Melba Moore--I've Got Love, Purlie, 1982 TV

Melba Moore sings her showstopping "I've Got Love" from "Purlie" in this 1982 TV appearance.

[@tq2769]

We don’t hear this woman’s name enough. She is truly incredible.

[@lizziebally7612]

She went higher just because she was bored I love that :))

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Yep

[@sanderspitts]

The way she bowed when she was still belting Ab

[@jayelove1504]

Wow.....Melba has to have 6 lungs.....what a powerhouse!!! Big things do come in small packages. I loved it!!!😍

[@niagee2489]

Melba Moore, Whitney Houston, Patty Labelle, Deniece Williams, Minnie Ripperton, Dionne Warwick, Dianna Ross, Karen Carpenter, Barbra Streisand,,, who else.,. who else..these are all of my very bestie female Vocalists and I hv..great respect for their voices

[@HAYTOZED]

Aretha Franklin!!!!

[@G-B31]

Aretha, Linda Ronstadt

[@cfgmedia6096]

Sandi Patty

[@remixdiamond2276]

Mary Wilson Florence Ballard and Cindy birdsong but she was shy as hell

[@aliasno.4andover644]

Shirley Bassey

[@rhagedorn]

She was a great singer and only she could pull off wearing that outfit.

[@theronedawson3236]

I agree with you and Patti LaBelle could pull that outfit that she wearing.lol

[@skydiamond8705]

Did you guys know that a remade the outfit for a fashion show back in 2019 and you can buy it

[@davidcambra1554]

This fine young lady is the ultimate entertainer. I remember when she first sang on Broadway. Simply fantastic and very beautiful.

[@terramommajeffries7294]

She is a singer singer hands down.

[@jacquelinedouglass8048]

Ms Melba Moore has. been my favorite for A very long time She taleted and special

[@duochannel256]

is she even Human lol ? PHENOMENAL

[@yellowlight2563]

Duo Channel I've watched it 8 times. No.

[@singingmanmd]

Love Melba Moore!! She is great amongst the greats hands down with super healthy lungs for days!!🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤❤

[@firouz4296]

That Outfit is 💥

[@MrPeclo]

Fabulous Melba ! The Voice !

[@mattyboyd4045]

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Amazing!!!!! Perfection!!!!!

[@melodydavis7052]

Wow! Nothing left to day, but, Wow!

[@ronwilliams717]

I want a jheri curl. Hers was on point!

[@johnlyndsay]

Wow 🤩 That was incredible

[@knightnu1]

Absolutely Fabulous! I always loved her!

[@edumx2015]

WOW!

[@cflo1023]

2:33-3:01......LUNGS!!!!!!!

[@derricksingleton4736]

I love Melba

[@lunnouxhinds8464]

How the hell can she sostain a note that long. And Dance to she is one talented lady. You have to love her.

[@chariwater1]

Yes !!!

[@dtrn254]

Wow

[@donatord]

Is she dressed in Red Cabbage leaves. Did someone dress her like that because they were mad at her?

[@feeniix6]

Its the 80s

[@joshualandon6863]

She looks chic as fuck

[@jmc305jc]

But Patti labelle can get away with a wine cup or a hat as hair on her head???Stfu!!!

[@asayudwhaddameant8346]

@@jmc305jc What does Patti Labelle have to do with this? This is Melba Moore. Go do your homework, queen!

[@dionlamarmills3404]

The look is iconic

[@whitneyryangarrity5265]

I can't imagine seeing her in Purlie and literally watching her become a star is the space of 4 min song

[@2012Cherubim]

I just don’t know what to say. Wait .... so .... how did she...?

[@napalm5]

Here because of buzzr what's my line.

[@septemberjanuary4636]

What just happened......

[@user-ns9wq6sf3p]

What key is this in?

[@cpdavis1]

g sharp :)

[@Ready2ReadU]

@@cpdavis1 How 'bout A flat major?

[@WarperBlade]

@@Ready2ReadU same thing

[@Ready2ReadU]

@@WarperBlade and what, my dear, would be the key signature for G sharp? I'll wait!...

[@DereBear]

@@Ready2ReadU I hope you got less pedantic over time about enharmonic equivalents. Not everyone who understands music can read it and knows how it’s usually written

[@rocantenrocanten4150]

мда чудесное платьице

[@libabygurl8879]

You better sa ng Ms Meba

[@gaddovame2879]

Chile, what is that eating Miss Moore?? Looks like she's being attacked by a giant black orchid.

[@patrickblack8869]

Melba 🎤🎼💃🏾 In Mary Mc Fadden 💯👨🏾‍🏫💰 #80s Diva 👏🏾👑