Saw Ronnie perform this in 1980 with my then boyfriend. We got married and had it played at our wedding. Our son is now a man and has left home....we didn't realise how meaningful it would be but it struck a chord with both of us all those years ago.. I cannot listen to it without a few tears 😢
I would turn off the lights in my bedroom sit on the floor and play this tune just melt into the music. It took me about 10 -15 minutes to come back...tears streaming down my face. Truly otherworldly.
This song is one of soundtracks of life song, for me,it take me back to 1980 my graduation year,Frank Cody HS in Detroit,those were the days,young looking forward to life's journey.😀
By Far one of if not the greatest song of my life. Now I look back when I first heard it I was 15 years now 2 GENERATIONS ahead 6 Children all grown and on their own and 7 Grand children. Man he was right nothing stays the same. Thanks for this beautiful song that I grew up listening to....damn tears flowing on the back beat its so touching!
I would love to sit and watch my wife,while this beautiful work of art played,she seemed to be in such a peaceful place.I hope and pray that her spirit is at peace,Janet Elise,I love and miss you still.
This song leads me to think of my father who passed away in 2015. REST IN PARADISE MR. EDWARD LEE LANE SR. I often listen to this tune and think of the wisdom he left with me.....A generation gone. Beautiful song!
He shared the story on a live video, and this song is behind a story his grandmother shared with him, about his biological grandfather. Please check it out ☺
"kick ass" melody...curse you fat thumbs and auto correct!!!! And thus is seriously taking me back to 6th grade!! This song was all over the radio back then. Loved it then, love it even more now!
WOW. This brought back so many memories. AND that sax. Why wasn't this song a hit is beside me. It's brilliant piece of work by Ronnie Laws. I still have album boxed.
My favorite song in the whole world the lyrics reminds me of my ole man and my oldest son one of the most Beautiful songs in the whole wide world I get lost in the melody of the song only a musical genius could make a song so beautiful
wow, i am sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes. thanks for the post. this song is so completely beautiful. i am so glad that i am the youngest of six super soul brothers and sisters. I grew up listening to this type of music. It sounds even better today. THANK YOU.
passion4posh Gdeve. I agree with U as well. RE: A Beautiful song with meaning. Yes Not a lot of songs like ths anymore. So good I can feel the music, along with the instruments n sing'n. Ronnie Laws was Stuff back in da day. I ws right out of Highschl listening 2/😍 a lot of Smooth Jazz artist, Bass players, guitar players like George Benson, etc. & I still like it a lot. It's still Very Good n Relax'n bed/sleep music, or drv'n on the Highway with my top dwn/Chill'n/Relax'n, No cares, n No Worries. God is Soo Good, Excellnt 2 Create Smooth Jazz...Woww!
This BROTHER is so DEEP, listening to music like this and watching the sunset and living the dream, and wondering what else could sing that's so beautiful. may Ronnie make songs like this in the future. God bless him. The brother is truly talented.
I so LOVE the visual of playing the record as it reminds me of when I was growing up and going to the record shop to get the latest was EVERYTHING . NO matter how technology advances there's NOTHING like the vinyl sound👊😎
I just saw Ronnie Laws live in Pittsburgh, PA. He performed this song and I could have wept for the sheer beauty of it. I have listened to and loved this song for a long time but it is something altogether different when you see and hear it performed live.
"Child is born within the master plan. Boy grows up, leaves his home to be a man ..." This song always brings back the memory of my girlhood crush from when I was only 12 ... He was 14, big luscious fro, beautiful almond shaped brown eyes, smooth golden skin, and the most kissable lips and captivating smile that arrested my heart from the first moment I saw him. I never could've known back then that our paths were destined to cross again just 10 years later. That gorgeous man truly became the love of my life. Our shared love of soulful music, art, poetry, travel, laughter, and great food made me fall completely in love with him. No man has ever made me feel the way he did. Sometimes a profoundly great love comes around only once in a lifetime. Although we can never go back, I will always cherish the love we shared when we were young .. when I was his and he was mine.🌠
Gorgeous song! Reminds me of my husband who passed away in 2014. We loved to listen to this. Touches my heart. Calvin! This is very sexy set up you have! Thank you for sharing with such style.
