Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson The Closer I Get To You

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @BaddieZooms
    @BaddieZooms 9 месяцев назад +134

    Yes, I listen daily I’m 64 yrs old and grew up on these songs, Nothing compares to the 70s & 80s music wise. I think it all makes me feel younger

  • @guidoch7
    @guidoch7 4 года назад +697

    Peabo might be one of the most underrated and one of the greatest singers of all time

    • @DDavis-mj1bu
      @DDavis-mj1bu 3 года назад +18

      So very true!

    • @jeromechandler2626
      @jeromechandler2626 3 года назад +19

      YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, BUT HE’S BEEN MY FAVORITE ARTIST FOR MANY, MANY, MANY YEARS AND THROUGH LOTS OF TOUGH TIMES IN MY LIFE! PB is an awesome talent!

    • @Jiron127
      @Jiron127 3 года назад +8

      He's in the tevin Campbell tier

    • @kellysharp5724
      @kellysharp5724 3 года назад +8

      He was great I know that!

    • @Mark_Thompson
      @Mark_Thompson 3 года назад +9

      Agreed 👍🏽

  • @evonza4858
    @evonza4858 8 месяцев назад +14

    Happy blessed birthday Peabo Bryson 🥰💚💛❤️💜💙we share the same birthday and it's today 4/13/24 happy blessed birthday to us🥰and Brotha Al Green

  • @0patience4flz
    @0patience4flz 3 года назад +61

    I was 6 fighting for my life ...in a hospital...Roberta Flack was all over the radio..I'll always love her as the angel she is.

  • @madilyngresones5507
    @madilyngresones5507 2 года назад +167

    Every Flack and Bryson's duet is so magical. ❤

  • @1931nana
    @1931nana Год назад +106

    An amazing duet, pure singing without instrumental enhancement. A true Roberta Flack sound.

  • @georgearmour5259
    @georgearmour5259 7 месяцев назад +60

    Today’s music can’t match music like this .I’m glad I’m 66 and lived with great music like this

  • @whodatsuperbowlqueen5778
    @whodatsuperbowlqueen5778 Год назад +31

    The best of the best. Those were singers!!

  • @rithtealer2559
    @rithtealer2559 Год назад +56

    This the most beautiful duet 😊

    • @kay9549
      @kay9549 7 месяцев назад

      @rithtealer2559 absolutely, they blended so well together

  • @RodrickColbert
    @RodrickColbert 4 года назад +166

    It doesn't get any better than this. Two impeccable voices.

  • @zjenki9
    @zjenki9 Год назад +43

    Music has really changed. There is no more ballads that have meaning. The songs of today are savage. Don't get me wrong, there are some good ones. Different times.

    • @ninobrown5363
      @ninobrown5363 9 месяцев назад +2

      Songs today are absolutely trash!!
      ALL OF THEM
      I Can't name one good song that I would call good. Music died around 2012 in my opinion

    • @derickg73
      @derickg73 8 месяцев назад

      ......more like the turn of the 21st century.@@ninobrown5363

  • @FeliciaQueen17
    @FeliciaQueen17 11 месяцев назад +29

    Peabo Bryson is and always has been a phenomenal vocalists - Donny would be proud..❤

  • @arosenthal2011
    @arosenthal2011 Год назад +15

    This song is so touchy 😢

  • @nanetteakle8074
    @nanetteakle8074 5 лет назад +227

    I miss this kind of song. The love song, the lyrics, the feelings and melody. All time classic songs are a beauty

    • @willemjack7091
      @willemjack7091 3 года назад +5

      They don't make it like this anymore

    • @merleormsby7488
      @merleormsby7488 Год назад +2

      Yes we're loosing the art of gud music to "tiktok mania"😢😮

  • @EAB2024
    @EAB2024 3 года назад +110

    This is beautiful man!
    Peabo is a vocal master and Roberta's voice is as smooth as silk!
    She has the clearest silky voice. I love her! Legendary !

