Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia (live 1982)

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  • čas přidán 8. 04. 2008
  • Brook Benton doing his big hit from 1970.
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  • @TomMendoladrums
    @TomMendoladrums Před 16 lety +259

    I back up Brook as his drummer in 1980 for six months and got to know him. In addition to being one of the greatest R and B singers of his time, he was an honest and wonderful person. This clip moved me and I thank the poster. I was surprised at how many famous vocalists I had performed with since were influenced by him. I miss him.

    • @mjwashington6168
      @mjwashington6168 Před 2 lety +10

      Tom Mendola - glad to hear that other vocalists have spoken of being influenced by him. It seems his name is one that is rarely mentioned, and his voice was outstanding!

    • @alfrazier8389
      @alfrazier8389 Před 2 lety +7

      You posted this reply 13 years ago . I'm just getting around to this today. This guy has a very nice baritone voice. I would like to know what other artist was Influenced by him

    • @TomMendoladrums
      @TomMendoladrums Před 2 lety +4

      @@alfrazier8389 Brook wrote songs for many famous recording artist before he started recording his own music. One can say that Brook influenced those who sang them. Any R & B singer who knows music knows about Brook.

    • @alfrazier8389
      @alfrazier8389 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TomMendoladrums he is definitely an awesome talent. I do know about him, I just don't know that much about him.

    • @TomMendoladrums
      @TomMendoladrums Před 2 lety +9

      @@alfrazier8389 He was a private man and after his last hit he became a preacher at a church in New York City. When I worked with him he was making a come back. For all his talent he had humility and grace.

  • @carlcrisp8700
    @carlcrisp8700 Před 8 měsíci +44

    There was a guy in my company in the Nam named Stan Crawford. He was a Huey Crew Chief like me. He was from Compton, CA and black. I'm from Houston and white. This was Stan's favorite song...he went around singing it all the time. And, he was pretty good at it too. He and his gunner died when their ship went down in the Mekong River. He was my friend and my brother... who died way too soon. Every time I hear Brook Benton sing this...I think of Stan and miss him again.

    • @KMarik
      @KMarik Před 7 měsíci +10

      Thank you for sharing the story.

    • @angelad7759
      @angelad7759 Před 5 měsíci +3

      😥😥😥😥😥

    • @CSLewisHadItRight
      @CSLewisHadItRight Před 4 měsíci +9

      Too many. And then there are those who came home, but never left the jungles of Nam. My heart breaks for you and your loss and nothing I say here is ever going to make it better. But thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME SOLDIER.

    • @tduncan78
      @tduncan78 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Songs like this were the soundtrack of that era. Thank you for your service and sharing your friend’s story. RIP Stan.

    • @jasonzoellner7547
      @jasonzoellner7547 Před 2 měsíci +3

      God will welcome you and your companions. Thank you for your courage and service ❤

  • @mjum9014
    @mjum9014 Před 3 měsíci +17

    I just listened to the studio recorded version of this song and cried through the entire record because this song reminded me of my childhood. My favorite aunt's name was Georgia and one of her daughters use to jokingly sing this song to her. Our family would laugh, even us younger ones who weren't suppose to understand the adult theme of the joke. What a great song this is; performed by an equally great singer. I miss my aunt Georgia, she was such a strong, peaceful and sweet woman. RIP Mr Benton & Aunt Georgia 💐

  • @williamwilson6499
    @williamwilson6499 Před 5 lety +210

    No lip sync, no autotune, no enhancement. Just pure soul and talent.

    • @ty7504
      @ty7504 Před 3 lety

      We equally love this un-commercially-yet-producerly-aided good-and-talented-man-ness, dear William-of-Wilson ... we only love the you-that-is-you.

    • @bethjeans3780
      @bethjeans3780 Před 3 lety +1

      Just trolls.

    • @sandralevin2489
      @sandralevin2489 Před 2 lety +1

      You nailed it.

    • @sueparras6028
      @sueparras6028 Před rokem +3

      I wish there was more of this talent still around. Now it's all autotune. So sad how they've ruined music.

    • @evelynsiegrist8311
      @evelynsiegrist8311 Před 9 měsíci

      DAMN!!!!!!!!!!

