Brenda Russell - Piano In The Dark

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2009
  • Music video by Brenda Russell performing Piano In The Dark. (C) 1988 A&M Records

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  • @theartistmind7028
    @theartistmind7028 2 місяці тому +1011

    2024 anyone??

  • @nicoleesparza7974
    @nicoleesparza7974 2 роки тому +6526

    Who is listening to this beautiful song now in 2023

    • @richardkronberg4925
      @richardkronberg4925 2 роки тому +183

      Me! In the dark. 😂

    • @Angelaah.
      @Angelaah. 2 роки тому +154

      Found out only last night that my first love died over a year ago. He played piano for me and this song was in the charts back then. Special but painful listening to this right now. Thankful for the good times. Rest in Peace 💜🙏💜

    • @Djomla4444
      @Djomla4444 2 роки тому +33

      Me.....

    • @RobertSmith-wb9ez
      @RobertSmith-wb9ez 2 роки тому +70

      Can't get enough of this absolute masterpiece!

    • @josedarienalmada1647
      @josedarienalmada1647 2 роки тому +41

      Me! from Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @Wen76
    @Wen76 5 місяців тому +1135

    Who’s listening to this in 2024? You have great taste in music.

    • @paulfreeman4492
      @paulfreeman4492 5 місяців тому +15

      I am , great song , great life now but miss the good days 😂

    • @boosedynamics
      @boosedynamics 4 місяці тому +5

      🎯

    • @wendys7285
      @wendys7285 4 місяці тому +6

      Me!!

    • @David-ut1xj
      @David-ut1xj 4 місяці тому +9

      Me, myself and I.

    • @stephenmondile2540
      @stephenmondile2540 4 місяці тому +9

      Saw her live w/Dave Koz, was a Christmas concert, Brenda performed this song to perfection❤

  • @billynivy9938
    @billynivy9938 4 місяці тому +502

    Don’t worry you’re not the the only one listening to this masterpiece in 2024

  • @timfarfan9592
    @timfarfan9592 Місяць тому +180

    One of the most underrated songs of the ‘80’s. Timeless

    • @angelacarrozza
      @angelacarrozza Місяць тому +7

      hauntingly romantic

    • @angelacarrozza
      @angelacarrozza Місяць тому +7

      Yes... timeless classic

    • @jesuslovesyou1702
      @jesuslovesyou1702 Місяць тому +3

      Amazing song, melody, production, lyrics, and voice!!

    • @cakescakes2482
      @cakescakes2482 29 днів тому +1

      Hardly "underrated". It was a giant hit.

    • @Orlanzepol123
      @Orlanzepol123 17 днів тому

      @@cakescakes2482 It should’ve been, he plays piano with nothing on or in the nude. Like who plays piano in the dark?

  • @brunocamara5476
    @brunocamara5476 2 місяці тому +147

    I'm going to watch it every time someone likes it 👍 this wonder 2024

  • @instabyric
    @instabyric 5 місяців тому +715

    Listening to this masterpiece in early 2024...anybody else?

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 5 місяців тому +11

      I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024
      0:22

    • @MothMizzle
      @MothMizzle 4 місяці тому +4

      Followed the sample trail from Flo Rider

    • @wendys7285
      @wendys7285 4 місяці тому +3

      Yes!!

    • @merryfaithinvento1412
      @merryfaithinvento1412 4 місяці тому +2

      Yess❤

    • @user-md6hg3hi4g
      @user-md6hg3hi4g 4 місяці тому +3

      Hoje 31/01/2024 ouvindo 👂 está linda música 🎶 🎶

  • @mariar6096
    @mariar6096 8 місяців тому +117

    I'm 49 years old. I don't remember when I first heard this song, but I've been coming back to it for years. A beautiful song ❤

    • @MrBabujinga
      @MrBabujinga 2 дні тому

      I used to do late night ballads way back on radio...there was this compilation CD...comps were just getting to be used in Radio production. So thing is you'd leave a compilation disc to play after closing the show....So I'd hear it on the way out...then it became my staple...tear jerker! yet I don't follow the story...just melody that communicates and that background guy...My days!

  • @TheLastOfTheFinest80
    @TheLastOfTheFinest80 9 років тому +3439

    It is criminal how so underrated this song is.

    • @YOUARESOFT.
      @YOUARESOFT. 9 років тому +23

      TheLastOfTheFinest80 dude you are so right and that made me laugh

    • @bajk49
      @bajk49 8 років тому +14

      TheLastOfTheFinest80 I agree!!!

    • @armany02
      @armany02 8 років тому +32

      +TheLastOfTheFinest80 Agreed. And she wrote this song as well.

    • @ylbertrios3649
      @ylbertrios3649 8 років тому +29

      +TheLastOfTheFinest80 Fucking A. incredible vocals, great production, truly an amazing song.

    • @maccagrabme
      @maccagrabme 8 років тому +26

      +TheLastOfTheFinest80 Yet if Beyonce or Rhianna came up with this then it would be riding the top of the charts for months.

  • @kennethwongatsoi4689
    @kennethwongatsoi4689 3 роки тому +1548

    Someone once asked me, 'Why do you love music so much?
    I replied: It's the only thing that stays after everything and everyone is gone'.

  • @robertheintze9413
    @robertheintze9413 Місяць тому +17

    Whose still listening to this jazz masterpiece in 2024?

