#bunny debarge

[djevilninja]

DeBarge - A Dream

*classic

[helloparkerrose]

What's Your Name (1981)

DeBarge

The DeBarges

Motown Records

[hyenaswine]

i always forget how many legends are in that first pageant scene in to wong foo. coco peru! lady bunny! flotilla debarge! joey arias! quentin crisp!!!!

[notchainedtotrauma]

I wrote a public song analysis about A Dream by DeBarge, mostly sung by Bunny DeBarge. I was drawn to the airy yielding to romance and the vertigo of heartbreak that the song rendered. Once again, this analysis is public, so if you want to tip me, Pp ccd4t@virginia.edu and K0fi.

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Naima Green and Sable Elyse-Smith by Elliot Jerome Brown Jr.

Erik Carter

The photographs above best sum up the song analysis. Here are some excerpts to whet your appetite:

And then, as she's jolted back into the lonely and hungering body, she must contend with the (hi)story she crafted to flout reality. Outside of the Technicolor dreamscape has set an aridity, a grayness she cannot bear; she wants to enflesh the dream as to never have to wake up, and therefore, needs her lover to return to her, in body as well as in spirit. 

and

This casts light on the repetitiveness of what Bunny DeBarge defines as "a simple fantasy"; the bundled up hope barely refrained as she ends up yelping through the chorus. And then, she breaks down; faced with the failure of the dream, she simply begs her lover to come back, hoping for the resonance of the echo.

[punk-chicken-radio]

bunny debarge - save the best for me

-ax and TOS

[singonavine71]

DeBarge was an American musical recording group composed of several members of the DeBarge family. In addition to various solo projects completed by members of the family, DeBarge was active between 1979 and 1989. The group originally consisted of El, Mark, Randy, and Bunny. James joined the group a year later for their second album. Bobby and Chico joined in 1987 and 1988 respectively, replacing Bunny and El.

[reasoningdaily]

El DeBarge: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month with Tiny Desk (home) concerts featuring legends in the world of R&B, jazz, gospel, and hip hop. Each artist in this legacy lineup has helped to define Black music as we know it and will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. 

Bobby Carter | February 4, 2022 

Around this time last year, singer-songwriter and R&B royalty El DeBarge took to Instagram to take some requests and play a few hits. "I'd never done anything like that before, and the nerves were showing," he told me. 

That 23-minute live performance ignited a comeback of sorts, and the greats of today, many of whom he's influenced, wanted to be near him. That video reminded us of his greatness, and stars like Alicia Keys, Fat Joe, and Questlove helped make 2021 a busy year for the torchbearer of the DeBarge moniker. 

For his Tiny Desk (home) concert, he didn't want to veer far away from what he did on IG, and I quickly concurred. He got together with guitarist, Bennett Walker to play this intimate set of DeBarge classics. In terms of sheer talent alone, the DeBarge family was arguably on par with the Jacksons at one point. That talent propelled them to the stars in the 1970s and '80s, cranking out hit records and cookout classics. Switch, featuring siblings Bobby and Tommy DeBarge, came first. 

A couple of years later, the group DeBarge arrived, consisting of siblings James, Bunny, Mark, Randy, and El. Their five albums and El's solo work were a massive part of Motown's success and helped sustain the label in the '80s. Despite the well-documented odds he's faced over the years, this set feels like a triumph. 

His voice has aged with grace, and that signature falsetto we've all attempted while singing these songs is perfection here. From his cozy home studio, the Michigan native breezes through a few of his R&B standards, including "All This Love," "Time Will Reveal," "Love Me In A Special Way," and in honor of Black History Month, he reworks "A Dream" as a dedication to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[cynsualc829]

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The Smooth Jazz Kitchen Radioshow - Tasty Smooth

00:00 Greg Chambers feat Lemek Yisrael - Playdate

00:03 Evan Carydakis - Paradise Beach

00:07 3rd Force - Big Shot

00:12 Blair Prince Bryant - Summit

00:15 Ken Navarro - Heaven Sent

00:19 Gota - In The City Life

00:23 The Moore Twins - Is This The Way

00:26 Infinitive Vibes Vibes feat Stabe Wilson - One Love

00:30 Marion Meadows feat Kim Flemming - Be With You

00:35 Rod Best - Into The Light

00:41 Bryan Morris - Tasty Smooth

00:45 Randy Crawford - Give Me The Night

00:50 Stanley Jordan feat Novecento - Easy Love

00:55 Peet Project - Beverly Hills Party

00:58 Tim Cunningham - South Beach

01:03 Deaddream - Eclectic Soul

01:08 Club 1600 - Stay

01:12 Steve Laury - Cuttin Up

01:17 Richard Elliot - Retro Boy

01:21 Eric Evans - Water Sound

01:25 Mark Carter feat Mark Visher & Scottie Haskell - Mi Senorita de San Juan

01:29 Al Nesbitt and The Alchemy - Blowbacks

01:33 PJ Spraggins feat Phil Davis - Metamorphosis

01:37 Brian Culbertson - Feel The Love (Chicago VIP Session-Live)

01:44 David Sanborn - Brother Ray

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New HOT music from the Moore Twins featuring Bunny DeBarge, Jaee Logan, and Renard Gallo dropping on May 16th!

