That disarmingly sweet piano intro by Jimmy Jam grabs hold of your sentimental side and doesn't let go. The chorus lulls you deeper as you are held, tenderly, until Jam's piano outro gently lets you go. And part of you wishes it would never end.
Yeah they say blood is thicker than water but when it comes to expanding your stardom and pursuing your dreams sometimes the very people you love can hold you back and that's why Janet fired her dad.If she haven't made that drastic move and accept to be under the wing of Jam & Lewis she wouldn't be the Janet we know of today.
I'm not really the sentimental type. but there's something about this song that brings a tear to my eye, maybe because this era of great music is so long gone, never to return and it feels like I lost a friend
tony tookie, You're so right, I feels like one lost a love one, looking at these times and seeing all the loss love for family and children makes you cry, because when we go we'll have to leave our defenseless ones ,the children, behind.
I agree. This generation of music has some sparks and flashes here and there, but there is no comparison to the beautifully diverse and creative sounds that my generation grew up listening to in the 70s & 80s. I thank sites like TH-cam for being here to keep it alive for those of us who still appreciate hearing it.
Babyface is good, but these two are still the biggest producers of all time. No one has surpassed them and probably never will. Their hits are endless and the number of artists they've worked with is mind boggling. They are my idols and wish they would do more in this era.
+Ezekiel Major I see how you could say that, but I think Face was a better overall songwriter/producer. He wrote such great songs, that producing them with LA was easy. Jam and Lewis played such great jams/grooves that they turned into songs. Like they said, Funky bottom with a pop melody. People also forget Babyface had a team with LA Reid and the forgotten one, Darry Simmons. They were a team just like Jam and Lewis though Babyface did the majority of the writing. I kinda like Face more, though most days I struggle picking between the two.
I'm sorry my friend, but Jam & Lewis's reign was a lot longer than Babyface's. Jam & Lewis dominated the eighties with several #1's or top 10 hits, and even wrote hits in the 90's, while baby face pretty much had a short window of hits in the 90's. Jam & Lewis's portfolio is much longer than LA & Face.
+Ezekiel Major Nah. Babyface and Jam and Lewis still are neck and neck. Meanwhile Babyface quietly has more grammys. It's not an either or neither. They're both great. Both genreless. Babyface is more well known. Jam and Lewis have never scored a film soundtrack for multiple films. Babyface is still writing with Mariah, Toni etc. Jam and Lewis are too, it's just a different lane. Idk why, but Babyface is more well known. I think cuz his songwriting is so strong, but he just is a household name. Probably because he sings as well as writes for everyone. Jam and Lewis are nuts though
Wrong my friend. Jam & Lewis are very well known and Jam himself actually sits on the board one of the awards academies. When you look at the amount of artists jam & Lewis have wrote for and hits generated, Face's body of work is nowhere near theirs. I'm not saying face isn't awesome, but Jam & Lewis are still on an entirely different level above face. As I said, Face's back to back success was short compared to Jam & Lewis. These guys were knocking off hit after hit after hit in their era and can still do it today if they really wanted, but they have kind of fallen back and are letting the new producers take the reigns - Pharrell, Swizz Beats, Jerkins, R. Kelly etc.
+Ezekiel Major I respect your opinion. I just disagree. I think they're both timeless which is why they're both still working and very wealthy. But there's only two kinds of music in reality. Good and bad.
One of the best “end of the evening songs” of the 80’s - A true great, covered well by Kenny Thomas. However, you can’t beat the original. Great times - long gone now.
Obviously I’ve known their music for decades, and the name “Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis”, but I literally have never heard them interviewed until today on TH-cam. Wow I’m so impressed with these guys as people. They seem so humble, down to Earth, and so good to each other as friends.
Yea, their catalog is fucking insane! They wrote and produced "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition, "The Finest" by SOS Band, "Human" by The Human League, "On Bended Knee" by Boys II Men and a the list goes on and on. Their talent is endless.
These cats are Legends, they started everything off. They gave a spark to LA and Babyface. Along with Teddy Riley, these 5 brothers lite up the 90’s, and were responsible for almost every hit song of that decade.