Bravo... this song brings back memories of my big brother always introducing new jazz music like this to my lil brother and me as shorties...RIP Chy (2019) yur an original Chicago OG BPSN ⭐.... love you infinitely bb 💯🖐🏿❤️
absolutely this is called the best sounds in music. In our state of Utah, I don't really hear this music anywhere. I have happened upon it just by looking for music that is worth listening to. I have much respect for artists that gave us the tunes that we play over and over. Let the music live on!
That's that Earth, Wind and Fire connection (part of that amazing horn section)...this guy still sounds great just saw him at the Hampton Jazz fest this summer and he played this sound!!!!
Pure unadulterrated classy musicianship, music to touch this generation and reacth the hearts of the next generation, now this kind of music has to be in the top 3 of all musical genres am i right about that? Ronnie Laws at his best, from a gem of an album too, every track is a bona fide winner, this 1980 smooth Jazz set crossovers to all musical genres, it leaves you wanting more, truly touching Every Generational Soul out there, from an album that you never want to end
I was allowing my Spotify to play random jazz and guess what. Thts why im here. Hvnt heard this in 40yrs. Thx for the upload. Heard this quite often on KUTE 102 L.A. CALIF
one of the best jazz tune.ever ! never fades away, play this song when driving to the interstate. just puts me in a great mood all the way. thanks for the upload !
I jammed this shit outta this on the radio. I discovered this extended version about a decade ago but I thought it was just someone's re-edited version. I didn't think it was actually a release.
Absolutely the best of all the rest...I can listen to this over and over...love the words, beat and the wondrous voices of the most talented and artistic souls of the universe!
Your recording of this wonderful and beautiful song is the best I have ever heard. I would have to say it is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). And I have heard thousands.
No airtime because he has something the devil didn't like, and that is Fear of God. Money isn't his God, and he sure did get his message out to us in waves still. God bless him and keep him safe. Amen?
This 77 song shares wisdom. It’s about what we know, understand, yet do to insure no one knows the truth if it’s not in our favor. Trust - everyone has hid their heart and played that game. For me and my house, there is only one who is known righteous.
Why can't they make music like this now??? Why??? A timeless song from 1980 that really makes you think about one's life. At 48 its making me reflect on mine...
Saw Ronnie perform this in 1980 with my then boyfriend. We got married and had it played at our wedding. Our son is now a man and has left home....we didn't realise how meaningful it would be but it struck a chord with both of us all those years ago.. I cannot listen to it without a few tears 😢
I would turn off the lights in my bedroom sit on the floor and play this tune just melt into the music. It took me about 10 -15 minutes to come back...tears streaming down my face. Truly otherworldly.
I understand
This song is one of soundtracks of life song, for me,it take me back to 1980 my graduation year,Frank Cody HS in Detroit,those were the days,young looking forward to life's journey.😀
By Far one of if not the greatest song of my life. Now I look back when I first heard it I was 15 years now 2 GENERATIONS ahead 6 Children all grown and on their own and 7 Grand children. Man he was right nothing stays the same. Thanks for this beautiful song that I grew up listening to....damn tears flowing on the back beat its so touching!
Yes, Mr Laws is So Deep ❤ This Tune is Majestic! As I age, I play the tune to the younger generation in my family
Simply Spiritual and The Truth😢❤❤
I would love to sit and watch my wife,while this beautiful work of art played,she seemed to be in such a peaceful place.I hope and pray that her spirit is at peace,Janet Elise,I love and miss you still.
The Eighties were truly the ERA of excellent music recordings / artist . ( When Music Was Truly Music )
This brother was quite the mentor during my fatherless upbringing, but I'm good now.
It really goes to prove that you don’t haveta smoke weed a drink moonshine to appreciate words, a message and Seriously Good Music. Amen
Thanks for that thought ❤
But it helps lol
This song leads me to think of my father who passed away in 2015. REST IN PARADISE MR. EDWARD LEE LANE SR. I often listen to this tune and think of the wisdom he left with me.....A generation gone. Beautiful song!
YES THIS IS THE SAME FOR ME AND MY DADDY WHO PASSED AWAY. HE WOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG SO MUCH. IT BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES. :)
By
Sending 🙏🏽
Prayers!
R.I.P.
A total Masterpiece been listening to it for 44 years… peace to the World from Scotland.
Beautiful! These are the musicians that should never be forgotten ❤️🌈
Truth be told
Salute 🎉
Agreed. 🎉
But Are
I wonder what He was thinking when he created this masterpiece, the musicianship on this one in particular is absolutely incredible!
