Deborah L. Jacobs
Lights Flickered, Screens Flashed, and Michael Never Looked Away: The Quiet Perfectionism of “This Is It”
Even in rehearsal, Michael Jackson moved like every beat mattered. In “This Is It” (June 4, 2009), the camera captures ...
Behind the Lights and the Legacy: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Rehearsal Is a Glimpse Into His Relentless Passion
Some artists shine brightest in the spotlight. Others carry the weight of everything behind it. In “This Is It Rehearsal” ...
She Didn’t Just Cover These Songs, She Lit Them Up: Cher Brings Fire and Feeling to Her 1975 Rock Medley
Some artists perform with talent whereas Cher performs with personality. In her 1975 medley of “Long Train Runnin’” and “Love ...
She Wore the Tux, Stole the Stage, and Had Everyone Smiling: Cher’s Show-Stopping Turn in “Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails”
There’s something unforgettable about a performer who can go from playful to powerful without missing a beat. On The Cher ...
She Stood Alone Under One Light And Somehow Filled the Room: Cher’s Boldest “By Myself” Performance Yet
Some voices don’t just sing they speak. In “By Myself”, recorded on The Cher Show in 1975, Cher delivers more ...
When Legends Return with Nothing to Prove but Everything to Give: The Bee Gees Light Up “You Should Be Dancing”
Even decades into their career, the Bee Gees knew how to light up a stage. In “You Should Be Dancing ...
It Was More Than a Song, It Was a Plea: The Bee Gees Bring Life and Loss to “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You” Live
The Bee Gees are often remembered for their voices, their fame, and their style but beneath all of that was ...
When the Spotlight Fades and the Truth Comes Through: The Bee Gees Show a Different Kind of Strength in “Living Eyes”
Some songs don’t just sound different they feel different. In “Living Eyes”, the Bee Gees trade the dance floor for ...
It Was Not a Concert, It Was a Circle of Grace: Gordon Mote Sings “Mercy Walked In” at Randy Owen’s Ranch
At a quiet gathering in Fort Payne, Alabama, a voice rises that feels like a prayer. In “Mercy Walked In” ...
They Were Young, Loud, and Full of Heart: The Night Alabama Turned a Georgia Stage into the Most Honest Kind of Country Show
The stage lights shine bright, but it’s the connection that matters most. In Alabama Atlanta concert, the band plays like ...