This song is genius, especially the counterplay between the gospel 'Let me go' and the demonic 'I got the Williams' blood in me' showing the conflict in Grace's bloodlines. Grace doesn't anywhere get enough credit for the intelligence and imagination all her songs express.
People get caught up in their fear of a black persona that is strong and hard, and forget to see that the music is every bit as fierce. She's a role model.
astrophonix This song was a BEAUTIFUL collaboration between Grace Jones and famed former Prince And The Revolution musicians Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman. Wendy and Lisa have had a few albums out and write lots of music for Tv shows and are incredibly talented. They ADORE Grace Jones and really enjoyed with working with her
Great analysis, by those lyrics you can tell she grew up in the church and was forced to go that route in life, but being the rebel she is she did not go the church route, instead she pursued a music career with her Christian mother constantly comparing her to her siblings, wanting her to be like them, but she couldn't be like them because she was destined to be Grace Jones the legendary. My state of rebellion brought me here today, so glad she's a rebel like myself I love this woman.
...what did it for me is....this as you know is about a dialogue she had with her mom...she got her mom to do a background vocal for the record version of the song...GENIUS...
Grace is the best kept secret in the music industry. The truth is she really can sing. Sometimes she does that 'talking over' the track that some people think isn't singing. But when you study a lot of successful music artists, it's surprising how many of them do this. It's a valid course in Rock music, in Hip Hop. Many forms of music. But listen closely. Grace sings! She hits the notes. She holds the notes. She's not faking that. And to that live and to keep it up for a whole performance is not just a feat of stamina, it is a feat of talent. Maybe you need to be a music producer and to have worked with a few singers who couldn't hold a candle to Grace. But those in the know hold her in high regard. Nobody who has ever worked with serious talent would ever slag Grace Jones off. She is the real deal. Probably one of the most under-rated and under-estimated artists ever. Why do you think 'chumps' like Sly and Robbie and Trevor Horn and Chris Blackwell took her so seriously? Because she was a puppet? Or because she brought something true and unique to the table for them to help fashion in to something great? Listen to her records. They have never been bettered. The fact she can cut it live and gives good performances is the icing on an otherwise delicious cake. Grace is the best. In fact, she may even be THE BEST!
Awrsome, 75yrs old, hello madonna, gaga,beyonce, eat your hearrs out!!never ever there will be a bigger star then graceful Grace!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you for all the beaty you gave us, yor highness
She is a once in a generation performer We have been lucky to be in the planet the same time as her - such a brilliant visual artist... these clips are incredible. No one comes close. The rest are pretenders Her movement, her costumes , her audacity, her joyous eccentricity. Ladies and gentleman ...here's Grace And I say that as a Madonna fan
I love the story of her beginning. I laughed so much. I'm glad Grace blossomed into her own magnificent talent. Dame Shirley Bassey would have been perfect for the remix of this song. She definitely had the range Grace Jones was going for in this song.
I never get tired of this song. Such captivating lyrics and sound. Most of all her voice. I saw Grace live a few years ago and I rate it one of the best experiences of my life. She is truly an artist and musical innovator. She is so far ahead of her time.
natalum why there’s no comments on this you’re are funny natalum I think it’s hell at funny at first I thought in mind was people screaming and crying for King Jon hum
after looking up the lyrics, I am stunned and humbled to have the pleasure of listening to Grace Jones. This song in particular makes me think of my strict religious upbringing and the rebellion that followed. Williams Blood.
What the f@#k was that??? Oh my God she is transcendent. Totally from her own unique dimension. I so was taken there by that amazing transporting performance. Something bout Grace ♡
Ultimate diva. Queer, talented, bizarre, charismatic. Top of the class. Incomparable. Thanks this Earth for producing such a creature, you're an inspiration of all time, Grace. Bow down before your artistic legacy.
