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One of the specials that this author enjoys every year is CBS’ The Kennedy Center Honors. Since 1978, the ceremony honors men and women who have given contributions to American Culture through music, movies, television and theater.
Past honorees have included Neil Simon, Aretha Franklin, Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett and the late Lucille Ball and Ray Charles.
This year, the Kennedy Center will honor Meryl Streep, Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Barbara Cook.
Jacobelyacharjournalist.com has put together a list of 20 must see performances that you should see before December 27, 2011.
#20: Spoonful of Sugar-Kristin Chenoweth
Tony-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth paid homage to Dame Julie Andrews as she belted out the signature Mary Poppins song when Andrews was honored in 2001.
Click here to see the performance: http://youtu.be/ABzzS-y0Wf4
#19: Born to Run-Melissa Etheridge
Rocker Melissa Etheridge sang one of the Boss’ popular tunes when Bruce Springsteen was honored in 2009.
To hear Etheridge’s interpretation of the title track of Springsteen’s 1975 album, click here: http://youtu.be/kP7RQdVZKBY
#18: Coat of Many Colors-Shania Twain
Shania Twain made an appearance in the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors to pay tribute to country queen Dolly Parton. The Canadian superstar’s cover connected perfectly with the audience.
To watch Shania’s interpretation of the Dolly Parton hit, click here: http://youtu.be/ORIkLfbOQ4I
#17: Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting-Kid Rock
This superstar brought the house down with his cover of Sir Elton John’s classic song that brought the 2004 Kennedy Center Honors audience to their feet.
Click here to see the performance: http://youtu.be/_JgRruYToZE
#16: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word-Fantasia
American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia brilliantly delivered her interpretation of this Elton John and Bernie Taupin song, which moved the singer-songwriter to tears during his 2004 tribute.
To watch Fantasia’s performance, click here: http://youtu.be/WSQt_X2AUak
#15: Baba O’Riley-Rob Thomas with NYC cops and firefighters
The Matchbox Twenty singer-songwriter produced an incredible closing number for the 2008 tribute to The Who’s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey with the help of 100 members of New York City’s finest policemen and firefighters.
Click here to see the tribute that brought the crowd to its’ feet: http://youtu.be/c1kYYbcmqWw
#14: The Rising-Sting
Legendary rocker Sting paid tribute to dear friend and fellow rocker Bruce Springsteen when he sang his 2002 hit with a backing choir.
To watch the moving tribute, click here: http://youtu.be/ccncWNbeVEQ
#13: Abbey Road Medley-Steven Tyler
Rock legend Steven Tyler paid homage to Sir Paul McCartney when he performed a medley of songs from the Beatles’ classic album Abbey Road during the rock icon’s 2010 tribute.
Click here to see Steven Tyler’s powerful performance: http://youtu.be/sXhwYcJLODU
#12: Bennie & the Jets/Bitch is Back-Billy Joel
The American Piano Man paid tribute to his British counterpart and close friend during Elton John’s 2004 Kennedy Center Honors tribute.
To see Billy Joel’s impressive performance, click here: http://youtu.be/EDGoYYuX7Ic
#11: Proud Mary-Beyoncé
The global superstar honored her role model and rock legend Tina Turner in 2005 with an electrifying cover of “Proud Mary” that had the crowd on its’ feet.
Click here to watch the Grammy Winner pay tribute to the Queen of Rock: http://youtu.be/uYtnNk7xCRE
I do not own all of these clips, these are properties of the Kennedy Center Honors and CBS.
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