have the original on vinyl.saw her in concert in 1988. It was the bomb THEN and she is the bomb NOW. Rihanna, Beyonce, Nicky Minaj...take a seat and learn something
SOLID SOUL , CHANNEL 4 MUST BE METIONED FOR GIVING THIS AIR PLAY. THANX CHRIS FORBES FROM CAPITAL RADIO, I REMEMBER SEEING THIS ON CHANNEL FOUR LIKE IT WAS ONLY YESTURDAY. FOOLS PARIDISE WHAT A CLASSIC. GOOSE BUMPS WOW I'M SHIVERING NOW LISTENING.
This is when the voice/vocalist makes the song as much as the beat. These so-called wannabe -model/ non singing divas need to take notes from singers like Melisa.
1 of My favorite jams 4 real.Bmore representer rite here.I did an awful lot of traveling back then.And this song bring memories of places I was at during da time and era of da 80s.Wearing all da freshest shoes n clothes.All da parties I went to.All da street shit I was in and got out of in da nick of time.All da gud times I enjoyed made livin life in da 80s all worth da while.
OMG i been looking for who EXACTLY sing this song I heard this on the radio like 2 weeks ago & been on the search then & was wondering where Mary J get the Chorus part of "cant knock the hustle" from.Now I'm about to download this song. I love this
I don't think I've ever heard a beat more intoxicating than this one. Makes me bounce uncontrollably whenever I hear it. Mel'isa's potent vocals added to it just makes this song quite possibly my all time favorite 80s hit. I'm just a fool in paradise listening to this
@ChakaKhanian So did I!! I knew this hit song was a product of the 1980s, and I thought Chaka Khan had written and performed it, until I came across Meli'sa Morgan and--viola--sure enough! I've been trying for the longest to find the artist who actually sang this--nobody at my job knew and after feeling like a fool trying to sing it to people myself (lol) just for the sake of getting a name...well, I'm glad I FINALLY found it, rated it and added it to my favorites!!!
@ursa41 Girl, you sound like me, trying to hum a tune for folks to hopefully have them recognize the song. Sometimes it works, though! Now, I am on the search for this Luther song called 'I know.' I can only find one version of it, but back in the day on BET midnight love, they had this really smooth version with a video. Girl, I can't find that dang song anywhere!
i always loved this song but i thought it was chaka kahna nd i kept finding the wrong song cuz chaka khan does have a song called fool's paradise... glad to know who sings this now :o)
every body loves the way the song sounds which is really important but the message that this song preaches is equally as good as the song but people don't catch it
This one Popped into my head out of no were tonight. Had to bring it up on the Tube. Haven't listened to this in years. Fall of '86 memories of easy going times of an 18 yr old. This is great to here.
For those who grew up in Grant Projects on 125th St, & Amsterdam Ave in New York City, we were hanging out at Grants Tomb, Riverside Park, & Stone Gym and we were blasting our "tape recorders" and I simply got down and party my ass off and y today enjoy it's memories with all this fine music. You will never hear good music like this, this music is love, feelings coming from the heart, Music from this era was all true, Ain't no half stepping here.SIMPLY OUTSTANDING RIGHT ON!
Aww, I love me some Mama Mel'isa!!! Her voice has always been one of a kind. And this has always been one of my favorite joints by my girl. I love the second verse "The bright lights and big city, have all gone to my baby's head". Thank GOD, there's only one Mel'isa Morgan.
Mel'isa Morgan's vocals are beautiful... wow. Ain't nothin like the sound and content of the old school. And now I know where the legendary MC, Big L sampled his "Hit It" from. Love music to the fullest.
Oh my God, it happened! NOSTALGIA! I was in high school. I use to LOVE Mel'isa Morgan!!! This song, Do you still love me, and Do me Baby. I love the bridge on this song; I sang all of the words to that part verbatim and I haven't heard this song in over 20 years!
do you have "it's now or never" posted? i'm new to your postings and i used to love this woman back in the day. big hair and big powerful voice!! sang gurl!!
