The grave of Teddy Pendergrass

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  • Visiting the grave of one of music's greatest voices and thats the legendary Teddy P at the west laurel hill cemetery in Philadelphia.
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  • @HealingSanctuary_
    @HealingSanctuary_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I am a Philly native and I was 10 years old when Teddy Pendergass accident occurred. My mother cried her heart out and played his music everyday all I remembered was his music at that age made my soul light up. So I started playing his music and loving every song
    Teddy and my family were members of the same church Enon so when he passed I had the honor to go to his home going service which was massive like the life he lead! I love you Teddy Pendergass always you brought joy to my life and at 49 I still listen to “Wake up Everybody”every morning because it’s time to teach a new way♥️🙏🏾rest well…

  • @TheCosmicVagabond
    @TheCosmicVagabond 2 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    Had the chance to talk with Teddy when I was a customer service representative for a local company. We spoke for about 30 minutes. He was an absolute gentleman, very down to earth and intelligent too. Rest in peace my friend!!

    • @a.m.thomas9366
      @a.m.thomas9366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      What did you guys talk about ? 😂

    • @misslady1392
      @misslady1392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      STOP LYING!! YOU DESPERATE FOR ATTENTION?

    • @patrickprendergast9589
      @patrickprendergast9589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      tell me more

    • @kirai25
      @kirai25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@misslady1392 damn ur quick to get mad

    • @misslady1392
      @misslady1392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kirai25 WHY ARE YOU CRYING ABOUT IT?

  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer6898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I was 15 when I heard Teddy singing " The Love I Lost" and even today at the age of 64, when i play that song and hear Teddy singing it makes the hair on my neck stand up. I do have to confess that back when I was a teenager I used to rave about the great voice Harold Melvin had until I read it was the late great Teddy Pendergrass.

    • @benicio1967
      @benicio1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Skygazer you said everything I’ve felt for years and years and years. I loved TKO do much but WOW when I heard the love I lost it just did something profound to me. That voice IN THAT SONG strummed the chords of my soul. He just knew what time do to make that song absolute magic. I’ve never ever forgotten that song. I remember thinking it was Melvin too. Took me a long time to discover it was teddy who gave them their unique sound. What an incomparable gift he had.

    • @ebazileyes1475
      @ebazileyes1475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah Harold was crooked for that

    • @6821hominy
      @6821hominy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. The Love I lost" ! What a fabulous song! Thank you for that reminder!

  • @imxploring
    @imxploring 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Teddy was an incredible talent! Such a beautiful cemetery to rest in.... the birds singing was such a nice thing to hear.

    • @paulettelegg8037
      @paulettelegg8037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was so talented and love,still listen to his music,bring soothing to my soul.

  • @jadim.3583
    @jadim.3583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Thank you for this video and the story surrounding his passing. I went on my junior prom with Pearl, Joanne, Jennifer and Melvin. I was the one with the car and we picked up Jennifer and Teddy last. I use to blow a little bit and Melvin had a singing group. Not long after getting in the car and after we were introduced, Jennifer told us that Teddy could sing and asked him to sing for us. We were blown away when we heard him. Soon after he started, Melvin joined in at 1st tenor and I sang baritone. That was over 50 years ago and I can still hear that sweet harmony and the sound of Teddy’s voice. God is good!

    • @TracesofTwaunsLife
      @TracesofTwaunsLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My daddy loves Teddy music. He would sing his songs all of the time.

    • @Chvylvr73
      @Chvylvr73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Awesome ❤

    • @Monica_Baja
      @Monica_Baja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All of the time 👍🏼😢❤️🍍

    • @arleatriceburroughs1455
      @arleatriceburroughs1455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Teddy had a very nice voice he & my mom use to sing together all the time while he played the guitar ♥️

    • @yvonneheld4979
      @yvonneheld4979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He wad a great performer en sexy guy.Love all his songs.

  • @normajeaneason6983
    @normajeaneason6983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    There will never be another Teddy Pendergast. I miss his music but thank God he left behind so much. With the blue notes and on his own, he was so gifted.

  • @kellynorvell5714
    @kellynorvell5714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    "It's a Joy", "This Gift of Life", "The Whole Towns Laughing at Me", "TKO", "Come on Over to My Place" and so many more are my favorite songs. Teddy .....you will NEVER be forgotten.

  • @Rhonda9199
    @Rhonda9199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Saw Teddy in concert back in the day...one of the very BEST!!! Rest in Heavenly Peace the one and only Teddy! 💞

    • @ursullahouston9488
      @ursullahouston9488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gone too soon, he was one of the best my father loved his songs ,any how we all have to answer that call

    • @loxberry6586
      @loxberry6586 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@ursullahouston9488 He lived another 28 years after the accident. He had other health issues and eventually died from colon cancer, I believe. Sure, 60 was way too soon but there's comes a time I'm sure when he just wanted to rest. He'd done so much, including his work with the quadriplegic studies (sorry I know that isn't what it's called). A wonderfully talented man. I'd wish him back if he could be healthy & pain free. If not, I hope he's resting well.

