Barbara Weathers and the Ups and Downs of Being Lead Vocalist for Atlantic Starr | The What Now

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  • Barbara Weathers’ time as lead vocalist for Atlantic Starr prepared for an enduring career in the music business. Or, did it?
    Barbara Weathers - Barbara’s career as a singer began when she was 13 and just a few years later joined the R&B super group Atlantic Starr as their lead vocalist. With Barbara at the helm, the group scored hit after #1 hit such as “Secret Lovers,” “If Your Heart Isn’t In It,” and the perennial classic, “Always.” Atlantic Starr toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the U.S. and before long, Barbara built up quite a following. She left the group in 1989 to pursue her solo career and her first record was produced for Warner Bros. by Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire. Since then, she has continuously performed and recorded around the globe.

Komentáře • 152

  • @kh8034
    @kh8034 Před 11 měsíci +22

    She's almost 60 and still gorgeous 😍

  • @j_ocrates23
    @j_ocrates23 Před 2 lety +40

    Grossly underrated vocalist that sings circles around singers of today

  • @debraj8665
    @debraj8665 Před 2 lety +72

    WOW Barbara still look amazing. Barbara took Atlantic Starr to the next level her voice is truly amazing. Great to see her.

    • @MusicLoverPearson
      @MusicLoverPearson Před rokem +2

      BS she wasn't no Sharon Bryant the original lead singer her voice was much better than Barbara Weathers and the other so called singers who came after her.?

    • @MrKeifer1969
      @MrKeifer1969 Před 11 měsíci +2

      That's a matter of opinion 😂

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@MusicLoverPearson Yet, the song everybody in the world knows Atlantic Starr for, "Always", was sung/made by Barbara...facts...

  • @TheycallmeMo1111
    @TheycallmeMo1111 Před 4 měsíci +10

    We love her! Still listening to her music in 2024

  • @jmusic45
    @jmusic45 Před rokem +20

    They need to have a reunion with her and Sharon Bryant…just once. It would be epic!

  • @traceylennon1204
    @traceylennon1204 Před rokem +13

    Imagine being talented vocally AND pretty!

  • @Vincent50
    @Vincent50 Před 2 lety +46

    I loved her with Atlantic Starr. She was totally awesome. Her voice and her beauty worked well with the group.

  • @rlomx3588
    @rlomx3588 Před rokem +12

    Atlantic Starr hasn't been the same since!

  • @BreezyDaze
    @BreezyDaze Před rokem +19

    Barbara and I went to middle school together. We were in chorus together for several years as well as other classes. Always a sweet girl and super talented. She looks exactly like she did in middle school. We went to separate high schools and she started her successful journey. She was always a truly sweet person.

  • @k.n.carter8089
    @k.n.carter8089 Před 2 lety +40

    Glad to see Barbara still in the game. She looks great! I'd love to see Ms. Weathers and Sharon Bryant do a project together.

  • @jtdozier5
    @jtdozier5 Před 2 lety +26

    OMG I just googled her and saw this was done 3 weeks ago. Love her

  • @katinahamilton2060
    @katinahamilton2060 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Barbara was so talented, beautiful and fashionable. I loved her with Atlantic Starr.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @mauriceellis6245
    @mauriceellis6245 Před rokem +15

    "Don't take me for granted" is still my favorite song from Atlantic Star ⭐Love her voice 🙏❤️

  • @angelarobins9201
    @angelarobins9201 Před měsícem

    Barbara hasn’t aged at all. Very pretty. She can really sing! May God continue to bless her.

  • @charlesjohnson4264
    @charlesjohnson4264 Před rokem +10

    She was The Voice! ❤

  • @rodneydrakeford9661
    @rodneydrakeford9661 Před 2 lety +32

    Always good to see Barbara she has a huge fan base and we want to see more of her 🙌🏾

  • @nonayobizness
    @nonayobizness Před rokem +8

    Still gorgeous w/ great personality. Loved her w/ Atlantic Starr. Never knew Maurice was involved in her solo project(s).

  • @PoeCommunicateATL
    @PoeCommunicateATL Před rokem +14

    She was sooo beautiful and soooo talented. Could have gone much further but she's probably happier than those who do, to be honest.

  • @sabrinaburnham4395
    @sabrinaburnham4395 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I hope she can get back on stage because she has so many great songs. There are songs popping up and I’m blown away when I see videos of songs from her that I never knew existed!.❤

  • @armathis2647
    @armathis2647 Před rokem +5

    Barbara loves to laugh and that keeps her looking young. I never met her but seems like she has a great personality

  • @genourbanrain
    @genourbanrain Před 2 lety +10

    Damn, she still fine...boy did I crush on her back in the day.

