Brian Mcknight interviews El Debarge Part 2

[rivotte1822]

WOW!!!!!!! This song was the theme to my High School Prom Senior Prom in April 1984 - I felt so blessed that "TIME WILL REVEAL" was chosen. Blessings to all the DeBarge family and RIP Bobby. 01-28-12.

[gogglezpizano15]

that was epic.

[bagalocks75]

damn! that IS how it's DONE! what a beautiful performance.

[TheCoats1234]

God Has Blessed Him. El is truly blessed he still have his vocals after his drug addiction. Some artists weren't so lucky. God Bless you El & keep giving us good music.

[chj2]

Flawless!!!! Sounds as good as it did back in the mid 80s. El's definitely still got it! Do your thing, Bruh!!!!!!!

[Nina513]

Did yall hear the beginning piano chords before he started singing...

OH MY, El is amazing!

[jacobmichaelshow]

i love this!

[MsRouge2000]

AWSOME!!!! HE TILL GOT IT!!!!!!

[behneeboy]

All is can say is WOW! I actually shed tears hearing this song. Keep the faith El and stay strong

[marieOH5]

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! Nobody can do it like El. This song and his voice makes me cry everytime!

[MJamesIII]

that is such a gifted family

[shellrob12]

Perfection in its truest form.I love the key he's singing this in,I love you El!!!!

[mjtheking123]

I FUCKING LOVE THIS!!!!!! AHHHG GDHAJRBJCYVVI,KDUS

[Tonyblack2021]

DeBarge is one of the best that ever done it...... period 

[danagradaya]

Amazing! I love El Debarge! I have had a crush on him my whole life. I saw him perform in Miami when I was a little girl and he was so cute! His songs always make me smile :-) Glad to see El doing well and I wish him all the best.

[cece3917]

You go El !!!! You still sound really good...

[maypuppet]

Awesome, this song was done with multiple singers before

[SelkieHitsugaya]

Amazing Amazing amazing! Looking and sounding even better than ever! Evidence of the Glory of God!

[bloomidnite]

Love you Mr. El De.....continue to let your spirit soar, for God is not through with you yet......to God be the Glory.........

[humatak07]

What a gift for anyone to hear him sing. El Debarge could lead a choir of angels.

[missninijade]

He's still got it. He's actually still got it. People in great shape can't even do that - not missing a note, a key, or word, and evolked everything. You can't teach that. That's God given.

[bretcarr2001]

This brotha is one of the coldest ever to do it....PERIOD....I hope El teaches todays knuckleheads how it's done...I can't figure out how a brotha this cold wasn't more famous than what he is...Glad you back El.

[SirWanderLust]

Wow. So that's how it's DONE.

[brotherjon1]

There was no disrespect meant. Back in the 90s a comedian made a joke about how lisght skined brothers ruled the 80s. El, Al, Prince, Howard Hewitt, Christopher Williams, etc etc...

Then in the 90s the chocolate brothers ruled the charts along with the image of the male model. Its all good. But El was specifically mentioned in the joke.

[MCalixte89]

@brotherjon1 lol so?

[mjjcng8958]

@brotherjon1 lol wesley snipes too

[MsReeReeChiq]

Why did Brian mention El being light skinned? El is talented! El is ALWAYS on the map! He's only been off of the map of ppl who don't know a gorgeous man when they see one. He would be handsome no matter what shade or race he was. The good thing about us is that you can't be too dark to be black and you can't be too light to be black.

[TerminatorC]

Damn Man you too old to still be hitting that note! Skills Pay Bills!

[fnkdrmmr]

I just picked up Lillo Thomas' new CD, "Come And Get It". The hit single, "What's Not To Love?" is really good.

[lineotype]

@fnkdrmmr Great, now go pick up El's CD Second Chance, it's a MASTERPIECE. Lol!

[dholmes974]

Damn, Bro! You still sound good, man, damn good...

[jscratch]

beautiful................

[Cori175]

BEAUTIFUL...JUS ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL!

[pernell10]

absolutely beautiful.....*tear*

[pucky72]

El will always be my first love! What a blessing it is to grow up listening to his beautiful voice!

[depetite5]

@pucky72 Ditto! ;-)

[FlyMama]

@pucky72 Yes!! Me too! He is truly blessed by the Best!

