This is one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. The pure passion in this song is palpable thru the airwaves. And the lyrics are ourstanding. What a great Alexander ONeal-Jimmy Jam-Terry Lewis masterpiece.
I've heard so many stories about him, Prince and the Time. I am truly glad he did leave them - his voice was too powerful to be stuck in the background, behind Moris Day or even Prince.
One of the truly great soul singers of any era, with a masterpiece of a song. No-one can sing perfectly on every night of a large tour, and I for one find this even more affecting and moving a performance precisely because this is a triumph of emotion over technical exactness. Human-scaled perfection is what gods and robots envy in us.
I used to love his music as a teenager in the "80. His voice is unbelievable pure and so real, and he sounds so good singing live. Today's music got nothing on Alex. I can't wait for his album to come out next month.
Nice. Alexander probably didn't get the exposure in the US as he did in his native UK. So romantic and beautiful...light a candle for our love. Love it
My favorite singer of all time....watched him walk off the stage in 88 at the Academy of Music in Philly after singing only one song...Fake...everyone was so disappointed..He was at the top of his game at that time and was cranking out hit after hit,One of the most underrated crooners of all time. as Cherrelle would say,..sing it Alex!!
he lives in the UK but he was born in the United States. I believe it was Mississippi and then moved to Minnesota to work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Flyte Time Productions.
gday luv this is the most underrated crooner this is my jam listen to it every day his voice buttery and wonder if the drugs from Prince saying he was too dark to head Time he never looked back back in the day Alexander Teddy Bobby Luther oh my and a piece of chocolate ads man still here after so many left us have to see him live ooh baby
Alexander The great O Neal The band okay Never gets old So underrated always Putting toes toenails socks shoes Gonna have to cross the pond to witness this greatness One of the best crooners voice like butter on a biscuit Fought his demons still here Boy you better SANG The end
Man he still sings the woman out dem draws after all this time, i had a guy that was checking my girl out and he had a chrysler concord and i had a old ass cavalier he was jammin to this cd and the next mornin when i came home from work he was sitting out front with her in his arms and the po po was called and she told me to pack and go! ha ha! i bought this after that!! i love this guys stuff he is very original!! the best in the land!!!
Oh my gosh it is so nice to listen to music where people sound as good live as they do on the album. I feel that is almost like a lost art. Even if people think drugs ruined his voice, he still sounds better half assed than most performers do at full potential.
Love him! I have all his CDs. Want him to get it together and come back strong. Are you listening Alex. Much work to do from what I saw on your last performance. I know you can do it.Come on! Do it for yourself and your devoted fans! Please listen to an old timer!
He is not dead...unless he just died. IT's crazy. He lives in ATL and so does Cherelle and they did a show about 8 months ago at at this hole in the wall but a "UPSCALE" hole in the wall but they gave a wonderful show...and he was fycked up at that performance as well :-(
Yes, you're correct about him being from the US. But I think he was with Morris Day and the Tyme but was kicked out because his complexion didn't conorm with those of Prince and Day. Intraracism. He has a gritty voice which I think is fine.
AND THE PURPLE MAJESTY PRINCE FIRED ALEX HE MIGHT OF BEEN A TINY BIT WORRIED ALEX DON'T DANCE, DON'T PLAY NOTHING HE JUST STANDS THERE AND GIVE IT TOO YOU NO DAMN CHASER NOW THAT'S HOW YOU DO THE REAL SHZZLE WIZZLE AWWWWWE ❤
This is one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. The pure passion in this song is palpable thru the airwaves. And the lyrics are ourstanding. What a great Alexander ONeal-Jimmy Jam-Terry Lewis masterpiece.
one of the greatest ever.
He sounds absolutely MARVELOUS!!!
I couldn’t get enough of this song n the 80’s...so smooth!!!!!still one of my favorites.
I've heard so many stories about him, Prince and the Time. I am truly glad he did leave them - his voice was too powerful to be stuck in the background, behind Moris Day or even Prince.
prince was a dick to his close friends. im glad jimmy, terry, and alex went their own way. prince would've ruined their careers.
