Bernard Wright was born in Jamaica, Queens on Nov 16, 1963. He was the godson of Roberta Flack. He lived in Dallas Texas. He died May 19, 2022 of a car accident. He was married to Anita Wright for close to 40 years and was the father of three children, and the grandfather of three. May he rest in Power. Who do you love was his biggest hit.
I am so blessed to say Bernard was my first producer, and musical mentor. He shared so much knowledge with me over the course of 2 years. Sadly, we lost touch for 12 years. Then yesterday out of the blue he called me and told me he would be playing at sandaga813 last night. Needless to say, my wife and I attended and were treated to one of the greatest nights of I can remember! He did Who do you love with the great Alicia Yarborough singing backup! What a night!!!
a lot of hip hop/rap culture is still influenced by the older days, even today. in fact a video that is 5 hours old brought me here this song was in the video, so I googled the lyrics till I found it on youtube.
@@frankmorris5224 most likely because LL's song overshadowed it, however i do also remember hearing it that year and could never place my finger on who they were.
Its nice to hear a finished song. Most music now is too loop based or relying on samples too much, it can sound good but its not a song built from the ground up with meaningful lyrics that stand the test of time. Also there are key changes and bridges that doesn't happen much now.
@@sung6460 There are plenty of good artists in modern music, Gorrilaz is still a great band, but if you're looking for modern funk, Vulfpeck and Tame Impala are really good and are still making music.
4.1 million views is a testament to the fact that we know this song 🎧 and have it on repeat like me and I’m not concerned about the music blasting out the window ❤
I knew him from Music & Art High School in Harlem (1980).....He was young and always walked around with headphones on feeling the music....lol....A funny guy too....,Great song !!!
I was 5 years old when this song dropped and I still remember riding down the highway with my dad(R.I.P) twice a month to go see my mother in med school. The song would come on 3 or 4 times during the trip and to make my dad laugh I would starting bobbing my head really hard and waving hands around...and for whatever reason he would get a real kick out of seeing me do that when the song came on! Memories like that are etched in my mind! My whole reason for sharing that is that this song literally made a impact on my life and is directly attached to fun memories with my dad. Funny thing is that I was so young at the time I never knew who made the song...knew the words and the melody just never the artist. Fast forward some 30 plus years later I finally found Mr. Bernard Wright and now its a song I listen to weekly without fail! Thank you Mr. Wright you definitely left a mark in this world...and guess what???... I'm now playing this same song for my 2 sons(8 & 13) Amazing how music becomes a part of you. R.I.P Bernard Wright you changed this guys life sincerely!
Wow, what a touching story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I also knew the tune, but never knew who sung it and just recently discovered the artist. Sad to know he passed away so young. Too many good artist from our youth are gone already. But the music lives on forever. Nice to keep it alive like you do. Condolences and good luck to you. From Belgium 🇧🇪✌️🍀🌼🙏
What a awesome story God bless your family and the utmost respect for Dad raising a wholesome son. The internet is a better place because you shared it with us.
Oh my God, you said a mouthful, you said it, this track says it all, thank God, I lived it totally part of my life from the first note, thank you Bernard may you rest in peace God bless you! This track evokes the passion of that error, the love, the groove, the feeling, I would grab my girl and just dance to it, never ending love! For those who lived it, back in the days God bless you, we had it all, there's still time for those to listen to it, and get the groove, unfortunately the best was to live it, in our time we had it all, dancing in clubs, house parties,Great Times etc.! It was the sound of our time personified!
@@mrflynn01 Knew him too and yes he is a musical genius, a deep thinker and a nice guy. Back in the day when Tom Browne did 'Jamaica Funk' Nard and a few of us hung out for musical purposes. He was way before his time like Mj was.
Bernard Wright (November 16, 1963 - May 19, 2022) This was one of my favorite songs back in the 80's. Only wish we could go back once again for many reasons.Thanks to RUclips for allowing us to go back to those days of great music. We will all miss you brother. Hope some day we connect once again. RIP.
This was my jam as a kid! I loved the song so much before I knew the artist! Rest in heaven Bernard ! Thankyou for the many gifts you've shared with the world.
This song was waaay ahead of its time. I was fortunate enough to meet Bernard in the early 90s, incredibly talented. I witnessed this Dude playing 3 keyboards at the same time, and he was going offfff. As a teenager it totally blew my mind. R. I. P Bernard.