@MrSexxxy20 Chaka was backing these lead vocals? Really!!! LAMO!!! She was Chaka's background vocalist!!! Those walls sound like Me'lisa trying to sound like Chaka!!! LAMO!!!
@TyjaluvsChaka lol Yeah your right. But this would make since. In order to be Chaka's background you would have to sound like her. Now for them to do it this way with Chaka singing background is different lol. idk. Mel'isa was like Chaka's clone lmao.
I got sacked from a job because of this song, used to work and live at the Bonnington in Holborn, went out 1 tuesday to H'ombres and got in around 3am, stuck this song on in my room but had "disco" ear so had to turn up a touch louder to hear, next morning a number of quests complained about being woken up in the middle of the night, warning and sack soon followed
Loving the 80s! She was one of my favorite. And yes- there is no way that today's so-called rnb singers could even occupy the same stage with women like this!
Rememer this tune sooo well! my sis was a soul chick,i used to listen to her vinyl when she was out clubbing.if it wasnt fo her,my love for this music would never be, Thanks crad
love love love this song. i remember when it first came out i saw singing on some show on a saturday night i never forgot the words. i'm takin out this time to give you a piece of my mind, who do you think you are?
the big lights and big citaaaas, done gone to my baby's head. i sing this song to my son all the time!! love it!! so just remember what your mama told before she sent you on your way!!! she told never ever be too clever to see ur own mistakes!! best advice ever!! aaaand i guess i will always be the one to bring you back from your trip. love it!!
I am 40 next month, and have been through the full party scene and I tell you what, if carlsberg made records this is what they would make. Fools Paradise top draw.
damn no comments mel'isa morgan was the shit back in the day u don't know. Anyway here's one for mel'isa cause i love you, hell i'm all ole skool. Qua/plainfield
Big L: Can I hit it?
Girl: Yes you can.!
danewceo 2 weeks ago
classic we was young boppin to this. seattle had it going on 26wayz-ent cha
SuperMactime 3 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Meli'sa Morgan
Pis BBQ jam!
hallwaypis 1 month ago
SUPER TITRE
philippe532 2 months ago
love dis song so damn much.
sexytoyah1 2 months ago
"Remember Not To Be To Clever"
eddiemambo 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
fire
TestimonialinkVideos 2 months ago
@TestimonialinkVideos you misspelled it...it's fiyah!!! lol
kbw1970 4 weeks ago
Chloe!
Vreskmal 3 months ago
sounds just like Chaka Khan
KhidFresh 3 months ago
Doo doo doo doo doo dun dun dun dun
kidscape426 3 months ago
oh my gosh watta choon. remember my sis bustin dis choon.gwarn sis u gots taste xxxxx
originalmaskedman45 4 months ago
Bright Lights , Big City ...
Kings County - AlwayZ
eddiemambo 4 months ago
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eddiemambo 4 months ago
have the original on vinyl.saw her in concert in 1988. It was the bomb THEN and she is the bomb NOW. Rihanna, Beyonce, Nicky Minaj...take a seat and learn something
MegaDiva1999 4 months ago in playlist More videos from crad805oldschool 4
Classic!
AlwaysASouthernBelle 5 months ago
I love this song. Thanks for posting.
greggy757 5 months ago
SOLID SOUL , CHANNEL 4 MUST BE METIONED FOR GIVING THIS AIR PLAY. THANX CHRIS FORBES FROM CAPITAL RADIO, I REMEMBER SEEING THIS ON CHANNEL FOUR LIKE IT WAS ONLY YESTURDAY. FOOLS PARIDISE WHAT A CLASSIC. GOOSE BUMPS WOW I'M SHIVERING NOW LISTENING.
ITALO79274 5 months ago
Queens was the borough to play this in
manhbx96 5 months ago
Love it !
JihanJ1 5 months ago
nyc anthem i love it
meazzyo11 5 months ago 2
VERY VERY BON FUNK COOL DE + TRES BELLE VOIX
philippe532 6 months ago
3 people are deaf
DBCBoy618 6 months ago
3 CATS CAN'T DIG FOOLS PARADISE
MrDjDaredevil 7 months ago
reminds me of paterson nj livin on 12th ave listening ole boy bump it in his car!!!!!
blesedgal6 7 months ago
who put the dislikes wow tough crowd
9577frasier 7 months ago
@9577frasier
those are those new kiddies - 17 yr old. listen to lil wayne
eddiemambo 7 months ago
Such a classic. Goosebumps everytime i hear this!
