fanMAIL: Jody Watley writes…
It’s a shame that fashion, dance and soul Diva Jody Watley has never gotten her props for influencing many of today’s artists. As kids in the 70s, we watched Jody dance her butt off with Jeffrey Daniel on the Iconic “Soul Train” music TV series. Later, when Jody and Jeffrey joined Shalamar (with Howard Hewett) we grooved to their hit music in the clubs. When Jody went solo the hits continued. She scored 6 Top Ten Hot 100 singles on Billboard, 3 #1 R&B hits and 15 Top 40 R&B hits.
A lot of kids today don’t realize that Jody Watley influenced Janet Jackson’s moves. Or that Jeffrey Daniel taught Michael Jackson how to do the moonwalk (which Black and Hispanic kids called the ‘backslide’ in the 70s).
No one today can touch Jody Watley in terms of style and originality. Beyonce’s ponytail? She stole it from Jody Watley. We LOVE Jody Watley and we are happy that she reads Sandrarose.com! Read Jody’s email to us after the break!
Hi Sandra,
I just wanted to thank you for the kind words and educating your readers about my history and for the post from ‘The Beauty Social’ event. I really appreciate the support – I’m not exactly burning up the blogs in exposure, lol.
Check out this ‘Evolution In Style” Video spanning decades – from Soul Train, Shalamar and of course my solo career up through my last release in 2006 which produced 3 Top Ten Dance Singles bringing my total 10 13 #1′s and a Top Electronic Album. Because a lot of what I did commercially preceded today’s digital accessibility and acceptance of crossover Pop, artists doing fashion layouts, etc.. there are a lot of things I did that were so ahead of the times and comfort of what black or white artists were doing. I’m sure young people and even some adults aren’t aware of my impact and influence of today’s young commercial female artists.
Thanks again. This email is sent with good vibes and appreciation.
Lots of Love,
Jody WatleyOfficial Artist Website
www.jodywatley.net
Watch Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel dancing on Soul Train below!
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She is still gorgeous and talented as ever.
My dad is in love with Jody and I agree Sandra she has not gotten the dues and recognition she deserves. Many of our true work of art has faded in the mist of all this “young” and glorified new day stars.
I’m looking for a new love baby
A new love, yeah, yeah, yeah
Jody Watley used to be the chit.
I love the pictures you have captured of Ms. Wately….and the album cover.
Much success…
@ Chibs
other guys will have me
they’ll appreciate my love
tell me
How does it feel
No one today can touch Jody Watley in terms of style and originality. Beyonce’s ponytail? She stole it from Jody Watley.
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Really….and who did Ms. Watley steal it from lmao…..
Friends will let you down
Friends won’t be around
When you need them most
Where are your friends
Friends are hard to find
Friends yours and mine
I’m talking about your friends
Yeah, I remember her greatly!!!
Well damn….
I remember me and my cousin dancing in the living room as little girls when my momma used to play Ms. Jody.
LUV HER !!! And I KEEP Telling Y’all that “Still A Thrill” was the Prelude to TLC (Word)
“For The Lover in You” is ONE of MY All-Time Slow-Jamz & YES I wanted to SMASH !!!
Don’t You Want Me like I want you. I member you Jody….
I still love Jody! Great write up Sandra! Jody deserves the exposure because she definitely impacted the 80′s and early 90′s
I said I would get over you
Now I’m here out on my own
Trying to live my life
And now you wanna come back
But I don’t need no brand new lies, listen up
I want a love that’s serious
No time to play love games
I don’t wanna be nobody’s fool
So if you wanna be with me
You gotta give it up
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
Real love
Everybody needs one
Real love
Got to have real love
All my friends are telling me
I should give you another try
But I don’t need opinions
To deal with what I have on my mind, listen up
I want a love that’s serious
No time to play love games
I don’t wanna be nobody’s fool
So if you wanna be with me
You gotta give it up
Real love
I know I wanna have one
Real love
Gonna try and get some
I’m lookin for a new love, baby, a new love, yeah, yeah, yeah
I wonder if Centric will feature her, on UNSUNG. There are many black artist that did alot of ground work. I mean look at Lil Richard.
Love you, Ms. Jody Whatley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KUDOS JODY!!!!!!!
I have no idea who she is ,ut I do think I’ve heard some of her songs.
Nothing is new under the sun and all artists find inspiration in those who have come before them. I don’t get the big deal. I’m sure someone influenced her as well.
I see your word play tho Sandra
Yeah I see you…
caligirl says:
I wonder if Centric will feature her, on UNSUNG. There are many black artist that did alot of ground work. I mean look at Lil Richard.
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TV One did an Unsung on Shalamar
They talked about how the group got started, the ups and downs and where they are now. It was a good Unsung!
@ Ty says:
Singing Along with ya………Real LOVE!!!!
Well hello Jody, you’s a bad Girl, Lova ya, and I grew up on your music, along with shalamar, Howard hewitt, love them all
@Caligirl I know they had an episode of UNSUNG on Shalamar
For the Lover In You is still a classic jam
Im sure others have taken some influences from her too
well, you already know my story and blank staring the hell out of the “music produer” who didn’t know who jody watley or Shalamar was.
“Affection..don’t matter if you’re young or old, dont matter if you’re str8 or gay…everybody, needs to be loved.
Jody’s bad w/ or wo/shalamar, as is Howard Hewett (sanging wise). I know Jeffery Daniels danced and helped with choreography.
She won her grammy for best new artist. I missed their UNSUNG ep, but I caught her webisodes clearing up and explaning the episode…way more interesting.
“I was too blind to seeee……when you belonged to me; you were my everything……now I’d give anythinggg..to feel the love you brangg..you were my everything!”
Hello my SR Family
I so love Jody!!!
How is everyone this Hump day?!!!
“FRIENDS, ARE HARD TO FIND… FRIENDS… YOURS AND MINE… WHEN YOU NEED THEM MOST WHERE ARE YOUR FRIENDS”… WOW… those were the days… Still a Jody fan and bump her on the iPOD often!
“make that move” has always been my ish. They performed it on some show and I just remember Jody wearing a white dress of some sorts, but they were killin it.
everybody, everybody need somebody to love, and I, choose you baby, so lets…make that move, right now baby…u only, go around once in a lifetime.
