This is the type of music that I grew up on and have loved forever...it brings back so many beautiful memories of the times when life was good, music was even greater!
Jessica was with Phillip and Larry came by my crib in DC in the 70's who knew how big they would get. I heard Jessica was the girl friend of Jim Brown.
Im grew up listening to my mother play EWF, Im a fan, Im only 39. Jessica Cleaves, very nice. When I make cds EWF is a must on them, gooooood music, todays music is so different.
That is Jessica Cleaves who sang with The Friends Of Distinction, who sang "grazing in the grass in the late 60's "was on two EWF albums but she left to become a mother before they blew up in 1975....she is an awesome vocalist..she did backing vocals on Head To The Sky and she was the one who sang in the highest register...
That is Jessica Cleaves who sang with The Friends Of Distinction, who sang "grazing in the grass "was on two EWF albums but she left to become a mother before they blew up in 1975....she is an awesome vocalist..she did backing vocals on Head To The Sky and she was the one who sang in the highest register...
This is one of those songs that touch my heart evrytime I hear it. I get goosebumps and very emotional. These types of songs don't come around everyday. Even less frequent today than when this song was released.
@freein2339 AMEN trying to embrace it is like trying to embrace the wind,like so many dear friends, relatives, and good times, they pass on and the world as we know it is a different place with a song that we can't really dance to or sing along with true harmony or conviction to what love is or what it means.
Yes i grew up on this music in the 70's , I've seen EWF many times they are still amazing even without the original members. Philip Bailey works out at my gym so i see him every so often. This is classic music
@purplelady56 ..yes this was good music....Most of thieir music was great..Have you heard 'Think about lovin' you' by E.W and F? that song is a heartstopper...Peace
Jessica's ability to bounce around vocally thru the chords of this song is amazing and her adlib was stunning!! not too many females would've been able to role with this group and the complicated musical theory...my hats off to her!
I agree with you cause I don't know what this stuff is that the young people listen to today. It has no meaning and it never express anything about love. It's sad that they missed out on what we grew up to.
I agree with you cause I don't know what this stuff is that the young people listen to today. It has no meaning and it never express anything about love. It's sad that they missed out on what we grew up to.
@cameraman7 What a lovely comment. Jessica's voice is so pure its just amazing. I first heard this in the 70s when I was going out with my husband. We're not together now but still friends. With music like this to unite us what better?? Also had the pleasure of seeing EW&F live in 1979 in Stafford England. Never forgotten that day. Wonderful.x
WOW. first time i heard this song. after all the years of listening to EWF. I dedicate this song to my son, a US Marine, who will soon deploy to Afghanistan. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS. ID RATHER HAVE YOU HOME MY SON.... SEMPER FIDELIS
It broke my heart when Jessica Cleaves left EWF. I was mad at them for a minute because I heard that Jessica being the only girl amongst all those guys...was temperamental (esp. certain times of the month) and the guys got tired of dealing with it (especially Phillip) you know how we .don't feel like doing anything but curling up with some Midol. The guys couldn't understand it. Now that I hear her voice gain, she reminds me of Phyllis Hyman...only better.
@grifitti Now that you mention it, she does remind me of P Hyman. Thiough I wouldn't say better. One is not better than the other. They are both talented singers. One may appeal to you more. Or you might be in the mood for one singer now and another later. Who's better is a matter of which one sings well and which doesn't.
And then she went soaring off into the stratosphere at the end and my soul left my body and followed her. I don't think I ever came back. Jessica remains matchless four decades later, in my opinion
@mysticalcaress glad to see you realize that JCleaves is up octave. She sang with several groups before singing with Earth Wind & Fire. Last I read in trying to find info on her and what or who she may be singing with and all I could gather was she is not doing so well at this time in her life. Hoping that this is not the case.....one of my favs for female vocalist.
One of my favorites by the elements and it showcases the talents of composer Skip Scarborough who later wrote some very large hits for E,W &F. I have to let you know that the lyric is incorrect on line #5, should be:" Scheming on wealth isn't my thing" . Thanx for the post.
KILLER vocal stylings....i wish JC was still recording...she's a breath of fresh air in an,otherwise, dismal abyss of today's vocal warbling, oversinging, stilettos,wigs and next to no-clothes in an attempt to distract you from the sad truth.
