Happy weekend! Today we feature Luther Vandross singing “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” (1995) WITH a backup gospel choir (would you expect anything less?!) Modulation around 2:30. Thanks to Carlo Migliaccio for discovering this.
Michael Buble | Feeling Good
Today we feature Michael Buble’s cover of “Feeling Good” (2005), originally from 1965’s The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd and later made more famous by Nina Simone’s essential version. Since then, the tune has been covered by many prominent artists. The two modulations occur around 2:17 and 2:42. Many thanks to Gus Connelly for this track!
Shirley Bassey | Everything’s Coming Up Roses
Today’s feature: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” (1965), by Welsh powerhouse singer Shirley Bassey. Although it’s originally from Gypsy, this 1976 video features a performance on an oil rig! Modulation around 2:00.
Shirley Bassey | You Needed Me
A 2005 Shirley Bassey performance of “You Needed Me” featuring TWO modulations! 2:10 and 2:44 Enjoy!
The Supremes | I Hear a Symphony
Today we feature the Supremes singing “I Hear a Symphony” (1966). Listen around 1:09 for a series of modulations that are sure to brighten your day.
Whitney Houston | I Learned From the Best
Today we feature a classic Whitney Houston hit “I Learned From the Best” (1998). The key change is around 3:20, but listen to the whole song.
Elvis Costello + Burt Bacharach | I Still Have That Other Girl
Today’s modulation is brought to you by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach’s “I Still Have That Other Girl” (1998). The huge modulation is around the 2:09 mark. Enjoy!
Love Will Find a Way (from “Lion King 2”)
We continue this week with “Love Will Find A Way” from 1998’s Lion King 2. Uplifting moments can be found around 1:30 and 2:30. Enjoy!
Billy Ocean | Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (1988) went to #1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Black Singles charts, as well as #3 on the UK Singles chart. Modulation around 3:40.
Celine Dion | (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman
Here is Celine Dion’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman” (1996). Co-written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and first performed by Aretha Franklin in 1967, this cover version adds a modulation to the original tune (2:37).