Lalah Hathaway - "That Was Then"

[shumemacon]

To the 4 people that disliked this song.....get off of whatever u r smoking & try again. The radio & t.v has replaced real r&b music like this with the garbage that's now on every t.v & radio station. Lalah's voice is a God given talent that does not need a gimmick, dress like a street walker or use auto-tune or any of that other mess that they use today. At the end of the day, 10 years from now, the so called r&b of today will be forgotten & this lady will still be relevant........

[d11i37n31]

I truly love this womans work. Thank you Ms. Hathaway, your music has truly helped me to get through some tough times. May God Bless Your Gift. It is very underrated.

[cartoonboi2]

This song is beautiful

[daviant21]

She was blessed with an amazing voice.

[connerhenry1]

Look's like Dad wit dat hat on..

[DonnaAngella]

When i first heard this song it was an instant awaking!.....i must have play this cant count...never get tired of listing the sweet smooth song of Lalah Hathaway

[TrueFashionista86]

The video is very nice i like it as well.

[TrueFashionista86]

My mother loves this song she has played it about 1000 times not kidding.

[Jw082781]

This is first time I have heard this song and I am in love with it.

[MrBigdude80]

How could anyone dislike this? I love this joint. Lalah Hathaway has to be one of the most underrated artists in the music industry. Like her dad, Donny, she is truly talented.

[msknowledge316]

Beautiful!



[adoRebelstyle]

I always forget about this song and then I come back to it and wonder how I ever forgot how good it is....GENIUS Lalah!!

[plushkittycat84]

4 people are on drugs

[MrHazeliman]

@plushkittycat84 or dropped as a baby so they can't hear the music.

[aliquippawill]

Here's the thing.....People who admire, respect & appreciate TRULY talented musical artists.....recognize Lalah Hathaway. It's not all about televised "Award Show" appearances, Late-Night talk-show "guest-spots" or national radio programs.....The "spotlight" of exposure definitely aides a career,but doesn't necessarily define it. I recognize the talent of Lalah Hathaway VERY WELL, just as everyone posting comments here on Youtube does. The "CREAM" always rises to the top.

[MrHazeliman]

@aliquippawill , well spoken she has the talent and then some. If some of these female artist had just a touch of what she has Ok let me stop could roll on this all day about some of these wanna be singers. Much prop to Lalah and her soul stirring music.

[tonedeep100]

@aliquippawill You speak the truth, it is what it is.

[quilly42]

This is what you call music,something you can relax and listen too. The sound flows nice with her voice. She reminds me of my aunt with her voice

[chavelita368]

i love u lalah from ecuador fan #1

[iampsalmbody]

~ P(e)ace, LOVE & gratitude for Divine guidance throughout Life's changes ~

[shepdogg70]

Truly a Beautiful Song!!!

[Djamzart59]

Lalah.....love this groove, keep singing girl!

[missladylove100]

Love love this song. Music is so jazzy and smooth.

[tbenn77]

yeah...she's incredible....!!!!

[MalenkoMijito]

I want to marry Ms. Hathaway and give her my last name, she's got this brotha trippin' lol

[ritemade]

I love this women swag!!!!!! She can calm the savage beast.

[silasroom]

nice song ..love it

[tgales774]

When I'm having a shitty day... This is my refuge. Thank you Lalah... You have blessed many with your talents. I love you dad's music as well. Please have a child so that this sound will carry on. Pass on what was clearly passed onto you... The future needs the Hathaway sound. Much love and peace from D.C.

[chillenlikeaMOFO]

THIS IS amazing.

[czphib]

I don't understand why she isn't selling millions of records either, her voice melodic and rich! Wake up folks!! Lalah, you go girl!!

[036linds]

I'm so in love with this song, I play it on my laptop have it as a book mark on my Blackberry and lastly I have it in my CD changer in my car......she has such a smooth voice....'.SELF PORTRAIT' is awesome, why isn't she climbing the chart higher? I am a huge fan.....

[036linds]

from the first ime that I heard this song it has been in my mind and I love it!!! go Lalah....

[kreta63]

Soooo beautiful, what a special sound her voice produces! I've seen here in Amsterdam, with mr. Marcus Miller. Unforgetable! Lalah, keep making music!