NOW she's a singer. I couldn't have articulated it better myself - that warbling ha ha- and oversinging if that's what it is- bores me to death. Overproduction and commercialization. I could listen to Jessica all day. She is a TRAINED vocalist.
this song is very strong and uplifting ,....ASHEyBLACQ you are the truth..and soonkid, you also speak the truth...philly dude here and the "plateau".......aint like it use to be..
My mother played this album till the needle wore out when I was a child. I loved this song and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone". I think the 70's (and some of the very early 80's) had the absolute best and most timeless music. My children will never feel like this until the New System.
my wife and i bought a house in georgia. she transfered and i stayed behind in philly with my job. we had been apart 4 like 4 months and decided to drive 13 hours to surprise her. I put this on and you send me by roy ayers and made it in 10 hours. nothing made today can inspire like old music. Chills!
the plat aint like it used to be. Nothing these young knuckleheads can do can take it back to the 70's and 80's. Jean Carne "dont let it go to your head" Roy Ayers "running away" Wdas was the only station that would bang them songs on sat and sun. afternoon. these will never be the good ole days for our kids! sad...
I xtra agree and I am from this "current" generation. I was looking at some Cameo stuff from 1980, now Wayne Cooper is a singer. I mean all these new kats, Day 26, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown are good, but they cannot touch true R&B and Soul.
love112489, you know what's so special about this whole experience?? I know no one personally who has an affinity for this particular song, yet here online I'm connected to many who share a passion for this beautiful song! I find that nothing short of AMAZING!! You do an incredible service with posting these gems. I didn't expect to find this song here, because who really cared?!! It just goes to show we all have so much in common. Luv what you're doing!!
Jessica does a job on this song, but if you really want to get a good example of her range, check out "People" on the Friends of Distinction album, "Friends and People".
great song thanks for the posting .. bring back great memories.. no music like this today ... i like ewf alot better in this era, not about commericialism just great music, arrangements, vocals..
Even though I love EWF regardless, I would have loved to hear more like this one - it's an ALL TIME FAVE!!!! But then again, I can always listen to the Friends of Distinction. Thank you Jessica!
This was Larry Dunn's debut with EWF too... Ronnie Laws and Beloyd Taylor Dipped after this one, replaced with Andrew Woolfolk and Al McKay... 80's baby, but I am stuck in the 70's too.
Before answering my question: PLEASE check a few documents (like album credits / band listings, etc...). Bless your heart for trying to be up on this. But, come on now. Beloyd Taylor in EWF during the early 70's???
My bad, I meant to say Roland Bautista. Small mistake amigo, it happens, Beloyd Taylor was with EWF, just got the album mixed up, I mean damn, that is how serious this song was on my life when I left the comment.
In my opinion, this is still one of the best songs by EWF and probably one of the best songs of any group from the late 60s era. I bought the album when it first came out, almost 40 years ago, and still have it and play this song periodically. Yes I still have a turntable that works.Every time I play this song, it brings tears to my eyes just because its so beautiful. Jessicas voice, the lyrics, the arrangement. It all works to make this song a classic.
Does anyone know what Jessica Cleaves is doing now days. Hard to find anything on her. She should have went solo with that remarkable voice she has. She shoud have done more lead voice with EWF.
Does anybody know what Jessica Cleaves is doing these days? It is really hard to find anything on her. She should have gone solo on her own. She really does have a beautiful voice.
I remember back at Douglass High School in the basement of the music department and a young girl name Tammy sang this song. She was the one who first Introduce me to EW&F. This is music at it simple element. Beautiful. Just simply beautiful.
this cut keeps me young. I remember this from my days as a DJ on AM radio back in the early 1970's. Jessica Cleaves singing the lead?..listen to the harmony as EWF begins to find their way in the music world..glad this song is posted so can trip back down memory lane.
I was just entering teen-age when this song was out. It brings back precious memories of first loves.Kids today don't have a clue..I feel blessed to be growing into manhood during this time..thanks for this post...God Bless you too..''cause in those days..love was REAL!!!
I agree that the BEST EWF music came out of their first incarnation-I saw them on post at Fort Lewis, Washington in 1970 they were as good then as in any latter performance. The dancing in the audience was prevelant even then. And anybody who was at the concert in Mckeesport, Pa. back in 1970 or '71 please Holla back!! What a show in a small venue!
"... the warmth of the sun would soon grow cold, if I didn't have you ..." that's powerful...that's love. I too shed a tear whenever I hear this song. Not many can sing or write lyrics like this.
