Linda and Aaron were not dating. He was married. Linda was warned not to be too familiar with Aaron on stage since they were a mixed race couple singing a love song together. She later said that she was going to show them and ended the song with a kiss.
Aaron Neville and his brothers are from New Orleans. Check out 'The Grand Tour' by Aaron Neville. Aaron's band with his brothers, the Neville Brothers are a New Orleans funk band. Check out 'Yellow Moon' with Aaron singing, and my favorite 'Fire on the Bayou'. Another artist from New Orleans is Harry Connick Jr. 'She' or 'Whisper your name'.
The network asked Aaron and Linda to leave out the part of the performance where they dance together, because they didn't want to risk upsetting the bigots who might be watching. Linda and Aaron smiled and nodded and then did it anyways, because you should never cater to bigoted people regarding anything. I love your reactions Shon, and you've got a lovely smile. ✌️& 🫶 from 🇨🇦
who told you that? I am 62 years old and lived in 1989 when there were only about 80 channels total to choose from, no internet, and just a handful of entertainment industry magazines and TV/celebrity gossip TV shows. Your comment now in 2025 is the first ever mention I heard of this?!
Absolutely Beautiful , Aaron Neville had a tough life he struggled with drug addiction,did prison stints for burgerly,car theft.When he got out he stayed straight and this was one of the results.❤ Theyre great as soloists,their perfection as a duel.Great reaction.❤
In the first couple of seconds you paid attention; yes he has a very unique voice in the way how he sings. I have seen him in concert quite a few times and have always been mesmerized!! Definitely got to get into his rabbit hole, he comes from a musical family, “the Neville Brothers”. “Tell it like it is, is a banger, Everybody plays the Fool and lots more!!
Once you've heard this song, you will need to hear it, almost like an itch. They're good friends, and worked together a lot. He's a married man, far as I know.
This is just pure gold. I love the way Linda let him shine and didn't try to outperform him. I think they actually dated around this time, but I'm not sure.
Yes, you are 100% correct. There were rumors of a romantic relationship, but that’s all they were, just rumors. But good lord they were vocally magical together!
Aaron Neville has been in a band with his brothers since forever, called The Neville Brothers. And they're probably 1 of my top 3 bands of all time & the band I've seen live the most times. They have songs going back to the 70s. But my favorite album of theirs is Yellow Moon from 1989. Every single song on that album is absolute perfection (there's also a Bob Dylan cover that's better than the original & a Sam Cooke cover that would make him proud). Their others are good too, but that one is my favorite.
Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville - vocals, vocal harmonies Don Grolnick - acoustic piano Michael Landau - electric guitar Leland Sklar - bass Carlos Vega - drums Michael Fisher - percussion The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra arranged by David Campbell; concertmaster - Pavel Farkas
***EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL*** Aaron Neville 1972 This one has remained popular over the decades. Might have heard it in a movie /tv show or something. ua-cam.com/video/hTsWja0-0h8/v-deo.html
I love your videos Shon. Most of the songs you play that you've never heard of are ones that I grew up with. I sing along and I know all the words. I had the album this song was from and still have the CD. My mom was a huge Linda Ronstadt fan and so am I. She has one of the most powerful voices around. Pick any song from her 'Cry Like A Rainstorm' album and you'll be amazed! It's awesome to see the younger folks enjoying the songs from my childhood/teens/and 20s! 🧡🧡🧡
Aaron is a favorite. I've seen several live shows. That heavenly voice! Listen to the early 60's record Tell It Like It Is. That made him famous. The Neville Brothers were some of the first to make New Orleans funk famous. Can't go wrong with the Nevilles.
Aaron definitely became the star of the Neville Brothers. He had an amazing voice. Kind of reminiscent in range of Johnny Mathis. He performed this duet at Linda's Kennedy Center Honors induction.
Don't know who was actually playing for this show, but the studio band for this had Michael Landau on lead guitar. He is an audio engineer/session musician/record producer. He played with EVERYBODY, i.e. James Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Michael Bolton, Joni Mitchel . . . Also in the session band for this was the great Leland Sklar on bass. Aaron once did a commercial for the American Cotton industry (70"s?) that definitely made me a life-long fan of cotton. 😁
***SOMEWHERE OUT THERE*** Don't miss this, it was a kid movie soundtrack song from "An American Tail" about a mouse but this song was huge and won Song Of The Year and other stuff when it came out. ua-cam.com/video/usZPFIT5phM/v-deo.html Awards Song of the Year: Won at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988 Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television: Won at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Nominated at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988 Best Original Song: Nominated at the 44th Golden Globe Awards and the 59th Academy Awards "Somewhere Out There" was also a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 2.
Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram - Somewhere Out There FROM THE DISNEY MOVIE AMERICAN TAIL ua-cam.com/video/Smc5FHbZtG4/v-deo.htmlsi=cwYIOrihXdWySpnh STEVE LUKATHER FROM TOTO DID THE GUITAR SOLO
Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville All My Life When Something Is Wrong With My Baby -Tonight Show 2/22/90 ua-cam.com/video/Kh3FJdcJMvI/v-deo.htmlsi=TNjxicCqutMdYXPa
Yes, the kiss was real. These two were an item and actually were married for a bit. Linda's voice is MAGICAL, she also has a Spanish album. She sings wildly crazy WTF good. Better than English singing? That would be a great talking point. ☮️❤
Linda and Aaron were not dating. He was married. Linda was warned not to be too familiar with Aaron on stage since they were a mixed race couple singing a love song together. She later said that she was going to show them and ended the song with a kiss.
Aaron Neville singing “Tell It Like It Is” is a real treat.
I believe this is the song he got famous for and the rest is history!!
They won a Grammy for this ❤
Aaron Neville and his brothers are from New Orleans. Check out 'The Grand Tour' by Aaron Neville. Aaron's band with his brothers, the Neville Brothers are a New Orleans funk band. Check out 'Yellow Moon' with Aaron singing, and my favorite 'Fire on the Bayou'. Another artist from New Orleans is Harry Connick Jr. 'She' or 'Whisper your name'.
The network asked Aaron and Linda to leave out the part of the performance where they dance together, because they didn't want to risk upsetting the bigots who might be watching. Linda and Aaron smiled and nodded and then did it anyways, because you should never cater to bigoted people regarding anything. I love your reactions Shon, and you've got a lovely smile. ✌️& 🫶 from 🇨🇦
who told you that? I am 62 years old and lived in 1989 when there were only about 80 channels total to choose from, no internet, and just a handful of entertainment industry magazines and TV/celebrity gossip TV shows. Your comment now in 2025 is the first ever mention I heard of this?!
Aaron's voice is unique, unmistakable, and beautiful ❤❤❤
Absolutely Beautiful , Aaron Neville had a tough life he struggled with drug addiction,did prison stints for burgerly,car theft.When he got out he stayed straight and this was one of the results.❤ Theyre great as soloists,their perfection as a duel.Great reaction.❤
These two were magical together ❤!
In the first couple of seconds you paid attention; yes he has a very unique voice in the way how he sings. I have seen him in concert quite a few times and have always been mesmerized!! Definitely got to get into his rabbit hole, he comes from a musical family, “the Neville Brothers”. “Tell it like it is, is a banger, Everybody plays the Fool and lots more!!
Check out her duet of "Somewhere out there",it's beautiful x
Linda’s entire album, Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind is a masterpiece. There are several duets with Aaron on the album. All beautiful.
My favorite album of hers, so many amazing songs!!!
He's great in that breathy way of singing. Linda can do any genre pure talent 😊
Best duet ever recorded!!!!!!
This one and "Time to Say Goodbye", by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.
Hard to argue that!
That kiss was about love and respect, not romance. Two masters making magic together
Aaron has the most unique voice, he is one of my all time favorites. This one always gives me goosebumps!
One of the best duets EVER!! Get it on the playlist!!!
Once you've heard this song, you will need to hear it, almost like an itch. They're good friends, and worked together a lot. He's a married man, far as I know.
They won a Grammy for this song.
For Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
This is one of the best duets in music history!!!
Him singing “Ave Maria” will give goosebumps.
Absolutely.
Aaron Neville has the voice of an angel.
Just stunning❤❤❤ tears, shivers. Two incredible voices.😊😊😊
Two giants on one stage. Beautiful. The Neville Brothers, Yellow Moon is a song that's hard to get out of your head, in the best way possible.
It's a classic for sure.
Oh My 🥹
Reminds me of my beautiful husband 🙏
This never loses it's power....over decades.
This is just pure gold. I love the way Linda let him shine and didn't try to outperform him. I think they actually dated around this time, but I'm not sure.
He was married then and his wife was good friends with Linda. Never was anything romantic.
Yes, you are 100% correct. There were rumors of a romantic relationship, but that’s all they were, just rumors. But good lord they were vocally magical together!
Saw the Neville brothers open for BB King. Incredible musicians all three of them.
Aaron Neville has been in a band with his brothers since forever, called The Neville Brothers. And they're probably 1 of my top 3 bands of all time & the band I've seen live the most times. They have songs going back to the 70s. But my favorite album of theirs is Yellow Moon from 1989. Every single song on that album is absolute perfection (there's also a Bob Dylan cover that's better than the original & a Sam Cooke cover that would make him proud). Their others are good too, but that one is my favorite.
Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville - vocals, vocal harmonies
Don Grolnick - acoustic piano
Michael Landau - electric guitar
Leland Sklar - bass
Carlos Vega - drums
Michael Fisher - percussion
The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra arranged by David Campbell; concertmaster - Pavel Farkas
I listen to Aaron Neville’s Christmas album every year. Great unique voice. Linda is always amazing.
Their singing voices are made for duets together! Love this song! Aaron and Linda are just great friends, no romance intended.
LOVEEEEEEEEEEE this so much !!!
