Curtis Stigers - I Wonder Why (Radio 2 Piano Room)

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • Curtis Stigers performs his breakthrough hit for Ken Bruce live in Radio 2's Piano Room

Komentáře • 160

  • @annette4392
    @annette4392 Před 3 lety +48

    If I won the lottery I'd pay to have him come sing this just for me.

    • @allanburdge1421
      @allanburdge1421 Před 3 lety +1

      Me too

    • @Mozartboy55
      @Mozartboy55 Před 2 lety

      Yeah. Wouldn’t it also be amazing to borrow his vocal talent to sing it ourselves as well.

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @rikkiwhite9402
    @rikkiwhite9402 Před 3 lety +7

    Got fed up of my mother playing Curtis when I was younger....now I'm listening to him 25 years later 🤷

  • @youizavinabubble
    @youizavinabubble Před 19 dny +2

    Heard this on smooth radio while I was driving to work. Had to pull over and search it before I forgot this banger lol. Great song.

  • @junksleeper
    @junksleeper Před 5 lety +61

    Bought this Guy's first album in 1988 (on cassette) and sang my heart out to it on the way to work each day for months, this was my favourite track. To hear it 30 years later sounding twice as good is testament to the man's talent. Utter class!

    • @davidmalton3984
      @davidmalton3984 Před 4 lety +3

      Sounds Like We Are Living Parallel Lives, I Was There ...... : 0 )

    • @4NONGIRLS
      @4NONGIRLS Před 4 lety +2

      Me too. Had a CD and a concert, was sooo great.

    • @Airboat-Fun
      @Airboat-Fun Před 9 měsíci

      Me too, at the top of my lungs.

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @Hondasboy1000
    @Hondasboy1000 Před 6 lety +68

    I think this guy is a genius, like a fine vintage wine, he has just got better and better over the years. Taken a beautiful song and stripped it back, amazing voice

  • @jeanphiguy
    @jeanphiguy Před 6 lety +49

    One of the most underrated talents in jazz today

    • @paulwilson8021
      @paulwilson8021 Před 5 lety +3

      Agree 100%

    • @antonbergerpils7053
      @antonbergerpils7053 Před 5 lety +2

      Jean-Philippe Guy He is not underrated

    • @davidmalton3984
      @davidmalton3984 Před 4 lety +1

      I Only Have One Thing To Say - " TIME WAS " ....... : 0 )

    • @franssa1237
      @franssa1237 Před 4 lety +3

      He's great at blues and country too

    • @davidmalton3984
      @davidmalton3984 Před 4 lety +2

      @@franssa1237 This Guy, Is Sensational, I Can't Really Put Into Words What This Mans Music Is !!!!!!!!

  • @genestonge7573
    @genestonge7573 Před 5 lety +34

    This is one of only a few songs I've ever heard (I'm 72) that still brings a tear of joy to my eye! It's right up there with 'My Girl' by the Temps.

    • @movingtodefcon2
      @movingtodefcon2 Před 5 lety +1

      Gene St Onge I feel like this too!

    • @kylebyrd8005
      @kylebyrd8005 Před 3 lety +1

      Love this so very much

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @stopukpovertyuk2392
    @stopukpovertyuk2392 Před 5 lety +36

    Wow. This is a beautiful revisitation, Stigers. This guy is such a pro. He just gets better.💐

  • @sheriosullivan5914
    @sheriosullivan5914 Před 5 lety +15

    He made me cry. The song, the voice and the sax. Wow!

    • @Miller78226
      @Miller78226 Před 4 lety +1

      Its ok Great songs and voices, do that to you👍🏼

  • @quickdrawmcgraw4110
    @quickdrawmcgraw4110 Před 5 lety +11

    What a chord sequence, what a voice...what a song.

