Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love

[ghettomango]

if any one wants to know where he is right now he lives in pomona ny i know this because I'm his neighbor trust me I'm not lying

[ewingkha]

Im in LOVE...OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[mrjaywilliams]

Pietro mennea held the record at that time for the 200 ..19.72secs

[berlynn2]

wonder if liilo still fine?

[nycfingal]

GET DOWN LILO!

[dashenell2010]

haaaaaay!!!

[qwandiddy]

1986-1996 best of RnB

[qwandiddy]

RnB really died in late 90s.

[incdogrobber]

@qwandiddy early 1990s

[qwandiddy]

@incdogrobber Yes, I'll change to that. It actually started dying after early 1994. So you are 100% correct, Thanks a bunch!!!

[gigglemebaby]

Yes i agree i miss that era, life was beautiful as well as the music!

[str8outtatexas1]

this is when music meant something.damn where in the hell did all the classic VOICES go? there's a few artist today who are cool,but 80% of them are just horrible when it comes to singing.there is no way on this planet you cannot love this type of music. alot of the youngsters today don't take the time out to listen to true r&b like this. their so caught up into the shitty ass rap & fake r&b that has no substance,passion,creativity,m­eaning ect.. when will music like this ever come back?

[incdogrobber]

blowin' out the speakers with the long version of this jam from 1987.

[chachoochi]

VIDEO MUSIC BOX chanel 31 at 3pm..... that was my JAM 86-87

[Les1230]

This was my jam!!! And I thank Melba Moore because she was responsible for Lillo, Kashif and Freddy Jackson putting out their albums and she didn't get her recognition as a producer.

[Les1230]

This was my jam!!! And I thank Melba Moore because

[ancientraver19881989]

Remember this on the video jukebox in a pub i used to visit in my town (just outside London) in 1987 - it was always a popular choice with the drinkers in there.

[wmadoro]

I've loved this song since 1987 when it was released. But I didn't know until now that Lillo Thomas sang it, not Kashif. Wow. Thanks for posting this cut...

[Nightsurf59]

@wmadoro.... I'm pretty sure Kashif produced the album. Its got that Classic Kashif sound!.

[KOKOA30]

@wmadoro I can believe Kashif produce this song.

[responare]

wow ...you even got the intro from VJ Ralph McDaniel...totally cool. Great 80's tune.....I really miss NYC and the whole scene back then

[NJNupe1911]

@responare '

YES! I live in ATL now, but I soo miss NYC and the entire music and scene from that era! Channel 31 Video MUsic box!!!

[Wolfsky9]

Thank-you to The Quiet Storm, KBLX 102.9 , In Oakland Ca, for intro'ing me to this guy & all of his great music. The 80's were just a great time for music from Talents like Paul Lawrence & Lillo Thomas. GBY to you both--the memories are Forever. Wolfsky9

[MrHazeliman]

@Wolfsky9 I also listened to KBLX 102.9 back in the day and they had it going on. I agree the 80's were hot for that good music......

[incdogrobber]

@MrHazeliman I'm a NORCAL boy myself. KBLX=the jam back in the day. I'm in SOCAL but my heart never really left. I'm still an A's fan. miss the 80s!

[MrHazeliman]

@incdogrobber I do miss the ocean and the beaches its not the same in Texas LoL.... the 80's were PRICELESS!!!!!

[brunoblack7]

Wish I could turn back time - the 80s was the best

[ladyjae65]

Who in the hell did the beats for this song? Ass-kiching for real!!!

[wvcc24hrs]

@ introd27: that's where I first met him...my wife at the time and I went to a party @ Bentley's and he was there. I had a brief moment to chat with him. A short time after I met him that night, was when he got in the awful car accident in Brazil......

[fnkdrmmr]

Lillo Thomas' new CD is "Come and Get It". Let's support our NY artist.

[altaykhan]

i wish i had a timemachine

[1MISTRESSKAJUN]

@altaykhan We do.. Its called YouTube.. ;)

[ShemiticOne]

MAN, I wish we still had music like this today. The shit we get on the radio nowadays is AWFUL!!!

[qwandiddy]

@ShemiticOne Even Trey Songz Is WHACK!!! We Need Real RnB Like THIS!!!! I was 6 when this came out.

[introd27]

man I can remember seeing Lilo at Bentleys in NYC. Classic for real. What a time in my life.

