Melba Moore on Shannon Sharpe's

Melba Moore is a legend and force to be reckoned with! She is a Tony award winning 3-time Grammy nominated actress who has done it all from stage, television and big screen. Melba discusses her reaction to the #kattwilliams interview and her appreciation for his contribution to her star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Melba talks about how she was brought into the music business by her dear friend Valerie Simpson. We discuss her Broadway debut in the musical Hair, all the way to her winning a Tony award for the Broadway musical Purlie Victorious.
Melba talks about being a solo artist ,her variety show with then Love Clifton Davis and Even having her own Sitcom entitled Melba! She speaks on how Dj Dnice reintroduced her music to new audiences on club quarantine.
In this Interview she talks what it was like to work with Beyonce and how she became a Christian and gave her life to the Lord. This is an amazing interview filled with nuggets from some one that has Lived!!! My favorite line is that " Good management is the Twin brother and sister of talent, they really work together.

[@tremaine861]

Can we talk about how elegant and beautiful Ms Melba is???

[@DerickMonroe]

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[@bslaton-mosley381]

9am

[@damita4336]

​@DerickMonroe If you are the interviewer you were phenomenal. I couldn't have enjoyed her more. I've been following her ups and downs and downs and upset since Hair. You and Shannon conduct wonderful interviews. I'll be 71 years of age in a few weeks and sent your podcast to several of her contemporaries!❤

[@trix4568]

Katt Williams understood the assignment.This is a powerful house singer who truly deserves that Walk of Fame ⭐. Any other achievements available to her

[@DerickMonroe]

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[@kimb8078]

Melba is so talented. She has had a long career. It was well overdue that she received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame! Katt is a different kind of guy, which touched my heart that he did that for Melba, and they didn't even know each other.😊❤

[@marciamorrow2367]

If I'm not mistaken, Melba's career was derailed by her ex-husband who literally stole all her money and left her destitute. She is a beautiful woman with so much talent and had a thriving career. I think she had a young child at that time and it took a toll on her physically and emotionally. Thank God he has restored her and I hope every thing that was stolen from her she will recover.

[@kumtekneon3655]

Talk about them men in the Color Purple.

[@fhollandguy]

Asha

[@strengthcare2030]

Absolutely true!

[@soniajones8310]

❤

[@dstreet43]

Yes!

[@flashlight5695]

I love Melba Moore and for her to get her flowers while she's cognizant! Love Love Love her!💖💖💖

[@DerickMonroe]

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[@the2006mvp]

Katt is the gift that keeps on giving 🎉

[@princessbc9791]

She is definitely a living legend; I love her! Her spirit feels right to me.

[@drc1989]

The completely overlooked Freda Payne should also be celebrated. I'm glad Melba Moore is getting recognition. She deserves so much!

[@OQUENDO1968]

I couldn't possibly agree more; I love Freda Payne as much as Melba❤❤ 1/24/24.

[@SC-sd6cg]

What I said also

[@SC-sd6cg]

Can not forget Freda Payne

[@yewandaazizza2]

I love Freda Payne too. It's Melba's turn right now. Everything thing has It's own devine timing ❤. Love both of these Sis Stars. I grew up on their music. Freda Payne's "Bring The Boys Home" Vietnam War.

[@lisalee3067]

We love her! She definitely deserved a star. Katy Williams is the man.

[@tonysmith6166]

Melba Moore is an ICON. Newark NJ to FAME. She has performed with Carol Burnett, Bea Arthur( from Golden Girls-Maude), etc movie like Cotton Comes to Harlem, Fighting Temptation and a Soul/Disco Queen. Give her her flowers NOW. I love this lady. Pick me up I’ll dance and You stepped into my life are my jams but nothing tops her holding those long notes like on my jam Lean on me and Long and winding road. Purlie the musical with her gave me life Thank God it’s on KZbin 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rasun316]

...i recall hearing that note on "Falling" right?

[@DearBoi-mg2fb]

She is so legendary herself! I saw her alive front row almost face-to-face a couple years back and she's still got it! 🎉

[@traciwilliams5673]

Melba Moore… so unsung. I’ve always loved her. She’s a natural. The star is sooooooo over due. Thank you for recognizing this LEGEND!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️love you Ms Moore❤️❤️❤️❤️ you blew my mind with” I got love”🤯WOW!!!!!!!!

[@jamcitymedia]

The Katt is a five-star comedian general. Melba is one of the greats in the music industry.

[@robertgillum7013]

This woman has always been a love of mine since childhood. She is a Black Treasure

[@DerickMonroe]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@justzee1574]

My takeaway is that the people around you contribute to your success. She is so not arrogant, she gets it.

[@DerickMonroe]

So true. Thanks for watching

[@Yobabymama648]

Let me go listen to some Melba Moore!!

