Cameo Critic: John Legend

January 18, 2008 at 10:26PM

Grammy-winning soul man John Legend talks about his three favorite old-school albums.

"I love 'The Nina Simone Anthology.' I listen to that all the time. She's got one of the most magical voices that I've ever heard. So distinctive, so powerful -- raw, intense and beautiful. 'Grace' by Jeff Buckley. I think he's my favorite singer ever. Such an emotional and exciting voice to listen to. 'Talking Book' by Stevie Wonder. I love that whole era where Stevie's looking so forward for soul music. His songwriting is gorgeous, the arrangements are gorgeous. He played every instrument himself. It's just really beautiful stuff."

JON BREAM

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