SOS Band featuring backing vocals by Alexander O'Neal - "The Finest"
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2020
- SOS Band featuring backing vocals by Alexander O'Neal - The Finest
PLEASE NOTE: ALEXANDER WAS NOT ON STAGE DURING THE PERFORMANCE, BUT THE VOCALS ARE DEFINATELY HIS!
Lyrics
"The Finest"
The finest
As life goes on
You learn to hold on
(You learn)
You learn to appreciate the finer things in life
(I appreciate)
The finest
(I have learned)
If I had a choice
I'd always choose love
Up and down, good or bad
I don't mind
Just as long as it's real
My friends say I'm lucky
To have found someone as good as you
My love's understanding
Understanding how to hold onto you
After all that we've been through
Time won't change the way I feel about you
Out of all the loves before
You're the finest I've ever known
(Finest I ever)
If I had to choose
I'd be by myself
I wanna be in love
But with nobody else
Time flies when you're with me
Goes so slow whenever you're away
Make up my mind and I'm positive
(A better love)
A better love will never come my way
After all that we've been through
(Mmm, mmm...)
Time won't change the way I feel about you
(Mmm, mmm...)
Out of all the loves before
(Mmm, mmm...)
You're the finest I've ever known
(Finest I ever)
After all that we've been through
(That we've been through)
Time won't change the way I feel about you
Out of all the loves before
You're the finest I've ever known
(Finest I ever)
Know
(Know)
You keep me in love
(You keep me in love)
I'm lost
(You're lost)
Just call me, I'll come
(Just call me and I'll come)
No other love before
(No other love)
Could do what you do
(Could do what you do)
A little so much
(Oh)
So much more from you
(Much more)
No one else will do
(No one else will do)
There's no substitute
Your love's the finest love
I've ever known
Ooh-ooh-ooh...
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
(Oh)
After all that we've been through
(Ooh, that we've been through)
Time won't change the way I feel about you
(Change, no, no, no, no)
Out of all the loves before
(Hmm, the finest love)
You're the finest I'll ever know
(Uh-huh, finest I ever)
After all that we've been through
(Ooh, that we've been through)
Time won't change the way I feel about you
Out of all the loves before
(Out of all the loves I had before)
You're the finest I'll ever know
(Yes, you are, finest I ever)
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest I've seen
Oh, baby, you're the finest
The finest one for me
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The S.O.S. Band was one of the most unappreciated bands in the 1980s. You have EWF....you have Kool & The Gang....but this group was right there with those other superbands.
Word. SOS was FA REAL.
Say it again!!! Saw them in concert and almost passed out!! 😂
Rodney Little Jr don't forget about Midnight Star, Atlantic Star, Gap Band and Phil Collins and Genius!!
But that wasn't Alexander O'Neil face
I'll throw Slave in there too as being an underrated band of the 80s as well...
The very best time in music. Long live real black music. Who still listening in 2020.
Me.... damn I love this shit!!
Still loving it 2020
Still listening and always will be, too!
My Jam!!!
Be Productions SAY THAT !!!!!! TRUTH !!!!
Prayers up for lady Mary Davis, I hear she is in the hospital for a while now. God's healing , strength and comfort to her always !
per patty jackson youtube channel - video of sept 28, 2020
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Praying in JESUS name
@@hardin54 my God. Prayers!
Prayers.
Alexander O'Neal had one of those unmistakable crooner voices you know it anywhere
Yes he did I was ten I think that I was ten when this song came out or 12 I can not remember what year that it came out
Love that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production, you can hear it in everything they touched.
As you mentioned that I can now hear it.
Every BBQ, Reunion, Bday Party and Wedding had this in rotation.
Boring Prince?? Never heard anyone say that about that genius. Yeah we rocked him to.
@@nakeshajsorry that was disrespectful. I just never got into him like that, he was very talented and worked hard everyone loved him, maybe I was jealous lol. Plus he dissed my and fired my favorite producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. But ultimately he dissed Alexander Oneal.
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Summer of 1986 NYC !
@@theghosttiger1446 I was a little salted he was a douche at times but can't deny greatness.
@@nakeshaj thats right.
All these years I KNEWWWW something sounded familiar about those vocals! I can’t believe I didn’t piece it together. Alexander O’Neal?! Gosh darn-it! Love this song even more now
Alex was the man at one time, I love all his music especially his Holiday music, that all I play, him, Luther & old skool holiday, Donny Hathaway!
She’s one of the best vocalist ever, smooth as silk!
Who is she?
And How
@@mustseeplaces3475 YOU WILL NEVER KNOW TO HAVE ASKED
@@mustseeplaces3475..Ms Mary Davis from Savannah,Ga..my jr high school shop teachers sister
@@mustseeplaces3475..Ms Mary Davis on lead vocals ❤
The 80’ and the 90’s were still the eras where u saw great bands. People actually had talent; could write, could play real instruments, and no auto tunes needed!!!!
