The most amazing male vocalist who never made the "big time." In my opinion, Will should have been as popular as Luther, Marvin, Teddy or all the other male R&B crooners of his era. His record companies never promoted him hard enough, IMO.
From the start of his career, I’ve watched his growth into an amazing artist. I feel anyone who listens to his music and is on the WD train believes he’s in the same category as an iconic smooth crooner, who can sing it all and does it so well! (Can y’all tell I like him a little?😅 And I love that I can have him live, talking and playing love songs from his Prince of Sophisticated Soul station)
Seen him I'm concert 1 of thy best sound just like the songs on the album. He has such grace my chocolate thunder with that beautiful smile. The concert was amazing he had Carol Reddick with him she was gorgeous and amazing. Love me some Will Dowing his brother is Micheal McCrary from Boys to Men
One of my favourite tracks by Will Downing....'But I want to be free, free, free. And I've just got to be me, yeah, me, me'. The guitar riff starting @ 1:45 sounds lovely. Nice 80's RnB track with smooth jazz undertones.
I was lying in bed and this song came on the radio back when it was released in 88. I was 17 at the time and had to be up for work. I just lay in bed and listened to this tune and refused to get up until it had finished. I just remember thinking what a gorgeous song but the very beginning which you don't hear on this is SO DREAMY!!
One of those songs that still sounds fresh despite the years, it's hard to imagine a music collection for a weekend evening chill without the "Will Downing" LP, "Free" is golden!
Deniece Williams' version is the original - a classic indeed and no one can take anything away from that! Will makes it come alive again with that smooth, rich and velvety baritone and the arrangement was spot on!
This was the first song I heard him sing, back in 1988. I said too myself (know one can master this song but Ms Denise Williams), boy was I so wrong. This Kat is bad too the bone.
It feels so good to see my childhood friend Iwe grew up in the same building playing sports together brother I’m proud of Will if your wondering who this it’s me princz
This song is for me I am feeling free now. Me and my fiance have broken up because he is a cheater and a liar I had to let him go. Yes I do feel free after 8 years I'm feeling free.
just love this song. Initially I was looking for a different WD song and stumbled across this gem. I love it,can listen to it over and over..the part where he's singing to the girl reminds me of flirting with this guy at a festival and regretting not giving him my # after he asked. LOL
Saw Will in London at the Royal Albert Hall, front row, and to this day the best concert I have ever been too. I was soaking wet getting to the place........he totally blew us away with his personality, singing, song choice and the backing band. I agree that he is totally underrated and ranks up there with the greats. He certainly warmed us up that night.
This might still be the ONLY definitive male version of this R&B/Soul classic! Should've been a much bigger hit for Will back then, one of many top cuts off that self-titled debut of his...
i stumbled into will downing’s other song and started searching for the video of his which i watched on mtv europe almost everyday in 1988….such soothing voice of will downing brings back good memories
Hey everyone! Just a reminder that Will Downing's new album "Lust, Love & Lies (An Audio Novel)" comes out today, September 14th! Be sure to pick up the album at your local music store or download from iTunes!
First time, I ever saw this video was back in the 90s when Bet ,had midnight love, all us grown-ups, will remember that show and Donnie Simpsons and Sherry Carter on Video Soul. We needed 🙏 to see and hear beautiful chocolate and brown Brothers like 👍 him. If you really think about it, he is the blueprint for us chocolate brown Brothers 😋, I will always love you, The great Mr. DOWNING! I FEEL PEOPLE DON'T APPRECIATE YOU ENOUGH.
One of the most beautiful and soothing voices of all time. His voice is like a luxurious fleece blanket that keeps you warm on a cold and freezing night. A true 👍 and extraordinary talent.
