Alexander O'Neal - If You Were Here Tonight

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2015
  • Released in 1985, If You Were Here Tonight was featured on Alexander O’Neal’s self-titled album, Alexander O’Neal, along with two other R&B hits, Innocent and Missing. Reaching No. 13 in UK Singles Chart, the song was O’Neal’s first successful hit in the UK in March 1986 after it peaked at No. 81 in August 1985. Known for its non-rhyming lyrics, the song also reached No. 17 in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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  • @stephanier821
    @stephanier821 5 месяцев назад +1989

    Who's here in 2024? ❤

    • @dominiquemiller4513
      @dominiquemiller4513 4 месяца назад +32

      Like I ain't never left.

    • @georgegonzalez7439
      @georgegonzalez7439 4 месяца назад +23

      This song defines a big part of my life, serving in Germany. Sang it to my girl over the phone.
      I'd go back to those days in a minute.

    • @kejuandavis5358
      @kejuandavis5358 4 месяца назад +4

      Meeee

    • @Wakeup2CakeUpat8am
      @Wakeup2CakeUpat8am 4 месяца назад +7

      Like the quiet bookworm in the corner in Homeroom ... I'm here

    • @christianliek7197
      @christianliek7197 4 месяца назад +10

      I Love it in 2024 - soooo smoth❤

  • @Bennyfada09
    @Bennyfada09 3 года назад +8682

    Who’s playing this classic in 2022 & 2024? (Still here) 😊🌹🥂

  • @zendaya3923
    @zendaya3923 Месяц назад +126

    Black people are gifted.....If we can just start appreciating one another and rebuild our nation.

  • @davebyposession.
    @davebyposession. Месяц назад +291

    Anyone in 2024 here ❤

  • @Pengo64436
    @Pengo64436 11 месяцев назад +1910

    59 years “young” and this was our wedding song in 1985, still married today , 4 grandchildren, music like this was meant to last back then, we will be celebrating another anniversary soon😁👍✌🏼🎉🎂🍺

    • @garytunstall6123
      @garytunstall6123 9 месяцев назад +24

      God bless my brother 🙏

    • @TheJoker-cm5mf
      @TheJoker-cm5mf 9 месяцев назад +22

      Happy anniversary to you and your wife 🙂

    • @shaunierockett4964
      @shaunierockett4964 9 месяцев назад +13

      Awww I love tht for u🎉♥️thts so beautiful and worth being celebrated. I am going to get married to this song too♾️I am speaking it into existence🥰🙏🏾🌸

    • @CWoLF2001
      @CWoLF2001 9 месяцев назад +3

      ✊✊💪💪🦅🦅

    • @Smokeey2930
      @Smokeey2930 9 месяцев назад +7

      Happy anniversary!

  • @naughtynanuk
    @naughtynanuk Год назад +3980

    2023, 2024 (and counting )and it still hits like it's full of magic. Sad, don't think music will ever mesmerize like this again.
    The likes give me joy on repeat to visit and relisten.

    • @MsRye06
      @MsRye06 Год назад +22

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @MrGeo3000
      @MrGeo3000 Год назад +47

      This song is amazing

    • @dwm25
      @dwm25 Год назад +17

      Agreed.

    • @monicaz6035
      @monicaz6035 Год назад +17

      Agree!!

    • @salvi9977
      @salvi9977 Год назад +29

      Well said.....it was a magical time for music

  • @siandpsandiford3828
    @siandpsandiford3828 4 месяца назад +556

    Who's playing this classic in 2024?🔥

  • @BreaktimeBrian
    @BreaktimeBrian 6 месяцев назад +570

    Can we just collectively decide to go back to these types of songs & instrumentals? 😭

    • @angelac.2384
      @angelac.2384 3 месяца назад +2

      😢

    • @KingTx99
      @KingTx99 3 месяца назад +10

      Straight up, I miss the days when artists had to actually be able to sing and not sell sex

    • @J-God_1999
      @J-God_1999 2 месяца назад +4

      Im down for it? What are some more songs like this one?

    • @angelac.2384
      @angelac.2384 2 месяца назад +3

      @@J-God_1999 Bobby caldwell 🤗

    • @J-God_1999
      @J-God_1999 2 месяца назад

      Thank you!@@angelac.2384

  • @davidwright4495
    @davidwright4495 Год назад +1075

    I'm 56 yrs old and I have one thing to say about our 1980's. "You never know what you had until it's gone forever."

    • @butterfly26505
      @butterfly26505 Год назад +35

      80s simple times with great music! Gen Xers know what’s good.

    • @joannehines7806
      @joannehines7806 Год назад +28

      So very true!! Still grieving heavily about the ending of the '80's! Believe me!! 💘 🎶 Greatest time in history!

    • @asola4567
      @asola4567 Год назад +10

      @davidwright4495 -I'm the same age as you...and I Completely agree with you! 💯% ❣

    • @MC_Shark
      @MC_Shark Год назад +3

      ❤❤❤

    • @CollinsEdward12
      @CollinsEdward12 Год назад

      True 💯✔️

  • @mrlardon1
    @mrlardon1 4 года назад +2817

    These type of music will never die.

    • @aliciahuerta591
      @aliciahuerta591 4 года назад +8

      Never ever

    • @tammyomokaro8538
      @tammyomokaro8538 4 года назад +9

      Forever!

    • @jcabb1
      @jcabb1 4 года назад +14

      It gets better through time.

    • @philipfranklin8273
      @philipfranklin8273 4 года назад +7

      Never ever

    • @et8865
      @et8865 3 года назад +11

      Sad thing is we only can go back with this type ..nobody is making it anymore so its in a way dead... I love this type of music.

  • @gavibear28
    @gavibear28 6 месяцев назад +575

    Almost 2024 and this song is the only one that can still touch that nerve. Sad for our young people, they'll never know the beauty of courtship, no phones, no computers.