I wish Maurice could have found more material for Jessica to sing. She has great intonation and range. Skip Scarborough definitely could write featuring her voice. What happened? Who really knows.
Classic Earth,Wind, and Fire from 1970 to 1976 after that they turn commercial,I guess you have to make money,but their music was so beautiful thru those years,You Jessica Cleave fans know she started with the Freinds of Distinction what a beautiful voice
what was that about,I said their music after 1976 was commercial,it true.and by the way fuck you too.the best of EWF was from 1970 to 1976,anyone who is a real EWF know I'm telling the truth.
I can agree to that. EWF's early stuff prior to the Spirit Album was their best. AS the disco period took over, alot of the funk bands either strayed away and did ballads or went disco. EWF's Philip Bailey admitted that they didn't want to go that route but that was pushed by the record companies. Facts are facts and you can't argue especially if one of the band members mentions this
Thank you, thank you love112489 for this post...I have a worn out LP version of this...Jessica Cleaves was an amazing talent. Fantastic dusty gruuve you chose! God bless...;)
this is such a great song, it has a "positive vibe" feel to it that songs in the early 70's had, it feels like a fifth dimension song ,that Carpenters "Close to you" piano intro style,and with those vocal harmonies, BaBaBaBaBaBaBoww!! great!!!
Jessica sang with them for the first 2 or 3 albums they did. She toured with them and believe me, her and Phillip Bailey would do some incredible duets. She got pregnant and left the group and they never had a female in the group until they hooked up with the 3 women in that other group.
Jess replaced original female vocalist Sherry Scott after the release of the group's second album (The Need Of Love). She left the group before the recording of Open Our Eyes.
This is the type of music that I grew up on and have loved forever...it brings back so many beautiful memories of the times when life was good, music was even greater!
ssbbw00 3 weeks ago
Jessica was with Phillip and Larry came by my crib in DC in the 70's who knew how big they would get. I heard Jessica was the girl friend of Jim Brown.
OGGIOGBURN 3 months ago
DAVID COPPERFIELD COULDN'T BRING US BETTER MAGIC.
MrTrackfreek 5 months ago
Im grew up listening to my mother play EWF, Im a fan, Im only 39. Jessica Cleaves, very nice. When I make cds EWF is a must on them, gooooood music, todays music is so different.
MrEdjones72 5 months ago in playlist classics
THIS IS THE GREATEST ALBUM OF ALL TIMES!!!!!!!
uncleollie411 5 months ago 2
this would be a great song for marching bands
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That is Jessica Cleaves who sang with The Friends Of Distinction, who sang "grazing in the grass in the late 60's "was on two EWF albums but she left to become a mother before they blew up in 1975....she is an awesome vocalist..she did backing vocals on Head To The Sky and she was the one who sang in the highest register...
cleopatrabonz 6 months ago
That is Jessica Cleaves who sang with The Friends Of Distinction, who sang "grazing in the grass "was on two EWF albums but she left to become a mother before they blew up in 1975....she is an awesome vocalist..she did backing vocals on Head To The Sky and she was the one who sang in the highest register...
cleopatrabonz 6 months ago
Still sounds good
MichelleLaBell10 6 months ago
This is one of those songs that touch my heart evrytime I hear it. I get goosebumps and very emotional. These types of songs don't come around everyday. Even less frequent today than when this song was released.
rfwells32 7 months ago 2
my greatest song ever period.
1024thurmanst 7 months ago
woke up with this song on my mind. i know who this is for
brandonandrewdad 7 months ago
Masterpiece. Straight up.
Brilliantbeing 7 months ago
Jean Carn sang with Norman Conners, this is Jessica Cleaves
MrThakatchaser 7 months ago
My first EWF album & the cover is framed in my LR!
princessgraification 8 months ago
this is one baddd jam
lisagregory1 8 months ago
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kymsturr 8 months ago
@kymsturr That is not Jean Carne.
MultiplicityMe 8 months ago
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kymsturr 8 months ago
THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA
summerbabetoo 10 months ago
@clubland459 Jessica Cleaves
Chrthom92 10 months ago
Is the vocalist Jessica Cleaves? I always thought it was Jean Carne.
clubland459 10 months ago
@clubland459 me too!!!! Both voices are beautiful tho
erika2012vsu 9 months ago
I love rare ewf!
erika2012vsu 10 months ago
this woman is unbelievable. She not only hung with earth but turned in a classic performance in true ewf style!
