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  • WHEN LOVE CALLS,,,YOU BETTER ANSWER,,,LOVE TO THE LADYS,,,DE.WRIGHT...

  • 718 likes and 0 dislikes... DAMN

  • The one thing we can all agree upon here.

    You'll never have to worry about Beyonce ever singing anything of this calibur.

    But then again that's unfair of me Sharon Bryant is a Real Vocalist singing a Real Song.

    I apologize.

  • This reminds me of my summers in the 80's. My dad - washing his car, and me washing my bicycle (Huffy), like it was a car. Amour all on plastic peddles.....not a good idea. Yeah.... I was a cute little boy, just not very smart. ;)

  • Sharon Bryant was a beast!!!!

  • Thumbs up if Unsung sent you here!!!! Atlantic Starr is simply awesome

  • the 70s is usually my main stay when it comes to my favortie musical genres, but Soul/R&B is the only one where i cant put a favorite time period on. 70s,80s, or 90s.

  • I remember loving Sharon Bryant's voice and this song immediately back when I first heard it in the early 80's, it still sounds great. She did have a hint of Chaka in her singing and since Chaka has always been my all time favorite R&B singer, I thought Sharon Bryant was quite a talent. Loved watching the drama of the group on Unsung.

  • This takes me back to the first grade! I may have been a baby, but my little ears knew great music!!!!

  • @MrJumper282003 Kindergarten for me and I jammed to this too ^_^

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  • Love this song!

  • I didn't "Unsung" to tell me how great they were or how much I like Sharon Bryant's voice. Still, its a great series to watch. Must see for anyone that has a budding music career.

  • Love this song! Saw them on "UnSung"

  • This is awsome, you don'thear that special sound in a voice anymore, all you hear is crap for rihanna and nicki minaj and beyonce, this is the way a song should be performed,

  • I knew this song before Unsung but Unsung brought me here to listen again and some more :)

  • @JerzeeGrind ..isn't that funny? me too. It just brought back memories of when R&B was real music, and had SOUL. I've been on YouTube going through AS songs and created a playlist. Discovered some other great R&B songs from the 70's and 80's. Barbara Weather and Sharon Bryant were the best female singers they ever had. TVOne should have a special show for old school music of the 70's and 80's featuring some of our artists the music shows seem to have pushed aside.

  • { i remember growing up in the middle portion of georgia + the nearby community store would be blasting this song + all of atlantic starr's jams out of the jukebox throughout the hood. this was classic music + i loved growing up in the 8Os. it had some of the best music that you will never get back. }

  • One of my ALL TIME FAV's! Even though I was just a girl I knew that When Love Calls this is a very strong feeling and I hoped that when I became a woman this is what I would love to be able to express to the man I loved one day. Saying that I will have to let my husband know this is what I want him to know about how I feel about him.

  • { sing Sharon...lol }

  • WOW!!! Zero dislikes!!! You know this song is good when no one dislikes it.... Classic jam!!

  • 30yrs later still LOVE this song

  • Kinda hard to question the results of Beyonce singing while scantily clad. Just saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • YES!!!!! When Love Calls!!! My favorite Atlantic Starr hit! Sharon sing that song baby!!!!! Suprise someone hasnt remade this? Mary J had a sample on one of her albums.

  • This song is a classic in my book. I have always loved it. I saw Atlantic Starr on Unsung. I really enjoyed it. The Lewis brothers are some low-down, cutthroat brothers. What a shame. It doesn't matter. They will reap what they sow. That's a given.

  • @babydoll629 ..I'm glad that after David Lewis left the industry to do ministry asked Barbara Weathers for forgiveness. Maybe the other 2 brothers will follow suit. You should leave this world with something you did toward someone else. You don't have to be like their brother to forgive. I think they already were reaping when the 2 girls left. The group lost some of their fan base and record sales.

  • @jmusic45  so true

  • @babydoll629 yep!

    

  • i haven't heard this song until Unsing. Sharon Bryant nailed this song. also the video clip of this song .This is MUSIC, not like this mess they're playing today..

  • Sharon Bryant was done dirty by the Lewis Brothers and she was the most talented female singer in the group that has never been fully replaced.

  • "TRUE LOVE IS SO HARD TO COME BY---IT'S PRECIOUS AND IT'S RARE---BUT I'VE GOT---A LOT OF IT TO GIVE---DON'T MISS OUT---DON'T YOU DARE"

    This group always sung lyrics that made sense and had a meaning to it. They made their biggest hits with Sharon Bryant. Too bad those Lewis brothas got the "big head" and let their egos get in the way. They could have had longevity in their careers and been considered as legends! But they still get madd props for creating beautiful music!!!