  • @michellewadelington-sr5gc

    I went to high school with Barbara The Great James B Dudley High School Go Panther!!! i'm a year older than she is I would love to see her perform here in her hometown Greensboro NC.💙💛

    • @thomasbush1002
      @thomasbush1002 Před rokem

      Do you know Bridgette Drake and Cassandra Poteat?

    • @Mom2twoboys22
      @Mom2twoboys22 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I also went to the GREAT James B. Dudley High School, she and I graduated from the same class but I knew her when she was good friends with my cousin years before high school, she is SO talented and she looks fantastic like ALL of us from Dudley! PANTHER PRIDE!!!

  • @BobbyWashingtonvlog
    @BobbyWashingtonvlog Před 2 lety +10

    She’s still gorgeous!!! She was a high school crush for a young brother

  • @dertoyer21
    @dertoyer21 Před 2 lety +19

    Barbara Weathers still looks the same she did 35 yrs ago wow

  • @wadeshull8227
    @wadeshull8227 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Man her voice always gave me chills....good chills...Will always be my fav female vocalist of all time.no one even close.

  • @sarahsimpkins1311
    @sarahsimpkins1311 Před rokem +5

    I remember when she came out with her solo album back in 1990

  • @ericjones2373
    @ericjones2373 Před 2 lety +12

    She is gorgeous

  • @jazziecat2354
    @jazziecat2354 Před 13 dny

    GOOD to see she still here and doing well love to see her one day at Concert!!

  • @alanfortune3092
    @alanfortune3092 Před 2 hodinami

    Simply Beautiful!

  • @armany02
    @armany02 Před 2 lety +14

    So iconic! Nothing like original singers!!

  • @Sher7725_
    @Sher7725_ Před rokem +6

    My FAVORITE Atlantic Starr lady!!! She's still sooo beautiful!!!

  • @66punk99
    @66punk99 Před 2 lety +11

    I’m so glad to see her, I wondered what happened to her.

  • @googlemyself4091
    @googlemyself4091 Před 2 lety +6

    Barbara Weathers is still beautiful. I wish she would release something new.

  • @MakingNImpact4_CHANGE
    @MakingNImpact4_CHANGE Před 2 měsíci +2

    Is there an Atlantic Starr unsung? One of my favorite groups. I would love Barbara Weathers and Sharon Bryan to performance together that would be epic.

  • @debraclinkscale6576
    @debraclinkscale6576 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I have always loved this woman's voice

  • @ronniem.7854
    @ronniem.7854 Před rokem +5

    Barbara looks beautiful! I'd buy any music she released to this day!

  • @constancegrant1055
    @constancegrant1055 Před rokem +5

    Always thought she was beautiful ❤️

  • @blessedman492
    @blessedman492 Před rokem +6

    Barbara looks beautiful! If Your Heart Isn't In It and The Master Key are my favorites to hear her sing

  • @cathleanjohnson675
    @cathleanjohnson675 Před 2 lety +11

    She looks fantastic, have to admit Sharon Bryant will always be my favorite female lead singer of Atlantic Starr but after she left and she started she won me over..

  • @george4u1960
    @george4u1960 Před 2 lety +19

    I think she has a sister named Angie I used to work with her at a clothing store in Atlanta. And Angie let me hear the promo of secret lovers before it was released and I told her sister it would be a hit. And I also saw Barbara weathers perform at a club call illusions in the '80s she was very good. I hope her sister Angie is okay me and Angie went out several times to party. I'm also from North Carolina Charlotte.

  • @melaninstarr9113
    @melaninstarr9113 Před 5 měsíci +2

    All in the name of love lives rent free i love that song my favorite by her and wayne lewis

  • @msbcheet6041
    @msbcheet6041 Před rokem +7

    Beautiful lady and wonderful vocalist.

  • @bradfordmcdermott2063
    @bradfordmcdermott2063 Před rokem +5

    Barbra is still beautiful😍

  • @matsheposerunye5225
    @matsheposerunye5225 Před 2 lety +11

    Love her and the group 🙏

  • @reginaldstyles9549
    @reginaldstyles9549 Před rokem +4

    Her Album Produced By Maurice White Is Nice, He Absolutely Knew How To Bring Out A Beautiful Woman's Voice 💞🙏😍💯

  • @dannyechi2873
    @dannyechi2873 Před 3 měsíci +2

    What a fun interview. Enjoyed your teasing and chemistry with Barbara. So good to see her laugh and catch up with her. Thank you for this interview.