[tyrelott]

I LOVE this song. WOW her voice is rich like a nic sweet piece of dark chocolate.

[Lilrapper0911]

AAAAAYYYYEEE!!!!!!!! 

[dwhiteparker]

Lalah....simply beautiful



[smooth5872]

wow 3 dislikes,what planet are these people from?this is a wonderful song

and the lyrics are so positve,not like the music we hear today that has no meaning at all,this is so great love it love it

[kbaby0375]

she has the best voice ive ever heard!!!!!

[koluvsmusic]

Sang Lalah Sang!

[Chisexybruh]

love love LOVE this song....omg! :) Just saw Lalah last night...wish she had sang this one.

[kidphantom1231]

lovley voice yall check me out on 11sheni share ur feelings

[BigDaddiBlu]

lalah could always sing...nobody has a voice like hers..people today just look at the other female artist and see how pretty they look...hell beyonce,rihana,etc..can't sing a lick...but they selling records...lalah is beautiful...has a very strong vocal voice..nobody is really listening to her singing..always been a fan from the very 1st time i heard her voice..got all her music...main reason i don't listen to the radio...

[Tracyhowie1]

I feel all of her music is sweet. You have to be on a certain musicical level to even appreciate a voice like hers. She has defenitely done her father proud. She is who I model after when I sing. I love her. Damn! mmm!

[techstw]

mrlongincleveland..... the industry is cut throat... she doesn't sell out that way and they don't wont to market her like.. that.. they been playing her since 90........... the higher ups pick their..... puppets....

[akguess]

Let's give some prop to the people who captured her essence. The producers got back to what makes music MUSIC. Whoever recorded her knows how to show her strengths and I applaud them too! Everything is balanced. Her voice takes you to your special place.

[XOXODai]

I met Lalah, I mean she has an amazing voice even in person. She is so calm and relaxed. Her voice is sweet and smooth. I can put a baby to sleep... I love this song!!!! It is one of my favorites. She said this song was written based on her life experiences.

[marcusflair68]

We gotta support this ya'll, everybody say they miss good music; those record sales gotta reflect how much we miss it.

[TheBigmoe1969]

this is my joint, this women is bad, this is good music for the soul. i luv you Lalah

[liltcup34]

This is my favorite song by far, had a rode trip put Lalah on and was in love ever since. No other cd got any air play whatsoever. Besides a sound that cant be duplicated she's comedic and super sexy. As far as why she doesn't sell like a generic brand? We know ppl promote who they want, its up to people to push a "true artist " by word of mouth. Hate to say it , the masses buy what's pushed. regretful abt that..nonetheless she has an audience that's souly dedicated to her and her craft . Luv ya

[hazeleyes171]

I can hear Donny singing through her. He would be so proud. I know they would have made beautiful music together.

[hazeleyes171]

I could hear Donny singing through her. I caught it with certain notes and phrases. He would be so proud. I am sure they would have made awesome music together.

[sheuniqueinc]

The truth!

[earlester45]

Yawl need to check out her next cut... Breathe.... Soo amazing.....

[SuperMrshart]

PIERCING VOICE, CRYSTAL CLEAR, I LOVE HER!!!!!

[TheMeshach09]

Clearly one of the best soul singers In the game period...

[ilovebebe88]

Of course she's a great singer..Her dad is the late Donny Hathaway ! (:

[beeyonka17]

her low register is amazing <3 wow

[lge52569]

What I'm about to say, I posted on another video by her:

Beyonce who? Keysha Cole who? I don't think so. THIS woman is a vocal icon and a musical pinnacle. Can't nobody touch her. She is in a class all by herself.

[11sheni]

iam addicted to lalah & ledisi i have my own video on here title 11sheni check me out let me now what you think

[doaplu]

Thanks youtube and internet radio for introducing me to this DIVA!

[olamay79]

Support REAL music

[bigboytkw]

beauiful!!!!!!

[BlueSkyTradingLLC]

when i hear her, she makes me forget who i am where i am, how i am all of that!! if yall get my point! her voice is so serious!!! i mean wow..

[mtume007]

Three morons who don't know what really good music sounds like disliked this song. Lalah Hathaway sounds much better than Rihanna, Beyonce, and all these other so called divas who sing r&b songs that sound like that pop crap.

