Junior- Too Late

"Too Late" made the Top 20 in the UK, 1982.

[@ronpc]

So sad that this music will blow anything away in this day and age, no more funky bass lines. Truly the best of times during this era.

[@TheKenington]

I was driving my 2009 Cadillac CTS last night and decided to turn on the XM radio the 'Groove' station and the Brothers Johnson "Strawberry letter 22" was jamming. I was "buggin". Then it went off. Then a low volume of this jam was phasing in. I was like "this is not what I think it is"....I almost lost control of the car on the Jersey icey streets. I pushed the Bose up louder than I have ever in a car. WOW....Yes!! I pulled over to seat dance. Got home and Googled it. Awesome.

[@Pho3nixSol]

This is the song that gave my mama the courage to leave my stepdad...I remember watching her cry and listen to this...bruised up

[@bbmmbbmm7851]

I'm so sorry that happened to your mom.

[@QueenMAC112]

She did the bravest and right thing 👏🏽👏🏽

[@katarn0329]

I'm happy for you Ma'am.

[@Pho3nixSol]

@@bbmmbbmm7851 thanks for saying. She's one of the strongest women I know

[@Pho3nixSol]

@@QueenMAC112 definitely

[@RoxyRock76]

This was the jam!!! I agree with most of you guys though...I had no idea it was about spousal abuse! What the hell was I doing singing this as a kid!..LOL Great song & memories. Junior was/is a great talent.

[@patriceadelemua2366]

Lol, I just realized what he was singing about too. Love this song 🎉

[@donna7411]

Junior does not get the credit he deserves,,, I remember listening to his music growing up in Orlando, Florida and then really appreciating his vocals as an adult.. Too Late.. Baby, bye, bye

[@deviesams3]

right @ donna

[@Charlesbjtown]

Donna parks-martin I see what you did there.

[@MarioLopez-ud9vk]

Donna parks-martin word up

[@positivemanifestations3247]

Say that!!!

[@bbmmbbmm7851]

No he didn't get the credit he deserved, and the whole album was good to me as far as I'm concerned. All hits, my opinion.

[@gloriaaheard7590]

Yesssss!!!!! I remember this song from the wonderful 80's.

[@TheKenington]

Massive!!! I have not enjoyed a dance cut more. The arrangement and tempo is rhythmically perfect. Excellent cut and good time in the world.

[@KarmalBeauty]

One of the most SLEPT-ON r&b joints EVER! Definitely a KEEPER IN MY COLLECTION! Thanks for posting this one!

[@brotherfugue]

I dedicate this to the DeBarge family and anyone else who is going through, has been through or is coming out of a situation like this.

[@hopemccloud5125]

💝

[@georgeoshust793]

One of the most underrated songs and artists ever!

[@awms9864]

One of the most underrated singers from back in the day!! True talent

[@Maegymini1317]

IKR! He deserved so much more. That voice was always🔥🔥🔥. I heard he'd still been touring.

[@jamesevans7440]

this cat is too cold. brilliant production.

[@randybrannum1633]

this was so smooth I miss the 80s

[@hopemccloud5125]

💝💝💝🙏

[@CJHarrison87]

Classic from 1982! ❤️‍🔥

[@toppepp]

A big hit back in the clubs in the UK in 81/2. People would sing the chorus. Great lyrics, fantastic slow groove.

[@way2breezy613]

Junior was the original UK brother bringing dem funky beats to America for his fellow brothas and sistas.

[@rtcopper]

This song made me cry then and it makes me cry now. It's like reliving my childhood all over again. Watching men beat down women that they claim to love.

[@gwapegan61]

so sorry:( the song does make you think though..know what you mean

[@remar.miller2595]

This song brings back memories of when I saw my mom get beaten by my dad. I'm still affected by this still today.

[@20MsJasmine]

This guy was so fantastic; had great musicians who knew how to create a driving beat. I chair dance at work all morning and don't really care who sees. If they're not hearing what I'm hearing, they're really missing something.

[@rtcopper]

I remember when I first heard this song. I had to stop dancing and listen to the words. I had three copys of it and all of them were stolen. I'm trying find this one to buy.

[@TommyChris9001]

Everybody says that about their generation of music.

[@kcj-tcffdxcvv2919]

Absolutely understated. one of my favourite grooves. Spread the music people!!

[@christianboyd1339]

35 years later & it's still jamming!