Alright for the sing a long…..
Thanks, Sandra!!
Now I have Second Time Around stuck in my head
Swear in betwix the years 87-90 i wanted to be Jody. She was THAT BISH.
My other Jody song? “It All Begins With You”…I ain’t neva slept on Jody.
(Soul Train high kicks like Jody my way up outta here…)
*WAIT…was the clip of the one with her with that fuggin FAN? Can’t watch at work…but she did the THING with that fan on Soul Train.
I am going to make this a night to remember!!!! Get Ready, Baby, Darling, Going to make this a night to remember!!!!
I am in Shalamar mode now!!!!
Don’t you want me like I want you *singing*
I use to love Cymone in Jody’s video– they made a sexy ass couple back then
@Ms. Fashion
U gotta check out that Night to Remember video. Its set-up like a threesome! It was gonna be a night to remember for real!
Hey Jody before I leave…how is Midori?
Fan of HERS too…
I must be really young because I have no idea who she is however I’m sure that I’ve heard some of her songs …
Everything was the jam!
I love KARYN WHITE TOO!!!!!!!
I am a major fan of Jody Watley and Howard Hewitt! They need a Shalamar reunion tour! They can add Rufus to the tour and the fugees. That would be the concert of a lifetime!
OH LAWS PEBBLES AND PAULA ABDUL FROM BACK IN THE DAY
i MISS THESE MUSIC ON RADIO. aLTHOUGH i DO listen on my ipod.
You’ll forgot about me again.. nothing new
enjoy the emails i’m going into the
I was always a HUGE fan of hers…when I was a little girl I thought she was just beautiful…my mom used to come in the room and be like “what is the big deal about you and Jody Watley?” and I’d be like, “Mom I LOVE her! she’s so pretty! I love her music!”
I saw her Unsung episode featuring Shalamar
Hey JMO – who is that in ur gravi???
TeamJOdy…’Everything’ is a classic We know history repeats
KDub: Sirius radio channel 48 play that song (You Are My Everything) everyday at 1:00!!! LOL Love Jody!!!!
I saw one of Robert Townsend’s old movies on HBO last night and Howard Hewitt was SANGIN’ with that ugly azz mullet!
melissak380 says:
Hey JMO – who is that in ur gravi???
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Lance and David Oliver at our Homecoming (Howard Univ.) this year
hi jody
JMO – meow
and 
I miss artists like Jody being on the charts. Real singers, who can dance and hold your attention based on REAL talent. Jody, please make more music. Don’t believe those record executives, there are lots of people who will support your music!
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Everything was the jam!
I love KARYN WHITE TOO!!!!!!!
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Yes Karyn White!!!
Rememeber ladies when your man is acting a fool, go listen to Karyn White song, “I rather be alone”. You might wake up real fast and give him the deuces!!!
I rather be alone
Than be unhappy
I won’t be a fool,
A fool for you,
No, I rather be alone
Than be unhappy
Man music at his best!!! Don’t get me started on Pebbles!!! Love Her!!!
This is the Greatest support you have ever given to any entertainer SandraRose. You need to do more of this instead of being such a ‘hater’ to our entertainers.
I
Peebles! I used to think she was so beautiful and I love the duet with her and Babyface. If I could do it all over again, THIS would be my wedding song. It makes me cry every time I hear it.
Deep in the heart
Love has many ways
Of touching your emotions
Taking control of you
And even in thought
Love can make you change
There’s no way of controlling love
When it’s part of you
Well you could be a married man
With two kids and a good woman
And you could give your heart and soul
I swear it don’t mean nothin’
‘Cause love can pull you deep into a spell
It will spin your mind around like a carousel
I’m telling you love
Boy makes things happen
You never know where it’s coming from
You never know who you’re gonna love
I’m telling you love makes things happen
You never know what you’re gonna do
When ever true love takes hold of you
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Everything was the jam!
I love KARYN WHITE TOO!!!!!!!
Music was great! No watered down r&b or pop rap.
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I agree Hony…Thats when we enjoyed listening to the radio and recording shyt with our cassette tapes
Jody never did get her props she is still fine, but got a strange feeling this will turn into a bey post in 5…4…3…2..
what’s good SR
No one today can touch Jody Watley in terms of style and originality. Beyonce’s ponytail? She stole it from Jody Watley.
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:dead, came back to life
and then :dead again
well her name was already thrown around in the article so
@2know
I like that folks are bringing up other talents from back in the day like Karyn White, Pebbles, shoot I even loved me some Cherrelle…her Unsung episode was kind of sad when she talked about her deceased husband…
Hey @sandrarose,
You should do artist like these once a month. To remind us of when music was timeless!! Music that make you feel good inside!!
At some point all artists have taken from a previous artist whether it being artistically or maybe that person motivated them to even get in the game to begin with. The only difference is some pay homage and others dont.
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Everything was the jam!
I love KARYN WHITE TOO!!!!!!!
Music was great! No watered down r&b or pop rap 
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I agree Hony…Thats when we enjoyed listening to the radio and recording shyt with our cassette tapes
And Jody you were absolutely lovely on RuPauls Drag U!!! I love RuPaul too! That Supermodel song was my cut back in the day!
@37
Stop it. I’m a fan of hers too.
@61, I agree. There’s nothing wrong with being influenced. Now Beyonce, that heffa just comes along and borrows the whole swag, head to toe, curtain rods, clothes line, and lawn chair too.
and when she’s busted, cuz she always is, she comes back and says she’s a huge fan. no doll, ur a huge biter. beyonce, hey girl.
Guys remember Taylor Dayne * love will bring you back*
Memories are a biatch
KDub: Sirius radio channel 48 play that song (You Are My Everything) everyday at 1:00!!! LOL Love Jody!!!!
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Ipad I got:
Everything
Do You Want Me
Still A Thrill
All Begins With You
AND MY SHAT that I don’t thank NOBODY has mentioned “Turn me on…Turn me OWT…You’re SOME KINDA LOVAH…make me feel…oh so real..” (does the whop right here at the desk.)
