I'm just turned 53 and myself and my 13 year old daughter love alexander O'Neal songs. Out of all my 5 kids, she the only one that love old school like her mommy.
Alexander O'Neal was the masculine voice that I needed to hear! I thought he was every bit of match for Luther vandross and Freddie Jackson at the time!
I can imagine walking into my favourite club in October, 2024 and seeing Alexander O'Neal on vocals, Jimmy Jam on keyboards and Terry Lewis on bass. That would be an unforgettable night.
When I say I’ve been a fan since day one, and still jam to him in 2024 🥰🥰. I pray that he gets the healing that is needed for him, because he’s definitely a legend 🥰🥰.
Folks you must realized that Alex O'Neal had the best duo of producers at the time which were Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They were the real deal, ask Janet Jackson and many others.
Jaheim???????????? Please, he can't sing!!! I was at a BET live taping, and they had to bring him out twice because his voice was awful. Off key, and tone dead. If you ever went a Alexabnder O'Neal concert, he had everyone up! There is no comparison. One of a kind showman.
+Cortlandt Charles man whites back in the 80s could not make songs the way the blacks did. man lol, you guys know how to make some music! nobody can make soul rnb songs like the blacks can.
Such a perfect song! I understand why he was so popular in the UK, this song is such a perfect New Wave song. It's so reminiscent of Bryan Ferry and Kate Bush ❤❤❤❤❤
The inimitable voice of Alexander O'Neal. One of my all-time favourite R&B voices. This is a brilliant joint. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are masters of their craft. True legends.
Jam & Lewis had that signature smooth sound back in the 80’s, they ruled the charts with it, it was all about being chill, dressing nice and having classy fun, I was glad to be in my 20’s in the 80’s, fun times!
Jam and Lewis of The Time worked with Mr. Clarence Avant and the two been good friends mutually since 1982 after the two left The Time and became as founders of Flyte Time Productions.
@@Lovejazz01 Cool and himself ran Sussex from his early days and renamed it to Tabu Records and he was making a lot of profits and also in 1979, He worked with Mr. Walter Yetnikoff of the old CBS Records distribution and the two signed The S.O.S. Band who are from Atlanta, GA and scored for Tabu was "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" that peaked at #1 in R&B on Billboard.
All I have to say about this....this man sings from the soul. In this song, you can feel the emotion in his voice. Absolutely amazing song. Nothing's better than old school. This is real music, and I miss it soo much.
R & B died circa 1990. Beyond that, we saw weak imitations of this genre of music. Thank GOD we have archives to remind us of what real music should sound like.~
Whenever I see this video I just see my 16 year old self. And I start to reminisce about the times we shared. And I had a such a crush on the woman in the video. I'd forgotten her name but I read that she had passed away a while back. Alexander O'Neal music continues to be my go whenever I'm in the mood.
This is one of my all-time favorite songs and I would give anything if someone could tell me how many millions of times I pushed repeat in my car and listen to this song over and over again! To this day I still say Alexander is my favorite singer, and now I really love Charlie Wilson!
When I think of R&B in the 80's Alexander O'Neil is one of the first singers that pop up in my mind. He had a really smooth sound. His vocals mixed with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis's production blended together in perfect harmony.
Very ethereal. I truly believe Alex had been through major heartbreak 💔 more than once before his career. Only someone who has suffered those can sing like this.
What is 'mysterious'? Mr. O'Neal is basically letting us know that broken hearts are for ar*eholes. Getting dumped may hurt but, mending is possible. I reiterate: What is 'mysterious' about that? What have I missed?
Alexander said in TVone's "Unsung" that when he met his wife "he didn't want someone he could live with...he wanted someone he couldn't live without"...that's soo cute!..they are still married!...
I'm 43 and first heard this song in 1984 when someone passed my house blasting it. I was hooked like a crackhead and STILL rock this song (indeed, the album) TO.THIS.DAY! Love, love, LOVE this version of it. Never knew there was a video!
