Found out only last night that my first love died over a year ago. He played piano for me and this song was in the charts back then. Special but painful listening to this right now. Thankful for the good times. Rest in Peace 💜🙏💜
It's amazing how songs can take you on a time machine. Love and miss you mama. Those memories of car rides to school singing at the top of our lungs will always be with me ❤
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
I’m 47 and remember at 9 when I heard this song for the first time how it moved my soul, to waking up in 2024 with it on replay in my brain! Still the same reaction. Thank you Mrs. Russel for a classic!
I spent my whole life trying to find this song, I last heard this song when I was 8. Im 40 now and I just found it now. My search is over ☺ love this song
That’s a great way of describing it. I hadn’t heard this in years and it was a great rediscovery. I actually think I undervalued a lot of these songs at the time because of a saturation of great music.
One of my favorite memories. I was taking a flight from LA to NYC. And somehow found myself sitting next to Brenda Russell and her daughter. Which was strange because we three were the only passengers in the cabin. Forever I remember her kindness, her beauty and her extraordinary generosity of spirit.
Some folks make songs to be in with the times, BUT others create songs that are timeless 💎 Thank you Brenda, Jeff Hull, Scott Cutler (songwriters), and Joe Esposito (backing vocals) for creating this gem.
I danced to these songs when I was in my teens, four decades later this younger generation doesn't know anything about these classics, cherish these people...
When this song came out.. it was paralleling our wedding in 1988... Even though it wasn't in our ceremony we considered it our song.. the beautiful vocals.. that unforgettable single key piano sound in the background... I've kept it with me and held it close all.these years. my wife passed away last year of cancer... One of the things she loved was having a soundtrack.. to listen to.. and of course she listened to this one many times in the final week... It's gut wrenching listening to it now... But I feel I owe it to her to keep it in my life.. thank you Brenda Russell for this masterpiece
Give yourself some time to heal my brother, you'll eventually be able to listen wit ease, your story reminds me of when I lost three siblings who attended elementary school with me, they were all murdered by their uncle in 1984, at that time Jeffrey Osborne had a hit single " We're going all the way" at that time, and for years I could not listen to that song up until 10 years ago, they still come to mind when I hear it but it doesn't hurt as much , time heals all wounds.
Since 1988 I have Truly Lo❤ed, LO❤ED it's Uplifting Melody. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA RUSSELL! I Love Piano In The Dark! 💖 Happy Birthday Queen !🥳🎂🎉🎁💐April 9, 2024.❤
I remember when this classic gem came out in 1988. I bought the album and wore it out. The whole album is a masterpiece. I absolutely love this song. Brenda Russell did her thang on this track. Love her music
1) So Good, So Right 2) Way Back When 3) This Time I Need You 4) Get Here 5) Stop Running Away 6) No Time For Time 7) Love and Paris Rain 8) You Can't Hide Your Heart From Me 9) Something About Your Love 10) I Know You By Heart Just to name a few....
Imagine having a song playing in your head for years and finally stumbling across that song one day. Yea, that really just happened here. 👍🏿 can finally die in peace now.
Brenda Russell (nee Brenda Gordon) & a high-school friend of mine, Jackie Richardson, were part of the Toronto female singing group 'The Tiaras'. Brenda went on to a solo career, singing, songwriting & producing with her husband Brian Russell. Jackie has gone on to a stellar career as a singer, & theatre, TV & film actress, having won numerous awards, including the Martin Luther King Jr Achievement Award for her theater & music achievements, and the NAACP Image Award. Two talented ladies. 👏 👏 👏
True story: This was the song that encouraged me to start learning and playing the piano when I was 12. I almost gave up and taught myself to play after I couldn't afford piano lessons anymore. I'm now an accomplished pianist because of this song. I WANTED to learn to play it.
Thia is pure art! No nudity, crazy body movements, violence, or another nonsense. It is just hee voice and the band delivering pure and beautiful music.!❤❤
I don't think you were born when this song came out..pure 80s sound this song brings back alot of memories people were much different back then music was different😊.
