I’m 74 years old and I have been on my own for 26 years! I have had the most amazing life and I’m not done. I have my moments of sadness, but they pass, Hang in there girl 👧!
@@girlinthesouth850 No one should be, we're humans. One can live as one pleases, so if one wants to live life, wouldn't it be best served if shared with another? Forever?
You know when these two artists recorded their parts in separate studios, filmed the video on separate coasts and STILL make you feel the pain and aching and all the emotions - you know this is the REAL ish.
It’s sad. I don’t ever want to love a man again. At least I still have my money, my children, and the casino. That’s all I need. I don’t believe in love.
Amen, please cherish your every second you can with your mom, we lost our mom! It is one of the worst things to endorse in life! We are coping everyday, we know mom is in heaven with all our loved! She is at peace now ! Miss you so much !!❤😢
Patti was offered this song as a solo but said she thought it felt like a duet & chose Michael to sing it with her. Their voices blend perfectly to create the ensuing melancholy of ending love. The range of her voice & interpretation never ceases to amaze me.
@paulstuart551, Thanks for this info, excellent decision on Patty's part! This song is beautiful because of both of them❤...Before this song I had never heard of him & thought he was black because of his strong, soulful, voice! I have been a fan of his ever since❤
My father passed away two years ago and I haven't been the same since then. My dad was my best friend. I miss him so much,he loved me unconditionally. I have a video of him saying he loves me and I keep it close to my heart. Nothing in this world will ever take his place. I love you Pops rest easy. Give my brother a hug from me. Thank God for the blessings of both of you being a huge part of my life. I will never forget you.😢❤
73 yrs. Proud; ' On My Own!' Travelling; Listening to these great sings as I fly intercontinental! Love flying to Africa from USA..On My Own..SOLO! Loving it!
Me & my Mum, such a wise soul, and this song was her favourite & Volare. Widowed in '84 and still listening to all the sad beautiful songs, passed on 2005. Dear One, Rest in Peace & love. Your daughter, Judith (Canada)
This combination is genius. Normally Patti LaBelle reaching for all these high notes and belting that soprano would overshadow anyone else in a duet, man or woman…. But Michael McDonald’s voice is so haunting and full of loss and emotion, you can literally hear and feel the pain in his voice…. He knows when to gently pull back and let her explore the tone and play with the notes, then belts away on his turn. When Melodied together, they complement each other beautifully and sound like old lovers still longing in pain.
Brings a tear to my eye knowing that the 80’s was the last decade of real artist and a generation that will truly stand on its own. I miss the 80’s so much and even more so knowing never again will there be a time like the 80’s…
McDonald’s voice added with LaBelle’s was a stroke of genius! Melody with those voices is just haunting. Pure and soulful just raw talent. As others have said TIMELESS.
What an EXPRESSION of LOVE..the transformation of COLORLESS ...SOUND.. manifesting into a rapture of human FEELINGS... what a magnificent piece of art of sound...
Any male vocalist-of any color- that go up against Patti is either crazy or a brave soul. Homeboy was definitely not on his own when he dropped those vocals. Fabulous duet!
There's an interview where Patti says that a producer came to her to sing, she said there is only one man can that she wants to sing this with, Michael McDonald.
@ 68 ... I've been on My Own for Over 25 YRS. We ALL have MANY CHAPTERS in Our LIVES & EVERY DECADE will TEACH US SOMETHING. 😉 When WE'RE YOUNG ... WE'RE LIVING IN the MOMENT ... WHEN @ these MATURE YRS., MUCH REFLECTION can be TAKING PLACE. PRAISE the LORD HOPEFULLY .... LESS MISTAKES & MUCH GROWTH has TAKEN PLACE 😉 🤔 I Sure MISS ...the 80's MUSIC 🎶
It’s 1986 , I’m 25 , one of my favorite songs , I’d play it on my way to work , ….. today I’m 61 , the song still takes me back in time. I got married, I have 2 adult children, I’m a grandmother of 2 so far & sadly I’m alone & on my own(2022) Enjoy this life …… it seems like an eternity , BUT it’s a short trip ♥️
This song came out in one of the most painful break ups amd though I've been happily married for 30 years with kids? Grand kids and happiness. But this song still means a great deal to me.
How could 2 people sing a song so beautiful and perfect at such a high pitch and what a brilliant voice of Michael. No other duo could have done this song more beautiful. Does any person agree with me. Feb.23, 2020
Classic... 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 I'm still rocking such tracks in 2024🙌🏽🙌🏽 This man had a beautiful voice. God bless Ms Patti & Mr Mcdonald🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 God bless everyone reading this.🇿🇦🙏🏽🇿🇦
In 1986 and into 1987, my mom played this song so much on our home stereo. Now that I'm almost 40, every time I hear this song, I think back to my mom being in her early 30s raising two young sons and playing great 1980s music on our home stereo.