[@LondonsoPrettyy]

Yes

[@port2344chester]

Claasic choon...played on the airwaves 24/7 in the N.Y.C. Had cats runnin or shall i say skatin to the dance floor. I smile as i recall old friends & family members jammin.. What a time & place in music..WOW i never really understood how good MUSIC & LIFE was back in the day....Thanks for the stroll down good ole memorylane!!

[@stillathrilla]

soul train supported junior faithfully- im still a fan...always

[@joshuatall1971]

junior is a real talent. this song is so real no human being should be abused in any way, shape or form!!

[@808michiganjedi3]

My father was very abusive toy mother mentally and physically. Until 1989 after a year before my sister was killed in a car accident. She had enough.....told him bye bye!

[@tonycherry8576]

I was 12 years old when this came out.

[@ronaldhoward7031]

British R&B jams, Junior, Loose Ends and many more, PEACE!!!

[@CRDT]

Great song that should have been a lot more popular.

[@djjfresco]

This is a tough song to listen to as it hits really close to home. What a fantastic song. Well done Junior!!

[@auburntiger8]

I used to have this on a 45 when I was 7 years old.

[@cara4487]

2018 and still blasting this tune out .Take me back to when music was music.

[@levoidblakeney3361]

Me too

[@JP-en6cn]

For real👍

[@sharonshirley1338]

This was the jam back in the 80s. I will love to go the UK when the hills were alive with British soul.

[@jayjackson9250]

Can't stop bumping this jam....on constant rotation

[@crystalj.5867]

This song brings back some great memories from the 80's! The good ole days❤

[@bbmmbbmm7851]

I cannot figure out for the life of me why junior's music didn't go to the top of the charts. I had his album, every song was the sh**t!!! PLEASE SOMEBODY TELL ME WHY???

[@jefferycarroll6735]

This Is My Kind Of Music

[@mairimsulaiman8230]

When I concentrate on Junior's vocals, it saddens me. When I concentrate on that heavenly bass line, I feel better. Thanks to you, Junior for giving me a mental workout!

[@ericamitchell5497]

love him just so beautiful and he's so jazzy classy and his voice is heaven sent 😚

[@coachrobinson9958]

LMAO!!!!!!! :)))))

[@mairimsulaiman8230]

Ok Coach...too manly to actually feel the music? By all means, keep laughing!

[@coachrobinson9958]

HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!:))

[@Rbutler835]

My favorite Junior song. Has a great message about spousal abuse and how one should escape before it can really hurt you. Thank you for posting this.

[@catboyzee]

This tune was ahead of its time for standing against spousal abuse. Probably also explains why it wasn't a bigger hit...Junior was getting all up in the fellas business.

[@eddiecat]

Love the song and the words have very serious meaning for anyone trapped in an abusive relationship.

[@FilibertoFederico-ty5wv]

How life goes on after you live this life and still goes on ❤

[@andrewmiller2321]

Much respect to Junior, who went through so much in his life. He still found time to make great music for us to remember him. Check his story for those who don't know.

[@kinikee7884]

Ah interesting Andrew. I'll check his story out thanks! Some great tunes he did but for me, thus is the best. Cheers

[@greggg263]

I was at my son's high school graduation party rockin' to this in the middle of the dance floor..solo! They were rollin'....lol.......old skool dayz!!!

[@Dogen70]

They were playing this at his graduation?

[@toniagreen7836]

It's 2018 and I'm still jammin this song. This was one of Jr.'s best. The message and the music is slammin and jammin. Gotta listen to this jam on blast. Jr. was underrated and didn't get the recognition he deserved. He took time out to care for his ill wife until her recent passing😢 Kudo's to U my brother on the other side of the pond. My God continue to bless U.

[@dianafitzgerald5778]

A good man ,who cared & cares .

[@Dogen70]

It's 2021 and this jawn still moves

[@damonbernard2802]

Funky! Can't listen to today's foolishness

[@josephclement8879]

5/2002…🫤

[@proman1926]

I remember being a young kid and riding to Atlantic City with my older brothers and jamming this song. Man I miss the 80s.

[@larryjackson499]

JUNIOR,HAD THIS SONG ROCKING AROUND THE U.S.WITH THE 80'S IMPACT REAL DEEP SINGING WORDS BACK IN THE GHETTO DAYS.

[@SuperMhinton]

I just saw Junior sing this song on Soul Train this morning. Loved it.

[@toriana05]

STILL BOMB!!!

[@TieLanded]

Ain’t it though 🔥🎶

[@stanleyfields216]

anissa armstrong I really don't know why I cry when I listen but when I was a young in Perry came home drunk fuck up an mama had ta scoop us up David an me an hazel our neighbor let us spend the night at her house. the struggle contained. live on yall!

