I'm 63. I remember her show with Clifton Davis back when I was a kid. Such a beautiful and talented woman. I'm glad she held on even during betrayals and financial hardships. She could have ended like Whitney Houston after marrying the wrong person. But Melba is still here, thank God!! Many blessings to her and her daughter. 🧡🧡🙏🙏
Im 64 and I remember when she was a HUGE STAR! Everyone, i mean EVERYONE knew her name. In my opinion she broke alot of barriers. She was on television all the time!
Had the pleasure of see Melba Moore in Purlie on Broadway twice. What a performer. Great singer. Katt Williams, you’re the Man. Thank You for doing what you did for this music legend 🎤🎼🎶🎧🎵🎼
I love Melba Moore, her life so beautiful and so was she. She was so talented. I didn't know this happened to her. I am saddened. Melba wishing you all good things in life.
Katt Williams what a man, what a man I am so glad you thought of her.because no one could come close and match your kindness,Melba I use to jam to your voice. I will never forget you and Clifton Davis you still look good
Yes, I remember when the news came out months ago that Katt Williams paid for Melba’s star on the walk of fame simply “because it was the right thing to do, she’s earned it” Katt didn’t even want Melba to tell anyone because it wasn’t about him, he wasn’t looking for a ‘congrats’ but somehow eventually it got out, but yes, Katt is a real one and the legendary Melba Moore deserves all the accolades she gets!
@@vanessarobinson3437let's write to Viveca Fox and put a bug in her ear regarding a film about Melba. Viv has a contract with Lifetime directing and producing movies.
Grew with Melba Moore music from the 70s on. What a beautiful and strong soul. That is what it takes to make it in this life and no evil can ever stop you.
I love this woman she is my child hood teen yrs etc she is a big part of the 80's and 90's i miss these times and thank god for Katt Williams doing what he is doing she deserves all the great things she is now getting
Ms. M elba has always been beautiful and extremely talented. I sing and was always too shy to sing. I admire her. I took a picture with her many years ago. She was meant to be here. God bless her.
I've always thought Melba Moore was beautiful, and I've always loved her voice as well. She and Lola Falana were two of the black beauties on TV when I was a girl. I'm so glad Kat Williams did what he did for her. She was definitely unsung, IMHO
I love this Melba Moore is a truly Icon. It's sad the relationship she had with men in her life. Even her father. Clifton Davis really was using her like her husband who divorced her without her knowing. I'm just glad she lives to tell the story herself.
Ms . Moore is a queen I'm happy she's doing well and happy that she had one of the funniest guys in comedy in her corner he's also a legend that never fails to be a helper to others in need God bless them both @ seriously 😳 Clinton Smith
Thanks Mr. Williams for looking after one of our Fabulous vocal, Iconic Patriarchs❗️ Ms. Moore's "*Read My Lips,* The Track " *Falling,* in which she held that *High Octive Note for an Impressionable, Unreal 22 Seconds, The Smooth passionate *There's No Other Like You,* and the jam, *You Stepped Into My Life,* were the tracks I remember Ms. Moore by OH SO WELL❗️...🫶❤️▪️ Ms. Moore, I still listen to these tracks, even today....Thank You For Them. Mame, many blessing to you.💯🙏▪️
She's always been one of my favorites! I won a talent contest with "It Ain't Easy Being Green" back in the early 70's. By the time I graduated from High School in the mid-70's I could see, vocal talent was not enough to get her to the top. Unless you have people you can trust, or better yet, knowledge of how the industry works, you're at a major disadvantage 😢.
Met her many years ago when she came to our home with her boyfriend at that time who was a good friend a my dad . He was a model slash actor at the time .
Charles Huggins brother Nebraska (Beau) was my classmate in a small town in South Carolina. When he graduated in 1973, he went to NY and joined Hush Production with his brother Charles. They use to bring Melba down to that small town in SC, at least once a year. The whole town was all in an uproar when she came down with them. She was a superstar then. Then years later we heard about the mistreatment and breakup. It was a sad story. Charles eventually went to jail for many crimes. Rumors was that she became hooked on drugs, ended up on welfare and was a just a hot mess, and that he was a crook and had many, many girlfriends.
