What song was performed by an American recording artist, who at age 22, died on a plane with eight other people?
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Enough Said (song) "Enough Said" is a song performed by American recording artist Aaliyah. The song features additional vocals provided by Canadian rapper Drake. Originally recorded prior to the singer's death in a plane crash in 2001, Drake later finished the track with producer Noah "40" Shebib in 2012.
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Death of Aaliyah Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American recording artist who was killed in a plane crash on August 25, 2001, after boarding a twin-engine Cessna 402B at the Marsh Harbour Airport on the Abaco Islands, Bahamas. She had just completed filming for the music video for her single "Rock the Boat". Employees of Virgin Records America accompanied her on the flight. The light aircraft, piloted by Luis Morales III, crashed shortly after takeoff. In addition to Aaliyah, eight other people were killed in the accident. She was 22 years old.
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Rosemary Clooney Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the song "Come On-a My House", which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me", "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There" and "This Ole House". She also had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney's career languished in the 1960s, partly due to problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1977, when her "White Christmas" co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear with him at a show marking his 50th anniversary in show business. She continued recording until her death in 2002.
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Natalie Cole Natalie Maria Cole (February 6, 1950 – December 31, 2015) was an American singer, voice actress, songwriter, and actress. The daughter of Nat King Cole, she rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as an R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be", "Inseparable" (1975), and "Our Love" (1977). After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, Cole re-emerged as a pop artist with the 1987 album "Everlasting" and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the 1990s, she re-recorded standards by her father, resulting in her biggest success, "Unforgettable... with Love", which sold over seven million copies and also won Cole seven Grammy Awards. She sold over 30 million records worldwide. She is best known for the role of herself in "Yakety Yak, Take it Back", and "Trash Talk", and the singing voice of Sawyer Cat in the "Cats Don't Dance" franchise. On December 31, 2015, Cole died at the age of 65 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, due to congestive heart failure.
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If I Can Dream "If I Can Dream" is a song made famous by Elvis Presley, written by Walter Earl Brown and notable for its direct quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr. The song was published by Elvis Presley's music publishing company Gladys Music, Inc. It was recorded by Presley in June 1968, two months after King's assassination. The recording was first released to the public as the finale of Presley's '68 Comeback Special.
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Daybreak (Ayumi Hamasaki song) "Daybreak" is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist and lyricist Ayumi Hamasaki, released on March 6, 2002 as the eighth and final single on her fourth studio album "I am...". Influenced by the recent events off the September 11 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. in North America, Hamasaki sought a new inspiration for her then-forthcoming album; instead off writing songs about confusion, loneliness and love like her previous efforts, she was encouraged to engage in more peaceful and worldly themes. This resulted in several songs on "I Am...", including "Daybreak".
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I Changed My Mind "I Changed My Mind" is a song by American R&B recording artist Keyshia Cole, recorded for her debut album, "The Way It Is" (2005). It was written by the singer along with John Legend and Kanye West, while production on the track was helmed by the latter, released on November 9, 2004 as the second single from the album, it was mildly successful commercially, peaking at number 71 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
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American Music Awards of 1994 The 21st Annual American Music Awards were held on February 7, 1994. Whitney Houston was the big winner of the night, winning eight awards.
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Lynn Strait James Lynn Strait (August 7, 1968 – December 11, 1998) was the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Snot. He died in a car accident on December 11, 1998 at the age of 30.
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Dave Dudley Dave Dudley (born David Darwin Pedruska; May 3, 1928 – December 22, 2003) was an American country music singer best known for his truck-driving country anthems of the 1960s and 1970s and his semi-slurred bass. His signature song was "Six Days on the Road," and he is also remembered for "Vietnam Blues," "Truck Drivin' Son-of-a-Gun," and "Me and ol' C.B.". Other recordings included Dudley's duet with Tom T. Hall, "Day Drinking," and his own Top 10 hit, "Fireball Rolled A Seven," supposedly based on the career and death of Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts.