Why is that eccentric? Marley was eccentric too? Beatles were eccentric? Elton John? Maybe the first time ever people saw these chaps they were looked at being eccentric, but after all these years a comment like that is just stupid or full of fear or just shit.
hahaha!!!aaah....well the only connection i can see is that all 3 are black...other then that,the names beyonce and rihanna should not even be used in the same sentence with Grace Jones.
JEMINA NELSON BEFORE there was ANYTHING there was Grace Jones and David Bowie. Forget the imposters like Madonna,Rhianna,Lady Gaga and Beyoncé those women are just PROSTITUTES! Long live Grace Jones
+mrbuttfrog1 that is sooo true all of them all impostors in comparisonwith those two great minds!!! Al though I also like them but David and Grace are the great originals!!!
Daniel Chevre Of course, try explaining that FACT to Madonna fans who think that they know it all and that Madonna invented everything. Pretty lame since she STOLE everything from David Bowie,Prince,Grace Jones and countless others
Oh My God. What an amazing song and WHAT AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE! I have tears streaming down my face. That was simply INCREDIBLE!! God Bless You, Grace! xxx
I like this live version of this song better and her costume is magnificent. Her documentary explains the lyrics of this song and Grace is a once in a lifetime entertainer.
2021. I am inspired. What a talent! She just keeps going on and on, and no "I cant keep up"! Long live the Amazing Grace. Amen. To think she pulled all this off - on her own. Watch her movie. We are seeing only a fraction of this superhuman woman... There is a God.
Unbelievable. I feel incredibly lucky to even see this - What a performance! Thank you to who ever posted this! But more thank Grace! There is clearly much more to her, the music, the performance, the clothes the beauty...Where do you get anybody even close to nailing all in one go? Thats a bench mark!
Ummm get with it people! The way you respect is to learn! Jones and Williams are common names for Jamaiican natives. The brilliance and beauty of this song is Grace (as a Jamaiican) confronting every part of herself, as she sees it. She's a Jones, but she has Williams blood in her. She knows where she came from, but can't exactly be sure. It's Jones vs Williams in her, but any combination can result in something incredibly beautiful....
I had the Opportunity to meet her in Ocho Rio's, Jamaica while I was staying at the Jamica Grande Hotel for a week in 1996. There was "James Bond" festival going on there at the time and a boat load of all the characters, both good and bad were there. Miss. Grace was SO kewl and really nice! It was like a vision I'd never seen! Loved Her! Saw Ursula Andress at breakfast one morning a table away. She looked damn good too for her age.
FANTASTIC, INCREDIBLE UNREAL..... She is soooo special..... In 2012 she was 62....and still a marveleous body. and the same rough strong wild beautiful voice...
Just dug out and played Hurricane while cleaning the bathroom(had to listen to something). Forgotten what a brilliant album this is. This is one of the stand out tracks. The different energies and changes of pace throughout the track are just superb.
I', sure Ms Jones could care less about Beyonce or Rihanna...that's what makes her Grace Jones!!! This song is about her dealing/finding herself after 60yearsold, not about comparing herself to pop stars who have no clue who they are
Grace jones has always inspired me along with so many other artist's. She has worked so s0 hard to get her in credibly Dignified well deserved Title _ of an Artistic / Genius . Wonderful _ queen of musical style ! . 🎉❤.
You can't save me, you can't save a wretch like me When she was seventeen She married a Preacher Man And she settled down In a little part of town Followed him all around Having little babies Singing in a little Church In a little ghost town She's so happy (I don't want to keep up I can't keep up) She's so happy, keeping up (I don't wanna keep up, keeping up with the Jones') Finally she told me Grandpa Dan travelled Playing on the road With Nat King Cole And he womanised Staying up all night Cruisin'up around the town From town to town to town (Let me go, ah ah Hurricane) (Just let me go, ah ah I'm going to care)
Grace Jones is The Artist. Similarly as Amy Winehouse, when I listen to her singing I do not sense any calculation or pretenting anything. It is like she is singing straight out of her soul.