The 80s was a great time to be a teen. All the good songs and movies we had. I would not change that for anything. I wish female singers that used their beautiful voices in the 80s. They would use it today and come out with real good music like they use to. I don't like music they put out today. It's trashy and way to sexual and to me that is not music. I don't even want to go there when it comes to what guys put out today' it's worse. And this is just what I think and everyone has their own taste in what they like.
My late daddy loved this song so much. Now I listen to it with tears in my eyes but I know he's here listening with me. My 1st dance at my wedding will be this in honor of him. RIP daddy, I'll love you forever. 😍
Same here with my daddy too! I listen with tears in mine as well. My daddy died too. Cancer, recently. It’s not my dad’s favorite song, it’s mine but it reminds me of him though.
I was born 1980 and growing up I love classic oldies music. Nowadays music has changed and I feel like it will never be the same as it was generations ago. Still I'm truly happy good music is still around.
My husband passed away a few weeks ago after nearly 40 years of marriage and I just found this LP in a cupboard I didn't know was there. We didn't have a record player for years but I think he bought this so I could find it as a message ❤
Has there ever been a more perfect mixture of pop, jazz and blues in one voice? Ms Russell with that piano playing accompanying her in the background made this an instant classic
Johnny Dobbs Absolutely amazing! Very touching and somehow connected to it on a very intense level, chills and everything and felt a great sense of her emotions. Absolutely love it thank you very much. I do agree there’s a lot I haven’t heard as yet and more than eager to do if there are anymore more amazing ones like this let me know, thank you❤️ please let me in on some of your favorites
I heard her perform this live in the year 2000 with Michael McDonald. I can't tell you how excited I was when she sang the first few notes. The music goes through your soul..
I was 17 in 88' working at a shoe store after school. This song would play and it never left my soul. All these years and still have it on my top 10 playlist🖤
I was listening to this in the car with my kids the other day singing so loud .. hitting every note and they were so annoyed! They dont appreciate it... but I do that's why I'm here! June 2020! 💞🤭
Tell them that it's cool to be a hipster now. Gen Z (i.e. kids and teens today) tend to like old music a lot. Tell them they're acting like 80s kids by making fun of older music! lol
They are gonna love this song when they get older because it will remind them of you! They are going to hear this song in the future and say "My mom used to LOVE this !" LOL. So you should pat yourself on the back you just planted the seed for them to appreciate this song. haha
I'd be honored if some fans of under-the-radar late 80s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of HEAVEN HELP ME by Deon Estus & George Michael and GET HERE IF YOU CAN by Oleta Adams & Brenda Russell on my YT channel in tribute to the era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace & stay safe.
Oh Dear God... What song is that? I love it when the clips usually have this accompaniment in the background and the black & white that surrounds it, making the song more powerful. That era is no longer coming back, it was the pinnacle of musical creativity, pure art and not garbage that they recycle in this culturally saturated world.
The summer in 1988 I heard this a lot on the radio. I would turn up the volume up. This song til this day touches my heart. Its a part of my teen years.
I was 14 in the Summer of 1988, right before I started high school. That year was so hot, but it was fun and this song played all the time. So many memories
@@paisleyprincess7996, same here. I was the same age, also going into HS. ANd yes, it was a very hot Summer. I was living in NYC , at the time. No longer there!!
Brenda now lives in Austin, Tx and I am a friend of hers. She is still doing music and recently won a tony for writing and production in The Color Purple Broadway. Wish I could post pictures here. I have a few recent ones with her.
![คณะขวัญใจ - นางสาวขวัญใจ [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/a8zn5pGlRUY/mqdefault.jpg)
Who’s listening to this in 2024? You have great taste in music.
I am , great song , great life now but miss the good days 😂
🎯
Me!!
Me, myself and I.
Saw her live w/Dave Koz, was a Christmas concert, Brenda performed this song to perfection❤
Who is listening to this beautiful song now in 2023
Me! In the dark. 😂
Found out only last night that my first love died over a year ago. He played piano for me and this song was in the charts back then. Special but painful listening to this right now. Thankful for the good times. Rest in Peace 💜🙏💜
Me.....
