Heatwave - Always And Forever

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  • Heatwave was an international funk/disco band formed in 1975. Its most popular line-up featured Americans Johnnie Wilder Jr. and Keith Wilder (vocals) of Dayton, Ohio; Englishman Rod Temperton (keyboards); Swiss Mario Mantese (bass); Czechoslovak Ernest "Bilbo" Berger (drums); Jamaican Eric Johns (guitar); and Briton Roy Carter (guitar).
    They were known for their singles "Boogie Nights", "The Groove Line", and "Always and Forever".
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  • @Josslenewilder
    @Josslenewilder Před 2 lety +1965

    Hi I’m josslene wilder, Keith’s granddaughter. I watch this all the time and it was great to see what he was like when he sung at a young age. Thank you for posting this although I am young I still love heatwaves music and this is my favorite song they have to this day💗💗

    • @genshenhaiku404
      @genshenhaiku404 Před rokem +170

      Your grandfather and his band made a lot of people happy then and still do to this day with their wonderful music. I was 11 years old in 1978 when this song came out and remember the first time I heard it and where i was. Great songs are a time machine and this one always takes me back to my youth and first love. May you be blessed as your grandfather was and how many millions he blessed with their timeless songs like this! All the best to you, young lady

    • @bradchervel5202
      @bradchervel5202 Před rokem +78

      You should be very proud. They both were such magically incredible performers that worked harder in one show then most people do in a lifetime and had fun doin it. A true joy to watch and listen to.

    • @rhondagaddy9344
      @rhondagaddy9344 Před rokem +59

      Respect! ❤

    • @Dave23788
      @Dave23788 Před rokem +79

      They made history with that song. God bless you and your family!

    • @timdumah7737
      @timdumah7737 Před rokem +33

      Wow

  • @tony7994
    @tony7994 Před 10 měsíci +154

    Can we take a moment to respect the fact that the people playing the instruments are also apart of the back up singers 🔥🔥🤲🏾.

  • @kyuccaalisimpson237
    @kyuccaalisimpson237 Před 10 měsíci +82

    Bro was SINGING. THIS is music!!!

  • @veeseee128
    @veeseee128 Před rokem +627

    Johnny knocked this song out the ball park. It seems like this song was made for him. They don't make e'm like this anymore. One of the most beautiful ballads of all time. Hands Down in my top ten. Johnny looking down and smiling on this video. The brother had a beautiful voice with out a doubt.

    • @vondefeo8586
      @vondefeo8586 Před rokem +34

      His live is better than the recording, he was an absolutely expectional vocalist

    • @bertc2314
      @bertc2314 Před rokem +17

      What a tragedy that auto accident rests in paradise, Mr. Wilder

    • @ainsleyscarlet9027
      @ainsleyscarlet9027 Před rokem +9

      I’m friends with his daughter. She is very nice.

    • @kerrimiller3397
      @kerrimiller3397 Před rokem +8

      I know it makes me want to cry just so beautiful

    • @kerrimiller3397
      @kerrimiller3397 Před rokem +3

      How old was he here 21?

  • @Jiggy609
    @Jiggy609 Před 3 lety +1042

    The control in his falsetto was out of this world

  • @bens7183
    @bens7183 Před 2 lety +749

    Rod Temperton is one of the greatest song writes of all time. He wrote a lot of Michael Jacksons early hits.

    • @sylviamaua745
      @sylviamaua745 Před rokem +78

      Temperton wrote "Off The Wall", "Rock With You" and "Thriller"; he also wrote "Give Me The Night" for George Benson and "Stomp" for the Brothers Johnson.

    • @julesl6910
      @julesl6910 Před rokem

      @@sylviamaua745 That's racist white people can't write soul songs, you have been banned from everything and cancelled.

    • @bonybb14
      @bonybb14 Před rokem +29

      @@sylviamaua745 He also wrote The Lady in My Life.

    • @elforeigner3260
      @elforeigner3260 Před rokem +26

      Rod Temperton made Michael famous.

    • @bonybb14
      @bonybb14 Před rokem +44

      @@elforeigner3260 He was already famous.

