New Edition & Bobby Brown - Heartbreak Tour Live In Philadelphia 1988 Part 1 (EXTREMELY RARE!!!)

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  • At long last! Bobby Brown’s sizzling pre-show set for the New Edition “Heartbreak Tour” LIVE from the second show at The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA November 2, 1988! The crowning highlight of this set is a sensual reworking of his 1986 Number One debut single “Girlfriend” (my favorite track from his set). On this track, Brown gives a performance for the ages and delivers what was in my estimation the best version of “Girlfriend” EVER! The song starts off with a brand new slow jam arrangement, then half way through Bobby cues the band to take it back to the original arrangement and delivers vocal FIREWORKS from that point on! Breathtaking! Highlights also include an overtly sexual rendition of his Top 100 hit “Roni” where he invites a lucky young lady to join him on stage (further explaining why he was almost charged with indecency on some nights of his subsequent solo tour). And finally, a very energetic and lengthy take on his most autobiographical tune, “My Prerogative.” This extremely rare footage captures the self-proclaimed “King of Stage” at his lyrical, vocal and sexual peak at the tender age of 19, if you can believe that! Long before his erratic and often self-destructive personal life and ill-fated relationships began dominating the conversation of Booby Brown. This is a rare time capsule of an era when Bobby Brown’s artistry defined him, and not his latest arrest or tabloid editorial.
    -PR500
    Thanks for watching and head on over to Part 2 to see New Edition deliver a stellar performance full of wall to wall hits!
    I’d lastly like to give thanks to my friend Waverly Levere, without whom none of this would have been possible!
    “Peace & B Wild!” - The Artist

Komentáře • 715

  • @PurpleRain500
    @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +227

    As Recorded LIVE at The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA November 2, 1988.
    Bobby Brown Opening Act:
    1.) 00:00 Don’t Be Cruel
    2.) 07:41 Girlfriend
    3.) 13:37 Rock Wit’cha
    4.) 20:40 Roni
    5.) 31:33 My Prerogative/Intermission

    • @vontepaige7284
      @vontepaige7284 Před 4 lety +22

      PurpleRain500 I was born in February of 88. My mother went to the Heartbreak show when they came to Baltimore. She was a huge NE fan since 83. She introduced me to NE when I was 3. I just showed her the NE performance yesterday. It brought back some memories for her from that night in Baltimore. Thank you so much for this brotha!!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +11

      Vonte Paige You are so welcome! I’m proud to be able to share this with you and your mom! God bless and thanks for watching!

    • @bignadier
      @bignadier Před 4 lety +4

      My sister went to this show

    • @dwayneturner9395
      @dwayneturner9395 Před 4 lety +13

      NOBODY had the B-boy swag BBrown had in his prime...that includes MJ AND the GOAT Prince. He was the Big Daddy Kane, 'LL of RnB..

    • @kazardancing
      @kazardancing Před 4 lety +3

      @@vontepaige7284 she went to the civic center!!!!

  • @mareelovely
    @mareelovely Před 4 lety +270

    It's 1988. He's 19 y'all....NINETEEN!!! He was living the dream.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +28

      Absolutely on top of the WORLD!

    • @iamhere1315
      @iamhere1315 Před 3 lety +14

      WORKED HARD❣ EARNED WHATS HIS👍

    • @sassyd8738
      @sassyd8738 Před 3 lety +12

      Yasss he was 19 I was 13 dreaming of him n then sum lol The man was fine love his ways back then he had charisma charm ,funny just adorable n yas bedboy look at that I see why whitney n other ladies caught the eye of mr bobby brown Im grown now wish it was a time machine where grown me can meet him lol

    • @YeekTV_Atlanta
      @YeekTV_Atlanta Před 3 lety +8

      Absolutely!!!!!!

    • @simmonedavis98
      @simmonedavis98 Před 3 lety +10

      Nineteen?! Omg wow 😲

  • @neverhatejustreal
    @neverhatejustreal Před 4 lety +289

    Bobby Brown in his prime was a BEAST!!!!

  • @comeagyn
    @comeagyn Před 4 lety +275

    Bobby was 19 and had the stage presence of a 30 year vet. Crowd control like whoa. Not to mention RAW TALENT. In my Whitney voice: "Bobbyy Bobbyyyyyyyyyy......King of RNB"

    • @jali276
      @jali276 Před 4 lety +16

      Yessssssss♥️

    • @CodyCole80
      @CodyCole80 Před rokem +13

      He was only 19 here, but you have to remember that he and NE had been performing for 10 years by then.

    • @hip-hopfan9153
      @hip-hopfan9153 Před rokem +14

      @@CodyCole80 Exactly. It was developed from pretty much a decade of already performing. Though even as a child Bobby was showing flashes of being a great performer.

    • @aliciaclarke6151
      @aliciaclarke6151 Před rokem +6

      He really was and that’s what made me. Love him and his raw talent and dancing skills everybody in indiana tried to mimic him

    • @aliciaclarke6151
      @aliciaclarke6151 Před rokem +4

      I went to every concert he and new edition had here as a kid and teenager coming up still a fan

  • @allendaniel7405
    @allendaniel7405 Před 4 lety +225

    Before Chris Brown, Usher, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, and Omarion there was Bobby Brown.