  • @moniquecater4371
    @moniquecater4371 Місяць тому +54

    It's amazing how songs can take you on a time machine. Love and miss you mama. Those memories of car rides to school singing at the top of our lungs will always be with me ❤

  • @StMarcusMusic
    @StMarcusMusic 3 роки тому +3079

    I spent my whole life trying to find this song, I last heard this song when I was 8. Im 40 now and I just found it now. My search is over ☺ love this song

    • @misturtle
      @misturtle 3 роки тому +29

      👍😉

    • @eugeniomorais7041
      @eugeniomorais7041 3 роки тому +30

      Me too.

    • @tcma2008
      @tcma2008 3 роки тому +48

      Glad that you found the song.! I love this song.

    • @dfs20111984
      @dfs20111984 3 роки тому +42

      That's amazing. Always great when that happens.

    • @petroecaesar4499
      @petroecaesar4499 3 роки тому +27

      Ain't it cool and rewarding when that happens Joseph.

  • @cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln
    @cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln Рік тому +788

    My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

  • @rafarafinha1167
    @rafarafinha1167 4 місяці тому +249

    I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano in The Dark early March 2024

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 4 місяці тому +3

      I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark early February 2024
      2:03

    • @rafarafinha1167
      @rafarafinha1167 4 місяці тому

      @@brandonmoore7497 thanks

    • @rafarafinha1167
      @rafarafinha1167 4 місяці тому

      @@brandonmoore7497 thanks🙏🏻🫠

    • @michelegardner3871
      @michelegardner3871 3 місяці тому +2

      27th. I woke up with this sing in my head. I listened to it at least seven times today and it's 630. ❤

    • @michelegardner3871
      @michelegardner3871 3 місяці тому +1

      P.m. lol

  • @aphilkasi
    @aphilkasi 7 місяців тому +117

    Some folks make songs to be in with the times, BUT others create songs that are timeless 💎 Thank you Brenda, Jeff Hull, Scott Cutler (songwriters), and Joe Esposito (backing vocals) for creating this gem.

  • @alexmccrorie4195
    @alexmccrorie4195 3 роки тому +694

    Over 30 years later this song still sounds great .

    • @evegtz9555
      @evegtz9555 3 роки тому +5

      Yess indeed!!!! I love it!!!

    • @tonyukkola5341
      @tonyukkola5341 3 роки тому +4

      Wow fantastic ❤️ still love this song after all these 😊 years

    • @craigharris41
      @craigharris41 3 роки тому +5

      I thought Michael McDonald sang backup.

    • @TeamTuc
      @TeamTuc 3 роки тому +4

      A timeless masterpiece :D

    • @sissyj9463
      @sissyj9463 3 роки тому +2

      Indeed 🙂

  • @opus4rv
    @opus4rv 4 роки тому +1187

    True story: This was the song that encouraged me to start learning and playing the piano when I was 12. I almost gave up and taught myself to play after I couldn't afford piano lessons anymore. I'm now an accomplished pianist because of this song. I WANTED to learn to play it.

  • @stevenapier7912
    @stevenapier7912 2 місяці тому +63

    Released in 1988. I was a sophomore in high school. Good Lord we LOVED a ballad in the 80's!

    • @robertosilva2916
      @robertosilva2916 Місяць тому +2

      Bons tempos que não volta mais

    • @minipoopuu12340
      @minipoopuu12340 24 дні тому +2

      When music had meaning

    • @lcuco2473
      @lcuco2473 24 дні тому

      This classic song was released 1 year following my graduation. How nostalgic! Such vivid memories then as now. 🎉

  • @donnavanhorn5303
    @donnavanhorn5303 2 місяці тому +50

    THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG IS ON MY 2024 PLAYLIST.🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎙🎶🎵🎼🎤🎧🎙🎶🎵🎼🎵🎶

  • @jessicapace4235
    @jessicapace4235 2 роки тому +1208

    It’s crazy how most of us are here because we loved this song as kids. Today there’s no music that sticks with you like these classic 80’s songs.

    • @CurlsandThings
      @CurlsandThings Рік тому +22

      So true!

    • @stemakwest7165
      @stemakwest7165 Рік тому +25

      That’s a great way of describing it. I hadn’t heard this in years and it was a great rediscovery. I actually think I undervalued a lot of these songs at the time because of a saturation of great music.

    • @savannagwinnett1622
      @savannagwinnett1622 Рік тому +21

      I know right 😃😃 It rinds me so much of childhood and listening to it makes me happy

    • @adamnugent2137
      @adamnugent2137 Рік тому +15

      her voice is awesome but I really like they added the background / backup. Makes it way more better and soothing. please take me back to the 80’s.

    • @carlaannprice4382
      @carlaannprice4382 Рік тому +13

      Junior in high school when this song released loved it then still do!

  • @user-hx7qt6xm3z
    @user-hx7qt6xm3z Рік тому +419

    Never gets old listening to this. Real music with real voice.

  • @jimmywoods7879
    @jimmywoods7879 6 місяців тому +118

    When this song came out.. it was paralleling our wedding in 1988... Even though it wasn't in our ceremony we considered it our song.. the beautiful vocals.. that unforgettable single key piano sound in the background... I've kept it with me and held it close all.these years. my wife passed away last year of cancer... One of the things she loved was having a soundtrack.. to listen to.. and of course she listened to this one many times in the final week... It's gut wrenching listening to it now... But I feel I owe it to her to keep it in my life.. thank you Brenda Russell for this masterpiece

    • @x4dd
      @x4dd 4 місяці тому +7

      😢❤

    • @edu-radamanthys
      @edu-radamanthys 4 місяці тому +3

      Linda historia 😊❤❤❤❤

    • @user-xf1ee3fi6t
      @user-xf1ee3fi6t 4 місяці тому +4

      Está música fez parte da minha vida, onde um romance começou,

    • @edu-radamanthys
      @edu-radamanthys 4 місяці тому +1

      @@user-xf1ee3fi6t 🙂🤗😊😊😊

    • @chico7469
      @chico7469 4 місяці тому +7

      Give yourself some time to heal my brother, you'll eventually be able to listen wit ease, your story reminds me of when I lost three siblings who attended elementary school with me, they were all murdered by their uncle in 1984, at that time Jeffrey Osborne had a hit single " We're going all the way" at that time, and for years I could not listen to that song up until 10 years ago, they still come to mind when I hear it but it doesn't hurt as much , time heals all wounds.