U don't think the 70's had great bands?
I love that she pronounces all of her words. Just a beautiful voice.
Still a Super Bad Jam in 2020!!!
ITS 2024 AND THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG 🎵 NEVER GETS OLD 🔥👏🏿💪🏿🎤
2024...and forever!
Very underappreciated group and Alexander O'Neal was fantastic
I'm surprised alot of folks never knew that that Alex was on this track. I've known it was him since the song came out in '86.
I never knew it and this is one of my favorite songs and groups. How'd I miss that? But that most assuredly, is Alex. 34 years later I get it 🙄
That voice is unmistakable, ain't it!
makes me miss the 80s even more 😭
Me too
Great mime by not-Alex. This has to be one of the greatest tracks of the 80s
Maybe Alex was unavailable
#crackiswhack!
Lol!.. I kno Y they say Alexander?!
That is Alexander O'Neal on this song. Google it in Wikipedia and this is what is says: The Finest" is a 1986 hit single for the American band The S.O.S. Band. It is the fifth track on their sixth studio album Sands of Time and it is one of the group's last songs to feature the vocals of original lead singer Mary Davis. R&B singer, Alexander O'Neal shares vocals with Mary Davis. "The Finest" was a major success on the US R&B charts, reaching number two and was their last entry on the Hot 100, where it peaked at number 44.[1] On the dance charts, "The Finest" peaked at number eight[2] and was also their second top 20 hit on the UK Singles chart, reaching number 17.
@@d.knight941 I know it's Alex on the track. I've been listening to him for nearly 40 years. It's just not him on stage. It's not an issue.
@@nazb33 4sho bruh! Dude came out on stage singing Alex's part looking like "Al B. I'm Not Sure" 😂😂
I heard that the lead singer of the SOS Band Mary Davis is in the hospital. Please keep her in prayer! Someone told me that Patty Jackson's vlog mentioned it! STAY STRONG Ms. Mary!!! The Finest is one of my favorites!!! SOS is the best!!! Alex knocks it out of the park with this classic!
They said she got out last week. She is at home.
@@brownin329 Praise God!!!
@@brownin329 Thank you Jesus!!! And Thank you @brownin329 for the update!!!
Although he was already an established artist, this song truly put uncle Alex on the map!!! I ♥️ this song so much!!!!💯💯💯
@Suga Booga No argument at all. This particular song put him on the map for me. I was a preteen when the song the finest hit the charts. That's when uncle Alex was first revealed to me! I am aware that he was an already popular artist in Chicago with Erect records as well as in Minneapolis. Believe me, I for one would never taint the legendary Alexander Oneal!!!😊
He's vocals are so distinct, always knew it.
yes, me too. This is he first time it is confirmed for me though. 15 yo in 1986...
The TABU Family stuck together just as the SOLAR Family did...Music from our day & time (60s thru 80s) is TIMELESS & PRICELESS!!!!
All thanks to The Black Godfather: Clarence Avant. His story is on Netflix.
Everybody here listening to this is in the late 40s or in the mid 50s good memories
Early 60
I had no idea Alexander O'Neal sung this song with the SOS Band ❤
I luv, luv, luv it!!!!! Luv the SOS band but to realize Alex sang background vocals is definitely the icing on the cake. Wow!!! Thanks Alex for letting us n on ur secret. I’ve listened to that song forever and with Alex’s voice and the female lead singer no wonder this song is great then and still n 2020. SOS band is on my playlist. This again proves Alex is definitely the MAN and the MAN with that incredible voice. A forever fan of Alex since the 80’s that luv’s Alexander O’Neal and his music.🥰✌🏿
The 80's had some of the best music ever recorded.
I'm building a time machine to go back to 70s 80s does anyone want to go with me ?
Let's go
I’m in
Only if I don't have to come back!!
I am no doubt about it
Yes please take me with you I can’t stand it here
This brings back good memories. I received a $400 Sony D5 portable CD player and this CD in 86 for my 13th birthday. Alex didn’t get too much credit for the shared vocals. His voice is golden. And he always shines through on any project because he works well with others even if it’s not reciprocal because he’s a professional even in lieu of hard times. ❤️
I didn't remember cd's in 1986. We had cassette tapes and records.
Alex & Cherrelle’s name were printed on the inner lp sleeve/j-card on the cassette/cd as ‘Special Guest Vocalist’
I was a kid in 86 and knew this was Alexander singing.
Yeah, I don't remember no CDs in 86 either🤔
@@faruqal-amin1993 There were CDs. Springsteen came out 1985 but I was into euro Sting, Tears for Fears, and Bowie also. And many others worldwide.
