Deborah L. Jacobs
From Spectacle to Soul, Michael Jackson’s “Bad Tour Live” Still Resonates Decades Later
Years may pass and the world may change but some performances remain etched in time. That was clear on October ...
From Roots to Roar When John Foster’s “Mama Tried” Ignites the Grand Ole Opry
What happens when a song makes a stage roar with energy yet still feels like it could be sung in ...
“He Did This”: John Foster’s Mother Reacts With Raw Emotion to His Journey
There are moments in music when the story behind the song shines just as brightly as the notes themselves. That ...
More Than a Song: Keith Urban Makes “Nightfalls” a Celebration of Life
There is something magical about watching a song light up a stage, and that is exactly what happened when Keith ...
Keith Urban’s Voice Makes “Street Called Main” a Tribute to Where You Come From
There are performances that feel like stepping into a memory you forgot you still carried and Keith Urban’s “Street Called ...
From Power to Playfulness: How Cher’s ‘Medley With Elton John and Bette Midler’ Still Dazzles
Some moments on television feel bigger than the stage itself, and Cher knew exactly how to create one. On February ...
When Cher Sang “Long Train Runnin’” and “Love The One You’re With,” Time Stood Still
Some performances feel like they are built to set a room on fire, and Cher knew exactly how to do ...
Glamour, Grace, and Pure Charisma: Cher’s 1975 “Top Hat” Performance Still Shines
Some performances sparkle not just because of the music, but because of the energy in the room. That’s what happened ...
When Polished Harmony Met Pure Chaos: Bee Gees and Jerry Lee’s Unforgettable Jam
Some performances feel like lightning in a bottle: wild, unpolished and unforgettable. That’s exactly what happened in 1973 when the ...
When RJ Gibb Sang “To Love Somebody,” London Felt the Bee Gees’ Spirit Again
Some songs feel like they were written for every generation that comes along. In London, 2019, Robin-John Gibb stepped onto ...