[@powerofpeace7]

NYC loves it since 81

[@michaelbrewder6498]

This song always reminds me of NYC 1982 was going through a lot of changes mainly job related but after my vacay in NYC went home and had the guts to quit my job and move on best decision I could have made

[@pepdogg513]

Everytime I hear this song, I cant help but to thank God that I grew up in this time era, because if nothing else, we were blessed with the greatest music of all times.

[@Maegymini1317]

INDEED!!! 🎯🎯🎯 miss those days.

[@wisenatts]

One of Britain's finest black singers. Sadly underrated by the by the British music industry...what a pity. I like this track and also his "Mama Used To Say" hit. I wonder where he is today? Thanks for posting this.

[@alicial.johnson8967]

This is soooo deep. One has to listen to the lyrics to understand. As someone commented this song was ahead of its time. I totally agree. Its quite sad. Hope it helped alot of people leave those abusers and are safe. Kudos Junior, luv ya. Underated singer but us in the know, know hes great!!

[@Hotnycguy]

Love this song! It Got less airplay than "mama used to say", but that's what makes a song a real hidden gem! Brings back memories of the early summer in 82 riding ithe NYC subways to Brooklyn on the D train to Coney and the A train To Rockaway Beach. Remember when you had those boom boxes playing on the subway platforms or the subway cars as you got closer to the last stop on the beach! Thanks for putting it here!

[@donnanewton3513]

Sitting in the parking lot waiting for my grocery pick up bumping this song.. He did get the recognition he deserved…

[@davidbell9815]

I'd forgotten how good this song was. Perhaps the intro was a little long, and a slightly livelier tempo would've made this a real dancefloor filler, but it has all the essential ingredients of a Soul/Funk hit single -a great synth bassline, Jackson-esque vocals, decent middle eight etc. Mr Giscombe is a real man behind the scenes; it's amazing how many artists he has backed, duetted with or written for while continuing his own solo career.👌🎤🎶

[@vandrossfan5822]

Great song, great days, love the 80s

[@iamJCMoney]

Sirius XM Channel 50 "The Groove" brought me here. Good old school joint.

[@SoberComic]

My junior year of high school in 1982 was enriched with, Junior!

[@bradfordlee7384]

Arcade Video Games era when this song came out in July of 1982. Good times and memories back then. Donkey Kong, Galaga, Pac Man, Ms. Pac Man, Street Fighter, all of that was good. Gotta love the 80s.🙌

[@tracysullivan3715]

Fond memories...1982 had some of the best old school funk/soul ❤

[@JellyBean2144]

This was the stuff back in the day!!! This came out when I was 10! Now, I rock this in my car like it is a new jam!! Pure Classic!!

[@rasedmohammad4632]

this song is great, easy to listen but hard to forget it :)

[@TheSilkyman]

Junior is still just as good today. Fantastic voice and should still be right up there. Still looks great and has never really aged. Junior my friend big love to u and ur lovely daughter x

[@SttuEdeeprodpichits]

Schnazzy guitar licks!! I love his style!

[@TLDavis1230]

I remember hearing this song briefly in 1982...really didn't catch on after 'Mama Used To Say' dominated the airwaves; hopefully, KZbin can revive it. Thanks for posting this underrated gem from across the pond.

[@tanyajoseph5366]

I remembered this song back in the 1980's and it still has a lasting impression upon me. HOUSTON, TEXAS LOVES YOU, JUNIOR!!!

[@brianperro435]

Im here with you TANYA!

[@d3a3v4i8s]

Junior is as funky as the come......cold rhythm section!

[@Blackgodamen26]

This Junior joint is legendary ♟️👑💎🏆💯

[@SouthSdChi]

Man o man! To be 8 yrs old again, listening to this on the radio in the morning getting ready for school. Tom Joyner was on WJPC in Chicago, and Bob Wall was on WGCI. Happy happy times!

[@SoulFitnessDivas]

A memory of a bittersweet rescue. Geez, the vibes run as deep as the story. To the old skool music and time period...MWAH!!

[@Etten99]

Thank you so much for putting Juniors Music on KZbin!!!

[@geraldcook9996]

FRANKIE CROCKER introduced JUNIOR, to NYC,back in the day!!!

[@aprilbivens-2pqb333]

Celebrity Club on 125th...Harlem World!

