Aretha & George's Iconic Duet: A Music History Milestone

0:00On April 18, 39 years ago today, Aretha Franklin and George Michaels duet I knew you were waiting for me, topped the Billboard Hot One, 100 on April 18, 1987. It held the number one spot for two straight weeks, marking Franklin's first chart topper in nearly 20 years and breaking the record for the longest gap between number one hits. This was also her second and final number one single in the US. The track came together after Michael got the idea back in 1984 to write and produce for Franklin, but is packed schedule with WAM, delayed things. He even pissed at first to Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder since he was starstruck by the Queen of Seoul. Eventually, they recorded it over two days in a Detroit studio in May 1986. Fans and critics love the powerhouse vocals, and is snagged Michael his first Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a duo or group. Billboard later ranked it as Franklin's biggest Hot 100 hit ever, cementing its place in

1:00music history. They took it live on August 29, 1988 at an arena in Auburn Hills, Detroit during Michael's Faith tour, delivering an August tour, unforgettable performance. After Michael's passing at age 53 in December 2016, Franklin shared how fresh and timeless the song felt, comparing the studio vibe. To her classic sessions, it never got old for her. Let the legacy these two left behind. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and celebrity news today.