In a testament to her diversity as an artist, the sold-out crowd responded in kind, especially with the singer’s parting message, just before launching into “Sure Looks Good to Me.” Said Keys: “This song reminds me to never forget to spreads my wings and fly. Blige and the Beatles, and recognized her home city in tribute with a medley of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” and Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind,” on which Keys delivers the undeniable hook. She also paid homage to some of her influences, including Marvin Gaye, Mary J. Staying true to the night’s title, “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event,” Keys was accompanied only by her piano and surrounded by candelabras as she ran through her treasure trove of hits, among them: “A Woman’s Worth,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” “You Don’t Know My Name” and her closing number, “No One.” ![]() show at the Pantages Theater, she joked about the song that catapulted her career, telling the audience midway through her set, “I’m only obligated to play ‘Fallin’ and then I can go home.” Songs in A Minor went on to win five Grammy Awards and sell 12 million copies.Īt Keys’s L.A. To commemorate Songs in A Minor ’s 10th anniversary, Keys has assembled a deluxe edition featuring early demos, alternate takes, and live recordings from the era, including a classical. Along with a pivotal endorsement from Oprah Winfrey, the rest, as they say is history. J Records launched with Keys as its marquee artist and “Fallin’” as her debut single. Songs by Wu-Tang, Alicia Keys Added to National Recording Registry
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