    • @andresguerrero3514
      @andresguerrero3514 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lavidadeteddyemespañol

  • @vlaw156
    @vlaw156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    This was amazing. Teddy Pendergrass had a voice of an angel. Thank you for the tour and paying respect to Teddy's grave.

    • @neptunesotherdaughter7119
      @neptunesotherdaughter7119 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely huuuuge thank you. Appreciate this, you did real good with this.
      Love to you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @skeelo6219
    @skeelo6219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    I can't believe it, this dude got me fascinated with graveyards!

    • @kandi34138
      @kandi34138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yes it is "Cra Cra Craaaaazeeee!!!!" That I'm excited & watching his videos about graveyards! 😳 It's blowing "me" away!!! But for some reason, "I'm lovin' it!!!" And to know things about some of the artist, that "I" didn't know about them! The singers back in the day were the "BEST!!!" No music these days can top it at all!!!! Our station here has been going back to those ol' school songs!!! Now "THAT'S" when "MUSIC 'WAS' MUSIC!!!!" I can't believe I'm saying this! But "Thank You" for telling the history & "Showing" the gravesites! I L❤VE your videos! 💖💕💖💕💖

    • @skeelo6219
      @skeelo6219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kandi34138 U said more than a mouthful, I cannot add anything further 💯

    • @talkissues
      @talkissues 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This video is full of little know and unknown information. What a outstanding walk.

    • @blackswan3436
      @blackswan3436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I usually don't care for this type of things, but he gives a different perspective to grave sites. Been binge watching for a week now.

    • @christinewalker3702
      @christinewalker3702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mee too

  • @dcunn29
    @dcunn29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Thank you for this video. Born 1980 I was a kid in the prime of his career. Flash forward to 2017 I stumbled on his song "Turn off the lights" I was MESMERIZED. Watching him on stage, he was so electrifying. I started looking for more of his songs and info. about him & discovered he had a tragic accident. When I saw him singing "In my time" in his wheelchair I cried like a baby, I was devastated that he went through such tragedy. I felt so connected to this amazing artist I never knew. REST IN PEACE FOREVER TEDDY. 🙏🏿

    • @TracesofTwaunsLife
      @TracesofTwaunsLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I still sing his songs. My dad would walk around the house singing his sons and he had his albums.

  • @sherrigould4423
    @sherrigould4423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Love Teddy Pendergrass ❤️❤️❤️❤️ may his music never die

  • @michelldurbecq2901
    @michelldurbecq2901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    When Teddy sang don’t leave me this way, it hurts me and I don’t want to leave I just want to come back inside the house.

  • @nickfigueroa2135
    @nickfigueroa2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Im only 20 but i'm an old soul. Growing up my dad always played Marvin Gaye, Teddy P, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Diana Ross, The Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder; just to name a few. That era was the peak of music. The 60s to the 80s.

    • @vergingabryant5861
      @vergingabryant5861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #ThatPart‼️🎶🎶🔥🔥

    • @amandakurtz7732
      @amandakurtz7732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blessings that you know what real love sounds like !!!

    • @thomasingram9047
      @thomasingram9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Luther Ingram
      "If Loving You Is Wrong"
      I Don't Want To Be Right...A Classic
      1972

    • @mikeymystic3030
      @mikeymystic3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Still one of the greatest to sing with a voice totally in control,, R&B Teddy ,,, Gospel Mahalia Jackson,,,,

    • @amarewilliams7597
      @amarewilliams7597 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same bro salute to you.. I’m only 18 as well

  • @davinastanton3865
    @davinastanton3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thankyou for allowing us to see Teddy's resting place.
    He was such a characteristic and beautiful man.
    May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
    He is still loved by so many. ❤🕊❤

  • @krlcomments672
    @krlcomments672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    “Some of us might not be here right now” !!! So true!!🤣❤️🥰 Thank you Teddy!

  • @kelligutierrez7022
    @kelligutierrez7022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    I grew up listening to Teddy P.. His voice is still unmatched til this day. I miss you is still one of my favorite songs. Rest easy.

    • @perfectpitchmeow7470
      @perfectpitchmeow7470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too!

    • @samsneadd
      @samsneadd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Tho I agree, I felt Jaheim came the closest

    • @millinjefferson2895
      @millinjefferson2895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought the same thing when Lamont mentioned he sang with Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes. I have a collector's edition cd of them and I Miss You is included with Teddy in the background.
      A classic!

