tussell r indeed!!!!! She was my neighbor while I was growing up, she was older than myself. I would hear her sing everyday. A beautiful lady and a voice of Gold! Rest In Peace beautiful Lady T!! Love you!!!
That was live!!!!!! That was not in a studio where they can alter! That was pure RAW talent right there. Nobody can touch her! RIP Teena Marie :-( Never be another her
SHE GOT ALL AND EVERY PROPS FROM BLACK 🇺🇸 SOUL/FUNK LISTENERS. ITS THEM OTHER FOLKS, YA KNOW THE 🇺🇸MAJORITY THAT DIDNT "RESPECOGNIZE" HER. SHE STAYED TRUE TO HER DISCIPLINE WHICH WAS SOUL/FUNK, KEPT IT FULL STRENGTH AND DIDNT ADD WATER TO ADD DECIMAL$ $$$. FRANKY BEVERLY WAS ANOTHER ONE LIKE THAT. HIS MUSIC WAS ALL ABOUT US❗
One of the best stripped-down live performances I've ever seen. Just Teena Marie and the piano man. Any white female singer that even "dreams" of singing R&B needs to first take a course in how Teena Marie sang from the heart. We NEVER felt like she was a part of cultural appropriation. She felt every soulful song that she wrote and sang on and her performances and music showed it. This lady is long-deserving of a BET tribute.
B Noble, keep in mind that Teena never sold out ... which meant that she would never become a global superstar. Lady T. kept it real her entire career, and her many fans are probably the most dedicated and hardcore fans of any artist ... and I believe Teena loved this fact. Those who "got" Teena, got her thoroughly, and to this very day she still rocks our foundation. The girl was a rare and brilliant artist.
Her voice is so otherworldly and supernatural.... It is like God took some angel dust or essence and imparted that magic within certain female voices. Teena is one such voice where that anointing lies :) R.I.P. Teena Marie!
I bet you this is one of Donnie Simpson's most memorable moments. This is one of the best live vocal performances I have ever heard and I have heard thousands. Butta Baby!
I was just thinking the same! "One of the best live vocal performances I've ever heard," God Bless her beautiful soul. I hope she's up in the Angelic Choir.
If there's one white artist that you will never hear black folk dissing it this lady here. Footage speaks for itself and remember this was live and Donnie was impressed and that hard to do. R.I.P. Lady T M
To be honest Teena dont even have white fans. Most white people dont even know who she is. Teena never wanted to appeal to them she knew who loved her and she loved them back
I'm white and I Kno who she is!!! Can u believe when she died they started selling her greatest hits for only 10$!!! As good as she is i thought it was worth more than that!!!
@@MrAlThangthank you! I’ve been scrolling the comments trying to find his name. His soul makes me think of the way Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver) plays. I’m sure J was influenced. Highly recommend you watch him and Sean on the JAJAGUWAR live performance with the two grand pianos. Bonnie Raitt cover key riffs is what triggered the memory. ❤
Yeah. It's funny. I was never a big Micahel Jackson fan. He was incredible. When I would think to hiimself Michael's dead and gone & I would also comfort myself by being happy Prince was still with us. Killed by his religion, which prevented hip replacement surgery.
Tracy Snyder What a beautiful (and accurate!) way to describe her performances. I was about 12 or 13 when I first heard her and I was mesmerized. She has a voice like no one else. I've always been in awe of her and her talent.
my favorite part is at 2:41 when she said, "play baby." And, then---laughs and starts singing again. it takes a long time of how work and dedication to become that comfortable while performing live. If you know music, you can tell that she is multi-talented and far more than a singer. this is an amazingly talented artist.
I was a DJ in Philly on WDAS FM when she first came out and I've LOVED Teena Marie's music since the first time I heard her on Wild and Peaceful! I even had the opportunity to interview her a couple of times and hear her in concert. THIS SONG RIGHT HERE, of all her tunes, is my absolute favorite - but I had never heard this live version! WOW! I can't stop playing it! You can see Donnie Simpson is just mesmerized! R.I.P. Teena. She was just as real and soulful in person (funny, too!) as you would imagine, even more so! Loved her!