U better sing that song Bernard. I just wish we had today's technology back then. Yes lady on chorus voice is heavenly. Just takes me back to a more simple time. No corona virus, etc. God bless everyone we need it.
I absolutely love this song, it's the bomb and as people say it never gets old. I am 61 and don't look a day over 30 and I still love this song and the words on it will always to g true to what Bernard is saying.
May 20, 2022) In 1983, R&B radio was jamming to an earworm of a song by a rising young keyboardist with a flair for the groove. The song was “Who Do You Love” and the artist was 19 year old Bernard Wright. We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the passing of Mr. Wright at age 58, reportedly in a tragic traffic accident in Dallas. Noted bandleader Billy "Spaceman" Patterson posted on social media today: On behalf of the family of Bernard Wright (Nard), We are saddened to announce that yesterday Bernard has been called home to the Most High. Many thanks for everyone's support, encouragement, and prayers for Nard throughout the years. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Our hearts are heavy and our faith is strong. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord! LOVE! Rest In Power, Nard. Wright was born in the Jamaica section of Queens, NYC, and was a child prodigy, playing with both Jamaica artist Tom Browne and Lenny White when he was a mid-teen. RIP🥺🥺🥺😥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 MAY LORD GIVE THE FAMILY STRENGTH IN THIS TIME.😓😓😓😓😓😓😓🙏🏾
1:11 is visually such a cool shot, I haven’t really seen anything like that before. And the fact that it’s happening during the chorus just makes it so blissful. Great tune
My kids go ballistic when I play this in the car. It's rocking brilliant. What's happened to music ehh !! What have we done to deserve the crap that is being played on our airwaves these days ?
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Bernard. He was a great musician and he will be missed! My deepest condolences to his family and friends! Rest in Harmony,NARD!!!😇🎵🎼🎶
He lived with us for a while. We are all from queens. His wife left him and moved to Texas. All he talked about was getting back with her. He wore this song to get back with her. They did reunite and he moved to Texas. SIP my friend
The female vocals in the chorus are some of the cutest ever. One of my favourite childhood memories. First time I've ever watched the video though. The girl is pretty hot
I just found out. Why do we always wait to acknowledge the gift and genius of extraordinary people? Loved this song the first time I heard it. Love it today. GOD bless him and all that were privileged to know and work with him. 🙏🙏🙏🎵🎶💞💞
Bernard Wright was born in the Jamaica section of, and was a child prodigy, playing with both Jamaica artist Tom Browne and Lenny White when he was a mid-teen. At 17, Wright signed with GRP Records and he soon released ‘Nard, a smash on the Jazz charts and an introduction of Wright’s funky jazz sounds to the R&B world.Not many people know he was the only son of legendary singer Roberta Flack Dies at 58 on May 20-2022.
Child prodigy means someone under around age ten who produces meaningful output or talent. What are some talented things he did that young.. Being Roberta Flacks son he most likely did since birth with good talent. Rip
This was my JAM, back in the day ...."Who do you love? Girl I'm in love with you. Are you sure? Sure as the sky is blue..." I'm literally crying right now because it was (is) the sweetest song and I'm saddened they don't make songs like this anymore. He was a great talent (prodigy) that will be greatly missed. RIP BW!
Even though being born in the 90s being raised and growing up with my mother, grandmother and grandfather 90s 80s 70, and 60 music will always be my thing
It's all about what you expose them to. I don't do radio in my house they listen to what mommy listens to. My daughters are all under 8 and they're favs are all long gone
I honestly like the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000's, 2010's and 2020s. I'm very versatile when I listen to music, although I don't really care for The Beatles, even though they always made Classic bangin' music!
Wow. Just heard this song today and wanted to listen again on you-tube. I had no idea he had passed away. What a loss. He Blessed us with some really cool sound. Rest in Eternal Peace, Brother Bernard Wright.
I love how whimsical and joyful they look as they are spinning on whatever that ride is - especially Bernard. :) If this young woman wasn't his real girlfriend - he did a pretty convincing acting job throughout this vid.
The 80's had the damn music
BROTHA FIELDS THE BEST DECADE OF MUSIC EVER!!!!
INDEED!!!
Jonathan Clarkston I agree, all I bump is 80’s music in my low low
Nah.
@I don't get caught up in that I don't blame you the 60's,70's and the 80's
Who’s listening October 2024?