    • @kelligutierrez7022
      @kelligutierrez7022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@millinjefferson2895 Teddy sings lead on i miss you💜

    • @landrewilkinson486
      @landrewilkinson486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@millinjefferson2895 Teddy was the lead singer on I miss you

  • @ColKorn1965
    @ColKorn1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    RIP😢....Back when performers actually had musical talent and worked hard.

    • @johnnyconn4130
      @johnnyconn4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @WinGate Mose you did a great job life and
      times of. Teddy love to hear. him sing. He had a voice like a Night Gale .🐦.🐦 🦜🦜

    • @bonitab7881
      @bonitab7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Back then Motown music artist sung songs that had real meaning. They sung from deep down in their souls, and the wording related to both men and women's emotions. Love, tragedies, disappointments, happiness, sadness, etc.! They related to what was happening in your neighborhoods, and in your life. Thank God that we still have Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Smokey....who is usually the only one who is tours the most, Temptations....that have only one member from the original group still alive, the Four Tops....who also only have one member still alive from the original group, and Gladys knight....who'll be in concert at the Steven Tanger Center in Greensboro NC....in Nov.....

    • @carenshapiro5999
      @carenshapiro5999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Man I could talk to you for hours I have worked in Philadelphia so R&B and I worked with him for Harold Melvin and the blue Notes, my one of my best friends was with Teddy before and after the accident and I have been a part-time Road manager for people like Jean Carne, Phillis Hyman, Michael Henderson, Norman Connors oh yeah I hope you read this Teddy was a very special person and his friend G Roberts who also works with pieces of a dream my buddies

    • @johnnyconn4130
      @johnnyconn4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bonitab7881 underwear buttercream outta

    • @cynettelowe5500
      @cynettelowe5500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @WinGate Mose those are old singers these people today and the new genres singers better vocals and visuals and more entertaining

  • @paulinelee1762
    @paulinelee1762 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Once again Thank you Lamont for bringing me to see Teddy's resting place. It is a Beautiful grave. R.I.P. Teddy. Big Love from Dublin XXXXX

  • @sugarmagnolia5782
    @sugarmagnolia5782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The voice of an angel. Rest in Peace and Power. We will always love you Teddy P. Your music will live forever❤

  • @81overon
    @81overon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    Teddy and David Ruffin - pure heart and soul. To me, 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' is the greatest vocal performance of all time.

  • @ronaldkehinde252
    @ronaldkehinde252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    That's a very good documentary. Everything you said about Teddy keeps his memory alive. Even in death, I still love and admire his music. He was a legend. May his soul rest in peace.

    • @feliciaporter2030
      @feliciaporter2030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sundra You Haven Brought My Money To Me I'ma Press Charges Against You Don't Let Muharram Mess Up Ur Life Sundra That's My Retired Mennint

    • @msslsm4158
      @msslsm4158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@feliciaporter2030 ?---'

    • @rosehenderson2874
      @rosehenderson2874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love his music! And still do!

    • @donaldwashington8488
      @donaldwashington8488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@feliciaporter2030 who

    • @ChristineFritzlar
      @ChristineFritzlar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Lamont I love your videos you have a good sense of humor and respect of the people that are buried

  • @ButtChinsAreHereToStay
    @ButtChinsAreHereToStay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for taking the time to show us. I have always been fascinated with graveyards (so peaceful) so to be shown the grave of my favourite singer of all time is very moving. Called back to sing for God no doubt.

    • @robinlanier6886
      @robinlanier6886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That last line you wrote was beautiful . 🥰

  • @ebazileyes1475
    @ebazileyes1475 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the song "In My Time". R.I.P beautiful soul
    We always love you Teddy thank you for these beautiful pure gold music they will live on for years and years to come.

  • @Christine_1075
    @Christine_1075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    They don’t make music 🎶 like this anymore totally agree lamont

    • @latashaalston4350
      @latashaalston4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No they sure donot

    • @leoniea138
      @leoniea138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope

    • @jane3139
      @jane3139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      BEAUTIFUL GRAVE SITE ! R..I..H. T P....MUCH LOVE...💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏😄🎤🎙🎙🎶🎼🎶🎙🎙GRA

  • @whippoorwillholler740
    @whippoorwillholler740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Lamont, you have found your niche. You visit graves that a lot of people are interested in but don't have the opportunity to visit. You're sincerely making people smile. You know. You do have a good heart!

  • @teishahowlett6342
    @teishahowlett6342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Aww Lamont that is so nice, and kind he said he’s going to shine up Teddy’s Headstone..I’m sure he would absolutely Appreciate that for Sure.. Rest In Peace too a Ionic Legendary Legend..

  • @graemelee5065
    @graemelee5065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A truly great singer and so sad to lose him when he brightened so many other lives throughout the world. Rest in Peace Teddy P.

