What Happened To Lisa Stansfield? | Why She Hated Being Referred To As a Blue-Eyed Soul Singer

[@brownparkproductions3488]

Her performance at the Apollo still lives in my head. Such a talented woman.

[@ceeceetracey9839]

were u there?

[@QueenRenne]

Yes I saw that footage! 💯🔥💙🎶

[@brownparkproductions3488]

@@QueenRenne go Lisa! Go Lisa!

[@brownparkproductions3488]

@@ceeceetracey9839 I saw her when the Apollo was on TV

[@a.k.a.theruggedmanchild9685]

was she ever on Soul Train?

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I applaud her for not wanting to change who she was as an artist to fit into something that was not her. You go Lisa! Her first two albums were pure joy to me.

[@dozierleigh2980]

facts

[@phillydirah_2155]

My mom loved her song "All Woman" when I was young buck. I'm 40 now and can appreciate the jewels that Ms. Lisa was dropping in those lyrics🥰

[@aaronholloway6060]

Yes! I love it too!

[@vxy357]

I love it too!

[@cellmate1]

Some of those Brits still keep their accents. The Beatles definitely still sounded British

[@honorbluelovelyful]

My mom too!

[@shay_lah]

Been Around The World is a STAPLE for 90s music. the violins are magical. my mom played it all the time ❤

[@lemonjuice-q6k]

that's actually 70s music

[@shay_lah]

@@lemonjuice-q6k ok lol

[@DDot-im3jr]

​@@lemonjuice-q6k no it's not that was Early 90s

[@lemonjuice-q6k]

@@DDot-im3jr i'm talkin' about the style/sound puppy, it comes straight outta the 70s... she's payin' homage to barry white

[@judithmaddox4186]

I do also, faraday favorite of all times.

[@kacey5324]

She has such a soulful voice....All Woman is still a favorite of mine💖💕

[@tonyfelder1206]

Mine too.

[@deucemaxwell]

Her voice on that song had so much depth

[@terrytari1891]

Kacey, & she has it in her body, mind, soul & heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonyfelder1206]

You know your a big deal for African American fans when you're totally embraced when performing on the series Showtime At The Apollo.

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Yesss! The crowd was on their feet the whole time.

[@PharaohLawLess1]

FACTS!!!

[@QueenRenne]

👀💅🏾💯🎶💙🔥

[@petemavus2948]

​@@Blessed-tn1wd I loved when that happened for non blacks. The Apollo had high standards and I agreed with most decisions there.

[@cobra4642]

She don't care about black people having love for her all she care about is getting signed to a major record company and if she has to use blacks to do it then so be it

[@chalbanz5424]

I love Lisa. She’s definitely underrated and doesn’t get the credit she deserves

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

I agree.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Love her too.

[@carebear4554]

Most real singers careers never blow up because they don't sell out and become sex symbols. She kept it classy.

[@lemonjuice-q6k]

what credit do you feel she deserves?

[@realityme]

That's such a lame statement, "underrated, doesnt get the credit". She absolutely got her due credit and accolades. ALL her hits were on the radio all day every day. Time has moved on. She stopped making music. It's over. Like most artist.

[@beaniegee5129]

Gotta love her cover of Barry White's Never Never Gonna Give You Up

[@landocalrisian2014]

Absolutely!!

[@tami8458]

I remember the video. She was walking down the street naked.

[@marcus813]

@@tami8458 If not for the cover being so awesome, that's all I would remember! LOL

[@cleftheart1969]

It amazes me how British accents disappear when they sing.

[@visionop8]

Many people think they do it intentionally but the accent naturally goes away because of the way you have to sustain syllables and control your vocal chords when singing. It takes more effort to maintain the accent while singing. It's pretty interesting.

[@stevewilson5749]

Yup.....I noticed that too!!😊❤❤❤

[@catherineharris4746]

YES! Even a lot of actors and actresses are British with British accents, and I didn't know it until they did interviews😂👍

[@cleftheart1969]

@visionop8 very Slightly I can hear some accents sometimes but yes when they talk I'm like what 😳

[@cleftheart1969]

@@catherineharris4746 yeah they get trained to talk like us 🫢

[@jorgem.salinasramirez1946]

Lisa is stunning soul and R&B artist as well as dance singer. Her 80´s and 90´s hits are amazing. All Around the World, The Real Thing and This is the rigth time, my favourites

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

Well I am a qualified lesbian

[@leestockton9367]

With you on those songs; totally amazing tracks

[@SaharaColeman]

My Mom told me the story about how my uncle played her song “been around the world” everyday on cassette tape. One day he came home, went to play it and his sister stole it. He called her up and said “don’t do that sh** no more” 🤣😩

[@edyann]

Haha. Such a beautiful song. Women like her in the industry sadly don't exist anymore.