It'll be 50 years from now Everyone will still be listening. Music in the past will always be timeless.
Yes!!!!!! Peace from The Old Brooklyn
London uk
We here
I'm here...11/03/2024
God bless his soul. I never knew he was Miss Roberta Flack's Godson. Great musician.... RIP, Bernard Wright.
I just read about Bernard 's death. The news saddened my day. RIP
God son
He's not. Those was just rumors
👑 Roberta is his Godmother... Bless her & Lord Bless his Soul 💜🙏🏽😔✝️
Her Godson
Bernard Wright was born in Jamaica, Queens on Nov 16, 1963. He was the godson of Roberta Flack. He lived in Dallas Texas. He died May 19, 2022 of a car accident. He was married to Anita Wright for close to 40 years and was the father of three children, and the grandfather of three. May he rest in Power. Who do you love was his biggest hit.
Thanks for sharing
😊💫🙏
Not many know that he played keyboard in Funkin for Jamaica.
@@d.c.104 really?!! Wow! 😀👏🏽
Dang! I went to High School in Queens (Andrew Jackson)
Boy they sampled the HELL out of this song.
eazyezwife Yes they did!
yea they chopped this shit up
Seriously!😅😅😅
@60473hellraiser For real
@60473hellraiser they need to
I miss these days.....
B Taylor ME too...i get sooo emotional😢
B Taylor Me to fam
B Taylor I miss the hairstyles!
Who you telling ❤️
Hi JJ,
I am so blessed to say Bernard was my first producer, and musical mentor. He shared so much knowledge with me over the course of 2 years. Sadly, we lost touch for 12 years. Then yesterday out of the blue he called me and told me he would be playing at sandaga813 last night. Needless to say, my wife and I attended and were treated to one of the greatest nights of I can remember! He did Who do you love with the great Alicia Yarborough singing backup! What a night!!!
NICE!
Thats great Will!!
Respect....
+William Coleman Wow, what a great night! Thanks for sharing this story! :-)
William Coleman. great story hope yall keep in touch more often this is a great song
Who's listening!!!! I'm listening 6-May-2024 9:58pm Atlanta, GA
AYYEEEE!!! ❤❤❤
Right here
Me too June 2024
June 4 2024 it was in my mind 🎶
Me I'm guessing in a old head salt &pepper beard ❤
Behind most good 90's hip hop songs ...are the originals from the 80's and 70's..
Fact! I discovered some real classics through hip-hop.
a lot of hip hop/rap culture is still influenced by the older days, even today. in fact a video that is 5 hours old brought me here this song was in the video, so I googled the lyrics till I found it on youtube.
Tobias Farragut I heard the but I never saw the video.I like
Sadiik Ben what song was it? I've been hearing LL stuff get sampled a lot still too
Charlie Erickson the song is actually called loungin by LL Cool J. If you look it up on RUclips pick the one that is lounging remix.
I have been jamming this since 1985 until now! Good music never gets old!!!
Before I was born and guess what years later I love it, listening from the Kenyan coast
Good music is simply good music!!! Never gets old and is always relatable!!!
I was 16 when this came out.
This was a hit at my parent's skating rink. We would shuffle skate to this song.
@@wanjanjuguna9012 Ngomaa noma sanaaa
@@KevoMazziwa I agree ....Best played...better than any other version after this
I don’t think Bernard got enough credit for his talent
He got to solo and perform on one of Snarky Puppy's newer tracks before his passing - such a beautiful solo from such a talented musician :(
This one hits different. RIP Bernard. Thank you for being part of the soundtrack of my youth.
Yes my darling 😘
Yes again!!
Amen to that 🙏🏿,this brings back soooo many memories 💪🏿
What a time to be alive…even as a kid & pre-teen…glorious era across the board
These young whippersnappers today don't know about the classics
No they don't
Shut up u old geezer old head yes we do 😳😁😁
@@damienchance2622 beef neck
@@QuietSpecialist I never said I did but that's adorable that you think I did..🥺🥺
@@QuietSpecialist I'm sorry I love you
LL Cool J Sampled this on the "Loungin" remix with Total. Shades sampled this on "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)"
harlemk1ng a lot of people slept on that Shades joint. Summer '96, around the same time as LL's "Loungin" remix
Winans Phase 2 turned it into a Gospel Song! So cool! Peace!
The best.
