Sheila E. TV | Episode #17 featuring El DeBarge 

These folks have aged pretty good.

What.? He is 60 😱

The Whole Debarge Family is Lovely to listen too and look upon 💕😁✅ Love Sheila E one of my Favorite Percussionist 💕 💯

They are both amazing!!

60 looks awesome!!!!!

¡Él merece un tributo!

MR. BUNGLE GOOD POINT HOW COULD IT BE A RAPPER CAN HAVE 28 GAMMIES AND THIS BROTHER 5 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS MUST BE THE POLITICS AND SALES DIAMONDS, PLATINUM AND GOLD RECORDS MONEY MONEY MONEY $$$$$$ jb.shalom

Don't tell too much truth. James Brown never got one but did an honorary or one for a song he didn't write. True pioneers seldom get recognized

@@ren17x50 Agree

I agree. He definitely deserves a Grammy. However, back then there was also very talented artist that he was up against

Mr. Bungle...THE CLASSIC, TIME WILL REVEAL was nominated for the 1984 grammy awards but lost. that should have been EL's first Grammy.

You’re right, there’ll never be another El. ❤️

Right! And it's so refreshing to see I at 61 ain't the only one of age that's still shy like. And looking gooood! Hey the Leo in me just had to make this a bit about me. 😁 Black don't crack! Love El DeBarge always. He and his family's beautiful voices and music forever!

12 abandoned children & 5 wives later. He's not THAT innocent.

@@siristarburst9 I don’t think anyone meant to imply he was innocent, he’s made mistakes like all of us. His relationship with drugs is what started the ball rolling towards disaster. I understand he has been cultivating relationships with his children. We all deserve some grace.

@@brightemerald3924 then him and his brother Randy shouldve stayed tf out of my dm last year with their bullshxt.

Yes, he absolutely did. I was there, and El DeBarge sung so well. Plus, your birthday party was OFF the CHAIN!

Lucky!

That had to have been awesome!

Damn! What spot?

@@josephmayfield2556 The Renaissance Place January 17, 2014. They are still trying to rebuild the venue. El played no games and shut it down

Clark Gable was a Black man!

Id think he does but now he does bc we've acknowledged him .😀

Exactly! The black Clark Gable.

El truly a 'Gift from God'. Been a fan for 40+ years!

Did you hear/see the Tiny Desk Concert he just recorded last week? It is absolutely glorious-- my heart is so, so full. (If you didn't see it yet, you can find it on the NPR Music youtube channel.)

That. Is. Strange. "I" just said the same thing!!! Straight up ... the MOST HIGH channels thru this man..

He's gifted & humble, a fantastic songwriter and his voice hasn't changed at all.

Yesss! It’s unbelievable considering the lifestyle he lead for a period of time. He can play the hell out of those keyboards.

@@LG-kx8xl AMEN! SO TRULY RIGHT! YES INDEED! ENOUGH SAID! THATS IT! JULY2021

Yes. He is a part of my innocent love childhood no doubt. He has never lost that innocence of heart in him.

Yes we do love you in Chicago ♥️

El debarge is great and so humble and talented! much love to you and your family, El 🥰🤗

Sincere love music last forever sis

@@ivetteortiz6047 chicawago American Indian land. Halito

Yes, we love him in Chicago for sure. I already got my tickets for that October 30th show at Wintrust! Can't wait...

They had 2.

@@karong7017 What movies?

And the Jets! 💪🏽

@@chj2 I only know of the Bobby film but that was a mess

@@MissBB2 A BIG mess!!!

Sounds like a great idea

Right... I seen him live too... and be came in the audience and hug fans and took pictures in the audience during the show...

Lol, cool story sis! I bet you didn't want to wash that smell off?! 🤣

Congratulations stay the course!

@ThePasterio Yes she absolutely could, they were truly blessed and born to sing… To God be the Glory🙌🏽 Congratulations on your sobriety! I pray that God will continue to show you Favor on your incredible Journey! Peace and Blessings Always🙏🏽 #Keeppushingyougotthis💪🏾

She should have sung a song of protection for her children. 😢💔😢

What is his personality like in person?

@@deonnadyson he's soft spoken, laid back very genuine always

I met Sheila E years ago at a festival. She is awesome. She and DeBarge's songs are timeless

I would love to meet this man I have had a crush on him since forever

@@jodikirk4430 bless you Jodi😊

My feelings EXACTLY!!!!

Me tooooo girl!!❤

OMG. EL can still sing. He sounds the same as he did when he was. Blessed. Go El so talented

This man is never going to change he is a beast when it comes to music

Serieusement?!? I didn’t know this. That’s fabulous. Je connais l’aéroport à Casablanca, et je connais la TUNISIE encore plus. Looking forward to my next time au Maghreb. 🙏🏾

Oh, yeah!👍

Ricardo pls🙏🏽 share that article with us I personally would love to obtain for my collection' such an article if would be so kind 🙏🏽