[gronlaf]

i bet u guys didnt know he was a world class sprinter ......GIFTED MOFOS

[Sassie917]

@gronlaf I knew he used to run track with my uncle. Boy do I love Lilos voice!

[7purpleme]

Wow just had some old 80s feelings come back!!! One of the best songs

[MrSILVERFOX125]

dude was da s#it Melba more discovered him.

[vernon40able]

massive shit back in da

[noirnoticvibe]

this was my joint....80's forever

[williewill98]

wow...we need this music back on the radio

[smoothmove]

i used to bump this tune on my tricycle way back in the day. riding down my block with my boom box blastin gettin all the girls blushin in there faces. this one girl would allways hook me up with dranks from her milk box. mann...those were the days. she was my shugar pie honey. one kid was so jealouse he went to his pops tool shed and mucked up my bike. I was cryin when my tricycle broke...ah...but it did get me some kisses on the cheek. real men cry...I was just a kid and I played...

[Andrew4511]

They don't do songs like these anymore.

Classic!

[33Kellymc]

Yeah I remember this!!!!! He was hott!!!!

[bigrod67]

CLASSIC!

[TONETONE69]

You did it again EinahChild!!!! I have this album and it's off the chain. There is this one cut that got very little airplay because they were playing this and a few others. The name of it is "Her Love" Please oh please post it up, trust me it will loved by everyone.

[Beaute1073]

This was a classic that stayed on the charts for a long time!!!

[joih1358]

Wow! I have been looking for this song, for so long couldn't remember the title or artist. 

[lemzie123]

I Love This Song!!!!!!

[urbyne]

if u love lilo u should check out moonlight ora they are sooo 80;s but they are amazing they will remind u of pm dawn.

[CupidsClubOfficial20]

This iz tha shit!!!

[karameldreem]

yes it is and lilo is all of that.....

[CRYSTALLTAY]

Hey for u video heads

The luv interest in this video was first seen in Bobby brown vid girlfriend

She has always been attractive and got slot of work after

Don't kno her name

Though

[NJNupe1911]

X2 you are right, I always thought she was pretty, nice full lips, beautiful skin, natural beauty.

[SuperBEDROCKER]

the good days rite here....everything was lovely back then

[jazzlo2005]

where? I didn't even know he was still around. I have his album from back in the day, the 90's. Not too many people have heard of him. Wasn't a very big hit here in SAn Antonio. But I still love his music. I recorded his album to a cd. Thanks for the post.

[WJLBDetroit]

Awesome cut, thank you!!!

[hermanorex]

nice tune,i like it..saludos desde CHILE

[jazzlo2005]

Ola, hernanorex, desede San Antonio, Tejas

[uzipolo]

ok here we go, folks this is when lilo was more polished than the other albulms but this was a great jam i remember video vibes which revoluznized dance oriented video segments at the time and bet should have never took it off the air, now all you see is dumb sit coms 24/7 on there says uzipolo king of decatur

[star329]

All of Lillo's music is on itunes.

[Getrealpeeps]

I remember this guy's name, I KIND of remember this song.....

Maybe he sang OTHER songs I would be more familiar with.....

[vybe]

Music of today needs to learn from music of yesterday, there's still alot missing. Do the work and become a bit better.

[davymgaunt]

Jeez...I love this tune. I bought it on the day it was released in 1987 on 12". Reminds me of saturday nights at The Warehouse in Leeds.

[reeleast]

Can't believe I just found the actual video to this jam.Thx 4 posting this great old school joint here.

[NinoBrown23]

Usain Bolt dusted his record by a damn lot lol.

I can never get enough of this song. I imagined the video being Lillo in the jungle and some trible playing the drums and doing the DUM DUM DUM DUM sound haha. and the babe is the one that needs to be rescued.

[sienfeld21]

this song is only played on satelite radio now. i love this song.

[luckyc120]

gotta love satelite radio for the oldies

[qwandiddy]

@luckyc120 Yeah This shit making me DEFINETLY GONNA BUY ME A SATELITE RADIO PERIOD!!!

FUCK TODAYS BULLSHIT, IM TALKIN ABOUT TREY SONGZ< LIL WAYNE< DRAKE< USHER

[taichi29]

I used to do the cabbage patch on this song. I remember also watching this on Video Music Box back in the day.

[mav7995]

Was a favorite back in the day, and a favorite today. Class

[bable666]

Sitting on my bottom watching the computer listening to the Lillo!