Damn music at its best of my memories were in the 80s and 90s
Karyn White is supposed to perform here in SF at the Rrazz Room next week. I think I going to get some tickets.
@fefe
focus should be on jody and the timeless hits she has have but sandra throw the ponytail comment out there and the stans are going to go in on that right there. Pebbles was beyond cute to me didn’t know so was married to #pause LA Reid
I AM A SUPER SUPER KARYN WHIT FAN!!!!!
melissak380 says:
JMO – meow
and 
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I know right!!!
… Nothing like a fine and intelligent man girl
WHITE*
*SINGING* PEBBLES “GIRLFRIEND”
I can’t stand when people use the microwaves here at work, and their food stinks. Ugh!!!!
“Second Time Around”
You couldn’t tell us we weren’t the all-female Shalamar.
Memories.
@2know
I know, I’m just trying to interfere with Sandra’s little mention and keep focused
I could go on and on about how much stuff Bey has bitten off with a straight face, but ion een care like that!
Yeah, when I found out she was married to LA Reid I was like
Did anyone see his son perform on the X Factor last night…the boy’s got talent…
Pebbles was beyond cute to me didn’t know so was married to #pause LA Reid
That was a fraud marriage. Cause Pebbles knew damn LA Reid was 
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I used to love that Taylor Dane song, and the video. I really believed her acting in the video. But I was probably 10 at the time ,LOL
pointhimout says:
@61, I agree. There’s nothing wrong with being influenced. Now Beyonce, that heffa just comes along and borrows the whole swag, head to toe, curtain rods, clothes line, and lawn chair too.
and when she’s busted, cuz she always is, she comes back and says she’s a huge fan. no doll, ur a huge biter. beyonce, hey girl.
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“girlfriend” “girlfriend” “how could you let him treat you to bad”
@Hony
I used to sing ‘Girlfriend’ in the car with my mom like that was the hottest song on earth!
I loved it when she went into the chorus and sang ‘OOOoooohhhhh!!!!’
Cherelle’s Unsung was a fuggin LIE. So folks can talk about Mikki Howard on Unsung and her own SANGING partner Alexander O’Neal both being on that
but we not even gonna mention Cherelle got put out (longside Whitney) of a condo in ATL and both were on that chit? 
*singing* Karyn White “Can I stay with you”
I used to sing ‘Girlfriend’ in the car with my mom like that was the hottest song on earth!
I loved it when she went into the chorus and sang ‘OOOoooohhhhh!!!!’
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Another song I used to get down to as a kid – ‘I Don’t Wanna Fall in Love’ by Jane Child…with her weird lookin’ azz!
@chibytex
And SHE Got That Beard-Money Too (A WHOLE LOT of IT !!!)
@point (Comment #65)
@ hony My Peebles song was Do u Wanna ride in my Mercedes. She was super cute in that video
I watch that damn x factor for the frist time last night and when I saw LA get excited when the boys was performing I’m like you just a little to happy son!
How peebles couldn’t see he was as my sister call them advanced in the arts
@ Fefetish
Yes, I use to think I was them too… So many songs could tell the story of my life back in the 80s and the 90s. Just here got me thinking and shedding a tear for awesome memories.
*whispers* I was huge George Micheal fan!!!
Dont tell nobody though!!
@KDub
When I heard about Mikki Howard being a
head I was like dayum! She was OUT THERE!
@ caligirl Centric did do an unsung on her if i remember correctly….btw I’m new here:)
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Jody Watley AND Karyn White…brings back memories of performing “The Way You Love Me” in my 5th grade talent show…
Yes…that was REAL talent….not the lounge singers and cabaret performers of today..
What does Auntie call Bey? Oh…that’s right. The burlesque singer….
I lost my virginity to Lisa Fischer “how can I ease the pain”
TMI
I watch that damn x factor for the frist time last night and when I saw LA get excited when the boys was performing I’m like you just a little to happy son!
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ELove says:
@chibytex
And SHE Got That Beard-Money Too (A WHOLE LOT of IT !!!)
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Her and Nicole Murphy must have went to the same beard school!
I didn’t know Jody was the “originator” of the ponytail…
I guess I “copied” her too, because I wear them all the time…
used to sing ‘Girlfriend’ in the car with my mom like that was the hottest song on earth!
I loved it when she went into the chorus and sang ‘OOOoooohhhhh!!!!
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One year at the state fair (91-92?) Me and my homies did karakoe to the ONLY song we ALL knew the lyrics for…”Mercedes Boy”
We BURNED that cassette of us butchering that song.
@Hony
I still play ‘How Can I Ease the Pain’ in my car on a REGULAR BASIS IN 2011!
That woman SANG that song! Where is she now?
Omg! Did she just type Jane Childs, with that ear ring with the extension that connected to her nose. And her braids, man that took me way back, LOL
@FeFe @K-Dub
ONE of My Dope-Fiend Brothers use to Roll Wit Mikki Howard… Was in a Couple of the SAME Rehah Facilities TOO
Oh yall member Stephanie Mills?
100% usa made! says:
Omg! Did she just type Jane Childs, with that ear ring with the extension that connected to her nose. And her braids, man that took me way back, LOL
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KDub says:
Cherelle’s Unsung was a fuggin LIE. So folks can talk about Mikki Howard on Unsung and her own SANGING partner Alexander O’Neal both being on that but we not even gonna mention Cherelle got put out (longside Whitney) of a condo in ATL and both were on that chit?
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do u wanna ride in my mercedes boy, there are so many things that i’m gonna do to u
That was hot back then tho the scruffy look.
chibytex aka the people’s champ says:
*whispers* I was huge George Micheal fan!!!
Dont tell nobody though!!
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Girl I couldn’t breath when I found out he was gay. I wanted to kick the person’s azz that told me
@Hony
How could we forget Stephanie “new nose” Mills…that child had a VOICE on her too!
“Advanced in the arts”
I MUST use that one.
*breathe*
whispers* I was huge George Micheal fan!!!
Lisa Fischer “how can I ease the pain”
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I got George and Lisa Fischer TEW.
Now what in the fugg happened to HUH?
And one George song is actually a Wham! song… “Careless Whisper”…I love the part at the end when he start sanging that ish faster than the beat and then end in that fugging high note…GETS me erry time!