Mwhatsupson 8 months ago 10
Kings County In Those Exact Dayz
Dam
eddiemambo 8 months ago
This is when the voice/vocalist makes the song as much as the beat. These so-called wannabe -model/ non singing divas need to take notes from singers like Melisa.
Calvin375 9 months ago
Ya'll know she talking about a guy doing a bid... LOL.... woman been going through this since back then,. lol
abivens123 9 months ago
1 of My favorite jams 4 real.Bmore representer rite here.I did an awful lot of traveling back then.And this song bring memories of places I was at during da time and era of da 80s.Wearing all da freshest shoes n clothes.All da parties I went to.All da street shit I was in and got out of in da nick of time.All da gud times I enjoyed made livin life in da 80s all worth da while.
visionkingdom 9 months ago 2
Imma rock this till the day I DIE!!!!!!
1juanitaanderson 9 months ago
80's were the best! Meli'sa Morgan is brilliant!
3117sorcerer 9 months ago
98.7 kiss ny nj ct athem
jpmjpmjpm1 9 months ago
Play this song at any old school party and see what happens.... (Classic)
FuriousStyle1906 9 months ago
OMG i been looking for who EXACTLY sing this song I heard this on the radio like 2 weeks ago & been on the search then & was wondering where Mary J get the Chorus part of "cant knock the hustle" from.Now I'm about to download this song. I love this
Reeseybaby 10 months ago
Please check out my Cover version of this track ... "Esha Karamya" Fools Paradise
Thecarversisters 11 months ago
Popped in my head out of nowhere; was so glad to find it on YouTube! This was the jam back in the 80s... whew!
LaRue1212 11 months ago
LOL I love how rap artist use hooks from popular songs, the really good ones
This song is really good "foooooool's paradise"!!!
aGwEENapple 11 months ago
Kingz County NYC In thoze Dayz Dam
eddiemambo 11 months ago
i would've loved to see a video for this song
TheAishaElaine 1 year ago
Im takin out dis tyme, 2 giv u a piece of my mind! Mel'isa Morgan Yall- Dis is da shit!
MrsChingy100 1 year ago
i think im the only 22 year old who knows what good music is ment 2 sound like
methtical06 1 year ago
@methtical06 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! LOL:)
mjjcng8958 1 year ago
@methtical06 Well I'm 20 and I know what good music is all about! lol. BTW, I'm on my bros account at the moment. My account name is Jkw718
bronxrell 1 year ago
This is a choon mate - dance floor filler back in the day!!!
rmrho 1 year ago
i'm dying to know who da jackazz was dat disliked dis!!!!
hajahisdabest 1 year ago
Man I love this song
Roversport2 1 year ago
Big L "Can I Hit It"
ezearl 1 year ago 4
reminds me of my bruv..one of his earlier records...special posting!!
aplus666 1 year ago
TRUE SISTAS,SING TRUE!
fabeandrick 1 year ago
I don't think I've ever heard a beat more intoxicating than this one. Makes me bounce uncontrollably whenever I hear it. Mel'isa's potent vocals added to it just makes this song quite possibly my all time favorite 80s hit. I'm just a fool in paradise listening to this
kyrobby 1 year ago
one guy dont know what is music.
Deanzer 1 year ago
Oh man! I always thought Chaka Khan sung this version! LOVE IT!
ChakaKhanian 1 year ago
@ChakaKhanian So did I!! I knew this hit song was a product of the 1980s, and I thought Chaka Khan had written and performed it, until I came across Meli'sa Morgan and--viola--sure enough! I've been trying for the longest to find the artist who actually sang this--nobody at my job knew and after feeling like a fool trying to sing it to people myself (lol) just for the sake of getting a name...well, I'm glad I FINALLY found it, rated it and added it to my favorites!!!
ursa41 1 year ago
@ursa41 Girl, you sound like me, trying to hum a tune for folks to hopefully have them recognize the song. Sometimes it works, though! Now, I am on the search for this Luther song called 'I know.' I can only find one version of it, but back in the day on BET midnight love, they had this really smooth version with a video. Girl, I can't find that dang song anywhere!