  • @roberthaile9321
    @roberthaile9321 2 года назад +46

    Roberta Flack sings so beautifully and has done so over many years. Peabo accomplices her so well. A magic carpet ride to a beautiful time.

  • @percyandrews3559
    @percyandrews3559 4 года назад +155

    Absolutely beautiful these two take me back to when loving someone meant you were really in love...

  • @honor1541
    @honor1541 2 года назад +90

    Roberta flack and Peabo Bryson make absolutely remarkable duets. I love this kind of team power, from the energy in their voices to the emotion they bring out. Everything is outstanding. No one does this better, we'll love you forever 💖

  • @turcoloco57
    @turcoloco57 5 лет назад +157

    Roberta has the most amazing voice.... effortless beauty....

  • @williammitchell1804
    @williammitchell1804 2 года назад +24

    I saw Peabo Bryson in an outdoor theater near Glendale California. He walked through the audience singing during his performance. What a voice. He killed it the whole performance.

  • @williethomas9953
    @williethomas9953 9 месяцев назад +36

    Nobody could ever take Donny's place but Peabo tore it up here!!

  • @danjones6702
    @danjones6702 2 года назад +73

    this is real R&B not the crap they produce now a days

    • @jjsteel43
      @jjsteel43 2 года назад +3

      To me, real R&B music doesn't exist anymore these days. The past from the 90's and earlier will always be around but no new real R&B music is being made these days

  • @seanhazel9961
    @seanhazel9961 Год назад +3

    I saw them in concert in Westbury Long Island it was an out of body experience. It felt like as floating. More then just a concert. Ray charles was there he performed " Georgia ". Unbelievable night.

  • @SARAHLROSADOPEREZ-lj4xw
    @SARAHLROSADOPEREZ-lj4xw Год назад +19

    ❤❤❤❤❤ Roberta Flack such beautiful songs. Amazing 😍 thank you 💕💕 blessings 🎉. PUERTO RICO 🎉

  • @rosaresta5763
    @rosaresta5763 5 лет назад +173

    Praying that Peabo Bryson makes a full recovery.....His voice is legendary, an amazing singer..

    • @davidmmd7907
      @davidmmd7907 5 лет назад +4

      What's wrong with him

    • @feliciasanders2066
      @feliciasanders2066 5 лет назад +6

      @@davidmmd7907 He had a mild heart attack.

    • @ricksillvaa3245
      @ricksillvaa3245 5 лет назад +1

      top de mais !!

    • @Gary1234S
      @Gary1234S 5 лет назад +13

      Hope so too, we already lose James Ingram we cant afford to lose pebo

    • @Janettoi
      @Janettoi 5 лет назад +15

      Roberta was also unwell sometime last year I hope she fully recovered. Love them both.

  • @Cyndithia68
    @Cyndithia68 3 месяца назад +7

    I’m 70 and I grew up in The UK. I had all Roberta Flack Albums she was the best. No one like her.

  • @bluesky6028
    @bluesky6028 6 лет назад +213

    Roberta Flack has a very unique & special voice- it's beautiful !

  • @deborahspink6039
    @deborahspink6039 3 года назад +31

    This special lady stole my heart with her velvet voice

  • @etude79
    @etude79 6 лет назад +146

    OMG...Peabo's vocals....gets me misty eyed. Just love that voice, especially with Roberta Flack.

    • @inspirebymikaeli3502
      @inspirebymikaeli3502 6 лет назад +3

      He is one of my top favorites

    • @angie29307
      @angie29307 6 лет назад +2

      I'm feeling it too Jeffery Pueblos!
      So glad Peabo Bryson has released a brand new set of hits!!
      Getting my copy for Christmas!

    • @dontworrybehappy8080
      @dontworrybehappy8080 6 лет назад +3

      I've always loved Roberta's voice and style. She doesn't over do it or try too hard. She just sings the song.

    • @robingriffith7188
      @robingriffith7188 4 года назад +1

      Yes. ,Peabo Brysons sings wonderful

    • @piapp9503
      @piapp9503 3 года назад +1

      My best male vocalist of all time. His tone is so beautiful.