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

😂😂😂

[@Chuck_EL]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment i remember her and rick astley's song were played on black r and b stations locally ....most assumed she and him were black but my parents had bet so there videos were shown i remmeber having to tell people theyre both white and british .....it didnt really shock me because we had white girls and white dudes that can sing r and b and rap when i was growing up in the 80s

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment 1:18 true.

[@620onunka]

Yesssssssss …. I’m with your uncle 😂😂😂😂😂! That’s my s***!!!!

[@beemocha]

I love me some Lisa Stansfield!🎶 🎤 ❤ “Around The World”, “You Can’t Deny It” ,”When Are You Comin Back” & “All Woman”. All BOPS!! She also did “Someday I’m Comin Back” on the Bodyguard soundtrack which was so nice too That Apollo performance was top tier👏🏽👏🏽😉 She can her first plate at the cookout the way Black people was rockin w/ her 😂😂❤❤

[@syria0110]

That "Go Lisa!" from her Apollo performance always makes me so happy inside

[@lala40121]

I used to sing the 'Around the World" song before going to daycare as a kid, I had no clue who sung the song or how she looked until I was in college. Still a powerful vocalist! Thank you for this update on her.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

My father kept Around the World in rotation back in the day. Personally my favorite song from her is All Woman.

[@vxy357]

Mine too. I put it on my quietstorm mix tape.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

@@vxy357 nice 👍🏿

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

@@misterbee66 I felt like that song was really slept on back in the day.

[@DJAUDIO1]

I love this story. I was 9 when I first heard it on local radio. 34 years later, it's still a timeless classic.

[@etpslick100]

An underrated incredible artist. My favorite is “All Woman.” Miss her singing.

[@alexander2685]

I am from texas and used to listen to her on cassette tape everyday she had a beautiful soulful voice which I could not get enough of.

[@abiola33]

All Around the World will remain my jam for life. 💙💎

[@laurenreneebrittany1797]

Love me some Lisa! One of my other favs is “You Can’t Deny It” ❤

[@beaniegee5129]

Lisa Stansfield's debut album Affection is a classic

[@charleswashington5888]

Lisa Stanfield was highly respected in The Black Community. She even did a duet with The Legendary Barry White.

[@tracygarrett3952]

That's an interesting comment. I remember back in the day, reading that the black community felt she was purposely trying to sound like a black singer and they were not happy about it.

[@nicolesherman8974]

Her and Teena Marie are my favorite yt women when it comes to blue-eyed soul ❤️. You should do a video on Regina Belle!

[@naturaldisaster2]

Teena Marie thought she was black....I wouldn't classify her as blue eyed soul

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

@@naturaldisaster2 😂😂😂

[@lynej2011]

@@naturaldisaster2 I bet she made a mean potato salad.

[@vxy357]

Mark Genous. Oh she is blue eyed soul. When "Square Biz"and " I Need Your Lovin" came out, blacks were surprised that she was white. Everyone thought she was black. Plus, her music scored high on the R&B charts.

[@deewoo2776]

Her first album "Wild And Peaceful" in 1979 did not have her face shown on the album cover. That was great marketing at Motown records. Once we found out she wasn't Black we didn't care. Teena always delivered. She was multi talented. I still play her catalog quite often. Us Black folks love Teena Marie aka Lady Tee ⚘

[@blackcosmos]

The Brits have some of the best musical artists ever. Her 'Affection' album is a classic not one bad track ✨

[@cleftheart1969]

British urban music is underrated in America SMDH

[@blackcosmos]

@@cleftheart1969 I concur! I luv a lot of the oldies like Soul ll Soul, Mica Paris, Rick Astley n my absolute fav George Michael!!

[@RetroReminiscing]

We sure do 👍Such a long list

[@rufdymond]

That’s true - my city of Manchester and the Greater Manchester area is a powerhouse of musical talent. Lisa Stansfield, M People, Simply Red, Oasis, The Happy Mondays, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Hollies, Take That, The Buzzcocks, The Be Gees etc etc…… and that’s just a few.

