Stacy Lattisaw Interview with Donnie Simpson (1989)

[@SuchAPrettyMess]

Even her speaking voice is exquisite and could melt kryptonite!

[@Deer548]

She’s so adorable and her talent is sensational!

[@jeanniemarie2058]

Always was and still am a Stacy Lattisaw fan

[@searching4quiet]

I miss Video Soul days!!!

[@marketahunter5584]

The best days hands down!!!!!

[@jemseed]

Reminds me of marsha ambrosius

[@jemseed]

@Herald Orome early 2000 neo soul type singer

[@jemseed]

@Herald Orome Grow up child why would you find it offensive if I think she looks like her.?

[@hellokitty-do8cy]

She does look like her

[@John-14798]

*OMG She do look like Marsha.*

[@ButterflyGoddess-pv2hy]

I AGREE!

[@frederickmorales4680]

From the look on her face you can tell that he’s making her very nervous!

[@daretosayit]

I love how her speaking voice is so dainty and light, and yet when she sings on her later albums it is deeply soulful and piercing. But dang it, I wanted to see the vid for Every Drop of Your Love since it it ever so slightly different from the album version....lol Thanks for posting the interview!!

[@GiuseppePascuale928]

Thanks for sharing! It is interesting and bittersweet to hear her discuss all her future plans, only to walk away from the industry completely. She comes across as a very sweet and genuine young lady here who does not have a lot of nonsense in her life. I do hope she decides to release more music in the future as her voice is indeed pure and beautiful!

[@jaybee4307]

Nothing bittersweet when she walked away. Stacy knew of all the evils in the industry and didn't want to sell her soul. She knows her rewards are in the afterlife.

[@Teenasboy50]

Man love Stacy!! Always wished that Stacy did a duet with Teena Marie!! My two favorite ladies of the 80’s!!’

[@soulfyrestar]

Brought back memories when I watched Video Soul back then. I missed that show :( Thanx for posting this interview!! Love me some Stacy Lattisaw : D

[@est1985buckcity]

WOW JUST SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY I WAS A CHILD WATCHIN VIDEO SOUL FEELS GOOD TO WATCH THIS

[@GatorGirl04]

Donny's hightop is EPIC LOL!!! And Stacy looks so cute =) Good interview! thanks for posting!!

[@Zanaaa50]

@retrorhythms Thank you for speaking out against the unkind remark made against my hometown boy Donnie Simpson! He loves Stacy and was just tactfully doing his job. Stacy was just a private young lady. Love her!! Thanks for uploading this interview!

[@sainttrunks1982]

Stacey was the 2nd best female vocalist ever (behind only Anita Baker)

[@rockrocktheragnorok9184]

Ha!!! Go stand in the corner.

[@J-Boog]

Lkjdfldskj Lkjkljkklj you are new generation you had no right to comment

[@rockrocktheragnorok9184]

@JayCold REALLY?! Whitney Houston? Chaka Khan? Angela Winbush? Mariah Carey? Lalah Hathaway against Stacey "I wish Johnny was on my album now" Lattisaw?!! GO...STAND...IN...THE CORNER!!!!!

[@yescarycan]

Naw she's just shy , she said so herself .

[@GiuseppePascuale928]

She is painfully underrated as a songstress. Her vocal quality was so pure yet powerful and chameleon-like. It is futile to imagine what else she could have done had she not walked away from it all.

[@shell1328]

LOL!!!!! I use to live for video soul, especially the top twenty countdown. I still got some old video tapes.

[@iluvmyboba]

Always loved STACY LATTISAW!!!!!!!!!!

[@retrorhythms]

Yeah, the following year she was interviewed briefly on another special, and she mentioned that she was recording another album which would be out in June of that year. Obviously, that never surfaced!

[@Honeychil2]

I loved that Stacey would be the subject of "Unsung", and appreciate the added insight this video gives us, thank you so much...

[@doubleolove]

It was great to see this again. Thanks for posting. Maybe we can see some Soul Train or Apollo Clips next? :)

[@sarahsimpkins1315]

i miss video souls watchin videos for 2 hrs

[@Steve_Minaj]

My Aunt Keke dated Stacy's brother Jerry.