Yeah, you're right, what the hell was was going through his mind when he wrote this.
He shared the story on a live video, and this song is behind a story his grandmother shared with him, about his biological grandfather. Please check it out ☺
This is my go to song for a lot of reasons, it reflects a life
It feels so wonderful to escape back to a time, back to a feeling when we felt safe and had all our ancestors in the flesh to enjoy life.
"kick ass" melody...curse you fat thumbs and auto correct!!!! And thus is seriously taking me back to 6th grade!! This song was all over the radio back then. Loved it then, love it even more now!
I want this beautiful song and music to be played at my funeral.✝🗿
I said the same thing❤❤❤🔥🔥
Please don't do Me like that I thought I was the only Person to want a song played at e funeral, Stevie Wonders love is need of love today ❤
Big up's to the beautiful and talented Laws family. My youth summers in the park, the memories, Miss you Sis R.I.P. 1963-2007....
R.I.P.
The message of this beautiful song is abundantly clear, always, pray for "Every Generation".
Well said. Facts.😮
What a work of art! A true masterpiece of a recording. They don't make em like this anymore. Listen to the message 🙂
I commented on this 2 yrs ago! It's 2020 during this COVID-19 Pandemic and THIS IS MUSIC
😱 wow the voice God gave this gentlemen as well as the words in his songs. .can i get a AMEN ⛪ . .
AMEN!!!!
Amen...amen..and amen!
He's also the one who played the saxophone solo. Ronnie Laws.
AMEN
Awomen
Nostalgic 1980 has come back in 2020. Simply timeless.
That needle on the record! Pure bliss 🙏🏾
WOW. This brought back so many memories. AND that sax. Why wasn't this song a hit is beside me. It's brilliant piece of work by Ronnie Laws. I still have album boxed.
I can imagine what heaven is like when I listen to this beautiful song thank you very, very much!
This music takes me back to my teen years in California 😘 so enjoyable 😆
The Law family, what talent 👏🏽 Hubert, Ronnie, Eloise & Deborah.... this 🎶 song is timeless!
First time hearing this it is so beautiful. My boyfriend sent it to me
My favorite song in the whole world the lyrics reminds me of my ole man and my oldest son one of the most Beautiful songs in the whole wide world I get lost in the melody of the song only a musical genius could make a song so beautiful
I THANK GOD FOR HAVING ME TO STUMBLE UPON THIS AMAZING SONG
I was there in 1980 this song is still the bomb 💣. Times have changed, the meaning is the same. 💯👍🙏
wow, i am sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes. thanks for the post. this song is so completely beautiful. i am so glad that i am the youngest of six super soul brothers and sisters. I grew up listening to this type of music. It sounds even better today. THANK YOU.
This song will make you teary eyed if you're not careful. Just a feel good song!
Quietstorm594. SO TRUE!
Like me
It is very moving.
Wish I could go back and say "YES!" instead of living in fear....💞💔💖💓💋
On repeat in my place.
this is the song for all generations to grow and gather wisdom-pass it on.oct2019.
God this song is absolutely beautiful!
One of the most beautiful songs ever made. I miss meaningful music with messages.
exactly
passion4posh They still make it.
VERY MEANINGFUL...
passion4posh Gdeve. I agree with U as well. RE: A Beautiful song with meaning. Yes Not a lot of songs like ths anymore. So good I can feel the music, along with the instruments n sing'n. Ronnie Laws was Stuff back in da day. I ws right out of Highschl listening 2/😍 a lot of Smooth Jazz artist, Bass players, guitar players like George Benson, etc. & I still like it a lot. It's still Very Good n Relax'n bed/sleep music, or drv'n on the Highway with my top dwn/Chill'n/Relax'n, No cares, n No Worries. God is Soo Good, Excellnt 2 Create Smooth Jazz...Woww!
passion4posh exactly precisionhoops365@gmail.com
IM ALIVE !!! THANK YOU.
My mother's music made me wish I was born in her day. RIP mama 02/24/2019
It was 1980, I was messy, his music slipped by me. He's excellent! Thank you for sharing!...
This is absolutely my all time favorite song by Ronnie Laws!
That voice is as smooth as silk. Love it
This is the powerful message of life/good-bad.it is what it is/thank you for this timeless music.june2020.