I'm here upon learning that the composer of this, Burt Bacharach, has died, and in listening to so many of his hits from the 60s and 70s, I have the same reflections about my mom who raised me on "Easy Listening" music as you. However my memories look to be ten years older than yours, which shows the longevity of Bacharach and his songwriting!
Right!!! GOD.. The nostalgia I just got from hearing this song brought tears TOO My eyes and and a chill up My spine!! Take me back to the days of my YOUTH
Yes, I’m 40 now and every time I hear the beginning of this song it literally takes me back in time to my mom playing it while cleaning our house as I was laying on the couch. It was the first time I heard the song. She played it nonstop. It’s so nostalgic for me.
Well I am probably age with your mothers as I did the same in the 80's while cleaning the house. Now I walk into my daughters house and guess what, she is playing all these classics too. Just shows after the 90s in my estimation music became crap 😢 She even agrees too. ❤
Ms LaBelle saved me . I laid in the bed for 3 days with only an apple to eat . I listened to her music and gave me strength to get up and live again . God bless this awesome woman for helping me through some of darkest times. Thank you Patti
@@coryburns834 Not all of us, but I understand, because you are sad and down at this moment. But trust me it's for the best, life is a journey and you will get over this break up, and you will think. Things happen foe a reason. You will, love again just remember that. And even if you don't, just think of all the freedom you will have to live life the way you truly want it. Just keep your chin up, cry do what you have to do to get over this break up. You will be alright.
As a white boy from the west coast who recently fell in love with a black girl in New York but it’ll never work out because of distance, this song hit me right in the feels.
So true Diego! So many memories from the era mate,some sad, but heaps of happy ones, it is sad to see this era slip away from us and knowing the world will never be the same place again, cherish memories my friends as they will never be stolen from us.
Patti LaBelle is the definition of class, I mean just look at her....and Mr. Blue Eyed Soul himself, he has one of the most iconic voices ever carved onto vinyl....
What's going on young man I'm 77 didn't I tell you to bring the car home by midnight lol and wow didn't we have some music and music that we had in the '50s 60s seventies and the '80s and into the 90s were just all down right unbelievable we were very spoiled in just about every genre but over the last two decades or so music has changed drastically and not so much for the good
@Michael McDonald ♪ WOW--I am blown away that you wrote. This song esp showing you and Patti live doing it just still brings tears to my eyes. I'm an oldtimer from Oklahoma who didnt have a lot to do but listen to music back then.
This song is amazing M8 the 80,s was the best if nobody likes this song the ain't got a heart or sole 💗, b, bacharac wrote loads of boss songs 💕take care x
@@flyinglittleduckss Did you ever hear the very beautiful instrumental version of this song? Even without the voices of Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald, it's a masterpiece!
Black lace were making hits then. Just like people like Beyonce and adelle are now. What a bs point. This also came from a time when every "live performance" wasn't live and bands used fake members just because they looked good
Played this at my wifes funeral 01/10/19, breaks my heart every time i play it, which is daily. She loved this song sooo much. Love and miss you Karina x
5 minutes of hell and back just like most people at my age I'm 67 so yeah I've had my fair share of Good times bad times knocks and it goes on and on and on no matter what I will always be a true survivor yeah I'll make it will you thank God for music❤
Today's youth don't know how good we had it back in the day. Calling that crush from the corner phone booth. The struggle was real yet glorious at the same time
Here inside a cafe on a cool/brisk Saturday morning in north central Phoenix. I miss the 1980's. 1980's and 1990's were the best for music videos like this.
.....and so my husband died before this Christmas....and this is the music and songs we fell in love to...it's so hard. I guess we will be dancing in heaven one day.... I love you forever Dave...and now I am on my own again.
@Will Thank you so much Will. The kind comments I received helps to know we do have caring people in the World despite the turmoil going on. It restores your faith. Thanks again.
They just don’t make duets like this anymore! They way these two compliment each other is amazing! Right up there with Luther and Mariah, Whitney and George Michael. ❤❤
@@wayneames8775 It sucks bud, been in the same position many years ago cost me over 100k. I always say it's the best money I NEVER spent !!! I'm single and happy now but it takes time to get to that point, chin up 🤙
Omg this is a masterpiece in duets! Pattis voice is beautiful but Michael McDonalds voice blows my mind. The hairs stand up as soon as he starts to sing. Just a gorgeous unique performance from them both. 80’s nostalgia at its best 🎶🎶❤️
Wow!! That's nothing and to think they both were in two separate places when they did this video and did it like this. They didnt do it together never met tell her tribute and sung it on stage together for the first time face to face.
He really does! The best voices are those who are unique. You used to could tell the artist by just listening to one word. Now, everyone sounds so generic!
Classic you'll never hear this kind of music again 2019 I'm 65 one of the best songs ever still brings tears Still on my OWN IN 2019, AND i LOVE IT !!!
good music is being created all the time. In this commercialised era, we have to look harder for it: e.g. 2016 Jessie Ware - Till The End (Official Audio), Sabrina Claudio, Kwabs etc
You are right! If there was ever a definition in the dictionary as to what great "songwriting/record production/impeccable vocals/soothing sentiment/love" was, this song would be exhibit A (as they say in a court of law. Haha!) Just an amazing record - period! Enjoy. Cheers, Sam.