  • @trebo12
    @trebo12 Před 3 měsíci +57

    Johnnie's accident was tragic, but the remainder of his life was NOT A TRAGEDY. He wouldn't allow it to be. He never lost that beautiful voice; he continued to sing, write and record - including for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; he taught and guided young people; he produced music in the studio for other people; he never lost that megawatt smile and positive outlook; and he encouraged others that they too could make it after a similar setback, including Teddy Pendergrass who turned to Johnnie at his lowest moment - and they became good friends. Johnnie lived an additional 27 years after his injury and was a BLESSING to many. He literally ran his race and WON!

  • @adhere2reason260
    @adhere2reason260 Před rokem +447

    If you didn't get chills, check your pulse. A total masterpiece.

  • @SDHughesspyderD
    @SDHughesspyderD Před 2 lety +842

    It’s very rare to find a live performance that rivals the recording. This performance is par excellence by Heatwave!

  • @Nostalgic-Lady
    @Nostalgic-Lady Před 3 lety +1102

    Simply the greatest love song ever. Johnnie Wilder was in a league of his own, astounding range and falsetto - and still no contenders all these years later. Mr Temperton and Mr Wilder - I salute you both 💔

    • @Erwinfariano
      @Erwinfariano Před 2 lety +19

      Mantese, Berger, Keith Wilder, and Eric Johns, Is marvelous!

    • @xell5252
      @xell5252 Před 2 lety +13

      ABSO FUKIN LUTELY FABULOUS

    • @dorothygagliardi8905
      @dorothygagliardi8905 Před 2 lety +22

      His voice was amazing! He could siinnngg! AF

    • @mailman1052
      @mailman1052 Před 2 lety +5

      It is

    • @deedledumb790
      @deedledumb790 Před 2 lety +21

      Phillip Bailey from EW&F came pretty close, but you're right.

  • @coudgeb
    @coudgeb Před měsícem +28

    I don’t think ppl realize the sheer amount of awe and talent these men have. I’m mean Rod wrote Thriller and endless songs of such beauty.
    Not enough room for the applause needed hear. I hope generations will love this forever.

  • @tribeofjuda
    @tribeofjuda Před 11 měsíci +250

    Main man (Johnnie Wilder Jr) sang the vinyl completely off this song. Perfect in every way...perfect tone, perfect pitch, perfect delivery. Just absolutely kilt it. At this stage he had fully matured as a artist into the song. He went all natural and raw on this song; no frills, no glitter, no processed hair...just pure talent and sang the hell out of it. Love, Love, Love this performance.
    Two thumbs up.

    • @tussypop
      @tussypop Před 9 měsíci +7

      3 thumbs Up🔥🔥🔥

    • @brendagordon2926
      @brendagordon2926 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Wow!! I remember this song!

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 Před 7 měsíci +9

      So sad he went out because of a red light runner and hit the car he was riding in

    • @tribeofjuda
      @tribeofjuda Před 7 měsíci +10

      @@califdad4 Yeap, he did a few more projects even after the accident, from his wheelchair. But quite naturally he never fully returned to the pre-accident form (would have been impossible for any human being to do). Still was good but of course not on the same level. I really miss the guy. What a talent.

    • @pnutbuttergirl72
      @pnutbuttergirl72 Před 7 měsíci +7

      He deserves his flowers and love RIGHT NOW! My goodness his voice is silkier than silk 🥹😘

  • @HH-mw4sq
    @HH-mw4sq Před 2 lety +371

    RIP to Rod Temperton, the legend on the organ. That genius was also responsible for many of the hit songs on Thriller. I never understood how a bloke from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, could write and arrange some of the most soulful music ever.

    • @misslou252
      @misslou252 Před rokem +16

      Wow I didn't know that! I'm from Cleethorpes!

    • @HH-mw4sq
      @HH-mw4sq Před rokem +18

      @@misslou252 - so can we expect some hit songs from you?

    • @misslou252
      @misslou252 Před rokem +10

      Lol I've lived in London for most if my life now! I'm going to learn about him.. he wrote for so many people didn't he ?

    • @HH-mw4sq
      @HH-mw4sq Před rokem +13

      @@misslou252 - yes he certainly wrote and arranged for many great soul music artists of the 70s and 80s. As a person who was around when this music was first aired, we always admired but were perplexed by Rod Temperton. So am I to assume that Cleesthorpe isn't a hot bed of soul music like Detroit was in the 60s?