[kcjustice08]

That's some great talent! Just him and the piano!! Quality! :)

[XXploShon]

@kcjustice08 You took the words right out of my mouth. OMG! Just raw talent! I have so much love for him.

[capitalcity2000]

HE'S A BEAST!!! I JUST SEEN HIM IN NY AT S.O.B'S ! MY GIRL THANKED ME SO MUCH ON THE RIDE HOME, SHE STARTED CRYING LOL! TRUE STORY!

[kcjustice08]

@capitalcity2000 awww

[mpny]

Awe-dropping! El is simply the best -bar none!

[198485jc]

beautiful!

[clbzone]

oh my God. his voice is untouched by time. he has had angels watching over him through all the darkness he's been through. amazing.

[mutombo23]

Speechless.....I'm so glad he's back

[glamslamcam]

My eyes water up with tears looking at this. I saw El on Wed. at SOB's in NYC and he hasn't lost ANYTHING and seeing this performance just, I don't know, it just amazes me. God has truly blessed this man with a voice and I'm so glad that through El's troubles, he never lost his voice. I'm so glad to have grown up listening to his music & to see him have this comeback is just beautiful. I hope things keep getting better & better for El.

[meshaeylah]

i could just die...his voice is so beautiful and soft...always loved him..

[1482man]

Talent !

[angelique297619]

Sooooo glad you are back! thank you real music from a real musician!

[zlahc]

Real music! Real singing! An actual musician who is fluent in the instrument he plays. I thoroughly miss this! Welcome back, El DeBarge!

[1lahea]

Beautiful, unique...Wow!! I love the DeBarge family. They deserve so much more than the recognition that they recieved. Now this is the music that the world is missing...real, meaningful, perfection....Thanks for not giving up El and coming home to your fans !!! We love you!!

[blueyedsoulsound]

Love you!! You have been missed. Welcme back!!

[ltbrownhue]

Just simply beautiful...what a voice, what a talent...I grew up with u and your family, Michael Jackson and his family and Prince-what a wonderfuil, brillant time in our music industry...continued success...my eyes can't contain my tears of gratitude to all of you for making the world a better place...

[RaceIsOpen]

WOW!!!!

[xbxchk]

Original music! I just miss that type music so much. That's real talent!

[TheMidcoast1]

Amazing... now how many artist can still sing like they used too back in the day?

[liamountain]

Awesome!!!!

[desariec]

that was gorgeous and to the people who thumbs down this performance, you don't know talent when you see it.

[juliuskev]

@desariec YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!!!!

[regcart]

OMG.......CLASSIC & LEGENDARY performance By El DeBarge....I'm in AWE!!!!!!!! WOW

[theperspicacious1]

That was absolutely beautiful. Ya know this guy and his family was abused by their real father. My heart goes out to any child that has been abused and the fact that he is still with us is more then a blessing. I love you my brotha keep ya head up.

[Saphdoll]

OMG he can still hit those high notes and he's still sexy.

[maryhadalittlelamb25]

I KNOW THA EL IS MARRIED...BUT I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE ELEVEN CHILDEREN...WHAT A WONDERFUL BLESSING....

EL HOLDS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART....NOT ROMANTIC OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT...JUST LOTS OF LOVE FOR HOW HIS SONGS TOUCHED ME AND THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT I'M BROUGHT BACK SEEING AND HEARING HIM ONCE AGAIN....LIFE IS SO VERY HARD AND HEARING EL SINGS SEEMS TO ELEVIATE THE PRESSURES OF THIS WORLD.... AND GETS ME SMILING ALL OVER AGAIN...LOVE YOU EL...

HIS VOICE IS GODS GIFT TO US ALL.

[capricornbaby73]

@maryhadalittlelamb25 He's divorced now

[maryhadalittlelamb25]

I JUST WANNA CRY...HIS STORY...HIS LIFE...AND HIS MUSIC ARE SO VERY TOUCHING....THAT WATCHING THIS BRINGS A JOYOUS TEAR TO MY EYES.... :D

ALL THE VERY BEST TO YOU EL..... :)

AND FOR YOU?......I'M FEELIN YOU ONCE AGAIN....THANK YOU.... :D

[mjjcng8958]

BOY  OH BOY OH BOY. WISH I WAS A TEEN IN THE 80'S!!!!!!

