FIRST TIME HEARING | Alexander O'Neal - If You Were Here Tonight | REACTION

[@Satori_My_G]

‼️💯💪 S/O to Maurice Cooper for the donation & video request 💪💯‼️

[@batmaine]

Shout out to Maurice. Ive been trying to get you to react to this for a long time now. Thank you Maurice

[@diaquitaquita8984]

THIS HAS A VIDEO

[@Satori_My_G]

@@diaquitaquita8984 yes it does

[@diaquitaquita8984]

@@Satori_My_G I DIDN'T KNOW YOU KNEW THAT'S WHY I TOLD YOU CAUSE YOU DIDN'T DO THE VIDEO

[@makingchanges64]

Thank you, Maurice, and thank you, Satori! So nostalgic.

[@cflournoy1529]

I think Alexander was soooooo underrated!!!! This era was all about Luther and Freddie Jackson but back in the day Mr. O’Neal could definitely hold his own. I loved his voice!!!

[@anthonymcken6050]

His cocaine addiction mashed him up in truth but I am proud to say that he lived in England for a while where he is loved and still tours.

[@ericdavis6261]

love seeing the younger generation appreciating good music. classic banger my all time fav.

[@MightMouse2174]

Him being fired by Prince was a blessing in disguise

[@stephaniejones4749]

This was a jam when this came out. He had a lot of good duets with Cherrelle. You've got to check them out

[@makingchanges64]

He already did Saturday Love

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

Let him do Innocent the first hit with Cherelle

[@stephaniejones4749]

@@Battle_Faith-Ministries yep then "Saturday Love"

[@stephaniejones4749]

@@makingchanges64 Oh okay I didn't know

[@NWOODS000]

Bruh this is the epitome of classic timeless 80s R&B. I’ve never met a person who heard this song and didn’t like it. The jimmy jam & Terry Lewis team had the juice for a long time! Check out “Sunshine” and “A Broken Heart Can Mend” and “All True Man”

[@faveese]

This was/is My Jam! Can't tell me Nuthin!! Lol 💯 🤣

[@joannabonney6880]

Oh my days...I still have this album on vinyl...reminds me of being a teenager playing it in my bedroom on my Technics tower stereo player ❤

[@farrellcityking1]

Legendary

[@rolandtaitt7155]

You had me at Technics. I had a Technics system back in the day, I still have it now in it's boxes.

[@stephensmith919]

I loved this album. A. O'Neil never got the credit he richly deserved as a singer. Thank you.

[@butterflymama0838]

I love this song so much. It's such a smooth jam!

[@rpayne64bball]

Memories for me. Got some good sexing off this song when it first came out and then again about 20 years later.

[@msgroovethang4995]

Ok then, baby😉

[@msgroovethang4995]

Lord, Jesus.......this one STILL brings me to tears😢

[@Twags62066]

I love Alexander O Neal. I played his CDs in the 80s.

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

My Young Teen Years Were Lit AF WITH A.O.!

[@jacqueline4514]

I was on an Alexander O’Neal kick last week; such beautiful music, when a man actually sang to a woman about love; no bit$h or ho talk. “What’s Missing” is another great one❤

[@jentleleo7802]

HIS SONG SUNSHINE IS THE BOMB TOO

[@marvin469]

Sunshine 💥

[@mrantdagreat]

This classic is a whole mood🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tyehodge4075]

Sunshine & Crying Overtime both are classics

[@blairamani38]

That’s sunshine man

[@LeRoy_from_Texas]

His whole 1987 release album "Hearsay" is a must listen to. That one along with Keith Sweat's "Make it Last Forever" was everyone's favorite at that time when we were all stationed at RAF Alconbury in England. So many good memories. Another big hit in England at that time was Joyce Sims "Come into My Life"

[@prestonmcleod1726]

That's my favorite song from him.

[@francescareliford3941]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced bangers in the 80's and 90's!

[@msgroovethang4995]

All day long chile, ALL DAY LONG😎

[@andreabellomo9658]

Monte Moir wrote and produced the song.

[@waltbcouncil4786]

Minneapolis Sound was a force in 80s/90s....

[@babylove1468]

Alexander O'Neal is one of my favorite male singers. Satori I see that you like that song a lot. God bless you!🙏💜

[@silhouetteimage3976]

Alexander is one of my favorites. I have 2 of his albums and his Xmas album. A Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Product.❤️❤️

[@tirakelker-mason8094]

The 80’s and 90’s were the golden age of music. Nothing can compare. This was my jam back in the day

[@mbalenhlebuthelezi3198]

No words, just 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynross7959]

One of my favorite songs by Alexander O’Neal.

[@pureceeparis]

This album has so many good ones! "What's Missing, Do you Wanna Like I Do?, Look at us Now, A Broken Heart Can Mend..." My favorite of his.

[@Damali5610]

and I love his Christmas album...his "Little Drummer Boy" is FIRE !!

[@daized4life774]

What’s missing is my jam😂

[@pureceeparis]

@@Damali5610 my fave is "My Gift to You!"