[@DerickMonroe]

Thanks for watching

[@Tamisha710]

Same here, Chile. I literally just added my favorites to my classic soul playlist. "Mind up tonight, and you stepped into my life."

[@hermeniaparker2466]

Please do. You want be disappointed. My favorite song is Lean on Me.

[@711marvel]

Melba is still Beautiful, so multi Talented! I enjoyed her music and acting growing up. The little lady with the big voice. So dammn talented, that Hollywood star is well Deserved!! She's done so many good things❗🎼🎤🎶🎬⭐

[@DerickMonroe]

Your love is appreciated

[@justzee1574]

Wow, she still looks fabulous 👌

[@lolitawilson-1025]

It was such a pleasure to have met Melba Moore at The Cleveland Urban Music Festival in 1987. What a Beautiful Soul ! Thank you for sharing her with us on your show.

[@DerickMonroe]

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[@4136631]

Melba Moore is and has always been beautiful. I loved her i. Purly Victorious. Our church valedictorian’s went to see it together. We left embracing Ms Moore’s stage presence in our hearts. Love you Ms. Melba Moore. Thank you Kat Williams!!!

[@Coffy1978]

She deserved it. ❤🙏 We definitely have to do a better job of honoring our Black Greats/ Legends. It starts with us. We invented The Arts, period.

[@DerickMonroe]

Amen

[@reggiehammond162]

Yes I agree how come we blacks her in America do not celebrate Ms Randy Crawford...can u secure a interview

[@Ski3953]

I love Melba Moore. She is so down to earth and humble. And Kudos to Katt Williams for his significant contribution in seeing that Ms. Moore received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as it is so well deserves for her remarkable contributions to the arts. ⭐⭐⭐

[@IvyChurch-c3m]

Such a great talent !!!!!!!! Outstanding!!!! I have always loved Melba Moore!!!!

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you! Thanks for watching

[@arlesterbrownlee3391]

Melba has always been beautiful to me and still is. God to see her !!!

[@JamesGaskins1956]

I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Lady Melba Moore and The O’Jays, when I was 17 yrs old in Baltimore MD. I was the Bass Player for The Softones.

[@DerickMonroe]

Dope thanks for sharing watching and commenting! We love it hope you enjoyed

[@JamesGaskins1956]

🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@rev.caffiejeanetterisher8668]

Congratulations Ms. Melba Moore! ❤

[@ClaraWard-pt4vk]

I remember seeing Ms.Moore back in the 90's when the black family reunion was held on the national mall in DC. She sang the black national anthem, that star was long over due. Ms.Moore is a legend.

[@kimberlyking925]

Thank you for recognizing and giving tribute to this EXTRAORDINARY, OUTSTANDING, INCOMPARABLE Woman ! I remember emulating Ms. Melba Moore as a 10 year old in the mirror with my hair brush sing "Lean On ME". Congratulations Ms. Moore Shine ! Shine ! Shine !

[@AishaKarefa]

You too??? I used to sing this song as a kid as well. I loved to hit that high note.

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

​@@AishaKarefagirl if you hit that high note perhaps you should be on stage. Frfr

[@realestatebykemi]

This was PHENOMENAL! I grew up on Ms Moore’s hit music but knew nothing about her acting career until watching this. Great interview! Ignore the critics!

[@CoCoTheeStylist]

I am a 70s baby and let me tell you as a singer myself she was one of my staples, her range is insane and im sooooo glad she is getting her flowers everything works in Gods timing thank you for this and I love your hair and your style God bless❤❤❤ and fyi her new album is ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Staykool777]

What a classy lady! A true living legend.

[@CrownedxKay]

A LEGEND amongst us is an understatement to begin to describe Ms. Melba Moore, Thank you for sharing your gifts with us across generations, we celebrate you❣🥳🎉💐

[@angeljones5700]

DON'T FORGET,,, IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN, SHE ALSO DISCOVERED FREDDIE JACKSON,,, CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG 😁,,,LOVE THIS WOMAN, A TRUE LEGEND ❤

[@user-sj9lm1dt2h]

Congratulations Mrs Melba Moore you for sure deserve all the accolades

[@dharmony1378]

What a awesome interview. Melba Moore is an amazing woman! Glad the Katt Williams interview brought more attention to her again.

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you

[@honeybee4361]

I love Ms Moore, she is getting her flowers now.

[@Pamela-zy7vc]

*she's 78❤*

[@normalamboy8300]

I remember Ms. MELBA Moore, from Purlie. Always loved her singing. So very happy she got Hollywood Star. She is blessed no matter what. Thank you.❤

[@ginav3310]

She is so grateful knowing it takes people to help she definitely recognizes that 🙏❤️

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching ! And commenting! It’s so appreciated

[@tatanuamashariki7067]

I have always loved Ms Melba since I heard her sing, lean on me, and hold that extremely long note for 30 seconds ❤

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching and commenting ! I appreciate it

[@Bree-zt6es]

Melba looks amazing

[@tamekatgilliam]

This interview gave me life. Absolute beauty

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching

[@deborahcooper7545]

I'm so very happy Melba getting her flowers in front of a younger generation. She deserves it. Katt proved that she qas never forgotten by those ooqqqqqqf us qho have always appreciated her.

