BABYFACE PERFORMS 10 SONGS You NEVER KNEW He WROTE @ Anita Baker Songstress Tour, New Orleans, LA

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @cb4664
    @cb4664 Год назад +2115

    Give this man his flowers 🌺 🌺🌺🌺. He’s literally responsible for damn near every love song for an entire generation!

    • @SpokenWord4
      @SpokenWord4 Год назад +19

      facts

    • @vw1649
      @vw1649 Год назад +23

      Exactly... Yassssss give him his flowers...

    • @sparbarz1
      @sparbarz1 Год назад +7

      FACTS!!!

    • @aGwEENapple
      @aGwEENapple Год назад +14

      NAACP, Soul Train, Grammy's 🔊🔊🔊🗣

    • @tracyduckery5664
      @tracyduckery5664 Год назад +19

      He really wrote the songs that makee our whole world sing.

  • @wendy777love
    @wendy777love Год назад +1306

    He wrote practically all the 90"s era hits!
    Thank you genius!

    • @mr.wilson-od8gq
      @mr.wilson-od8gq Год назад +23

      Not to mention all those albums he produced for the artists. Awesome.

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Год назад +17

      That’s a tad extreme to say, but yes he was prolific during that period. During that time there were 3 places you went to for a hit: LA/Babyface/Simmons, Jam and Lewis, and Teddy Riley/Gene Griffin. They were routinely on the same albums of artists. What a period.

    • @aGwEENapple
      @aGwEENapple Год назад +18

      @@stonedog23 not extreme. They didn't mean literally of course. He wrote and produced a significant, magnificent amount of impactful songs. Where you can go to any American black household during the holidays to this day and see families singing along to his touching hits! 🌹One of my favorites, "A Song for Mama" ✨sung by Boyz II Men, off of the Soul Food soundtrack.

    • @tamikadaniels6556
      @tamikadaniels6556 Год назад +8

      Him and Keith Sweat❤

    • @tracyduckery5664
      @tracyduckery5664 Год назад +8

      The black Burt Bacharach !!!

  • @Bawill0315
    @Bawill0315 Год назад +784

    This man has written my entire childhood...I love everything his pen has touched.

  • @LordHaveMurcielago
    @LordHaveMurcielago Год назад +279

    This man wrote and produced the ENTIRE 'Waiting to Exhale' soundtrack!!!!! He's different!!!

  • @PeterNgoziNyirongo
    @PeterNgoziNyirongo Год назад +535

    Baby face has written over 3,000 hits . Whats amazing is the humility 😳... You gotta love this man! He literally made Bobby Brown and a 100plus other artists 😮

    • @creating1_c1999
      @creating1_c1999 Год назад +11

      I'm in awe but I knew he was special from Day 1.

    • @vanessap8910
      @vanessap8910 Год назад +3

      And to think, his net worth is only 200K

    • @rrichmond14
      @rrichmond14 Год назад +6

      @@vanessap8910 try 200 million

    • @Richard-nm3zi
      @Richard-nm3zi Год назад +10

      I think people are forgetting that he is a talented vocalist also

    • @tonyscott5673
      @tonyscott5673 Год назад +2

      “Humility?” Face is hardly humble! He’ll tell you that.

  • @moegrant4433
    @moegrant4433 Год назад +1846

    Some people call Kanye a genius for being able to program an MPC drum machine. BABYFACE IS A GENIUS!!!

    • @sassybdiy7565
      @sassybdiy7565 Год назад +173

      Kanye is a master sampler, he is indeed a genius.... AND Babyface is a lyrical genius. Both can be true at the same time

    • @brightemerald3924
      @brightemerald3924 Год назад

      One big difference, Babyface is not mentally ill. Kanye is. So sad.

    • @sassybdiy7565
      @sassybdiy7565 Год назад

      @@brightemerald3924 you don't know who's "mentally ill" because there's not a face to go with a diagnosis. Just pointing that out

    • @justjazz7409
      @justjazz7409 Год назад +75

      ​@SassyB diy I agree. Both are in different ways. Didn't understand the need for a comparison

    • @markjones5757
      @markjones5757 Год назад +121

      @SassyB diy babyface is way more than a lyrical genius. The man is a complete musician. Kanye is nowhere near the level of Writer or producer that Babyface is. The only person from hip-hop that comes close to Babyface would be jermaine Dupri.

  • @dedesharon9999
    @dedesharon9999 Год назад +424

    Babyface is the "King of Billboard"!! PERIOD 🤴🏾 💪🏾💞

  • @Tresie
    @Tresie Год назад +638

    He dam near wrote Bobby entire album. Our generation's Smokey Robinson. Go Babyface ❤️

    • @LuvDet6564
      @LuvDet6564 Год назад +13

      Yes, and I love Smokey. I was born and raised Detroit ❤️

    • @thetruthhurts9296
      @thetruthhurts9296 Год назад +7

      Patrice I was just saying the same thing!!! You are 100% . They were both honored together some time ago and it was a perfect combination!