[randomvarious]

Motown Returns to the Apollo (Live in New York, NY) 1985 Soul / R&B / Pop / Tap Dance

Harlem's Apollo Theater is, hands-down, the single most important institution in the history of black American performing arts. It was first built in 1913 as a burlesque venue for only white patrons, but by 1934, its white owners transformed it into a space to showcase black performers. And from that year on, and into the mid-70s, it played a decisive role as a launching pad for an abundance of highly successful careers, from music, to dance, to comedy.

However, after having rode its high throughout the 60s, the Apollo would find itself in dire financial straits, and for a multitude of different reasons, its doors were shuttered in 1976. There were then a whole bunch of fits and starts to have it reopened, and eventually, after a thorough, years-long renovation process, it sprang back to life in 1985, and a legendary concert called Motown Returns to the Apollo would mark its long-awaited grand reopening.

So, take a look at some of this incredible concert bill, folks, which simultaneously celebrates The Apollo's past, while also showcasing a mid-80s present: DeBarge, George Michael, Smokey Robinson, The Manhattans, The Drifters, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Nile Rodgers, Billy Preston, Joe Cocker, Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holliday, Thelma Houston, Marilyn McCoo, Vanessa Williams, Debbie Allen, New Edition, Boy George, Wilson Pickett, Chuck Johnson, Little Richard, Mavis Staples, Al Green, Sarah Vaughan, Billy Eckstine, James Brown, Luther Vandross, The Commodores, Lou Rawls, and Diana Ross. Such a magnificent concert for the ages, but unfortunately, it was hosted by Bill Cosby 😫.

Now, something that particularly struck me about this whole production is what they ended up deciding to call it—Motown Returns to the Apollo—because there's a whole bunch of people on this bill that were never actually on Motown itself. But I guess the sound of soul and R&B from the 60s to mid-80s had just become synonymous with the name of the label anyway, even if they'd never actually released a lot of the music that came out of it. And when someone's describing their taste in music, and they say that they like Motown, they're probably actually referring to more than just that one powerhouse label, and more so the type of music that they and a whole lot of other outfits were putting out. But it's still interesting to refer to it that way when naming a concert, though.

Anyway, you should definitely try to fully immerse yourself in this whole show, but I'm gonna timestamp some of my absolute favorite performances here, a few of which include some truly incredible belting feats from Patti Labelle, whose every appearance on this one night was pure magic; especially with the gospel tune, "You'll Never Walk Alone," which she delivered with the help of Little Richard, Mavis Staples, Billy Preston, Al Green, and the New Jersey Mass Choir. I'm not even a remotely religious person, but that's probably one of the most powerful performances that I've ever seen in my life. Good lord 🤯.

Sam Harris - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Stevie Wonder - "Sir Duke" Billy Preston, Joe Cocker, & Patti Labelle - "You Are So Beautiful" Little Richard, Mavis Staples, Billy Preston, Al Green, Patti Labelle, & the New Jersey Mass Choir - "Joy Joy Joy Down in My Heart"/"You'll Never Walk Alone" James Brown - "Please Please Please" Diana Ross with everyone - "I Want to Know What Love Is"

And the show wasn't limited to strictly music, either. There was some amazing tap dancing too!

Gregory Hines - "Tribute to Teddy Hale" Tap Dancing Showcase, with Bunny Briggs, Chuck Green, Gregg Burge, Ludie Jones, Jimmy Slyde, Sandman Sims, Harold Nicholas, & Sammy Davis, Jr.

[bzedan]

February! This is a short playlist because I saw I it was almost at 2 hours and 28 minutes long and then got it to 2 hours and 28 minutes and then couldn't change it. Because how cool is that?!

There are a lot of what could be construed as romantic or pseudo-romantic songs on here but I think actually a lot of songs are about big feels in general so it's more of an accident. There are also a couple of songs on here ('Do You Want To Touch Me' and 'Tumbling Down') that I will only ever associate with Velvet Goldmine, which is honestly one of my favourite movies ever.

I could have sworn 'To Be Rich - Should Be A Crime' has shown up on monthly playlists before, but looking back at spreadsheets I guess not. I first heard it as the cover by Cola Boyy, which absolutely bops. I think about this song a lot.

Anyway here's a link to February's playlist on Spotify, with the track list below the cut.

Maybe I will also try embedding it?

