Opened for him in 1990 at a NY Jazz Club. This man was soo underrated. Could write, play, and sing his a** off. He combined a bunch of different tones at once. A little Luther, Al Green, Stevie..etc. Left way too soon :(😇

@normasloan2363

10 ай бұрын

He's beautiful, and that voice.. I would buy the CD if I knew where to buy it

@sandraboyd8007

8 ай бұрын

I didn’t know he was deceased. Indeed he was talented.

@redmiller8563

7 ай бұрын

RIP David🌹

@7Eightyone

7 ай бұрын

This was just at the time when R&B started to have a more hip hop edge and the adult contemporary sound was fading. Make no mistakes though...this is beautiful music...

@GreyMann2

7 ай бұрын

​@@7EightyoneYes! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only person who noticed that! People look at me like I'm crazy when I speak about that shift in R&B. We went from the quiet storm era straight to random unnecessary rap verses.

David was a giant among legends . It was truly a pleasure watching him introduced to the world on showtime at the Apollo Theater . Sing with the Angels my brothers.

@jazzy531

3 ай бұрын

Yes he is

@PerryWarren-pm8tq

2 ай бұрын

God took the time to craft the voice of David Peaston, just as He did Luther Vandross. He has a voice like no other . And never will be again. He is truelly missed . I have two of his Albums. Two clissics

This is for the grown folks who truly love music. I fully enjoy this song when I listen with my eyes closed. Happy Valentines Day 2020❤️

@jazzy531

3 ай бұрын

Amen😊

I remember watching in on Showtime at the Apollo when he won Amateur Night all those weeks in a row. Legend!!

@votesudanusa

Жыл бұрын

So did I. Him and Omar Chandler battled it out

This is one powerful voice

Wow I remember this man . Awesome singer sad that he didn’t get more recognition than he has.

How in the hell do 599 people not appreciate this? One of the most underrated classic love songs ever

@abcdefg7435

Жыл бұрын

People deliberately come on KZread to downplay/dislike/hate anything remarkable! It is their job or mindset💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️

@nailomar3388

Жыл бұрын

I'm agree he blessed

@gregoryjones5089

5 ай бұрын

They Don't have taste in real music 😊

@jinaedinisci159

4 ай бұрын

@@gregoryjones5089 straight facts!

@lisajohnson9496

Ай бұрын

I know that Right I Love this soung

MAGNIFICENT VOICE!! Brings tears to my eyes! Rest in Heaven

I called him The King Of Amateur Night, because he owned The Apollo plenty of nights!! R.I.P.

Such an underrated, gifted, and blessed vocalist. He is truly missed. RIP

@davitamcwilliams876

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@tramekn

3 жыл бұрын

He surely is!

@zanobiizanobia

3 жыл бұрын

No way R. I.P ??

@MissC67

3 жыл бұрын

@@zanobiizanobia he passed away on February 1, 2012.

@lakeisharobinson2132

3 жыл бұрын

Amen. 🙏🙏

Your voice and also your sister's were both gifts from God. R.I.P. David Peaston & Fontella Bass.

I grew up as a child in the same church with him before he was famous. He tore it up every Sunday RIP Mr. Peaston

@ladyvirtue650

2 жыл бұрын

What a blessing that was nd a beautiful memory to have nd share! David was definitely a 🎁 to the world 💜🌹💜

@cassandrarayford5050

Жыл бұрын

Wow didn't know he had passed!! These are the artist that should be recognized. He definitely should be one, and Alexander O'neil RIP!

@NubianP6

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@cassandrarayford5050thankfully, Alexander O’Neal is still with us, he has struggled with substance abuse, but he’s still here.

@jeffreyblocker7371

3 ай бұрын

St. Louis' Finest 💯

@ameliabedelia7018

Ай бұрын

@DrBisharaWilson was he arrested for the damage he caused to the church? Why didn’t he go to jail to stop him do damage every week? Maybe he had connections.

This man was a serious "sanger". Voice extraordinaire.

@jeannagirl7

4 жыл бұрын

🌷He had such a beautiful voice...

@priscillawilson9703

3 жыл бұрын

I mean EXTRODINAIRE!!!

@priscillawilson9703

3 жыл бұрын

Who remembers the first time seeing David Peaston on Showtime at the Apollo? ❤

@kayandaeddings4803

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. They need to do an unsung of him. He is straight up underrated and the guy can sing his tail off.

@takeaxsh00

3 жыл бұрын

This blackman can shonuff sang

Definitely an "Unsung" talent. The first ever and real "amateur night" winner. This man could truly sing.

A voice as pure and clean as a bell. I'm so glad I found him.

Look up "grossly underrated" & you'll see a picture of this fabulous man.