Can't get enough of this absolute masterpiece!
Me! from Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷
Don’t worry you’re not the the only one listening to this masterpiece in 2024
Good one dear ❤
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark early March 2024
0:49
I know good music
thanks i needed a good laugh.
☺️🎶🤌🏾
2024 anyone??
Me right now🎉😂
And me, such a great song 🎶🎶🎶
Justo ahora!
Check we are here
Every month of every year 💎🏆🙌🏾
One of the most underrated songs of the ‘80’s. Timeless
hauntingly romantic
Yes... timeless classic
Amazing song, melody, production, lyrics, and voice!!
Hardly "underrated". It was a giant hit.
Listening to this masterpiece in early 2024...anybody else?
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024
0:22
Followed the sample trail from Flo Rider
Yes!!
Yess❤
Hoje 31/01/2024 ouvindo 👂 está linda música 🎶 🎶
I'm going to watch it every time someone likes it 👍 this wonder 2024
I’m listening and watching Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark mid May Mother’s Day
2:13
Time to watch again!
Released in 1988. I was a sophomore in high school. Good Lord we LOVED a ballad in the 80's!
Bons tempos que não volta mais
When music had meaning
This classic song was released 1 year following my graduation. How nostalgic! Such vivid memories then as now. 🎉
It's amazing how songs can take you on a time machine. Love and miss you mama. Those memories of car rides to school singing at the top of our lungs will always be with me ❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace 🥀🕊️💔🙏💔🕊️🥀
God bless you ❤❤❤
My condolences to you and your family
sorry for your loss
May he rest in peace.
I’m 47 and remember at 9 when I heard this song for the first time how it moved my soul, to waking up in 2024 with it on replay in my brain! Still the same reaction. Thank you Mrs. Russel for a classic!
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano in The Dark early March 2024
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark early February 2024
2:03
@@brandonmoore7497 thanks
@@brandonmoore7497 thanks🙏🏻🫠
27th. I woke up with this sing in my head. I listened to it at least seven times today and it's 630. ❤
P.m. lol
Someone once asked me, 'Why do you love music so much?
I replied: It's the only thing that stays after everything and everyone is gone'.
Seriously well put 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Awesome artist!
Indeed Kenneth! The one True emotion we can touch after all is gone
AGREED!!!
When it hits you feels no pain
I spent my whole life trying to find this song, I last heard this song when I was 8. Im 40 now and I just found it now. My search is over ☺ love this song
👍😉
Me too.
Glad that you found the song.! I love this song.
That's amazing. Always great when that happens.
Ain't it cool and rewarding when that happens Joseph.
This song takes me back when I was a young man. I loved it then. So many moons later, I still love this song.
I'm 49 years old. I don't remember when I first heard this song, but I've been coming back to it for years. A beautiful song ❤
It’s crazy how most of us are here because we loved this song as kids. Today there’s no music that sticks with you like these classic 80’s songs.
So true!
That’s a great way of describing it. I hadn’t heard this in years and it was a great rediscovery. I actually think I undervalued a lot of these songs at the time because of a saturation of great music.
I know right 😃😃 It rinds me so much of childhood and listening to it makes me happy
her voice is awesome but I really like they added the background / backup. Makes it way more better and soothing. please take me back to the 80’s.
Junior in high school when this song released loved it then still do!
It is criminal how so underrated this song is.
TheLastOfTheFinest80 dude you are so right and that made me laugh
TheLastOfTheFinest80 I agree!!!
+TheLastOfTheFinest80 Agreed. And she wrote this song as well.
+TheLastOfTheFinest80 Fucking A. incredible vocals, great production, truly an amazing song.
+TheLastOfTheFinest80 Yet if Beyonce or Rhianna came up with this then it would be riding the top of the charts for months.
I'm in South Africa listening to this in 2024
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark near the end of April 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada
1:22
Me too! 🇿🇦
2:45 @@brandonmoore7497
Brazil 2024!