I am an old school woman. I grew up in that era when I heard all those beautiful songs from Blue Magic, Stylistics, Chi lites so, so many. When I heard Tender love I immediately fell in love with that song. I fell in love with the group. You did good Jam and Lewis. Thank you... Thank you... and Thank you for the times you were with Prince. RIP TLC.
Wow! I didn't know Jimmy Jam and Lewis produced "Tender Love". Anytime you can come up with classic jams such as "Tender Love" and "Can U Stand The Rain", you are a damn GENIUS. And that's what Terry and Jimmy are.
Absolutely Terry, the movie had heart, a boy and girl. Not surprised you two wrote Tender Love. Everything u two touched was gold. Force MD’s, Sheila E, LL, Run D MC. Classic
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are legends in the R&B world but their writing transcends all boundaries. Music has no boundaries and can reach all segments of society, regardless of class or color. This song still reminds me of being in love with a girl named Wendy in high school and all of the great times along with it. I hope this duo continue to write & produce forever. 🙏🏾😎
The thing that really drives the song for me are the keys. The piano melody is so lush and filled with emotion. The vocals are great, too, with the old school harmony, but that piano is definitely the lead. I wish it could go on forever and the way it whispers near the end, man... just beautiful. That song was an instant classic.
I love the way Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sing Tender Love. They both are my mentors as song writers and performers. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, you two are the ones who inspired me into becoming the singer songwriter I am today. You both are true music creators and I'm deeply grateful and appreciative of your music. My heart is speechless because my heart is unable to express what you two truly mean to me.
The true beauty of this song is how toned down it actually is beyond the piano. They were correct in that it's a very simple song. These guys are responsible for some of the best R&B songs EVER. True legends.
Iconic..was playing Tender Love in my car on the way to work this morning..had no idea Jimmy Jam was actually the one who played 🎹 piano on the song...And the plaques on the wall i have never seen that many plaques on the wall in my life!!
I'm jealous of these guys. Their chemistry more than brothers. History between them from childhood. I love them wish I could have that someone from my past.
Without a doubt one of the best love ballads ever written and a 1980's sensation. I can hear this song over and over again and never get tired of it because it clearly defines a moment in my life that I am sure many of you can relate to as well. 💔😢😢😢
I love that song. That is a beautiful song. TC sung the hell out of it. Always bring a tear to my eye. This song was the ish everyone I in my JHS love that song. Pure classic. Didn’t like the remake of it
So glad you got the Force MD's to sing this song....lol - No, you guys are the best. You both are an inspiration to me as a Songwriter. I've always wanted to find a partner & be like Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Tender Love is one of my favorites sung by the Force MD's.
As someone who loves the origin and meaning of words, "Tender Love" is a song notable for various occasions, so I'm swooning. And Force MD is the unforgotten force of music. ❤💝❤️🙏
Omg I go through my music collection and cant believe that these guys are associated with so many records ,cds, albums....Do any of my peeps know of the group Change,a very underrated group but their music was so good
Tender Love has gotta be my all-time # 1 love song, hands down. Such a genius piece of writing and delivery. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are legendary. Keep keepin on brothers! 👊🏾✌🏾🙏🏾
UHKAAY!!!! U better know good music!!! Chicago is still going strong even w/o Peter Cetera, As a matter of fact their album "Now" is the best Album 2 me!!!
After seeing this on the DVD, I was floored about the story. I couldn't believe how prolific the story was. I have a copy of Tender Love on many different Vinyl Albums, 12" singles and 45's
@ Steel305 thank you, this song brings me back I was in the 10th grade. I was in love with Alton 😃 "...I just can't understand No I don't understand Why my feelings get so confused. Why I love you like I do, so I'm helplessly in love"
Been so in love with the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sound since I was growing up as a kid in the 1990s. Just straight up magic and grace on them keyboards, pianos, and drums for decades man.