    • @Shugahmaa
      @Shugahmaa Год назад +14

      THANK YOU for saying that!!! SMOKEY was THE PEN MAN in the '60's and '70's, as is Babyface in the '90's and 2000's...both BRILLIANT!!!👏🏼🎶👍🏼 Kevon Edmonds is the real Singer in the family tho!!😉

    • @glam2264
      @glam2264 Год назад +2

      Patricia Henderson ...Damn sure Did

    • @jahneen13
      @jahneen13 Год назад +6

      All this time I thought Ted Riley was responsible for Bobby's Album... Sigh!!!

  • @jayjaybiggs6917
    @jayjaybiggs6917 Год назад +198

    This man is responsible for the baby boom in the 90’s. He is a true legend. Mad respect. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @PaulaLewis-fm1sj
      @PaulaLewis-fm1sj Год назад +3

      Your right! I had 2 kids in the 90's! LOL!

    • @jasminel6592
      @jasminel6592 Год назад +2

      Him and r Kelly was the truth

    • @lizybe28
      @lizybe28 Год назад +1

      And Whitney

    • @Cindy-eh3cq
      @Cindy-eh3cq Год назад

      you are the best and most unbelievable singer forever and ever so keep on going to be the most popular music player and singer this is from ccthom555 you have so much fun and soulful music

    • @maudiewilliams6072
      @maudiewilliams6072 Год назад +2

      Baby Face and his band are SO, SO, SO AMAZING AND AUTHENIC! His music is so clean for so many generations of children, youth, and families! And love is so pure and alive. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND CHERISH YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR BAND OF MUSICIANS! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. The Lord is Good!
      So, So, Amazing

  • @djwillpower578
    @djwillpower578 Год назад +95

    And he left so many hits out of the medley…TLC, Toni Braxton, Mary J Blige …he’s a jewel 💎 to the culture.

  • @john1023va
    @john1023va Год назад +258

    There will never be another Babyface. This man is an icon.

  • @TheRenaep42
    @TheRenaep42 Год назад +297

    The craziest part is the songs that he sung aren't even half of what he's written. He has more songs in his catalogue than the public will ever know. This man is pure genius.

    • @creating1_c1999
      @creating1_c1999 Год назад +4

      just a fraction indeed Sheila

    • @chelseadowner5251
      @chelseadowner5251 Год назад +2

      Who knew!

    • @MrFilthyrich76
      @MrFilthyrich76 Год назад +11

      Half?? Not even a quarter! No Whitney Houston, No Mariah Carey, TLC and to name a few. Watching this remind me of how easy he took it on Teddy Riley in Verzuz battle.

    • @fernandowashington7846
      @fernandowashington7846 9 месяцев назад

      He wrote alot of Boyz 2 Men big hits also.

  • @markus410
    @markus410 Год назад +618

    And believe it or not there are so many other songs he wrote,,,
    for Whitney, Mary J, Toni Braxton, Karyn White TLC etc etc ... he is truly a musical genius

    • @leechrec
      @leechrec Год назад +19

      The songs he wrote for Boyz 2 Men. Mayn. Babyface is incredible.

    • @Xara_K1
      @Xara_K1 Год назад +2

      ​@LeechRec What's funny and shows his sheer genius is that someone could come and name three completely different artists and name those as the greatest... and they'd still be right 😂.

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Год назад +6

      Well we didn’t think these were his only 10 written songs.

    • @mamad5686
      @mamad5686 Год назад +10

      @@stonedog23 not everyone is as old as you. There are young ones now discovering him. Take a seat somewhere.

    • @dianewest5808
      @dianewest5808 Год назад +3

      @@stonedog23 what are you talking about? He has written way more than the “eleven” songs he sang here! These were just the “top hits” he did. He wrote too many more to name or sing.

  • @mrslbrick
    @mrslbrick Год назад +314

    2:15 Two Occasions
    3:58 Rock Steady
    4:42 Dial My Heart
    5:04 Fair Weather Friend
    5:31 Can’t Stop
    6:18 Here We Go
    6:38 We’re Not Making Love No More
    7:15 Slow Jam
    9:17 Don’t Be Cruel
    10:29 Every Little Step
    11:45 Rock Wit cha
    13:06 Roni
    15:09 Can We Talk
    16:45 Ready or Not
    18:46 My My My
    20:33 I’ll Make Love to You
    20:56 End of the Road

  • @ebonycoleman8426
    @ebonycoleman8426 Год назад +57

    Absolutely outstanding! This man is 64 years old and on stage moving like this. Not to mention the body of work he’s done. I was born in 76 and I love all 70, 80 and 90’s music. He played a big role in my adolescence and young adulthood. This music is timeless and he’s a lyrical genius! 🐐

  • @juliejulie7184
    @juliejulie7184 Год назад +416

    Just had an epiphany. BF could have hoarded all these songs but he was smart enough to give them up to the best artists. What a gift he is.