❤
THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG IS ON MY 2024 PLAYLIST.🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎙🎶🎵🎼🎤🎧🎙🎶🎵🎼🎵🎶
Same here❤
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late May 2024
1:41
One of my favorite memories. I was taking a flight from LA to NYC. And somehow found myself sitting next to Brenda Russell and her daughter. Which was strange because we three were the only passengers in the cabin. Forever I remember her kindness, her beauty and her extraordinary generosity of spirit.
Lucky one ;)
No way that would of been a good encounter this is one of the few songs that can make me cry
@Scott Utley Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is one of my favorite song
That's an amazing crossing of paths! That's insane.
That's so amazing what a great experience
10 seconds in and I have a lump in my throat, a heavy heart and tears. So many memories. Where has time gone?
Time heals all..they say..but time can also be a complete ass! I would love to be a kid again..
Homer simson I get it..
Homer Simpson how true pall so many shit and a few good memories , lifes a bitch! thank fuk for my true Love ....LEEDS UNITED
Johnny Black
- I did - but it only helped for 7 minutes. I mean who ever really watches a Porn Movie till the End?
+Johnny Black Other way round. I've just watched the porn, now I'm listening to this as a calm down! Lol!
80's MAGIC! They just don't produce music like this anymore.
Hard to think that there once was a time where people could listen to music and not see many people talking about listening to that song in 2024.
It will take wisdom to Understand what you wrote... I FEEL THE MEANING AND IT HURT DEEP WHY THOSE TIME WERE ALL GONE...hmmn😢😢
Never gets old listening to this. Real music with real voice.
Vc est corretamente ❤❤
E verdade! Nunca envelhece....
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Hoje. Tudo. Fechou.
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Yes. Real singing and no auto tune
Over 30 years later this song still sounds great .
Yess indeed!!!! I love it!!!
Wow fantastic ❤️ still love this song after all these 😊 years
I thought Michael McDonald sang backup.
A timeless masterpiece :D
Indeed 🙂
Some folks make songs to be in with the times, BUT others create songs that are timeless 💎 Thank you Brenda, Jeff Hull, Scott Cutler (songwriters), and Joe Esposito (backing vocals) for creating this gem.
I danced to these songs when I was in my teens, four decades later this younger generation doesn't know anything about these classics, cherish these people...
This is real song writing and real singing. No computers with auto tune. Miss Russell is still a shining star.
No. This was processed by computers and machines.
It's one of the great tunes which get you every single time. A female Luther Vandross. Love it always.
I recall from 80s MTV, There's another video version.
She's a cabaret singer in a club.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
listen to GIGI De Lana's version
2023 and I’m still feeling this. Silence is broken, no words are spoken.
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark early January 2023
Right on?
MCMLXXXVIII
When this song came out.. it was paralleling our wedding in 1988... Even though it wasn't in our ceremony we considered it our song.. the beautiful vocals.. that unforgettable single key piano sound in the background... I've kept it with me and held it close all.these years. my wife passed away last year of cancer... One of the things she loved was having a soundtrack.. to listen to.. and of course she listened to this one many times in the final week... It's gut wrenching listening to it now... But I feel I owe it to her to keep it in my life.. thank you Brenda Russell for this masterpiece
😢❤
Linda historia 😊❤❤❤❤
Está música fez parte da minha vida, onde um romance começou,
@@user-xf1ee3fi6t 🙂🤗😊😊😊
Give yourself some time to heal my brother, you'll eventually be able to listen wit ease, your story reminds me of when I lost three siblings who attended elementary school with me, they were all murdered by their uncle in 1984, at that time Jeffrey Osborne had a hit single " We're going all the way" at that time, and for years I could not listen to that song up until 10 years ago, they still come to mind when I hear it but it doesn't hurt as much , time heals all wounds.
Praise the Lord to allowing me to still enjoying these precious memories for 4 decades 🙏
Fico muitíssimo por você!❤️
Amen!
This song will always be breathtaking... it's perfectly written, played and sung.
Totally agree…
Amenzing music 😊
Oh my dear, oh my dear, would you like to see me sing ? I would sing just for you 💖💖💖
I forgot about this soul stirring song , I listened to it when very young ,thank you very much for the memories, bye for now.