Melba Moore was very transparent about her life and struggles, especially what her ex husband did. I remember her sgaring jer truth on a talk show back in the day. So glad that she made it though all that and is still performing..
Melba Moore Husband Was A Creep, I Met With Him Once At His Hush Production Office In New York To Talk About Music, Long Story Short Let’s Just Say I DOGDE A DIDDY😬I ALWAYS Thought That She Was Beautiful✨🧚🏾✨💫
I dont agree. Afro's were worn by anyone with curly hair back then i e. Jews n Italians with curly hair. They used picks to keep their hair looking good. Thousands of people wore afro's.
I have always admired Melba so much. First as a "Lady" and of course her magnificent instrument/fantastic Voice. Melba can sing anything and it will be Grand. Melba is a grand Person in and of herself. So real, personable giving of herself and great ethics in many areas. Melba Moore is most certainly, A Blessed Winner in Excellence.
Melba was once worth 15 Million Dollars that husband of hers brought her down she was ruined Melba applied for PA and foodstamps at 109 east 16th street in the west Village Benjamin Franklin high school is down the block from there.
THE most amazing thing about people in the industry especially the black man in their involvement with their women in the Intertainment industry was the look in their eyes like, they Knew they was there but it was nothing to grap on too , floating , not even their women that they were with allowed a grip. Yes the talent was there for these black women but the reasons they was able make come backs when they fell off was unseen at the time , like Ike and Tina , the attack om the black male masculinity was the base of it, to the black man it must have felt like standing on shakey ground being pressured in all sought of unnatural ways even if the women had to go through that too, at least it was a more natural thing for them if you know what I mean. So things was behind the seen than , but these days we see them in full view. .
Can’t keep a good God fearing woman down and kudos to Kat Williams for his marvelous recognition to Melba and his contribution to her walk of fame star. Kat is a wonderful caring God fearing man. 😇🙏🏾
I'm so elated for Melba. Thank you for your accomplishments and for Katt I'm sure from the person that he is. Responsible for the last payment of the 🌟 that you well deserve on The Ho😂llywood Hollywood Star of Fame...never seen you in person (my lost) but loving you from afar
Damn, you were so concerned about being MESSY, you failed to mention that Melba has a million dollar restaurant in New York City since 2005. And it is the one of the top 5 black owned restaurants in America.
Katt is doing a lot for people, and he don't go around bragging about it he's a genuine stand-up guy 💪👏👏👏👏
I'm 63. I remember her show with Clifton Davis back when I was a kid. Such a beautiful and talented woman. I'm glad she held on even during betrayals and financial hardships. She could have ended like Whitney Houston after marrying the wrong person. But Melba is still here, thank God!! Many blessings to her and her daughter. 🧡🧡🙏🙏
I agree, He made a complete 360 and should've remarried her. I had a chance to hear him preach and when I say the man can PREACH his behind off.
Im 64 and I remember when she was a HUGE STAR! Everyone, i mean EVERYONE knew her name. In my opinion she broke alot of barriers. She was on television all the time!
I'm 62. I'm with you on that I loved that show..I used to have a crush on Clifton Davis!!
I'm 65 , I remember that show as well❤
Thanks Katt for caring and put money towards Melba's comeback!
She's really need to be Acknowledged!!!
I'm so glad she made her way back. Thank you to the folks who helped her.
Gotta give Katt his props. Resilient woman. Go Melba
Katt is a girls name
Dad call me that
Had the pleasure of see Melba Moore in Purlie on Broadway twice. What a performer. Great singer.
Katt Williams, you’re the Man. Thank You for doing what you did for this music legend 🎤🎼🎶🎧🎵🎼
Beautiful story. She is Awesome
I am glad she got her flowers while she is living🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love Melba Moore, her life so beautiful and so was she. She was so talented. I didn't know this happened to her. I am saddened. Melba wishing you all good things in life.
