To DrewCameron I have had the pleasure of working him 3x's and he never once gave any indication that he's a drug user. I'm on tour now with a popular band and the lead singer without question is on CC! I'm to scared to get involved with that stuff. Anyway I'm in my hotel room in London you just gave me an idea 4 my next song thanks mate got to go 4 now.
with all the negative comments i've read about this man-that may be true, the music, the performer cannot be denied. his music still evokes good feelings. damn....the song is titled criticize....how ironic.
This is the uk remix version, being played live...shame. The original is away better...I know, DJs like to change things, but changing Jimmy Jam & Terri Lewis stuff?
50s 60s 70s 80s whatever. I still love music from the 80s. I'm a big soul funk and metal fan and with SOSBand, AlexanderOneal, Slayer, Metallica, ZapandRoger, and on and on. Does VH1 have a I love the 70s episode.......?
Alex O'neal is from minneapolis like me! GTA 4 made a great choice by putting this song in the game! the 60's and 70's still has better music than the 80's but this still beats the shit out of the 90's and todays crappy music
@Mortskcab Actually Alexander O'neal is from Natchez, Mississippi and moved to Minneapolis in 1975...Can't you hear the Southern accent in his voice....
I'll NEVER understand why people edits a video. This song is about 10 minutes long and the left be best part out. Let's get with it people. I mean damn.
no clipsryan the 60 and 70 are the best just look at the great bands and mucians that come from those two decades..... The Rolling stones, The Beatels, the temtations, Led Zepplin.......the 80's are okay too but the 60's and 70's are way better!
This is my uncle and all his music is done in the uk now. every so often he comes back to mpls and plays with my dad. George Parrish. The greatest guitar playing musical director
Another classic by big A.O.Everyone just likes to criticize in 2007.Don't hate appreciate! right? I used to jam to this song in 1987,1988 everyday in college.This was the jam and still is the jam.Thanks to everyone who likes ALEX O.music.STEVE/PITTSBURGH,PA
I saw Mr O'Neal and Cheryl at Greenville Memorial Aud.(the brown box)(greenville, sc) in 1988....There was less then 1000 people. That included the staff, BUT!!!! If you was not there you missed once in a lifetime show of "GREATNESS"!!!!!!
the background lyrics are, dont just close your mind oooh,oooh,oooh, oooooh oooh you dont realize, i just want what is right, you to stop criticize, repeat.
This is one of my favorite song by Alexander Oneal, I really miss him, will there be any more music from him in the future. Thanks alot for this video. Cynthia, Bessemer, Al.
i loved this song when I was little because the chorus/harmonies were so beautiful. The only thing is... I dont know what the background singers are singing during the chorus :P
amazing
purkoto 2 years ago
sweaty....
fatograph 2 years ago
Alot of them groups did drugs and dope and they made good music,too of them to name.
mightyblack1 2 years ago 5
Why does everyone trash people?
We have a good tune here Alexander did what he did, like eveyone else in this life ?
Chrisc9467 2 years ago 5
To DrewCameron I have had the pleasure of working him 3x's and he never once gave any indication that he's a drug user. I'm on tour now with a popular band and the lead singer without question is on CC! I'm to scared to get involved with that stuff. Anyway I'm in my hotel room in London you just gave me an idea 4 my next song thanks mate got to go 4 now.
tj774u 2 years ago
with all the negative comments i've read about this man-that may be true, the music, the performer cannot be denied. his music still evokes good feelings. damn....the song is titled criticize....how ironic.
lookingoutpfunk 2 years ago 3
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draxx77 2 years ago
Yeah a bunch of yacking hens LOL Alexander kicks it ! 99 % of the performers of today copy this song especially the female vocals ! LOL
atomicplayboy4u 1 year ago
BRavo!!!
sajshah 2 years ago
Memoriiieeees
ibexy 3 years ago
amazing song 80s
mouimen 3 years ago 5
This is the uk remix version, being played live...shame. The original is away better...I know, DJs like to change things, but changing Jimmy Jam & Terri Lewis stuff?
MrKrane 3 years ago
WOOOHOOOOOOWW!!!!
glowiej 3 years ago 2
he sweats alot my mum said so!!!!!! he sweats like a pig!!!!!!
lilsis345 3 years ago
i but your mun sweats more what the fuck!!1 this is live at aconcert he's fuckin jamming FOOL!!!!!!!!!!
rogcuadra 2 years ago
woah
avoce 3 years ago
dope!!!!!!
man its hard to imagine if he was in the super-grand group, The Time. Its good he took the solo route!
elshowgun15 3 years ago 2
their great i love this song
sexybaby123321 3 years ago
I think this is an awesome live version, I've never heard a band pull it off so well live since!!
Alex baby !!!
alstewartle 3 years ago
No strings on the chorus, doesn't sound as good.
Dollars8319 3 years ago
this doesn t sound good live
DMoy2 3 years ago
50s 60s 70s 80s whatever. I still love music from the 80s. I'm a big soul funk and metal fan and with SOSBand, AlexanderOneal, Slayer, Metallica, ZapandRoger, and on and on. Does VH1 have a I love the 70s episode.......?
clipsryan 3 years ago
Alex O'neal is from minneapolis like me! GTA 4 made a great choice by putting this song in the game! the 60's and 70's still has better music than the 80's but this still beats the shit out of the 90's and todays crappy music
Mortskcab 3 years ago
@Mortskcab Actually Alexander O'neal is from Natchez, Mississippi and moved to Minneapolis in 1975...Can't you hear the Southern accent in his voice....
brendabeenlovingalex 1 year ago
Ahhh I guess I shouldn't CRITIZE.