  • @guitarwizard521
    @guitarwizard521 Před 11 lety +25

    Brook Benton was born and raised in my hometown, and was a friend of my aunt and uncle, have met and talked with him on many occasions, he was truly a great singer and a very nice man,. When he passed away many well known singers and celebs attended the service, I will always have fond memories of Brook..

  • @AngelNoriega1
    @AngelNoriega1 Před 2 lety +73

    Never knew a song that could make me cry, but as the tears roll I have a smile on my face. This song is the one.

    • @dr.tuawanawilliams1511
      @dr.tuawanawilliams1511 Před rokem +7

      Can't believe there is someone else who feels this way about this song.

    • @geerterri
      @geerterri Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@dr.tuawanawilliams1511 A lot of people do.

  • @xzvmz
    @xzvmz Před 11 měsíci +19

    I love that song I was born in 1960 and here it is 2023 and I am still playing that song❤❤❤❤

    • @LivinClean-p9e
      @LivinClean-p9e Před měsícem +1

      Born 5/60 myself, love this and other old classic hits

  • @Bentom86
    @Bentom86 Před 8 lety +92

    Brook Benton was a defining example of suave. How I wish performers today could bring this level of class & talent back to the stage.

  • @bigjoetube
    @bigjoetube Před 10 lety +380

    One of the greatest and most underrated singers of all time.

  • @aishahstriggles6779
    @aishahstriggles6779 Před 8 lety +221

    This man, sing this song like no other.

    • @gonzogy22
      @gonzogy22 Před 7 lety +2

      aishah striggles Me too! Can't explain why this song is so special to me but it is. I love it!

    • @mikedag1176
      @mikedag1176 Před 6 lety +3

      great voice!!!

    • @bynee64
      @bynee64 Před 5 lety +6

      Yes he does, NO one does this song better!!!

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x Před 4 lety +1

      @@bynee64 I think you're forgetting Conway Twitty and Sam Moore

    • @fritzkongi4708
      @fritzkongi4708 Před 4 lety

      Seriously. I hadn’t known

  • @caliz56
    @caliz56 Před 10 lety +13

    has to be one of the greatest singers in American music history.

  • @latrelleogle5183
    @latrelleogle5183 Před 2 měsíci +4

    It's Friday afternoon 5/17/2024 and it's raining here in Georgia.I just came in from work and something in me just had to listen once again to this sooo beautiful, I was born on 1/21/1961 I feel at times I should've been born earlier, these are the times, music artist and songs written and sung then touches my inner soul, ❤❤ ❤

  • @matthewlivermanne4441
    @matthewlivermanne4441 Před 3 lety +7

    He didn't get fame he deserved. Miss you..

  • @mrrig3414
    @mrrig3414 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Brook's facial expressions in this song !!! Truly shows how deep into his songs he was !!! Classic song, and beautiful voice !!

  • @debbierichardson2450
    @debbierichardson2450 Před 6 lety +3

    Awww, this bring back bitter sweet memories. Every night this song would come on at the same time.

  • @richardkiambubrown9325
    @richardkiambubrown9325 Před 7 lety +110

    My Mother is from Georgia and she loved this song as I do. I dedicate this tune to you Ma. Wish you were still here

    • @scottythomas7086
      @scottythomas7086 Před 6 lety +3

      God bless!! : (

    • @rogersmith9628
      @rogersmith9628 Před 3 lety

      Us Georgians have seen many rainy nights in Georgia, alot of times sitting on the front porch with loved ones. RIP to your Mother.

    • @vishy
      @vishy Před 2 lety

      Rest in peace to your dear Mum

  • @user-qv7or7om7p
    @user-qv7or7om7p Před 5 měsíci +5

    Nice to hear that about Brook. 1970 my mate & I driving around Del City, Okla on LS of D, melting into the upholstery of a 62 Rambler American, it was so sweet. Then it began to rain while the sun shone softly. Steve & I chuckled & cried.

  • @aurenitapedrazzi5036
    @aurenitapedrazzi5036 Před 2 lety +26

    When I heard this song the first time about 22 years ago, I was mesmerized by his voice! It is so calming and soothe

  • @gfromaine
    @gfromaine Před 11 lety +42

    When I was a child and teen whenever it rained the local radio station would play this song regardless of whether it was day or night. It brings such good memories of life in Georgia, looking out the front door watching the rain. Beautiful song and just that much special to me because I live in Georgia.

