Randy Crawford: BBC interview (2011)

This piece first broadcast on 8 Aug 2011. Televsed on UK's national telvision BBC1. Programme (Program) -- Breakfast

[@marilynmookodi7648]

One of the most uncelebrated, underrated singers of our times

[@B4inSF]

I totally agree....Randy has the voice of a lifetime... so pure

[@truthteller9772]

her voice was unique

[@cole9m2550]

I can't forget her song WHY" my first heartbreak

[@24nov67]

was?

[@Rua007]

I love her from, Namibia

[@loganpillai7266]

Randy smiled for every song she sang , she also smiled in sad moments , what a legend

[@user-ln6pu7kq9j]

Her voice is so soothing and her face seems to radiate joy and peace :)

[@patricemarie2960]

........ RARE KINDS OF FOLKS .... APPROACHABLE ..... SOOTHING "JOY & PEACE" ..... I GET IT! ..... NICE LADY .... I HOPE INSIDE .....& OUT! ..... SO TALENTED TOO!

[@ericfreeman273]

so agree friend

[@originaldeftom]

Underrated! Underrated! Underrated! One of the most charming of singers that I can think of and so captivating. What a gentle soul.

[@danvincent2600]

So sweet always smiling beautiful voice

[@79superegghead]

I love Randy Crawford. Such a warm and charismatic person.

[@sanjeeva311076]

Even her speaking voice is beautiful

[@neotrinityrakgajane]

I just typed almost exactly the same comment then I scrolled down... Great minds.

[@sam-you-el]

Anyone else just....fall in love with her? Wow. What a beautiful soul

[@gmsdani7872]

No, I have ALREADY been in love with her FOR YEARS!!!! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@jamesnelson5676]

I interviewed her and met her again while living in Japan in the 80s. She was just as sweet and gracious as she appears here. Her voice just has a special timbre you don't often hear - both speaking and singing. And she has a musicality one certainly doesn't hear often these days. A real gem.

[@christophergarwood2320]

A gem!! This Lady is so precious. A voice that can't be replicate. It's a must that I join in by saying how uncelebrated she is but if she reads this I just want to her know that she is most cherished by her Fans.

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

She seems like she's been smiling and laughing since she was born.

[@Bananadiva1]

Almaz is definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever written and by one of the most beautiful voices too!

[@pagalley1]

What a sweet, soothing and soulful voice...Randy has the voice and face of an Angel...What a happy person whose inner and outer beauty shines through as brightly as her stunning talent.

[@philipokere354]

They dont have them like this anymore. Such simple God-given beauty shining through the lyrics of the songs. And they are real songs. I remember her songs, with that tinge of sweet-soulful-sad used to make me cry even when I knew no lyric line...they still do. And seeing her now, so calm and happy as a child, its just a thing of joy and the world is just a better place just because of people like her.

[@TheKoolkanadian]

Philip Okere AGREED!

[@Attikisses]

Yes, so underrated. Not one singer has inspired me as much as Randy Crawford from the 80's to the 20's. She makes my heart soar.

[@VaLenderts]

She is a precious gem!!!

[@davidhubbert9445]

She sure is.

[@gregoryjones9546]

That's For Sure!!! She Is The Epitome Of SOUL MUSIC!!!

[@novaphonix8284]

This woman has one of the most original and unique voices in music! Thanks for the jams Randy you bring back memories of me with my mom who has sinced passed away!!! Miss you mommy!!!

[@flowfreely]

No matter where you pause this video the light just shines from her. What a true star!

[@TomGreenMan]

Yup, she's just a genuine, shining person

[@2004mojo]

You can hear her smile in her singing. Still a beautiful person.

[@fredeb67]

Beautiful woman and voice. She also has a great speaking voice.

[@karykares]

+Tavon Fenwick James!! Hehe

[@monicamay2450]

Randy if you ever see this message I and my late brother came to see you in Hammersmith in UK and my brother kept calling out to you saying Wife!! We just love you and your music ❤❤❤

[@Lovejazz01]

This a rare treat to me because it's not that often I've seen Randy Crawford interviews, love her, beautiful soul inside and out, and yes she does seem to have more success overseas than here in her home country, but I for one love her and think she is an absolute treasure, she is a jazz legend!!

[@SDC1949]

Indeed! I concur.

[@funkyswede62]

beautiful woman and amazing singer !

[@emanuelhaughton970]

We love her in Jamaica too, a very very very beautiful voice.

[@kevinanthonyjackson]

One of her biggest hits in Jamaica is Why.

[@garyt3039]

She's a beutifull angel inside and out and always has been, the light shines out of her every orifice,she beems joy an wisdom :-) and what a voice!.. theres only one Randy Crawford. Much love an respect to this lovely lady.x.

[@MsAmique]

She has one of the most beautiful smiles I've ever seen 😀

[@kkoo5647]

Beautiful interview. You can tell they admire her and made her feel special. Randy you deserve all the love...

[@janicewaite5066]

Would listen to her all day. Smooth..silky beautiful voice. U really do hear the smile in her voice and she really does shine. Love her.

[@shanecollier8583]

Abs spot on comment...Shes a legend.