Blew that condo right up trying to Paula Deen with the baking soda.
@ TY
Me too I love George Micheal and I Think I did cry too when I found out he was gay…
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
I lost my virginity to Lisa Fischer “how can I ease the pain” TMI
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Lisa was the truth too. I could only hit those notes in the shower though
I still play George Michael’s ‘One More Try’ on the ipod…LOVE that song…
Cherelle’s Unsung was a fuggin LIE. So folks can talk about Mikki Howard on Unsung and her own SANGING partner Alexander O’Neal both being on that but we not even gonna mention Cherelle got put out (longside Whitney) of a condo in ATL and both were on that chit?
Cherelle was on the Bobby and Whitney show. I think her and Whitney was still getting high on the show.
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S/N: Shot out to Alexander O’Neal being from Natchez, Ms…my uncles used to go to school with him!
Thinking of Stephanie I am going to pop on some Vest Willams and Alyson Williams
candibfly says:
do u wanna ride in my mercedes boy, there are so many things that i’m gonna do to u
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Ummmm that was Pebbles. LOL
Stephanie Mills is currently on tour.
I’m not to crazy about Jody BUT Karyn White is was and still is my bish
Early in the morning
I put breakfast at your table
And make sure that your coffee
Has its sugar and cream
Your eggs are over easy
Your toast done lightly
All that’s missing is your morning kiss
That used to greet me
Now you say the juice is sour
It used to be so sweet
And I can’t help but to wonder
If you’re talking ’bout me
We don’t talk the way we used to talk
It’s hurtin’ so deep
I’ve got my pride, I will not cry
But it’s makin’ me weak
I’m not your superwoman
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Oh yall member Stephanie Mills?
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How could we forget??? Stephanie sang her azz off especially since she didnt have a neck.
I stopped feeling the depth of emotions music use to give me since I graduated high school.
Hearing the notes that I couldn’t hit even if I was snoring use to give me a feeling that only love making could give.
When I was super young, the first play I ever went to was the Wiz, and I saw Stephanie Mills sing “Home”, favorite live performance ever!!!!
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Everything was the jam!
I love KARYN WHITE TOO!!!!!!!
I love Karyn!!! I have her greatest hits cd, just found out recently she just joined the twitter world!!!
Girl I couldn’t breath when I found out he was gay. I wanted to kick the person’s azz that told me
He was my first white boy crush. I used to love Careless Whisper…
But back then he was soooooo extremely sexy!!!
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I just got thru watching the video. NOW I can see where he shows signs of
Advance in the arts or not George Micheal’s Got have faith is still that ish.
Cherelle must have said she wasn’t doing the show if they brought up her drug past/present…I respect Alexander for keeping it 100, cracked out teeth and all
@100% usa made! says:
@ hony My Peebles song was Do u Wanna ride in my Mercedes. She was super cute in that video
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sorry i just saw your response
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I forgot Pebbles was with LA Reid…that explains why he was hating on the cute chic that Simon likes I think Pebbles is a precher now.
Jermaine Stewart “We don’t have to take our clothes off” one of my favorite 80′s songs
I need twitter with all these old artist so I can tweet my lyrics to them
chibytex aka the people’s champ says:
Cherelle’s Unsung was a fuggin LIE. So folks can talk about Mikki Howard on Unsung and her own SANGING partner Alexander O’Neal both being on that but we not even gonna mention Cherelle got put out (longside Whitney) of a condo in ATL and both were on that chit?
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Cherelle was on the Bobby and Whitney show. I think her and Whitney was still getting high on the show.
They did try and make Cherelle look like an angel on that Unsung….
S/N: Shot out to Alexander O’Neal being from Natchez, Ms…my uncles used to go to school with him!
wait a minute, hold up! my girl Cherelle was on that snow white too?? I love me some Cherelle and Alexander O’neal!!!
This post is taking me down memory lane. We can’t forget Vanessa Williams with her gracefully aging tail
I loved the video to George Michael’s ‘Freedom’…a young Naomi Campbell was in that one!
I love George Micheal “kissing a fool”
I’m not to crazy about Jody BUT Karyn White is was and still is my bish
Early in the morning
I put breakfast at your table
And make sure that your coffee
Has its sugar and cream
Your eggs are over easy
Your toast done lightly
All that’s missing is your morning kiss
That used to greet me
Now you say the juice is sour
It used to be so sweet
And I can’t help but to wonder
If you’re talking ’bout me
We don’t talk the way we used to talk
It’s hurtin’ so deep
I’ve got my pride, I will not cry
But it’s makin’ me weak
I’m not your superwoman
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Girl I used to sang the hell outta this song when I was little girl. Its one of the first songs that I remember ALL the words to. Karyn White was the chit. Then Vanessa Williams light skinned ass came and stole Karyn’s spotlight and style!
I know who Jody Whatley IS!!!!
And she still IS!!!!
Love it! These great icons. All music, all talent, and no bull (watch yo mouf!).
Welcome Jody!
Or “One more try” I am bout to cry again
I did know Boy George wasn’t a girl for hecka long!
i wanted to marry george michael too back in the day
lawd i had no idea at the time he wasn’t checkin for my team
100% usa made! says:
Jermaine Stewart “We don’t have to take our clothes off” one of my favorite 80?s songs
I dont know what it is about that song, but I hate it! if I hear it on the radio I changed the station…
Jermaine Stewart “We don’t have to take our clothes off” one of my favorite 80?s songs
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I was like this
when I found out he died from that package
@chiby
‘Superwoman’ was the first song I learned all the lyrics to as well!
I liked Vanessa Williams old school joints though…
caligirl says:
candibfly says:
do u wanna ride in my mercedes boy, there are so many things that i’m gonna do to u
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Ummmm that was Pebbles. LOL
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kdub mentioned the song ‘merceds boy’ i was just singing the lyrics, i didn’t state i thought jody sang it
I used to jam to some Culture Club back in the day!!
Vanessa Williams with her gracefully aging tail
Nessa done had some work done to her face and she openly admits to getting botox. That’s not aging gracefully IMO. BUT the bish is fierce. She’s a triple threat as well. Aint too many females in Vanessa William’s lane. I’ll give her that much!