    • @EFSports1
      @EFSports1 Год назад +20

      Right.. but think about all the songs he does have stored away! I’m sure he has tons sitting somewhere and just couldn’t find the right person to sing them.

    • @dianewest5808
      @dianewest5808 Год назад +6

      He was writing songs long before he started singing.

    • @jada85752
      @jada85752 Год назад +6

      Don't forget about Smokey Robinson!

    • @205breed
      @205breed Год назад +3

      What's crazy on R&B Money he said The Deele didn't like a lot of these songs and passed on them.

    • @crystalperry2163
      @crystalperry2163 Год назад +5

      He could’ve sang all the songs he gave away and they would’ve been hits. It’s crazy.

  • @lewiscameronp
    @lewiscameronp Год назад +369

    The fans knew that Babyface wrote these classics! Timeless music for all generations of music lovers!

    • @themightierpencil
      @themightierpencil Год назад +8

      Thank you 😂 I’m like “y’all can’t tell a Babyface song when you hear it?”

    • @dinard38
      @dinard38 Год назад +6

      Well, I didn’t know that he wrote Rock Steady, Slow Jam, and We’re Not Making Love. All the rest, but not three.
      I was particularly surprised with Rock Steady. cuz that song is not in his signature style.

    • @tamarap4201
      @tamarap4201 Год назад +2

      I didn’t have a clue, but I’m not surprised to now know😊

    • @cake_for_breakfast
      @cake_for_breakfast Год назад +4

      I knew he was a genius before he did his own album and Im white. Lol. My yt ass parents always played his music, Prince, MJ, and Luther. We listened to everything, but they made a point to teach me who wrote music and played instruments, too. They suck in most ways, but thankfully they passed on good taste in music. I've seen Prince, MJ and Janet. I'd love to see Babyface! From what I recall, his wife was stunning.

    • @archwayacademy3155
      @archwayacademy3155 Год назад

      Exactly! My favorite artist ever!!!!!

  • @jongray4924
    @jongray4924 Год назад +86

    With misty eyes, I declare Babyface the GOAT.

  • @aliciacook5652
    @aliciacook5652 Год назад +140

    Babyface has written 460 songs - which is so impressive but he's made it seem so easy. He deserves his flowers, his place in the music hall of fame and several lifetime awards.

  • @coachtouden
    @coachtouden Год назад +59

    I am floored! Yes Babyface is a gifted songwriter and singer! And can we shout out his background vocalists?! Amazing!! Thank you to whomever recorded this! My husband and I are enjoying this on our road trip! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @dalelouard8345
    @dalelouard8345 Год назад +424

    Somebody once told me that people have slept on Babyface and not many people appreciate how talented this man is. I thought at the time that she was exaggerating but now that I have just seen this, her words hit me right between the eyes! So many artists owe their careers to this man!!! A true legend!

    • @bimrebeats
      @bimrebeats Год назад +31

      People look at me crazy when I say there’s no way you can crown R. Kelly the King of RnB before Babyface. But people grossly mistake sex appeal for musical talent.

    • @okolekahuna3862
      @okolekahuna3862 Год назад +4

      WORD!!!

    • @jeffreyd700
      @jeffreyd700 Год назад +13

      Who was sleeping on Babyface? People knew he was the real deal if you are a fan of R&B in and out of the music industry

    • @erikaperez4579
      @erikaperez4579 Год назад +2

      #FACTS 💯💯💯

    • @juantezlee2085
      @juantezlee2085 Год назад +1

      Tru hard as ever still today

  • @defnessrealtalk4016
    @defnessrealtalk4016 Год назад +212

    Did NOT know Babyface wrote post-Disco hit 'Rock Steady' by the Whispers. THAT by itself is legendary to a musical connoisseur like me.

    • @mangoyacho
      @mangoyacho Год назад +2

      Did he really write Rock Steady? Wow wow he is a genious indeed🤗

    • @keshajones2389
      @keshajones2389 Год назад +2

      Yep! I saw it on the Whispers unsung.

    • @streetking9772
      @streetking9772 Год назад

      He didn't write Rock Steady. He co-produced it. Actually, Aretha Franklin penned it.

    • @creating1_c1999
      @creating1_c1999 Год назад +9

      @@streetking9772 two different songs

    • @ThisIsJ.Nicole
      @ThisIsJ.Nicole Год назад +2

      ​@@streetking9772That's a different Rock Steady...

  • @goodfeels8204
    @goodfeels8204 Год назад +117

    Can make the argument that Babyface is the King of R&B.

  • @cvvv6166
    @cvvv6166 Год назад +49

    For About 10-11 years , BabyFACE ( & LA Face ) were the charts ( along with JAM & Lewis ) , Wonderful time , Great creativity & AMAZING hits and songs 🤩🎶👌🎤

  • @meicealways5842
    @meicealways5842 Год назад +85

    This is what you call TIMELESS MUSIC!