Michael McDonald is an amazing singer . Love the soulfulness in his voice
He was incredibly sexy too
Michael crushes this song starting at 3:38.
Michael is excellent.
@@seanarcher4004nah. He crushes it at 0:00 just being there
Well said
I’m 74 years old and I have been on my own for 26 years! I have had the most amazing life and I’m not done. I have my moments of sadness, but they pass, Hang in there girl 👧!
20 years on my own ❤❤
@@girlinthesouth850 No one should be, we're humans. One can live as one pleases, so if one wants to live life, wouldn't it be best served if shared with another? Forever?
Agree, challenge is to find 'another forever '
Thank you for sharing those encouraging words. Many blessings always ♥️ 🙏
15yrs own my own
You know when these two artists recorded their parts in separate studios, filmed the video on separate coasts and STILL make you feel the pain and aching and all the emotions - you know this is the REAL ish.
Just real artists, real professionals.
Dose anyone miss songs with a man and woman ..I'm 51 and I loved the old songs
Michael McDonald has one of the most iconic voices of all time! Perfection
The Doobie Brothers and the Bee Gees, man damn Hall of Famers
Micheal McDonald I so love his vc ❤️💪🏽
His voice is almost like Michael Bolton
A great singer with class
Peter Griffin agrees
'You walked out and there went my life', I used to just sing it but now I've lived it. Heartbreaking.
It’s sad. I don’t ever want to love a man again. At least I still have my money, my children, and the casino. That’s all I need. I don’t believe in love.
I will never give up on love.
Just because one man disappointed me doesn't mean all men will do it.
Love covers a multitude of sins!
Take care.
Same,I had a breakdown not long after she left
Stay strong the hurt will.pass & you will find Love Again
This is my mother and I song, Im 41 and she is 75 and still here with me, I am so blessed and thankful to God 🙏❤️
Embrace her. Time waits for no one! I'm 63, my mom passed when I was 41, and I still think of her every day! The most wise woman I have ever known!❤
@@Steve-yo4ld God bless you brother
Amen live every moment with her to it's fullest lost mine a couple year's ago & I lost 1/2 of my heart
V@@margaretmyers8610 she knew how much you love her, God bless you 💓
Amen, please cherish your every second you can with your mom, we lost our mom! It is one of the worst things to endorse in life! We are coping everyday, we know mom is in heaven with all our loved! She is at peace now ! Miss you so much !!❤😢
Somebody please give Ms. Patti Labelle her flowers this woman is a trailblazer whom I’ve listened to since I was a kid 🌹🌹🌹
Patti was offered this song as a solo but said she thought it felt like a duet & chose Michael to sing it with her. Their voices blend perfectly to create the ensuing melancholy of ending love. The range of her voice & interpretation never ceases to amaze me.
@paulstuart551, Thanks for this info, excellent decision on Patty's part! This song is beautiful because of both of them❤...Before this song I had never heard of him & thought he was black because of his strong, soulful, voice! I have been a fan of his ever since❤
Agreed! This song, with these two, just perfection! And I am mostly Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Aero Smith type, but grew up listening to all types of music!
Wise Patti. The song wouldn’t be the same without McDonald. ❤
Never heard of this before but if true, she made one of the best decisions of her recording life!
@joannebrennan7144 he sang with the Doobie Brothers
There is no such talent today. This was the time to be alive for the magic in music. ❤
So true!
Such a magical time on ALL levels !! Just incredible ⭐💜⭐
I can name 20 talented singers today. Y'all hear 2 modern songs that are bad and group them all together.
This NEVER, NEVER, NEVER gets old. It just gets more beautiful with time.
I don't want to live without this song 🎉
I agree 💯%. It sends goose pimples up and down my spine! It's timeless and I will never tire of hearing it
Gu
It’s a haunting song that stays in the heart ❤
True - Diane
My father passed away two years ago and I haven't been the same since then. My dad was my best friend. I miss him so much,he loved me unconditionally. I have a video of him saying he loves me and I keep it close to my heart. Nothing in this world will ever take his place. I love you Pops rest easy. Give my brother a hug from me. Thank God for the blessings of both of you being a huge part of my life. I will never forget you.😢❤
I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be okay as long as you have good friends and family around you. Don't isolate. Be strong.
Two of the greatest voices came together to sing one of the greatest songs ever written.
you´re correctly right
Amen
A beautiful duet. Those of us who grew up in the 80s are the most fortunate people in the 20th century. By far the best decade of music!!!!
Totally agree!!
You can say that again
A beautiful duet, sad as the song may be. 2 distinctive voices.
I swear we is even tho I was in the end of the 80’s 89 to be exact my momma was born in 1955 so I got to enjoy all her great generation of music
Totalmente de acuerdo,esta música nunca pasará. Es desde el alma
Michael's voice is incredible.... no wonder it's been everywhere for the last 50 years.