  • @marialamar3397
    @marialamar3397 8 місяців тому +50

    I miss so much the 80’s music! ❤.

  • @Nanotraveler
    @Nanotraveler 2 роки тому +662

    One of my favorite memories. I was taking a flight from LA to NYC. And somehow found myself sitting next to Brenda Russell and her daughter. Which was strange because we three were the only passengers in the cabin. Forever I remember her kindness, her beauty and her extraordinary generosity of spirit.

    • @jannedapenha5850
      @jannedapenha5850 2 роки тому +32

      Lucky one ;)

    • @chrisglover2697
      @chrisglover2697 2 роки тому +21

      No way that would of been a good encounter this is one of the few songs that can make me cry

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 2 роки тому +15

      @Scott Utley Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is one of my favorite song

    • @cadeholder5767
      @cadeholder5767 2 роки тому +17

      That's an amazing crossing of paths! That's insane.

    • @sabrinamejorado4331
      @sabrinamejorado4331 2 роки тому +19

      That's so amazing what a great experience

  • @judym7739
    @judym7739 3 роки тому +383

    This song always gives me chills. Missing the 80's.

    • @leighannhamilton2813
      @leighannhamilton2813 3 роки тому +7

      I miss the eightees too!!

    • @jessiekondiah8110
      @jessiekondiah8110 3 роки тому +7

      It really do give chills, the 80s has this effect on us, I am so proud to be a 80s kid..

    • @colingeddes2172
      @colingeddes2172 3 роки тому +6

      @@jessiekondiah8110 me to. Great decade. This song is pure class, a great example of the 80s.

    • @clairemaxwell6377
      @clairemaxwell6377 3 роки тому +4

      Me too

    • @Native229
      @Native229 3 роки тому +8

      The 80s was a great time to be a teen. All the good songs and movies we had. I would not change that for anything. I wish female singers that used their beautiful voices in the 80s. They would use it today and come out with real good music like they use to. I don't like music they put out today. It's trashy and way to sexual and to me that is not music. I don't even want to go there when it comes to what guys put out today' it's worse. And this is just what I think and everyone has their own taste in what they like.

  • @wilnewyork1
    @wilnewyork1 5 місяців тому +38

    I danced to these songs when I was in my teens, four decades later this younger generation doesn't know anything about these classics, cherish these people...

  • @llamagaming8498
    @llamagaming8498 2 місяці тому +31

    Hard to think that there once was a time where people could listen to music and not see many people talking about listening to that song in 2024.

    • @bankoledanielcalebs8530
      @bankoledanielcalebs8530 Місяць тому

      It will take wisdom to Understand what you wrote... I FEEL THE MEANING AND IT HURT DEEP WHY THOSE TIME WERE ALL GONE...hmmn😢😢

  • @Mary4Music
    @Mary4Music 11 місяців тому +290

    This song will always be breathtaking... it's perfectly written, played and sung.

    • @markblan7407
      @markblan7407 11 місяців тому +5

      Totally agree…

    • @ricardomariuzzoturquetti7570
      @ricardomariuzzoturquetti7570 10 місяців тому +3

      Amenzing music 😊

    • @dandaradanubio
      @dandaradanubio 9 місяців тому

      Oh my dear, oh my dear, would you like to see me sing ? I would sing just for you 💖💖💖

    • @juliovazquez7139
      @juliovazquez7139 2 місяці тому

      I forgot about this soul stirring song , I listened to it when very young ,thank you very much for the memories, bye for now.

  • @mactown91210
    @mactown91210 4 роки тому +721

    Imagine having a song playing in your head for years and finally stumbling across that song one day. Yea, that really just happened here. 👍🏿 can finally die in peace now.

    • @akala-bluesaville9866
      @akala-bluesaville9866 4 роки тому +9

      King Yudah happy for you mate! 💕 🐨

    • @mactown91210
      @mactown91210 4 роки тому +16

      Kelly Chapman didn’t mean to literally die. Come on homie. I have to much to live for.

    • @arlenejohnson6903
      @arlenejohnson6903 4 роки тому +11

      Know what you meant hon, cause i love this song so much too.

    • @anselmgachukia6809
      @anselmgachukia6809 4 роки тому +5

      You mean you heard it before n couldn't find it,...or the song played in ur head n found out it actually existed

    • @joelsmartinezcastaneda3625
      @joelsmartinezcastaneda3625 4 роки тому +3

      I've been there and still am. Is hard to believe you struggled with this one after all its samples, glad you found it though 👍🏽

  • @ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322
    @ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322 6 місяців тому +69

    Praise the Lord to allowing me to still enjoying these precious memories for 4 decades 🙏

    • @diegomagalhaes912
      @diegomagalhaes912 6 місяців тому

      Fico muitíssimo por você!❤️

    • @roblovesmusic330
      @roblovesmusic330 3 місяці тому

      Amen!