[@CodyCole80]

I usually love Donnie and his interviews, but on this one, he acts like a jerk. He's asking her uncomfortable questions that have nothing to do with the music. It's like he's making her nervous. "You still live at home?" SMH.

[@reformer6666]

A lot of people want to know if celebrities still stay at home even though they can afford to move out.

[@retrorhythms]

You are right. I forgot all about that from the booklet! Thanks for clearing that up. It will be interesting to see if she says anything about that in the upcoming "Unsung" episode!

[@MegaDede43]

she's a beautiful girl and a voice of an angel, but DAMN !!! somebody needs to find her a GOOD hair stylist and FAST!!!!! and this is from a big, big fan.

[@beverlyboo9075]

I'm glad she decided to serve The Lord instead of stay in this business where she appeared to be unhappy. Today she is very happy and serving God. She has helped me in my journey to serve the Lord.

[@mic1240]

Why is it an either/or? Plenty of people have done both, not compromised their ethnics, etc. she has shared she didn’t really enjoy her career as child star, even had to be pushed when Michael Jackson asked her to tour with Jacksons.

[@FredsNightOut]

What a Great Christmas gift. Thank You So Much.. Retrorhythms...I'm Working on something special as a fan of Stacy Lattisaw. I should have it ready for mid January. I will give you a heads up when I am done. ...Thanks Again ! Stevin

[@Too2FarGone]

Big fan of hers... really appreciate this posting... THANKS A LOT!!!!

[@starla22g]

WOW I remember this, thanks for posting.

[@kat21sd]

thanks for posting ,I love Stacy

[@monta247]

She was too perfect and innocent for the times. An American icon

[@kat21sd]

please post more of Stacy if you have them ..I just love her

[@misangelicone]

She WAS with Johnny. They dated twice and went to the same school (prior to her being tutored). They were even engaged at one point. It is in the booklet of her "The Very Best of Stacy Lattisaw".

[@retrorhythms]

@Codycole80 Yeah, I can see your point about the home question. I think that, especially since Stacy is also from the DC area and Donnie had interviewed her before, he was looking at the interview more as a conversation -- and probably lost sight of some of the boundaries.

[@strauqq1]

Good voice

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Stacy has a beautiful voice and soul............

[@cynthiaphillips76]

Donnie simpson's eyes though

[@KingBranBDM]

You can look at this interview and see a lot that the DC runs deep in Stacy Lattisaw. A lot of the females from the city today resemble her.

[@etelehs]

thanks for the post

[@retrorhythms]

I'm glad it made your night!:-)

[@bronxboomers]

I loved video soul. I remember it being only 2 hours.

[@retrorhythms]

Yes, it was the best. Hey, that's cool you have High Inergy's '81 LP cover as your logo! I have all of their albums in my collection!

[@morrisman64]

wow 11 albums?? wow i must have missed 9 of them

[@retrorhythms]

Yes, bittersweet is a good word for it. I shared the interview with her on FB; not sure how she felt about it!

[@treytrey637]

YO!!! I miss Video Soul so damn much!! I really miss talking to my girl on the old school landline phones, watching Midnight Love. What I don't miss is gettin embarrassed by my momma picking up the phone and tellin me to tell my lil friend good night. LOL

[@retrorhythms]

I don't think that channel is actually hers. It's very vague and doesn't have much info. I've been in contact with Stacy through another site, and she doesn't really make any mention of her past career. She seems very much dedicated to her faith and being a mom. But TV One will be airing an 'Unsung' episode dedicated to her this year, so we will finally get to HEAR her thoughts on her career back then!

[@andepenn71]

I love Stacey!

[@AlfredoHernandez-vr3wc]

I remember all the time I would watch video soul.love the feeling i get when it comes on and remember mad max that white robotic dude that stutters when he talks.

[@ednatuft8142]

Back in day I thought Donnie Simpson was so fine. Miss quiet storm better than today's mess nothing about love if you can make something rhyme you got a record deal so sad SMH!!!!!!!! Most of today's music will never be classics.