50 years?! That’s a long time
He was a great lead singer, solo artist and backup!!
One of the most recognized voices in music.
@@ShaniTrahan-sk2rd Yeah 50 - starting with Steely Dan in 1974.
Even with toto!
For real🙌🏼
The tears just pour from my eyes when I hear this song.
Pattie Labelle and Michael Mcdonald what a duet.
A match made in Heaven.
great song
@BIG DUCK 69
They really do. There is no other duet ever that could bring it all together like this. Simply perfection.
Ilove
This must be like 40 years old, but it's sound brings EVERYTHING back. The whole 80s decade, it brings it all back. Wow....
hearing this song again 4 x in row: why; never thought i could be so capable of rubbing salt it...moving on. moved on!?
38 years. ❤
Never gets old.
Loved 80’s
Yes, it's a very '80s' sounding song. And that is a GOOD thing! 😍
Patty LaBelle and Michael McDonald are poetry in motion :))
good music
Absolutely they are.
Juana Jefferson linda musica
This is music, man. Look back as i reminisce about the really good old days! Sure brings tires to "me" eyes
73 yrs. Proud; ' On My Own!' Travelling; Listening to these great sings as I fly intercontinental! Love flying to Africa from USA..On My Own..SOLO! Loving it!
Love this song. Michael McDonald's voice is so effortlessly soulful. Just incredible.
I'm sure he's a black man. He needs to investigate that.
One of the greatest ballads ever, sung by two artists at their peak.
kikiki
...And you know you are right!
Found out TODAY that Burt Bachrach wrote this (and so many other hits). RIP
@@s.malone2849 Thank you for that information.
@@s.malone2849 Thank you for that information
2 heavenly voices singing one of the best Love Song's of this century who's here tonight ?
Me & my Mum, such a wise soul, and this song was her favourite & Volare. Widowed in '84 and still listening to all the sad beautiful songs, passed on 2005. Dear One, Rest in Peace & love. Your daughter, Judith (Canada)
Me ❤
@@margaretmyers8610 I wasn’t there that night, but I’m here now one of my all-time favorite songs
@@larrydemartino4749 That song is on my midnight Playlist so I hear it nightly 😊
Yessss
Me too. I'm 57 but I love old songs like this. They are simply classic
I still remember the days when this type of music was actually on the radio.
Now we got WAP.
It still is on certain stations & SURIUS
Take me back please ❤
It still on in uk on smoth radio
80s music is absolutely the best music out there...!
This combination is genius. Normally Patti LaBelle reaching for all these high notes and belting that soprano would overshadow anyone else in a duet, man or woman…. But Michael McDonald’s voice is so haunting and full of loss and emotion, you can literally hear and feel the pain in his voice…. He knows when to gently pull back and let her explore the tone and play with the notes, then belts away on his turn. When Melodied together, they complement each other beautifully and sound like old lovers still longing in pain.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yeeees! Thank you for your Reply; your review. So succinct. You nailed it, @ ranasiddabattuni4177...
OMG wonderfully captured
so true,brings me to tears
Oh Yes❤
❤
I was sleeping one night after a bad break up, I woke up to this song playing on my TV, loved it every since and still do...❤❤
I am 54 Beautiful song listening to the words gives me comfort to my heart❤❤
Brings a tear to my eye knowing that the 80’s was the last decade of real artist and a generation that will truly stand on its own. I miss the 80’s so much and even more so knowing never again will there be a time like the 80’s…
That's why we have TH-cam the closest to a time machine ✌
aint that the truth!
That's a powerful argument.
I totally agree! I think the best music was the 60's , 70's & 80's
What about Blazin' squad in 2000s?
McDonald’s voice added with LaBelle’s was a stroke of genius! Melody with those voices is just haunting. Pure and soulful just raw talent. As others have said TIMELESS.
It wasn't a stroke of genius, it was a stroke of heart.
Raw Talent TRUE
What a beautiful song, I never get tired of listening to this song, it’s like a delicious meal, you never want it to end!!!
I'm into hip hop. But I've never ever for once like many of my brothers and sisters don't feel the same way.
What an EXPRESSION of LOVE..the transformation of COLORLESS ...SOUND.. manifesting into a rapture of human FEELINGS... what a magnificent piece of art of sound...
One of the best duets ever with Michael's smooth soulful voice and Patti's graceful smooth voice. Pure class right here! ❤
@Scott Williams 😢 by😅 LL
man those 2 should've become a duet. their voices are so perfect together
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@tongpoo8985 Well, they actually did that on this song. 🤔
AND NOT EVEN STRAINING 💯%♥️
Mannnnn!! I love this song even when I was a kid! Knowing the meaning makes it hit even harder!! Straight banger!
There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.
Kinda makes you wanna cry just thinking about how it used to be....
Yasssssss,,, I Got it Now!!❤
Damn!!! You said it perfectly!!!
I totally agree with those 80's songs that made me feel that way!!!
