This man is my childhood friend and brother. We sang together for years and I will forever cherish the memories of growing up in our group "The Black Five" later "The 4 Steps Beyond" and the many shows with our band Experience Unlimited. Amazing talent, amazing person. Rest In Peace Toney until we sing again in heaven!
Hello Xola, do you remember French Burke? My brother use to sing in Toney's Studio back in the early-mid 80's. he passed in 85 and i always wondered if Toney had an demos or recordings of my brother.
This is and will always be one of those great songs that does not get the proper recognition. I read a lot of the comments before I posted this and FYI; Toney Fountaine has passed away some time ago. Such and sad and waste. Also the great voice that does the background on this song was Barbara Malone who was also a DC native passed on a few years ago. Her passing was one of the saddest days of my life.We had been High School friends and she sung at my fathers funereal. Enjoy this song and smile.
Thank you so much for posting this song, I grew up on Benning Road in S.E, DC and finding this song takes me back to the days of hanging out and listening to real music. Memories WOW!!!!
Yes indeed my sistah! I remember the times on Benning Road, S.E., just going to parties and hanging out with people! This song is definitely back there with The Moments, The Delfonics, Skip Mahoney and the Casuals, etc.......
WHUR while driving around at night my last few years in DC.. the Quiet Storm blowin.... the Stylistics, Enchantment, Pieces of a Dream, that list was endless. So thankful for those days, so thankful for this song! It was posted before but i couldnt find till now
Kevin Slow Jammin James used to jam this one to open up his second hour into the Quiet Storm on 96.3 WHUR... then he would play Cameo - Sparkle and Confunkshun’s - Straight from the Heart Classic Quiet Storm
The late great local (DMV) area talent , also had a hit with the 5 stairsteps old hit -"come back" and did a very good long version of it....RIP TONY FONTAINE !!!
SyNcDeeZ I wish I could find this on Dvd. I am a DC baby WHUR 96.3 QUIET STORM. I had this song on cassette with other quiet storm music. The tape deck ate the cassette. I was so blown. I never knew who song it back then but it has been on my mind for 20 years.
This is what I was trying to find out. No wonder I didn't hear about his death, I joined the Marines in February 1999 and didn't get back to DC fully until mid November.
Just happened to stumble on this song. It's magnificent! A rare hard-to-find classic, I'd hear this on WHUR, and I'm from Baltimore, just an hour's drive away!
I remember as a kid, my parents going to the release party for this song. He had at his house in our neighborhood....had the band and everything on his deck...RiP Mr. TONEY. I hope his kids and wife are all doing ok
I have been looking for this song for at least 10 years. I was beginining to think I was crazy. My 15 year old daughter told me to go on utube. Thanks. At least I have a piece of the memories.
At 730pm on 96.3WHUR THE GREAT Melvin Lindsey would play this song .Now everytime I hear it I think abt him .RIP TO THE BEST QUITE STORM DJ Melvin Lindsey MUCH 💞💯🙏TO HIS WIFE & KIDS
This song and album are so rare, I remember searching record stores and all over the net to find this song! truly one of my favs!!!! reminds me of the 90s listening to WHUR's quiet storm. legendary boss ish!
I believe I contacted the saxophonist Pete BarenBregge via email. He was very kind to respond quickly. I can't even listen to the whole song with my eyes open - it really takes you away. SIMPLY AWESOME!!
An 80's classic, straight outta my hometown........oh, of how I can remember the 1 special girl I was ever so fond of back then when this song was played at the skating rink (Wheel-A-While in Clinton, well it used to be) on the 1st night I ever held her hand.......met her in jr high, those were the days. I was so crazy about her, it's been well over 20 years since then, since I had last held her hand....my oh my, how time flies.
back in the day when we had cassette tapes i captured Booker T's Treasure Chest and Scott Jarrett's The image of you together in one hour. Thanks Melvin Lindsey for taking me there...
This is grown folks music...I am hooked ...repeat mode....and to top it off my guy makes me feel every inch of this beautiful song..he says he found the girl❤️...