    • @mossgrdn
      @mossgrdn 5 месяцев назад +26

      im 15 and without internet i wouldnt even get to enjoy the beauty of this masterpiece so

    • @amoretevree1149
      @amoretevree1149 5 месяцев назад +17

      I'm 36 young age but a old soul. I love this type of songs since I was younger as little girl.❤

    • @mossgrdn
      @mossgrdn 5 месяцев назад +12

      @@amoretevree1149 yes my mom is around your age and showed me this song from her childhood and i love the 80s synth wave rnb style stuff

    • @beautyinthedark7406
      @beautyinthedark7406 5 месяцев назад +15

      The feeling of getting a number from a guy on a piece of paper, or tying up the landline phone telling each other “you hang up 1st” 😂🥹😔❤️

    • @angiewarfield5424
      @angiewarfield5424 5 месяцев назад +9

      @beautyinthedark7406 man, I remember those days…even falling asleep on the phone. I was born in 81 and this music has always been my first love ❤

  • @isiahreyes1856
    @isiahreyes1856 Месяц назад +116

    I’m only 27 but I got a old soul !!! Even since a kid … it’s something bout these throwbacks that touch my soul 🔥🔥🔥🔥 good music is timeless

  • @craftypinky3405
    @craftypinky3405 3 года назад +879

    Today's music has no remembrance, no character, no SOUL. Why this music stopped, i have no idea. Takes me back to happier days.

  • @ursulabowman15
    @ursulabowman15 2 года назад +1499

    This is the perfect song to go for drive on the freeway with the windows open or the sunroof open,playing really loud. I will definitely always remember this song.

    • @deucesdad11
      @deucesdad11 2 года назад +11

      Facts!!!!!

    • @WAKE-UP-AMERICA-FJB
      @WAKE-UP-AMERICA-FJB 2 года назад +9

      Im with you 100%,I will do the same thing.

    • @SB-qb7vg
      @SB-qb7vg 2 года назад +16

      Yessssss and at night

    • @denisefields7233
      @denisefields7233 2 года назад +1

      Reply Ursula Brownman from Denise f i e l v s hi and good morning I have received your comment on Alexander O'Neal if you were here with me tonight and I really love what you had to say nice romantic comment. Well I like to thank you for being a listener to the station and anytime you'd like to comment please feel free to do so and I will be more than happy to get back with you just like I'm doing so now so thank you and please take care. 🎶🎶❣️👍🎉🎉🎉🐈💅🌴💯💦🌈🔥🏠

    • @denisefields7233
      @denisefields7233 2 года назад +1

      @@SB-qb7vg phone Denise f i e l d s hi I received your comment and I see that you came in under Alexander O'Neal song title if you were with me tonight very beautiful time and I'm glad that you enjoyed as well. In your comment you said yes yes it would have to be at night lol smile 😁 okay this is your fantasy. I would like to thank you so very much for being a listener and whenever you feel like come and then please do and I will get back with you and I thank you so much take care. 😁🏠🔥🌈💦💯🌴💅🐈👍🎵🥀🥀🥀🥀

  • @justiceforall31
    @justiceforall31 Месяц назад +132

    Who’s here in 2024? Classic gem right here.

  • @jzloveinfinite
    @jzloveinfinite 6 месяцев назад +196

    I remember I was 10 years old. I was lying down in the back seat of my mom's green Nova listening to this while riding down the highway in Birmingham, AL at night. I would look at the street lights playing peek-a-boo while riding in the back seat. I felt so at peace.

    • @itsnoahonfire
      @itsnoahonfire 3 месяца назад +7

      Beautiful memory

    • @FalicityCarey
      @FalicityCarey 3 месяца назад +1

      🥹🥰

    • @gregvasser6944
      @gregvasser6944 3 месяца назад +4

      Bham in the house.

    • @ShedaNoel
      @ShedaNoel 3 месяца назад +2

      😂 wow my Dad had a brown Nova , classic just like song

    • @shellmccoy4956
      @shellmccoy4956 2 месяца назад +1

      IV always love the city lights off the ham

  • @Beautywithbribri
    @Beautywithbribri 3 года назад +1327

    I always wanted friends who appreciated this type of music. I could listen to this all day. 👌🏾💕

    • @benbeaumont8110
      @benbeaumont8110 2 года назад +5

      Why don’t they 😣

    • @robertjones7999
      @robertjones7999 2 года назад +8

      I can see why a great chill out tune 👍

    • @anthonyjames7059
      @anthonyjames7059 2 года назад +6

      @BriBri me too

    • @joegreaves701
      @joegreaves701 2 года назад +18

      Alex, luther, Freddie and not forgetting uncle Charlie, all great soul singers, and Jeffrey Osborne! Classic

    • @StarvinMarvin651
      @StarvinMarvin651 2 года назад +10

      we can be more than friends listenin to this jam 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @ogunniyiadeola7134
    @ogunniyiadeola7134 4 года назад +2311

    2020, anyone? Timeless and classic!

    • @yunggrinda12
      @yunggrinda12 4 года назад +19

      🗣 PRESENT!!!! #Since92 #This_is_RealMusic

    • @streetsoundselectro124
      @streetsoundselectro124 4 года назад +15

      Hi uk here, yeah classy love song. Love everything about this tune. I do wish luther was alive still, would have loved to have seen him live. Amazing voice!

