80s Singer's Appearance Shocks Fans at Impromptu Concert: 'I Refuse To Believe He Is 77'
Jeffrey Osborne, 77, has still got it. The On the Wings of Love singer was recently caught on camera belting out some of his iconic tunes at a casual backyard barbecue — putting to rest any question about whether the celebrated crooner can still hit all the notes.
Osborne, whose hit song I Just Want to Be Your Friend served as the opening track for the 1982 classic film The Toy, was seen taking the mic at a recent backyard party, much to the delight of partygoers who quickly pulled out their phones to capture the unforgettable moment.At 77 years young, the four-time Grammy Award nominee appeared ageless as he took the microphone and graced the crowd with his unmistakable, soulful voice.
The video, captured by one of the attendees, was captioned, 'While I was DJ'ing Johnny Gill's Birthday/Memorial Day party, the legend himself Jeffrey Osborne showed us that his mic was ON!!! At 77, still sounding as strong as ever!!! What an amazing day!!'
Fans were quick to praise Osborne's timeless voice and youthful energy. One wrote, 'Jeffrey sounds as clean as the recording,' while another gushed, 'I REFUSE to believe he is 77.'Same, girl. Same.Osborne is best known for his classic ballads, but he has recently been mourning the loss of his beloved wife, Sheri Osborne, who passed away in March at the age of 69.
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80s Singer's Appearance Shocks Fans at Impromptu Concert: 'I Refuse To Believe He Is 77' first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025
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