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Alexander O'Neal Reaction
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"Fake" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the first single from the singer's second solo album, Hearsay (1987). It is one of the artist's most recognizable signature songs, and a favorite of many O'Neal fans worldwide.

[@thibautzadina7013]

The 'Your hair was long, but now it's short. You say "I got it cut!". But I don't see no hair up on the floor' wins best 80s lyrics award hahaha

[@EmpressReacts]

🤣

[@BrooklynLove55]

That part cracks me up and “it’s the lying season”

[@annother3350]

The miracle of wigs, right?!

[@thibautzadina7013]

@@annother3350 that's something I never thought abt :o good point

[@christopherscorner]

Alexander O’Neal was a musical genius and no one could interpret a song like he did. He and his musical Paramore, Cherrelle, made music so much fun in the late 80s.

[@lanceflx63]

Another classic Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production; number one hit of 1987. The song was ahead of it’s time.

[@EmpressReacts]

🔥🔥

[@lamusiclover2264]

The Hearsay album is a masterpiece, as is Cherelle's High Priority.

[@danyallehoward2873]

I played my cassette so much lol. Patty line told you what was coming jimmy jam and Terry all I can say is damn the album is 🔥

[@anthonyslater6761]

ONE of the FUNKINESS Songs EVER.... Jam and Lewis

[@GorillaMansoon]

I lived Minneapolis in the 80’s and saw Alexander O’Neil at a small club on Nicollet Ave called The Bowery. He was funky as hell. He was originally supposed to be the front man for the time, but it didn’t work out somMorris Day ended up with the job. You can hear that Minneapolis sound all over this,

[@coachtomas]

His song "Criticize" is my favourite. Just got that smoothness/fierceness mix just right. "Fake" is a bit too intense for me and was back then. Loving the bassline tho.

[@EmpressReacts]

hahaha yeah he snapping

[@powerbad696]

This song is still SLAMMING and the bassline is SMOKING !!! LOL. And the message is also still revelant today.

[@EmpressReacts]

🔥🔥

[@poppiethestable1090]

100% approve...I like that he calls her out;: Fantastic

[@EmpressReacts]

😂

[@themajicman745]

The guy's anthem!!!

[@deantitus9734]

One thing about this Alexander O'Neal song is that he gets in the girl's face, doesn't pull any punches and just flat calls her ass out for being a downright liar and a fake!! LMAO

[@BKHoliwell]

This hard funky syncopated beat just screams out to everyone: "GET ON UP ON THE DANCE FLOOR AND THROW DOWN!!!

[@mauricesantinomf]

Alexander O'neal is one of the most underrated artists in the music industry you should react to his song a criticize

[@AzamuggOG]

For that morris day/Time sound....good ole jam & lewis

[@blindbeautyblindgirlmagic3166]

I love the beat of this song and his tone is so cool, it kind of sound like something from Morris Day and the time

[@lanceflx63]

Alexander was actually the original lead singer of the Time before Prince fired him and replaced him with Morris. Also the song was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who was part of the Time and also fired by Prince.

[@blindbeautyblindgirlmagic3166]

@@lanceflx63 oh OK cool, I didn’t know about the Alexander part, thanks for putting me on to that

[@jelandojohnson8193]

Another timeless production by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. That groove is EVERYTHING and the subject is still relevant.

[@beaujac311]

Empress:. He's calling her out because she is a liar. She can't even get his name right. He realizes then that she is a fake. And that's when he goes off on her.

[@MightMouse2174]

Was a member of Flyte Tyme ( later Morris Day and The Time ) before he was fired by Prince for asking for more money

[@deniseliles7481]

His Hearsay album is quite possibly the best album of all time

[@RBS_]

Oh jeez....I'm back.... ***ALEXANDER O' NEAL TRIVIA TIME!!*** ...let's fake toooooo ittttt.... (cont.) - "Fake" was influenced by the late-80's "Hair weave" phenomenon; during 1986-1988, BIIIIIG, long, flowing, Jackee ("227") hair-weaves were on EVERY Black Woman, and there was a backlash, wondering if a Girl actually had 'real' Hair, anymore.... - "Fake" (Alex's Song) had an 'interlude' on the Album before it, where a mean Girl curses out Alex's Buddies (Jimmy & Terry, guest starring on the track),...they proceed to make fun of her... 'fake' Hair, nails, & contact lenses, calling her, "Big Chameleon Eyes", and chanting, '..Fake! ..Fake!..." - "Hearsay" is one the THE BEST 80's R&B Albums; It is one of the BEST 'Classic' Soul LP's with a more funky edge...If ANYBODY wants a GREAT 80's SOUL Album, it's Luther, or "Hearsay".... - ...as expected, the tune hit #1 Soul, and #27 Pop...a surprisingly good showing for a funk tune....let's shoot back in time to August, 1987's R&B charts, y'all..... 10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston 9. Thigh Ride - Tawatha Agee 8. Jam Tonight - Freddie Jackson 7. I'm In Love - Lillo Thomas 6. I Feel Good All Over - Stephanie Mills 5. The Pleasure Principle - Janet Jackson 4. I'm Bad - LL Cool J 3. Smooth Sailing Tonight - Isley Brothers feat. Ronald Isley 2. Show Me The Way - Regina Belle 1. ***Fake*** - Alexander O' Neal (1st week of 2 weeks)

[@MsPhylie]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Men complaining about how women accentuate themselves, yet this is what they liked 🤔🤔 Very confusing.....

[@CodeBleu724]

The original singer of the Time...replaced by Morris Day. "In The Middle" was one of his best tracks along with "Saturday Love" with Cherrelle.

[@EmpressReacts]

I reacted to Sat Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zIoGmJmq2ClZI

[@johnnyborealis]

added to the playlist

[@nicholasmaude6906]

I loved this song when it first came out in 1987 and has anyone else noticed that in this video Alexander O'Neal sort of looks like a sleazy Lando Calrisian?

[@EmpressReacts]

Who is that?

[@nicholasmaude6906]

@@EmpressReacts Lando Calrissian - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lando_Calrissian

[@Starr-d-v8x]

Although he was referring to one specific woman, overall women are not too embracing to a song that's putting them down. You can't deny that beat though! Just like Bell, Biv and Devoe's hit, Poison....(Never trust a big butt and a smile). Now that beat was fire!

[@rb7007]

This was a massive hit in the UK at the time! Alex O is great. 💕😀

[@chmartin444]

ILS amazing how' different people think I remeber this song years ago and thinking what a great song. Now people are taking about women can wear whatever if they want. Its just a song people are so touchie nowadays

[@jaquayvius]

I wasn't Alive to Witness it to actually say it. But I'm quite sure this Song was a Big Hit when it came out and was Played in Clubs turning the Clubs out. I mean that Beat is what gives it that Juice.

[@darnell49]

What is she ❓ You're a FAKE ‼️🤣 Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis with another bop.

[@EmpressReacts]

😂

[@rory693]

I never understand what this lady is saying?!