  • @beingreal5128
    @beingreal5128 Před 6 lety +27

    I've NEVER heard a song sung with SO MUCH emotion! Incredible.

  • @BarbiesWorld62
    @BarbiesWorld62 Před 9 lety +133

    What a voice!!! This song gets to me every time I hear it. No one could sing it like he did.

    • @bernarddover1442
      @bernarddover1442 Před 4 lety

      Yeah nobody could sing it like him.. he's pure shit rubbish

    • @martyo67
      @martyo67 Před 4 lety

      He owns it !

    • @nakedhombre
      @nakedhombre Před 3 lety

      Amen to that. I just listened to Conway Twitty do this song and nothing against Conway but he threw away the lyrics of the song and I didn’t feel it the way I do when Brooke Benton sings it. In fact at the end of the song Conway Twitty says “Aw Brooke, where are ya “?

    • @Bert_de_Wit
      @Bert_de_Wit Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed. His smooth voice cannot be replicated

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x Před rokem

      Conway and Sam Moore

  • @VIRIATO1942
    @VIRIATO1942 Před 12 lety +20

    The lyricsof this song are the purest form of poetry...the vocals are simply full of sadness, sentiement, feelings...SOUL ! This man was a great singer and performer. One of my preferredl Amercian singers. R.I.P.

  • @WildWing-wl7nj
    @WildWing-wl7nj Před 3 lety +20

    This was when music was pure, music. Excellent.

  • @MrAlanrobin
    @MrAlanrobin Před 8 lety +48

    This song should get the world award for the best tearjerker of all time,shit! I been cryin' to it nigh on 50 years!

    • @ty7504
      @ty7504 Před 3 lety

      That the dear Alrobin's soul is still open unto good music only validates the rest of us, even though slightly younger.

    • @debraarnold3703
      @debraarnold3703 Před 2 lety

      Ditto

  • @Chadsfactor30
    @Chadsfactor30 Před 10 lety +55

    Brook Benton's signature song. Fabulous.

  • @rrb_canada
    @rrb_canada Před 7 měsíci +7

    Marvellous Brook Benton ! This song is magical in your voice and interpretation !

  • @battle403ify
    @battle403ify Před 2 lety +3

    This is my father favorite song . R.I.P POPS LOVE YOU

  • @tyrono2002
    @tyrono2002 Před 15 lety +40

    This has to be my favorite song. I discovered this song when I was 13 years old and by far it is my most played song ever. I like this live version even better than the classic recording. Brook Benton is one of my favorite singers and one of the greatest ever..

  • @StayatHomeschoolMom
    @StayatHomeschoolMom Před 8 lety +53

    pure class .

  • @xarablair9850
    @xarablair9850 Před 2 lety +4

    One of the greatest to come out of South Carolina.

  • @geoffstanley3994
    @geoffstanley3994 Před 10 lety +75

    this man died to early ,what a beautiful voice

    • @ty7504
      @ty7504 Před 3 lety

      The man was indeed a treasure unto his own country and the world, dear Geoff-of-Stanley. He was and still is a lovely gent.

  • @Brian-yl6rr
    @Brian-yl6rr Před 2 lety +5

    I was stationed in Nui Dat Vietnam 69/70, & heard that song so many times I still know the words off by heart. It was very appropriate because depending on the season it rained every afternoon. When ever I hear that song it takes me back again, which is bitter sweet. A great song by a great singer.

  • @jimmygarlon750
    @jimmygarlon750 Před 5 lety +15

    As a railroad man, love this song.

  • @nevcresswell2788
    @nevcresswell2788 Před 8 lety +22

    Nev
    Just the greatest voice of all time and I'm 79.

  • @memeexclusive
    @memeexclusive Před 9 lety +41

    A virtuoso performance, the last 30-40 seconds are absolutely some of the greatest notes I've ever heard, very,very moving.

  • @adelinadefender3997
    @adelinadefender3997 Před 11 lety +30

    Book Benton has been the love of my life since my teenage years and still going at 73. I hear his songs usually when I feel in need of immediate magic to have the day's disppointment disappear for that moment and spend these minutes with Brook and Sam Cooke. Of course, I give all my problems to Abba Father through my Savior Jesus Christ, but enjoy the gifts of Brook and Sam.

    • @ty7504
      @ty7504 Před 3 lety

      Deeply understood, dear Adelina Defender, deeply understood.

