Teddy's voice (pre-accident) had what I believe a co-worker/friend would describe as "depth." He had a big range (bottom note to top), dynamics (pianissimo to mucho blastisimo - mind you, while the former is an actual musical term, the latter is not), and just so many colors and textures as he utilized the full capacity of that extraodinary voice he had. I typically prefer him singing more softly, because I love the resonance/richness that I hear in his voice then. But I can understand that there are those who think he's at his best at the "mucho blastisimo" level, when his voice is gritty and raw. But that he could have that level of "range" (not referring to how many octaves he could sing) and how he utilized that in the way he delivered a song is truly extraordinary.
He gets his credit, He just died too soon,as so many. Teddy will live forever, because we won't let his memory or talent and songs die Still listening 10-1-2023 and will listen as long as I can hear. This is my favorite of all of his songs, but he didn't have any that don't have special meaning. Teddy and so many will always touch so many hearts
The intense emotion at 4:00 is way too much. I love singers from this time period they got so involved with the music and the message of the song. 4:15 is Teddy really feeling it. An amazingly talented vocalist.
Its nice to see a genuine love ballad that doesn't involve explicit lyrics about digging all up inside of a woman rather that expresses the emotions of what he was feeling. Thank God for people like the late Pendergrass who made it nice to not have to take off your shirt to get a crowd going wild.
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
Teddy was so mesmerising ...He sung with his voice. his body, his face, , his smile and every part of himself...He felt the words he sang in everty song he sang....You cant take your eyes off him well I cant anyway...Amazing!
Teddy had the star quality in every sense. The man had a voice like pure silk, husky, soulful and he emoted every word of the songs he gifted us with and was born to sing. Teddy was one of the best male vocalists to have lived! He was delectable too and he had women of all ages swooning and still does. It was sad he passed away at only 59 and the year he performed this in 1982 he had his car accident.
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
Teddy could truly sing. His God given talent was real and not created in a studio. The emotion and clarity he brought to his performances was special. A lot of the singers today can barely pronounce the words in their songs! I miss the days when songs spoke about the love, hope and inspiration women want to give their man. Unfortunately today songs are written to denigrate and destroy the heart of women. Words matter! It's taken a terrible toll on our culture. Frankly, I think the world is sick of it and with the current climate we are in, it's time for a change. The next handsome, innately talented male singer who figures this out and goes back to singing songs of inspiration and praise of women will be the next superstar.
WOW!! Can't get much better than this! His voice, style, presence, and strong emotion - haven't seen anyone come close in the last decade or so. RIP Teddy
I like when a man compliments me, but no one does it better than Teddy P. He inspires me to get a man that looks like him, talk like him and thinks highly of me. I love you Teddy P. Always rest in peace, love your soul.
Music is art. Artists are getting into a realm of magic and beauty. Soul takes this art to a greater reach and Teddy's voice connected effortlessly with what black folks know as soul.
"I don't mind going up (higher) way up, baby (higher) way up, baby (higher) way up on a mountaintop, baby telling the whole world exactly what I've got, baby" (higher, higher)
My 23 y/o daughter broke up with a bf because all played was rap. THE last straw was when he didn't know who teddy pendergrass was..she said daddy rap is ok but not all the time. And to not know who TP is did it.
james brooks he knew he was a good singer, gamble & huff also knew that's they decided to used him on the recording projects they had initially in store for THE DELLS (they were trying to get THE DELLS but the deal didn't work out).He did a few recording b 4 Harold Melvin & blue notes.
More beautiful than the Mona Lisa, Worth more than gold, My eyes had a pleasure to behold❤️🥰 My Latest, My greatest inspiration. Good Lord those words alone 💯💯💯
I woke up just around 6 am. I fell asleep listening to a sermon. This song is what I heard in my head/heart.. Now, I have no one I am in love with but Him. I've been asking Him to inspire me, and I never really listened to T.P. Oh, i knew his songs when I heard it, and I recognize his voice. But this is not how I heard this song this morning. But I heard the lyrics and melody. I can not explain what I heard... but it was this song. So, I listened to it Word for word. How can it not be about God? ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The strings in this song mesmerize me. When the song reaches its apex, the strings accompany TP’s voice and makes one feel part of the song. Beautiful music indeed
When I first saw the London Philharmonic (TH-cam) perform behind the Delphonics I began to sob - the sight/sound of that "ghetto/black" music, (for me the most beautiful music ever created), being backed by one the most famous Philharmonics in the world, just did me in. I am tearful now just remembering that.