Same 💘
Any male vocalist-of any color- that go up against Patti is either crazy or a brave soul. Homeboy was definitely not on his own when he dropped those vocals. Fabulous duet!
There's an interview where Patti says that a producer came to her to sing, she said there is only one man can that she wants to sing this with, Michael McDonald.
Got that right!
I always wished George Michael would have.
Bible
The secret to duets is simple sing to each other not at so we the audience can feel the song and passion from both...😎
Oh pleeease bring back real music like this! This will never get old... Agree???
That's true
There is no music like our 80s any more
yes!
80s artists are class acts.
True
You get what you pay for, and this generation wanna listen to trash
@ 68 ... I've been on My Own for Over 25 YRS. We ALL have MANY CHAPTERS in Our LIVES & EVERY DECADE will TEACH US SOMETHING. 😉
When WE'RE YOUNG ... WE'RE LIVING IN the MOMENT ...
WHEN @ these MATURE YRS., MUCH REFLECTION can be TAKING PLACE. PRAISE the LORD
HOPEFULLY .... LESS MISTAKES & MUCH GROWTH has TAKEN PLACE 😉 🤔
I Sure MISS ...the 80's MUSIC 🎶
It’s 1986 , I’m 25 , one of my favorite songs , I’d play it on my way to work , ….. today I’m 61 , the song still takes me back in time. I got married, I have 2 adult children, I’m a grandmother of 2 so far & sadly I’m alone & on my own(2022) Enjoy this life …… it seems like an eternity , BUT it’s a short trip ♥️
it is crushing to hear this beautiful song and being alone
This song came out in one of the most painful break ups amd though I've been happily married for 30 years with kids? Grand kids and happiness. But this song still means a great deal to me.
Stay strong and remember the good people and things in your life.
@@SuperJannifer I cried to this when I was single last year now I have a beautiful love ❤
I was 10-11 years old when this came out…still love it ❤
How could 2 people sing a song so beautiful and perfect at such a high pitch and what a brilliant voice of Michael. No other duo could have done this song more beautiful. Does any person agree with me. Feb.23, 2020
I agree no other duo I don't care what 2 you put together this was the best duet ever
Thank you very much, blessings.
And they did not record together, because of conflicting schedules, loving them 💕💕
Thank you
I agree 3/12/2020
30 years ago, TODAY, 6-14-86, she and he were #1!! Wow!! How time flies!!
perfeito! !
That's cool time flew by
Wow, I turned 10 that very day! I'd love to see Patti & Michael perform this together.
cantan chido son los mejores 😉😉😉😉😉
I was 2 years old 😂😂. I still love this song.
The 80s were a special time for music. Such a beautiful song .
Classic... 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
I'm still rocking such tracks in 2024🙌🏽🙌🏽
This man had a beautiful voice.
God bless Ms Patti & Mr Mcdonald🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
God bless everyone reading this.🇿🇦🙏🏽🇿🇦
Hallo ich sende aus Germany, ich bin total Eurer Meinung, einfach Klasse Musik.
@@VolkerSkupkeHello from Brooklyn NY
The blending of Michael McDonald's voice and Patti's Labelle's voice is literally music to my ears.
Michael McDonald with literally anybody… his voice is amazing!!❤️
@@sherrimiller987 Happy Earth Day!!
Hi Linda, how are you
In 1986 and into 1987, my mom played this song so much on our home stereo. Now that I'm almost 40, every time I hear this song, I think back to my mom being in her early 30s raising two young sons and playing great 1980s music on our home stereo.
I'm here upon learning that the composer of this, Burt Bacharach, has died, and in listening to so many of his hits from the 60s and 70s, I have the same reflections about my mom who raised me on "Easy Listening" music as you. However my memories look to be ten years older than yours, which shows the longevity of Bacharach and his songwriting!
Right!!! GOD.. The nostalgia I just got from hearing this song brought tears TOO My eyes and and a chill up My spine!! Take me back to the days of my YOUTH
Yes, I’m 40 now and every time I hear the beginning of this song it literally takes me back in time to my mom playing it while cleaning our house as I was laying on the couch. It was the first time I heard the song. She played it nonstop. It’s so nostalgic for me.
Well I am probably age with your mothers as I did the same in the 80's while cleaning the house. Now I walk into my daughters house and guess what, she is playing all these classics too. Just shows after the 90s in my estimation music became crap 😢 She even agrees too. ❤
I am. Song never gets outdated. I will listen to this music all day. ON MY OWN!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ms LaBelle saved me . I laid in the bed for 3 days with only an apple to eat . I listened to her music and gave me strength to get up and live again . God bless this awesome woman for helping me through some of darkest times. Thank you Patti
I know exactly what you meant women can be cold blooded 25 years of marriage wife wants to divorce for selfish reasons
BUDDY BILES Thank God
@@coryburns834 Not all of us, but I understand, because you are sad and down at this moment. But trust me it's for the best, life is a journey and you will get over this break up, and you will think. Things happen foe a reason. You will, love again just remember that. And even if you don't, just think of all the freedom you will have to live life the way you truly want it. Just keep your chin up, cry do what you have to do to get over this break up. You will be alright.