    • @King-hs9zc
      @King-hs9zc Před 4 lety +16

      And before him there was james brown

    • @rosiegarrett8534
      @rosiegarrett8534 Před 4 lety +11

      Yess Mr Brown is and was a beast at its best

    • @EdwinaLondon
      @EdwinaLondon Před 3 lety +3

      📠📠📠📠 ❗️❗️

    • @ashockablack1670
      @ashockablack1670 Před 3 lety +7

      @@rosiegarrett8534 yes but to different swags the other artists mentioned are closer or mimic BOBBY BROWN SWAG!!!!!

    • @juicechevy7398
      @juicechevy7398 Před 3 lety +5

      Jason duerlo to and burno mars

  • @MightMouse2174
    @MightMouse2174 Před 4 lety +185

    Bobby at the height of his powers was unstoppable

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +11

      Amen brother! 🔥🔥🔥✊🏾

    • @newclothes8165
      @newclothes8165 Před 4 lety +9

      and he was the opening act. Al B sure was the second act,,thats crazy looking back now.

    • @aliciaclarke6151
      @aliciaclarke6151 Před rokem +3

      Nobody could stop him or tip him I’m sorry

  • @xstyle1
    @xstyle1 Před 4 lety +232

    What a time. What an era. Never will be like this again. History.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +17

      You are exactly right. Music’s greatest era in my opinion.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +4

      JOHN Henry Yes, an epic time for sure. One of a kind!

    • @josheternal
      @josheternal Před 4 lety +8

      To think there was a time that people would have paid like $2000 for the cassette video of this concert. Now you can stream it free lol.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      Josh InJesus Yep, that’s how it goes! 😅😬🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @snaked.i.522
      @snaked.i.522 Před 3 lety +3

      That's for damn sure!!!

  • @sks7438
    @sks7438 Před 4 lety +136

    Bobby's vocals were good. Dancing, singing, talking and entertaining at the same damn time.

  • @jarrellmason9080
    @jarrellmason9080 Před 4 lety +205

    Dope set. This shows why Bobby in his prime was the truth

  • @CandiceMichelleFranklin
    @CandiceMichelleFranklin Před 3 lety +46

    Only 19 years old and owned that stage like a seasoned PRO! ...So glad we have this footage. I hope Bobby gets to see all this love we have for him. AMAZING! Bobby 4 Eva

  • @PIR8IL
    @PIR8IL Před 4 lety +70

    Damn, he really was the king of R & B.

    • @CodyCole80
      @CodyCole80 Před 4 lety +9

      You didn’t know?

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Před 3 lety +7

      And that Humpin Around World tour was nice too. Opening act Mary J Blige

    • @IAmJac0by
      @IAmJac0by Před 3 lety

      No he was the king of drugs.

    • @michellemills1260
      @michellemills1260 Před 3 lety +4

      @@stonedog23 Yes I was at that tour the last stop was Tampa Fl, my home town. Mary J Bilge, TLC and Jodeci tour the place up..

    • @enzojayden1
      @enzojayden1 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@IAmJac0by Lol that's James Brown

  • @msoddballz5763
    @msoddballz5763 Před 4 lety +72

    He killed that ish. He truly knew how to put on a show and entertain.

    • @freereign911
      @freereign911 Před 3 lety +6

      Can only imagine his skills in the🛌🤔

    • @vlynettemcnulty5102
      @vlynettemcnulty5102 Před 2 lety +4

      @Free Reign
      O-KAAAAY??!!
      #BobbyBrownMostDefinitelyHadThoseBedroomSKILLS!!
      🤯🤯🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
      😘😘💋💋
      😍😍💯💯
      👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
      🥇🥇🏆🏆

  • @thegantz87
    @thegantz87 Před 4 lety +102

    This man really was a performer, I’m EXHAUSTED just watching him perform and he did this 48 mins straight!? And that Roni bit was a classic 🤣

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +17

      Yes, Bobby was really something ELSE! The consummate showman. And his antics during “Roni” were very classic 😂😂😂!

    • @bkkersey93
      @bkkersey93 Před 4 lety +10

      Well being on stage with loud music and crazy lights gives an adrenaline boost beyond compare.

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Před 3 lety +5

      Shoot to be 19 again!

    • @vlynettemcnulty5102
      @vlynettemcnulty5102 Před 2 lety +4

      @StoneDog23
      Like, For RE-AL!!
      🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😁😁

    • @jacbro33
      @jacbro33 Před 2 lety +7

      This is the reason. Why when people try to critique his performance today Im like bobby don't owe us nothing.. this man put on a show during his prime.. he is 53 years.. I'm ok if he just has a stool mike and someone on 🎸 or 🎹.

  • @Itcool2beu
    @Itcool2beu Před 4 lety +80

    Bobby Brown was cold bruh so underrated in my book

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +15

      You’re so right! He was a force to be reckoned with! Especially in those days.

    • @1300mikehoward
      @1300mikehoward Před 4 lety +11

      Not underrated but some ppl was in denial of his musical accomplishments. Like the fact that this was a multi-platinum album!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +7

      mike howard The album went platinum seven times, just so you know.