    • @allmoneyin8583
      @allmoneyin8583 4 года назад +33

      This music heals the soul

    • @amunhlangwini2159
      @amunhlangwini2159 4 года назад +14

      I’m here

    • @rohanbishop9539
      @rohanbishop9539 4 года назад +19

      25th June 2020 8:23pm PRESENT

  • @JMC77
    @JMC77 2 месяца назад +85

    "This bed's to big.. All for me to be in alone" Alex delivery of this line is absolute perfection. One of the greatest ballads of all time 🙌🏽

  • @BigHunee
    @BigHunee 4 месяца назад +86

    HERE IN 2024!!! THIS SONG IS TIMELESS!!! I DONT CARE WHERE I AM IN THE WORLD!! THIS SONG GONE MAKE ME SWAY! 🤎🫶🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰 THANK YOU ALEXANDER FOR GIVING US A TIMELESS PIECE

  • @zenzelwilliams2758
    @zenzelwilliams2758 3 года назад +1049

    My dad loved this song. The guy would play it in every car ride and I'd think the man is crazy. Now I'm jamming to it. Rest in Power!

  • @cliffordmukosayi2940
    @cliffordmukosayi2940 4 года назад +610

    They don't sing like this no more...

    • @LeeDfined
      @LeeDfined 4 года назад +19

      They dont have it in em no mo. Trust me.

    • @toyamarshall5171
      @toyamarshall5171 4 года назад +11

      So true he will forever be a classic

    • @greglogan8880
      @greglogan8880 3 года назад +10

      They can’t

    • @living2liveagain1
      @living2liveagain1 3 года назад +7

      Nor is that “sound” around anymore...so smooth!!!! Jam & Lewis 😎😎was the TRUTH!!!!

    • @prettyp7475
      @prettyp7475 3 года назад +7

      I miss love songs like this 💗💞

  • @Hanif_World
    @Hanif_World 6 месяцев назад +168

    Oh how this song makes a 32 yr old widow feel! 🥰🥰 I miss my husband so much!!! 🥹🙏

  • @joystick8384
    @joystick8384 6 месяцев назад +24

    They did Alex dirty on this video. This song deserved a video with 4x the budget.

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb Месяц назад +2

      A lot of the 80's videos were like this somebody just said that same thing about Dennis Edwards' don't look any further clip.

    • @sjg5994
      @sjg5994 8 дней назад

      😂😂😂......hilarious! I was caught up in his voice until this comment and really looked at video. It is extremely corny the way he is looking😂😂😂. But most of the 80s videos were like this for R&B. He just looks a little off in this.....but he can sing!

  • @annieschmannie8962
    @annieschmannie8962 10 месяцев назад +599

    He’s the definition of 80s aesthetic. I love his videos🥹❤️

    • @sexxyylexxyy1410
      @sexxyylexxyy1410 5 месяцев назад +1

      He wasn’t playin no games 💯

    • @Bryan_reece
      @Bryan_reece 4 месяца назад

    • @KaylasMusicalDigest545
      @KaylasMusicalDigest545 4 месяца назад

      So true! Makes sense that I hear this song in various vaporwave songs now lol😊

    • @corytaylor5919
      @corytaylor5919 4 месяца назад +4

      For all those who love the 80s, help me build a time machine so we can go back and have mind-blowing fun

  • @michaelhughes5531
    @michaelhughes5531 4 года назад +786

    I listen to Alexander O'Neal music at least 3 times a week. Keeps me grounded in what real music is. Warms my soul in troubled times.

  • @lethalSVU4015
    @lethalSVU4015 Месяц назад +8

    Anyone else here from the fb reel?
    You bet ya ass we grew up with the best music EVER!❤

  • @MarcusDavisFLR
    @MarcusDavisFLR 5 месяцев назад +70

    27 heard this for the first time this year. Dont use tiktok and never will. Song hits the soul man, so calming. Music like this just doesnt exist anymore. Greatful to have found this wonderful piece

    • @ilovepink8684
      @ilovepink8684 5 месяцев назад +4

      Same here! Old soul at heart. I’m 27, but 42 on the inside seriously!

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb Месяц назад

      ​@@ilovepink8684you know good music .

  • @bklynzooboriqua7186
    @bklynzooboriqua7186 4 года назад +838

    who else is quarantined while grooving to this..,.

    • @tanya351
      @tanya351 4 года назад +7

      Best music ever made you would never hear anything like it now 💕👏

    • @jujumh846
      @jujumh846 4 года назад +1

      🙌

    • @aliciahuerta591
      @aliciahuerta591 4 года назад +2

      Right here 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @davidcoles6603
      @davidcoles6603 4 года назад +3

      Me what a fantastic track to listen to

    • @edemusicgroup5831
      @edemusicgroup5831 4 года назад +1

      Yesuh

  • @feliciaedwards9019
    @feliciaedwards9019 Год назад +979

    This never gets old. This man was so underrated. I love his soulful voice

    • @timothyb3121
      @timothyb3121 Год назад +12

      💯Truth Sista. I miss these days.

    • @feliciaedwards9019
      @feliciaedwards9019 Год назад +21

      @@timothyb3121 Yessss, I wish we could bring these days back again. They just don’t make music like this anymore.

    • @josephturner6012
      @josephturner6012 Год назад +16

      Alexander this music never get old love it

    • @chigirld1737
      @chigirld1737 Год назад +4

      Agreed! Timeless music

    • @dutty2424
      @dutty2424 11 месяцев назад +4

      Truly he was

  • @ChrisIdumah-kb4kd
    @ChrisIdumah-kb4kd Месяц назад +17

    This melodious timeless classic sailing into May of 2024 and still fresh like fresh sweet palm wine. Who's enjoying with me in May of 2024?

  • @DJGeeCee
    @DJGeeCee Месяц назад +14

    This reminds me of my mum i am in tears miss her so much, she passed away over 2 years ago and it was her birthday yesterday 😢

    • @Positivity_bringsLove
      @Positivity_bringsLove 19 дней назад +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️

    • @damonadams9640
      @damonadams9640 5 дней назад +2

      STAY STRONG FAM. THROUGH WITH TIME COUNSELLING & POSITIVE MIND SET FAITHFUL SELF HELP MINISTRY & STRONG SUPPORT CAN BE YOU COPE.

