Live Music Picks
Live performances, memorable recordings and close looks at the songs and artists behind them.
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Jack Black and Young Musicians Perform Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mr. Crowley”
Jack Black performs “Mr. Crowley” with a young band as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The video credits the musicians…
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Four Fifth Graders Stage a Comic Puppet-Style Talent Show Routine
Four fifth graders at New Braunfels Christian Academy perform a coordinated puppet-style routine to a pop-song medley, using a cloth…
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Dan Vasc Arranges “Amazing Grace” as a Rock Ballad
Dan Vasc performs “Amazing Grace” with a gradual rock-ballad arrangement, moving from restrained phrases toward a fuller vocal sound while…
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Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli Perform “We Will Meet Once Again”
Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli perform “We Will Meet Once Again” in a live concert setting, with contrasting vocal styles…
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Mark Knopfler Gives “Brothers in Arms” Space in Berlin
Mark Knopfler performs “Brothers in Arms” in Berlin in 2007, balancing measured vocals, guitar responses and a steady band accompaniment…
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LeAnn Rimes Performs a Patsy Cline Song Medley
LeAnn Rimes connects songs associated with Patsy Cline in a 2013 tribute medley, using a consistent vocal approach to move…
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The Surfrajettes Recast Britney Spears’ “Toxic” as Surf Guitar
The Surfrajettes arrange Britney Spears’ “Toxic” as an instrumental surf-guitar performance, with bass, drums and guitar carrying the song’s familiar…
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Michael Jackson and Alfonso Ribeiro Meet in a 1984 Pepsi “New Generation” Ad
A 1984 Pepsi “New Generation” commercial brings young Alfonso Ribeiro and Michael Jackson together in a street dance scene set…
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Mumford & Sons Bring Guests into “House of the Rising Sun” at Jazz Fest
At the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest, Mumford & Sons perform “House of the Rising Sun” with Trombone Shorty and…
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Romany Gilmour and David Gilmour Rehearse “Between Two Points”
A tour rehearsal of “Between Two Points” brings Romany Gilmour’s lead voice and harp together with David Gilmour’s guitar, preserving…
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Céline Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Lady Gaga and John Legend Perform “The Prayer”
Céline Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Lady Gaga, John Legend and Lang Lang perform “The Prayer” across separate locations for One World:…
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Mumford & Sons Play “House of the Rising Sun” with Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste
Mumford & Sons, Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste perform “House of the Rising Sun” at New Orleans Jazz Fest in…
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Lady Gaga’s Orchestral “Million Reasons” at the Royal Variety Performance
Lady Gaga performs “Million Reasons” with orchestral accompaniment at the 2016 Royal Variety Performance, with her vocal phrasing and the…
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Kristen Bell and Jimmy Fallon Perform a Disney Songbook Medley
Kristen Bell and Jimmy Fallon move through Disney melodies on The Tonight Show, using short song excerpts, vocal character and…
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Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith Perform The Cure Songs at Glastonbury
At Glastonbury 2025, Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith share “Just Like Heaven” and “Friday I’m in Love,” pairing two distinct…
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Officer Ryan Tillman Joins Don Lugo Students for a Farewell Dance
Officer Ryan Tillman joins students at Don Lugo High School for a dance to “U Can’t Touch This” before leaving…
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Laura Lāce Performs “Canon Rock” Before a Live Audience
Laura Lāce performs JerryC’s “Canon Rock” at a student concert, carrying the familiar Pachelbel theme through changing electric-guitar textures and…
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Damian McGinty and George Donaldson Sing “A Bird Without Wings”
Damian McGinty leads “A Bird Without Wings” with Celtic Thunder while George Donaldson adds lower harmony, giving the song a…
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Alexandra Trusova Skates to “Unstoppable” at Skate Canada’s Gala
Alexandra Trusova’s 2019 Skate Canada gala pairs Sia’s “Unstoppable” with an exhibition routine, using skating transitions, glides and gestures to…
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Lady Gaga and Metallica Revisit “Moth Into Flame” in Dress Rehearsal
Metallica’s published dress rehearsal with Lady Gaga preserves their planned “Moth Into Flame” collaboration for the 2017 GRAMMYs, offering a…
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