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 Před rokem +12

      Music talent can come in any form

  • @debraparker833
    @debraparker833 Před 9 měsíci +33

    This song was popular at weddings in 1978. The bride and groom's first dance. Treasured memories of a special day.

    • @alfeleh
      @alfeleh Před měsícem

      This was my wedding song in 1986! Timeless.

    • @Silvana716
      @Silvana716 Před měsícem

      My cousin’s engagement party first dance in 1984.

    • @ritajohansson582
      @ritajohansson582 Před 21 hodinou +1

      My Wedding Song in 1981**

  • @terryadams4853
    @terryadams4853 Před 3 měsíci +21

    Smooth Smooth Smooth !!! 2024 and beyond.

  • @MsLatrice2
    @MsLatrice2 Před rokem +232

    Lord Jesus
    His voice was truly amazing
    And this live version is unbelievable

  • @canethamoore6442
    @canethamoore6442 Před rokem +276

    His falsetto is on point!! Love the fact that they song it just like the record. No add-ons. Superb!

  • @Catchmarley
    @Catchmarley Před 3 lety +247

    HIs vocal range is out of this world that ending was heaven man ! Smh i wish

  • @reneemixon3994
    @reneemixon3994 Před rokem +27

    The last song I heard my 93 yr old dad sing on beat, all the way through, a week before he passed away over 15 yrs ago......RIP dad.

  • @edwardhill1279
    @edwardhill1279 Před 2 lety +560

    It's a sad sad shame their are no more BANDS left in music ..Heatwave was one of the best bands back in the 70's their music melodies and Johnny's voice was simply amazing..I miss the old days

    • @joecurmaci5880
      @joecurmaci5880 Před 2 lety +17

      Me too brother in these days reminiscing on all the songs from that era we were fortunate it's sad to see where we are but God bless

    • @Blade-ts9fr
      @Blade-ts9fr Před 2 lety +20

      I feel bad for our kids and grandkids. Musically they are seriously getting the short end.

    • @calliepeach6234
      @calliepeach6234 Před 2 lety +10

      Mint Condition is close!

    • @johnnythomas3609
      @johnnythomas3609 Před 2 lety +5

      Amen

    • @Chet_Brinkley
      @Chet_Brinkley Před 2 lety +5

      SO, SO, SO ....... TRUE !

  • @JoeSmith-tr1ud
    @JoeSmith-tr1ud Před 2 lety +376

    Musicians of today…take note. This is pure talent and hard work. Also a US Army Veteran. 🇺🇸 RIP Johnnie Wilder and Keith Wilder

    • @MarcosDavidTV
      @MarcosDavidTV Před 2 lety +14

      Loved your comment.
      Here in Brazil when we miss someone is called SAUDADES
      I miss you = estou com saudades
      Love this beautiful song.

    • @wormcatchin
      @wormcatchin Před 2 lety +4

      semper fi

    • @DaisyAnnabelle65
      @DaisyAnnabelle65 Před 2 lety +9

      They were truly blessed and Johnnie’s voice is phenomenal!❤️

    • @natemickens88
      @natemickens88 Před 2 lety +2

      When did he pass….🙏

    • @MentalInstru345
      @MentalInstru345 Před 2 lety +2

      Instrumental version:
      czcams.com/video/Vuf4Qavrku4/video.html
      🎶🎵🔥❤️🔥🎵🎶

  • @marcusguyton3062
    @marcusguyton3062 Před rokem +50

    I never thought I'd say it, but I believe the live version is better than the album version. They're both full of emotion, this one is more... raw without restrictions. It has more passion and emotion.

    • @stevegoodfield3574
      @stevegoodfield3574 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Agree from England

    • @jormiccar02
      @jormiccar02 Před 13 dny +1

      Thank you, I think the live version is a better. It just makes me wanna cry because he sings so good. He is really giving it his all

  • @evelynvelasco-ze8se
    @evelynvelasco-ze8se Před 3 měsíci +24

    My beautiful wife 49yrs together remember this song and dance in our front room I tell her Love 💕 You forever hold her tight

  • @ragzsweetjones
    @ragzsweetjones Před 3 lety +196

    The fact these man are dressed like The Warriors makes this 10x more classic for me

  • @lorettatripodi7531
    @lorettatripodi7531 Před 2 lety +95

    The control he has over his voice. Thr range is mind blowing 🤯

    • @MSAUSA70
      @MSAUSA70 Před 2 lety +7

      Yep - i agree...it was his 'Mind Blow'n Decision'! --- M.S.A.