FACTS
@@frankmorris5224 most likely because LL's song overshadowed it, however i do also remember hearing it that year and could never place my finger on who they were.
2020 and beyond who else here? Her voice is amazing singing the chorus...this is "real" music!!!
Its nice to hear a finished song. Most music now is too loop based or relying on samples too much, it can sound good but its not a song built from the ground up with meaningful lyrics that stand the test of time. Also there are key changes and bridges that doesn't happen much now.
DREAMDOLL SAMPLE THIS
I HATE TODAYS MUSIC!!
@@sung6460 There are plenty of good artists in modern music, Gorrilaz is still a great band, but if you're looking for modern funk, Vulfpeck and Tame Impala are really good and are still making music.
I’m confused why this is recommended to me and until I heard the hook....makes perfect sense now. It must’ve been fun clubbing in the 80s with money
4.1 million views is a testament to the fact that we know this song 🎧 and have it on repeat like me and I’m not concerned about the music blasting out the window ❤
RIP brother Bernard Wright! Thank you for the great music you gave us, as a keyboardist, composer and vocalist. ❤️
Bassist too.
@@SkammLykelee and green belt in karate!
Ele morreu? Nao sabia
FELLOW NEW JERSEYIAN WE DOGGED THIS IN THE 80S
Sometimes u don't realize how much you loved something until u get older. This song hit me more as an adult than as a kid. One of the greats!!
snap
Trey IM2 I'm feeling the same way too..
Trey IM2 that’s so true, real love really last
True!
@ Trey IM2, speak for yourself. I loved and understood this back in 1985 @ 13 years old as much as I do today!
I knew him from Music & Art High School in Harlem (1980).....He was young and always walked around with headphones on feeling the music....lol....A funny guy too....,Great song !!!
did you know Slick Ricky D ?
I went to Laguardia...
I went to JFK.
Was this the same Bernard Wright that also worked on Doug E Fresh’s first album 💿 or was that another Bernard Wright?
@@deerocker6987 i went to Richman right before they closed
I was 5 years old when this song dropped and I still remember riding down the highway with my dad(R.I.P) twice a month to go see my mother in med school. The song would come on 3 or 4 times during the trip and to make my dad laugh I would starting bobbing my head really hard and waving hands around...and for whatever reason he would get a real kick out of seeing me do that when the song came on! Memories like that are etched in my mind! My whole reason for sharing that is that this song literally made a impact on my life and is directly attached to fun memories with my dad. Funny thing is that I was so young at the time I never knew who made the song...knew the words and the melody just never the artist. Fast forward some 30 plus years later I finally found Mr. Bernard Wright and now its a song I listen to weekly without fail! Thank you Mr. Wright you definitely left a mark in this world...and guess what???... I'm now playing this same song for my 2 sons(8 & 13) Amazing how music becomes a part of you. R.I.P Bernard Wright you changed this guys life sincerely!
R.I.P Your dad
Wow, what a touching story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I also knew the tune, but never knew who sung it and just recently discovered the artist. Sad to know he passed away so young. Too many good artist from our youth are gone already. But the music lives on forever. Nice to keep it alive like you do. Condolences and good luck to you. From Belgium 🇧🇪✌️🍀🌼🙏
@@missparsley3202I really appreciate your kind words. Sending sincere peace, love and happiness your way from 🇺🇸
@@UntouchaBLU_1914 Thank you. Hang in there now. God bless.🙏🍀🌼
What a awesome story
God bless your family and the utmost respect for Dad raising a wholesome son.
The internet is a better place because you shared it with us.
Rest In Paradise Bernard, he certainly blessed us with this banger of a tune forever & always 🕊🔥🙏🏿💯
indeed.
I hate 2022
Facts
@@corduerorose9747 me too .I lost 2 relatives this year
Real talk
This was my JAM!!!!!!! Rest in peace Bernard! My sincere condolences to his family.!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
IKR? This was my jam, too!
heck yea.
I use to meditate on this song. Did you ever buy the record?
Oh my God, you said a mouthful, you said it, this track says it all, thank God, I lived it totally part of my life from the first note, thank you Bernard may you rest in peace God bless you! This track evokes the passion of that error, the love, the groove, the feeling, I would grab my girl and just dance to it, never ending love! For those who lived it, back in the days God bless you, we had it all, there's still time for those to listen to it, and get the groove, unfortunately the best was to live it, in our time we had it all, dancing in clubs, house parties,Great Times etc.! It was the sound of our time personified!
