Colonel Abrams - How Soon We Forget

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2009
  • Music video by Colonel Abrams performing How Soon We Forget. (C) 1987 Geffen Records

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  • @mrdq21
    @mrdq21 3 місяці тому +28

    37 years later 2024 i'm here listening.
    R.I.P. Colonel.

    • @ms.jaysworld8589
      @ms.jaysworld8589 2 місяці тому

      Me too!

    • @demitriamembers8833
      @demitriamembers8833 Місяць тому

      Absolutely!!!! I keep it in rotation!!!
      Why do I start doing that marching dancing like him and flailing my arms whenever I hear this song????😂😂

    • @annettehernandez5355
      @annettehernandez5355 Місяць тому

      💯

  • @byroncampbell3873
    @byroncampbell3873 6 місяців тому +18

    RIP Colonel Abrams. Absolutely underappreciated. He was a brilliant artist

  • @jeromelange7401
    @jeromelange7401 7 років тому +116

    Another brillant & criminally underrated Groove from one of the most talented, smooth , unique & underrated vocalists in history...

  • @20ilunga
    @20ilunga 3 роки тому +29

    Is just unbelievable a person who had this kind of life, but he died Homeless in the street of new-york

    • @reginaldsmith116
      @reginaldsmith116 4 місяці тому

      Wow really dam never knew that always wondered what happened to him

    • @geddycanee1
      @geddycanee1 3 місяці тому +1

      Always give charity........it means alot........uhu

    • @jalamangjobe6693
      @jalamangjobe6693 3 місяці тому +2

      RIP in heaven I love your music I listen to it everyday

    • @michaelirby5968
      @michaelirby5968 Місяць тому +1

      Wow,are you serious,...homeless?

  • @arobinson68
    @arobinson68 3 роки тому +53

    This guy was a legend! The house Teddy Pendergrass! 🎙🎤

  • @gilliammark5083
    @gilliammark5083 4 роки тому +23

    I heard an old wise man say....If they open the old clubs back up and played this style of music that it would change the mindset of America. The belief is the music and the message will make others feel GOOD and move forward through anything in their LIVES.
    Just to EXPERIENCE THESE DAYS AGAIN#

  • @estlhm805
    @estlhm805 8 місяців тому +10

    So many songs that were underrated but I'm glad to hear them again. Adding to my playlist

  • @beautiful4days
    @beautiful4days 11 років тому +141

    I will always love this man for the rest of my life. This song is a classic. Has no expiration date.

  • @1bIgFaTsOnOfAbItCh
    @1bIgFaTsOnOfAbItCh 2 роки тому +42

    As a child of the 80's watching WTBS Night Tracks, Friday Night Videos, Video Soul, Radio 1990, and all of the video shows before every cable company finally started carrying MTV I remember Colonel Abrams being one of the ones who inspired me and being the reason why I was blessed to be a career musician.

    • @kenniet7125
      @kenniet7125 Рік тому +4

      Yes! Facts!

    • @geddycanee1
      @geddycanee1 3 місяці тому

      WBLS mr.majic..breaking the ice!!!!waaaah!! Gotham City...manhattan boy here!!!

  • @andresmith6591
    @andresmith6591 4 роки тому +20

    This was a Bad Brother. His style set the Club on FIRE. I play this music frequently. Colonel Abrams. Yes Sir. Players and Hustlers know this game. Youngsters take notes and learn something about romancing a Queen.

    • @Acinc-lr2jp
      @Acinc-lr2jp Рік тому

      Yea, and that grandaddy 2-step is a classic.

    • @Acinc-lr2jp
      @Acinc-lr2jp Рік тому

      His vocal is Teddy Pendagrass with Eddie Lavert.

  • @tumelomotsepe674
    @tumelomotsepe674 7 років тому +11

    colonel's music was loved here in south Africa. He was and sill regarded as one of the house music legends who have ever lived. RIP Col Abrams!

  • @michaelseven320
    @michaelseven320 10 років тому +65

    This is real dance music ...."love we had before doesn't exist no more ........"

  • @leerhode1021
    @leerhode1021 7 років тому +315

    R.I.P. Colonel. You were under appreciated. Maybe they will feature him in an episode of Unsung...they should.

  • @tradecraft46
    @tradecraft46 8 років тому +52

    Colonel Abrams is better than you know.

  • @timothykangethe7700
    @timothykangethe7700 3 роки тому +26

    So Nostalgic.
    How soon we forget, Colonel Abrams belted out Iconic songs but sadly didn't get the recognition he deserved.
    Rest Easy Col Abrams ✊

    • @dantheman92317
      @dantheman92317 3 роки тому +4

      agree

    • @peterkawe6451
      @peterkawe6451 Рік тому +3

      Should have lived in a castle and got some medical help.