FireitupBedford 3 years ago
I'll NEVER understand why people edits a video. This song is about 10 minutes long and the left be best part out. Let's get with it people. I mean damn.
FireitupBedford 3 years ago
So you think,You go Upload!!
teddysjam4 3 years ago
If u had this mich u could have put the rest of it up here. Ahhh Yeahhhh
FireitupBedford 3 years ago
so far the 80s still holds the greatest music in the world.
clipsryan 3 years ago 5
fuck yes
jobe129 3 years ago
no clipsryan the 60 and 70 are the best just look at the great bands and mucians that come from those two decades..... The Rolling stones, The Beatels, the temtations, Led Zepplin.......the 80's are okay too but the 60's and 70's are way better!
Mortskcab 3 years ago
I must disagree. I intensely dislike the "Beatels". 80's is awesome because of the introduction of synths and stuff
DrewCameron 3 years ago
SUPERB!
WATERSTAND 3 years ago
So damn true. Alex was the best. The most beautiful voice!!!!! Today, all you hear is a bunch of garbage.
kathy2626 3 years ago 6
If you like this song then listen to how come how long by babyface n stevie wonder...wicked song ya'll love it
xx
shellbobs1986 4 years ago
i like him but he looks like he's just barely trying to keep his breath. please tell me it's not true that he was/is into that white.
jodesegirl14 4 years ago
Yeah he was / is a total coccaine addict.
DrewCameron 3 years ago
Grande Alexander!!! Fabrizio (Roma) Italy
cinao73 4 years ago
Nice One Dude, tell your Uncle there are many Fans all over the World and here in Germany still thinkin of the good old 80s. Peace !
KidKorrekt 4 years ago
This is my uncle and all his music is done in the uk now. every so often he comes back to mpls and plays with my dad. George Parrish. The greatest guitar playing musical director
ocal0004 4 years ago
I hate when people edit stuff. Didn't get a chance to hear George's solo. He tore it up.
FireitupBedford 4 years ago
hey man,fair play,you have a legend of an uncle.if you get a chance tell him to play in ireland:)
fursfan83 4 years ago
total overrated LIVE artist, good on record but not live.
hallau 4 years ago
he did not sound good on the is clip and I'm a fan of his!
Ltron9 3 years ago
This man is the nuts
listen to this and then listen to the shit thats going around now.
NO COMPARISON
ajsakers 4 years ago
My parents went to this
logom0 4 years ago
ooo man wate a gret soung god blss uu man
aineaiwo 4 years ago
this is my boyyy!
CUTECHICAGO3 4 years ago
good showman
lyn1954o 4 years ago
what a classic song.we need some good 80's pop like this around these days instead of all the indie shite floating around
fursfan83 4 years ago
Another classic by big A.O.Everyone just likes to criticize in 2007.Don't hate appreciate! right? I used to jam to this song in 1987,1988 everyday in college.This was the jam and still is the jam.Thanks to everyone who likes ALEX O.music.STEVE/PITTSBURGH,PA
steelersteves 4 years ago
Is Alex still big in the UK? Alot of his clips are from the UK. Let me know. I love his music.
kingly0577 4 years ago
This guy man of man justs pumps it up like no one else- He really works it and in a suit no less whoooo.
jkikie 4 years ago
Diamond Geezer
hadjidonchev 4 years ago
This man sang his ass off for real ! Love It!
strawcream 4 years ago
What a showman. Even my 11 year old loves him. Please come to Middlesbrough or even billingham again!!
jacquielinka 4 years ago
I saw Mr O'Neal and Cheryl at Greenville Memorial Aud.(the brown box)(greenville, sc) in 1988....There was less then 1000 people. That included the staff, BUT!!!! If you was not there you missed once in a lifetime show of "GREATNESS"!!!!!!
MrsREM 4 years ago
The Criticize video has some classy and sexy women Mmmm
atomicplayboy4u 4 years ago
WOW ! Great live performance ! Hey at the very beginning was that a Brother Johnson s playing the dirty guitar ??? :)
atomicplayboy4u 5 years ago
Alex...puttin it d-down. CRITICIZE YEAH!!!
mhbass 5 years ago
the background lyrics are, dont just close your mind oooh,oooh,oooh, oooooh oooh you dont realize, i just want what is right, you to stop criticize, repeat.
superstar1218 5 years ago
This is one of my favorite song by Alexander Oneal, I really miss him, will there be any more music from him in the future. Thanks alot for this video. Cynthia, Bessemer, Al.
J2POLL 5 years ago
He's not what he was, but in 1987 this track was killa!
hockinsk 5 years ago
i loved this song when I was little because the chorus/harmonies were so beautiful. The only thing is... I dont know what the background singers are singing during the chorus :P
msheavenlykiss 5 years ago
Thanks for posting this song, this is another one of my favorites from Alexander O'neal collection of classic rnb/soul hits.
RnBMistress 5 years ago
You have put What can I say and Fake up - are there any more? I know there was a few from the video!
Vinnywhufc 5 years ago