  • @pontiacgrandprix733
    @pontiacgrandprix733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Teddy had a voice that was unbelievable, greatest lead singer of all time

  • @SJ20KGAMING
    @SJ20KGAMING 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    “I think I better let it go. Feels like another love TKO”. My mother loved him. Rest Easy Teddy.

  • @wahalawahala5258
    @wahalawahala5258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm African from Sierra Leone and we use to dance and enjoy his songs .May his soul rest in peace and we love you my brother

  • @duchessoffunk4490
    @duchessoffunk4490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Love how you’ve stayed with the salient facts, told his story very well. Respectful, telling it, how it was at the time, with the varying players. Good job 👏👏

  • @rumrunner1756
    @rumrunner1756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Sam Cooke is one of my favorite R&B artists and such a grisly story his death is. So many artists of my time (60s and 70s) have left this earth. I mourn every time that I hear of another tragic loss. I still remember the night that John Lennon was murdered. Howard Cosell brought the tragic news to me while watching MNF. I remember Beatlemania and my dad telling me that “A year from now, no one will remember who they are”. Many years later I heard him playing “Yesterday” on the piano. I just smiled to myself as I listened and let the moment pass without reminding him of that statement years ago.

    • @kelvinmorris1991
      @kelvinmorris1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sam Cooke predicted how he was going to die, listen to his song A Change Gonna Come.

    • @TheRmjr
      @TheRmjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kelvinmorris1991 It was very tragic and he was truly an intelligent man.

    • @nikkibb1998
      @nikkibb1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The first time I heard Yesterday was a remake from the group En Vogue. Then I learned it was a Beatles song. I listened to them and fell in love with them. My favorite song from them or John Lennon is Imagine. I play it to my kids.

    • @ezerlenewatkins9644
      @ezerlenewatkins9644 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@kelvinmorris1991 I didn't catch it😮😮😮

  • @corinnebanks15
    @corinnebanks15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Teddy was well loved by many people he was bless with a fabulous voice may GOD BLESS HIM 🙏

  • @malindadurgin8872
    @malindadurgin8872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Well we all miss this great man a lot but thank god for TH-cam we can still see teddy doing his thang! Love him!🥰

  • @evawakandabarbie5151
    @evawakandabarbie5151 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I loved Teddy and I still listen to his music everyday! I wish I was born a bit earlier he would’ve definitely been my man❤

  • @michelehood8837
    @michelehood8837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    This was a super interesting vlog 👍 You’re a class act for cleaning up Teddy’s headstone, too. That shows a lot of respect.

  • @janetwhyly4187
    @janetwhyly4187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I so love Teddy! My daily quote " life is a song worth singing".my high school days in the late 70's his music really was the bomb! RiP Teddy.😪

  • @marvellhudson4853
    @marvellhudson4853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Where are all my friends?" Every time I hear this song, I begin to get partly cloudy ⛅️ with a chance of rain 🌧 . I miss you, Uncle Teddy. Keep on inspiring us with your music. Love you, big bro! 🥲

  • @lynnh4923
    @lynnh4923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video Lamont! My ex-husband, may he rest in peace, introduced me to Teddy Pendergrass music and also Al Green, who I really like too. Nothing like the music from back then!

  • @dianemakarevitz798
    @dianemakarevitz798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Teddy P. Amazing, one of the greatest R&B singers of all time. So sexy he would make you sweat! Very sad how things went. I was a nurse in the ICU when he had his second car accident. He was known around Philly to be very gracious and kind with people he encountered. I miss him and his music that could have been. RIP, Teddy. Philly loves you. 🙏♥️☮️

  • @kathyrizzi8754
    @kathyrizzi8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Omg, he was my favorite singer of all times, “ close The Door “ was my favorite! Very sad after his car accident paralyzed him. 😪♥️

  • @garydixon100
    @garydixon100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Amazing overview story of Teddy P, I was blessed to see him perform in London with Stephanie Mills, singing “Feel The Fire”🔥 @ Hannersmith Odeon 1982 as a 22 year old drummer. One of the best shows ever. RIEP Teddy🙏🏾

  • @jackieaustin7258
    @jackieaustin7258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I listen to him while I work from home! I love true crime stories!!! And his voice is so relaxing!!

  • @elizabethtimothy4776
    @elizabethtimothy4776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Aww, you are an amazing person Lamont, the way you said you are coming back to him, to shine/ clean his headstone touched my heart and I had teardrops, not many people will do that to someone they have never met, Teddy will appreciate that alot, it shows the kind of human being you are, that is beyond being a fan. May God continue to bless and protect you always. Thank you.

  • @creepincarl
    @creepincarl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I Miss You by The Bluenotes is the ultimate heartbreak song. Teddy made you believe he was really going through some thangs bruh.