    • @1300mikehoward
      @1300mikehoward Před 4 lety +4

      @@PurpleRain500 - big fan, i lived that era in Atlanta during his prime, so believe me I know! lol

    • @moorpapi154
      @moorpapi154 Před 3 lety +1

      Bobby Brown underrated? I dont think so

  • @IceManLikeGervin
    @IceManLikeGervin Před 4 lety +95

    Bobby Brown was good to go solo!!! He went from opening for NE at the start of tour to headlining by the end of it as his Don't Be Cruel album was blowing up big time...

    • @michaelwashington4408
      @michaelwashington4408 Před 2 lety +6

      He became the headliner

    • @jacbro33
      @jacbro33 Před 2 lety +3

      He never headlined the heart break tour he left and did his own tour... Special time.. special dude.. bobby is the Truth

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před rokem +3

      You’re welcome! I would argue Prince and Michael Jackson. This would have been Prince’s “Lovesexy” era and that album and THE SHOWS that he was putting on at that time were absolutely on another planet. I’ve never seen anything like them.

  • @IloveGod210
    @IloveGod210 Před rokem +21

    His energy was unbelievable! He commanded the stage! Damn!

  • @chaneldianetv
    @chaneldianetv Před 4 lety +67

    How can you not love Bobby's energy. He is a beast. Damn. I just love him

  • @travonlewis8134
    @travonlewis8134 Před 4 lety +62

    New edition had to follow this they were great as we’ll but Bobby’s style was so unique around this time

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +9

      It sure was!

    • @izzy-yf9yc
      @izzy-yf9yc Před 4 lety +19

      Yep! That’s why Bobby ended up being the headliner and NE had to open for him! 😂

    • @Keepdapocket
      @Keepdapocket Před 4 lety +9

      It wasn't unique. Honestly, we were doing all of those dances. Any "hood" in america were doing all of those dances well before Bobby became a star.
      To white people, it waa unique.to bruthas and sistas, it was like, "damn, finally the ish we do at the school dances, block parties, and skating.rinks". Scoob and scrap, the dances for Big Daddy Kane, were doing the same damn thing as Heart and Soul. Bobby just got the play.
      Think of it like this. Michael Jackson did the "moonwalk" in 1983 or whatever. White people went crazy like it was something HE made up. In the hood, it was called the glide. Althought i was around 8-9 in thr late 70's, I remember my uncle and his friends, who were lockers, doing the glide in late 78. It was nothing new at all. But, if white people don't know about it, then it's new, fresh, snd unique.
      Same thing with Miley Cyrus twerking. Really? Sista's were twerking in the south back in the mid 90's.

    • @CodyCole80
      @CodyCole80 Před 4 lety +14

      Tye K.
      I think Sharon meant that Bobby brought the edge of the hood to the forefront. Those dances weren’t unique for common black folks, but they were to suburban America and anywhere else outside of urban 🇺🇸. Bobby was the first thug-singing superstar- pre Jodeci.

    • @izzy-yf9yc
      @izzy-yf9yc Před 4 lety +5

      CodyCole80 well said! 😀

  • @larhondaburchett3271
    @larhondaburchett3271 Před 4 lety +55

    Todays artists could never!!!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +13

      Today’s autotunes on everything robo-singers could NEVER EVER touch this man, NE or ANYBODY from that era!

    • @Podzzy
      @Podzzy Před 4 lety +3

      @@PurpleRain500 It's not just a matter of technique, the creativity of that period is missing.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +6

      Podzzy Absolutely, without a DOUBT. All of the “music” today sounds alike with autotunes on EVERYTHING, electric noise in the background, and all of the singers use the same drawn out, groggy, Kermit The Frog sounding timbre when singing. It’s horrific! How did this happen?

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Před 3 lety +2

      PurpleRain500 , so true, Trey Songs, Chris Brown, Jacquees, and especially Bryson Tiller sound horrible, yet they are supposed to at the top of the game.

    • @k-9inethaboss780
      @k-9inethaboss780 Před 3 lety

      @@stonedog23 they supposed to sound horrible on top of the game? Wht?🤣

  • @darylhester2449
    @darylhester2449 Před 4 lety +36

    Bobby definitely was the king when it comes to the concerts back then always showed out and brought the energy..

  • @davidclarencescott9911
    @davidclarencescott9911 Před 4 lety +35

    I met Bobby on 10/29 when the tour stopped in Buffalo, NY. This man had SWAG and he ripped the stage! He was super nice too.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +5

      What a cool memory! What was your encounter with him like?

    • @davidclarencescott9911
      @davidclarencescott9911 Před 4 lety +21

      @@PurpleRain500 my brother, sister and I stayed in the same hotel that Bobby was staying at. As we were leaving to go to the show, Bobby came through the lobby with his fur coat on and this leather hat (he looked fly as hell). We said hello to him and he waved, he then told us he would be back at the hotel after the show. After the show he hung out with all the fans that were there, he shook everybody's hand and hugged and kissed all the women there. He was very chill.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +5

      David Clarence Scott Wow, what a memory to have. That’s a blessing, man. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ghanasoul
    @ghanasoul Před 2 lety +22

    Watching this clearly shows Bobby was a SHOWMAN. He was supposed to be a solo act. He was keeping all this talent confined by being with a group. He was only second to Michael Jackson at this time. Miss this time. Glad i was a teen old enough to see him in his prime. Thanks for posting!