[Saphdoll]

@mjjcng8958 Yes the 80s were great but you can still enjoy it no matter if you were or were not a teen then. I have kids 9-14yrs old that love music like this.

[mjjcng8958]

@Saphdoll i was born in 89 and i love classic music

[ZenNubia]

Simply BEAUTIFUL!

[billionarieblake]

One of the Greatest ever!!!!.

[noirprncess]

Need two thumbs for this performance.  All without any vocal enhancement of any type.

[oryange79]

simply amazing

[Ikaved97]

Lovely!

[mozfonky]

the man is a miracle curse the gods of superstardom for his lack of fame.

[hotcarmel12]

@mozfonky We must trust God's Ways and God's timing. Right now is EL's time! He is clean, sober, and truly enjoying his life now! He is also using his wisdom from the school of hard knocks to make sure he gets paid this time around. God will give us double for our trouble. God is making an great example of Mr. Eldra Patrick DeBarge and his family. There are people who have fame&fortune, but they don't enjoy it. When God give it to you, you will enjoy it! Do your Thang ELDRA!

[mozfonky]

@hotcarmel12 when you consider his talent as a musician, songwriter, singer and throw in the fact that he was probably better looking than Michael and Prince put together, it just makes you wonder what went wrong. Probably a combination of managerial and personal stuff as it is with most artists. Hope he stays clean and does well.

[Exitbooth]

Damn EL. U were right on time! Brilliant

[digable04]

I think this man can come back and reign supreme like the legend he is. All the bad stuff is behind him hopefully. I have bben watching these videos of the Debarge's, folks, this family is talented as I don't know what. Let's help El make it to the mountain top, he deserves it.

[rodguy01]

thanks for this upload, this guy is just raw talent so glad to hear him sounding exactly as he did in the 70's and 80's, you can't buy this talent you gotta be born with it and he's so humble as he ever was. so glad to have him back, am a guy and am choked up seeing him on the outside doing great. amen!

[warriormami]

OMG!!! He sounds & looks GREAT!!! We still love you El. Now get your butt back in the studio like dennisthemenance09 said!....LOL!!!

[molassys]

welcome back, El! well done! man, i do not know how El sings those high notes so consistently!

[passion4posh]

WOW!

[deronderrell]

very nice.... how many artist can hop on the piano, and sound so good.....

[ashlandwoo]

Oh my God I am so loving this song and the man....sounds and looks good!

[behya01]

He looks good. He sounds good. I hope he thrives. 

[bootziec]

Wow...thank you so much for uploading...

[bevesp]

i'm so in aw i just so love the way El sings, such a beautiful voice. May God bless you! just so awesome, i love it

[Pinkduchess20]

Truly beautiful!

[edmame]

"so let your little head lay down my darling"~ the way he turns that phrase, ooh man has a poetic soul! this version ends with the kind of pure-hearted, wide-eyed divine grace in best work of chaplin

[akerockstar]

damn, i was surprised to see him live on BET AWARDS 2010...dude is back!!! i just hope he has a successful homecoming/comeback like Maxwell did. this dude has got talent, and i'm sure he'll be blessing the fans with some new great music real soon!

go EL!!!

[nelle3155]

I love El Debarge!!! I am so hapy he is well and healthy. I was so disappointed when he went to jail and I waited and ketpt checking to see when he would get out because I had faith that he would come out strong. I saw him live when I was about 13 at a venue in Emeryville CA and I was amazed at the talent. He set the bar really high and has been the standard for all music to me.

[JHOLMES113]

Killed it!!

[nickjonasbeyonce4eva]

OMG. His voice is so beautiful, it brought me to tears. Falsetto is a mutha

[habeshahot]

Beautiful. Thanks for gracing us with this remarkable talented man. His voice is still very beautiful. Thanks for sharing this video.

[greedygretch]

HE STILLS HAS IT! WE LOVE YOU! Stay on the straight and narrow!!

[vgfather]

YOU GO EL!!!!!!!! W(EL)COME BACK, NOW GET IN THE STUDIO AN HANDLE YOU BIZZ!