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Ion know about that!
100% usa made! says:
Jermaine Stewart “We don’t have to take our clothes off” one of my favorite 80?s songs
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I think he died from Aids
“To have a good time”
Bootcampgirl says:
Jermaine Stewart “We don’t have to take our clothes off” one of my favorite 80?s songs
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I was like this
when I found out he died from that package
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Advanced in the Arts and Died from that package….. I like those
@Ryan You are GORGEOUS
Loved and still love Jodi!! Her and my mom are like split images!
This is some serious love making with these songs and memories popping off in my head
@chiby
I watch Desperate Housewives, and she has DEFINITELY had work done…you can tell she’s had a face lift and the botox is obvious…she’s still that bish though
sinead O’connor was great too if you bringing in Culture Club
i love vh1 soul when they play the videos from the 80s and 90s
Hang the sign upon the door, say
don’t disturb this groove
just a way to say that
I’m so into you and the feelings so real
So don’t disturb this groove
The System – Don’t disturb this groove
Vanessa Williams was Hot back then a true beauty too
“dreamin”
Since we’re going down memory lane we are forgetting about some of the males, Al B. Sure, uni-brow and all, Christopher Williams. I had deep crushes on both these ninja’s. What about Color Me Bad,
I wanna sex you up alll night you make me feel so gooood 
candibfly says:
i wanted to marry george michael too back in the day
lawd i had no idea at the time he wasn’t checkin for my team
When somebody told me he was gay, “I was like Get the FUKK outta my face lying on George Micheal.” It wasnt until he got caught getting head in a public bathroom by a man in London that I finally believe that chit.
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That man was the truth back in the day…. well maybe not so much!
mizzdallas says:
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100% usa says:
Jermaine Stewart “We don’t have to take our clothes off” one of my favorite 80?s songs
I dont know what it is about that song, but I hate it! if I hear it on the radio I changed the station…
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I use to love that song, but figure he was gay, what dude would sing a song about keeping clothes on. LOL
@ Chiby I got that chit on my ipod right now stay in constant rotation
What about “Love Saw It”
I used to think that love was so silly
Something that a girl like me never dreamed of
It never was for me, (no not really)
But there was not a guy who was special enough
Until you came and made me so happy
Like a child on Christmas Day
I was so, so, so, so anticipating
And I didn’t know I could ever feel this way
Love saw it
Love saw the change in my heart
You brought me so much joy
Love saw it
Love saw the hopes of a girl and a boy
You bring me joy, you bring me joy, you bring me joy
The Neville Brothers are like one of my top bands ever!
Ion know about that! Nessa done had some work done to her face and she openly admits to getting botox. That’s not aging gracefully IMO. BUT the bish is fierce. She’s a triple threat as well. Aint too many females in Vanessa William’s lane. I’ll give her that much!
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Agree, but she is still a beauty…
When I hear Aaron Neville sing– my soul pops out my body and floats :whisper: “Crazy Love”
My Jermaine Stewart song is “The Word Is Out”…AND him and Jody used to DANCE together on SOUL TRAIN…
@mizzdallas
I STILL love that song!
‘Don’t disturb this grooooovee…..’
The Deel – Two Occasions was the chit too…. (a young Babyface)
@chiby
Bootcampgirl says:
Since we’re going down memory lane we are forgetting about some of the males, Al B. Sure, uni-brow and all, Christopher Williams. I had deep crushes on both these ninja’s. What about Color Me Bad, I wanna sex you up alll night you make me feel so gooood
My mom always tells me the story about her and AL B Sure dancing together back in 89 when he was in dallas performing at this club lmao everytime she see him or hear his song here she goes with that damn story.. lmao at unibrow too!!
GAGIRL87 says:
@ Chiby I got that chit on my ipod right now stay in constant rotation
What about “Love Saw It”
I used to think that love was so silly
Something that a girl like me never dreamed of
It never was for me, (no not really)
But there was not a guy who was special enough
Until you came and made me so happy
Like a child on Christmas Day
I was so, so, so, so anticipating
And I didn’t know I could ever feel this way
Love saw it
that was the chit too. TV One needs to do an Unsung on Kayrn. I’d like to know her story!
Love saw the change in my heart
You brought me so much joy
Love saw it
Love saw the hopes of a girl and a boy
You bring me joy, you bring me joy, you bring me joy
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A former member of the girl group EX-Girlfriend on the X-Factor right now. Do you guys remember that group and their song Why can’t you come home?
since you all going dowm mem lane name your top 10 songs from the 80′s or 90′s you have to say in that era PLEASE!
chibytex aka the people’s champ says:
candibfly says:
i wanted to marry george michael too back in the day
lawd i had no idea at the time he wasn’t checkin for my team
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When somebody told me he was gay, “I was like Get the FUKK outta my face lying on George Micheal.” It wasnt until he got caught getting head in a public bathroom by a man in London that I finally believe that chit.
That man was the truth back in the day…. well maybe not so much!
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I had a friend stop speaking to me, I kept telling her he was gay and she was like no way I hate you…I finally stop telling her, but he still gay..
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Careless Whisper WAS MY JAM!!!! I will stop talking to midsentence if I hear that song….
Kenny G–
*faints* lawd christopher williams
If I’m dreaming
Then just let me sleep
Don’t wake me up
Til my dream is complete
If I’m dreaming
Just leave me on my own
Turn off the lights
And unplug the phone
My Nessa Williams VIDEO is “Right Stuff” I willll never forget seein that video for the first time and my sister was like “who in de HAIL is that…Miss America?”
‘Nessa was the FIRST person I EVA saw do the Roger Rabbit!
@ 2know
Wow that is hard to name
I love so many but let me write mines down.
FeFe says:
@mizzdallas
I STILL love that song! ‘Don’t disturb this grooooovee…..’