  • @movingtodefcon2
    @movingtodefcon2 Před 5 lety +11

    I love the original, it is just perfect in particular the saxophone fills. This compliments and contrasts well, the first few lines are like a tonic taking me back to the 80s. I think he used to have an older mans voice in a young mans body when he did the original, now the two match perfectly.

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @taleinz1
    @taleinz1 Před 3 lety +2

    Heard this song for the first time about 20 years ago on a British show - stars in their eyes. This guy came on ans sang this song . I hunted down the song , bought the CD and been a fan since .
    His voice is like nothing else - simply incredible 🎶🎶🎶

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @davidmalton3984
    @davidmalton3984 Před 4 lety +15

    Mr Stigers, Is The Man, A Vocal Pouring With Soul. . . . .
    Absolutely Fantastic,
    Would Give Away a Lung To Have Half His Vocal Ability . . .
    Thanks For Sharing . . : 0 )

  • @bern1e74
    @bern1e74 Před 6 lety +13

    Simply outstanding..... they don’t make them like this anymore. And that’s a bloody shame.

    • @Ncostelloe74
      @Ncostelloe74 Před 2 lety

      They still make them, they're just a lot harder to find 😔

  • @carenbacon9739
    @carenbacon9739 Před 3 lety +4

    I fell in love with this song when it first came out in the early 90s. I was only in junior high but have always been an old soul when it comes to music. Now, at age 42, I am coming to realize what an incredible talent this man is!

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @Miller78226
    @Miller78226 Před 4 lety +10

    Voice like honey..smooooth👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
    Just noticed he does the seedy sax solo as well...legend 👍🏼

    • @davidmalton3984
      @davidmalton3984 Před 4 lety +2

      I Know, The Seedy Sax Solo . . . Got To Be Done : 0 )

    • @Miller78226
      @Miller78226 Před 4 lety

      Wow 7 thumbs up..i wasn't lieing though different class mr stigers🤘🏼

  • @RedOakCrow
    @RedOakCrow Před 3 lety +7

    The guy can riff on the sax as well as with his voice, magic.

  • @trueblue5022
    @trueblue5022 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a beautiful Song & Stunning Soulful voice from Curtis Stigers. Sang with so much emotion. Love this Song.
    ❤❤❤👌🏻🎶🎶

    • @Gurugooden
      @Gurugooden Před 4 měsíci

      Have you ever heard the reggae version of the same song by Martini Special ( I wonder why) 🎤 🎙 hope you like 👍

  • @swaggytheguitarplayer2452

    HIS MUSIC MAKES ME CRY OF JOY 🥲 AND SADNESS TOO

  • @80cjm
    @80cjm Před 3 lety +3

    Soulful, classic and his voice has just got richer over time. Amazing

  • @GeorgeAlexander3370
    @GeorgeAlexander3370 Před 5 lety +3

    Geniusesly crazily intelligently ... Respected to Curtis Stigers ...

    • @stopukpovertyuk2392
      @stopukpovertyuk2392 Před 4 lety

      😂 that doesn't make any sense whatsoever yet I still hear you completely. He's ace.💐

    • @GeorgeAlexander3370
      @GeorgeAlexander3370 Před 4 lety

      @@stopukpovertyuk2392 every body got a different explanation and for greater good ...

  • @hairychest7865
    @hairychest7865 Před 4 lety +4

    This is an awesome rendition. PLUS.. the man is GORGEOUS

  • @claytonbrown6664
    @claytonbrown6664 Před 5 lety +9

    This is gorgeous! Everything about it! And he is SMOKIN hot!

  • @carolgoldfinger6381
    @carolgoldfinger6381 Před 2 měsíci

    Great song. A great singer. We don't hear enough of him.

  • @stopukpovertyuk2392
    @stopukpovertyuk2392 Před 4 lety +1

    Every time, Stigers. 🙏❤️💐 Cheers, fella. That's some damn fine vintage wine right there.

  • @djbyrd67
    @djbyrd67 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, such a moving song. Loved it when it came out years ago, just fell back in love with it. Thank you Curtis.