MrBbaker57 10 months ago
your missed Maurice
MrKeithMJones 10 months ago
The fifth line goes "scheming on wealth isn't my thing"
emmettk 10 months ago 2
Wonderful...just flawless performance.....
freein2339 11 months ago
That sounds so much like Jean Carn. Hmmm.
TruthSerum101 11 months ago
Tierra, Viento y Fuego.
TheJavierm7 11 months ago
Great arrangement...That's what's missing in today's music...no real arranging ..just yelling and sampling...
freein2339 11 months ago
@freein2339 You can find good music today too. With the internet there really is no excuse. We're not limited to Top 40 radio.
TruthSerum101 11 months ago
@TruthSerum101 I know that but the amount of good music today is nowhere near as much as it was years ago...
freein2339 11 months ago 2
@freein2339 AMEN trying to embrace it is like trying to embrace the wind,like so many dear friends, relatives, and good times, they pass on and the world as we know it is a different place with a song that we can't really dance to or sing along with true harmony or conviction to what love is or what it means.
careyanthony56 8 months ago
Yes i grew up on this music in the 70's , I've seen EWF many times they are still amazing even without the original members. Philip Bailey works out at my gym so i see him every so often. This is classic music
purplelady56 1 year ago
I have loved E,W and F sicne the early 70s..Their music is so moving...The ol' school is always better....Peace
Dyelus 1 year ago
They just don't make this kind of music anymore. I remembr playing this over and over back in the day on vinyl.
purplelady56 1 year ago
@purplelady56 ..yes this was good music....Most of thieir music was great..Have you heard 'Think about lovin' you' by E.W and F? that song is a heartstopper...Peace
Dyelus 1 year ago
Stay with this one to the end. You'll be glad you did.
emmettk 1 year ago
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WHERE IS SHE NOW?
MonaSallie 1 year ago
jessica cleaves .... listen to her in 'friends of distinction'. try "i really hop you do".
(blue light in the basement :)
brandonandrewdad 1 year ago
what i wouldn't give for today's music to have this harmony, message, emotion and talent...
btinsley1 1 year ago 6
EWF what can you say but WOW!
TheBrusier35 1 year ago
Jessica's ability to bounce around vocally thru the chords of this song is amazing and her adlib was stunning!! not too many females would've been able to role with this group and the complicated musical theory...my hats off to her!
RaceIsOpen 1 year ago 3
@RaceIsOpen this is exactly why EWF recorded this hit with Ms. Cleaves, because of her amazing vocals and ad libs. Awesome!
judau89 1 year ago
I meant to say a super sonG..lol. loved the harmonics and melody. The whole structure of the song and of course Jessica!
RaceIsOpen 1 year ago
was going to college when this album came out. i remember fridays feeling lonely missing someone special and this song always made me whole.
MrFahali 1 year ago
1:14 sampled in TeTris - Ladeezee (prod. by Static Selektah)
CristianoRossinho 1 year ago
This is so good it's ridiculous :).I'm glad i got to grow up listenin to this stuff instead of a lot of what's fed to youngins today
cameraman7 1 year ago 16
@cameraman7
I agree with you cause I don't know what this stuff is that the young people listen to today. It has no meaning and it never express anything about love. It's sad that they missed out on what we grew up to.
bey102000 7 months ago
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@cameraman7
I agree with you cause I don't know what this stuff is that the young people listen to today. It has no meaning and it never express anything about love. It's sad that they missed out on what we grew up to.
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bey102000 7 months ago
@cameraman7 What a lovely comment. Jessica's voice is so pure its just amazing. I first heard this in the 70s when I was going out with my husband. We're not together now but still friends. With music like this to unite us what better?? Also had the pleasure of seeing EW&F live in 1979 in Stafford England. Never forgotten that day. Wonderful.x
clubland459 3 months ago
I have been looking for this songs for years!!!!! I love it. Thanks love112489
beamergyrl76542 1 year ago
a super son!