    • @pstick9934
      @pstick9934 Před 2 lety +1

      Hope most of you know that tony joe white wrote this classic

    • @thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868
      @thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868 Před rokem

      Are you still in the land of the living Adelina.

    • @jerrylaughlin
      @jerrylaughlin Před rokem

      Hello 👋 Adelina Defender

  • @DAWSONCAT
    @DAWSONCAT Před 8 lety +46

    My heart just breaks every time I hear this...

    • @musiccollector
      @musiccollector Před 7 lety

      You too?! Wow! I don't know how many times i have heard it on Repeat.

    • @kait5470
      @kait5470 Před 7 lety +2

      Paul Barile Mine, too ....

    • @gonzogy22
      @gonzogy22 Před 7 lety

      Paul Barile man sane here! Idk why but I'll listen to it over and over again feeling both good and sad. Such a beautiful song!

  • @athorpe630
    @athorpe630 Před 2 lety +7

    Songs like this touch the soul.That's what this world is missing now days.

  • @earnestinehamilton9760
    @earnestinehamilton9760 Před 4 měsíci +2

    It still sound like it did In the 80 still the best 2024❤

  • @Eva-Maria609
    @Eva-Maria609 Před měsícem

    I've never been to Georgia. I just know that it's a southern state in the USA. I dream myself into this rainy night. One of the most beautiful songs of the last century. The artist is great. ❤ 🇩🇪 Eva-Maria. 23.o6.2o24

  • @timjmoran
    @timjmoran Před 15 lety +8

    MAN!! What a Great Song, sung by one of the finest vocalists EVER! Brook Benton
    had a FABulous voice- incredible range, bass thru tenor. Can't think of ANY song that expresses the pain of loneliness like this one does.

  • @SuperPussyFinger
    @SuperPussyFinger Před 7 lety +35

    Man, Brook Benton could belt it like no other.

  • @ty7504
    @ty7504 Před 3 lety +1

    So there is that man-being, man-beast and man-beauty
    Of the Brook-Benton kind singing unto both you and me
    That dear thing with its warm aura, energy, vocals & dimples
    With good shoulders and other qualities that are so specials ... (special)
    And that good-and-big-haired-and-goateed conductor behind him
    Who ties all the musicians into sounding like some ... sacred hymn
    That lovely, dear director-conductor only resembling
    Something akin unto Dr Cornel West's twin or sibling
    And that 'felt' synergy between ... 'The Brook' ... and 'The Conductor' ... slash director
    Who are so easily observably in sync and connected, though not looking at each other
    On stage, they are standing against each other back to back
    And yet they deliver harmony and understanding that is 'all-that'
    Their joint-timing and feeling each other is virtually faultless
    Til this day we love them both and their musicians, oh yes
    Dear publisher Rolland
    Keep this going ...'ond' ... (on)

  • @VIRIATO1942
    @VIRIATO1942 Před 11 lety +17

    The lyrics are so very beautiful and in the voice of Brook Benton they make this song unforggetable. Such passionate singing, such great voice. Simply beautiful.

  • @thejazzman210
    @thejazzman210 Před 13 lety +7

    Lord, I could listen to this song a million times and never get tired of it. The live version or the original, it makes no difference, I love the sadness and beauty of this wonderful song.

  • @mickmullins4257
    @mickmullins4257 Před 8 lety +18

    Great performance.He lives the song as he sings it.

  • @davidgarris2513
    @davidgarris2513 Před 9 měsíci

    From A flock of Seagulls to this man. .. Shows you that great music knows no bounds. B🐾🐶🐕And no room for prejudice. 🐾🐶🐕

  • @debraarnold3703
    @debraarnold3703 Před rokem +1

    Best song that year it came out. Lord, something about made me feel like crying.

  • @1WayTruthLife2God
    @1WayTruthLife2God Před 6 lety +6

    First heard this song when I was six years old. I was with my parents on a trip to Nashville. Ironically it was raining. Great memory. Love his version the best!

  • @wadeeubanks4560
    @wadeeubanks4560 Před 3 lety +3

    One of the greatest songs ever written, love it, Mr. Brook Benton, such an amazing voice.

