@@Mscali72 no Phil died a while ago I would love to bring back some of his music yes go into the studio 🎙️ I'm going to call Uncle Charlie Wilson today no I don't know him he gave me his number on TH-cam and I have a song with v e l l q w a n 17 rounds CD only singer also he have a song with the legendary Master p you don't know me and he changed his name to v e l l i o n e if you Google up the word..... It will mention something about Tupac Shakur imagine that because my best friend is Tupac's best friend the governor aka the gov Oakland California has been in prison since 2000 so free Joseph flowers and I got a trillion-dollar story how I met biggie smalls too Short Keyshia Cole sway MC man Rodney Perry Katt Williams sway Ephraim Galloway black dynasty delinquents mistah Fab Capital tax del tha funky boots Riley Pooh man Frank steakums DJ fuze from digital underground and Patti LaBelle lalah Hathaway Ephraim Galloway George Duke Dave Hollister from blackstreet
Totally agree with you 💯 !! This is one of the songs (and videos !!) I could hear/watch day by day !! Simply a great song and great musicians as well !! 🎶🎤🎸🎺
This song came out in 1981 and it still holds up. It's a smooth upbeat jazz song that you can play at any time and the whole room or gathering would be at ease. Phil Perry brings this song to life with his soulful voice. Thank you Lee Ritenour and Thank you Phil Perry
That couldn’t be anyone else but the great Phil Perry on Lead Vocals. One of the most underrated singers of jazz and R&B! His singing range is endless!!
I wouldn't say he's underestimated at all. Lee's always been a very respected guitarist, first as a first-call session player (starting when he was 17), and then as a solo artist for many decades.
@@joeygirl314 if u you are a jazz fan like myself, no. But generally he is. You have to be deep in the jazz universe to appreciate how great this guy is
John Massaro - wood claves/backup vocals Phil Perry - vocals Ernie Watts - saxophone Carlos Vega - drums Jimmy Johnson - bass Barnaby Finch - keyboards Lee Ritenour - guitar
As I listen to this masterpiece from 1981, it's amazing think this was actually on contemporary radio, on the actual Billboard Top 40, and was being listened to by millions of young people in 1981 from ages 15 to 30. The level of musicianship, songwriting, and performance is truly off the charts (no pun intended). No nudity, hos, n-words, c-words, b-words or any other insults and nudity required here, in order to get your point across as an entertainer/musician to an audience. Imagine that!! A big thank you to Lee Ritenour, Eric Tagg, and all the great musicians who contributed to this track and performance. Enjoy! Cheers, Sam.
I didn't know this singer, but he has a good performance,He brought the crowd up on stage.I'm 65 years old and I'm listening to this song for the first time.20/07/24 as 19:13
My absolute favourite musical genre, smooth jazz (soul being a close second). South Florida had the greatest smooth jazz radio station, Love 94. It was epic. Alas, I moved out of state and in the couple of decades that have passed has seen it's demise. Long live smooth jazz!
I'm captivated by the lyrics and harmony! What an incredible sound, that I miss oh so much! Today is my cheat day to listen to the classics I remember. My youngest son challenged me to listen to music he likes, which for me is challenging. But at least for this moment, I can travel back to my youth and reminisce about great timeless music, that unlike me, never grows old.
Lee has not got all his props. His voice and all the love and power comes out. The music was great then and now a days my grandbaby loves his music and she is only 4 ❤
Goes without saying that Lee Ritenour and Phil Perry shine here. But I gotta give major kudos to the woeful underrated Jimmy Johnson, one of the very first cats to use a 5 string bass guitar exclusively for studio and performance. His tone and phrasing on this performance are str8 killing.
Lee and company, featuring the inimitable, Phil Perry. This is a fantastic performance. I remember when I bought the "Rit" LP containing this cut. I wore that thing out! I had it on 8-track too. Every song on "Rit" is awesome. I replaced all of my wax with CD's and this is one of them. BTW, I still have my wax. Thanks for posting this brilliant piece. Lee Ritenour forever, baby!
