#1 80s Duet of ROOKIE VS. LEGEND Was A Tie Until She Threw the Knockout Punch | Professor Of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the GREATEST duet of the Rock era?

[@RBS_]

....well, since 'Livvie passed, "You're The One That I Want", rings respectful, these days.....

[@brendanfromireland]

That's a tough one... Off the top of my head I'll pick "It's Only Love" by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner.

[@bishdizzle67]

Almost Paradise ~ Mike Reno & Ann Wilson.

[@curzon176]

I like Almost Paradise by Anne Wilson and Mike Reno. Also, lately, i'm liking Broken by Seether w/ Amy Lee again, i loved that song so much back in the day.

[@surlechapeau]

1.Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough; 2.Tina Turner/Rod Stewart- It Takes Two; 3.Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes- The Time Of My Life; 4.Olivia Newton-John/J.Travolta- You’re The One That I Want; 5. Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty&Heartbreakers- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.

[@davidh3726]

"Knew You Were Waiting" was indeed a great song, but I'm even more impressed just listening to Narada Michael Walden. For someone of his stature and musical genius, he’s as real as real gets. Love it!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s awesome!

[@fsinjin60]

MahaVishnu Orchestra drummer

[@trinaq]

George and Aretha weren't the most obvious combination for a duet, but their respective voices really compliment the song, and make it memorable! 😍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And it completely worked!

[@aprilgosa5779]

He idolized her and he wanted to sing with her and the results were Magical!

[@edp6619]

I love when you chat with producers. Their insight into the “blood and guts” of the project is always so next level. Thanks for this one, man...more please.

[@squeezeracer]

Listening to NMW reminds me of my buddy whom just passed away. The energy running through him and his voice...they could be brothers from the same house. NMW is another musical genius.

[@glennweeks7176]

I loved that song from the very first time I heard it......RIP Aretha & George....never gets old....what a match-up!

[@RC32Smiths01]

At the end of the day, they are both two legends that are unmatched and unique to this day. So interesting to hear this story! Cheers for the history as always!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So true.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@djcamp0426]

I really felt what you said about telling artists what their music meant to you. I saw Brad Delp singing with a Beatles cover group in Massachusetts and after the show I wanted to thank him for all the great music over the years. He was busy talking to someone else so I didnt and shortly after, he was gone. So in that, I want to say Thank You to you Professor for what you give us every day!! Thank You!!

[@kimberlyridenour8003]

I remember this song being on repeat on my local top 40 radio station in WV. The song huge and the video was so great. GM looked so good. You knew he was going to a gigantic star. He just had that 'it" factor. Him and Aretha just hit it out of the park with the song. One of the most iconic duets of all time!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Together, they made it one of the greatest songs of all time!

[@DanieVargas]

I’ve loved George Michael’s voice! Always have…. Ever since I first heard Wham Fantastic. And them Aretha Franklin!! GOD, her voice will go down in musical history! When this song was first released, I LOVED IT! Yet another song that will live on through the DECADES! And Narda’s idea of bringing all the old voices back with a fresh sound is BRILLIANT! I’d buy it, that’s for sure…

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s just greatness all around.

[@chrisb4331]

THAT SONG brings me back to my high school days. The POWER of music saved me sooo many times.

[@joejackson6205]

What is so amazing about you Adam, you meet and talk, not interview, with these amazing artists, you stay focussed on the music and the song. Such that these great historical artists come off like regular guys and gals sitting on a couch talking about that which they love. Cant get that with most so called entertainment journalists. So, kudos to you Adam, you really are the Professor of Rock.

[@BayouMaccabee]

Narada Michael Walden is a beautiful human being who happens to be an amazing drummer too. Great interview!

[@scottmay1966]

As it did when I heard it for the first time, it still brings me joy and happiness. They were so wonderful together. Truly miss George, may they RIP.

[@jhopper007]

I grew up with Narada and Santana. They inspired me to pursue music. And 16 albums later, I can say now that I owe them a debt of gratitude. Thanks for sharing these great interviews with us Professor!

