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Julian Lennon Performs 'IMAGINE' for Global Citizen's Stand Up For Ukrai...
John Lennon’s first-born son Julian performed his dad’s famous song “Imagine” for the first time publicly to benefit war-torn Ukraine and its people.
He sang the song Saturday as part of the Global Citizen’s social media rally, Stand Up For Ukraine.
Julian Lennon Performs 'Imagine' For the First Time To Benefit Ukraine
The “unimaginable tragedy in Ukraine moved me to respond in the most significant way I could,” John Lennon's son wrote on social media. Julian Lennon, 59, had vowed never to perform his dad’s song, which imagines an ideal world of peace and love, free of hunger and pain, created through human intention.
But the “unimaginable tragedy” in Ukraine moved him to respond in the “most significant way I could,” he wrote on YouTube. “So today, for the first time ever, I publicly performed my Dad’s song, ‘Imagine,’” he added.
“I had always said that the only time I would ever consider singing ‘Imagine’ would be if it was the ‘End of the World’ … Because, within this song, we’re transported to a space, where love and togetherness become our reality, if but for a moment in time,” Lennon explained. “The song reflects the light at the end of the tunnel that we are all hoping for.”
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February 1, 2012 – Soul Train’s Don Cornelius Dies
He was a young man from Chicago with a big dream, and he changed the world. Don Cornelius was much more than a television host. He was a visionary businessman who opened the world to a celebration of “Black Joy” on television as few had seen before, through his three-decade run on the iconic Soul Train. And on this day in 2012, the world lost Mr. Cornelius, when he died at age 75 after a series of physical and emotional setbacks had taken their toll on his psyche.
As the creator and host of Soul Train (which aired from 1971 through 2006), Cornelius brought a new view to the previously staid American television: that of a vibrant, creative African American culture that came into our living rooms every week. Each Saturday, millions of Americans (including this writer) were glued to their televisions to see not only their favorite musical acts but also developments in dance and style that could be found nowhere else. Soul Train had an amazing run in the 70s and became a centerpiece of that decade's cultural development in the US and elsewhere.
Cornelius, with his smooth delivery and understated style, was the perfect host, oozing with cool and comfortable in the presence of both teenage kids and the most famous people in the world. Every major R&B star of the era appeared on Soul Train -- often multiple times -- and the show introduced the world to countless hit songs, new dances, and new fashion while featuring artists ranging from James Brown to the O'Jays to Shalamar (a group made up of former Soul Train dancers).
On the day of Cornelius’s death, Quincy Jones said, “Don’s contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched,” and he was right. As the iconic leader of Soul Train, Cornelius's impact on American culture is tough to overstate. And years after his passing, his weekly farewell wishes to all of us still rings true: Love, Peace, and Soul.
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A journey in music with multitalented singer/songwriter Will Preston 09/02 by Brenda Moss | Music
A journey in music with multitalented singer/songwriter Will Preston 09/02 by Brenda Moss | Music: Will Preston returns with his latest release, Where Do I Begin? Now available at all music outlets. On the twelve-track collection, Will delivers an edgier yet familiar sound while maintaining the soulful sophistication that he is widely known for. The current single, Let's Play, written by Will, is a mid-tempo emotional groove that has a memorable flair. Will's rich vocals paired with the hard-hitting production provide the perfect backdrop to usher in the mood. In what many have called his most intimate and emotional album to date, Where Do I Begin? offers a soulful dose of R&B with track production infusing elements of Hip-Hop and Pop which widens the project's appeal. A soulful R&B/Pop album, Where Do I Begin? is as pure and emotional as it gets. Will is a multitalented singer/songwriter who possesses that rare quality that enables him to captivate all audiences. With this release, he takes us on the turbulent and often emotional journey of love. Each song was penned by Will and manages to recapture that time in music history when songs told a story. Anyone who's ever been in love will relate to these lyrics. Layers of lush instrumentation and rich harmonies fronted by Will's trademark seductive delivery provide a pleasing combination of urban soul and sophistication. It all comes together creating a tightly produced, hook-laden album appealing to R&B, Pop, and Indie fans alike. A signature sound that is both engaging and timeless… It is ...