  • @angelajones8018
    @angelajones8018 Год назад +358

    It's so sick how much of a musical genius that he is!! Love Babyface.

    • @barbaramaroney6890
      @barbaramaroney6890 Год назад +8

      My favorite writer, producer, and singer!!

    • @Xara_K1
      @Xara_K1 Год назад +9

      And his genius is pretty much ignored because he's so lowkey as a personality. But Babyface has created his own hits, created hits for rnb, soul, pop stars, from Shanice to Whitney to Madonna to Brandy to Ariana Grande and Beyonce, over 4 or 5 decades. He also singlehandedly wrote one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever, and is a multi-instrumentalist. I remember people pushing back at me around the time Boosie was saying R. Kelly is the greatest over MJ and Prince. and I was saying I of course respect and love all these people's catalogs (I was only judging their work... NOT them personally lol) and impact, so it says something that Babyface beats them all because he was creating literal wealth for ERRBODY he worked with, male, female, group, solo artists...

    • @madizm05
      @madizm05 Год назад +5

      Men s a living legend ,!

    • @barbaramaroney6890
      @barbaramaroney6890 Год назад +3

      Listening to him right now...

    • @Amodernelder
      @Amodernelder Год назад +4

      He truly created the soundtrack for a generation.

  • @mbo68
    @mbo68 Год назад +247

    Babyface killed it. He's a songwriting genius. The background singers and band were phenominal as well.

    • @landocalrisian2014
      @landocalrisian2014 Год назад +2

      YES they were 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @Shugahmaa
      @Shugahmaa Год назад +3

      Babyface often used his brother's Kevon and Melvin(🙏🏽) and friend Keith of the group "After 7"on his recordings, and sometimes during his live Shows. Those guy's were PHENOMENAL!!! 🎶👍🏼🎶

    • @Solutions3000
      @Solutions3000 Год назад

      ​​@@Shugahmaa I love After 7, as well. I agree--Phenomenal.

  • @donaldekong4607
    @donaldekong4607 Год назад +161

    OMG!!!this man wrote all the major R n B hits of my teenage years.He's a musical prodigy

  • @sweetsop2938
    @sweetsop2938 Год назад +61

    Baby Face= Certified Lyrical Genius. He's a one man hit making factory. Thanks for all the hits you've written that have turned many singers into stars over the years. And to top it off, he can sing every hit he has written because he has the voice and he's that darn good.

    • @cDTeVe
      @cDTeVe Год назад +4

      ... what means “Lyrical Genius” lyrics are the words correct??? what about the beats? the music, (basslines , chords)?? melodies??? he created all that and production so...
      multi genius??

    • @myraallen2951
      @myraallen2951 Год назад

      Al b sure sing that song

    • @myraallen2951
      @myraallen2951 Год назад

      He can't dance but good songs writing

  • @BeautifullyMe0314
    @BeautifullyMe0314 Год назад +58

    Babyface is the Midas of music. I truly would not have guess that he wrote these hits. Babyface deserves all his sucess. He put a lot of work in and put alot of ppl on. Most of those he wrote for like Bobby, Johnny Gill and Boys to Men all had stellar career. His career literally spans about 40 years. He basically single handedly created the music we loved for that era. He is easily the most influential talent of his era.

  • @abbakaastralboobabymusic
    @abbakaastralboobabymusic Год назад +143

    Every single one of his hits makes any songwriter wish that they had written it! Face is one of the best songwriters of all time!

  • @gb7251
    @gb7251 Год назад +207

    The back up signers are SICK!!! 🎉🎉🎉 BABYFACE knows how to display talent and share the party!!!

    • @SalemGurl8701
      @SalemGurl8701 Год назад +4

      I think Anthony Hamilton has the best background singers- The Hamiltones. Check them out!🫶🏽👍🏽

    • @theosymommy
      @theosymommy Год назад +1

      A true gift and great characteristic to have 🙏🏾

    • @thetruthhurts9296
      @thetruthhurts9296 Год назад +3

      @@SalemGurl8701 Okay..... that's nice and we love the Hamiltones but that wasn't the statement. It's not a competition. When was the last time you did some research. The Hamiltones haven't been with Anthony Hamilton in a minute. They are now just called the Tones. By the way, the greatest backup singers were probably the Andates. and the Waters. People who are in the industry would agree.

    • @SalemGurl8701
      @SalemGurl8701 Год назад +1

      @@thetruthhurts9296 thanks!

  • @standforluv
    @standforluv Год назад +94

    I’m in tears man. It is RIDICULOUS how much talent this man has and how many records he wrote and produced, that were not just records, but HIT records!!!!! Good GOD!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
    Babyface, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Teddy Riley had the 80s and 90s on LOCK!!!!!! The hit records they put out are timeless and honestly, I don’t think we’ll ever have anymore songwriters and producers on their level because people are now lazy with very little to zero talent. Our parents had Smokey Robinson and Norman Lear writing timeless hits, and we have these guys. My daughter’s generation doesn’t have anyone and I hate that. I salute these amazing musicians!!!!!!!!