  • @onemeanscorpio yes yes!

  • I knew this song before Unsung. Who agrees with me?

  • @kandilicious72 I do I agree

  • @TarheelTad64 Thank you!

  • Sharon Bryant is the TRUTH!!!!!

  • I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THIS WAS ATLANTIC STAR UNTILL I SAW UNSUNG. I ALWAYS LOVED THIS GROOVE + MS BRYANT SOUNDS SUPER STELLAR.

  • LISTENING TO THIS WITH MY 10YR OLD DAUGHTER FALLING ASLEEP ON MY SHOULDER.....LOVE IT!!!!!!

  • They need to put my man George Benson on UNSUNG forreal,forreal.

  • @ponydownboy Ay what about my boys Tevin Campbell or Howard Hewitt?

  • Loved ridin around in 05 in my marada with 10 10"inch woofers in it,my boys lookin at me like what you doin listenin to that...lol..felt GREAT!!!!

  • Sharon Bryant , mos def the best out of all the recycled females. This was when the group was pure.... before all the devilishment of the industry.

    

  • Great episode of Unsung. One group I truly loved in the 80s. They were special. Sharon got them started and Barbara made them hot.

    God I wish Sharon had a bigger career in music. I love her voice so much. She has so much soul, power and range. Truly gifted singer.

  • I can say it, Unsung. Love the episode on Atlantic Starr. I don't they were underrated, in my opinion one of the best R&B soul groups of all time. I Must be Dreaming, Circles, Secret Lovers, When Love Calls, Let's Get Closer. Although I agree Sharon was the best, the group kept filling in the missing pieces and moving forward. Their struggles are so typical but their music is special.

  • This was the first record I ever bought for myself in 1980 when I got my first real record player at age 5! I loved this tune even then before I understood what it was about. Lol. Great tune.

  • Always loved their music and wished they had bigger commercial success. While their struggles were typical (money, management, some taking the spotlight, etc.) there was something haunting about their story and I don't think I'll ever listen to their music the same way again. Seems like they did themselves in in a cruel way -- arrogance, sexism, greed, etc.The Lewis brothers don't seem apologetic, with the exception of David. And that "business manager" was disgraceful and cold. Not good...

  • Loved Atlantic Starr -- a truly talented group. Sorry to hear about the internal fractiousness that plagued the group in addition to shenigans inherent in themusic industry. But hey, everyone is still alive which is a good thing.

  • ms. bryants voice is silky smooth, hard to believe she did not become a bigger star.

  • I loved the episode so much. When the songs were being recalled it made me realize how talented they are. Even today as well as a child they have a way of enchanting me with their music. They were very versatile and i liked all the formulas they used, being with a duo or any of the brothers or female singer singing solos. They were great!

  • Though Sharon Bryant the first in a revolving door of female vocalists for Atlantic star, she was; by far, the very best. Her voice is pure, perfectly clear, sexy, strong... beautiful.

  • I agree, Sharon was the best. just watched myself as well. I think this is my fav. Unsung

  • great unsung best this year

  • Sharon Bryant, in my opinion, was the best female vocalist for Atlantic Starr. Barbara Weathers was good, but Sharon had that fire. Can't wait to see Unsung on them tonight.

  • @crob1976 Just watched it...what did you think?

  • @wlsn11359 I enjoyed it. I was shocked about some of the things that went on, but they will always be one of my favorites. I listen to them on a daily basis. I just wish they could have kept it together.

  • @crob1976 I think everyone who is a fan of Atlantic Starr was waiting to see the "Unsung" episode. I too was shocked at the things that went on. I am a big fan of the "Quiet Storm" radio format (96.3 WHUR Washington, DC- the originators of the format). Atlantic Starr's ballads are a favorite.

  • @crob1976 Man I was sayin da same thing. Love Barbara Weathers but Sharon Bryant(the Lewis Bros cuz), SANG! Her range was da best. They should've never let her leave the group. I bet she can still blow.

  • This is when Atlantic Starr was the absolute joint!!!

  • Now this is the way you sing a song. There are highs and lows and each note is in tune. The song is sexy, seductive and soulful and to think she sung this song with all her clothes on. Maybe Beyonce, Rihanna and the rest should try singing fully clothed; maybe the results would be better.

  • @MIMI88998899 This is why I don't even bother with responding to quotes like this.

  • Pure refinement. Smooth as velvet.

  • FINALLY ON UNSUNG THIS WEEK!!!!

