'89 El Debarge "Somebody Loves You:" In Loving Memory of Tommy Debarge! RIH🙏

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  • @tomekaminorpharmdrph.9908
    @tomekaminorpharmdrph.9908 Рік тому +9

    El said “Lawd have mercy”!!!!!! I still love this man.

  • @patriciahoward4775
    @patriciahoward4775 Рік тому +9

    There is just no one like El and the DeBarge family… pure talent

  • @DREWSIC
    @DREWSIC 13 років тому +46

    Wow! This was our Arsenio Hall show in 89'! We had the whole crew there,(El,Bunny, Randy, James, Marty, Tommy DeBarge, Dan and MC, including Jimmy Abney poppin' them drums! And yes, I was putting that funky mix on it! We had the crowd rocking and partying!! Thanks for the memories Albert!

  • @dp7047
    @dp7047 3 роки тому +41

    Randy and Bunny on background vocals, Tommy on guitar and El on lead is a dream come true. Thank you for this upload!!

  • @neferene1
    @neferene1 12 років тому +68

    That's Tommy playing guitar!!! I love this family. They stick together. Tommy wrote about this day in his book. You gotta get it!:)

    • @sharonjones2775
      @sharonjones2775 5 років тому +6

      Augusta Simmons Yup! I read it!

    • @Diwani_Spark14
      @Diwani_Spark14 4 роки тому +7

      Sharon Jones im reading the book now and decided to watch the video to see him playing

    • @anissasaidali105
      @anissasaidali105 4 роки тому +3

      Ce ne sont pas Ralph et Bunny les choristes?

    • @Someoneeles7904
      @Someoneeles7904 3 роки тому +5

      I THOUGHT THAT WAS TOMMY!

    • @laurieb.9555
      @laurieb.9555 3 роки тому +6

      And his bro and sis on back vocals

  • @ddrebrne3336
    @ddrebrne3336 4 роки тому +40

    I remember when he performed on Arsenio. Had many people talking about it, especially the dancers. He killed it.
    Still stands to be a great performance after all these years.

  • @valentinepayne6464
    @valentinepayne6464 Рік тому +13

    Listening to this March 2023.what a voice my favourite singer I get goosebumps every time i hear this with tears in my eyes.tears of joy.

  • @lisacrosley2796
    @lisacrosley2796 8 років тому +85

    Now that's talent! Mind you he is singing live! Amazing!

  • @msummer6926
    @msummer6926 8 років тому +80

    How is it that a person dances that hard, singing, and mind you, Sounds Great, and don't even have an ear piece in his ear and mot sound out of breath and hardly bursts a sweat!! That's #Greatness! Gotta love El!

    • @trebo12
      @trebo12 8 років тому +14

      Yesss! And don't even get started on what he can do on the piano. El is so underrated...smh.

    • @msummer6926
      @msummer6926 8 років тому +12

      trebo12 Yes indeed! We love this man! One thing I can say about El fans, we are loyal! His videos and music are the only ones I can look at and find 0 👎 thumbs down. If there are any, there aren't many. I live that! Underated he is but he was the joint in his day! I just hate he was off the seen so long, where the younger generation couldn't grab a hold of this mans greatness and what he and his family contributed to the music word. I'm just finding out this year how great of a musician, writer, and composer he was and still is this year! Bcuz he's always been in the forefront back in the day, with a microphone in his hand like in this video. I love the fact I'm still finding out more of his greatness in 2016! ;)
      I just posted some pics of a concert he did a few days ago on Google+. He still looking good and healthy. Love myself some #El.

  • @lisacrosley2796
    @lisacrosley2796 8 років тому +100

    You just don't get live shows like that anymore! El DeBarge is the truth and nothing but!

  • @kadijastephens3141
    @kadijastephens3141 6 років тому +18

    If they gave out Oscars for best dance and vocal performance, El would win hands down.I'm lovin this! #Living Legend

  • @DREWSIC
    @DREWSIC 12 років тому +36

    This was such a great night on the Arsenio Hall show! A dynamite band backing El as he did his thang!!! I handled the sound that night and people were dancing in the isles!! And to Randy Walker, bro They didn't forget you, you were great on those keys!!!