Long live real black music✨
Man the summer in the 80’s Brooklyn.... I was a kid but I remember this song being everywhere 👏🏾❤️❤️💯
Me too😊☝🏿❣
No doubt!
Takes me back to the Eagles nest on Wiesbaden Air Force Base in West Germany, 1986. What a righteous time to be alive!
Ahh 80's music, best ever, no smart phones, no social media, America was just fun... and then, there is... today...😢
Was lucky enough to be on stage with Alex back in the day amazing times
Really???? How cool!!!
😔
I would have loved to play behind Alexander o neal.
I miss the 80's.
Abraham i missed the 80s to brother.
The best music
Wow! Never seen Alexander O'Neal at this age before today. Still sounding good in 2023.
Alex is not in the video
This Masterpiece Is Without A Doubt One Of The Greatest Soul Jams In Music History. 😎
Man Alex smooth voice was everywhere!
Hands down, Mary Davis is the GOAT. No debate. Period. Game over. Thanks for playing.
Saw the SOS Band last summer and the female lead said she'd just turned 75. She still sounds exactly the same though. They're still FIRE!
I remember this song when it came out.I use to record songs I liked as a kid growing up sitting the bedroom floor with my radio cassette tape recorder and use to hate missing the beginning or the stupid radio announcer still talking during beginning of a song or playing ending short or start talking towards the ending of a song,hated that part.i think radio announcements do it on purpose probably know people like me recording songs off the radio station.remember recording radio music in and out other radio station interruptions music,getting country music coming into my RnB music.Mann times have changed alot over the years.
HOW I LOVEEEEEEEE THIS SONG!!!! I born in 85, but how I'd like to live this moments
Jam & Lewis do re-use melodic nuances a lot. Here the “after all that we’ve been through” line sounds like the “warms me with her smile that glows” chorus of “Sunshine”. And it also shows up in the verse of SOS Band's "Even When You Sleep". So many have things in common, its interesting.
Much thank to Alexander O'Neal, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & S.O.S. Band for the great music you gave us all. Be from M.P.L.S. MN. I grew up in the best time in the Mn music seen it was a great time & memories. I roller skated too all of these 4 legionary artist songs back in the days. My MN. music education came from (Roller Gardens) & K.M.OJ, KFAI & KBEM back in the 70's - 90's. What was wild a good hand full of Mn. artists were roller skaters & met a few of them. The 1st songs i skated to of Alex. was Innocent, S.OS. Band was S.O.S dit dit dit dash dit dit, The Time Get it up. Dance to there music when the club seen blew up. & DJed there music from the house parties era to the clubs. Yes i still have there lps. 12"s & some cds. Herd Jam & Lewis/Ann Nesby - Til i found you late 2019 wondering when that lp. will be released?? Hopefully maybe Alex. + S.O.S Band too release music? Hope Mary from S.O.S get well soon. Thank you again. *****
She has a beautiful voice.
Always appreciated in my neck of the woods. As is Alexander O'Neal. And mu state produced great soul r&b late 70's&all 80's! Natchez Miss stand up!
What a revelation to me. Thank you Alex for giving us some of the best vocals in R&B. Great track!
Greetings from Suriname. Be safe y'all🙂
The S.OS. Band came to the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago for New Years, I was bartending so I didn't get a chance to watch them perform, but I heard them and they were amazing wish I could have saw them perform live, And Alexander Oneil..
SOS Band ... they will never get old ... they are already legends ... I basically grew up with their music ...
That bridge with Alexander O’Neal though.
Now This was real music ❤
I miss this music when I was growing 🆙😍
Alex’s voice is so distinct 💛
Back in the late 70s and early 80s, the Milli Villi era was in full effect. As a DJ back then, there were two groups, the actual singers and band who made the real music and the performers, lip-sync singers and bands who did shows. I know because I often played the track when they performed. If you ever wonder that they sound just like the record, this is the real reason. Finally, that was Alexander O'Neal on the track.
I saw The S.O.S. band n concert and they do sound just like the record but better. They give a really good show. I was n my twenties n the 80’s and played their music all of the time dancing around n my apartment and singing n my car and for Alex to b on the song is just crazy. I should have recognized that voice cause he was the man I loved to listen to n the 80’s pure soul..smooth with sexy mixed n...yesssss!!! Forever Alex fan from the 80’s. 🥰✌🏿
I haven’t heard this jammmm in a long time.... when quality music was being played.
So good to play this never.get sick of this .nothing now means anything.bring back soul and the great bands.could someone reading this agree and get it back please🎉
1986... and the 80’s. Those were some great years
I was in first grade at the time. Despite being that young, I remember this song, very well.
Time won’t change the way I feel about you.