Yolanda Clark I'm so pumped that Boston Massachusetts has a new r&b station and they play a lot of Teena Marie like Square Biz, Ooo La la la, I need your lovin, Behind The Groove, Portuguese Love, Lovergirl and Out On A Limb.. Down load the App its free. 97.7 Boston # r&b.. Check it out.. Other artist they play are Stacy Lattisaw' Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, Rick James, Prince, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross and A lot of old school artist.. If you love R&B than this station is for you.. RIP Teena Marie.
As I watch this' my tears fall...SHE truly will always be in my book one of the greatest vocalist who had the ability to reach my heart. May she be in glory with Marvin Gaye' and sitting and laughing with Tupac and Prince, as she and Rick James remember all the good times. R.I P my Dear Sista' The Vanilla Child' Teena Marie....
I know I’m not the only one who felt like she was Our Girl. I saw her in concert years ago. I’m glad I can come back to this video anytime. This also brings a tear to my eye. RIP Soul Sista🥰🙏🏾
I remember watching this live episode back in 1990. Just goes to show you talent is timeless. Along those lines, see, she can flat out sing. Remember. That's a live performance. No mixers or other electronics.
You all are late far as Tina Marie music, us blacks always supported Tina? but most the whites didn't because she sang our music and we never miss a beat we was always their for her and she knew that? Love Tina. and boy did we party man what a blast it was! Miss those concerts and party days with Lady-Tee! Thank you father for letting a share her best of best years at her hite in music! Love Lady-Tee and thank you for the enjoyment you gave us!
Rest in eternal peace *Mary Christine Brockert* and my twin soul/eternal love "Mark"... You were always and WILL always be my Pretty Man until I come join you and we love again in A'aru. ❤🌹❤🔥💯
She was probably one of the few singers who voice really never changed when she got older. Well besides when she sang Déjà vu and Oh La la la. Other than those songs her voice stayed the same.
What a singer! I listen to her a lot. She is so talented. And she was a super Star. And she did it with her clothes on. Also that Piano player was just great.
socool110 I agree with you 100% she puts those singers that feel they have to do outrageous things to get noticed shame on them. Miss ya Lady T. Take care Coreen
The new school should feel ashamed of themselves. Appreciate the craft and quit using that auto-tune crap and this could be you displaying this kind of talent. I love you and miss you deeply Lady T. Enjoy Heaven my Queen
I'm back again whenever I'm blue I listen to her and my heart breaks then heals from the sheer beauty of her voice Thank god for this legacy she left us with xxx RIP you give the angels a chance up there lady T
I watched her do a newer version of this before her passing. she played the piano at the time. it literally made me cry. stirred so many emotions inside
To sing live and sound like the record itself is awesome. One of the best singer in the world that didn't get the proper respect that is due to her. May she rest in peace. Music will last until the end of time. I love this song!!!!!
One of the baddest voices that has ever existed.
don’t 4get them lyrics
Mahal Kita no doubt, she could stand on her writing skills alone
One of thee all time greats
tussell r indeed!!!!! She was my neighbor while I was growing up, she was older than myself. I would hear her sing everyday. A beautiful lady and a voice of Gold! Rest In Peace beautiful Lady T!! Love you!!!
Lady T, in my opinion was better than Whitney!
That was live!!!!!! That was not in a studio where they can alter! That was pure RAW talent right there. Nobody can touch her! RIP Teena Marie :-( Never be another her
No Autotune there!!
Never ever!!!
The only white girl that was at Motown ever.
No belles no whistles pay attention young-ins.
Wait. When did she die???
Its terrible that this magnificent DIVA never received the acclaim she so richly deserved. We wont let her be forgotten.
It was because she wouldn't cross over. She was a soul singer. Period!
Nope…she sure didn’t and we sure won’t.
So agree. She never got her propers, and that’s a damn shame
SHE GOT ALL AND EVERY PROPS FROM BLACK 🇺🇸 SOUL/FUNK LISTENERS. ITS THEM OTHER FOLKS, YA KNOW THE 🇺🇸MAJORITY THAT DIDNT "RESPECOGNIZE" HER. SHE STAYED TRUE TO HER DISCIPLINE WHICH WAS SOUL/FUNK, KEPT IT FULL STRENGTH AND DIDNT ADD WATER TO ADD DECIMAL$ $$$. FRANKY BEVERLY WAS ANOTHER ONE LIKE THAT. HIS MUSIC WAS ALL ABOUT US❗
She wrote all of those beautiful songs she sang. She never got the support from white people, but Black America LOVED Teena.