  • @toots810usa6
    @toots810usa6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this I just loved Teddy. I also used to work in a cemetery helping grieving families and designing granite memorials. Teddy has a beautiful marker. Just a note to anyone that has this shiny black granite for a family member, a little auto turtle wax and buff will keep the stone shiny and repel the things that make it look messy if you know what I mean. Hope this helps someone.

  • @Teddi-6
    @Teddi-6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you! Good one!
    There will never be a time in music history like when Luther Vandoss, Teddy Pendergast, Freddie Jackson Frankie Beverly, Peabo Bryson and a few more.
    It was a time when singers sang - should I say, “Dey be sang in’”, without auto tune or tricks. They just opened their mouths and even angels got chills.
    I only hope one day soon singing will come back again.
    I would’ve added Donny Hathaway, but he was a decade or so earlier.

  • @stevenrendell2728
    @stevenrendell2728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Teddy is a Philadelphia ICON. West Laurel Hill os a beautiful cemetery. My mother is buried there as well🙏🏾 💜 Keep up the great work 🙌🏾

    • @lucysherman3387
      @lucysherman3387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Turn pff lights

    • @horacegeorge187
      @horacegeorge187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      M

    • @horacegeorge187
      @horacegeorge187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May yo

    • @TheRmjr
      @TheRmjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It is a beautiful cemetery and sorry for your loss. The memorial marker for Teddy is just awesome.

    • @evettescott5317
      @evettescott5317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Teddy is unmatched. Elvis have no space or place in singing talent compared to Teddy, no way no day.

  • @jodyamnpurrier-killingbeck1147
    @jodyamnpurrier-killingbeck1147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    I will never forget his medical donations he made to the bustamante children hospital in jamaica.it really benefited those sick children...thank you teddy..r.i.p

    • @jermainemyles1825
      @jermainemyles1825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks I didn't know that 🙏🙏🙏

    • @itsmenicola621
      @itsmenicola621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I love all his songs 🎵 I never knew he donated to jamaica wow how nice

    • @donnaclarke508
      @donnaclarke508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow! Every year I do a tribute but I didn't know that such a donation. I know "Turn off the light" was written in Jamaica by Gamble & Huff when the light went off and they had to light a candle. I love Teddy!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

    • @terijaderobinson3454
      @terijaderobinson3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah i remember that

    • @iamdavonish
      @iamdavonish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow, I'm a Jamaican and i never knew this

  • @rinaticson390
    @rinaticson390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a singer. He was special to the world

  • @emmachampion5086
    @emmachampion5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    After watching this I ended up down the Pendergrass rabbit hole, the accident you told us about was the only the second of 3 accidents he had. Such an interesting story, his life, as it seems to be the way with stars like him, great talents. Just discovered this channel and I really enjoy these videos and your storytelling. Big love from Essex, England.

  • @noahbarrett1172
    @noahbarrett1172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    According to my parents, a Teddy Pendergrass 8 track tape and the back seat of a 1977 Chevy Caprice are the 2 main reasons I exist.

    • @iprincemajestic2.0
      @iprincemajestic2.0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @perladelao
      @perladelao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My son exist bc I was renacting dalma hayeks tequila dance scene with his father, so this is extra real to me!!!

    • @amandakurtz7732
      @amandakurtz7732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Now that’s good 😊 I’m glad you have that kind of relationship with your parents !!! It’s REAL !!! I’m sure lots of parents never told their children!! Blessings to you !

    • @1college100
      @1college100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao!

    • @asiba2
      @asiba2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ha ha ha -- really ?

  • @shirwanour144
    @shirwanour144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    One of his favourite songs that I like from him was wake up everybody. It was a good song. May he rest in peace.

    • @perfectpitchmeow7470
      @perfectpitchmeow7470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love ❤️ Close the Door, If You Know Like I Know, and Turn Off the Lights! Teddy was the best of the best!

    • @latashaalston4350
      @latashaalston4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes i love that song and all of his other music. May he continue to R.I.P.

    • @latashaalston4350
      @latashaalston4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes i love his music may he continue to R.I.P

    • @shirwanour144
      @shirwanour144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@perfectpitchmeow7470 Yes. He was.

    • @MrGlenn7710
      @MrGlenn7710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That song is timeless and prophetic! When you really listen to the words it really is the truth even more so in these "last and evil days!"

  • @deloisjackson125
    @deloisjackson125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing this. I’m a huge fan of Teddy Pendergrass. Teddy Pendergrass was definitely the ladies man, because whenever I’m listening to Teddy Pendergrass songs, i just melts like butter 🧈. R.I.P. Teddy Pendergrass, your number one ☝️ fan 4ever 🙏🏽🥲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ifeanyiagusiobo3055
    @ifeanyiagusiobo3055 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was such a great music icon. As young boy I listen to his music and it's ever green , filled with so much love. I wish he could stay and sing for the world. I love his works such a talented young man.

