R&B superstar John Legend stunned locals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by performing at a local church.
The star was a surprise guest at the Calvary Baptist Church in West Philadelphia and sang Aretha Franklin classic ‘How I Got Over’ with churchgoers.
The performance was captured on video, “I grew up singing and playing gospel music says Legend.” “I played in a bunch of choirs as a kid, up through going to college.” “I paid my way through school by being a director of music in church.”
“A lot of the greatest soul singers in American history started in the black church.” “It’s very obvious when you listen to gospel and soul music, you can see and hear and feel the connection. I haven’t performed in church for a while.”
“I thought it’d be cool to go back in, do something that explored my roots a little bit, surprise the choir, surprise the church.” “It was cool, like the church calling out for me.” “This has reminded me of my childhood.”
John Legend is on tour with Sade through September.
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