Sade (Smooth Operator, Is it a Crime, Hang on to your Love)

[rag3dol]

What kinda piano is that?

[bluesforU2]

After I heard you play this, I had to subscribe! Loved it!

[americayaken]

if you release a cd, i would totally buy one!

[MrVac14]

1 person is a retard

[ByrowNeius]

glad I found your channel man.. very cool playing indeed!

[trisr]

I love the speech bubble coming from Sade.

[sylsof]

execllent

[ladydesey]

I love it!! thank you

[sheldon176]

you should do sweetest taboo by sade 

[SilentAgent58]

You play MORE than excellent ! =)

[get2MADETTE]

OH.... MY ..... GOSH .... WE NEED TO COLLAB!!! Dude listening to this must be what HEAVEN sounds like.  I'm Sade's BIGGEST fan! Great JOB!!! Keep these vids going!!! Hope to hear more SADE tunes!

[MrWelch313]

loved it good job u almost hadme up dancing lol

[fairykhuntmutha]

You are so amazing. I've been wanting to sing this with accompaniment, but I don't know anybody who plays Sade half as well as you do!

[MindBat]

@MrJim12341121 Where are your videos??? Let's see how much better you play. Sitting behind some computer keyboard criticizing others' talents does you absolutely no justice when you don't or can't provide proof of how much better you can play. Put up or shut it up.

[baybay540]

What kind of keyboard is that ? Does it have 88 keys ?

[Chikiplayboy]

Wow that´s realy good noo that´s fantastic ;)

You play very well

i love this songs ;)

[RFTune]

@paulwwells: Paul you're a real smooth operator of the piano yourself!

Even if it's a crime to perform these beautiful songs, please continue to play them with passion like you do. Just hang on to your love (which is obviously operating the piano like a smooth criminal). All the best to you! and don't waste precious time on jealous weirdos like this mrJim. Thanks for taking the time to create the tutorials of these songs!

[paulwwells]

@RFTune Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

[nyerndc]

This song is just okay. I really  enjoy your videos. No bastardizing here.

[donovanlb79]

Your a great player Paul the hell with that guy.

[donovanlb79]

@MrJim12341121 you said 6 minutes of your life back? Who told you to keep watching it if it wasn't what you were looking for dumbass! Your just mad cuz you can't play half as good as this. Damn haters!

[MrJim12341121]

ITS A CRIME to bastardize such a great song by sade. Quit while your ahead and stop trying to imitate perfection.

[paulwwells]

@MrJim12341121 Ah - but is it a crime?

[MrJim12341121]

@paulwwells Yes is the answer. But I dont mean to insult your playing. I googled Sade hoping to just see a sexy hot black women with a sultry voice singing Is it a Crime. Instead I got white fingers moving on the screen generating electric Piano similes. Your music may be good but I was looking for the whole picture. Not just the music. How do I get 6:40 seconds of my life back. That is the Crime. Time is money. You stole my time.

[IbanetoElGlande]

@MrJim12341121 : Try to do something in this life, something by yourself, before it concludes. Try to do it your own way. Perfection is what we are all. Even your are a perfect stupid.

[MrJim12341121]

@IbanetoElGlande learn how to write english before you post a comment. Stick to Spanish. In fact stay in Spain. Tu es un puta. Franco es su presidente. TU ES UN PUTA.

[IbanetoElGlande]

@MrJim12341121 But...You've obviously understood me, in fact, much much much better than That non understandable shit you've written, I have no idea in what language. I'd say

Take a dictionary at least, you fucking half neuron. Get it in your motherfucking tongue?

[TeeMagee]

@MrJim12341121 I pity people like you. He obviously plays very well and plays for his own enjoyment as well as others. If you wasted 6 mins of your life watching why bother taking extra trime insulting him? Then you took more time to come back and insult him again. Be less of a hater. PS. Thumbnails are there for a reason. Have a look before clicking next time :)

[Digitlworld]

@MrJim12341121 Wow. Relax there.

[oiu098oiu098]

merry me!