  • @rollotomassi6374
    @rollotomassi6374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The great Teddy Pendergrass……RIP. You will never be forgotten.

  • @hall8420
    @hall8420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Great singer/songwriter, him and Barry White another great artist of that time that I believe left us to soon, as alot of them do, still their music lives on, RIP Teddy.

    • @nickie7874
      @nickie7874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was thinking of Barry White also.

    • @michele2855
      @michele2855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, I love them both. And Luther Vandross too. All of them, gone to soon

    • @millinjefferson2895
      @millinjefferson2895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Loved Barry White! ❤ It really hurt when Barry passed also. There's nothing like good old school R & B
      🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

    • @marianneturner7267
      @marianneturner7267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Isaac Hayes left us too soon as well.

    • @TheNortheastAl
      @TheNortheastAl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Barry White was my first thought. Those were the days of legendary singers and writers. You’re right Lamont, they don’t write songs like that anymore.

  • @lorimcbrayer8431
    @lorimcbrayer8431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love most singers from the 70's and 80's Isley Bros, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston etc. There will NEVER be singers like the ones we once had.

  • @ritaamaya5220
    @ritaamaya5220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're 💯 correct on the music of today! They don't make music like they used to. All of the legendary artists that passed away, that was the most best music ever. What happens in his personal life, doesn't bother me one bit. Him and his music will continue on in my memory. Rest In Power Mr. Teddy P.

  • @JS-Jms
    @JS-Jms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I knew his uncle years ago through work. Before Teddy's accident. He'd tell us stories about him. Very talented singer. May he rest in peace. I'm not mad at you. They dont make music the way they used to and most music today is horrible.

    • @millinjefferson2895
      @millinjefferson2895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @JS It's not really music!

    • @JS-Jms
      @JS-Jms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@millinjefferson2895 Exactly

    • @arleatriceburroughs1455
      @arleatriceburroughs1455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Teddy's mother & father were both from kingstree s.c. Teddy dad was my uncle Jessie Pendergrass

    • @JS-Jms
      @JS-Jms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arleatriceburroughs1455 Wow awesome. I can't remember the man's name. This was back in the 80's in NYC. He was an elevator operator in the bldg and he'd tell us about Teddy and how he could put away some food and other stories.

  • @minekara6407
    @minekara6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you for this beautiful tribute. Teddy Pendergras and his music means a lot to a great many people. When I'm feeling down he's there with his voice and when I'm feeling good Teddy Pendergras is there with me.....as the saying goes the very good die young. Teddy Pendergras legacy will live on. I truly hope the young of today discover his beautiful voice and words.

  • @jodypht7127
    @jodypht7127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Teddy’s Tombstone is Beautiful. And his wife will be laid by his side when the times comes. She was smart she paid in advance for her resting place. Good job!!

    • @miarobinson847
      @miarobinson847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙌🏽

    • @TheRmjr
      @TheRmjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But according to reports, she hasn’t given anything to his children. She paid for her own spot before they kill her. That’s ugly and she is a selfish woman. Karma will get her if she doesn’t make things right ASAP!

    • @shashonda8
      @shashonda8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It wasn't up to her,it was up to him to do prior to

    • @coltanddj
      @coltanddj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which wife?

  • @16bars91
    @16bars91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was beautiful sight to see . Thank you so much for this viewing ❤️ .. Rest in peace 🕊️ ..A really great talent singer true legend ..

  • @edwardroque8563
    @edwardroque8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    At least you acknowledge his death when he passed away the news hardly said anything. I loved most of his songs and all his hits as Harold and the Blue notes. R.I.P. Teddy P

    • @Harley08
      @Harley08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This was all over the news and radio where I live.

    • @redlady8296
      @redlady8296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Harley08 Aidan MJ we ioi

    • @patriciaarmstrong7009
      @patriciaarmstrong7009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Here where I’m at in Oklahoma it was not one the news at all not one time it’s a shame.

    • @sasfiremaiden840
      @sasfiremaiden840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Oddly, he was one of the biggest R&B artist of all time...yet is still to this day underrated!!!

    • @davehaughton6362
      @davehaughton6362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes Luthier Vandrass

  • @alissastephens-delgado8024
    @alissastephens-delgado8024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Teddy was one one of the greatest crooners of all time in my opinion... His voice was like melting caramel, then when he and Stephanie Mills were paired together in a duet it was epic! Still love his music... RIP TEDDY🧸

    • @harrymiller8538
      @harrymiller8538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, He and Stephanie sung the heck out of Feel the Fire! Not to mention a Young Whitney Houston on Come go with me!

    • @wildchild1427
      @wildchild1427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Feel the Fire...yep

    • @jackiewilliams7876
      @jackiewilliams7876 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, I love that song.

