And he managed to blend his own genre right into the contemporary pieces he was collaborating on. He was SUCH an AMAZING singer. I never cease to be floored at how WELL he blended WITH other artists - in a genre that you'd never think could work on a collab with contemporary pieces!
2 legendary titans at the top of their game. I try and make a point of watching this fairly regularly. It just makes the world feel a slightly better place. The appreciation that James Brown shows to Pavarotti during this performance is amazing. Even he realizes, that for all his talent and success, he's in the presence of greatness.
R.I.P. to these two Legends. James Brown was 69 here. And can we acknowledge the phenomenal orchestra? Have the best new year James, glad you are back!
James Brown just kills me. Nobody else, nobody else had such a clear voice at age 69 even after doing his wildcat screams. He had such technique he never ruined his vocal chords the way it's so easy to do. he was just so damb phenomenal.
Wow. So many times over the past 2 years and as an older woman I have wanted to teach you about the music I have loved. Now you are teaching me. I never heard this before and I love it. Thank you JB. You are a legend 💖
Pavarotti does have a voice of an angle. I have never known an artist who actively made me cry in how impressive and perfect his performance was in Nessun Dorma.
JB, I have only recently found your channel. Your reactions is what all music is about. Two things. First, I would like for you to attend a live classical performance. What large city do you live near. My husband is a retired classical bass player. I will ask him to look up the concert schedule, if there are any, and find one that he would recommend for you. We would pay your expenses for you and a guest. Music in the live is always enjoyed better with someone. You for sure do want your children to hear classical music. Live classical music brings your mind, soul, and body awake to a level that has to be understood to be appreciated. An Opera would be outstanding. You do not need to know the meaning of the words, just experience. My husband and I hear music at a totally different level, but we both love it. There is an opera scene in the movie with Morgan Freeman where he is in prison. The P.A. system plays an opera that all the prisoners hear it at the same time. You get to see each persons reaction to hearing it for the first time.......well, what can I say. The movie, Shawshank Redemption, is available free on RU-vid and is well worth the watch. Enjoyed talking to you and look forward to hearing from you. Blessings and Love from Jo Ann in Mississippi jsomers@bellsouth.net
This was Unbelievable... I had never seen this before. Two legends from entirely different genres! I still can’t wrap my head around how this worked but it did...AMAZING...thank you for sharing James 💕!
Your reaction is so beautiful! You absolutely get it. God bless you. You’ll love Pavarotti with BB KING. Pavarotti can’t help but dance to “The Thrill is Gone.” Donna G
Oh my goodness,. I loved James forever James.❤️❤️. My first album my husband bought me. James brown. ( Mr. Dynamite). 1965. I was 15. Try me. Is his most beautiful song ever. 💞💞💞
I have been watching many many reactors on RU-vid but you are the first one I have subscribed to. I know when you watch these videos you are not going to pause and interrupt every 3 seconds. Keep up the good work, James.
You are my favorite reaction channel for your honesty and love to this music. This duet is AWESOME. I LOVE this. Two of my favorite singers together. What can be better?
U are right, smart guy, we'll never have such a performances again.. that was high level art.. and real beauty.. RIP .. both of them.. it's a sad world without those kind of artists and men
Two of my all time favorites! I was fortunate enough to see Pavarotti in Dallas years ago, but not fortunate enough to ever see James Brown. This was a treat for my soul.
Absolutely loved this performance and reaction and proud of you for stopping yourself for apologizing for reacting to this performance. You're absolutely right that this is your channel. Keep it up!
Pavarotti also sang a duet with Brian May of Queen.."Too Much Love Will Kill You", Brian's most personal song he ever wrote. And you can see how emotional it was for him to be performing that song with Pavarotti. You really should react to it!💙🌿💚
There are a lot of huge artists Pavarotti performed with at this concert and others over the years. Keep going with these performances for some of the best recordings ever made.
Your shining eyes while you discover this musical treasure makes me smile. It remembers me when I waited in the 90's on the TV broadcasts of Pavarotti & friends. There are many legendary duets with Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Skunk Anansie and so on.
This performance was exceptional but I got just as much joy watching you. If you'd said nothing you're smile would still give us some insight into yr soul. We can see your light & yr love. 😀😀😀
A wonderful choice to react to. Happy New a year James! I look forward to many more of these this year! Health, happiness and abundance to you and your loved ones!
Do you ever lie? You are so authentic; facial expressions telling the truth wouldn't even let you lie. You are like a child, swimming in music. It's truly beautiful. Innocence in a grown man.
Hi James, happy new year. Great to see you react to this. I know you reacted to Pavarotti singing nessun dorma and I watched your reaction to Jonathan Antoine (Charlotte and Jonathan bgt) yesterday. Well he has recently released an album and on that he sings Nessun Dorma you should check it out, see how far he has come. Amazing. There is an audio of this on RU-vid . Love your reactions BTW, you are a sweet and gentle soul.
I'd never seen this before, thank you. You're definitely right, they were the greatest at what they did! Of all the reaction videos out there, I LOVE yours, it's genuine and pure!! So glad you're back!
One of my favorites is Pavarotti and Michael Bolton Nessun Dorma. Oh, another one Eric Clapton and Pavarotti Holy Mother. It's absolutely beautiful. My little, white, late mother adored James Brown. Great reaction JB
I just happened upon your channel, and am delighted to see how much, as a young man, you appreciate this genre of music. You have really peeked my interest. You have introduced me to this performance, and am taken up with the artistes and the orchestra.
Whoever thought of this collaboration was absolutely BRILLIANT and a big THANK YOU! It is so moving to watch these legendary artists, and thank goodness someone had the sense to record it for the ages. Loved your honest and moving reaction to this piece of music history! Peace, happy new year and welcome back!
@Marie Whitbread: Thank you for providing this information! It's wonderful to know that proceeds from these incredible performances went to a worthy cause as well, courtesy of Pavarotti. Blessings to you and a Happy New Year!
This Man is a Real Legend!R.I.P fr i love hearing james brown! and his permed hair ughh you gotta love it! He did such a great performance and so with Luciano P. of ,havent heard him before, but i definitely got chills just like you lol great Reaction!
Diametrically opposed voices : Pavarotti (opera) and JamesBrown (father of soul) And it works beautifully. Will never be duplicated. One for the books. LEGENDARY.
Another brilliant performance you should react to is Luciano Pavarotti and Bono(of U2), doing 'Miss Sarajevo' live. It is truly beautiful, I know you'd love it!!
Don't despair, there is always hope! Years ago I could never have imagined that a new audience would be listening to great music like this :D Not just Luciano, but music from Queen, etc ;) One of the most satisfying things for me has been this new audience discovering GREAT music and appreciating it, too! So, even for future generations, there is hope!