  • @melaniedumers7018
    @melaniedumers7018 Год назад +14

    Miss the beautiful ballads and terrific duets of the 80’s!

  • @raimundojosesantana5820
    @raimundojosesantana5820 3 года назад +13

    Time seems to fly back... Love song. Greetings from Brazil

  • @reginaweaver779
    @reginaweaver779 5 лет назад +235

    This music is real and heartfelt. Legendary!

  • @rosnerjdorvil3795
    @rosnerjdorvil3795 5 месяцев назад +44

    The best song ever. Wondering who still listening songs like this one in 2024?

    • @cheryl6195
      @cheryl6195 3 месяца назад +1

      11 September 2024
      My husband's birthday, 60 yrs old, love you dollz 🥰🤗😍 Happy Birthday Shayne Mchugh Spencer xox

    • @nancywalker7114
      @nancywalker7114 2 месяца назад

      Me❤

    • @WhoRU2023
      @WhoRU2023 2 месяца назад

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @elgoogs1
      @elgoogs1 2 месяца назад

      Me. One of the best ever. there are some many great songs. i still get chills when i hear, The First Time Ever i saw your face...........

    • @nkdadson9962
      @nkdadson9962 Месяц назад

      Oh ya!

  • @MommaToU
    @MommaToU 3 месяца назад +10

    brings back memories when life was free, beautiful and easy

  • @justinbig10
    @justinbig10 8 лет назад +452

    Those two singing together is like pancakes and syrup on a Saturday morning!

  • @tomlee252
    @tomlee252 4 года назад +240

    She's a class act, giving a nod to Donny, and Peabo does the song justice

    • @annmarieclarke9107
      @annmarieclarke9107 3 года назад +9

      Then what did you expect from the brilliant Robert 'Peabo' Bryson.

    • @CFH1962
      @CFH1962 3 года назад +11

      Even her speaking voice is so sweeeet

    • @glenndixon6426
      @glenndixon6426 2 года назад +3

      CLASS

    • @derricksingleton4736
      @derricksingleton4736 2 года назад +2

      Peabody honestly has one if the smoothest voices in history.

    • @luvinme9271
      @luvinme9271 2 года назад +2

      She absolutely is a classy lady. 🙂🙂🙂

  • @SimpsonSound
    @SimpsonSound 7 лет назад +324

    Beautiful!! Roberta Flack is my favorite female artist of all time. Donny is one of my favorite male artist of all time. I remember watching a performance of Roberta and Peabo not long after Donny died and they were singing this song. I thought to myself that no one could fill in for Donny's part then I heard Peabo. He did it his own way and it's perfect! I still feel this way today and that was over 35 years ago. Peabo is no doubt one of the greatest R&B singers of all time in my book.

  • @Bigbluehawk2
    @Bigbluehawk2 5 месяцев назад +6

    The background music along with Roberta singing her soul out make this a timeless masterpiece!

  • @stephenrowe7052
    @stephenrowe7052 2 года назад +45

    Two voices coming together as one in perfect harmony truly blessed singers

  • @tombeyer375
    @tombeyer375 2 года назад +13

    Just love how Roberta nods to Peabo to finish it in perfection!

  • @davestark5560
    @davestark5560 4 года назад +49

    OMG Roberta your voice is truly magical, What a beautiful tribute to your friend Donny. RIP.

  • @johnnykay7411
    @johnnykay7411 4 месяца назад +8

    Roberta Flack is 87 now. She and Peabo were both stars, and they'll remain that way forever.

  • @antonioallen1763
    @antonioallen1763 5 месяцев назад +5

    This is one of the greatest songs of all time. Two of the greatest singers of all time. And I miss Donny!!!

  • @soonerboy9831
    @soonerboy9831 6 лет назад +73

    This song simply and completely embodies
    falling deeply in love. So beautiful.

  • @bsquared4604
    @bsquared4604 4 года назад +242

    i'll bet she's never sang a bad note in her life.

    • @jamesrender6701
      @jamesrender6701 3 года назад +12

      She s a certified school teacher. She would never fault in front of her former students,LOL.

