Expose Let me be the one LIVE @ Apollo

Expose performng "let me be the one" live at the Apollo Theatre

[@spiritualru2364]

When granny got up dancing in the beginning, you knew this was the time to be alive.

[@MackTN74]

The raspy sexiness and sheer POWER of Gioia’s voice was EVERYTHING!!! She blew the effen roof off!!! These gorgeous ladies could SANG!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jermainelandrum6768]

She was burnin 🔥

[@brandonisner5214]

For sure. But unfortunately an untrained voice. I remember when Kelly Moneymaker replaced her, it turned out it's because she blew out her voice. This performance illustrates the issue perfectly.

[@belindabarton4648]

I LOVE EXPOSE!! Gioia was my favorite!❤

[@JadeK297]

@@brandonisner5214it was a benign tumor on her vocal chords.

[@CourtneyEvans]

@@belindabarton4648 Mine too! By far.

[@iluvmyboba]

What I liked about The Apollo was that it was so raw. Whoever performed there was really singing and whatnot. There was no lip-syncing on that stage. And as Expose has just proved you either have it or you don't. Great job, Ladies.

[@darrellburks410]

Yessss and would have you tossed off the stage lol quick

[@TheCoached05]

Fact's

[@feeleffect1]

My blue-eyed soul sisters!!!I I wore that cassette out in the 80's. The problem with the great artist of the 80's were the follow ups. Expose was clearly one of the TOP Female acts of the 80's and if they would have had a consistent production crew they would have lasted a lot longer than they did. I still consider them one of the best girl groups ever.

[@jamiereitnauer5109]

They had two hit albums (EXPOSURE, 1987 and WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW, 1989), spawning 7 consecutive HOT100 Top 10 singles, and an eighth that went into the Top 20. However by their third album, titled EXPOSÉ, in 1992, Gioia (the lead singer on "Let Me Be The One") began having issues with her throat and vocal cords and had to leave the group. Clive Davis the president of Arista Records brought in a replacement BUT also re-tooled the group's sound to record more ballads and adult contemporary songs to compete with Wilson Phillips on the charts. That album yielded them four more HOT100 hits, but only one of them, "I'll Never Get Over You (Getting Over Me)" made it into the Top 10.

[@Genkimark]

She really sang the living shiznit outta that song! Way to represent at the Apollo!

[@daradiant1]

Yes!

[@lucellystinson]

Lead singer has an awesome voice!

[@daradiant1]

That's Gioia aka GiGi

[@cutecatsdiam]

Her dance moves were fire❤

[@ChrisPalad]

All three have great voices!

[@Genkimark]

Expose earned a lifetime invitation to the summer BBQ with this performance, haha!

[@daradiant1]

Gigi was singing the hell outta that song!

[@lordnixon7512]

Ceylon a lil late but hell yea she did. I love her lower and soulful voice the best and i still would put it on her even today if i could. Total hotness man

[@LVLady83]

@@lordnixon7512 Yeah, that girl is baaaad, so talented:)

[@jag5014]

Shades of Tina Turner

[@halenbud]

Got that right

[@MorbidThrasher666]

Fuck yea! thats the best ive heard her sing live

[@stevewentworth4249]

Gioia shocked everyone with these vocals. She stayed in the background in their previous hits.

[@moonrice555]

Have you ever listened to their song December? She killed it on that one.

[@PeppaLabeija]

Ys, they did!! Gioia slaughtered this song!! One of the best voices. amazing live singing. Now no one sings live.

[@topshelf9313]

Facts.... she str8 up killed it. Awesome performance!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bjt1705]

She is amazing! She killed it. I love her so much!!

[@drewsdrawers]

Gioia's voice equals pure power.

[@jomib8057]

she is italian they have black blood in them, that is where the black voice in her is coming from!!! for real!!

[@lukefender2394]

Although Jeanette had the lovely voice made for radio, Gioa had the soulful strong voice, such a great combination, very underrated group, they were everything you wanted in a pop group, exposure was released when I was 11 years old, entertainers put more heart into their performances back then.