[@RetroReminiscing]

@@rufdymond From manchester too 👌👌Musical powerhouse indeed!

[@beaniegee5129]

Next year will be the 35th anniversary of Lisa Stansfield's debut album Affection

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ I still have the American tape cassette and European CD.

[@blackamerican40]

I remember when she did Showtime At The Apollo. That little white woman had the whole audience on their feet. It was so powerful and amazing!

[@timsolomon8812]

What a voice. All Around The World, You Can't Deny It...timeless tracks that exemplified the best in 90s music. All Woman contained some of the best relationship advice I ever got from a record. 30+ years later I still get emotional listening to it...Thank you for this video, I always wondered what happened with Lisa Stansfield. Before Adele, there was Her...

[@bunandcheese4445]

Lisa one of our best British Exports! We ❤ our Lisa Stansfield and her Soulful Vocals.

[@lichi1244eva]

Lisa was THAT GIRL back in the day. I wore that Affection tape OUTTTT y'all🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DerekWill-qp5ge]

Me too. I scratched of all the albums also! Lol

[@rvegas81]

I just bought her vinyl album affection and changes. I was really surprised that she had All Around The World, but still had a big career over in europe. I watched her in a recent interview! She's like she's having so much fun right now! I enjoyed this!

[@jackiegoodall2624]

Her cover of Never Never Gonna Give You Up is fantastic!

[@LibraVibesSnice80]

I’m 43 and this song still HITS!! 😊

[@beaniegee5129]

Excellent story on Lisa Stansfield

[@jewelsafire6844]

"In All the Right Places" still gives me goosebumps.🙌🏽💘

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Very talented lady with a lot of great songs. Glad she is well.

[@deewoo2776]

Lisa Stansfield is the last real White Female singer that sang R&B music the right way. Before her was Teena Marie.

[@BozeDoesGodsWork]

Baby you must have forgot about Amy Winehouse cause that was the last one. Well…she was more Jazz oriented but still 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@themirrorsofmymind]

Give Joss Stone a listen when you've got a minute!

[@deewoo2776]

I heard Joss Stone's music years ago and in my opinion she's "ok" but her voice doesn't move me. As Simon Cowell says "Nothing Memorable" Lol. She sounds like she's trying too hard. I've never been a fan of hers.

[@deewoo2776]

I didn't forget about Amy Winehouse. I've never cared for Amy Winehouse's music. Her music didn't move me. God rest her soul.

[@modernvintage3226]

@deewoo2776Leave Teena Marie out of this 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@jennzifur]

The video for “All Woman” made me cry…as a 10-year-old. Everytime it was on Video Soul 😊

[@ianloren-dc7bv]

1. If you're mistaken for Black in your singing style,it's kinda of a COMPLIMENT (cause it means you're really good cause people are very passionate about their soul music) 2. Daryl Hall has that same problem being called a Blue eyed soul singer

[@slimdude2011]

No! A white singer that's being perceived (not mistaken) for a black artist who sing R&B music is not a compliment, it's an insult. Genres of music are diversified, universal regardless of a person's heritage, race and what they look like on outside and if so, that's called discrimination and it's not fair to the artist, who only just want to create music. Besides, her eyes are not blue, they're green!

[@ianloren-dc7bv]

@@slimdude2011 Ok, heres the problem in your self righteous, virture signaling statement: every so called-critic screams about "AUTHENTICITY"..especially in Black Soul Music. but not every music genre is "universal" that's a myth for 1980's saturday morning cartoons. if you think every pop artist is created equal or as seen as equal or are equally critqued? i gotta bridge to sell you in Brooklyn. cause there's STILL discrimination in Pop music. from Lil Nas-X's "Old town Road" not being considered "Country" to LIzzo not being "Black Enough"

[@E_Stew]

She's a highly underrated singer. I like her singing voice a lot...It's quite unique. 💯🔥💖🌷

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

I don't think she is underrated. Lisa has sold millions of records and plays to packed houses everywhere she goes decades into her career. We love her.

[@TaiwoWilliams]

British Soul is really underrated in the UK! Mica Paris needs your treatment; she's a phenomenal singer, who has never got her flowers😪 The late and great Prince truly rated her. Now that tells you something!

[@MegaAli213]

Ive always cherished her beautiful style, sincere soul and lovely personality. Alongside Shade, her music helped me through some difficult times. ❤

[@citybythesea2010]

If I could change....does it for me everytime!!! Saw her live at Birchmere a few years ago. She was magical!!!

