FYI: Originally Alexander O'Neal was supposed to be the lead singer for The Time. For whatever reason Morris Day was used instead.
The 1985 self-titled release was filled with streamlined grooves, including the funk jam "Innocent". The song was a funky Jam/Lewis groove, featuring "The Secret"- (Monte Moir, Cherrelle, Jellybean Johnson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis). The song lasts for nearly 10 minutes, which consists of some exceptional guitar and keyboard solos, which also features the funk intermission of "Alex 9000". Alex's 1987 release, titled "Hearsay", includes the smash hit "Fake". "Fake" is arguably one of the best songs ever made to feature the "Minneapolis Funk" sound, the song was also nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Single of the Year (Male). In late 1990, he had a minor hit with "All True Man."
His 1988 album "My Gift to You" was a successful holiday release, with the track "Our First Christmas" still popular during the holidays.
He has recently appeared in the celebrity duet show Just the Two of Us with BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce.
Alexander O'Neal's popularity and support in the UK has been immeasurable throughout his Career and still remains so today. Based in Minneapolis, he frequently commutes to Britain, which he sees as his 'Second Home'. All of his six albums have charted both in the UK and the US and he has enjoyed numerous sell-out tours. In 2005, he recorded his first live album "Alexander O'neal Live at Hammersmith Apollo". It's a collection of his Favorites and Biggest Hits from his career. With his personal love of performing on stage and constant tour support from his fans it was a clear progression for him to deliver the live experience in the form of an album. He has handpicked tracks that traverse the success of his career singing alongside a 12 piece band.
Alexander O'Neal releases his first Live DVD, taken from a performance at London's Hammersmith Apollo in March 2006 in January 2007.. It includes a duet with Uk Singer JC Bentley on Saturday Love.
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Hearsay
Alexander O'Neal Lyrics
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Spreadin' on my name all over town
Hearsay, it's nothin' but hearsay
Because a lie's not the thruth
Until you can prove it
Baby, somebody's steering you wrong
They want to break up our happy home, home
It's nothing but hearsay
That's causing your heartache
Because a lie's not the truth
Unless you're believin'
So they bring up all the thing I've done
When they need someone to pin it on
They point the finger in my direction
This time it's nothing but hearsay, you woman
It's nothin' but hearsay
Because a lie's not the truth
Unless you can prove it
It's nothing but hearsay
It's never that easy
Because a lie's not the truth
Unless you're believin'
Oh, do you prove it baby ?
It's hearsay
I don't want to talk about no hearsay
Oh, don't bring me no hearsay
The love that we've found
Oh, I'm gonna be around
I want you, you want me
And together we will be love of hearsay
Oh, little woman yeah, hearsay
Ooh, then I get you down, hearsay
Oh, we're mad in love
(Love's gonna last)
Ooh, I am in your class
Girl, I gotta have your love
I wanne be in your arms
Hearsay baby, hearsay
Hearsay baba
The song "Hearsay" by Alexander O'Neal is about a man who is being falsely accused of cheating on his partner. In the first verse, the man confronts his girlfriend who is spreading rumors about him all over town. He tells her that it's just hearsay, meaning that it's nothing but gossip and there's no truth to it unless she can prove it. The man questions where she got the information from and thinks someone is trying to break up their happy home by spreading lies.
In the second verse, the man explains that people always point the finger at him when something goes wrong. He tells his girlfriend that it's just hearsay and there's no truth to it unless she believes it. He begs her not to bring him any more hearsay and reaffirms his love for her, saying that they will be the "love of hearsay".
The song employs a catchy and upbeat melody that contrasts with the serious message of the lyrics. It's a cautionary tale about believing rumors and the damage they can cause to relationships. At the same time, it's a love song that celebrates the power of true love over false accusations.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here girlfriend
Addressing his girlfriend to come closer
Spreadin' on my name all over town
Spreading unverified rumors about him
Hearsay, it's nothin' but hearsay
Referring to the rumors as unverified hearsay
Because a lie's not the thruth
Stating that falsehoods are not the truth
Until you can prove it
Highlighting the need for evidence before accepting rumors as truth
Where'd you get that information from ?
Asking where the girlfriend got the rumors from
Baby, somebody's steering you wrong
Imploring his girlfriend not to believe the rumors
They want to break up our happy home, home
Highlighting the ill-intentions of those behind the rumors
That's causing your heartache
Acknowledging the effect the rumors are having on his girlfriend
Unless you're believin'
Stating that people often believe rumors without evidence
So they bring up all the thing I've done
Noting that his past actions are being used to fuel the rumors
When they need someone to pin it on
Suggesting that he is being made a scapegoat for other people's actions
They point the finger in my direction
Blaming him for events he is not responsible for
This time it's nothing but hearsay, you woman
Reiterating that the rumors are unverified
It's nothing but hearsay
Emphasizing the falsehood of the rumors
It's never that easy
Highlighting the difficulty of disproving rumors
Oh, do you prove it baby ?
Asking his girlfriend to demand evidence
I don't want to talk about no hearsay
Expressing his weariness about discussing the rumors
The love that we've found
Declaring his love for his girlfriend
Oh, I'm gonna be around
Assuring his girlfriend of his commitment to the relationship
I want you, you want me
Reiterating their mutual desire for each other
And together we will be love of hearsay
Suggesting that their love will overcome any rumors
Girl, I gotta have your love
Reaffirming his love for his girlfriend
I wanne be in your arms
Expressing his desire to be close to his girlfriend
Hearsay baby, hearsay
Repeating the title of the song
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@synth3tic
I'm glad synthwave and vaporwave are getting people to pay attention to the classics we grew up with! Music should be loved by everyone. Don't "gatekeep", be happy!
@fvert1879
Yea, i come bacouse chunk person
Now pop music is trash so i like this 80s pop
@youtubeisevil
Well said.
@taylorkornhoff3621
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@therock1160
@@fvert1879 Where'd you get that information from?
@richardnyombib
This comment 😅❤
@sauermusicDE
Probably one of the best songs I've EVER heard in my life. Still, after all these years, I just can't stop listening to it. And yes...this song really has a huge "sing along"-factor.
@wpochert
I remember it from the summer that album dropped... one of my all time favorite records.. every track is great as are the interludes .. Jam and Lewis just could do no wrong for a very long time <3
@ezekielmajor5511
Miss the 70's, 80's and early 90's music. The best ever.
@J2509984
+Ezekiel Major So true