Nicholas Jackson Lee Ritenour “Rit” album is one of my all time favorites from that phenomenal guitarist. Every cut on that album is amazing and is always in my CD rotation. Captain fingers is another album that’s awesome also!
@Terry Melvin Thank you!!! I love Eric's vocals much better. No matter how well you can sing or how seasoned you are as an artist, certain classics should be left as is....and this was one. Honestly, I was never really a Phil Perry fan myself..he's too over the top for my taste...just my opinion.
The embarrassment of the radio today needs to emulate Phil Perry to bring back real musicians and real music so we can dispose of the shallow synthetic attempt at noise today. Facts
WOW.. I just found Phill Perry about 3 weeks ago and im still in shocked!!! Dude has an absolutely amazing voice and his singing style is something out of this world!!
Giulio Carmassi I'm amazed by how many people DON'T know who Phil Perry is. I inadvertently met Phil back in in 1976 at the Cellar Club in Toledo, Ohio when he was with the mighty Montclairs. To make a long story short, my band (who was used to receiving standing ovations during our sets) opened for the mighty Montclairs. The people were there to see the mighty Montclairs, and NOT us. So, no standing o's on that night. Phil and his boys opened their set with the Isley Brothers' "Live it up!" And it was pandemonium! Phil and his crew shut it down! In my entire touring career 1969-1976, we had only been ill received twice. That night with Phil and the mighty Montclairs was the first. No brag, just fact. I love Phil Perry!
I was 11 years old when this song came out. I didn’t hear it for the first time until nearly my mid 20s. It was so infectious. Yet so utterly understated in the way it did it. I am laying in bed this morning now at the age of 53 and TH-cam recommended it after many years again of not having heard it. It moved me to tears. It’s just that good. Thank you for reading and I hope today brings you special memories and one particularly outstanding thing to happen in your life. ❤
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Who's here with me in 2024 and a whole lot more rip a legendary Phil Perry I would love to go into the studio and remake this song
Excellent performance, nice song and Mr Ritenour is a genious
Sounds like Phil Perry Wowww
It’s a masterpiece!! Love it! I’ve watched this video so many times!!
Magnificent, so glad Phil is still with us 😍
@@Mscali72 no Phil died a while ago I would love to bring back some of his music yes go into the studio 🎙️ I'm going to call Uncle Charlie Wilson today no I don't know him he gave me his number on TH-cam and I have a song with v e l l q w a n 17 rounds CD only singer also he have a song with the legendary Master p you don't know me and he changed his name to v e l l i o n e if you Google up the word..... It will mention something about Tupac Shakur imagine that because my best friend is Tupac's best friend the governor aka the gov Oakland California has been in prison since 2000 so free Joseph flowers and I got a trillion-dollar story how I met biggie smalls too Short Keyshia Cole sway MC man Rodney Perry Katt Williams sway Ephraim Galloway black dynasty delinquents mistah Fab Capital tax del tha funky boots Riley Pooh man Frank steakums DJ fuze from digital underground and Patti LaBelle lalah Hathaway Ephraim Galloway George Duke Dave Hollister from blackstreet
2023 and this is still one of the best songs I've ever heard. This is truly a masterpiece. ❤️
Agreed! Smooth groove! at its best!
Absolutely.
Totally agree with you 💯 !!
This is one of the songs (and videos !!) I could hear/watch day by day !!
Simply a great song and great musicians as well !! 🎶🎤🎸🎺
Agreed! Luv this song!
Simply beautiful
Phil Perry has a voice that could easily challenge any of the greats on American Idol or elsewhere....and I love this style of music still today!
None from America Idol can hold a candle to Phil Perry. He's in a class by himself.
@@MusicManSeanB Facts. Phil Perry is vocally on Mount Olympus. Been a fan since his days in the Montclairs
FACT!!!!!!!
Me too friend 😊
A lovely song to skate with feeling roll on.
This song came out in 1981 and it still holds up. It's a smooth upbeat jazz song that you can play at any time and the whole room or gathering would be at ease. Phil Perry brings this song to life with his soulful voice. Thank you Lee Ritenour and Thank you Phil Perry
Volkomen met eens koosie😊
I was only 11 years old,today I'm 52.