  • @shonuffLA
    @shonuffLA Před 5 měsíci +4

    That drummer was smooth afffff

  • @MrChristian
    @MrChristian Před 10 měsíci +45

    Mind is blown. What an incredible performance. What a voice. What a song. Is this not one of the 5 best live performances of the 20th century?

  • @Delatta1961
    @Delatta1961 Před rokem +39

    This was the song I danced to with my girlfriend, at my senior prom. Kim O’Connell, blonde hair and blue eyes. That was 44 years ago, but I still remember the butterflies I had holding her hand and walking to the dance floor. I was petrified of dancing, but for her, I did it anyway. After graduation, I joined the Army, I never saw her again. Great memories

    • @vettevegas
      @vettevegas Před 4 měsíci +2

      Our senior prom theme song. 1979.

    • @notyournigga
      @notyournigga Před 4 měsíci +4

      You fucking rule dude 🫡 such a cool story to read with the song playing in the background

  • @LadyHavana74
    @LadyHavana74 Před 9 měsíci +21

    *Brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I hear angelic Mr Johnnie sing this, couldn't be no more beautiful, lovely AND extraordinary!!! Rest in eternal peace to all the members that have passed of one of THE GREATEST BANDS OF OUR TIME but also... to my one true love, the love of my entire lifetime, my twin soul and my husband-in-Spirit Mark E. Bailey (4/26/73 - 7/1/03). "Rest peacefully until we love again..."*

    • @LadyHavana74
      @LadyHavana74 Před 9 měsíci +2

      By the way, my mama is getting up in age and I'm gonna sing this to her for her birthday (November 18) before I might not get the chance for her physical ears to hear me sing this to her... I can sing the original version perfectly but this version is simply unsingable in my eyes unless you listen to it a trillion times and memorize it, I might attempt to wing it but it's improvised, I don't think I'll ever be able to sing this live version in Mr Johhnie's very own unique way! DAMN! 😧

  • @frankierhodes3363
    @frankierhodes3363 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Now kids this right here is music. Top it!

  • @TheSecurityCamChannel
    @TheSecurityCamChannel Před 2 lety +192

    Johnny Wilder was such an underrated singer as evident in Heatwave's first two albums where he sang all the vocals demonstrating his wide vocal range. They'll never be another like him.

    • @pamela2320
      @pamela2320 Před 2 lety +1

      I hate when people say this. Underrated by who? Who on this planet would deny his talent?

    • @TheSecurityCamChannel
      @TheSecurityCamChannel Před 2 lety +2

      @@pamela2320 I don't care what you hate. Have a nice day.

    • @tonyt8805
      @tonyt8805 Před 2 lety +1

      Johnny Wilder 🔥 🔥 😎 🔥 🔥

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 Před rokem +2

      PAMELA is correct. A band that scored hit after hit after hit is NOT underrated. They were at the top of the charts & highly rated in popularity
      .

    • @TheSecurityCamChannel
      @TheSecurityCamChannel Před rokem +5

      @@electrictroy2010 Don't you fools ever read before you reply(It's a rhetorical question)? I said Johnnie was an underrated singer and not about the group Heatwave as a whole. Pay attention next time.

  • @user-xg6gp7qq2v
    @user-xg6gp7qq2v Před 3 měsíci +15

    I love this song incredible group. It’s 2024 nothing like old skool ever😊❤

  • @user-ml4mm8tz9p
    @user-ml4mm8tz9p Před 3 měsíci +9

    Just pure class no more no less

  • @marvinwilliams5490
    @marvinwilliams5490 Před 8 měsíci +11

    One of the greatest love songs ever 😊

  • @deandreray3500
    @deandreray3500 Před 2 lety +84

    The show starts at 3:36 RIP Johnnie Wilder Jr! RIP to my father I’ll always be grateful for you raising me on this type of music!

  • @LindaOenglishlinda
    @LindaOenglishlinda Před 2 lety +163

    They just don't make music like this anymore...simply gorgeous!!!!!!