The Deel – Two Occasions was the chit too…. (a young Babyface)
THE DEEL….YESSS
chibytex aka the people’s champ says:
GAGIRL87 says:
@ Chiby I got that chit on my ipod right now stay in constant rotation
What about “Love Saw It”
I used to think that love was so silly
Something that a girl like me never dreamed of
It never was for me, (no not really)
But there was not a guy who was special enough
Until you came and made me so happy
Like a child on Christmas Day
I was so, so, so, so anticipating
And I didn’t know I could ever feel this way
Love saw it
Love saw the change in my heart
You brought me so much joy
Love saw it
Love saw the hopes of a girl and a boy
You bring me joy, you bring me joy, you bring me joy
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that was the chit too. TV One needs to do an Unsung on Kayrn. I’d like
Karyn White was very underrated, if you take a look at her live performances via youtube, she was the coldest in the game at that time jmo
Secret Garden was the chit
Barry White was a beast on that song love a man with a deep voice 
@KDub says:
‘Nessa was the FIRST person I EVA saw do the Roger Rabbit!
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That was funny seeing her do that. I showed my man her pics from Playboy a couple of months back and he was shocked.
@ Bootcamp..I loved Color Me Bad too. Sam is married to my girl Tamyra Grey
Keep it coming yall. I am making a old school list 
#thememories
The Deel – Two Occasions was the chit too…. (a young Babyface)
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Please dont get me started on this song. Its one of my favorites of all time. ALL TIME (Kanye Voice)
This song brings memories. When I was in college it seem to come on every time (night) I was at my lil “friends” house. And I used to lay there and smile like a dummy!
Memories, memories, memories…
Jody is/was the business, such a beautiful lady!
Also, alot of new things are under the sun…
AHEMMMMM *clear throak to sang Christopher Williams slow jam*
“Been in love before and it let me dowwwwwwwwn…..now I’m all grown up..no turning BACK GIRL…Like a child’s heart at play….you know the things we usta sayyyyyy….when we were love….we MADE…Promises Promises”
oh no she didn’t just mention secret garden
my boo
is in that song (he has the best part by the way) and its on my ipod and my phone 
Bootcampgirl says:
Secret Garden was the chit
Barry White was a beast on that song love a man with a deep voice 
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El Debarge was a beast too…
Goes to
that video!
You’re still looking and sounding good, Jody! Checked out your web site and you are still fabulous. Has anyone ever told you that you look like Whitney Houston (a HEALTHY Whit-Whit)?
2know the ledge says:
since you all going dowm mem lane name your top 10 songs from the 80?s or 90?s you have to say in that era PLEASE!
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All R&B???
@ Chiby they REALLY do I love that chick people sleep on Chante Moore alot too…
There’s no easy way to explain, how I feel for you,
so I say with every emotion, what falling in love can do,
to my romantic heart, you’ve helped me through the rain,
take me in your arms, I give you control,
tenderly,
whisper to me, I’m all you need,
finally…
Candlelight and you,
for all the things that you are to me, and what you do,
I want candlelight and you,
the end of the day I will faithfully come home to,
candlelight and you,
take everything away from me, what sees me through,
candlelight and you,
in all of the world, i know it’s true,
nothing compares to candlelight and you.
“Can I stay with you”
“Super woman”
“how can I ease the pain”
“everything”
“Love will lead you back”
“all outta love”
“On my own”
Joe Public – Live & Learn
The Good Girls- Your Sweetness
Good to Go – Never Satisfied
Subway – This Litte Game we Play
702 – Steelo
Sista – Brand Nu
Adina Howard – Freak
Y N Vee – Chocolate
Mista – Blackberry
Jade – Dont Walk Away
Pretty in Pink
Billie Lawerence – Happiness
SWV!
Vesta Williams – “Always”
“How can I ease the pain” YES YES and YES!
Najee- “I’ll be good to u”
If you think I’m gonna take care of you
If I think I got what you need
Show ya right
@ Chiby we CANNOT forget about Anita Baker bish has an impeccable collection..
Sweet love
Rapture
Angel
Apologize
Been So Long
Good Love
Body & Soul
Prince (anything mostly Purple Rain
Whitney Houston ( I wanna dance)
Ready For The World Love You Down’
Candy Girl
Saturday Love (Cherelle and Alexandra (he looked a hot mess on BET)
Poison (Bell Biv Devoe) Played that until the tape popped
Guy ‘Piece of My Love’
Janet Jackson (Control)
After 7 ‘Ready or Not’
Luther Vandross ‘A House is Not a Home’
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2 (THAT WAS MY JAM)
Never on Sunday
Monday too soon
Wednesday and Thursday just wont do
but Thursday and Friday the weekend begins
But our Saturday love will neva’ end suga’
@Candibfly-please accept my humble apologies, I know’d that was your boo
Oh gosh; how could I forget AZ Yet ” Hard to say I’m sorry”
Stephanie Mills…
Never Knew Love
Putting a Rush on Me
Home
You Make me Feel
I just want Love
Top 10 is hard- I can do a top 100 tho.
Emotions Make You Cry Sometimes, Emotions Make You Sad Sometimes, Emotions Make You Glad Sometimes, But Most Of All They Make You Fall In Love.
The First Time I Felt Emotions, Is When I Came Out My Mothers Womb, I Cried, And At The Age Of Five The First Time I Found My Pride, And When I Turned Ten I Began To Like A Friend, All Things Deal With Emotions From You Until The End, Oh
At The Age Of Eleven I Learned About Things Like God And Heaven, And When I Turned Thirteen The First Time I Had A Freaky Dream, And Now That Im Nineteen, I Know That I’m Ready I Know That I’m So In Love… Soooo
@ ty R&b, b/c really doing that time music in the 80′s really wasn’t classified like it is now but since we going old school R&B.
Ty says:
2know the ledge says:
since you all going dowm mem lane name your top 10 songs from the 80?s or 90?s you have to say in that era PLEASE!
If you referring to R&B top 10 songs of the 80s & 90s, thats going to be hard..
here is my top 10 r7b artist of the 80s
karyn white
stephanie mills
keith sweat
lisa fischer
Milira
Teena Marie
Lisa Stansfield
taylor Dayne
Blackberry molasses
One of the things that never change
You got to keep pushin on
The sun don’t rein all the time
There’s gonna be some heartache and pain
Woke up sunday morning
Got a little bad news today
They say my life ain’t worth living
And time is slowly ticking away
Don’t think that i’m going crazy
Cause thoughts keep runnin through my head
I know I gotta be strong, gotta hold on
Sometimes I rather give up instead
Seems like i’m better off dead:whistle:
oh you want R&B lets do separate 80′s and 90′s.
