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One Shining Moment stories: 2 news summaries

'One Shining Moment' Genius Dead on Eve of Big Dance

Creative Director Towey had hand in nearly every major sporting event

Mar 12, 09 11:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - The eagerly awaited coda of the NCAA men's basketball tournament—a montage of highlights set to the song "One Shining Moment"—will be even more poignant this year. Doug Towey, the reporter-turned-CBS Sports creative director who introduced David Barrett's tune to the network's coverage in 1987, has died... More »

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sports • CBS • NCAA basketball • obituary • One Shining Moment • Doug Towey

The Man Behind the Moment

Songwriter Barrett penned NCAA finals theme song to impress a waitress

Apr 7, 08 9:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Luther Vandross's performance of "One Shining Moment" is played at the end of the NCAA finals to make viewers teary-eyed, and the world has songwriter David Barrett to thank, reports the Fayetteville Observer. Barrett wrote the song after attempting to win over a waitress by discussing the greatness... More »

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NCAA • 2008 NCAA Tournament • college basketball • One Shining Moment • Luther Vandross • David Barrett

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