[linnea449]

LOVE this song! I think Lalah has it better than the big "singing stars". She gets to put out consistently stellar work and she she doesn't have to sell her soul (literally & stylistically) to the big record companies.

[shaheedahh]

Love the whole album....

[elc05291230]

I could just listen to this all day, everyday, all night, every night! Amazing voice!

[not25yet]

i've been listening to this for hours now, i'm addicted to Lalah's voice!

[not25yet]

WOW. SUPERIOR MUSIC & VOICE QUALITY & BLEND! DAMN. THIS TUNE WILL GO DOWN IN THE TIMELESS PAGES OF HISTORY!

[33dks]

there are times if you listen closely she has vocal tones just like her father

[lsigg]

THE BEST SINGER EVER POW NO AUTO TUNE 

[coachbunk1]

One of the best!!!!

[TheEmpressJourney]

Bismillah,

 Our Spiritual Guides are with us !!!

[Connie4580]

Love love LoVe!!!!!

[kimmy328]

Lalah...absolutely the most beautiful voice in music. Speechless listening to her.

[ilovebebe88]

Of course she's a great singer, she was born to the GREAT Donny Hathaway..R.I.P

Look him up ..preferably Song To You. NOW!!!

[doaplu]

This is suuuuuuch a good song. One of my favourites! What a mellifluous voice...dreamy

[doaplu]

This is suuuuuuch a good song. One of my favourites!

[rougon012]

Close your eyes lay back and let the voice of this songbird sooth your soul. All i can say is MAN-O-MAN. Lalah does not get the credit she deserves as being the classiest female vocalist i know. jj3

[lovella6]

My idol not singing about sex or being some dudes toy. Can we promote real creativity in this world or Indidviduality....that is too much now huh??

[Mysdee18]

This is what true talent sounds like.. for those that think some of these females out here rite now is doing something, welllll sorry! Monica is the only one that I can think of thats anywhere close to Lalah.. I mean A TRUE VOCALIST! I've always been a fan from Baby Don't Cry

[Mysdee18]

If you ever wanted to know what real talent sounds like, ladies and gentleman I give you Lalah Hathaway... I enjoy the woman singers out today but let's just be real they can't touch this woman! Now Monica is the truth...

[TASHS0DOPE13]

ms hathaway is a BEAST!!! LOVE IT!

[psychospice74]

Love, love, LOVE this song.

[lsigg]

I wanna Play this in my iPod and it's pissing me off please fix this I love this freaking song and I wanna hear it on my iPod I'm pissed

[MsLadyNubia]

Beautiful song! My favourite on this album!!!!!!!! Lalah is soooooooooooo talented. But let's not forget her very talented little sister KENYA, who y'all can see performing on Lee Ritenour's - IS IT YOU, alongside Grady Harrell. Sensational!!!!!!!!

[sexytrackstar2008]

this song has been on repeat for a  week i love this song so much her voice is mesmerizing

[psychospice74]

@sexytrackstar2008 I was trying to think of a word to describe her voice. "Mesmerizing" is perfect.

[sexytrackstar2008]

@psychospice74 AGREED

[lsigg]

OMG YO I LOVE THE CHORDS YET AGAIN YO SHE GOING SO HARD VOCALLY

[MRLONGINCLEVELAND]

I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY SHE IS NOT SELLIN 10,000,000 RECORDS CUZ HER VOICE IS BETTER THAN THE GIRLS SINGING TODAY! SHE WILL SING CIRCLES AROUND THIES NEW CHICKS! (HOW CAN REHANA SELL A MILLION AND LALAH CANT) THE MUSIC BIZ IS FICKEL AND FUNNY ACTING LIKE THAT! THEY NEED A GUY LIKE ME 2 PICK WHO GETS AIRPLAY!

[peekrd]

preach!!!!! PREACH!!!!!!!

[NHRHS2010]

@MRLONGINCLEVELAND Is it necessary to shout? Other than that I completely agree with you. Lalah Hathaway is indeed a LOT better than popular female singers most of my peers like, but they are still better than Rebecca Black and Justin Bieber!

Lalah's dad, Donny Hathaway, was a great singer too, I especially like his song "Jealous Guy"

[NyulaRaeGlamour]

@MRLONGINCLEVELAND becuz most people now what fast dancing beat mix music and not these sloooooow songs to them it's boring.