    • @geddycanee1
      @geddycanee1 3 місяці тому

      Naii floor filler !!!!!!!!!!!yeiei!! mathree-southB....hahaaaa!!

  • @doriefann-purry4750
    @doriefann-purry4750 7 років тому +30

    In Loving Memory of Colonel Abrams.

  • @jacqulynwebster6591
    @jacqulynwebster6591 7 років тому +34

    This stayed in HEAVY rotation on Video Soul. I can still hear Donnie Simpson announcing this video. RIP Colonel Abrams...

  • @wood4278
    @wood4278 Рік тому +5

    80's gotta love it...miss it so much...wish we could bring it back

  • @MarcKobe
    @MarcKobe 9 місяців тому +6

    Rest in Peace Colonel Abrahams

  • @JustMaii
    @JustMaii 7 років тому +81

    RIP Colonel Abrams...your music will live on

  • @ssheilalyles50
    @ssheilalyles50 2 роки тому +7

    This guy was underrated

  • @adammorrell1513
    @adammorrell1513 8 років тому +50

    This and trapped are amazing songs.

  • @damiancazares7994
    @damiancazares7994 2 місяці тому +3

    Happy Heavenly 75th Birthday Colonel Abrams May 25 1949 - November 24 2016

  • @joeturner6192
    @joeturner6192 7 років тому +51

    RIP Colonel, the King of House. I kept many a dance floor jumping with your jams back in the day.

  • @jbuford4298
    @jbuford4298 3 роки тому +14

    I met him at a club here in Chicago in the late 80's. Love his music. RIP Colonel 🙏

  • @poolhallshark
    @poolhallshark 7 років тому +21

    R.I.P. May you and Prince make heavenly music together.

  • @kayandaeddings4803
    @kayandaeddings4803 5 років тому +26

    When I first heard Colonel Abrams, he sound like Teddy Pendergrass. When my grandmother heard him sing for the first time, she claimed that he was a teddy Pendergrass wannabe. My mother had a tape of that album with this track on here. Both my mother and grandmother has gone on. Rest in peace Colonel Abrams. By the way, this all took place when I was a little girl. My favorite song from that same album is nameless.

    • @RocStarr913
      @RocStarr913 2 роки тому

      That was actually the follow-up single off the same album, but that didn’t do nearly as well as this song, even with the urban market.

    • @kayandaeddings4803
      @kayandaeddings4803 2 роки тому

      @@RocStarr913 no wonder why I never heard it on the radio. I have heard this one often. Specially on video soul.

  • @dantheman92317
    @dantheman92317 3 роки тому +33

    3:26 that really really hits home. When you realize something you love doesn't exist no more or things won't ever be the same. This guy was awesome and this songs still kicks

  • @tmontyb10011
    @tmontyb10011 7 років тому +80

    Sleep in peace, Colonel Abrams. Your jams will live on!

    • @charlesmcbride8307
      @charlesmcbride8307 6 років тому

      tmontyb10011 Absolutely!

    • @mediacenterman8583
      @mediacenterman8583 5 років тому +1

      No!!!!!! When did he die??? I was hoping he would be on a throwback tour

    • @blacktigeress6035
      @blacktigeress6035 5 років тому

      @@mediacenterman8583 , He died on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016.

  • @yosea8701
    @yosea8701 4 роки тому +76

    To know he was homeless on the streets of NYC before he passed makes me so sad. I loved his music. I hate how the music industry makes these artist then breaks them, and not help them to invest for after they throw them away. Artist are better off working for themselves in clubs, and private shows. R.i.p! Colonel Abrams.

    • @RocStarr913
      @RocStarr913 2 роки тому +5

      It’s a very volatile and exploitative industry and most people are very fickle when it comes to music.

    • @jengriffin152
      @jengriffin152 2 роки тому +18

      You're so right! I saw him before he passed away downtown btwn 46 nd 7th ave. He was in wheelchair. I wept.

    • @feldercharles6936
      @feldercharles6936 2 роки тому +9

      Wow...this makes me sad.

    • @thefullenergychannel2879
      @thefullenergychannel2879 2 роки тому +8

      True story here we were a dance group based in London uk and in 1985 we were hired to dance for colonel abrams on the tube show which was a live show every Friday up in Newcastle on channel 4 I think it was, unfortunately, we were held up in traffic and by the time we arrived he had already performed and left the building we were so gutted, this is the first time I have heard of his passing and I'm upset knowing he spent his last years in misery how did a man so talented and handsome end up homeless how??