  • @DK-ym6wh
    @DK-ym6wh Před 2 lety +8

    her new album should be called TIMELESS just like her voice is

  • @brownbeauty39
    @brownbeauty39 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Barbara has an amazing, distinctive, beautiful voice, and she looks absolutely stunning 💖🌟💖

  • @GenXXXX70
    @GenXXXX70 Před 2 lety +43

    Beautiful women, singer, and entertainer. I've always said Barbra should've went far like Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills.

    • @able76
      @able76 Před 2 lety +4

      I totally agree

    • @billyjack8
      @billyjack8 Před rokem +3

      Yes with her vocal abilities and her talent.

    • @jdfodio
      @jdfodio Před rokem

      She's a superstar in heaven. Unlike Whitney, Anita, and Stephanie.

  • @tanyahorton2625
    @tanyahorton2625 Před rokem +6

    Damn she looks good still

  • @bobbyr888
    @bobbyr888 Před 2 lety +7

    Great singer and so beautiful!!! I always liked her. Still do ....lol

  • @dominiquesperspective
    @dominiquesperspective Před 2 měsíci +1

    Would love to get another interview with Miss Weathers! 😍

  • @kentinaoroberts8749
    @kentinaoroberts8749 Před rokem +4

    This was an superb interview with Mrs. Barbara Weathers.

  • @able76
    @able76 Před 2 lety +6

    She's still gorgeous

  • @BrotherJudahisreal
    @BrotherJudahisreal Před 2 lety +14

    Ms Barbara you are also one of my favorite singers. Atlantic Starr experienced it's greatest success as a group during your era. You are beautiful inside, and outside dear! So good to see you, and to know you're still active in music. I'll be anticipating your new music projects on release.

    • @BrotherJudahisreal
      @BrotherJudahisreal Před 2 lety +4

      @Philly 215 angelic voice for sure with her fine self. 💖

  • @lovelee1772
    @lovelee1772 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Atlantic Starr is by far my favorite group of all time

  • @fullsaildigital
    @fullsaildigital Před 2 lety +7

    Barbara, you still have it in you. We are looking forward to your new material and to your moving forward! Go Barbara Go!

  • @JoeyCalico-ne2ei
    @JoeyCalico-ne2ei Před rokem +3

    Wow praise God, she's amazing

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Před rokem +5

    Such a fabulous Singer.
    Amazing vocally!
    Vocal artistry!!
    Among the super ultra-feminine sound Vocalists.
    Among the Best of the Best, ever.

    • @billyjack8
      @billyjack8 Před rokem +3

      She reminds me of Deniece Williams. Both great great GREAT singers.

  • @dwaynemorton2539
    @dwaynemorton2539 Před rokem +4

    Barbara Weathers was and IS absolutely amazing!!!! "Where Can You Run"...my favorite!!!!

  • @latriciawilliams8483
    @latriciawilliams8483 Před 2 lety +10

    Great Interview

  • @dominiquesperspective
    @dominiquesperspective Před 2 lety +12

    Gorgeous and talented woman that I did a tribute to months back on a now gone youtube channel...I wish she was more active doing interviews and on social media because she deserves more praise than she gets! I so wanted her to be on Pass The Mic maybe like the other 80s stars...she makes me proud to be from NC lol

  • @vqman535
    @vqman535 Před 2 lety +5

    I love you still Barbara 😍😍😍

  • @shawnlisbon
    @shawnlisbon Před 2 lety +3

    I love,love her from day one. Still beautiful as well. Still my all time crush

  • @HarmonySkinCareEssentials

    Ms. Barbara is still gorgeous

  • @tonygregory3566
    @tonygregory3566 Před 2 lety +6

    Barbara is and has always been an amazing person

  • @coreyhibbert-stunts
    @coreyhibbert-stunts Před 2 lety +9

    This is awesome. Great interview. "Always" is my favorite song!

  • @user-mw7cw7ms8k
    @user-mw7cw7ms8k Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent interview by 2 of the greats 💜

  • @RoseGold718
    @RoseGold718 Před 3 měsíci +1

    She’s dope!!!