[HouseDJ201]

Great covers Paul... You are very talented.

[tampamonae]

How can I purchase Is It a crime from you?

[sonji1]

beautiful Paul

[LostInAubrey00]

Please do is it a crime!!! (<---anyways)

[DarylAnthony1]

Paul, can you please please do a tutorial for Is It a Crime?

[fnonaka]

cool again!!

[BankHead980]

I wanna vote again LOL and i still have to say "Is it a crime" again! lol

[BipProductionsBeats]

This is ridiculous man, months ago we already voted Is It A Crime to get a tutorial of that, still you didn't record it. Instead of trying to get people vote, record a tutorial of each song ...

[paulwwells]

@BipProductionsBeats The problem is that I have to rig up a different camera for the tutorials, it takes time to get it to focus correctly, then it takes ages to transfer it to the video editing software and put it all together; so unfortunately I cannot make tutorials that easily. Plus I'm generally pretty busy at the moment, I've only managed to push out one video in the last five weeks. I will do a batch of tutorials soon though and I'll include this one. Sorry again about the delay.

[Petematrix]

@paulwwells I wouldn't feel too bad about the lack of tutorials, people can either buy the sheets or learn to play by ear if they're that impatient! :)

[olekike]

@paulwwells i agree with bipproductionsbeats. idea: just play the song slow that every note can been seen and heared.

[Izveerg]

WOAH!!!! :) WONDERFUL!!!!

[mjsfantasiegirl]

very very good and i love those songs

[BankHead980]

I vote for tutorial for" is it a crime"!

[paulwwells]

@BankHead980 votes = 5 (joint 5th place)

[Th4Pr1m3K1n6]

I definitely vote a tutorial for Hang On to Your Love.

[bortous]

i hate your hands and the way ur fat fingers move.awesome cover

[webful]

Please do you have a midi file of this piano versio? or wher can find it ?

[danceryyxc]

wow that is absolutly amazing and really nice sound, dude!

so, i read on your channel that you count the times somebody wants a tutorial of a song:

could you please do a tutorial for is it a crime? : )

[paulwwells]

@danceryyxc this now has 4 tutorial votes

[pwhp2]

that grooves

[tralalaeacy]

you are very talented =) its really nice

[RGN07]

Damn that was great! A piano well played is so pleasing to the ear. BTW, do you by any chance have "ain't no mountain high?" It would sound great on your keyboards.

[DistortedV12]

I absolutely love these Sade arrangements. Please do more. Possibly The Sweetest Taboo?

[hypr0040]

Dam dude..Came here for smooth operator and u nailed it..But when the clock struck 2:13 you RIPPED my heart out brother.. Never heard that one and i was AFFRAID to after hearing this because i didint want to be disappointed..Very nice job buddy...

[paulwwells]

@hypr0040 Hi. Sorry for my slow reply. These are three good songs which, with the right sounds, work well.

[bboynubi]

Love the Is It A Crime Cover!! You have to make a tutorial!!!! =D Amazinggggg

[BipProductionsBeats]

you still didn't do a tutorial on Is It A Crime :/

Pleaseeeeee <3

[tatalzita]

greeeat! *-*

[midnightclever]

amazing. i think you know how good you are. (weird logic but) you play so well that you dont even finish the song. you have to do lessons. say the notes as you play them and put the camera in a good view so i can see the notes you play

[paulwwells]

@midnightclever I've added a link to the tutorial

[RSTAR2009]

Paul I owe you a huge depth for this tutorial. I have learned so much in playing my fav Sade songs particularly " Is It A Crime. " I can barely see your right - hand for that twinkle part for the chord for the chorus " Is It A Crime. " I tried to play that part by ear and I don't think I'm quite getting it. I would love to see more of your right-hand for this song! Thanks again Paul - your playing is divine!

[paulwwells]

@RSTAR2009 There is a lot of interest in learning these songs and I've only done a tutorial for the first one. I'm hoping to start getting sheet music published soon in which case I will make proper sheet versions of these. Thanks for your support and encouragement :)

[keys2001]

Bro, you're good. How and where were you trained?

