Alexander O'Neal Interview - Drug Addiction
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- Опубликовано: 27 окт 2017
- In this Alexander O'Neal interview the soul and RnB singer talks about coming out around his drug addiction to cocaine, followed by a message to the press.
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In 1985, Alexander O'Neal released his self-titled debut album under the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It included three singles that reached the Top 20 of the R&B Singles Chart. The same year, he also scored his first R&B Top 10 single with "Saturday Love", a duet with Cherrelle from her High Priority album. The song "Saturday Love" peaked at No. 2 and also reached the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 6.
In 1987, Alexander O'Neal released the album titled Hearsay, which yielded the No. 25 pop and the number-one R&B single "Fake". The song also peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard dance chart. The follow-up single, "Criticize", peaked at No. 4 on the R&B chart and No. 70 on the pop chart. The third single, "Never Knew Love Like This", another duet with Cherrelle, peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 28 on the pop chart. By this time, Alexander O'Neal was enjoying greater success in the UK than he was in his native US. Hearsay peaked at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart, eventually certifying as triple platinum, and spawning seven charting singles. The highest of these, "Criticize", peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also featured on 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV. "Fake" became a UK Top 40 hit twice, first in 1987 followed by a remix ("Fake '88") in 1988. The "Hit Mix" (a megamix of Alexander O'Neal's greatest hits to date) reached the UK Top 20 in December 1989. O'Neal also recorded a Christmas album, My Gift to You, which was released in December 1988.
In 1991, Alexander O'Neal released his fourth album, All True Man. The album's title-track reached No. 5 on the R&B chart and No. 45 on the pop chart. The album was another success in the UK, peaking at No. 2, though sales did not reach the levels of his previous album. In 1992, his first greatest hits album, This Thing Called Love: The Greatest Hits of Alexander O'Neal, became another Top 5 success in the UK.
In 1993, Alexander O'Neal's final album with the Tabu label, Love Makes No Sense, was released. This was the first album made without production from Jam and Lewis. Although it reached the UK Top 20 and two singles from the album reached the UK Top 40, sales were not as strong as his earlier releases. After leaving Tabu Alexander O'Neal signed for Motown but no singles or albums were released. In 1995, another greatest hits compilation, The Best of Alexander O'Neal, was released. A year later the compilation was re-released with three added tracks from O'Neal's short period with Motown.
In 1996, Alexander O'Neal's first album with One World Records, Lovers Again, was released. The album did not chart in the UK, though the single "Let's Get Together" reached the UK Top 40. In 2001, he released an album on Eagle Records, Saga of a Married Man. The album was produced by former Prince drummer, Bobby Z. In 2005, he recorded his first live album, Alexander O'Neal Live at Hammersmith Apollo, featuring songs from throughout his career.
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He Is Still One Of T he Greatest R&B Singers Of All Time Hands Down!!
This is true. I saw him in Croydon last night. And even at 65 he can still rock a concert. And stir up the crowd.
there should never b a ? 2 me he iz Mr Minneapolis bar none👑✡🍹🍹🍹🍹😎
I agree!
FACT!
yessssss
his music is legendary and timeless
sure!
Salute to you Mr Alexander O’Neal glad your still here brother. One day at a time
Bravo
He has been on this journey for almost 40 years. The miracle is that the man is still alive. Almost every artist who has had a problem with drugs have died in their 50's or younger. Alex will be 66 years old this year!
Wow he looks okay ....ok....keep going Alexandra...you have really inspired my life with your voice and beautiful music.....I care about you....yo7have done very well despite your drug issues...YOU ARE A TRUE SURVIVOR...🙏
Truth Indeed
your real fans care about you and wish you well.
Yes, we do.
well said...same feeling here
All day! Every day! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
🙏🏽
Amen 🙏🏽
Alexander O Neal... The real deal absolute legend
This brought me to tears. THERE ARE STILL PEOPLE THAT LOVE YOU ALEX! It’s ok to struggle that will NEVER take away the music and talent that you have shared with the world. It’s 2019 and “Hearsay” is still on my playlist. “Fake” is even more prevalent today than it was in the damn 80s!! Thank you for posting this thank you for finding Alex!
Who wouldn't feel sorry, Tiffany? Even got fired by Prince who signed him. Guess for that reason.
Don't beat him up most artists go through addiction.
Craft Nation DIY Yeah but he has destroyed his talent doing so.
@@HostileLemons a lot of them commit suicide or overdose on drugs. He could get better again
Ms. Robinson yes it's the same people that come on here and attack these artists. And yes they watch RUclips and read comments. I'm sure it's hurtful. I respect his honesty and I'm glad he's still here. And people like you for being compassionate. God bless
Adam Slater yes he's still here trying to do better. Sending love.
no one is beating him up, may be yourself
One of my favorite male R&B singers of all time... Hate that he fell victim to drug addiction because he could've been one of all time greats
Completely agree with you
He is one of the greats...matter of fact most of the greats had serious substance addiction
@@braveish all those incredible songs --no one should ever judge anybody This man is a legend 🙏🙏 I love you Alex
Truth Indeed
HE IS one of the all time greats hands down regardless of all human inperfections.
