Barbara Weathers and the Ups and Downs of Being Lead Vocalist for Atlantic Starr | The What Now

Barbara Weathers’ time as lead vocalist for Atlantic Starr prepared for an enduring career in the music business. Or, did it?
Barbara Weathers - Barbara’s career as a singer began when she was 13 and just a few years later joined the R&B super group Atlantic Starr as their lead vocalist. With Barbara at the helm, the group scored hit after #1 hit such as “Secret Lovers,” “If Your Heart Isn’t In It,” and the perennial classic, “Always.” Atlantic Starr toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the U.S. and before long, Barbara built up quite a following. She left the group in 1989 to pursue her solo career and her first record was produced for Warner Bros. by Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire. Since then, she has continuously performed and recorded around the globe.

[@TheycallmeMo1111]

We love her! Still listening to her music in 2024

[@katinahamilton2060]

Barbara was so talented, beautiful and fashionable. I loved her with Atlantic Starr.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@j_ocrates23]

Grossly underrated vocalist that sings circles around singers of today

[@kh8034]

She's almost 60 and still gorgeous 😍

[@debraj8665]

WOW Barbara still look amazing. Barbara took Atlantic Starr to the next level her voice is truly amazing. Great to see her.

[@MusicLoverPearson]

BS she wasn't no Sharon Bryant the original lead singer her voice was much better than Barbara Weathers and the other so called singers who came after her.?

[@MrKeifer1969]

That's a matter of opinion 😂

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

​@@MusicLoverPearson Yet, the song everybody in the world knows Atlantic Starr for, "Always", was sung/made by Barbara...facts...

[@Kandove]

She still pretty

[@Vincent50]

I loved her with Atlantic Starr. She was totally awesome. Her voice and her beauty worked well with the group.

[@jmusic45]

They need to have a reunion with her and Sharon Bryant…just once. It would be epic!

[@rlomx3588]

Atlantic Starr hasn't been the same since!

[@charlesjohnson4264]

She was The Voice! ❤

[@BreezyDaze]

Barbara and I went to middle school together. We were in chorus together for several years as well as other classes. Always a sweet girl and super talented. She looks exactly like she did in middle school. We went to separate high schools and she started her successful journey. She was always a truly sweet person.

[@genourbanrain]

Damn, she still fine...boy did I crush on her back in the day.

[@MakingNImpact4_CHANGE]

Is there an Atlantic Starr unsung? One of my favorite groups. I would love Barbara Weathers and Sharon Bryan to performance together that would be epic.

[@melaninstarr9113]

All in the name of love lives rent free i love that song my favorite by her and wayne lewis

[@traceylennon1204]

Imagine being talented vocally AND pretty!

[@debraclinkscale6576]

I have always loved this woman's voice

[@ericjones2373]

She is gorgeous

[@sabrinaburnham4395]

I hope she can get back on stage because she has so many great songs. There are songs popping up and I’m blown away when I see videos of songs from her that I never knew existed!.❤

[@BobbyWashingtonvlog]

She’s still gorgeous!!! She was a high school crush for a young brother

[@mauriceellis6245]

"Don't take me for granted" is still my favorite song from Atlantic Star ⭐Love her voice 🙏❤️

[@bradfordmcdermott2063]

Barbra is still beautiful😍

[@k.n.carter8089]

Glad to see Barbara still in the game. She looks great! I'd love to see Ms. Weathers and Sharon Bryant do a project together.

[@deronreed2945]

that would be dope

[@jackietaylor9331]

Love her vocals ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@msbcheet6041]

Agreed

[@deewoo2776]

Barbara was absolutely delightful when she joined Atlantic Starr.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I remember when she came out with her solo album back in 1990

[@nonayobizness]

Still gorgeous w/ great personality. Loved her w/ Atlantic Starr. Never knew Maurice was involved in her solo project(s).

[@tanyahorton2625]

Damn she looks good still

[@constancegrant1055]

Always thought she was beautiful ❤️

[@msbcheet6041]

Beautiful lady and wonderful vocalist.

[@armany02]

So iconic! Nothing like original singers!!

[@dannyechi2873]

What a fun interview. Enjoyed your teasing and chemistry with Barbara. So good to see her laugh and catch up with her. Thank you for this interview.

[@dertoyer21]

Barbara Weathers still looks the same she did 35 yrs ago wow

[@michaelaharris2010]

She looks great but she was super fine 35 years ago.