Thank God for Melba 😂 & thanks to Katt Williams as well. 😊
I always thought she was beautiful and talented!!!!!!
Such a Beautiful and Heartfelt life Ms. Melba Moore. You are a True Champion and Thank You for sharing your Talents with the World.❤
Melba is so very talented and a true living legend. God bless her.❤
Katt Williams what a man, what a man I am so glad you thought of her.because no one could come close and match your kindness,Melba I use to jam to your voice. I will never forget you and Clifton Davis you still look good
Yes, I remember when the news came out months ago that Katt Williams paid for Melba’s star on the walk of fame simply “because it was the right thing to do, she’s earned it” Katt didn’t even want Melba to tell anyone because it wasn’t about him, he wasn’t looking for a ‘congrats’ but somehow eventually it got out, but yes, Katt is a real one and the legendary Melba Moore deserves all the accolades she gets!
Peace and Blessings Queen Melba 🙌🏾
I had no idea Melba went through all that she went through. She is a warrior and risen up like the phenix! Look at God!🙏🏽❤️
Melba's voice is amazing!
Phenomenal voice!!
"Loves coming at cha" sounded like Evelyn "Champagne" King
We need a life story for her put to film. This was so inspirational
Yes it is inspirational I agree 💯 it should be a life time film
@@vanessarobinson3437let's write to Viveca Fox and put a bug in her ear regarding a film about Melba. Viv has a contract with Lifetime directing and producing movies.
One of the greatest underrated songs she sings… “ Loves Coming At Ya!”
She sings the heck out of that song!
Melba Moore
Denise Williams
Minnie Ripperton are the Legends of High Octaves
Denise youre wrote Deniece 😃
Grew with Melba Moore music from the 70s on. What a beautiful and strong soul. That is what it takes to make it in this life and no evil can ever stop you.
Wow.. she can sing! I have loved her from the first time I ever heard her voice
I love this woman she is my child hood teen yrs etc she is a big part of the 80's and 90's i miss these times and thank god for Katt Williams doing what he is doing she deserves all the great things she is now getting
She was beautiful.
MM, truly a soul sister one of a kind.
Love this woman along with that beautiful voice.❤
Ms. M elba has always been beautiful and extremely talented. I sing and was always too shy to sing. I admire her. I took a picture with her many years ago. She was meant to be here. God bless her.
I used to love when her show came on!! #melbamoore
I've always thought Melba Moore was beautiful, and I've always loved her voice as well.
She and Lola Falana were two of the black beauties on TV when I was a girl.
I'm so glad Kat Williams did what he did for her. She was definitely unsung, IMHO
She is my definition of a woman 👠 that has been there and back...
Melba Moore...you are a winner 🏆
This was a great story. I'm so glad I came across it because I've always admired her. Thanks to Katt for doing his part.
I pray she make a good comeback she deserves it she beautiful and talented
Comeback to what, I hope not the industry? I hope she’s living happily ever after, and I hope she stays away from the devils industry!
I love this Melba Moore is a truly Icon. It's sad the relationship she had with men in her life. Even her father. Clifton Davis really was using her like her husband who divorced her without her knowing. I'm just glad she lives to tell the story herself.
God bless you honey God saw it all and he gave beauty for ashes , you keep going you keep praying the heavens down and he will turn the glory on
This is why Katt Williams will always be considered a great man, his generosity leaves me speechless. Thank you for reach out this Amazing lady.
Beautiful Melba
Love Melba Moore voice
Absolutely love Melba....never could stand Clifton...(love you Katt❤)
Melba is a queen
Her song Lean on Me was phenomenally sung.
Ms . Moore is a queen I'm happy she's doing well and happy that she had one of the funniest guys in comedy in her corner he's also a legend that never fails to be a helper to others in need God bless them both @ seriously 😳 Clinton Smith
Thank You Mr.Katt .
Always loved her. I remember her show.💕💕💕Katt Williams…Thank you!
