El DeBarge and Mama DeBarge

[teainthesahara1]

familia talentosa

[sassnsweet]

lol i didnt recognize deniece williams until she hit THAT note ! lol. nice

[andrewfrancis74]

@sassnsweet Heh, yeah. She's very unassuming, so it takes a while to realise it's her without the big announcement that it's DENIECE WILLIAMS. I'm a big fan of hers, more than of Debarge and it took me a while too.

[npsmooth]

That was a rare treat. El Debarge and Denise Williams have two of the most blessed voices of all time. Mother Debarge did a nice job also. She should be proud to have such a talented family who have brought such joy to the world through the gift of song.

[15916Coyle]

God bless this family, I'm tired for them..stay strong

[MIXEDMADNESS]

Ok folks the time has finally come that i will be removing this video and replacing it with one of slightly better quality...they arent HD or anything considering these are very old videos but instead of being recorded on a webcam these new videos are taken straight from the dvd....Thanks fro the three years of support as its been my pleasure to share these RARE DeBarge videos with truly appreciative fans like myself.

[XxBabyGurlLovexX]

I want to cry so bad right now. The expression on El's face when he's singing, took my heart away. His mother is so beautiful and has such a lovely voice. They both sound beautiful together. The drug addiction and the pain El has went through, God has really been watching over him and protecting him. I thank God he's been delivered and given another chance. Baby can play that piano though! The DeBarge family is TRUELY gifted. <3 :')

[MinesISay]

Why am I crying.......I know why.....because....his eye is on the sparrow and I know that he watches over me. El you better SING.

[rosamaryful]

El seemed emotional, but he sung that song beautifully. He nearly played the keys off that piano. What a talented and sexy man!

[MrNathan791]

i love this.what a great comination. they need to do a recording toghether.

[jrmetmoi]

The DeBarge siblings' mother has very pretty face and pretty skin. Now I know where their good looks came from.

[PrincessCamiRo]

now you know that boy COGIC!!!

[PrincessCamiRo]

now you know that boy COGIC!!!...like me

[ElsTheFuture]

I think I shed a tear...that really touched me. The emotion on El's face really took me by surprise

[uptownbronze]

Is that Deniece Williams?

[kelikel2]

Sad and happy at the same time! Not sure when ths was done but clearly during troubles times. He looks as if he'd been living rough and they just about got him cleaned up a little but the drugs is in his system for sure!! Now knowing how much transformation has taken place..i'm happy for him even though he's had a relapse..I know God has got his eye on him and the entire family. Prayers get answered and God's word will never return to him void!

[schs19947]

My God...@ 1:00 Mama Debarge and I know (el) Denise I can say I know (el) I know (el) jus that combination they went to church ...that's comin from somebody that TRUELY KNOW the trials of life...Mama Debarge got to a prayin woman..all them children some were on drugs, jailtime..death of Bobby her son a woman that KNOWS that God is able

[siditti]

That was straight sick!! They ripped that up. El is a beast on that piano!

[shannonD68]

Sing it Niecy!!

[applesonastick567]

I love his voice

[agapereign]

Denise ripped it up!!! My homegirl, the songbird!

[cocoapeach]

How could you skip over the fact that the Great Denice Williams is also in this clip?

[deelove1978]

My heart aches watching because this was when he was on drugs and you can tell. But the by the grace of God he has been delivered out of it! I saw him last night. Looking fit, fine and sanging! My heart is full of joy! I didn't know his mama could sing too. :)

[mrsmjackson1]

Such talent in one family is not fair. So glad they are doing better now. I love Eldra and his spirit. Cant get enough. Hope he does that reality show he mentioned. Just make sure he has right to review it before after its edited and shown. El doenst need any out of context videos to taint his image. Beware of the staged shows that can make that family look evil.

[kmaur21]

The Denice Williams with that range!

[eddiecopelyn]

Isn't that Deniece Williams singing with them?

[longn4longhair]

@eddiecopelyn

The one and only!:)

[blackgirl86]

What year was this?

[terrinyc29]

El looks like he's suffering and in pain... I hopes he works through his pain

[lineotype]

@terrinyc29 El is all good now, check out his new Second Chance video on here. I met him yesterday and he looks fit, clean, beautiful and can still sang his butt off.

[BerlinLynn]

@lineotype Fabulous to hear!! Thanks for the lead regarding his new vid. :-)

[lineotype]

@BerlinLynn You're very welcome! He just released his second video 'Lay With You' with Faith Evans which is also on here. New album out Nov. 30th - Second Chance

[BerlinLynn]

@lineotype Thank you - I'll be buying it, for sure!