  • @BeauRaven
    @BeauRaven Před 4 lety +51

    High energy, vocals, entertaining...beast mode the entire show!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +5

      Absolutely! This was an epic tour even with all of the drama. What a great set they performed too! Thanks for watching!

  • @PlayaflyJoe27
    @PlayaflyJoe27 Před 4 lety +47

    True king of the stage right here. He truly had star power in his day!!!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +8

      That he did! A star in every sense of the word.

  • @msmooniepie1
    @msmooniepie1 Před 4 lety +32

    I remember my mom took my sister and I to see this tour in 1988 Memphis Tennessee!! We had front row seats. I was 13 and my sister was 14. Bobby jumped down in the front row and omg I was about to faint lol. Bobby Brown, New Edition and Al B. Sure!!! This was definitely a tour for the young ladies!!!❤️🔥

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +6

      WOW! Front row? What a blessing! Such a cool memory to have, thanks for watching!

  • @playingamez
    @playingamez Před 4 lety +16

    Legend has it, Bobby's 2 dancers still dancing RIGHT NOW!!! 😂😂😂

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      Really?!!! I’ve never heard that before. Interesting.

    • @CodyCole80
      @CodyCole80 Před 4 lety +5

      PurpleRain500
      I think it was a joke. 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @OgDj2024
    @OgDj2024 Před 4 lety +83

    Bobby Brown laid the steppingstones for artists like Chris Brown and Usher

    • @Daniel-cp4bd
      @Daniel-cp4bd Před 4 lety +2

      J Patterson how Chris brown was influenced by Michael Jackson

    • @notapplicable687
      @notapplicable687 Před 4 lety +3

      LDNs finest usher and Chris brown have credited mj as their main influence

    • @johnharreld6580
      @johnharreld6580 Před 3 lety +5

      @@notapplicable687 And LDN's Finest Michael Jackson Influenced Everyone Who Dances Period...One Love Fam...

    • @EdwinaLondon
      @EdwinaLondon Před 3 lety +1

      📠 📠 📠 ❗️❗️❗️❗️

    • @nlee4566
      @nlee4566 Před 3 lety +4

      I don't know about Usher. But for sure Chris Brown. Chris Brown and Bobby have a lot in common.

  • @user-ki1vd3ti8j
    @user-ki1vd3ti8j Před 2 lety +21

    Bobby Brown on a whole different level back in the late 80s

  • @amcgarvin4life30
    @amcgarvin4life30 Před 4 lety +139

    We must protect these Videos AT All Costs!! It's so hard to find any footage from the Heartbreak Tour let alone the full set!! Thank you so much for this Diamond!! #NE4Life

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +19

      You are so welcome! And yes, we must guard this with our lives! This is very important footage, and it’s imperative that it’s preserved around forever.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +11

      #NE4Life

    • @ic4eyez739
      @ic4eyez739 Před 4 lety +5

      I was their to this video golden saved in my playlist shared on fb like so happy for this memory. All the mess going on in my life yooooooooo thanks

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +4

      Rowena LyfeBlessing Still You’re Welcome. If I’ve been a blessing to you during your difficult time then my living is not in vain! Sending prayers! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 God bless!

    • @ic4eyez739
      @ic4eyez739 Před 4 lety +3

      @@PurpleRain500 good memory man 😎 and the stuff we did after. Assumed we 👀 new edition get in a limo followed it all over the city ummmm it wasn't them😭

  • @ticowayne6691
    @ticowayne6691 Před 2 lety +15

    The King of stage Bobby Brown💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 Bobby Ruled The Music scene in the Late 80’s! He was one of the top performers in the world at that time!

  • @capricornin-motion161
    @capricornin-motion161 Před 4 lety +42

    The one thing that the biopic didn't have was the rare raw talent of Bobby Brown. Thank you for uploading this.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +3

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

    • @jacbro33
      @jacbro33 Před 2 lety +5

      Yep its hard to capture that tho...

  • @Blackstar81
    @Blackstar81 Před 4 lety +35

    I was a kid at this time. always remember seeing clips on MTV news of this tour. Read about it, I do remember that summer when Bobby, Guy, & New Edition albums dropped. R&B was amazing during that time.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +6

      It sure was! What an iconic era! The BEST era for music in my opinion!

    • @Blackstar81
      @Blackstar81 Před 4 lety +4

      @@PurpleRain500 It definitely was

    • @CinqueMalcolm
      @CinqueMalcolm Před 3 lety +4

      I was 11 that summer and bumped all 4 albums.. NE, Al, BB, and Guy. How ridiculous was that summer....and that was just R&B!

    • @johnharreld6580
      @johnharreld6580 Před 3 lety +3

      @@CinqueMalcolm Don't Forget About Us Too Fam We Were Out There Aswell That Summer...One Love Fam...

    • @jacbro33
      @jacbro33 Před 2 lety +3

      1988/89 music era was on point

  • @dreadheadbm1990
    @dreadheadbm1990 Před 6 měsíci +3

    One of the best concerts I've ever watched. Bobby brown was so entertaining and to think that he was only Nineteen years old is remarkable. There's is not a Nineteen year old alive today that could what do what a Nineteen year old Bobby Brown could do. God bless Bobby Brown and his family!!!

  • @ChristopherLRussell
    @ChristopherLRussell Před 2 lety +11

    Geezis what talent. There were moments where it didn’t even seem like he would catch his notes…but did. I can’t help but respect this kind of gift. Also this is my era, it holds such a special place In my heart forever.