[@bjt1705]

I've been watching so many Exposé videos lately... and people complaining that they're not singing live. Well, here they are... live! It's not their fault they were forced to perform to a backing track. This is them showing off how great they are. They always knew how to deliver... and they still do!

[@ejessup1]

Back when people actually could sing.

[@RobertLEllison]

Ed Jessup Precisely.

[@MackTN74]

These chicks could sing their asses off...they really slayed the shit outta this in front of one of the toughest, most critical audiences at that time...if the Apollo crowd liked you, you were poised for stardom which is exactly what these ladies proved. ❤️

[@pcolt4]

Man, these lead vocals are searing! Can't get enough of it. Gioia had it goin on.

[@daradiant1]

Gioia got a voice on her!

[@bjt1705]

I lived every female vocal group back then. Exposé was everything... and Gioia was the voice!!

[@belindabarton4648]

MY FAVORITE girl group EVER and FAVORITE song! Sing Goiaia Bruno!! #EXPOSE!!!❤❤🎉

[@serpentsally]

this is a flashback to when performers could actually perform

[@jesusmartinez5494]

I'm in love with Giola/lead singer

[@scotterwin9445]

I saw her first. LOL

[@CourtneyEvans]

Gioia's voice gives me goosebumps😄

[@DESYLIOUS1]

Her voice tho, she put the stank on it and got Grama dancing too. 👏🏾

[@Hammondchris]

She was always my favorite that voice my goodness!!! No "autopitch" necessary here eh??!! Lol fantastic thx for posting this!!

[@NY32986]

Gioia even in 2012 looks just as good as she did 25 years ago.

[@agurobe]

wow she is really good. It is super rare to sound just as good or even better live! wow

[@cutiec80]

I use to love this group so much. I still listen to them. This is how you perform! I would paid to go see this.

[@senorfrijol3713]

They try are and we’re one of the best groups of all time, why they don’t get the recognition is beyond me! All talent!!

[@JRTEpistle]

Based on all the people incorrectly calling Jeanette a "Filipina", I need to correct this. I asked her about this point blank a few days ago. She is "100% Mexican Baby"--her own words. She doesn't have any Filipina in her.

[@DaBassLadyCovers]

the older lady that always be in the front row, she gets hyped...love it!

[@quintonmillett5149]

DaBassLady Covers i remember seeing this when i was 3 and remember an old lady in the front row she got up during "point of no return" , and "let me be the one".I wonder if she still living.

[@fitfogey]

The audience witnessed raw talent that night for sure. No autotune no lip sync just straight up talent. Singing live while dancing as well. This song still hits in 2024!

[@sybyrtube]

1987 I randomly grabbed their debut cassett out of a friends car and forever fell in love with these ladies

[@Cosmixing]

omg what a performance!!

[@ThePyrosgirl77]

These 3 Divas are the REAL deal,one CLASS ACT!True raw talent,at its finest.All live performances,no lip-syncing!Loved these girls back then and even more so now.They STILL look and sing every bit as AWESOME as they did back in the 80's!

[@dacrd]

Never knew they rocked the Apollo back in the day.

[@alexanderdiaz1]

These girls can SANG!!! I saw Jeanette a few years ago in Las Vegas, during the freestyle explosion concert at the New Orleans hotel, I'm not sure what happened with the track but it got ruined during her performance, Gio was in the audience w/Kurtis Blow not peformning and Ann wasn't there - Jeanette was representing for the girl group alone, she finally got pissed and said i'm gonna sing this song acapella, and acapella she did - she brought the house down - the girl has got some vocal skillz

[@somedude626]

Their voices so good…pop stars nowadays just can’t sing these ladies had beautiful strong voices great band and cranked out hit after hit in their era

[@levil4012]

This was my fav Expose joint.. it was pop and soulful

[@thespeez]

Gioia is the one singing lead here! Jeanette sang lead on "Seasons Change", "Come Go With Me", "When I Looked At Him", "Your Baby Never Looked Good In Blue" and "I'll Never Get Over you Getting Over Me".