[Metspart]

@MRLONGINCLEVELAND In order to break the industry, you need more than just talent. you need something special. More importantly, you need to have the right people behind you to advertise you, to get you gigs, etc.

[cmuratf73]

@MRLONGINCLEVELAND My friend, great singers like Lalah don't make a lot of money and will never sell a lot of cds, it's always the rejects like beyonce and lady gaga who always go platinum (s), this is the new normal these days. Look at Rachelle Ferrell, she is probably the best female vocalist, she has never been invited to major talk shows or even went platinum. This is the reason why I do not support these fake ass artists these days, it is just not worth it.

[blackbolt75]

@MRLONGINCLEVELAND I guess she is not willing to demoralize herself for a buck and that is a good thing. People her, Ledisi, and Melanie Fiona are not going to sell their souls.

[maddhghts]

Yo this is my joint... Lalah tone is so clear.... mixed with that husky sound... DAMN!!!!

[1000pjcampbell]

This is a beautiful song . wow 

[BNWK2ATL2004WORD]

The gift from her dad god bless her

[mpny]

Lalah is becoming my favorite songstress with each song - Such an sultry angelic voice.

[memyselfandi3018]

She is the beast; I love Lalah, her music is very relaxing and she has a nice sultry voice. But she will never make it unfortunately because people don't notice good talent like this.

[82psimon]

love this song........ my kind of music!

[kaylan221]

lalah is an amazing artist.shes at the top of my list

[jounzun41]

Love this song

[bonafidebeautiful]

I would love to hear a accoustic guitar rendition of this song.

[bonafidebeautiful]

This song is the best track on the album.

[icechips2005]

This song makes me feel like I drunk some relaxation potion!!! This is a nice song!

[carolinavixen]

Her voice is so rich and original. You don't hear this quality in popular music.

[jhongottii]

MY GOD SHE IS SO FINE!!!

[junior20101000]

you should here the band Norfolk State play this song

[69POOMA]

Now this is real music, i just can't stop this jam!!!

[foxxvoice1]

listen to her tone&control damm

you go baby girl-gods love to ya

one

[naliya97]

VOCAL PERFECTION

[Tacoma1993]

Husky overtones and very soulful

[robertclemon]

Got her Daddy's apple hat, and chops....

[NordonMusic]

is lalah the daughter of donny hathaway?

[rashidakelleyjohnson]

@NordonMusic yep she is his daughter-they sound quite similar dont they?

[manwomanboogie]

this whole album is beautifully crafted by Lalah's voice that just flows like Molasses...her vision and content of her scriptures are just Beautiful.

[backlashza]

@manwomanboogie

MMM you hit the nail on the head with your description. Its rich & warm with this sexy husk tone.

[manwomanboogie]

@backlashza Yes...i concur w/your beautiful description as well. (*:

[ladytbug50]

Lalah you got off, you go girl. Sent this one to my man. He got the message. Thanks



[MzNaturalStylez]

I stumbled across this artist and have been in love w/ her music ever since. 5*****stars for this song!

[archiemilan]

Beautiful!

[foxxvoice1]

donnys little girl enufff said

you go baby girl and your back ground singers are nice

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[chelu924]

Lalah, you sing like an angel. I love your songs.

[goldiel32]

"Am I the dreamer or the Dream......WOW Lalah, break it down Lady! Seems like I'm born again!

[dnice33ful]

beautiful soul music from 1 of the greatest soul singers of our time,nuff said,RIP 2 Donny Hathaway

[kennethhenders]

thoes lips are sexy as hell

[BIGSABMUSIC]

she is so beautiful to me , i wanna marry her!

[kkwheeler01]

I love this song. Lalah is truly talented.

[precisethoughts]

all i can is wow i havent been in this place musically in quite some time

[edrickbrown]

This is a very soothing voice. Just outstanding

[sulkmadeck]

this song is so awesome just like Lalah...she is so under-rated

[QuintessenceArtistry]

loving this song, words, message, tune, voice, vibe everything!

[caramel8907]

instantly my fav from self portrait

[starfly7]

She has just gotten better and better, making such meaningful and soulful tunes, her Dad would be proud.........................­.

[dezingful]

This was an instant classic, a woman with an amazing soul!

