The music video was also popular on MTV featuring the pair singing in front of a large screen featuring each other. The song which featured a heavy bass groove would also reach #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and remain there for two consecutive weeks. George Michael achieved a life-long goal to sing with one of his favorite recording artists and in the process, helped Aretha Franklin finally reach the #1 position on the UK charts.
Another interesting trivia fact is after Dirty Dancing was shown on broadcast television in 1991 in the UK, the song became a top ten hit for a 2nd time.Īretha Franklin and George Michael " I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1986) Besides the commercial success, the song also won critical acclaim by taking home Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar awards. charts, this track has helped the Dirty Dancing soundtrack to become the 4th best selling soundtrack of all time.
Headband + Big Hair + Loud Vocals = Rock Ballad.the equation for soundtrack success in the 80s.īill Medley and Jennifer Warnes " (I've Had) The Time of My Life" (1987)Ī #1 hit on the U.S. It peaked at #7 and became one of three songs from the soundtrack to reach the top ten. Loverboy frontman Mike Reno and Heart vocalist Ann Wilson came together for this gem of a love theme for the Footloose soundtrack. Mike Reno and Ann Wilson " Almost Paradise" (1984) A piece of trivia.Richie's song never appeared on the White Nights album because Motown didn't want it released on a different label. The single reached #1 in the US and received an Oscar nomination, losing to Lionel Richie's "Say You, Say Me" which was featured in the same film. The soundtrack to the film White Nightsstarring Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov was the place to find this awesome '80s ballad. Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin " Separate Lives" (1985) The sound really matched the styles of both artists at the time. To me, it's one of the best rock duets from the 80s. Originally released on Bryan Adam's multi-platinum album Reckless, "It's Only Love" peaked at #5 on the U.S.
Off we go, in no particular order.īryan Adams with Tina Turner " It's Only Love" (1985) If you feel the need to relive these songs in action, click the song title for a video performance. So without creating a massive all-encompassing Top 100 '80s duets list (which I could definitely see myself achieving,) I'll focus on the traditional male/female duets that had us practicing "the lift" and calling the missing persons department over a lost mouse. I definitely want to recognize classic mash-ups like "Walk This Way" and "Under Pressure" by David Bowie & Queen. Everyone knows it and it’s super fun.Now don't fret Aerosmith & Run DMC fans, because I plan to do more duet playlists in the future. Elton John and Kiki Dee: “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” You can make this happen and is great if you’re at a GNO.ģ. The good news is you can “twang” it up a bit and get that southern thing going for even more fun! I’ve seen this done a bunch and it slays every time. So here are the top karaoke duets that you’ve actually got a chance at making cool and most of all, fun! Those above are the best and worst but when we’re talking about karaoke, we kinda don’t want to sing over Frank the way Bono did and most of us can’t sing. Okay, there are a million duets that are good and honestly, this probably falls into that category but I like it 🙂 So here it is! Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie: “Endless Love”Įve and Gwen Stefani: “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” Aretha Franklin and George Michael: “I Knew You Were Waiting”ģ. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys: “Empire State of Mind”Ģ. Listen for yourself…Įnough, enough, I know. Frank Sinatra and Bono: “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” These two teamed up for a musical movie!ģ. Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone: “Sweet Lovin’ Friends”Īnother surprise, at least to me. It’s…something! They way they sing “whatzupwitu” – too much!Ģ. Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson: “What’s Up With You” I’ll bet you didn’t know some of these even existed, which makes sense since really bad songs don’t usually get a lot of airplay.ġ. What makes the difference? Why does one make your heart sing while another makes your ears bleed? I honestly don’t know! But, let’s discuss anyway.įirst, let’s take a look at some of the worst duets ever recorded.
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