The Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt (Groovefunkel Remix) 

Richard Rome did not arrange this. I wrote the arrangement and conducted members of MFSB.

Will I ever tire of this song and it's numerous incarnations? Absolutely not! This version is magical!

Detroit’s own.., The Jones Girls. Man they were fine and talented. RIP Brenda and Valorie.

This song desperately needed a 12" version. It's just so chilled and criminally underrated as a piece of music. Even this is over too soon. I'd love it if they gave this to a band and just let all the musicians have an old school jam. Let the strings have some fun, the flute, the bass, the keyboards. Just give them all a bag of 'herbs' each and then press record.

I never knew how 1 song could remind you of the first time you truly fell in love ❤️ 😔. I remember the first time I saw her, it was our freshman year in Erasmus Hall High School 🏫 in Brooklyn, New York City. June Brown was her name. June was beautiful and she was from England, I remember our first day and our teacher Mr. Shanahan (may he rest in Paradise) began calling attendance and when he called out her name she answered with the most beautiful voice and all the boys turned around to see who that was 😅 and I knew then if I had an outside chance I would have to do what most African American male teenagers did not do. So I stayed up one night and I wrote her a very long "love letter." I was watching "Top Hat" with the late greatest 🕺💃Dancing duo ever Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers. Call me crazy but I would close my eyes and I could literally see June and I dancing while listening to love songs 😊. I had my closets freind Marvin give her the letter while I was looking through the back door of the class. I was shaking like a leaf and praying asking God to "Please let her take it " and she did, he didn't tell her who I was but in the letter I asked her to meet me a block away from school on the corner of a old church that had a cemetery in the backyard. I believe they were early European Settlers because the years on the headstones 🪦 were in the early 1800's. I was extremely shy and didn't know how to talk to girls 😅 but my friends made up the "cool kids" who wore good clothes and expensive sneakers back in the 80's. June met myself and martin at the spot and I was nervous I didn't know what to say 😳. June began blushing and smiling and slowly I opened up to her. I asked if we could walk her home but she said "no it's ok and I began to think that this was the beginning of the end I even prepared myself for the letdown but I will never find out 😢because one day I saw June talking to one of the players and I instantly became jealous and once she was done with her conversation with him she saw me waiting outside our classroom (waiting for the bell to ring) she smiled and said "Hello Roland" and I ignored her she kept asking me "what's wrong why won't you talk to me? I just stood there not making contact and smacking my mouth as if I was the "sh#t." Please excuse my language 😮, anyway after a day or two passed by I couldn't deal with not talking to her so I saw her going to one of our classes we had together and I told her how sorry I was and asked her to please forgive me. I received the same treatment I gave her, I thought that maybe she started talking to one of the football players so I said that I'm going to tryout for the team just so I could give her my football jersey 😂 how corny was that 😆 but back in the 80's and 90's if a female wore your jersey that met she's your girl 😅. Our teams were the worst in the city but one day June did not come to school I figured she had a cold because fall was coming upon us. One day turned into months and still no June so I began looking in the neighborhoods were most students lived but still nothing. I made up flyers and posted them all over different neighborhoods I even offered a reward of $300 to anyone who knew what happened to June Brown. I would go up on the roof of the building I lived in and would look up and asked God to please help me find her. I received a call months later that June and her family had to go back to England 😔 . I knew that the only way I was getting to England was if I joined the Military 🪖 which I did ( The Marines) and I saved myself for her and her only. That was from 1980 thru 1987 and I never forgotten my "Princess" 😊 I told her that it would be the name I'd call her. I've been through my share of relationships after I couldn't find June I even have children who are grown and I wonder how she's doing. Is she even still alive 😢?. I will not stop praying for her and I pray that God will allow me to see her just one more time so I could tell her how sorry I am and that after she left I was never the same. I apologize for the length of my comment and I would like to Thank you all. Wherever you are June Brown after so many decades have gone by I'm still in love with you ❤👸🏾💐 Sept 9th 1980 thru Dec 6th 2023 and beyond 😉 😊. Peace & Blessings Everyone.

"Your eyes won't believe what your mind can't conceive..." Yessss! I LOVE THIS SONG. Thumbs up before I even hear it all because I know you're going to do magic! The bass line, percussion, flute, synth, the vocals -- just everything about this song is epic. Thanks for making me smile.