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank your comment Deborah 🙏 also appreciate u watching. Thank you

[@deborahcooper7545]

@DerickMonroe First knowing of or seeing you..I liked the interview style..we need more of that..Thank you

[@sonyawaites1254]

I don't know how i ended up here 😕 but i can't leave and don't want to.. pure joy.. i didn't know so much of this about her❤

[@DerickMonroe]

Well I’m glad you did and glad you stayed

[@alexitillery7512]

She looks AMAZING 🤩...let me watch the interview now.

[@DerickMonroe]

I hope you enjoyed

[@kashawnwardlaw9668]

She is gorgeous

[@Ichinen220]

Melba you Rock! You are Still BEAUTIFUL!

[@wholeearthaccess1679]

Melba Moore and Clifton Davis

[@MM-cy1tc]

She is right about teaching!

[@TS-zu4hv]

Melba was always fine, (good looking to me) natural hair,and all plus talented.

[@DerickMonroe]

I agree that's definitely where Katt was wrong.

[@abcbandb]

I don't think Katt was giving his personal opinion, but highlighting the racially ambiguous commercial image being pushed in music during the 80's for black artists.

[@rtaylor2536]

Loved this authentic and humble conversation and love Melba Moore!! Continue to stay who you are! May God bless everything you continue to put your hands to.

[@wisdomdantecourt8179]

This was a phenomenal interview with a phenomenal talent. Melba is the quintessential meaning of Black is beautiful. I enjoyed listening to her testimony and will be looking forward to her return to Broadway.

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching

[@richardbutterfield412]

Melba looks great. I’m not familiar with her music but when I was a small boy she had a big hit here in the UK with “Love’s coming at you” which I love!

[@rhondaherbert9282]

Great song but don't forget "Falling".

[@krystalsturgeon5964]

Good for Melba Moore 🎉

[@thefinessemediapodcast]

THROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS INTERVIEW!! So many stories she shared. Bravo Derick! ‼️

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you friend

[@mariahill2788]

Love love Melba Moore

[@Bosay831Gaming]

Thank You legend Melba Moore. While we may not be in your age range, some us grew up listening to your music, and some of us remember you also brought us Mr. Freddie Jackson (who also had a major musical impact on my High School days). glad you are getting you flowers while you are still a living legend.

[@DerickMonroe]

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[@WRPierre2]

Melba Moore is Still in my playlist!!!!!!!!

[@qarsiq]

to hear her stories, the stories are everything, THANK YOU MELBA. p.s., loved the clips, top notch.

[@sdseals2076]

Ms. Moore is an outstanding singer. I am soooooo glad that she get her star. The song falling is the best and how she was able to hold that one note. B-E-A-utiful.

[@sheilarollins1947]

Superb interview.!! ❤

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you and thank you for watching and commenting

[@moniquetate2376]

This interview is so refreshing, love it, she is so funny and genuine, a true talent and a true legend! A very good interview, thank you!

[@sbss924]

I grew up loving this here Queen Melba. I am so glad you are doing this interview. This WOMAN is a LEGEND, ICON. Give her flowers now. New SUB.

[@DerickMonroe]

Yes

[@shaheeda]

Melba looks good. I just love her music.

[@LadyCap1-9]

Endless LOVE for our AMAZING treasure, Magnificent Melba Moore🙏🏽👑 Thank you for this powerful interview! I look forward to embracing her God given gift at 54 Below.❤

[@takohsNtquila]

Thank you for this great interview! Melba Moore was everything & everywhere back in the day❣️

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching!

[@bskeete]

Love Ms Moore!!! I saw her in Purlie. The first Broadway show I attended.

[@DerickMonroe]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@bskeete]

You are welcome@@DerickMonroe

[@clowe3726]

This is the best interview I’ve seen in a while. Loved every minute of it. Loved the way you respected Ms. Moore and gave her the honour she so deserves. Loved her humility, elegance and down to earthedness (I know that’s not a word.😊). Loved the classiness of it. No foul language, etc. Keep them coming.

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you so much

[@deniseoates7147]

OMG! I just was commenting yesterday about Melba Moore on another video about another subject and so I went out there and was listening to her music and then BAM here she is in a video on my feed the next day. The video was posted the next day, what a coincidence. Awe man it so great to see her. What a testimony! Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the new year.