I was in love with him and he never knew it...the man could sannnggggggg me happy through any situation...LAWD HE IS OOOOOZING WITH SEXINESS....PASSION AND PURE RAW TALENT....R.I.P. TP
We don't sing like this anymore truly adoring and cherishing a woman who make us better men and the Philly Legend that was or s Teddy Pendergrass one of the best of our times one of the Voices he brought Church and sang!!!!!!
All music today is vulgar, stupid, what happened to pride and love? They don't love themselves very much do they? These were the real men of music, especially my beloved Teddy.
There are some young artist that deserve a listen... Daniel Ceazear, H.E.R., Leon Bridges, Kiana Lede, Kehlani, Jhene Aiko, Sampha, Kwabs, Emile Saunde, Labrynth, Alyessia Cara, some mis spelled names but fire 🔥 modern music with substance +Oh and *GREGORY PORTER* modern Jazz vocalist that's crazy good.
He was amazing ! I remember buying tickets for my mother for Mother’s Day . She had to work 😢. So my sister and I went to Valley Forge Music Fair . I was 15 years old we had front seats . The stage turn toward us . I can still remember his cologne . I just watched the ladies screamed and throw their panties . I laughed . Wish my mom had went she probably would have thrown hers too .. Amazing concert
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
If you see the word Boss in the dictionary. You will see a picture of Gamble and Huff. And in that picture. You will see them holding a picture of Teddy Pendergrass
Cry like a baby when I hear this. I had a woman like he is singing about and then she became the love I lost. Now I miss her and this guy Teddy P sings it like no one else NO ONE
dont get me wrong...i love all of the songs that teddy made famous...used them many romantic nights with women over the years...but, there is something ELECTRIC about this song....stunning vocals....such a smooth groove....RIP Teddy P!
A sad day . . . the one year anniversary of the loss of a beautiful man with a beautiful voice. Missing you Teddy!!! So glad you live on through music and video. No one can ever take your place! With a voice so sexy, you knew how to say what a woman wants and needs to hear to release the passion deep within her soul. Love you . . .
1-2023 Still loving and missing his voice and seeing him perform. I really love the raw deepest in his voice and feelings ! BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART he was. One of my Greatest inspirations 💯🔥🔥💜🌪️🎶🎶🎶🎶
That was awesome. Teddy was "The Man". Saw him back in the day when he toured with Sephanie. He was untouchable in his era. My wife was definitely "ready" when we got back home. Hats off to one of the greatest entertainers I've had the pleasure to witness.
Back in the day, it was all about the music. That is missing today. We need vocalists who can sing, where are they? Now most of the music, all tends to sound the same. Where is the Teddy of today, Marvin, Al. Today's younger set. They dancing and prancing around the stage with half-naked dancers...
He really doesn't get enough credit. His songs are epic.
liyah adams Exactly all his songs Are!
liyah adams I’m Ma 😇enjoy 😎
Exactly
Teddy's voice (pre-accident) had what I believe a co-worker/friend would describe as "depth." He had a big range (bottom note to top), dynamics (pianissimo to mucho blastisimo - mind you, while the former is an actual musical term, the latter is not), and just so many colors and textures as he utilized the full capacity of that extraodinary voice he had. I typically prefer him singing more softly, because I love the resonance/richness that I hear in his voice then. But I can understand that there are those who think he's at his best at the "mucho blastisimo" level, when his voice is gritty and raw. But that he could have that level of "range" (not referring to how many octaves he could sing) and how he utilized that in the way he delivered a song is truly extraordinary.
Yes!
Teddy should ALWAYS be mentioned among the top 2-3 male vocalists of all-time!!!
Luther was great but in my honest opinion, Teddy was even greater. His voice was just so powerful.
True...Teddy is the best ever!!
Been So Many Places, Seen So Many Faces!! Your Lattest & Greatest Inspirations!! Lifting You Up, Higher, and Higher?? Level to the NextEvel??
Mike like ike luther and teddy are different styled entertainers but non the less both are totally absolutely great. enjoy the greatness.
Yes
I think Luther would laugh at this. Luther started as his background vocalist.
I walked down the aisle to this song for my wedding. My husband broke down and cried ❤️
Shit I'm crying right now loll
@@vernelyde2113 😂Right!. I almost cried reading her comment
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His voice, those words, the melody. Masterpiece
Yes!
