TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Maxwell | PBS

[uwldluvme21]

i'd marry him right now....on everything

[Uberboy07]

I don't know how Tavis does it. How he gets these A list celebrities on his show - public television. I guess he's just the man. =)

[iwantMJ1]

i've been TRYING TO FIND A MAN LIKE THAT LOL.. but its hard .. every dude want to be " hard "

[Shawty453]

God, if only I could find a man like this... He seems to good to be true.

[2quann]

His voice and the way he sings are so different.

[Enshaael]

FREE THE MASTER TEACHER MALACHI Z. YORK

[shanthi5]

hes so finee even tho hes like 20 years older then me

he so talented his voice is soo sxc

[BRENDAROBINSON56]

MAXWELL IS AN INTELLIGENT, SOFT SPOKEN, WELL SPOKEN MAN WHO HAS AGED WELL, AND WITH IT HAS LEARNED WISDOM ....GLAD TO KNOW THAT HE KNOWS THAT HE IS NOT HIS WORK

[nzuri25]

I wish we could get the entire interview. Love you Maxwell!!!

[SuperPeaches42]

HE IS SOOOOOOOO GORGEOUS

[chakafan2]

Tavis is an awful interviewer. He doesn't know when to shut up and how to ask a question.

[kingofrnb]

@chakafan2 He didn't interrupt him once. If he didn't know how to ask a question, he wouldn't have been on the air as long as he has.

[MrJacksonvill]

explaining why he had a hiatus..

[Sabayla]

Lmfao didnt you used to be maxwell. XDDD

[Prettypurple1]

OMG that bedroom voice!!! His singing voice is stellar, he's articulate, sensual...handsome... dream!!!

[MUARFA]

Great interview.

[Msenjoli28]

I love Maxwell.

[MC0090]

sorry it wasnt longer ...... he seems like an everyday brother with amazing talent....it says alot that he finds the everyday personna more relevent

[janfan89]

"didnt u used 2 b maxwell?" lmbo!

[yokeelee]

My my my ...he is so sweet. Maxwell is a Latino/Hatian Prince.

[AveolarD]

You know! 14 times stated!

[Gumikrukon]

Great answer. Havent thought about it

[dlastqueen]

@MAUMAU68: ROFLOL!!! The woman wore actual WANGS?! ROFLOL!!!

[maumau68]

Yes, WINGS! I think she got her point across that she really REALLY likes that song "Pretty Wings"

[Donisha1982]

Maxwell is HOT!!!!

[HoneiiDiiva]

hes gorgeous!

[misschinjm]

i just love him!

[ShelbyBaby27]

I thought so too, but it's a ring on his fingers.

[Snotra]

Tavis is cool! I would love to see him interview Rush and get pwned.

[queenray1]

He is so Right, and thats why his music gets it right, his lyrics are smooth and real, this brother knows his stuff

[QuEEn88Cruella]

he is so...cant find the word...but omg! i hope i find a man like him one day

[claritabonita01]

@QuEEn88Cruella you, me, and pretty much all of maxwell's female fans :)

[whocares987654]

I watched this on TV a few weeks ago and for a second thought it would be the guy that did "Somebodies Watchin' Me" and was wondering why they'd have him on, who knows, maybe he had a comeback because of the Geico commercials... but then I remembered his name was Rockwell. Too bad, I'd like to see Tavis interview him... maybe have an 80's week, he could interview DeBarge and The System and others I can't think of at the moment because they are totally forgotten!

[justmeinu]

He look so different! He need those twist back in his head. Watch these desperate thirsty women give me a thumbs down for saying that. LOL! It's the truth, he does look kinda....???

[775hiteenaa]

Maxwell said on a interview on Ellen said hes dating someone he said she that means he has a girlfriend

[tmq2moo]

Why don't more men look and act like Maxwell does? He carries himself so well. He has the perfect voice and presence. He is holding it together so well. I'm impressed.

[darcskies777]

Same reason more women cant look like Halle Berry I guess.

[butterp7]

We actually do...maybe you've looked at them in the wrong places.

[Mzlyz]

well said!

[crazeegirl4life]

omg i thought it was impossible to love this man any more than i do already, but after watching this!! OMG i luv this brotha even more! Not only is he undeniably fine and sexy, he's not a sell-out like most of these artists r like these days. In it 4 the fame, the money. Oh no! He is a TRUE artist!. Thats why his music oozes so much REALNESS and DEPTH! *sigh* i'm so in love. lol..

[GPINK26]

what's that rubber band looking thing on his hand? It's on at every interview.

[Nay2324]

3 finger ring

[ted7441]

Damn he got old!!!!!