  • @noraherman2401
    @noraherman2401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was born In 65,So I Grew Up listening To Teddy..My 2 Older Sister's Had All Of His Albums. And Now I Have All Of Them On Cd's And I Love Teddy Pendergrass..Rip Teddy,Your Legacy Lives On.Us Ladies Still Love You 🙏❤

  • @erictillman6164
    @erictillman6164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Teddy Pendergrass I loved your music you was truly blessed and blessed us all with your music..miss you R.i.P bro..

  • @evelynhubbard3064
    @evelynhubbard3064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One of my best memory of Teddy was when I saw him at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. I was working and it was right before his car accident! Me and my co-workers were devastated when we heard of his car accident! We had just seen him days before in the lobby.... I think 1982 Fairmont Hotel standing among the crowd!

  • @UgoGary818
    @UgoGary818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Very nice.... That is a beautiful cemetery. Teddy was "The Man" back then. When the accident happened he was very young. I have a picture of Teddy performing live hanging in my office. I'm glad I was able to see him perform live in Los Angeles and San Diego CA... Thank you for sharing.

    • @nickeeche
      @nickeeche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s what’s heartbreaking to me…I remember that accident and I’m just getting the truth about the person he was with…I feel better but never stop loving Teddy P.

  • @jeannesandner548
    @jeannesandner548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All the songs Teddy sang are great. It's hard to pick a favorite. His voice is like no other. The one and only. Great video.

    • @anitasmith4559
      @anitasmith4559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My favorite performance by Pendergrass is the powerhouse of a song "Bad Luck" he did with the Bluenotes in 1975.

  • @janiefox3458
    @janiefox3458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a teen in that era (60's) and you shed so much more information on him that I have never heard.

  • @harrymiller8538
    @harrymiller8538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    TP was one of the greatest R&B singers. His songs still are in vogue. They stand the test of time. Glad to have come of age when music was the absolute best!
    RIP Teddy Pendergrass 🎶🎵🎼🎤

  • @jetpetty1613
    @jetpetty1613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    He had a beautiful voice

  • @maritzamuniz2028
    @maritzamuniz2028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for sharing this documentary with us. I knew the story as well from others. Yours was very nice. And yes, sings from back in the days were much better than today's music. Very good job. I never seen his grave site. Thank you for bring this to us to see. God bless

  • @robertshatto2995
    @robertshatto2995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That looks like a beautiful cemetery,,and well maintain,,I enjoyed your story,I forgot Teddy had a car wreck,,you did a wonderful cover of his story,,thank you,

  • @oludummo4593
    @oludummo4593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    He is in the group of the most
    Inspiring man that existed.
    I love him like a brother.
    Miss him.
    Thanks for highligting this
    Giant of a man.

    • @catherinesmith4753
      @catherinesmith4753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like to know why Rick James was so mentally mess-up

  • @Worshipper1126
    @Worshipper1126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    There is no artist like him....his 🎵 was unforgettable....he was an ICON..... R.I.P. thanks for sharing this video with us

  • @cece5219
    @cece5219 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I was in elementary school when I first noticed Teddy Pendergrass. Then, as I grew up, so did my feelings for Teddy. I honestly loved everything about Teddy P. The way he looked, talked, walked, and smiled. In my world, Teddy P was a good guy with an eloquent voice, and he knew how to use that voice to make women happy. I was in law school when my husband informed me about Teddy's unfortunate accident. I wanted to leave law school and my husband to go take care of Teddy. So when I say I loved Teddy... I really loved him. BTW, my husband favored Teddy, the complexion, voice (eloquent speaker), however, he couldn't sing, but he was a lawyer and gave great summations. My husband always knew that I loved Teddy Pendergrass, and he thought that was okay because I chose to marry him. Both are gone now, and I thank God for allowing my husband to accept my fantasy. RIP my true love❤️

  • @jenniferbergsrud4970
    @jenniferbergsrud4970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thanks for sharing this little piece of history with us. Also I would like to thank you for all the respect you give on your tours! Your a kind man with a big heart, never lose that! ❤
    Stay safe my friend!

  • @anitajohnson7447
    @anitajohnson7447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    TEDDY PENDERGRASS IS MY MOM FAVORITE SINGER. SHE SAID I WAS CONCEIVED OFF HIS MUSIC .I GOTTA ADMIT I LOVE ME.SOME TEDDY TOO. RIP MR.PENDAGRASS❤

    • @stellarocquie7957
      @stellarocquie7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol, TMI!

    • @kingarthur666.6
      @kingarthur666.6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your video was great as always please keep up the good work my friend stay safe.

    • @brahmabkitty03
      @brahmabkitty03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most late 70’s and 80’s babies were lol

    • @butterflycomb
      @butterflycomb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for this Lamont...I just adored Teddy Pendergrass.

