Seawind - I Need Your Love (1980)

Review by Alex Henderson: For its fourth album, Seawind joined forces with producer George Duke -- a heavyweight who had both jazz and R&B credentials. Duke's roots were jazz, but by the late '70s he had made R&B his main focus. Because he knew R&B and jazz equally well, the eclectic Duke was ideal for Seawind; after all, Seawind was a funk/soul combo that also provided jazz fusion instrumentals. With this self-titled album (which shouldn't be confused with Seawind's self-titled debut album), the Hawaiian unit finally scored a major hit single. "What Cha Doin'," the snappy funk tune that opens this 1980 LP, enjoyed extensive airplay on both R&B and Top 40 stations; this time, quiet storm DJs weren't the only radio people paying attention to Seawind. With Duke's help, the band delivers a solid album. Seawind is as pleasing on "Pra Vose" (a Brazilian-flavored fusion instrumental) as it is on the funky "Shout" and relaxed quiet storm offerings like "Still in Love" and "The Two of Us." Nonetheless, this isn't Seawind's most essential release: that honor goes to its self-titled debut album, with Window of a Child being the first runner

[@edl100]

I was a 7 year old kid back when this came out in the 80s and I loved it!

[@kevincollins1405]

Still see that Bass glowing in concert!!!!! Detroit Michigan!!!!! Harpo’s !!!! I’ll never forget this concert!!!!! SEAWIND!!!!!! One of my favorite groups!!!!!! 1980

[@patricialk4996]

College days...Incredible times and music!

[@alloallie]

Seawind is and will always be so special to me as the band that made me fall for jazz and jazz fusion when I was 6. Every single song is sheer beauty, this one included. Pauline Wilson's voice is divine, as usual; when she reaches those high notes, unf ! Jerry Hay and the rest of the Seawind horns kill it too making this track more divine. And yes, the George Duke producing this is very obvious. Just delicious ! One of my favourites from Seawind. 😍

[@ofeliadelosreyes8515]

Sad though... until now, this beautiful song is not in Spotify as of yet. I hope I can find this at Spotify soon. I believe fans of Seawind will be extremely happy too ❤️

[@waltersantos]

Beautiful song... perfect keyboard of Larry Williams, the precise and powerful horn section,and the beutiful voice of Pauline Wilson, but was a big surprise to me that George duke himself produce the album!!!...

[@cateIeya]

I need you
Come hold me and take my hand
And I will love you all I can
(I need your love)
Hold me and love me
And I will always be with you
I need your love
Oh yes I do

[@kevincollins1405]

Oh don’t forget them SEAWIND Horns!!!!!! Kim & Jerry!!!!! Brings the songs to life!!!!!

[@donaldlee4202]

So love❤

[@joykanazawa9096]

So in love with this song, undying in my heart. Seawind💖

[@joemontalvo6189]

This music never gets old...puts me right there back at Ala Moana Park summer of 1980 hangin w the brothers....

[@emeryrushmo]

Thank you! I had all of forgotten snot Seawind. Shame on me!

[@brucenakamura2870]

Ken Wild is holding it down on this track. The Wild, Wilson, and Nuanez rhythm section is very tight.

[@muzicminor25]

Love all of their music! Thanks Sis!

[@makhines431]

saw pauline in a concert in the philippines in the 90s....

[@angelagarcia7348]

Nice song

[@mikedjhottube1]

nice upload
you cant find this on itunes
haha

[@theodorecruz5173]

SEAWIND i need your love
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r & b jazz ⚫ beat sound ◀
♠

[@ΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗΓΚΟΝΗ-η9ψ]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🌺
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[@viviennesito8417]

80's Jazz era

[@kandayuu6439]

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