This BROTHER is so DEEP, listening to music like this and watching the sunset and living the dream, and wondering what else could sing that's so beautiful. may Ronnie make songs like this in the future. God bless him. The brother is truly talented.
wow! i haven't heard this song in many many years and forgot how much i use to enjoy this tune. thanks for the upload.
I love this song this reminds me of my dad..rip daddy
Reminds me of my dad too 😔
A timeless piece that will go on and on!
The most beautiful sounds ever.
Diese Video ist nicht verfügbar... Schade.
yes sir!!!!
You are absolutely right
A%'
One of the best damn sax solos committed to vinyl at 4:48. Very underrated album. Thanks for the great memories Ronnie.
Chip Darnell I was 12 when this song debuted and it made me sit still and listen so how. the hell grown folks didn't get it???
yes that solo is cosmic
@@kimthornton362 was 18yrs old then
I so LOVE the visual of playing the record as it reminds me of when I was growing up and going to the record shop to get the latest was EVERYTHING . NO matter how technology advances there's NOTHING like the vinyl sound👊😎
Nothing! Yes indeed. Thank you!
Sure whatever floats your boat..........
What a beautiful jam!!! Ronnie Laws!!! The Laws family!!! Too much talent in one house!!!
Haunghtingly beautiful soulful and mezmerizing
wow, this is musical poetry from way back. thanks; sincerely, alice the rose.....
another classic music worth sharing
My Dad used to play this cut heavy backkkkkk in the day, never knew there was extended version...thank god for imports😍
my absolute favorite...takes me back to fourteen or so....love it!
I was 14 too. That was the best time period of my life!
Ronnie Laws, is one best ever!
yes!
The whole talented family -Hubert -Eloise's etc
Most Beautiful Lyrical video, and one of my Favorite Classic Records of All Times,I Fall into Nostalgia every time I listen to it ❤️
very difficult for me to listen to, but so utterly beautiful and sad
school boy q that part
A massage of real love.. This song is a master piece for the Heart!
I just saw Ronnie Laws live in Pittsburgh, PA. He performed this song and I could have wept for the sheer beauty of it. I have listened to and loved this song for a long time but it is something altogether different when you see and hear it performed live.
O would love to see them all beautiful voices I love them all
A timeless masterpiece, one of the true story tellers of our time.
"Child is born within the master plan. Boy grows up, leaves his home to be a man ..." This song always brings back the memory of my girlhood crush from when I was only 12 ... He was 14, big luscious fro, beautiful almond shaped brown eyes, smooth golden skin, and the most kissable lips and captivating smile that arrested my heart from the first moment I saw him. I never could've known back then that our paths were destined to cross again just 10 years later. That gorgeous man truly became the love of my life. Our shared love of soulful music, art, poetry, travel, laughter, and great food made me fall completely in love with him. No man has ever made me feel the way he did. Sometimes a profoundly great love comes around only once in a lifetime. Although we can never go back, I will always cherish the love we shared when we were young .. when I was his and he was mine.🌠
Those lyrics and the instrumentation are simply out of this world.
Gorgeous song! Reminds me of my husband who passed away in 2014. We loved to listen to this. Touches my heart. Calvin! This is very sexy set up you have! Thank you for sharing with such style.
Bravo... this song brings back memories of my big brother always introducing new jazz music like this to my lil brother and me as shorties...RIP Chy (2019) yur an original Chicago OG BPSN ⭐.... love you infinitely bb 💯🖐🏿❤️
Quiet Storm flashbacks....Thank you so much for sharing.
What a fantastic song. Just reminds me of the eighties and how good the music was then. Thank you for putting the 'almost 9 minutes of it' up.
Hey Listeners just my opinion " This is when music was music "
This is what real music used to be. Classy, smooth and cool!
This song takes me back to my college days at Howard U and listening to the "Original Quiet Storm" hosted by Melvin Lindsey!!!
I remember the quiet storm! Love it.
I was there...
Yes, it does. Remembering Melvin Lindsey playing feel good music.
I was in college,too when this album was released at NTSU in Denton,Texas. I still have that album.
ETERNAL LOVE FOR THIS SONG....TAKES ME BACK......
absolutely this is called the best sounds in music. In our state of Utah, I don't really hear this music anywhere. I have happened upon it just by looking for music that is worth listening to. I have much respect for artists that gave us the tunes that we play over and over. Let the music live on!