ChakaKhanian 1 year ago
Chune!!!Remember shockin out to dis one looool
soulsolution99 1 year ago
Love me some Melissa Morgan! She has an amazing voice!
719kai719 1 year ago
Big L :)
ohdofuckoff 1 year ago
R.I.P 2-5
tassan101 1 year ago
Big L "Can I Hit"
I Dont Know Who The Producer Was Though
ezearl 1 year ago
reminds me when i was living in queens ny
whitesongs73 1 year ago
i love this song reminds me of my mom life was simple back then
leema251 1 year ago
yeah i was a little girl when this hit tha streets!!!
SwtChoclateLesbian69 1 year ago
i always loved this song but i thought it was chaka kahna nd i kept finding the wrong song cuz chaka khan does have a song called fool's paradise... glad to know who sings this now :o)
Freddie1683 1 year ago
I'M 46 YRS OLD AND I'M A MEL'ISA FAN 4 LIFE!!!!!!!
The322smoothoperator 1 year ago
cheer class.... Caister..............Flicks @ Dartford....with the one and only Robbie V
gzirastokie 1 year ago
This is my favorite song, I think I sound just like her when I sing it.
This is Music!!!!!!!!!!
jacksontocurtis 1 year ago
love this song
WATCOMS 1 year ago
thankyou for posting.love this.what can i say ,memories,good n bad.x
Renaydapinkgirl 1 year ago
Radio London Soul Night Out !! oh yeah nice memories !!!!!!!!!
hooligan69 1 year ago
@hooligan69 soul nights great times
steve walsh/freddie m /tony blackburn
byfordd 1 year ago
oh what a voice wicked toon classic
Sonicmanash 1 year ago
Jay-Z "Can't knock the hustle"
RaiderSteelerfan 1 year ago 37
Cool summer breeze & this 80s classic jam & a red seal joint ;-)
lesterroberts1 1 year ago
Big.
<3
launamg 1 year ago
When I was a kid I loved her this song and she use to have all this hair lol...She was it for me!
jahlaune 1 year ago
Oh wow Dancing round my liviing room.. What a fantastic tune... Bring these tunes back luv it luv it Ty
browsing1974 1 year ago
my hype song
jpmjpmjpm1 1 year ago
every body loves the way the song sounds which is really important but the message that this song preaches is equally as good as the song but people don't catch it
cantgetlaidforshit 1 year ago
This one Popped into my head out of no were tonight. Had to bring it up on the Tube. Haven't listened to this in years. Fall of '86 memories of easy going times of an 18 yr old. This is great to here.
Offthbadan 1 year ago
what memories, those were the days
missmb18 1 year ago
quality music
blondericky 1 year ago 2
Damn this is a timeless classic!!! "Fooooollllllls Paradise... you better think twice 'cause you know it's not very nice!!!" Sing it Mel'issa!!!!
Mteteaji 1 year ago
classic
mizzpostergirl 1 year ago
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Oh my god . I've been trying to find this song for ages but i didn't know what it was called. I finally heard it in an icecream parlour in italy!!
I love 80's soul, i was only a baby back then but i reckon you 80's peeps had the best music!
cookie58899 1 year ago
Oh my god . I've been trying to find this song for ages but i didn't know what it was called. I finally heard it in an icecream parlour in italy!!
I love 80's soul, i was only a baby back then but i reckon you 80's peeps had the best music!
cookie58899 1 year ago
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For those who grew up in Grant Projects on 125th St, & Amsterdam Ave in New York City, we were hanging out at Grants Tomb, Riverside Park, & Stone Gym and we were blasting our "tape recorders" and I simply got down and party my ass off and y today enjoy it's memories with all this fine music. You will never hear good music like this, this music is love, feelings coming from the heart, Music from this era was all true, Ain't no half stepping here.SIMPLY OUTSTANDING RIGHT ON!