Michael Mancini - no not really its the facts and what I stated about this being the original / truth/nice classic speaks volumes ,so this ain't about Rap/Hip Not
I’m today’s years old to learn that Tony was an artist in EU…born & raised uptown DC & I never knew this & I spent a lot of time at the Go-Go n still never knew! Mind blown this will forever be in my top 10 fav songs of all time 🥰😍
So glad I found this info! I lived in the Balt-Wash area late 1980s and fell in love with this man!!! WHUR 96.3 played this song and "Come Back" all the time. The man can sing & with the saxophonist, they make a 'sultry' sound..gotta get these on my Ipod!!!...ALL THAT!
For 15 years I have been thinking of this song and who sung it. I knew some of the words and I had it on a cassette tape back in the day until the tape deck ate it. With the help of "Google" I put some of the words in and I saw this man and I just knew it was him. I never knew who sung it back in the day of listening to {♡ WHUR ♡} 96.3 every night. Old memories WOW. I will never loose this song again. I am a D.C baby as well. Whoever put thumbs down to this song do not know music.
OMG!!!! I have been looking for this song for almost 25 years!!!! This is a song that didn't get it's due. I have very special memories with the song. Very special Girl that I loved and still love to this day. Ronda R. I love you.
OMG!!! I used to hear him perform this at a club called The Quonset in Maryland!! Every Friday night he performed this at Karaoke and he always wore a white suit and gave the ladies roses!!! I have been looking for this forever!!! Any suggestions on where I can purchase the 12-inch???
We use to close the club Sunday nights we this joint. Man it brings back good memories along with Walter Beasley’s live & more(Don’t day Goodbye). 4502 Erdman Ave 4Life...Old School Sunday 💯
I am glad you persevered and found it... because someone "found me". This song is of paramount importance to me and I am sure to others as well... THANK YOU!
I heard this song on WHUR , I tried Shazam but the app could not get the singer. I was really determined to find who sang it, i spent 2 hour searching until i finally got it. Wow this is a jam and it even sound better to hear its someone from Landover MD. Here i am 1am still listening to this over and over again. What happened to this dude?
It’s an absolute crime that this is not on spotify..
Agree. I been looking and can’t find it anywhere.
I just checked he is there, go to search bar and put in his name and scroll down SPOTIFY will pull up with his name and music
Fact. It blew my mind it wasn't there
@@mello3645 he's there but this song isnt. Which means they couldn't buy the rights to the song from either songwriter or distribution
….or iTunes smdh damn shame…..neither is Parris “Cant Let Go”
It’s an absolute crime that this is not on any streaming platform except youtube😢ive been trying to add this to my playlist for years 😢
A shame. I need it on Apple Music
Buy the vinyl
Growing up in DC during the 80’s this was played on WHUR with Melvin Lindsey. Good old days! I miss the old CC😢
One of THEE slickest that Melvin and Kevin Played. I understand the tears bruh
Omggg! This song immediately made me think of DC!!!
YES!!!
This is my cousin. We all miss him. But, I’m glad that he put love in your heart. He really loved his wife and dedicated this to her.
we appreciate him and your family my condolences on his passing i wasn’t aware of that ❤❤❤be blessed 🙏🏽
Your cousin was super talented. His music will live on forever.
My condolences to you and the family. D.C. has nothing but love for him and especially this classic. ✌🏾🤎💪🏾
@@dre1derIs he from the DC area?
@@dcdynastybaseball6277 I'm not sure, but they used to play his music on WHUR 96.3 back in the day.
This man is my childhood friend and brother. We sang together for years and I will forever cherish the memories of growing up in our group "The Black Five" later "The 4 Steps Beyond" and the many shows with our band Experience Unlimited. Amazing talent, amazing person. Rest In Peace Toney until we sing again in heaven!
Hello Xola, do you remember French Burke? My brother use to sing in Toney's Studio back in the early-mid 80's. he passed in 85 and i always wondered if Toney had an demos or recordings of my brother.