  • @dionespears2977
    @dionespears2977 Před 7 měsíci

    Brook Benton was a Legend in his own time this is such a Beautiful song with so much meaning to it ❤💖💗💕♥💜❤💖💗💕♥

  • @PeterOHalloran-hf2ho
    @PeterOHalloran-hf2ho Před 10 měsíci +2

    The Good old days when we had terrific sounds and songs to sing along to

  • @thembashibase3770
    @thembashibase3770 Před 10 lety +13

    One of my favorite male vocalists. And a beautiful rendition of Rainy Night in Georgia.

  • @earthdragon72
    @earthdragon72 Před 10 lety +105

    Who is the sick people that dislike this song? Omg really?

    • @marcovillani5182
      @marcovillani5182 Před 10 lety +5

      They are in their graves before they even get there my dear Monique, they are in their graves.

    • @dianemp6308
      @dianemp6308 Před 10 lety

      Marco Villani Lol! Truth.

    • @marcovillani5182
      @marcovillani5182 Před 10 lety +5

      ***** Thanks!, and I don't mean to come across as morbid but this song brings back memories of LOVE for those of us who have truly known it in that we are somehow transported to that boxcar with this man and while the scenario may not be the same somehow the distance, the rain and the way he sings it makes us want to hold the photo of a loved one or a guitar and think of him or her.

    • @earthdragon72
      @earthdragon72 Před 10 lety

      Thats right Marco and for people who do not undersrand nor like it they are missing out.

    • @marcovillani5182
      @marcovillani5182 Před 10 lety +1

      Monique Harrell Happy Valentine's Day Monique and I truly hope that you have someone to share this special day with who sends you flowers as I get a hunch you truly deserve.

  • @troydaigle7902
    @troydaigle7902 Před 3 lety +1

    Brook Benton....where are you son....words of Conway Twitty....what a lost for both glamorous souls !#!#!=#!!

  • @radcam69
    @radcam69 Před 14 lety +1

    Fantastic. Brook if you are watching from up there, we miss you.

  • @hailmaryrunquicksee
    @hailmaryrunquicksee Před 11 lety +7

    I don't live in Georgia, I don't live in the USA, I live in a suburb near Paris (France) and everytime It's raining I have to hear to this song... It a very powerful song to me and I don't know why actually... Power of music I guess.

    • @ty7504
      @ty7504 Před 3 lety

      The "POWER OF MUSIC" is only upon many of us, dear HailMaryrunquicksee, as regards this song. You have articulated what many in the world feel and get.

  • @jlandelf
    @jlandelf Před 6 lety +15

    Absolutely love this song. No other version can compare...

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x Před 4 lety +3

      Conway Twitty and Sam Moore topped this

    • @terryallen9546
      @terryallen9546 Před 2 lety +2

      Tony Joe White wrote it, and also does a stellar job. Just him and his acoustic on an empty stage. You will love it.

    • @pstick9934
      @pstick9934 Před 2 lety

      @@RJ1999x yes this version is the best

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x Před 2 lety

      @@pstick9934 Conway

  • @peterbedford380
    @peterbedford380 Před rokem

    Why has the world more or less forgotten this great singer and all round entertainer Sat in his dressing room twice when he came to England had great conversation with him wonderful man play him every day

  • @klemkadiddlekopper
    @klemkadiddlekopper Před 2 lety

    This is one of the most beautiful ballad songs of the 1960s that show case heart and soul of the hobo people who rode the freight trains around the country to find work.

  • @gypsyrider3748
    @gypsyrider3748 Před 10 lety +21

    Many a night after work, you and I spent hour after hour building hot rods ........ your music was always there to "build" my spirit when things were not going so well. Oh how a 3 minute song by Brook could lift one's spirit and re-energize you! YUP ...... 3 minutes of Brook for another hour of work! Today everyone needs a power drink, we only needed great music!!!!! Has our youth turned into wimps?????? NA, we lost all the good singers to rap! YEA but Brook will live long past the rap, he's real!

  • @calicraig8369
    @calicraig8369 Před 4 lety +4

    What a rare voice. Every time I hear Brook Benton He Blows my mind!

  • @Nevernow721
    @Nevernow721 Před 4 lety +1

    My brother in law played drums for Tony Joe White who wrote this song. Brook Benton even took it up a notch. What an artist that man was.

    • @dynasticlight8706
      @dynasticlight8706 Před 3 lety

      Very cool Phil. This, is the great Harold Jones ,who played Drums for Count Basie....

