This unlikely trio astounded the audience at the 2007 Grammys. Corinne Bailey Rae, John Legend, and John Mayer took the stage together and each artist sang one of their songs while being accompanied by the other two. Rae started with "Like A Star" followed by a gorgeous "Coming Home" by John Legend. Rae harmonizing on the chorus with Legend was chill-inducing and brought me to tears. The medley ended with "Gravity" by John Mayer, who performed a wicked guitar solo before picking up the Grammy for best male pop vocal album.
John Legend - Show Me from the Once Again album!A track made for the ShowMeCampaign. http://www.showmecampaign.org/ _______________________________________I realized as I lay down to sleepWe haven't spoke in weeksSo many things that I'd like to knowCome have a talk with meI need a sign, something I can seeWhy all the mystery?I try not to fall for make believeBut what is reality?Where do we go?What do we know?Life has to have a meaningShow me the lightShow me the wayShow that you're listeningShow me that you love meShow me that you walk with meHopefully, just above meHeaven's watching over meGuess it's funny how I say thanks to youFor all you've given meSometimes the price of what you gave to meI can't stop questioningO God of love, peace, and mercyWhy so much suffering?I pray for the world, it gets worse to meWonder if you're listeningWhen people goWhy do they go?Why don't you choose me?But someday I knowI'm gonna goI hope you're waiting for meShow me that you love meShow me that you walk with meHopefully, just above meHeaven's watching over meMaybe we'll talkSome other nightRight now I'll take it easyWon't spent my timeWaiting to dieEnjoy the life I'm livingShow me that you love meShow me that you walk with meHopefully, just above meHeaven's watching over me___________________________________
Session Title: Social Justice from a Global PerspectiveA former Boston Consulting Group consultant, Legend brings attention to needs in the developing world. A protégé of Jeffrey Sachs of the Earth Institute, Legend's "Show Me" campaign is designed to encourage action -- no matter how big or small -- to make a difference. Legend comes to Zeitgeist directly from Africa, where he is working to create a web of support for a village to help bring it out of poverty.