One of the best stripped-down live performances I've ever seen. Just Teena Marie and the piano man. Any white female singer that even "dreams" of singing R&B needs to first take a course in how Teena Marie sang from the heart. We NEVER felt like she was a part of cultural appropriation. She felt every soulful song that she wrote and sang on and her performances and music showed it. This lady is long-deserving of a BET tribute.
Beautiful 😍
I can't think of better
The most underrated female artist of all time
Robert Garcia You're so right. What a shame...
her and Phyllis Hyman
TRUTH!
She was not underated
Not even. EVERYBODY knows how golden her voice was
I miss this era when singers could throw down singing with their own voice.
Chi-Town Nista i know right! And not get criticized for too many riffs and runs but just sing it how they feel it!
Amen Chi-Town Nista! Thank you for recognizing that. Autotunes need not apply! Shucks.
You know it! Miss them, too!
Teena never got the credit. End of story. Those who knew knew.
B Noble
she's great
Fo sho . She’s still my favorite female singer.
Word Up!
She definitely got her credit. If you grew up in the 80s you'd know. She owned the radio in my teenage yrs
B Noble, keep in mind that Teena never sold out ... which meant that she would never become a global superstar.
Lady T. kept it real her entire career, and her many fans are probably the most dedicated and hardcore fans of any artist ... and I believe Teena loved this fact. Those who "got" Teena, got her thoroughly, and to this very day she still rocks our foundation.
The girl was a rare and brilliant artist.
Most artists of her era HAD to sing. No autotuned.
If you couldn’t sing, you weren’t an artist.. period.
coffeeinthemorning Janet??
How is it possible for her to do this live even better than the studio recording.
IKR Wowzers
It's called pure,raw TALENT
She didn't need any studio enhanced tricks.No autotune necessary.All she needed was a microphone
Her voice is so otherworldly and supernatural.... It is like God took some angel dust or essence and imparted that magic within certain female voices. Teena is one such voice where that anointing lies :) R.I.P. Teena Marie!
EXACTLY 4-SURE
Amen 🙏🏾
💯
And she knew it.
Her voice sure is otherworldly/supernatural...She was pisces. ♓️ 🙌🏾💛 Also, that was written so beautifully.
I bet you this is one of Donnie Simpson's most memorable moments. This is one of the best live vocal performances I have ever heard and I have heard thousands. Butta Baby!
I was just thinking the same! "One of the best live vocal performances I've ever heard," God Bless her beautiful soul. I hope she's up in the Angelic Choir.
Yes it was.
Butta
Saw this lady in London in 1991. Nothing every came close before or after. Never given the respect or recognition she deserved.
She up there in the neighborhood with the best: Aretha, Whitney. I need to listen to her sing gospel
Lady T doing it LIVE ON THE SPOT NO AUTO TUNE!!!! REAL IS REAL!!!!
She killed that shit. Sung the song with her entire body. Unbelievable talent. Saw her perform live once. Played every instrument on the stage.
Me too. Tiny woman 5ft. Where that volume from?
Facts super talented 👏🏿
The pianist did amazingly well.He deserves a lot of credit ,also.
He not only lead her vocals, he also followed her when appropriate. Brilliant.
She said if she said play baby
WHO IS HE?!?!
This is everything that competitors on those TV singing shows wish for and never will be.
You were a bell and you resonated through the hearts and minds of millions...still and forever!
Beautifully said my brother and so true!
If there's one white artist that you will never hear black folk dissing it this lady here. Footage speaks for itself and remember this was live and Donnie was impressed and that hard to do. R.I.P. Lady T M
Your right I've never heard a black person diss her ever most white don't even know who she is
Facts! It will never happen! We love and respect her
To be honest Teena dont even have white fans. Most white people dont even know who she is. Teena never wanted to appeal to them she knew who loved her and she loved them back
@@godbodykarate2555 Amen?
I'm white and I Kno who she is!!! Can u believe when she died they started selling her greatest hits for only 10$!!! As good as she is i thought it was worth more than that!!!