DISCOLARRY125 1 year ago
I'm a total noise/experimental head, but all these old funk/soul/r&b jams are my shit. Love it, and not at all ironically!
rmj84 1 year ago
great track.
mwrr25 1 year ago
Aww, I love me some Mama Mel'isa!!! Her voice has always been one of a kind. And this has always been one of my favorite joints by my girl. I love the second verse "The bright lights and big city, have all gone to my baby's head". Thank GOD, there's only one Mel'isa Morgan.
iluvmyboba 1 year ago
@strawcream Huh?
TyjaluvsChaka 1 year ago
Mel'isa Morgan's vocals are beautiful... wow. Ain't nothin like the sound and content of the old school. And now I know where the legendary MC, Big L sampled his "Hit It" from. Love music to the fullest.
poetryselite 1 year ago
Oh my God, it happened! NOSTALGIA! I was in high school. I use to LOVE Mel'isa Morgan!!! This song, Do you still love me, and Do me Baby. I love the bridge on this song; I sang all of the words to that part verbatim and I haven't heard this song in over 20 years!
Msredhoney720 1 year ago
OHH LORD ...TUNE..
1deziroots 1 year ago
@1deziroots lol
Yu'nah mean!!
LinxAudio 1 year ago
do you have "it's now or never" posted? i'm new to your postings and i used to love this woman back in the day. big hair and big powerful voice!! sang gurl!!
RenewEDee 1 year ago 3
@RenewEDee
I do not have that one posted, sorry!
crad805oldschool 1 year ago
I LOVE IT!!! Meli'sa Morgan is always hot! Meli'sa on lead and Chaka on background, great blend.
MrSexxxy20 1 year ago
@MrSexxxy20 Chaka was backing these lead vocals? Really!!! LAMO!!! She was Chaka's background vocalist!!! Those walls sound like Me'lisa trying to sound like Chaka!!! LAMO!!!
TyjaluvsChaka 1 year ago
@TyjaluvsChaka lol Yeah your right. But this would make since. In order to be Chaka's background you would have to sound like her. Now for them to do it this way with Chaka singing background is different lol. idk. Mel'isa was like Chaka's clone lmao.
MrSexxxy20 1 year ago
BIG TUNE!!! Thanks for the upload.
Dre36 1 year ago
Chaka and Meli`sa , they are great. Very powerful, love it !!!!!!!
claudiahd61 2 years ago
A Classic!
desireefrost 2 years ago
I really like this song.
Youtube really needs to get a repeat button.
motownbg 2 years ago
Jay Z used this tune and words with Mary J Blige in Can't Knock Da Hustle...good stuff and thanks for posting!
cualpha06 2 years ago
she sounds like chaka khan!!!
darkbarbas 2 years ago
@darkbarbas Chaka sings background
merkez28 2 years ago
I agree.
blktenor 2 years ago
Another classic!!! Brilliant .....
3004Jenny 2 years ago
top 20 al ltime...stiright up...love it..Philly partyies all day..
cleice 2 years ago
80's BABY!!! BUT THIS IS MY JAM FOR ALL TIME ALWAYS LIKE THE GOODIE GOODIE OLD SKOOL SHIT MAKE YOU FEEL NICE!!!!!
LadyDieselalexjr4lif 2 years ago 13
i like melisa alot...u can hear the chaka khan influence in her voice like most powerhouses of the late 80's
cmelmoneyman 2 years ago
Dayum listn 2 thoes
piano Kayes..
Gl0w955 2 years ago
listen to Hearbreakin' Decision...........Meli'sa is the greatest
xxxDemonknightxxx 2 years ago
i thought shaka sang this
80z90zhousemami76 2 years ago
Like Meli'sa Morgan? check her new song 'Sweet Baby' with Cool Million
rylehardtmillion 2 years ago
These lyrics are bananas!!! Man I'm in love with 80"s music!!
MsBeall502 2 years ago
2 wordz....THE SHIT!!!!