This song is best played inside a car while driving in the evening.. So soothing
This is true!🚗
Alone too, at that..
Or with the right one
Yes you are right, this has that tipical night-feel to it... Just Like drive from the Cars
When it's raining at that...
Since 1988 I have Truly
Lo❤ed, LO❤ED it's Uplifting Melody. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA RUSSELL! I Love Piano In The Dark! 💖 Happy Birthday Queen !🥳🎂🎉🎁💐April 9, 2024.❤
I remember when this classic gem came out in 1988. I bought the album and wore it out. The whole album is a masterpiece. I absolutely love this song. Brenda Russell did her thang on this track. Love her music
Can you share the name of other tracks that you think are really good so I can look them up?
1) So Good, So Right
2) Way Back When
3) This Time I Need You
4) Get Here
5) Stop Running Away
6) No Time For Time
7) Love and Paris Rain
8) You Can't Hide Your Heart From Me
9) Something About Your Love
10) I Know You By Heart
Just to name a few....
@@deewoo2776Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is my number one favorite song
@@justpassingthrough3410 you're welcome by the way. 😀
@@brandonmoore7497 cool. It's one of my favorites by her.
Imagine having a song playing in your head for years and finally stumbling across that song one day. Yea, that really just happened here. 👍🏿 can finally die in peace now.
King Yudah happy for you mate! 💕 🐨
Kelly Chapman didn’t mean to literally die. Come on homie. I have to much to live for.
Know what you meant hon, cause i love this song so much too.
You mean you heard it before n couldn't find it,...or the song played in ur head n found out it actually existed
I've been there and still am. Is hard to believe you struggled with this one after all its samples, glad you found it though 👍🏽
Timeless. This song was released February 1988, 33 years ago. Unbelievable.
I was 11 yrs old in the 6th grade and that timetable is certainly spot on in my memory bank.
I was 7, in Junior School.... You are right though, it's timeless.
My birth month and year 👀👀 amazing
Wow I was in 8th grade❤️
Beautiful tune indeed
I miss so much the 80’s music! ❤.
Brenda Russell (nee Brenda Gordon) & a high-school friend of mine, Jackie Richardson, were part of the Toronto female singing group 'The Tiaras'. Brenda went on to a solo career, singing, songwriting & producing with her husband Brian Russell.
Jackie has gone on to a stellar career as a singer, & theatre, TV & film actress, having won numerous awards, including the Martin Luther King Jr Achievement Award for her theater & music achievements, and the NAACP Image Award.
Two talented ladies. 👏 👏 👏
True story: This was the song that encouraged me to start learning and playing the piano when I was 12. I almost gave up and taught myself to play after I couldn't afford piano lessons anymore. I'm now an accomplished pianist because of this song. I WANTED to learn to play it.
Way to go
What became of your precious?
Awesome!👍👍
Much respect
Glad you stayed with it. I'm teaching my self as well.
Thia is pure art! No nudity, crazy body movements, violence, or another nonsense. It is just hee voice and the band delivering pure and beautiful music.!❤❤
I don't think you were born when this song came out..pure 80s sound this song brings back alot of memories people were much different back then music was different😊.
Perfection isn’t it.
@@AlexHarrisDigital Yes, indeed! 💯% perfection 🥰 💞 👌
Yes, and real female artists with real voices keep their clothes on. They don't have to get half naked.
@@kenyawalker9482 love it! ... she's that good she can keep her clothes on!
I’m listering to Brenda Russel Piano in The Dark late January 2024
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024
@@brandonmoore7497 Thanks 🙏🏻🫠
@@brandonmoore7497 thanks
@@brandonmoore7497 thanks
Great music 🎶 ❤️ love Brenda’s music!!!!🎶🎶❤️🎶🎶
This song always gives me chills. Missing the 80's.
I miss the eightees too!!
It really do give chills, the 80s has this effect on us, I am so proud to be a 80s kid..
@@jessiekondiah8110 me to. Great decade. This song is pure class, a great example of the 80s.
