Eddie & Gerald Levert - Baby Hold On To Me LIVE at the Apollo 1992

Showtime at the Apollo
Original airdate: 4/25/92
RIP Gerald

[@doitall36]

All your friends are telling you You should have a fancy car and diamond rings But girl you know all good things come in time Girl you know I'll do just about anything (anything) To see a smile (to see a smile) upon your face (upon your face) So don't let your friends go messing With your mind (oh no) And girl you know There ain't nothing I won't do for you And baby don't Don't ever doubt my love 'cause it's true Baby hold on to me See I'm a special kind A man that is hard to find Told you a thousand times Baby hold on to me Baby hold on to me See I'm a special kind (hold me with all your tight) A man that is hard to find Told you a thousand times Baby hold on to me (baby hold on) Oh girl wasn't I there When he made you cry And who was there to comfort you When he said bye bye bye bye bye baby Girl I give you my time Here is my money All of my heart and You'll be so sorry baby If we were to ever part, part And girl you know That I would never hurt you Oh girl you know That I would never desert you Better hold on to me (hold on to me) See I'm a special kind (I'm a special kind) A man that is hard to find Told you a thousand times (hard to find) Baby hold on to me (baby baby) Baby you better Baby hold on to me (see I'm) See I'm a special kind (you know I am) A man that is hard to find Told you a thousand times Baby hold on to me Hold on Oh baby baby see I wanna be Everything that you need And I promise baby I promise baby I'll be there for you Baby hold on to me (hold on) See I'm a special kind (hold on) A man that is hard to find (oh baby baby baby? Told you a thousand times Baby hold on to me Hold on See you laying at night Will you need someone to hold you tight You're gonna look for me You're gonna look for me So you better, you better Baby hold on to me See I'm a special kind I want it, I want it A man that is hard to find (oh baby) Told you a thousand times Baby hold on to me You better You better Hold on Hold on Think about it before you let me walk out the door baby How can you live without me baby 'Cause I can't see myself livin' without you baby Baby hold on to me (hold on, hold on) See everything See I'm a special kind (everything you ever needed) A man that is hard to find Told you a thousand times Baby hold on to me So you better keep me around You better keep me around (Hold on) Baby baby baby baby baby See I know I am a good man And your friends keep telling Your friends keep telling you no I'm not But the don't know Baby hold on to me (the good thing) See I'm a special kind A man that is hard to find Told you a thousand times (I'll never leave) Baby hold on to me (I'll never leave my baby) Hold on

[@darlinawalker2086]

Y Yyy

[@vergiereed9406]

I ❤️ the Leverts. Gerald was my favorite 🎨 👨‍🎨. I love ❤️ 😍 💖 every ♥️ ❤️ Song HE made.

[@brettkeir7935]

That's dope

[@charlottetumbling5866]

) 11 1q1 11 11

[@phyfoster-Auntie_]

Yes!❤️❤️

[@fairlysweetshop]

2024 anyone???

[@_Mall3x]

Most definitely

[@Takingitdaybyday]

Here with chills! Saw Eddie LeVert Sunday in an intimate venue. Best show ever!!

[@williammccravy6901]

Here💪🏿

[@carolcampbell9019]

April 15th 2024🎉 I am here with you! I lost my identical twin sons. When I look at Eddie I am happy that he can look back at these live performances!😢 I believe he lost two sons also 😢

[@feliciaburnett1911]

Yessuh! Right here!

[@janicecoleman8239]

Who's still listening in 2024?

[@novella-SASSY]

I am and will always be

[@pitbull64]

🙋🏿‍♂️

[@kharidixon7550]

Me!!!

[@earlenehollins5683]

I'm Listening To Eddie Lever And Gerald Levert In 2024

[@michaelleonbrownjr.2719]

👍😃👍 Me too!!!!