Unfortunately, Amy left this world too soon...Grace Jones had her addictions, ups and downs, but she went near the abyss and then she realized. Her epic lovestory with Dolph Lundgren was a big bang (sometimes, literally...), But there was passion there. She had her son with the great Jean Paul Goude, who gave her the opportunity to express her personality through his Art and it was and will be AMAZING. Saw her in several interviews, she never changes her personality. Well, she will be 74, but she is History and will be remembered. Her son is cute and smart, Huge potential from the two parents! wishing them all the best, 💐 to Amy. What a talent.❤️👍
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No body comes close to this woman. An extraordinary talent.
indeed. no one.
This song is genius, especially the counterplay between the gospel 'Let me go' and the demonic 'I got the Williams' blood in me' showing the conflict in Grace's bloodlines. Grace doesn't anywhere get enough credit for the intelligence and imagination all her songs express.
I know what you mean. She's underrated.
People get caught up in their fear of a black persona that is strong and hard, and forget to see that the music is every bit as fierce. She's a role model.
astrophonix This song was a BEAUTIFUL collaboration between Grace Jones and famed former Prince And The Revolution musicians Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman. Wendy and Lisa have had a few albums out and write lots of music for Tv shows and are incredibly talented. They ADORE Grace Jones and really enjoyed with working with her
Great analysis, by those lyrics you can tell she grew up in the church and was forced to go that route in life, but being the rebel she is she did not go the church route, instead she pursued a music career with her Christian mother constantly comparing her to her siblings, wanting her to be like them, but she couldn't be like them because she was destined to be Grace Jones the legendary. My state of rebellion brought me here today, so glad she's a rebel like myself I love this woman.
...what did it for me is....this as you know is about a dialogue she had with her mom...she got her mom to do a background vocal for the record version of the song...GENIUS...
Grace is the best kept secret in the music industry.
The truth is she really can sing. Sometimes she does that 'talking over' the track that some people think isn't singing. But when you study a lot of successful music artists, it's surprising how many of them do this. It's a valid course in Rock music, in Hip Hop. Many forms of music.
But listen closely. Grace sings! She hits the notes. She holds the notes. She's not faking that. And to that live and to keep it up for a whole performance is not just a feat of stamina, it is a feat of talent.
Maybe you need to be a music producer and to have worked with a few singers who couldn't hold a candle to Grace. But those in the know hold her in high regard.
Nobody who has ever worked with serious talent would ever slag Grace Jones off. She is the real deal.
Probably one of the most under-rated and under-estimated artists ever.
Why do you think 'chumps' like Sly and Robbie and Trevor Horn and Chris Blackwell took her so seriously? Because she was a puppet? Or because she brought something true and unique to the table for them to help fashion in to something great?
Listen to her records. They have never been bettered.
The fact she can cut it live and gives good performances is the icing on an otherwise delicious cake. Grace is the best.
In fact, she may even be THE BEST!
She is THE BEST !
I concur 🎉🎉🎉🎉
OMG What a great performance. where are you Grace ? still listening in 2024
Awrsome, 75yrs old, hello madonna, gaga,beyonce, eat your hearrs out!!never ever there will be a bigger star then graceful Grace!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you for all the beaty you gave us, yor highness
Hello this was 14 yrs ago. She's younger here than Madonna is now.
She is a once in a generation performer We have been lucky to be in the planet the same time as her - such a brilliant visual artist... these clips are incredible. No one comes close. The rest are pretenders Her movement, her costumes , her audacity, her joyous eccentricity. Ladies and gentleman ...here's Grace And I say that as a Madonna fan
Anne Tessari Madonna is in a category all her own, so is miss Jones.
Yep
I 2nd that. Totally agree. We were blessed with Originality. Now all copies.
YOU SAID IT ALL, DIG? I'VE BEEN A FAN OF GRACE SINCE 1972-CHICAGO, ILL.
