All of us at atlantic are shocked and deeply saddened by his untimely death. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Since you aint around is all bedroomeyes fun, his vocals almost a plea. Share your condolences, send flowers, find funeral home information. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Martha levert, mother of gerald and sean levert, has died. The whole scenario sees a return to form by levert after two previous disappointing outings. Here are tributes, history and links of this great songwriter and balladeer that stayed with his roots and charmed us all. Gerald edward levert july, 1966 november 10, 2006 was an american singersongwriter, producer and actor. Gerald levert is the most talented soulsinger of my generation. Eddie and gerald put their hearts and souls on the line and talk about their failures, concerns, fears, and triumphs. Founder of the charttopping group levert, gerald levert released his first solo album in 1991, and in 1997 formed lsg with keith sweat and johnny gill. Sep 18, 2001 listen to your favorite songs from gerald s world by gerald levert now. A father and son keep it real about love, fatherhood, family, and friendship, was released. The best track is the excellent sorry is, but the whole scenario and true dat are almost as memorable. Jan 22, 2012 this song is owned by warner music group. Buy gerald leverts album titled do i speak for the world to enjoy in your home or car. I would recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of the ojay to buy this album gerald father eddie sing a few cuts on gerald levert album.
His label, atlantic records, confirmed that levert died at his home in cleveland, ohio. Gerald levert made to love ya official video youtube. Although such a slightly clever idea shouldnt be executed on a grand scale and some of the material here is underwhelming, levert still does convincing pillow talk and his voice is fine. Please click this link to sign his official guest book by e. Lesser was one of the chief advisers to the childrens television workshop ctw, later known as the sesame workshop in the development and content of the educational programming included in the. It was released on november 11, 1997 by east west records. Geralds world by gerald levert on amazon music unlimited. The vibe on too much room artfully merges all of those things and sounds like a modern twist on the ojays where his dad, eddie levert, still holds court, but he gets a little ambitious with the sometimesannoying scowlscreech of guest artist mystical. Eddie levert is one of the founding members of the pioneering 1970s soul group and 2005 rock and roll hall of fame inductees the ojays. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gerald levert books online. Subscribe for more official content from atlantic reco. The final collaboration from eddie and gerald levert. The best of gerald levert amazon exclusive version by. Finally, thats the way i feel about you is a romantic ode featuring guest vocalist mary j.
Book by eddie and gerald levert to be released soultracks. Private line is the debut solo album by gerald levert, following his tenure with the group levert. A father and son keep it real about love, fatherhood, family and friendship written with his late son gerald levert and lyah beth leflore and published by harlem moon a division of random house and double day books. To understand eddie levert, you can start with the journey of the ojays and keep going because there is much more. In my humble opinion this was gerald levert at his monster best his best solo album,the production on this brilliant set took me back to the golden era of the 80s though this 90s gem was the debut solo album from late great gerald levert every single song on this masterpiece is a winner highly recommended if you like your soulful vocalist and serious vocals improvisation he was truly ahead. The book was initially planned as a tiein for a levert album of the same name. Sep 20, 2012 deborah talks with sean and levert about his brother gerald, and father eddie levert about the new book, i got your back. In june 2007, a book gerald was working to complete entitled, i got your back. His father voice is a bit heavy in base than the son. According to soultracks, martha levert, who birthed the two soul singers and was the exwife of the legendary ojays singer eddie. With a career that spans over 50 years, eddie levert has done and seen enough to write many books, one of which him and his late son gerald have already completed i got your back pub. The best of gerald levert contains most of the singers major solo singles. Caris coleman levert born august 25, 1994 is an american professional basketball player for the brooklyn nets of the national basketball association nba. Read sean levert s life story, offer tributescondolences, send flowers or create a sean levert online memorial.
Gerald levert obituary cleveland, oh the plain dealer. The album was originally scheduled to be released on september 21, 1999 under the title same ol g, but was pushed back and released on march 7, 2000 after being delayed from its release. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. As a freshman for the 2012 team, he nearly redshirted but earned a key role off the bench as the team went on to reach the championship game in the 20 ncaa. His label, atlantic records, confirmed that levert died at his. I got your back explores gerald and eddies fatherson relationship, the necessity of male bonding, and importance of repairing fractured families. The official video of made to love ya by gerald levert off the album gerald s world available now. This book is a tasty testimonial to the power of love. Shortly before his death, levert completed work on what would be his final album, in my songs. Stroke of genius is separated from previous gerald levert albums by its concept of painting your masterpiece with, yes, strokes of genius. With ingredients like these, anything they create together is delicious. The album stretched the boundaries of the collaborative process, including guest appearances that read like a whos who of the music industry.
Aug 31, 2010 eddie levert of the ojay which gerald and eddie levert sound almost alike. In 2008, the senior levert suffered another loss when his son, sean levert died, at age 39. Public service to take place 12 noon today at the cleveland public hall. Gerald samuel lesser august 22, 1926 september 23, 2010 was an american psychologist who served on the faculty of harvard university from 1963 until his retirement in 1998. Do i speak for the world by gerald levert 75678376528 cd. The mother of the late gerald and sean levert has passed away. The best of gerald levert by gerald levert 81227979171 cd. Gerald edward levert i will always love you forever may god. The album has been certified 2x platinum by the riaa. A father and son keep it real about love, fatherhood, family, and friendship, which can be purchased at a lower price at. The harmonies are tight as always, the songs are catchy and benefit from excellent production and judicious guest stars. Guest, john carroll university, art history department, faculty member. I got your back explores gerald and eddies fatherson relationship, the.
Too damn good youtube gerald levert id give anything official video duration. Gerald also wrote and produced songs for many musical artists, including barry white and patti labelle. Studies art history, medieval art, and iconography. Gerald levert began singing as a young child, heavily influenced by watching his father in action. Sean levert, son of lead ojays singer eddie levert and a member of a hitmaking trio with his late brother gerald levert, has died after a medical emergency in jail.
Four of their albums the big throwdown, just coolin, rope a dope style and for real tho have been certified gold by the riaa. He played college basketball for the michigan wolverines. Dec 23, 20 unseen in any media in over 20 years from our archives we remember gerald levert footage controlled the estate of gerald levert from 9311 entertainment and w. Jan 04, 2020 the mother of the late gerald and sean levert has passed away. The obituary was featured in atlanta journalconstitution on march 31, 2008, legacy on march 31, 2008, and the plain dealer on april 3, 2008. As a freshman for the 2012 team, he nearly redshirted but earned a key role off the bench as the team went on to reach the.