Photograph of Peabo Bryson.
Peabo Bryson

Overview

Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peabo Bryson on April 13, 1951) is an American R&B and soul singer, born in Greenville, South Carolina. He is well known for singing soft-rock ballads, often as a duo with female singers, and his contribution to several Disney animated feature soundtracks.

Career

Bryson won a Grammy Award in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and another in 1993 for "A Whole New World" (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle.

Peabo's greatest solo hits include 1978's "Feel The Fire", "Reaching For The Sky" & "I'm So Into You", 1982's "Let The Feeling Flow", 1984's "If Ever You're In My Arms Again", 1989's "Show And Tell" and the 1991 hit "Can You Stop the Rain". In 1985, he appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live to sing a lyrical version of its theme song. Bryson's vocals were added to the regular theme song in 1987 and his voice was heard daily until 1992.

Among his duets: * "Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton * "Gimme Some Time", with Natalie Cole * "Beauty and the Beast", with Céline Dion * "Light The World", with Deborah Gibson * "The Gift", with Roberta Flack * "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)", with Regina Belle * "Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack * "The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford * "Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester * "You Are My Home" (from The Scarlet Pimpernel) with Linda Eder * "By The Time This Night is Over" with Kenny G * "A Whole New World", with Koda Kumi Bryson has also performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess.

Recent Times

His tax problems caught up with him on August 21, 2003, when the U.S. Internal Revenue Service seized property from his Atlanta, Georgia, home. He is reported to owe $1.2 million in taxes going back to 1984. The IRS auctioned much of his possessions, including both Grammy Awards, electronic equipment and grand piano.

Peabo Bryson's new CD, "Missing You," is scheduled to be released On October 2, 2007 on Peak Records, a division of Concord Music Group.

Discography

Who is Peabo Bryson connected to?
Add a Connection

This biography says:

...Among his duets: * "Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton * "Gimme Some Time", with Natalie Cole * "Beauty and the Beast", with Céline Dion * "Light The World", with Deborah Gibson * "The Gift", with Roberta Flack * "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)", with Regina Belle * "Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack * "The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford * "Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester * "You Are My Home" (from The Scarlet Pimpernel) with Linda Eder * "By The Time This Night is Over" with Kenny G * "A Whole New World", with Koda Kumi Bryson has also performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess.

That biography says:

...We're The Best Of Friends (with Peabo Bryson) *Released: November 15, 1979 *Label: Capitol *Chart Peak: US Pop #44, R&B #7 *RIAA Certification: N/A *Singles: "Gimme Some Time", "What You Won't Do For Love"...

This biography says:

...Among his duets: * "Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton * "Gimme Some Time", with Natalie Cole * "Beauty and the Beast", with Céline Dion * "Light The World", with Deborah Gibson * "The Gift", with Roberta Flack * "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)", with Regina Belle * "Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack * "The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford * "Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester * "You Are My Home" (from The Scarlet Pimpernel) with Linda Eder * "By The Time This Night is Over" with Kenny G * "A Whole New World", with Koda Kumi Bryson has also performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess.

That biography says:

After Riperton died, several artists recorded posthumous duets with Minnie, including Peabo Bryson and Michael Jackson. Her last single, "Give Me Time, Love Lives Forever," was released in 1980...

This biography says:

Bryson won a Grammy Award in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and another in 1993 for "A Whole New World" (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle....

That biography says:

...Belle recorded a duet in 1991 with singing superstar Johnny Mathis, "Better Together" which appeared on his album Better Together: The Duet Album. Continuing her success with duets, Belle teamed up with Peabo Bryson for the song "A Whole New World" from the Aladdin Soundtrack. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, went gold and won the Grammy Award in 1993 for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal...