[@rainmaker690]

+Shane Collier Heck yeah. Saw her years ago on the Joan Rivers show (early '90s) and she was just as charming and funny them as she is in this interview. In fact, this is only the second interview I've ever seen her give. Grew up hearing her music (my aunt was a fan, and it's because of her I would up liking the sad, but beautiful Crawford gem "Rio De Janeiro Blues", which,according to my aunt, was only available on cassette at the time (early '90s.) Underrated as a singer to some extent,too---nice to see her getting some love overseas.

[@carlob884]

From Italy we all remember the performance at Sanremo. A great voice, a strong woman, an extrordinary singer.

[@marizcona]

only europe knows how to appreciate legends! the US just archives them

[@shwndh]

It seems that is true in a lot of cases. I’m American and I have to actively look for what’s going on with the greats from years past but throw away non-talented cookie cutter artists are always getting press and publicity. When they die they’ll play a few songs and pretend they know and appreciate them. Terrible mentality over here.

[@ichbinich1775]

@@shwndh They pretend to know them??? Sounds awful.

[@smonkten9519]

Ich bin Ich n

[@violamthunzi2197]

I agree

[@mrstanbmw]

facts

[@martinraxyz]

Love this lady and her voice!

[@karykares]

She has a peaceful demeanor which I guess is why her songs tend to evoke tranquility.

[@luzukombuqu4976]

Her simplicity and beauty too❤️❤️❤️

[@gregoryjones9546]

I LOVE Her Hit Single Street Life,That's One Of The Songs That's The Soundtrack Of My Childhood!!! 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@irinaristulescu9151]

My dad used to have some awful cassette tapes in his car, Randys were brilliant, even now she just fills you up inside and makes you feel every emotion she sings. What a wonderful woman.

[@carl1095]

A radiantly beautiful woman and voice.

[@findmusic8797]

I've got 12 Randy Crawford records. She's one of my favorite singers of all time!

[@jasonhenry971]

She's so underrated.... An amazing voice great talent and an excellent performer

[@calicias7244]

I listen to Randy Crawford at least once per month...I love this woman. I love her voice....I love love love her music!!!! keep singing Ms Crawford

[@CionnFE]

Randy was and is such a gift to us all. Thank you Randy

[@agyemangmanukatakyiekoforo8643]

I love her songs.... Her voice is fabulous and especially her infectious smile!

[@lordtj63]

I would definitely agree with that.. I met her once upon a time at a charity function here in the UK, and of all the people there that night, everyone wanted to meet Randy Crawford, and bless her heart, she made it her business to get around as many people as she could, but she never stopped smiling all night.. but you couldnt be in her company and not smile with her.. beautiful woman and so underrated in the industry. :-)

[@mspoetminor]

She is such a wonderful vocal artist. I hope I get to see her live in concert soon.

[@martinlloyd5183]

This lady along with the Cruisaders was so underrated stateside,I had the fortune to watch them in a small theatre in Hastings ,England,just magnificent.

[@stephengriffin1428]

I never understood how this great artist was far more popular in England than in her homeland. This is a lovely interview and thanks for uploading.

[@Hellwyck]

We love good music.

[@stephengriffin1428]

Quite observant, I agree and we do have the refined ear that has been honed listening to the Beatles and The Stones.

[@Hellwyck]

Stephen Griffin and Squeeze, Roxy Music, Queen, the Police, 10CC...

[@nuwavegurl]

I'm an American, and I've often wondered the same thing. I can only chock it up to be regardless of how wonderful and talented the singer is, if she doesn't have a certain image, she's virtually ignored. Randy is a special case, because she was beautiful and talented., but I guess the shady record company people were too worried about not selling records and making a profit than they were about providing a platform for this lady. and also, I think she's more popular overseas is because the English people have awesome taste in artists and music! ;)

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@@nuwavegurl You said it all! That's the (sad) american dream!...

[@domino3841]

pure class.

[@luvnewshoes2]

I've followed Randy Crawford for many years. She is genuinely as lovely as her lyrics. I always thought she was from the islands. I used to listen to her from morning till night in 1982 and here I am again. Same songs taking me there. Thank you Randy Crawford for many years of melodies from the heart.

[@skengdon69]

WOW!!! this woman is amazing!!!!....

[@SDC1949]

Her voice makes me cry, makes me smile .. She was / is simply Amazing! Her voice is unlike all others. Thanks for this interview. Watching in 2024. The giant Joe Sample has been gone from us ten yrs this year. Love him. Those two created magic!

[@The1SilverShadow]

*_I can't get over how warm and articulated she is, 72 now and I hope she can appreciate herself as we do, beautiful person_*

[@isidorembianda7504]

She's such a gentle soul, humble and real

[@snittyheartbeat6526]

Truly a unique artist with amazing vocals.

[@mikecawley7599]

Incredible singer and song writer!!

[@NatalieYoung911]

Randy's voice is so pure and beautiful and even her face just shines with humility and loveliness!

[@liatjetta]

Randy not only has a great singing voice,she has a nice speaking voice.

[@JohnJames6969]

Beautiful person inside and outside

[@susankuria3783]

I just love the song “one day l’ll fly away”

[@noway1635]

I love Randy Crawford's singing voice.