[nicole60827]

HIS VOICE IS SOOOO SEXY!! like i wasnt expecting the raspyness

[Effervescenceboo]

I really love the raspy voice...soooooo sexxxxxy ; )

[joejoebeats]

I can relate 2 was he's saying as an artist not trying 2 do music 4 the money or 4 the fame but rather from the real heart & soul of his music and the passion and personal experiences without pressuring his life.

Peace and love 2

All true artistes out there & Be free and do what u love to do

[petrailani]

he is sooo intelligent and sexy. I miss the sexy fro though.

[grannie530]

"Didn't you used to be Maxwell?" that was funny.

[NuttyCookie333]

Glad to have you back. Leave anytime you want. We'll be waiting!!! Much love. Ciao, Carol

[poprincessa]

He is so right cause other artist always try to compete against each other and they then in turn forget about the goodness in music.

[Candygirl524]

so well spoken..thats attractive

[rylydyly]

I heard hes got 2 more completed albums to be released in 2010 and 2011 so calm down ashleesunshine.

[ashleesunshine]

I love Maxwell but Im so tired of his ass leaving me without music, if he goes another decade after NIGHT I swear Im hitting the studio and recording my own damn album lol, better than the rest of the ish out there. I hope he never stops

[StrawberryQwik]

"Sexy" is just dripping off of this man! Wherever he's been or why he was gone, I'm glad he's back, 'cause I can take him "Whenever, Wherever, Whatever, Baby!"

[nicklovely1]

I love maxwell....he's sooooooo sexy OMG!!!!!!!

[mj1luva]

i was there at mgm grand , this man was AMAZING.. HE GRABBED MY HAND AND TOLD ME HE LOVED ME OMFGGGG hes soo dreamy

[maipai101]

Girl I got a big sweaty hug from him too!

[maumau68]

Saw this brother last night at the NJ Performing Arts Center. Very good show; with surprise guest Chrissette Michele; if I'm spelling that right? In any event, dope show. One chic actually came in the joint wearing a dress with WINGS attached on the back. YES WINGS.

[westside159]

Maxwell is a true artist , rare today

[sistir23]

i honestly love how humble he is; thats real talk

[Codycole80]

Anyone have the whole interview?

[PBS]

A link to the full interview is in the description.

[akerockstar]

he seems very intelligent, and i like his reason for his break. keep going, mayne...the music is dope!

[Prinay17]

so i always wonder..when singers take breaks for that long..what do they do in their spare time..like how do they support themselves financially..do they invest or what??

[akerockstar]

i'm sure he made decent money from the album sales, and tours...to live a nice decent life for awhile. it seems that maxwell wanted those real life experiences that come from a "normal" life...a 9 to 5 (i bet he got one), etc, etc, etc...

[blkazn77]

Since he was 100% percent involved in the creative aspect of his music and had been in the business for around 10 years, successfully, he probably had a lot of money put away as well as royalties from all of his different projects. Residual income is the sh**.

[SunshineQP]

Welcome back a real singer with talent he can sang yes i said sang thats a greater level than singing the 90s was a good era for real music Mint Condition Boyz to men Jill Scott Dru Hill Brian Mcknight Joe music today its about showing skin and image the 90s had classy artist

[capricorndrbird]

I know that's right.Couln't agree with you more.What's happening in the music industry now ? There's too mych trash and 1 hit wonders still making so called 'music'. Its a crying shame. Maxwell always keeps it classy and articulate, which I think he always had that way of speaking but with age he has gotten even sexier,sure of himself and passion of his art. Love Tavis interviews , he doesn't hold any punches and asks 'real' questions' .

[nene123123]

lol he said people asked him "didn't you used to be maxwell" haha..... i miss his music and i'm so happy he has returned!!!!

[Bellaeileen5]

So glad he's back......

[cutie21able]

maxwell thank you for bringing real r&b back.

[ahope87]

Maxwell, welcome back to the limelight- u were never GONE so i dnt know what people r even talkin bout really. You are a beautiful and insightful being. I hope to meet you next week. You are my morphine. Calling you sexi would not do u justice. Love your energy!!

[Dungeondust]

It's said that,

"It takes at least 10 years to become an over night success..."

[kellyandrea86]

i really liked what he had to say and i get where he's coming from

[philipandmaxwellfan]

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[AcousticUplift]

Maxwell's interviews/press releases are always so insightful. Makes a refreshing change to the insincere tripe most celebrities spout. If time away has given him even more perspective then it's well worth the wait.

[misstrice84]

I agree and with the some of the music that is out now, you can see that he is needed.

[anikadiamond007]

He seems really down to earth.

[honeyfly25]

maxwell is real....i love him

[annieannie58]

Maxwell welcome Back-Make yourself at home, if you have to leave again, or you want to leave again, I will be heartbroken, but I'll understand and be waiting for you when you return. I love your style, and personality, sensuality, sexuality- I just love all of your allities, and then some- Don't get on me about my word- It is for Maxwell and Maxwell only

Ms. Ann Loves you.

