It’s been used every year since, as the positive reviews from fans kept them wanting it every year following the conclusion of the tournament. In 1987, CBS once again asked Barrett to use the song, requesting it for a post-game montage of the championship game between Indiana and Syracuse. Initially, the song was going to be used by CBS following a Super Bowl, but the broadcast of Super Bowl 21 ran over its allotted time and the segment was cut. He recorded and and sent it to a friend, who happened to work for CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated. He apparently wrote the song on a napkin and then the song began to form. The version by Vandross is widely speculated to be the last song the singer ever recorded before he died of a stroke July 1, 2005.īarrett said he thought up the song while watching NBA legend Larry Bird play on TV at a bar. In 2010, singer Jennifer Hudson’s version of the song was used, but it got a negative review from viewers and Vandross’ song was restored the following year. In 2003, CBS changed it up again, With Luther Vandross recording his version of the song and it being used from 2002-2009 and then again ever since 2011. Barrett’s version was only used from 1987-1993 with Teddy Pendergrass recording his version of the song and it being used from 1994-1999. Many different versions have been recorded over the years, however. The song dubbed over the NCAA tournament highlights was created by David Barrett in 1986. As just mentioned, Larry Bird was the inspiration for One Shining Moment as writer David Barrett watched Bird play a game for the Boston Celtics in 1986, which was a really good time to be watching the Celts as that 1985-1986 team is considered by many to be one of the strongest teams in NBA history. Who sings the current version of 'One Shining Moment' After seven years of using Barrett's original version, CBS switched to a version with soul and R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass as the lead. Last year, Jennifer Hudson lent her voice, and fans groaned. Then CBS pulled Teddy Pendergrass (1994-1999) and Luther Vandross (2003-2009) into the studio. Composer David Barrett, who wrote the song, sang it from 1987 through 1993. North Carolina defeated Gonzaga 71-65 in a dramatic final game of the tournament. Four artists have sung One Shining Moment. Another NCAA tournament is in the books, which means its time for the 2017 version of CBS’ “One Shining Moment” montage.
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