[@Sher7725_]

My FAVORITE Atlantic Starr lady!!! She's still sooo beautiful!!!

[@jtdozier5]

OMG I just googled her and saw this was done 3 weeks ago. Love her

[@GatareLibere]

You and me both

[@jyoungspins2200]

Done?

[@dominiquesperspective]

Would love to get another interview with Miss Weathers! 😍

[@ronniem.7854]

Barbara looks beautiful! I'd buy any music she released to this day!

[@rodneydrakeford9661]

Always good to see Barbara she has a huge fan base and we want to see more of her 🙌🏾

[@googlemyself4091]

Barbara Weathers is still beautiful. I wish she would release something new.

[@wadeshull8227]

Man her voice always gave me chills....good chills...Will always be my fav female vocalist of all time.no one even close.

[@armathis2647]

Barbara loves to laugh and that keeps her looking young. I never met her but seems like she has a great personality

[@66punk99]

I’m so glad to see her, I wondered what happened to her.

[@george4u1960]

I think she has a sister named Angie I used to work with her at a clothing store in Atlanta. And Angie let me hear the promo of secret lovers before it was released and I told her sister it would be a hit. And I also saw Barbara weathers perform at a club call illusions in the '80s she was very good. I hope her sister Angie is okay me and Angie went out several times to party. I'm also from North Carolina Charlotte.

[@matsheposerunye5225]

Love her and the group 🙏

[@PoeCommunicateATL]

She was sooo beautiful and soooo talented. Could have gone much further but she's probably happier than those who do, to be honest.

[@cedricliggins7528]

She still pretty. Her personality seems so genuine

[@able76]

She's still gorgeous

[@blessedman492]

Barbara looks beautiful! If Your Heart Isn't In It and The Master Key are my favorites to hear her sing

[@michellewadelington-sr5gc]

I went to high school with Barbara The Great James B Dudley High School Go Panther!!! i'm a year older than she is I would love to see her perform here in her hometown Greensboro NC.💙💛

[@thomasbush1002]

Do you know Bridgette Drake and Cassandra Poteat?

[@Mom2twoboys22]

I also went to the GREAT James B. Dudley High School, she and I graduated from the same class but I knew her when she was good friends with my cousin years before high school, she is SO talented and she looks fantastic like ALL of us from Dudley! PANTHER PRIDE!!!

[@RoseGold718]

She’s dope!!!

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

Wow praise God, she's amazing

[@DK-ym6wh]

her new album should be called TIMELESS just like her voice is

[@brownbeauty39]

Barbara has an amazing, distinctive, beautiful voice, and she looks absolutely stunning 💖🌟💖

[@cathleanjohnson675]

She looks fantastic, have to admit Sharon Bryant will always be my favorite female lead singer of Atlantic Starr but after she left and she started she won me over..

[@geegee4010]

Sharon was very good.

[@HarmonySkinEssentials]

Ms. Barbara is still gorgeous

[@bobbyr888]

Great singer and so beautiful!!! I always liked her. Still do ....lol

[@reginaldstyles9549]

Her Album Produced By Maurice White Is Nice, He Absolutely Knew How To Bring Out A Beautiful Woman's Voice 💞🙏😍💯

[@GenXXXX70]

Beautiful women, singer, and entertainer. I've always said Barbra should've went far like Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills.

[@able76]

I totally agree

[@billyjack8]

Yes with her vocal abilities and her talent.

[@jdfodio]

She's a superstar in heaven. Unlike Whitney, Anita, and Stephanie.

[@nickmoreland26]

She is beautiful

[@vqman535]

I love you still Barbara 😍😍😍

[@BrotherJudahisreal]

Ms Barbara you are also one of my favorite singers. Atlantic Starr experienced it's greatest success as a group during your era. You are beautiful inside, and outside dear! So good to see you, and to know you're still active in music. I'll be anticipating your new music projects on release.

[@BrotherJudahisreal]

@Philly 215 angelic voice for sure with her fine self. 💖

[@mkazilakwamchilloh3563]

I really do love Barbara weathers

[@dwaynemorton2539]

Barbara Weathers was and IS absolutely amazing!!!! "Where Can You Run"...my favorite!!!!

[@lovelee1772]

Atlantic Starr is by far my favorite group of all time

[@fullsaildigital]

Barbara, you still have it in you. We are looking forward to your new material and to your moving forward! Go Barbara Go!

[@SunnyIlha]

Such a fabulous Singer. Amazing vocally! Vocal artistry!! Among the super ultra-feminine sound Vocalists. Among the Best of the Best, ever.