And keep getting up. You got this
God bless you man! Keep on!!!
One of the greatest duets I've ever heard
I agree miriam magical song.
I don’t think it could ever be TOPPED 😭
Exactly!!
I agree... wholeheartedly!
Still riding
When two unbelievably talented people, who also happened to be in their 40’s, could still top the charts. God bless the 80’s
Amen!!!
Brill
Well said.
People are having babies now in their 50s...with age comes perfection.
40s? They looked more in their 50s by the looks of the vid.
As a white boy from the west coast who recently fell in love with a black girl in New York but it’ll never work out because of distance, this song hit me right in the feels.
I could listen to this man sing 24 hrs a day. What an amazing voice he has.
Remember him on what’s happening… when rerun bought the cassette recorder to the concert and it fell out his pants.. The Dooby Brothers
@@ileneclayton8015 A 2 parter! Best episodes ever.
@ileneclayton8015 😂 I forgot abt that episode. Hilarious
So have Patti!
@@arty541 yep! ❤️
A Diva and a gentleman! Oh my god i need a time machine. I love the 80's and its amazing songs.
Oh yeah the 80’s rock!
Lost in the 80s
Linda canção e show 👏👏👏
So true Diego! So many memories from the era mate,some sad, but heaps of happy ones, it is sad to see this era slip away from us and knowing the world will never be the same place again, cherish memories my friends as they will never be stolen from us.
Take me with you please!
Patti LaBelle is the definition of class, I mean just look at her....and Mr. Blue Eyed Soul himself, he has one of the most iconic voices ever carved onto vinyl....
Not to get off subject... I love your username...
True!! ❤️💙
Jerissa Martinez ....That's due to your having great taste and a high IQ...obviously...🙂🇺🇸
I am a democrat and I liked this comment. We are finally coming together...
Carved into vinyl. I like the sound of that
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SO NGS EVER RECORDED.
This is one of the best duets ever recorded! At 72 years young, I can relate to it, because I've lived it! Life is great, live it!!!!
T Wray
T Wray been there too and this is one of the greatest ever dueted songs world over
Me too!
Michael McDonald has one of the most iconic voices of all time
He from saint Louis
Fabulous song ❤👏👏👏
His voice is like him beautiful ❤️💯 l love his sexy voice 😘
Patti's voice is legend!
Thomas Johnson agreed!
ONE OF THE BEST DUETS EVER. they compliment each other so well.
And they were on opposite continents
@DeGrate1896 different places in the world.
2024 and beyond. One of the most wonderful songs ever, and two of the best performers of all time! ❤❤❤❤❤
The unique voice of Michel McDonald literally crosses our souls, what a beautiful gift of life to who knows how to appreciate his marvelous talent.
I deeply and emotionally..get IT!!. .and trying to dig deeper into this one.! At the moment. On what made this one so powerful..
Well said. His voice is so compelling. I’m struck.
I Googled McDonald and his style influenced a lot of singers back then. I knew it sounded familiar. They both go together perfectly.
Ninguém vai julga ninguém aqui em cima cada um no seu quadrado ,não faça o que vc não quera para sim mesmo
🦝🦝🦭🦭🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🐜🐜🐜🐜🌼🌼🌼🐛🐛🐛
I'm 72 now and this is one of the all time classics that will endure forever!!!
Absolutely!
What's going on young man I'm 77 didn't I tell you to bring the car home by midnight lol and wow didn't we have some music and music that we had in the '50s 60s seventies and the '80s and into the 90s were just all down right unbelievable we were very spoiled in just about every genre but over the last two decades or so music has changed drastically and not so much for the good
@Michael McDonald ♪ WOW--I am blown away that you wrote. This song esp showing you and Patti live doing it just still brings tears to my eyes. I'm an oldtimer from Oklahoma who didnt have a lot to do but listen to music back then.
Michael and Patti shouldn't have stopped there , they should have made plenty more songs together. They both sound so beautiful.
Pure Magic!
Yesss. An album, at least, of duets...🤩💫magic.
OrAt least made a baby together
Yasss i agree 100
Pure beauty
The heartbreaking song with such beautiful voices.
When Michael goes “I don’t wanna live without, YOUuuuu” I felt that 😫
LoL facts
This song is just 🔥🔥🔥
@Gaby Isabelle you’re not alone 🥺❤️
I felt the same way
Me too
A timeless classic. Two magnificent voices compliment this song brilliantly.
P)00
My favorite song
One of my favorites
Two powerful singers indeed.
It is good song love it its a classic
One of the best songs of all time. Thanks Patti LaBelle, Michael McDonald, Carole Bayer Sager, and Burt Bacharach. RIP BB.
Burt Bacharach co-wrote this?
Yes.
This song is amazing M8 the 80,s was the best if nobody likes this song the ain't got a heart or sole 💗, b, bacharac wrote loads of boss songs 💕take care x
Time has no limit when you are feeling that moment. ❤😢
I wish I COULD do it all AGAIN..THE 80'S! LOVE LOVE this song!!