  • @franknitty9954
    @franknitty9954 Před 4 lety +20

    My city of Philadelphia and the one only Badass Bobby Brown. This is classic forreal!!

  • @StubbornMook
    @StubbornMook Před 3 lety +17

    Babyface mentioned that he heard Bobby on the radio one day doing a live show and he was singing Girlfriend. He said Bobby went to hit a high not but was flat and bobby said "I didn't want to sing this song anyway!!!" From that moment babyface was sold to working with Bobby. It was bobby's energy and personality!

  • @williamcooper6274
    @williamcooper6274 Před 4 lety +61

    Bobby Brown, when right as he was here, was THE THREAT to Michael Jackson. Now just imagine if he would have avoided the trappings that fame offered and focused on his craft. He could do it all and he had that raw Pendergrass-like sex appeal. Girls either wanted to screw him or get screwed by him. A prime Chris Brown and Usher could not touch him.

    • @ta4life27
      @ta4life27 Před 4 lety +15

      A threat to whooooo, by this thing mj was a god of music. You need to stop it.

    • @michellemills1260
      @michellemills1260 Před 3 lety +15

      Nobody was a threat to Michael Jackson not even Bobby..

    • @greenblackswerl
      @greenblackswerl Před 3 lety +13

      He was talented for sure but I don’t think he was a threat to MJ at all. He was no where NEAR the musical ability of MJ. I’d say if anyone threatened MJ in terms of talent it would gotta be prince.

    • @mr.majesty1920
      @mr.majesty1920 Před 3 lety +13

      William Cooper is right ya'll...Bobby was spearheading where the game was going. Why do you think "dangerous" was a New Jack album? Even Mike had to change up his sound to compete with Bobby. If you're not old enough to remember the time ( no pun intended) keep quiet.

    • @michellemills1260
      @michellemills1260 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mr.majesty1920 No he is wrong, at this time Bobby Brown was an opening act for a group he got kicked out of..Michael Jackson was head lining his own tour making over 100,000,000 by himself. To compete with Mr Jackson,you had to know to sing as well,as dance and we all know Bobby is not a singer. Teddy Riley was supposed to work on the Bad album in 1987 but Gene Griffin interfered. So there was no reason for Michael to rush or compete with anybody. Michael sold 32 million with Dangerous, Bobby didn't even come close with Don't be Cruel, these are facts and I am old enough to have this conversation,I was living when it all went down..

  • @asweethoneybee
    @asweethoneybee Před 3 lety +17

    Ugh my heart. Bobby in his prime was FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

  • @daddyquack7539
    @daddyquack7539 Před 4 lety +20

    Bobby Brown is the most rad person I've ever seen. The epitome of cool. This is mindblowing. True entertainment that you can appreciate with awe.

  • @tman05
    @tman05 Před 4 lety +30

    Wow a rare concert of Bobby Brown before he became extremely huge then later came the downfalls. Glad everyone is appreciating his legacy as a high energetic performer. B.Brown was a fool with it on that stage. Wish i was older enough at that time to see him at his prime. Did get to see him a few times (even with N.E. on a couple reunion tours) in recent years but as the older version of Bobby after overcoming and probably still dealing with demons. Peace and blessings to you PR500 for giving us a treat to start 2020 off with.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +5

      You’re most welcome! I’m so proud to help you all start this new decade off RIGHT with the mother of all NE rarities! Their most sought after recording. Thanks for watching! God bless you and have a Happy, blessed and prosperous New Year! 🎉🎊🎈🎈🎈🎆🎆🎆

  • @dominiquekelly9349
    @dominiquekelly9349 Před rokem +8

    i love these times cause they’re actually singing, they not singing over their words straight up live while dancing!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před rokem +2

      YES! That’s what we want! Did they lip sync on their recent tour? I haven’t seen it yet.

  • @user-qr2ck6qi2d
    @user-qr2ck6qi2d Před 7 měsíci +3

    Them damn 80's and 90's was hell musically👑🥇🏆

  • @texassunflower
    @texassunflower Před 4 lety +27

    The best winder in the world. Him and Keith sweat get me everytime with the winding and grinding 😁

    • @texassunflower
      @texassunflower Před 2 lety +1

      Ain’t that something! Who knew haha. Bobby’s winding days are over unfortunately

  • @nlee4566
    @nlee4566 Před 3 lety +13

    This a piece of gold!!! Bobby was that dude man.

  • @nitab5039
    @nitab5039 Před 2 lety +17

    We gotta give it up for Bobby’s dancers! I mean DAMN! The amount of stamina they had to have to keep up with Bobby and to keep going even between him taking breaks! 👏🏾👏🏾 Bobby a monster!!

  • @akumulight
    @akumulight Před 3 lety +18

    Bobby Brown actually was on Michael Jackson and Princes Fame level in 88-89

  • @OG_predatorproductionz
    @OG_predatorproductionz Před 4 lety +24

    He always sang that Rock witcha witta lil more umph for janet! lol

  • @Dave-Styles
    @Dave-Styles Před 3 lety +13

    2:57 “Bobby Brown brought the money, and I ain’t splitting it with nobody.” 😂

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 3 lety +3

      👍🏾🤣😂👊🏾

    • @StubbornMook
      @StubbornMook Před 3 lety +2

      Keith Sweat mentioned this on the verzuz 😂😂

    • @kidspectro23
      @kidspectro23 Před 3 lety

      @@StubbornMook what he said ?😂😂

    • @StubbornMook
      @StubbornMook Před 3 lety +3

      @@kidspectro23 basically how he remember Bobby would come on stage with the briefcase of money...