Me too
The 80s was a great time to be a teen. All the good songs and movies we had. I would not change that for anything. I wish female singers that used their beautiful voices in the 80s. They would use it today and come out with real good music like they use to. I don't like music they put out today. It's trashy and way to sexual and to me that is not music. I don't even want to go there when it comes to what guys put out today' it's worse. And this is just what I think and everyone has their own taste in what they like.
This song is hauntingly beautiful and for those that know good music- it will never go out of style
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I was shocked this was from 1988. It's superior to anything produced today. It's timeless.
Going into 2024 with this song who is with me ❓️
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024
4:08
Here am I
Eu😃😍😍
Linda ❤
@jessicadawson7870
I've been waiting for you. What kept you?😉
I can listen to this song over and over again and it never gets old. Love it.
Me too isn't too that amazing!
Which I am doing now..🎶❤
LOOOOOOOOOVE 💞Brenda's💞 soulful melodic voice
Absolutely. I could drive to the ends of the Earth and back just listening to music like this.
Cuts to the heart
The 80's was a great decade for music and this is an all time classic. Love it.
This song is a classic and I really miss the 80's.
My late daddy loved this song so much. Now I listen to it with tears in my eyes but I know he's here listening with me. My 1st dance at my wedding will be this in honor of him. RIP daddy, I'll love you forever. 😍
My dad (rip) loved this song too, congratulations on your wedding, rip your dad also
Same here with my daddy too! I listen with tears in mine as well. My daddy died too. Cancer, recently. It’s not my dad’s favorite song, it’s mine but it reminds me of him though.
❤
I’m sure he’s so proud
💕💕💕
This isn't a song.. it's a treasure 😍
This isn't just a treasure.....this is art....
Self-reply; this isn't just art...it's a lifestyle lol
Ouvindo essa linda canção em Janeiro de 2024, em alto e bom som, em Fortaleza/Brazil.
Uma viagem que marcou minha história, linda, linda...linda.....
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada
3:12
An iconic song from the 80s. One of my favs. She is such a gift….
In a million years from now this will still be one of the greatest songs of all time ❤
I recorded this wonderful song! I hope you like it! th-cam.com/video/tBOLCaeLX5s/w-d-xo.html
Por toda la eternidad
@tenebos3378 Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is my favorite song
Iam agree!!
@@brandonmoore7497 Did you know she also wrote the song "Get Here" made famous by Oleta Adams? another one of my Favourite songs of all time.
Born in '82... This is another one of those timeless classics I remember hearing as a kid. - February 2023
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark mid May 2023!Born in 1985
Some songs are just meant to stay in the world forever. This has to be one of them.
I was born 1980 and growing up I love classic oldies music. Nowadays music has changed and I feel like it will never be the same as it was generations ago. Still I'm truly happy good music is still around.
The production, song writing and performances from the 80s/90s were so good that this song only charted at number 3.
My husband passed away a few weeks ago after nearly 40 years of marriage and I just found this LP in a cupboard I didn't know was there. We didn't have a record player for years but I think he bought this so I could find it as a message ❤
I must agree with you and know that he loved you!
This song always makes me happy! I lost my husband two years ago and this song makes me think of him. Love you Tom.
Thank you for the likes, you put a smile on my face.
Hello Cindy
💐
I am so sorry!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank You.@@insaturnsringzz
I’m 40 and I never heard this song till today totally obsessed now how beautiful
The 80s were the best!!!
Omg girl where you been?
Great music
Welcome to a wonderful song!
I turn 40 in 6 days, yikes! Only 7 when this song came out lol.
Brenda Russell is gold
Has there ever been a more perfect mixture of pop, jazz and blues in one voice? Ms Russell with that piano playing accompanying her in the background made this an instant classic
One of the most beautiful, underrated song and female artist.