    • @jeffbogue3718
      @jeffbogue3718 Рік тому +1

      I graduated with Randy Walker, he told me he was working at Marshall music when El debarge came in looking for a keyboard that is how he ended up meeting El DeBarge. We graduated 1981

  • @ItiyahIsrael
    @ItiyahIsrael 13 років тому +21

    Wow!!! Old school entertainment!!! The REAL deal!!! Dance moves combined with actual singing!!! NO lip-synching here!!! Way to go El!!! Yes, I thought that was Bunny too! This was indeed a fantastic perormance!!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!! I LOVE it!!!!

  • @tiathompson6674
    @tiathompson6674 7 років тому +26

    I didn't know El could get down like that. Get it El.....!

  • @barbaravire6439
    @barbaravire6439 12 років тому +21

    ONE OF THE GREATEST GROUP OF AMERICAN HISTORY EL DEBAGE AND BOBBY DEBARGE! I MISS GOOD MUSIC WHAT HAPPEN TO THE MUSIC!! MISS IT!!

  • @ExtraChocolate80
    @ExtraChocolate80 8 років тому +68

    Damn El could dance back in the day lol!!

    • @Noirmariposa
      @Noirmariposa 7 років тому +13

      ExtraChocolate80 I just saw him in Maryland this summer and you couldn't tell him nuffin ! He was doing all the new dances , crip walking , the nae nae .... I have awful video . And he still sounds great

    • @deannaholland2135
      @deannaholland2135 4 роки тому +5

      He had some moves.... I had no idea!

    • @buchananjeneen3739
      @buchananjeneen3739 4 роки тому

      😂

  • @sodear2meee
    @sodear2meee 12 років тому +28

    The man didn't mess around , unlimited talent

  • @rayjonest.v7258
    @rayjonest.v7258 3 роки тому +14

    El's got to be right behind mj when it comes to hits,songs. He is incredible talented.

  • @dorothyhodge985
    @dorothyhodge985 4 роки тому +6

    I never knew El played the piano. Classic perfect

  • @stonedog23
    @stonedog23 7 років тому +44

    Everything about this was incredible. A singer with incredible vocals and showmanship, dynamic dancers, on point background vocals, and great live playing!

  • @graceandgratitude9256
    @graceandgratitude9256 Рік тому +4

    Thank YOU El Debarge For THIS ❤❤❤

  • @XxBabyGurlLovexX
    @XxBabyGurlLovexX 13 років тому +15

    One word: WOW!! El tore that stage up and was jamming like nobody!! The best voice ever! I love this song and this man and what a performance!! Baby had some moves!! :))

  • @jazdtildawn2
    @jazdtildawn2 4 роки тому +36

    Tommy playing bass, and Bunny and Randy are on backing vocals. Wow!

    • @esteven38
      @esteven38 Рік тому

      I think the caption means Bobby

    • @codiestrauss8132
      @codiestrauss8132 Рік тому

      I don't think that them sorry

    • @RTDavis0503
      @RTDavis0503 Рік тому

      I didn't even catch that!

    • @RTDavis0503
      @RTDavis0503 Рік тому +1

      ​@@codiestrauss8132That is bunny DeBarge

    • @codiestrauss8132
      @codiestrauss8132 Рік тому

      @@RTDavis0503 you think what you want and I'm going to think what I want goodbye

  • @smc1774
    @smc1774 7 років тому +21

    Young gorgeous El!

  • @kjsgirl8792
    @kjsgirl8792 7 років тому +33

    wow! never heard this beautiful song before! some of his songs could easily double as or could be converted into gospel songs! this could be an inspirational praise and worship song to uplift a heavy-heart!

    • @texascreoleshani3725
      @texascreoleshani3725 7 років тому +8

      kj's girl I was 14 years old when this song was released and it has ALWAYS been inspirational to me. Every time I hear El sing it, It touches me and I get teary-eyed. 🙌🏽🙏🏽 God bless you El and the entire DeBarge family. ❤️

    • @BAMMAX1
      @BAMMAX1 3 роки тому +3

      I really think this song was meant to be a gospel song. But I think the record company probably didn’t want to EL to appeal to that market. It’s always been one of my favorite songs by him. I play it when I want to cheer myself up or someone I love.

    • @thomaspalmer36
      @thomaspalmer36 3 роки тому +1

      @@texascreoleshani3725 I agree I think it's a gospel song and it really is an emotional song

    • @thomaspalmer36
      @thomaspalmer36 3 роки тому +1

      @@BAMMAX1 I agree 100% probably the record label didn't want a gospel artist

  • @texascreoleshani3725
    @texascreoleshani3725 7 років тому +28

    I love you El and your whole family! I see Tommy tearin’ up dat bass! 😍😍

  • @frnlam6426
    @frnlam6426 4 роки тому +8

    Love El and his siblings Always !!

