Among the MacDonald compositions were hits like "Winelight," "In The Name Of Love," and a song destined to become an American standard: "Just The Two Of Us." That song alone has been recorded by hundreds of artists worldwide, including Will Smith's 1999 adaptation of the song
Actually, MacDonald wrote it but in this particular rendition it is sung by Dennis Collins. How do I know that? Bcuz he is my cousin-in-law :-) Ralph's name is there giving him credit as the writer but even if you look in the info section you will see that Dennis is listed as the vocals, indicated by the (vo) next to his name. He rerecorded it for his new album called Island Life. Its on itunes. You can check out the album there and you will hear that its the same voice.
I hear ya. think there's often confusion caused by the assumption that whoever is singing MUST be the artist who's releasing the tune...uuhhh NO. There are enough exceptions to that rule, particularly in the jazz world, to make that a weak rule. Seems here that it's Ralph who released the tune, with lead vocals by Collins.
Songwriters always, by default, sing the song first if they can sing; Ralph McDonald is a co-writer of this tune...however so is Bill Withers and it's Bill singing lead on the 7+ minute masterpiece chart-topper from 1981 from the Grammy-winning jazz LP, Winelight, by Grover Washington Jr, who himself is the 3rd songwriter involved.
RIP Ralph
Kenster1025 2 months ago 2
RIP, Ralph. :(
mindyhertzon 3 months ago
Missing you already my friend!
bobbihumphrey 3 months ago
rip ralph mcdonald
broncofunk 3 months ago
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I heard this song on an episode of 'According to Jim' yesterday and I liked it so I thought, I'm gonna look that up on YouTube! :D
AdrianZmedisHot 4 months ago
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AdrianZmedisHot 4 months ago
This song is played before our bell rings at school. Just had to look it up. lmao
ilycrazychica101 5 months ago
I'm here because of Julian Casablancas ;)
californialovinful 6 months ago
amcazen check infOo hun
HellOoxGatitOo13 1 year ago
i dont care who sings it, its just so so so.. i cant explain it... its so nice or relaxing, idk its just ... 0_o
Snowfootwarriorcat7 1 year ago
@nuevodia1 LOL! I know right ;D
copatoro 1 year ago
I hate this cover...the original song is better!
Pagiazzetta 1 year ago
Who can be in love with me? I am 35 y.o. i have sone he is 12 y.o. We live in Holland...
Mandariinka 1 year ago
it realy touches my heart and makes me want cry
treto1914 1 year ago 2
this song make me think of my old freind
treto1914 1 year ago 2
LOVE this song <3
SuperToudou 1 year ago
@SuperToudou me to
treto1914 1 year ago
the next vurs starts at 3:16
personr18 2 years ago
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there aint no lyrics
amcazen 2 years ago
in sidebar
iCabSC 2 years ago 2
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kimj9480 2 years ago
omg, I love this rendition. the singer is Dennis Collins, I just bought the whole album, "Island Life" on itunes. Love it!!!!
kimj9480 2 years ago
this can be made to a wiked hip hop song!!!
not to say this isnt bad ;}
domeshizzni 2 years ago
just lean back and relaxe
kurdischStyleBanu 2 years ago
Does any1 know who the real singer of this song is if u know plzz tell me i love dis song!!
KeKeTelovesBrandy 2 years ago
KeKeTelovesBrandy :
Grover Washington jr. and bill withers
kurdischStyleBanu 2 years ago
.... this is original singer u dumb ass
bo3wais99 2 years ago
..actually its not smart ass
Bootiezgotswagg 2 years ago
Among the MacDonald compositions were hits like "Winelight," "In The Name Of Love," and a song destined to become an American standard: "Just The Two Of Us." That song alone has been recorded by hundreds of artists worldwide, including Will Smith's 1999 adaptation of the song
bo3wais99 2 years ago
ok but you are proving yourself to be wrong...how could you possibly know that this it the real singer when it has been recorded by so many artist
Bootiezgotswagg 2 years ago
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kimj9480 2 years ago
Actually, MacDonald wrote it but in this particular rendition it is sung by Dennis Collins. How do I know that? Bcuz he is my cousin-in-law :-) Ralph's name is there giving him credit as the writer but even if you look in the info section you will see that Dennis is listed as the vocals, indicated by the (vo) next to his name. He rerecorded it for his new album called Island Life. Its on itunes. You can check out the album there and you will hear that its the same voice.
kimj9480 2 years ago
I hear ya. think there's often confusion caused by the assumption that whoever is singing MUST be the artist who's releasing the tune...uuhhh NO. There are enough exceptions to that rule, particularly in the jazz world, to make that a weak rule. Seems here that it's Ralph who released the tune, with lead vocals by Collins.
AvlDao 2 years ago
Yup!
AvlDao 2 years ago
is this the original singer ?
Aww thank you i though its george benson :)
MontanaBoysClub 2 years ago
yw ;)
bo3wais99 2 years ago
Songwriters always, by default, sing the song first if they can sing; Ralph McDonald is a co-writer of this tune...however so is Bill Withers and it's Bill singing lead on the 7+ minute masterpiece chart-topper from 1981 from the Grammy-winning jazz LP, Winelight, by Grover Washington Jr, who himself is the 3rd songwriter involved.
AvlDao 2 years ago
this song made cry mom died thats why . she died of cancer
msmeangirl1 2 years ago 24
@msmeangirl1
we are just dreams inside a dream
murnau84 1 year ago
I love this song :)
jussie91 2 years ago
Magic ! & Beautiful :)
No very bad :)
Good Luck for next :)
Mariiii000000n 2 years ago 3
It sounds a little like Bossa nova.
very breezy and soft.
This version is suited to summer,now!
amezaic 2 years ago 3
We CAN make it together can't WE??
scslugalum 2 years ago 14
does anyone know who sings the original version of this song?
xoxfindurpulsexox 2 years ago
Bill Withers
AGothicLlama 2 years ago
this is tha original
KingJames1229 2 years ago
grover washington jr =D
Filipinokid 2 years ago
Very mellow, and nice.
Ebaumzworld 2 years ago 3
it does rock indeed
iluvcoOki3s518 2 years ago 2