  • @E_Static
    @E_Static Před 4 lety +29

    Philly folks just know that the lady he brought on stage for Tenderoni is one of y'all mothers or grandmothers right now. If you recognize her ask her how the rest of the evening was LOL. #WildThang

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +3

      🙈🙉🙊LOL!

    • @devanwalker6638
      @devanwalker6638 Před 4 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @sassyd8738
      @sassyd8738 Před 3 lety +1

      frfr my first question girl how did you feel n dam do you know u a celebrity in my book so many wanted to get on stage with Bobby B and you did and nailed it come one give us sum tea with some hot water frfr lol

  • @beautifulsungoddess2015
    @beautifulsungoddess2015 Před 4 lety +18

    I'm 60 & Damn! I nvr seen BB & NE in concert. Just wow! I see why Whitney was crazy bout him...among other things

  • @XP9724
    @XP9724 Před 5 měsíci +3

    This tour was always interesting considering he surpassed the group during it, he was much bigger than them by this time.

  • @Epigramist
    @Epigramist Před 4 lety +23

    Wow!! Great footage... I was serving in the U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan during this tour... Never thought I’d get a chance to see what all the buzz was about!! Excellent set full of energy!! Thanks for sharing!!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +3

      You’re most welcome! And thank you for your service! I know that you guys miss out on so much just to keep us all safe, and to protect our way of life. I am honored that I was able to provide this rare footage for you! Happy New Year! 🎉🎊🎇🎆🎇🎈🎈🎈🎈

  • @Kimberly_204
    @Kimberly_204 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I can’t believe the algorithm is just now bringing me here. Thanks for sharing this video!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You are most welcome! Thanks 4 watching! 🙏🏾💜☺️

  • @guerdacherestal8367
    @guerdacherestal8367 Před rokem +6

    Bobby was unstoppable untouchable unmatched period i will always love him ❤

  • @wiltisdabest
    @wiltisdabest Před 3 lety +16

    The shade Bobby shows, "I welcome y'all to the heartbreak tour, forget that though I wanna do a song for you..."

  • @vettr.7460
    @vettr.7460 Před 3 lety +11

    Couldn't NOBODY tell this man NUTHIN at this time! I mean NOTHING!!! Bobby earned his crown a long damn time ago!! #Salute#

  • @joyceblack7243
    @joyceblack7243 Před 4 lety +11

    That man was on fire...Bobbyyyyy😍😘

  • @mufc7753
    @mufc7753 Před 4 lety +20

    I have been waiting nearly 30 plus years to see this . Thank you whoever you are

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +5

      You are most welcome! God bless and thanks for watching!

    • @mufc7753
      @mufc7753 Před 4 lety +3

      @@PurpleRain500 Bobby was the man back then . Pure raw talent .

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +1

      P T77 He sure was!

    • @mufc7753
      @mufc7753 Před 4 lety

      @@PurpleRain500 Please keep adding more Bobby , im from the UK and missed loads of clips .

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      P T77 There’s much more to come! Thanks for watching!

  • @darron6owell
    @darron6owell Před 4 lety +26

    Dayummm, I been asking about this dam concert for 15 year.
    I can't believe MCA, or New Edition members never released it on Vcr or Dvd.
    So who ever finally let it go, even tho you are late as hell.
    Thank You Very Much,
    i can't believe I fixing to watch and download this right now.
    It been over 32 year and now I got it.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +3

      Yes, it’s been a long time coming for sure.

    • @Zeakg
      @Zeakg Před 4 lety +5

      Darron Howell because New Edition never owns anything... they were too busy having to pay back on slick contracts that were robbing them.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      Zeakg Yep.

    • @marquitashiver6141
      @marquitashiver6141 Před 4 lety +3

      Right! They need to remaster these and sell them. Make that money! The movie should be on DVD also. I will buy anything NE 💜

    • @darron6owell
      @darron6owell Před 4 lety

      Marquita Shiver
      I know that's right, I will too!!

  • @MOA0831
    @MOA0831 Před 3 lety +10

    He did make the switch in music..others attempted to mock him todate 30yrs. Almost later.🎼🎵🎵🎤🎙🎤🎙🎤🎙🎤🎧🎧🎧

  • @kingdwight9796
    @kingdwight9796 Před rokem +3

    NOBODY messin with Prime Bobby!!!

  • @Ogglowgetter
    @Ogglowgetter Před 3 lety +11

    That’s why he’s the king of R&B thank you to whoever got this video. Love this so much.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 3 lety +2

      You are so welcome! Thanks 4 watching! 🙏🏾💜

  • @money3189
    @money3189 Před rokem +3

    Saw this concert when I was 12. Bobby was the king of stage for real. This video cut his solo dance performance short.

  • @TheeMichellesMind
    @TheeMichellesMind Před 2 lety +8

    Come on Bobbyyyy!!! And the background singers and bad were great too!!! 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @gerikara
    @gerikara Před 4 lety +30

    I really appreciate you uploading this awesome footage from the bottom of my heart

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      You are so welcome! God bless and thanks for watching!

