FYI: Originally Alexander O’Neal was supposed to be the lead singer for The Time. For whatever reason Morris Day (whom I think is a better fit) was used. 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. Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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