[@baboracus]

absolutely incredible music... It only takes about 3 seconds of each Expose song to know that it's going to be awesome.

[@SunsetSideVet]

Real Talent crosses all Color lines Expose rocked that shit World Famouse Apollo

[@sowintoyou]

From what I saw in this vid, Expose kicked ass. You have your opinion and I have mine. Bruno sounds amazing and is a total natural. I don't need anybody else to validate my opinion in terms on what I consider great singing. Like I said, great performance.

[@steelcurtin72]

SANG THE SHIT OUT OF THIS SONG

[@corymerry3399]

Eat your heart out ladies ♥️Nicki Arianna, Cardi. 🤩😍😭

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

They reunited and there have been times when Gioria's replacement performed on stage with the three of them, and whenever one of the members aren't able to perform due to family she feels in for them.

[@tiana1017]

I was so in love with Gioia Bruno back in the days, I was one of their biggest fans, was in the fan club and everything lol, I saw them in concert and was in 3rd row but creeped up to first row during intermission, i have a scrapbook still of them in the shed, gioia, ann curless and jeanette jurado, they replaced jeanette with someone else or i think she replaced the original singer. Gioia has an amazing voice. I miss them

[@ronrico5001]

She werqd that damn crowd!🙌💖

[@josemedeiros007]

Great song, I fell in love with Expose's music as soon as I heard this song.

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

Girl went off. 💥

[@coolbreez666]

they sound so different with a band good different they rock i wish i could see them live especially with a band I LOVE YOU JEANETTE

[@BrianCenti-j4d]

Happy Birthday 🎂 Gioia. You are Gorgeous beyond words in my eyes❤❤❤❤ never seen anyone with as.much talent and look as Great as you do. Have a wonderful Birthday Gioia.🤩🥰😍🥰🤩

[@ChrisPalad]

They had soul. Respect. Miss them.

[@scotterwin9445]

What a voice and a body!!!

[@bjt1705]

Just... what a voice!

[@ultimatez1]

Watching this in 2018 !! One of my absolute favorites!!

[@bjt1705]

Best girl group ever!

[@kimmie_kimm_kimm]

This ladies are AMAZING!!!

[@antonioallen440]

🔥🔥🔥. Good times !!

[@asiandragon714]

Such an excellent singer!

[@dibbdee]

Gioia got so much soul. Unbelievable 🙌🏾

[@puneetasadani8923]

I love the choreography. So simple but classy

[@westendgirl444]

My, have times changed. Gioia taking off her leather jacket was enough to elicit loud cheers and applause. Nowadays no one bats an eyelash when singers are half naked shaking their booties and grinding on top of their fans 😄

[@daradiant1]

I remember when they first came out! We thought it was an all black group! They break barriers with their singing , especially at the Apollo.

[@jacklando9731]

Damn dat girl got some pipes 🎶🎵🎼🤙🤙

[@sistalinda]

She was fantastic.

[@luisrivero9331]

What a Hot Lady... Gioia

[@IamCapricornD86]

YES! This is my favorite song by these ladies. I remember watching Apollo, the night, they performed on the show. I also have, the 12 inch version of this song, on my MP3! Plus, I have their Greatest Hits CD! I hope I get to see them perform, one day! Every member of Expose, can blow! Thanks for posting!

[@torrijones8434]

Lordy i remember watching the Apollo 😊😊😊

[@mistermidlifecrisis8313]

fuck I cant stop watching it, someone help me, make me stop

[@hawkl6662]

Damitt!! I can't stop watching it either. Dam!!!

[@JoseColon-o1v]

❤❤❤ they're the best of the world all my respect and support with all my love 💕😘 l'm #1❤❤❤fan 😊❤❤❤ special love My beautiful babygirl expose ❤❤❤😊

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

this brought so many memories...I crushed on all three of these ladies but Ann was my heartfelt one haha. They were such an awesome show and remember one concert where absolutely everyone was dancing during the show. Glad to see they are back together and still performing, still sounding great.

[@xhkpw]

Love this version.

[@michellelewis9519]

Love the song

[@pureimagination75]

Viva la Freestyle! Gioia ROCKS this song!