Yes! Take me back!
Luther vandoss
my ultimate best song
Prachtig zo mooi 👍👍😘
yes. I love the 80's. bring back those karate shoes. lol and those cartoons from 5 to noon on Saturdays, movies, and ore lol
One of my favourite duets of all time. Both of these artists have extremely distinctive and extraordinary voices.
Together, their voices are so beautiful.
Yep.
And ... shoot forgot.
YES THEY DID.....
The chemistry in their voices is absolutely explosive. Back when music required talent.
Amen! Where did good music go?
Yep! Their voices really compliment each other.
@@flyinglittleduckss Did you ever hear the very beautiful instrumental version of this song? Even without the voices of Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald, it's a masterpiece!
Black lace were making hits then. Just like people like Beyonce and adelle are now. What a bs point. This also came from a time when every "live performance" wasn't live and bands used fake members just because they looked good
Can’t hate on everyone new talent
Michael is genuinely one of the few who can get an invite to any barbeque/cookout.
And Hall & Oates 😂
@@bamboozled1668 Don't forget Simply Red and Joe Cocker on that invite list
That man has soul. Wow. 💪
Two of the most beautiful voices ever recorded, in one song. Simply classy.
Yes
Beat me to it. Perfection. @@lubindieusun1892
Played this at my wifes funeral 01/10/19, breaks my heart every time i play it, which is daily. She loved this song sooo much. Love and miss you Karina x
jez hood She is resting knowing you loved her🌹
So sad.
💐
This song is wonderful!!!
jez hood 💔
It is almost 2023 and this song still sounds great and ageless. Not to mention their voices compliment each other.
complement lol
@@robert32634 Either spelling is fine. You knew the intended meaning and that is all that matters. If not, majority of the comments would be invalid .
100% enjoying oldies but goodies, by dj.lucho🇵🇦
They never even met in person to make this song. How crazy is that.
@@Bretsik I know and that is what made it even more unique.....Kind of like Natalie Cole's duet with her dad Nat King Cole in "Unforgettable".
5 minutes of hell and back just like most people at my age I'm 67 so yeah I've had my fair share of Good times bad times knocks and it goes on and on and on no matter what I will always be a true survivor yeah I'll make it will you thank God for music❤
What a wonderful duet between Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonal
That guy has an amazing singing voice and of course Patti does too. This song is just wonderful
She was in NY and Michael was in CA when they made this music video. Quite amazing, and the melody is just so fantastic
Today's youth don't know how good we had it back in the day. Calling that crush from the corner phone booth. The struggle was real yet glorious at the same time
How 👍 ✔
Find them, you still feel that crush. Tell them...😉
Tell them about John Currie yes sir the good old days
Miss those days... When you actually had to put in work.. There is something to be said for working hard and seeing that work bear fruit.
Played this to my gran in the hospital today, she is dying 😢 this is one of her favourite songs.
Rosemary
🌹❤️
4th May 1946 - 12th March 2024 🕊
Beautiful for her to hear....so sorry xx
Awww. Pray for gran.
Just knowing this was one of her favorites speaks volumes about her nature :)
My sincere condolences.
She'll soon be in a better place, guaranteed
So sorry for ur loss
51 years old and I STILL FEEL THIS .
What a classic! They don't make em like this anymore. :( Those were the good ole days.
yes they were
enmaxus
I was so in love then with gwen
A-Men Brother
yup the good old days great memories
THIS IS A 80´S MASTERPIECE. I WAS 16 YEARS WHEN THIS SONG EXPLODED IN RADIOS IN 1984 AND I NEVER GET TIRED OF HEARING AND NOW WE ARE IN 2022
What a pretty woman ,hello sweetheart ?
It was 1986 when it was released not 84!
I was 22 - great song
@@MrWierchawsky Don't be a creepo
@@JG-zt5vr Lol
Happy 80th Birthday Ms. Patti Labelle!💙💜💙
I loved the 80's it's like I blinked and they were gone. Who's still listening to this beautiful classic in September 2024?? ❤
Here inside a cafe on a cool/brisk Saturday morning in north central Phoenix. I miss the 1980's. 1980's and 1990's were the best for music videos like this.
Ich in Thüringen Österreich 🇦🇹
@@Thomas-zj2ko Awesome !!!
That's how I feel about the 70's!
Me! Saturday 28th September. ❤
Their voices go together like lemon and honey. Perfect duet!!
gnadenlos gut
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😃 Ikr, absolutely 👌🏾
.....and so my husband died before this Christmas....and this is the music and songs we fell in love to...it's so hard. I guess we will be dancing in heaven one day.... I love you forever Dave...and now I am on my own again.
Stay strong
@@davidmendoza9057 Thank you.
@@sheedisrising9778 Thank you Sheed.
Till then....but between now and then....may you be strong.