What planet am I on on !!

I should be dancin !

We all should be dancing !

[kennedygrace9]

Going to see Lillo, Peabo Bryson and Howard Hewett at the Bergen PAC in New Jersey on Nov 20th !! yeah real singing!

[NJNupe1911]

DAMN YOU ARE SOO LUCKY!!!

[gingerclownpunch]

This song reminds me of A.I.T in Aberdeen proving grounds maryland back in 87. I got to hear this song doing KP duty. lol, talk about some memories

[crystalandytabla]

THE DAYS

[collinepps]

this was my fav for a while back in high school : )

[psychlyst]

new jack,baybee!

[TheRenstarmusic]

The 80s had some really strong singers man i miss the 80s

[taichi29]

You are very correct. Singers in the 80's possessed real talent and showmanship.

[Nightsurf59]

Yup..there....and L.A......

[tdsafff]

I remember watching Video Music Box from like '84 to '88...it used to come on at 8pm, if I am not mistaken...it was the pretty much the only place you'd see these type of videos. "Good evening and welcome to Video Music Box...this is your DJ...Ralph McDaniels" I will remember that voice forever! The 80s in NYC area was a glorious time for music, I do believe. So glad I lived through it.

[NJNupe1911]

me and you both!!!

[PeekaBooo08]

Lillo was on top of the world then!

Forget Carmen Sandiego! Where in the world is Lillo Thomas?!!!

[PeekaBooo08]

Before Ne-yo rocked the hat/blazer outfits, Lillo rocked it from way back then!

[themirrorsofmymind]

I have ANCIENT cassette tapes with this song (recorded from the radio) on them. Never actually got to see him in a video or anything. He F__KIN' PRETTY! he sing nice too.

[Nightsurf59]

I hear ya...I have the ANCIENT LP!.

[sydshell]

Summer 87!

[blacqwolff]

this is the first song that i danced to in high school with my childhood sweetheart.thanks!

[kimmy1984]

Thanks for posting this I used to love this song!!!

[wildncrazy100]

I love it my children were babies-What happen to you Lilo-come back...koo

[ssbbw00]

i loved lilo he was the shit

[qwandiddy]

WHOA SHit, I remember this, I was 6 yrs old when this came out in 1987 haven't heard it since that. I LOVE THIS MAN, THANKS FOR POSTING!!!

THIS IS MUCH LOVE HERE.

[Ltron9]

Wow Video Music Box!!!!!! Channel 31 NYC!!!!

[Nightsurf59]

He held the WORLD record at age 16. HAd it not been for the American boycott of the 80 games, Lillo would have been an Olympian...maybe a Gold medalist.

[airjor1]

And so would Houston Mctear.

[CookyMonzta]

I ran HS track in Brooklyn in the early-1980s, and I still haven't figured out if this is the same Lillo Thomas who once held the NYS HS junior record for 220 yards at 21.1 in the late-1970s.  This happens to be his biggest hit, reaching #2 on the R&B charts.

[Armjer]

Yes indeed this is the same Lillo! He ran for Berriman (64) in Brooklyn!!

[jaesoul31]

omg... I have been looking for this song for a minute.....great post....really takes me back!!

[Nightsurf59]

Its still possible to buy this LP form many of the secondary merchants at Amazon. I just bout one the other day...very clean and inexpensive.

[NinoBrown23]

OMG, this amazing song had a music video! Favorting this RIGTH AWAY. niceeee. good for any 20 year old like me who needs pump up tunes.

[kennedygrace9]

ALL 3 Lillo albums are FINALLY available on iTunes. 2 are under Lillo Thomas and 1 under Lillo. Just saw it yesterday

[Rhythmesque]

I've always loved how the melody (the brass section specifically) steps up at the end of each verse. I don't think I've heard that technique anywhere since.

Lilo was a Kashif product, yes?

[coverdale20]

No, Paul Lawrence, but I'm sure all of them have crossed paths from time to time....

[uzipolo]

They were all under THE MIGHTY M PRODUCTIONS that produced for lilo melba elyln keith washington and others says..uzi polo-king of decatur

[BF6ct]

High school days.

[TygaShawty]

Video music Box with Ralph McDaniels the good ol days ah yes I remember it well.

[mbsurfin]

Memories,memories,memories....­.