Thanks Mr. Williams for looking after one of our Fabulous vocal, Iconic Patriarchs❗️
Ms. Moore's "*Read My Lips,* The Track " *Falling,* in which she held that *High Octive Note for an Impressionable, Unreal 22 Seconds, The Smooth passionate *There's No Other Like You,* and the jam, *You Stepped Into My Life,* were the tracks I remember Ms. Moore by OH SO WELL❗️...🫶❤️▪️
Ms. Moore, I still listen to these tracks, even today....Thank You For Them. Mame, many blessing to you.💯🙏▪️
Melba Moore didn’t Lose anything. Her husband stole everything from her. She bounced back.
God's judgment is on him… He'll pay for it
God bless Katt Williams and Melba Moore 👍🏾♥️!
Thanks to WBGO, 88.3.. Newark, NJ. I discovered this classic recording. Love it❤❤❤❤
Love Melba MOORE she came to grandma school in Chicago❤❤
Love u Katt Williams looking out for Melba Moore May God continue to bless keep u both.❤😊🙏
God bless and strengthen Melba Moore.
I vividly remember reading about Melba Moore's horrible divorce and wondered why the Black Elite Entertainers didn't help her then
It was her ego. She just knew that she was better than everybody else. Your life was put on front Street & acted like your s*** didn't stink.
@@holycow1697that hasn't kept black elite from helping big ego male entertainers and athletes having difficulties
@@holycow1697Stop lying.
Love this... So proud of you Ms. M!!❤🫂
She's always been one of my favorites! I won a talent contest with
"It Ain't Easy Being Green" back in the early 70's.
By the time I graduated from High School in the mid-70's I could see, vocal talent was not enough to get her to the top. Unless you have people you can trust, or better yet, knowledge of how the industry works, you're at a major disadvantage 😢.
I wished Motown would have signed Melba Moore because she is such a huge super star talent.
Motown? Barry Gordy?
OH HELL NO!!
@@valerieneal2747 with a good manager not her husband who’s working with her again n their daughter
Long story short, Clifton became a TBN preacher.😂
Fame is a mile wide, but only an inch deep.
YESSSSSSSSSS !!!!
I couldn’t run here fast enough even though I almost re broke my ankle
😅🤣
Not too much on miss Melba! She is triumphant!!
As a kid I excitedly anticipated The #melbamoore show came on!! Those vocals and beauty!
Queen of all Queens. MS. MELBA MOORE 🎉❤🎉❤🎉
Didn't Charles spend Melba's money on actress Michael Michelle ?
@@nia39 I have no idea and if he did , he's a whole 🤡
Katt Williams is such a selfless person. ❤
I met her backstage in San Francisco in the 80s she was so nice
Met her many years ago when she came to our home with her boyfriend at that time who was a good friend a my dad . He was a model slash actor at the time .
@bravoda1 who was Melba seeing at that time?
@@RodneyPlayer-f9l Aah Good question . The gentleman's name was conrad if i'm not mistaken .
@@bravoda1Ok thanks
Charles Huggins brother Nebraska (Beau) was my classmate in a small town in South Carolina. When he graduated in 1973, he went to NY and joined Hush Production with his brother Charles. They use to bring Melba down to that small town in SC, at least once a year. The whole town was all in an uproar when she came down with them. She was a superstar then. Then years later we heard about the mistreatment and breakup. It was a sad story. Charles eventually went to jail for many crimes. Rumors was that she became hooked on drugs, ended up on welfare and was a just a hot mess, and that he was a crook and had many, many girlfriends.
She's one of my favorite singers 💕💕
Melba Moore was very transparent about her life and struggles, especially what her ex husband did. I remember her sgaring jer truth on a talk show back in the day. So glad that she made it though all that and is still performing..
Great job! The knowledge was fantastic and the whole story is inspirational.
Katt Melba was a fine woman she was beautiful
Back in the day, Clifton Davis was fine as hell😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yes he was, and he is still a nice looking man!