He voice has actually got better with age! Such a timeless, fabulous performer.
It has. She's incredible
I love the story of her beginning. I laughed so much. I'm glad Grace blossomed into her own magnificent talent.
Dame Shirley Bassey would have been perfect for the remix of this song. She definitely had the range Grace Jones was going for in this song.
There are divas and there is grace Jones. ..stunning!
They can't touch Grace. Her personality alone places her first.
@@kevolaw7257 Madonna.. suck it up.
Stop pitting women against each other.
What a stage performance!!
Ladies & Gentlemen,
this is Grace Jones!!
I never get tired of this song. Such captivating lyrics and sound. Most of all her voice. I saw Grace live a few years ago and I rate it one of the best experiences of my life. She is truly an artist and musical innovator. She is so far ahead of her time.
This is one of my favorite performances by any artist ever. Her energy, her voice, the lyrics, her outfit. Everything about this is amazing!!
natalum why there’s no comments on this you’re are funny natalum I think it’s hell at funny at first I thought in mind was people screaming and crying for King Jon hum
Can't stop watching this, hypnotizing !
This song is sheer class and genius
So talented and beautiful! I am in love with this outfit too ❤️
after looking up the lyrics, I am stunned and humbled to have the pleasure of listening to Grace Jones. This song in particular makes me think of my strict religious upbringing and the rebellion that followed. Williams Blood.
What the f@#k was that??? Oh my God she is transcendent. Totally from her own unique dimension. I so was taken there by that amazing transporting performance. Something bout Grace ♡
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams%27_Blood
This is absolutely overwhelming.
Awesome performance. This song is all about her and her Family - the Jones's on her Father's side, and the Williams on her Mothers side.
What a goddess. Amazing Grace, indeed!
Ultimate diva. Queer, talented, bizarre, charismatic. Top of the class. Incomparable. Thanks this Earth for producing such a creature, you're an inspiration of all time, Grace. Bow down before your artistic legacy.
The most underrated performer and diva
The PERFECT of the PERFECTION, ladies and gentlemen: Grace Jones...
One of the true artist in every way. Expression, voice, writings ... and not to forget eccentric but not cheesy.. this is class.. high class
Why is that eccentric? Marley was eccentric too? Beatles were eccentric? Elton John?
Maybe the first time ever people saw these chaps they were looked at being eccentric, but after all these years a comment like that is just stupid or full of fear or just shit.
This is one of the moments that happen very few times in history. Sheer Perfection!
The Whole Hurricane album is fantastic. Great to find this quality live version of Williams Blood here. Thanks for posting.
A brilliant album
I love Grace Jones. the voice is wonderful.
Im 53 and this " GIRL"
Was amazing ❤😂
BEFORE THERE WAS BEYONCE, BEFORE THERE WAS RIHANNA, THERE WAS GRACE JONES!
Nicholas Cady ALTHOUGH I LIKE THEM BOTH, THAT IS TRUE!.
hahaha!!!aaah....well the only connection i can see is that all 3 are black...other then that,the names beyonce and rihanna should not even be used in the same sentence with Grace Jones.
JEMINA NELSON BEFORE there was ANYTHING there was Grace Jones and David Bowie. Forget the imposters like Madonna,Rhianna,Lady Gaga and Beyoncé those women are just PROSTITUTES! Long live Grace Jones
+mrbuttfrog1 that is sooo true all of them all impostors in comparisonwith those two great minds!!! Al though I also like them but David and Grace are the great originals!!!
Daniel Chevre Of course, try explaining that FACT to Madonna fans who think that they know it all and that Madonna invented everything. Pretty lame since she STOLE everything from David Bowie,Prince,Grace Jones and countless others
Oh My God. What an amazing song and WHAT AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE! I have tears streaming down my face. That was simply INCREDIBLE!! God Bless You, Grace!
xxx
I like this live version of this song better and her costume is magnificent. Her documentary explains the lyrics of this song and Grace is a once in a lifetime entertainer.
she's so good it made me cry
Same ... the magnificence of her aurora brings tears to my eyes.