  • @troydaigle7902
    @troydaigle7902 Před 3 lety +1

    GOD must .....has to be....enjoying the hell out of the magnificent song/writers he's taken to heaven

  • @roypynn4645
    @roypynn4645 Před 9 lety +11

    I love this guy. What a great voice. Some people are very special and he is one for sure.

  • @flyagaric1607
    @flyagaric1607 Před 8 lety +8

    a voice to melt a million hearts

  • @WhyNot-hj4df
    @WhyNot-hj4df Před 5 měsíci +1

    Under rated indeed. His annunciation is as great as Sinatra but with obvious soul. Amazing performer !

  • @agim9506
    @agim9506 Před rokem +1

    This is one of the best songs ever.

  • @kelteckid
    @kelteckid Před 9 lety +44

    written by the great Tony Joe White. After hearing Benton's version of the song he said that Benton taught him how to sing his own song properly.

    • @hollidayevery
      @hollidayevery Před 8 lety +7

      +kelteckid Fantastic comment about a fantastic song!

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Před 4 lety +9

      I just listened to Tony sing it for the first time and he even says that before he launches into an equally wonderful version of his own.
      The ability to tug heartstrings so, only comes from a graceful soul.

    • @ianroyle364
      @ianroyle364 Před 2 lety +1

      @@aylbdrmadison1051 Yes, good version by Brook Benton (what a great voice) but I prefer Tony Joe White's later version AFTER he'd heard Benton sing it so well. TJW just sang and played it with his guitar and occasional flashes of harp. It's a hobo song and Brook is a cabaret artist with large backing-listen to the last couple of choruses and maybe you'll hear what I mean.

    • @robcale8165
      @robcale8165 Před 2 lety

      @@ianroyle364 I concur. I heard Brooks as a youngster on top 40. But Tony grew into this song and the proof is in the listening.

  • @mohamedrharrabi2725
    @mohamedrharrabi2725 Před 8 lety +15

    Gold voice from the gold age of music . Mythic song .

    • @valoriebaker4738
      @valoriebaker4738 Před 7 lety +3

      Everytime I hear this Brook Benton of Rai ny Night in Gorgia.It's ad if though I heardfor the first time.I had a stroke 4 months ago and Brook's albums have help heal me.Thank you Mr Benton.RIP

    • @mr.warmth1511
      @mr.warmth1511 Před 6 lety

      think im gonna put him in my legends playlist

  • @Lesterluwu
    @Lesterluwu Před 4 měsíci +1

    Truly, such soul.... dude got it locked up. Peace

  • @scarlet8select696
    @scarlet8select696 Před rokem

    What a masculin, messmerizing king of men that you never see anymore. Give me the number up in heaven.

  • @richardbailey6218
    @richardbailey6218 Před 9 lety +3

    Takes me to another time and place. Haunting. Thanks to Tony Joe White for a great song sung by so many of the greats. This is one of the best.

  • @frasergreenjenjenify
    @frasergreenjenjenify Před 8 lety +6

    Oh man, he had a voice. I fell in love with him when my mom used to play his songs. Umm ummm umm.

  • @hannestitus
    @hannestitus Před 8 měsíci

    My father loved this song. I wish you were still here miss you daddy. Willie meyer rip 😢

  • @lisaturpin584
    @lisaturpin584 Před rokem

    I never knew who song this song, I just remembered as a child hearing it, and for some reason it played in my mind all night long, so I found it on CZcams and what a Voice and such a handsome young Man, who’s song touched my heart for so many reasons… so sad music is not like this anymore…

  • @1970nineteen
    @1970nineteen Před 10 lety +5

    I saw Brook Benton in 1976 he was supporting the Stylisitics at the Manchester Free Trade Hall... He was brilliant.....

  • @hedy8361
    @hedy8361 Před 8 lety +4

    Love this guy so much.. Sad taken so young ..His music lives and touches me every time I hear it

  • @anunnakigroup2880
    @anunnakigroup2880 Před rokem +1

    Yes it does and he had the moves and looks to match. ❤😢😢

  • @charleslucas3682
    @charleslucas3682 Před 2 lety

    One of the best ever!!!he perform for us at the NCO Club at Ft.Rucker Al.we will never forget it,may he RIP!!!!!!!

  • @iyamwhite3931
    @iyamwhite3931 Před 9 lety +10

    I only pray im as handsome as this man at that age..