[paulwwells]

@keys2001 Thank you. I had lessons up to age 20. After that I've just been tweaking sounds and trying to copy songs as best I can.

[Rainmanxxl1967]

This piano sound would would suit the singing of Mrs." Velvet voice "  perfectly !

[gemwx67]

Ciao Paul, veramente fantastico, ottima esibizione.

[baybay540]

Loved It !!! Excellent ....

[STiprincess]

I loved all of them, especially 'Is It A Crime' u should do a tutorial PLEASE :)

[STiprincess]

omg I agree- I would SO love to see u play Robert Miles- Children such a beautiful song

[bencwal1010]

It is beautiful. You have talent!!!!

Whether you could play ATB - Ecstasy and Robert Miles - Children??:) Please!!:)

[WorldsHottestBeats]

Come on, Im still waiting for that Is It A Crime tutorial =( what else would be next :/ just make a tutorial with lots of Sade songs like : Is It A Crime, When Am I Gonna Make A Living, etc? You really helped me out technically with Smooth Operator, but I need some more Sade tutorials, as they help me out with playing smooth piano. Kind regards

[paulwwells]

Ok - i'll try to squeeze it in next time I set up the camera for tutorials. It's sitting behind 4 other songs in the tutorial votes ranking so I'll have to get them out the way first.

[Th4Pr1m3K1n6]

I have a question. Are you a bassist as well as a keyboardist, because during the "break down" in Hang on to Your Love, you did what would be called a "slap"

[paulwwells]

@Th4Pr1m3K1n6 No I'm not a bassist but I know what a slap is and I'm probably subconsciously wanting to get that effect.

[lilblackb3]

YUP Paulwells, I vote for Is It A Crime as well. I've been dying to get this song done on piano. Can't seem to find the fitting chords. Help me out lol

[portallendasurbanas]

Show muito bom

[mattis09]

good version!

you do the lead-sheet by yourself?

[paulwwells]

Thank you. I don't normally make lead-sheets.

[JMCLISSA]

this is amazing! got me singing along

'Is it a crime' you did it justicee

[WorldsHottestBeats]

Do one for Is It A Crime, could you please upload that turorial . I already learned Smooth Operator from you? Thanks a lot, you do a great job.

peace

[paulwwells]

votes = 3

[willdill]

a-freaking-mazing

[Adronne]

Do you think that you could make a tutorial for Is It A Crime like you did for Smooth Operator. It would be greatly appreciated and I must say you play the piano very well.

[paulwwells]

Is it a crime now has 2 tutorial votes

[ANDYGO57]

OMG Awesomeeee !!! Where can i find the score ?? THX

[Marillionboy]

I don't think I realised just how nice this song is until I heard your version of it!

[paulwwells]

Thanks again Marillionboy. Yes - that's exactly the effect I always strive for.

[Misfitted]

You are so talented, you play beautifully and effortless

[gtownrox]

we looooove u paul....love u to bits!!!!

[RSTAR2009]

I love ya' Paul and this video is a sensational tutorial!

[Alsana11]

hi paul,I push the vote count to 5 for the smooth operator song. I'm waiting to see the tutorial. thx. amazing how you play.

[RSTAR2009]

For that IS IT A CRIME piece there needs to be accompaniment to give it a complete sound.

[slimshady22248202]

Paul, I want to see a tutorial, especially my favorite song, Smooth Operator.

You are the best,

Paul

[paulwwells]

Thanks slimshady - you've just pushed the vote count up to 4 for this tutorial so it is now next

[RSTAR2009]

Thank you! You are brilliant and a gift to an aspiring songwriter/keyboardist like me!

[jabbour99]

it should be illegal for you to be that good

[jabbour99]

please please to a how to video

[paulwwells]

Ok - I've added your vote for a tutorial to the list

[youware]

Jaw on the floor, will pick it up later. Too busy in the sonic bliss of your playing. Incredible nuance in your interpretation, everything is there. Just loving this.