    • @summayaha
      @summayaha Год назад +3

      Her musical career has spanded the test of time

    • @aramiscarreras7129
      @aramiscarreras7129 Год назад +1

      The Closer I get to you is one of my favorite songs of all time

    • @kyledupuy
      @kyledupuy 11 месяцев назад

      Mine too@@aramiscarreras7129

    • @maryvasquez5413
      @maryvasquez5413 9 месяцев назад

      Makes my hair stand on end....❤

  • @Bigbluehawk2
    @Bigbluehawk2 Год назад +14

    I’ve forgotten how great this song really is. They both bleed incredible talent. I’ve got goosebumps watching and listening to this video.

  • @stevebigsy
    @stevebigsy 5 лет назад +15

    My mother use to listen to this when I was a little boy. It brings me back and realize how the music back then was so much better. Roberta has so many great songs.

  • @joanbrown8639
    @joanbrown8639 Год назад +8

    Absolutely beautiful! We need more of this talent now in 2023!

  • @bobstewart420
    @bobstewart420 4 года назад +17

    Ms. Flack is a timeless beauty and her voice is so incredible. This song is an all time favorite of mine and Peabo does nice job filling in for Don.

  • @ministerreneelyons5124
    @ministerreneelyons5124 Год назад +5

    Awesome Beautiful I am a fan of both Roberta and Peabo but I have a love for Peabo. Blessings to both of U. Pastor Renee

  • @cmg2651
    @cmg2651 5 месяцев назад +6

    I’m 66 and grew up in this era of music. Wonderful time to be alive.

  • @dmullen68
    @dmullen68 3 года назад +52

    Two amazing voices! Beautiful job!!

  • @RayRay-ch9vc
    @RayRay-ch9vc 7 лет назад +96

    I grew up listening to Peabo Bryson. My dad got me listening to him. This is real soul music when you feel it.

  • @deedanielson5482
    @deedanielson5482 3 месяца назад +2

    These are great voices. I have the greatest memories of this music. Not being born in the 60s and 70s isn’t a regret, but knowing this music makes me happy all life.

  • @shelliethomas1282
    @shelliethomas1282 Год назад +5

    Yes sir Peabo is one of the best singers on the Planet!! I love to hear him sing!!!!

  • @barbaragayton6340
    @barbaragayton6340 2 месяца назад +5

    This was when music was wonderful, soulful and meant something to us.

  • @RHETT2K
    @RHETT2K Год назад +3

    Two GOATS heavenly deliver one of the greatest duets ever written!! If you can’t sing it with the original (all hail Donny!!), than do him honor and sing it with one of the best ever!!

  • @DeweyDebra
    @DeweyDebra Месяц назад +1

    Awww, what talent to honor Donny in such a beautiful way! Roberta sings this so clear and sharp to the senses, Lookout Peabo, thanks for saluding the master of this song.
    You got your own way of making women “give in”
    when you sing your love songs ❤

  • @smtbigelow
    @smtbigelow Год назад +5

    Holy shit I just found this duet, FREAKIN beautiful!!

  • @MrJajabanks21
    @MrJajabanks21 6 лет назад +72

    Two of the greatest vocalist ever to sing!...they make it look soo easy to sound soooo good

  • @raymontorres2280
    @raymontorres2280 3 года назад +7

    Thank God for these songs. Best times of my life. 💯👍💕

  • @richardpowell7214
    @richardpowell7214 Год назад +11

    They just do not make LOVE SONGS LIKE THIS ANYMORE! I love the words and the music. I LOVE THESE TWO SINGING TOGETHER.

  • @lisavivola5988
    @lisavivola5988 6 лет назад +51

    Peabo has a beautiful voice...

  • @manuelareis8546
    @manuelareis8546 2 года назад +15

    The lyrics and their voices, it is magical...! Beautiful. ❤️💕

  • @chrisj7881
    @chrisj7881 7 лет назад +111

    The two most beautiful voices in the music business

  • @originaldeftom
    @originaldeftom 5 лет назад +16

    This is music at its very best: when exceptional songwriting meets exceptional singers. Formidable and blissful. Heavenly beautiful.