[@michaelfugate7007]

Still listening in 2024....Classic

[@wolverineballer3376]

Young folks, this is what used to come on TV back in the day. We were winning back then in music

[@ressdiditt]

Absolutely!!! As a Gen Z I can’t stop replaying this video😭😭 It sounds so freaking goooddd

[@Toinemc]

Still listening in 2022.. Best father and son duet ever🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥

[@HollisBrownmanofvalor]

I second that

[@ishineshabazz7804]

I with u on that shit

[@kimjones3804]

Hands downnnnnn

[@sandraatkins2539]

💯💯💯💯Straight talk

[@donaldjohnson4269]

A tru classic 💘💘💯💯💯💯

[@kevinprater7961]

Who is still listening to this jam in 2023?

[@user-nw8mb3ml5y]

Deborrah McCollum

[@writerzblock00]

When you hit the like button before watching the video because you know the performance was epic

[@joycemoss4979]

What beautiful father and son relationship that musically echo their passion, love they shared with mutual respect for each other.

[@vergiereed9406]

Yes you knew you were going to see a wonderful show. I love everyone of his songs on his Albums. R.I.P GERALD AND SEAN LEVERT

[@MrDaBears83]

ABSODAMNLUTELY 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maidman-hf5by]

When both you and your daddy can steal the stage😢😢😢 i miss eddie

[@shanequaaustin8908]

Eddie is still alive

[@daniellemoore5863]

SUPER CLASSIC. They can sing about rib tips and rice and I'll listen to it none stop. RIP Gerald and Shawn.

[@sherrymickey8101]

Lmao..yes indeed

[@AmariTourayMusic]

Lol!!!! Yes!!!!

[@sicarresupreme]

Ok

[@utehicks3286]

Yes Laaawd 🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️ Ribtips & rice HaHa Rest in Heaven 💙💙

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

Ya know? 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Lakiesha33]

Like Father Like Son R.I.P Gerald LeVert

[@MesBre58]

❤

[@pamelasmith2344]

I love. Sing

[@Pimp88081]

This is why I feel it's important for boys to have their fathers in their lives. I know as a father it hurts to lose your child. RIP

[@gloriaa.garcia3985]

Losing two sons so close together Sean and Gerald don't know how Eddie held it together. Blessings to him and the family.

[@vergiereed9406]

Yes I do too fells so sorry for Eddie Levert. He loved those sons ❤ of his to death. He's strong God Loving ❤ man. God Bless 🙌 HIm

[@vergiereed9406]

@@gloriaa.garcia3985 I agree. God is good it took him to Help Eddie deal losing his 👋 SONS

[@theodoreyoung8361]

I know how u feel I lost my son in 2011 the pain hurt R.i.p. Stephen daddy love u

[@malachijustice5551]

Truly, one of the best performances Apollo has ever shown father and son

[@LWalks64]

💯

[@solara3443]

😢If this song, and this passionate performance doesn’t “move”you….nothing will! Eddie and Gerald are definitely two of the best. Like Father, Like Son! 💜💚💙

[@brendaroberts7039]

...😢 also in 2023..Lord willing will be here to play it in 2024...

[@DJRockwell]

Word. Fo sho.

[@shanequaaustin8908]

I definitely cried you can see the love between father and son. Eddie isn't doing good right now. He will be meeting his son soon

[@rawuncutmack1038]

I'm a grown arsed man. And I just broke down crying like a little kid at the 4:00 mark. And I never cry over ANYTHING. Sittin' here with my eyes swollen...smh. Between seeing this Father/Son exchange (never met mine...lol), Gerald's death and remembering my relationship heartbreaks over the years. It's potent and powerful! Strangely, this song soothes instead of depressing my soul! Much respect to these two legends. R.I.H. to both Levert sons. And thank you Eddie.

[@utehicks3286]

SAME!!!!! 🙋😭😭😭😭😍😍 This just broke me down and lifted me up ALL AT ONCE!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thank the Lord for once in a lifetime people like The Leverts 🙌😘

[@utehicks3286]

I thought I was good, until 05:35 mins when Patti opened her pipes 🗣️🎙️🎶 Laaawd 😭❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/kInOZ3psatGIerM

[@dtcarpediem]

Same bro this and Wind between my wings always chokes my dad and I up.