I just love the way these two guys bring it all together one like pop the other hip hop See how two head are better the one . Mix it up baby see what you get . These two guys are great musician without a doubt Love there work blend it together baby . Great job fellow’s my inspiration.always . Music 🎼🎸🎹🎧🎤🎷🎺🎻
I didn't know that they wrote/produced that song until Boys II Men sang it on the Soul Train Awards... It's one of my favorite songs to this day... Beautifully performed by The Force M.D.'s... 💖🎶💕🎤🎶
This soft and beautiful song was a monster hit and played on every boom box every tape deck every supermarket and all pop stations when it was out. 30 times a day. Oh and I went to school with the lead singer of the FMDs who walked around singing “Let me love you” all friggin day. When I heard it on the radio I was like WHAAAAAAT?
Absolutely wonderful. I want to learn to play the piano for this song only. Hard to believe they came up with this song so easily. Says a lot about how talented these guys are.
One of the most beautiful songs by the Force MDs..didn't know Jimmy Jam& Terry Lewis wrote the song. Wow..Still a hit and still sounds great even today. Jam & Lewis have always been a dynamic music production song writing duo.
This song is so romantic. Force MD sang this song beautifully. I also heard Kenny Thomas rendition of it. Does anyone know who else sang this timeless classic?
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have always been my FAVORITE producers!!!!!!!! GENIUSES WITH HEART AND AN EAR FOR TIMELESS, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COUNTLESS HOURS OF ENJOYMENT!!!!!💯 GOD BLESS!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
We have got to get these two into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ASAP!!!!!!!! Can we start an on line petition or something to get the ball rolling!!!! The fact that they aren't in already is a tragedy!!!!!
Growing up in Minnesota watching them,they played at the nacirema club as flight time (spell differently) with Jimmy's 1/2 sister cynthia singing, the one that sang on funky town.
the music behind Janet Jackson's Control album alone is enough for me to give these guys much respect....now the other classic songs they created elevates them to genius level in their profession. Amazing sense of feel in their songs...The best
SOS band the Finest best album by Jam & Lewis, Let's just run away Johnny Gill,Mo Money soundtrack most underrated song,Sunshine by Alex O'Neal, best, and Scream by Janet and her Brother best runner up. Romantic by Karen White honorable mention!
Great legends, it is so wonderful that artists who write and produce a lot of songs are coming out to be recognized. Generation to come need to see this.
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One of the prettiest songs ever written and sung great collaboration between Jam and Lewis and the very underrated force Md's !!!!!
That disarmingly sweet piano intro by Jimmy Jam grabs hold of your sentimental side and doesn't let go. The chorus lulls you deeper as you are held, tenderly, until Jam's piano outro gently lets you go. And part of you wishes it would never end.
#facts
@@tranquilitybase2351 Wow u explained the feeling oh so well, oh my!
You said Everything 👍
@@tranquilitybase2351 It always brings a tear to my eye
Tender love ...is a masterpiece.
AMEN.
They made Janet Jackson a Super Star when Joe didn't know what to do with her, these Brothers are Bad Ass ✊🏾✌🏾
Exactly right .
Yeah they say blood is thicker than water but when it comes to expanding your stardom and pursuing your dreams sometimes the very people you love can hold you back and that's why Janet fired her dad.If she haven't made that drastic move and accept to be under the wing of Jam & Lewis she wouldn't be the Janet we know of today.
Joe didn't make her brothers big...
Sho 'nuf did! Who do you think got them started --- Berry Gordy?! --- c'mon son, know ya history! Go watch their movie, kid!!
Had Janet not been Super Star material . Never would've happened.
The vocals of the late Antoine Lundy on this song are Unmatched! ❤❤
Til this day. Preach! ✊🏾
I'm not really the sentimental type. but there's something about this song that brings a tear to my eye, maybe because this era of great music is so long gone, never to return and it feels like I lost a friend
tony tookie, You're so right, I feels like one lost a love one, looking at these times and seeing all the loss love for family and children makes you cry, because when we go we'll have to leave our defenseless ones ,the children, behind.
Even tough guys need to be gentle sometimes. This song will do it.
I agree. This generation of music has some sparks and flashes here and there, but there is no comparison to the beautifully diverse and creative sounds that my generation grew up listening to in the 70s & 80s. I thank sites like TH-cam for being here to keep it alive for those of us who still appreciate hearing it.
you don't know if it'll return or not never say never..
i thought Karyn White and Terry Lewis made a wonderful couple when tbey were married.
JJ and TL, all I can say is THANK YOU for "Tender Love." That song is truly a gift to the world.