EPIC ALBUM!!!! I listen to it at least 3-4 days of the week !!!! Facts!!!! 🙏🏾💯👍🏾
SOS band. Excellence, finest.
I MISS THE 80 MUSIC 🎶🎵🎼🎧
Alexander O'Neal has one of the most distinctive voices ever. Obviously that's not Alex in the video but the two voices together in this song are perfect.
Masterpiece of jam&lewis
This was my groove song.forever/oct2020.
This brought tears to my eyes. Love this song. Had a crush on the lead singer of SOS. Delighted that you started this channel. Now please rejoin Monte.
I’ve always loved this song 🎶. This is when music 🎶 was music 🎶. The Finest 💃💃💃💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
The best music is timeless! SOS Band and a legendary singer in A O'Neal this song is still fire in 2020 🔥🔥🔥
I miss the 80s
I’m not sure I ever knew that was Alex on those vocals, even back in the day. (That definitely was not him in this video.) I didn’t expect him to be on vocals with this group, so never gave it a thought. I used to kill this jam! SOS Band was one of my favorite bands that I knew very little about. But they had a lot of timeless classic hits, “The Finest” being right up there.
I only found out in last years as I thought that is Mr. Alexander O'Neal singing with S.O.S. Looked up the linear notes- remember back in day when we would study those album jackets & cover?
It's because they were on the same record label.
Definitely the Finest songs ever.
Maaan i think i've played this almost ten times...think i'm in love with someone.....
God Is Good!!! 🙂🙃👍
My favorite SOS band song.
dana t.
And : May, Miss Mary Davis : RIP...& You Shall Always Be Missed !!! Forever & A Day: 📖🙏📖✔💯
YES AMSTERDAM LOVE THIS BACK IN THE BEST MUSIC TIME THE GREAT 80.S THE REAL MUSIC TIME MAKE/FROM THE ♥ ♥
So interesting, I watched an interview with Jimmy Jam, and it was because of their collaboration(producing) of this song is what made PRINCE fire Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, thus starting their amazing producing career. Of Course Alexander Oneal left the Prince Camp as well
Prince wanted Alexander but after meeting with him and Alex demanding certain things it never happened and that's a real loss. Damn it!!!
No it was just be good to me
Best track ever with this combination.
Some Good Dancing Music They Had 😊
I was there.
WDMT Cleveland loved them.
So if you weren't there you can't say.
No one sounds like Alex. Let me repeat, no one sounds like Alex.
👇My favorite of S.O.S
This is the music I grew up with in the eighties there is nothing better sr 87
What has happened to music? It doesn't seem to exist now. I miss these days.
As life goes on, you learn to hold on. You learn to appreciate the finer things in life. THE FINEST.
i will never come down from that! l G M. ❤️🎹👍
My boy Alex on backing vocals is the icing on the cake werd
PRAYERS get WELL
I had forgotten that Alexander O'Neal did some of the vocals in this song...That's what great music does, you forget the good things..."You're the finest I ever know."
Classic and often played on the BIG DM FM 101.3 Sumter and Columbia South Carolina!!!!! BEST MUSIC EVER!!!!
Spring 1980 was when I relocated to ATL and SOS was and still is the best musical group!
man i'm so glad that i could jam to this REAL music back in the 80's
The SOS Band was huge in Detroit during the 80s. The group's music was regularly featured on local radio stations and "The Scene", a Detroit television dance show hosted by Nat Morris.
I love the band SOS,❤
I can't believe that nowadays with all the technology and engineers, there aren't more producers and musicians to make quality music like the 80's 😢
That's right ! Somebody !! Now , this is some good "Old Skool Music 🎶👌🎵..... PurO ! 80's ..... 👌😎👌
I used to love this song growing up in the 80s❤ This played all the time on the radio 🥰💯
LOVE TO S.O.S BAND ,JUST HEARD ALEX
VOICEE WHICH I REALLY DIDN'T REALIZE
IT WAS HIM. HE IS ATRUE LEGEND ALWAYS IN MY WORLD!!!! PEACE BRO!! 💘
Had to listen twice
I have this and every other SOS band record and Alexander Oneals music to and never realized that was him.They had men in the SOS band who sang lead.I guess they needed that golden sound.
Thumbs Up Mr. O'Neal. Great Job.
That’s his voice but that’s not Alexander 🧐
No it wasn't
Correct
then he had the audacity to blow a kiss 😘 at her smh 🤦🏾♂️
All these years hearing this song I never knew Alexander O' Neal sung parts of this song.
One of my favorite group
SOS Band: They ruled
Alexander O'Neal you are my favorite R&B old skoo male solo artist. Usher is my favorite new-mid skoo male artist. Prince is my favorite all time everything male artist.
Back when working hard all week then couldn’t wait until Fridays and Saturdays made working worth it.
Love this song! Club banger for us old heads!