  • @MCFOOM4Life
    @MCFOOM4Life 10 років тому +26

    I loved this song back then. Played it out. Yes and his hair never sweated out. lol. Singing and dancing live. That doesnt happen any more.

    • @msummer6926
      @msummer6926 8 років тому +8

      I was saying the same thing. Hardly bust sweat! Dancing like that and not once did he sound out of breath!

    • @buchananjeneen3739
      @buchananjeneen3739 4 роки тому +4

      Pure talent & it came from home. Practice does makes perfect & if he was out of breath, it wasn't noticed because he's a true professional. 🎤🕺😃👍

  • @김김-e4w3o
    @김김-e4w3o 6 років тому +14

    80’s america is some kind of mystic.

  • @CaliforniaJazzy
    @CaliforniaJazzy 8 років тому +23

    Damn, the 90's were the shit! !!

  • @b.j.h.1706
    @b.j.h.1706 6 років тому +11

    El, you are a class act. Somebody right here loves you!

  • @romonarucker3405
    @romonarucker3405 4 роки тому +8

    Now that's real talent EL doing this live and 💃 at same time and hitting those high notes and its nice to see tommy &Randy with they fine self and of course pretty &sexy Mr.El Debarge 💘 me some him.

  • @TAMA42
    @TAMA42 13 років тому +14

    RIP jimmy you were a great drummer

  • @docholiday1463
    @docholiday1463 Рік тому +3

    Best singer ever

  • @noirprncess
    @noirprncess 5 років тому +8

    Just wow at his live performance.

  • @GoForSelf
    @GoForSelf 13 років тому +13

    He killed it. Probably one of the best Falsetto voices of all time.

  • @casons.170
    @casons.170 3 роки тому +14

    Such a gifted artists
    El was and still is a legend

  • @jocelynRa1181
    @jocelynRa1181 8 років тому +33

    you go EL love those days

  • @djsmith37z
    @djsmith37z 13 років тому +9

    OMG! WOW! can't stand it, this video is GREAT, Thank you
    We had a chance to see some of Debarge Family backup El on Aresenio Hall
    El is so talented that it's unbelieveable.
    I am happy that El came back to us
    He can sing, dance, write, speak and play the piano like no one can.
    El is bless and deserve to be here.
    Praying for you and loving you always

  • @brendarobinson1656
    @brendarobinson1656 8 років тому +24

    That's alright there! A beautiful man - inside and out!

  • @preciousbash
    @preciousbash 10 років тому +22

    That was awesome. He is so amazing and his back up dances were getting their aerobic on!!

  • @RememberTheTime09
    @RememberTheTime09 13 років тому +8

    Very talented family! El is just awesome.

  • @kimberlydevezin6804
    @kimberlydevezin6804 Рік тому +1

    Love this song he dancing 😊

  • @jayedee8382
    @jayedee8382 3 роки тому +7

    Are those his twin cousins or nieces? El is a force of talent...the way he stepped back in line with the dancers and danced. He is so precise with his body alignment. he did not miss a beat. He inspires me.

    • @MARIEj1993
      @MARIEj1993 2 роки тому

      Omg the back up dancers related to him?

    • @codiestrauss8132
      @codiestrauss8132 Рік тому +1

      ​@@MARIEj1993no the dancers are not related to him

  • @clarissab5882
    @clarissab5882 2 роки тому +5

    Oh man. I remember watching this performance on TV when it first aired on Arsenio. El and those dancers absolutely KILLED it! The DeBarge family were no joke when it came to performing. Live and in studio. Didn't realize that was Tommy on bass. The man was legendary with his bass lines. Then they had siblings Randy and Bunny on backing vocals too? Y'all can't tell me this family wasn't iconic in their musicality. They were beasts vocally, lyrically, instrumentation wise and the choreography was always smooth. Thanks for sharing this with us @MJMedia09Other.

  • @noirprncess
    @noirprncess 5 років тому +7

    Just love this performance.

  • @boldassbrother118
    @boldassbrother118 3 роки тому +26

    Rest In Peace Tommy DeBarge🙏🏾

  • @wefinnasee7067
    @wefinnasee7067 4 роки тому +6

    Never heard this, but gonna add it to my playlist. Thx!