Love you Alexander... Your music is timeless ....
Love Alexander O'Neal....one of the best singers in the 80s/90s
Hey Alex... I care. And I'm not the only one. Stay strong dude, your the man.
I love his music💚💚
His music makes my day everyday
Some of My favorite songs brought me here… Hugs and Love to you Alexander O’neal 😔💙💙💙💙💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sending you lots of love Alexander! You are one of my favorite singer Stay well! Your fans love you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏💞💞💞💞💞💗💗💗💗💖💖💖💖😊
I still love you Alexander O'Neal God be with you
Very underrated R&B singer. He had a once in a life talent, singing. He still is one of my favorite singer to this day.
I care about you Alexander and I love you.stay blessed much Love..
You're wrong Alex, I love you bro. You were the best singer in your era.
Drugs or no, Alex still gets a lot of love and respect from his fans! You won't hear me CRITICIZE! I hate what drugs do to so many talented artist but I'm hating the game ,not the players!
I am very happy that he is still alive but the drug addiction is a terrible illness and I hope he takes care of himself I am a very big fan AnD always loved this man since day 1
Illness? An illness is a cold or the flu. Drug use and addiction is a choice and not an illness
@@Foxtrot1967 initial drug use is a choice but thereafter people become addicted(that's the illness) addiction is not a choice
@@edmundsishange3608 You are so right. And addiction, especially, physical addiction is misery.
@@Foxtrot1967 absolutely I've lived it. Fortunately in my case it wasn't drugs but sugar in a form of fizzy drinks. People laugh when I say sugar because very few realize how addictive and dangerous it really is
I guess it affected his talking
I love that Christmas song he had out.
That Xmas album was a master piece.
A LEGEND...Alex is in a class of his own...After all that he has gone through he is still performing....
We care about you alex, thank you for your music ❤️
He got down on the soul train awards he had himself a ball
I'm a recoving addict it's been 16 ,17 yrs so I understand you it's a fight for your life and you will get threw it no matter what anybody says I love you and your music I still think your the greatest your music helped me out alot threw out my addiction
Im with you on this people don't understand outside looking in and they out here doing the same thing judging they don't understand what the industry does to you choices...in life...I've gotten thru with his music and still do.
Addiction is an illness I am a recovering alcoholic 26 yrs sobriety!Take it day by day and pray!
Love to you
Alexander we miss that wonderful unique voice. we still praying for a miracle bro.
Alex i was just coming into the world when your career as a music artist really took off but i just want you to know i grew up listening to your music mama made sure of that and every duet you did with cherelle was always amazing you are a wonderful artist no matter what hardships you may have had in your life you are still loved and you will always and forever hold a special place in my heart and i truly thank god that you are still here today looking forward to hearing some new great music from but if your retired then thats okay your still number one in my world i love you 😘💖💖💌👏💯✌
Alex is a trooper,truthful and a wonderful singer keep ur head up were woke and aware that u r not the only entertainer of addiction.💗💗💗💗💗 and i still jam to ur music today....
I still love u regardingless
his music is blessing me everyday, so I really care!🤷🇿🇦
In his era, he was that dude!!!! PERIOD!! Morris Day and the Tymes hated on him.
because Mr. Oneal sang and was a better than The tyme! every last srar tryed drugs. This industry is very hard on us. At least he has the guts to admit that hes adrug addict. You have a sweet spirt and i love your music honey ! We all fall down but we get up! God hears you and hes gonna fix it. Yall need to take a minute and look at yourself. Sto judging him God is his judge. Take it one day at a time, sir. Love u!!! but the almighty loves you more.🤲😘
Vanessa Richardson exactly
Rick Young much better
Not so. I worked with Alex on one of the 1st hearsay tours, 1987.. while rehearsing in Minneapolis, he took us over to flytyme studios where we met Jam, Lewis & the Time. All perfect gentlemen! Alex is not one to hold onto negativity. Very generous! I met him when he came to a niteclub I was singing at in Toronto Canada. As soon as I left the stage, he asked me to join his table n then go on tour with him. We sat and sipped champagne that evening. A beautiful man!
My man!!! I had to look up Natchez Ms on youtube, you got my respect being able to live there. The Most High will deliver you my brother.
Amen yes he is we both from MISSISSIPPI he can do it with God help wish him well🙏
I think Mr. O'neal is great entertainer and a great human being. He has shared his gift of music with us, and I'm glad he is still with us. Fly on my brother.