    • @mvuyisibaleni7354
      @mvuyisibaleni7354 2 роки тому

      😞

  • @caeasylivin
    @caeasylivin 7 років тому +11

    My favorite cut of the Colonel. RIP

  • @magnusmalmstrom1150
    @magnusmalmstrom1150 3 роки тому +9

    Fantastic! Goosebumps all the way.. R.I.P Colonel

  • @vince12131
    @vince12131 10 років тому +24

    I'm sitting in my bath tub, remembering my big brother would play this all day and night. Just thinking of you R.I.P. J.T,

    • @coachrobinson9958
      @coachrobinson9958 6 років тому +1

      Me too, bruh: (RIP) Anthony Munsel "Tony" Cannady"Big Bruh"! :))

  • @StarX81
    @StarX81 7 років тому +5

    Another one from the 80's has gone. He was HUGE in the mid to late 80's! Rest In Peace my brother.

  • @paragons00
    @paragons00 11 років тому +18

    he was the first person i saw rock a high top fade circa 1986

  • @ShirleyPRoman
    @ShirleyPRoman 6 років тому +9

    I've felt IN love WITH him in 1989. God bless the person who introduced me to his album.... AND. IT'S GOING TO BE WITH ME FOREVERMORE....(RIP) U LOVE YOU

  • @JEMLRB
    @JEMLRB 13 років тому +7

    "LOVE HIM........... THE 80S WAS THE BEST AND THE LAST DECADE WHEN IT COMES TO ARTISTS' ORGINALITY AND THE SONGS THEY SANG!"

  • @michaelseven320
    @michaelseven320 8 років тому +18

    I toss and turn at night, wondering what to do
    You're like a stranger with a different attitude
    So for the last time, please don't make me beg you to stay
    I know I'll always love you, love you anyway(I need you)
    Need you
    ('Cause I'm missing you)
    'Cause I'm missing you
    (I'm missing you)

  • @ninosimone
    @ninosimone 7 років тому +36

    r.i.p....thank you for sharing your talent with us.

  • @yolandagee3925
    @yolandagee3925 4 роки тому +7

    You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. You were a powerhouse back in the day.

  • @ShawnC.T.
    @ShawnC.T. 6 років тому +9

    We're all missin' you Colonel Abrams, and we haven't forgot, how good your music made/makes us all feel, no more suffering on this earth, for you to endure, R.I.P. eternally, for your rest, is well deserved...

  • @fatimacottle1968
    @fatimacottle1968 8 місяців тому +2

    ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉ABSOLUTELY another great one KING 👑 MUSCLE 💪 MUSIC 🎶 APPRECIATE YOUR GIFTED GIFTED RIPOWER 😢😊🎉❤

  • @nataliesantiagomd4735
    @nataliesantiagomd4735 Рік тому +35

    Who is still jamming to this in 2023? 🙋🏾‍♀️

    • @ContentSubmarine-rr5zb
      @ContentSubmarine-rr5zb 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah! Great artist.. heroin got him..he cought a hot one...sad. RIP my brother...we met a few times at the platinum. And foxes JC..

    • @alanrichardson9175
      @alanrichardson9175 3 місяці тому

      You have to ask?😂

    • @geddycanee1
      @geddycanee1 3 місяці тому

      my jamm all weekends .............canivore Naii...kenya!!!

    • @louenkleinsmidt
      @louenkleinsmidt 3 місяці тому +1

      And still in 2024!

    • @user-gs7ig6mv4h
      @user-gs7ig6mv4h 2 місяці тому

      Also 2024

  • @olawalearemu9707
    @olawalearemu9707 5 років тому +6

    Forever colonel 😭😭 !!!

  • @h2d127
    @h2d127 4 роки тому +9

    Wow.......he was extraordinary. Beautiful man! Truly one of the greatest musicians ever to walk on earth. Rip baby boy. I love Colonel Abrams brought a lot of joy to me.

  • @etherealdreams7936
    @etherealdreams7936 7 років тому +7

    Unique style...vocals/dance epic club music that sounds bombastic in the right place. Sorry that Mr.Abrams suffered in his final years...rest peacefully brother man.

  • @tomkormushoff5241
    @tomkormushoff5241 6 років тому +4

    The Colonel's music was dope back in day. Danced my ass off to this tune here!

  • @suavehinrg
    @suavehinrg 14 років тому +3

    "How Soon We Forget" is the song that made me a fan of his! I never have seen the music video for this song. I love it!

  • @eileenboykin8842
    @eileenboykin8842 8 років тому +26

    need to bring the club era back

  • @mookeychase0907
    @mookeychase0907 7 років тому +70

    RIP to the Colonel...you will be missed and remembered my dude....

