8 BEST MUSIC DUETS OF ALL TIMES
A duet , as the word suggests , is sung by two singers , mostly using a male and a female voice . The musical chemistry of some artists goes to such a level that the song becomes a classic , be it due to its lyrics , music or simply the vibe of the track . Listed below are some such classics that take the heart away each time they are played .
1 . Elton John & Kiki Dee - ' Don ' t Go Breaking My Heart '
Well , in an unexpected way , Kiki Dee got her big break when Elton John offered her the duet of a lifetime . The originally intended singer , Dusty Springfield , could not turn up due to an illness , and the rest is history . This one became Elton John ’ s first UK number-one single song in the Motown style and is surely a classic .
2 . Michael Jackson & Siedah Garrett - ' I Just Can ' t Stop Loving You '
When legendary singers like Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston both backed out from this single , Siedah Garrett stepped in with her amazing vocals to take the song to another level . The song ' s popularity skyrocketed to a level that it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 .
3 . Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - ' Ain ' t No Mountain High Enough '
Who doesn ' t know this iconic song , which made Marvin Gaye a household name with this one ? Tammi Terrell , whose short yet impactful life was sealed in the legacy of this track as her voice got immortalised in the minds of the listener with this one . Later , Diana Ross did her own rendition of the song , gaining her a lot of popularity .
4 . Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - ' Endless Love '
Often considered the greatest music duet of all time , “ Endless Love ’ is a perfect love ballad with two of the most legendary singers , which ended up becoming the biggest hit in America . This was written and sung for the film directed by Franco Zeffirelli under the same name .
5 . Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper - ' Shallow '
Winning all the major awards of the year of its release , including the Academy Award for Best Original Song , ‘ Shallow ’ became a chartbuster . Encapsulating the theme of the movie about two lovers , Lady Gaga ’ s unbelievable vocal range was demonstrated in this track , which is surely a modern-day classic .
6 . Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - '( I ' ve Had the ) Time of My Life '
Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers Flame came together to form this masterpiece , which is registered in the mind of popular culture . Used as the main theme for ‘ Dirty Dancing ’, this one has one of the grooviest and catchiest lyrics .
7 . Timbaland & Keri Hilson - ‘ The Way I Are ’
Timbaland has a knack for finding artists and making them collaborate , produce and feature in the most memorable tracks . This one is a 2000s classic as it reached No . 1 in most of the worldwide charts . With a catchy tune and fun lyrics , this one is a crowdpleaser and a DJ anthem at parties .
8 . Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - ‘ Empire State of Mind ’
Making a new Big Apple anthem is no small feat which only Jay Z and Alicia Keys could do with the ‘ Empire State of Mind ’ decrowning previous favourite Frank Sinatra ’ s ‘ New York , New York ’. The song was such a blockbuster hit that it ruled all the charts when it was released . Alicia Keys even released its piano version , which also became quite a hit for its soulful rendition .
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