  • @portes123321
    @portes123321 Před 9 lety +11

    This is the BEST of Rainy night in georgia interpretation as far as I am concern.
    WHAT A VOICE,

    • @ethelstevenslove2957
      @ethelstevenslove2957 Před 9 lety

      Remembering when I would go to a special function the Dee Jay would always play "Rainy night in Georgia"...

    • @gotch09
      @gotch09 Před 9 lety +1

      PORTES PORTES It's the only version.

    • @blindbill
      @blindbill Před 9 lety +1

      PORTES PORTES this was such a meaningful song to me when I lived in Atlanta. RIP Mr Benton

    • @portes123321
      @portes123321 Před 9 lety +1

      I´ve lived in Atlanta-Georgia as well for one amazing year. amazing experience, this song brings back wonderful memories as well.

  • @stressbelden5869
    @stressbelden5869 Před 7 lety

    Song reminds me of jukebox that I played many of times in Okinawa while in the Marine Corps.
    Great song.....sung by an EVEN greater singer.
    And his songs in the '50's ...... duets with I believe Dinah Washington. ........ they were classics.
    The chemistry between the two cannot be duplicated.

  • @billmiller5532
    @billmiller5532 Před 9 lety

    I ALWAYS ENJOYED HEARING THIS , IT TAKES ME BACK TO THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS , RAP DIDN,T KILL THE GOOD OLD SOUL MUSIC , BUT IT COULD KILL THOSE WHO LISTEN TO IT!....////

  • @ginnyschannel1
    @ginnyschannel1 Před 13 lety +3

    Feel this song deep in my heart, brings out so many emotions. Never will forget it .

  • @Tim54ist
    @Tim54ist Před 10 lety +8

    I have always loved this song. So touching, poignant, melancholy and joyful all in one! Thank you for posting.

  • @dennismurillodennis3079
    @dennismurillodennis3079 Před rokem +2

    Two days after the twin towers were destroyed in New York I heard someone singing this this song at the LA county fair from a teleprompter. And his eyes were.closed I cried like a baby and I knew what this song was about.Despair. There was nothing I could do to make the hurt go away.I felt helpless. To this day I still tear up when I think about that sad day.

  • @user-ig1ft2bl1o
    @user-ig1ft2bl1o Před měsícem

    What class.! Sophistication.! Born with it not given to you ...sinatra..martin..eat your hearts out.
    Benton is oure natural class.!

  • @alexandrerezendegrillo4442

    Mais que uma voz, um bálsamo para os ouvidos mais exigentes!!!! Aplausos, ontem, hoje e SEMPRE!!!!!

  • @CharlesLongJrGramps
    @CharlesLongJrGramps Před 9 lety +4

    Man this dude can still sing!

  • @dannyowens7452
    @dannyowens7452 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is one great song that I never tire of hearing 😊

  • @terrenceprzybylski3226

    When i hear that song, I was in the army AIT ,military police school at fort Gordon, GA. In 1970, and how I was missing my girl Jan..what a memory.

  • @danielrdehoyos
    @danielrdehoyos Před 7 lety +5

    simply perfect.

  • @estherrazo3688
    @estherrazo3688 Před 10 lety +9

    So Fantastic!

  • @timbragg4546
    @timbragg4546 Před rokem

    I love this song. I listen to covers of this and nobody can do it better than Brook Benton.

  • @sharonhaywood2818
    @sharonhaywood2818 Před rokem +1

    You know when you are a child, your parents would play music 🎶 like this on the record player and as children you hear and remember. When I heard this i thought about my mom in Heaven.😊

  • @rudysims7386
    @rudysims7386 Před 2 lety +4

    No rap, no beef , no shooting, no fighting, no.killing just music ,just music,2/26/22.

  • @britturk123
    @britturk123 Před 8 lety +13

    Pure Class, sung brilliantly.
    The band were absolutely fantastic too.

  • @johnhood9861
    @johnhood9861 Před 2 lety +1

    A measured, timeless song and artist, a flight of love destined for purity and essence of human soul freely yearns life, its Beauty. Love this singer...RIP Mr. Brook Benton, thank you.

  • @georgeblack3185
    @georgeblack3185 Před 3 lety

    My girlfriend played this song for me on the telephone in Gelnhausen, Germany (Coleman Kaserne), in the late 60's ,,, I still remember her doing this for me :)