[@jans_ascension]

Love it when you play some of the songs from the artists , It Just brings back wonderful memories.❤❤❤

[@ryanokeefe7351]

Always loved her voice. Such power and smoothness.

[@KewpieGirl]

I remember George Michael sang with Lisa at the concert together that was a big deal at the moment. When I was in high school, I first heard "around the world" and I got hook it. I brought every album of hers, and still listen to all of the soulful songs. Every time I play her songs, they ask me who this singer is? Never get tired, its still timeless, and no one ever plays like her before. She's different & unique singer.

[@judithmaddox4186]

Lisa is one of my all time favorite singers. Fabulous performance as always!

[@mikew6345]

I still play Affection till this day in 2023.

[@kings17court]

I remember LOVING her debut album. It's a shame she did not have more longevity, because I loved her style.

[@elizabethm8193]

I love Lisa she has an amazing voice we don’t see her enough 🌹❤️🇬🇧

[@fredgeorges6204]

Her song “Change” was a big part of my life in my teens.

[@clbernier2]

I love Lisa…her vocals are pure and silky!

[@mortonwilson795]

I discovered Lisa Stansfield with 'All Around the World' and still play the CDs from that era at home - a remarkable piece of work. Great that she recently released new material - what an amazing talent. 😀

[@loriaeddie4166]

My girl I still play her music faithfully it never gets old with me

[@RBS_]

....Oh this the ONE! ...I've been a MASSIVE Lisa fan from minute ONE! ..I remember seeing her on "Ralph McDaniel's Video Music Box" with "People Hold On", & was like, BA-BOOM! ...I bought every CD Single, every CD, every cassette single....and all that Money spent, on IMPORTS! ...love this Gal, IMMENSELY....

[@TornSparrow1974]

"All Woman" is still one of my favorites! :o)

[@AndromedonThanks]

“All Woman” is top teir. I understand why she didn’t like that blue eyed soul label but I also remember being tripped out when I found out she didn’t look like Anita baker or Regina Belle. I was a kid so I had very few soul references 😂 When I started listening to music from the 70s I noticed that you really could not tell who looked like what based on their voices. And soul sounds differently across genres but it’s pretty much all soul.

[@ashleylodewyk7454]

Interesting to see what's happened to Lisa over the years. Keep 'em coming.

[@therewind7991]

4:23 I remember she cut it off at the beginning of the "This Is The Right Time" video. There was 2 versions of that video.

[@artisan06]

She performed live here in Chicago in 2018! My guy and I got a chance to meet her live after her concert! We got a picture taken with her, as well as her autographing my copy of her CD!

[@losrob27]

A true dance music legend!! Never knew she was British, though. Would it be possible to get a Whodini video up out of you?

[@ejakaegypt]

Omg around the world is still my jam!!!! “But I’m gone finnnnnnd himmmmm!!!”❤

[@ItsallaboutBee]

You can’t deny it was my song in junior high ahh the memories 😁

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Yesss, I love that song too. Whew lol

[@krislatoya7556]

🎶BEEN AROUND THE WORLD AND IIIIII, I CAN'T FIND MY BABY🎶 Each time this comes on, I'm always screaming the IIII part lol.

[@judahmourns2995]

British soul in the 80’s was phenomenal

[@chathamcrescent]

Loove Lisa Stansfield’s music and her style! Can’t believe it’s been 30+ years since her debut here.. So glad she’s still recording and looking so lovely!

[@Czechbound]

I sat beside her on a plane once. She was extremely down to earth, and took an interest in me. I was shy to talk to her - I knew instantly that it was her when I sat down, but I only confessed to know it was her halfway through the flight. She was so good looking I was tongue tied. And I was a grown ass man ! I introduced her to my boss when we got off the plane ( he was sitting somewhere else on the plane ). Ha ha, he thought I was friends with her. I had to disabuse him of his mistake. But not until the next week haha. She is my all time 90's crush. And I met her !

[@eleanorwalmsley635]

Wow, fantastic

[@valentinr.dominguez2892]

I love Lisa Stansfield. When I first heard her in the 1990s, her "All Around The World" song to me seemed to have a 1970s sound . It was so pleasing. I love that song. I didn't know that she was English.

[@trb3074]

Been around the world and I I I can't find my baby 🎶🎶 Still get excited every time I hear it.