[@riqotarentino]

@@daized4life774🔥🔥🔥

[@farrellcityking1]

When I think of music, this is the first song that comes to mind. My mom played this so much when I was a kid, it’s burned into my soul. It’s truly a part of me.

[@ornettej3485]

This was the best song ever. Oh the memories

[@skatebug6115]

Fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@faveese]

Chair Bop is the correct response 👌🏽 👏🏼 🙌🏽 👍🏼 😌 😎 😅🥰

[@alexisblue6597]

Alexander O'Neal could sang his ass off love his music Sunshine is my favorite. Bring back the good old days.

[@key8056]

Sunshine is one of my fav songs of all time. Alexander O’Neals voice was something special ❤️

[@Aaliyah1506]

I wish u could’ve heard how I just screamed when I seen u uploaded this 😆This is one of my FAVORITES ❤MY Daddy use to play Alexander O’Neal 24/7 thank u so much Satori for doing this.. bout to show my mama this video we love u over here..also, he makes really good Christmas songs.. u should check them out when u get a chance ❤

[@Satori_My_G]

Love you & your mom too !

[@pillcosby3264]

The Greatest sing I never heard.

[@angelagaertner4743]

One of the Best Songs from him ...

[@tabathacooksey6042]

You are right!! This is my jams!! The king of music!!

[@Chefcorky]

This was the jam back in the day. Another Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production. And Alex's voice was so distinctive. The fade at the end is fire!

[@visagold555]

What’s Missing Alexander O’Neal my favorite enjoy young King!!🎉❤

[@tiffanyspencer2782]

Download the whole cd. Every track. I still listen to this.

[@kimberlypage5285]

Yessss! My favorite song of his! Beautiful lyrics and his voice is top tier!

[@lizpedano1542]

Me and my man’s jam back in the day ... when did a 12 yr bit in prison ❤still going strong 💪

[@kevinrobinsonsr.6740]

Produced, arranged and written by the great Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

[@DeelaThe1]

Classic!!!!!❤️❤️❤️This bed's too big 🎶 🎵 yesss!!!!

[@kurtadams3021]

The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic musical Genius Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

[@brownfoxx76]

When I say this is my JAM!!! His voice is smooth as silk. My absolute favorite AO song! Sunshine is a close second though so plz check that out too. If you love this you will love that one too.

[@michaelwiggan7437]

One of my Favorite R&B Singers ..React to: "Sunshine" .. "What's Missing" .. "Crying Overtime" (Perfect Break Up Song) .. "Aphrodisia" .. "Lady" (90's Slow Jam) .. "A Broken Heart Can Mend" .. he had some great hits with his label mate Cherrelle - "Saturday Love" .. "Never Knew Love Like This" ...

[@yinkaakinwumiju3436]

Alexander O’Neal I believe was more appreciated in the UK than stateside. “Crying overtime “ is another great ballad of his. While you are at this check some other British soul acts like Mica Paris “ my one temptation “ 2. “ Body talk “ by Imagination 3. “ southern freez” by Freez Love your channel ❤

[@rnw2739]

'Criticise' is one of the best songs of the entire 80s.

[@peterwaters8338]

use of acoustic guitar line was brilliant; not often found in R&B music; nice touch

[@Teeyah2]

Satori, you got that ole school vibe. You were jammin dude🥰

[@lanceflx63]

Another awesome Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production.

[@andreabellomo9658]

Monte Moir wrote and produced this song.

[@lanceflx63]

@@andreabellomo9658 the song was written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

[@andreabellomo9658]

It was written by Monte Moir.

[@lanceflx63]

@@andreabellomo9658 a simple Google search does wonders …Released October 16, 1985 Recorded 1985 Studio Flyte Tyme Studios (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Genre R&B soul dance Length 4:20 (Single Version) 5:00 (Album Version) Label Tabu Songwriter(s) Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Producer(s) Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewi

[@andreabellomo9658]

A Google search as well as copies of the album and single show that Monte Moir wrote the song

[@peterwaters8338]

monte moir wrote this song; he wrote most of album; he's from prince's camp and Morris D.

[@estherjames2791]

We had so many good singers in the 80s and amazingly their music still sounds fresh today

[@Claire-kc7or]

One of my old time favourite love this man ❤

[@jasondawson92]

This my shit right here I had first been introduced to this song through my grandparents on a road trip in 2006 and it’s 2022 and this song a vibe right from the 80s

[@MrRealbrotha]

This was written and produced by Monte Moir. The Time keyboardist and synth. He also wrote and produced The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson.

[@DeelaThe1]

Have you listened to Smokey Ribinson and Rick James, "Ebony Eyes"? Another classic!!

[@mzkellyproudblackqueen3797]

Like before I even listen this was my song!!

[@ivettefig5755]

I love seeing youngins lol appreciating music from my era. Love watching your videos.

