this one, one with George Michael and a special one with Stevie Wonder. Jovaughn you would love these!
Mr. Brown once sang in his classic soul song, "It's my thing, I can do what I wanna do, You can't tell me who to sock it to." And, man, he sure does to the classic operatic crowd in this video!
@@rhondabenin1571 Hey Rhonda, you are right! James just got me kinda feelin' funky. I got the "Papas got a brand new bag" tune in my head and typed the words to the Isley Brother"s great hit! 🙄
Freddie Mercury did one with montserrat caballé :) Very cool - Pavarotti was definitely older here - retired from the opera stage. Great job by both! Thanks for sharing.
Maybe you comment folks can make a request for me to this young man as I don't know how to do it. Please ask him to go to RU-vid and type in Pavarotti and Friends concerts. Many shows inc. Barry White, Tracy Chapman all excellent preformers ,Eric Clapton so on Pavarotti and all "friends" showed were to go to Feed the hungry All over Africa etc.All money, all was donated to the people in need. Like James Brown even purchased. His own air fair.
Haven't heard this version before...... It actually blends together really well....... Two great singers with completely different backgrounds and voices. Is there a life lesson there somewhere? ❤️
For more such crossovers you have to search for "Pavarotti & Friends". The money from these unbelievable concerts was donated for kids in areas of war.
I hate to admit that I passed up the chance to see J.B. before he passed, I had driven from lower Delaware to D.C. to see George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, truly one of the best shows I had ever seen (you might want to check out Maggot Brain), and J.B. was going to be there at the 9:30 Club in DC the following week and I just thought I would be pushing it at the age I was at the time to travel again that week so did not see him and man do I regret it now! Great video...I have loved this for many years and great reaction, as usual.
You said you want to see more and I just want to point out that Pavorottie did an entire series for charit called "Pavarotti and Friends" which included Sting and a bunch of other famous people! Please look it up! Pavorottie was considered one the the three tenors.
Another incredible crossover is legendary jazz harmonica player, Toots Thielman, joined on stage by the equal greatness of Stevie Wonder....playing Toot's famous piece, "Bluesette"..
An amazing collaboration vid is one of Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton singing Tennessee Whiskey at I believe a country awards show. It will put a big smile on your face!
Should have let it run, it shows James going backstage and the people back there asking him how he feels? And he responded "I feel Good!" Which made me laugh, cos what ELSE would he say (I hope you know that "I FEEL GOOD" was one of his BIG hits! )