Facts💯 glad he created his own lane
@@SMOKINSOURhe's said that himself everybody starts somewhere.
yes his voice was amazing 👏.
This song if you were here tonight brings back special memories...love, love this song.
1982
Oh my gosh it is so nice to listen to music where people sound as good live as they do on the album. I feel that is almost like a lost art.
Love this song!! He sounds incredible. I grew up listening to all this great music.
One of the truly great soul singers of any era, with a masterpiece of a song. No-one can sing perfectly on every night of a large tour, and I for one find this even more affecting and moving a performance precisely because this is a triumph of emotion over technical exactness. Human-scaled perfection is what gods and robots envy in us.
great..
dam! this song never gets old to me! the 80's is my ultimate escape.
Absolutely one of the best soul voices ever ❤
I love this song. He sounds so good.
Going on record saying this performance knocks all these years later.
I used to love his music as a teenager in the "80. His voice is unbelievable pure and so real, and he sounds so good singing live. Today's music got nothing on Alex. I can't wait for his album to come out next month.
He's back on track - saw him about 7 years ago and he's still touring now. Once with a voice like that nothing will take it away.
Nice. Alexander probably didn't get the exposure in the US as he did in his native UK. So romantic and beautiful...light a candle for our love. Love it
he's from Mississippi
@@denisemitchell8477yes I believe Natchez
My favorite singer of all time....watched him walk off the stage in 88 at the Academy of Music in Philly after singing only one song...Fake...everyone was so disappointed..He was at the top of his game at that time and was cranking out hit after hit,One of the most underrated crooners of all time. as Cherrelle would say,..sing it Alex!!
Yes He sounds just like the record...One of my favorites
I won a talent show singing Crying overtime Back in Junior High..Whooo Thanx Alex Luv ya man!
Alexander O'Neil you is da man
Sang now. This is and will always be THAT JOINT. And his vocals is on point
He sings good enough for me. He doesn't sing for the haters anyway.
43 here and I remember when it first came out. Seems just like yesterday that I heard this for the first time.
Love this song.
So underrated! Huge talent.
Just came to see if he could really sing 👌👌👌
Duh
Well I hope this as answer your question
legend
he lives in the UK but he was born in the United States. I believe it was Mississippi and then moved to Minnesota to work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Flyte Time Productions.
Yes it was Natchez
Still one of my favorite songs of all time! Thanks for posting this!!
just awesome!! I can't imagine there are 9 people that don't see the greatness of this artist and this song
gday luv
this is the most underrated crooner this is my jam listen to it every day
his voice buttery and wonder if the drugs from Prince saying he was too dark to head Time
he never looked back back in the day Alexander Teddy Bobby Luther oh my
and a piece of chocolate ads man
still here after so many left us
have to see him live
ooh baby
Thats a great song do your thang Alexander
Alexander The great O Neal
The band okay
Never gets old
So underrated always
Putting toes toenails socks shoes
Gonna have to cross the pond to witness this greatness
One of the best crooners voice like butter on a biscuit
Fought his demons still here
Boy you better SANG
The end
I love romance...it makes me happy. O'Neal this is smooth, may I have this slow dance. M. Lacey
DAMN...Amazing
Alexander O'Neal's powerful voice !!!
Thanks Folks for this video
Also shout out to UK for always looking out for Mr. O'neal
he would sing circles around the t pains and lil waynes and omarion and cris browns in our day!
Man he still sings the woman out dem draws after all this time, i had a guy that was checking my girl out and he had a chrysler concord and i had a old ass cavalier he was jammin to this cd and the next mornin when i came home from work he was sitting out front with her in his arms and the po po was called and she told me to pack and go! ha ha! i bought this after that!! i love this guys stuff he is very original!! the best in the land!!!
right lol you never lied sounds like something my mom used to say about all of her favorite male crooners 😂😂😂.
Alex has like 8 kids himself 😂😂 the ladies loved him this is a baby making slow burner I can see that.
This song makes me want to fall in love 🥰
OMG doesn't get any better than this! I love is song, the best love song ever.His name should be Alexander the Great!