    • @lauracline8865
      @lauracline8865 17 днів тому

      Who is the Lord have you seen him i doubt it NO such person

    • @ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322
      @ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322 17 днів тому

      @lauracline8865
      Really..
      That's
      He's your maker..
      Your Creator..
      Your Heaven and Father 👨
      He's your Savior..
      Let me tell you a secret yeah
      If you want him to be part of your life and help you out with anything you dream of..
      Just go to your room and be on your knees and say a prayer to him..
      He will answer..

    • @ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322
      @ingodwetrustdellaware-inc8322 17 днів тому

      @lauracline8865
      How do you explain your existence and how you end up here..
      Give the try..
      And Reactivate your Faith..
      You Gotta believe.
      Your maker is wireless just talk to him and he will answer you..
      He gonna make happen..

  • @deewoo2776
    @deewoo2776 8 місяців тому +49

    I remember when this classic gem came out in 1988. I bought the album and wore it out. The whole album is a masterpiece. I absolutely love this song. Brenda Russell did her thang on this track. Love her music

    • @justpassingthrough3410
      @justpassingthrough3410 8 місяців тому

      Can you share the name of other tracks that you think are really good so I can look them up?

    • @deewoo2776
      @deewoo2776 8 місяців тому +1

      1) So Good, So Right
      2) Way Back When
      3) This Time I Need You
      4) Get Here
      5) Stop Running Away
      6) No Time For Time
      7) Love and Paris Rain
      8) You Can't Hide Your Heart From Me
      9) Something About Your Love
      10) I Know You By Heart
      Just to name a few....

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 7 місяців тому +1

      @@deewoo2776Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is my number one favorite song

    • @deewoo2776
      @deewoo2776 7 місяців тому +1

      @@justpassingthrough3410 you're welcome by the way. 😀

    • @deewoo2776
      @deewoo2776 7 місяців тому +1

      @@brandonmoore7497 cool. It's one of my favorites by her.

  • @MrGibo2000
    @MrGibo2000 7 років тому +679

    10 seconds in and I have a lump in my throat, a heavy heart and tears. So many memories. Where has time gone?

    • @desertrose1226
      @desertrose1226 7 років тому +34

      Time heals all..they say..but time can also be a complete ass! I would love to be a kid again..

    • @chrisrob722
      @chrisrob722 7 років тому +7

      Homer simson I get it..

    • @johngraves6503
      @johngraves6503 7 років тому +3

      Homer Simpson how true pall so many shit and a few good memories , lifes a bitch! thank fuk for my true Love ....LEEDS UNITED

    • @MrGibo2000
      @MrGibo2000 7 років тому +3

      Johnny Black
      - I did - but it only helped for 7 minutes. I mean who ever really watches a Porn Movie till the End?

    • @tinajones5641
      @tinajones5641 7 років тому +1

      +Johnny Black Other way round. I've just watched the porn, now I'm listening to this as a calm down! Lol!

  • @mharlzjusayjaenicke3789
    @mharlzjusayjaenicke3789 2 роки тому +497

    I can listen to this song over and over again and it never gets old. Love it.

    • @frankmellott3388
      @frankmellott3388 2 роки тому +3

      Me too isn't too that amazing!

    • @emilyh.8704
      @emilyh.8704 Рік тому +6

      Which I am doing now..🎶❤

    • @lisaryan6505
      @lisaryan6505 Рік тому +5

      LOOOOOOOOOVE 💞Brenda's💞 soulful melodic voice

    • @KNOWHOPE72
      @KNOWHOPE72 Рік тому +5

      Absolutely. I could drive to the ends of the Earth and back just listening to music like this.

    • @jackiemartin4587
      @jackiemartin4587 Рік тому

      Cuts to the heart

  • @sethmadi8415
    @sethmadi8415 Місяць тому +80

    I'm in South Africa listening to this in 2024

  • @richardmendez4113
    @richardmendez4113 Місяць тому +10

    This song takes me back when I was a young man. I loved it then. So many moons later, I still love this song.

  • @rondellschuyler7074
    @rondellschuyler7074 Рік тому +252

    This is real song writing and real singing. No computers with auto tune. Miss Russell is still a shining star.

    • @daniiiiiiiiii5809
      @daniiiiiiiiii5809 Рік тому +7

      No. This was processed by computers and machines.

    • @richardlockwood8430
      @richardlockwood8430 Рік тому +3

      It's one of the great tunes which get you every single time. A female Luther Vandross. Love it always.

    • @supercoolyguy
      @supercoolyguy Рік тому +2

      I recall from 80s MTV, There's another video version.
      She's a cabaret singer in a club.

    • @leelee185
      @leelee185 Рік тому

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @bannertraveller5879
      @bannertraveller5879 Рік тому +1

      listen to GIGI De Lana's version

  • @misstinahamilton5714
    @misstinahamilton5714 3 роки тому +2515

    This song is hauntingly beautiful and for those that know good music- it will never go out of style

  • @soulrelle1
    @soulrelle1 2 місяці тому +24

    I’m 47 and remember at 9 when I heard this song for the first time how it moved my soul, to waking up in 2024 with it on replay in my brain! Still the same reaction. Thank you Mrs. Russel for a classic!

  • @jessicadawson7870
    @jessicadawson7870 8 місяців тому +84

    Going into 2024 with this song who is with me ❓️

  • @ananuzzi
    @ananuzzi Рік тому +294

    Cadê os brasileiros apreciando essa obra ???

  • @nigelkhan9278
    @nigelkhan9278 Рік тому +74

    One of the most beautiful, underrated song and female artist.