RaceIsOpen 1 year ago
WOW. first time i heard this song. after all the years of listening to EWF. I dedicate this song to my son, a US Marine, who will soon deploy to Afghanistan. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS. ID RATHER HAVE YOU HOME MY SON.... SEMPER FIDELIS
moonabes 1 year ago
one of the baddest groups in the world was fortunate to live in the chi when they were doing it up right ,love me sum evil too!!!
larrybey1 1 year ago
It broke my heart when Jessica Cleaves left EWF. I was mad at them for a minute because I heard that Jessica being the only girl amongst all those guys...was temperamental (esp. certain times of the month) and the guys got tired of dealing with it (especially Phillip) you know how we .don't feel like doing anything but curling up with some Midol. The guys couldn't understand it. Now that I hear her voice gain, she reminds me of Phyllis Hyman...only better.
grifitti 1 year ago
@grifitti Now that you mention it, she does remind me of P Hyman. Thiough I wouldn't say better. One is not better than the other. They are both talented singers. One may appeal to you more. Or you might be in the mood for one singer now and another later. Who's better is a matter of which one sings well and which doesn't.
No disrepect intended.
bassistdc 1 year ago
@bassistdc you are Mos Definitely right !
grifitti 1 year ago
You never hear this song on the radio anymore. It's one of the groups best!
ItalianQue 1 year ago
And then she went soaring off into the stratosphere at the end and my soul left my body and followed her. I don't think I ever came back. Jessica remains matchless four decades later, in my opinion
KKoje 1 year ago
@KKoje I agree.
kariebeez 1 year ago
@KKoje I agree with you to the Max.....at the end o this song, what she does with her voice is just majestic.....off the scale.
grifitti 1 year ago
Jessica Cleaves nearly took me out of body at the end of this song when she goes soaring into the stratosphere with that incredible voice.
KKoje 1 year ago
@mysticalcaress glad to see you realize that JCleaves is up octave. She sang with several groups before singing with Earth Wind & Fire. Last I read in trying to find info on her and what or who she may be singing with and all I could gather was she is not doing so well at this time in her life. Hoping that this is not the case.....one of my favs for female vocalist.
etherictouch 1 year ago
OH how much I wish I had somebody with a love for me like that. It is deep.
2slick35 1 year ago
"Last Days and Time" is my favorite album of all time!! Thanks for the upload!!
m7a7b725 1 year ago
i love this song, i just remembered the words and googled them and found it!! who is the female vocal?
RiveGauche1999 1 year ago
@RiveGauche1999 the female singer is jessica cleaves
mardon1108 1 year ago
@mardon1108 Thanx!
RiveGauche1999 1 year ago
my uncle said that's Leslyn Bailey singing
CrystalPerfection 1 year ago
@CrystalPerfection thanks i just posed this question.
RiveGauche1999 1 year ago
@nubonyx. did Jean Carne sing on this also?
1998sunship 1 year ago
I thought it was Florence La Rue singing the vocals on this song from the Fifth Dimension
chollyem 2 years ago
The most beautiful song I have ever heard.
dapayne 2 years ago
I love how they go into a samba around 3:30
oldschoolbbass 2 years ago
Fantastic vocals with magnificient range.
Ieaton1961 2 years ago 8
One of my favorites by the elements and it showcases the talents of composer Skip Scarborough who later wrote some very large hits for E,W &F. I have to let you know that the lyric is incorrect on line #5, should be:" Scheming on wealth isn't my thing" . Thanx for the post.
justatuch 2 years ago 3
I spelled that wrong, it's Hyman.
obeolojumeji 2 years ago
She sounds like Phyllis Hymen.
obeolojumeji 2 years ago
I have this CD. This song makes me cry. Absolutely beautiful. Thx for letting others enjoy EWF's immense talent!!!!
bhinderbinder 2 years ago
I can tell that Jessica Cleaves was trained in opera by her range.
70sbaby80schild321 2 years ago
Jessica Cleaves and Sherry Scott, both sang with EWF, are still getting it in. Voices like theirs will never be forgotten.
nubonyx 2 years ago
lovely and soulful. thanks for posting.
victoriablackburnc 2 years ago
The end of this song is climatic !!
1257fmoore 2 years ago
this song really moves my soul and spirit!
ginaburney 2 years ago
Yes indeed girl!
korstates 2 years ago
this song moves my soul
ginaburney 2 years ago
This is Just the best stuff in music HISTORY!
kduane1 2 years ago 3
KILLER vocal stylings....i wish JC was still recording...she's a breath of fresh air in an,otherwise, dismal abyss of today's vocal warbling, oversinging, stilettos,wigs and next to no-clothes in an attempt to distract you from the sad truth.