@@eldradebarge7002 I wish I had it but time has passed and I never saved it. I actually saw someone else on a Prince blog prince.org/msg/8/283512 also mention it when comparing Bobby & El's voices. I know it was from one of the many magazines that I used to purchase like Black Beat, Right-On etc. at a news stand in NYC in the middle to late 70's. :). I was a young lad then. :) It came back to me when I actually read the Kept one's (volume 2) when Bunny said the same thing pretty much on page 125 when she talked about the adlibs, and on page 70 when she said that El had a gift just as prolific as Bobby's and that El was hesitant at times to embrace it because he didn't want to be compared or considered equal to his big bro. Also on page 71 when Bunny said that Bobby respected his little brother as much as his little brother respects him. Also on page 95 when Bunny said that although El's voice was not as strong as Bobby's because of a pinched nerve, but he was still able to reach every note that Bobby did but it took more effort. Greg Williams book also mentioned that El was just as prolific as Bunny and Bobby vocally. :) When my friends do comparison's whether sports, music etc, I tell them when it comes to family people shouldn't be surprised at members sound alike because they are indeed family. :) The biggest difference that I've always noticed as someone who has an eclectic taste in music is that most of the people who I would play a Debarge or El Debarge song who don't know who he is and are listening to it for the first time, or who've heard it before and didn't know who the artist is; think it's a woman singing. :) That in itself is mentioned as a compliment because it's a gift from Yahweh. Where is with Bobby he sing's with a beautiful tenor and has an awesome falsetto range, but you know it's a man singing. This to me is what Bobby was referring to when he said that there are some things that he couldn't do that El can do vocally. El doesn't have to use the falsetto in the higher register as much because of his natural counter tenor, and uses the falsetto as an extra gear just because he doesn't have to. :) As a fan I want El, like Babyface wanted when he helped produce Heart Mind & Soul to showcase that higher register because it reminds us of Bobby and El and what they can do that not many other's can touch. :) Personally I believe that El has always had Bobby's spirit in him musically and people shouldn't compare because they're both incredible and happen to be in the same family like (the basketball Curry's, Jackson's, Winan's, BGee's musically etc.) As El said recently in the QuestLove Supreme podcast interview on June 9thpodcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/questlove-supreme/id1485250501 he is proud to be part of Bobby's blood line, and evidently so was Bobby. :) R

@@Ricardo-rq8wu Beautifully written analysis and valid points you made! Thank you for your recollection and the sources cited. 👏🏾❤

@@eldradebarge7002 One of my heart's ❤️desires in life is to meet you and learn to play just SOME of those melodious chords you play. Your chord voicings and your passionate voice make me cry‼️Real talk. And your lyrics never cease to amaze me. I've been obsessed with your gifts ever since your Second Chance album. El, I need to hear from you! I'm from Chi-Town, and before I leave this earth, we must have an encounter. I have so much to share with you, but you have encouraged me to no end. I have a story to tell, and you're a part of it‼️My fondest memory is of me and my 3 year old granddaughter singing Second Chance over and over. She's now 13, and played trumpet in the 5th grade concert band. I bought her a keyboard, then a saxophone. She's a music lover. El, you and Anita Baker are my greatest musical inspirations. Hit me up on Facebook, or email: dr.marcellabey@yahoo.com. Today is July 22, 2021. I love you and the DeBarge family sound, like no other. I'm waiting. Holla atcha girl‼️😁❤️

I couldn't agree with you more! Bunny's book The Kept One's (2nd ed) confirmed that EL could hit every note that Bobby could. And Bobby would teach him the incredible adlibs at the end of songs.

@@Ricardo-rq8wu well that explains it because that's exactly how it sounded to me. Just incredible, like the perfect baton pass

I remember when I first heard Switch and not knowing that El had an older brother, Bobby. I used to think it was El singing in Switch.

@@chj2 I swear! As a child I never understood how Switch and Debarge sounded so much alike. My mother had the CD covers and they looked nothing alike. 🤷🏾‍♀️ I loved both! ❤️🥰

Yes, I totally agree! Blessings❤

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️

Preach.....Amen!!!

OMG..Voice is still smooth as buttah. Amazing.🔥🔥🔥

@@EJBJ21Yes, El still.....GOTTA IT!!! Thank u Lord!

He was supposed to have been my husband when I was younger, but...... I still love him and yes he is still gorgeous!😍

God instructed El's mom to anoint him with oil when he was 7, telling her he was to sing and play. Then she got Bobby out of bed to teach him his first song, Mary Had A Little Lamb. And he's been playing ever since. Go listen to Q'estlove's podcast interview with El. It is very in-depth and a must hear.

El and his family have been through A LOT. He's blessed to still be here.

Same.....2 songs in particular.

I feel the same way.

It is God. God is all around you.😀

Yes!!!

AMEN! SO TRULY RIGHT! YES INDEED! ENOUGH SAID! THATS IT! JULY2021

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However...tooshort the rapper is garbage!

@@tpsyturvy6987 you're entitled to your opinion....which doesn't matter much because its not stopping him.

Yay Arrrrreeeeeeaaaaaaaaa!!!!

@@mslalaluv you knoooooow!!!!

I agree!!!!🤗

Yess. Ive been a fan of both since the early 80s both very talented.

@@yellastar2953 Absolutely, when music meant more.

The Music Industry doesn't want real singers, look how Jaheim hasn't been able to come out with new music in yrs.

El did play a snipet of his new song on his Instagram page called 4 u I die it sounds so good I can't wait to hear the whole version of the song if you go to his page you'll see a snipet of the song h singing it in the studio 🎙️🎂

@@diamondsareforever1011 I can’t find is IG Page.

Cinnamon sweet potato dream Ginger ale cherry blossom festival party

I totally agree!😀

El is the man! What a voice and awesome artist 👍