@Will Thank you so much Will. The kind comments I received helps to know we do have caring people in the World despite the turmoil going on. It restores your faith. Thanks again.
I never get tired of hearing Michael McDonald singing. Such a unique voice and a very handsome man. Patti is wonderful as well.
My mama loves him
Before Jon B and Robin Thicke, it was Michael McDonald.
@@jerramaurice7836 Happy 420
voice of a angel
@@jerramaurice7836 Bbb No comment
The voice of Patti..no matter what song..gives me goosebumps..🙏bless her
I'am happily married but this song still brings a tear feeling sorry for those that are lonely. Patti and Michael are great together in this song!
what a match,it looks so very real,as if they were married,my eyes always so teary
Trying not to cry listening 😢
I always shed tears at this song even though I love it🇮🇪
Michael is just beautiful❤️
For me 70s and 80s
They just don’t make duets like this anymore! They way these two compliment each other is amazing! Right up there with Luther and Mariah, Whitney and George Michael. ❤❤
George Michael and Aretha Franklin as well! 😍 (I knew you were waiting for me)
@@jesterday2222 oh wow. Yes. That was a good one. Their voices were so complimentary. Who knew?
I was 46 years old when this was a hit in the pop parade. I am now 77. Time flies when you least expect it.
Derek Folds wow😚
Derek Folds Oh shit! I'm 46 right now.
Derek Folds u
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yeah...this in 1986 , 5 years before i was born
Derek Folds God bless you
38 years ago seems just like the other day. A timeless classic 80's song you can't help not shedding a tear when you listen to it.
"On my own..." man this song breaks my heart, I too am alone, once again, wondering why, saying to myself this wasn't how it was supposed to be.
As Doris Day says, what ever will be will be.
Same
Married just under 25 years together for 27 and she cheated on me so I know the feeling.
Hermosa canción pero duele a mí me tiempo duele todo el alma
@@wayneames8775 It sucks bud, been in the same position many years ago cost me over 100k. I always say it's the best money I NEVER spent !!! I'm single and happy now but it takes time to get to that point, chin up 🤙
Omg this is a masterpiece in duets! Pattis voice is beautiful but Michael McDonalds voice blows my mind. The hairs stand up as soon as he starts to sing. Just a gorgeous unique performance from them both. 80’s nostalgia at its best 🎶🎶❤️
Wow!! That's nothing and to think they both were in two separate places when they did this video and did it like this. They didnt do it together never met tell her tribute and sung it on stage together for the first time face to face.
He really does! The best voices are those who are unique. You used to could tell the artist by just listening to one word. Now, everyone sounds so generic!
Michael is a great singer. 👍
80’s music.. NOTHING LIKE IT!!!!!!
Blue Eye soul died in the 80's. I'm glad Michael Mack and Kenny Loggins are still alive but RIP music in general. 😔
This song is absolutely amazing. It is better than anything that is considered popular music today.
Today's music sucks🤦🏾♀️
What wonderful soul searching music and voices❤❤❤❤❤
Good music if all times ❤❤❤
Classic you'll never hear this kind of music again
2019 I'm 65 one of the best songs ever still brings tears
Still on my OWN IN 2019, AND i LOVE IT !!!
Kimberley i agree and i am also on my own again June 1.2019 . All the best to you and God bless you !
good music is being created all the time. In this commercialised era, we have to look harder for it: e.g. 2016 Jessie Ware - Till The End (Official Audio), Sabrina Claudio, Kwabs etc
Me too hun and I still love it !!
I'm 70 & I'm still moved by this BEAUTIFUL music!
Love this song Kim
Sitting in the back garden during the lockdown ( 2020) listening to the the old songs of our yesterday's. Absolutely brilliant. Reminiscing. 🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈
I so wish I had a garden, I sit and listen to this music and fantasize about my dream home for my family and the good times we would share
Same!! I'm going through all these amazing old songs and reflecting on the pass while in my garden. I'm sitting hear wondering what happened to music
To
This song will draw tears if you’re going through it..
yup….and even if you are not, but have…..
Yes 😔
Amen to that.
Two great legends Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle this is one of my favorite duets this song is a classic it will never get old😊❤
This song is one of the best duets EVER!!!!! Their voices are amazing ♥️
Yes this is beautiful I understand that they wasn't in the same city or studio I love them together as well as separate ❤
I agree 🎶
It certainly is
Alexx I love you!
💘
One of the finest songs ever written, sung beautifully by two of the finest singers....ever.
The wrongs we do haunt us as we go.....
The echo's of our dreams......
The song of our losses.....
You are right! If there was ever a definition in the dictionary as to what great "songwriting/record production/impeccable vocals/soothing sentiment/love" was, this song would be exhibit A (as they say in a court of law. Haha!)
Just an amazing record - period! Enjoy. Cheers, Sam.
Add to playlist add to jaylen's playlist
some will never understand how strong this song was and still is
😊
Can you give a clear explanation on why this song is so strong as you described?
I new beginning for both parties!!
A
So very true
This is quite possibly the best duet ever recorded...!