  • @juliesender1560
    @juliesender1560 Před 4 lety +1

    Always loved Curtis Stigers. Play him on my jazz show in Maine often. Doing a special on him this week and this song is on the list! He has grown so much as a singer and is one fabulous jazz cat!

  • @Nellsmum22
    @Nellsmum22 Před 6 lety +5

    We saw him with Ronnie Scott's Big Band last night at Birmingham Town Hall, it was wonderful. He has the most seductive voice & has fantastic presence.

    • @01gauch
      @01gauch Před 5 lety

      Joanna Downey I saw him at the Cheltenham Jazz festival I just melted when he sung this

  • @Miller78226
    @Miller78226 Před 5 lety +3

    That voice wow,,,brilliant stripped back version of a 90s classic👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼,,takes me back to school discos😂👍🏼

    • @stopukpovertyuk2392
      @stopukpovertyuk2392 Před 5 lety +1

      Agreed, although I was in my early 20s when Stigers started hitting the UK charts. Takes me back in the nicest way.

  • @enigmachine
    @enigmachine Před 6 lety +7

    Good makes a great studio album. Great at least reaches that level in person. This exceeds it. I left similar sentiments on Curstis' VEVO of this song.
    You may find yourself with tears in your eyes, right about the time you hear those words, but with no idea why. You know this came from Curtis' soul.
    Crushing and elevating at the same time, it's achingly beautiful. It's one of those songs that, if you wrote it and never another, could validate a career.
    The saxophone, an instrument lacking in current music, is just the cherry on top. I found this version by a most fortunate accident. Thanks, Curtis!

  • @judithwebster9776
    @judithwebster9776 Před 3 lety +1

    One of my all time favourite albums Curtis Stigers. I played it so much wonderful!

  • @elainethompson5427
    @elainethompson5427 Před 5 lety +1

    I absolutely love Curtis's music he sings with so much passion the words & the music especially when he plays the saxophone I adore him he makes me cry x

  • @margaretquinn9865
    @margaretquinn9865 Před 4 lety

    l saw Curtis years ago when he was support act to George Benson.What a class act he was.Completely sold on him.Thanks for what was a superb concert complete with George playing his heart out.

  • @kathyobrien-carter1318
    @kathyobrien-carter1318 Před 10 měsíci

    Ye gads....didn't think the original could get any better but THIS! As previously mentioned, Curtis is like a very fine wine; I'll be coming back here often for more!

  • @joytackett2128
    @joytackett2128 Před 6 lety +1

    Love goes deep in the sole and when you find that special person it don't go away. God gave us the ability to love not fight about the past little things. God bless and thanks for sharing. This is beautiful I love this

    • @SanctumZero
      @SanctumZero Před 6 lety

      Your fairytale god gave you nothing. Welcome to the Internet.

  • @jordanbrown3912
    @jordanbrown3912 Před 6 lety +6

    Great voice, great musician and handsome bloke #jealous

  • @swaggytheguitarplayer2452

    CURTIS STIGERS ONE OF THE GREATEST MALE SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS EVER IN THIS WORLD 💙🤗

  • @leighplays3064
    @leighplays3064 Před 5 lety +4

    This is unbelievably good

  • @nettynoodle8336
    @nettynoodle8336 Před 3 lety +1

    🤗 Loved it first time. Love much more now 💋

  • @Miller78226
    @Miller78226 Před 4 lety +2

    Can't speak for his back catalogue..but my god this is just sublime, tear jerker...

  • @nunziamaiorano8522
    @nunziamaiorano8522 Před 2 lety +1

    Una canzone a dir poco meravigliosa ❤️
    Curtis una voce inconfondibile…….❤️
    Excellent ❤️

  • @rikrushton6826
    @rikrushton6826 Před 3 lety

    A Timeless Talent and a gift that keeps on giving! @CurtisStigers may you continue to shine on for many years to come 👏👏❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @bootsybourne
    @bootsybourne Před 5 lety +3

    Beautiful. Fantastic voice. Amazing performance 💔

  • @positiveandstrong
    @positiveandstrong Před 5 lety +2

    Curtis Stigers sounds awesome! Great talent!