So beautiful their voices are so well together. Listen to Tell It Like It Is by Arron Neville from 1966 , thanks Shon
Shon.....you have GOT TO GET UP ON AARON NEVIL! His Ave Maria is the most beautiful rendition of that one I've ever heard.
Greatest duet of all time imo
Luv this song and each singer. It’s on my playlist.
***EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL*** Aaron Neville 1972 This one has remained popular over the decades. Might have heard it in a movie /tv show or something. ua-cam.com/video/hTsWja0-0h8/v-deo.html
The Main Ingredient recorded it in 1972 and Aaron did his cover in 1991.
God bless you for enjoying and highlighting music we've experienced in our time. You're a master at lyrics. Keep up the good work❤
I love your videos Shon. Most of the songs you play that you've never heard of are ones that I grew up with. I sing along and I know all the words. I had the album this song was from and still have the CD. My mom was a huge Linda Ronstadt fan and so am I. She has one of the most powerful voices around. Pick any song from her 'Cry Like A Rainstorm' album and you'll be amazed! It's awesome to see the younger folks enjoying the songs from my childhood/teens/and 20s! 🧡🧡🧡
Again a dope review ! Bro you must have a old soul to connect with a range of good music ❤️🙏🏽👌🏾😎
Aaron is a favorite. I've seen several live shows. That heavenly voice! Listen to the early 60's record Tell It Like It Is. That made him famous. The Neville Brothers were some of the first to make New Orleans funk famous. Can't go wrong with the Nevilles.
Definitely check out Aaron Neville. One of a kind talent
Aaron definitely became the star of the Neville Brothers. He had an amazing voice. Kind of reminiscent in range of Johnny Mathis. He performed this duet at Linda's Kennedy Center Honors induction.
Wonderful!!
❤❤❤❤❤
The house band is most of the best studio musicians😊 that accept the gig
New Orleans boy. They have been best of friends for many years.
love your reaction..great song
Beautiful song!
Don't know who was actually playing for this show, but the studio band for this had Michael Landau on lead guitar. He is an audio engineer/session musician/record producer. He played with EVERYBODY, i.e. James Taylor, Kenny Rogers, Michael Bolton, Joni Mitchel . . . Also in the session band for this was the great Leland Sklar on bass. Aaron once did a commercial for the American Cotton industry (70"s?) that definitely made me a life-long fan of cotton. 😁
***SOMEWHERE OUT THERE*** Don't miss this, it was a kid movie soundtrack song from "An American Tail" about a mouse but this song was huge and won Song Of The Year and other stuff when it came out. ua-cam.com/video/usZPFIT5phM/v-deo.html
Awards
Song of the Year: Won at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988
Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television: Won at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Nominated at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988
Best Original Song: Nominated at the 44th Golden Globe Awards and the 59th Academy Awards
"Somewhere Out There" was also a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 2.
This was the song for the first dance at my wedding. Don’t have the husband anymore. But I still love the song.
Chills!
💜 #peaceandstaywild
Shon, that whole album is great. As far as the kiss, man if you’re that close to a beautiful, you got to kiss her.
Great performance! You need to check out George Benson live at Montreux
Aaron is known as "The Gift" to his family.
Aaron Neville
* Don’t Take Away My Heaven
* I Own You One
* Betcha By Golly, Wow
* All My Life w/ Linda
check out more Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou is beautiful
He was really before my time, that was Mom's Boomer music and then he did a comeback thing doing this with Linda.
Saigon Kick-Love Is On The Way
Spacehog-In The Meantime
Soil-Halo
He also did a great duet with Trisha Yearwood. That's a great video, too.
Their other song together is pretty good too = "All My Life"
Do "Fearless" Neville Brothers w/Aaron Neville (1990)....Great song!!
Aaron nevell everyone plays the fool is a great one also
This is one of those ones...
They did date at one point in time....I believe it was before this performance.
*Only close friends, nothing more.*
Check out Charlie Pride “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin”.
If you like this then check out the live performance of Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond at the Grammy's. You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore.
Linda and Neville had a short romantic relationship sometime in the 80's
The kiss was from the mutual admiration club. They were good friends, but not a couple (to the best of anyone's knowledge).
Check out
Tina Turner and Bryan Adams
It's Only Love
Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram - Somewhere Out There FROM THE DISNEY MOVIE AMERICAN TAIL ua-cam.com/video/Smc5FHbZtG4/v-deo.htmlsi=cwYIOrihXdWySpnh
STEVE LUKATHER FROM TOTO DID THE GUITAR SOLO
Can you react to Old Dominion, One Man Band
Check out N.W.A - Panic Zone
Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville All My Life When Something Is Wrong With My Baby -Tonight Show 2/22/90 ua-cam.com/video/Kh3FJdcJMvI/v-deo.htmlsi=TNjxicCqutMdYXPa
Let’s call it. It’s bad.
Yes, the kiss was real. These two were an item and actually were married for a bit. Linda's voice is MAGICAL, she also has a Spanish album. She sings wildly crazy WTF good. Better than English singing? That would be a great talking point. ☮️❤
They were not a couple, he was married.
Just the deep respect of two artists.