I'd rather have JC...
btinsley1 2 years ago
NOW she's a singer. I couldn't have articulated it better myself - that warbling ha ha- and oversinging if that's what it is- bores me to death. Overproduction and commercialization. I could listen to Jessica all day. She is a TRAINED vocalist.
kariebeez 2 years ago 2
I'd rather you Jessica. You are so missed Kid...Ooooo that voice..!
chaseruffin 2 years ago 2
Very nice song
bongbong0711 2 years ago
Jessica Cleaves hitting the high notes with her fabulous range to close it out. This cut is one of my all-time faves!
MotownMs 2 years ago 4
this song is very strong and uplifting ,....ASHEyBLACQ you are the truth..and soonkid, you also speak the truth...philly dude here and the "plateau".......aint like it use to be..
porksickle 2 years ago
My mother played this album till the needle wore out when I was a child. I loved this song and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone". I think the 70's (and some of the very early 80's) had the absolute best and most timeless music. My children will never feel like this until the New System.
NOQTURNER 2 years ago
The Last Days in Time album from '72, i have to go back and give this one another spin
jody808 2 years ago
my wife and i bought a house in georgia. she transfered and i stayed behind in philly with my job. we had been apart 4 like 4 months and decided to drive 13 hours to surprise her. I put this on and you send me by roy ayers and made it in 10 hours. nothing made today can inspire like old music. Chills!
soonkidd 2 years ago 2
the plat aint like it used to be. Nothing these young knuckleheads can do can take it back to the 70's and 80's. Jean Carne "dont let it go to your head" Roy Ayers "running away" Wdas was the only station that would bang them songs on sat and sun. afternoon. these will never be the good ole days for our kids! sad...
soonkidd 2 years ago
I xtra agree and I am from this "current" generation. I was looking at some Cameo stuff from 1980, now Wayne Cooper is a singer. I mean all these new kats, Day 26, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown are good, but they cannot touch true R&B and Soul.
Urology707 2 years ago
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right on, man.
klwewf 2 years ago
damn G.....WDAS...Philly...I hear you...check out playlist
Appletinis and Eve...nuff said
dagovan 2 years ago
This song was a tremendous soft hit. You can can hear the youthfulness in the EWF sound.
As much as I love Jessica Cleeves and Ronnie Laws, i think the group actually matured quicker without them.
hilltopboots 2 years ago
love112489, you know what's so special about this whole experience?? I know no one personally who has an affinity for this particular song, yet here online I'm connected to many who share a passion for this beautiful song! I find that nothing short of AMAZING!! You do an incredible service with posting these gems. I didn't expect to find this song here, because who really cared?!! It just goes to show we all have so much in common. Luv what you're doing!!
asheyblacq 2 years ago 3
Jessica does a job on this song, but if you really want to get a good example of her range, check out "People" on the Friends of Distinction album, "Friends and People".
psy555 2 years ago
sing it jessica cleaves !!!!!
btinsley1 2 years ago
So I am a youngin', but this song is so serious to my existence... I mean EWF is the one band who's love songs, really make me believe in love...
Urology707 2 years ago
...And i'm an old head...thumbs up to you for your musical consciousness and the meaning...(younguns get it too !) :-)
btinsley1 2 years ago
One of the all time best songs in the whole world !!
doomy1975 2 years ago
Jessica Cleaves rocked this song. One of my all time favorite EWF tunes.
StevieDebe 3 years ago 2
Freshmen year, Oklahoma University, first serious love. She will always be with me. Ms. Vicki, you know who I am.
Williakj3 3 years ago
Ah!!!! Thanks for posting! I have always planned this as the song I plan on singing to my husband at my wedding. A wonderful gem!
Mandi7882 3 years ago
great song thanks for the posting .. bring back great memories.. no music like this today ... i like ewf alot better in this era, not about commericialism just great music, arrangements, vocals..
jarden2003 3 years ago
I am sooooo old
junmatuzawa 3 years ago 2
Even though I love EWF regardless, I would have loved to hear more like this one - it's an ALL TIME FAVE!!!! But then again, I can always listen to the Friends of Distinction. Thank you Jessica!
shawniemar 3 years ago
Having the female lead allowed Philip Bailey to extend the range of the background harmony. With or without her these brothers could still sang
cbjrcher 3 years ago
summers in philly with the left hand ducthy and the slight brezze of fairmount park on the strawberry mansion side god i miss those days
clutchman17 3 years ago
God, what happened to strawberry mansion?
janaymont 3 years ago
i think we kind of let the young guys take over with out teaching them how to respect the place janaymont
clutchman17 3 years ago
This album Last Days and Times came out in 1972, and this was Philip Bailey's debut with EWF.