Music Composed by - Dexter Wansel, Lyrics Written by - Cynthia Biggs and Dexter Wansel Produced by - Dexter Wansel, Arranged and Conducted by -Dexter Wansel Keyboards, Synthesist, Arp2600v Programmer, - Dexter Wansel, Bass - Steve Green, Drums - Mark Dauberman, Guitars - Roy Smith and Dennis Harris Flute Solo - Jack Faith, Harpist - Walter File, Strings, Winds, and Horns - MFSB, Contractor - Don Renaldo,

I gotta hand it to you. I didn't think anyone could improve upon the perfection that is Dexter Wansel, but you managed to make it happen. I bow to your greatness, Groovefunkel; excellent work, friend. 😎👍🎵🎶🎼

Yes. I can feel it now. Crying happy tears of joy when I heard the funky orchestrations of this classic Jones Girls hit.

Feel so blessed that I was chosen to appreciate such great music.

That flute is magical.

This tune should've made top 10 ,even #1...in its time..underrated...beautiful song...I found it now...and I appreciate it even more!!

once the drums come in, its gives me chills everytime. This is so much of an amazing arrangement

Feeling this version

When i was young this song has always moved my heart and soul. I never thought it could get any better till listening to this! I give you your props. Thank you for such a soul stirring rendition of an already classic song. 🔥

Damn Philadelphia International Records You Can't Make this Up Im On my Way to Philadelphia WOW 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅1111

I love the intro, the outro and everything in between 🎶🥰🎶

This is by far the best version I've heard period!!

This is the best version

That Dexter Wansel intro is everything... God, im so glad i got to experience this release 1st hand..We truly hadthe best era of music...🎶 🎶

I don't know all of Mr. Wansel's work, but my favourite so far is MFSB "Morning Tears."

NO YOU DON'T HAVE THE PYRAMIDS GROOVING, TOO! MAN, YOU ARE TOO MUCH! GROOVE, THIS IS TIGHT! AWWWW, MAN! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Can’t believe it never hit top 10 on chart.. We loved it in Chicago

This better be playing in Heaven😅💯🙌 That intro has a special spot up there. Definitely a transporting arrangement 🥰

Beautiful song with Amazing vocals 🎉 Those ladies could sing 🎉 New school aritsts need to take note 🎉

The absolute standard of pure funk tinted with jazz elements. That was the evolution of postdisco

@groovefunkel Mad props to you for giving this outstanding Jones Girls tune a brilliant remix. It's too bad that mainstream-top-40 radio slept on this gem.

I love this song so much. You pick my favorites and amp them up to another level. Your EARS won’t believe what your mind can’t conceive!! ❤

I find it impossible to believe that song never charted in the states!!😱 Such a beautiful song!🥰🤗

Close your eyes and drift away on this great music.

Just Mesmerising everytime its heard or played

The opening is cold.. I luv this

BEAUTIFUL USMC, NYC.

The Book of Clarence brought me here!! ❤❤

I love the intro logo, made me feel like I was gonna see a retro 80s movie trailer..

I think this song is a masterpiece, i saw live Shirley Jones one week ago at Portugal Soul Weekender and was MAGIC!!!! I'll never forget

It's a Magical Remix,...........GREAT RESPECT Mr. Groovefunkel 🙏

One of my favorite tracks. I remember when the Jones Girls first hit St Louis Missouri.

The remix is awesome . This is classic perfection❤❤❤

Wow... As someone who loves incredible music this is incredible!!!

Astonishing music arrangement, phenomenal Photography 🥰

THE BLOOD in los angeles are still loving this and play it out loud when cruising looking for crips.

I use to think about me and my girlfriend listening to this when I was young like 10 or 12

Truth is, being a lifelong Philadelphian I don't like anyone messing with or remixing Philly soul music - unless your name is Groovefunkel because I know you're not going to overdo or disrespect the original. I thoroughly love this mix. You killed it as usual. 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾

This was def a hit R&B song. Love to hear it with new life!

OMG!!! Where has this version been in my life?!?! I love the original but this is beyond AWESOME!!! I need this on my Apple Playlist 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Let's face it... Since I discovered your channel, now always, when starting RU-vid, I hope to find a new of your uncomparable, phantastic remixes. And sometimes, like today, I am lucky again. It's like a treat, that is making my day. Thanks so much for sharing!

I wish there was a 90's house lounge version with the 1 minute and 50 second intro as the opener....

Jones Girls rock on for eternity peace from Detroit much love and respect 🙏🏾

wonderful.

1981 the jam

Get's better with every play. So cool!!

This remix took an already AMAZING song over into PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!

Excellent dedication at the end of the credits, Groove. Classy. 🙏

You never disappoint … excellent!!!

*Eastside Low Bottoms sh*t !* _Tappin' in from South Central LA_ I'm only 60 seconds in and I already love it ! There's no better feeling (to me) like finding funked up versions of songs you already love. It just started with Heartbreak Hotel coming across my RU-vid recommendations. I think I'm going to be on this channel all day when I get to work in the morning ! Salute. 🤜🏾💥🤛🏾

It's quite dark and menacing. Great remix!

UTTERLY FANTASTIC!

This remix accents the already funky string, wind, synthesizer, baseline, drums & beautiful vocals! Masterful remix! Keep 'em comin'!🎧🎤❤️

Definitely A TOP 10 Still Rocks Till this Day 👌 😎 😅😅😅TRUTH BE TOLD

Awesome Again!.... greetings from the Netherlands

This was played on WDAS in Philly during my young years. Dexter Wansel and The Jones Girls.

The composition, the production, the 'huwa' (creative will..) to conceive this. Simply incredible. Gorgeous, intelligent, soulful and fun😊

damm damm damm damm dammm...i luv this song since the beginning...great rework GF...!

Love the Jones Girls .... ❤

I Really Like This 12 ' Version, 1980s Feel the Music.

This song is a classic I love the Jones sisters

The intro is awesome. The effects on the pyramids is great. I love the sounds of the stars and the way the pyramids glow to the beat. The way you cut up this tune is great. I love this song and you've just made it that bit better. Thank you. Oh and the part at the end where it says in memory of.. yes I got a bit sad. Along with the outro notes. I keep repeating that bit lol. Great job. Ive liked your stuff since SoundCloud.

Excellent indeed 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I'm so glad this masterpiece got the Groovefunkel treatment. Excellent as usual!

Hi GF...Wow a response and acknowledgement on one of my all-time heroes Dexter Wansel...👋🙌🍻

Jones Girls Love ❤️ Ya'll WOW 👌 121 Ancestors

Fantastic presentation and production!!!

You are soooooooo sneaky..... YOU ADDED THE LYRICS!!!!! MAN......PURE GENIUS. Wow. ........wow. Standing Ovation. 👏👏👏👏👏

Utterly brilliant, what a classic, so well remixed by the great Groovefunkel.

This is my Jam.

FABULOUS

A introdução ficou magnífica dessa forma ❤❤❤❤

So good! The sparkling stars have me mesmerized too haha.

Just found this, where have I been. Great music❤❤❤❤Thank you

1 of My Favorite Songs of all Time.What an Awesome and Magnificent Remix of an Ageless Classic Jam.😎👍🏾

Beautiful historic song of ancient Kimit!

Outstanding! Massive!!! Masterpiece!!!! Shouts from Brazil

This is fire!!!!🔥 I love this!!

Philly Masterpiece

Linda música, lindos arranjos, difícil hoje em dia fazerem igual! As antigas sem dúvida nenhuma são as melhores músicas.

G..You have now restructured your magic on my top 10 tracks..Awesome Mix Brother..👋

Hochachtung für deine Arbeit, natürlich, sensibel und neu veredelt. Gefällt mir mehr als außerordentlich gut. Danke Dir für deine Mühe 👍

This is my introduction to your channel.. I can say that I'm thoroughly impressed 🔥and the presentation is immaculate!!

Geeez, I think I am addicted !

Amazing brilliant stunning sophisticated love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Just passing Thur if you going to a mix you better do like this it a Philly thing ✍️

This is DOPE.... I love this.. DJ B'LUV

You did it again your ear is amazing

Absolutely love this version!! Thx for sharing sing is still Smoove n mellow to this day!🔥

Simply a MASTERPIECE ! You absolutely showed out on this mix.

Amazing, congratulations.

Feeling so grateful 🙇🙌❤️

my goodness I have been WAITING for this