💗 "Masterpiece" 🌷💗💋
A beautiful song by magnificent artists!! RIP Phil Perry!!
Perry could power a small city with the energy of his voice...
Shittttttt the world.
Wow Seal you nailed it such appreciation for one of the most underrated singer I agree with you God bless
Yessssssss! So much passion!! Bless him.
What you said
Unbelievable voice!! If it's true Perry's underrated his talent has got my backing!!! More passion then most I've seen,, wow!!!!
That couldn’t be anyone else but the great Phil Perry on Lead Vocals. One of the most underrated singers of jazz and R&B! His singing range is endless!!
Agreed!!!!!☺
Bad man!!!☺
I agree, very underated. An unsung needs to be done on him. Awesome voice.
Hoonnaayy! I knew when I heard that whoohooo. You can run but you can't hide Phil Perry. Yes Lord!
I put him in my least list of extraordinary singers
Who is listening to this cool vibe in 2023? Is it YOU...? 🤗
yes
Lee Ritenour is one of the most underrated musicians of all time man
I wouldn't say he's underestimated at all. Lee's always been a very respected guitarist, first as a first-call session player (starting when he was 17), and
then as a solo artist for many decades.
@@victoza9232 Exactly. Three top 3 in my opinion at the time were him, Larry Carlton, and Steve Lukather.
@juan estudian - I think more, “underestimated” - not underappreciated…Lee Ritenouer is certainly not underappreciated!! º💕
@@joeygirl314 if u you are a jazz fan like myself, no. But generally he is. You have to be deep in the jazz universe to appreciate how great this guy is
I don't think so The Rit is right up there...
takes me back to much nicer times....no phones, dissing, or tattoos.....and beautifully written music played by real musicians.
I completely agree with you tune73
Thank you
Okay boomer
Couldn't agree more.
@@chicknugs5774 When this song was made you were a turd "millennial"... You kids these days have an answer for everything.
2023 and still listening!!!
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John Massaro - wood claves/backup vocals
Phil Perry - vocals
Ernie Watts - saxophone
Carlos Vega - drums
Jimmy Johnson - bass
Barnaby Finch - keyboards
Lee Ritenour - guitar
R.I.P. C.Vega
It's me. Lee was and is a special songwriter and guitarist the best with Larry Carlton. Lee is The Guitarist for me in 2024.
Phil is the best!! Hands down
Who?
2024 still rocking this song simply beautiful
Classic Ronnie Laws! I’m still listening to this in 2024!🎶😣
The lead vocalist in this video is Phil Perry.
Still listening in 2024. This is the only kind of real music there is in my opinion.
His vocal range is astounding,
I totally agree!
UNREAL!!!!!!!!!! man oh man can this dude bring it!!!!! now I have to look up Phil Perry!!! WOWSER!!!
I remember 1981 when this album came out. It’s 2023 and I am still listening to this song! Awesome 😎 music
As I listen to this masterpiece from 1981, it's amazing think this was actually on contemporary radio, on the actual Billboard Top 40, and was being listened to by millions of young people in 1981 from ages 15 to 30.
The level of musicianship, songwriting, and performance is truly off the charts (no pun intended).
No nudity, hos, n-words, c-words, b-words or any other insults and nudity required here, in order to get your point across as an entertainer/musician to an audience. Imagine that!!
A big thank you to Lee Ritenour, Eric Tagg, and all the great musicians who contributed to this track and performance. Enjoy! Cheers, Sam.
I was one of those young people (15 years old) and I still love this song today.
I was a Jr in High School They played this on the quiet storm every night.
@ Terri Armbrister-BEAUTIFUL words!!!
Yep! I was a 15-year old then too, loved this song so much and still a top favorite of mine! Phil Perry... my God, that voice... 😍😍
AMEN. 👍💯
ENJOYING THIS SONG FOREVER.. 2024....BEAUTIFUL
I am still enjoying it in 2022, two thumbs up. Phil Perry is killing it, kudos to Lee Ritenour
2023. I had it on my playlist but accidentally got deleted. Had to have it back.
Totalmente
Here in August 21, 2023.
