@@delbertprince5302 I’m doing well but am disgusted that I ever loved someone. I hate trusting people. The only things that I have left is my children and my money. I don’t ever want a man to approach me again. I don’t believe in love. Love means absolutely nothing to me. Men are constantly informing me that they have a job upon approaching. That’s a turn off for me. I have my own money. I don’t care what you have. Get away from me. I don’t mean any harm.
Embrace her, and time waits for no one! I'm 63, my mom passed when I was 41, and I still think of her every day! The most wise woman I have ever known!❤
Amen, please cherish your every second you can with your mom, we lost our mom! It is one of the worst things to endorse in life! We are coping everyday, we know mom is in heaven with all our loved! She is at peace now ! Miss you so much !!❤😢
I’m 74 years old and I have been on my own for 26 years! I have had the most amazing life and I’m not done. I have my moments of sadness, but they pass, Hang in there girl 👧!
@@girlinthesouth850 No one should be, we're humans. One can live as one pleases, so if one wants to live life, wouldn't it be best served if shared with another? Forever?
It’s 1986 , I’m 25 , one of my favorite songs , I’d play it on my way to work , ….. today I’m 61 , the song still takes me back in time. I got married, I have 2 adult children, I’m a grandmother of 2 so far & sadly I’m alone & on my own(2022) Enjoy this life …… it seems like an eternity , BUT it’s a short trip ♥️
This song came out in one of the most painful break ups amd though I've been happily married for 30 years with kids? Grand kids and happiness. But this song still means a great deal to me.
Did you know Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald were never in the studio together when they scored this #1 hit? Both were on tour at the time when the record company wanted to add McDonald to the track (LaBelle originally recorded it as a solo but the producer felt it was a missing piece) so the song was redone with McDonald recording his part in LA and LaBelle recording hers in Philadelphia. After the song was released and climbed the charts a video for it was requested but AGAIN McDonald was in LA and LaBelle New York at that time and that’s where they each recorded their part of the video (hence the split screen) eventually the song went #1 (June 1986 top song in the country for 3 weeks!) and was a giant hit for both artists. Over the years they finally got to perform the song in person a number of times but I still think it’s fascinating that a hit song was made by artists who hadn’t laid eyes on each other to perform it ONLY after it became a hit, amazing.
Patti was offered this song as a solo but said she thought it felt like a duet & chose Michael to sing it with her. Their voices blend perfectly to create the ensuing melancholy of ending love. The range of her voice & interpretation never ceases to amaze me.
@paulstuart551, Thanks for this info, excellent decision on Patty's part! This song is beautiful because of both of them❤...Before this song I had never heard of him & thought he was black because of his strong, soulful, voice! I have been a fan of his ever since❤
You know when these two artists recorded their parts in separate studios, filmed the video on separate coasts and STILL make you feel the pain and aching and all the emotions - you know this is the REAL ish.
It’s sad. I don’t ever want to love a man again. At least I still have my money, my children, and the casino. That’s all I need. I don’t believe in love.
I'm always so grateful that my parents introduced me to so many types of music. My sweet dad always had music playing. I believe it was therapy for him. I love this song so much. I miss him and music like this. Music today is so different than back then. ❤
Brings a tear to my eye knowing that the 80’s was the last decade of real artist and a generation that will truly stand on its own. I miss the 80’s so much and even more so knowing never again will there be a time like the 80’s…
@@flyinglittleduckss Did you ever hear the very beautiful instrumental version of this song? Even without the voices of Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald, it's a masterpiece!
Black lace were making hits then. Just like people like Beyonce and adelle are now. What a bs point. This also came from a time when every "live performance" wasn't live and bands used fake members just because they looked good
How could 2 people sing a song so beautiful and perfect at such a high pitch and what a brilliant voice of Michael. No other duo could have done this song more beautiful. Does any person agree with me. Feb.23, 2020
I lost my wife 3 years ago and although this is not the reasoning behind the song, Patti’s voice brings this all to my heart. Absolutely sensational singing.
@@jerramaurice7836 www.essence.com/awards-events/2019-essence-festival/patti-labelle-introduces-new-frozen-soul-food-line/ And she has a nice perfume on the market too.
McDonald’s voice added with LaBelle’s was a stroke of genius! Melody with those voices is just haunting. Pure and soulful just raw talent. As others have said TIMELESS.
What an EXPRESSION of LOVE..the transformation of COLORLESS ...SOUND.. manifesting into a rapture of human FEELINGS... what a magnificent piece of art of sound...
Ms LaBelle saved me . I laid in the bed for 3 days with only an apple to eat . I listened to her music and gave me strength to get up and live again . God bless this awesome woman for helping me through some of darkest times. Thank you Patti
@@coryburns834 Not all of us, but I understand, because you are sad and down at this moment. But trust me it's for the best, life is a journey and you will get over this break up, and you will think. Things happen foe a reason. You will, love again just remember that. And even if you don't, just think of all the freedom you will have to live life the way you truly want it. Just keep your chin up, cry do what you have to do to get over this break up. You will be alright.
This song published more than 35 years ago and lay in my adulthood and brought so much my life energetic memories and meaningful life. That’s really an amazing song at that time.
I am 5/2/2024. And still love this song since it came out…although 63 and a hard rockin girl, this has always been and still is a beautiful song!! Patti amazing!! And Michael ..💝💕💗💯
.....and so my husband died before this Christmas....and this is the music and songs we fell in love to...it's so hard. I guess we will be dancing in heaven one day.... I love you forever Dave...and now I am on my own again.
@Will Thank you so much Will. The kind comments I received helps to know we do have caring people in the World despite the turmoil going on. It restores your faith. Thanks again.
I remember when this song came out this is when music was outstanding patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald are both legends love all of patti LaBelle music and still listing to this song today in 2024 I am 59 years young almost 60 years young and I am still listing to all the music from the 60s 70s and 80s
Played this at my wifes funeral 01/10/19, breaks my heart every time i play it, which is daily. She loved this song sooo much. Love and miss you Karina x
In 1986 and into 1987, my mom played this song so much on our home stereo. Now that I'm almost 40, every time I hear this song, I think back to my mom being in her early 30s raising two young sons and playing great 1980s music on our home stereo.
I'm here upon learning that the composer of this, Burt Bacharach, has died, and in listening to so many of his hits from the 60s and 70s, I have the same reflections about my mom who raised me on "Easy Listening" music as you. However my memories look to be ten years older than yours, which shows the longevity of Bacharach and his songwriting!
Right!!! GOD.. The nostalgia I just got from hearing this song brought tears TOO My eyes and and a chill up My spine!! Take me back to the days of my YOUTH
Yes, I’m 40 now and every time I hear the beginning of this song it literally takes me back in time to my mom playing it while cleaning our house as I was laying on the couch. It was the first time I heard the song. She played it nonstop. It’s so nostalgic for me.
Well I am probably age with your mothers as I did the same in the 80's while cleaning the house. Now I walk into my daughters house and guess what, she is playing all these classics too. Just shows after the 90s in my estimation music became crap 😢 She even agrees too. ❤
The best music ever I’m 32 years old and this is the music I grew up with . I remember my dad listen to these amazing songs and I swear this is the only kind of music playing at home
