18 of the best classic duets from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Take a trip down memory lane with these legendary collaborations
The chemistry, the long stares into each others' eyes, those spine-tingling harmonies... These pairs really hit the nail on the head when it came to tugging on our heart strings. It's not secret that some of the greatest music came from the 70s, 80s and 90s - and, of course, that is also where some of the most legendary collaborations came from!
Including iconic names such as Phil Collins and Lionel Richie, and some of the greatest female musicians such as Diana Ross and Cher, we've collated some of our favourite classic duets of all time. Take a trip down memory lane, get those vocal chords warmed up, and enjoy...
Take a look at some of the biggest duets in music history:
Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville – 'Don't Know Much'
Favourite line: "The only truth I've ever known is me and you"
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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John – 'You're The One That I Want'
Favourite line: "Cause the power you're supplying, it's electrifying"
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Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton – 'Islands in the Stream'
Favourite line: "I set out to get you with a fine-tooth comb"
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Diana Ross and Lionel Richie – 'Endless Love'
Favourite line: "I'll hold you close in my arms, I can't resist your charms"
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Sonny and Cher – 'I Got You Babe'
Favourite line: "Don't let them say your hair's too long, cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong"
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David Bowie and Freddie Mercury – 'Under Pressure'
Favourite line: "It's the terror of knowing what this world is about"
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Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson - 'I Know Him So Well'
Favourite line: "And though I move my world to be with him, still the gap between us is too wide"
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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan - 'Especially For You'
Favourite line: "I want to tell you, you mean all the world to me, how I'm certain that our love was meant to be"
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Kylie Minogue - 'Where The Wild Roses Grow'
Favourite line: "They call me The Wild Rose, but my name was Elisa Day"
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Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson - 'Tonight I Celebrate My Love'
Favourite line: "Tonight our spirits will be climbing to a sky filled up with diamonds"
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Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin - 'Separate Lives'
Favourite line: "You have no right to speak to me so kind"
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PJ and Duncan (Ant and Dec) - 'Let's Get Ready To Rhumble'
Favourite line: "We can getcha groovin', this tracks boomin'"
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Elton John and Kiki Dee - 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart'
Favourite line: "Oh, you put the spark to the flame, I got your heart in my sight"
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George Michael and Elton John - 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'
Favourite line: "Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see"
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Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush - 'Don't Give Up'
Favourite line: "Don't give up, 'cause somewhere there's a place where we belong"
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Philip Bailey and Phil Collins – 'Easy Lover'
Favourite line: "She'll take your heart but you won't feel it"
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Aretha Franklin and George Michael - 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'
Favourite line: "When the river was deep, I didn't falter"
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Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty - 'Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around'
Favourite line: "This doesn't have to be the big get even, this doesn't have to be anything at all"
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