If you were ever lucky to own this rare album, then you know after hearing Lonette McKee, just how special she is. I'm thankful to be able to hear her here. It breaks my heart to have know about this remarkable talent for 30 years and to have lost the only album she ever released.
I remember about 1984, I was rummaging thru my parent's record collection and stumbled upon this album. Some kids spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons, in our house, not me. Chores at 6a and the soundtrack of R&B albums all day. Once chores were done, I spent my afternoons reading the lyrics and credits on album jackets. I loved doing that... #containsinterpolationsof
This song brings back great memories. My favorite album during my time at Howard U. Anybody else out there miss the ORIGINAL Quiet Storm with Melvin Lindsey?
I was fortunate enough to get this when it was released (I was a kid) This whole album is great! Excellent writing/production etc. They used to play this cut on KJLH(Stevie Wonder's radio station)
I remember this cut from college. Whoa...talk about bringing back memories. Lonette McKee was terribly underrated as both an actress and a singer during her prime. I saw her recently in a film staring Common, on Netflix. Can't remember its name, but Ms. McKee played Common's mother. She's still amazing.
July 22nd: Happy birthday Actress-Singer-songwriter / film scores Lonette McKee. "Sparkle" "Jungle Fever" "The Cotton Club" "Honey." Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, BronzeVenus. Blessings
Purchased this on vinyl back 1979 in a record store directly across the street from LACC. Still one of most alluring album covers ever, and thank goodness for little Ms. Rushen.
It is great to see how people who believe in what they like reach goals and make their mark on the music and acting world. Lonette started early bringing her dreams to realities.
I stumbled across this remarkable artist while purhcasing Brenda Russell's debut album in Georgetown. I found her lyrics and vocals to be insightful and sultry. Then, i recognized her from her role as Sister in "Sparkle." (I would also like her other recordings). Thanks for posting!
My Uncle (who's 1 year older) had this album back in the day. I had just been listening to Patti Austin (Havana Candy) and thought of Lonnette McKee. Couldn't remember the song title but this one I remember. I think one of her best acting performances was as Kerry Washington's mother in the movie "Lift". Thanks for posting this.t
Bless you. I first heard this song in 1979 from the " Words and Music " album that belonged to my brother. Hearing it brings back so many memories . Again, thank you and bless you for uploading the music that I haven't heard in so long :-)
Notice how Ms. McKee sounds like there are two vocalists on this track? She goes high in spots and drops down low and warm quickly and makes it appear there's another vocalist. Great technique. Lonette is first class. An album of Billie Holiday tunes would be wonderful from a vocalist like Lonette.
I actually saw her in "Which Way Is Up?" before I saw her in "Sparkle". This was released within a year of her role in "Which Way Is Up?" I'll never understand why she didn't blow up the Hollywood scene and recording industry
This is nice, don't know why I had to go to wickepedia to even hear about what she is doing. I didn't know she could sing so well. gald to see she is still hangging in there. have always like her.
WOW...Lonette had a WONDERFUL voice...different for that time period...she should have been FAR more popular and successful musically than she was....she puts me in the mind of Angela Bofill a little.
Man I'm sitting here watching an old episode of Soul train on "Centric" and She's on there performing a song called "Save It" and I thinking, I'vbe seen her before. Then in the stage interview she says she's up for a movie called Sparkle. it clicked with me then, cause I fell in love with her as a kid when she was Rhich's other woman in "Which way is Up". So now I'll be on here obsessing for more Lanette footage. LOL!
incredibly beautiful tone- velvety and creamy, nice bluesy undertone, dark chest voice, coloratura head voice, and a great capability to phrase and express via music
People go on and on and on about how pretty women like Haile Berry, Mariah Carey, Lisa Bonet, Dorothy Daindridge, Vanity, Alicia Keys, are just because they are of mixed race and they may have the best of both worlds going for them but all of them put together could never compare with how gorgeous she is. Personally I think that the only reason why everyone including those women along with the mass media never even mention her name is because they're ALL just jelous ...
was watching this movie with her and richard pryor on centric last night called "which way is up". cant stop laughing at the part where she whooped his ass in the park lmfao! i didnt know she was a singer to. she is damn good.
A unique personality. I didn't know she was considered black or was black when I heard her singing this song that I instantly fall in love with. I later read she was considered high yellow in the black community. A very romantic decade.
This song is so hauntingly beautiful. Lonette was gorgeous as well!
If you were ever lucky to own this rare album, then you know after hearing Lonette McKee, just how special she is. I'm thankful to be able to hear her here. It breaks my heart to have know about this remarkable talent for 30 years and to have lost the only album she ever released.