A broken heart A broken heart A broken heart can mend A broken heart A broken heart A broken heart can mend Sometimes I'm scared to get too serious I get the feeling that I'm all locked in You might be the girl who will break my heart If I take this chance and to out on a limb I know from experience When you fall in love Something sure do break your heart I can't get awake of sleep I'm always wondering who you're with So if I keep you near to me I'm gonna save myself a lot of grief And maybe I'll fall in love If you catch my fall And you never break my heart baby Oh girl Oh baby It takes a little time Then you can love again But I ain't got the time To get through another heartbreak (IIII A broken heart can mend) (IIII A broken heart can mend)
He was the hottest thing in the mid 80's .......other then the sun! I was in the Army stationed at Ft.Campbell Kentucky. We drove up to Nashville to a upscale club.....they bumped his shit all nite! Needless to say, I scouped up a baddy! Thanks Mr.'O Neal.....best wing man ever!!!
This is one of this team’s most unique song imo. Just outstanding. Emotional. Touching. Relatable. Wow. Alex at his finest. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis at their finest.
Smooth, classy and real. That is what defined this track back in the day. Never heard any singer so truthful in lyrics of desperate love like this man. For a male singer to be that vulnerable in the 80's wasn't only unique, but a real strenghth. Something about his voice has always made me believe, he truly means what he's talking about and is never afraid to be honest. If anybody taught me about emotional intelligence, it is Mr. Alexander O'Neal. 💯👍❤️💐🍀
This is my favorite song from him debut album 💿 I loved his second album better because that’s the album when I was born I can recall hearing being played repeatedly all throughout the living room when I was in the playpen and beyond I grew up buying my own cd of his albums then started burning the copies and gave to all my aunties and older cousins as gift when I didn’t have a job. I knew they really appreciated it because the days of the album playing were long gone and so were the tape decks. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were some of the greatest music producers that ever lived I swear and Alexander O’Neal what an underrated diamond in the rough… ❤❤❤❤he is so loved in my family you all have no idea.
Alex is my favorite singer of all times. I love everything that this man has ever made. I just love him, there has never been a voice like his ever, when you hear his voice you can not mistake it for anyone esle but him. I would say Glen jones would be my second favorite in back of Alex.
Whenever I ride down to Jacksonville or Orlando this song comes to my mind. And I just have to blast it when I ride around those cities. This song is the perfect ballad to ride around with riding to the beach or off in the sunset. Alexander O'Neal is definitely an all true man especially when he sings!!!
This is one of the first '80s music videos I happened across on the then-new TH-cam way back in 2006. Never heard of Alexander before and was instantly hooked. So God bless you Sven86, wherever you are, for exposing me to so much amazing music!
Been a fan since 1985 when I first heard Al over the radio.I was about 12 jamming to his music.Nobody knew he played at Alcorn State in the early 80's.Yeah,Al is from Ms(just like me) around the Delta call Natchez.No wonder we got that Southern charm and Swag!!!
I have seen this man 3 times in concert and have had my photo taken with him. He was just sooooo smooth!! What a groove!!! I love it when he says at the end "Don't ever break my heart"
I tell you one thing I love the native from Natchez Mississippi Alexander O'Neal is one of my favorite singers Time in a Bottle perfection ear candy"💙💙💚💚💔💔
natchez mississippi right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i still have the cassette alex gave me 94 before his album hit the stores!!!!!!!!!!!!! like an uncle to me!!!!
This is a hidden 80s R&B Gem .i love the huanting synthetic smooth background the chanting ohhh ahhh Mr o'neil and Jam and Lewis wow just fire back then
Alexander never got the recognition he so deserved...England loves and loved him...the US media missed him....I’ve been a fan since the early 80’s...