  • @thabangmotloung3545
    @thabangmotloung3545 9 месяцев назад +641

    This song reminds me of my late aunt.
    She even had it as her ringtone for years.
    I came here to Jam with her.
    May her precious soul continue to rest in peace❤️💐

    • @om3851
      @om3851 8 месяцев назад +8

      My dear condolences lv n may she continue 2 rest up

    • @afronatalza7545
      @afronatalza7545 8 месяцев назад +11

      I can't get over my late girlfriend, we used to sing word for word! 5 years now, 😢

    • @thabangmotloung3545
      @thabangmotloung3545 8 месяцев назад +7

      @@afronatalza7545
      So sorry brother🙏 I can't imagine the pain of losing a lover.
      Strength to you 💪💙

    • @lavishcarolinalibra546
      @lavishcarolinalibra546 8 месяцев назад +7

      Awww mine too rip aunt duck

    • @GeorgiaGeorgette
      @GeorgiaGeorgette 7 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@afronatalza7545
      My heart goes out to you.

  • @eopal-uk265
    @eopal-uk265 4 года назад +534

    Kids !! this is real music!!

  • @sammiboo77
    @sammiboo77 5 месяцев назад +41

    They don't make em like this anymore. A classic 👌

  • @grahamheard1102
    @grahamheard1102 Месяц назад +8

    This excellent song sounds just as good now as it did in 1985 when in first came out.There can't be many better soul singers than Alexander O'Neal around can there?

  • @trinikev8410
    @trinikev8410 3 года назад +894

    Makes me just wanna drive with the top down through the city at night

  • @raylgreen1
    @raylgreen1 3 года назад +281

    In a era with Luther, Freddie etc this dude held his own

  • @komenanromain7551
    @komenanromain7551 Месяц назад +8

    The 80s was the BEST

  • @colleenrichards1479
    @colleenrichards1479 2 месяца назад +8

    My daughter, Robyn reminded me about this song - 29th March 2024. Pleased she appreciates the classics. 🩵🦋🫶🏽

  • @mrclay925
    @mrclay925 2 года назад +686

    It's 2022(so called) and this is still one of the coldest R&B songs ever. Peace and prosperity to true music lovers.

    • @Chutney1luv
      @Chutney1luv 2 года назад +4

      Thank you Clarence! I totally agree! 🎶 ❤

    • @vernawilkins1546
      @vernawilkins1546 2 года назад +4

      Yes indeed it never gets old!

    • @hadarthestudent
      @hadarthestudent 2 года назад +6

      Love the "so called"

    • @denisefields7233
      @denisefields7233 2 года назад +1

      Reply clearance m u r p h y from Denise f i e l d s Hi how are you today I just received your comment and I want to take it back with you I see that you came in under Alexander O'Neal if you were here with me tonight beautiful song and I'm so very glad that you enjoy that. And you know very much about Mr O'Neal prior to the song. And what was it about this ridiculous song that was kind of near and dear to your heart because a lot of people are writing in on it and I'm trying to see this what in particularly is gravitating to the listeners from Mr O'Neal and his song lyrics so if you could please let me know that if you have the time I would certainly appreciate it very very much because everybody has their own way of thinking and it would be nice to know how you receive this song again it's very beautiful. I would like to thank you so very much for being a listener to the station and anytime you feel like commenting please feel free to contact me and I'll be more than happy to get back with you okay so meanwhile if you could please reply to those couple of things that I had asked of you I certainly would appreciate it very very much and again I thank you. 😎🌉💔🍒🌃💥💥🌈🌈

    • @denisefields7233
      @denisefields7233 2 года назад +1

      @@Chutney1luv from Denise f i e l d s Hi how are you today I hope all is well I just received your comment on this year Alexander O'Neal song title if you were here with me tonight and I'm so very glad that you enjoyed the song. Did you know very much about Mr O'Neill prior to the song and what was it in particular way that really made you enjoy listening to his beautiful craft if you can please let me know that I certainly would appreciate it very much because you have a lot of listeners that every month on him and a lot of people that haven't really known of him that long and I'm just trying to figure out what the connection is I might be so I would like to thank you so very much for being a listener to the station and anytime you feel like commenting the place for free to contact me back and I'll be more than happy to get back with you just like I'm doing so now but if you could please if you have time if you don't mind answering a couple questions that I sent your way I certainly would appreciate it so very much mean well I hope you've enjoyed your day and I thank you again. 😄💥💥💥💥🌃🍒🍒🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🌷💅🎉🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

  • @river2352
    @river2352 3 года назад +690

    There isn’t a better song that captures that 80’s vibe than this one. Best R&B song of all time

    • @puncho33
      @puncho33 2 года назад +9

      Real talk

    • @louisep5178
      @louisep5178 2 года назад +9

      Well said and timeless too 👌🙏

    • @jalermaling8736
      @jalermaling8736 2 года назад +13

      I don't know where to place the credits, without denying artistes their dues, but the songs that were written and/or produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have something Unforgettable about them. Here we are, almost all agreeing there isn't music like this anymore.

    • @benbeaumont8110
      @benbeaumont8110 2 года назад +4

      There isn’t my brother

    • @ismailtroxler1
      @ismailtroxler1 2 года назад +6

      One of'em, but yes!

  • @anajaisummers
    @anajaisummers Месяц назад +6

    This song always makes me think about my childhood. My sister used to sleep with the radio on and they played this all the time on the Sunday night segway/slow jams station

  • @fancypantsmonreal5973
    @fancypantsmonreal5973 Месяц назад +7

    Who here is from Southern California and remembers the radio station KJLH back in the late 80's/early 90's?? I'd listen to the slow jams at night with my window open in the warm summer nights. Good old days...