One of my favorite songs from Alexander O'Neal. For the ladies especially ;-) #music #rnb #classic #tune
So Good! Sounds Amazing Live!
what lyrics.
what an artist.
greatness personified.
80sangelslovelandthatitwassweetsongsforlife
Real music, straight 🔥🔥🔥
Still listening in 2022 yessur
PLEASE BRING Back REAL MUSIC
Wow it still gives me goose bumps ... What a tune ...
Love Alex! This is my favorite song by him along with his Christmas song “My Gift To You”.
Pure talent even in 2021. Grew up listenening to this great man in the 80'S
The beauty of Alex is you don't know if u getting a calm Alex or a party mode Alex but it's entertaining every time no matter what
man am 32 an never knew who sang this song, finally!
@cazman35 He sure does sound as good as the did back in the days. What a beautiful voice !
Underrated artist here
Mr. ONEAL: I am a lifelong fan and #420 of your likes for this song. Thighbones Catering would be honored to feed you. Google us. I LOVE YOUR WORK!!
Yessss! Honey! Love This Man Music! Wooo! One Of My Favorite Song! Yassss!
Oh my gosh it is so nice to listen to music where people sound as good live as they do on the album. I feel that is almost like a lost art. Even if people think drugs ruined his voice, he still sounds better half assed than most performers do at full potential.
My Favourite Singer Ever. Simply the best
for a very special person in my life he his awesome :) big hugs for him :) xxxxx
one of the best songs everrrr
yep.and that band on point great Alexander the Great Sunshine O Neal
So angelic😍😍😍
Wil always be my favorite!!!!
Great jams always
that's right...him amd that band did their thing 4 real
he is so amazing
OMG I. Love You
Everytime I hear this song I think of Amy B. Even after 20 yeras I still miss you...
I LOVE the sound of that drummer
never knew love wow cannot get enough of him
If only he sounded like this at the BET Awards......
If you love this song, thank Monte Moir. He was one of the keyboardists in The Time and also wrote "Pleasure Principle" for Janet.
I always loved the programming no wonder.
@amd77j
What a BEAUTIFUL voice !
Hatin ass people. He did his thing and thats all there is to it.
Love him! I have all his CDs. Want him to get it together and come back strong. Are you listening Alex. Much work to do from what I saw on your last performance. I know you can do it.Come on! Do it for yourself and your devoted fans! Please listen to an old timer!
1985 35 years but song still good
This gets me high
Drugs ruined his balance and coordination but he still has that voice
The same with me, im 23 and i grew up listening to Alex. . maybe im just an old head! lol
luv this song
He is not dead...unless he just died. IT's crazy. He lives in ATL and so does Cherelle and they did a show about 8 months ago at at this hole in the wall but a "UPSCALE" hole in the wall but they gave a wonderful show...and he was fycked up at that performance as well :-(
so many memories
Saw him at wembley in 88/89 awesome
I am so sorry for your loss.
Alexander can stand all alone, coin' just fine! ;-) ThankS badventure
Godblessssss
im very sorry 4 u loss...im with u ...
my favorit song live
Thanks
both the song and he still sound good after all these years. his voice is a bit shot but, the arrangement is perfect.
2024🎉
❤❤❤
I DO BELIEVE
love love love
Yes, you're correct about him being from the US. But I think he was with Morris Day and the Tyme but was kicked out because his complexion didn't conorm with those of Prince and Day. Intraracism. He has a gritty voice which I think is fine.
its lost in time thats what happen to the music so sad
Yess
Plain and simple its Alex d boss!!!
AND THE PURPLE MAJESTY PRINCE FIRED ALEX HE MIGHT OF BEEN A TINY BIT WORRIED ALEX DON'T DANCE, DON'T PLAY NOTHING HE JUST STANDS THERE AND GIVE IT TOO YOU NO DAMN CHASER NOW THAT'S HOW YOU DO THE REAL SHZZLE WIZZLE AWWWWWE ❤
they sure as hell don't make music like this anymore.
Where was this performance at?
In London England
🌍❤️🎶🎶
❤❤❤ I hear he use to perform this on stage with a lady in bed. Great idea for me surprising my lady in bed
he did there is a performance on here with a woman on a bed