[@royholmes9621]

Man... I was stationed in Germany at the time and when her music came on the dance floor was jumping. That was years ago and she is still in my playlist

[@dfmdfkdflgdfkgmdlkgm]

Her solo music was a fixture of my childhood. She also looks so much like Linda Evangelista!

[@fr9456]

I found (and love) her music recently but didn’t know much about her. These videos are great.

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

"All Woman" is beautiful track and my all-time favorite by her.

[@scottbakanumba1heathen313]

Love her 1997ish Barry White cover of "Never Gonna Give You Up".

[@shircah]

I got to see her perform at the Roxy in NYC in 1990, she sounds so good live. I hope she comes back around again because I'd definitely go to see her.

[@MillieonaVespa]

What a fabulous voice ….I was delighted to meet her a few times through work ….she is naturally gorgeous and a wonderful humble shy person …

[@joannasjoyfuljourneys]

What a great video! I didn't know about her life story. I didn't know she made all those albums and was even on tour! That "All Around" song was a huge hit! Good to see she's still making music.

[@calvinbealer7264]

Very Talented 😍❤️ Singer that should more Hit Records in the 1990s.

[@alienmoosestudios]

Thanks for sharing this video. Very entertaining. Lisa is so darn talented 🤩

[@peterlewis6324]

Lisa is still making great music.

[@peterlewis6324]

Cheers.

[@corygonzalez1713]

Lisa you are the best ever. Please continue to sing and make music. Please come to the East coast for concert. We love you. ❤ love love your music ♥️

[@blackwidow8000]

One of my all time favorites! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@WrestlingSuperstar83]

I truly loved her voice, passion, and soul on each of her songs!! I loved "been around the world", "You can't deny it", and "All woman" were and still are CLASSICS! I am happy to hear that she is doing what she loves...singing!! Many blessings to her. #Respect

[@stevewilson5749]

Her cover of Barry White "Never Never Gonna Give You Up" made me think....you should do a video about the late great soul man Barry White!🤔😍🤩💯🎶🎶🎶

[@soundseeker63]

Her discography is really, really good! Her live shows were also, really good, although I wish she'd quit smoking a bit earlier - It did tarnish her voice - But having seen her live in 2018 on the Deeper tour, she's definitely still got it! She did all the classic hits from back in the day. All Around The World is an evergreen classic!

[@tremaine861]

What a talent ❤❤

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

Her song Been Around the world is a classic ❤🎉

[@slimdude2011]

It's "All Around the World".

[@minervacarolinacastillo6153]

As with all your videos, I much enjoyed this one about Lisa Stansfield. I was and still am a big fan of Ms. Stansfield and I liked learning the facts you included. Thank you for your wonderful content and keep the the good work! Also, please do a video about Elisa Firillo, as well as Kristine W, (white soul), Billie Ray Martin, Ultra Nate, Amber, Deborah Cox and other House Divas of the 1990's. I hope you find my input helpful for more good content. Have a wonderful day!

[@littlecatfeet9064]

Yes!!!

[@ForeverFit72]

Lisa sang her face off on All Woman

[@cherylb2008]

Think how outstanding her and the great Barry White were together in all around the world. It was such a great duet

[@steverdms]

I've always loved her and I still listen to the "Affection album all the time. It was such a classic right out of the gate.

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Such a beautiful voice ❤️

[@trevortrevatrevortreva1520]

Amazing and unique voice whose music is in ways a sound track to many of our lives and perhaps introduction to our musical tastes the song tenderly is defo one of my all time favourites as defining the effortless emotion of Lisa's voice

[@smittycal]

I would like to see something like this for Jane Child. But thanks for covering Lisa. I wondered what happened to her

[@johnshaw566]

The ladies voice is as STUNNING as those EYES..

[@thebronzetoo]

She was absolutely gorgeous in "this is the right time" video.

[@marshallcampbell6498]

Been around the world is one of the best songs ever made

[@MrBlaq]

Hall & Oates hated that moniker too. It makes sense.

[@ddderrick]

She toured the US in 2017. I saw her in Atlanta, Ga. She has wonderful songs that make you feel connected to her journey.

[@yesitsdenise7525]

been around the world and I yi yi yi i can't find my baby.... omg i used to listen this cassette constantly!

[@silentnight6682]

Cassette! Lol!

[@yesitsdenise7525]

@@silentnight6682 In my 1987 brand new Black CRX with a sunroof, 😃👍

[@cjjohnson3827]

Never knew she was British my mom use to play her music when I was a kid. I remember cleaning up the house on weekends hearing her music playing