    • @funkycoldmedina69
      @funkycoldmedina69 20 дней назад

      🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

  • @joesmith-vd4hu
    @joesmith-vd4hu 2 года назад +484

    This hit different as a adult that has gone through some relationship...It's called "Grow folk music " for a reason...💯💯💯

  • @fredarrington4819
    @fredarrington4819 10 месяцев назад +351

    Music was just DIFFERENT the 70's, 80's and 90's. Thank God we have music like this to take us back.

    • @Coachjay99
      @Coachjay99 8 месяцев назад +8

      Especially the 80s

    • @AllenPendleton
      @AllenPendleton 6 месяцев назад +3

      It was real back in those days before technology ruined it.

    • @jenniferdixon7633
      @jenniferdixon7633 5 месяцев назад +1

      We will always have it.

    • @Denzelswife-rb7qz
      @Denzelswife-rb7qz 5 месяцев назад +1

      no its was BETTER!! smooth and classy...

    • @bythewaterwithlove
      @bythewaterwithlove 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@AllenPendletonsocial media ruined everything. People are less social now.

  • @rb3455
    @rb3455 Месяц назад +8

    Spotify messed this song up so I had to come to RUclips. This song will never expire. Childhood classic right here.. 80s were a great musical era to be alive.

    • @pokemont9989
      @pokemont9989 12 дней назад

      This version is on Spotify now

    • @leenae2070
      @leenae2070 6 дней назад

      It sounds terrible on Spotify

  • @kimsams1935
    @kimsams1935 Месяц назад +5

    This is definitely a classic

  • @thamsanqagamede6180
    @thamsanqagamede6180 Год назад +400

    I was born in the 1990s , but I am so in love with the 1980s soul and R&B . Alexander O'neal is a perfect example .

  • @chigirld1737
    @chigirld1737 Год назад +252

    Give Alexander his 💐 while he's still alive. He was an incredible singer❤

    • @twin2935
      @twin2935 6 месяцев назад +7

      And still is actually.. just seen him on Nov 17th in Virginia at George Mason University arena place.. ojays was on the ticket, whispers, Howard Hewitt and El debarge and I solely went for El and Alexander, My man Al sounded so good, I was shocked and ecstatic at the same time. He is almost 80 and sound so good but he is a bit sick or something I believe but I was in heaven when he sang this, fake, and Saturday love with Cherrelle

  • @jivepatrol6833
    @jivepatrol6833 Месяц назад +2

    I saw Alexander and Cherelle twice back in the day. Let me tell you... this man is the greatest singer I have ever heard.... period!!

  • @FrankBastian-il5ww
    @FrankBastian-il5ww 3 месяца назад +16

    Still rocking my man Alexander in 2024!!

  • @Ackee2711
    @Ackee2711 Год назад +458

    I remember falling in love with this song in my 20's and now I'm 57 and still loving it. It never gets old, a true classic...

    • @lisamattison5136
      @lisamattison5136 Год назад +3

      Same here..55 and still come back to listen to Alexander's amazing voice

    • @Ackee2711
      @Ackee2711 Год назад +3

      @@lisamattison5136 listening now.

    • @traceyclough3364
      @traceyclough3364 Год назад +7

      I'm 54 youre spot on doesnt get better than this wish I could turn back time they couldn't make a song like this again unbelievable

    • @deronpatterson340
      @deronpatterson340 Год назад +3

      Same Here same age so I feel you

    • @helenauburn4550
      @helenauburn4550 Год назад +4

      I’m 58 & still loving it 😍

  • @NW1ALLDAY
    @NW1ALLDAY Год назад +199

    You know I think Alexander O'Neill is too underrated, he doesn't get mentioned in the same breath as some other legends but he's one of the greatest in my opinion. So glad my mum brought me up on this kind of music

    • @leonbidali
      @leonbidali Год назад +4

      True

    • @desireeboone3631
      @desireeboone3631 Год назад +1

      I know especially with that voice

    • @Colorbrush21
      @Colorbrush21 5 месяцев назад +1

      I have always thought he was underrated. He belongs in the same group as Marvin, Luther and Teddy. I love Alexander O'Neill. It makes me feel so good to hear that people who were born after the 80s love his music. Every generation knows what good music sounds like. ❤💝❤️‍🔥💖

  • @mrsteevo1967
    @mrsteevo1967 Месяц назад +4

    “Slow Burn…Light a Candle for Our Love” 💕
    Dam can we please get good music like this again…Please🙏🏾

  • @alex_tnpbank
    @alex_tnpbank Месяц назад +11

    Sitll listening to since my childhood... Who´s with me? 😍🥰

  • @jjgreen5206
    @jjgreen5206 2 года назад +410

    This man was a badass R&B singer. Underrated asf. Ahead of his time. Bold, strong and righteous lyrics!!

    • @cynthiasolomon6383
      @cynthiasolomon6383 2 года назад +11

      Yes he was an amazing Vocalist.Peace

    • @dchrysostom
      @dchrysostom Год назад +7

      Too bad drug took him… he is amazing tho…

    • @moorpapi154
      @moorpapi154 Год назад +11

      Underrated to who? Real ones know how good he is

    • @mriitho
      @mriitho Год назад +13

      @@dchrysostom you had to write this negative shit..look him up in Wikipedia and see that he is doing okay

    • @clashon4life843
      @clashon4life843 Год назад +8

      @@dchrysostom Why would you get on this platform And lie like that? The same energy you give! You will get! And now someone’s somewhere else lying 🤥 about you! Smh 🤦‍♀️ some people just isn’t Human!

  • @lucidityb3328
    @lucidityb3328 3 года назад +290

    I’m 21 with a very old soul. I love this song, came here after listening to Anita baker body and soul. Such good music💕

    • @ericwatts4387
      @ericwatts4387 3 года назад +4

      Your ahead of the game if you already know this is some of the great music of the 80sand 90s cool for you!!!

    • @pamflippo6639
      @pamflippo6639 3 года назад +3

      You have great taste in music.