Yall forgetting the pianist, even Teena was like play baby
Yup 😆
@@toyamosley1955 James Stewart from the band Ozone.
@@MrAlThang I hope he is still playing because he plays beautiful.
@@MrAlThangthank you! I’ve been scrolling the comments trying to find his name. His soul makes me think of the way Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver) plays. I’m sure J was influenced. Highly recommend you watch him and Sean on the JAJAGUWAR live performance with the two grand pianos. Bonnie Raitt cover key riffs is what triggered the memory. ❤
She just stirs something inside me that no one does...her voice was liquid gold.
+Scrappinology i so agree, she does the same to me
YAASSSS!!!! That's it! I was so numb, I couldn't find the words, lol, but that's it. Sheesh!!!
Scrappinology honey mean you human and your ears work
Scrappinology strightfacts💜💜
+Dablkwid,0w2008
Oh my Sweet Jesus, the Holy Ghost is flowing, uninterrupted through this incredible Soul.
Teena Marie is one of the best R&B female singer of all times!!
Who’s still listening in 2021? The BEST live performance of All time!!
I'm here in 2023. 💗 She's amazing.
2024
24 and I agree ever all time
Still can't believe she is gone. Thankfully Lady T left us a rich legacy to remember her by.
me too :(
How could anyone dislike this angelic voice. Smh
They obviously don't have an ear for true soul!
love Teena Marie, one of the best vocalists/songrwriters, ever. Period.
AMEN!! She was a true songbird!!
Michael, Teena, and Prince. All three of my favorite performers are now gone.
+amy ..
The world is not the same anymore without them..
Don't forget Luther
WHITNEY!!!
Yeah. It's funny. I was never a big Micahel Jackson fan. He was incredible. When I would think to hiimself Michael's dead and gone & I would also comfort myself by being happy Prince was still with us. Killed by his religion, which prevented hip replacement surgery.
At each and every show Lady T left her soul on the stage. I miss her so much.
Tracy Snyder What a beautiful (and accurate!) way to describe her performances. I was about 12 or 13 when I first heard her and I was mesmerized. She has a voice like no one else. I've always been in awe of her and her talent.
Still gives me goose bumps after this many years. so beautifully done....
Talent.... Pure and simple... 👍🏽 ♥
I just listened to this live version and she gave me goose bumps as well...OMG!
my favorite part is at 2:41 when she said, "play baby." And, then---laughs and starts singing again. it takes a long time of how work and dedication to become that comfortable while performing live. If you know music, you can tell that she is multi-talented and far more than a singer. this is an amazingly talented artist.
Robert Jones Yes! She appreciates all of it bcuz she understands the instruments too! 👌
Me too
HUNNY! TEENA, MY SWEET VANILLA SISTA! THIS GURL.......I JUST HAVE TO RAIS MY HANDS UP!! LAWDHAVEMERCY!! SO GLAD SHE BLESSED US WITH HER GIFT!!
dottie mathews right just raised my hand up and tears flow lol... not to many voices can make tears flow!❤️❤️
Shucks.
I was a DJ in Philly on WDAS FM when she first came out and I've LOVED Teena Marie's music since the first time I heard her on Wild and Peaceful! I even had the opportunity to interview her a couple of times and hear her in concert. THIS SONG RIGHT HERE, of all her tunes, is my absolute favorite - but I had never heard this live version! WOW! I can't stop playing it! You can see Donnie Simpson is just mesmerized! R.I.P. Teena. She was just as real and soulful in person (funny, too!) as you would imagine, even more so! Loved her!
She was really amazing. I always circle back to this one performance.
Smh..never again will a talent or voice so divine grace the scene like our lady T. RIP Teena!!
***** Definitely!!
The women from the 80's were the best....today its garbage....
Eddie Enigma074 TRUE INDEED!
+Eddie Enigma074 Tee Could wipe the floor up
+Perfect_ Fit He He E...LOL
that voice is unexplainable
Latoya Bailey I agree. The end gives me goosebumps
and she mean every note too
Latoya Bailey there are no words, her voice is a gift from God
and some said she couldnt really sing? r u serious?