[suggizza]

Jammed this CD all the way to homecoming a couple of yrs ago.

LANITE FOREVER!!!!!!!

[ebonymcknny23]

I love this song! love love love this song!

[alvinsavage45]

that girl can sing!

[TinaMarie184]

i love me some lalah hathaway she is very talented this is real R&B

[nini7831]

LOVE HER MUSIC SO SOULFUL AND REAL

[mesingle01]

loving this tune you go gurl

[heliojambao]

Is really a great song and she has a wonderful voice !

[heliojambao]

Is really a great song and she has a wonderful voice!

[MegaKeion]

love this song

[keymeira21]

beautiful!

[soulheavenmusicuk]

My favourite track from her Self Portrait album.

[LovelyLeo7]

The chorus from this song has been my "mood/status" on my FB page for 3 months! Love this song!

[autotech350]

love this song

[LadyJ717]

Im a young sistah only 10 and 9 but can quickly recognize great music when I hear it. If my music today was only half as good as the past we'd all live a easier life. Music today has little sunstance and if I ate it for food Id be starving.

[kelvinbrk]

wow LadyJ!!

That was so strong!

[tlc2fine]

dirty.red this is real music i can feel the energy she put in this song go bless you

[Topnotchdiva123]

This is what i call real music

[205breed]

Another mellow ride out song for me riding in my car.

[aatkins74]

Lyrically Sophisicated, Moody, RICH in TONE, Dynamic, with Phrasing that reaches out and grabs the listener and asks the question, would you like more, you look HUNGRY for THIS, YES, I reply....

[KingAce771]

Yesssss....!

[dariusdynamite]

THIS is music!!! Present day "artists" (if you can call 'em that) PLEASE take note!!!!!

[lightningtodd]

I didn't think they still made music like this!

Very excited!

[dulcie38]

"Grown folk" is soooo sacred - thank God for it..............simply refreshing!.

[iamDamitaJo]

When i first bought this CD, i must have cried to it each time i played it....

This is real music, just beautiful...

Self Portrait is a perfect Album to purchase for all music lovers...Lalah Hathaway is simply Amazing, she sounds so much like her Father on this CD as well.

[Bambi5279]

I can't get enough of this son and her voice...............just like her dad!!! Beautiful

[33Kellymc]

This sista has always been talented! Love her!

[6Khaotic]

I definately Luv her music. This is the first song I recall hearing from her. Then I bought her CD & fell in luv ;-)

[zuppayannick]

Wow, why are talented ppl like her not famous...her voice, damn, I'm speechless! I really like this song, that's real R&B :)

[liclak]

@zuppayannick Yeah it's like she don't the popularity she deserves. It's always crazy azz rappers. That's let's you know it's a young world. If more young listen to love this world would be better instead of hating each other and wanting to kill each other. That's why Luther Vandross will always be the man.!

[zuppayannick]

@liclak @liclak Yeah I agree. I love R&B/Soul artiste, especially from the US :D, from the 60's until the 90's. The lyrics, the voices, the beats/melodies (hmmmmm), it was great! Today it's all about sex (almost porn, I can say sometimes IT IS porn) and some women (Rihanna, Beyonce, etc) are almost naked on scene :s. Talented women don't need to chair their body with the audience...

[carolinavixen]

@zuppayannick unfortunately, though this sister is beautiful, today's most famous singers look a certain way -- they are talented but when I think about people like Rihannna, I can't help but feel that her success has much more to do with what she looks like rather than her talent.

[zuppayannick]

@carolinavixen Amen, I totally agree :)

[rdenisedb]

@zuppayannick ...we goota keep supporting....and "buying" the music....then tell a friend....so underated.........her voice is sooooooooooo effing great.....calming, soulful, from the heart, haunting.....yet sensual all at the same time..........U GO LALAH....do it how ur daddy taught u how 2!

[mrburrus1]

@zuppayannick Great quesion. She is the truth.

[ashlee1969]

Lalah is very talented! Her voice is like no other... And her beauty is absolutely captivating. If you don't have her cds, get them. You will not regret it!

[trentjackson]

phenomenal. a true artist in the flesh.

[simpsonsfan2007]

Grammy-nominated! Go Lalah!

[hunter01gb]

Lalah is so under rated she has a beautiful voice and is an exceptional song writer