Today we have "American Idol", "The Voice", and "America's Got Talent".
Back in the 80s, we had "Star Search", a talent show hosted by the one and only Ed McMahon. Every week would pit the "champion" versus t6e "challenger" in such genres as female singer, male singer, and comedian.
There was a young man who beat the other male singers week after week. He wore a black tu jacket with tails, Converse high-tops, and a big flower on his lapel. Out of his mouth was sheer perfection. He sang "Over the Rainbow" and it literally would make me cry, the beauty was insane.
Of course, he won the male singer category and went on to Broadway and cabarets. Lately I have been following his career and personal life on Facebook.
His name? Sam Harris.
And I still love his performances as much as I did back in the 80s. Well done, Sam!
http://youtu.be/AZyjSuOrRBw