  • @rafarafinha1167
    @rafarafinha1167 5 місяців тому +32

    I’m listering to Brenda Russel Piano in The Dark late January 2024

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 4 місяці тому +3

      I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024

    • @rafarafinha1167
      @rafarafinha1167 4 місяці тому

      @@brandonmoore7497 Thanks 🙏🏻🫠

    • @rafarafinha1167
      @rafarafinha1167 4 місяці тому

      @@brandonmoore7497 thanks

    • @rafarafinha1167
      @rafarafinha1167 4 місяці тому

      @@brandonmoore7497 thanks

  • @janekilpatrick6685
    @janekilpatrick6685 3 місяці тому +9

    My husband passed away a few weeks ago after nearly 40 years of marriage and I just found this LP in a cupboard I didn't know was there. We didn't have a record player for years but I think he bought this so I could find it as a message ❤

    • @user-ft3os1uu2k
      @user-ft3os1uu2k 3 місяці тому +2

      I must agree with you and know that he loved you!

    • @nicolezeoli
      @nicolezeoli 2 дні тому +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @nikkibautista9992
    @nikkibautista9992 2 роки тому +604

    This song is best played inside a car while driving in the evening.. So soothing

    • @cristina90856
      @cristina90856 2 роки тому +10

      This is true!🚗

    • @starofgideon
      @starofgideon 2 роки тому +16

      Alone too, at that..

    • @mikemechanic622
      @mikemechanic622 2 роки тому +12

      Or with the right one

    • @maanaimak
      @maanaimak 2 роки тому +13

      Yes you are right, this has that tipical night-feel to it... Just Like drive from the Cars

    • @bobbymiller5742
      @bobbymiller5742 2 роки тому +7

      When it's raining at that...

  • @ninoskasmith6568
    @ninoskasmith6568 Рік тому +453

    Thia is pure art! No nudity, crazy body movements, violence, or another nonsense. It is just hee voice and the band delivering pure and beautiful music.!❤❤

    • @3legend552
      @3legend552 Рік тому +7

      I don't think you were born when this song came out..pure 80s sound this song brings back alot of memories people were much different back then music was different😊.

    • @AlexHarrisDigital
      @AlexHarrisDigital 11 місяців тому +10

      Perfection isn’t it.

    • @ninoskasmith9329
      @ninoskasmith9329 11 місяців тому +3

      @@AlexHarrisDigital Yes, indeed! 💯% perfection 🥰 💞 👌

    • @kenyawalker9482
      @kenyawalker9482 11 місяців тому +8

      Yes, and real female artists with real voices keep their clothes on. They don't have to get half naked.

    • @stemakwest7165
      @stemakwest7165 11 місяців тому +3

      @@kenyawalker9482 love it! ... she's that good she can keep her clothes on!

  • @borisaguilar5294
    @borisaguilar5294 2 місяці тому +12

    Since 1988 I have Truly
    Lo❤ed, LO❤ED it's Uplifting Melody. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA RUSSELL! I Love Piano In The Dark! 💖 Happy Birthday Queen !🥳🎂🎉🎁💐April 9, 2024.❤

  • @cmfield6632
    @cmfield6632 5 місяців тому +13

    An iconic song from the 80s. One of my favs. She is such a gift….

  • @dlw1221
    @dlw1221 2 роки тому +411

    Epic Song and probably one of the most poignant and romantic underrated gems ever written.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 2 роки тому +2

      I'd be honored if some fans of under-the-radar late 80s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of HEAVEN HELP ME by Deon Estus & George Michael and GET HERE IF YOU CAN by Oleta Adams & Brenda Russell on my YT channel in tribute to the era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace & stay safe.

    • @leshawnkincey2398
      @leshawnkincey2398 2 роки тому +6

      She also wrote "If only for one night" made popular by Luther Vandross.

    • @sirjer73
      @sirjer73 2 роки тому +2

      @@willritter4076 sounds good those are 2 of my favorite songs of all time along with this classic track!!!

    • @stefanieharrendorf5890
      @stefanieharrendorf5890 2 роки тому +1

      Ein wunderbares und stimmungsvolles Lied!

    • @anniewilson6737
      @anniewilson6737 2 роки тому +2

      @@leshawnkincey2398 oh cool

  • @ep3190
    @ep3190 4 роки тому +399

    I was listening to this in the car with my kids the other day singing so loud .. hitting every note and they were so annoyed! They dont appreciate it... but I do that's why I'm here! June 2020! 💞🤭

    • @lmsubman243
      @lmsubman243 4 роки тому +15

      Yo babies dont have an ear for talent!
      Time to have them scrub toilets and clean out the cabinets!😅😂😘

    • @JPMcFly1985
      @JPMcFly1985 4 роки тому +12

      Tell them that it's cool to be a hipster now. Gen Z (i.e. kids and teens today) tend to like old music a lot. Tell them they're acting like 80s kids by making fun of older music! lol

    • @elainasmall3481
      @elainasmall3481 4 роки тому +19

      They are gonna love this song when they get older because it will remind them of you! They are going to hear this song in the future and say "My mom used to LOVE this !" LOL. So you should pat yourself on the back you just planted the seed for them to appreciate this song. haha

    • @pennysutch6628
      @pennysutch6628 3 роки тому +7

      @@elainasmall3481 You are so sweet and kind with your comment.Kids will remember this song with love for their Mother.✌

    • @sportshistorybuff
      @sportshistorybuff 3 роки тому +9

      Embarrassing your kids in public is a parents' job. Embrace it!!!

  • @KNOWHOPE72
    @KNOWHOPE72 Місяць тому +6

    80's MAGIC! They just don't produce music like this anymore.