Damn this makes a grown man emotional,this was out during the last cpl of years of being with my Dad. I love you RIP, you left too soon😢❤
Aside from FRIENDS AND STRNGERS, ALWAYS THERE, and TIDAL WAVE, this song was my ALL TIME FAVORITE from Mr. Laws!!
That's that Earth, Wind and Fire connection (part of that amazing horn section)...this guy still sounds great just saw him at the Hampton Jazz fest this summer and he played this sound!!!!
One of those voices that makes you feel safe and warm - so, so lovely ...
Pure unadulterrated classy musicianship, music to touch this generation and reacth the hearts of the next generation, now this kind of music has to be in the top 3 of all musical genres am i right about that? Ronnie Laws at his best, from a gem of an album too, every track is a bona fide winner, this 1980 smooth Jazz set crossovers to all musical genres, it leaves you wanting more, truly touching Every Generational Soul out there, from an album that you never want to end
+J Eshun Well said and rock on.
J Eshun Wow! U must really like it Huh? lol ....Yes, it is really nice , smooth jazz is third to Gospel, and Soul.
Joyce Matthews, i just love good music like you do too,thanks
J Eshun
and you*, my dear, are truly in a class all by yourself
God unquestionably broke the mold
it's a scary song because it talks about our greatest fear, change
even though we chase it like roselime to gin
lmao!
I was allowing my Spotify to play random jazz and guess what.
Thts why im here. Hvnt heard this in 40yrs. Thx for the upload.
Heard this quite often on
KUTE 102
L.A. CALIF
Beautiful!! I hear Patrice Rushen and Joe Sample is on the Piano.!
Really??
I hear Miki Howard
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@@williemurrill3179 Yes
First, the lyrics, then the instrumental break, coupled with the jazz 🎺. WOW, it doesn't get any better than that!
A very powerful song, makes you think about your path in life! I love Ronnie Laws, His song Solid ground is the reason why I love Jazz Music.
jpres
Ronnie laws is one of my favorites of the seventies. Thanks for posting this song and possibly others.
The Laws family has aways given us jewels. This one is no exception.🙏🏿
This song is on a daily rotation in my house. I love this song.
Ronnie wrote this song for today as well as yesterday
one of the best jazz tune.ever ! never fades away, play this song when driving to the interstate. just puts me in a great mood all the way. thanks for the upload !
Underrated slept on slow jam classic. Glad TH-cam had this pop up on my Playlist of old school R&B I mostly play.
I jammed this shit outta this on the radio. I discovered this extended version about a decade ago but I thought it was just someone's re-edited version. I didn't think it was actually a release.
IN MY TOP 5 OF ALL TIME!!!
Me too❤❤❤
An absolute gem of a composition and my all time favorite.
Absolutely the best of all the rest...I can listen to this over and over...love the words, beat and the wondrous voices of the most talented and artistic souls of the universe!
another HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL tune ~_~
Deep and prolific. Man I miss music like this with a meaning.
This song takes me back but also brings.me forward its about celebrating the past and anticipating the future of our lives
Your recording of this wonderful and beautiful song is the best I have ever heard. I would have to say it is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). And I have heard thousands.
This truly outstanding track never got any radio time over here in 1980 which is very odd. This piece of music is timeless.
I was fortunate, a small R&B station on the AM dial played it in Denver.
I guess its a regional thing...I grew up in Cleveland, and the black stations back in the 80s played this alot...
Alan Eisenberg This is socially conscious music that I missed in 1980, I was messy. Wow, this is beautiful!
No airtime because he has something the devil didn't like, and that is Fear of God.
Money isn't his God, and he sure did get his message out to us in waves still.
God bless him and keep him safe. Amen?
Growing up in Legazpi City in the Philippines, the only FM station back then had this (among others) all the time.
This 77 song shares wisdom. It’s about what we know, understand, yet do to insure no one knows the truth if it’s not in our favor. Trust - everyone has hid their heart and played that game. For me and my house, there is only one who is known righteous.
One of my brother's all time favorites. He was always humming this tune. Brings back memories of the 1980s.
I was a little boy loving this song
Why can't they make music like this now??? Why???
A timeless song from 1980 that really makes you think about one's life. At 48 its making me reflect on mine...
What is stopping you from doing it?
You take care of records the way my dad showed me. So many have destroyed what cannot be replaced. Great video.
Thanks. Love and care to this day. Haha
I was 14 when this song came out. Every time I hear songs from that time period, I am immediately transported back to that time.
yeah I was about that age too.....