I have been in the last two hours going through versions of this song, including Nancy Wilson, Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean MArtin, Andrea Motiz, and I loved them all but Chaka Khan just blew the whole party out the park. What a rendition! Her voice (and her hair) are all over the place, up and down, in and out. The orchestra tries to follow her... You go, girl!
First time hearing Chaka's version of this classic. I'm a big fan of hers - never thought of her as a jazz singer, but she totally nailed it! The style, the feel is pure Chaka, but she held true to the standard, jazz vibe that made the song an American classic. Way to go, Chaka!!! Love this!!!
She was settled in more on stage, her 70s/80s seemed like a very wild time. Vocally mature, more relaxed and had some amazing adlib moments. Whether mainstream paid attention or not..to me it was her prime singing as I've watched quite a few of her live shows on here.
You all kept talking about Gloria Lynn version so I went and listened to it😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s good but Chaka’s version is the one for me! Natalie Cole version is cool too but Chaka is the Queen Vocally, she sings anything and everything.
I chiefly identify this song with Gloria Lynne. I always have and I always will. But cards on the table, CK steps up nicely on this track. Not that I didn't thank she would. But it's always a pleasant surprise when a song that you love reminds you of your favorite singer no matter who else does it, suddenly sounds as good or a tad bit better then what you're used to hearing. I also appreciate she sung it with respect and sincerity. The way it deserved to be sung.
This is Gloria Lynne's song. She was a great singer but very underated . Of course Chaka's voice is so unique and beautiful she always puts her stamp on it. It's nice to hear her rendition.
Have always liked this tune. I think this is what I would wish for my loved ones. For all. Happiness can be an elusive thing. It's not money, zillions of friends, fame... Find something to love. Someone to love. Hold it............ Hold on... Thanks U-tube Chaka, Friends... Rick POHL
Good bye no use leading with our chins this is where our story ends never lovers ever friends Good bye let our hearts call it a day but before you walk away I sincerilly want to say I wish you blue birds in the spring to give your heart a song to sing and then a kiss but more than this I wish you love And in July a lemonade to cool you in some leafe glade I wish you health but more than wealth I wish you love My breakin' heart and I agree that you and I could never be so with my best, my very best I set you free I wish you shelter from the storm a cozzy fire to keep you warm but most of all when snowflakes fall I wish you love
Chaka performs " I Wish You Love" - compose by Charles Trénet/ Albert Beach. Goodbye, No use leading with our chins, This is where our story ends, Never lovers, ever friends. Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day, But before you walk away, I sincerely want to say: I wish you bluebirds in the Spring, To give your heart a song to sing; And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love. And in July, a lemonade, To cool you in some leafy glade; I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love. My breaking heart and I agree That you and I could never be, So with my best, my very best, I set you free. I wish you shelter from the storm, A cozy fire to keep you warm; But most of all, when snowflakes fall, I wish you love. I wish you bluebirds in the Spring, To give your heart a song to sing; And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love. And in July, a lemonade, To cool you in some leafy glade; I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love. My breaking heart and I agree That you and I could never be, So with my best, my very best, I set you free. I wish you shelter from the storm, A cozy fire to keep you warm; But most of all, when snowflakes fall, I wish you love.