Agreed!!!! such a powerful melody
The 80’s was the decade.
Yes
Owen Harvey, ABSOLUTELY!!!
U Betta Believe It...One Love Fam...
*THE*
Lol THEE
you can tell that they have a great friendship...
#friendshipgoals
This is brotherhood !
I am so enjoying being a fly on the wall to their friendship 😍
Babyface is good, but these two are still the biggest producers of all time. No one has surpassed them and probably never will. Their hits are endless and the number of artists they've worked with is mind boggling. They are my idols and wish they would do more in this era.
+Ezekiel Major I see how you could say that, but I think Face was a better overall songwriter/producer. He wrote such great songs, that producing them with LA was easy. Jam and Lewis played such great jams/grooves that they turned into songs. Like they said, Funky bottom with a pop melody. People also forget Babyface had a team with LA Reid and the forgotten one, Darry Simmons. They were a team just like Jam and Lewis though Babyface did the majority of the writing. I kinda like Face more, though most days I struggle picking between the two.
I'm sorry my friend, but Jam & Lewis's reign was a lot longer than Babyface's. Jam & Lewis dominated the eighties with several #1's or top 10 hits, and even wrote hits in the 90's, while baby face pretty much had a short window of hits in the 90's. Jam & Lewis's portfolio is much longer than LA & Face.
+Ezekiel Major Nah. Babyface and Jam and Lewis still are neck and neck. Meanwhile Babyface quietly has more grammys. It's not an either or neither. They're both great. Both genreless. Babyface is more well known. Jam and Lewis have never scored a film soundtrack for multiple films. Babyface is still writing with Mariah, Toni etc. Jam and Lewis are too, it's just a different lane. Idk why, but Babyface is more well known. I think cuz his songwriting is so strong, but he just is a household name. Probably because he sings as well as writes for everyone. Jam and Lewis are nuts though
Wrong my friend. Jam & Lewis are very well known and Jam himself actually sits on the board one of the awards academies. When you look at the amount of artists jam & Lewis have wrote for and hits generated, Face's body of work is nowhere near theirs. I'm not saying face isn't awesome, but Jam & Lewis are still on an entirely different level above face. As I said, Face's back to back success was short compared to Jam & Lewis. These guys were knocking off hit after hit after hit in their era and can still do it today if they really wanted, but they have kind of fallen back and are letting the new producers take the reigns - Pharrell, Swizz Beats, Jerkins, R. Kelly etc.
+Ezekiel Major I respect your opinion. I just disagree. I think they're both timeless which is why they're both still working and very wealthy. But there's only two kinds of music in reality. Good and bad.
Jimmy and Terry... they have the MIDAS TOUCH!!! Everything these Brothas touch....GOLD!!! Love you!!!!
UHKAAY!!!
Platinum!!!
Facts
I'm 43 and I always thought this was a sweet, simple, love song. It was big at the skating rink back at the day. It's still one of my favorites today.
Same age as you. And many couple skates to this tune:)
Becki Green me too
Wish I was there to experience that
UHKAAY!!!
It came from the movie Krush Groove.
Rest in Peace TC. Gone but never forgotten.
T.C. was an outstanding lead singer.
Omg...girl, he's gone? Aww man! 😥😥😥😥
tamara stone So did 3 others
Force mds T.C made that damn song CLASSIC
Saw them in concert opening for New Edition back in the day, perfection.
Two of the most talented songwriter, producers, in the music industry.
Thumbs up for two of the best songwriters of the 20th century. These two dominated 80’s!
I can’t believe it took only 24 hours to compose this song. It’s such a beautiful song in every way.
HAVING THAT PIANO SING THOSE LYRICS WAS PURE UNADULTERATED GENIUS!!!!!!!!
One of the best “end of the evening songs” of the 80’s - A true great, covered well by Kenny Thomas. However, you can’t beat the original. Great times - long gone now.
Obviously I’ve known their music for decades, and the name “Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis”, but I literally have never heard them interviewed until today on TH-cam. Wow I’m so impressed with these guys as people. They seem so humble, down to Earth, and so good to each other as friends.
Same here it's amazing !