Have mercy
Teddys mother said he was a miracle baby. He grew up to become a treasure to anyone listening
For anyone reading this: You just keep lifting me up higher!🥰
There will never be another rich deep baritone voice like Teddy's. Complete raw natural talent.
RAW 💥🔥loving and simply greatest inspiration 😵💫🥲☺️⭐️🎶
He gets his credit, He just died too soon,as so many.
Teddy will live forever, because we won't let his memory or talent and songs die
Still listening 10-1-2023 and will listen as long as I can hear.
This is my favorite of all of his songs, but he didn't have any that don't have special meaning.
Teddy and so many will always touch so many hearts
My jam
Teddy is the Best Male Vocal for all time!!
Luther Whang exactly! My Idol!!!
No question
Hands down! By far the best!
Exactly!!!
This is true
The intense emotion at 4:00 is way too much. I love singers from this time period they got so involved with the music and the message of the song. 4:15 is Teddy really feeling it. An amazingly talented vocalist.
I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG THE LYRICS ARE EVERYTHING RIP TEDDY !
I just played it on repeat 😂😂
Its nice to see a genuine love ballad that doesn't involve explicit lyrics about digging all up inside of a woman rather that expresses the emotions of what he was feeling. Thank God for people like the late Pendergrass who made it nice to not have to take off your shirt to get a crowd going wild.
Those backup singer's are excellent. Teddy is one of the best performers in his era. Effortlessly singing amazing like its nothing.
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
WORD
Ripteddyi love you 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Teddy was so mesmerising ...He sung with his voice. his body, his face, , his smile and every part of himself...He felt the words he sang in everty song he sang....You cant take your eyes off him well I cant anyway...Amazing!
THIS ‼️
No human woman could resist this song. His voice soars high above the music and with so much passion.
Teddy had the star quality in every sense. The man had a voice like pure silk, husky, soulful and he emoted every word of the songs he gifted us with and was born to sing. Teddy was one of the best male vocalists to have lived! He was delectable too and he had women of all ages swooning and still does. It was sad he passed away at only 59 and the year he performed this in 1982 he had his car accident.
Teddy was a great singer. We loved him is all I can say.❤❤❤
One of the greatest soul singers of all time.
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
WHERE DID THE MUSIC GO.....
WHERE DID LOVE GO......
Miss you Teddy
Exactly
Yes Where ! ? Gone forever! But at least we have Teddy to remember how it should be. Just beautiful ❤️👌🔥
Who's listening in 2019? I am❤️
its 2020 n0w
@@raygoins6929 8-1-20 still at it.
@@margaretel566 me too
Great memories Nov 2020 x x x x
Dec 2020!!!!
A legend. The greatest & best of the best !
Yes mam
What male singers do we have today that can sing like this?
Loved him. Sorry he is no longer here. Great voice.
Ladies and Gentlemen . This is what REAL music sounds like .
Teddy could truly sing. His God given talent was real and not created in a studio. The emotion and clarity he brought to his performances was special. A lot of the singers today can barely pronounce the words in their songs! I miss the days when songs spoke about the love, hope and inspiration women want to give their man. Unfortunately today songs are written to denigrate and destroy the heart of women. Words matter! It's taken a terrible toll on our culture. Frankly, I think the world is sick of it and with the current climate we are in, it's time for a change. The next handsome, innately talented male singer who figures this out and goes back to singing songs of inspiration and praise of women will be the next superstar.
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No words. Just tears, and and sadness in my soul. No one does it like Teddy.
WOW!! Can't get much better than this! His voice, style, presence, and strong emotion - haven't seen anyone come close in the last decade or so. RIP Teddy
Especially when he does the final notes of "Higher, Higher"; coming from deep within ...
I like when a man compliments me, but no one does it better than Teddy P. He inspires me to get a man that looks like him, talk like him and thinks highly of me. I love you Teddy P. Always rest in peace, love your soul.
Remember the way A talk is one way But it's how walk ? Is another
Woo Hoo, this is the real baby-making music. Loved this era of real music and performing.
Yessss it is👀💁🏾♀️😘😘
Music is art. Artists are getting into a realm of magic and beauty. Soul takes this art to a greater reach and Teddy's voice connected effortlessly with what black folks know as soul.
Who could play him in a movie....no one that voice is one of a kind
one of the greatest singers of all time.
yes indeed
"I don't mind going up (higher)
way up, baby (higher)
way up, baby (higher)
way up on a mountaintop, baby
telling the whole world exactly what I've got, baby"
(higher, higher)
AnnaMaeBullock my favorite part of the song. I memorized the whole song to sing to my mom!