  • @nadinewebster5861
    @nadinewebster5861 7 років тому +18

    El DeBarge.......Forever

  • @MrsPrettylady888
    @MrsPrettylady888 7 років тому +17

    Absolutely LOVE ❤️ this SONG. Blessed every time I listen to it. Very gifted and talented family. GOD Bless you El and the Debarge family. Keep on Keeping on❤️

  • @RememberTheTime09
    @RememberTheTime09 13 років тому +7

    Real music and 'sangin'. Always picks me up when I'm down!

  • @MaumauSanders
    @MaumauSanders 3 місяці тому +1

    This song is 🔥🔥🔥❤️👍🏽

  • @deerich7552
    @deerich7552 2 роки тому +3

    Love this song and performance. 💙

  • @doginthecity9635
    @doginthecity9635 3 роки тому +7

    El is the Man.....

  • @Noirmariposa
    @Noirmariposa 7 років тому +20

    I think those girls covered almost every new jack swing dance . I came for the song but will be reposting because of them

  • @alejandracorrearamos2058
    @alejandracorrearamos2058 Рік тому +2

    AMAZING!

  • @Letskeepitclassy-t1k
    @Letskeepitclassy-t1k Рік тому +2

    Man! I didn't know that he could dance like that? El was bad!!!!! 😱💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @annettejenkins383
    @annettejenkins383 11 років тому +12

    So inspirational!- At the time Im sure he didnt realize that he would need those same Prayers!!!- I Listen to this song all the time!!!- Love You El!!!!-GOD BLESS!!!-STAY STRONG!!!

    • @msummer6926
      @msummer6926 8 років тому +7

      I know right! But this was during the time of his drug use but it just hadn't taken it's toll yet. Addiction progresses like any other thing till he really did needed to be reminded of these words. He held up good along time! Love me some El!

    • @annettejenkins383
      @annettejenkins383 8 років тому +7

      Michelle Summer​ True!-He was going through changes!-But funny the changes he was going through was superficial-and Spiritual!

    • @msummer6926
      @msummer6926 8 років тому +7

      Right. I just hated to that he had to go through that, but we never know where life is gonna take us. Places we thought we'd never go that's for sure. I'm thankful he's still around. If he never get success like he had before, he definitely got a 2nd chance at breathing. I'm looking at how well he look to have abused grugs like he did... But can you imagine what he'd look like if he had never used? Omg! He probably wouldn't have aged at all! Just a thought :) Love me some Eldra!

    • @annettejenkins383
      @annettejenkins383 8 років тому +6

      Michelle Summer Girl Yees!-There are recent videos of him in concert singing Smokey Robinson's songs-Flawless!-Amazing how his voice stood up to the abuse.Again Thank God he's Alive and Well.

    • @msummer6926
      @msummer6926 8 років тому +5

      Yes! I saw one where he was singing "Ooo Baby Baby" live, but that's the only one I've seen. Not sure if it's the same video.

  • @diedrekelly9721
    @diedrekelly9721 7 років тому +12

    Besutiful song!!!

  • @pdunz1010
    @pdunz1010 Рік тому +2

    Wow, my first time seeing and hearing this song. Ooooh what such greatness from this family ❤❤❤❤

  • @CassiopeiaWilson
    @CassiopeiaWilson 6 років тому +7

    El got down with his bad ass self!! Take of home El!!

  • @Beencouraged777
    @Beencouraged777 Рік тому +2

    Love this family❤❤❤❤❤ they been through so much.

  • @docholiday1463
    @docholiday1463 2 роки тому +3

    Them girls was on point in god shout out to them and the band

  • @MJMedia09Other
    @MJMedia09Other  13 років тому +10

    @DREWSIC Are you a member of the family? I personally videotaped this show in 89 and I LOVE El's performance of this song and the lyrics mean something. It's ashame this song got very little exposure cause it's one of my favorite El songs of ALL TIME.

  • @michellemills1260
    @michellemills1260 3 роки тому +5

    Saaaang El

  • @smusicluv
    @smusicluv 7 місяців тому +1

    My favorite song from El DeBarge. Can listen over and over again.

  • @romulus_
    @romulus_ 8 місяців тому +1

    love the effortlessness of his vocals.

  • @BenJabituya
    @BenJabituya 2 роки тому +5

    RIP Tommy DeBarge.

  • @CaliforniaJazzy
    @CaliforniaJazzy 8 років тому +27

    Go on El!!

