Not many people are able to say that theyโve met one of their idols. Some of us get that golden ticket backstage, or manage to work through the crowd for a handshake and a picture; these are truly special moments to fans. One fan, however, managed to do what countless fans dream of: share a stage with Michael Bublรฉ in a packed arena.
Thatโs exactly what sixth-grade teacher Mrs. Diana Fairbanks did during Michael Bublรฉโs arena show at Oaklandโs Oracle Arena in 2019. During this touching moment, Fairbanks seems unphased by the crowds surrounding her as Bublรฉ accepts her request for a duet. They then go on to sing Disneyโs โA Whole New Worldโ together in a gorgeous melodic duet.
At first, Bublรฉ seems to think that Fairbanks โ who is holding a sign in the air โ is simply trying to get his attention and show her affection (as most fans would certainly do if they were that close to Bublรฉ). He was then astounded to discover the other side of the sign, requesting an on-stage duet with the legendary Canadian singer. Little did the audience know that they were about to witness a truly stunning moment.
The crowd roared with praise as he accepted her offer, and Fairbanks demonstrated her angelic voice from the offset. Despite his legendary status, Bublรฉ shows us in this clip that heโs just like everybody else at his core as he stumbles on his words during the duet. This doesnโt stop him from providing excellent harmonic support to Fairbanks, who managed to pitch match Bublรฉ by the end of the song. They even gaze into each otherโs eyes for reassurance as they discover the right pitch together.
Michael Bublรฉ is known the world over as an American vocal icon. His extensive original discography is impressive enough on its own, but one aspect of Bublรฉโs magic is his ability to revive overlooked songs of the past and put his own spin on them. One of the most popular covers that he brought back to life is Nina Simoneโs classic โFeeling Goodโ, which 15-year-old fan Sam Hollyman got the chance to perform with Bublรฉ during his show at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena.