I’m a 17 year old and i believe there’s no better song than this😌
Johnny Dobbs Absolutely amazing! Very touching and somehow connected to it on a very intense level, chills and everything and felt a great sense of her emotions. Absolutely love it thank you very much. I do agree there’s a lot I haven’t heard as yet and more than eager to do if there are anymore more amazing ones like this let me know, thank you❤️ please let me in on some of your favorites
youtubesucks Thank you, have my parents, my pure/old soul and these amazing throwbacks to thank for that!
bless your music taste at that age
I heard her perform this live in the year 2000 with Michael McDonald. I can't tell you how excited I was when she sang the first few notes. The music goes through your soul..
I love you.. wise beyond your years
This song takes me back when I was young hearing it play over the radio...Goodtimes
My kinda music I still listen too in 2024
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark mid March 2024 St Patrick’s Day
2:28
damn the 80s were so good. this is real music.
Everyone has their own tastes in music, but I'm into the entire 20th century.
Your right
@Digby Dooright Really. They did suck
They are still making good music! Just listen.
Ikr
Piano in the dark going into 2021....🥰😊😉
I'm listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark early February 2021!
I agree! One of my favorites from Brenda.
Such an upbeat song just what we needed
@Nat Palmer absolutely fantastic tune
Still listening, April 2021.💜
Always… Brenda Russell is EVERYTHING!!!
Can you believe this song is 36 years old already it still takes hold of me when I listen to it.
Brenda never got the notoriety she deserved. Love her music and her voice!! This one is my favorite!!
@Bruce Krall I absolutely agree with you Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark didn't get enough credit! That's classic song!
One of the best songs of all time
You're right, for some unknown reason she didn't and she had several beautiful songs with different artists.
You right, she didn't. The samples got more recognition. But they are also proof of the magnitude of her influence
Amazing song
I was 17 in 88' working at a shoe store after school. This song would play and it never left my soul. All these years and still have it on my top 10 playlist🖤
How I wish I did experience it to :(
It’s a great song!👌👌
Tell me about it; the power of MUSIC is Scary and Beautiful at the same time!!
Dam, I bought this album as soon as I heard this song and in 2024, I'm still listening.
Escutando essa pérola musical atemporal em 2024...
essa música será linda e maravilhosa eternamente...🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹
Piano in the darc ❤❤
What a beautiful ballad. It brings me spiritually closer to my sister, who joined the LORD 33 years ago. I love you Janet!
Praised be the Lord for this beautiful ballad! And for Janet, too 🙂
Conheci essa música no ano de 1988.
Se não estiver enganado, é um dos temas internacional da novela Vale Tudo (1988).
This song is a whole mood. Thirty something years later it still hits me that way.
@shview james Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is one of my favorite song
🌹♥️🙏🏽
@Chris Great Story! Thanks for sharing! What a moment!
Me to
I must agree!
In a dimly lit quaint bar w my woman..it’s just her & I that exist in that moment..2024
classical romance in contemporary music
Music for the soul.
Wow, is it been that long? 1988 and I was 18! 53 now in 2023 and still loving this song.
Didn't know this song was released in 1988. Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ 😍.
Eu tinha 20
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark the end of April 2023
I was 15 then and now almost 50 and still listening in 2023, such a beautiful song, love the intro
I was 17 !
This song gets me thru these long nights of driving across America...so comforting...😌
HUGS STay safe and Thank you for what ever you deliver , God bless :) from Arizona
Be safe brother
@@Kymmie-uj6qw Thank you 🤗
@@SweetPPeaches Thank you. You do the same brother.
@@GrabinGears your job is long hours and grumpy traffic stay safe ,
Man, this song takes me back to my senior year of Highschool. That's the magic of music.
Old, but forever loved
I was listening to this in the car with my kids the other day singing so loud .. hitting every note and they were so annoyed! They dont appreciate it... but I do that's why I'm here! June 2020! 💞🤭
Yo babies dont have an ear for talent!
Time to have them scrub toilets and clean out the cabinets!😅😂😘
Tell them that it's cool to be a hipster now. Gen Z (i.e. kids and teens today) tend to like old music a lot. Tell them they're acting like 80s kids by making fun of older music! lol
They are gonna love this song when they get older because it will remind them of you! They are going to hear this song in the future and say "My mom used to LOVE this !" LOL. So you should pat yourself on the back you just planted the seed for them to appreciate this song. haha
@@elainasmall3481 You are so sweet and kind with your comment.Kids will remember this song with love for their Mother.✌
Embarrassing your kids in public is a parents' job. Embrace it!!!