Thanks so much David. I cry every time I see this and think of your beautiful voice. It's because you're gone and we loved your voice. Can't believe it has been 11 years since your earned your wings

David really did this justice. Respect...and Rest in Peace.

So underrated indeed and such a great talent. Thank God we were blessed with his gift. Rest In Power Mr. Peaston...

Absolutely amazing. Bought this on "Tape" back in 1989. His voice is phenomenal, gives me goosebumps!

David was one of the best male singers to come on the music scene in the last 30 years. This guy was up there with Luther V. miss his voice and presence...Rest in peace...

he sang the HAELL outta this!

@peterpatton2867

5 жыл бұрын

📣"He sang the hell outta every damn thing😂!"

@MrBlactye

4 жыл бұрын

He did his thang with this song.

@monicashort3216

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he did.

Eddie kendricks did his thing but David took it to another level

@sldortch54

3 жыл бұрын

This IS a David Peaston song. No disrespect to Eddie Kendricks.

Remembering David Peaston (March 13, 1957 - February 1, 2012)

He is KILLIN those notes!!!! Love it!!! YASSSSS TO ALL HIS QUESTIONS!!!!

He was a great vocalist!! I could listen to him for hours!!

When singing was singing and music was music! David's voice was such an anointing from GOD!!!!

Listen to that voice FLAWLESS! David you are missed.

Remember watching David on showtime at the Apollo when I was 17 years old. So sad to of just read of his death he had the most amazing voice. R.I.P David. god bless you.

@blackroc01

4 жыл бұрын

Man i was gonna post the same thing. I Remember he got like a 2 min standing ovation!

@vinyltiger

4 жыл бұрын

I remember him winning Showtime at the Apollo. That was so many years ago.

@themajicman745

4 жыл бұрын

Check out his older sister Fontella Bass who had a hit in the 60's called "Rescue me"

@lorettachestnut5605

3 жыл бұрын

A most wonderful singer. A magic voice.such a loss.

@davidmalik9821

3 жыл бұрын

It was "God Bless the Child" as I remember. He won --- I think 5 times --- or numerous times. So sad, he would have been the next big voice in R&B.

What a voice, he is just gone to soon.

And THIS is how you take a remake to the next level! 😃

Truly epitomized the meaning of a "soul singer" it really hurt my heart to hear of his untimely demise... RIP Big guy... 🌹😪

@sldortch54

3 жыл бұрын

Truly!

@allah-adenkosithani5176

3 жыл бұрын

W😒W.! Eye ain't hear about this... When did He pass away.??

@selvycapers2308

2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful voice! Incredibly perfect tone! 🎼 I wasn’t aware that he passed. May he rest in eternal melodic peace. 🎼🌤

God is calling his angels home, isnt he? Rest in Peace, brotha Peaston. What a gorgeous voice you had. This version of "Can I" is simply beautiful and and all-time favorite. My condolences to the family.

@darlingnicki4813

Жыл бұрын

Wow😮😢 this is the ONLY version that I knew existed… the song dropped in my spirit after not hearing it in years and so I wanted to hear it and only to find he’s gone😢…. He left behind a treasure tho… this song will for ever live 🙏🏾

@votesudanusa

9 ай бұрын

You are making me tear up over here....@@darlingnicki4813

@rayedel1975

8 ай бұрын

Eddie Kendricks actually did it first, but I always come to this version.@@darlingnicki4813

"Can I set your soul on fire? Can I be your one and only desire?" Whew. So romantic

If I ever get married I don't think there's a song more appropriate for my way I would love to have this gentleman saying a true tribute of love at my way I wouldn't care what the cost would be

I wasn’t aware of his passing. Rest peacefully brother David. You are greatly missed! ✊🏾🖤

I adore this song. No one can sing it better than David Peaston ...,,Unsung hero ... this song is absolutely beautiful!!!! Bar None

Can I was a song that always gave me chills. R.I.P David Pearson who had a amazing voice. I played his album until it wore out my stero.I appreciate the NYC station WBLS for always giving his songs air play.❤😂❤

I remember hearing that voice for the first time on Showtime At The Apollo I was completely blown away then and I am right now 🥰❤️❤️🎶🎵🎤🙏🏼🙏🏼may he continue to rest peacefully 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

Now this is R&B that will you feel GOOD! Makes me miss the days when male vocalist would wear a nice suit and perform their God Given Talents on stage at the same time.

He was short lived. But one of the best voices. Everyone needs to hear him. I love his music artistry.

Simply Extraordinary!✌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋‍♀️🌹

“Can I be in love with you?” WOW!!! Such a beautiful song❤

It’s May 23,2021 and today was my first time ever listening to this song. My babe sent me and he doesn’t even know I had a stressful day . Oh how I needed this !!! I’ll always believe in love and Real Ballots !! Thank you My Mr. Scott!! 💋❤️

Lord, that boy could sing!!!