    • @kimberlynyaguse1988
      @kimberlynyaguse1988 2 года назад +1

      Me too!!!!!

    • @bossman6496
      @bossman6496 2 года назад +2

      You don't need an old soul to appreciate this genre of music, a deep soul is all that is required my friend ❤️

    • @tiffanyladd7929
      @tiffanyladd7929 2 года назад +1

      You were raised right! My daughters will be playing this for their kids, it’s in their blood now.

  • @terryadams4853
    @terryadams4853 4 дня назад +2

    We love you A . We're praying for you 2024 and beyond!!❤ Highway music 🎵🎶 smooth days back then.

  • @mrfrankcut
    @mrfrankcut 6 месяцев назад +8

    Being a young teen in the 80s and 90s was a blessing in disguise. Thank you A O for blessing us!

  • @illymaticS
    @illymaticS 2 года назад +150

    I think of my Mom telling me about her first day with my Dad walking the boardwalk in New Jersey and this song came on and they danced, RIP Dad I hope wherever your spirit is you know Mom still dances to this for you…. ❤️🌹

    • @kevinharrold7053
      @kevinharrold7053 Год назад +2

      Beautiful story

    • @shalalala868
      @shalalala868 Год назад +1

      😢 beautiful

    • @shrj320
      @shrj320 Год назад +1

      Beautiful...endless love

    • @JahChild007
      @JahChild007 Год назад +3

      You just brought tears to my eyes just saying this... God Bless Your wonderful Dad and God preserve your sweet beautiful mother. You stay Blessed FOREVER too Angel.
      Thanks Mr. Alexander O'Neill 🙏
      I seriously wish the World 🌎 PEACE ✌️

    • @chandlerpugh6974
      @chandlerpugh6974 Год назад

      🥺

  • @gemstonesmommy
    @gemstonesmommy 4 года назад +449

    In 2020; we still lack great music like this. 🥺

    • @angerleanhammond1143
      @angerleanhammond1143 4 года назад +8

      I have all of the good old music in my phone from the 60 to today's music and he's one of them and sometimes I want to see them sing the song so then I look for a video

    • @klizia1550
      @klizia1550 4 года назад +1

      Io l'ascolto ora 31 marzo 2020 💖

    • @ralphrichards216
      @ralphrichards216 4 года назад +1

      Minneapolis N your House !

    • @lionelhowell4972
      @lionelhowell4972 4 года назад +2

      MARY J. BLIGE is close, but damn nothing really like the 80's and 90's just in the best class by themselves...

    • @fredmonfoster8686
      @fredmonfoster8686 4 года назад +2

      The closest U can come to this is the weeknd earlier albums like trilogy

  • @onedeepstruestorypodcast
    @onedeepstruestorypodcast Месяц назад +6

    2024 and it still sounds the same as it did in 1985. I was 7 years old. My parents listened to it all of the time.

  • @David-nv8kz
    @David-nv8kz 21 день назад +2

    This brother was a gift to the 80s his music was crazy amazing

  • @dr.phillips2008
    @dr.phillips2008 3 года назад +360

    I'd give anything to go back to the 80's... these times are so terrible and sad

  • @Goddess685
    @Goddess685 9 месяцев назад +232

    I’m so glad a new generation through TikTok has found about this gem 💎!!! ❤ he definitely deserves his flowers 💐

    • @DomoniqueMusiclover
      @DomoniqueMusiclover 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes

    • @AR-qj5ik
      @AR-qj5ik 4 месяца назад +2

      The girl who makes the vids did him justice to his music. Look up other songs by him. Alexander O Neal is the GOAT 🐐

    • @Goddess685
      @Goddess685 4 месяца назад

      @@AR-qj5ik I’m a fan of his music he has a lot of songs to enjoy but my favorite song is sunshine!

    • @chasingconsciousness.134
      @chasingconsciousness.134 2 месяца назад

      💯

  • @yourfavnurseb9699
    @yourfavnurseb9699 6 месяцев назад +12

    Some songs from the 80s and 90s sound like a memory that I can’t quite unlock. Like something i heard as a kid in the car driving home at night looking out the window, caught in a daze.

  • @mrmason251
    @mrmason251 6 дней назад +1

    This should have won a Grammy

  • @ashleedavis24
    @ashleedavis24 Год назад +688

    Who’s listening to this in 2023? Fell in love with this song in my late teenage years, almost 40 & I still play it! 😩🙌🏾🤞🏾❤️

  • @parker6739
    @parker6739 4 года назад +357

    Seems like everyone on lockdown is listening to the old classics again

    • @sherriearrington6830
      @sherriearrington6830 4 года назад +3

      Nena Nae Me 2. Sounds like this music just came out yesterday. Sounds better than ever

    • @brittanilyles2410
      @brittanilyles2410 4 года назад +9

      This type of music is what makes sense to be honest. So calming and heart felt.

    • @nomvelogasa4095
      @nomvelogasa4095 3 года назад +3

      Great tune ❤

    • @jescal9766
      @jescal9766 3 года назад +4

      These classics make you want to wish the old times to come back.... where this covid 19 didn’t exist

    • @jacashalot3441
      @jacashalot3441 3 года назад

      Parker what's your snap?

  • @wadeallen2735
    @wadeallen2735 15 дней назад +2

    Timeless great music never expires. 👍🏽❤️

  • @mamaMia2283
    @mamaMia2283 3 месяца назад +6

    Still a classic!!!

  • @bklynzooboriqua7186
    @bklynzooboriqua7186 4 года назад +245

    in my opinion this song is Alexander O’Neil’s magnum opus, you can tell he put his heart & soul into this, shout out to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

    • @rjackson3784
      @rjackson3784 3 года назад +14

      This was produced by Monte' Moir (former member of The Time, and part of the Flyte Tyme camp)......