This is one of my fav songs. Way before my time but the singing and lyrics are so beautiful. Needs way more listeners 🥹❤️
I remember about 1984, I was rummaging thru my parent's record collection and stumbled upon this album. Some kids spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons, in our house, not me. Chores at 6a and the soundtrack of R&B albums all day. Once chores were done, I spent my afternoons reading the lyrics and credits on album jackets. I loved doing that... #containsinterpolationsof
This song brings back great memories. My favorite album during my time at Howard U. Anybody else out there miss the ORIGINAL Quiet Storm with Melvin Lindsey?
Smokey going "Blow Baby"
Yes, knew him from high school and we all supported the Quiet Storm, home grown DC sound. Thanx for that memory.
I was fortunate enough to get this when it was released (I was a kid) This whole album is great! Excellent writing/production etc. They used to play this cut on KJLH(Stevie Wonder's radio station)
WOW WHY wasnt she huge in the business BEAUTIFULL AND TALENTED WOW SHE'S AMAZING.
I love this song! It's beautiful touch of the heart
I remember this cut from college. Whoa...talk about bringing back memories. Lonette McKee was terribly underrated as both an actress and a singer during her prime. I saw her recently in a film staring Common, on Netflix. Can't remember its name, but Ms. McKee played Common's mother. She's still amazing.
July 22nd: Happy birthday Actress-Singer-songwriter / film scores Lonette McKee. "Sparkle" "Jungle Fever" "The Cotton Club" "Honey." Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, BronzeVenus. Blessings
She was also in "Malcolm X". She portrayed his mother
This is beautiful... Never before have I heard this cut.
Purchased this on vinyl back 1979 in a record store directly across the street from LACC. Still one of most alluring album covers ever, and thank goodness for little Ms. Rushen.
Love me some Lonette. I'd love to see her perform. And she's an incredible actress.
I am truly hooked on this song,lady Mcgee.
An incredible album by an outstanding talent.
first time hearing this ... she's nice with it
This song is as beautiful as her.
Thanks for this. Such a wonderful voice and I wore this one OUT back in the day!
lonette's voice is so soothing & shes so beautiful. i never actually listened to her music but im about to look into doing so.
remember the first time I heard this song....haunting, still is.
I love her voice
It is great to see how people who believe in what they like reach goals and make their mark on the music and acting world. Lonette started early bringing her dreams to realities.
I stumbled across this remarkable artist while purhcasing Brenda Russell's debut album in Georgetown. I found her lyrics and vocals to be insightful and sultry. Then, i recognized her from her role as Sister in "Sparkle." (I would also like her other recordings). Thanks for posting!
I love her voice and this song is amazing!
Have to leave another comment because this is just blowing my mind. So beautiful.
This woman had a great voice, and a personality to match. Very desirable.
Been looking for this song for YEARS!! What an amazing song.... thanks for posting it!! 8-)
My Uncle (who's 1 year older) had this album back in the day. I had just been listening to Patti Austin (Havana Candy) and thought of Lonnette McKee. Couldn't remember the song title but this one I remember. I think one of her best acting performances was as Kerry Washington's mother in the movie "Lift". Thanks for posting this.t
Bless you. I first heard this song in 1979 from the " Words and Music " album that belonged to my brother. Hearing it brings back so many memories . Again, thank you and bless you for uploading the music that I haven't heard in so long :-)
she's beautiful and this song is song is too.. I had to look her up after watching sparkle.
Love this! It's so chill..
Thank You, Garrett. You played this one night and I never forgot it.
Love, Love, Love this song! I've had the album Words & Music since it came out and whenever I find a copy I buy it.
Loved her in sparkle
CLASSIC BEAUTY SHE IS!!!!!
Thank you times a million. I've been searching for this song for over 10 years. I have the LP but no cd has ever been made of this album.
still have this album...words and music, thanks Lonette
For the younger crowd, she was on ATL...she played lauren london mother and she was also on Honey, She played Jessica Alba's mother
Damn even those movies are so old now 😢❤
Love this
I played this so often that year.
Notice how Ms. McKee sounds like there are two vocalists on this track? She goes high in spots and drops down low and warm quickly and makes it appear there's another vocalist. Great technique. Lonette is first class. An album of Billie Holiday tunes would be wonderful from a vocalist like Lonette.
Great actress, songwriter, theatre favorite, and singer, among many of her talents but smart is obvious.
I actually saw her in "Which Way Is Up?" before I saw her in "Sparkle". This was released within a year of her role in "Which Way Is Up?" I'll never understand why she didn't blow up the Hollywood scene and recording industry
Beauty and class no other.