Well said 👏👏👏
Thank you for taking the time to autograph my album here in South Africa.....God bless❤❤❤❤
Maybe if Prince would have come clean publicly, he'd still be with us today.
Much love ❤️ Always a fan! You are inspiring. Thanks for saving others lives with your testimony 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Rnb king!!
@Harden Thicke IMO both of them were beautiful as RnB singers
Alex you still have lots of fans that love and appreciate your music !
i don"t care what they say about him I believe him when he says he would hurt anyone and he is so right they don't know him or care about him . People forget that celebrities are just people like you and I not perfect and not without faults , so what if he had an addiction he a great underated singer and probably an even greater person Bless you Mr. Alexander O'Neal !
Great Human Being.
Yeah, he was a great guy to interview
When he said “you don’t care about me.” God, I just want to hug him and thank him. Lord knows we only have a dozen R&B musical legends remaining.
He needs to sing "Criticize " to folks.
It's NEVER too late to turn your life around Mr. O'Neal.....God is ALL POWERFUL......talk and pray to Him with the depths of your being/soul. My cousin was healed from a serious crack addition when she fell down on her knees and cried out to God. She tells her testimony to anybody who will listen. THANK YOU for giving us great music and you are wrong......there are some people who really care about you even though we don't know you personally. God bless you Mr. O'Neal.
Alex, your music and videos are proof of what you brought to the world! You have lost nothing in the eyes of your REAL fans.
Some fans might even love you more seeing how human you really are. Like me. Happy, Joyous, and Free.
This video came up on my feed 11/03/2019 and I am so happy it did. #MrAlexanderONeal I have always loved your music. Listening to your interview made me think of your song #Criticize Take care of yourself and I wish you peace and love. The struggle is indeed real.🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎤
I love you, Alex. Thanks for making the music that saw me through.
Will always love the songs by Alexander O’Neil I play them all they time. They are a part of my playlist. Hope he gets back to the way it use to be. Drugs were created todestroy,hope and pray you can have the willpower to stay away from that demon. You will have to be stronger than that demon.
Awesome comment!!
Alexander, we love you and wish you well in your struggles with addiction. Keep fighting; we have your back.
He still has awesome music from back in the day. I am so sorry that drug addiction hit this great musician. May God Bless U Alexander O’ Neal. We all support u here….
The most beautiful song of all time, love takes a new meaning 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
You were and always will be one of the best and the greatest singer hands down to me and to so many that heard your powerful and beautiful voice. God bless you on your recovery! LOVE YA ALEXANDER ONEAL!!! Thank you!
I’ll always care about Alexander O’NEAL. He’s a great artist and I’m a huge fan. Your fans love ❤️ you Alex ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Super incredible talent! I remember hearing "If You Were Here Tonight" for the first time at a club in '85 or so and being awestruck! And it's still one of the tracks that I admire dearly. Thank God for this talented brother...
Alexander, what a music legend.
You're still the man. Courageously expressing yourself. Respect always. God bless you , Alex.
Great interview! I love him and his music. Those were the good days when music was so real! He is definitely a legend!
For the past 2 weeks I've been listening to his Christmas album...My Gift To You! I grew up listening to him and I will always be his biggest fan! I support his art! He's a angel walking this Earth! May God continue to keep him! Happy Holidays 🎁🎉🎄🙌🏾🛐
Respect. Thank you for sharing. I have friends and family taking and being affected by someone involvement with drugs. You're a beautiful person and you've given us some beautiful memories through your sharing of your talent ; music. Thank you 🙏💕
I’m glad you’re still with us sir, your music is real music.
👏👏👏
You gave us great music and fond memories, I thank you for that. You were here for a purpose and maybe you fulfilled it. Now it's time to take care of you
We care about you...positively.. we love you.
I'm still and always will be a fan of yours! You have a beautiful spirit! ❤
The REALEST interview EVER! He told the truth. He was very vocal. He spoke from the heart. Awesome awesome interview.
Thanks for that, much appreciated
Thank u for your honesty and I love u please continue to stay focused and blessed with your talents
Don't give up the fight Alex, you have a gift to give the world. Thank you..
Great comment
Mr O’Neal, I’m 12 years clean and sober and can identify with your struggles. Thank,you for your message. Drugs cause Good people to do bad things. We are all sinners. I wish you peace and serenity. Your music withstands the test of time . Thank you for your honesty. One day at a time !! GOD BLESS YOU
One of the best to do it. Wishing you all the best Alex and God Bless you.
He is one of the best Singers
Gives you every once of himself on stage
Love you Alexander O'Neal ❤️💯
I was a little girl listening to his music. When I was old enough to notice he had a drug problem, I've been praying for him ever since! My prayers go out to him. I love you Mr. Alexander O'Neal!
back in the day he was a gift to all of us who love ,love ballads
We care about you Alexander, you have given us such great music over the decades. I'm glad to see you're doing better. "Sunshine" to date to me one of the top 5 slow jams of all time.