[@cathythomas9128]

She has a beautiful smile ! Love her music!

[@nwlman]

Her greatest hits album was an essential addition to my music, really enjoy listening to her.

[@lynharrod5087]

I have never heard her interviewed...A beautiful soul!! I knew from her music. 8.2020. Adorable! xx.

[@rayhowland9211]

The Spirit shines so brightly in this lady! Makes me so sad with all the hatred in the world-but her smile, her gentleness, gives us hope.

[@claudialatty4041]

Love you randy you are beautiful talented knock knocking on heaven door yes Alma’s , randy your voice is golden you are one true talent you are a gift from god love your music randy thank you knock knock knocking on heaven door truly amazing Alma’s very good music that’s only when you sings touches me in a speacial way

[@MultiGlennbo]

Randy, dont know if you will ever ead this BUT you are one of the best R&B Singers we have ever encountered in the UK. Almaz, is such an amazing song that you wrote, love the story that goes with it. You will never know how many pianists i have asked to play it for me. I just wish I could see a really great piano turorial, so I with my limited ability I could follow. i would love to be able to honour your song by playing it. Born in a worls where love survives. Sadly it is so rare, but on the eve of Valentines day I am proud to say I have say my Wife and i have share 52 Valentine Days together. Kindest wishes GU

[@armmolly]

Love every song of hers.

[@Venusstar22]

She has such a sweet down to earth personality...she handled that interview as though they were all having a breakfast conversation.

[@frankiespeght6091]

I LOVE HER SMILE

[@Venusstar22]

She has a real sincere personality and still STILL sounds just like how she did when she was much younger....God has preserved her voice REALLY WELL!

[@cindykim8019]

Lovely and gifted beautifully done

[@ramonhart4570]

I love her voice

[@gilbertrussell7238]

She's so sweet.Eventhough i didn't know her, she's managed to impress me.

[@Got2Goification]

Being Randy Crawford aside, i just want her to be my nanna. It seems that just being in her presence, with that warm smile, would melt my troubles away

[@suzystokes1191]

What a light! That unique spin and sensitivity she lends every song.

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Love her, such a natural and pure sound!

[@rubyveitch9977]

so love this lady.And her voice.very talented lady❤❤

[@Sistahmomma]

She is beautiful, Black and proud!! Nothing pretentious about her. If you don't like her go checkout something else. Maybe she is too classy for those who have no class. What a gracious lady! What a voice!

[@secretmission7607]

Ahhh what a lovely person.

[@jjregan1044]

she looks amazing, such a wonderful person, down to earth

[@baward]

What a lovely lady, I've always enjoyed her work. So refreshing to get someone in the public eye/music biz who seems so grounded and humble.

[@brucebosch9362]

I wanna be her friend - cud talk to her for hours. Such a gentle soul!

[@rolymier8659]

Was on a BBC 2 program last night. Forgot what a great singer and nice person she is. Another under appreciated singer

[@daveflindall4279]

Randy Crawford! Thank you for the 1st song I can remember, Almaz! I was born in 1984, and the 1st song I can remember is your Almaz, it will stay with forever, thank you and God bless you x

[@mrlefteye2]

wow i just fall in love with her voice

[@eugenemcgirt2357]

Beautiful lady, wonderful singer, and exudes a great soul and spirit.

[@anaremelka3287]

Blessed to have a chance to listen your beautiful voice. You and Betty Swann are gift from God.

[@Domingojazz]

Incredible soulful singer, her voice goes immediately to the heart.

[@garyography]

I don't recall many so radiant as Randy Crawford, her smile and voice, simple stunning

[@Ev3Mr]

What a good interview, she's so personable

[@reachthebeech]

what a gentle soul.

[@Somer-set]

Donna Summer, Whitney and Randy Crawford are is a class of their own.

[@Dunkaroos248]

I’d seriously consider adding Chaka khan to that list

[@cheesetoast8312]

I love you Randy, I miss them good ol days.

[@jimgamble2429]

Loving this woman and her music!!

[@bboooobbyy]

I could listen to her sing or talk all day.

[@klauspendolo1393]

She’s wonderful, the greatest voice of all time

[@lennyjackson7467]

I love her so much..Fantastic!

[@mcmlxii4419]

The first song I ever heard of hers was "Almaz". It won me ever. It's still one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@soniadeoliveira8705]

Beautiful forever!!❤️

[@hotswede69]

Such an amzing woman, Beautiful and her songs just fab!

[@mohamedlangry5425]

I've been listening to Randy from the 80s and I'm still listening to her in 2024. My favorite is cigarette in the rain.

[@beautifulnature7783]

Beautiful Queen Randy Crawford ❤

[@darranbewick5292]

Randy your music took me to places i never thought I could get to.

[@karlannherndon1137]

🌹🎤RANDY CRAWFORD🌹 criminally underrated💞💎💓🎇🔥🎼🎹💯🎤

[@MsStormyluv]

Randy will always be one the the best known and loved female singers. Her voice captures your soul heart and mind.

[@geoffjoffy]

This lady smiles, we all smile.