My 23 y/o daughter broke up with a bf because all played was rap. THE last straw was when he didn't know who teddy pendergrass was..she said daddy rap is ok but not all the time. And to not know who TP is did it.
And to think,this guy started as a drummer.All that awesome talent right under Harold Melvin's nose.
james brooks he knew he was a good singer, gamble & huff also knew that's they decided to used him on the recording projects they had initially in store for THE DELLS (they were trying to get THE DELLS but the deal didn't work out).He did a few recording b 4 Harold Melvin & blue notes.
Crazy right
Teddy was used but not for too long.
Yes and he's looks so good in that suit all chocolate and yummy💋
@@dianacollins4120 And, well, there's that
This song always makes me cry. Makes me think of my husband. So sad what happened to Teddy, but his music will live on in your hearts x
I know what you mean memories, makes me cry to
Same with me, especially when he hits the final two Higher, Higher notes-
When he hits those high notes towards the end is what gets me no matter how many times I play...Higher, Higher!
More beautiful than the Mona Lisa, Worth more than gold, My eyes had a pleasure to behold❤️🥰 My Latest, My greatest inspiration.
Good Lord those words alone 💯💯💯
This is real music
As the saying goes: “You are watching a master at work”
I woke up just around 6 am. I fell asleep listening to a sermon. This song is what I heard in my head/heart.. Now, I have no one I am in love with but Him. I've been asking Him to inspire me, and I never really listened to T.P. Oh, i knew his songs when I heard it, and I recognize his voice. But this is not how I heard this song this morning. But I heard the lyrics and melody. I can not explain what I heard... but it was this song. So, I listened to it Word for word. How can it not be about God?
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sing, Man!!! I truly see why they call you Teddy Bear. You're just a big, warm hug. Love you, TP.
iluvmyboba Yess! It feels like he’s hugging you with his voice!
I remember when we were younger and at the concerts the singers actually sounded like the records
2024 and more beautiful than ever ......
I wish there was a like button for each time I come and listen to this song!
R.I.P Teddy Bear... Native (fellow) Philadelphian, but always will live on in our hearts, as a TRUE music ICON
Teddy would’ve probably had one of the greatest Tiny desk of all time.
hear a lot in 40 years. this man is at the top
DAMN!!!!!! Teddy, Teddy, Teddy................ Just AWESOME to say the least! R.I.P.
The strings in this song mesmerize me. When the song reaches its apex, the strings accompany TP’s voice and makes one feel part of the song. Beautiful music indeed
When I first saw the London Philharmonic (TH-cam) perform behind the Delphonics I began to sob - the sight/sound of that "ghetto/black" music, (for me the most beautiful music ever created), being backed by one the most famous Philharmonics in the world, just did me in. I am tearful now just remembering that.
Listening to the strings gives me chills along with this performance by teddy.
I was in love with him and he never knew it...the man could sannnggggggg me happy through any situation...LAWD HE IS OOOOOZING WITH SEXINESS....PASSION AND PURE RAW TALENT....R.I.P. TP
How are you he was such an amazing an intelligent black beautiful sexy singer. Miss him ever so much but God got him now.😍😘
We don't sing like this anymore truly adoring and cherishing a woman who make us better men and the Philly Legend that was or s Teddy Pendergrass one of the best of our times one of the Voices he brought Church and sang!!!!!!
All music today is vulgar, stupid, what happened to pride and love? They don't love themselves very much do they? These were the real men of music, especially my beloved Teddy.
I agree Chloe but I have hope that real men will show up and we'll teach the young men and we'll get away from vulgarity return to virtue!!!
the Best
There are some young artist that deserve a listen... Daniel Ceazear, H.E.R., Leon Bridges, Kiana Lede, Kehlani, Jhene Aiko, Sampha, Kwabs, Emile Saunde, Labrynth, Alyessia Cara, some mis spelled names but fire 🔥 modern music with substance +Oh and *GREGORY PORTER* modern Jazz vocalist that's crazy good.
In my opinion the greatest
Can't express enough how much I love Teddy. Such a talented beautiful man. Wish he was still here 😢
He was amazing ! I remember buying tickets for my mother for Mother’s Day . She had to work 😢. So my sister and I went to Valley Forge Music Fair . I was 15 years old we had front seats . The stage turn toward us . I can still remember his cologne . I just watched the ladies screamed and throw their panties . I laughed . Wish my mom had went she probably would have thrown hers too .. Amazing concert
There can never ever be another voice like Teddy's. I listen to him everyday
So beautiful!! Im crying😢😢
I miss you Mr Pendergrass Gone, but never forgotten!!