I haven’t heard this in over 2-3 decade's and I remember all the lyrics because it was that good! Thank you TH-cam!
💜🙏🎶🎼🎹💕 yes indeed
Só quem viveu essa época sabe o quanto essas músicas deixou saudades.
😂 verdade show 😊
Who is listening to this beautiful song now in 2024
I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark near the end of April 2024
Epic Song and probably one of the most poignant and romantic underrated gems ever written.
I'd be honored if some fans of under-the-radar late 80s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of HEAVEN HELP ME by Deon Estus & George Michael and GET HERE IF YOU CAN by Oleta Adams & Brenda Russell on my YT channel in tribute to the era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace & stay safe.
She also wrote "If only for one night" made popular by Luther Vandross.
@@willritter4076 sounds good those are 2 of my favorite songs of all time along with this classic track!!!
Ein wunderbares und stimmungsvolles Lied!
@@leshawnkincey2398 oh cool
a golden treasure from 1988 , a great song from an era when real music was played on the radio
Singers were unique and when you heard one you knew exactly who it was unlike today where they all sound the same
Ha! I know almost all 80s songs. I was trying to figure out why I didn't remember this one... It's because it came out the year I was born lol😂🎉❤
It was the greatest era of music, those 80s were😂🎉! @@jessicacooper8257
And I used to record it off of over old and new cassettes!!😂
Oh Dear God... What song is that? I love it when the clips usually have this accompaniment in the background and the black & white that surrounds it, making the song more powerful. That era is no longer coming back, it was the pinnacle of musical creativity, pure art and not garbage that they recycle in this culturally saturated world.
This song is as old as me, but unlike me, this song didn’t age. A true classic
To be fair 33 years old is not old whatsoever. 43 maybe...
Me to I'm 45, I remember this on the old radio. Lol
Love this song
THIS BLACK BEAUTY WAS A PART OF MY LIFE DURING THE EIGHTIES.
Core memory of seeing this video on vh1 in the 80s. I remember thinking how cool her apartment looked… a piano and a harp.
They just don't make music like this that speaks to your life and touches your soul thank God for youtube!
AMEN TO WHAT YOU JUST SAID!!!! I couldn't agree with you more!!!!!!
Cadê os brasileiros curtindo esse clássico ?🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Eu 🇧🇷
Opa!!
Tenho 26 anos e amo essa música. Ouço desde adolescente
Eu na area.
Eu🇧🇷
Such a beautiful song. I love 80s music ❤
I am addicted to this song since five days ago when I rediscovered it...simply a masterpiece of art! A real and gifted artist!
Omg! Same! It popped in my head yesterday morning and I just keep repeating it like a two year old.
The summer in 1988 I heard this a lot on the radio. I would turn up the volume up. This song til this day touches my heart. Its a part of my teen years.
It's so true..part of my teenage years as well
I was 14 in the Summer of 1988, right before I started high school. That year was so hot, but it was fun and this song played all the time. So many memories
I was 28 years old love the 80s.
@@paisleyprincess7996, same here. I was the same age, also going into HS. ANd yes, it was a very hot Summer. I was living in NYC , at the time. No longer there!!
PAUL FT I lived in the Twin Cities, and we were having a drought. Man...
Brenda now lives in Austin, Tx and I am a friend of hers. She is still doing music and recently won a tony for writing and production in The Color Purple Broadway. Wish I could post pictures here. I have a few recent ones with her.
blakkmag please convey our best wishes... Bless her and her beautiful voice...
Please tell her she's one of the best. Loved this song of hers... extend my well wishes for her.
LOVE IT, GREAT MEMORIES
Beautifull voice the best ever...
Eternal fuel for the soul...I feel the emotions every time I listen to this song, thank you Brenda Russell, love will prevail.
In all the 80s music, this song is a real pearl.