I'm just turned 53 and myself and my 13 year old daughter love alexander O'Neal songs. Out of all my 5 kids, she the only one that love old school like her mommy.
vickie starks that's a good thing. I'm 50 and I grew up in that era
That is beautiful I’m 39 I can’t wait to have a kid he/she will know music from the 60s to early 00s.
she has good taste
awee
Me2 80s baby All-day Every day A 💔 dis be jamming the One in only Alexander O'Neal
This song has always been smooth! We 80s kids were so fortunate to grow up listening to great music like this ❤
I can't agree more.
Oh yea!!😅
Alexander O'Neal was the masculine voice that I needed to hear! I thought he was every bit of match for Luther vandross and Freddie Jackson at the time!
Truth!
I can imagine walking into my favourite club in October, 2024 and seeing Alexander O'Neal on vocals, Jimmy Jam on keyboards and Terry Lewis on bass. That would be an unforgettable night.
Another Jam and Lewis Experience..🙏❤️💯
When I say I’ve been a fan since day one, and still jam to him in 2024 🥰🥰. I pray that he gets the healing that is needed for him, because he’s definitely a legend 🥰🥰.
I agree!
That intro ... this song is beautiful.
I'm glad I discovered Alexander O'Neal's music, even after nearly 40 years.
Better late than never. ❤
Enjoy! He’s a fantastic vocalist.
Folks you must realized that Alex O'Neal had the best duo of producers at the time which were Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They were the real deal, ask Janet Jackson and many others.
That minnesota sound was just so wonderful back in the early 80's.
tneal3526 thanks 4 saying that bacause I grew up in that era
tneal3526 Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis r legends
tneal3526 the list includes new edition , force mds, human league and sounds of blackness
Did u know that Jerome Benton ( Morris Day 's sidekick) & Terry Lewis are brothers
He was the Jaheim of his day. Such a big talent who never got the recognition he really deserved.
Donnel Jones of the 80s
Hold This L. Debarge case of the 80s
Jaheim???????????? Please, he can't sing!!! I was at a BET live taping, and they had to bring him out twice because his voice was awful. Off key, and tone dead. If you ever went a Alexabnder O'Neal concert, he had everyone up! There is no comparison. One of a kind showman.
I love Alexander O'Neal and I'm sorry he's much better than Jaheim very talented guy
@@damoortj I agree with you Jaheim cannot sing but my man Alexander O'Neal can
Easily one of his best songs of all time-why can’t it be found on any streaming platforms?? So beautiful.
Spotify has it now :) That's how I found it ✌️
Thanks!
Pandora has it but it can't be replayed which is crazy. It's my favorite song from him.
Very underrated.
Jam and Lewis did that 🔥🔥🔥🔥 l love me some Alexander 🥰🫶🏾
This man can sing yes he can
Shirley King I agree sista
Shirley king, im glad u have the same last name i have and u have the same music mind
Thank u
Yep and he is making a comeback.
I swear I love this man.. Real damn music
lol my Mother made sure I knew who he was before I grew up & left home
and you aint wrong pam...real raw music
+Cortlandt Charles man whites back in the 80s could not make songs the way the blacks did. man lol, you guys know how to make some music! nobody can make soul rnb songs like the blacks can.
Brandon Caron. Yeah the whites wasnt bad back then lol The Whites????? lol Really?
pammish11 80s is when everyone loved
Such a perfect song! I understand why he was so popular in the UK, this song is such a perfect New Wave song. It's so reminiscent of Bryan Ferry and Kate Bush ❤❤❤❤❤
The inimitable voice of Alexander O'Neal. One of my all-time favourite R&B voices. This is a brilliant joint. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are masters of their craft. True legends.
Jam & Lewis had that signature smooth sound back in the 80’s, they ruled the charts with it, it was all about being chill, dressing nice and having classy fun, I was glad to be in my 20’s in the 80’s, fun times!
Lovejazz01 💯💯💯💯💯
They bite prince n prince call them out on your like Jimmy jam I better not hear this on your next songs 1985
Jam and Lewis of The Time worked with Mr. Clarence Avant and the two been good friends mutually since 1982 after the two left The Time and became as founders of Flyte Time Productions.