A musical genius!

You will be missed David, it's unlikely that a voice as pure as yours will come along again in my lifetime. RIP

His voice was IMPECCABLE 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 I played that CD over and over. He was sooooo talented. A school teacher I believe from a musical family if I remember correctly. I wish he had continued to record for he was gifted👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽✔️✔️✔️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯🦋

@tko718

4 ай бұрын

Yes his sister was Fontella Bass who made the hit song "Rescue Me" . She also passed a few years after he did.

Seen this guy live, outstanding singer

Definitely an underrated artist. Such a beautiful voice.

What a voice.

Yo dude sang this song with his heart you can hear the soulfulness in his voice nobody hit this joint like this smooth 100 RIP 🙏 David

Haven't heard this song in AGES! I miss real R&B so much.

@royaldivadeja6341

7 жыл бұрын

I see we have the same taste in music...lol hey frugalnista

@FRUGALNISTA

7 жыл бұрын

+Deja McDonald Hey!!! Isn't this a beautiful song?

@royaldivadeja6341

7 жыл бұрын

+FRUGALNISTA yesss I remember it well

@debbiemahome3038

7 жыл бұрын

FRUGALNISTA in

@debbiemahome3038

7 жыл бұрын

some peoples no good music I would dance the hold in the floor

Did 32 rock fans stumble across this page by mistake? David Peaston would have been a legend were he still with us

Another wonderful voice up there in heaven.

WOW! First rendition of this song I've heard since Eddie Kendricks sung it back in the the 70's... Ol' Boy did it major justice.

David is the 90's inconic balladeer with Luther, Keith Washington, Phil Perry, Will Downing, Gerald Austin, Lisa Fischer, Eugene Wilde, Tracy Spencer, Tomia, Chuckii Booker, etc.

@andrettawiggins701

6 жыл бұрын

harry dee And Mr. Christopher Williams

@thesonofdaniel8065

6 жыл бұрын

I certainly wouldn't include Chucky Booker or Tracy Spencer in this of "balladeers" ...not even close vocally to the others

@MrBlactye

6 жыл бұрын

Corey Mason I agree

@sammiesmith6690

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. All these singers you mention are great.

@gradyjackson1132

5 жыл бұрын

David was a bad boy.

Such a lovely song form start to finish. Great vocals also.

@sugarminott1

5 жыл бұрын

Full of love.

My good brother your voice was truly a blessing. Beautiful song

I've been searching for this song for years. I had the artists name wrong. I'm soooo happy I found this ❤

I am still so in love with this song and his voice. He never got the recognition he deserved. Love this video. RIP awesome man.

He was one incredibly talented artist. I think he was underrated. RIP

I watched this man absolutely own the Apollo week after week! He was destined for greatness! ✊🏾🖤

Only one word can discribe this performance..."AMAZING!!!"

@jjOnes10mine

2 жыл бұрын

David Peaston ain't jokin in this song. "Can I?"

Wow, I remember David Peaston and his beautiful voice........I pray for your family that God comforts you during this time of grief. What a fabulous vocalist!

One of the unsung vocalists of all times, may his soul continue to rest in peace 🙏🏿

David Peaston was Amazing! What a talented family he came from. His mom & sister were also amazing. I followed his career from his trillion wins on Showtime at The Apollo. NO ONE could beat him!

Incredible singer and stage actor. A true hidden gem in the industry. Fabulous song.

Now This is music. The late David Peaston simply delivered a masterful performance and masterpiece. RIP king David because you are truly missed. I know I am not the only one who miss you and your music.

I remember when this song came out I thought how dare he try to sing Can I. I thought no one could touch Eddie Kendrick's version. What nerve of David to think he could take on Can I. Well I must admit throughout the years I have grown to really love David's version of this beautiful song. I had the pleasure of seeing David performed this song live some years ago and of course he tore it up. His rendention of this song is in a class of it's own. At 3:11 David knocks that note right out of the ball park. I love how at the end he really jazzes it up and takes it to another level with his scatting. Awesome job! R.I.P. David.

@barbaravire3272

7 жыл бұрын

I like the original Eddie Kendrick it takes to another level this one is good also but like the other better!!!

@antoinettek-low2398

4 жыл бұрын

the original was Vee Allen i have it on a 45 🤗 its good too

Yet another gifted and talented R& B, Gospel singer is in heaven, returning after sharing his gift with us. God bless his family and may they find solace in knowing that God loaned him to us to share such gifts. He sang with so much passion and delivered with so much love.

This is in 1 of my "MOST favorite songs" category of all time album!

I think this is one of the most romantic songs ever. I wish he were still here to share more of his talent with us.

What a GREAT VOICE ! Dear David, Keep on singing with the Angels and stay with us forever.....Rest In Peace !!!