Every since someone put me on to this song I can’t stop listening to it
That hook.
🔥🔥🔥💯
Blue Vader
Yep
2/10/2020
Uncle LL Cool J
Is everything!
Who do u luv🎵are u sure?🎶sounds good played over & over..
Timeless classic. I'm old enough to have enjoyed this version and young enough to have enjoyed L.L.s version.
Well said.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Okay I’m just learning this is the original. I love LL’s version though
SWV sampled this also
Whoever produced this needs to be in the hall of fame
Bernard wrote and produced this song.
Momoko Kikuchi - Good Friend
the fabulous Lenny White and Bermard of course
Try Bernard Wright Haboglabotribin apparently in his mid teens when he made it.
@@Newyawkchicks is that you doing the vocals?
I worked in the lab with Bernard and this guy is a genius!
I can personally testify to this as facts!
Truth he a legend
@Draper Scott, why do I need to name drop, when in fact I was personally at the studio with Bernard, lol.
It’s not name dropping when I was involved!
@@mrflynn01 don't know why you answered that troll but anyway is it true his mother is Roberta flak and if so did you ever meet her?
I Loved this song in HS
@@mrflynn01
Knew him too and yes he is a musical genius, a deep thinker and a nice guy. Back in the day when Tom Browne did 'Jamaica Funk' Nard and a few of us hung out for musical purposes. He was way before his time like Mj was.
I can’t stop hitting the replay button😭😭😭
I've been listening to this all morning, at work an I can't stop!
Same here!
💃💃💃💃💃💯❤😷
I just said fk it, and put it on auto-repeat...
Bernard Wright (November 16, 1963 - May 19, 2022) This was one of my favorite songs back in the 80's. Only wish we could go back once again for many reasons.Thanks to RUclips for allowing us to go back to those days of great music. We will all miss you brother. Hope some day we connect once again. RIP.
I see, I wasn't aware he passed or when. Hope he rests in peace.
2022 I thought is before that
P
Timeless!
truth
D Boogie Helloooo yoooou ;))
What's good Ms. Brown? Nice to see you're still bangin' the fresh cuts!!
80'z!!!! 💯💎⭐🌟💛💙💜💚💝💟💗💖
love love the 80's!
Why hello ! Yes they do 😊
Thank You. Welcome to the "Fam Base".
Bernard Wright I still bump this like you dropped it yesterday!
Was B only 16 yrs old when he did this track??? Gee wit da Dreds says yeah...
Song still timeless.
Still love this song bro - are you in NY? I'm in DC, would love to see you perform!
Omg...why was the 80's the business? ??Lord I miss those days fo sure :)!!
I wish music was made like this again!! 😢
Me too
I do to because they don’t make this kind of sound or lyrics anymore
It's still here, we can go back and listen to it
This song invokes so many memories, I get lost remembering them. I'm saddened to hear of his passing, but I thank him for this banger!
Didn’t know he died love his music
Memories to me too.
LL Cool J sampled this in "Loungin". Great track
And uncle L murdered it💪😀
@@ingodwetrust7648 his cover was so much better
It’s a queens thang
@@ingodwetrust7648 yes he did....that was a dope track
Marc Beausejour , LL Cool J 🔥🔥🔥🔥
-Damn time flies. I was around 25 when this came out in the mid 80s. I'm a 60yr old grandpa now. & This is still nice.
I was 15 & now a 50 year old Popopop take care of your self & eat plenty of Fruit 🍉 Playboy Kind Sir!!!!
Agreed. I was a 17 yr old getting out of high school and now a 53 yr old grandpa! These are the songs I tell my kids about!
This video was on BET's Video Vibrations
My childhood was great 👍 because I grew up listening to music that will always be with me ❤
I have followed Roberta Flack and Bernard Wright and never knew she is his mother,thanks for the info.
They looked like they had a blast making this video.
Only choice they had. This is such a feel good love song. 🔥🙌🏾🕴
I love the way he kissed on her! 🥰
They sure did.
@@KishBish me too
Play this at any event for people over 40, and they will pack the dance floor!!!!!!
I’m under 40, so is my wife and we both prefer this version
@@mistaefromdtn you both have good taste!!!
Yaaaaaas im jammin at work off this!!! Forever
a classic!!!
31 and I know this. Song is a classic. No question.