  • @fradaja
    @fradaja Před rokem +36

    Can we just take a second to appreciate the harmonies

  • @jroman5579
    @jroman5579 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Man I wish I was born a long time ago so I could experience this in its original existence

    • @kennethestes4741
      @kennethestes4741 Před měsícem +1

      It was a wonderful time sir I assure you sorry you missed it but otherwise you'd be old like me now 😂

  • @essiejames9492
    @essiejames9492 Před 3 měsíci +16

    Jonny does not get the recognition for one of the best falsettos he was very good as we can see in this video RIP the Wilder brother's ❤

  • @airassault11
    @airassault11 Před 2 lety +149

    Rod Temperton was the keyboardist and main songwriter for Heatwave, writing songs including "Star of a Story", "Always and Forever", "Boogie Nights", and "The Groove Line". After he was recruited by record producer Quincy Jones, he wrote several successful singles for Michael Jackson, including "Thriller", "Off the Wall", and "Rock with You". He also wrote songs for George Benson, including "Give Me the Night" and "Love X Love", along with Patti Austin and James Ingram's United States number-one single "Baby, Come to Me", among many others.
    Temperton wrote the soundtrack for the 1986 film Running Scared and won a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work on Birdland, from Quincy Jones's album Back on the Block.

    • @MarcAnthem
      @MarcAnthem Před rokem +9

      Wow, I didn’t realize how powerful this man was.. thanks for shedding some insight. What a badass.

    • @michaelyoung5950
      @michaelyoung5950 Před rokem +2

      He also wrote Lady in My Life on Thriller album

  • @wandawilliams6018
    @wandawilliams6018 Před 2 lety +135

    His voice is amazing!!! Still all these years later I still get chills.

  • @gailsternal9955
    @gailsternal9955 Před 7 měsíci +24

    Dang!!!! Johnie gets lost in this song! It literally overtakes him. Pure, raw talent! What an honor to watch him! ❤️

  • @LaTrishReed
    @LaTrishReed Před 9 měsíci +21

    This is what REAL Musical talent sounds like ❤❤

  • @Terryman1960
    @Terryman1960 Před 2 lety +44

    Rod Temperton, you were a bad man! Thank you for your lovely lyrics. Rest in Power.

  • @mrmaxxx94
    @mrmaxxx94 Před 3 lety +205

    One of the greatest songs ever,Rip Johnny wilder and rod Temperton,respect

    • @dorothygagliardi8905
      @dorothygagliardi8905 Před 2 lety +8

      Thank you for this treasure! RIP.. xx

    • @MentalInstru345
      @MentalInstru345 Před 2 lety +3

      Instrumental version:
      czcams.com/video/Vuf4Qavrku4/video.html
      🎶🎵🔥❤️🔥🎵🎶

  • @bigal05171957
    @bigal05171957 Před rokem +88

    There are no words that can express how SMOOTH & BEAUTIFUL THESE BROTHAS WERE ☮️ ✌️

  • @socorropeers8217
    @socorropeers8217 Před 4 měsíci +18

    They don't write songs like these anymore. Simply the best!!!❤

    • @rik4369
      @rik4369 Před 2 měsíci

      The System doesn't want to us to feel joy from the current music. All the pump out these days is destruction.

  • @georgiablk
    @georgiablk Před 3 lety +122

    No one can exact those notes! This is truly a display of pure vocal talent!

    • @bootsy7
      @bootsy7 Před rokem +2

      Sorry but Philip Bailey could as well

    • @quintachante
      @quintachante Před rokem

      Durand bernarr

    • @PresbianTier
      @PresbianTier Před 11 dny

      @@bootsy7 that was the first name that popped up in my mind.

  • @Penabby
    @Penabby Před 2 lety +25

    Voice of an Angel, face of an an Angel, how lucky they are in heaven, RIP Jonnie

  • @steelcurtainsteeler2249
    @steelcurtainsteeler2249 Před rokem +23

    And this is live.... Absolutely Magnificent!!! you just can't beat Old Skool music, nothing like this exist in music today.

  • @marilynschneider7691
    @marilynschneider7691 Před 11 měsíci +20

    Still gives me chills after all these years! Timeless!❤❤❤

  • @malotonga4957
    @malotonga4957 Před 2 lety +165

    I said it once n I'm gonna say it again Johnny wilder is one of the greatest singers of all time no questions about it man was a master at control n runs. Bless up

    • @natemickens88
      @natemickens88 Před 2 lety +1

      Funny …. All this time I thought he was Michael Evans from Good Times

    • @MentalInstru345
      @MentalInstru345 Před 2 lety

      Instrumental version:
      czcams.com/video/Vuf4Qavrku4/video.html
      🎶🎵🔥❤️🔥🎵🎶

    • @tribeofjuda
      @tribeofjuda Před 11 měsíci

      can't argue that...simply can't.
      So underrated.