This is one amazing song. Love the gospel element. Grace is a true diva.
Love it. Its a GREAT SONG. WOW! 2020 and I am still listening to this.
2021. I am inspired. What a talent! She just keeps going on and on, and no "I cant keep up"! Long live the Amazing Grace. Amen. To think she pulled all this off - on her own. Watch her movie. We are seeing only a fraction of this superhuman woman... There is a God.
favorite song from grace . . . she definitely got the williams blood
I also love the song Hurricane. I am listening to them and the album on repeat
a REAL ARTist. Such a great singer. A beautiful soothing voice completed with a great showmanship and energy.
She’s a unique talent and entertainer in singing, modeling and actress. She’s ART itself in the artistry of who she is and in her work.🤗❤️
Amazing voice and marvelous performance, a complete artist!!!
Amazing !!! I am speechless
Unbelievable. I feel incredibly lucky to even see this - What a performance! Thank you to who ever posted this! But more thank Grace! There is clearly much more to her, the music, the performance, the clothes the beauty...Where do you get anybody even close to nailing all in one go? Thats a bench mark!
If I could see this goddess live I would die a happy soul 🌹
This my favorite song!!!! There is a powerful message. love this!!! I love you Grace!!!
She's a one off. Visually stunning and a brilliant voice. Can't take my eyes off her. Cheers Grace.
Ummm get with it people! The way you respect is to learn! Jones and Williams are common names for Jamaiican natives. The brilliance and beauty of this song is Grace (as a Jamaiican) confronting every part of herself, as she sees it. She's a Jones, but she has Williams blood in her. She knows where she came from, but can't exactly be sure. It's Jones vs Williams in her, but any combination can result in something incredibly beautiful....
A truly perfect performance.
What a performance!!!!!! Love the song, went to wiki for the back story behind it.
LOVE this woman! Saw her live a couple of years ago - she's a total legend! And this is my fave song!! Outstanding!
Absolutely thrilled to see her this summer. Will be an absolute honor to be in the same room as this icon!
Absolutely amazing I hope I can get to see her live!
Did you ever get to see her ? I saw her only one time. her 1st performance at the hollywood bowl, i think in 2009
She's the Storm version of my dreams ♥
Holy God Grace! Just discovered this amazing ,true talent, Eat your heart out Beyonce
I had the Opportunity to meet her in Ocho Rio's, Jamaica while I was staying at the Jamica Grande Hotel for a week in 1996.
There was "James Bond" festival going on there at the time and a boat load of all the characters, both good and bad were there.
Miss. Grace was SO kewl and really nice! It was like a vision I'd never seen! Loved Her! Saw Ursula Andress at breakfast one morning a table away. She looked damn good too for her age.
Never heard of this outstanding singer before.It is privilege to watch her amazing dynamic performance here
FANTASTIC, INCREDIBLE UNREAL..... She is soooo special..... In 2012 she was 62....and still a marveleous body. and the same rough strong wild beautiful voice...
Just dug out and played Hurricane while cleaning the bathroom(had to listen to something). Forgotten what a brilliant album this is. This is one of the stand out tracks. The different energies and changes of pace throughout the track are just superb.
I love this Song.! XOXO...Bravo..! Miss Jones and have a great 2016.
Awesome soulful tune. Grace deserves the next big Hollywood Biopic
Thank you so much Wendy & Lisa......and, of course, Lady Grace.
a Masterpiece, every song is of Grace Jones' !!
I love this version we saw it live at the Proms. 😍
I feel like I've been under a rock! She is amazing! Everything I'm seeing is so inspiring! ❤❤
Allez!!! We all know this song meant so much to her!
Grace Jones. Spanish Town, Jamaica. No equal - living legend! Amazing song and performance!!!
