Odd (Couple) Pairings in Songs That You Really Like

Old School Hound · 03-12-2021, 09:30 PM

Okay , VH , Jet , Hoot , Westside, and Granny (others are more than welcome to join us Smile

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In this thread, I'm interested in seeing if there's some songs that you enjoy that features a rather odd pairing of performers. Maybe a couple of singers or a singer and group who you would have never thought of doing a collaboration. Here's an example of what I have in mind:

Plant & Krauss ... Two legends , hauntingly beautiful , just gold !!! Take a listen.

Van Hagar · (This post was last modified: 03-12-2021, 11:22 PM by Van Hagar.)

When I heard they were doing an album together, I thought it was crazy. They are two of the all-time greatest vocalists in my opinion, but how were they ever gonna blend together, their styles seemed so different. Then I listened to the album, “Raising Sand” I think it’s called, and came away thinking, Damn that was great.

I guess one of the oddest was the Aerosmith-Run D.M.C. pairing for ‘Walk This Way’, which gave Aerosmith’s career a second wind. Rock and hip hop didn’t mix at the time, but that collaboration opened it up. I still like the original Aerosmith version better though.

Old School Hound · 03-13-2021, 12:43 AM

I'm a classic rock guy(and classic country) . Two of my all-time favorites are Elton John and Tammy Wynette. Elton was a huge Wynette fan. Elton actually started out as a teenager singing country songs in English pubs. Elton and Bernie Taupin wrote this song specifically for Elton to sing with Tammy. Absolutely gorgeous!

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:02 AM

Tammy Wynette and KLF

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:05 AM

Dusty Springfield & Pet Shop Boys (great song)

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:08 AM

Phil Collins & Philip Bailey - Easy Lover

Old School Hound · 03-13-2021, 01:08 AM

Two great voices in their prime...

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:10 AM

Chubby Checker & Fat Boys

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:14 AM

Aerosmith & Run DMC

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:22 AM

Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury & Mick Jagger

**jetpilot** · 03-13-2021, 01:32 AM

Janet Jackson & Herb Alpert

Old School Hound · (This post was last modified: 03-13-2021, 01:41 AM by Old School Hound.)

(03-13-2021, 01:08 AM)jetpilot Wrote: Phil Collins & Philip Bailey - Easy Lover

Here's my favorite Bailey/ Collins collaboration. Phil plays percussion(absolutely incredible percussion, btw) and contributes background vocals on this ethereal 80's tune.

Old School Hound · 03-13-2021, 03:59 AM

*BING & BOWIE *

I can't let a Christmas go by without cueing this up two or three times . A classic television moment. Sadly, Mr. Crosby died before the show aired.

Old School Hound · 03-13-2021, 10:04 PM

I think Elton added to this song and made it better.

I'm not a big Em fan, but I loved Elton's contributions to the song and I loved the story of how Marshall refused to perform at the Grammys unless Elton performed with him and how they developed a close friendship afterwards.