  • @marciawalden
    @marciawalden Před 2 lety +22

    That man had some pipes!

  • @tikinov
    @tikinov Před rokem +10

    Johnnie Wilder Jr. got''s to be top 5 Falsetto

  • @charlesc.b2435
    @charlesc.b2435 Před 3 měsíci +10

    FIRE!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 When you listen to music from this era it really exacerbates just how horrific music is today listening to records from the 60s and 70s it’s almost embarrassing. How music is in modern times in comparison to this. This was recorded about 11 to 12 years before I was born and to say it’s timeless would be an understatement

  • @blakkproud6229
    @blakkproud6229 Před 2 lety +36

    Although Johnnie Wider was passed, after I saw this live the first time, I fell completely in love with him, seeing his mother's interview just increased my adoration for this man, he to me was definitely one of a kind😍

    • @robertbest3796
      @robertbest3796 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I saw that interview as well. Very humbling they way she cherished him and gave respect to all the band members.
      Robert from Manchester (England)

  • @MYSONMYBUDDY
    @MYSONMYBUDDY Před 2 lety +190

    From the 3:38 mark, Johnnie becomes possessed & takes his soul, heart, voice & talent to another level! Arguably the best voice & ending to any song ever! Many wedding couples dance to this at receptions, but this video & version is timeless classic! Thank you Johnnie for this memorable song & your gifted talent! R.I.P.

    • @jazziai
      @jazziai Před 2 lety +12

      Agreed! And 4:50 is just chills!

    • @wilfrelora3806
      @wilfrelora3806 Před 2 lety +13

      What about 5:27

    • @VDEP2727
      @VDEP2727 Před rokem +4

      Possessed is the right word choice. If you’ve ever had an experience like that, it’s like God takes control. Just unbelievable and you can feel the energy coming through a video from the 70’s.

    • @vondefeo8586
      @vondefeo8586 Před rokem +2

      It brings tears to my eyes his vocal is absolutely in a different league

    • @vlndvrhr5042
      @vlndvrhr5042 Před rokem +5

      I never tire of this song!

  • @chaplainpromise2699
    @chaplainpromise2699 Před 5 měsíci +9

    I will always remember this group and this beautiful song! I will never get old for me..

  • @BennTenn50
    @BennTenn50 Před 9 měsíci +19

    That voice gets into the marrow in my bones and makes me emotional. So amazing. How has he slipped through without the recognition he should have had❤🔥💯

  • @Phil_Musiq
    @Phil_Musiq Před 3 lety +56

    Johnnie sung the shit out of that song! 🙌💯🔥 R.I.P Johnnie Wilder Jnr ❤⚘

  • @ericrobinson7184
    @ericrobinson7184 Před 3 měsíci +11

    His voice was astounding, unique, and needed this song to demonstrate his virtuosity.

  • @lindagrant627
    @lindagrant627 Před 2 lety +135

    I love this song. ❤. My husband dedicated to me 22 years ago, and he just recently died from the covid on October 9th 2021. He used to sing me this song all of the time. ❤. So every time I hear it, I treasure it even more now.🙏❤

  • @johnforce6658
    @johnforce6658 Před 10 měsíci +19

    I love that this is a one off recording!!! Not a lip sync!! One of the best!!!

  • @sweetpeepauline
    @sweetpeepauline Před 10 měsíci +13

    Now that’s how you supposed to sang! This song is a classic it never gets old. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Jueceman15
    @Jueceman15 Před 4 lety +96

    I make it a priority to listen to this song AT LEAST twice a week.

  • @roddy59white
    @roddy59white Před 4 lety +74

    One of the top five love songs of all time. ❤❤❤ always and forever

  • @laurig7366
    @laurig7366 Před rokem +20

    The best song ever written! 💯❤

  • @jerrydifiore6623
    @jerrydifiore6623 Před rokem +11

    It does not get any better than this people. You are looking at a band that had practiced and practice to get to this point of pure perfection.......each individual and the whole band.