It's 2023. I'm 53 and this will always be my jam ❤
PHIL PERRY ONE OF THE BEST VOCALIST IN JAZZ LOVE HIS VOICE
Great voice of Mr Phill Perry … sure this classic song of the early 80’s brings back great memories 🎶🎼🎵❤️ RIP Carlos Vega. 🙏🏽✨
Funk,jazz,soul and rare groove..even R&B all rolled into one song ....wow 🎉😮
Me too
Nobody, and I MEAN NOBODY sets fire to a song like Phil Perry!
~Blake
Eric Tagg Song It Better!
Agreed!
Legacy Blake
This is such a hit, beautiful
Legacy Blake facts 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️
Phil Perry is at the top of the list...
Look at Lee Ritenour smile at the beginning when Phil did his amazing vocalization during the intro of the song . . . Priceless!!
Phil Perry and Phillip Bailey together they were a fantastic team.
Wow Ive not seen them together,I’ll seek it out
@@terrysteward Not sure if you managed to see them yet. Search for "Four Play- Chant live"
What a treat and a honor it was to grow up listening to real music sung by real people with real voices
Brings back good memories of a decent time in America
You bet!
Amen to that
so true
So true!
Amen
I didn't know this singer, but he has a good performance,He brought the crowd up on stage.I'm 65 years old and I'm listening to this song for the first time.20/07/24 as 19:13
I grew up in the late 70s with music by this great musician Mr. Ritenour. He is a giant.
This came out during the heyday of so called "Smooth Jazz". George Benson, Al Jarreau, George Duke, Chuck Mangione all were big during this time.
It was SO good too. I was a little tyke in those days, but always loved those tunes..
Jazzsoul 60 you're right👍
Jazzsoul 60 I’d LOVE to go back to that time for one day...!
My absolute favourite musical genre, smooth jazz (soul being a close second). South Florida had the greatest smooth jazz radio station, Love 94. It was epic. Alas, I moved out of state and in the couple of decades that have passed has seen it's demise. Long live smooth jazz!
It is still, "Smooth Jazz listening." There is NO substitute for, quality mellow music. It stands on it's own merits. Timeless.
This has gotta be the finest Smooth Jazz piece of Lee Ritenour with the great Phil Perry! Just love it!
Wonderful miss my brother Pan was also a lead guitarist
Still playing this in 2023, is it you? Best vocals Phil Perry.
Today is February 2024 and still listening to...
One of most underrated voices in the music industry!!
This man sang with soooo much passion
"Whose that deep inside me, sneaking round my heart." That's it right there. 2020 it still rocks!
I agree¡¡¡
That true is it u
Yes it does
kathy gaither Just make sure it's not COVID-19 that's sneakin' 'round deep inside you.
@@vanethomas295
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I'm captivated by the lyrics and harmony! What an incredible sound, that I miss oh so much! Today is my cheat day to listen to the classics I remember. My youngest son challenged me to listen to music he likes, which for me is challenging. But at least for this moment, I can travel back to my youth and reminisce about great timeless music, that unlike me, never grows old.
Love this hit! Phil Perry killing it as all ways! Also Carlos Vega and Jimmy Johnson anchoring the groves on drums and bass.
It's 2021...is it you still enjoying this?
I love this version, makes me feel hopeful and wholesome.
It touches you the beauty of it and the master musicians collaboration just plain 🔥🎉💙☝🏾🎶🎶✨
Phil Perry is a treasure. My God that man’s voice
WOW!!! A MASTERPIECE FROM HEAVEN!!! 6/24/23 GOD BLESS HIM and his FAMILY 🙏💯🙏💕🙏
Haven't seen too many comments for Carlos Vega and Jimmy Johnson anchoring the groove on drums and bass, What a great performance.
truly!
Carlos Vega R.I.P so tragic
Oh, the band. It doesn't get any better.
Yes sir Layin down that groove... Jimmy’s def in the pocket
R.I.P. Carlos. BTW there is another vid of this concert here on youtube where they do Rio Funk and Jimmy Johnson tears it up !!
