El DeBarge on the Tavis Smiley Show

El DeBarge on the Tavis Smiley Show - (12/23/2010)

[@achosenvessel6563]

I respect Els honesty about his struggle. People in the industry usually don't talk as openly and as honest as he did here.

[@ginahorne5248]

El DeBarge is truly anointed! God has covered him. He is definitely chosen.

[@kandikane923]

He is so down to earth, humble and very smart and articulate. A beautiful man with a beautiful soul.

[@pjpj3416]

Yessss!!! ❤

[@patrickromanowilliams4878]

I'm still mad that album didn't win at least one Grammy.

[@terry21651]

Me too and I feel El should have won a grammy

[@kandikane923]

I am too! That second chance album so worthy and el deserves it.

[@melaniebiggins9203]

I was pissed too.

[@jimmiepage2617]

I was thinking the same thing! What you gotta do to win! That album was everything!!

[@tenofspdes]

@@jimmiepage2617 the reason El didn't win the Grammy is because he had a relapse at the Grammys☹️

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

This man belongs to the world of R & B. And yes he is a iconic Christian.

[@ajones4412]

El there is nothing to forgive, we love you.

[@broddablack5290]

Such a lovely guy! I pray the Lord preserves this man. God is holding him! Talent.

[@tana5098]

Amen

[@pjpj3416]

Yes he sure is, the most handsome of all the brothers. He's maintained his voice, and good looks. God bless him

[@jamaldavis7795]

Amen

[@lornachristian4215]

@@pjpj3416 , you think he is more handsome than Bobby?

[@DorretteGYoung]

Bobby debagre. "Don't let this light skin fool you" Dying 😂😂😂

[@eileenl.-godsservant777]

I grew up in the 80's listening to Debarge music 🎶🎶. EL still looks very good - he is sharp!! His voice is still very beautiful. The enemy tried to destroy him & his family but thanks be to God for his grace & mercy!! May the Lord continue to bless EL & all his family!🙏🙏💒🙌💃

[@reneeshairdesigns3739]

God less him

[@KLASSCULTURE]

He is ADORABLE 👍🏾💯💕🎙️

[@pjpj3416]

Indeed he is, with a beautiful and humble spirit. 😍🙏

[@ajones4412]

El, I hope you see the comments, everybody loves you men and women. I too am clean and sober now, it will be 29 years on 1/18/2021. El stay strong!

[@lisacowens79]

Congratulations

[@RY-os9vw]

🎉🎊🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Congratulations

[@karenhall2482]

Congratulations

[@kathleencoleman5515]

I am clean 8 years stay strong

[@jacobgeiger7965]

His voice is so ICONIC!!!!! God has blessed this man!!!

[@shekerejones2403]

The way he says crack. This man is owning his life. Bless you.

[@deeperbeauty4147]

He is such a beautiful man inside and out..Love, El Debarge, and whole Debarge family. Very talented, family and man..They are legends in music industry..I hope and pray for his healing and continues strength..

[@lillienewton3621]

This man is talented & fine as hell wow with 12 kids we love u el always!!!!

[@ginahorne5248]

He is so adorable. I bet it's impossible to stay angry with him.

[@dorothyhodge985]

I bet he gave women hell. He makes me laugh. I always refer to him singing Goodnight my Love because he was on fire.

[@mjbizz6587]

He's definitely a charmer.... that's how he charmed up them 12 kids...!! 😂

[@lydiaboyd7629]

To God be the Glory.. that’s all.. ‘nuff said’

[@JennyMarieChristian]

@@mjbizz6587 😂😂 @ charmed up 12 kids. Now that’s funny and accurate

[@XxBabyGurlLovexX]

Such a beautiful, humble man ❤ may God continue to keep and preserve this man. He STILL got it!

[@kennettabradford6566]

No one is perfect. EL IS BEAUTIFUL AND SO HUMBLE. I WISH HIM NOTHING BUT THE BEST

[@meshacaudle2551]

El DeBarge is AWESOMELY TALENTED

[@springboard1994]

"Well, skip you then, you old crackhead!" That's so funny the way he tells it! Cracked Tavis up Love the humility and humor he has. I eat up anything Debarge -related on KZbin... Great interview!

[@sunnyhoney7665]

I was cracking up 😂

[@sparklejan3]

He should be a pastor. Could you imagine just the blessing and the word that he could get through to people who already listened to him.

[@welcometototalitarianism812]

Too many women would have a crush on him. He should stay in the pews.