    • @dariusx4829
      @dariusx4829 2 года назад +1

      Excellent comment... Well said 👌🏾🥇

  • @simondavenport744
    @simondavenport744 4 года назад +10

    I love peabo and donny, both fantastic soul voices, I hope the feeling and soul comes back to modern music,

  • @vilmaoliveira6851
    @vilmaoliveira6851 7 месяцев назад +1

    Artistas que realmente merecem ser aplaudidos: música de excelente qualidade e voz de pura afinação

  • @briansephton8777
    @briansephton8777 6 лет назад +37

    I forgot the feeling her voice gives me ,my all time favourite lady singer .

  • @sabaisabai28
    @sabaisabai28 6 месяцев назад +2

    For over 30 yrs? I got this song back to listen after forgot about it for so long?! What a wonderful duets on earth? Thnks youtube

  • @cleciusviana7623
    @cleciusviana7623 2 года назад +9

    Essa música é maravilhosa na voz de Roberta Flack e Peabo Bryson, harmonia total, uma das melhores do final dos anos 70!

  • @MrSixxshooter
    @MrSixxshooter 3 года назад +4

    Donny HATHAWAY is singing through Peabo Bryson here . Absolutely magnificent job on this iteration of closer I get to you .

  • @keokiainokea1115
    @keokiainokea1115 Год назад +3

    Amazing duet by 2 amazing artist!
    ❤R.I.P.❤❤DONNY❤

  • @yjacket123
    @yjacket123 5 месяцев назад +2

    "Sweet is the gravity..." let that sink in for a moment, this song is poetry and musical genius

  • @Warren-qf2jn
    @Warren-qf2jn 7 месяцев назад +4

    This was my Moms song she passed 30years ago and I still remember what a blessing

  • @Richard-tl9it
    @Richard-tl9it 11 месяцев назад +1

    Peabo Bryson is one of my favorite male artist. One of his hit song Reach for the Sky was a phenomenal hit the lyrics was incredible. The 70s sound really could touch your soul!!! Thanks Brother for your great contribution to the music industry!!! Shack

  • @stevenwalker321
    @stevenwalker321 Год назад +11

    Donny Hathaway was the man! But the only who could possibly fill in on that duet with Roberta Flack is Peabo Bryson! I accept no arguments!❤

  • @sherribalint9882
    @sherribalint9882 2 года назад +4

    Peabo Bryson is definitely one of the best singers I have ever heard..live his songs... so beautiful

  • @lillianwilliams5510
    @lillianwilliams5510 3 года назад +9

    In 2021. brings tears to my eyes. Such great artists.
    Reminencing of where,I was and what I was doing, when these hits came out,definitely in love...

  • @Robert-ks7io
    @Robert-ks7io Год назад +1

    I'm left speechless, amazing

  • @davidcarnevale5974
    @davidcarnevale5974 4 года назад +7

    Always loved the song. Peabo killed it! RIP to Donny

  • @ericarey64
    @ericarey64 2 года назад +2

    Dec 2022, dont matter what the newest hit drops .. THISSSSS SONNNNG since 1970s ... love you #RobertaFlack & #PeaboByrson x

  • @mr.classic3304
    @mr.classic3304 5 лет назад +4

    Two amazing voices! Roberta Flack is still beautiful. Peobo Bryson knocked it out of the park for Donny!

  • @russeli1941
    @russeli1941 2 года назад +2

    I seen Miss Roberta Flack at the Tangier in Akron, Ohio back in the 80's. She was a bit under the weather with upper respiratory issues and came out on stage a little late. She had so much class! She apologized and promised to make it up to us, then she put on a show I'll never forget. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @MsTexas73
      @MsTexas73 Год назад +1

      I bet that show was still amazing.
      Waving from CLE.

  • @ryancampbell7720
    @ryancampbell7720 6 лет назад +57

    if I could have a choice of three singers of all times voice. Luther, Peabo and Brian mcknight. my 3 very favorite male artists. Peabo absolutely nails this song.