Lonnie Booker Mr. Avant is the man! Much respect! If you haven’t seen it I recommend the awesome documentary on him on Netflix..
@@Lovejazz01 Cool and himself ran Sussex from his early days and renamed it to Tabu Records and he was making a lot of profits and also in 1979, He worked with Mr. Walter Yetnikoff of the old CBS Records distribution and the two signed The S.O.S. Band who are from Atlanta, GA and scored for Tabu was "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" that peaked at #1 in R&B on Billboard.
Where is the darn love button?!!! Gosh I love this guy, his facial expressions, his smooth voice and his songs!!!!!Have this song on repeat!
al was the man no doubt
All I have to say about this....this man sings from the soul. In this song, you can feel the emotion in his voice. Absolutely amazing song. Nothing's better than old school. This is real music, and I miss it soo much.
Say dat
🙏🏾❤️💔❤️🩹AMEN,YES
R & B died circa 1990. Beyond that, we saw weak imitations of this genre of music. Thank GOD we have archives to remind us of what real music should sound like.~
this song still gives me he chills.. especially the breakdown at the beginning...
I know! I wish they had this video version on the album as well.
Same
Whenever I see this video I just see my 16 year old self. And I start to reminisce about the times we shared. And I had a such a crush on the woman in the video. I'd forgotten her name but I read that she had passed away a while back. Alexander O'Neal music continues to be my go whenever I'm in the mood.
One of my favorite singers of all time. Another Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis smash.
LORD I LOVE ALEXANDER O'NEAL FOREVER
This voice is sheer PERFECTION!
What a song. Gives me goosebumps everytime. Truly an amazing recording!
This is one of my all-time favorite songs and I would give anything if someone could tell me how many millions of times I pushed repeat in my car and listen to this song over and over again! To this day I still say Alexander is my favorite singer, and now I really love Charlie Wilson!
I been looking for this song for years and finally found it
When I think of R&B in the 80's Alexander O'Neil is one of the first singers that pop up in my mind. He had a really smooth sound. His vocals mixed with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis's production blended together in perfect harmony.
Man!!!! this was the jam back then still is to this day!!!!
The voice, the rhythm....takes you to another time & place. So smooooth. CLASSIC tune at it's best.
That classic and CLASSY Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis sound... #ThankGodREALMusicOnceExisted.
To this day I still jam to Alexander O'Neal music. This was so well composed. Is there a time machine? Can we go back to the 80's? 🥺
Still asking this 😢
Ìd go in a heartbeat. Everyone would still be there 😢
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG, FROM ALEX,, HE WOOO ME. FROM MY ERA. THE TRUTH. LOVE AND PEACE ALWAYS. LOVE YALL.
That xylophone, drums, and the intro are hitting, baby, please. It's breaking my heart how good it sounds!!! On repeat again......
💜💜💜I have this on vinyl shout out to my dad for putting me on when I was a kid
I’m just now hearing this song for the first time 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I wish this album was on Apple Music
Prince rejected him but thank God he had the desire to believe in his own abilities❤❤
That song still brings chills to my body and mind.....
Love the beginning of this song.... it's so mysterious
Very ethereal. I truly believe Alex had been through major heartbreak 💔 more than once before his career. Only someone who has suffered those can sing like this.
What is 'mysterious'? Mr. O'Neal is basically letting us know that broken hearts are for ar*eholes. Getting dumped may hurt but, mending is possible. I reiterate: What is 'mysterious' about that? What have I missed?
@@BioDieselEstate the chords man, the chords and keyboard patches used...
Man I miss video soul 2024 and still a jam ❤😅
The lyrics on the heart beat at the beginning is the coldest shit I ever heard
Alexander said in TVone's "Unsung" that when he met his wife "he didn't want someone he could live with...he wanted someone he couldn't live without"...that's soo cute!..they are still married!...