70sbaby80schild 3 years ago
This was Larry Dunn's debut with EWF too... Ronnie Laws and Beloyd Taylor Dipped after this one, replaced with Andrew Woolfolk and Al McKay... 80's baby, but I am stuck in the 70's too.
Urology707 2 years ago
Before answering my question: PLEASE check a few documents (like album credits / band listings, etc...). Bless your heart for trying to be up on this. But, come on now. Beloyd Taylor in EWF during the early 70's???
klwewf 2 years ago
My bad, I meant to say Roland Bautista. Small mistake amigo, it happens, Beloyd Taylor was with EWF, just got the album mixed up, I mean damn, that is how serious this song was on my life when I left the comment.
Urology707 2 years ago
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leroyrey74 2 years ago
Ilove this song.
ansia69 3 years ago 2
I really miss the musicial vibes from the 70s.
freein2339 3 years ago
It would be good if EWF and Jessica Cleasves
did a reunion. It would be an emotional one.
morefactlessfiction7 3 years ago 9
@morefactlessfiction7 I guess so she missed out on the glory years.
rockjohnson80 1 year ago
In my opinion, this is still one of the best songs by EWF and probably one of the best songs of any group from the late 60s era. I bought the album when it first came out, almost 40 years ago, and still have it and play this song periodically. Yes I still have a turntable that works.Every time I play this song, it brings tears to my eyes just because its so beautiful. Jessicas voice, the lyrics, the arrangement. It all works to make this song a classic.
broncolane1 3 years ago 4
Where's Jessica Cleaves today? She was simply extrodinare! I love the way she sings this song, and that's how I feel about the love in my life.
smfordfre 3 years ago 4
Does anyone know what Jessica Cleaves is doing now days. Hard to find anything on her. She should have went solo with that remarkable voice she has. She shoud have done more lead voice with EWF.
rainfall31 3 years ago
Does anybody know what Jessica Cleaves is doing these days? It is really hard to find anything on her. She should have gone solo on her own. She really does have a beautiful voice.
rainfall31 3 years ago
I remember back at Douglass High School in the basement of the music department and a young girl name Tammy sang this song. She was the one who first Introduce me to EW&F. This is music at it simple element. Beautiful. Just simply beautiful.
redwalls76 3 years ago
Wow, i sang thsi at Douglass at the homecoming contest and won! I remeber Tammy too
williamsivy 3 years ago 3
I use to sing with chocolate rain and we sang this. They introduced me to EWF
williamsivy 3 years ago
Yes, I remember you. You were Miss Douglass High class"74". I was the class of "76". You
do know me.
redwalls76 3 years ago
im 13 and i know almost every song by earth wind and fire. I love music from the 70s and 80s. EWF is my favorite though =]
mdz1213 3 years ago 2
what is that song by "Earth, Wind, and Fire" called? i can't really remember the lyrics, lool, please help I LOVE THEM! (:
raspyshiit 3 years ago
The horns on this are incredible plus post production work added strings in the background..
mtzisty 3 years ago
this cut keeps me young. I remember this from my days as a DJ on AM radio back in the early 1970's. Jessica Cleaves singing the lead?..listen to the harmony as EWF begins to find their way in the music world..glad this song is posted so can trip back down memory lane.
mtzisty 3 years ago
I was just entering teen-age when this song was out. It brings back precious memories of first loves.Kids today don't have a clue..I feel blessed to be growing into manhood during this time..thanks for this post...God Bless you too..''cause in those days..love was REAL!!!
Capulus10 3 years ago
this is total ewf
phillywun2 3 years ago
I also have their box collection "EWF" this song is not on their box collection
djbj1966 3 years ago
thanks for posting. been looking for this song for a while
djbj1966 3 years ago
This is just a great song!!!!!!!!
trezlorenz 3 years ago
greatest song of all time, by anyone ... period ...
rashidland 3 years ago 2
That is tall praise.
It certainly is a masterpiece.
Brilliantbeing 3 years ago
.. this is Phillip Bailey's first album with EW&F ... he's on this song ...
rashidland 3 years ago
Even though I am only 37 yrs young, I am can appriciate some EW&F music. This is one of my favorite pre-Phillip Bailey songs.