  • @redsaxmax
    @redsaxmax Před rokem

    Gloriously understated sax on this, and I wish I could sing like him...

  • @srdjanjapanmusic5817
    @srdjanjapanmusic5817 Před 5 lety +1

    always peculiar, very strange, Curtis.. once again amazing perform , play and sing ! Bravo ! Trough all these years, even beter ..

  • @Metfan1986
    @Metfan1986 Před 3 lety

    Such a smoothness to his voice and with the compliment of the saxophone. If I can compare it to food it’s like when you eat a good chocolate. It hits your taste buds with a rich smoothness and makes you instantly feel all good inside.

  • @MelliaBoomBot
    @MelliaBoomBot Před 5 lety +6

    wow..bloody hell, to think I used to joke about this guy when I was younger and "so" alternative..eat my words...:)

    • @kdri155
      @kdri155 Před 5 lety +2

      it's funny how our music choice changes as we age and we appreciate artists more

    • @loosekanonstan3648
      @loosekanonstan3648 Před 5 lety +1

      Same here. I guess we do get wiser as we get older 😄

    • @srdjanjapanmusic5817
      @srdjanjapanmusic5817 Před 5 lety

      @@kdri155 ..Hehe..bloody True, isn t it ? Kind regards..

  • @shannonferguson4810
    @shannonferguson4810 Před 2 lety +2

    Stigers has clearly cared for his voice over the years. He sings as beautifully now as he did in the past, and not many vocalists can achieve that as they age. Bravo, Curtis!

  • @Henrimusen
    @Henrimusen Před 3 lety +1

    SO beautiful 🙏🙏🙏 Great voice and fantastic pianoplay 👏👏👏 A true moment ✨🌟✨

  • @XDrummerSteve
    @XDrummerSteve Před 6 lety +3

    Dude is on my Bucket List.

  • @LondonPredatorAngler
    @LondonPredatorAngler Před rokem

    listening to this right at this moment, put a smile on my face, great version!

  • @verkaufsenergizer-einmentor

    2021 ? And it works....always again....and again ....i love this voice and this song

  • @davidmolyneux1780
    @davidmolyneux1780 Před 5 lety +2

    One of my favourite songs

  • @NickYourHomeLoanFriendKrehnke

    Curtis, thank you for sticking with it. Beautiful version of the song that made me discover you. How lucky we are :)

  • @martinamedulienka9241
    @martinamedulienka9241 Před 5 lety +2

    Waaaw what a voice...perfection!!!

  • @wanderingyoutube
    @wanderingyoutube Před 3 lety +1

    He sings it better than ever before

  • @sebastianpenna5105
    @sebastianpenna5105 Před 5 lety +5

    AMAZING,. ALL TIME CLASSIC

  • @yprice850
    @yprice850 Před 6 lety +4

    Still sounds good after over 25 years...

    • @ttocco913
      @ttocco913 Před 5 lety +1

      He hasn't lost a thing vocally. Might even be better. Saw him at Birdland NYC last night. A real treat.

  • @tracydawson1102
    @tracydawson1102 Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant voice

  • @macai1010
    @macai1010 Před 21 dnem

    Got so much ray Charles in that voice brilliant voice fair play 👌

  • @yorkie182
    @yorkie182 Před 6 lety +3

    Rhymes with Tigers! Love it!

  • @markgarrard9281
    @markgarrard9281 Před 2 lety +1

    What a legend

  • @mestreederbessa
    @mestreederbessa Před 5 lety +1

    VERY GOOD MUSIC, SONG AND PERFORMANCE

  • @alexandrioacevedo9282
    @alexandrioacevedo9282 Před 3 lety

    Wow....still incredible...what an underrated talent.

