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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To Make You Love Me
Alexander O'Neal Lyrics
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But I try my best to read it everyday
To learn the way to a good girls heart
By being a gentleman
So, I am lookin' high and low
To find a way to make you love me
So won't you please tell me
Playin' games of hide and seek
The answer keeps evading me
I don't know where to look and to find
The answer, oh wee baby
I am lookin' high and low
To find a way to make you love me
So won't you please tell me
What can I say to make you love me girl?
What can I say?
What should I do?
What should I be?
What should I say to make you love me?
From the day that answer comes
Baby you'll be the one
Girl gonna be the one I love, the one I love
To find a way to make you love me girl
I am lookin' high and low
To find a way to make you love me
I am lookin' high and low
To find a way to make you love me
So won't you please tell me
What can I say to make you love me girl?
I am lookin' high and low
To find a way to make you love me
So won't you please tell me
What can I say to make you love me
Need a way to make you love me
A way to make it right
Girl I know you need me
It's got to be alright
I don't know where to look and to find
The answer
I am lookin' high and low
To find a way to make you love me
So won't you please tell me
What can I say to make you love me
The lyrics to Alexander O'Neal's song "What Can I Say To Make You Love Me" can be interpreted as a plea from a man to a woman to tell him what he needs to do or say to win her love. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't know everything there is to know about love but tries to improve by reading about it every day. He wants to know what he can do or say to prove to the woman that he is worthy of her love.
The lyrics suggest that the man is willing to put effort into their relationship by being a gentleman and playing games of hide and seek to find the answer. He seems to be lost and confused about what he needs to do or say to be with the woman he wants. The chorus repeats the question "What can I say to make you love me?" emphasizing the desperation of the man's plea. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing his belief that once he figures out what the woman wants, she will be the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
No I didn't write the book on love
I am not an expert on love
But I try my best to read it everyday
However, I make an effort to understand it more
To learn the way to a good girls heart
To find out how to win a good girl's affection
By being a gentleman
By treating her with respect and kindness
So, I am lookin' high and low
I am searching everywhere
To find a way to make you love me
To find a way to make you fall in love with me
So won't you please tell me
Could you please give me a hint
What can I say to make you love me girl?
What words do I need to use to win your heart?
Playin' games of hide and seek
It feels like you're hiding something from me
The answer keeps evading me
I can't seem to find the solution
I don't know where to look and to find
I am not sure where to search for it
The answer, oh wee baby
The solution, my dear
What should I do?
What actions should I take?
What should I be?
What kind of person should I be?
What should I say to make you love me?
What words do I need to say to make you fall in love with me?
From the day that answer comes
Once I have the answer
Baby you'll be the one
You'll be the one I love
Girl gonna be the one I love, the one I love
You'll be the only one I love
Need a way to make you love me
I need a solution to make you fall in love with me
A way to make it right
A solution to make things right between us
Girl I know you need me
I know you have feelings for me
It's got to be alright
Everything will work out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS
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Shaund1978
Such a feel good song, big love for this guy. 80’s legend. Music that will last a lifetime 🙏🏽💙
CHARLES BUCKNER
Alexander O'Neal one of the all-time greatest
Bluenose 47
Yes it was a great album and helped shape the 80s but to say one of the greatest is way off the mark. I did love this album but sorry mate don't agree with your comment
Jane Oxford
@Bluenose 47 why come and comment then , my man is r and b
ANTHONY HAWKINS
@Jane Oxford get stuffed
Michele Bethel
I believe it's the 1 of the few. I hear you. 👂😇
Bev P
I am 34 and I remember my parents listening to Alexander O'Neal and I still love him!!
Dominic Mabia
wow, youre 42 now, classic
Capri
Song always puts me in a good mood. The horns, the chorus, and Jam & Lewis in general are all top-notch here.
MICHAEL WOOTEN
I want the 80's to come back sooooo badly. Just about everything was so much better back then.