[@sarakiahmebemeye2542]

After watching this interview again, I'm perplexed by the fact that El is not getting the air play on old school statiisions as he should, even today he is talented in every way possible !!!

[@cherylmosley797]

I love you El, love yourself please. God don't make no junk. El no matter what, we have nothing to forgive you for. El you can always get back up, it's never too late. God is not disappointed. God forgives and will always love you.💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@tana5098]

Praise God that the Lord helped El Debarge get back on his feet. God is Great and always has a plan for your life. 🙇‍♀️

[@RY-os9vw]

Yes! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️ God is always willing to take us back when we return to him.

[@jannettawarren3344]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting El and he’s such a beautiful kind person inside and out. So glad he cares about himself to continue to strive for life and success. Continued prayers for you El DeBarge.

[@michaelconner1771]

I'm getting ready to look El D. up now, 9 years later. God meant for this man to survive his tribulation.

[@chatiacastillo645]

Keep your head up, El. You can do it! There’s tons of people out there, who loves you.. including me.. El DeBarge, always and forever....💕😍.God Bless you! 🙏🏼

[@sunnyhoney7665]

Tavis smiley always somehow gets his guests to crack jokes, even when the topics are serious. I enjoy looking at his interviews.😘

[@stuartfuentes33]

Love this and so very overjoyed to know EL has accepted LORD JESUS as his Lord and Saviour. The LORD bless and keep you EL and your household. All glory to GOD for our testimonies. Amen.

[@jimmmgrimmm2498]

Gospel Music needs this special Man..... Gospel Music....

[@sandrinebiyiti9875]

True 😊 what is he waiting for ?

[@onyxthegod8761]

He looks better now than when he was younger

[@carriefisher3294]

El is ageless. Thankful he gives God the glory for his 2nd Chance. ~Blessings El

[@melissacausey9484]

El...You are a vessel for God....He Loves YOU,US so, so much...Praise God, Praise GOD..healing in the name of JESUS!🙌🙌🙌

[@MsDeb60]

Love El and Prince.

[@focusonu9668]

I was rooting for him. He was on MJ level. Imagine the career potential😢😢

[@MsDeb60]

@@focusonu9668 You are right , he sure is on MJ level.

[@kandikane923]

Me too. RIP Prince, gone too soon.

[@carolinenoble1321]

People really love this man, I'm a fan too, love the music and I hope El continues to heal from a turbulent experience of drug use

[@shellyg7598]

OMG, BET gave El Debarge a chance, are you kidding me? The only reason I was interested in watching the BET awards was for El DeBarge. El DeBarge is special, I wish he knew how special he is and how much he's loved.

[@jacobgeiger7965]

El your voice and music got me through and is still helping me stay alive today.

[@sherrisolomon8673]

A walking miracle!

[@lyhmedia5225]

Lawd have mercy..this is a BEAUTIFUL man..inspite of the past

[@lyhmedia5225]

FOR HIM TO STILL HAVE HIS RANGE..AFTER 20 YEARS OF DRUG ABUSE...his voice should be SHOT TO HELL BY NOW....NUTHIN BUT THE GRACE OF GOD...El has an assignment...

[@bumble8588]

Amen brother - you are the best and God loves us all.

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

He is a living testimony…he and his family. God bless the DeBarges.

[@sandyj1623]

What a beautiful testimony & what a beautiful voice. One of a kind. Stay blessed El

[@focusonu9668]

The last cd I ever bought.💖👑👑 that performance was great🔥🔥

[@MusickL0veher]

I look at El and I thank God because I know God works miracles! This man is gorgeous and still has the gift of music. Hadn’t missed a beat. God will preserve the time I’m excited that he acknowledges God as being the deliverer. Much love and ✊🏽 respect. Continue blessings to you and the family continue to go with God El. 🙏🏽 the Debarge Family! #detroitlove 💗

[@Servant_of_TMH]

I love El Debarge!!! He seems so silly and down to earth! I love how he has become a representative for Christ.

[@evanescenteuphoria8126]

That man can SANG!! Love everything about the DeBarge family! I was sleeping on Chico, but damn! I just finished downloading two of his albums. Gifted family!!

[@catriniasmith4833]

El I just love you and your family. You all are such a talent. God is and always have been with you.

[@Kevin198898]

i am ready for him in 2022 or 2023

[@pagehardy4767]

Praise God for a second chance, El's testimony is God's glory of His goodness...thank you Tavis

[@lisapsalms9358]

We love you El Debarge

[@pinkcashmere573]

I love and pray for El.