*pokes @ GAGirl
shai- If I ever fall in love
The 90s
Htown
SWV
jodeci
intro
guy
blackgirl
Not R&B but what about Krucial Konflict – Hay in the Middle of the Barn
Hey Jody!!!
You deserve the props Sandra gave you. I hope you get featured on “Unsung” because you are deserving of it.
I’ve been a fan since the old Soul Train days when every Saturday afternoon, we anxiously awaiting that show. You and Jeffrey were one of my favorites. ST was how many of us young people got the latest style and dances.
I’m glad Sandra gave you the shine you deserve, sista!
how did I forget Milira
since you all going dowm mem lane name your top 10 songs from the 80?s or 90?s you have to say in that era PLEASE!
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Wow.Shat…lets see…
Prince–Erotic City
Michael Jackson–too many to name.
Teena Marie–Lover Girl (she was nasty as FUGG with that slide guitar…danced that bish all around the stage)
Luther Vandross-Never Too Much
The Jacksons-Can You Feel It
Hi-Five–Never Should Have Letchu Go
Boyz II Men–Lonely Heart
Tone Tony Toni–Whatever You Want/Feels Good
Mariah Carey-I Can’t Let Go
Jodeci-Forever My Lady
Lets not forget En Vogue!
I know this is not keeping with the genre but this song just popped in my head…
Girl this is my sorry for, 2004.
And I aint gonna mess up no more, this year.
I’m ‘a take this one chance,
(I’m ‘a take my time)
and make it real clear.
I’m sorry for May
and I’m sorry for June (for real)
and I’m sorry for July (i am)
in case I dont tell you.
August, September, October, November ’till your December.
I’m Sorry.
(I’m sorry 2004)
I done tole yall how I feel about Stephanie “Horse Face” Mills.
@74, well you gone hate when I heat up my scallops and broccoli.
GAGIRL87 says:
@ Chiby we CANNOT forget about Anita Baker bish has an impeccable collection..
Sweet love
Rapture
Angel
Apologize
Been So Long
Good Love
Body & Soul
and to add to the list ….
Giving you the best that I got
Fairy tales
lead me into love
more than you know
no one in the world
your bring me joy
Dave Hollister is so underrated too– he could have gotten it with his chubby self.
Wow how could I have forgotten about Tone Tony Toni. It never rains in So. Ca. (which is a lie) was my chit.
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Lets not forget En Vogue!
yes!! I love them, they changed the game!! them some sanging heffas!
I know ya’ll get your songs together for your new play list…but there a new Beyondsay post….
@ Hony sings you Shai’s Comforter
Talk to me, baby.
I’m listening.
Lay down.
And tell me what’s on your mind.
What exactly did he do? To make you cry this time?
Well, I will be your comforter. I will make it right
He cast a shadow on your heart. And I will bring back your light
Come in…
I see he’s hurt you again,
When you’re in pain I’m in pain
That’s part of bein’ a friend.
But this is a special case.
I held my feelings back because of him
And now I can see more than ever
I made a big, big, big mistake.
Cali
I don’t wanna leave here. All these songs just tells a story for me.
In no order
Tracie spencer- tender kisses
Jodeci-come and talk to me
Anita baker-365 days
tevin campbell- can we talk
Prince-Purple rain (still get’s me everytime)
MJ-Lady in my life
troop- all i do is think of you
I know i said 80′s and 90′ but big bub telling me stories goes in
got more but mind going right now
KDub says:
I done tole yall how I feel about Stephanie “Horse Face” Mills.
you mad because my girl stephanie was filling up all on michael jackson.. heehhehe
Wow how could I have forgotten about Tone Tony Toni.
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Before he got all skrange Cholly Ray Wiggins was the truff…Turned into Raphael Sadiqq-y-Freaky and…ahhh
Now En Vogue never got their just do!!!! Hold On, Lies, Dont Go, Giving Him Something He Can Feel, etc.
Honestly, even Vanity paved the way…. If a Girl Answers Dont Hang Up! Nasty Girl! 7th Heaven! Make Up!
@ mizzdallas I missed Lead Me Into Love
that’s my chit 
Omg! I cant forget the my force mds.. tender love!!
Be Happy-MJB
All This Love -El DeBarge
Two Occasions- The Deele
Can You Stand the Rain-New Edition
Love Make Things Happen-Babyface and Peebles
Weak-SWV
I Love You Babe-Babyface
If Only For One Night-Luther Vandross
The Sweetest Thing-Lauryn Hill
Feenin-Jodeci
Come and Talk to Me-Jodci
Honycoatd—Going off a feeling, I see you!!! says:
Cali
I don’t wanna leave here. All these songs just tells a story for me.
:cosgin: I might just start crying
Tracie spencer- tender kisses
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Lil Tracie from Iowa…I LOVED HER…
I got EnVogue “Don’t Go” on rotation HEAVY…that ish don’t have a bridge or a loop. Song just flows and flows and FLOWS. I LOVVVVVE that song
Yes to Tevin Campbell
Tell me what you want me to do!!!!!
mizzdallas says:
GAGIRL87 says:
@ Chiby we CANNOT forget about Anita Baker bish has an impeccable collection..
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I’m not a real big Anita Baker fan…
Honestly, even Vanity paved the way…. If a Girl Answers Dont Hang Up! Nasty Girl! 7th Heaven! Make Up!
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Sucha Pretty Mess…all over my dress!
awwwwh the 80′s and 90′s. babyface “i love you babe, in the scariest way.” every stalkers theme song, huh.
pebbles had a lot of hits, as did karyn white. “love saw it” w/babyface. they killed that song. vanessa williams “the right stuff” was hot. is it wrong that I still know the routine of the video step by step? what about all of janet’s videos? am I advanced in the arts a little or a lot?
u know what, just go to hell for even thinking of saying a lot.
How in the fukk did I leave Sade out….