    • @evelynwilliams9443
      @evelynwilliams9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is so Cool

  • @daydayh7671
    @daydayh7671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Hey Lamont... Enjoyed this entirely. Share time.... My Dad worked at the Apollo Theater and was Security that Night. We always had the best seats in the front row. My Mom like many of the 1970s loved Teddy. This nite my Dad had given my Mom a front row ticket to see Teddy Pendergrass. Well, I knew I was too young to go. I remembered asking my Mom when she came home how was the Concert. She said women were throwing their panties on stage and screaming. I asked her, where was Daddy? She said, He was backstage watching ME.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @1980lizbethcamacho
      @1980lizbethcamacho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Making sure those underwear stay put🤣

    • @1980lizbethcamacho
      @1980lizbethcamacho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you for sharing that is awesome

    • @daydayh7671
      @daydayh7671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@1980lizbethcamacho 🤣🤣🤣my Dad wasn't having it.

    • @daydayh7671
      @daydayh7671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@1980lizbethcamacho ❤️thank you. Good Times growing up.

    • @michellemonec
      @michellemonec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      daddy said i wish you would!! imma turn ON the lights!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ladypaul7932
    @ladypaul7932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was in the tenth grade when he had his accident. I started liking country and rock but my mom LOVED Teddy. The crazy part was all people talked about was he was in the car with a crossdresser. I admired that he went back on stage in the chair, classy move.

  • @tiheshakp
    @tiheshakp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the most iconic soul artists of all time. RIP Teddy ❤🕊

  • @sniperjay0916
    @sniperjay0916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Teddy,The O'Jays,David Ruffin,Marvin G. have all been blessed to do the impossible...planting forces in our souls to make us all feel like G-d himself is singing to us!

  • @oldschoolnow2493
    @oldschoolnow2493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I loved Teddy .....his voice was so soulful.....

  • @paulettelegg8037
    @paulettelegg8037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was such an awesome singer, his music will forever be in my heart.
    I always and still listen to his songs.
    R I H Teddy Prendergast.

  • @tonyingram7141
    @tonyingram7141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really appreciate your work and taking the opportunity out to collaborate on the people or musicians that shape our lives. I would love for you to do an documentary on Robert Johnson

  • @gigglesgiggles2734
    @gigglesgiggles2734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    We must tell our own stories.
    Thanks for representing T.P. in a respectful, truthful manner.
    Teddy Pendergrass and Barry White are both reasons for many, many babies.

    • @davinastanton3865
      @davinastanton3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Giggles Giggles 2 for sure.
      My three daughter's are proof of their music.
      I loved my husband also. 😉🕊❤🕊

  • @daradiant1
    @daradiant1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Had to make sure my lights are turned off! Teddy's voice giving me relapse about them lights, "TURN EM OFF!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @michealking5311
    @michealking5311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m 33 years old I love old school music Teddy P is definitely one of my favorites! Rest Well King 🤴🏿

  • @23MikeJ22
    @23MikeJ22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That atmosphere is so serene and peaceful. Perfect timing to do this, or maybe even meant to be😊. Thankyou

  • @norajazzypoppy9043
    @norajazzypoppy9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Luther Vandross ♥️♥️♥️♥️🇳🇱 i saw Luther Vandross in concert here in the Netherlands 4 times.I love Teddy and love love Luther.His song Superstar live is just amazing.🙏🕯️

  • @misssparky5574
    @misssparky5574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have all his CD,s with all his classic, brilliant tunes. I never get tired of listening to them all these years. Nobody could ever replace him, marvin Gaye or barry white. Stay safe out there when your travelling. Xxxx

  • @williamoconnell4696
    @williamoconnell4696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was really great work and the genuine care you put into this is commendable.

  • @ibuprofenPill
    @ibuprofenPill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If anyone really wants to see what Teddy was all about, watch Turn Out the Lights performed live. Prince, Elvis, Adam Ant were all great ones, but Teddy put forward no front or gimmick. He was simply the sexiest male singer who ever lived. RIP Teddy Pendergrass, we lost you way too soon.

  • @hesayshesayhowboutmesay
    @hesayshesayhowboutmesay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My all time favorite male singer. And I never knew he and I have the same birthday. Wow. RIP to this legend

    • @mrsgretson6069
      @mrsgretson6069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Diana Ross ♈ has that same b_day too. ♥️

  • @brendaboorom8543
    @brendaboorom8543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm 62 and Lamont your so right about music, the older ones are the best, thank you for your videos

  • @jeffreyallen9626
    @jeffreyallen9626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "The man" what an icon loved your voice and your music rip brother!😔🙏❤🎶🎵🎼

  • @nikkibb1998
    @nikkibb1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never knew this about Teddy P. Thank you for this.