About this episode
This episode discusses the life and career of American singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson.
pWotD Episode 3319: Peabo Bryson Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 318,908 views on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 our article of the day is Peabo Bryson. Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson ( PEE-boh; April 13, 1951 – June 2, 2026) was an American singer and songwriter. After collaborating with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut album Peabo (1976), he signed to Capitol Records and released the 1978 albums Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds, which were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He later released the collaborative projects We're the Best of Friends (1979) with Natalie Cole and Born to Love (1983) with Roberta Flack, the latter of which included the hit single "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love". In 1984, he signed to Elektra Records and released the single "If Ever You're in My Arms Again", which spent several weeks atop the adult contemporary chart. During this period, he earned several top ten albums on the U. S. Billboard R&B albums chart, with Can You Stop the Rain (1991) topping…
Topics covered
- music
- singer
- songwriter
- Grammy Awards
- collaborations
- Disney soundtracks
Keywords
- Peabo Bryson
- music career
- Grammy Awards
- Disney soundtracks
- collaborations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Capitol Records, Elektra Records
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