This is too hard, I have so many, and I think I have played enough El Debarge and Lionel Richie. I think I will just play two of my favorite songs that are by male singers. Marvin Gaye, hands down, is the best male singer ever; that’s not an opinion that is a bonafide fact, and I dare you to challenge it.
Anyway, my first pick of the day is by Alexander O’Neal, he is best known for his duets with singer Cherelle. The song I chose, If You Were Here Tonight, just has the perfect tempo. You can drink a glass of wine and think about your love one. Now the video is cheesy, but worth a looky…
My last choice is by the great, great, great Luther Vandross. Some may argue that he is better than Marvin Gaye, but you can’t prove it. Anyway, this song is just one of the most beautiful songs written; it also features the late Gregory Hines. If you haven’t experienced this type of love, then you have never been in love…So Ladies and Gentlemen, I present…There’s Nothing Better Than Love…
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pjazzypar
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 11:46 am
You got two winners here. I wonder whatever happened to Alexander? Luther and Gregory made a great duo! Enjoy your Friday.
regina
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
I am loving that Luther! He is popular today. I love him and Gregory Hines on this song.
Alexander O Neal was smooth and I loved him and Cherrelle together!
Quick
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
I love that song by Alexander, it’s so chill. I’ve always known the song, but couldn’t put an artist with it! lol
ClnMike
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Happy OSF, the O’Neal was a good selection.
sHaE-sHaE
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Oooh you dug in the crates for Alexander didn’t you? LOL
Interesting fact: Did you know he was supposed to be the lead singer for The Time?
Happy OSF!
Villager
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
Happy OSF! Alexander O’Neal is a surprising choice. Thanx for sharing…
Thank you for visiting my effort to comply with the Favorite Male Crooner theme. I invite your blog readers to check out Luther Vandross if they have time or inclinaton.
peace, Villager
MrsGrapevine
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
@ shae:
I did not know that, but I can almost see it…
freshandfab
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
fantastic choices, i love Luther he was the business
mrs G, loving the new banner
thembi
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
That Luther and Gregory Hines song always makes me choke up a little…
Im loving the new banner too!
Kreative Talk
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
I love both choices! Thanks for sharing…Happy OSF!
Sharon
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Alexander O’Neal and that trying to look sexy for the camera was hurting me.
And I too chose Luther, which you knew, he is one of my top.
mahoganydymond
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
I like Alexader O Neal.. My uncle had all them albums. My choice was Bobby Brown.. I know I know.. LOL
Pop Art Diva
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 5:03 pm
Luther Vandross – yuppers! And Gregory HInes to boot!
Oh, I so miss Gregory Hines – I just loved to watch that man dance.
I had to devise my own criteria for this post just to keep myself from being up all night deciding!
Think of a little island, some mistaken navigation and add the fact that eventually I would want to come home and that’s my Old School Friday this week!
Marvalus
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
Alexander O’Neal…for some reason he always made me laugh. He came to my town and said “I love you Cincinnati…” or something like that…I live in Kansas City…
I still get misty when I listen to Luther…I miss him so much!
SjP
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
I love that Hines-Vandross song! Great choices. Finally got mine up today. Could miss posting Frankie cause I do love that man!
BTW. Love the look!
MrsGrapevine
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
@ Marvalus:
He makes me laugh whenever I watch his videos, I can only take him seriously by sound, definitely not sight…
don
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 10:43 pm
Both solid choices. I remember Alexander O’Neal had a cheesy song called Fake, as well.
Kevin
Comment made on August 22, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
Heh. Of course I chose a woman singer (I schedule these posts in advance) the week the theme is male singers. But still, noice choices!
celeb designers
Comment made on August 23, 2008 @ 1:41 am
I like the song “If You Were Here Tonight”
Marcus LANGFORD
Comment made on August 23, 2008 @ 2:24 am
I’m mad that you said that Marvin Gaye is the best male singer…boooo! LOL! It’s all good because everyone has their opinions. I am a fan of Alexander O’Neal, but surprisingly never heard of the song that you featured; my favorite song by ol’ boy is “What’s Missing”. Now, “There’s Nothing Better Than Love” is my all-time favorite Luther Vandross song; it is so beautiful and one of the best wedding songs to date.