Last song my mother and I listened to together before her passing in 1985. I was 16, she was just 38. I'll never forget it! Still brings me to tears. Beautiful!
This song is one of a kind but thanks to technology and resources like RU-vid, younger generations can discover and enjoy this music. It can also influence young artists and inspire them to incorporate this style into newer music.
As an 80s baby I remember all the backyard bbqs and get togethers we had growing up back then listening to gems like these. Good sweet spirits, just happy and enjoying life
I was 9 when this came out, but I remember it being powerful. Even as a kid. I also remember when Marvin passed, because my Mother was in the living room crying, playing his records...iit's one of the few images I still have in my head from that young.
My brother passed last year, and there's just something about these black men singing their brothers over to the other side...I can't explain it. This is the only song that really explains how I feel
I get it, girl. This song just speaks to you - the real you, inside. It does me the same way & always has. I may be a white chick, but I know deep music when I hear it. I loved this song my entire life.
First time I heard this, Florida bound, driving through Atlanta in the middle of the night a mystical experience in itself, but this just brought it home.
If you have a car or a home stereo system with great tweeters, this song is your best friend, trust me. Those horns are magical with the right audio equipment.
@@jerrodmays83 Most of the bluetooth speakers on the markets are massproduced and overpriced crap from china. How would they do music like this justice?
8 yr old kid in second grade..of all the trauma and horrible things I went through music was what lifted me during those times..I remeber hearing this on a late winter afternoon..didn't understand the lyrics at the time but I felt it 💗..
This is still one of the most beautiful songs I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. As another comment said, its tough to admit the days of music such as this are gone....but Lord are they.
@@chrishall3845 how strange, I'm here because it came into my head for no reason aswell, oh its so good to hear this classic gem of a song. Always a timeless classic. 💎❤️💎❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧 Sept twenty two
These days I miss voices and melodies like that very much. - A great song to take you through the darkest hours of the night. All of those heroes will never fade, their music will always be alive!!!
This is Motown, of course its sweet music.....when you have a label such as Motown you think of Legends and Greats, second to none. This song lives up to the Label......Long live Motown!!!
I remember when this song first hit the airwaves. 20 years old in L.A.'s South Bay. I heard it, I listened to the words and it felt like it reached inside me to slowly pull my heart out. I quietly cried through the whole song...I still do. It just wrenches your heart and soul. RIP Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson Thank you both for such beautiful and timeless music you brought to the world when we needed it the most. Like soothing salves for deep social and societal wounds. We are and forever will be in your debt.
I've heard this many times in the past, playing on a radio in a restaurant, from a passing car, over the in-store speakers of a store where i was shopping... always found it a catchy tune! Then, I discovered who sang it and the title... and the honorable tribute that it paid to talented singers like Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson... and knew that I must have a copy of it! What an incredible song it is, too! Good tempo, pleasant to hear on a summer day... just some really "feel good music!"
No words of mine could ever do this song justice, as it is beyond beautiful...as soulfully moving, dream inducing, relaxing, sweetly poignant & magically evocative of all that is steeped in mellow rapture, loving reflection & pure, all consuming serenity as any piece of music ever has been, beautifully endearing to the soul as it is, & sung with this smooth, soothing grace, this voice that is as velvety & sublime as any ever recorded. Heavenly. Music such as this cannot be improved upon, at least not within this Earthly paradise.
Love that synthisized bass sound on this record. Most 80s artists went to this sound & it sounded cheesy often but this sounds great! Perfect production on here.
Much Respect to Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye.... RIP, Love this song, two titans in the world of R & B and Soulful Music.... great song, thanks for posting~ "Night Shift" a definite favourite... Commodores, nice Tribute! Mx
I just heard this song tonight for the first time lol and I've it. Got in on repeat cause I Really like this girl that introduced it to me , can't get her off my mind. Music is love 💘
Reminds me of my mother, if not for her I wouldn’t know who The Commodores even are. Timeless music, and there’s a difference in being great and being timeless.
"ohhh talk to me, so u can see whats going on" this song relaxes me EVERY time...smooth...overflowing with soul..peace and rock on to all who read this.
I remember when this came out I was 13-14 & could tell even then there’s a reason why this song was-is as popular as it is for a reason…..some things,feelings,emotions just can’t be faked….this is one of those songs …..timeless 🖤y’all be safe🥶
Masterful. Such a light, tasteful touch with the synth. Incredible, non-processed vocals by two great singers. Wonderful production; great mixing. Evocative. People couldn't do this today and probably don't understand why they can't.
Dedicated too my beautiful lil bro Bradley who died tragically in a car accident last year, up there with all the beautiful angels that were once here too xx miss you bro 💞 see you again xxx
One of those songs that was on all the time when I was little and I loved it. I had no idea what it was even about and when I became an adult and learned what this song was about it made me love it even more.
same here, my grandfather picked me up from jail. and this was playing in the car ride not knowing that was the last song we listen too together. He was pretty much my father... wish he could see how much Ive became on honest man now...
My son is on the way to work in West Virginia working the night shift and this song popped into my head , of course I had to send it plus his name is in it 🤣🩷🙌.. my graduation year 1985❤
Last night I fell asleep listening to this on loop and proceeded to have a dream in which I was hiking up a mountain to bury a recently deceased friend per their dying request. As this song went on in my dream I felt a sense of tranquility and fulfillment. I woke up wishing I could go back and bury him. I know it’s just a dream but something about it felt so real to me.
Lost my dad some weeks ago and I appreciate this song and many more from this era. I also appreciate the awesome work and high quality production these artists and engineers put into this song. It is so clear after just about 40 years. Unbelievably well put together. If there is a "sky daddy" I hope to see my people again.
🎼80th music is best nice one 🎷🎸🎺🎤🎸Dance Dance Dance... ...brings back my disco days, when life was so carefree, wonderful memories, so good vibes .....those were good time unlike now 2016 were is shit times.......
Every time i hear this it gives me a lump in my throat ..my names jack n my brothers called martin lol my mum used to sing this to us ..we hated it ...what id give to hear her singing to me now 💔