    • @renaldojason
      @renaldojason Год назад

      Yes she does it's being made in real time.

    • @shirex3168
      @shirex3168 Год назад +3

      Don't sleep on neyo he has written alot of songs

    • @sassydiva7821
      @sassydiva7821 Год назад +1

      @@renaldojason…PLEASE!, no she doesn’t….today’s music SUCK, if you can even call it music. Most of these young people be stealing hooks from 80’s & 90’s music. That father was right!

    • @latwanna
      @latwanna 5 месяцев назад

      We are still out here...just don't sleep...great music is coming and amazing performers is something that God will never stop bringing forward! He will outdo Himself because He created music for a powerful purpose but it has been abused by the industry! God has warriors out here! Best believe! WE are coming to light it up! ha ha

  • @EduardoJimenez-rk8nw
    @EduardoJimenez-rk8nw Год назад +19

    Baby Face is off the charts ! No one comes even close to this man ! 👍👍👍👀👀👀🙏🙏🙏

  • @dominiquegordon8813
    @dominiquegordon8813 Год назад +26

    Wrote them and can sing them. Pure talent ❤

  • @yvonnefreeman5264
    @yvonnefreeman5264 Год назад +93

    He still got it. He know he is loved by his fans thanks Babyface.

    • @Xara_K1
      @Xara_K1 Год назад +2

      he better know. Still selling out shows

  • @Sounzgudd
    @Sounzgudd Год назад +35

    Tbf if R Kelly was ever in the running as the king of RnB, then Babyface has to be. His RnB pen is impeccable, consistently making classics for decades and still the notorious Babyface

  • @cynthia-iz9ew
    @cynthia-iz9ew Год назад +90

    If any of you remember Ashford and Simpson, they wrote a lot of songs for the artist that we know are old school. Unfortunately Ashford died of cancer. They were the power couple back then.

    • @cw2424
      @cw2424 Год назад +3

      Absolutely🙏🏽❤

    • @schriemontague1970
      @schriemontague1970 Год назад +9

      Solid as a Rock!!!

    • @jahneen13
      @jahneen13 Год назад +3

      @@schriemontague1970 That's one of my favorite songs!!!

    • @Solutions3000
      @Solutions3000 Год назад +2

      “I’m Every Woman"

    • @doubledelta8085
      @doubledelta8085 5 месяцев назад +2

      In my opinion, they never got their due. Their body of work is phenomenal!❤️❤️❤️

  • @miguelarce4159
    @miguelarce4159 Год назад +49

    OMG !!!!!!!!! Just saw him two days ago in Baltimore !!!!!!!!!!! He is 64 years old........what can I say about Babyface..........THIS MAN STILL ROCKS IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so good to see him perform this medley !!!!!!!!! Thank you to whoever recorded this one !!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  • @devenbouchet6740
    @devenbouchet6740 Год назад +27

    I had no idea that Babyface wrote all of these songs. What a talented man and a genius.

  • @houzhead6588
    @houzhead6588 Год назад +69

    That must feel good to hear a stadium full of folks singing all the words to music you wrote. What a gifted mind and heart!

    • @ceoa
      @ceoa Год назад

      💯🎉

  • @evelynm7644
    @evelynm7644 Год назад +186

    This is the most moving around I have seen him do on stage. He’s normally sitting at the piano or sitting playing the guitar with his shades on!
    I see you Face!!!❤️

    • @jjkui4535
      @jjkui4535 Год назад +7

      I know right

    • @namesthasame
      @namesthasame Год назад +15

      Why I am jamming over here in my living room, like I am there live!!!!
      And let’s give it up for band and back up singers fine and 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @ramontague21
      @ramontague21 Год назад +10

      He rocks the stage and runs throughout the crowd at his concerts. BabyFace MOVES! He puts on a great show!

    • @unconventionalcrosy52
      @unconventionalcrosy52 Год назад +9

      This man has surpassed legendary status.......

    • @heysimmone
      @heysimmone Год назад +5

      This is the right concert to be at indeed.

  • @CatB1PYT
    @CatB1PYT Год назад +66

    Listen closely…Real Talent is Everlasting. If a concert crowd can sing Every Song, Lyrics, Bridge, Pitch..huntee, they are Legends. Face and Anita..Legends. PeriodT.

    • @BbGun-lw5vi
      @BbGun-lw5vi Год назад +4

      Especially because this crowd went to see Anita Baker. Baby face was a surprise. Yet the audience knew all the songs.

    • @CatB1PYT
      @CatB1PYT Год назад +1

      @@BbGun-lw5vi That Part!