[@DerickMonroe]

Amazing

[@crystalbaker4537]

This was a beautiful interview and I watched in awe. Thank you!

[@schellajohnson8180]

I’ve always loved Mrs Moore❤ music 🎶

[@jeremyarndt8218]

Beautiful interview! I’m just learning about Melba. Listening to her in this interview was very inspirational. She is the true meaning of “If you believe in God, anything is possible.”

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watchin

[@anitahall5325]

Amazing interview! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@DerickMonroe]

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[@msmona64]

Melba’s voice is an instrument one of the best I’ve ever heard in my 63 years of life,for over 25 years I searched for her music and in the early 2000’s I found a few of my favorite songs by Melba There is know other like you and Falling there are many more. So happy for her

[@Menne_RIPPERTON7]

Vocal Power HOUSE

[@linettejenkins8600]

Melba Moore demonstrates Class and grace for the ones who have no idea.

[@brendameteyer6377]

Thank you Melba, Many More Blessings and Prosperity to You ❤

[@kehnaturalista8959]

This was such a great video. Love seeing the legends tell their story!

[@clothildasaunders468]

I just Loved this conversation with Ms.Melba more

[@DerickMonroe]

Thanks for liking and taking time to leave a response! I appreciate you

[@baomin60]

❤❤❤❤ to both Katt & Ms. Melba! Greatness should not be ignored! ❤❤❤❤

[@piscesdiva50]

New subcriber here. Thank you beautiful brotha for interviewing Queen Melba, and asking the right and important questions. All Love ❤

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@sheliafoxx5865]

Oh melba I love you lean on me, long an winding road, you stepped into my life, give us more

[@jll2985]

I completely enjoyed every minute of this. I felt like I was sitting in the room with both of you. I knew a good amount about Melba but learned even more watching this. Excleent interview.

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you!

[@KarlaLloyd-q5u]

Congratulations Melba Moore Legend ❤❤

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you so much

[@hischosen1409]

Ms Moore, you are n ICON. I purchased an album years ago. I can't remember the song I was singing with a broom as a mike when my friend girl burst in my kitchen and caught me jamming to your song!!!! You are a real Songstress ❤💃🏽🌹

[@DerickMonroe]

Thanks for listening

[@deeparker4828]

Beautiful

[@iamalan67]

It's Finally Here. Thank You. 🎉

[@marieh9627]

Thank you for booking this interview with Melba Moore, a history making Queen.

[@drinh.3377]

Melba Moore has done so much in her career. She has a Beautiful voice and she supports all Black women. She's always inspiring and post uplifting messages on her social media pages❤her she is an Icon and a Legend. Katt Williams couldn't have worded it any better.❤

[@michellea.3189]

Ooooh this is goodt!

[@Ron71997]

No way Melba is almost 80 years old - she looks amazing, elegant and sounds great. Classy gesture by katt Williams.

[@jolewis2057]

This is amazing. Can Ms. Melba give us her beauty routine? I don't want to hear anything about genetic. She is almost 80 and looks gorgeous 😍 🫶🏾💞

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching

[@courtneyk3584]

Melba sure does deserve her flowers!❤

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

I have been a fan of Melba since the mid 70's. She's a great artist and a living legend. I really admire her and she's so inspiring.

[@cpoeticjustice845]

I had the pleasure of meeting her years ago at The Black Expo,,,Beautiful then and Now!!! Congratulations!!!!!

[@lluck1073]

Melba looks beautiful and is a wonderful talent. Thank God for Katt helping her get recognized and get her star!! 🎉

[@lisatemple4092]

Awesome interview! Congratulations Ms. Melba Moore.❤

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you so much!

[@btinabnc8689]

Man I remember trying to hold that note when she Sang Falling!!! Wheeeeew Lord teach me how to breathe !!!! She is the most and it absolutely elates me to see her celebrated!!!!!!!! You Glo Queen!!!!!!!!

[@rereross862]

We just love are Broadway Soul Diva Miss Melba Moore she is just beautiful and talented. Wirh a wonderful Voice ! ❤️😻💜💖💝

[@Olivia-j6l2q]

Always Beautiful elephant young lady yes young ♥️ you truly bless us with your beautiful voice Thank you

[@idaynikay6058]

I Love Your Interview Style and I Enjoyed Ms. Melba Moore. Thank You for Having her on Your Show...NEW Subscriber~~~

[@DerickMonroe]

Thank you for watching and the love ! It’s appreciated

[@muferihatabduljelil3518]

Thank you!

[@johnmcintyre9010]

1.20.2024. Back again, with that wonderful Lady - Miss. Melba Moore - truly a beautiful person indeed. I just listened to the interview with Derick Monroe and Melba Moore; which is so wonderful to have listened to. A great conversation you don't want to miss. Thank You so much Miss. Melba Moore - you are truly loved by so many. jmtm.