Su cuerpo es una obra de arte que resiste al paso del tiempo, todo en ella es estética y belleza
She's an icon.
She appeared at Paradise Garage a few times. What a dynamo. Loved her.
Happy she evolved n I cant get enough of her ! thank U ! grace !
What an Artist!!! Respect!!!!
Another gem! 💎🙏❤️🙏👍♉ Thank you for this marvelous post!
This woman is not only stunning but an all time living legend. The original is the best
Magnífica Grace Jones
Such a breath taking performance and excellence beyond everything voice
The raw energy is magnetic ,what a song
What a beautiful song. The lyrics are genius.
riveting....amazing performer....an original...there will never be another Grace Jones
wow. awesome
I', sure Ms Jones could care less about Beyonce or Rihanna...that's what makes her Grace Jones!!! This song is about her dealing/finding herself after 60yearsold, not about comparing herself to pop stars who have no clue who they are
+Soren Aleksander Beyonce does not give a shit about Grace Jones as she did not influence her. Tina Turner is Bey's influence.
You're naive.....
Grace jones has always inspired me along with so many other artist's. She has worked so s0 hard to get her in credibly Dignified well deserved Title _ of an Artistic / Genius . Wonderful _ queen of musical style ! . 🎉❤.
Goosebumps ❤️
Grace Jones completa sofisticada maravilhosa voz performance espetacular elem de ser uma boa atriz Conan o bárbaro maravilhosa
I bow...WOW! POWERFUL
Beautiful! Slave is my all time favourite! Here Grace reminds me of Tina Turner in madmax
She is incredible!
A pasado mucho tiempo y ella es y será siempre una transgresora , como lo mejor en su estilo .
She's so so incredible
SO ENERGETIC, AND NEVER ONCE DOES SHE LOSE HER VOICE, TALENT
You can't save me, you can't save a wretch like me
When she was seventeen
She married a Preacher Man
And she settled down
In a little part of town
Followed him all around
Having little babies
Singing in a little Church
In a little ghost town
She's so happy
(I don't want to keep up I can't keep up)
She's so happy, keeping up
(I don't wanna keep up, keeping up with the Jones')
Finally she told me
Grandpa Dan travelled
Playing on the road
With Nat King Cole
And he womanised
Staying up all night
Cruisin'up around the town
From town to town to town
(Let me go, ah ah Hurricane)
(Just let me go, ah ah I'm going to care)
WOW-WILD-WICKED-WONDERFUL!
Before Ga Ga- was Born this way- Grace Jones.
Most Mystic 'Mazing Costume.
Compelling Stunning Song.
Very strong and raw. Loved the documentary about her early life in Jamaica that came out a few years ago.
WOW!!! NO WORDS...
Wow amazing... love it... real talent and what an inspiration...
Grace Jones is The Artist. Similarly as Amy Winehouse, when I listen to her singing I do not sense any calculation or pretenting anything. It is like she is singing straight out of her soul.
Good point
Unfortunately, Amy left this world too soon...Grace Jones had her addictions, ups and downs, but she went near the abyss and then she realized. Her epic lovestory with Dolph Lundgren was a big bang (sometimes, literally...), But there was passion there. She had her son with the great Jean Paul Goude, who gave her the opportunity to express her personality through his Art and it was and will be AMAZING. Saw her in several interviews, she never changes her personality. Well, she will be 74, but she is History and will be remembered. Her son is cute and smart,
Huge potential from the two parents! wishing them all the best, 💐 to Amy. What a talent.❤️👍
This video the best of the best of Grace. I adore her:
A real artist!!!
Amazing! The song brings me back to the Bond movies....
Ms grace is nothing but Legend....God Bless Jones....Love you.
Merveilleuse, magnifique, pas de mots pour te décrire j’adore
Damn I love this song one of my favorites
I LOVE THIS SOOOO MUCH!!!!!
'I can't keep up, I won't keep up - Let Me Go!" I feel ya, Your Grace!!