[@dirtyfishydishcloth]

what a voice! such raw tone! who is this woman???

[@sonnyspliff]

it always baffles me when people say that they should've had more recognition and how they could've lasted longer etc. last time i checked they still hold world records for all kinds of shit. they literally were on top of the world. nobody stays on top forever, except MJ.

[@nate61]

yes they are really beautiful women that have more class than many of the groups today and very talented too as all members sang lead on many of the songs too

[@Kevin_tx]

That’s me standing up at :49 when the music takes over and i cant control it 😂

[@spiritualru2364]

Yeah ok Kevin. Smh

[@georgelowe9971]

Goya sang the dog shit outta that song she killed it

[@dredlion8675]

im digN the attitude n their performance not holding back,putN it on the line the(Apollo) crowd appreciates it as well good job ladies!

[@FireMadeFleshII]

Dred Lion The 80's was still a time when artists knew it was a big deal (career make-or-break) to perform & deliver at THE Apollo theater. It was a rite of passage & respected as such.

[@larrycampbell5649]

This is real music and talent people!

[@daradiant1]

I love Ann's pants!

[@deepwata1274]

Girl was on 🔥! Love Exposé xox

[@jomib8057]

when you can get black up and jamming you know you are not to be messed with!!! Yes Expose, great geat memories!!!

[@knockout912]

I love her voice!

[@bjt1705]

Beat that lead vocal... IMPOSSIBLE!

[@aewell77]

im in my house and i heard someone playing the song Point of no return so i had to go back to when they were on the Apollo and was bad ass..good job ladies😍😍

[@davidpopeful]

Love all three of these ladies.

[@lelogamboa]

Gioia.....awesome performance !!!!

[@NAROALOVE]

DIVINO ESCUCHARLO 🏆 2022❤️👈 LA VIDA, ES UN PLACER LA VEJEZ, ES UN PRIVILEGIO LA SABIDURIA, SE APRENDE EL EXITO, SE LUCHA LA HUMILDAD, SE NACE EL AMOR, SE SIENTE EL RESPECTO, SE GANA EL ODIO, TE ENFERMA EL DESEO, TE FORTALECE EL CASTIGO, TE HUMILLA LA ALEGRIA, TE REJUVENECE LA FELICIDAD, TE AMAS LAS BENDICIONES, TE PROTEGEN LA GRATITUD, SON BENDICIONES...

[@D0nie11]

Expose FOREVER..!!!ANN CURLESS!!!

[@LionsTigersBears]

Love gioia so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bjt1705]

Exposé - THE girl group of the 80s!!!

[@bjt1705]

I love these women like no one's business - but give Ann more leads!!!

[@PjSparkle08]

love this song, and her voice is powerful, luv it :)

[@kelitamiles7270]

OUR REAL LIFE JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS! GIOIA AND EXPOSEGRAMS .!! LOL

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1987 {September 26th} Expose performed "Let Me Be The One" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... At the time "Let Me Be The One" was at position #22 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, five weeks later it would peak at #7 {for 1 week} and it spent twenty two weeks on the Top 100... And on October 4th, 1987 it peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Dance Club Play chart, the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Don't You Want Me" by Jody Watley... Between 1987 and 1994 the Miami, Florida group had twelve records on the Top 100 chart, eight made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Seasons Change", for 1 week in February of 1988...

[@bjfcmorphil]

Yes,,, I thought this song and Gioia 's voice would be up front even more( back then I thought the producer was related to, or preferred Jeanette) ha ha I was a kid .

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

33 years ago in February 1988 one third of a century ago

[@MrLaloman18]

you can still most of these original Freestyle groups sing live performance here in Los Angeles Cali at the Quiet Cannon club each year. Like always they still rock the house and a sold out club when that all do a show!

[@halenbud]

Absolutely love this video! The people there can’t sit they gotta dance!

[@izzyizzyahh]

Thanks so much for posting this video. So happy to see this performance again after all these years. Hate to pick favorites, but Gioia is mesmerizing.