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Like a Sad Song "Like a Sad Song" is a song written and performed by the American singer-songwriter John Denver, released as a single from his 1976 album, "Spirit". Although it only reached number 36 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 singles chart, "Like a Sad Song" became Denver's eighth single to reach number one on the easy listening chart within the span of three years.
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Better on the Other Side "Better on the Other Side" is a tribute song from American recording artists The Game, Chris Brown, Diddy, DJ Khalil, Polow da Don, Mario Winans, Usher and Boyz II Men dedicated to Michael Jackson. The song was recorded on June 25, 2009, after being notified that Jackson had died, and subsequently released the following day on Diddy's Twitter account. The song gained airplay on radio show "Big Boy's Neighborhood" as well as on Game affiliate DJ Skee's satellite radio show, "Skeetox". The song's lyrics are about Jackson's influence and effect on people worldwide, as well as the recording artist reflecting on their memories of Jackson.
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Remembering Patsy Cline &amp; Jim Reeves Remembering Patsy Cline & Jim Reeves is a tribute album released in 1982 remembering the music of country stars Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves who were both killed in plane crashes in the early 1960s. It was released by MCA Records. A similar album called "Greatest Hits of Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline" had been released the previous year by RCA Records.
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Jerry Wallace Jerry Wallace (December 15, 1928 – May 5, 2008) was an American country and pop singer. Between 1958 and 1964, Wallace charted nine hits on the "Billboard" Hot 100, including the No. 8 "Primrose Lane" that was later used as the theme song for the television series "The Smith Family". He made his debut on the country music charts in 1965, entering it thirty-five times between then and 1980. In that timespan, Wallace charted within the country Top Ten four times. His only number one song was "If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry," a song which gained popularity after it was used in an episode of the 1970s TV series "Night Gallery".
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I'm a Survivor (George Jones song) "I'm a Survivor" is a song by country music artist George Jones. Composed by Jim McBride and Keith Stegall, the song references Jones' own hard-living past, including his drinking and arrests, but vowing, "As long as I'm breathin', you ain't heard the last of me yet." However, despite the song's theme of resilience, the single bombed on the charts, peaking at #52, his worst showing in years. Jones performed the song during a television special celebrating the twentieth anniversary of "Hee Haw" in 1988.
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Frankie Sardo Frank Sardo Avianca (September 16, 1936 – February 26, 2014), who performed as Frankie Sardo, was an American rock and roll singer, actor and film producer. He was a member of the ill-fated Winter Dance Party in 1959 after which Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson lost their lives in a plane crash the morning after a show in Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Live! The Last Concert Live! The Last Concert is a live album by American singer Selena. It was recorded on February 26, 1995, at the Houston Astrodome and was televised live on Univision. The album was posthumously released by EMI Latin on March 27, 2001. The singer shared the concert with Tejano singer Emilio Navaira and performed to 66,994 people, which broke the previous attendance record held by Selena the previous year. The concert was critically acclaim for outperforming ticket sales by country music singers Vince Gill, Reba Mcentire, and George Strait. Selena's performance at the astrodome became her final televised concert before she was shot and killed on March 31, 1995.
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Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, "Guinness World Records" cited her as the most awarded female act of all-time. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide. She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps.
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Prince (musician) Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film "Purple Rain". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.
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I Will Survive "I Will Survive" is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song after its initial release, it has remained a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Boom! It Was Over "Boom! It Was Over" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Robert Ellis Orrall. It was released in November 1992 as the first single from the album "Flying Colors". The song reached number 19 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Orrall and Bill Lloyd.
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Breathe (Michelle Branch song) "Breathe" is a song recorded by American recording artist Michelle Branch. It was released in August 2003 in the United States as the second single from her album, "Hotel Paper" (2003). The song became a moderate hit, peaking at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2003 and peaking moderately in the U.S component charts.