LoL true😊😊
This was my jam as a kid! I loved the song so much before I knew the artist! Rest in heaven Bernard ! Thankyou for the many gifts you've shared with the world.
RIP Bernard … Thank you for sharing your gift with us for just about 4 decades you will be missed 🙏🏾
R I p Bernard
I love this song, melody and words! I was 11 in 1985. Best song ever. RIP Mr. Wright.
Omg me too was born in 1974 those were the days. Penny candies & playing Pac Man & Millipede 😂💯💯
Me too!
@@missj3434 You Forgot Donkey Kong
DON'T MAKE IT LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!! BEST ERA FOR MUSIC !! 🥰😁
True indeed!
Yesss
Is this my Elizabeth ?? Our jam La’Shake and Gman ???
This song was waaay ahead of its time. I was fortunate enough to meet Bernard in the early 90s, incredibly talented. I witnessed this Dude playing 3 keyboards at the same time, and he was going offfff. As a teenager it totally blew my mind. R. I. P Bernard.
R&B music was massively underrated in the 80s.
2020 AND STILL FIRE!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🎯🎯🎯💯💯💯
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely
Facts af!! 🥵🔥😩❤😎🤘🏼
FACTS 💃💃💃💃💃💯❤😷
U better sing that song Bernard. I just wish we had today's technology back then. Yes lady on chorus voice is heavenly. Just takes me back to a more simple time. No corona virus, etc. God bless everyone we need it.
thanks for the compliment
Still here in 2021❤
Truth Indeed
@@Newyawkchicks that ain’t you
FrFr her voice is heavenly... the chorus is everything 😍
I can’t help but smile watching this video. Captures young love perfectly.
Ahhhh the amazing 80’s 😌 When it was cool to be vulnerable in love ❤
I remember this being in the rotation when BET's "Video Soul" first became a hit show in the early 1980's
Me too!
If you gre up poor and only had PBS we watch *Video Music Box* ,the box that rox!...
ruclips.net/video/mfc0wws8dgk/видео.html
Me too!
Good ol days!!
🎶🎵💓
They're having way too much fun.... they make me smile.....
man this was the best... growing up to this music was amazing
Complete song....all the pockets were filled with musical instruments and harmonies. ...... Rest in Power Sir....
I absolutely love this song, it's the bomb and as people say it never gets old. I am 61 and don't look a day over 30 and I still love this song and the words on it will always to g true to what Bernard is saying.
And this video is so dope!
That song is the JAM
May 20, 2022) In 1983, R&B radio was jamming to an earworm of a song by a rising young keyboardist with a flair for the groove. The song was “Who Do You Love” and the artist was 19 year old Bernard Wright. We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the passing of Mr. Wright at age 58, reportedly in a tragic traffic accident in Dallas.
Noted bandleader Billy "Spaceman" Patterson posted on social media today:
On behalf of the family of Bernard Wright (Nard),
We are saddened to announce that yesterday
Bernard has been called home to the Most High.
Many thanks for everyone's support, encouragement, and prayers for Nard throughout the years.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Our hearts are heavy and our faith is strong.
To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord!
LOVE! Rest In Power, Nard.
Wright was born in the Jamaica section of Queens, NYC, and was a child prodigy, playing with both Jamaica artist Tom Browne and Lenny White when he was a mid-teen.
RIP🥺🥺🥺😥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 MAY LORD GIVE THE FAMILY STRENGTH IN THIS TIME.😓😓😓😓😓😓😓🙏🏾
Amen.🙏🙏🙏 Condolences from Belgium.🇧🇪
I love the chorus on this! Her voice sounds so pure!
Thanks for that compliment
@@Newyawkchicks Awesome song, Vocals.
@@Newyawkchicks that’s you on the hook?
@@deserteagle3982 Yes mike, I was lucky that I got asked to do the female part years ago by Lenny
@@Newyawkchicks great job
1:11 is visually such a cool shot, I haven’t really seen anything like that before. And the fact that it’s happening during the chorus just makes it so blissful. Great tune
And it’s exactly how being in love feels. And I’m now saddened to hear of his passing. Such a talent.
...Isn't that dreamy? That and the girls lil solo part...
I love that part. Ah to be in love with such force going in circles lol. Sounds about right ❤
That's how all videos were shot back then ❤
I love it about this video! ❤️
R.I.P Mr. Wright was ahead of his time . His music was and still is iconic.