  • @bettyrobinson4389
    @bettyrobinson4389 Год назад +1

    This is one of my favorite songs

  • @daudyisrael6142
    @daudyisrael6142 Год назад +3

    Ms. Roberta Flack is my new favorite female vocalist of all time

  • @chilibeen5484
    @chilibeen5484 2 года назад +1

    Absolute Legends! XXXXX Love Love Love

  • @kaym.h.3583
    @kaym.h.3583 5 лет назад +431

    who still listening in 2019🙋 " goosebumps"

    • @zanaclarke1819
      @zanaclarke1819 5 лет назад +4

      I do

    • @fredrodriguez7429
      @fredrodriguez7429 5 лет назад +4

      Me

    • @fritzjasonjimenez8683
      @fritzjasonjimenez8683 5 лет назад +7

      Im 35 but for me Oldies is still the BEST

    • @thebubbyman1
      @thebubbyman1 5 лет назад +3

      Me, always love listening, has the same impact today as when she sang it with Donny

    • @brendanperry6429
      @brendanperry6429 5 лет назад +2

      I am, one of my favorites. Great song to dance to, as well, as these:,,,,Stevie Wonder: or Luther Vandross (your call): Creepin', Commodores: Sweet Love, The Floaters: Float On, Bobby Caldwell: What I Won't Do for Love, George Benson: Love Ballad,,,,,,💃🕺please; after you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @londonukhm
    @londonukhm Год назад +1

    What a class act!

  • @anxiousjane
    @anxiousjane 6 лет назад +20

    Love some peabo and he and Roberta are just great together.miss Donny still.

  • @MsNini-sw2jn
    @MsNini-sw2jn 7 лет назад +37

    LOVE IT!!!!! Their melodic phrasing is Amazing!! Love me some Roberta & Peabo!

  • @nadenehall6843
    @nadenehall6843 3 года назад +28

    2021 and am still in love with this song so so beautiful

    • @nesduteze2820
      @nesduteze2820 2 года назад +1

      ...Me too bring me back too the years 1978 in Amsterdam the netherlands...Jazz land leidse plein whit my wife 💙 BOJIKE RIP 💚❤❤❤❤...AMBON ( Indonesië )...

    • @nesduteze2820
      @nesduteze2820 2 года назад

      MENA_MURIA

  • @mainmajo
    @mainmajo 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing ❤️👌

  • @johnnylikestobatman
    @johnnylikestobatman 6 лет назад +8

    I remember hearing this song for the first time in college around 1997. Unreal. I was mesmerized. Iwish i could hear it for the first 10 times again. And Peabo here, Jeezus! Sssick!!!

  • @lizannechisholm6712
    @lizannechisholm6712 2 года назад +1

    Smooth as Silk Peabo ✨💫🗝️🕊️ and a melodic combo as I end my 2022 with ease and gratitude 🙏🎆🎊🥳❤️
    Love my Old School, no new year will change that!

  • @akarr9433
    @akarr9433 4 года назад +14

    All time classic duet...they made magic with their incredible voices together

  • @foun10head
    @foun10head 3 года назад +1

    Great performance. Peabo was outstanding. Roberta too. Donny would be filled with gratitude.

  • @juniedeleon1297
    @juniedeleon1297 5 лет назад +7

    The closer I get to you make such a perfect combination. Timeless indeed!

  • @mellotainment
    @mellotainment 2 года назад +1

    This is just major right here!! I was in 3rd grade going to catholic school in my hometown of DC and used to hear ROBERTA AND DONNIE rehearsals Near my school on capital hill n a house basement and did not know who they were until I pointed it out to my mom, one day she picked me up from school ,and she heard Roberta’s voice and Donnie’s voice and we stood there listening wooow! what a great memory for me and my mom rest well momma and rest well Donnie and Roberta I pray you get better and recover!

    • @MsTexas73
      @MsTexas73 Год назад

      Wow. That must have been when they were recording the first duet album. She was still in DC during that time.