  • @esquinadoscontinentes.2877
    @esquinadoscontinentes.2877 5 місяців тому +20

    Ouvindo essa linda canção em Janeiro de 2024, em alto e bom som, em Fortaleza/Brazil.
    Uma viagem que marcou minha história, linda, linda...linda.....

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 5 місяців тому +1

      I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark late January 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada
      3:12

  • @jessicajohnson2695
    @jessicajohnson2695 2 роки тому +361

    My late daddy loved this song so much. Now I listen to it with tears in my eyes but I know he's here listening with me. My 1st dance at my wedding will be this in honor of him. RIP daddy, I'll love you forever. 😍

    • @mazzc67
      @mazzc67 2 роки тому +11

      My dad (rip) loved this song too, congratulations on your wedding, rip your dad also

    • @eurblasianhoney8429
      @eurblasianhoney8429 2 роки тому +12

      Same here with my daddy too! I listen with tears in mine as well. My daddy died too. Cancer, recently. It’s not my dad’s favorite song, it’s mine but it reminds me of him though.

    • @louiseanderson1505
      @louiseanderson1505 2 роки тому +5

    • @casinoroyle007
      @casinoroyle007 2 роки тому +7

      I’m sure he’s so proud

    • @CCG749
      @CCG749 2 роки тому +4

      💕💕💕

  • @paulmcgeever5343
    @paulmcgeever5343 11 місяців тому +91

    The 80's was a great decade for music and this is an all time classic. Love it.

  • @thentialtraylor7182
    @thentialtraylor7182 2 місяці тому +5

    Great music 🎶 ❤️ love Brenda’s music!!!!🎶🎶❤️🎶🎶

  • @rafarafinha1167
    @rafarafinha1167 2 місяці тому +21

    Who is listening to this beautiful song now in 2024

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 Місяць тому

      I’m listening to Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark near the end of April 2024

  • @cindymuller5223
    @cindymuller5223 Рік тому +295

    This song always makes me happy! I lost my husband two years ago and this song makes me think of him. Love you Tom.

  • @cynthiamattera2420
    @cynthiamattera2420 8 років тому +307

    I love this song!! She was so under rated :(

    • @judyjoseph5185
      @judyjoseph5185 8 років тому +8

      Agree!! what shame.

    • @Sukiipod
      @Sukiipod 8 років тому +11

      yea!!!

    • @Sukiipod
      @Sukiipod 8 років тому +8

      yea!!!

    • @lohannaloh6789
      @lohannaloh6789 6 років тому +1

      Cynthia Mattera How under rated ..here in Brazil was ever an anthem of breathtaking emotion

  • @ariacampbell3093
    @ariacampbell3093 2 місяці тому +4

    Core memory of seeing this video on vh1 in the 80s. I remember thinking how cool her apartment looked… a piano and a harp.

  • @KimberlyCaldwell-wd3jy
    @KimberlyCaldwell-wd3jy 2 місяці тому +5

    This song is a classic and I really miss the 80's.

  • @reedykat30
    @reedykat30 Рік тому +254

    2023 and I’m still feeling this. Silence is broken, no words are spoken.

  • @tenebos3378
    @tenebos3378 Рік тому +325

    In a million years from now this will still be one of the greatest songs of all time ❤

    • @AdrianaCantora
      @AdrianaCantora Рік тому +1

      I recorded this wonderful song! I hope you like it! ua-cam.com/video/tBOLCaeLX5s/v-deo.html

    • @ameliaalexandracarreno9588
      @ameliaalexandracarreno9588 Рік тому +3

      Por toda la eternidad

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 Рік тому +5

      @tenebos3378 Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark is my favorite song

    • @carlostomanguillalopez1134
      @carlostomanguillalopez1134 Рік тому +4

      Iam agree!!

    • @tenebos3378
      @tenebos3378 Рік тому +8

      @@brandonmoore7497 Did you know she also wrote the song "Get Here" made famous by Oleta Adams? another one of my Favourite songs of all time.

  • @cleaningtim
    @cleaningtim 9 днів тому +3

    Remember this Great, Beautiful song back in 1988. I was on the verge of leaving my other half, but something was keeping me there. I was ready to walk away. Long story short, we parted ways 3 years later, but some good did come out of the waiting to part. This song brings back so many memories.

  • @lebogangmogojwa523
    @lebogangmogojwa523 5 років тому +832

    damn the 80s were so good. this is real music.

  • @sarahperrett2871
    @sarahperrett2871 3 роки тому +580

    I’m 40 and I never heard this song till today totally obsessed now how beautiful

  • @instabyric
    @instabyric 8 місяців тому +12

    I am addicted to this song since five days ago when I rediscovered it...simply a masterpiece of art! A real and gifted artist!

    • @michelegardner3871
      @michelegardner3871 3 місяці тому

      Omg! Same! It popped in my head yesterday morning and I just keep repeating it like a two year old.

  • @RobbinHenry-fz6vy
    @RobbinHenry-fz6vy Місяць тому +5

    Brenda Russell is gold

  • @blakkmag
    @blakkmag 7 років тому +2456

    Brenda now lives in Austin, Tx and I am a friend of hers. She is still doing music and recently won a tony for writing and production in The Color Purple Broadway. Wish I could post pictures here. I have a few recent ones with her.

    • @lsshamsul
      @lsshamsul 6 років тому +160

      blakkmag please convey our best wishes... Bless her and her beautiful voice...

    • @menchielota8304
      @menchielota8304 6 років тому +123

      Please tell her she's one of the best. Loved this song of hers... extend my well wishes for her.