[pks28]

El you are a gift to the ears!

[crucker2007]

Real music and I will be buying the album Second chance

[mrscmdavis]

Oh Lord Jesus thank you for this beautiful man with this beautiful spirit and talent!!! I love some El Debarge! I'm so glad he's doing better. I hope he continues to fight the good fight.

[jjdpro]

Wow!!! That's my man!! May the Lord keeps his hand on you and continue to pour his love in you..

[lolu1959]

I knew the Lord would help you...Be strong El we all love you....

[MyTeelee]

He sounds like old times and looks good considering what he's been through. I'm so looking forward to new music from El.

[marce703]

Stay strong BB...we love you and cannot wait to cheer you on again...your a classic!

[lbcflave]

WOW. great shit!

[bfoureal]

WOW!!!!!!!!!

[sign05]

Mad smooth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mymamaiscoolable]

U have not lost a beat .great 2 hav u bac!

[gametight79]

Love the music fam..

[flamairzah]

REAL music REAL talent

[ced8668]

El, PLZ COME TO THE D.C. I WILL COME TO SEE YOU. You are truly gifted. Brian is right. Your chord arrangement is truly brillant. You've inspired me to try to play this.

[trezlorenz]

He sounds better today than he did al of those years ago!

[wepopalot]

Magical!...I would pay top dollar to hear that on any stage. May God continue to bless, and keep you El.

[Tmusic4life]

Thank you El!! Thank you for sharing your gift with the planet and I thank God for your return. God bless you brother!!!

[Bronzen111]

soooooooooooooo beautiful........

[timlon56]

yes el you are just amazing

[utterbullspit]

He betta motherfuckin sing that song!!!!! His voice is still as good as it was back in the day. I hope and pray he stays on the right track because music needs him.

[deaven3]

OMG! His voice is superb!!! I love him! I am so happy he's back. I wonder why drugs don't mess up men's voices like it does women! I'm so glad he still has that beautiful voice!!

[markbensonwatson]

What a beautiful rendition! And how touching it was to observe your facial expression oin the close-up at the end. Your eyes still have that sparkle of sincere warmth that makes you so special.You"re my Detroit homeboy El and truthfully, I was concerned for you when you were "away". But you appear to have come through relatively unscathed and I'm so happy for you. I wish you the very best in your return and promise to support you when you visit my current place of residence in DC.

[22chynadoll]

Sound so GOOD!! Incredible voice!!Happy to see u where u belong. Greatness at its finest!!

[22chynadoll]

God Bless You Brutha. Looking so good and well. Sound so great 4 ever! Real Music!! Like u stood in a time capsule God Bless!!

[FIGHTSEEN]

Go brotha! Be well.Get back in that studio.

[zheahra]

Wow!!!! Beautiful!!!!

What God gives you no man can take away from you.

AMEN!!!

[Pryncenyck]

Thank you for posting this!...it's great to say the man is back in top form..im happy for him and i hope he stays strong and blesses us with that talent!.

[vgspook19semipro]

sing nigga that boy is singing that song

[0222527]

beautiful and moving.....one of the best ever!! love is the power el!! thank you and your family......POWERFUL.....I FEEL YOUR PAIN AND SEE IT AND HEAR IT...TIME REVEALS THAT LOVE AND god is the answer!!

[0222527]

he was going thru something in the end of the song....his voice and face showed it...i think we all can relate...life is beautiful it also is painful! GOD is the answer!

[memyself2k]

He is truly blessed!

[mrinnervisionz]

El DeBarge has always been highly underrated as a musician & songwriter. GOD bless you brother,we all keepin you & yours in our prayers!

[sweetandsaxy]

I love you El!!!!!!!!!

[bdet313]

All these years, I never knew he could play the keys! Love it!

[mrinnervisionz]

@bdet313 El DeBarge is not only a fantastic keyboardist,singer/songwriter,­producer,he also play drums,bass guitar & think trumpet. All the DeBarges with the exception of Bunny,play at least 3 instruments.

[whoseanb]

@bdet313 You must've not been a fan for a too long huh? He's ALWAYS played the keys since he was a kid.

[bdet313]

@whoseanb: no, only since 1985.