That biography says:

* Air Supply — The Vanishing Race (1993) * America — Alibi (1980) * Peter Allen — I Could Have Been a Sailor (1979) * Hoyt Axton: ** Road Songs (1977) ** Pistol Packin' Mama/Spin of the Wheel (1998) * Barefoot Servants: **Barefoot Servants (1994) **Barefoot Servants 2 (2005) * Carole Bayer Sager: ** Carole Bayer Sager (1977) ** Too (1978) ** Sometimes Late at Night (1981) * Laura Branigan — Branigan (1982) * Regina Belle — Passion (1993) * Barbi Benton — Something New (1975) * Stephen Bishop — Bish (1978) * Clint Black: ** Hard Way — (1992) ** No Time to Kill — (1993) ** Looking for Christmas — (1995) ** Nothin' but the Taillights — (1997) ** Christmas With You — (2004) * Ronee Blakley — Ronee Blakley (1972) * Suzy Bogguss: ** Aces (1991) ** Voices in the Wind (1992) ** Something Up My Sleeve (1993) ** Simpatico (1994) ** Give Me Some Wheels (1996) ** Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt (1998) * Karla Bonoff — Karla Bonoff (1977) * Sarah Brightman — As I Came of Age (1998) * Jackson Browne: ** Jackson Browne (1972) ** For Everyman (1973) ** The Pretender (1976) ** Running on Empty (1977) * Peabo Bryson/Roberta Flack — Born to Love (1983) * Jimmy Buffett — Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads (1992) ** Kate Bush Hounds of Love * Steve Camp — Consider the Cost (1991) * Glen Campbell — Bloodline (1976) * Eric Carmen — Change of Heart (1978) * Kim Carnes: ** Kim Carnes (1975) ** St...

That biography says:

...He debuted a sneak preview of the show when he hosted 'The Friday Night Project' where he performed with the Little People Of DavidLand and the Chinese Girls With Herpes, both of whom will tour with him as well as the Von Snatch Family Singers and the Tess Tickle Dancers. The tour will take him to 28 cities and includes special guests K-CI & JOJO, Peabo Bryson, Shalamar, Coolio, Candi Staton, Martha Wash of The Weather Girls, Gloria Gaynor, Patrice Rushen, Deniece Williams & Billy Paul...

That biography says:

...In 1994 she went to Manila to crown the new Miss Universe. During the ceremony, she sang "A Whole New World" as a duet with Peabo Bryson.

That biography says:

*2003: "Ammon" - New Blues Sessions (backing vocals) *2003: "Over the Rainbow" (American Idol Season 2: All Time Classic American Love Songs) *2003: "God Bless the USA" (along with the other Idols of AI2) (American Idol Season 2: All Time Classic American Love Songs) *2003: "What the World Needs Now" (along with the other Idols of AI2) (American Idol Season 2: All Time Classic American Love Songs) *2003: "The Christmas Song" (American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics) *2003: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" (Group performance) (American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics) *2003: "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (Group performance) (American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics) *2005: "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" (DisneyMania 3) *2005: "Wishes" (duet with Peabo Bryson) (Wishes) *2005: "Better Than This" (The Perfect Man) *2005: "Come Together Now" (Multi-artist charity single) (Come Together Now Collaborative) *2007: "Please Come Home for Christmas" (with Dave Koz on his album Memories of a Winter's Night)

That biography says:

...*Gabriel Yared *Michael Brecker *Charles Aznavour *Zazie *Johnny Halliday *Patrick Bruel *Serge Gainsbourg *Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark *Michel Berger *Jean-Jacques Goldman *Michel Jonasz *Romano Musumarra *Maurane* *Manu Katché *Mc solaar *David Foster *Gabrial McNair *Guy Roche *Shy'm *Cory Rooney *David Halliday *Humberto Gatica *Patricia Kaas *Lââm *Bonnie Tyler *Florent Pagny *Francis Cabrel *Celine Dion *Jennifer Lopez *Amel Bent *Barbra Streisand *Peter Gabriel *Alejandro Sanz *Shaggy *Christophe Maé *Charlotte Church *Josh Groban *Tony Braxton *Enrique Iglesias *Cher *Merwan Rim *Nolwenn leroy *Vince Gill *Leslie (singer) *Youssou N'Dour *Kelly Clarkson *Bruce Willis *Snoop Dogg *Vitaa *Anastacia *Chrissie Hynde < *Sinead O'Connor *Jessica Simpson *Aaron Neville *France Gall *James Ingram *En Vogue *Oleta Adams *Vanessa Paradis *Chimene Badi *Francis Cabrel *Deniece Williams *Stephanie Mills *Peabo Bryson *Jeffrey Osborne

That biography says:

...She has collaborated with artists such as Paul Anka, David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight, Mandy Moore, Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz , Lea Salonga, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, Michel Legrand andBilly Crawford....