    • @carolinefranciswonderwoman
      @carolinefranciswonderwoman 6 років тому +38

      LOVE IT, GREAT MEMORIES

    • @edytaachowska6198
      @edytaachowska6198 6 років тому +37

      Beautifull voice the best ever...

    • @ISeekTruthAndJustice
      @ISeekTruthAndJustice 6 років тому +47

      Eternal fuel for the soul...I feel the emotions every time I listen to this song, thank you Brenda Russell, love will prevail.

  • @shviewjames126
    @shviewjames126 2 роки тому +418

    This song is a whole mood. Thirty something years later it still hits me that way.

  • @ErikDeNiroDUB
    @ErikDeNiroDUB 2 місяці тому +5

    The production, song writing and performances from the 80s/90s were so good that this song only charted at number 3.

  • @mmattingly6
    @mmattingly6 2 місяці тому +2

    Has there ever been a more perfect mixture of pop, jazz and blues in one voice? Ms Russell with that piano playing accompanying her in the background made this an instant classic

  • @saved1991
    @saved1991 2 роки тому +194

    I was 17 in 88' working at a shoe store after school. This song would play and it never left my soul. All these years and still have it on my top 10 playlist🖤

    • @user-pm2b47ar8d
      @user-pm2b47ar8d 2 роки тому +4

      How I wish I did experience it to :(

    • @mpowellvlogs
      @mpowellvlogs 2 роки тому +4

      It’s a great song!👌👌

    • @Kenistyless
      @Kenistyless 7 місяців тому

      Tell me about it; the power of MUSIC is Scary and Beautiful at the same time!!

  • @deannalane975
    @deannalane975 2 роки тому +138

    I haven’t heard this in over 2-3 decade's and I remember all the lyrics because it was that good! Thank you UA-cam!

    • @jsloansoul
      @jsloansoul Рік тому

      💜🙏🎶🎼🎹💕 yes indeed

  • @LittleMissSunshine721
    @LittleMissSunshine721 2 місяці тому +3

    This song reminds me of the times my mom took me with her to the thrift store. It was the late 80’s/ early 90’s and everything was really simple and cool. Songs just like this would play in the background. I really miss those days. 🥹

  • @JPCC-gi6pu
    @JPCC-gi6pu 16 днів тому +2

    One of my forever favorite. I’m 61 now

  • @aliyah7756
    @aliyah7756 4 роки тому +663

    I’m a 17 year old and i believe there’s no better song than this😌

    • @aliyah7756
      @aliyah7756 4 роки тому +9

      Johnny Dobbs Absolutely amazing! Very touching and somehow connected to it on a very intense level, chills and everything and felt a great sense of her emotions. Absolutely love it thank you very much. I do agree there’s a lot I haven’t heard as yet and more than eager to do if there are anymore more amazing ones like this let me know, thank you❤️ please let me in on some of your favorites

    • @aliyah7756
      @aliyah7756 4 роки тому +4

      youtubesucks Thank you, have my parents, my pure/old soul and these amazing throwbacks to thank for that!

    • @henryac849
      @henryac849 3 роки тому +3

      bless your music taste at that age

    • @MBeczkowski
      @MBeczkowski 3 роки тому +3

      I heard her perform this live in the year 2000 with Michael McDonald. I can't tell you how excited I was when she sang the first few notes. The music goes through your soul..

    • @clinecash276
      @clinecash276 3 роки тому +3

      I love you.. wise beyond your years

  • @carlhdz8201
    @carlhdz8201 Рік тому +208

    This isn't a song.. it's a treasure 😍

  • @enokcga7311
    @enokcga7311 7 місяців тому +13

    Music for the soul.

  • @user-es4nm2qo9u
    @user-es4nm2qo9u 11 днів тому +2

    How do I not hear this song, have I been hiding under a rock😢

  • @brucek6563
    @brucek6563 2 роки тому +349

    Brenda never got the notoriety she deserved. Love her music and her voice!! This one is my favorite!!

    • @brandonmoore7497
      @brandonmoore7497 2 роки тому +10

      @Bruce Krall I absolutely agree with you Brenda Russell Piano In The Dark didn't get enough credit! That's classic song!

    • @CCG749
      @CCG749 2 роки тому +12

      One of the best songs of all time

    • @charleshamilton585
      @charleshamilton585 2 роки тому +6

      You're right, for some unknown reason she didn't and she had several beautiful songs with different artists.

    • @persona-wo8bi
      @persona-wo8bi 2 роки тому +6

      You right, she didn't. The samples got more recognition. But they are also proof of the magnitude of her influence

    • @ChristopherTucker18
      @ChristopherTucker18 2 роки тому +3

      Amazing song

  • @GrabinGears
    @GrabinGears 3 роки тому +298

    This song gets me thru these long nights of driving across America...so comforting...😌

    • @Kymmie-uj6qw
      @Kymmie-uj6qw 3 роки тому +4

      HUGS STay safe and Thank you for what ever you deliver , God bless :) from Arizona

    • @SweetPPeaches
      @SweetPPeaches 3 роки тому +1

      Be safe brother

    • @GrabinGears
      @GrabinGears 3 роки тому +3

      @@Kymmie-uj6qw Thank you 🤗

    • @GrabinGears
      @GrabinGears 3 роки тому +2

      @@SweetPPeaches Thank you. You do the same brother.

    • @Kymmie-uj6qw
      @Kymmie-uj6qw 3 роки тому +1

      @@GrabinGears your job is long hours and grumpy traffic stay safe ,

  • @757VAtrepreneur
    @757VAtrepreneur 2 місяці тому +2

    The music industry just doesn't put out real music like this anymore. This is one of many classics from the soundtrack of my childhood!!