My kids go ballistic when I play this in the car. It's rocking brilliant. What's happened to music ehh !! What have we done to deserve the crap that is being played on our airwaves these days ?
MrAFORCEONE They know great music when they hear it. 😉🙆🏾 They have great taste like us. I love that. Thank you for sharing this comment.❤️
That's what every generation says.
What have WE done? Well, we created the kids that created the kids that shat upon the radio airwaves. Now they’re completely saturated in dookey.
It's magical.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Bernard. He was a great musician and he will be missed! My deepest condolences to his family and friends! Rest in Harmony,NARD!!!😇🎵🎼🎶
He lived with us for a while. We are all from queens. His wife left him and moved to Texas. All he talked about was getting back with her. He wore this song to get back with her. They did reunite and he moved to Texas. SIP my friend
80..80..80's! Those days were soo much fun! She wasn't wearing weave either ladies..we kept it real back in those days.
And Bernard wasn't all tatted up or singing about hoeing around on his woman either guys.....this my jam!!!
kmena72 mmhmm you right.
kmena72& he gotta regular name & didnt change his name either to be recognized and be known. he kept his birth name. that's whassup too.
Vee W yep you are right.. : )
That's true, sister!
The song is about being in LOVE. One of my fav emotions. I love the spinning in the video reminds me of being more in love.
Gone are the good days...80s best beats!!
Yes!
I loved this song, this was one of my favorite songs back in the early & mid-eighties 1984-1985. May God rest his Bernard's soul. 💖😢🙏
Those two are just so darn cute!!
Their chemistry is so beautiful in this vid.
ANGIE H. yesssssss
Truth
This is one of the dopest videos I've ever seen
Powerful yet simple
Or...simple yet powerful.
Exactly and exactly to these subcomments too 😉
I wonder how they worked that camera like that 🧐🤔
Yep
The female vocals in the chorus are some of the cutest ever. One of my favourite childhood memories. First time I've ever watched the video though. The girl is pretty hot
Same for me
So's Homeboy He Tooo Is Fine!!!!
I just found out. Why do we always wait to acknowledge the gift and genius of extraordinary people? Loved this song the first time I heard it. Love it today. GOD bless him and all that were privileged to know and work with him. 🙏🙏🙏🎵🎶💞💞
This song is still in my rotation after all these years. Memories of some of the best years of my life...
Bernard Wright was born in the Jamaica section of, and was a child prodigy, playing with both Jamaica artist Tom Browne and Lenny White when he was a mid-teen. At 17, Wright signed with GRP Records and he soon released ‘Nard, a smash on the Jazz charts and an introduction of Wright’s funky jazz sounds to the R&B world.Not many people know he was the only son of legendary singer Roberta Flack Dies at 58 on May 20-2022.
@BMW YES HE WAS WONDERFUL SONGWRITER AND SINGER AND PLAYED THOSE INSTRUMENTS AND HIS MUSIC WAS AWESOME AND WILL SURELY BE MISSED🙏🏿
Child prodigy means someone under around age ten who produces meaningful output or talent. What are some talented things he did that young.. Being Roberta Flacks son he most likely did since birth with good talent. Rip
@@justinmoore3217 that was his godmother. Not real mom
That was his godmother not mother
Jamaica section what? Queens?
I was in 6 grade this came out. my teacher use to play it on Friday's. 1hr Free time.
Jennifer Fields .....Free time was the bomb! Lol
Jennifer Fields man man she said "free time" lol that was definetly a blast from the past
+Ray Rodrigo yes lord, this kids don't no free time. now days
TRUE FACTS I REMEMBER THE DAYS LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!
Born in 88
This Music takes my soul back to the good old days♥️🙏🏾🔥
Hard to believe this song is 30 years old. LOVE IT!
Who still jamming to this in 2020? HAHA
It's new years day.
Destiney Mohammed me loved this song from the jump
Me! It is a GREAT song!
Are you suuuuuure!😂
Tara Thomas lollllll
Yeah high school
I'm 42yrs old and never heard this song. I cannot believe how heavy this song was sampled
and im 29 and love this song.
I'm 29 and been listening to oldies...Guess you elders don't know everything 💪💪💪💪
@@kingwyse6327 i can admit to that
@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn nope and never have. Some songs aren't really that geographical
Only 44 but love this song
I was born 82' ... i remember my mother and father playing this in the 80s ... i was going to amusement parks in the 90s and this song played!