KevFromHouston 3 years ago
This was Philip's debut with the group in 1972.
70sbaby80schild 3 years ago
I agree that the BEST EWF music came out of their first incarnation-I saw them on post at Fort Lewis, Washington in 1970 they were as good then as in any latter performance. The dancing in the audience was prevelant even then. And anybody who was at the concert in Mckeesport, Pa. back in 1970 or '71 please Holla back!! What a show in a small venue!
kduane1 3 years ago
"Last Days and Time" is not easy to find and to appreciate it is even more difficult! Thank you so much for bringing back so many memories for me!
passion531 3 years ago
i am a ewf fan & never heard this song...it is beautiful. thank u for sharing.
mszoe3000 3 years ago
"... the warmth of the sun would soon grow cold, if I didn't have you ..." that's powerful...that's love. I too shed a tear whenever I hear this song. Not many can sing or write lyrics like this.
Payne
DecadentMazohyst 3 years ago
I wish Maurice could have found more material for Jessica to sing. She has great intonation and range. Skip Scarborough definitely could write featuring her voice. What happened? Who really knows.
LamontCJ 3 years ago 3
This is my favorite EWF song of all time...and you know that had alot of great ones...the greatest bad ever
evitaedavis 3 years ago
One of the best love songs ever! Melodic and beautiful! Jessica Cleaves only song with EWF as featured soloist.
LamontCJ 3 years ago 3
... the last 1:30 of this song is pure heaven ... i shed tears almost everytime i hear it ...
rashidland 3 years ago 3
yes....lol
love112489 3 years ago
Classic Earth,Wind, and Fire from 1970 to 1976 after that they turn commercial,I guess you have to make money,but their music was so beautiful thru those years,You Jessica Cleave fans know she started with the Freinds of Distinction what a beautiful voice
50stanley 3 years ago 2
commercial? fuck you man. you jerk.
kristianbejb 3 years ago
what was that about,I said their music after 1976 was commercial,it true.and by the way fuck you too.the best of EWF was from 1970 to 1976,anyone who is a real EWF know I'm telling the truth.
5291791 3 years ago
I can agree to that. EWF's early stuff prior to the Spirit Album was their best. AS the disco period took over, alot of the funk bands either strayed away and did ballads or went disco. EWF's Philip Bailey admitted that they didn't want to go that route but that was pushed by the record companies. Facts are facts and you can't argue especially if one of the band members mentions this
rjam1974 3 years ago 3
Thank you, thank you love112489 for this post...I have a worn out LP version of this...Jessica Cleaves was an amazing talent. Fantastic dusty gruuve you chose! God bless...;)
btinsley1 3 years ago 2
lol ur welcome :)
love112489 3 years ago
Id love it if you posted a couple more of my favorite songs from this great ewf album, "Last days and time" Mom, and Zanzibar"
yelnats21 3 years ago
i just posted mom it needs a lil time 2 process... and im working on Zanzibar :)
love112489 3 years ago
Thank you my angel!!
yelnats21 3 years ago
Hey Love112489 you'll find Zanzibar on the E.W.F. album KEEP YOUR HEAD TO THE SKY.
swt32567 3 years ago
this is such a great song, it has a "positive vibe" feel to it that songs in the early 70's had, it feels like a fifth dimension song ,that Carpenters "Close to you" piano intro style,and with those vocal harmonies, BaBaBaBaBaBaBoww!! great!!!
yelnats21 3 years ago
....it does (babababababoww):) lol
love112489 3 years ago
Jessica sang with them for the first 2 or 3 albums they did. She toured with them and believe me, her and Phillip Bailey would do some incredible duets. She got pregnant and left the group and they never had a female in the group until they hooked up with the 3 women in that other group.
arnittamae 3 years ago 3
Jess replaced original female vocalist Sherry Scott after the release of the group's second album (The Need Of Love). She left the group before the recording of Open Our Eyes.
mrstep2me 3 years ago
Jessica Cleeves made this song. It's one of their best. On the original album was their best.
arnittamae 4 years ago 4
You're the best!!!!!!
Thanks, you have a new subscriber.
kcboss 4 years ago
lol!! anytime :)
love112489 4 years ago
Jessica Cleaves
orlandomagic654 4 years ago 2
if you tell me the female that song with them. thank you lol.
lee2lee30 4 years ago
jessica cleeves :)
love112489 3 years ago