How did he pass
Amazing memories for u.
💙
It was me and my 1st wife, my soulmate song man😭😭😭may Tony and my sweet love Marshay Denise Mclemore R.I.P 😭😭😭
I do remember his music. What did toney cause of death ma’am
This is and will always be one of those great songs that does not get the proper recognition. I read a lot of the comments before I posted this and FYI; Toney Fountaine has passed away some time ago. Such and sad and waste. Also the great voice that does the background on this song was Barbara Malone who was also a DC native passed on a few years ago. Her passing was one of the saddest days of my life.We had been High School friends and she sung at my fathers funereal. Enjoy this song and smile.
HANDS DOWN GREATEST SONG EVER
Definitely a Baltimore DMV CLASSIC....
Thank you so much for posting this song, I grew up on Benning Road in S.E, DC and finding this song takes me back to the days of hanging out and listening to real music. Memories WOW!!!!
Yes indeed my sistah! I remember the times on Benning Road, S.E., just going to parties and hanging out with people! This song is definitely back there with The Moments, The Delfonics, Skip Mahoney and the Casuals, etc.......
So did I,,, where?
I'm 22 and I love this song
you 30 now
I’m 21 and I love this song
Damn bro how the past 9 years been
@@VINNYandPRISCILLA31 now
You knew great music. Real music.
This WILL be played for my wedding!!!!
WHUR while driving around at night my last few years in DC.. the Quiet Storm blowin.... the Stylistics, Enchantment, Pieces of a Dream, that list was endless. So thankful for those days, so thankful for this song! It was posted before but i couldnt find till now
The sounds of the city! Peace D.C.
Kevin Slow Jammin James used to jam this one to open up his second hour into the Quiet Storm on 96.3 WHUR... then he would play Cameo - Sparkle and Confunkshun’s - Straight from the Heart
Classic Quiet Storm
1 of the most underrated slow jams in the 1980's
Classic!!! stayed in rotation on the quiet storm on WHUR
The late great local (DMV) area talent , also had a hit with the 5 stairsteps old hit -"come back" and did a very good long version of it....RIP TONY FONTAINE !!!
This type of music will NEVER die...love it.
My great Uncle was one of the best I sing this song till this very day.
SyNcDeeZ
I wish I could find this on Dvd.
I am a DC baby WHUR 96.3
QUIET STORM. I had this song on cassette with other quiet storm music. The tape deck ate the cassette. I was so blown. I never knew who song it back then but it has been on my mind for 20 years.
Sadly he passed away in 1999...but his music lives on!
Tell me what he passed away from
@@papabear9608 Songs so good he died
This is what I was trying to find out. No wonder I didn't hear about his death, I joined the Marines in February 1999 and didn't get back to DC fully until mid November.
Dmv legend 💯
I've been looking for this song since 2004
Just happened to stumble on this song. It's magnificent! A rare hard-to-find classic, I'd hear this on WHUR, and I'm from Baltimore, just an hour's drive away!
I'm from baltimore as well and my first time ever hearing this song was on whur to for some reason they played the best music !!
William Reed I live in Columbia and listen to WHUR every night
Baltimore in the house!
Baltimore in the house
It’s also a shame it’s not on amazon music! SO SO SAD
This man right here was so underrated. Pure talent. True masterpiece with a unique sound. Just absolutely amazing!
I remember as a kid, my parents going to the release party for this song. He had at his house in our neighborhood....had the band and everything on his deck...RiP Mr. TONEY. I hope his kids and wife are all doing ok
How did he pass?
Listening on repeat mode since yesterday...Masterpiece of love songs!
Thank God this heavenly masterpiece was made.
Iv'e been looking for this song for over a year now! This was my jam!!!
I have been looking for this song for at least 10 years. I was beginining to think I was crazy. My 15 year old daughter told me to go on utube. Thanks. At least I have a piece of the memories.