[@lovinlorne]

All I had to do was read the episode title and I immediately knew which song and duo it was going to be about. Such an epic song from the 80s

[@EazyCheeze]

Dear gosh, what an absolutely amazing personality Narada is! He always tells the most amazing stories, in the most engaging ways! He speaks really fast, but that's just because he's got so many interesting things to say! I think he's one of your best guests that you have, Adam! That Voices from Heaven project sounds AMAZING! I'd listen :) Keep up with the wonderful work!

[@dopeymark]

Another excellent segment and interview. Narada is clearly a very passionate dude.

[@ericbgordon1575]

I remember enjoying this song long before I realized that I knew both of the persons singing it. George and Aretha definitely worked well together. Have you already done a retrospective on the Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton duet "Islands in a Stream", Adam? If not, not only would that make a killer upload, but it would be great if you could somehow get an interview with Barry Gibb.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Islands In The Stream is a great song! This reminds me of the math teacher at my school who was born when this was the #1 song in America. He says he cherishes this song a lot. Barry Gibb interview would be super cool!

[@davidhinkson8856]

Thought it was a strange pairing at first but they knocked the ball out of the park! As you mentioned George pairing up with his idol Aretha, I'm reminded of when Luther Vandross paired up with one of his idols, Dionne Warwick, on "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye." Narada, please do that "Voices from Heaven" project - that will be awesome!

[@Elwaves2925]

It's a fantastic song and a wonderful part of Aretha's 'comeback' to the charts. I never really gelled with George's solo output but there's no denying that he had an excellent voice and it was a great idea to match him with Aretha. Narada seems like a real character and he has an infectious way of telling a story. I can see why you like him.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s such a hoot, I’d love to hang out with him anytime!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Narada is really great. One of my favorite people, like I said!

[@cozmicpfunk]

I love Narada- I can't believe Professor can get all these amazing creators like this! I am sure working with Aretha makes you bring a new A game- and George met the challenge and then some. It takes a Narada type producer to facilitate all that magic- what a story and what a great Human Being. Thank you

[@cozmicpfunk]

I have to add- Every Artist needs to see this interview- Narada's insight and compassion is razor sharp and so Right On! I don't think I have ever heard anyone speak this heart centered about the artists challenges of perfection so simply and beautifully! Thank you Professor for bringing this out of him- that was all you! :)

[@gretchenlittle6817]

I have to admit, before seeing these videos I'd never heard of Narada -- my loss back then. I love his outlook about the higher perspective.

[@ellap4235]

Professor, THIS was a great interview! I love how you just let your subjects talk and you're so invested in what they have to say. I'm sure they love being interviewed by you as much as you love it. What a rabbit hole this one is. So much great information. Mr. Walden is a really good guy. I'm so glad he did this for us! I've love this song since it came out and it still gives me chills. It'd be such a great/fun first dance at a wedding. Wish I would have thought of that 30 years ago lol!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love this song! Aretha and George have such powerful vocals, and I felt very sad on both of the days they died. Such legends, talent who will never be replaced.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You can say that again!

[@trinaq]

Precisely, they are irreplaceable legends, and they'll never be forgotten. 😇🥰

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@trinaq Preach. There is only one George Michael, and only one Aretha Franklin.

[@AimeeAimee444]

What an amazing fun duo! Bless them both for giving us smiles! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@garym81]

Every interview you have with Narada Michael Walden just shows how much a musical genius and how big his influence on music is Thanks for another great interview!

[@justjerry2363]

I just get so excited when you do a George Michael themed video, Adam! He deserved to be much more respected in the USA considering his Christmas hit is one of the top 10 most played every year for the past 30 years, Careless Whisper, Father Figure, Freedom 90, and Faith (whole album LOL) are heavily played still. And like you said, Freedom by Wham! is a Motown song - my old boss at McDonald's STAN use to dance like a Motown star to it - so you brought back such warm memories, love ya man, please do as many George videos as you can. I loved the last one about Lita & Ozzy, and my goodness, this duet between Aretha & George is fresh still, and love that video opening they did!

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Narada comes over as such a great guy. His enthusiasm is tangible and contagious - his love of pop music a joy to behold!