  • @1Radioriot
    @1Radioriot Před 4 lety +9

    Very Rare I have never seen video footage from that tour... Thx for sharing this

  • @jdeezy1200
    @jdeezy1200 Před 4 lety +31

    That version of Girlfriend tho >>>

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +4

      Absolutely breathtaking! I listen to it on repeat! That’s the best version I’ve ever heard! Pure vocal fireworks from start to finish!

    • @bryaneverett2174
      @bryaneverett2174 Před 4 lety +1

      @@PurpleRain500 saw this tour in NYC. Everybody was saying that he should've rerecorded this song this way or did a live version

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      Bryan Everett Yep, it’s just that good. It definitely would have killed the charts, and maybe even won an award. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Who knows, these guys had SO much untapped potential and so many missed opportunities.

    • @bryaneverett2174
      @bryaneverett2174 Před 4 lety +5

      @@PurpleRain500 and they're missing a huge opportunity now. Should've toured after the BET movie

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety

      Bryan Everett Definitely!

  • @devanteswing701
    @devanteswing701 Před rokem +3

    prime bobby brown as an opening act what a time

  • @rreal9741
    @rreal9741 Před 4 lety +11

    The real king of R&B

  • @kirstenewings9811
    @kirstenewings9811 Před 3 lety +5

    When he did Roni that was toooo fye🔥😍

  • @JustBreakingBreadTV
    @JustBreakingBreadTV Před 3 lety +7

    King of Stage

  • @bobbydrake5937
    @bobbydrake5937 Před 4 lety +11

    YO THIS BEFORE THE GUMBI TOO!

  • @worldztune852
    @worldztune852 Před rokem +4

    I wish this man never got married fr 😂😂

  • @JustinDorseyTV
    @JustinDorseyTV Před 4 lety +7

    Always been a huge fan of BOB the man!!

  • @toniafields8870
    @toniafields8870 Před 3 lety +6

    Absolutely LOVE this guy!! Bobby B I hope you read this one day!! So very talented!! Much love and respect to you ALWAYS!!❤️

  • @tralonwilliams6499
    @tralonwilliams6499 Před rokem +3

    Bobby was a beast💯 He hadn't even started the Gumby hair cut yet in this show

  • @vettr.7460
    @vettr.7460 Před 3 lety +9

    This was a damn good year even though I was only 9 at this time I still remember all the music like it was yesterday and Bobby know he use to show out! He has that whole arena wall to wall packed and he is a great performer on stage! I never been to any of his concerts but just watching this footage is good enough for me. Thank you!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 3 lety +3

      You are so welcome! Bobby was a FORCE in those days! I’ve never seen him live but here’s hoping we’ll both get to see ALL SIX some time in the near future! 🙏🏾🤞🏾🙌🏾🥂

  • @missbrit2827
    @missbrit2827 Před 2 lety +7

    This is when concerts were the real deal.

    • @ticowayne6691
      @ticowayne6691 Před rokem +1

      Yes i agree! This era 80’s is when concert were something to see! You got your money worth! 👏👏👏

  • @henrybarts6134
    @henrybarts6134 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you so much for posting this.

  • @StubbornMook
    @StubbornMook Před 4 lety +22

    RAW performer , thank you for uploading been looking all over for this...

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +4

      You’re welcome! It’s been a long time coming! I’ve been looking for this for YEARS too and never found anything other than pictures. Very few mentions of this tour on the internet. This needs to be seen, not rotting on a shelf somewhere at Universal or in the hands of private collectors. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!

  • @keithbateman2986
    @keithbateman2986 Před 4 lety +11

    Great times Bobby Brown.♥️

  • @aprilashley17
    @aprilashley17 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for posting!

  • @KM7661
    @KM7661 Před 3 lety +5

    Music’s greatest era in my opinion and YES BB was IT... People need to put respect to his NAME.

  • @fade2black1982
    @fade2black1982 Před 4 lety +3

    Yo I wanted to see footage of this tour FOREVER. THANK YOU!!!

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      fade2black1982 You’re Welcome! It took me forever to find it! Thanks for watching!

  • @sassyd8738
    @sassyd8738 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for uploading this from the bottom of my heart so love this this was my Bobby the one I always wanted to see but got to see him later in the future n a hug too he was such an amazing performer n nobody could stop him

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 3 lety +2

      He was really a force during this era. You are most welcome! Please check out my other videos if you please! Thanks 4 watching!

  • @blacknnatural
    @blacknnatural Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for sharing. My heart rate went up watching this. lol

  • @reginaldwalker6027
    @reginaldwalker6027 Před 4 lety +3

    I remember goin to see this Tour!..I was 15..Out of all tha shows I've been to this Tour still stands out in my mind as 1 of tha best!!..Thanks for Uploading!!..💯

  • @CodyCole80
    @CodyCole80 Před 4 lety +1

    😍 I saw Bobby in concert after the release of his first album: King of the Stage w/ RFTW and Club Nouveau, but I never got to see him during the Legendary 💔 Tour. Thx 4 the Upload! 👍🏾

  • @lisaharris5160
    @lisaharris5160 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for the upload, 😊great memories God bless Mr.Bobby Brown✌🏾and ❤!