[strongrj]

Aiight everybody...let's do the cabbage patch! *lol*

[Nightsurf59]

Men and women boys and girls, this song is one of the great tunes off one of CLASSIC Soul albums of the 1980's. Drop the bickering and just listen.

[waveman73]

How in the hell does a discussion of race, Jesse Jackson, and Obama make it's way on a comment section for a Lilo Thomas vid? DAMN!!!!! Just enjoy the fuckin' video!!!!!

[sithwinch]

thank you!

[lifesaver72]

I'm glad somebody said it. People need to lighten the hell up. Thank you.

[Waveman617]

You're welcome lifesaver72. We just went through 2 years of political crap. When I watch Lilo Thomas vids, I want to think back not read about an Obama victory, Jesse Jackson's mental stability, or whatever else was said.

[ray131262]

Cool 80's song thanks for this

[SuavecitoBro2]

damn what you bamas know about Ralph McDaniels.

Video Music Box was that shit...3:30pm every afternoon after school, y'all!!!

Damn Lillo, this is when light-skinned was murdering Black women. Jajajajajaja!

[airjor1]

Black is beautiful!

[SuavecitoBro2]

Oh AirJor1, dead that! All ya that say Black is beautiful don't know fuck-all about unifying without gossiping/backstabbing.

So K.I.M. with that "Jesse Jackson-He-didn't-think-Obama-­could-have-done-it-Oh-now-ther­e's-Hope" syndrome.

[airjor1]

Just keep shaking your fat ugly racist behind to Lilo Thomas. Barack will be an excellent president, and maybe you need to ask Jesse Jackson to help you with your mental problem.

[SuavecitoBro2]

You don't know whether I'm fat or not, hijo de puta.

Jesse Jackson has the mental problem because he had no faith in Obama when Obama was campaigning until he became President-Elect. So how would I have somebody biased like that giving me help??

If this were face-to-face, I'd probably fly over and give your shit an eye jammie.

[airjor1]

Okay, Jesse Jackson has a mental problem, so what is your excuse? And I bet you have a big behind and fat hips. That's nothing to be ashamed of.

[marcusrob02]

I don't know WHAT EITHER of you two are talking about, as BOTH Jesse Jackson AND Barack Obama make me PROUD to be black, just as much as this classic song by Lillo makes me PROUD to turn my back on the mess on the radio today. I suggest you two take your words to another video post, and let the REST of us enjoy this great song and video!

[airjor1]

Yes, I'am also proud of Barack Obama, so keep dancing and save your speech for your children/grandchildren. And please, keep the music down and don't disturb your neighbors. airjor1, Sacramento, Ca.

[SuavecitoBro2]

Marcus, re-read the first sentence. I'm sure your moms raised you to know that if you don't understand what somebody [else] is talking about, then don't comment on it.

Silly AmeriKKKans.

Anyway, Lillo has his first new album in over 20 years. Go check it out in Amazon and/or CD Universe.

[marcusrob02]

I don't know WHAT EITHER of you two are talking about, as BOTH Jesse Jackson AND Barack Obama make me PROUD to be black, just as much as this classic song by Lillo makes me PROUD to turn my back on the mess on the radio today. I suggest you two take your words to another video post, and let the REST of us enjoy this great song and video!

[lilmiltjr]

omg! i loved this song back in the dayz. bring back memories of my jr. high. the beat, singing and the women are great! on a funny note, Lilo looks like Run from "A Different World". LOL!

[nyeneime]

does anyone have his song downtown?

[bkny2vegas]

Holy Smokes! I had his albums! This song brings back MAAAAAAD memories of when I was in the 5th grade. I shook my rump at the teen dance to this song! LMAOooO

[Ynhafabs]

Listening to this right now on WBLS! MAN! Memories! I surrender...All My L*ve!!!

[reddvelvet]

WBLS was the one in the 80's. KISS was good, but WBLS was in a class by itself.

[mickey8971]

the girl at 56 seconds looks like eva mendes

[taterkimmet]

Lillo definitely was/is a talent even though at

2:15 that dance move was a little punkish

[rb7007]

Well it was the 80's! (LOL)

[babyface034]

i wished dat da hands could b,turned back once mo i mem as a lil gurl dis song coming on da radio good clean music

[NinoBrown23]

This song is eternal to us Cali folk....hell im only 20 yrs old, but this brings me back to my freshman year back in 06 lol

[marcusrob02]

Where is he at today? This song shoulda been a huge crossover hit that year.