  • BABYYYY YOU CANT SEE!! THE FOREST FOR THE TREES..NOO..NOO..313 STAND UP HOOOOOOOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • she's a beast period

  • this song is so true

  • WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • u should hear her sister denise 2 voices 2 die 4, if i'm not mistaken denise found God and sings if at all, 4 God most beautiful family u would ever want 2 know. SALAM! 

  • i was wjth them b4 they bcame atlantic star (a&m) gave them that name b4 they were named newban (correct spelling).

  • @alsibir53

    greenburgh, new york (new band)

    lisa was lead singer, coran was on bass i forget the rest, back then i was only 11 or 12...great memories

  • let's get it straight peeps their 1st

    'lp

    ' came out in 1978

  • This song put them on the map spring of 1980. Great song sang it!!!!!

  • @phil14true yes lawd!!

  • YESSSS!!!..Such a smooth voice..

  • still sounds great.

  • 417 people understand music.

  • @biglove94 - you got that right.

  • real music

  • Classic Atlantic Starr prequel to their masterpiece album "Brilliance"! Sharon Bryant's dynamic & captivating vocals

    were truly awesome! Hats off to Sharon & Atlantic Starr! Thank you

    for your beautiful music and songs!

  • Unsung!!!

  • Yeah this song is a classic!!!!!

  • I,Remember this song when I was in junior high Charles Drew 1980 and i still love it

  • THIS IS A JAM BABY !!

  • Mary J. Blige used this sample!

  • @illmaticdiva What sample didn't scary J use? LOL

  • I wonder what would a time-capsule, dream duet between Sharon Bryant and Maxwell be like? Those powerful, crystal clear resonant voices... hmm. That might be too much for my heart to take.

  • thanx so MUCH for postin'...Oh WoW...strollin' down memory lane right 'bout now smh 

  • i love this song sooo much, damn

  • Awsome...dynamic, chills downs the arms....miss them days

  • ♥♥♥

  • ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALBUMS, DAMN IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER!

  • Atlantic Starr, I loved you guys then and today. I would love to see you again, get back on the road guys. People want to see you and Atlanta is waiting.

  • i wish they would update alot of the old skool albums bcuz there were alot of other songs on these albums that may not have been as popular but are just as good, you miss out with the best of albums

  • ✿◠‿◠) ´¯`*•.¸¸♥

  • 1981

  • Sharon Bryant killed it!!!

  • this is one group that will never go out of style. i play their greatest hits almost everyday while driving to work.

  • @73scorpio100 I totally agree with you that Atlantic Starr"s music will NEVER go out of style and I also play their greatest hits as many times as I can. Sharon Bryant's voice is one of a kind! Her lead vocals are truly captivating!

    Great songs are hard to come by...very precious and truly rare!

  • @dedney54 i agree!

  • witch one was better atlantic or midnight

  • 80's BABY 4 LYFE THIS REAL R&B BRING MUSIC LIKE THIS BACK

  • Like I have said before, there aren't too many soundtracts/albums exists whos every song is a total hit!  I liked Atlantic Starr's album " Brilliance " every sonce 1982. Sharon Bryant's vocals are excellant and soulful! Thanks Atlantic Starr for all those beautiful songs and lyrics!

  • this song is too true love called me so many times and i didn't answer oh how i regret it

  • a group that inspired me to keep writing songs until i landed my first top single pick song in billboard magazine top single picks on june 4, 1983 on page 64 called, 'get into the love groove' now avalable ton amazon.com

  • My Dad had this album...yes, I said ALBUM. I was 15 and wore this thing out!! Priceless music...

  • Really takes me back...In 1980 I had a mad crush on this boy who would not pay any attention to me, and this song reminded me of him.

  • hard

  • We need real music like this today!

  • when u look up underrated in the dictionary...atlantic starr

  • It seems like back in the day amongst music artists they had standards. You couldn't come whack on track like Beyonce and the rest that's out nowadays. Plus, the R&B and soul heads wasn't haven't that nonsense. Either you could sang or can't.

  • my favorite Atlantic Starr Song

  • can somebody say UNSUNG..........

  • @misababy NO JOKE.. Waiting on that one myself!!!!

    

  • @misababy what do you mean?

  • @misababy Definitely would love to see an Unsung episode on this band.

  • @misababy actually they are doing an unsung episode of atlantic starr this year. i don't know when, but its real soon!

  • @misababy They will be featured this season!!!

  • @misababy on unsung next monday

  • @misababy Can't wait. I swear, the best documentary series EVER. These 80's legends bring back memories of my aunties making me DJ their basement jams and diggin' in my parents crates for vinyl records of Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osborne, Midnight Starr, Atlantic Starr, Patrice Rushen, Gap Band, etc. Woo... memories of my childhood... gimme chills.