[@rjs2005]

I remember this song so well when it was first unleashed. I was already digging the triumphant resurgence of Aretha, but I hadn't really paid that much attention to George Michael- Wham! was never one of my favorites (then). Narada's genius production and the sheer raw talent of both created not only one of THE definitive duets of the 80's, but it also opened my eyes wide to the amazing talent that was George Michael. In essence, it prepared me for the brilliance that was "Faith". Michael HAS to know how much we appreciate and love his body of work, and the man that he was. Another brilliant interview, Professor!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Really takes me back to such a better time! George and Aretha were awesome together on this song! "Knew you were waiting " is one of those songs that give me a great feeling of the times back then! Great interview! Thanks for keeping the music alive Professor!

[@FlyingGemSparkly]

I think it would be epic to get Steve Lukather from Toto to do a deep dive into their/his hit “I Won’t Hold You Back” his vocals AND guitar work are absolutely stunning on that tune! I think he would definitely be down with doing it, Professor!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such a great song. Yes, I’d love to see it too!

[@heidichristensen7919]

Luke has done interviews for several other KZbinrs - would love to see Adam interview him!

[@MarkSherlock]

I still listen to this song.

[@justinmathewson3692]

RIP Aretha and George. Two legends that will live on Forever.

[@chipdamutt108]

When she sings "I didn't falteeeerrrr" near the end, it gives me chills every time.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What a powerhouse.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I am sure George was so happy and humbled to be doing this duet with Aretha at that time. They deserve the number one hit, indeed

[@cdysthe]

One of my all time favorite Professor interviews about two of my favorite singers ever. Well done, Professor (and Narada of course!)

[@johnmarkey5470]

Re: George Michael's self doubt There is a video out there of several great artists all practicing for one of the great fund raisers. Bowie is smoking, leaning up against the wall backstage, and Michael blows out a song. Everyone looks at each other like "what did we just hear?" Bowie come off the wall with the biggest, most appreciative smile. I wonder how great a demon Michael must have been fighting that the praise of several Greats could not subdue it.

[@phil4208]

One more reason to love your channel, of course I heard songs by Aretha and George but I don't remember this duet, ill give it a listen on KZbin, I have to admit they have every song , for free , gotta love that

[@mylerism]

Great interview, Professor. Means a lot to hear those words of truth and love from Narada. RIP Aretha and George

[@tomclemens4761]

....something you did on stage stopped them...WOW! Speechless. God is Good!

[@kimberlydavis4772]

Well you know how I feel about George Michael….AMAZING! They sound so radiant and powerful in this duet! It tied two decades together and it was a beautiful thing!

[@jonburk8306]

Narada Michael Walden is a great interviewee; this was a great story, well told.

[@deanrobert9953]

Enjoyed the interview with Narada very much. Insightful and honest, very interesting. That duet was never really on my radar but appreciate and respect the process. Great stuff. Never skip an episode of POR!!

[@charleyanne]

Wow, Narada made magic happen that day.. May both rest peacefully in Heaven! This was a great interview, I'm so glad you do your research & ask questions that aren't always asked. We hear more of the stories that way. I'm so glad they pushed each other on this song, it made it amazing!!! 🙏🏻💜😘

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s a genius, for sure.

[@charleyanne]

@professor of Rock , Adam, I reported the spam & sent you a message on IG about it.

[@duromusabc]

I digged the mid 80s duet love song hits between a male and female singer ! 1- George Michael and Aretha Franklin (happier upbeat love song ) 2- Cher and Peter Cetera (upbeat romance hit ) 3- Peter Cetera and Amy Grant (intimate love song ) 4- Tina Turner and Brian Adams (upbeat rock love song !) 5- Michael McDonald and Patti Labelle (sad break up love song that mentioned “divorce”) 1985- 1987

[@Bodyknowledge77]

"Can't We Try" Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard

[@duromusabc]

@@Bodyknowledge77 and Phil Collins and Marylyn Martin - Separate Lives (1986)

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Great songs. Did you know that for #5 Patti and Michael actually recorded the song separately in different states?

[@duromusabc]

And there’s the Dirty Dancing duet ! How could I forget ! I Had The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes (1987)

[@doaver2.125]

George michael, could duet with anyone and not only hold his own, but also wouldn't try to outshine the other person. The two songs that proves my point are "If I Told You That- duet with Whitney Houston and "This Is Not Real Love- Mutya Buena.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Great songs, I agree.

[@flashback1123]

What a fantastic guy! Great interview! and appreciate you uploading in HQ 4K (High Quality) 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamarer]

Professor of Rock should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The work you do is amazing.