  • @Tressala
    @Tressala Před 2 lety +7

    That was so worth the watch!! Priceless! Get em gurl. Let me know what she pays you back with! Love you Barbara

  • @nickmoreland26
    @nickmoreland26 Před rokem +2

    She is beautiful

  • @Zaradikaresells
    @Zaradikaresells Před rokem +2

    2 of my favorite songs and they turned her down. CRAZY She's so fabulous

  • @mkazilakwamchilloh3563
    @mkazilakwamchilloh3563 Před 2 lety +4

    I really do love Barbara weathers

  • @melissamcdonald2089
    @melissamcdonald2089 Před měsícem

    My soul sista!❤

  • @omarmccray3282
    @omarmccray3282 Před 2 lety +5

    Love barbara, I felt so bad for her with Atlantic star.

  • @rickrockin155
    @rickrockin155 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved this woman, she was so beautiful, she was so graceful when she did secret lovers, i always wanted to see more of her

  • @bjspinks5735
    @bjspinks5735 Před 2 lety +2

    I wish Barbara and Atlantic star was going tour I'll be sitting front row

  • @teesong6801
    @teesong6801 Před rokem +4

    Always will be Barbara! Pun intended! She is Atlantic Starr! Still beautiful!

  • @tedt.5961
    @tedt.5961 Před rokem +3

    Great interview! Thank you

  • @marcelbovil2406
    @marcelbovil2406 Před 2 lety +6

    OMG she's still FINE🥰🥰🥰

  • @lesliewood4069
    @lesliewood4069 Před 2 lety +3

    I really enjoyed watching and Listen is both of you God Bless you two

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Před rokem +3

    I love your voice.
    Your singing voice is really, really the most.

  • @lesliewood4069
    @lesliewood4069 Před 2 lety +3

    You guys are so great.

  • @BassGods
    @BassGods Před rokem +3

    Something inside of me is screaming for this guy to
    "SPEAK LOWDER PLEASE".

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Před rokem +4

    'Silver Shadow' !!

  • @krushialinc.8098
    @krushialinc.8098 Před rokem +1

    I remember meeting them at the Fevers Club in Raleigh NC. Also I met one of her girl friends that was going to NC State studying ASE Aerospace Engineering

  • @mikethomas1960
    @mikethomas1960 Před 2 měsíci

    You are the best

  • @jammck1399
    @jammck1399 Před 3 měsíci

    What more can I say about Beautiful Barbara
    1985 when Atlantic Starr released As the Band Turns as their very final platinum album for A&M, she sung on If Your Heart Isn't In It, Secret's Lovers and Silver Shadow, al three became hits.
    Shame on MCA MCA for not signing her
    then 1987 hit big with the album All in the Name of Love on a new label Warner with the hit Always followed by that was One lover at a time, and of course the album title hit.
    1990 Master Key just proved Babs the beauty in her voice.

  • @MsRubenhugo
    @MsRubenhugo Před rokem +1

    All the past time was better. The present of Atlantis Starr is still present, thanks to what was done before and the new generations listen and are surprised by the quality of the group and its creations.

  • @lesliewood4069
    @lesliewood4069 Před 2 lety +2

    You guys are so wonderful

  • @fredmcdaniels2912
    @fredmcdaniels2912 Před 2 lety +2

    Peace,peace peace!

  • @RobertoSantiagoRodriguez
    @RobertoSantiagoRodriguez Před 8 měsíci

    Be still my heart!

  • @fredmcdaniels2912
    @fredmcdaniels2912 Před 2 lety +2

    Peace,your new songs and I got the frying 🍳 pan peace!

  • @JonteTheArtist
    @JonteTheArtist Před rokem +6

    Do she somewhat look like and give you Jill Scott vibes.

    • @jammck1399
      @jammck1399 Před 3 měsíci +2

      She pretty much do then a little bit of Deniece Williams

    • @DDot-im3jr
      @DDot-im3jr Před dnem

      Always thought Free from 106 and Park looks like Barbie especially in the early years ​@@jammck1399

  • @DT-we2ye
    @DT-we2ye Před rokem +4

    For me, she was Halle Berry before Halle Berry. Except prettier. She's still beautiful

  • @simmysim1422
    @simmysim1422 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi how do I get booking details for Barbara for a UK event?

  • @theblackberetkhroniclesbbk3168

    Another thing, was she serious about reaching out to Jeff to contact her? I'm writing a screenplay and though it's still in the works, I chose her to be in my movie. So if she was serious, I need to know. I'd be fucking honored. Truly. I'll message this account until I get a response or blocked. Lol

  • @DV-id6di
    @DV-id6di Před rokem +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @naturalmystic251
    @naturalmystic251 Před 3 měsíci

    Man, I used to love her!! She and Jill Scott favor.

  • @Dg-zj6jo
    @Dg-zj6jo Před 2 lety +1

    i love you