Yep 8 kids and many other babymommas later
@@massagemodality366 Lolzzz... His last wife, not the first one.
his songs make me cry and gives me comfort to
Right
It cuts very deep.
I get it
Remember the first time I saw this video…….and heard this Ballad.
THIS BROTHER'S MUSIC HAS BEEN MY MUSIC , RIDING, DANCING, THINKING, ANY OTHER COOL THING YOUR DOING. I MISS OLD SCHOOL. BLESSINGS AND LOVE YOU ❤❤
This is R&B music with soulful mix. I really miss the 80's
Alexander O'Neal is a legend went to see him live years ago he was absolutely amazing true talent and great performer still is to this day.
I'm 39. This is a soiled album.. Him and Glen Jones. 🔥
A Great Song Alexander O’Neal ❤
I'm 43 and first heard this song in 1984 when someone passed my house blasting it. I was hooked like a crackhead and STILL rock this song (indeed, the album) TO.THIS.DAY! Love, love, LOVE this version of it. Never knew there was a video!
Yulonda Byrd i didnt know eithrr. I love your story. Reminds me of my "Vision of Love" story lol
Yulonda Byrd miss thoze dayz!
Yulonda Byrd What version is this called? I’m looking for a better quality version.
This is a great redux from Jam and Lewis. Almost an ethereal acapella from the wound of his soul, slowed down before the full production lays in.
A broken heart
A broken heart
A broken heart can mend
A broken heart
A broken heart
A broken heart can mend
Sometimes I'm scared to get too serious
I get the feeling that I'm all locked in
You might be the girl who will break my heart
If I take this chance and to out on a limb
I know from experience
When you fall in love
Something sure do break your heart
I can't get awake of sleep
I'm always wondering who you're with
So if I keep you near to me
I'm gonna save myself a lot of grief
And maybe I'll fall in love
If you catch my fall
And you never break my heart baby
Oh girl
Oh baby
It takes a little time
Then you can love again
But I ain't got the time
To get through another heartbreak
(IIII A broken heart can mend)
(IIII A broken heart can mend)
He was the hottest thing in the mid 80's .......other then the sun! I was in the Army stationed at Ft.Campbell Kentucky. We drove up to Nashville to a upscale club.....they bumped his shit all nite! Needless to say, I scouped up a baddy! Thanks Mr.'O Neal.....best wing man ever!!!
This is one of this team’s most unique song imo. Just outstanding. Emotional. Touching. Relatable. Wow. Alex at his finest. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis at their finest.
This song has so much emotion behind it. I absolutely adore Mr O'neal. The 80s is hands down the best music era ever. 80s baby!!!!
Smooth, classy and real. That is what defined this track back in the day. Never heard any singer so truthful in lyrics of desperate love like this man. For a male singer to be that vulnerable in the 80's wasn't only unique, but a real strenghth. Something about his voice has always made me believe, he truly means what he's talking about and is never afraid to be honest. If anybody taught me about emotional intelligence, it is Mr. Alexander O'Neal. 💯👍❤️💐🍀
" 4- sho " 🥃✌🏾
Alex was a REAL SOUL SINGER...TAKE A LOOK CHILDREN THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE...THANK ME LATER...
This is the Best! I remember him from Natchez Mississippi, Taylors Lounge
Someone tell me this type of music exists today… it doesn’t. Legend
This song is so important to so many couples. Beautiful ❤
Song changed my life as a musician AO is still the best
I love this song. My Mom played this for us when I was a little girl.
I love Alexander O’Neal music the man voice is so soothing and smooth.
I grew up listening to this great classic singer I still listen to Alexander O Neal I loved his music and that was in the 80's as well....
Oh Alex, what an AMAZING voice. One of the all-time greatest R&B voices of all-time IMO.
