Awesome Reaction To Terrence Trent Darby - Holding On To You (Live London 1995) 

Children, you have just witnessed greatness. You will never again hear a voice like this.

Mr.Sananda Maitreya was so underrated and under appreciated. He did that. GENIOUS! PERIOD!!!

Hi there. Loved both your reactions. Haha, I'm the Guitarist in red whose solo you interrupted. Thanks dad for pointing out proper etiquette to the younger generation. I had the Sincere Honor of recording & touring with TTD from '92 to '02. He was a Wonderful Friend & even a Better Boss. He writes his own songs, plays dozens of instruments, has the agility of a cat and a threat to many so called "Artists" because of his Amazing Talents. MJ was nowhere near all the Vocal, Writing & Musicianship skills that TTD has shared with the World. I'd say that even if we hadn't been such great friends. No "Yes Men" needed, just "Raw Talent". BTW, That venue in London is where The Dixie Chicks got "Blacklisted" criticizing Pres. Bush. I hope you might have enjoyed some of the other artists I recorded for like the 4 Non Blondes CD & hit "What's Up" with 1.1 Billion views on YT (I'm not in the video, just audio). Macy Gray "I Try", Belinda Carlisle, Hilary Duff, Darlene Love, New Edition, Taylor Dane, Bobby Brown and many more. Thank you for reviewing this Spellbinding show. We did 2 nights there. I, along with the audience, would cry at some of our shows because they were just that emotional. Music Is Medicine. Take Good Care Guys - Louis Metoyer

One of the most talented vocalists of all time. Up there with the greats - Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Prince, Michael Jackson etc. Was shunned by the industry. Listen to the full concert in London, amazing.

He's my cousin. When we were younger I showed him one of his signature dance moves. He kept asking me to keep doing it. At the time he was a boxer in Florida. Who knew that he was going to use that for his musical career. Wishing Well is good, but my his whole debut album is fire. My favorite song by my cuz is Seven more days. If you haven't heard it you should check it out.

Ex boxer and soldier.He is a real artist and a Genius. Now known as Sananda Maitreya. in his albums plays all instruments and all songs are written, produced, arranged, performed and conceived by him. He has 12 albums and 8 are produced by his own label, Treehouse publishing. Pls check one of this old songs. Let her down easy, Delicate, Who's loving you (cover), Sign your name,Dance little sister, A change is gonna come (cover), Vibrator, Undeniably, If you go before me, do you love me like you say,to know someone deeply, it's been said.😊❤️. Thanks. Kisses. A true fan here.

He doesn’t sound like Michael Jackson’s, Prince, he sounds like himself no one can sing like him, yes he’s a true artist, who didn’t get the breaks he needed

This is my favorite love song of all time. Whew, those lyrics are amazing. Great songwriting.

This song is perfect blend of poetry and music, It's the song that is closest to my heart, it resonates in my life, Sananda is a special individual, they are not born often, a true muse.

So glad to see you react to Terrence Trent D'Arby aka Sananda Meitraya. I listen to him on a daily basis, and "Holding on to you" is by far my favorite. Thanks for making this aunties day. Epic performance 🎭

He is the son of a preacher man ..that's wat his dad taught him.. He had a melt down an that's his come back ..new hair style too..Google him hes amazing...ex golden gloves boxer...same platoon as elvis..different time obviously..hes pure talent.

Very talented man Terrence Trent Darby.

This whole concert is bad ass. The piano sit down, holy shit.

Genius. Terrence is a genius. Unparalled talent.

This song is one of my favorite songs ever. His voice is unmatched IMO. Vibrator is a FANTASTIC ALBUM!

It’s 2022 I’m a 70 yr old and this voice is phenomenal!!! I’m mesmerized!! Awesome!!!

I've ALWAYS been and am his biggest fan EVER and know every song of his word for word. I bloody miss him

What an incredible voice.great singer.he is so talented

I just love TTD, was lucky enough to see him in the 90s, outstanding live.

So glad to see people reacting to this video. Been watching it for years. Amazing is all I can say👍

Very emotional performer, feels every word... luv!

Man, am I glad I didn't skip this video. I passed it up a couple of times today but since I liked Wishing Well so much I figured I'd give it a listen. I haven't heard a "new" old song that I like so much in years. Thanks to you and your viewer that recommended it. That'll teach me to never skip a TNT reaction again! Great job, you two! BTW, I got more Prince vibes from him than MJ.

He is a vocal beast

As a full on metal head this is one of my all time fave songs. This whole record (vibrator) is one of those rare 10/10 albums. Songwriting performance and production. So happy to see real music like this get a shout out. What a voice!!!