[@musickrayz]

I love this interview so much! What an incredible producer! Such a Genius - loved watching him!

[@heidichristensen7919]

What a fabulous interview Adam. My grandson has recently become really into music (he’s almost a year). He like Celine, and I figured he’d like Aretha, so was looking around and found her duet with George. I had forgotten how good it was, and as you mentioned, remembered how odd of a pairing it was. I hope Narada does his album - I for sure would buy it.

[@suprememusicmaster]

Wow! Narada just floored me, Adam! You have such a way of getting intimate details from your guests and Narada is such an amazing storytteller, but even more, seems to be just a down-to-earth incredible human being! I love the passion that both of you bring! Hopefully, you can do more stories from him in the future! Also, some of the people you've interviewed might need more than two hours with all the stories they've got, so consider "going back to the well", as it were, with some of your past guests and getting even MORE in-depth stories from them!

[@isabel1983]

Always loved this duet! 😍 and I’ve also always loved George Michael, he undoubtedly has one of the best voices EVER! ✨

[@mrjmorovis]

That Aretha agreed to sing with him says how good a singer George Michael is.

[@inogeni]

man, i miss them both so much. so much good music!

[@harrisdave]

Adam, great interview. You have a real talent for making people feel comfortable so they open up and share their thoughts. Keep it up!

[@scottburton9701]

George & Aretha were the perfect combination for this song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I agree!

[@xoxxobob61]

This was a Gem of a Song and what a fantastic interview with Narada!

[@t.o.3522]

I remember the song well from back in the day. I do think there were better 80s duets (Bryan Adams & Tina). But to listen to you speak with Narda and getting his take on George Michael? That was awesome . Also getting a look into how Narda thinks, was fascinating . Anyone getting into music or wanting to be a musician should watch this episode; there’s some deep wisdom and good advice given by Narda.

[@charlesanderson1422]

A masterpiece simply because of who sang it.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Wow … The Replacements are my favorite American band. Love them … huge fan. Great shirt, man. ☮️

[@roneggleston9676]

Thanks so much for this. 2 great voices making music with amazing improv throughout. This song is on my all time top 10.

[@QuestionMan]

"Work on the ending first." THAT is a GEM right there! Wow! Just wow! That bit of advice just bit hard. Nice.

[@toddblack3957]

It's so obvious in many ways that he's a great producer. He also knows when to step in and when to get the hell out of the way.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

George Michael was a legend the day he was born. He just had to get it figured out. R.I.P. to both. I'm sure they're gracing the heavens with their voices.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

Also, gotta give props where props are due........ Narada Michael Walden is absolutely legendary. He is a massive contributor to the soundtrack to out life. Big thank you to him for his love of music & sharing it with us.

[@wsemmons2001]

@@MetalMama-Mimi523 sounds like you know your stuff at the "professorial" level. I will be doing my homework on this one tonight - thanks!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They were reunited together in 2018 and are now in heaven eternally. RIP to both of them.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

@@wsemmons2001 SWEET!!! That's a huge compliment. I've always been a huge fan of music & still am. I love discovering new bands. But I do have to admit, I did spend nearly 2 decades (80's & 90's) managing record stores so I have a head filled with worthless trivia 😂

[@AimeeAimee444]

You have the best epic T-shirts! I can’t even imagine your collection. 😁🙌🏼

[@shanestewart4814]

Had George and Aretha still been around and was able to do an in person interview, how awesome that would’ve been. They could’ve had some untold stories behind the scenes that instead got taken to their graves.

[@andrewknaff9220]

I love this channel. I don’t always like the songs or artists featured, but when I do, it is a really special treat!

[@nileswilson577]

I remember hearing for the first time, and I just lost it. Jump around the room, M-Tv was the best back then, had the stereo hooked up to the TV, so turn it up😂

[@daryls212]

I wasn't a big fan of the song, but individually they were both awesome. Brilliant interview. He really expressed the whole creative process vividly.

[@wsemmons2001]

Been listening to George Michael since my Wham days of 1984 (with the occasional break of course!) and as a Detroiter I can say Aretha is STILL the QUEEN OF SOUL !!!