[@billyjack8]

She reminds me of Deniece Williams. Both great great GREAT singers.

[@shawnlisbon]

I love,love her from day one. Still beautiful as well. Still my all time crush

[@dominiquesperspective]

Gorgeous and talented woman that I did a tribute to months back on a now gone youtube channel...I wish she was more active doing interviews and on social media because she deserves more praise than she gets! I so wanted her to be on Pass The Mic maybe like the other 80s stars...she makes me proud to be from NC lol

[@teesong6801]

Always will be Barbara! Pun intended! She is Atlantic Starr! Still beautiful!

[@kentinaoroberts8749]

This was an superb interview with Mrs. Barbara Weathers.

[@tonygregory3566]

Barbara is and has always been an amazing person

[@latriciawilliams8483]

Great Interview

[@marcelbovil2406]

OMG she's still FINE🥰🥰🥰

[@omarmccray3282]

Love barbara, I felt so bad for her with Atlantic star.

[@user-mw7cw7ms8k]

Excellent interview by 2 of the greats 💜

[@Zaradikaresells]

2 of my favorite songs and they turned her down. CRAZY She's so fabulous

[@bjspinks5735]

I wish Barbara and Atlantic star was going tour I'll be sitting front row

[@Tressala]

That was so worth the watch!! Priceless! Get em gurl. Let me know what she pays you back with! Love you Barbara

[@coreyhibbert-stunts]

This is awesome. Great interview. "Always" is my favorite song!

[@SunnyIlha]

'Silver Shadow' !!

[@rickrockin155]

Loved this woman, she was so beautiful, she was so graceful when she did secret lovers, i always wanted to see more of her

[@RobertoSantiagoRodriguez]

Be still my heart!

[@BassGods]

Something inside of me is screaming for this guy to "SPEAK LOWDER PLEASE".

[@lesliewood4069]

I really enjoyed watching and Listen is both of you God Bless you two

[@SunnyIlha]

I love your voice. Your singing voice is really, really the most.

[@krushialinc.8098]

I remember meeting them at the Fevers Club in Raleigh NC. Also I met one of her girl friends that was going to NC State studying ASE Aerospace Engineering

[@mikethomas1960]

You are the best

[@jammck1399]

What more can I say about Beautiful Barbara 1985 when Atlantic Starr released As the Band Turns as their very final platinum album for A&M, she sung on If Your Heart Isn't In It, Secret's Lovers and Silver Shadow, al three became hits. Shame on MCA MCA for not signing her then 1987 hit big with the album All in the Name of Love on a new label Warner with the hit Always followed by that was One lover at a time, and of course the album title hit. 1990 Master Key just proved Babs the beauty in her voice.

[@tedt.5961]

Great interview! Thank you

[@MsRubenhugo]

All the past time was better. The present of Atlantis Starr is still present, thanks to what was done before and the new generations listen and are surprised by the quality of the group and its creations.

[@lesliewood4069]

You guys are so great.

[@lesliewood4069]

You guys are so wonderful

[@fredmcdaniels2912]

Peace,peace peace!

[@simmysim1422]

Hi how do I get booking details for Barbara for a UK event?

[@DV-id6di]

❤❤❤

[@ujayet]

My phone volume is up pretty high yet still low..please make sure sounds is good when uploading to KZbin.

[@naturalmystic251]

Man, I used to love her!! She and Jill Scott favor.

[@theblackberetkhroniclesbbk3168]

Another thing, was she serious about reaching out to Jeff to contact her? I'm writing a screenplay and though it's still in the works, I chose her to be in my movie. So if she was serious, I need to know. I'd be fucking honored. Truly. I'll message this account until I get a response or blocked. Lol

[@fredmcdaniels2912]

Peace,your new songs and I got the frying 🍳 pan peace!

[@thomasbush1002]

I meet her at Side effects😮😊

[@Dg-zj6jo]

i love you

[@DT-we2ye]

For me, she was Halle Berry before Halle Berry. Except prettier. She's still beautiful

[@shviewjames126]

Barbara is beautiful and she has a sweet and sexy voice. But when she said she had never heard “Where Did Our Love Go” by the Supremes, I have serious side eye. Like, WTf?

[@ittanbantan]

People ask why did certain singers don't go anywhere...the reason why is that they don't put their hand in their pocket and promote themselves...instead a lot of them wait for some big record company to pick them up.