David Foster is known for putting on spectacular live shows with big-name guests, and his concert at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas was no exception. The crowd was in for a treat as Michael Bolton and Seal took the stage for an unforgettable performance. The two stars delivered an electrifying mashup of “When A Man Loves A Woman” and “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” while Foster commanded the piano, leading his top-notch band through the seamless arrangement.
Bolton kicked things off with “When A Man Loves A Woman,” pouring his heart into every note. His voice soared, filled with passion and raw emotion. The audience was already mesmerized when, just after the two-minute mark, Seal made a surprise entrance. Flashing a grin, he turned to Bolton and said, “Well, Michael, that was absolutely sensational. But I think I have a slightly different take on things.” With that, Seal launched into “It’s A Man’s World,” shifting the mood with his deep, soulful voice. It’s tough to steal the spotlight from Bolton, but Seal certainly gave it his best shot, and the crowd loved every second of it.
The transition between the two songs was flawless, thanks to Foster and his incredible band. The energy was electric as Seal and Bolton started blending their voices, creating a unique fusion of “When A Man Loves A Woman” over the groovy R&B rhythm of “It’s A Man’s World.” Watching two powerhouse vocalists challenge and inspire each other onstage was an unforgettable experience.
Seal’s performance seemed to spark Bolton’s competitive side, pushing him to belt out his lyrics with even more intensity. The result? A jaw-dropping showdown of vocal talent that left the audience cheering. It wasn’t just the live audience who was blown away—the video of their performance became the biggest hit on David Foster’s YouTube channel, racking up an incredible 101 million views.
And that wasn’t the only standout moment from the night. Foster kept the energy high with another show-stopping jam session, this time with the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Their medley of “September” and “After The Love Has Gone” was another fan favorite, pulling in 5.5 million views online.
Fans watching from home were just as impressed as those in the audience. The comment section on YouTube was flooded with praise, with fans writing, “Impossible to not feel the soul pouring from these two. An instant classic of a performance,” and “World class. Truly amazing singing, but let’s not forget the perfect arrangement – those musicians are on another level, too.”
“When A Man Loves A Woman” was originally written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and first recorded by Percy Sledge in 1966. Sledge’s version became a number-one hit in the U.S., and when Michael Bolton released his own take in 1991, he took it straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 once again.
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