  • @Randyg1959
    @Randyg1959 Před 3 lety +180

    I just love how easy Johnnie Wilder Jr. makes singing this song looks. I remember my amateur friends straining like hell to sing this!!! What fools they must feel like after seeing this performance.

    • @marchreemarshall7275
      @marchreemarshall7275 Před 2 lety +6

      😂😂😂

    • @dorothygagliardi8905
      @dorothygagliardi8905 Před 2 lety +8

      We used to use the hairbrush as a mic... LOL.. Growing up with these songs of Magic was the greatest period of listening, wishing I were one of the Supremes! Great memories & this song is everything ❤

    • @wormcatchin
      @wormcatchin Před 2 lety +2

      what fools indeed....

    • @erehistruth2356
      @erehistruth2356 Před 2 lety +10

      He had a beautiful voice. Song is not easy to sing definitely.

    • @ronaldhoward7908
      @ronaldhoward7908 Před 2 lety +7

      I saw him, them(75?), ranked him best showman ever !. Aqua Lounge Philly. Small venue 52nd st. Stage was small close contact, he turned it. So sad about accident. Rod Temperton continued writing great songs. 2 of the best to EVER do it.

  • @nickolehall
    @nickolehall Před 2 lety +10

    He sang that like he knew it was gonna be a classic!

  • @veeseee128
    @veeseee128 Před 5 měsíci +8

    When I was coming up in the 80s they use to play this song every time we had a dances at our HighSchool. Who else had a similar experience? Good times back then. This was the song that was played when it was slow drag time.

  • @DeborahGoddard-eg3qi
    @DeborahGoddard-eg3qi Před rokem +9

    Best song of all time!!!

  • @tinacouch3531
    @tinacouch3531 Před 2 lety +25

    Rod Temperton was probably one of the greatest song writer ever

  • @HarryWebb46
    @HarryWebb46 Před 2 lety +46

    One of the greatest ballads of the 1970's!

    • @bruceradz
      @bruceradz Před rokem +1

      The late 70s, disco music, and music like this song, remember it like it was yesterday

    • @carlreyes5945
      @carlreyes5945 Před rokem +3

      Of all time.

  • @darryldouglas6004
    @darryldouglas6004 Před 3 měsíci +10

    so glad for the shoutout to Rod. The man wrote these and MJs Thriller. Such a gift to us all.

  • @2463sugarbear
    @2463sugarbear Před rokem +6

    Damn, He was so smooth with this, I had forgotten, SIP Johnny..

  • @oreokubs4561
    @oreokubs4561 Před 2 lety +16

    Rod Temperton
    was a G!!!

  • @faithbassed49
    @faithbassed49 Před 2 lety +149

    This makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because I was alive to witness such great musicians and song burst on the scene in the 70’s. Sad because too many of these exceptional artists are no longer with us. Thankfully they continue to live through their music!

    • @danacaro-herman3530
      @danacaro-herman3530 Před 2 lety +7

      @faithbassed49. I know I was a young girl when this song came out ( I was born in 1969). I'm a 53 year old woman now. Johnny Wilder is in heaven, as he gave his life to Christ after his accident 🙏. I miss his beautiful face🥲

    • @faithbassed49
      @faithbassed49 Před 2 lety

      @@danacaro-herman3530 thank you for sharing his giving his life to the Lord! In my imagination I see him as the lead vocalist in the heavenly choir! So fortunate that we were able to be the recipients of his wonderful gift of music!
      Blessings to you!

    • @Josslenewilder
      @Josslenewilder Před 2 lety +4

      I loved reading this comment!!💗💗

    • @barriegiles9076
      @barriegiles9076 Před rokem +3

      Just sitting here in tears over this beautiful song and the men who made it. It always takes me back to high school and all the memories of being a teenager in the mid-late 70's. What a classic!

    • @harrychapin808
      @harrychapin808 Před rokem

      @@danacaro-herman3530 I'm sorry he is gone. 😔

  • @wadesmith666
    @wadesmith666 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Pure musicality , so awesome and real. When ever I watch it, it makes me feel real, I get goose bumps

  • @trubrit5036
    @trubrit5036 Před rokem +10

    Johnnie Wilder's story is an inspiration. And this is how a band sings live. Perfection!