Hows that “obvious”😂
These guys are legends. Seriously up there with Smokey.
One of my favorite Force MD songs. It's a classic. I had no idea Jam & Lewis were involved
Wanna talk about underrated. These two are most certainly underrated
These two have written some of the most amazing songs I have ever heard. Music for Human League and Alexander O'Neal. These two are simply the best.
Yes they are...
Alexander was probably one of my fav r/b singers of all time. I loved that Human League song for sure.
And Cherrelle as well (songs like Saturday Love, with Alexander O'Neal, and I Didn't Mean to Turn You On).
I describe this song as one of the prettiest songs ever written! This is the perfect song for love, romance and devotion!
they don't give themselves enough credit they sounded great singing.
Nah, they didn't ....Force MD's were the guys for the job😂🤣😂
Jimmy,.no. Terry can at least carry a tune, he would be solid as a backup.
They're both handsome and incredibly gifted.
They are!!
They seem very intelligent
It was always the “Baby.. I surrender” for me. This song is so beautiful. Jimmy and Terry..legends.
Facts😂❤
One of the most beautiful songs ever written thank you fellas 💜 ✊🏿
Wow, they wrote one of the greatest songs of all time in one day? I didn't think my respect for these guys could go up a notch, but it just did.
Yea, their catalog is fucking insane! They wrote and produced "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition, "The Finest" by SOS Band, "Human" by The Human League, "On Bended Knee" by Boys II Men and a the list goes on and on. Their talent is endless.
Oncomin Traffik
No More Drama- MJB, Open my heart- Yolanda Adams...etc
Could'nt have said it better.
These cats are Legends, they started everything off.
They gave a spark to LA and Babyface.
Along with Teddy Riley, these 5 brothers lite up the 90’s, and were responsible for almost every hit song of that decade.
I am an old school woman. I grew up in that era when I heard all those beautiful songs from Blue Magic, Stylistics, Chi lites so, so many. When I heard Tender love I immediately fell in love with that song. I fell in love with the group. You did good Jam and Lewis. Thank you... Thank you... and Thank you for the times you were with Prince. RIP TLC.
RIP Prince.
RIP TC.
These Two Are The PERFECT Example of A Great Song Writing Team. Much Respect to Jam & Lewis!!!
These dudes and babyface got to be some of best producers ever
Wow! I didn't know Jimmy Jam and Lewis produced "Tender Love". Anytime you can come up with classic jams such as "Tender Love" and "Can U Stand The Rain", you are a damn GENIUS. And that's what Terry and Jimmy are.
So beautiful!!! Tender Love is like the number 1. Song of all time for ballads.
Oh yeah
Damn, they pretty much DID the music for the 80's. Super talented men. On a side note, 47 dislikes?? What's there to dislike about this?
Absolutely Terry, the movie had heart, a boy and girl. Not surprised you two wrote Tender Love. Everything u two touched was gold. Force MD’s, Sheila E, LL, Run D MC. Classic
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are legends in the R&B world but their writing transcends all boundaries. Music has no boundaries and can reach all segments of society, regardless of class or color. This song still reminds me of being in love with a girl named Wendy in high school and all of the great times along with it. I hope this duo continue to write & produce forever. 🙏🏾😎
The thing that really drives the song for me are the keys. The piano melody is so lush and filled with emotion. The vocals are great, too, with the old school harmony, but that piano is definitely the lead. I wish it could go on forever and the way it whispers near the end, man... just beautiful. That song was an instant classic.
I love the way Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sing Tender Love. They both are my mentors as song writers and performers. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, you two are the ones who inspired me into becoming the singer songwriter I am today. You both are true music creators and I'm deeply grateful and appreciative of your music. My heart is speechless because my heart is unable to express what you two truly mean to me.
Facts
The true beauty of this song is how toned down it actually is beyond the piano. They were correct in that it's a very simple song. These guys are responsible for some of the best R&B songs EVER. True legends.
Iconic..was playing Tender Love in my car on the way to work this morning..had no idea Jimmy Jam was actually the one who played 🎹 piano on the song...And the plaques on the wall i have never seen that many plaques on the wall in my life!!
These gentlemen deserve a whole lot more love and respect than they have received a whole lot more Hall of Fame?