  • @charleswilliams8248
    @charleswilliams8248 4 роки тому +2

    DeBarge with funky and hard on this one classic!

  • @rej536
    @rej536 8 років тому +11

    Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve it.

  • @쏠펑이
    @쏠펑이 8 місяців тому +5

    MJ , PRINCE.. AND DEBARGE

  • @barrigator
    @barrigator Рік тому

    Que bueno es este video, no paro de verlo. Las bailarinas un exito!

  • @kennewyorkcity
    @kennewyorkcity 9 років тому +26

    el debarge did his thing

  • @go2yourself
    @go2yourself Рік тому +2

    2024...💃🤸‍♀️🙌🏾👊🏾🤣😂❤❤ somebody loves you ❤️❤️ Lord have mercy 😂

  • @doreathacannon9707
    @doreathacannon9707 9 років тому +14

    god knows i love this video!

  • @antk2535
    @antk2535 4 роки тому +3

    My forever favorite 💕💕💕

  • @gwendolynhall2573
    @gwendolynhall2573 5 років тому +2

    I love my baby el debarge you love of my life

  • @brendarayford6304
    @brendarayford6304 4 місяці тому

    Love this song. El was on fire. Randy and Bunny sharing the stage was amazing. ❤

  • @glorianelson4575
    @glorianelson4575 5 років тому +2

    Just horrible what they went through.very talented family.I spoke with James debarge back at Thanksgiving time was very nice could have meet on nicer conditions but that is life.💖❤💖💋😍🙌

  • @wingchundragon
    @wingchundragon 4 роки тому +6

    That's Randy and Bunny singing back up. Tommy on Bass. Damn, why couldn't they stay with El and off the drugs

  • @MahaganeeKotton
    @MahaganeeKotton 5 років тому +3

    Love it!! 😍

  • @gwagiz
    @gwagiz 3 роки тому +3

    Love u El ♡♡♡

  • @codiestrauss9270
    @codiestrauss9270 Рік тому

    Love 💕 this song so much and the girl dancer are the best

  • @reneerenee2986
    @reneerenee2986 4 роки тому +3

    😂😂😂😂😂OOOO Lord I remember wearing my hair feathered just like that. But I can't remember why we referred to that style as feathered...sweet memories though!💙💙💙

  • @earlrodgers8124
    @earlrodgers8124 Рік тому

    My inspiration 4ever please come back to Milwaukee because we love you here!

  • @thediscussionvlogs5913
    @thediscussionvlogs5913 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤ I love this song and what an Artist, although challenges he keeps his faith. 🥰

  • @Joycelang2495
    @Joycelang2495 4 роки тому +2

    God bless you el .I want to meet you 💝💝💝💒💒💒💒

  • @timothygivens8529
    @timothygivens8529 12 днів тому

    One of my favorites

  • @vitoriacarolline4743
    @vitoriacarolline4743 4 роки тому +3

    Muito bom

  • @whitneygray5992
    @whitneygray5992 6 років тому +4

    I love it

  • @brianhurst942
    @brianhurst942 5 років тому +3

    AND GOD LOVES YOU TOO...

  • @gbrieannful
    @gbrieannful 11 місяців тому +1

    3:33 I love El’s voice ❤ that man can sing 🎤

  • @lilcoco8973
    @lilcoco8973 5 років тому +2

    Sooooo Talent🙏💙

  • @MJMedia09Other
    @MJMedia09Other  13 років тому +5

    @slhospedale You are welcome. I loved this song. El has a great performance.

  • @mrlsujackson1177
    @mrlsujackson1177 24 дні тому

    Them dance girls is on point fr 🔥 I didn’t know my boy could dance lik that I wish him an Mike would have collaborated

  • @gwendolynhall2573
    @gwendolynhall2573 5 років тому +2

    Some body love you baby el debarge i love you baby el debarge

  • @glorianelson4575
    @glorianelson4575 5 років тому +3

    2020"💖❤💖💋

  • @jonjonharreld5774
    @jonjonharreld5774 4 роки тому +2

    Love It Fam One Love Fa'Sho...

  • @DevaughnDarnel
    @DevaughnDarnel 6 років тому +6

    THE DANCER ON THE LEFT NAME IS TOM'YA BOWDEN WE WENT TO JUNIOR HIGH TOGETHER. I HAD A MAJOR CRUSH ON HER FINE SELF.