I saw Terrence live in concert in 1987 and i can truly say it was ABSOLUTLY AMAZING, such a powerful voice !! This song is GREAT... Have you thought of doing a reaction to Robbie Williams singing the song - Feel - Live at Knebworth it will blow your minds... Great reaction guys

I loved your reaction. I think his comparison to Michael and Prince is partially due to them all being deeply influenced by James Brown! Terence Trent D”Arby (aka Sananda Francesco Maitreya) is one of the most underrated artists of our time! He voice is like no other and his songwriting is like art! The imagery is so strong and thought provoking! It’s really deep, too deep for most! He is one amazingly soulful musician! I loved how she caught how much his dad meant to him! He speaks about his dad in his songs Never Turn My Back On You and As Yet Untitled both from his debut album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby! He was labeled difficult because he believed is the purity of his music and fought for that! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

His artistry is up there with Michael and Prince. I posted this in the middle of the video, and you backed me up near the end.

He wasn't a one hit wonder. Sign Your Name and Dance Little Sister were also top 40 hits for him. If You Let Me Stay only reached #68, but I remember seeing it played a lot on MTV and hearing it on the radio a lot. I'm hazy as to why he later on became hated here in the States. I remember he was portrayed as arrogant and he may have called out America as being racist, but back then we only got our sources through print and network media. So it was very confusing as to what happened to him, with the narrative only coming from one side.

Terence Trent Darby is a bad man !!! One of the most underrated Artist in the 80's & 90's. Vocally he always reminded me of the Late Great Sam Cooke. Since then hes legally changed his name to (Sananda Maitreya), resides in Milan, Italy & still making music til this day !!!!

I saw him on this tour, and I shall never forget it.

This is phenomenal, how lucky are we to be blessed and alive to hear such talent.

PLEASE WHATCH HIM SING " IF I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU" On this one he is of age- giving a one man show with just his piano... and that song, the way he sang was AWESOME!!! I literally could not stop listening to it!!!!!

The whole concert is great but you also need to listen to "Let her down Easy. He also does an awesome version of Smokey Robinsons of "Who's Loving You."

Terrance had me years ago at Wishing Well. That voice....powerful, beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️

He refused to sell his soul. That's why he disappeared. . Respect for this man ..

This is a lyrical masterpiece, 💯💯

Whoa! You've made my day with this reaction; another reactor to whom I'm subbed did this at my request recently (mr video). I just want to tell you what a wonderfully insightful reaction this is, love the back & forth between you two. This is not the same song as on the album, he's riffing here for the live performance, and what a performance it is. Todays' "singers" care not one whit about audience satisfaction, whereas Sananda embraced a more European approach that says give it all you've got, leave it on the stage, & bow to the audience in appreciation for their patronage. Did I say I love this song 🤔....I listen to it every night, like a soulful lullaby. That's this song: Rock & Soul. Thank you ✌ *subbed upon listening

One of my most beloved artists since many years. Love this song so much. Sweet to watch the reaction of the guy listening to it.

I just gave my 32 year old daughter a lesson about him. I saw many interviews of him explaining what happened. It does relate to Michael, but Terrence, aka SM was the bigger guy. The greatest thing is that he is still alive. Please do your service and listen to his other hits, who's Loving You, if you let me stay, sign your name, wishing well, to know someone deeply, let's go forward with our love, let her down easy and Oh Divina! I was there in the beginning and I am still here. The last song I bought was Ornelia or Nothing, I actually purchased the album but that was my favorite. He was with the Nudge then. Enjoy!!! Pure talent!

Amazing voice amazing lyrics totally original sound rock versus soul

He was mad underrated. Never got the shine he should have

my fav singer after Prince his voice is majestic

I came across this song whilst scouring through songs and fell in love with it. Terrence has a beautiful voice, beautiful soul, just beautiful.

Thank-you for reacting!

I am so pleased to see that you selected this video. I only discovered it a few days ago, in January 2023, and even though it is generally not the genre of music I prefer to listen to, I was absolutely so blown away by this performance that it made me a brand-new fan -- of Sananda Maitreya, and not just of Terence Trent D'Arby. And I have to say that when I see him perform this song, I think about Prince and other great rockers. I don't think about Michael.

Bro this guy has many hits and still blowing up

Supreme Master Terence. Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

What a live performance....AMAZING..x

Really enjoyed your commentary. I love this song and this performance of it! Even though Terence Trent D’Arby is originally American, he was always marketed as a British ( International crossover ) artist ever since his debut album in the 80s, which included Wishing Well. He never disappeared. He’s been making music consistently since then. At one point he started recording under the name Sanada Maitraya, songs like What Shall I Do. You can hear more of his music on streaming platforms under both names.

After his successful debut he released an experimental, sort of psychedelic soul album (Neither Fish Nor Flesh) that alienated many of his fans (although I really liked it). He continued putting out great music throughout the 90s. His Symphony or Damn and Vibrator (which contains this song) albums are both excellent. He lives in Italy now and has changed his name to Sananda Metreya and continues to record and perform.

man. I have seen this video literally about a 100 times, and everytime I cry, This cat is pure magic~ Love your reactions :)

Brings me from my past straight into Church ❤

What an emotional rollercoaster

Watching this concert on YT was a spiritual experience for me. Incomparable and unique.

I am yet to see someone reacting so purely to music as this man. Your smile while watching the performance is everything.