[PAYBACKiszaB2]

I have not heard anyone mention it, but that is SONG BIRD DENISE WILLIAMS on there singing..............she must have went gospel because I have not seen her on the music scene in a long while.

[granprix49]

@PAYBACKiszaB2 - Denise Williams went gospel many many yrs ago

[granprix49]

@PAYBACKiszaB2 the songbird went gospel many many yrs ago

[PAYBACKiszaB2]

why didn't she "MOMMA DEBARGE" get them boys involved with the church so they could have stayed out of harms way (bad crowds that get you in jail and the drugs)...no pressure in the world should keep you from being strong enough to avoid jail.

[naeray17]

@PAYBACKiszaB2 they grew up in the church....they all strayed away and did whatever they wanted to when they got older and famous...

[hotcarmel12]

God has definitely been watching over Eldra Patrick DeBarge & Family! God will restore and use anybody! He is using El as a living testimony to what he can do in our lives. God will give us double for our trouble.EL is like the hottest thing right now, because he is REAL. REAL sangin' yall! Cain't wait for the concert and CD! El might want to write a book or do a reality show. His life truly inspires.Nothing wrong with gettin' paid either!

[lineotype]

@hotcarmel12 I agree, I want him to write a book so bad. For such a time as this - God's timing is perfect despite all of the bad things El went through. God was not through with him yet and here he is back at the perfect time. Music sucks badly today and there is a lack of true artists. El's BET perf. RESPONSE showed that although the record co.'s think we're stupid by shoving junk down our throats, we recognize true talent/showmanship when we see it and we're hungry for real artists like El.

[collienose2]

Is that judge maybellan

[capricornbaby73]

@collienose2 No that's El's mother Etterlene "Mama D"

[33Kellymc]

So beautiful!!!! Love them all!!! Peace and love to all of them!

[LetsWerk]

Wow, talk about reality shows

[nucanin]

still waiting on el to write me a song

[bluechyp47]

This is such a blessing. Thank you for sharing this video. God bless!

[wisewomanmtl]

that's the lady (Denise Williams)who sung the original song that Monica has out now. And I love Monica, but she can't touch Denise Williams.

[codia12]

we all should pray for the DeBarge family...this almost brought me to tears. to see El singing like that makes me hopeful that he is on the road to recovery. i pray that this family finds peace from all that they have been through

[hollyhobbie666]

i love mama debarge. she seems to be a great mother with a positive outlook on life. for someone that lived a life (with mr. debarge) that was tearful, the good lord so her through tough times and will continue. god bless you mama and your children....

[Contessais4u]

Wow! Now I now where the DeBarges got their talent. Did not know that Mama DeBarge could sin. El, is so good on that piano, Just beautiful! Wonder how they are doing? Hope that they are coming back soon!

[zodiolestes]

*Y is Deniese Williams there?

[MyTeelee]

I think she's the host of the show.

[sunlite732]

Sang !!! I NEVER get tired of watching this clip.. :) Thanks so much for sharing this!

[19832006]

Denise shut the hell up let them sing jesus!

[wblk]

@19832006. Denise shut the hell up, how can you say something like that, their praising complement each other, which complements God. You cannot be black.

[LisaRenaye]

I love this family and I keep them in my prayers daily.

[livinglavidloca2576]

you can see he's singing that song to himself. trying to remind himself.

[asentha]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

[ClearlyConceited]

Looking at El in this video makes me a little sad. People please keep this family in your prayers.

[js2174]

i thought i was the only one who noticed that !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iamDamitaJo]

Yes...

[osiarap]

@ClearlyConceited Why? What is currently the situation of thsi family?

[sirdaviair]

wow Deniece Does it with ezzzzz

[kricket15000]

wow u can see the sadness in el's eyes i wish him and his family peace! they all deserve it!!!

[cdoris83]

El Debarge was released from prison, a year early, on October 26, 2009.

[sunlite732]

we lift u and yours up in prayer, EL!!!!!!!! Much love!

[zheahra]

Deniece Williams up in there with the El DeBarge and his mom. Saddens me that they (DeBarge) had so much talent but allowed the darkness to overtake them. See why it's important to forgive and forget. It's possible. Otherwise, the past will haunt you and bring you down.

[AveIvy]

Extremely wise words. Forgiveness is key to breaking the most stubborn stronghold. Take it from me.

[SexyAzzHell93]

Mama is cute.

[SexyAzzHell93]

Whatever happened to El.

[lolu1959]

Does anyone know what year this was? When is El getting out of jail?

[Jpat5991]

2010 is when he is supposed to get out according to information on the net. I pray that he is delivered from the drugs, which have destroyed his life. Unfortunately, 80% of the El's siblings have battled with the same problem. A spiritual intervention is needed for this family to heal from the traps of drugs.