Jimmy Jam should do audio books. I love his voice. This duo is unparalleled!!!
I'm jealous of these guys. Their chemistry more than brothers. History between them from childhood. I love them wish I could have that someone from my past.
Make Black America Great Again.
Paul Hue ✊🏽 oh yeah
@@renaldsunset What now fills where music used to live in the public space is just garbage.
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 You heard.
Make black music great again
Make America Black Again.
Without a doubt one of the best love ballads ever written and a 1980's sensation. I can hear this song over and over again and never get tired of it because it clearly defines a moment in my life that I am sure many of you can relate to as well. 💔😢😢😢
I should've went on to learn how to play the piano when I was a little kid. I see now what grandma was seeing long ago.
Never too late
Yeah, do it now!!!
I remember when this song came out ( I think it was 1985) and it still gives me goosebumps. The brilliance of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
I love that song. That is a beautiful song. TC sung the hell out of it. Always bring a tear to my eye. This song was the ish everyone I in my JHS love that song. Pure classic. Didn’t like the remake of it
That one melody is basically all the songs they ever produced with that one melody. Love these guys
Guys, y’all made a masterpiece when y’all made "Tender Love".
Pure tranquility guys. Thanks for this song guys.
So glad you got the Force MD's to sing this song....lol - No, you guys are the best. You both are an inspiration to me as a Songwriter. I've always wanted to find a partner & be like Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Tender Love is one of my favorites sung by the Force MD's.
Dang....Prince had real good people around him at that time of '78-'81
Can’t believe how young and good these guys look.😍
Girl Yesss 👏👏👏👏 Terry Lewis got me hot 🔥🔥🔥
Well, it was filmed in 2011...maybe that’s why they look so young.
I've never learned how to play the piano but I want to learn just so I could play that song.... CLASSIC SONG
Such a beautiful song..... Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis at their finest...
The greatest duo in history. It was my dream to work with them in the 90s. Miss my T.C. !! one of the greatest falsettos in music. Love my Force MDs
As someone who loves the origin and meaning of words, "Tender Love" is a song notable for various occasions, so I'm swooning. And Force MD is the unforgotten force of music. ❤💝❤️🙏
Omg I go through my music collection and cant believe that these guys are associated with so many records ,cds, albums....Do any of my peeps know of the group Change,a very underrated group but their music was so good
Tender Love has gotta be my all-time # 1 love song, hands down. Such a genius piece of writing and delivery. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are legendary. Keep keepin on brothers! 👊🏾✌🏾🙏🏾
Chicago was the shit, though, especially when they had Peter Cetera as the lead singer.
What about Reo Speed Wagon
UHKAAY!!!!
U better know good music!!!
Chicago is still going strong even w/o Peter Cetera,
As a matter of fact their album "Now" is the best Album 2 me!!!
@@moneymac5214 I liked a couple of their songs. What about Toto?
@@l.brandehilton7107 Yup, nice.
Yes the glory of love. One of the best ballads ever.
These guys are so handsome still look as young as they did in the 80s the best producers of all time
One of my all time favorite Ballads🤩❤🥳😍this is a hit song forever!!
This song takes me back to my childhood when I was like 5. Running around in a playground at school makes me very emotional remembering those times.
Awww cute story 😘
Upward bound,wow! Who remembers that?
mookeychase0907 they still have it at the school I work now
Yep at Grambling state university for me
I remember Upward Bound. I attended Ohio Wesleyan University in the 80s, and It was great!
I got laid for the second time ever with a chick in Upward Bound, lol. I was in another camp.
It’s still around
41 Top Ten hits! I hope they are in the Rock n' Roll hall of fame. These guys are genius!
The talent flows like a never-ending waterfall. The song is just too beautiful for this earth... Tenth planet masterclass.. RIP Antione 😥
Y’all must have forgot.. these guys were amazing talents and responsible for so many artist that we love to this day!
After seeing this on the DVD, I was floored about the story. I couldn't believe how prolific the story was. I have a copy of Tender Love on many different Vinyl Albums, 12" singles and 45's
They produced so may albums for my fellow Mississippian Alex Oneal!
Drew, Mississippi!!!!!