[@roseamberzine5846]

Amen!

[@latanyaparquette8699]

Life Is Beautiful Stay Strong......

[@AprilLashon]

No additives, pure singing…I miss it!

[@FamTime23]

This song will bring tears to your eyes. Real classic!! R.I.P Gerald. I'm still listening to your music in 2022.

[@katrenaedmondson1399]

Yes, because I’m fighting to hold them back lol this was such a better time to live in this world

[@FamTime23]

@@katrenaedmondson1399 exactly!!! ❤️

[@annkelley6813]

Father and son, it doesn’t get any better than Gerald and Eddie!🎶🎤

[@clauzellblackshear2057]

They are truly singing from the heart no fakeness at all you can feel it in your soul 💯

[@moniquemonique8275]

STILL listening in Sept 2021...STILL hits your soul the same way as it used to back in the day...listening with the face scrunched up bc they are singing the mess out this song face lol

[@joey97024]

2022💟

[@danamorgan5022]

My face is still scrunched up listening to this in 2022...💙💙💙

[@strauqq1]

Gerald was such a genius. Man!

[@dellamcduffie2050]

Gerald was a sweetheart❤️

[@deloresvazquez8037]

Love both of them 💗 beautiful voices I am still listening to them in 2024 .Rip Gerald we miss u 😢

[@louiej886]

I miss Gerald. 2024 Cleveland stand up.

[@xCARxHEADx]

I always said that the Leverts were the King, the Prince, and the Father of soul music. Edddie being the father, Gerald being the King, and Sean being the Prince.

[@mysticman9331]

Rest in Peace Gerald Levert. One thing I know about Gerald, he loved and respected his father.

[@angholloway5091]

Agreed

[@vergiereed9406]

I love Eddie and Gerald. I feel so sorry for the father and the whole family. Loved Sean and Gerald so much. He is a very strong man. I will always listen to the Leverts music. Eddie hang in there God loves you AMEN

[@dorisweaver9966]

I held on to the love of my life my hsband Al Weaver for 53 years he has been gone for 9 years now and I am still holding on RIP until we are together again

[@jusskb5844]

YESSSSSS MANNNN YESSSSSS I'm only 22 but thank God for my parents and older relatives introducing me to this. I'm an old school head by light years

[@utehicks3286]

❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@chidiezeafulukwe5250]

Riding the time machine right back to when the world was young.

[@junkscorpion7011]

THAT'S REAL SOUL MUSIC YOUNGSTAS!!!!

[@shayejivens3295]

Gerald Levert ain't got no business being dead....😩🔥🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜 all that talent maaannn...this that good music...like father..like son...R.I.H Gerald 😢❤

[@rodneywilson7826]

THEE VOICES MAN!!!!!!!!!!! Eddie & Gerald.... A masterpiece that’ll last forever!! The live performances of this song from them were all classic & priceless!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 RIP GERALD🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 & SHAWN🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Papi.Pharaoh]

Undeniably one of the greatest duets to ever exist, and it came from a father and son who could honestly put a lot of these artists today to shame. No lip syncing just real authentic voices. If this song and performance doesn’t move you, then nothing will.

[@gjslaughter]

I remember this performance like yesterday. A father and son duo with a chemistry that is unrivaled.

[@djcoolcliff]

My brother Big G!! I was in G’s cedar closet in 2000 and bro still that sweater!!! G didn’t get rig if none his outfits!! Miss him and Sean dearly!!! Nothing but good times!! Shout out to Cleveland and Trevel Productions!!!!!

[@annkelley6813]

These two beautiful men made magic with their voices! RIP Gerald!!

