Quincy Jones' Most Memorable Hits (VIDEO)

For over six decades Quincy Jones has managed to transcend from various boundaries in the entertainment industry ranging from a film and music producer to magazine founder. Jones’ systematic approach of infusing music genres has also led him to landing on top of the charts and earning the all-time record of being the most nominated Grammy artist with 79 nominations.

In celebration of the American cultural icon’s 79th birthday we take a retrospective look at a few of his most notable hits that were produced under his guidance.

Let us know your favorite Quincy Jones-produced song in the comments section.

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[one1byke]

11:32 AM on 04/18/2012

"Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies"

Tupac.

[Bri Bruce]

01:43 AM on 03/24/2012

How could "We Are the World" not be on here?

[cryingliberty]

02:28 AM on 03/16/2012

Quincy's early career has some unbelievable material as well. He, along with Billy May, Nelson Riddle, and Neal Hefti, is part of the quartet of arrangers that basically made Frank Sinatra's career what it was. His instrumental arrangements for his own band as well as the Count Basie band are some of the most enjoyable tunes I've ever had the pleasure of playing.

The man is nothing short of a genius.

[dwill123]

02:11 PM on 03/15/2012

The lack of comments for this article is somewhat disturbing given the fact that if it were about Rihanna wearing a see thru top there would be several hundred comments already posted. Quincy Jones is a living legend and I hope that those frequenting BlackVoices" acknowledge that.

[MsG7]

06:08 PM on 03/15/2012

I agree....Quincy influenced many generations....He's a music genius....At least some of us are acknowlegeing it, although more should.

[cryingliberty]

02:30 AM on 03/16/2012

I acknowledge it every time I pick up my horn and play one of his wonderful arrangements in my big band.

I'm lucky to have a nice library with plenty of his tunes in it.

[Greg285]

01:28 PM on 03/15/2012

A true Legend, Quincy Jones! One of my favorites that wans't listed was 'The Dude' from the album titled 'The Dude'..

[MsG7]

05:26 PM on 03/14/2012

My favorites are - Moodys Mood for Love...Blusette...Ai No Corrida...Chega de Saudade...and Soul Bossa Nova....Happy Bday Quinc!!!!

[dwill123]

05:01 PM on 03/14/2012

"Just Once"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmwIT78Rq2A