I love watching his facial expressions🌺 He is so smooth and fiiinne🌺
A gem ❤❤❤❤❤
This is my favorite song from him debut album 💿 I loved his second album better because that’s the album when I was born I can recall hearing being played repeatedly all throughout the living room when I was in the playpen and beyond I grew up buying my own cd of his albums then started burning the copies and gave to all my aunties and older cousins as gift when I didn’t have a job. I knew they really appreciated it because the days of the album playing were long gone and so were the tape decks. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were some of the greatest music producers that ever lived I swear and Alexander O’Neal what an underrated diamond in the rough… ❤❤❤❤he is so loved in my family you all have no idea.
Wow. No joke, I have home movies of my brother and I as babies playing in the living room while "Fake" is playing on the radio back in 1987.
Alex is my favorite singer of all times. I love everything that this man has ever made. I just love him, there has never been a voice like his ever, when you hear his voice you can not mistake it for anyone esle but him. I would say Glen jones would be my second favorite in back of Alex.
This is a smooth cut... I hate they don't make GOOD R&B music like this anymore... Alexander O'Neal is a true legend! :)
Alex! Alex Baby! One of the Greatest Voices of all Time, no lie! His songs are timeless!
Alex is sooooounderated. Truly one of the best. ☺
Whenever I ride down to Jacksonville or Orlando this song comes to my mind. And I just have to blast it when I ride around those cities. This song is the perfect ballad to ride around with riding to the beach or off in the sunset. Alexander O'Neal is definitely an all true man especially when he sings!!!
You’re cute
Tuuunnnne!.......love from the UK
DAMMMMMMM THIS THE JAM WHO EVER DOWNLOAD THIS THANK YOUU
Love it, takes me back to innocent days. A broken heart..a broken heart can mend.
This is one of the first '80s music videos I happened across on the then-new TH-cam way back in 2006. Never heard of Alexander before and was instantly hooked. So God bless you Sven86, wherever you are, for exposing me to so much amazing music!
SVEN86! he was incredible!
I wish that I was able to see this man perform on stage in person he is one of the greatest in my book and all ways sang his heart out.
I always adored this song and Alexanders voice is gold
This guy has a style.. wow... after all those year's this still impresses me... great tune, great artist...way to go !!!
This song been on my mind all day
Greatest love song it tells the REAL TRUTHS ❤😢😅
one of the finest voices ever,love it alot
Miss those days
This is my jam😊
Been a fan since 1985 when I first heard Al over the radio.I was about 12 jamming to his music.Nobody knew he played at Alcorn State in the early 80's.Yeah,Al is from Ms(just like me) around the Delta call Natchez.No wonder we got that Southern charm and Swag!!!
Perfection 👌🏽👌🏽
👊🏽
I used to LOVE this song! My favorite by him. I never knew there was a video for this song. Thanks for posting!
I have seen this man 3 times in concert and have had my photo taken with him.
He was just sooooo smooth!!
What a groove!!!
I love it when he says at the end "Don't ever break my heart"
One of the greatest R&B songs of all time. I very much wish it was available on streaming so I could put it on every one of my playlists
🖤🖤
I tell you one thing I love the native from Natchez Mississippi Alexander O'Neal is one of my favorite singers Time in a Bottle perfection ear candy"💙💙💚💚💔💔
This is really good. I hope music like this can come back in the 2020s. The closest we got rn is vaporwave.
Still a gr8 song for the tub.. A broken heart can mend!! True story
natchez mississippi right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i still have the cassette alex gave me 94 before his album hit the stores!!!!!!!!!!!!! like an uncle to me!!!!
So this is a remix of this amazing song...I LOVE THIS!!!🤓🤓
This is a hidden 80s R&B Gem .i love the huanting synthetic smooth background the chanting ohhh ahhh Mr o'neil and Jam and Lewis wow just fire back then
My favorite song from him... Alexander O'neal was very underrated... This Kat could blow 🎤 Much love and respect ✌💗
Right! 🎤🎶🎶🎶❤️💃🏽👍
truly awesome song...
Man, I wish I can GO BACCC to those days!!! 2021 What a ruthless, treacherous time.
Watching this just made me fall in love it you all over again