[@cyniraholtRnCgems]

OMG!! Mrs. Lattisaw has a VOICE of "Miracles" rolled up in one Women.. I don't know what that is.. But I know I hear it from this Beautiful Gifted Luv.. Brightest Blessings~

[@mack1820]

@retrorhythms watched it last night! so this was it for stacy, LAST VIDEO 'what you need' and last single 'where do we go from here' (my favorite). well at least she didn't SELL HER SOUL. i applaud her for that she seemed so nice and down to earth on the special. that was funny when her mom and sister was getting kicked out the club and she was on stage singing! lol

[@mack1820]

somebody plz upload the 'what you need' video on youtube! puffy teaching stacy that dance move is hilarious. lol i always loved that song and video

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

If you type up StacyLattisaw, you'll get her channel and can send her a message. She wrote me back on two different occasions...sayin' thanks for the love...stuff like that!

[@kevinbrown5222]

Thanks for your friendship stacy

[@fantasybouthour6679]

She is such a sweetie

[@GiuseppePascuale928]

Aww, I am sure she appreciates the love regardless!

[@Zanaaa50]

So talented! Love her!

[@millymille1]

I just got finsh watching her on unsung!

[@manlan8]

I like stacy lattisaw she was a beautiful voice and a wonderful personality

[@daretosayit]

I finally got my hands on the video, so I'm good. :-) Years 1987 - 1989 are the years I started paying attention to music and videos (I was maybe 10 or 11), so I really enjoy renewing interest in the music of the past since I've grown and come to appreciate it more.

[@jonathanrio6587]

LOVE HER!!!!! I'm glad she is happy doing the Lord's work, but I miss her singing R&B!

[@mic1240]

Never understood why people think can’t do both...

[@jonathanrio6587]

@@mic1240 I agree. I saw several interviews with her and she seemed completed disappointed in the secular music business. I guess only she knows what happened. I wish she'd just record SOMETHING!!!!

[@jaybee4307]

@@mic1240 you can't do both. If you want mainstream success, that means selling your soul. Many people in show businesses, politics and corporations at the upper levels engage in ungodly activities. Stacy did the right thing

[@mic1240]

@@jaybee4307 Many successful artists have sang across multiple genres, including Gospel and R&B. Aretha Franklin likely most successful, other artists like Anita Baker won Grammy in Gospel music, while being primarily R&B artist (who never used her body or dressed inappropriately, compromised herself/music to do so).

[@jaybee4307]

@@mic1240 I have watched several interviews with Stacy. She didn't get specific, but she did say she intentionally stepped away from the industry because she was focused on her rewards after this life. The industry is demonic (even mainstream gospel singers). She also didn't want her daughter caught up in it.

[@TheMidcoast1]

Romantically linked ? with Johnny Gill? I wouldnt think so ..but seriously how hard would it be to get another video soul type shows on tv again. I would love to see one again and Donnie could be the host. Detroit still LOves You Donnie!

[@TheGodParticle]

I love her hair!

[@kevinbrown5222]

Stacey..thanks for your freindship

[@MissTish76]

Oh man. I remember being a little girl; my cousin and I would feather our hair ( the best that we could) and a lil make up all just to perform her songs. Let Me Be Your Angel, Jump To The Beat, Dynamite......

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

she's so chill...and fine

[@bryanferryfan]

@n0gar Video Soul was a great show. BET had MTV beat when it came to interviewing the guests. I miss that format. Donnie Simpson was a great host and the brother had style and poise and new something about each performer which made his show really great.

[@michaelpanagiotis7109]

23 years oLd here . . .ChiLd of God !

[@retrorhythms]

@DA90027 Yes. You can hear a recent (last month) interview I did with her here on my channel, as well. She has an autobiography coming out at the end of this month! Wonderful lady.

[@retrorhythms]

You're welcome! I agree. "Jump to the Beat" was pretty big there, huh? Even Dannii Minogue did a cover version!!

[@markelijio6012]

Stacy at her best on BET's Video Soul.

[@Mongo76]

Also the question about Johnny Gill ..... She blushed just like any young girl would about being asked that question. She didn't frown nor did she seem upset... she blushed and laughed and said why do yall keep asking me that.... It was actually innocent and cute. Why was he a jerk for asking what fans wanted to know? LORD!!! the negativity of you tube!!!

