Pink’s Duet With An Ex-Soldier Is Even More Moving Once She Revealed Who He Really Was

Feb 14, 2023 by apost team

Alecia Beth Moore, known professionally as Pink, is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on Sept. 8, 1979, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Pink grew up in a musical family and began singing in church at a young age. She went on to attend Central Bucks West High School, where she formed the R&B group Choice with two classmates.

In 2000, Pink released her debut solo album, "Can't Take Me Home," which featured the hit single "There You Go." The album was a commercial success, selling over two million copies in the United States alone. Her sophomore album, "Missundaztood," was released in 2001 and featured several popular singles, including "Get the Party Started," "Don't Let Me Get Me," and "Just Like a Pill." The album went on to sell over 13 million copies worldwide and earned Pink her first Grammy nomination.

Pink's third album, "Try This," was released in 2003. Although the album was less commercially successful than her previous efforts, it still garnered critical acclaim and earned Pink her first Grammy award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the single "Trouble."

Pink continued to evolve her sound and image throughout her career, moving away from her R&B roots and towards a more rock-influenced sound. Her fourth album, "I'm Not Dead," was released in 2006 and featured the hit singles "Stupid Girls" and "Who Knew." The album was a commercial success, selling over five million copies worldwide.

Pink's fifth album, "Funhouse," was released in 2008 and featured the hit singles "So What" and "Please Don't Leave Me." The album was a critical and commercial success, selling over seven million copies worldwide and earning Pink another Grammy nomination.

In 2010, Pink released her first greatest hits album, "Greatest Hits... So Far!!!" which featured two new singles, "Raise Your Glass" and "F**kin' Perfect." The album was another commercial success, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 chart.

Pink's sixth album, "The Truth About Love," was released in 2012 and featured collaborations with Lily Allen, Eminem, and Nate Ruess of the band Fun. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and went on to sell over four million copies worldwide. The album featured several hit singles, including "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)," "Try," and "Just Give Me a Reason," which earned Pink her fourth Grammy award.

Pink has also dabbled in acting, appearing in several films and television shows over the years. She made her film debut in the 2003 romantic comedy "Love Actually" and has also appeared in "Rollerball," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," and "Thanks for Sharing." She has also made guest appearances on television shows such as "Sesame Street" and "Grace and Frankie."

Throughout her career, Pink has been known for her powerful voice, energetic stage presence, and outspoken personality. She has used her platform to advocate for various social and political causes, including animal rights, LGBTQ rights, and environmentalism. In 2019, she was honored with the People's Champion Award at the E! People's Choice Awards for her humanitarian work and activism.

Overall, Pink has established herself as one of the most successful and influential pop stars of her generation. With over 90 million records sold worldwide and numerous awards and accolades to her name, she has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. 

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While her professional accomplishments are certainly impressive, Pink's personal life and her relationship with her family are also noteworthy.

Pink's parents divorced when she was just 2 years old, and she spent most of her childhood living with her mother. However, she remained close to her father, Jim Moore, who played an important role in her life. Jim was a Vietnam War veteran who struggled with addiction and mental health issues, but he remained a devoted father to Pink and her younger brother, Jason Moore.

In 2010, Pink wrote a song called "Beam Me Up" as a tribute to her father, who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The song expresses Pink's longing to be with her father and her hope that they will be reunited someday. Sadly, Jim passed away later that year, but his memory lives on in Pink's music.

Prior to his passing, she had posted a photo of Jim in the hospital and captioned it: “Here he is, my Dad, scared and in pain … and what’s he doing???? Smiling. Cracking jokes. Making everyone else feel better. ... oh, Dad. How amazing it is to watch you whistle through Hell.” She also honored him on Father’s Day in 2018 with a heartfelt memory of him rushing to her side in a time of need. “He has been my person all of my life. … He has taken on the world for and with me, no questions asked. He made me feel important. He made me think I was worth loving. He taught me how to do it all myself. And when no one else was there, he told me to love myself. I thank my stars for this man, that he was strong enough not only to fight his own monsters but mine too,” she wrote.

In 2007, Pink's dad Jim joined his famous daughter on stage to sing a song he wrote while serving in Vietnam. 

The concert marked the first time Moore performed his song, titled  "I Have Seen The Rain," in front of an audience. 

At a 2007 concert in New York City, Pink announced that she had a special surprise for the audience. The mega-star would be singing a duet with a veteran of the armed forces in the crowd. Audiences were shocked to learn that that veteran was also her father.

Pink’s father, Jim, served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. According to Elite Herald, while deployed overseas nearly 40 years ago, Jim wrote a song entitled “I Have Seen The Rain” that he and Pink would sing together at the concert. In her introduction, Pink said that Jim was the reason she became the amazing musician that she is today. She added it was also a very special evening as it would be the first time her father had ever performed in front of a crowd.

As Jim came onstage, Pink called him her favorite person in the world, hugging him to the audience’s cheers and applause. Despite never having performed in front of a crowd, Jim appeared as poised as any seasoned rock star and asked the crowd, “Are we ready?” to thunderous applause.

The duo had amazing chemistry, giving a moving, emotional performance. Their vocals harmonized perfectly on the acoustic duet and the crowd was enchanted. Watching Pink and Jim sing together, it is clear that Jim’s guidance and inspiration were strong beams of support for Pink’s music career.

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