Hey Alexander I too had a constant demon ,it seems like no matter what I do it still finds me ,Finally I got a hold on my life and I`m doing ok .
Glad to hear you've turned things around bud
As a recovered addict myself, I care about you. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Thank you for sharing your gift and your awesome music with us. God got you 🙏
I always listen to your music you really have an amazing talent.... Sunshine on repeat
I still love you brother and your transparency is noted sir stay strong and live your life brother and surround yourself with people that truly loves you
ALEXANDER O'NEIL YOU ARE HELPING PEOPLE WHO HAVE AND ARE GOING THROUGH SOME THINGS LIKE DRUG ADDICTION ,NONE OF US CAN JUDGE EACH OTHER ESPECIALLY THE ONES WHO HAVE NOT BEEN THERE AND DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT PEOPLE
ARE GOING THROUGH AND HAVE GONE THROUGH IN OWER LIFE ,SO NOBODY CAN JUDGE YOU OR ME OR ANY BODY THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT LIFE THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH, YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND ..
As a young girl in the early 90s I spent many many hours listening to his music. A beautiful singer to this day God bless him
I still listen to your music 2020. The best of all time.
I still listen to religiously I love you! You are legendary May God just bless you Alexander
I love this man like family. I'll always be here for him. Truly a heart of gold. At that time we all got caught up.
Man i love this guy he keeping it real and his music and videos just charms me
Thankyou for the feel good music. i particulary love 'LOVERS' on monday morning and also 'SATURDAY LOVE'. I cant be able to explain how those awesome beats makes me feel.
Yeah he's still got that magic to perform. Even though he's old... He still got it.
Yes he can he still got it regardless his trail and triblerlation.
He's still here and on tour right now. Stay strong Alexander!
Wish you well. Love your music. Very talented man.2019.
This man is a living legend and NO ONE could duplicate the sound of his voice. What he has experienced is called Life. So please don't judge him bc you sin differently than he did with drug abuse. Put some respect on our elders and the talent they have blessed the world with.
Troubling. True. I don't know him, but I do care. He is a person. It is troubling to see a person who is not well. And if it was drugs that put you on this condition, I want to thank you for sharing your story. Maybe your story will help people who have not taken up drugs to stay off drugs.
His music was always played by my mother while I was growing up. I love his music. I appreciate him being honest about his struggles. As a lot of folks tend to hide their true selves ftom others. He's very talented. God bless him. 💓💓
Love you brothers thanks for the message and the music may God bless you and your family 3❤❤❤3
This dude right here!!! BEST R&B SINGER EVER, CRAZY TALENTED!!!
Love your music! God bless you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Everybody have a vice hidden or otherwise. Your a great singer, your songs are legendary. I care about you Alex I grew up listening to your music. I’m glad to see your clean and doing well. May God continue to bless you🙏🏽
Yes your real fans no about drug addiction. Will be praying to you. Alexander make a record. Love you.
People please dont judge this talented man. I am happy that he is alive, and in the land of the living. This is 2020,and his music is still relevant,what a blessing!
Alexander oneal. I do care about you. I appreciate your honesty and your good fight against drug addiction. Thanks for warning others about its dangers. Love and Respect to you. 🙏😍
We love you Alex ! 🥰
I didn't know that about you King. I'm so sorry that happened to you. You're still one of the greatest artist I've ever heard. I care about you and still a fan. Love from Birmingham Alabama.
GOD BLESS U Mr. O'neal I still admire ur music & ur generosity & ur heart as a human being
Your music is from the heart and your unique talent is undisputed. I never get tired listening to your music.😘😍❤
gday luv this Superstar
he's legendary.
most underrated crooner of all time
come back across the pond
Harlem world uptown baby let's get it
Apollo
I'm so grateful I found this....
I was just listening to ”If You Were Here” & commented on ”how I wondered WHY he stopped making HIS music” which was & still is some of the best music of my generation. I'm so grateful to know ”he is okay.” God will remove his addiction if he asks Him to. I just hope he doesn't forsake his music. Alexander O’neal is a class act that can NEVER be replicated.
Beautiful words, love this comment - also I'll be republishing the other clips from this interview soon
@Kevin Durham
I just subscribed to your channel so I can keep up with your interviews. This one was GREAT. I'm so glad you shared it with us!🙏🏾
@@msohsosolo Thanks for your comment, I'm just a bit gutted about the production quality of this one, this was one of the first where I was self shooting and not using crew - about to spend a whole ton of money on new equipment though which should resolve all the problems
Wow shell of his former self; so glad that he's still here though an hope he still got it.
I can’t think of a more perfect voice than Alexander O’Neal’s.
You’re right, the people who write about your addiction don’t care about you. But your fans do. Stay strong my brother❤
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