    • @caribbeanjewel2699
      @caribbeanjewel2699 3 года назад +1

      Yes it certainly is

    • @adjr9313
      @adjr9313 3 года назад +1

      Wrong shout out!!

    • @tianavance8500
      @tianavance8500 3 года назад

      Yesssssss

    • @louisep5178
      @louisep5178 2 года назад

      It was written and produced by Monte Moir 👌

  • @rayc2344
    @rayc2344 Год назад +192

    Maybe I am just being nostalgic, but I get such bitter sweet emotions from hearing the heart of the eighties music. I am 57 now, so would have been in my 20’s when this song was hitting. Such a beautiful vibe at that time, and this song for me is kinda an anthem for then. My only regret was not slowing down and soaking it all in, my goodness how much more simpler and pure things were then, and I simply didn’t have a clue.. 🥂 to the eighties and great artists that represented so well..

    • @MedelineMonsanto
      @MedelineMonsanto 9 месяцев назад +3

    • @raybishop7660
      @raybishop7660 9 месяцев назад +4

      I wanna go back too

    • @carmendavids3787
      @carmendavids3787 9 месяцев назад +1

      Well said,so true😊

    • @goncharovblog
      @goncharovblog 8 месяцев назад +4

      Now I’m 32. Thank you for reminding me to be conscious ❤

    • @WHITEPHYLLISL65
      @WHITEPHYLLISL65 8 месяцев назад +1

      Absolutely the best decade for real music bar none. The 70s and 90s had fire too, but none surpass the 80s

  • @PlayItNowJay
    @PlayItNowJay 3 месяца назад +5

    I ain’t gonna lie, I play this classic everyday in my chill mood 🎶🎵❤️ Thank you Alexander. O’Neal 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @loveatlast3927
    @loveatlast3927 2 месяца назад +8

    Coming back to the timeless ❤️1984 baby here

  • @christybilberry3425
    @christybilberry3425 8 месяцев назад +286

    Amazing how a song can take you right back in time to that very moment no matter how long ago...no matter how many years have passed....

    • @Wendylove69
      @Wendylove69 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yeeeeees

    • @blazee3895
      @blazee3895 6 месяцев назад +4

      Bringing back such beautiful memories!

    • @jaycereevey4967
      @jaycereevey4967 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yesssss uuuggghhh Memories 😢😅

    • @marioneichelberger1237
      @marioneichelberger1237 3 месяца назад +4

      I wish that moment can last just a little longer

    • @user-uk9hg7cs4w
      @user-uk9hg7cs4w Месяц назад +1

      Yes it gives me goosebumps. And sometimes I tear up reminiscing of days past

  • @redcupchronicles6812
    @redcupchronicles6812 Год назад +297

    This man's voice and music was a staple in my childhood........the 80s and 90s produced some of the best R&B ever!

  • @ericarhone1719
    @ericarhone1719 5 месяцев назад +10

    Still gives me chills…

  • @ternice36
    @ternice36 6 месяцев назад +34

    This song instantly sends me back to the 80s being a child and my mom playing this song on her newest stereo system while she is cooking or cleaning good times

    • @taylor5973
      @taylor5973 6 месяцев назад +1

      Hope you all doing well

    • @drsweettooth4518
      @drsweettooth4518 4 месяца назад +1

      On a Saturday “clean the house 🏡
      before going out shopping and or playing outside with your home girls 💕✍🏽❤️

    • @taylor5973
      @taylor5973 4 месяца назад

      @@drsweettooth4518 I’m telling you! I was born 2000 but nothing will beat 80s and 90s soul music. Saturday morning cleaning to hits made it more fun.

  • @maroonedexplorer6622
    @maroonedexplorer6622 9 месяцев назад +643

    This has become the theme of the 80s high life fantasty on TikTok.

    • @hinatababe97
      @hinatababe97 8 месяцев назад +16

      It’s epic!🖤

    • @landan101
      @landan101 8 месяцев назад +4

      its more the dan mason remix but yeah

    • @geniusnurse378
      @geniusnurse378 7 месяцев назад +35

      Even on Instagram, but this song really defines the 80s its nostalgic asf

    • @truefalse934
      @truefalse934 7 месяцев назад +3

      Literally, lol

    • @mj4lyfe101
      @mj4lyfe101 6 месяцев назад +7

      And it goes so so perfectly with it! Great song!

  • @Truthfully_The_One
    @Truthfully_The_One 8 месяцев назад +318

    Never heard this song before and its fire. I know im from the younger generation but classics like this just hit different

    • @trientamakdismone
      @trientamakdismone 8 месяцев назад +26

      Welcome to real music!

    • @gypsyy897
      @gypsyy897 8 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, they really do ☺️

    • @THFAMOUSONE
      @THFAMOUSONE 8 месяцев назад +9

      As someone born in 92 but I love this type of r&b

    • @graciafarhanagilbert4845
      @graciafarhanagilbert4845 8 месяцев назад +4

      @@THFAMOUSONE95 here and I’m totally in love with 80s 90s then. Wish I was mature enough when they were a hit(back then) to enjoy them even better.