  • @ronfrancois
    @ronfrancois Před 2 lety +37

    The definitive Heatwave lineup. Perfect pitch singer, world class songwriter. Exquisite support players. Tight as.

  • @andiidoode
    @andiidoode Před 3 lety +22

    Rod Temperton, we love you loads!

  • @crawleyclarence5
    @crawleyclarence5 Před rokem +8

    Probably the greatest falsetto in history. RIP to the great Johnnie Wilder.

  • @latoyasmith6580
    @latoyasmith6580 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Johnnie Wilder's falsetto just takes me up and down just like riding a rollercoaster. Just pure perfection I always loved this song.

  • @BlackHoleSkimmers
    @BlackHoleSkimmers Před 2 lety +35

    Has to be one of the best live performances ever... What a voice. Its just amazingly perfect.

  • @Cocobutterhoney78
    @Cocobutterhoney78 Před 2 lety +22

    Lord have mercy he can sang! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @LadyHavana74
    @LadyHavana74 Před 2 měsíci +4

    *Mr Johnnie made sweet, mad and passionate love this live performance of this song! And, by the way just LOVED LOVED LOVED the diversity of this band!!! 🤍🖤💯*

  • @wb1969
    @wb1969 Před rokem +9

    It was a privilege and pleasure to have worked with John and Keith

  • @gabbydc37
    @gabbydc37 Před 2 lety +39

    i can never get this performance out of my head

  • @juniorjunior4087
    @juniorjunior4087 Před 2 lety +33

    Man, first time to watch this live
    Im speechless, that vocals is amazing.
    A talent , gift from God.
    Rip.

  • @smoothlyrugged
    @smoothlyrugged Před rokem +9

    Johnnie didn't sing this song, he owned it. Wore it like a cape swaying in the breeze. Rest in peace.
    Rest in peace Rod Temperton.

  • @jessygarci
    @jessygarci Před 4 měsíci +7

    Beautiful song. Master of Song writing Rod Temperton jolted down these lyrics. But Johnnie wilder made it come to life with his voice. Amazing singer he was with A Great smile that could put you at ease. And he remained that way even after his Life Altering experience in life. God Rest his soul. Along with his Brother Keith Wilder. and Rod temperton .❤

  • @fredericaburrageauthornatu1019

    These young, new artists can't touch this classic... No competition anywhere.

  • @infalliblekingbrooks1700
    @infalliblekingbrooks1700 Před rokem +29

    One of the all time greatest performances. I can’t believe that was live.

  • @sueroberts6193
    @sueroberts6193 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Àbsolutely perfect, from all of them, I love every minute of this supreme recording! 😂

  • @cailleach-mu3yt
    @cailleach-mu3yt Před 9 měsíci +11

    Heatwave, what an insanely talented group! Johnnie is incredible here, givving this peerless live rendition after a blistering set. Luther Vandross covered this song too and I usually think no one can touch Luther but Johnnie's version of this song just touches the heart.

  • @gaynorkerr820
    @gaynorkerr820 Před 2 lety +114

    Outstanding song. Johnny Wilder Jr 's voice is breath taking, sublime. Musicality, tender, exquisite. This man deserves plaudits and a posthumous award for his contribution to music and acknowledgement to music. The love of which continued even after the car accident. Inspirational. 🌟🌟🌟

    • @edithdrewerybrown7737
      @edithdrewerybrown7737 Před 2 lety

      I thought he was injured in a horse riding accident?

    • @danacaro-herman3530
      @danacaro-herman3530 Před 2 lety +2

      @@edithdrewerybrown7737 Are you kidding?? No that beautiful man lived 27 years a quadraplegic after an automobile accident. Now I truly believe he's with Our Savior Jesus now!!!❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @kennethestes4741
    @kennethestes4741 Před 2 lety +32

    When I think of 1977 it sounds like this right here!! Rest in peace Keith Wilder Johnny Wilder and Rod Temperton ❤️❤️❤️ always forever

  • @Diane-vb9zv
    @Diane-vb9zv Před 5 měsíci +5

    Loved this song as a child. Listened to the song repeatedly. Classic!!!

  • @wesgriffin6081
    @wesgriffin6081 Před rokem +19

    Heatwave ❤❤❤❤ This rare LIVE stirring performance I watched over and over. Gives me goose bumps 😎.