‘Beauty And The Beast’ Singer Peabo Bryson Has Died At 75

TV & Film

Jun 4

Pictured above is singer/composer Peabo Bryson. — Image Source: mediacdns.karnaval.com

Not only is Disney the place where dreams come true, but its music has the power to move its listeners to nostalgic smiles and tears of joy. Choosing the best singers, composers, and musicians can turn an already good movie into a film that transcends time and makes history. One of the best singers Disney utilized during their Renaissance Era was legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson. His voice was memorably heard singing the titular "Beauty and the Beast” theme alongside Celine Dion as the credits rolled. This was repeated as he sang the famous “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle for the film Aladdin, a feat that would result in the song replacing Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” at number one on the top 100 songs chart in 1993, according to MSN.

Peabo Bryson, born Robert Peapo Bryson, made a name for himself before his voice graced Disney soundtracks. A consistent presence in R&B billboard charts, Bryson’s legacy comprises of some of “the most iconic soul ballads and timeless R&B classics,” including "Feel the Fire," "I'm So Into You," "Can You Stop the Rain," "If Ever You're in My Arms Again," and "Reaching for the Sky". According to Good Morning America, news of Bryson’s death came shortly after he was hospitalized after having a stroke. Despite receiving medical care, Bryson passed away. At 75, Disney lost one of their own. A man born with a passion for music and love for his family, Bryson is survived by his wife, Tanya Boniface, whom he married in 2010, their son, Robert, and daughter, Linda, from a previous relationship.