  • @whiteGirl1966
    @whiteGirl1966 Před 6 lety +4

    sing it silver fox....beautiful....

  • @stevebignell9603
    @stevebignell9603 Před 4 lety +1

    Just stunning😊

  • @paulfinn1032
    @paulfinn1032 Před 5 lety +1

    Simply sublime.

  • @stephenrobertson3810
    @stephenrobertson3810 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic love this, always enjoyed his voice

  • @bmoro001
    @bmoro001 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful song!

  • @hausschuh2456
    @hausschuh2456 Před 4 lety +2

    Legend.

  • @juliewilliams9441
    @juliewilliams9441 Před 4 lety

    Even more gorgeous live thank you ♥️

  • @davidmalton3984
    @davidmalton3984 Před 4 lety +1

    Nothing Really Beats, The Stiger, And The Piano, Great Combination : 0 )

  • @mayemcdonald9111
    @mayemcdonald9111 Před 6 lety +2

    I like his voice! Nice song.

  • @brucel10315
    @brucel10315 Před rokem +1

    I love his voice ❤

  • @KeysToTheCastleMusic
    @KeysToTheCastleMusic Před 5 lety +2

    I didn't think the song or his voice could get any better, but I was definitely wrong.

  • @mairekavanagh974
    @mairekavanagh974 Před 3 lety

    Love this not hear for few years now maire x from Dublin x

  • @lenagladh4422
    @lenagladh4422 Před 3 lety

    Love Mr Stiegers and his voice............

  • @waimeabay1795
    @waimeabay1795 Před 4 lety +1

    Iam a100% with him...love is a...hunger...

  • @magdalenak.4982
    @magdalenak.4982 Před 3 lety

    Uwielbiam Go słuchać i na Niego patrzeć. Do tej piosenki tańczyłam pierwszy taniec z mężem na naszym ślubie.

  • @user-nm8pu2it9i
    @user-nm8pu2it9i Před 6 měsíci

    Both very good musicians

  • @QueenofSwords...001
    @QueenofSwords...001 Před 3 lety

    Wow, I love this song💗💗💗

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 Před 5 lety +2

    still love it!!

  • @lenileni9641
    @lenileni9641 Před 4 lety

    wonderful voice - recogniceable - till today.

  • @luc9336
    @luc9336 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful version!

  • @Britishnate
    @Britishnate Před 4 lety +1

    AMAZING!

  • @philsmith2682
    @philsmith2682 Před rokem

    Outstanding 👌

  • @GezzaGee
    @GezzaGee Před 4 lety

    Well that, was fabulous!

  • @bobycrush5413
    @bobycrush5413 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant.

  • @allanburdge1421
    @allanburdge1421 Před 3 lety +1

    We both got old curtis

  • @albertoesposito9555
    @albertoesposito9555 Před 6 měsíci

    Con una voce così col cavolo che avrei fatto l idraulico....grande curtis stiger!

  • @swaggytheguitarplayer2452

    AND THAT SAXOPHONE PLAYING IS PHENOMENAL TOO

  • @francos_dad
    @francos_dad Před rokem

    Great tune 😊

  • @dianecheraghi-sohi6305

    Superb!

  • @lisettegarvin5030
    @lisettegarvin5030 Před 2 lety

    Love this song

  • @michellerooney8011
    @michellerooney8011 Před 3 lety +1

    So beautiful, i do miss your long hair

  • @lesleyhollands6501
    @lesleyhollands6501 Před rokem +1

    Fabulous

  • @worlddanceorganisation

    Music chosen for Official WDO Music Playlist by Marcus Hilton MBE

  • @michaelroese294
    @michaelroese294 Před 5 lety +1

    so geil

  • @andrewwestwater7741
    @andrewwestwater7741 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant 🎶👏🎷