[sunlite732]

This is so very beautiful!!! I love this!!Much love to the Debarge fam, and Deniece Williams!!

[Electra4everB]

WOW...fantastic....this is a real classic moment...

[willisgw]

Thats Denise Williams that she is singing with!! AWESOME!!!!

[MIXEDMADNESS]

i will be removing this soon to put in on here in its true quality..i wont remove it until i put the better quality version on and if u like the way el sounds just wait till upgrade it....i have 2 debarge dvd's full of performances so watch out for them

[centrothug21]

mixedmadness yo send me those debarge dvd's ?

i will gladly pay you for them. may i give you my PO BOX address?

how can we make this happen?

[centrothug21]

@MIXEDMADNESS yo can i get those dvds from debarge from you

[mssquirrely]

SIMPLY THA BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jaguargospel]

They sound so beautiful!! And Mama D does look like Judge Mabelline!! Lol. :--))

[Hillsz]

awesome..

[BEASXXY]

i never get tired of this video.

[aquaman22]

Deniece Williams is like a bird come to life. I imagine that all birds turned human would sound like her as well as Mariah, Minnie R., Syreeta Wright. Just so pure and angelic. Thank you God for the gift of music and Deniece Williams.

[Papasean7]

EL is one of the hottest singers & musicians ever, pray for the brother because he's not doing to well right now. I hope he come back strong though, I love his music!

[mstea36]

denise williams has one of the most beautiful voice that God has give out.

[amjohnson1974]

El seemed so convicted by this song. When his mom told him to sing some of the song, he did it, but I can tell that he was struggling. When you know that you are in trouble and far from the peaceful shore and all of your troubles seem compounded, I've been there. I pray for El and his family that they get healed and delivered.

[JeremyForest]

So do I. I'm looking at this interview, and I can tell that El was doing some hard drugs, and he could not sit still. Now, that he is doing time in prison, I pray to the Lord that he gets help, find healing, and he can continue to create new music. Also, I hope they can reunite with a new DeBarge album.

[tedkay]

El's mother looks like judge mabelline from, Divorce court !!

[avastacia]

for real though!!! LMFAO!!! i just now noticed that! LOL!!

[nucanin3]

just like her

[shayazachary]

@tedkay thats the EXACT same thing i thought when i first saw her LMAO !!

[passion4posh]

@tedkay

i agree!!!

[honeychick4ever]

@tedkay Yeah she sure does look like judge Mabelline!! I see where El gets his talent from, his mother can sing!!

[mrsdoeb]

Come back El!!!!

[broberts90]

that was nice

[dubbsakamelodee]

OMGOODNESS!!! El and Mama DeBarge with Deniece Williams!!!!! What a rare treat!

[2blakandbold]

Wow "When was this"! I was seriously in love with him!Back in the day!No "I'm not going to tell my age"!But if you go to my page you'll see it. so I just didn't do myself any justice!Man his momma can sing!

[moonbeam2484]

Deniece Williams has such a unique, sweet, lovely soprano voice, and she hits every note effortlessly. El and his mom have nice voices and you can feel their pain in every syllable. This is truly a beautiful vid.

[tisha812]

Deniece sings like an angel! Okay...I'm a big wus...I'm getting misty eyed.

[katrina0213]

I didn't recognize Denise when I saw her, but her voice is unmistakeable. One of the most beautiful songbirds of all time.

[msscott73]

I LOVE Denise.

[Bey0nceSUCKSASS]

i know right!!!...she still has a beautiful voice

[JERRiCKKABaBy]

i agree wit sajawebb u cant lock up his soul but Does anybody have the full version of i like it live and switch's there'll never be live i would really like to see it plz post please...........

[fckinhawt01]

such a heart felt video

[kbaby1221]

What year was this?

[bradybrade]

Eldra, im keeping you in my prayers, Be well and stay focused

[Stressed2Capacity]

This is such a treat! Thanks for sharing!

[Micaluvstinasongs]

Is that Deniece Williams? OMG! A songstress 4 real!

[spideyy3]

wow that was heart filled.

[ashnickwill]

he's too cutte, "u guys sing"lol, he is sooo sexxxyyy!!!

[sajawebb]

El was in the Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A., but has been transferred to the State prison in Lancaster, CA, which is near his home. As he said about Bobby, you can lock a man up, but you can't lock up his soul. Bobby was writing songs in prison. Pray for Eldra!

[schs19947]

@sajawebb HOLD UP!!!!....where have i been...WHO'S IN JAIL?...not EL DEBARGE...oh no somebody explain this to me....AND FOR WHAT!!!