RAMZEEERRDAY 2 years ago
I got sacked from a job because of this song, used to work and live at the Bonnington in Holborn, went out 1 tuesday to H'ombres and got in around 3am, stuck this song on in my room but had "disco" ear so had to turn up a touch louder to hear, next morning a number of quests complained about being woken up in the middle of the night, warning and sack soon followed
johnnywaalsh 2 years ago
LOL YES !!!!
LadyDieselalexjr4lif 2 years ago
aw CLASSIC this is where Mary J got the hook for jay "can't knock the hustle" on the Reasonable Doubt album!
dcephus87 2 years ago
Personal favorite! :)
Thanks Crad.
CarloCoutinho 2 years ago
Loving the 80s! She was one of my favorite. And yes- there is no way that today's so-called rnb singers could even occupy the same stage with women like this!
darrren12000 2 years ago 2
Where have all the soul singers gone? All this ghetto rap/hip hop garbage; I cant stand it.
enmaxus 2 years ago 6
Rememer this tune sooo well! my sis was a soul chick,i used to listen to her vinyl when she was out clubbing.if it wasnt fo her,my love for this music would never be, Thanks crad
TheOldmarlow 2 years ago
This song is still on hit!!!!!! i always hear it on TimeWarner's R&B channel.
divadon68 2 years ago
this reminds me of the 80s summer time at the park in the bronx!!!!! miss that
80z90zhousemami76 2 years ago
can i get a soul clap for this one!
koolkeith244 2 years ago 24
you can get it 2 times!!!
richard35fun 2 years ago 2
sure can,music,ah what can i say
thefunkydread62 2 years ago
Umm Humm- thats right chil' fools paradise!
ZerenaSays 2 years ago
oh gosh this was one of my favorite 90's songs!
seriouslyandrae 3 years ago
U mean favorite 80,s ong,this came out in 86.
dcflava74 3 years ago
ok thanks dcflava74!! my favorite 80's song..
seriouslyandrae 3 years ago
love love love this song. i remember when it first came out i saw singing on some show on a saturday night i never forgot the words. i'm takin out this time to give you a piece of my mind, who do you think you are?
rarabarak 3 years ago 2
tuunnneeee.......
arlingtonandy 3 years ago
Damn fine tune.. Ahhh the memories ehh!!
DC6six 3 years ago 2
Its just perfect! :) Cant describe it, just groove it
CarloCoutinho 3 years ago 2
This song makes me want to dance and have fun! Great old school jam to put a sexy smile on my face!
17alpha17 3 years ago 2
the big lights and big citaaaas, done gone to my baby's head. i sing this song to my son all the time!! love it!! so just remember what your mama told before she sent you on your way!!! she told never ever be too clever to see ur own mistakes!! best advice ever!! aaaand i guess i will always be the one to bring you back from your trip. love it!!
ANIKA723 3 years ago
b. 1977 rock it
collegeri 3 years ago
I am 40 next month, and have been through the full party scene and I tell you what, if carlsberg made records this is what they would make. Fools Paradise top draw.
tony daly
tonydalymaccom 3 years ago
This song just made my night! I was a little girl....if I could turn back time! (Tears - Crying)
citychic26 3 years ago 9
I love it when people make comments like this.....comments like this are the reason I put songs on youtube!
crad805oldschool 3 years ago 4
good job buddy i like this music love sharing
Twinyo100 1 year ago
@citychic26 yes your comment is really nice me love it too :)
kesfatih 1 year ago
Damn why does Girl Next door by Bobby Brown sounds just like this? Did they have the same producer? Nice Post.
88GURP 3 years ago
I SOOOOO Agree 88 :o)
Cranberry333 3 years ago
I love this tune!!!!!! pure memories growing up
AbdulShyllon 3 years ago
damn no comments mel'isa morgan was the shit back in the day u don't know. Anyway here's one for mel'isa cause i love you, hell i'm all ole skool. Qua/plainfield
larry768 3 years ago 4
This is one of my favorite tracks...guess there aren't a lot of Mel'isa Morgan fans, what a voice!
crad805oldschool 3 years ago