@@greenbyrdd8308 and still fine
The lips❤️😄
Good for you from Melba I'm glad to see you back what are celebratory return❤❤❤❤❤😊🙏🎤💎✨🎁💵🌹🎞
Melba Moore Husband Was A Creep, I Met With Him Once At His Hush Production Office In New York To Talk About Music, Long Story Short Let’s Just Say I DOGDE A DIDDY😬I ALWAYS Thought That She Was Beautiful✨🧚🏾✨💫
Melba's ex-husband did her dirty.
I love her ❤
She was always beautiful to me.
Thanks!
I dont agree. Afro's were worn by anyone with curly hair back then i e. Jews n Italians with curly hair. They used picks to keep their hair looking good. Thousands of people wore afro's.
I have always admired Melba so much. First as a "Lady" and of course her magnificent instrument/fantastic Voice. Melba can sing anything and it will be Grand. Melba is a grand Person in and of herself. So real, personable giving of herself and great ethics in many areas. Melba Moore is most certainly, A Blessed Winner in Excellence.
I remember Melba Moore and Clifton Davis on TV as a kid.
Melba was once worth 15 Million Dollars that husband of hers brought her down she was ruined Melba applied for PA and foodstamps at 109 east 16th street in the west Village Benjamin Franklin high school is down the block from there.
Oh well you have to know who you get involved with plus she also spent money wastefully
Hats off & applause to/for Melba!!! You go gurl!!!
THE most amazing thing about people in the industry especially the black man in their involvement with their women in the Intertainment industry was the look in their eyes like, they Knew they was there but it was nothing to grap on too , floating , not even their women that they were with allowed a grip. Yes the talent was there for these black women but the reasons they was able make come backs when they fell off was unseen at the time , like Ike and Tina , the attack om the black male masculinity was the base of it, to the black man it must have felt like standing on shakey ground being pressured in all sought of unnatural ways even if the women had to go through that too, at least it was a more natural thing for them if you know what I mean. So things was behind the seen than , but these days we see them in full view.
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This Queen diva pave the way for the stars of today. Big up to Katt for his support and given her flowers 🌹🌹🌹!!!!
She was so cute... and small! I remember this show so well; they referred to them as the "black Sonny and Cher."🤫
God bless Katt for helping Melba she deserves it.
Can’t keep a good God fearing woman down and kudos to Kat Williams for his marvelous recognition to Melba and his contribution to her walk of fame star. Kat is a wonderful caring God fearing man. 😇🙏🏾
I'm so elated for Melba. Thank you for your accomplishments and for Katt I'm sure from the person that he is. Responsible for the last payment of the 🌟 that you well deserve on The Ho😂llywood Hollywood Star of Fame...never seen you in person (my lost) but loving you from afar
I thought Clifton Davis was bi ! Those were the rumors back in the day !
I heard that too. Michael Jackson had a crush on Clifton Davis. I said rumor.
RIGHT ON MELBA... THANKUMUCH DAUGHTER AND KATT...
Ms.Moore lives not too far from me. I see her all the time. Very nice woman.
Love ❤
PEACE 🕊️ LOVE 💕 and PROSPERITY ALWAYS MELBA.💜 The VERY BEST ALWAYS.
Her husband was her manager and stole all her money.
Melba Moore Ladies & Gentleman♥️♥️♥️♥️
She didn’t fit the black biracial model role for Hollywood.
I just love Ms Melba.❤
Melba You are beautiful/ God Bless You
Damn, I’m white, but she was a pretty woman to me. Who in the hell couldn’t see that?! 🌹
Damn, you were so concerned about being MESSY, you failed to mention that Melba has a million dollar restaurant in New York City since 2005. And it is the one of the top 5 black owned restaurants in America.
What restaurant is hers?
The first picture they showed when talking about Charles Huggins is actually Kashif.
16:55 thank you KW 🙏🏾💚💚
Melba was beautiful and don't understand why she lost her career.
"Extraordinary" "The Comeback Kid"!!