[@minniecarter4764]

What a Blessing!! I Love El DeBarge. Praying that he stays on course. He's Beautiful inside and out. #FanforLife

[@smc1774]

I'm so happy for El's come back👍.

[@margaretgant4517]

Yasssss!!! Very Talented!! God Bless Him And The DeBarge Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@Holyrollah]

I hear u El....give him ur 100%. Love u bruh...I wanna see u make it in.

[@deejeff8846]

Like fine wine....

[@beverlyhebron-randall5523]

I'm just seeing this interview in 2023... This was a great interview... loved El's transparency and sense of humor. Not only is he super talented, but he's a beautiful person inside and out... I ❤️ him and wish nothing but the best for him.

[@sparklejan3]

Hes so handsome

[@yvonnewright3527]

He's so beautiful! My condolences from my family to yours . We love you and may God bless you all. RIP Tommy DeBarge.

[@wandasifuentes2539]

El you still look good. I love all his music.

[@cr2467]

Love me some El Debarge !! 💘💘

[@mjbizz6587]

His humor . "Skip to it you ole crackhead", literally cracked me up!! 😂😂😂 ya can't help but luv'em❣

[@luzfigueroa1550]

He is still a sexy man for his age and for all the drug abuse.

[@tamiaherring2413]

Sure Is, very Attractive.

[@thnxrj2]

We love u El!!!

[@goodgogoodgo]

YES.

[@MzErvin]

A true blessing🙏🏾 I love El ❤️congratulations on your sobriety 🎉🎊🎤🎤 stay strong and keep blessing us with your music 🎶

[@lashondawatson6428]

Handsome handsome beautiful man i love him my dad loves him my mom most of all loves EL tremendously!!🙏💪💜💙🌟#legendary 80s shyt

[@MSD.4543]

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO COVER AND BLESS MR. EL DEBARGE WE LOVE STAY SAFE BLESS AND HEALTHY CALIFORNIA LOVE 💛♥️

[@jazzymoni7750]

I was so sad when he relapsed during his comeback. There is still a place for this soul with such a magical gift. I hope he will come back to us again. We love you, El.

[@tamlynn786]

Jazzy Moni did he?! 😢😢

[@kandikane923]

Jazzzy, 22 years being addicted to drugs is a looong time and trying to stay clean, i’m sure it has been and is a struggle each and every day to stay clean and easy to relapse. I hope he’s doing better now. He stay with the lord for strength and guidance and good positive people around him, because there’s plenty of temptation out here in the world. Praying for you El and your family🙏🏼❤️

[@tana5098]

@@kandikane923 🙇‍♀️🕊 praying for healing of his addiction.

[@theelementsofvirtuecollect5846]

Glory you God 🙌 The light of glory shines brightly in El as a testament of what God is doing in Him. May the blessing never end

[@robinmahan101]

I love it! Tavis is a great interviewer. El, God bless you!

[@capricornlove4816]

Beautiful man😗😘😍

[@alexherald]

Great words from Tavis!

[@jacquelinejohnson189]

So thankful GOD gives us a SECOND CHANCE to just “get it right”. Continue your journey El, ‘cause GOD hands are holding you tight.

[@elsamendieta4099]

El, you have no idea how much Jesus loves you!!!..Keep strong!!!.❤️😘

[@marliseisrael3017]

10 years later still sounds amazing. Looks great as well. All Praises to The Most High God Ahayah 💗

[@ohanaohana8844]

3:40 I think Tavis is trying to discreetly say that Prince would rather give the spotlight to El than to perform. Prince had great respect for other artists.

[@beverlyboo9075]

The Bible says He who is forgiven little loves little... Luke 7:47. When you have sinned a lot and go to God you will see and understand just how much he loves you. Because you feel you have done so much and you can't understand how you are still here. But through God's mercy he spared you to love another day. That's the goodness of God. I pray he realizes he has been called for the work of the Lord. I know this is an old video but everyday for him and his drug addicted family is a day in recovery. May God continue to protect His people.

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

So beautiful and sooo true😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@tana5098]

I sure hope his family is healed of their past hurts and God shines His heavenly light upon them. They have been through enough pain and need a miracle. Lord, help them to reach out to you and wash their sins free. In Jesus name. Amen. ⛪

[@AlesiaButlerrealestate]

Welcome back EL!!!!!