Same. Born in 82’ and remember this being played all the time
this is when music was music. love. and it's something wrong with the 340 people who don't like this song.
Screw em😉
Those are Satanists who ct stand love
Still banging this in 2018!🤗
Me too
Love this song then and now
Im still listening today the good old days ❤❤
2019 too🤣😍
2019 rocking this. I’m an 80s baby ❤️❤️❤️
I can remember seeing this video when I was a kid 1985... Video soul B.E .T. in Houston Tx Good old dayz
kourtney Davis HTown in Tha house! ✌
kourtney Davis for me, it was New Orleans. Htown cool too. Ya digg. Much luv.
#Donnie simpson BET video soul, had my Mom's Curtis Mathis tv/record player/eight trac/radio "bumpin"
Damn you old🤣🤣🤣
I was in Denver, Colorado I was 3 or 4 then. I love music my dad had made a few music video on VHS tape and this video was on there.
This was my JAM, back in the day ...."Who do you love? Girl I'm in love with you. Are you sure? Sure as the sky is blue..." I'm literally crying right now because it was (is) the sweetest song and I'm saddened they don't make songs like this anymore. He was a great talent (prodigy) that will be greatly missed. RIP BW!
Amen!
May he Rest In Peace. A musician through and through.
The video was just as strong as the song. CLASSIC!!! 2016 STILL A CLASSIC.
+tokyo japan It is a classic I was 15 yrs young my dad told it will be a classic back then 1986!
Wow!!! Your dad knows his music.
no doubt
no doubt
WORD!!!!!!!!!!! :)
the 80s were the best....good music then...kids today wouldn't enjoy the music we did then it had heart.....
Being a teen in the 80s was awesome. Great music, great variety, great vibes. We were blessed.
Even though being born in the 90s being raised and growing up with my mother, grandmother and grandfather 90s 80s 70, and 60 music will always be my thing
It's all about what you expose them to. I don't do radio in my house they listen to what mommy listens to. My daughters are all under 8 and they're favs are all long gone
Thank you Lord for the 80'S ,.
I am dancing around the house dancing to this song with my children. This was my jam in 8th grade!
Me to girl dancing wit kids they act like they knew the song my daughter she like r u sure lol
Tressy ackman girl I am playing this song like it is 85, all over again
Trex Trexxie how old r u
This is and will always be my jam.
I'm with you on that bro. One of my ALL TIME favorite jams.
Word.
Are you 50 too ? lol
Of all the people who survived the 80s, he should have been one of them. 2020 and this is still great music!
This song is so legendary 🙌 reminds me of my childhood. Rest in power brother!
black love. i loved this when i first saw this! this was real music with a positive respectful message. love it.
This is what a modern love song needs to follow. Awesome
Truth Indeed
RIP Bernard Wright. Condolences to the family 🤗❤️ Thank you for the good music.
My deepest condolences
I just love the simplicity of the video! Nothing extravagant just him playing and kissing his girl!
The 70's and 80's are my favourite decades for music and this one is no exception!!
Mine too😊
Mine too!
I honestly like the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000's, 2010's and 2020s. I'm very versatile when I listen to music, although I don't really care for The Beatles, even though they always made Classic bangin' music!
I can't stop playing this song over and over again 😍😍😍!
Feeling that way now for some strange reason 🤷🏿♂️
That bridge is legend
Wow. Just heard this song today and wanted to listen again on you-tube. I had no idea he had passed away. What a loss. He Blessed us with some really cool sound. Rest in Eternal Peace, Brother Bernard Wright.
I love how whimsical and joyful they look as they are spinning on whatever that ride is - especially Bernard. :) If this young woman wasn't his real girlfriend - he did a pretty convincing acting job throughout this vid.
What ride were they on?
❤
Strapped literally in a barrel with a camera attached to it rolling down the streets of NYC.....incredible!
They got married she was on FB
2:45-3:24 just takes me to another place. Damn those were some good days! ♡♡♡
I know man those was the days now its at your own risk shot guns smh
Jennifer Fields .....I know it, smh
Julia White You know it, Sister!!!
VLADIMIR KALASHNIKOV oh yes! 😄
Yeah, that bridge is incredible.
This song proves how you can romance your girl and tell her how you feel and still be strong
That's right
I used to blaze on LL and Total...
Only now I finally just found out this is the original...Loved it...