    • @marysanford7335
      @marysanford7335 Год назад +1

      YES!!!

  • @vanessahenry2628
    @vanessahenry2628 Год назад +21

    Babyface is one of the most amazing song writers in history. I witnessed his performance at the Westbury Music Fair in New York.
    This talented Man has written so many hits.The Audience was mentally and physically exhausted when the show ended. I had no idea Babyface wrote so many hit songs.Also 95 percent of the audience knew all the words❤❤❤

  • @matthewgaines10
    @matthewgaines10 Год назад +26

    I don’t know why people are so surprised that Babyface wrote so many hits. Most of the songs he wrote have a distinct sound to them like just Jam & Lewis’ work.
    He is a talented and prolific songwriter.

  • @andreoates8405
    @andreoates8405 Год назад +40

    Face is a very humble man he never put it out there that he wrote all the songs. I’m glad that he changed his mind and let people know that he wrote these incredible, phenomenal love songs that has tested the sands of time💯💕😌

  • @montaeharris3464
    @montaeharris3464 Год назад +126

    Our music legends are getting older still going strong their still in demand selling out the largest venues

  • @proudasiangirl576
    @proudasiangirl576 Год назад +55

    Baby Face is a legend! A trip down memory lane for me. I grew up in the 80s and 90s. It was an awesome time to hear his songs on the radio! He owned it!

    • @cmpl24
      @cmpl24 Год назад +1

      Love the 80's and 90's cause of these songs even the superwoman I super like in my teen life was his song too. So amazing genius legend baby face

    • @ChargersCity
      @ChargersCity Год назад

      🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

  • @gemi96377
    @gemi96377 Год назад +80

    I actually knew he wrote/produced all of these. I'm in my mid-40s, and as a kid/teen, I loved reading cassette tape/record/cd liner notes.
    This medley doesn't even scratch the surface of his catalog. This man is one of the greatest musical talents ever.
    Also, shout out to Darryl Simmons aka Silent Partner, who co-wrote/co-produced some of these hits with Babyface.

    • @derricklong3246
      @derricklong3246 Год назад +3

      I did the same thing, I always looked at the producer credits. It let me know what I needed to produce music and writing skills.

    • @ncumisafandesindelu454
      @ncumisafandesindelu454 Год назад +2

      You are me, I don’t know why everyone is shocked?

    • @andreawilkinson2151
      @andreawilkinson2151 Год назад +2

      I never knew he wrote for Dru Hill..but I love it

    • @MichaelCDavis1
      @MichaelCDavis1 Год назад +5

      People always forget he wrote a hit for rock group Fallout Boy. He stay booked.

    • @agboladepriscillia508
      @agboladepriscillia508 Год назад +1

      His really the man that got R&B music going all through these decades

  • @SoldBySharone
    @SoldBySharone Год назад +38

    Thank you, Babyface for writing songs that were the Soundtrack to My Youth… His “Pen Game” is Everything 🎉❤️

  • @mrbprice1
    @mrbprice1 Год назад +102

    Damn! He is literally responsible for some artists entire career! I've always respected Babyface, but now I have a whole new level of respect for him.

    • @allysontrenchfield4602
      @allysontrenchfield4602 Год назад +1

      He's really a genius

    • @AngelsPicks
      @AngelsPicks Год назад +5

      And, the fact that he's SO (genuinely) humble about it, just makes him that much greater, because he COULD be a d*ck, about his success/talent. This man wrote the soundtrack, for the 80s & 90s, hands down!

  • @ramblerchic8180
    @ramblerchic8180 Год назад +177

    Baby Face has actual talent. The artists that he’s written for are diverse in age and style. When I think of Waiting To Exhale I see his amazing talent. Please see don’t ever mention Kanye and Baby Face in the same sentence.

  • @irisahmad6974
    @irisahmad6974 Год назад +122

    I never knew that Babyface wrote these beautiful songs!! He’s a musical genius!!

    • @sonyacreel6600
      @sonyacreel6600 Год назад +3

      @irishmad6974 yes he completely is and I wasn't aware he'd created so many top hits.

    • @AandP4dummieslikeme
      @AandP4dummieslikeme Год назад +2

      Me either. He is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @a.speller9055
    @a.speller9055 Год назад +8

    I did not know Baby Face could move like that!😲😲😲💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾😂🤣😂 Love it!

  • @carouselcakes6237
    @carouselcakes6237 Год назад +36

    I’m just absolutely green with envy of the audience being able to see this man live & hear this beautiful music. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @KDiddy305
    @KDiddy305 Год назад +14

    Give this man his flowers while he’s still here 💯

  • @TheSaBohemian
    @TheSaBohemian Год назад +44

    This right here is the soundtrack to my 50 year old life. Thanks Face😍

    • @59564
      @59564 Год назад

      Me too. I’m 61. I’ve been rocking with him since the Deele’s!!