[@wsemmons2001]

Looking forward to watching tonight 🤩📺

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’ve been a fan for a long time! Make It Big cannot be beat!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed! I love them both on this duet!

[@Cicilo1983]

What a classic. The "Aretha" album from 1986 was sort of slipping through the cracks until they released this song as the third single. However, there are lots of other great songs in there. "Jimmy Lee" was a superb R&B jam that should have crossed over to the pop charts, "Do You Still Remember" is a missed opportunity at the AC charts, and "He'll Come Along" is vintage Aretha all the way.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Jimmy Lee!

[@vcv6560]

Don't forget Sweet Bitter Love too

[@Cicilo1983]

@@vcv6560 Amazing song as well, however it was on "Who's Zoomin' Who" album.

[@vcv6560]

@@Cicilo1983 I was confused a bit. Yes that's correct. Your citation of Aretha got me thinking of her 1980 release on Arista, first on that label. That included United Together a song with a special place for me.

[@Cicilo1983]

@@vcv6560 No problem. I love her Arista output. "United Together" is simply stellar.

[@heavychevy4616]

i love that dudes energy! ...u should interview him daily! (lol) ...hes such a cool & positive guy! thanx & god bless

[@devodootie]

Oh, WOW!!🤩I can’t wait to hear “The Voices From Heaven!!”

[@herchelleonwood7463]

Dear Professor , i love your replacements t shirt and have you done any video's on REM ? if not could you please ?

[@mikenicholson7465]

Nice shirt, Professor! Paul Westerberg is one of my favorite songwriters of all time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Mine too!

[@curzon176]

Narada is such a great interview, i hope you get to interview him again.

[@neilperry2224]

I love his "Jesus to a child" it breaks my heart everytime I hear it. I believe it was written for his mother.

[@JohnWhitakerHRHardball]

Love how the professor keeps bringing it back to George/Aretha when the dude goes off topic.

[@adolfsson2705]

one raising star and another shining star wow i like that song..sounds great the project to gather that voices

[@DSHolmstrom]

thank u for that!! NMW is an awesome guy, I'd love to hear any more stories he has to tell. He have a podcast??

[@chrisnorman1902]

I think all my favourite songs with George Michael are duets

[@tonytheHAT]

Man oh man! I pray this idea of "Voices From Heaven" comes to life!

[@WalterFrith]

This was fantastic! What a great interview Narada Michael Walden is!

[@Repomidnight]

Great interview. Knew it’d be fun as soon as I saw the drum kit.

[@jodiebent]

I want this man to tell my life story. God bless

[@RBS_]

***"YOU KNEW WE WERE WAITING.." (FOR PROF.), & GEORGIE & 'REE EARN THEIR 80's CROWNS...** ....Well, Prof., you got a LIVE One, in Narada!! ...ha-HAA!! ...Dudes' a natural born STORYTELLER! ....I'm in AMAZEMENT that you still 'educate' me, even when I thought I knew most, than others....had NO IDEA, this tune was originally for Tina Turner! (CONT.) ....I've read that Aretha's 'people' put a bit O' fear in Georgie, as to not 'oversing' on her, but SHE was the One throwin' punches! (10:10)...ha-HAA! ...Well, we're left with The Queen of Soul becoming Queen Of POP, and Georgie becoming Blue-eyed Soul Boy #1, for GOOD....and, SPEAKING of #1, April, 1987.... 10. I Just Died In Your Arms (Tonight) - Cutting Crew 9. Come Go With Me - Expose (...where's THEIR post, Prof.!?) 8. The Finer Things - WINWOOD 7. Lean On Me - Club Nouveau 6. Looking For A New Love - MISS Jody Watley 5. Midnight Blue - Lou Gramm 4. Sign "O" The Times - Prince (...this tune needs a 'revelation', Prof. ...) 3. Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House 2. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship 1. ***I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)*** - Aretha & George (1st week of 2 wks.) ...AND, trivia tidbit; "I Knew..." apparently was the VERY first 'promo CD Single' handed to Radio DJ's (with various edits) for Radio play....that I'm a PROUD Owner of (..had 3, sold One).... MAN, Spring '87 was NOT complete without this tune!! ...GREAT POST, Prof., keep ROCKIN'...and, SOULIN'!! ...ha-HAAA!

