Bon Jovi and Chubby Checker
The great Chubby Checker teaches Jon Bon Jovi how to twist again like he did last summer at the Songwriters Hall of Fame award ceremony in New York.
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Bon Jovi and Dan Reynolds
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Jon Bon Jovi hangs with Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds at the Songwriters Hall of Fame before breaking out into an impromptu version of "Radioactive," then warning him what to do when his lead guitarist gets too uppity.
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Jon Bon Jovi sings Ray Davies
Jon Bon Jovi belts out a few Kinks' klassics to honor inductee Ray Davies, including "Celluloid Heroes," "Better Things," "Low Budget" and a rousing "All Day and All of the Night," which brought down the house.
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Candice Glover and Aloe Blacc
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Aloe Blacc proves he's everywhere as he hangs with American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover at the Songwriters Hall of Fame awards before performing a tribute to Chita Rivera and West Side Story.
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Chita Rivera
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Chita Rivera shows off the dance moves she used to best advantage in West Side Story at the Songwriters Hall of Fame awards dinner.
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Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Dan Reynolds goes solo for yet one more rendition of his band Imagine Dragons' hit single, "Radioactive," to complete the awards show circuit at the Songwriters Hall of Fame dinner, where he received the Hal David Starlight Award, presented to young songwriters "making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs," from Jimmy Webb.
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Doug Morris
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Sony Music chairman/ceo Doug Morris was honored with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award, presented to him by Jimmy Iovine. Among Morris' songs are such classics as "Sweet Talking Guy" and "Smoking in the Boys' Room."
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Gamble and Huff
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Philly International legends Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff accept the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, before Huff quipped, "When we met, it was an explosion — we went on a creative rampage," followed by Miguel singing their "Me and Mrs. Jones."
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Jimmy Iovine
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame JImmy Iovine stops counting his Apple dividends long enough to award his mentor Doug Morris with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award and a few choice covers from the Brownsville Station songbook at the Songwriters Hall of Fame bash in New York.
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Martina McBride and Rosanne Cash
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Fellow country legends Martina McBride and Rosanne Cash get together at the Songwriters' Hall of Fame awards dinner. McBride paid homage to new member Mark James by performing a medley of his hits, including "Eyes of a New York Woman," "Always on My Mind" and "Hooked on a Feeling." Cash joined inductee Donovan for a rendition of "Catch the Wind."
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Miguel
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Songwriters Hall of Fame Miguel knocks out an amazing version of the Gamble & Huff classic, "Me and Mrs. Jones," a highlight of the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony.
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Donovan
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/Songwriters Hall of Fame Donovan wears his love like heaven, earning a standing ovation for his performance of "Sunshine Superman" and "Catch the Wind," the latter with Rosanne Cash after his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last night in New York City.