  • @snakeyesnasso8697
    @snakeyesnasso8697 Год назад +34

    Babyface is a GENIUS 🥰🥰🥰😂

  • @childofGod712
    @childofGod712 Год назад +17

    Genius. The greatest songwriter of all time. These songs are EPIC.

  • @HeyTidi
    @HeyTidi Год назад +83

    Such a good concert! My mom and I were really going to see Anita Baker, but we had no clue Babyface would be there too! He did the damn thing. Anita was EVERYTHING!

    • @Solutions3000
      @Solutions3000 Год назад +3

      Good to know. A friend of mine got tickets for us, for their July 2, 2023 concert, Pine Knob Music Theatre (Michigan). Already excited.

    • @mslalaluv
      @mslalaluv Год назад +2

      Oh woowwww!! You definitely got a treat!!

    • @shamekagooding3082
      @shamekagooding3082 Год назад

      I saw them in Baltimore I’m May. It was such an amazing show. Babyface did the d@mn thing and Miss Anita….whewww…I could watch and listen to her sing all day.

    • @tundeabiodun2603
      @tundeabiodun2603 11 месяцев назад

      ❤❤❤

    • @Bsr8807
      @Bsr8807 10 месяцев назад

      Girl I would’ve lost my damn mind!!!!

  • @Regin8or
    @Regin8or Год назад +44

    This man is a songwriting machine for some of the most popular R&B songs of the 90's

  • @janeneoliviere1160
    @janeneoliviere1160 Год назад +79

    This man is so talented. So many of these songs are cross over classics. Imagine how many people don’t have the privilege of knowing who Babyface is

  • @An0mali
    @An0mali Год назад +49

    I didn't want it to end and he literally could have done an entire 30 more minutes of hits! People REALLY sleep on Face! #GOAT 🐐

  • @americandream7517
    @americandream7517 Год назад +21

    Babyface is a great musician, great person with tons of character. I will always be a fan of his!

  • @computerdoctor956
    @computerdoctor956 Год назад +20

    The legend, master songwriter, and composer of the '80s, '90s, and beyond. He is writing and producing for the millennials!! If you want to be timeless, get Babyface on it!

  • @Qd322
    @Qd322 Год назад +46

    These songs were just the tip of the iceberg. His body of work is astounding. A True Legend, from my home town ( Indianapolis, Indiana) 😉 and last but not least, them background singers ATE!

    • @randyanderson4360
      @randyanderson4360 Год назад

      Yes shout out to Indiana, I'm up north in Elkhart get your tickets for the Cincinnati music festival in July

  • @vwilliams8196
    @vwilliams8196 Год назад +45

    Dude he wrote every hit!

  • @carolynsmith6880
    @carolynsmith6880 16 дней назад +1

    YES, HE'LL ALWAYS BE A GENIUS & A GOOD PERSON!!

  • @jazzsoul1695
    @jazzsoul1695 Год назад +60

    Excellent!! Those backup vocalists are also top notch.

  • @natashalowery3224
    @natashalowery3224 Год назад +48

    This is blowing my mind. I’m like he wrote that song too? I knew he wrote a lot of songs for people but come on…Babyface is amazing!!!

    • @sassybdiy7565
      @sassybdiy7565 Год назад +5

      This didn't even tap his song catalog, go check his Wikipedia page, you're really going to be blown away. I did a project on Babyface when I wanted to become a record a&r

  • @mystery5655
    @mystery5655 Год назад +26

    Best songwriter/producer of his era. We can all safely say that a special moment in our romantic life can be linked to one of the songs written by him.

  • @Realwoman_xx
    @Realwoman_xx Год назад +33

    Wow I didn’t realize he’s written all these popular songs. 👏👏👏

  • @NotSoTypikal
    @NotSoTypikal Год назад +6

    This is phenomenal!!!! He wrote practically entire damn decades!!! 👌👌👌

  • @tana5098
    @tana5098 Год назад +13

    This guy is like the Stevie Wonder of the late 80's and 90's. Wow!! What a prolific singer and songwriter. Great music for dancing and groovin! Love this! 💗🎤🎵🎸🎹

  • @lnapjr76
    @lnapjr76 Год назад +70

    Face can do an entire concert on songs he wrote for other people....then another one on songs from his extensive catalog.
    Dude is one of the greatest ever.

  • @1eradney
    @1eradney Год назад +28

    "To the end of the road", the audience was in such good harmony! Loved it!

  • @SAJDES
    @SAJDES Год назад +35

    oh my gosh...he really wrote some incredible music...i am so impressed...he needs more recognition...

  • @eloisehughes9081
    @eloisehughes9081 Год назад +9

    There no words for the love that Babyface give out to so many artists ❤😊

  • @peterphiri3999
    @peterphiri3999 Год назад +6

    My man, he's a GENIUS. No words can suffice to his greatness 👍👍🇿🇲

  • @valerievalagator6780
    @valerievalagator6780 Год назад +16

    This man's talent is a gift to humanity.

