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.
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.
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.
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.
+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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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. 💯👍❤️💐🍀
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?
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)
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.
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!...
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!
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"
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.
Jam and Lewis knew talent Mr o Neal was at the top of his game drugs took him down but he relocated and his music still plays over London and other country's thank u for the memories
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
natchez mississippi right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i still have the cassette alex gave me 94 before his album hit the stores!!!!!!!!!!!!! like an uncle to me!!!!
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"💙💙💚💚💔💔
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.~
@@DHTSciFiArtist You're so close... it's actually the DX, not DMX. You can hear the difference most in the crash and claps... DX samples have a slightly higher pitch on those.
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.
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!!!
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!!!
When I first logged on to TH-cam, this was one of the first songs I looked up. To my surprise, the video was uploaded as well. The video version is one of my favorite remixes ever and Alexander does his thing. I play this at least 3x a month lol...I miss the early Jam/Lewis era...their production skills were and still are stellar.
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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
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...
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!
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.
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..🙏❤️💯
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
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
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.
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
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
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 😢
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.
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
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.
Easily one of his best songs of all time-why can’t it be found on any streaming platforms?? So beautiful.
💜💜💜I have this on vinyl shout out to my dad for putting me on when I was a kid
That xylophone, drums, and the intro are hitting, baby, please. It's breaking my heart how good it sounds!!! On repeat again......
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.
One of my favorite singers of all time. Another Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis smash.
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!
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 " 🥃✌🏾
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...
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)
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 ❤❤
Man!!!! this was the jam back then still is to this day!!!!
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.
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.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG, FROM ALEX,, HE WOOO ME. FROM MY ERA. THE TRUTH. LOVE AND PEACE ALWAYS. LOVE YALL.
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.
his songs make me cry and gives me comfort to
Right
It cuts very deep.
I get it
I’m just now hearing this song for the first time 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I wish this album was on Apple Music
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!!!!
That song still brings chills to my body and mind.....
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.
Very underrated.
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
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!
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.
Jam and Lewis did that 🔥🔥🔥🔥 l love me some Alexander 🥰🫶🏾
Oh Alex, what an AMAZING voice. One of the all-time greatest R&B voices of all-time IMO.
The lyrics on the heart beat at the beginning is the coldest shit I ever heard
I love Alexander O’Neal music the man voice is so soothing and smooth.
LORD I LOVE ALEXANDER O'NEAL FOREVER
Greatest love song it tells the REAL TRUTHS ❤😢😅
I been looking for this song for years and finally found it
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"
This guy has a style.. wow... after all those year's this still impresses me... great tune, great artist...way to go !!!
This is the Best! I remember him from Natchez Mississippi, Taylors Lounge
Still a gr8 song for the tub.. A broken heart can mend!! True story
Love it, takes me back to innocent days. A broken heart..a broken heart can mend.
I'm 39. This is a soiled album.. Him and Glen Jones. 🔥
I always adored this song and Alexanders voice is gold
A Great Song Alexander O’Neal ❤
Great how they did a different arrangement for the video! This song is truly special, one of the few that I never get bored of listening to
Alex is sooooounderated. Truly one of the best. ☺
DAMMMMMMM THIS THE JAM WHO EVER DOWNLOAD THIS THANK YOUU
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.
I love this song. My Mom played this for us when I was a little girl.
Jam and Lewis knew talent Mr o Neal was at the top of his game drugs took him down but he relocated and his music still plays over London and other country's thank u for the memories
drugs were always a issue why Prince dismissed him
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
🖤🖤
This song been on my mind all day
Alex was a REAL SOUL SINGER...TAKE A LOOK CHILDREN THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE...THANK ME LATER...
truly awesome song...
one of the finest voices ever,love it alot
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! 🎤🎶🎶🎶❤️💃🏽👍
Still love this song and it’s “2022”💃🏽💃🏽
Perfection 👌🏽👌🏽
👊🏽
This is really good. I hope music like this can come back in the 2020s. The closest we got rn is vaporwave.
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.
natchez mississippi right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i still have the cassette alex gave me 94 before his album hit the stores!!!!!!!!!!!!! like an uncle to me!!!!
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"💙💙💚💚💔💔
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 is a smooth cut... I hate they don't make GOOD R&B music like this anymore... Alexander O'Neal is a true legend! :)
Miss those days
Tuuunnnne!.......love from the UK
A real pimp, one of the best tunes ever, nothing like old school 📽️🎙️🎼🎵🎶🎺🎤🎸
love ballad
This is my jam😊
I used to LOVE this song! My favorite by him. I never knew there was a video for this song. Thanks for posting!
THE DUDE ON THE DRUMS WROTE IF YOU YOUR HERE TONIGHT! HIS NAME IS MONTE MOIR
The guy who played the drums on this was jammin
Wow!!! Did not know that. Talented.
@@steviemcqueen3227 The drums in the original track comes from an Oberheim DMX, programmed by Jam himself.
@@DHTSciFiArtist ok
@@DHTSciFiArtist You're so close... it's actually the DX, not DMX. You can hear the difference most in the crash and claps... DX samples have a slightly higher pitch on those.
Watching this just made me fall in love it you all over again
So this is a remix of this amazing song...I LOVE THIS!!!🤓🤓
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....
Man, I wish I can GO BACCC to those days!!! 2021 What a ruthless, treacherous time.
Someone tell me this type of music exists today… it doesn’t. Legend
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.
1 ov my favorite songs!
2019!
2019.still love...
Love 💕 it . Greatest of them all this song is crazy great .
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!!!
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!!!
Prince rejected him but thank God he had the desire to believe in his own abilities❤❤
Such a beautiful song and memory - he has such a distinctive and wonderful voice -s a fragile kinda vibrato. Lovely!!
everytime i here this song, i just go in my room and cry.i been hurt so many time in my life
I feel ya
When I first logged on to TH-cam, this was one of the first songs I looked up. To my surprise, the video was uploaded as well. The video version is one of my favorite remixes ever and Alexander does his thing. I play this at least 3x a month lol...I miss the early Jam/Lewis era...their production skills were and still are stellar.
I got the CD and I hearsay