This is nice, don't know why I had to go to wickepedia to even hear about what she is doing. I didn't know she could sing so well. gald to see she is still hangging in there. have always like her.
WOW!!! I haven't heard this in decades!!! What was the other song I liked on this album... "Sometimes" yeah...
This women is very talented. I just watched her in Blind Faith. Went to her website and found this wow.
Soul piercing...... Most definitely
她很低调，也特别漂亮......She is so beautiful and Low-key style with great vocal， But, may the beauty bound her talent to beyond to more great .
UA-camr GATURKS says: Such a Jewel.... this whole song is a mood!
WOW...Lonette had a WONDERFUL voice...different for that time period...she should have been FAR more popular and successful musically than she was....she puts me in the mind of Angela Bofill a little.
Look up her website and you'll see just how successful she really is. Multi-talented.
Didn't know she was a singer as well as an actor. Thanks for posting.
love.
I was just watching Sparkle and she was so beautiful in that movie even while lying in a coffin.
she is gorgeous and can sang
Thank you for this! It's beautiful.
Awesome, besides being a great actress, she def has an amazing voice.
Luv it.
did she write this incredible song? it speaks to my essence. she was stunning and talented. a woman after my own heart.....
We all can see she didn't sell her soul...cause she never blew up with all of that talent 😁😁💕💕
I love this song King Oliver use to play it on KJLH❤️🌸🌷💕 Leonette is very talented⭐️
Very beautiful.... Song and photos.. but she's my mom age now.. mid- fithtys and me her age here..strange how time n age changes our appeaence
Man I'm sitting here watching an old episode of Soul train on "Centric" and She's on there performing a song called "Save It" and I thinking, I'vbe seen her before. Then in the stage interview she says she's up for a movie called Sparkle. it clicked with me then, cause I fell in love with her as a kid when she was Rhich's other woman in "Which way is Up". So now I'll be on here obsessing for more Lanette footage. LOL!
incredibly beautiful tone- velvety and creamy, nice bluesy undertone, dark chest voice, coloratura head voice, and a great capability to phrase and express via music
That voice...
i like this song this a jam and i can't download it damn lol
People go on and on and on about how pretty women like Haile Berry, Mariah Carey, Lisa Bonet, Dorothy Daindridge, Vanity, Alicia Keys, are just because they are of mixed race and they may have the best of both worlds going for them but all of them put together could never compare with how gorgeous she is. Personally I think that the only reason why everyone including those women along with the mass media never even mention her name is because they're ALL just jelous ...
Need to find her i watch the time birds. Vid luv it R
I love this song too and am looking for the lyrics and chords. ANy ideas where to find them.? Thanks
@CUTEbrownie3 lol she is very much alive. I met her last night after her concert.
was watching this movie with her and richard pryor on centric last night called "which way is up". cant stop laughing at the part where she whooped his ass in the park lmfao! i didnt know she was a singer to. she is damn good.
Give Lonette McKee her Flowers while she can appreciate them. Don't wait until its too late...like the world did to Irene Cara.
Loved loved this album. Can you post the song "Blues"? I can't find it online anywhere.
i love train tracks too.
She is very busy acting. But finding her music is difficult
This is one of my favorite albums. I love the song train tracks can u please post?
A unique personality. I didn't know she was considered black or was black when I heard her singing this song that I instantly fall in love with. I later read she was considered high yellow in the black community. A very romantic decade.
dulcet ceremony 💜
@qttroassi and she really seems down-to-earth. and she truly has talent.
❤
I do not know what it is about Lonette, but she has always reminded me of Victoria Principal.
I WANT THIS ALBUM!!! DO YOU HAVE IT?
seems this song has no amateur covers on youtube but one pro male good one
she reminds me of Angela Bofill
Nope.
There is a hint of Angela Bofill.
Beautiful voice, the girl can sang not sing sang.
2:12
She and Phyllis Hyman has the same pitch
+kim peay I strongly agree with you. I was thinking the same. Both women are/were incredible singers, who could sing just about anything.
Nope.
@LukAway21 i know right!!!!
@AGirlynLA I was able to convert it to a mp3 file. If you'd like, I can email it to you.
@LukAway21 I was able to convert it to a mp3 file. If you'd like, I can email it to you.
JazzLady
@punkie411 If you didn't state your source then it is plagiarizing. That's pretty much what plagiarizing is.
Bionic Woman
She is Beautiful.
@punkie411 Thanks for plagiarizing wikipedia for us.
please e-mail to me i would love that
i like this song this a jam and i can't download it damn lol
I love this song too and am looking for the lyrics and chords. ANy ideas where to find them.? Thanks