YEP, just murdered it, all day all night, LEGEND. LEGEND. Saw her in her FUCKIN PRIME in Philly in the 80s. A blessing from god
TEARS IN MY EYES..............
Every big guy I know loooves this song and gets misty eyed
Awwww 😊
Amazing vocal power and ability from Lady T. You do not find voices like this anymore.
Now that's REAL talent too bad we don't have stuff like that anymore
she'e so famous for those 13 second notes...she did it in this, cassanova brown, deja vu, dear lover, etc
+virgofiery I STILL CRY WHEN I LISTEN TO THIS AND CASSANOVA BROWN
Wesley Wilson
The 2002 station FM OHIO
and ooh la la la
Hurry Up This Way Again Tina rip
Yolanda Clark I'm so pumped that Boston Massachusetts has a new r&b station and they play a lot of Teena Marie like Square Biz, Ooo La la la, I need your lovin, Behind The Groove, Portuguese Love, Lovergirl and Out On A Limb.. Down load the App its free. 97.7 Boston # r&b.. Check it out.. Other artist they play are Stacy Lattisaw' Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, Rick James, Prince, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross and A lot of old school artist.. If you love R&B than this station is for you.. RIP Teena Marie.
Chills.... her tone.. her presence.. everything
When Teena sings this song...time stands still.
No one like her, and there never will be. A force of nature. Unfortunate she did not get the accolades she so deserved❤🙏🏾
she just sounds sooooooo good, period.
As I watch this' my tears fall...SHE truly will always be in my book one of the greatest vocalist who had the ability to reach my heart. May she be in glory with Marvin Gaye' and sitting and laughing with Tupac and Prince, as she and Rick James remember all the good times. R.I P my Dear Sista' The Vanilla Child' Teena Marie....
AMEN!!!
Prettybaby ..beyonce can learn from her real talent from the soul
and believe me I feel the exact same way you feel I love her with all my heart she was one of the best singers I've ever heard
Prettybaby Amen!!!
marmar/ lil unique I love her and miss that voice !!!
This song made me cry. Cant believe this was the first time i heard it.
Sing it teena yesssssss!!!!!!!
That made me cry it was so beautiful…
I know I’m not the only one who felt like she was Our Girl. I saw her in concert years ago. I’m glad I can come back to this video anytime. This also brings a tear to my eye. RIP Soul Sista🥰🙏🏾
😢Me too.
She was a white woman stop trying to usurp talent
Teena 101....get schooled ....soul isnt a color ....its a state of being.....and Teena....Professora !!
best of blue-eyed soul
Philly loves Lady T!💕💕
I remember watching this live episode back in 1990. Just goes to show you talent is timeless. Along those lines, see, she can flat out sing. Remember. That's a live performance. No mixers or other electronics.
Unique voice!!! Nobody can touch Teena!!!
Maurice Robinson Haha yup Fischer👌👌
Maurice Robinson lisa who?
Eddie Morales this was
when music was real music.
You all are late far as Tina Marie music, us blacks always supported Tina? but most the whites didn't because she sang our music and we never miss a beat we was always their for her and she knew that? Love Tina. and boy did we party man what a blast it was! Miss those concerts and party days with Lady-Tee! Thank you father for letting a share her best of best years at her hite in music! Love Lady-Tee and thank you for the enjoyment you gave us!
A true poetess. No one could turn a poem into a song like Teena. May she rest in eternal peace 💐🙏
Just beautiful!!!!! Still listening in 2024!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥❤️❤️❤️🔥💕💕
Towards the end she is literally doing her own background vocals also! Amazing!! ❤️🎶
Rest in eternal peace *Mary Christine Brockert* and my twin soul/eternal love "Mark"... You were always and WILL always be my Pretty Man until I come join you and we love again in A'aru. ❤🌹❤🔥💯
How many people do u know that actually sounds better singing live? Such an amazing voice, RIP Lady T
Man I miss Teena Marie I never had the chance to see her concert. She was a sangin lady :-)
Vet Vet GB. I had the chance but she would never show up.
no mouthing either
How i wish Teena was still with us.....
Look at Donnie standing there! He can't move! Her voice has him mesmerized!😂😂
Lady T was that chick! She was an awesome performer! RIP!
Miss Tina Marie was a god-sent she will be missed but her music will will go on forever
I miss her.