[@virginialockett60]

I’m still listening in 2024 to my favorite Levert song

[@kelliecraft9176]

One of my favorite songs ever! RIP GERALD LEVERT😢 To see them live on Apollo singing., is truly a treat😊

[@lakishaaustinwells7326]

I'm a huge fan of Gerald LeVert rest in peace LeVert and Shawn love y'all 💖🥰

[@gelainewilliams1648]

Still listing 2 this in 2023❤❤❤ missing Gerald

[@Nahmarii]

2024 here❤

[@clw4]

In 2022 my Playlist wouldn't be completed without all gerald songs.. especially this one. Him and his dad straight legends

[@dr.annadderley3823]

Daddy and his son. Will be together again one day. Baby hold on to me! 🙏🏾

[@judithharris7916]

I love to hear them sing together. But I got to say this. The Daddy is a true Master of a Singer. He knows how to do Ad libs when it comes to singing.

[@alonzoneloms5651]

Always wondered if Mr. Eddie LeVert! If he had a Son. Would he be able to keep up with his Dad? This is the proof!! Electrifying!! I could have image slaying these Love Ballads together! A Proud Father and a Sensational Son. Would make anybody proud. I introduced Leverts!! We love you!! Made our lives a little bit better. When we embrace this thing called Life! BABY! JUST HOLD ON .....! 🎶🎶✨💥💯👏👏👏🙏🙏👍

[@siyabongankosi2153]

We are here 2024

[@deandreaddison7341]

These kids today will never understand

[@LinetteDavis-yk9pe]

Two of the best male singers.

[@mrsj5159]

❤❤❤❤ What a blessing for them both and to be able to perform before both were taken from us. Real R&B like this will never get old ❤❤❤❤ wish it was still here

[@MrsOkeke214]

2024 and still here!

[@SheliaRPierre]

Always LOVED Gerald! Loved his brother & love his dad too. These men can & could SANG. That 4 minute mark is EPIC!!! This song is so powerful and sad...bc Gerald is not here anymore to sing it...but Thankful for His Music that still LIVES on❤❤

[@moriah11]

Still listening in 2024!!!

[@jazzysassyladyb9022]

Love this song and the way they put their hearts into it when singing it! Lyrics are Soo very true because true love is even harder to find than it was back then. So when you find that real special love, hold on tight y'all!💞

[@rachelbennett9498]

Lord knows we wished many times that we could have held on to you. Your voice is greatly missed. Eddie Levert are prayers are with you even today.

[@user-zw7ht5xl9h]

What a combination between father n son❤

[@hopeburks7783]

Wow!! The first time I ever seen this performance by great son , neat dad, that's never but love. Dad you did great raising, God bless your heart. R.I. P. Gerald LeVert

[@nelliewashington7260]

Eddie loved his son when singing they show so much affection the harmony is beautiful so happy and proud 😅love love and their dance moves are together . God Bless Eddie we will listen forever and always until the End of Time.😇👏🙏🏽

[@jameswright4595]

Wow, what a classic song. Love this song, RIP Gerald Levert

[@davidswanson240]

Best Father & Son Song I didn't even know that it was that old 30 years

[@lisawilliams781]

This just made my heart very happy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AprilLashon]

Happy Heavenly 55th Birthday Gerald Levert 13 July 2021!❤️

[@letseatfoodie5153]

This will Alwayz be a Legendary Love Song💎💞🐐 #babyholdon2me

[@TallSomeone]

Okay folk, fight me on this claim: The two top voices since us and our parents, in soul. I'm willing to get busted with Teddie and Donny Hathaway and others, but isn't it fun to adore the LeVert excellence?

[@James-hs7eg]

Teddy is definitely the real deal

[@vergiereed9406]

@@James-hs7eg yes Teddy is a favorite of mine. Sorry his life was cut ✂️ short.

[@James-hs7eg]

Memories Man me and my brother(RIP)we use to sing this song. I would do Gerald and he would do Eddie's

[@annkelley6813]

Those two bring chills to me, they are such incredible singers! God Bless you Eddie for raising your boys so well. Not to mention their voices, fantastic!

[@freelyme333]

This brings back such great memories. So glad I got to see The O'Jays & Gerald (RIP) tour together years later.