[@Kevin198898]

sense of humor love me some El after all he been through he need to laugh about it but seriously he is blessed

[@crystalreed1332]

I Love El Debarge, i Love Debarge, I miss Bobby Debarge, R.I.P. my brother,

[@godsncntrl1056]

I ❤️ both of these two Good looking Gentlemen. Black is BEAUTIFUL! OMG! AND I LOVE MY PEOPLE!!!!! ALL OF Y'ALL!!!! GOD BLESS! 🙏❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@alicepacheco225]

Yes yes yes blessings ❤️

[@valeriepotts4587]

GOD BLESS HIM FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE 🙏🥰🎁

[@paulhue86]

He’s one of the very greatest ever.

[@SpiceRadio504]

I love you El!!!

[@roseunderwood6298]

El I'm so glad that God gave you a second chance and how He preserved your body and voice! God brought you OUT! Blessed be His Name! Love you El. Be blessed! The Flower 🌹

[@TheMusicalEmpress]

My Fave! El is A living legend amongst us! This album Second Chance, my oh my! The vocals!!!💯💯💛💛💛💛. God continue to preserve and watch over my dearest El!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #darkgableforever

[@meenanaicker8999]

The best song he ever did was "lay with you" with Faith Evans.. Love you El

[@cherYsh8]

I appreciate those two words at 12:35, "..joyful, exceedingly" El DeBarge music has been in my life since I've listen to their first album and I'm so inspired by his life story, the meaning behind his "Second Chance" song. Once the Father in Heaven's in your life you're set, no man can pluck you up out of His Divine Hands. You were made for His purpose and plan as all of us are. The Father stepped into the dealers to stand up for you, how beautiful is this testimony El, thank you for being you. Lovely Voice is back

[@darlenegoodwin6467]

To me, the Tavis Smiley show was a great loss to television when it had to be canceled because of his alleged sexual relations. I loved the camaraderie between him and his guests.

[@tana5098]

I wish they hadn't canceled the program. I, too, enjoyed his interviewing skills with his guests. Never heard if the sexual allegations were true or not. So many men lost their careers over it. Not worth sexually assaulting a woman and lose everything. What a shame.

[@grimmetterica]

I ❤ you El! You look great! May God continue to bless you 🙏🏽

[@lovingatlanta]

🙏Bless him all of the rest of his days.🙏 Bless all of the DeBarge children. They have been through so much. 😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏💝💝

[@jostarks3469]

EL through it all you are blessed hold on to it and enjoy , proud of you also . Look at you God has been good to you also , enjoy seeing you on Travis Smiley , enjoyed you both

[@bettyblack2722]

OUR BLACK CLARK GABLE. I LOVE YOUR VOICE EL. FOREVER FOR ALWAYS FOR LOVE. AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@Graceology101]

God Bless Him 😘💜🙏🏾

[@sebrinaclark4512]

This is truly a blessing.God kept him yes he did.God will do it won't he

[@melissacausey9484]

Haaaay... Won't He do it?🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@pagehardy4767]

Amen

[@boogiesmamagraham8265]

Love You!!!! El.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@C.P.Brown_]

Tavis's story of El appearing on the BET Awards was just like mine in a way. I remember when they were advertising the awards show. I told my lady at the time that El would be there. I've been an El fan since the All this Live, I like it era. I've bought everything that he's ever released. I guess I knew his music so well, that I knew it was meant to be, for him to be there. Unfortunately I too didn't watch the first aired show, but as soon as my phone went to blowing up, & seeing whom they we're calling, first thing In the said, El DeBarge must be at the BET Awards. That's how much of a fan I am of him. & he didn't disappoint. Along with Chris Brown's tribute to Mike, El was there as well, standing toe to toe for the BEST performance that night. Now we the fans want to say, El, give us one more chance, just like you asked for back in the days on In the Storm Album. Give us one more chance to have the blessing of a new album from you. We don't want to wait another 15 years. We love you & miss you man. ✌🏿

[@dollyking6927]

The Anointing ain’t nothin to play with, it’s Real… I’m so happy he came out of it Thank GOD!!! I remember singing Love me in a Special way at the the Alter while getting Married 38 years ago, he’s been in the game for along time & I Commend him for that , because the Music grind ain’t no joke. A Legend is back 🎼🎶🎶🙏🏽👑🥰

[@Sugarpoo47]

Nothing But The Mercy of God!!👍🏾🙏🏾✝️💕💯

[@user-js7cw3yd4l]

Such a handsome young man and so talented,i pray the best for you and your family.