What baffles me the most are these 32 unaware ppl who dislikes her performances. She has blessed our hearing for years.....thank you Lady T
Damn only a piano she was the bomb rip lady t
RIP She was called white ivory queen of soul. Luv This Song Ode School
YES,YES,YES, THAT LADY WAS TRULY SPECIAL
I'm at home balling right now listening to this 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
She was probably one of the few singers who voice really never changed when she got older. Well besides when she sang Déjà vu and Oh La la la. Other than those songs her voice stayed the same.
Yes Teena. How could I forget this beautiful song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a singer! I listen to her a lot. She is so talented. And she was a super Star. And she did it with her clothes on. Also that Piano player was just great.
socool110 I agree with you 100% she puts those singers that feel they have to do outrageous things to get noticed shame on them. Miss ya Lady T.
Take care Coreen
She rang the hell outta that bell! 🔔
THANK YOU FOR SHARING:) I don't know who can sing like this so naturally without technology and :"enhancements" nowadays....
I can't understand the idiots who gave it dumbs down.......Lady T had a great range of vocals
Gd Flo Sorry but is the Best.
Lady T was so brilliant. Will never understand why she wasn't the biggest star in the world. Loved her. RIP Teena.
Never never never gets old...very few vocalists can work it like Teena Marie with just a mic and a piano. Love love love this. RIP Teena Marie.
Sings with so much feeling.
LEDANCETHERAPY (looò4
great instrument her voice, very funky also.this performance was very impressive
White Skin, Black Voice. She Belongs To Us. One of Our Most beloved Songtress.
im so glad to have seen her perform live twice.................... def missed there will never be another TEENA MARIE........ R.I.P Diva
The new school should feel ashamed of themselves. Appreciate the craft and quit using that auto-tune crap and this could be you displaying this kind of talent. I love you and miss you deeply Lady T. Enjoy Heaven my Queen
YEEEES TEENA!!! Still one of my favorite vocalist...PERIOD
Wow, wow, wow, wow...and then wow again. What a voice! Is there anyone who can stand in the gap? I can only hope.
Linda K. Nope! Not in her genre anyway. And Mariah Carey's voice has conked out
I'm back again whenever I'm blue I listen to her and my heart breaks then heals from the sheer beauty of her voice Thank god for this legacy she left us with xxx RIP you give the angels a chance up there lady T
I watched her do a newer version of this before her passing. she played the piano at the time. it literally made me cry. stirred so many emotions inside
This woman can sang! I can't think of anyone in 2020 who can hold a candle to her.
Every time I hear Teena Marie's voice, it's like I'm under a spell. Like I'm in a dream and don't wanna wake up.
Sends chills still in 2022!!!!
This is real singing 🎶 rip lady T
What an incredible human. This is just gold. Miss her so much.
To sing live and sound like the record itself is awesome. One of the best singer in the world that didn't get the proper respect that is due to her. May she rest in peace. Music will last until the end of time. I love this song!!!!!
é realmente ela é de mais...
This is why i need to be in Heaven, what a party they must be having
TINA MARIE is a DIAMOND FOREVER....
How could anyone dislike her beautiful singing voice
really
No autotune, just a mic and a piano.....amazing and flawless voice!
Man I just got chills... I miss you Teena...
Her voice gives me chills. RIP IVORY SOUL SISTER
Pure unadulterated perfection one of the best to ever do it. RIP Lady T .
best live singer I ever seen when he came to Philadelphia I was there at all her concerts she was the greatest of all time
Warren Nichols female anyway. Bcuz Luther Vandross takes it for males singers live
Just dont make no D sense how beautiful her voice is, !!! I've I've ALWAYZ ALWAYZ loved teena!
Makes no sense at all, I'm always in aww of her voice
If there were ever a song in the history of all songs, sung by a woman to a man to say how much she love, want, or needed him, this be IT!!!
i grew up with this songbirds music and she is sadly missed by me.
Her voice is my childhood. I so desperatley wanted to sing like her. She touched the depths of my soul with her magical voice. R.I.P Lady T.💔
It's so great to listen to this perfect g enius sing. I only wish we still had her with us. Dear Teena, miss you too much!!! Marcia, Fairfield, Ct.