  • @joonemoyer
    @joonemoyer Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you soooo much for uploading this Heartbreak Tour, ive been hoping and wishing to go back and reminisce on this for a very long time. I went to this tour when i was living in Cleveland Ohio back in the day, never ever thought i would relive this moment again. Thank you one more time...... And take care.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks you too! I’m glad that I was able to be a blessing to you!

  • @tupacsheart504
    @tupacsheart504 Před 4 lety +2

    thank you so much for these rare videos! 💕

  • @patricejackson7856
    @patricejackson7856 Před 2 lety +3

    Bobbbbbyyyyy❤ I liked Bobby back then but I love him now. He was cool back then but growth is important to anyone so I am glad he has evolved into the resilient loving man he is today esp after enduring so much. Also happy my fellas NE have all grown and back together. # NE for life!!

  • @LovelyLorie1
    @LovelyLorie1 Před 4 lety +8

    Whenever I see stuff like this I always feel how lucky the girl is that's pulled on stage.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +2

      Yep, that’s an honor. Whether you’re pulled onstage by Bobby, Prince, MJ or NKOTB it’s always cool to see and an honor indeed.

  • @sstvil2486
    @sstvil2486 Před 4 lety +62

    Bobby was able to extend his set here because Al B Sure was not there this night.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +7

      Yep. Unfortunately he wasn’t, I would have LOVED for him to have been in this too!

    • @ucbx
      @ucbx Před 4 lety +8

      Al B Sure must have missed several concerts. I remember when this tour came to my city and Al B Sure did not perform that night either.

    • @garysmith8073
      @garysmith8073 Před 4 lety +1

      When the show came to Hartford,Ct. Al B. Was sick. He didnt show alot of shows . The next year he came with the show to New Haven,Ct.

    • @dman221
      @dman221 Před 4 lety +15

      Al B couldn’t sing live that is why.....

    • @dominicmartin9949
      @dominicmartin9949 Před 4 lety +3

      @@dman221 yep

  • @Lakerzrell
    @Lakerzrell Před 4 lety +11

    B brown was something serious bruh

  • @Kharris2368
    @Kharris2368 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this!

  • @tupacsheart504
    @tupacsheart504 Před 4 lety +12

    Chileeee, Cara/Kara was READY! Was about to chew her lip off. 😂 Somebody find my girl and ask her about her experience! Bobby in his prime was golden. Once again, thank you for this upload. Hope to see more in the future.

    • @vettr.7460
      @vettr.7460 Před 3 lety +2

      Exactly!!! She looked like she wanted to eat the man alive!!! My God! 😂😂😂

  • @teddrickjohnson2050
    @teddrickjohnson2050 Před 4 lety +5

    Now this is Showmanship 🖤

  • @marquitashiver6141
    @marquitashiver6141 Před 4 lety +5

    Love this so much!!!!

  • @queenempress2541
    @queenempress2541 Před 4 lety +19

    Bobby changed the game.. He single handley changed the image of girly sweet gentlemen R&B to bad boy...R&B MEET STREET SWAG.... STREET SWAG MEET R&B.. WE STILL TALKING ABOUT LOVE.. BUT WITH AGGRESSION!! PASSION. NO APOLOGIES. Chris Brown Usher Jodeci Jagged Edge 112 all of them.. GONE WAS THE DAYS OF PRECISION AND MATCHING SUITS.. IN CAME TIMBERLAND BOOTS 👢. DENIM. HATS TO THE BACK.. HIGH ENERGY..

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +8

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Nailed it! Yes! Bobby pioneered a MOVEMENT in R&B. From R. Kelly and Usher to Chris Brown and Trey Songz; they ALL must pay homage to the ORIGINAL Bad Boy!

    • @queenempress2541
      @queenempress2541 Před 4 lety +5

      @@PurpleRain500 I know he loves his Whitney. So do I. But I always believed that she was the fatal mistake to his music career. That old Sony dude. Was pissed Bobby was with Whitney and black balled Bobby's career. Made sure he would not make another album. Took his music and his ability to make money. Making it seem like Bobby was leaching off her. Bobby sacrificed alot to be with her. He even let the world blame him for her drug addiction. Even her evil azz mother blamed him knowing Whitney was akready on that mess.. When her mother kicked Bobby out of Whitney's funeral. Knowing how much they loved Each OTHER. I was convinced that woman was the devil incarnate. I hope the music world finally tip their hats to Bobby. He did alot for the music industry. He made love songs cool again.

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety +4

      Queen Empress I love Whitney as well. Honestly neither one of them needed to be in that relationship. There was so much wrong with it on both sides. I love Whitney to DEATH and always will, but that was a toxic relationship that I wish both of them would have steered clear of. The media really spun it and put the blame on Bobby, and for years I hated him and attributed her problems and death to him, but now I know that it wasn’t entirely his fault. No one is to blame for what happened to Whitney BUT Whitney. As much as it pains me to say that. It hurt them BOTH, and cost their daughter her life. SMH. 😔

    • @PurpleRain500
      @PurpleRain500  Před 4 lety

      Lucianodadon Yep! Sure was!

    • @beautifulsungoddess2015
      @beautifulsungoddess2015 Před 4 lety

      @Lucianodadon Whats a cheat code?