You are my inspiration!!❤
There is no one who will ever replace him for me.
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
If you see the word Boss in the dictionary. You will see a picture of Gamble and Huff. And in that picture. You will see them holding a picture of Teddy Pendergrass
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
THIS HERE ‼️
Cry like a baby when I hear this. I had a woman like he is singing about and then she became the love I lost. Now I miss her and this guy Teddy P sings it like no one else NO ONE
Me too love Teddy forever This is truly a God send😍😘💋
Right miss some Teddy Bear
Gamble + Huff + Teddy = a once in a lifetime combo of top shelf R&B that will never be duplicated!
dont get me wrong...i love all of the songs that teddy made famous...used them many romantic nights with women over the years...but, there is something ELECTRIC about this song....stunning vocals....such a smooth groove....RIP Teddy P!
A sad day . . . the one year anniversary of the loss of a beautiful man with a beautiful voice. Missing you Teddy!!! So glad you live on through music and video. No one can ever take your place! With a voice so sexy, you knew how to say what a woman wants and needs to hear to release the passion deep within her soul. Love you . . .
We need to lift each other up and always expect the best of others!
Jacqueline M. Cameron Www.S" he added? Www.
I want to leave work right now an I just got here, just to home with my wife, baby. I love you so much
I’m just 16 and I love these songs so much.. if only these artists were still alive because music nowadays is just foolishness and meaningless
Thank you. So true, i’m 17 and i love these songs
Teddy P. back in the day was the shit! "You're Latest, My Greatness Inspiration!"
1-2023 Still loving and missing his voice and seeing him perform. I really love the raw deepest in his voice and feelings ! BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART he was. One of my Greatest inspirations 💯🔥🔥💜🌪️🎶🎶🎶🎶
That was awesome. Teddy was "The Man". Saw him back in the day when he toured with Sephanie. He was untouchable in his era. My wife was definitely "ready" when we got back home. Hats off to one of the greatest entertainers I've had the pleasure to witness.
Teddy Pendergrass had no peers then & still none today. He was everything we thought David Ruffin would become before he self destructed may he RIP.
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The greatest singer ever.
I’m 31 and this will be my wedding song. I love the late Mr. Pendergrass. 😊
Teddy was the LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“-I make music that electrify em
-You make music that pacify em”
One day this will be the wedding song I dedicate to my wife. Teddy said "Your more beautiful than the Mona Lisa. Worth More than Gold" smh lol #GAME
LEGEND!!
If this was the only song he did I would still believe he is the greatest male vocalist of my lifetime
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Teddy was a beast 🙏🏿❤️ Rest In Peace King 👑
He was a beautiful man, on the inside, outside and needless to say, his voice, I will always love Teddy
Another R & B Giant!
We need more of these masculine male singers to come back. Miss them and their music so much.
Rest In Heaven Teddy.👄😥
Teddy always giving his all...!!!!!
Tears!!! Tears!!! Tears!!! We miss you Teddy!! I lost my first love and I can't stop listening to this song!!
Teddy Pendergrass does not over sing a song which takes the listener out of it
Sounds so good just like his record...I love this song.
Glad I had the opportunity to see TP, one of the GREATEST 🎤performers in the world, LIVE in concert!
Love all his music me born 12/8/1983 and still will be listening to his music in 2050 if God spare me❤❤❤
You can’t even compare him to anyone! One of a kind entertainer!!! The voice is in a class by itself!!!
No one can touch this it is Teddy’s song
Sing It Brotha His Eyes Seen Heaven Praise Almighty God ... So Beautiful!
My baby just sent me this video! Men are funny creatures when it comes to expressing themselves! Love ya Mr. Staten! :-)
Nobody Will ever Take his PLACE..RIP THE KING
Teddy sings the hell out this song. Where R the good men?
effortlessly...Damn Teddy P....
Perhaps greatest love song all time, in my book....
perfection
Don't be afraid to say it to that one.. You keep on lifting me up....higher!
I’m walking down the aisle to this
I dedicated this song to my wife I told her this explains how I feel
Teddy You're the best !!! I love you
Back in the day, it was all about the music. That is missing today. We need vocalists who can sing, where are they?
Now most of the music, all tends to sound the same.
Where is the Teddy of today, Marvin, Al.
Today's younger set. They dancing and prancing around the stage with half-naked dancers...