[@lamarlove9661]

GOD bless GERALD LEVERT.. We LOVE U

[@sharonleverette2552]

Ella mae

[@brendadouglas4706]

@@sharonleverette2552 Let your feelings be know. If that person is not the ONE ... You must center yourself and go forward. BJ/ATL

[@gloriaa.garcia3985]

Gerald and Sean gone too soon.

[@vergiereed9406]

@@gloriaa.garcia3985 yes they're gone too soon. I feel so saddened for Eddie Levert and 👪 and his ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 👪 FAMILY

[@oratilendaba5454]

I love how the gap of father and son closes up as you grow to a brother

[@diahannrodman5380]

THIS BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES!! Maybe cause Eddie lost Gerald. It just moves me.

[@shanequaaustin8908]

This is what made me emotional 😢💔

[@AnAdorableWombat]

That hip thrust made me bust out laughing but they killed this performance!!!

[@HARRYOSATX]

It don’t get better than this…. Always rocking these jamz

[@Hazelgirl50]

Old school takes me back Memories I will always treasure Thank you

[@user-tm5eg6hi5i]

My Best Friend and My third. Father A family that. I took to the. Heart. Love you. Ms Hall

[@viwekolweni6627]

2023 in South africa 🇿🇦 🙌, will forever 💙 Love this ...

[@MOBETTA4423]

ohhhhhh honeyyyyyy the only father and son team that was revelant in RNB!.....still valid in 2024

[@christinewilson2827]

I miss Gerald levert 😢

[@nereelex7129]

Such a beautiful duet filled with sadness

[@koodreadtv]

Now this what I’m talkin about 🔥🔥🔥👏👏

[@EvelynHawthorne-hn9kn]

Father and son 💖. Love this song. I still listen in 2024

[@LynnCraig-vl9vm]

THE BEST OF THE BEST ❤❤

[@bonniefayemcneil4850]

LOVE THIS SONG 💜💜💜💜

[@takeirawalker6946]

Absolutely the best father and son duet ever.

[@gloriajones1830]

I miss him I love his music 🎙🎶🎵❤

[@redrebel4446]

❤❤ I always dreaded the day Eddie Levert got older or Ill because that voice he was blessed with was one of a kind. He could make you melt at the intro of his song. That voice he passed down to his sons God knew what he was doing blessing those beautiful men with the looks to match the voices. When Gerald and Sean passed, Eddie was a reminder every time he performed of where it all started. ❤❤❤

[@miltonfrazier8770]

That was amazing to listen to even in 2022!!!!

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

i think this was the Best Father and Son duo.. Ever in Music .. not just R and B

[@gloriascott6545]

Wow the bird sounds so good miss him I'll see you when I get there Gerald Levert😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍😉

[@selfintrest332]

Eddie was an absolute monster!!

[@SoBlessed2911]

Lord have mercy!! Just listening to these two brings chills!!! It's something to hear Eddie LeVert voice in two people...smh!! He definitely marked Gerald!! RIH...Gerald LeVert!!! Indeed a big O'Jays fan and LeVert & Gerald's solo albums❤❤❤

[@ritajit4730]

Thankyou for this gem 💎

[@user-zb2ds9hk6o]

Best father son duo ever

[@williamyoung5052]

Saw them live in the 70’s . Glad to see one of the original O’Jays is still circling the sun after all he has been through.

[@rodericksears638]

Still listening in 2024

[@urbainhodge8886]

Greatest singers, rip my brothers.

[@shanequaaustin8908]

Eddie died when?

[@YolandaPieterse-zp4ty]

I thank GOD who introduced me 2 my husband great music❤

[@MsCBEE02]

Child. My deceased husband (well in my heart) one of a kind. Miss you honey 4ever

[@ritajit4730]

Lime on lime?! ..you pulled it off, G 🙂 LEGEND

[@brandonprod4256]

A beautiful song

[@rdr2dgrv99]

This is almost every man's dream. To one day share in his craft and talent with his own son. This has got to be the best father son collaboration of all time.