David Peaston, truly gifted and severely underrated. Rest in Peace my brother. Thank you for singing your soul out.

I wish he had gotten more music so his talent couldve been shown ever more. He won every night at the Apollo from being a school teacher. A talent that shouldve risen to luther levels this man a was a person that could ttruly SANG.

Sure miss David, May he RIP

@rhondaoliver5305

6 жыл бұрын

Terry Abrams sooo agree! What an AMAZING talent!

@mizz4sure

6 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I've often wondered what happened to him.

@cypherxx7273

6 жыл бұрын

OMG did not know he died. R.I.P😢😢😢

@MzThang-if5lq

5 жыл бұрын

Yes Lord, I 1st saw him on Appollo and feel in love with him/voice then.

@adolfoebio176

4 жыл бұрын

I heard him in 1989 and still feel the same chills and amazement that I feel when I listen to Luther and Barry...🖤🙏

RIP DP!!! Remember him winning on the Apollo back in the day. So underrated and talented!!!a tru balladeer!!!

I love this Brother, his voice is amazing..

I was sent this by my Queen today. I am touched but, the Original version is FIYAH too. I love music from the periods when we brothas know we how to express our Love for Our Sistas. Grown Folks Music...

I didn’t know him personally but I was invited to his family home to eat dinner with them and even doe he already had a stroke, he was very nice etc… rip Big Dave. St. Louis Duke.

Mr. Peaston, I thank you with the soul for filling my heart and my senses with your wonderful music. Receive all the blessings from my place in the world, Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile.

I remember this song so well, one of the best singers I've ever heard. I wonder what ever happen too him , and I am so sorry we lost such a wonderful human being. David this song will always keep you in my heart . May God keep your family in this time of grief . RIP my brother .

Bought this album way back in 1990 in Saudi Arabia, even then I knew DP had an amazing voice. Heard it just the voice on armed forces tv, and as a soulful Brit abroad, knew that this guy deserved much more expose. Upon my return to the UK, I handed this out to respective London DJ's. RIP my soulful friend.

THIS MAN CAN SING,NO QUESTON I

An Angelic Voice the "Lord God Jehovah" shared with his children until it was time to call him home!!! What a "Magnificently Gracious God" we serve!!! " Thanks Father for the Abundance of Blessings "!!!

Beautiful song what I didn't know Eddie Kendrick did it years before but David really set it off and I will never get tired to hear his arrangement oh my God he put his heart and soul into the song did a excellent job thank you thank you thank you.... The answer to the question Yes you can.....

Beautiful

OK he took this classic to a another level no disrespect to Mr Eddie Kendricks though. this remake is great

@lenoircarter5025

8 жыл бұрын

this is your auntie, I love jazz, him Joe sample, I miss you!

@rhondaoliver5305

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Carter I ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! He KILLED THIS! I loved Eddie's version.. but when I heard David's..it was over!

@tiffanywaldon4875

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Carter Absolutely! I'm usually partial to originals, but I like this version better! I know Daddy would say that's blasphemous. Lol

@malkum77ify

5 жыл бұрын

This version is an improvement on the original. And that doesn't happen too often. I especially like the instrumental Arrangements. How the song bills from just voice and piano all the way up to the middle when you have the orchestra coming in all the way to the end where you have the horn section coming in when it crescendos to that finale.

@byronparker9705

5 жыл бұрын

The real deal!!!

Woooow listen to this man rock the core of ur soul David takes you all over the hemisphere! He builts you on a beautiful ride, where he starts off slow n easy then he sets you off building n climaxing to his highest notes! Can I oh yes you can, and yes you did! I remember David on stage at the Apollo doing his thing n rooting for him to win! David RIP gone but your talent never forgotten💕

Loved this song since I was 7 I'm 40 now. ❤️

Oh wow I didn't know he passed away, his voice was so beautiful and I love this one

I thought about this song tonight. I came here to find it, and I had no idea that Mr. Peaston had passed away 11 years ago. 🙏🏽 My mom has always loved this song. I’ll have to send her the link.

Awesome

All I can say is, my system is on repeat. It's amazing how gifted this man is.

I missed David Peaston. I fell in love with David on Appollo .

@mrmartywaring

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

I really miss him......Damn he was good, and he was just getting started. RIP David P.

THIS BROTHER RIGHT HERE CAN "SANG".... EVER SINCE HE WON AT THE APOLLO YOU CAN'T HELP BUT BE A FAN OF ALL HIS MUSIC... THE BOMB!!!!!! SIP DAVID YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.

@jamesconley4957

4 жыл бұрын

He sang at my grandmother's and my aunt's funeral

I wish he still made music I would buy everything by him...amazing voice truly blessed man

I have loved listening to David Peaston since the first time I heard his voice. Yet another unappreciated and remarkable talent!!!