    • @coreybailey7551
      @coreybailey7551 6 років тому

      mookeychase0907 yeah u are right dookeychaser🤣🤣🤣

  • @jamestucker3665
    @jamestucker3665 11 років тому +7

    NYCEnforcer
    I wish we could start this up again, where we people went out and smiled and liked to dance to artist who could sing,had originality,played real instruments and people actually dressed nice. We need to get this real soulful house music thing started again in the states; Europe already is on it and been on it (cub Music forever). I like Hip hop (but it is simply unattractive to me for the pass 10 years) don't get me wrong but this music will always be in my heart and soul.

  • @AvwenaghaOshevire
    @AvwenaghaOshevire 3 місяці тому +1

    A strong fan of colonel Abram...the love we had before doesn't exist anymore

  • @jodiesmith333
    @jodiesmith333 4 роки тому +26

    He was a great performer and had his own style of dancing, I was and still is in love with that legend. Still listening to his music and videos.

  • @susanhurst3292
    @susanhurst3292 Місяць тому +1

    Thiss son is straight New York, you can feel and taste the city. Rest in Peace to my uncle Richard, a true Brooklyn nite

  • @arnoldaustin3263
    @arnoldaustin3263 3 роки тому +3

    Wowwww This Brother always spitting Fire at The Red 🦜 Parrot back in the 80's...

  • @mzzvaughan
    @mzzvaughan 9 років тому +4

    This song brought back so Many memories! Colonel sounds like T.P.

  • @PharaohShishak70
    @PharaohShishak70 6 років тому +3

    The King of House Music, the Soulful One, Colonel Abrams-Rest In House Heaven my brotha!

  • @victoriajones5274
    @victoriajones5274 3 роки тому +7

    This song was the Jam RIP Colonel Abrams gone but not forgotten

  • @TNT1719
    @TNT1719 4 місяці тому +1

    My Pops built a big club down in our basement for my Mom and us kids because we loved music and dancing so much and parties were on at our home every Friday and Weekends and I swear anytime my Pops put on house music it was hours of dancing and sweating. RIP Colonel, Pops and Mom. I miss the 80s so much. Fun times!!!

  • @gamanworldwide
    @gamanworldwide 7 років тому +26

    Rest in Peace Colonel... A Friend

  • @johnvandehey7002
    @johnvandehey7002 9 років тому +14

    Super fine. I was raised on Motown and the Girls' Groups of the early 60's. The Colonel's classic. Still lovin' this sound in 2015. Flashback to '40s Harlem was also a touch of production genius.

  • @nsomorin
    @nsomorin 9 днів тому

    Sad to hear he had fallen on hard times when he died. Grateful for his music.

  • @gilbertojode5073
    @gilbertojode5073 4 роки тому +4

    Am setting up a mobile sound biz to focus on real music that went under the radar..this is one of the gems

  • @silentsnake6486
    @silentsnake6486 7 років тому +1

    Der beste Beat in der ganzen Funk Fraktion..R.I.P Colonel ,deine Musik begleitet mich seit 30 Jahren

  • @coylerhythm-blues3958
    @coylerhythm-blues3958 3 роки тому +5

    The Colonel had a move and a groove that he threw down and own it.

  • @adriennerobinson1180
    @adriennerobinson1180 4 роки тому +2

    This is my FAVORITE Song by Colonel Abrams. I really MISS those YEARS SIP

  • @xxxxxxxx2725
    @xxxxxxxx2725 5 років тому +8

    I met this dude one day on the NYC subway very tall to..

  • @reggiestarke9950
    @reggiestarke9950 7 років тому +8

    GOD BLESS N REST YOUR SOUL, "COLONEL ABRAMS"...THANKS A WHOLE LOT FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT N BLESSINGS WITH US...U MADE N LEFT A FOREVER LASTING IMPACT👏☝👍✌👌👏

  • @bakoibrahim5009
    @bakoibrahim5009 4 роки тому +2

    You have achieved your part in the music arena RIP COLONEL

  • @garyclifford467
    @garyclifford467 7 років тому +5

    R.I.P Colonel Abrams. How Soon We Forgot Not. Another Talent Gone :-(

  • @uniikkiz
    @uniikkiz 4 роки тому +8

    Damn this is fire. Glad I discovered this....so smooth

  • @Ozziemints
    @Ozziemints Рік тому +1

    Remembering the Colonel and your legendary tracks. Will never be forgotten...😢😢

  • @fred5399
    @fred5399 7 років тому +3

    This is what a man sounds like.