[mzbellachaunti]

now i like maxwell even more

[vford43]

A true artist!

[egglot12]

what a cool cat. he actually had something to say, he didn't say "um" or "like" once and he had a sense of perspective.

[lilkunta]

egglot: He said "you know" over & over in place of "um" & "like"/

[775hiteenaa]

2009 is gonna be a real year for real soul music  welcome back Maxwell

[cterissa]

I was never one to be star struck, I was like, "who care's". However, the moment I first heard him in September 1996, it was all over for me. I never thought that I would hear something that was as if it came right out of heaven. I have been awaiting his return and now he's back, my heart is racing all over again.

[kueen777]

I second that emotion!!!

[Teeyah2]

Fine..Fine...Fine.....

[philipandmaxwellfan]

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[jrk3150]

Love this cat, glad he's back!

[nowthatswhatsup1]

wow. maxwell is so articulate. its a very sexy thing when a man can communicate well. he is also very funny. welcome back babe.

[musicluva8790]

he is so down to earth. i love hearing him talk

[beauty4ones]

Out with the old in with the new Maxwell....welcome! I look forward to hearing the album.

[jvp9779]

Sade new album is coming November 2009!!! Max and Sade back in the same year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lilkunta]

jvp : Im surpised that Columbia announced it. Sade hasnt even met w her bad. How do they know she wont have writer's block? They shouldnt have announced anything as alot may happen btwn now & Nov.

[Beverly363]

Different strokes for different folks. Lots of HUGH artist take years off and then come back in prime form. Look at how much he is respected and wanted after 8 years. How many people can sell out every venue they perform at after 8 years of being on hiatus??????? Kind of wish Beyonce would take a break!!!

[evamaxwell]

Ohhhhhhh, tell me about it.

[maipai101]

Oh hun you're not the only one sick of Beyonce.

[ShangoJamal]

Tavis is looking at this Man like

"You've been singing for 10 years and you need a BREAK????".

Legacy is truly about consistency and commitment. 10 years??? Try sayin that to Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Michael and Janet Jackson or even Beyonce.

[misMITU]

i think we all know what that did to michael and what do you really know about the personal lives of those people you listed? maybe maxwell values his...

[ArchieGe]

I rather have maxwell take a long break and wait for him to release his works of art

when he thinks it's good enough then artists who will have to under pressure by their record company release just stuff

(Prince unfortunately being an example of that in the )

and to name beyonce in that group of artists ?

[pisces12010]

another great interview...thanks Maxwell!!

Can't wait for the new cd to drop 7-7-09!!!

[jarel1983]

hey maxwell..i really enjoyed watching the entire interview..your music is a blessing

[CHRISTALLUV]

Where is the rest of this interview? I love this man. Maxwell will forever be Maxwell! I dont care if he turns his hair blonde. Now on the other hand if he's wearing womens underwear then that's a whole other story lol.

I just love this guy!! Happy belated Max :

Geminis Rule

[kdbrown1385]

There's a link in the description box that leads to the entire interview :)

[tokomurase]

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[rachel7036]

will be getting his music love it!

[TangelineMadness]

This man is ADORABLY FINE as HELL! OMG, that VOICE!! All baritone/bass that can sing with the sexiest falsetto since Prince! Just dayuumn!! I love his humbleness and his sense of humor, how he laughs at how people told him "didn't you used to be Maxell?" Yeah, the jokes played on them! I have been listening to his new single "pretty wings" and let me tell you, the man never LEFT! Just took a Sade sabbatical and comes back off the chain!! M, you have been missed and keep the positivity coming!!

[ikedirty318]

I always wondered if this man was coming back!!! Maybe he can help the music industry get back to making quality music..and not the records that are written and produced in the same week!!!!!!!

[tokomurase]

MAXWELL: ONE IN A MILLION

The first CD from Maxwell's highly anticipated trilogy 'BLACK SUMMERS' NIGHT will be released on July 7, 2009.

Our goal is to help Maxwell reach PLATINUM (one million sales) in the first week of release.

Please purchase 'BLACK SUMMERS' NIGHT on Tuesday, July 7, 2009!

[jvp9779]

I'm sure there are words or phrases you say over and over again and you're not even aware of it. Give him a break! At least he doesn't sound ignorant!! He speaks just fine...

[PinotNoir1975]

he's starting to look like Carl Thomas, who I don't care for.. But glad to see that Maxwell is back..now I'm waiting on Sade ... where you at girl????????????????? at least another sweet back album .. dayum !

[lilkunta]

pinot : What in his face looks like Carl Thomas?

[MicEntity]

can't wait till the album drops

[DearNadia]

Can't wait for the new album! I'd love to attend a concert of his at some point.

[maipai101]

I cant believe you're the first to comment here. Did you go see him live? You should!