Very much beautiful music 👏👏👏🎶❤
Friday, April 17th, 1981. I heard this song on the radio as we were headed to St. Petersburg Fl to buy a new car for my Mom.
Lee has not got all his props. His voice and all the love and power comes out. The music was great then and now a days my grandbaby loves his music and she is only 4 ❤
I really like his facial expressions when he sings.
I just turned 79 and can’t stop listening to it!!!! First time
Who is still enjoy with me at 2020
👍👍👍 Sept 2020
October 2020 .... 😷
In mask and social distancing era..
I play it every day!
Meeee👌👍💪🔥
Enjoying this fantastic music January 2021!
What a great special voice !!!! Awesome Phil Perry.
No more singers like that anymore....!
Phil you are a jewel.
Back when you had to have talent to be a musician
Still listening to this in 2023.. AMAZING!!!!
what ,,,,a vocalist...pure soul
Oh my gosh, his vocal crescendo beginning at 2:13 gives me the chills! I LOVE it! 🤩
Great song and OUT of THIS WORLD VOCALS...........Amazing Phil. Perfect 💫
❤ It's 2024, I'm 73 and Digging It!
Phil Perry KILLED it..............u betta SANNNNGGGG
This man is so electrifying. I get all excited when I hear him sing.He can sing it to me all night.
You mean phil perry.
😮Wow, the vocals Lee Ritenour one of the best
He is so passionate with his singer. He makes you feel his music!!!!
His name is Phil Perry!
one of the greatest jazz songs of all time.
You gotta be kidding, Dedric. It's beautifully played and sung, but it's gooey easy-listening 'smooth jazz' schlock. This has nothing to do with jazz.
This is not really Jazz.
agreed
What exactly is there to be jazz?
No doubt
Goes without saying that Lee Ritenour and Phil Perry shine here. But I gotta give major kudos to the woeful underrated Jimmy Johnson, one of the very first cats to use a 5 string bass guitar exclusively for studio and performance. His tone and phrasing on this performance are str8 killing.
Only Phil Perry could make this song sound better than when it was recorded, What a voice
2021 still loving this song, what's not to love about vocals by Phil Perry and guitar by Lee Ritenour❤
Phil Perry is one of my all time favs!! Him and Will Downing!
Me 2
A song that should have been a hit. Still one of my favorites
johnny boswell Should have been Phil signing the studio version instead of Eric Tag.
Thorn it would have been a hit.
@@michaelbowman7090 nah...erics silky smooth vocals perfect for this song though phils an awesome singer.
It was a show stopper. What was your radio station of choice. It was, where were your radio ears?
The song went to #15 on the Billboard pop charts and had heavy radio play - I heard it all the time. It WAS a hit!
It was and it charted.
Lee is my favorite guitarist of all time since 1990. Fourplay was never the same without Lee.
Who still listening to this in 2023? I am.
Real music by real musicians! 🔥
Lee and company, featuring the inimitable, Phil Perry. This is a fantastic performance. I remember when I bought the "Rit" LP containing this cut. I wore that thing out! I had it on 8-track too. Every song on "Rit" is awesome. I replaced all of my wax with CD's and this is one of them. BTW, I still have my wax. Thanks for posting this brilliant piece. Lee Ritenour forever, baby!
I love it😘. Had it on cassette tape. Also have it on CD now. Brings back alot of memories.
+Nicholas Jackson Say he would b great on ewf numbers
Nicholas Jackson Lee Ritenour “Rit” album is one of my all time favorites from that phenomenal guitarist. Every cut on that album is amazing and is always in my CD rotation. Captain fingers is another album that’s awesome also!
Nicholas Jackson is Phil perry gay
@Terry Melvin Thank you!!! I love Eric's vocals much better. No matter how well you can sing or how seasoned you are as an artist, certain classics should be left as is....and this was one. Honestly, I was never really a Phil Perry fan myself..he's too over the top for my taste...just my opinion.
THE SOLOIST IS EXCELLENT ON THIS SONG !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
His range is out of this world.