At 730pm on 96.3WHUR THE GREAT Melvin Lindsey would play this song .Now everytime I hear it I think abt him .RIP TO THE BEST QUITE STORM DJ Melvin Lindsey MUCH 💞💯🙏TO HIS WIFE & KIDS
Respect
This song and album are so rare, I remember searching record stores and all over the net to find this song! truly one of my favs!!!! reminds me of the 90s listening to WHUR's quiet storm. legendary boss ish!
My girl found it in a crate in front of Lauriol Plaza!!!!
Who’s here in 2023!!! 😁❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
This song gives me the chills.
just found this gem, crazy to hear he's from the DMV!!!
I believe I contacted the saxophonist Pete BarenBregge via email. He was very kind to respond quickly. I can't even listen to the whole song with my eyes open - it really takes you away. SIMPLY AWESOME!!
That sax literally rips my heart 😍😍😍
This song had me in a chokehold when I was a teenager 😄
not one lie told …. and lady i love you o’bryan 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 i waited for both of these songs to play for tape recorder rigged to go!
I'M EMILY AND I SAY WOOOOOW!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!!!MUCH LOVE FROM GREECE!!!!
👍🏽 ✖️ Emily
Glad you like it emily!
Thanx 4 da memories I met my wifey dancin 2 this song.STILL 2GETHER thanx again.
An 80's classic, straight outta my hometown........oh, of how I can remember the 1 special girl I was ever so fond of back then when this song was played at the skating rink (Wheel-A-While in Clinton, well it used to be) on the 1st night I ever held her hand.......met her in jr high, those were the days. I was so crazy about her, it's been well over 20 years since then, since I had last held her hand....my oh my, how time flies.
One of my top five songs EVER made.
Claasic! One of Melvin's Melodies! (WHUR-FM) Much Love!
That quiet storm jam! I’m still listening in 2019!
Still listening today to Quiet Storm! As a DJ myself, I love to play the oldies but the romantic songs are the one that really bring the memories!
@@rubyearmorer1952 yes indeed! It’s 2023 and I’m still listening. 😊
Man I DONT hear it on the radio NO MORE !!!! I've call and requested it and they won't play it ?!?!?!?
back in the day when we had cassette tapes i captured Booker T's Treasure Chest and Scott Jarrett's The image of you together in one hour. Thanks Melvin Lindsey for taking me there...
Definitely Thank You
♤♤ Melvin Lindsay♡♡
I've been loving this for decades. The sax is too cool. Such a romantic song. Can't say enough. Take me back with a certain somebody.
The Harmony is so awesome too!
Meek brought me here. Yea I said it
L Hammer same here that saxophone hitting
Me too, that’s the power of Good music, lasts forever
Before Soundtrack song with Game now Championships, thats awsome bro.
Me too. I had to search for the incredible music behind Championship. It does something to me
Facts
In the DMV area this was always in rotation on the Quiet Storm late night radio show on WHUR
It doesn't get better than this!
This is grown folks music...I am hooked ...repeat mode....and to top it off my guy makes me feel every inch of this beautiful song..he says he found the girl❤️...
It certainly is...
Yesssss! I'll be glad when I find someone to say this about me!
@jill scottman I haven’t yet 🥺
If you start saying and singing it to yourself watch the MAGIC 🪄 happen
@@SISTAGURL I neverrrr looked at it that way! Meanwhile this whole time I’ve been trying to do self concept work.
@@SISTAGURL thank you 💕😁
@@DefinitelyAngiie I started looking in the mirror and finding everything I needed was right there
GN Melvin from WHUR in "80" thank Rip🕊️🌹☎️🎧
This is my all time favorite! Now that my man used it to tell me he loves my, I am hooked, line and sinker! I love this man.
This is a classic!!!
My jam from back in the day.
Classic!!!! Love this song!!!
Classic!!!
One of the greatest sax performances in history.
Meek Mill and Dario Beats brought me here. #Championships #Philly
platinumtheory - we don't care bout them fools, this here is the real shit
Michael Mancini - no not really its the facts and what I stated about this being the original / truth/nice classic speaks volumes ,so this ain't about Rap/Hip Not
i danced to this song in my wedding... it is like magic... :)
❤ song like that
WHUR's Quiet Storm Classic! #dcbaby
Yes indeed!