Thank you so much for doing the suggestion. One of my favorite performances ever. But if you change the spelling to “Terence” and “D’Arby” you will probably get more hits. Thanks again, man. I appreciate it.

It's crazy to think that when they started the video they had no idea they were about to watch arguably the best live male vocal performance ever. Truly greatness.

Grew up on TTD as my dad used to play him all the time (Vibrator Album) criminally underrated, talent is flowing out his pores.

He was the man… dumbfounded how he never became a megastar

💫🎶💫🎶💫🎶💫 I've always loved his passion & soulful voice💃🏽 also he is very handsome😘💋

That's what Terence does. He brings back memories, and he makes them🍻

Beautiful...

Thank you so much for covering this song! It’s one of my favs and so underrated, and watching your reaction made me so happy! Hopefully you’ll check out some more Terrance and people will check him out because of you and this video. Thanks again and please keep doing what you’re doing x

The guys reaction as soon as the guitar line intro starts and than when Terrence Trent sings his first Line is epic. His facial expression was like "Hold on, wait a minute, this is FIRE!!!"

he originally wrote it for Rod Stewart but finally took it

Thanks for your reaction from one of America's stellar vocalist. S o maybe you don't know. Back in 1987 he came out with the The Hardline According to Terence Trent D'arby in the UK. then it hit in America. That album featured the hit single Wishing Well plus others. The media tried to compared him and Michael and Prince. Terence comes from the Church his Moms was a Gospel singer. It's important to understand that he did have the machine behind him. His second album was considered a flop. But, this album is his 4th album where this song you reacted too was on it. He changed his name and now lives in Italy. So as an American you can live somewhere else in the world. One of the best vocalist in the world. He was inspired by Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. That's the feel you hear.

Good to know he's still doing music, I remember him from back in the day... he had a cool sound.

I’ve seen him in concert several times and he never disappoints.👍🏽

Legend ! Love Sananda. An amazing musician, who couldn't stand the shadiness in the music industry. 💗🙏🏾

Michael had nothing on Terrence! He is still the genuine article! And it's James Brown whom you see in TTD. Not Michael.

✨He was Genius✨

He now goes by the name Sananda Maitreya and lives in Milan, Italy.

He wrote and produced his own music, could play 20 different instruments but he was judged because he was around the same time as MJ and Prince, that's why he gave up for a while and changed his name to Sanada Maitreya.

Enjoyed this conversation. Yeah Terrence now AKA Sanaida ? Swallowed a GOB of sandpaper LOL which resulted in him becomming my favorite Male Voice in the World specifically on this song. 👍🏻

Short gray hair and still looking good and young???? Sheesh that man's got some amazing genes.

Yes!! Musicianship, true artist

Although I loved Prince in the 80's and 90's, I loved Terence Trent D'Arby more, and this song is one of my all-time favourites. What a journey of emotion.

"Sign your name across my heart"........... Also "Let's go Forward with Our Love"

He’s the GOAT voice!

How is she looking so nonchalant? This song brings emotions! Don't worry bro I checked it, she has alexithymia

Those lyrics: They say that all poets must have an unrequited love As all lovers must have thought-provoking fears But holding on to you means letting go of pain Means letting go of tears Means letting go of rain Means letting go of what's not real Beautiful, thoughtful, heartfelt poetry, with a phenomenal delivery. His debut album stood out for all the hits and wonderful voice

Perfect, I Love this Voice. Sananda top

The truly music Black! Filho from Brazil!

The ENTIRE album containing Wishing Well is 🔥🔥🔥. Every. Song.

Parabéns, video divertido !!! Esse Rapaz canta muitoooooooooooooooooooooooo !

I was 20 years album.Sananda 💖Love u Terence

I'm crying tears of hoky joy. Amen....

nice soulful performance

Love your reaction Sir. Very pure and appreciative. I could tell you felt it deep. ❤

Fabulous talent.... from Birmingham city uk x

Nooo, there’s no similarity to Michael Jackson or prince. Darby is on a much higher plane vocally. But they do represent kind of a holy trinity of music: Terence for vocals and pure soulfulness, Michael for dancing and showmanship, and prince for songwriting and musicianship.

Live Show was 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟So Greatful...i saw him on this Tour

Amazing performance

Thank you. I hope you guys appreciate. I love it.

Your reaction faces are like ying and yang lol. I started watching for the great music, but stayed for the genuine dialogue. So many couples go over the top with the cringy intros. This is refreshing, I like this.

TTD/Now Sananda Maitreya is A Bad Man! Love all of his Music! You don't hear True Music like this anymore...God Bless him!

Holding on to u and purple rain are two iconic themes that will last for ever!

guys he was right there with the first album it was huge around the world he had 3 hits sign your name whishing well ,he was big but refused to make another like the first album it cost him,its like prince refused to do another purple rain

There is nothing close to Micheal Jackson in this mans music. For years he has stood on his own. Jackson, Prince, and Terence all had their own style of singing, music. Terence left the US because he wanted to be himself and control of his own music and life.

genious!!! remember my time during the university!!!