About
Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peabo Bryson on April 13, 1951) is an American singer, born in Greenville, South Carolina. He is well known for singing romantic soft-rock ballads, often as a duo with female singers. With twenty albums to his credit, Peabo Bryson has enjoyed an unprecedented, across-the-board level of international success, Bryson has the distinction of being the first artist in music history to have separate records topping four different charts. Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- quiet storm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Peabo Bryson's biggest hit?
- Peabo Bryson's biggest hit is widely considered to be "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)," a duet with Regina Belle from the Disney animated film "Aladdin." Released in 1992, the song skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. "A Whole New World" became an international sensation, introducing Bryson to a new generation of fans and solidifying his position as a legendary R&B vocalist. While Peabo Bryson enjoyed significant success with other songs such as "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" (with Roberta Flack), it is "A Whole New World" that remains his most iconic and commercially successful hit, thanks to its enduring popularity and association with Disney's beloved classic.
- What songs did Peabo Bryson sing for Disney?
- Peabo Bryson sang two major songs for Disney: "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)" from the 1992 animated film "Aladdin," and "Beauty and the Beast" from the 1991 movie of the same name. Both songs are iconic Disney ballads performed as end-title duets
- Was Peabo Bryson in a band?
- Peabo Bryson is primarily known as a solo R&B artist and was not a member of a formal band. However, early in his career, he performed with local bands in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, such as Al Freeman & The Upsetters and Moses Dillard & the Tex-Town Display. These early experiences helped him develop his stage presence and vocal style before launching his solo career in the mid-1970s. While he has collaborated extensively with other artists
- What is Peabo Bryson known for?
- Peabo Bryson is known for his smooth, expressive tenor voice and his mastery of romantic R&B ballads. He gained widespread acclaim for his powerful duets, particularly those with female vocalists such as Roberta Flack ("Tonight, I Celebrate My Love"), Regina Belle ("A Whole New World"), and Celine Dion ("Beauty and the Beast"). Bryson's ability to convey deep emotion has made him a favorite for love songs and timeless classics. Additionally, his contributions to Disney soundtracks in the 1990s brought his voice to a global audience and earned him Grammy and Academy Awards. Over his decades-long career, Bryson has released numerous solo albums, earned multiple gold and platinum certifications, and built a reputation as one of the great balladeers of R&B and adult contemporary music.
- How many Disney songs did Peabo Bryson sing?
- Peabo Bryson sang two official Disney songs: "Beauty and the Beast" (with Celine Dion) for the 1991 film "Beauty and the Beast," and "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)" (with Regina Belle) for the 1992 film "Aladdin." Both songs were featured during the closing credits of their respective films and released as singles, achieving major commercial and critical success. Each track won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and contributed to Bryson's legacy as a celebrated vocalist for Disney's renaissance era. While he has performed many other songs throughout his career, these two Disney duets remain the standout contributions he made to the world of Disney music.