[hipshimmy]

DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SONG!?!?!? I THOUGHT THE TITLE OF THE SONG WAS CALLED "I SURRENDER"!!! I am so happy!!! :):):)

[escobo]

They all wanted to modulate they voices like MJ ...:)anyways ...and Kashif

[FonkPazzion]

Damn LILLO Was Too Smooth. Amazing 80's Groovez.

[Les1230]

Ahhh!!!!  Lillo's doin' "The Snake"!!! Go boy!

[marcusrob02]

Give me Lillo and THIS video ANYDAY over the shit that's on BET, MTV, radio today

[zzwwrr]

does anyone have the complete video?

[hardlines4]

Damnnn bring me back to the 70's & 80's music and take me away from todays so called CRAP for music!!!

[UltraPOPDJ]

This was the cut, you all! It made it to #1 on the Black/Urban charts in 1987 and #2 on the Billboard R&B charts. These are one of many songs that made my summer in 1987!

[morpheus2k2]

That was the shite back in the day! Love the 80's!! Thank YOU!

[stevefoydickinson]

The music back then had class & soul - nothing to compare these days - yes im an 39 yr old dj who is stuck in the 80's soul , rap , dance era - ONLY PLACE TO BE - big love to all soul casualties & thank you so much for posting !!!

[oleskool61]

Dont't worry pardner, I'm stuck in there right alone with you and you know what...I don't give a damn...man I miss those days.

[stevefoydickinson]

Good to know fella , ine got my decks set up at home now ( after my wife let me !! ) - no - she loves the choooons too ! . But i find myself going on decks for a few mins .... than five hours go by - love it !!!!!!!

[cheetie72]

Ahhhh, sweet memories. Noththing like African-soul classic music, something you don't get today.

[sean301975]

I remember this song damn bring back memories when did this come out in 87

[thetrendblazer]

Yes 1987!!! This was the sh**!!!

[Daikhon]

simplemente el mejor de su genero.OIGO como unas 50veces al dia esta cancion y no me canso.Genial

[mickey8971]

wicked tune u cant beat the melodys of 80s rare groove and soul classics .....

[grod1328]

lillo was the king in new york when this came on the streets froze foreal nothing like riding in a droptop thru harlem playing this damn those was the good ole days (sigh)

[juliuskev]

i guess this is what we are reduce to right!! just thinking of the old days!! man!! ant this youtube crazy!! man!! i love it and i love to read you guys comments!!

[mrmoore1970]

Awesome! This was my jam back in the 80's, but I always thought the name of this song was called, "I Surrender"! No wonder I could never find this in the record stores, LOL! Thanks for posting!

[dvstiger]

You're right regarding the title. I though the same. This is a bad ass jam.

[mrmoore1970]

Yes it is.

[thetrendblazer]

OK-Me Too!!! LOL

[oleskool61]

That's too funny, but my son is always kidding me on how I always say the wrong lyrics to a song.

[stafha12]

this is music at its best lillo is the man where is he today?

[ebonyguy69]

*sexy girl*which i have on 12" vinyl, was a big hit for him in the uk back in tha day woohoo ..dont make em like they used to

[PhutureDisco]

Great !! Thanks for posting !

[yumyumjvp]

Love this song too!! Such a great tune to dance to! thanks again for posting it!

[dvstiger]

I'm with you on this!!!

[bkfromulo]

Bad Kreuznach, Germany, Summer of "87"!

[zebbie2000]

I'm a dummy. I thought Kashif sang this song well now I know. Oh yeah and you know it..... this was the "Soul Train" banger. They used to get stupid to this on that line - pop, lock and drop it.... 80's style with the echo percussion. I think some people still collectin disability from tryin to do the snake or wop to this.

[pimpdaddyhustla]

Don't feel bad..I totally forgot who sang this song until I downloaded it on limewire.Then I said OHHHHHH..how could I forget about Lillo Thomas.This song is a bonafide classic.

[hunn89]

Theres a lot of similarity because Kashif collaborated on some of his stuff back then. You will hear a little of Kashif, Freddie Jackson, Lillo, Paul Laurence Jones III flavor because they were all in the same "stable" of producers and songWRITERS back then. Kashif actually produced his first album I believe.

[uzipolo]

thats right from the production team THe MIGHTY M Productions which was them they were the shit in the 80's produced for evlyn melba keith washington among others says uzi polo-king of decatur