[@citypaintersllc2874]

Brother O'Neal is fire 🔥

[@nicolebailey4426]

My of my favorites by him. This song is awesome I used to play coming from work. Yes he is underrated but appreciated

[@gericorley2181]

One of my favorite songs!! Go Head Alexander!! 🔥 👏 ♥ ♥

[@m3ka821]

Always gone be my jam #80s

[@larkeys7246]

I am so glad you got around to this one. It is just so special

[@chrisgonz9963]

Alexander o Neal Jimmy jam Terry Lewis cherrelle all legends

[@misspretty2861]

This my ish, 34 here, my fav Alexander O'Neal song, so much feeling in the song

[@dalehardges5456]

Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis everything they touched in the 80's and 90's was gold!!!

[@dalehardges5456]

Alexander O'Neal was a beast and him and cherelle together was the shit... Listen to Saturday love

[@starworld7343]

His best song by far...

[@shandellehull7380]

I was HOPIN' you'd get to this one!!!! Til this DAY I turn the volume all-a-way UP on THIS Alex-O'Neil jam!!!! TY! (And you didn't disappoint in reacting to it cuz although you weren't born in our time, you can enjoy our jams as much as we do!) 'Preciate-cha!!!!

[@malcolmlittle9908]

After Prince had a few hits, he pulled the Time up and produced them. Alexander was Morris Day's choice to be lead singer of the Time. But Prince felt that he wasn't good looking enough.

[@marcogonzalez3582]

Bro thank you!!! This was my request!! The songs below by Alexander O’Neal are dope too “Never had a love like this” w/ cherrelle “Lady” “what’s missing” “When the party’s over” “The lovers” “Sunshine” “To make you love me” “Hearsay” “Everything I miss at home” w/ cherelle Bro even got a Christmas song that goes crazy. “My gift to you” This my pops favorite singer. God rest his soul. Appreciate you reacting forreal

[@linnipratt6804]

My jam!!!!!! The 80s were awesome!!!!!!

[@Jamie7ee]

Vibes on vibes on vibes 🫡😎

[@wayne2k33]

Alex crushes this vocal!! And that Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis magic... fun fact, they refer to this chord progression sequence as 'Wet' and it's the same chord progression they use in several SMASH hits, like Janet Jackson's Come Back To Me, Human League's Human, New Edition's Can You Stand the Rain and Force MD's Tender Love. Makes for a great playlist!!

[@darlenewillis1414]

Since we are in the Christmas holidays. Check out his Christmas CD. You will not be disappointed!

[@dantranetthassell1574]

Yesssssssss!!! Wonderful reaction!!!!

[@spicyhot2552]

This is a nice track by Alexander O'Neal...Thanks G 👍🏻🤗

[@izrealcary7860]

A Well-SONG-Song! One of the Best R&B Songs...EVER!

[@BabyGirlVibes00]

This was a jam in the club and then they would turn it out to some Freddie Jackson tasty love so you already know the DJ was trying to get it kinky that night thank you for this

[@OneFlow1111]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cocopuff7038]

YES, O'NEAL is a beast in the 80's Cherrelle was a great duet with him 2. Great reaction, you might want to check out and react to Cherrelle "Everything I Miss At Home" got a small part with O'neal in it but that song flow just right with them.

[@Wavylikedaviee]

Fun fact: this is where Rihanna got her song work from (the 3 cords throughout the song was used for work)

[@kaekaresmoore9342]

This cassette tape was a staple in my Toyota Corolla back in tha day! 😊🎼❤️

[@faveese]

Lol 💯 🤣, I broke/wore out 2.. replaced a stolen one. Now have in my play list, heavy rotation and a back up cd just in case!!

[@emmettervin]

A timeless classic.

[@donnajordan4080]

My Gift to you “is his Christmas Song , it is fire

[@tanyabrown8008]

You jammed out on that one! Me too! Great for a Monday. Appreciate it.

[@jentleleo7802]

I LOVEEEEEEEE THIS SONG

[@msgroovethang4995]

I LoooooooooVE it MORE!!!!!!!!

[@tyeslim101]

Oh this my song right here!!

[@natashaboggs4332]

Alexander O'Neal sangs!!!

[@cherissespieces333]

The Lovers is an underated song of his featuring Lisa Keith of 'Making Love in the Rain'

[@mztweety1374]

My favorite Twin Cities crooner. He just turned 60🤩

[@argerinejordan4703]

Oh, that was the jam back in the day. He is so underrated, he deserves more

[@tonianthony3292]

I have bee plYing this on repeat for the last wee.

[@willfromyadkinville]

great album! i have my copy! it is a treasure!

[@kimquinten5298]

Oooooh this is smooth Satori thanks for this track!

[@reneemixon3994]

Good lord, where does one start when describing this talented man? What I remember, he worked for Prince, got fired by Prince, collaborated with Cherell giving us 4 or 5 great hits, went solo giving us even more great songs, got hooked on drugs, lost everything including most of his teeth and health, not sure where this man is today. Nonetheless, the mans voice was just pure silk.

[@sandraneal7665]

Alexander O'Neal was it when it came to love stories.

[@dee_pendable1]

The best...a vibe and a smooth groove!

[@JotaEleEfe]

Hei, bro. This song it's very beatifull.