Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist John Legend performed a special rendition of "If You're Out There" with Juanes and a gospel choir to highlight the NBA Cares initiative during the 2009 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, February 15, 2009.ESPN Magazine: John Legend At The NBA All-Star Game (January 22, 2009) He then segued into a cover version of Sly and the Family Stone's "I Wanna Take You Higher."
Quotes
- "I'm really happy to play at the NBA All-Star Game again. I'm a big NBA fan, and I'm excited to be part of the festivities. I'm particularly happy to be involved in the NBA Cares initiative. I wrote "If You're Out There" for just this kind of effort and I hope I'm part of mobilizing NBA players and fans to give back to their communities and think outside of themselves."—John LegendNBA: John Legend to Headline NBA All-Star Entertainment (February 27, 2009)
2006 John Legend Performance
- YouTube: John Legend At the 2006 NBA All Star Game (Time: 7:01)
References
Fast Facts
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Show date
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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NBA All-Star Game will air live on TNT, ESPN Radio, and internationally at 8 p.m. ET
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A video featuring NBA players and President Barack Obama urging fans to participate in community service was shown along with the songAZ Republic: John Legend, Juanes to Play at All-Star Game (January 22, 2009)
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On February 13, 2009, Legend took part in the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service, and to assist in several community service projects in the Phoenix areaNBA: John Legend to Headline NBA All-Star Entertainment (February 27, 2009)
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Legend and Juanes performed together during the November 2008 Latin Grammy AwardsBillboard: Juanes, John Legend Set For NBA All-Star Game (January 22, 2009)
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Show Me Campaign is Legend's organization which is focused on battling global povertyNBA: John Legend to Headline NBA All-Star Entertainment (February 27, 2009)
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