  • @daTruChosen Dont forget the Time

  • @misababy just watched it. GREAT.

  • @misababy Great episode last night!

  • AMAZING SONG! And Damn This Woman Could Sang.

  • soulful track!

  • damn i love that bass line !!!!!!!!!

  • Sharon sangin' that thang.......

  • This is one I have heard and FORGOT about but this is MOST DEF up there with my fave AS songs. Sharon Bryant goes hard. She just GETS IT! She annihilates EVERY song she touches. This is more than a classic, it is a time capsule. Feel like going to the skating rink and can't skate. lol I am waiting for a banging band to come out for the young people.... 18 and I love Atlantic Starr. One of my fave group of all time.

  • The one that got away,, big love always

  • This song just give me chills. It never got enough props back in the day. Absolutely beautiful song. Now that's music...

  • Only the Best....as you listen to this track you can see where Music Today has been "Dummed-Down"...

  • LOVe this song OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • i made this beat

  • Really has a special place in my heart this track. Production, singing, musicianship are all 'A1'. This is creme de la creme music. Very special. This music will never come again. 10/10.

  • if anybody ever hits the Dislike button for this song Kill YO Self

  • Just Totally Awesome Vocals.

  • This one Reminds me of one that got away.

  • no dislikes so far? great, we're still batting a thousand with this classy cut!!!  Lord, where in the world is sharon bryant with her beautiful, sexy, classy voice? give me some atlantic starr all day, any night!!! old school, baby, old school!!!

  • somethings wrong with the music scenes today

  • RAHM am I smothering you? I hope not.

  • i need to throw an 80's blcok party play some REAL MUSIC....pure classic & timeless

  • i love atlantic star

    and sharon bryants vocals are always amazing..

    i know real music when I hear it,and this is it

    Gotta miss the way music used to make u feel..umm!

  • Sharon Bryant = Excellence (Would love to hear her and Chaka Khan do this together!!!!)

  • woooooooooooooo! I certainly remember how life wuz in theez dayzzzzzz!. I wouldn't trade it for nothin in the world. Real music! Ohhh, but it truly wasssssssssssssz!

  • woooooooooooooooo! Very powerful and heart touching song. I certain remember theez dayzzzzzzzzzzzzz! Life truly had a meaning. Gave you something to live for. It just wasn't like it is today.

  • I wish this era could standstill forever! good music, young, and crime free. Damn!

  • A time when we had REAL music!!!

  • Babayyy... you cant see the forest for the treees..nooo....naw...

    Priceless.

  • A great song made even better by its fluid, yet understated, production. Thanks for posting!

  • Thank you!

  • This is the best of the best. I wish the kids now a days could hear this perfection.  We need to bring this kind of groove back. The music these days are poisoning our children.

  • they don't make music like they use to

  • This one was so good, the infectious groove, the bass line, the melody, the harmonious and soulful vocals, 80's R&B didn't come much smoother than this, classic sounds from an outstanding R&B band, hands down...

  • @dienglee I have to disagree with you I am 3 years your junior and I have always had a great appreciation for this group.

  • I just heard this song for the first time last night on a radio show. Always liked most of Atlantic Starr's music. Before hearing this my favorite Atlantic Starr song was Second to None but it's number 2 now. lol

  • Mannnnnn...... I'm telling you. Atlantic Starr was one of the best groups around EVER. They have a slew of hits. I wish they still made music like this today.

  • What a great song. Sharon Bryand delivers penomenal vocals as always. This is a 'grown folks' song. I'm sorry, but anyone under age 36 simply would not understand.

  • @dienglee Well that's just wrong! I'm 26 and I'm grooving to this right here! Don't act like that.

  • 30 years old and still quality. Lyrics, tune everything. And whats best about this type of classic is you could dance with someone "two steppin'" or boogie on your own. Real lovers party music. Too bad they dont make 'em like this for this generation. Might promote more love and less hate. Classic.....

  • loved all there music!!

  • One of my top five favorite songs. Still listen to this whenever I can and I agree with what they are singing about.

  • What happen to the romance in a song? My how times have change

  • @GGS06SM I agree, guys were always bad with emotions so we'd play a song like this .... call the lady up and let the song do the talking .. smh & lmao

  • exelente los 80 buenas voces acustica todddooooo

  • I was just this listening to this classic as i was coming from working the night shift...

    The quality of music back then was from the heart.....unlike today

  • Dam im seventeen and im glad i found this classic blast from the past!

  • my fave Atlantic Starr joint

  • @skorcha I know right!

  • oh yes, the good old days.....

  • This song is 30 years old, wow!,

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  • i remember this song when i was a kid....they just don't make them like dis anymore..