[paulwwells]

Thank you youware :)

[carlosestevam]

very amazing!

[1Jackwillis1]

VERY VERY GOOD!

[kajis]

Goddamnit this is good. 5/5

[Objetivoyrealista]

Paul your performance is great, I was wondering if you could play the last song hang on to your love for more minutes because it was too short just 1:20 min. anyway you were fantastic.

[paulwwells]

Thanks Objetivoyrealista - I tend to avoid straight repetition preferring to put related songs together like this. If there was any variation I could have made I would have put it in.

[olekike]

it sounds great. do you have sheet music of what you play?

[dumapies]

this actually helped me learn the bass line to the song...thx! amazing cover

[paulwwells]

You are very welcome dumapies.

[ahvccollado]

i wish i play like you..

[RSTAR2009]

Thank you! I love IS IT A CRIME especially the chorus and the solo parts. You played it all beautifully!

[paulwwells]

Thank you. And thanks for favoriting.

[MissRowmane]

Hello can you make a video to show how to play smooth operator !

[Lot2learn]

Excellent playing Paul! Your sense of timing is spot on! Nice sound on the recording too. *****

[geneve1963]

I really love your style :-)

[knightwolf200612]

This is actually really good. Not expected to be so good after I heard the first 20 seconds :P great work!

[gamaro74]

Paul, excellent work!!! Love to ear this 6 minutes again and again!

Maravilha!

[zz1tag]

In the song "Hang on to your Love" Perfect the arrangement and sequence of the bass, too perfect! I very want to buy this keyboard!

[paulwwells]

Thank you :)

[pauloteixeirapiano]

Really great. Congratulations.

lot of admiration and respect

Paulo

[danceryyxc]

shit this is so good

what a nice sound

[PoPoL974]

i love the end !!!good jo!!

[diamond314lei]

this is awesome, u r really talented, can you plz make a tutorial for smooth operator, and if you can, can u write back saying how soon u can make it, thanks ur awesome

[uziman2]

Roland - best in the world in Piano, synths etc.

Korg - best in Horns, Brass synths..etc/

Yamaha - best in drum Sounds, and

a bit of both the Korg and Roland.

[paulwwells]

Thanks this is interesting uziman. Best Hammond? Best Strings?

[PinkkTechno]

how old are u?

[paulwwells]

It says on my channel page

[jazzfan93]

Amazing!

[MixSunny]

sweet!

<3.

[panamaredd24]

Excellent!!!!!!!

[alex04beatle11]

BRAVISSIMO!!!

[Feesharp9er]

Way Slick!!

[parkourUA]

man, i want tutorial!! it's great!!

[FederSim]

Have you got a score for "Smooth Operator"?

[paulwwells]

Sorry - No I haven't - I've just added it to my list of tutorial to make though

[MissBIPssiM]

A tutorial on this would get you so much more views dude, I'm more interested in the tabs you were playing. Great job tho .. Perfect and smooth just like the song.

Pz

[mafel]

so great! i wanna learn to play this medley

[illmaticice1989]

hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!

[tedilove83]

That's cool!!BRAVO

[Cactusj95]

that was sick bro !

[poetryrb]

DAMN! Those are some sexy hands.

[BradSD25]

Hi this is Sade and you did a beautiful job on my songs. Please show your face so I know who you are and I will put you on my next CD.

[paulwwells]

Ha ha - yes you did a good job of singing this when you were just 5 years old.

[Jimsskot]

Yea yea yea.Really Fantactic

[noforgivin]

Very nice paul.

I like these slower ones you do.

[narusaku45ever]

awesome this is imnewhere123456879

my original account. awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can u play the beatles let it be?

[paulwwells]

Hi I'm New Here

Glad you liked it . I've just run a search for Beatles let it be piano - there must be a hundred or so; I'm going to try to cover some of the stuff which works well but which no-one else has done then do more mainstream stuff. Thanks for the suggestion anyway :)