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THE 200 ALL-TIME MOST
ESSENTIAL DUETS
This countdown looks back on decades of duets, where 2 acts combine on a
song.
To be eligible,
the acts involved contribute close to equal roles as lead vocalists rather than
featured or guest vocals. The collaborations must be by acts that
do not usually record together as regular duos (eg. Hall & Oates, Everly
Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel and Wham!).
120
ME AGAINST THE MUSIC
BRITNEY SPEARS & MADONNA
Britney Spears and Madonna were among the co-writers that created "Me Against the Music" for the former's 'In The Zone' album. In 2003, the single reached #1 in Europe and Australia. On the British chart, the duet peaked at #2.
119
LAY ME DOWN
SAM SMITH & JOHN LEGEND
The original version of "Lay Me Down" was a solo recording on Sam Smith's 'In The Lonely Hour' album. That take was issued as a single in 2013. Following his international breakthrough, Smith re-recorded the track and, in 2015, the new version fared far better on the charts. That year, a 3rd take was issued, with the addition of vocals by John Legend. The new version was a charity single promoting Red Nose Day.
118
COME ON AND SEE ME
MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1968 duet album 'You're All I Need' included the cheerful track "Come On And See Me". A solo version appeared on the latter's 'Irresistible' LP.
117
EVERYTIME YOU CRY
JOHN FARNHAM & HUMAN NATURE
Australian music legend John Farnham teamed up with compatriot boy band Human Nature on the retro R&B throwback "Everytime You Cry" in 1997. The single climbed to #3 in Australia. It was included on Farnham's 'Anthology 1' compilation and the group's 'Counting Down' albums.
116
ANYTHING YOU CAN DO
BARBRA STREISAND & MELISSA McCARTHY
"Anything You Can Do" is a humorous highlight on Barbra Streisand's 2016 'Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway' album. Bringing together the 2 worlds Streisand has mastered for decades- the stage and screen- the new collection features collaborations with various actors. The comedic departure with Melissa McCarthy is a welcome change of pace as both women begin as sparring rivals before becoming allies. The song is from 'Annie Get Your Gun'.
115
BE REAL BLACK FOR ME
ROBERTA FLACK & DONNY HATHAWAY
One of the highlights on the 1972 Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway eponymous album is the gospel track "Be Real Black For Me". The 2 co-wrote the song with Charles Mann.
114
KIDS
ROBBIE WILLIAMS & KYLIE MINOGUE
Robbie Williams wrote "Kids" with Guy Chambers and recorded it as a duet with Australian pop star Kylie Minogue. The song possessed attitude and flew to a UK peak position of #2 in 2000. It was included on his 'Sing When You're Winning' and her 'Light Years' albums.
113
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
PEABO BRYSON & REGINA BELLE
Disney's 'Aladdin' was a major success and the film's "A Whole New World" won an Oscar and Grammy. The version by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle was issued as a single in 1992. The disc reached #1 in America.
112
PUT IT IN A LOVE SONG
ALICIA KEYS & BEYONCE`
The Alicia Keys 2010 album 'The Element Of Freedom' contained her duet with Beyoncé. "Put It In A Love Song" was co-written and co-produced by the former.
111
TEACH ME TONIGHT
MARVIN GAYE & KIM WESTON
Marvin Gaye recorded a cover version of the pop standard "Teach Me Tonight" with Kim Weston in 1966. The cut was produced by Mickey Stevenson. Sadly, Motown chose not to release their remake at the time. It was finally pulled out of the label's vaults for a 1990 Gaye box set.
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