Tracklist is still below the cut tho.

'Creep' - Hildegard von Blingin'

'To Be Rich - Should Be A Crime' - Jeb Loy Nichols

'Hey Girl' - Norma Tanega

'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)' - Simon & Garfunkel

'A Sign of Life' - Bart Graft

'Too Much Music' - Jake Shears

'The Dance' - Tangerine Dream

'Rapunzel' - Let's Eat Grandma

'Head Above Water (feat. We The Kings)' - Avril Lavigne

'Bastards' - Kesha

'Do You Want To Touch Me' - Gary Glitter

'With a Little Love' - Book Of Love

'Rush' - Big Audio Dynamite

'Ciencia Ficción' - Zemmoa

'Jynweythek' - Aphex Twin

'Pink Pony Club' - Chappell Roan

'Who's Johnny' - El DeBarge

'Don't Touch Me There' - The Tubes

'Chick Habit - April March' - Bound

'Rhythm Of The Night' - DeBarge

'Only After Dark' - Mick Ronson

'Never Gonna Give You Up - R&B Version' - Jay Diggs

'When Love Takes Over - Disco Culture Remix' - Scotty

'Tiger' - ABBA

'Simping For The Villain' - Boy Jr.

'Goon Gumpas' - Aphex Twin

'The Nowhere King' - The Centaurworld Cast

'Clara Clairvoyant' - Donovan

'The Swan (For Liang)' - Chris Bear

'Tumbling Down - 2012 Remaster' - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

'A Lit Soundcloud Banger From Twenty Nineteen - Cal's Version' - Boy Jr.

'If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough (From "Jackass 4.5")' - Starcrawler

'Borderline' - Tove Lo

'Sensation' - Roger Daltrey

'True Romance' - Tove Lo

'I Want You' - Savage Garden

'I Think We're Alone Now' - Billie Joe Armstrong

'Waited' - Supreme Beings of Leisure

'Trio No. 2 'Reveille': IV. Introduction & Lute Song, “Fear No More the Heat o’ the Sun”' - Stanley Silverman

'All Is Full of Love' - Björk

'Ojitos Lindos' - Bad Bunny

'Hollow Days' - Twin Shadow

'Liquid Spear Waltz' - Michael Andrews

'The Look Of Love, Pt.4' - ABC

Crossposted to Comradery and Patreon

[rebeleden]

Will Bunny DeBarge's Daughter Forgive Her for Her Disease?

[radioeuroextasis]

Just A Touch Of Love (dance mix) - Shamar Na’il Star

Shamar Na’il Star, born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan , is a Singer, Song Writer, Producer and Music Arranger. As young boy’s Shamar and his brother Stephan Knight had a love for songs, and music.They also took an interest in learning to play the Guitar. Shamar and Stephan convinced their mother to buy Shamar a bass guitar and Stephan a lead guitar for Christmas. That was a large request because their parents finances was limited because they had to buy presents for a total of 10 children. The brothers promised and convinced their parents they would learn to play their guitars. Not only did they learn to play their guitars, the brothers taught themselves to play. The brothers played the guitars very well When they were older, they joined a couple ofgroups and they sung and played in various clubs in Grand Rapids. Shamar moved to Los Angeles California . While there, he joined a group called Dateline. The group recorded a remake of the song Earth Angel on the record label Electra records. They worked with producer George Tobin. After spending time in LA, Shamar returned to Grand Rapids ,Mich, and concentrated on developing his talent of song writing and producing songs. Shamar and Stephan wrote and produced over 100 songs. They produced videos for some of their songs. They wrote and arranged a beautiful gospel single titled ,God is Good along with Bunny Debarge and producer Kevin Bond. The brothers have done work with Producer/Engineer Dennis Witherspoon. They produced the QSD Project Shamar has also worked with Robyn Robins, who played the organ and keyboard for Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Robyn Robins mixed and mastered some of Shamar’s songs. Shamar’s newest release song and Lyric Video is titled , Just a touch of love. The song is available on I Tunes, Spotify , Apple music, Pandora and other streaming platforms. Read the full article

[lboogie1906]

Mark “Marty” DeBarge (born June 19, 1959) is an R&B/soul singer-songwriter, drummer, and percussionist, who plays a variety of wind instruments, such as the saxophone, flugelhorn, trumpet, and flute. He is known for his work as a member of the Motown singing family group DeBarge. He is known for writing the group’s popular album track, “Stay With Me”, covered by the likes of The Notorious B.I.G., Ashanti, and Mariah Carey.

He and his brothers and sister were inspired by soul singers such as Marvin Gaye and brother Bobby DeBarge, who was the writer, lead singer, and pianist for the group, Switch. Motown signed him and his brothers, Randy and El, and sister Bunny, as DeBarge. The group released their debut album, The DeBarges. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence