What movie star had a hit with “Respect Yourself” in 1987?
There are very few people who can do more than one thing really well.
Deion Sanders. Shohei Ohtani. Jennifer Lopez. Will Smith. Bo Jackson.
It's a small list — but every now and then, there's a little hint of a hidden talent. A brief moment where it seems that anything is possible. Or maybe it's just dumb luck.
In the late '80s, we glimpsed one such moment when this movie star had an unexpected top 10 hit. Who sang it?
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Correct Answer: Bruce Willis
The answer is: Bruce Willis. Nowadays Bruce Willis is best known for his action films. In the 1980s though, he was famous for comedic acting on the dramatic comedy Moonlighting. In a comedic spirit, he also produced the HBO mockumentary The Return of Bruno in which he portrayed a fictitious famous blues singer. “Respect Yourself” was part of that HBO production, plus it became part of the Moonlighting soundtrack. Performed with June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, the recording was strong enough to reach #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Respect Yourself” is a cover of a 1971 song by The Staples Singers.Source
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