[@celestinewimberly7873]

Frankie introduced a lot of them back then he was great

[@cirethgr8]

This song is sweet. I like how the music gradually increases in the beginning. Brother was talented !

[@deekaymusiclover2481]

1982 Alexandria, Va hanging out with my boy Lawrence Phails...miss you brother. Great times.

[@melissajcstar]

I WILL NEVER NEVER EVER FORGET JUNIOR. THANK YOU JUNIOR. XOXO

[@casperbrewster8689]

The 80's real beat my speakers bounce to it💯

[@hopemccloud5125]

I absolutely ADORE this song AND Junior!💝To all of the WOMEN and MEN in a domestic situation......PLEASE find the courage to leave!

[@carletonmartin4820]

I love this so much. I would love to cover this song... This was the jam back in the day... And I still love it today...

[@tracysullivan3715]

British soul is the bomb!!!!

[@farpaflas]

Essa música fez muito sucesso no Brasil e até hoje nada deixo de curtir...

[@AnthonyB65250]

Man this was my 10th grade cut back in the day, they use to jam this at the noontime lunch dances in the girls gym”shout out Narbonne High” Harbor City, Ca

[@shereefant-hasey8681]

just the best of your pop hits Junior....you are so much appreciated.....sleep well knowing that so many appreciate you

[@DONMASON45]

Sheree Fant-Hasey best believe

[@waltermosley876]

Great Music from a number 1 artist that's what momma use to say. Remember the hard times you kept the fam going brother keep shinning

[@mikemalbrough712]

I still love this song

[@CoCoChampagne]

I JUST SAID THIS VERY THING TO MY COUSIN, WE HAD THE LAST OF THE BEST GOOD TIMES, THIS IS SO TRUE, THESE YOUNG GUNNERS TODAY, KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT, WISH WE COULD TEACH THEM......., FOR REAL

[@vandrossfan]

Good old tune with a stong message as well those were the days you just dont hear these gems anymore wish I was still doing my mobile discos I would be educating these youngsters with some serious old jams

[@Maegymini1317]

Remember growing up hearing his good music.....Mom use to be bumpin this allll the time!!! 😃🙌🏾💃🎶🎤🎵

[@Virgo912Lady]

OMG. Haven't heard this song since I lived in Connecticut back in the day. I love this song!!!

[@nathanielgudger6044]

Grow up in Washington, DC. Chocolate City. I love all this music, think about old schoolers when the music intro started it put chills on your body and tears in your eyes... you knew the Artist just from the music. Man I Love this Music. Natedog

[@Nilsayolanda]

I love this music, wow, perfect.

[@ebonygem255]

This was a time when artist had more talent and imagination and a real commitment to the music.

[@jefferycarroll3693]

This Is Real Music Flowing Right Now

[@edsonluiztabor9831]

WOW EXCELENT ! THANK YOU JUNIOR ....

[@EricMWashingtonPhD]

Warm memories indeed. I love Junior; this was the sound of Afro-British R&B in the early 80's.

[@marcelowilliamsales6861]

q maravilha,q som e este meu Brother!!!show de bola!!bom de vdd!!

[@Gransonec]

For some reason, the chorus to this song has been playing in my head all morning, since awakening. This song was from when I was 10-years-old and I can't remember hearing it since then. I wonder what set it to ringing around in my head? Thank God for Google and KZbin, because I could only remember the chorus and it was driving me crazy. Good song, though. I'm going to add it to my music collection.

[@roysanders2080]

He performed this song and "Mama Used To Say" on Soul Train in 1982. I saw the two performances. Deniece Williams performed "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" and Waiting by the Hotline" on that episode which aired on Saturday, June 12, 1982.

[@leerhode1021]

Thanks for the info. That was a long time ago, but since I lived through it, it does not seem so long... But I in my heart I know it was a lifetime ago...

[@hectormacias3495]

that episode of Soul Train in 1982 blew me away !! that riff on the guitar is haunting.

[@CityUnderSiegeTV]

I didn’t know he sang that

[@maquedalewis6969]

That's my birthday lol. I was 12 in 1982 lol.

[@trappersimd7004]

Junior was tha shit alot of people don't know about him.. to late,to late baby bye bye

[@MultiWayland]

the best of times ( new york city ) old school at its best

[@808michiganjedi3]

Back in Detroit, Michigan This song had a very special meaning to me. Time back then wasn't that pleasant, this song fits my father in a way. Not drinking but, other ways that wasn't great for my mother.... So in 1989, she told him it was to late....Bye Bye.....

[@ronb9992]

Back in the Day. ATL