[@kat21sd]

can you please post more of Stacy

[@retrorhythms]

@n0gar That "someone somewhere" would probably be me. I think I have the most of them posted on here from what I can see. Still have more, but it takes time!

[@Analisa416]

@mrsdiva69 , the show aired last night April 12th but they will air it all week. It is so worth watching I learn alot about her and it was a good ending. Something you don't always see in this business.

[@lamujermaslinda]

she looks better today

[@angelabrandy]

Dang Donnie is gAwgeous! Rico Swauvé

[@retrorhythms]

@mack1820 Actually, she had one more single after 'Where Do We Go from Here' -- "I Don't Have the Heart." You can watch her performance of it here on my channel!

[@retrorhythms]

I know! I thought the same thing! It's been around quite awhile, actually...maybe she meant newly popular?

[@misangelicone]

I won't even act like I knew that lol. I just so happened to be reading the booklet at work. I wasnt even born when she came out, and I got her CD this past Christmas cause my mom knows I've always loved oldies. Can't stand today's music. I'm 25 but am an old soul lol.

[@Mongo76]

She didn't eem uncomfortable with the home question. She brought it up saying the girls were calling all night with her brother. She wouldnt know if she wasnt there all night .... Also if she didnt want anyone to know she wouldnt have said that. It wasnt a secret.

[@retrorhythms]

@n0gar They did rerun select episodes a few times over the years. But I don't think it'd be possible for them to do it from start to finish...because I know of artists who wanted to get copies of their interviews, and they had been lost or accidentally erased!

[@tiana1017]

i love dynamite and all her other hits

[@chriscoyne9717]

It's a shame she didn't continue to make more music, she decided to walk away, she still had life in her career

[@yescarycan]

Yup !

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

She could've became the Queen of Quiet Storm. Especially if she was to write her own songs

[@hellohey000]

i love the way he raise his right eyebrow 0:40

[@moisepicard3417]

Johnny Gill was with a real woman.

[@misangelicone]

@TheMidcoast1 you're so welcome :)

[@Primitive26]

Very sweet girl.

[@retrorhythms]

@Westlake72 Perhaps he was a bit too pushy about the topic of JG, but overall, Donnie was a great host who really had fun with and brought out the best in the artists who visited! I hardly think "arsehole" is a fitting term!

[@SuchAPrettyMess]

@IceManLikeGervin Best comment ever!

[@clarenceezracheatom3960]

I am not the only fan of mrs.Lattisaw's that had either read or heard about her unfourtunate attack by such a thouthless person. I must have 15-18 years old when I remember that cowardly act,was that person ever sentenced to any jail or prison time? thanks to all you 40 something's out there who know/knew about this attack on a fine sister. Clarence Cheatom,Portland,Oregon

[@theroostertoothmyth9493]

She said that was a rumor and that it never happened.

[@Nanbebe7]

I remember Bill Cosby had something to do with her career early on. They didn't mention that on Unsung. What happened.

[@stablelunatic]

Her daughter looks exactly like her.

[@dohnraj9686]

This Is Tha Real BET!!!

[@notynoty7526]

@MegaDede43 you're a big fan and you really think this is something recent???

[@LaVonne_208]

Donny and that haircut!!!!, lol!!!

[@HighVibrationalvibes]

she got that michel'le look going on with herself. i love the 80's & 90's

[@WALLACESHITS]

That was the style back then. Besides Michel'le had the Stacy Lattisaw look if we really break it down...Stacy was out from 1979 through 1989. Michel'le wasnt out until late 1987

[@smoodcruz]

Why are Americans so hooked up on leaving home?

[@spreadmorelove5235]

Black Americans stay behind the 8 ball due to practicing this mindset.

[@clarenceezracheatom3960]

I remember listening to all Stacy's songs I am wondering wae she stabbed by an assailant or was that another female R&B artist? Clarence Cheatom

[@retrorhythms]

@DkPcBgOtTaLuvEm I really think he was just trying to figure out what the fabric was!

[@LiamHawthorn]

damn, danny brown has it right. stacy was fiiiine.