    • @timothysmith8286
      @timothysmith8286 8 месяцев назад +4

      This is music that helped make u Get created and still timeless 2 me and still a banger ‼️🤞🏿

  • @alkhilji1749
    @alkhilji1749 Месяц назад +3

    Great song from the legend Alexander O'Neal ❤

  • @tammybanks413
    @tammybanks413 3 месяца назад +4

    I will be listening to this song forever! There's no other voice like his!! I Absolutely love this song!!❤🎉

  • @TheresaofTheWorld
    @TheresaofTheWorld Год назад +377

    I’m so addicted to this song. I give thanks for every hardship this man faced and overcame to give us this song 🙏🏾♥️

  • @JohnJohnson-tw8qk
    @JohnJohnson-tw8qk 4 года назад +299

    My all-time favorite Alexander O'Neal's songs ever

    • @monicasmith3883
      @monicasmith3883 4 года назад +7

      John Johnson Mine too
      I remember this as a kid and it brings back so many memories ❤️

    • @katharineboyd3817
      @katharineboyd3817 4 года назад +5

      Never Knew Love Like This...#1 in MY opinion. 😉

    • @tyeskasanders2612
      @tyeskasanders2612 4 года назад +4

      I love this song ❤️❤️😍💃💃🕺🕺

    • @nittydalion
      @nittydalion 3 года назад +3

      This is my favorite..but Sunshine is a close 2nd. Also, Crying Overtime is tied with 2nd lol

    • @marier7379
      @marier7379 3 года назад +1

      Mine is innocent

  • @CynthiaEaster-cq9ri
    @CynthiaEaster-cq9ri 11 дней назад +3

    I love the lyric “slow burn a candle for our love”. Making everyday count.

  • @AcGarcia01
    @AcGarcia01 Месяц назад +4

    2024 and it's still sounds good. You can't go wrong with it.

  • @aheatherw88
    @aheatherw88 5 лет назад +470

    I love this song so much. One of my favorites.

  • @AtlasGlaze
    @AtlasGlaze Год назад +220

    I am proud to say that this was my era. I can't stop listening to this song.

    • @jmarib6998
      @jmarib6998 Год назад +2

      Me too!

    • @paulc3749
      @paulc3749 Год назад +1

      songs like this are not made today

    • @patrickmortley9429
      @patrickmortley9429 Год назад +1

      Truly underrated., And still a timeless classic!

    • @djpeekay2370
      @djpeekay2370 Год назад +2

      Beats any RnB or Slow Jams tune today or ever since it came out!

    • @TheresaofTheWorld
      @TheresaofTheWorld Год назад +1

      Same and same. I am so addicted to this…

  • @TheToothpikk
    @TheToothpikk 2 месяца назад +4

    Ughhh such a beautiful song. It’s nostalgic 🥹❤

  • @72dee
    @72dee 23 дня назад +2

    Tampa FL 05/20/2024 love my 70s-90s music. Keeps my heart in a good and loving place ❤❤❤

  • @lebohangmlangeni5647
    @lebohangmlangeni5647 3 года назад +214

    "when the night moves in love takes on new meaning"... What this man did on this song cannot be undone😍😭

    • @theteleisewilliamsexperience
      @theteleisewilliamsexperience 2 года назад +4

      The keyboard player the Time wrote this

    • @2fas4ya
      @2fas4ya 2 года назад +3

      @@theteleisewilliamsexperience I did not know this…nice.

    • @Otakulover69x
      @Otakulover69x 2 года назад +1

      oooooo we!
      yesssss!

    • @lebohangmlangeni5647
      @lebohangmlangeni5647 Год назад

      @Mazzi 267 South African, 😂😂

    • @ericcartman9042
      @ericcartman9042 7 месяцев назад

      Nobody from the Time wrote this Alexander was supposed to be the lead singer of the time but prince fired him, prince wouldn't let the time help him, a white guy wrote this

  • @user-sm9xq9lq6u
    @user-sm9xq9lq6u 8 месяцев назад +209

    Watched his concert last night. His body is failing him, but his voice has lost nothing. Fantastic concert. Totally underrated. One of the best voiced of its genre.

    • @TheSleepyMechanic0524
      @TheSleepyMechanic0524 8 месяцев назад +4

      His body is failing him..? This is terrible news.

    • @anthonysavio3875
      @anthonysavio3875 7 месяцев назад +15

      He said he tried hard, so hard to beat a stubborn drug habit, but the problem just persisted. The consequences of drugs are usually devastating.

    • @susanmo8417
      @susanmo8417 7 месяцев назад +1

      Luck you, where was the concert? I'm hoping to see him at the Royal Albert Hall next June 24.

    • @coryjackson6944
      @coryjackson6944 7 месяцев назад +5

      never underrated.. drugs was his undoing.. 😔

    • @MsKDennaetheDiva
      @MsKDennaetheDiva 7 месяцев назад +8

      Oh wow! I hate to hear that about him. Praying for him.

  • @Samia-kg7yp
    @Samia-kg7yp 5 месяцев назад +6

    2024 and Alexander is still singing to me 💯❤️

  • @eastbee1034
    @eastbee1034 4 месяца назад +2

    You are a great singer!! Legendary track!! I feel it!!

  • @RicksRemakes
    @RicksRemakes 3 года назад +322

    His voice in this song is immaculate, it literally doesn’t get any better!

    • @doreenbland5008
      @doreenbland5008 3 года назад +7

      Alexander O'Neal very handsome African American man. Beautiful and elegant voice for the Love ballad songs.
      Beautiful voice. Love it.

    • @willieleelump-lump7608
      @willieleelump-lump7608 3 года назад +5

      Alex set it on fire 🔥🔥🔥!!

  • @tonistark33
    @tonistark33 3 года назад +168

    Man put this jam back on Spotify

    • @cashkidd_777
      @cashkidd_777 3 года назад +1

      Werd!!

    • @angieb6161
      @angieb6161 2 года назад

      It’s on Spotify now

    • @tonistark33
      @tonistark33 2 года назад +8

      @@angieb6161 naw that ain't it chief

    • @Godzooky
      @Godzooky 2 года назад +5

      It’s not on AppleMusic anymore either and I wanna delete the whole thing

    • @rayman17578
      @rayman17578 2 года назад

      @@tonistark33 Yeah it is

  • @2012impreza
    @2012impreza 2 месяца назад +3

    One beautiful song ever, he’s got one chilling and relaxing voice

  • @foreversoul1979
    @foreversoul1979 20 дней назад +1

    I listen to this over 10 times in a row and it is just getting better. - Thanks for that era of R&B.