  • @tanyamaycock8935
    @tanyamaycock8935 Год назад +53

    He warmed up and stretched in the 80’s. He proceeded to absolutely dominate the 90’s.

  • @captkirk77
    @captkirk77 Год назад +25

    I was there for Anita and Babyface truly made it extra special. Black Magicians 🎼

  • @coachtouden
    @coachtouden Год назад +7

    Smokey Robinson, Babyface, and Neyo are all amazing songwriters that have transformed their generation with top 10 hits!

    • @arthurriley5856
      @arthurriley5856 Год назад +1

      Sorry, Neo is NOT in the same catagory as Smoky and Babyface. Kind of disrepectful.

  • @nadinewilliams8952
    @nadinewilliams8952 Год назад +18

    Omg, I watched this and didnt wanted it to end.!!! I bow down to you, simply God given talent.❤🎶 👏👏👏 Thank u Baby Face.🙏

  • @shirleyhammond9060
    @shirleyhammond9060 Год назад +51

    The realization of Babyface's talent is mindblowing!!!! He is truly a musical genius! Thank you Babyface for so many wonderful songs. 👏🏾🌺

  • @SuburbanKween
    @SuburbanKween Год назад +113

    Can Babyface hold a songwriting workshop? This new class needs help!

  • @laviepourme
    @laviepourme Год назад +20

    BABY you can still sing, even when ur exhausted. Grateful for your music... and you! You da jam!

  • @Lillianna419
    @Lillianna419 6 месяцев назад +2

    Speechlessssssssss.The 🐐 of love songs

  • @angelettepeterson6886
    @angelettepeterson6886 8 месяцев назад +1

    Babyface is the goat! This man is a legend and a genius as he wrote so many top hits, this is just a few. Take your bow Kenneth Edmonds!! #Babyface👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @driven64
    @driven64 Год назад +30

    FACE IS ONE OF A VERY FEW MUSICAL, SONGWRITING, PERFORMING, AND PRODUCING GENIUS GOATS! WROTE SO MANY HITS AND MADE SUPERSTARS OUT OF SO MANY ARTISTS!!!!!!

    • @brightemerald3924
      @brightemerald3924 Год назад

      🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

    • @MrsJones-we3wo
      @MrsJones-we3wo Год назад +2

      Babyface, Stevie Wonder and R Kelly. Every song they touch turn to gold.

    • @dslade6849
      @dslade6849 Год назад +1

      ​@@MrsJones-we3wo 💯facts

  • @Tamaranji43
    @Tamaranji43 Год назад +22

    am so in my feels, my daddy played these songs for me and now in my 40s am so grateful. thank you for sharing.

  • @moniqueclarke7319
    @moniqueclarke7319 Год назад +14

    I’m in awe ❤. This man is single-handedly responsible for making the late 80’s and nineties great 👍🏽. I’m glad I was around for it. Wow 🤩. Baby Face is golden

  • @doloresleyva8810
    @doloresleyva8810 3 месяца назад +1

    My Sunday song!! Babyface wrote many hit songs for various artist and is still perfoming his classic hits! He is a legend beyond legends !! Us from this era will never stop singing and loving to his masterpieces!❤

  • @jaydixon32
    @jaydixon32 Год назад +37

    I’m 31 and I was blessed to see Babyface last year. This man is a genius and wrote for so many music legends! I wonder how many more songs he has stored away in his vault!

  • @thall901
    @thall901 Год назад +46

    I’m 40 years old this man has written many songs I remember from being a small child through my adult years. So much talent he’s a living legend I’m going to see Anita Baker in December already bought my tickets I surely hope he’s there (wishful thinking 😂)

    • @arvelynlewis
      @arvelynlewis Год назад +1

      You probably know by now, she kicked him off the tour. So sorry for your loss.

  • @Neen71
    @Neen71 Год назад +15

    Wow....he's a musical genius...he doesn't get the props he deserves all these years!

  • @padra29
    @padra29 Год назад +7

    Babyface penmanship is beyond that of a Genius he literally has kept r&b alive thru the years

  • @patriciagaither1194
    @patriciagaither1194 Год назад +14

    This man's talent is undeniable. I am so glad this video was posted. He is singing my life. 80s and 90s for real. He is still writing. Thank you Babyface for all of this

  • @adonai71100
    @adonai71100 Год назад +44

    They just don't make music like this anymore 😪 🥰🎵🎶

  • @monicahope3615
    @monicahope3615 Год назад +45

    I love seeing the Billboard chart and how long a song stayed on the charts and its peak position. That's so cool!!!

    • @landocalrisian2014
      @landocalrisian2014 Год назад +1

      I used to study the Billboard 100 like it was a class 🤦🏾‍♂️😆

    • @Solutions3000
      @Solutions3000 Год назад +1

      ​@@landocalrisian2014 🤐 I vigorously perused it, too.