  • @choclittfactory3794
    @choclittfactory3794 7 років тому +10

    you gave me my start in club life.. RIP COLONEL ABRAMS

  • @barbiefunkyfaceb
    @barbiefunkyfaceb 3 роки тому +1

    Wo,Wo,Wo,Wo, 'Let's Go Party
    People in the House',
    MATTERS PEOPLE
    PEACE&LOVE

  • @gmaxmanworld8739
    @gmaxmanworld8739 5 років тому +7

    Always loved his music. He was indeed a club artist and fashion trend setter. Rest in peace sir.

  • @crystalmason829
    @crystalmason829 8 місяців тому +1

    Woo woo woo woo woo… that’s all I needed for real 😂 ❤❤❤❤❤ I just love this song

  • @DaddyCortez99
    @DaddyCortez99 14 років тому +1

    Never saw the video of this song. The Colonel Rocks!

  • @rashondaoliver1238
    @rashondaoliver1238 4 роки тому +3

    RIP to this man I listen to trapped not gonna let and speculation daily and now this in my rotation 😩

  • @KingQuad75
    @KingQuad75 7 років тому +12

    Rest In Peace Colonel Abrams. it was only a few years ago when I discovered your music. I enjoyed it. condolences to your loved ones and to all the fans

  • @Boet1
    @Boet1 Рік тому +1

    What a legend. One of the greatest dancers ever, without trying too hard d. My man! May he rest well!

  • @isaiahthompson2065
    @isaiahthompson2065 2 роки тому +2

    My all time favorite Colonel "HIT !" HE DID THAT ! Where did he come from ? He bought "IT ! " and his musical arrangements are all TIMELESS ! There will never br ANOTHER !

  • @jimmyshingle934
    @jimmyshingle934 7 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot Colonel Abrams... We are still bumping your joints.... Always will.... Get some rest my Brother...

  • @marcussmith3934
    @marcussmith3934 5 років тому +2

    They will never be another Colonel Abrams!!!

  • @mommaro26
    @mommaro26 5 років тому +8

    When this came on everybody on the dance floor...Good times!

  • @cortezcharles3605
    @cortezcharles3605 7 років тому +25

    Rest In Power another of great has Fallen!

  • @jomohector5274
    @jomohector5274 4 роки тому +1

    I’m jamming this great singer right now, so Sad found out he died and he was homeless at the time, R.i.P Colonel Abrams King of House Music, yo that voice is amazing reminds me of Teddy P. Brings back so much memories Peppermint Lounge, Zanzibar Cheetas Paterson New Jersey omg😊

  • @sfedida
    @sfedida Рік тому

    I skated to this track at Bury St Edmunds roller rink in the mid 1980s - hearing it again, the years roll back!

  • @ashashan3862
    @ashashan3862 7 років тому +4

    a tru Soulful House legend thank you for jackin it up

  • @ShirleyPRoman
    @ShirleyPRoman 8 років тому +17

    I love the beat and the. lyrics..AND HE FAVORS STEVE HARVEY

    • @jengriffin152
      @jengriffin152 2 роки тому +1

      That's a got damn insult to the Colonel!!!

  • @lateshiachilds3640
    @lateshiachilds3640 4 роки тому +4

    I been a fan since I was 7 in the late 80s I love his voice

  • @doriefann-purry4750
    @doriefann-purry4750 7 років тому +3

    My Condolences and Prayers to the Family, Friends & Fans of Colonel Abrams. May 25, 1949 - November 25, 2016
    Colonel Abrams was an American musician, singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. MAY HE REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!
    Rest In Heavenly Peace!

  • @cynthia90robinson
    @cynthia90robinson 10 років тому +2

    Colonel Abrams, we sure miss you! I used to rock the dance floor to you and your house music beat.

  • @RockhardRealtor
    @RockhardRealtor 7 років тому +4

    RIP and Thanks for the music and good times

  • @bernardhatfield3789
    @bernardhatfield3789 6 років тому +2

    I am glad that colonel is gettin the love he deserves. Next stop miles jaye. Thx my peoples.

  • @theluvleetea
    @theluvleetea 2 місяці тому

    His music was the Jam! R.I.P

  • @jasonbreed3937
    @jasonbreed3937 4 роки тому +2

    The Colonel was the real King of the Clubs in the 80's R I P.

  • @THEBEASTEYONE
    @THEBEASTEYONE 10 років тому +27

    I was a house maniac back in the day! This brings back a lot of those memories!

  • @rashondaoliver1238
    @rashondaoliver1238 4 роки тому +2

    RIP to the great 😩😩😩

  • @Nonchalant_248
    @Nonchalant_248 14 років тому +3

    Yes!!! its finally posted, I used to love this song.