The embarrassment of the radio today needs to emulate Phil Perry to bring back real musicians and real music so we can dispose of the shallow synthetic attempt at noise today. Facts
@J Jackson I realize that because I am one of those that spent many years doing the same.
Mr. P.P.'s little fingernail is worth more than today's whole hit parade!
Well exactly
Agreed.
That's the truth the radio sucks these days......
Uuuuh, Carlos Vega on drums!!! My hero in the 80's! Love him!!! RIP my friend!!!! ;-(
My drumming inspiration too!!!
He reminds me of Jeff here. Always sounds incredible. RIP.
Caldera!! ❤️
@@danlc95 his playing is quite similar to Jeff Porcaro in a sense that "groove" comes first. great drummers, RIP
Here listening to this on Valentine’s Day 2021.
Phil Perry is the ABSOLUTE boss when it comes to vocals. Lived him since I was a kid.❤❤
Loved this Song the very first time i heard it!! STILL LISTENING IN 2019!! CLASSIC!!!!
¡Preciosa! ¡Sigo escuchándola 10-06-2019!
Me to!
Yes!!!!!!!!
@K Hansen beautiful song😍💯
2023
A truly gifted singer one of the great voices of today
I see more men responding. Where you at Girls??? You know that man can sang. Sure nuff, got my attention!! 😍
Phil killin' that song,great job!!!
Taking me back to Earth, wind, & fire
This song remind me of the beautiful year 1981 nice.
I saw him in 81, LA. Never heard of him. I was AWESTRUCK! One of the best Live performances I ever saw.
It was a beautiful year indeed...
Year I graduated from high school and the year I started college. Great year indeed!
81 was a nightmare for me in the U.K,just sayin'.Nice song,though.
hard to believe 2020 garbage on the radio.
WOW.. I just found Phill Perry about 3 weeks ago and im still in shocked!!! Dude has an absolutely amazing voice and his singing style is something out of this world!!
Whos here in 2024😊😊❤❤
I just love how much everyone was enjoying performing this
Phil Perry is such a giant.
Giulio Carmassi I'm amazed by how many people DON'T know who Phil Perry is. I inadvertently met Phil back in in 1976 at the Cellar Club in Toledo, Ohio when he was with the mighty Montclairs. To make a long story short, my band (who was used to receiving standing ovations during our sets) opened for the mighty Montclairs. The people were there to see the mighty Montclairs, and NOT us. So, no standing o's on that night. Phil and his boys opened their set with the Isley Brothers' "Live it up!" And it was pandemonium! Phil and his crew shut it down! In my entire touring career 1969-1976, we had only been ill received twice. That night with Phil and the mighty Montclairs was the first. No brag, just fact. I love Phil Perry!
Yes Phil Perry is...I totally agree.
I was 11 years old when this song came out. I didn’t hear it for the first time until nearly my mid 20s. It was so infectious. Yet so utterly understated in the way it did it. I am laying in bed this morning now at the age of 53 and TH-cam recommended it after many years again of not having heard it. It moved me to tears. It’s just that good.
Thank you for reading and I hope today brings you special memories and one particularly outstanding thing to happen in your life. ❤
YESSSSSS AND ITS MAY 1ST 2024 WE NO LONGER HAVE PHIL BUT THE SONG WILL PLAY ON FOREVER!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lots of Great Memories
💕🕶....
Great VOCALS 🎤
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOREEEEEEEVVVVVVEEEEERRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one of the greatest jazz songs I have ever heard, sends chells down the spine
Yooouuuu fooooooouuuuunnnnnnd iiiiiiitttttt!!!! 😁
2023....I watch this no less than once a month. Epic vocal
The guy on the CLAVES aint messing around....love it
He killed it !!!
Carlos Vega One of the greatest and so sadly missed
I am and it's 2023. I love his voice. He sounds good singing anything
DAMN, I HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG, AND THE GREATNESS DAILY, MULTIPLE TIMES...!! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶😊😊
one of my favorite songs....thanks for sharing!
Damn that voice just gave me the chills..love this