  • @ashfordsamuel9502
    @ashfordsamuel9502 6 місяців тому +4

    Old, but forever loved

  • @sarahthomas5405
    @sarahthomas5405 5 років тому +298

    The summer in 1988 I heard this a lot on the radio. I would turn up the volume up. This song til this day touches my heart. Its a part of my teen years.

    • @ronnieheadley514
      @ronnieheadley514 5 років тому +3

      It's so true..part of my teenage years as well

    • @paisleyprincess7996
      @paisleyprincess7996 5 років тому +6

      I was 14 in the Summer of 1988, right before I started high school. That year was so hot, but it was fun and this song played all the time. So many memories

    • @magusblack512
      @magusblack512 5 років тому +2

      I was 28 years old love the 80s.

    • @paulft272
      @paulft272 5 років тому +2

      @@paisleyprincess7996, same here. I was the same age, also going into HS. ANd yes, it was a very hot Summer. I was living in NYC , at the time. No longer there!!

    • @paisleyprincess7996
      @paisleyprincess7996 5 років тому +1

      PAUL FT I lived in the Twin Cities, and we were having a drought. Man...

  • @thomasherrera7934
    @thomasherrera7934 3 роки тому +376

    Timeless. This song was released February 1988, 33 years ago. Unbelievable.

    • @mobetta2092
      @mobetta2092 2 роки тому +8

      I was 11 yrs old in the 6th grade and that timetable is certainly spot on in my memory bank.

    • @alanlittle4589
      @alanlittle4589 2 роки тому +9

      I was 7, in Junior School.... You are right though, it's timeless.

    • @jeffferreras900
      @jeffferreras900 2 роки тому +2

      My birth month and year 👀👀 amazing

    • @queentalks3073
      @queentalks3073 2 роки тому +3

      Wow I was in 8th grade❤️

    • @ninidaniels2881
      @ninidaniels2881 2 роки тому +2

      Beautiful tune indeed

  • @METAL-ADDICT
    @METAL-ADDICT 8 місяців тому +5

    Damn. I remember when this topped the charts. My mom would lift me up and MAKE me dance with her lol nostalgia 🥰🥰🥰

  • @EVANDRO.VIANA72
    @EVANDRO.VIANA72 8 місяців тому +33

    Só quem viveu essa época sabe o quanto essas músicas deixou saudades.

  • @nakitaj.4681
    @nakitaj.4681 4 роки тому +123

    This is still one of my favorites of all time.

  • @sabretooth717
    @sabretooth717 3 роки тому +739

    Piano in the dark going into 2021....🥰😊😉

  • @t.p.0104
    @t.p.0104 8 місяців тому +50

    Who is listening in 2024?😊

  • @joedeweese5673
    @joedeweese5673 3 місяці тому +11

    In a dimly lit quaint bar w my woman..it’s just her & I that exist in that moment..2024

    • @angelacarrozza
      @angelacarrozza Місяць тому

      classical romance in contemporary music

  • @infomax4572
    @infomax4572 Рік тому +77

    a golden treasure from 1988 , a great song from an era when real music was played on the radio

    • @douglas2902
      @douglas2902 7 місяців тому +3

      Singers were unique and when you heard one you knew exactly who it was unlike today where they all sound the same

    • @jessicacooper8257
      @jessicacooper8257 7 місяців тому +3

      Ha! I know almost all 80s songs. I was trying to figure out why I didn't remember this one... It's because it came out the year I was born lol😂🎉❤

    • @infomax4572
      @infomax4572 7 місяців тому

      It was the greatest era of music, those 80s were😂🎉! @@jessicacooper8257

    • @jahzbird
      @jahzbird 5 місяців тому +2

      And I used to record it off of over old and new cassettes!!😂

  • @coffeeandjelly4614
    @coffeeandjelly4614 3 роки тому +139

    This song is as old as me, but unlike me, this song didn’t age. A true classic

  • @amandalidey329
    @amandalidey329 Місяць тому +3

    This song is absolutely beautiful. 🎹 🎶 💞

  • @user-wt3ij2ov1s
    @user-wt3ij2ov1s 2 місяці тому +1

    Man, this song takes me back to my senior year of Highschool. That's the magic of music.

  • @darrengaines759
    @darrengaines759 2 роки тому +77

    They just don't make music like this that speaks to your life and touches your soul thank God for youtube!

    • @adamNDkipker
      @adamNDkipker Рік тому +2

      AMEN TO WHAT YOU JUST SAID!!!! I couldn't agree with you more!!!!!!

  • @munnygawn9480
    @munnygawn9480 4 роки тому +237

    Woke up wanting to hear this song... went to bed listening to this song.

  • @paulpaid
    @paulpaid 7 місяців тому +6

    This song is an absolute Masterpiece.

  • @TerryKea
    @TerryKea 8 днів тому +1

    My daily dose of absolute perfection ! Get voice is an instrument!

  • @BrentMFisher
    @BrentMFisher 2 роки тому +133

    This song still has all the magic I felt the first time I heard it 33 years ago. And the girl is the real definition of soul. The original, the classy, the one and only............The beautiful Brenda Russell.

    • @jameslewis9569
      @jameslewis9569 2 роки тому +5

      I agree...her voice so very Awesome! I was in a big disco in late 80's (the Crystal in Cancun)..her song n video came on..the whole place came to a standstill...we were all mesmerized by her performance!!

    • @Kenistyless
      @Kenistyless 5 місяців тому

      ​@@jameslewis9569you SHOULD have Grabbed rhe nearest Chick and Slow Danced ; it WOULD have been MORE memorable...