Is It a Crime
Smooth Operator
Jezebel
No Ordinary Love…
I’m so thankful that I was able to see her this summer in concert. That was something on my bucket list!
I got a 1 TB hard drive full of music *shhh* don’t ask how I got it. But I treasure it.
I don’t wanna leave here. All these songs just tells a story for me.
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That is what my dad used to tell us…music is the soundtrack to your LIFE.
Most of these songs I can tell you where I was and what I was doing first time I heard it.
I was in love with Jon B too
And we can’t forget Johnny Gill
@219 remember that group raphael sadiq brought out, WILLI MAX, ‘cant get enough’ was their song. schit was hot.
I also liked that guy Lynk “whatcha gone do” and “sex ya body.”
when jay z comes to town, please ask him what happened to that group CHRISTION? “im full a smoke…watchin my life go down.” cuz im too coool, and if what they say is true….
RETURN OF THE MACK.
pointhimout says:
awwwwh the 80?s and 90?s. babyface “i love you babe, in the scariest way.” every stalkers theme song, huh.
that song!
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Girl when I finally fell in love with my hubby, I got drunk and put that song on repeat over and over. I
How about Tracy Spencer? She was overlooked as a singer also. Wondered what happened to her……..
*cues up Tender Kisses*
Today – Why you getting funky on me
Portrait – Here we Go
Sylvester – You are my Friend
Cameo – Candy
Dez Dickerson – Modernaire
Patti Labelle – Stir it Up
Jon B. – They dont Know
Caron Wheeler – I adore You
Robbie Nevil – C’est la Vie
Fire Fox – Street People
Jade!
Brownstone!
En vogue!
Total!
what was keith sweat grp name again?
pointhimout says:
@219 remember that group raphael sadiq brought out, WILLI MAX, ‘cant get enough’ was their song. schit was hot.
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This will be the start of a beautiful friendship!
OMG Willie Max!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought their single when it released.. their dad was a musician as well.
@243, girl? wth? now i got to cut u.
yeah, jade and mr do right, hot. swv, brownstone.
call me morbid, but sometimes I think way down the line when these artists pass away, who’s gonna do their tributes? these lames of today can’t do it, and their counterparts will be up in age (god willing).
LGS ?
Levert, Gill, Sweat
@247 – distant memory, they had a hit or 2.
@248 – hahaha. yes, the video was sexy too (jasmine guy was in it).
yall aint like 5star from london? I hated hearing they lost their home.
love takover
all fall down
let me be the one
cant wait another minute
shine
whenever you’re ready
this is when soul train was a must see every weekend.
@ mzdallas U didn’t just type “The System”, I used to love them. I remember when u first saw them in Beat Street, auditions for the Roxy, classic!
I know the Isley Brothers music is mostly 70′s but they stay in constant rotation as well as Al Green, Marvin Gaye. etc
Oh I’ve been thinking of you
And you’ve been thinking of me
Oh I’ll give all that I have
If you give all that I need
And oh oh let’s be fair
And I think it’s time to clear the air
You been watchin’ me
I been watchin’ you
You know I’ve been wantin’ to groove with you
Girl speak your mind (groove with you)
You’ve been thinkin’ all of this time (groove with you)
Oh baby what I wouldn’t do (groove with you)
To be spendin’ my days with you
Oh love is all in your eyes
Love fire burnin’ for me
You stayed all in my mind
Oh woman, it’s easy to see
@ kdillion, I still vibe on Portrait. And I love me some Loose Ends too. “Hanging on a String Now”
Whatever happened to Expose’?
YOU HIT THE NAIL WITH THIS ONE SANDRA……..Good post. And Jody is absolutely correct. She did have style and beauty. My mother was a Soul Train Fanatic and danced on there as well as watched it every week when i was younger.
I love me some Isley Brothers! Saw Ron Isley at the Stone Soul Concert after her git out of jail. Pipes still sound the same!
1. Computer Love-Roger & Zapp
2. I Want to Be Your Man-Roger & Zapp
3. U & I -Jodeci
4. Prince-Adore
5. Jody Whatley-All Night Love Affair
6. Goodbye Love-Guy
7. Piece of My Love-Guy
8. With You-Tony Terry
9. Casanova-Levert
10. Dont Take It Personal-Monica
*Damn only 10 slots* LOL
@Point
You should have clicked my link a long time ago…
@ fefe, u got the Christion video. Those are me Peeps! I love that song.
what was keith sweat grp name again
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He had a girl group too…Kut Klose and the lead sanger Athena Cage could sang her hinny off.
Yes Janet bit off her, the big hoop earring with the key Janet wore- Jody started it.
and remember when movie soundtracks were the ish? times have changed man.
Proud 80′s baby. I used to JAM to Jody Watley !!!!!!!!
Sandra, you might have to start a where are they now section on your blog. I’d love to catch up on people like Jody Watley, Lisa Fisher, Karen White, Glen Jones, etc.
I loved Jody Watley growing up! But on another note, her sister Midori was one baaaaaaaad bish–LOVE HER TOO!
Grew up listening to Jody. Have all her shiznit. She has always been the bomb. She has always been hot, but its a stretch to say she influenced Janet. Janet’s moves look nothing like hers. And how is Jody the originator of the ponytail? If thats the case, Jody stole it from Josephine Baker. Just say she was fly, but most of today’s young artist have never heard of her.
Love Jody!! Dancing on Soul Train….i’m showing my age. Looking good chica!
Carrington says:
Grew up listening to Jody. Have all her shiznit. She has always been the bomb. She has always been hot, but its a stretch to say she influenced Janet. Janet’s moves look nothing like hers. And how is Jody the originator of the ponytail? If thats the case, Jody stole it from Josephine Baker. Just say she was fly, but most of today’s young artist have never heard of her.
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Some people just aren’t in “the know.” Janet stole her moves from her famous brother, Michael. Everybody during that time period was heavily influenced the performances of MJ. He was s**** to be compared to back then. Janet did a good job.
Jody Watley is so gorgeous! My favorite solo songs of hers are: “Don’t You Want Me,” “Friends,” and “Everything.” Yes, her sense of style was so 80′s. I’m glad that she is still doing her thing. I wonder what her sister, Midori is doing?