That biography says:

...On American Idol, he impressed viewers with his performances of the Leon Russell/Bonnie Bramlett song "Superstar" (originally a hit for The Carpenters and Luther Vandross) and the Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle duet "A Whole New World"; during his time on the show, Studdard received praise from music legends such as Lionel Richie, Neil Sedaka, Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, Luther Vandross, and Gladys Knight...

That biography says:

...Dion's real international breakthrough came when she duetted with Peabo Bryson on the title track to Disney's animated film Beauty and the Beast (1991). The song captured a musical style that Dion would utilize in the future: sweeping, classically influenced ballads with soft instrumentation...

That biography says:

...In addition to his work for the Seasons and Sinatra, he wrote and/or produced for Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, Eric Carmen, Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack. In particular, he has produced six complete albums for Neil Diamond, as well as the movie soundtrack albums for Diamond's The Jazz Singer and Little Shop of Horrors...

That biography says:

...To his credit, Donald's musicality has seen many incarnations, as vocal coach to the R&B group En Vogue, musical director for Stephanie Mills, songwriter for The Clark Sisters, and producer for a host of artists including Peabo Bryson and Kirk Franklin.

That biography says:

...Her Broadway performances include roles in "Born to Sing", "Mama 3", "Mama I Want to Sing" and "Sing, Mama 2". She made a guest appearance at the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World with fellow artists Peabo Bryson, CeCe Winans, Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford. Her activities include performing for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at a campaign function.

That biography says:

...Lester Abrams is a singer, songwriter, musician and producer who has played with such artists as B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Peabo Bryson, Quincy Jones, Manfred Mann, Brian Auger, The Average White Band, The Doobie Brothers, Rufus and many others...

That biography says:

...Throughout the 80s and into the 90s, Burke continued his session and production work for artists such as Peabo Bryson, and Keith Sweat, and in 1998 released his last album to date Nothin' But Love, containing the hit "Indigenous Love", which was popular in Britain.

That biography says:

...Parrish went on to play piano and keyboards for vocalists Andy Williams, Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson, Celine Dion, Regina Belle, Deborah Gibson, Pat Boone and daughter Debby Boone, Glen Campbell, guitarist Larry Coryell, won an Angel Award as co-producer (where he arranged and played all the instrumental segments) of a Christian album, and has been Musical Director, Conductor, and keyboard instrumentalist with touring stage shows of Cats, Meet Me in St...

That biography says:

...Burke worked as a writer/producer (frequently with keyboardist Dean Gant and former Average White Band drummer Steve Ferrone) with the O'Jays, the Jones Girls, the Whispers, the Whitehead Brothers, Keith Sweat, George Howard, Peabo Bryson, Bill Withers, and Perri, among others. After meeting Expansion Records executive Ralph Tee at a Berwick Soul Weekender, Burke signed with the Sony-distributed UK label...

That biography says:

...With more than 200 recordings to his credit, his music has brought him on stage or in the studio to perform with entertainers in a variety of music fields: Carl Perkins; Charlie Daniels; Peabo Bryson; The Whites; Ricky Skaggs; Kitty Wells; Pee Wee King; Jimmy Dickens; Jeff and Sheri Easter; The Lewis Family; The Isaacs; The Primitive Quartet; Bill Monroe; Jim and Jesse; Ralph Stanley; Raymond Fairchild; Jimmy Martin; Mac Wiseman; Chubby Wise; Josh Graves; Doug Dillard; Jerry Douglas; Sam Bush; Byron Berline; The Warrior River Boys; The Sand Mountain Boys; The Gary Waldrep Band; The Cox Family; The Sidemen; Elaine and Shorty; “Doc” Tommy Scott’s Last Real Old Time Medicine Show...