They should do an album of all their hits. Great voices.
Jam & Lewis, my favorite producers, thanks for this insight & "Tender Love" is one of my all-time favorites
First time ever hearing them sing! They’re the greatest producers!!
Terry is FINE!! Congradulations on to both of u for all of your success!! Peace and love
Loved this! What a phenomenal story. This is why R&B is nothing short of brilliant.
I’m and will always be a force M D’s fan one of the greatest groups of all time
Don't forget "Helplessly In Love".
My song right there!
Beautiful Song! #NE4Life
Yes..reminds me of 'Can You Help Me' sung by Usher.
My jam
@ Steel305 thank you, this song brings me back I was in the 10th grade. I was in love with Alton 😃
"...I just can't understand
No I don't understand
Why my feelings get so confused. Why I love you like I do, so I'm helplessly in love"
RIP Jasper Ibe for posting this. Gonna miss you bro. You always knew your music
Love the way you guys interact. It's clear you have, not a great business bond but a super friendship as well. God bless you.
Been so in love with the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sound since I was growing up as a kid in the 1990s. Just straight up magic and grace on them keyboards, pianos, and drums for decades man.
I just love the way these two guys bring it all together one like pop the other hip hop
See how two head are better the one . Mix it up baby see what you get . These two guys are great musician without a doubt
Love there work blend it together baby . Great job fellow’s my inspiration.always .
Music 🎼🎸🎹🎧🎤🎷🎺🎻
I didn't know that they wrote/produced that song until Boys II Men sang it on the Soul Train Awards... It's one of my favorite songs to this day... Beautifully performed by The Force M.D.'s... 💖🎶💕🎤🎶
Beautiful. ..still love it til this day...the piano playing is the best!!
This soft and beautiful song was a monster hit and played on every boom box every tape deck every supermarket and all pop stations when it was out. 30 times a day. Oh and I went to school with the lead singer of the FMDs who walked around singing “Let me love you” all friggin day. When I heard it on the radio I was like WHAAAAAAT?
Two Godly men they are, literally every song I love is produced by them.
Great! Just fucking great. So great to hear a songwriter singing their own song.
Absolutely wonderful. I want to learn to play the piano for this song only. Hard to believe they came up with this song so easily. Says a lot about how talented these guys are.
One of the most beautiful songs by the Force MDs..didn't know Jimmy Jam& Terry Lewis wrote the song. Wow..Still a hit and still sounds great even today. Jam & Lewis have always been a dynamic music production song writing duo.
This song is so romantic. Force MD sang this song beautifully. I also heard Kenny Thomas rendition of it. Does anyone know who else sang this timeless classic?
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have always been my FAVORITE producers!!!!!!!! GENIUSES WITH HEART AND AN EAR FOR TIMELESS, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COUNTLESS HOURS OF ENJOYMENT!!!!!💯
GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!
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Timeless classic slow jam!!!
What a great video interview...loved it, Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam!!! Tender Love is still one of my favorite songs of the 1980's.
such a beautiful song! words & a memorable piano riff !
We have got to get these two into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ASAP!!!!!!!! Can we start an on line petition or something to get the ball rolling!!!! The fact that they aren't in already is a tragedy!!!!!
Growing up in Minnesota watching them,they played at the nacirema club as flight time (spell differently) with Jimmy's 1/2 sister cynthia singing, the one that sang on funky town.
the music behind Janet Jackson's Control album alone is enough for me to give these guys much respect....now the other classic songs they created elevates them to genius level in their profession. Amazing sense of feel in their songs...The best
The name "Force MD" is a part of the reason that this is the first Hip Hop ballad. And the rerun hat.
What a beautiful song.. and they actually both have great voices in their own right
SOS band the Finest best album by Jam & Lewis, Let's just run away Johnny Gill,Mo Money soundtrack most underrated song,Sunshine by Alex O'Neal, best, and Scream by Janet and her Brother best runner up. Romantic by Karen White honorable mention!
Yup! You know it!!!
Yeah,I forgot about Karen white.. as matter fact Terry married her.
Great legends, it is so wonderful that artists who write and produce a lot of songs are coming out to be recognized. Generation to come need to see this.