[whoseanb]

@bdet313 Weird, Look, I'm not one of those "elites" fans who think they no more then the other but el has always played the keys lol. Even if you search some clips on here from before he got locked up he's playing the keys. All of the debarges played instruments except bunny. El played the keys for 'love me in a special way'. Tighten up son!

[Lillie540]

El's voice sounds like a instrument Dam I love this man after all these years !!!!

[valzozos]

When he hit those high notes, I thought he was crying; that's how powerful it was. His voice is so powerful that it makes you feel the song and his emotions! Him and a piano are unwavering!

[djnewsom2002]

I'm very happy for El but drugs are a damaging thing. Voice is simply beautiful

[sugarsmackgrl]

SOOOO Proud of you El - do your thing. The lyrics to this song are powerful. Awesome writing El!

[voncil1231]

Look at El. Still fine as hell. One of my very fav male artists. He should record an entire album live.

[deycallmemiss89]

@voncil1231 That's what's up with the live album idea!

[rayvictory]

That is real music !!! Not that garbage you hear now

[jscratch]

ON POINT EL!!

[lovelysnowangels]

I am so glad to see EL back and performing!! Stay strong and god bless you and your family you have been missed in the music industry.

[lashay1980]

Simply Beautiful - Blessed that he stepped out on Faith and decided to get back to what he Loves.

[MuzikAddict2]

Simply Wonderful.

[Calil2k]

God is indeed Good.

Wow, this video touched me!

El, please stay focused. Your music and vocal gift is a blessing to mankind.

[kadeemgraves]

It's a blessing! Let's pray that he and his family stay away from the drugs.

[Winter412]

miss you man, el NOW PEOPLE THIS IS MUSIC please stay please , thier no music out thier to much anymore this is music. peace

[NEWBOYN]

That's reeeel talent not the garbage r&b you hear on the radio nowadays

[Bruman5]

Wow, sounds great!!!! Looks AWESOME... From what I see, they all still handsome.

[aggiesspeakdatruth]

El brings a big smile to my face!!!

[Shed360]

Amazing, he can come through it all to look and sound just as good. I agree, come on back EL. Great interview.

[Shed360]

Amazing, he can come through it all to look and sound just as good. I agree, come on back EL. Great interview.

[Jerzchic87]

I just happened to catch this when it was on , boy am I glad i did. Thanks for putting it on youtube, definately a jem of a post

[Mokiasheri]

I cried...he sounds so great!!!

[marvelandgroup]

Phenomenal talent. I would love to hear them come on and sing live. The rest of the family deserves credit too. Way to go Chico for making El put this song on the album!

[pamutube1]

what a come back! what a lovely voice, lovely man too.

[soupgirl1]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[soultrainfans]

wow. He sounds so good!! How could you not be nearly in tears... awesome. period.

[ZadiLady]

sounds real good and still as fine as ever .

[su2k5]

Wonderful! Soo Glad He's Back!

[Shaolin325]

What this performance reveals to me is - if it's God's will - no matter what you do to destroy it - it will not be destroyed. This applies to talent as well as other areas of life. We all sabotage ourselves from time to time. I know I do anyway. But, if something is truly God's will you can't stop it.

Great job El.

[MsThunder9]

l am so proud of El I hope and pray El stays on the right track!!!! This is his time to shine and show these young cats show them how it's done! Cause R&B is not like how it use to be El needs to bring R&B back seriously. I hope he keeps clean not just for himself but for his 11 beautiful children and his wife monique. God bless you Eldra Patrick Debarge

[dennisthemenance09]

Thank you Jesus. He is sounding good, looking good. It just goes to show, when God gives you a talent like that, it is undeniable. Now El, get you're butt back in the studio and start making that magic. Love you man. glad to see you back

[Londongirl8]

@dennisthemenance09

Amen to that!!!

[kcoolmuziq]

He looks rejuvenated...Glad he conquered his demons. Looking and sounding his brother Bobby

[Toishable]

in tears.

[destinyc123]

looks just like bobby now.

[kittytr99]

@destinyc123

Said the same thing. They look exactly alike now.

[Ke80schick]

aww I love him!

[lenni1]

One word BEAUTIFUL !! 

Thanx TheAssociate2010 for posting this. I love El Debarge.