He was from DC also love this song
Wow.... What a song.... 👍🏽
One of my favorite songs back in the day.
nah he cleared quite storm this is still fire ❤❤❤❤❤
I’m today’s years old to learn that Tony was an artist in EU…born & raised uptown DC & I never knew this & I spent a lot of time at the Go-Go n still never knew! Mind blown this will forever be in my top 10 fav songs of all time 🥰😍
This is a very beautiful song...
I love this song and the way that Toney Fountaine sings it is simply awesome and loving!
So glad I found this info! I lived in the Balt-Wash area late 1980s and fell in love with this man!!! WHUR 96.3 played this song and "Come Back" all the time. The man can sing & with the saxophonist, they make a 'sultry' sound..gotta get these on my Ipod!!!...ALL THAT!
Now this is old school magic when you feel the music
For 15 years I have been thinking of this song and who sung it. I knew some of the words and I had it on a cassette tape back in the day until the tape deck ate it.
With the help of "Google" I
put some of the words in and I saw this man and I just knew it was him. I never knew who sung it back in the day of listening to {♡ WHUR ♡} 96.3 every night. Old memories WOW.
I will never loose this song again. I am a D.C baby as well.
Whoever put thumbs down to this song do not know music.
WHUR 96.3 play this song all the time back in the days ... what a good song it was and still is ..I love it..(RIP) tony
Daaaamn! This song makes me wanna do somethings I shouldn't be thinking about doing.
Yes sir this song is legit. From out of Maryland
I love this song!
Whur 96.3 7pm Melvin lindsey show … listened as a little girl and remember this song so vividly - can’t find him on iTunes
This is one of the greatest sounding piece of music my ears have ever experienced
brings back some deep memories
OMG!!!! I have been looking for this song for almost 25 years!!!! This is a song that didn't get it's due. I have very special memories with the song. Very special Girl that I loved and still love to this day. Ronda R. I love you.
This song brings back so much memories and Kevin “Slow jammin”!James plays this to this date.
OMG!!! I used to hear him perform this at a club called The Quonset in Maryland!! Every Friday night he performed this at Karaoke and he always wore a white suit and gave the ladies roses!!! I have been looking for this forever!!! Any suggestions on where I can purchase the 12-inch???
What a Club, that and the Classics was my spot
Keep checking ebay thats where I got mine
Yes! And let us not forget Chapter 3 when it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙂
When I first heard this song it reminded me of my first love damn she was so sweet i sure miss her ❤
Classic shyt! DMV STAND UP!!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Tony did his DC hometown proud with this Smash
We use to close the club Sunday nights we this joint. Man it brings back good memories along with Walter Beasley’s live & more(Don’t day Goodbye). 4502 Erdman Ave 4Life...Old School Sunday 💯
I remember Melvin use to play this one.
Meek Mill championships made me look for this🔥🔥
amazing song!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this song!
This is the first time I ever heard Mr.Fountaine .The man is Good and can sang .Sounds like Kem, thanks you Tube
Tracked this song down to send to my new love ❤️
I am glad you persevered and found it... because someone "found me". This song is of paramount importance to me and I am sure to others as well... THANK YOU!
OMG! I forgot about this song! Thank you for posting this.
This is an all time favorite of mine!!!!!
This is a DC classic slow jam.
The best intro to a song I've ever heard. ...
woop woop
I heard this song on WHUR , I tried Shazam but the app could not get the singer. I was really determined to find who sang it, i spent 2 hour searching until i finally got it. Wow this is a jam and it even sound better to hear its someone from Landover MD. Here i am 1am still listening to this over and over again. What happened to this dude?
From comments above he passed away
Agree, Sax guy is blowing the roof off the joint. smooth
Thankyou for posting this! Such a tune!
Washington DC checks ✔️ in
Classic is underrated