[KeyiaK]

This is wonderful! Momma DeBarge,Deniese,and El all sound great!

[mnscgirl9507]

LOVE DENISE WILLIAMS!

[sweetgee2001]

Denise Williams is still a powerhouse. I remember how I used to try to hit her notes. I still can't. She will never be duplicated. El is a beautiful talent gone somewhere wrong. Mamma Debarge needs to keep preaching. Love ya El stay strong.

[76discodolly]

No It wasn't crack. It was a violation of probation. drugs has caused him to side track. But that wasn't a specific cause of his re-arrest

[newvagal]

Yes, please let's keep El and his siblings in prayer.

Mama is as off as an unplugged lamp.

[aquaman22]

You're welcome!

[aquaman22]

Deniece Williams is just simply amazing!!!!

[breezycomicalqt]

Look at mama Debarge Lovely ..WHY is el in jail

[pipmaxx]

El debarge got 2ys in a california prison.....oct 29 2008....so sad

[LynRuiz]

I just found out. So, so sad. I am praying for him and his family. This is not stopping me for being a fan who loves El and his music.

[gorgeousone2009]

Me too...I am still a fan no matter what. His music and the Debarge's music is classic. It means something, unlike what is out today. I plan to write him when I find out where he is located then I will post it for others if they want to write him a letter.....

[berlynn2]

thanks alot, id like to write him also.

[suinbeda]

did you get the adress gorgeousone?if so pleese post

[acaramelrn]

Please pray for El Debarge....thank you.

[shuyuki12]

el is so beautiful though he looks a little too thin here but look at that gorgoues silky jet black hair and that gorgoues honey colored cream brown skin and is voice is beyond in the heavens and yes they are mixed as you see there mom is black and there dad is either french or german they are half black and half white all i know is that there dad was an evil man who made there childhood horrible which left them with a scar they can never forget they can forgive but never forget

[carmelbrown]

Actually El's mom is Black/Native American & his father is French/Canadian..

[tedkay]

Sounds fimiliar to another great artist! Marvin gaye~ how his disfunctional Father, distroyed and killed his soul. Sometimes pain can be the catilist for genious!

[Marsena]

It's a shame! What is wrong with these men who want to bring harm to defenseless children? It's as if they're viciously jealous of the children for the talent they possess. I read the DeBarge story in a magazine last year, and it was heartbreaking. I pray for this family to get back on track.

[avastacia]

what story are you talking about?

[uniquesongstress]

I think Marsena is referring to the debarge story and the fact of the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father

[Amongthechosen]

He's french. He molested all of those poor kids and abused their mom. Their sister Bunny wrote a book about it. They've had some very sad lives.

[LynRuiz]

Etterline does not look over 70 at all. She can pass for 50-55 easy.

[iluvmyboba]

Beauty, it's nothing but beauty to see people worship CHRIST our KING!!!

[nastynupe]

that almost brought tears to my eyes

[sunev7]

Awesome. I didn't know El could play. Denise Williams instrument (voice) is still on point. God given!

[Troyelle]

El plays everyday!!Denise is one of the greatest voices of all time and El is one of the greatest talents of all time!

[eternalthruchrist]

yes I agree her voice is beautiful.

[BENCHPRESSMAN]

WOW

[shayndudley]

Wow no wonder the Debarge family is so talented. Thanks for posting, I really enjoyed this!

[uwillbe]

I use to have a huge crush on Denice Williams.

[JellyBoom]

My goodness! I've got chills from these performances. Great talents!

[beversane]

Thanks for posting that.... very touching. Only wish the audio could have been clearer.

[kimshawn3]

El is such a talent! Hope he makes a comeback.

[maemae1979]

wow.

[BenJabituya]

El can play the piano so good!

[savati76620]

quels talents

[NicholeChoiceMusic]

They are so sweet.

[bonita2079]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the woman singing with and interviewing Mama DeBarge and El DeBarge is Denise Williams who is most famous for the 1983 hit Let's Hear It For The Boys". Am I right??

[DigitalDezinesCEO]

Yep, thats her!

[jbr73]

sure is Deniece Williams..the # 1 black butterfly!

[AyeshaTheGreat]

Thanks I was wondering who that was singing.

[Rbm60III]

Wow, this is very rare I guess... Momma D is very talented!nice video thanks for posting :)

[savati76620]

quelle performance el je t'adore

[LynRuiz]

This woman is truly blessed and she also has very good genetics! All of her children are exceptionally beautiful and talented.

[wilhelminasmth]

Mama D looks beautiful. There is no dout where the DeBarge kids got their talent from. God and Mama D.