[@ProfessorofRock]

THANKS for your thoughtful post. This was the song that kept DOn't Dream IT's Over out of #1 (the next week)...

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Great top 10! Don’t Dream It’s Over is one of the best songs ever and should have gone to #1! I agree with a request for Adam to do an Expose video and a Sign O’ The Times video!

[@RBS_]

@@ProfessorofRock ...Oh, I know, but... if ya gonna lose out, SHOULDN'T it be to The King & Queen Of Soul / Blue Eyed Soul!? ..ha-HAAA!!

[@homiepr8]

Narada is ace... so enthusiastic a.d talented love this video. Amazing duet

[@wayne_twentyfive]

I still remember hearing George telling of how when Aretha was recording this song with him in the studio, she would be eating fried chicken and throwing the bones into a bin at the other end of the room .. Apparently she was even more accurate with her aim than she was with hitting high notes .. She never missed ! 🤣

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, how funny is that?!

[@wayne_twentyfive]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yeah, it gave me a good laugh .. I had a bit of trouble picturing the Queen of Soul pitching chicken bones across a room !

[@monstermcboo7282]

That kind of shooting comes with practice. 😅

[@ProfessorofRock]

I don't doubt it. She was awesome at so many things!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So funny!

[@toddcercone6715]

I really want to hear his idea come to life, Voices From Heaven Vol. 1. With today's technology he can put something really special together.

[@tdurb0]

It’s hard to overstate just how massive George Michael was in the UK already, by that time. He’d already branched out and done Careless Whisper (a solo song that he gave Andrew Ridgeley co-writing credits on, just because that’s what George Michael was, a very generous man). So yeah, in the UK it was very much George Michael with Aretha Franklin at the time. And time has been kind to George’s solo stuff, he wrote two or three outstanding albums, and I wasn’t a fan, but Faith and Listen Without Prejudice were incredible. The first time this song was played on Radio One (the UK’s by far biggest radio station at the time), they played it twice, back to back.

[@hugome778]

Voices from Heaven?! Yes, please!!

[@toddblack3957]

When you put in that footage of Ali knocking down George Foreman I almost fell off my couch! 😂🤣

[@ExbotHero]

Roxette my man. I cant belive you havent done any episodes about their music.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Roxette!

[@vcv6560]

Ha, "Down goes [Foreman]", oooops I mean Michael. Whoever picked that video analogy, NICE

[@michaelrochester48]

I wouldn’t call George Michael exactly a rookie, he had been in the music business for about a decade by the time he started working with Aretha. But Aretha obviously is a veteran

[@ProfessorofRock]

He was a rookie as a solo artist.

[@johnsowell423]

My comment is about Narada Michael Walden. A HUGE favorite of mine, which Walden wrote, but wasn't nearly as big of a hit as "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)," I think is worthy of mention. That song is "Someone That I Used To Love" by Natalie Cole (#21 in 1980). It is such a personal favorite of mine, and I definitely can relate to it. Take a listen, see if you agree. ☺

[@johnsowell423]

My mistrake LOL. Michael Masser wrote the song, but he is definitely in the same league as Narada Michael Walden.

[@hectormonclova7563]

Professor, thanks for the Life Lesson. Love yourself, in order to Love the Gift from GOD... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@poitor5915]

top choice of topic 2 thumbs up professor👍🏻👍🏻

[@BlessYourHeart254]

I love this song, though I wasn’t a huge GM fan. This duet worked.

[@btchhopperou812]

Hey Adam, not too much time today, BUT, great interview! True words of wisdom every preformer should live by- don't judge yourself. Anyhow, this thought actually hit me the other day when you did the piece on Fleetwood Mac. Have you done a show on Stevie Nicks/Don Henley's Leather and Lace?? THAT would be awesome! If it has been done already, I apologize... and I'll definitely go and watch it(in fact, I'm gonna do a quick search when I finish here). As always, thank you, and much love brother, peace!

[@sheryljohnson5906]

An amazing duo !

[@catherine6653]

👍Enjoyed this video remembering the great artists we have lost. ⛅

[@ProfessorofRock]

So sad

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s super tragic. Thank you, Adam, for paying tribute to these legends.

[@armedinbama]

Great analogy between a duet and a prize fight!