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  • Om man,this song floods my 73 year old brain with so many great memories.This was one of two song they would play at this teen club where we would go dancing.I can still,after all these years,close my eyes and feel the magic.

  • To my buddy Archie...

  • "I" have just recently reunited with "the love of my life", Janice, from 40 years ago.

    We 'went together' for 3+ years from 1968 to 1971, during high school, and due to very unusual circumstances, we were separated with no closure.

    NOW, thanks to Facebook and my never-ending love for her, I 'found' her just this last year.

    We plan on spending the rest of our lives together, in TRUE love !!!!!!!

  • congrats the donpiccolo family i did not see the love of my life after 25 years we have been togher for 16 years and married 13 he is so awesome

  • BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!<3

    

  • i am so happy to hear thedonpiccolo 3 months ago reunited after all those years you to go i belive you have many children and grandchildren together saw a man i went to high school with and i had not seen him in 20 plus years and i have been married to him fo4 13 years and been with him for 16 he is the love of my life

  • i had a few beers gotta go to bed///////////////it was a great night for oldies

  • I wonder if they still play this at the Senior Proms? I know they still did when I graduated in 95'.

  • Gwaaan Barry!

  • From what I understand the piano player on this song is an 11-year old named Barry White....yes...Right On, Right On.

  • Doo Wop songs are the best love songs.

  • My Man....

  • this is my favourite version of this song. Aaah memories, thanks.

  • I stayed awake untill the station signed off with this song!

  • I'm finally saying this to my teenage love of 55 years ago. We just reunited after not being with each other all this time, and are at last together, with more love than we ever new existed.

  • @TheDonpiccolo so happy for you both

    

  • @TheDonpiccolo that is so beautiful , i wish you both every happiness xxxx

  • YES ,

    SAVE THIS AS THE LAST SONG AND THE LAST DANCE FOR THE NIGHT!

    SO IMPORTANT TO BE WITH THE ONE YOU TRULY LOVE FOR THIS SONG!

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  • Oh, yes, this is one of the best love songs. This song will be played for many, many years to come. It is so well-done and the lyrics are perfect that this song will speak to lovers everywhere forever. This will endure the passage of time because it speaks to the universal, never-ending desire for love. I cannot thank you enough for this one. It is just sooooo perfect.

  • died in a car crash age 21 R.I.P. :(

  • @OblongTeaFilms age 27...but still, way too young for such a great talent

  • @OblongTeaFilms Jessie Belvin was 27 when he died

  • NYC in the 50's. Alan Freed's 1010 WINS rock & roll show. This song became his signature good night song each evening. Another time and another era that sometimes seems like yesterday.

  • love it love it  what a voice

  • George and Ricki Motola were the creative talent behind this song and the the Sheilds recording of "You cheated.

  • Beautiful.

  • la premiere fois que j'ai entendu cette chanson c'est sur un album de Paula Abdul. Tres jolie berceuse pour mes enfants

  • This Is my grandmoms and grandpas favorite song but he passed away but we still keep him in our prayers and thoughts and this is a song when he was in the army he wrote letters and he signe it good night my love well I love this song to I LOVE IT!!!

  • What a commanding voice to compliment such beautiful lyrics. This is an all-time favorite song of mine. It is just sooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooood. Thak you so much for this post.

  • Love this song with Mr. Barry White on piano.

  • OMG I remember all the last dances I danced to this song with the love of my dreams (at the moment) when I was a teen!!!

  • OMG I remember all the last dances I danced to this song with the love of my dreams (at the moment) when I was a teen!!!

  • ahhhh, where is Jane Pellitier..?.St Peter's Friday nite dances. last dance was always...

  • could only be Lorraine's  favorite ....last dance at st.simons

  • God I missed this song and had a hard time finding this version i heard on the radio growing up! I sang this to all six of my children, along with others, this was the one I started with cause I didn't like Rock a bye baby....Lol

  • Man, this gives me great memories - Summer of 1981, Saturday night oldies all request, Chicago 101.9 FM - they would play this song just before 12am Sunday which I would listen to from 10pm to about 2am. Oh by the way, I am 47 years old. Thanks for the music!!!!!

  • IT MAKES ME THINK OF SUWI...MY SWEET LOVE

  • Simply beautiful, smooth velvet tones of a great singer

  • Jesse Belvin was one of the greatest singers of all times! Him and SAM COOKE!

  • God, I remember this song-they use to play it at the end of the night at the Boys Club in Edgartown on MV, while dancing with Michael!! Bitter sweet memories!

  • I used this for years to close my DJ set. Pure magic and what a voice.

  • ahhh...it makes me think of my girl...she lives in another city...and I love her more than myself...this is for you baby...

  • This is the ultimate closing song: whether it be for a dance, party, live show or to end every decent radio DJ's show. Nothing can beat the late, great Jesse Belvin.

  • I grew up in Pennsylvania...it was also the last song, at our dances...just a BEAUTIFUL song...this is my favorite version...very romantic...it beats Rap, anyday...

  • Was always the last song of the evening, and most romantic..

    

  • Was always the last song of the evening, and most romantic..

  • Dedicated to a hot guy in a hot tub in the frozen tundra of New Hampshire.....smiles & hugs......

  • Its a shame the so called"oldies stations" are now playing 70s and 80s music and we dont get to hear great stuff like this anymore not unless you go on the web or niche shows.Thank God we have the technology to keep this sound alive.

  • Almost sound like Nat King Cole. That smooth silky voice. Love this song

  • R.I.P dianna

  • This must be the best, and most popular song NEVER to make the top 100. An absolute classic.

  • Smooth jesse belvin... What a gem..a young barry White plays piano on this classic track

  • Smoo the jesse belvin... What a gem..a young barry White plays piano on this classic track

  • Right on BethL71.what a beautiful voice and rendition of this song!@

    RIP Jesse Belvin.

  • Always used to be the last song of the night....I miss you Elaine....jb

  • @chucksterberg Wow...Grew up in Texas.. Also OUR last song at every school dance..ahhh Frances!

  • if yuoutube keep removing song like this one!!!!! then let me go deff

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  • Many covers of this song and none better than the original, I am not sure if he and his wife, a noted lyricist put the entire package together including the arrangement. It does not matter try as so many have no one can sing Jessie’s song better than Jessie himself, yes I remember the radio stations of the 60,s playing this tune that already been out for a number of years and you can still hear it today, it won’t go away, it’s a classic

  • @persevere4 Didn't Sarah Vaughn do it first?? Do Wop was generally replicating the 30s 7 40s classics!

    I do love Belvin's. SARAH VAUGHN is the QUEEN, i meant DIVINE ONE, Dinah Washington!

  • @jor99912 - I or someone as yourself would have to devote some research time but as far as I know this was an original composition of Jessie and his wife, and as noted his wife had gained some acclaim on her own as a lyricist so without the research as far as I know BTW U mention top talent in "Sassy Sarah "and "Dinah" I do think Jessie recorded a number of "standards" but this was not of those cuts - Thanks

  • A Heaven sent voice. Liquid Gold. Thanks for the memories! :)

  • OMG!!!! WOW!!!!

  • Thank you for posting this gem 

  • Is it my imagination, or does he sound even more like Nat King Cole than Earl Grant?

  • He was a dear friend of mine. So sad he and Joanne passed almost the same time only a few days apart. He would sing this to me when he visit us.

  • A classic, beautiful ballad from a singer that was taken way before his time. What a voice, and this song will stand the test of time and be played long after even our days are over.

  • what on side b.!!!!

  • I remember they use to play this song at the close of the station every night at KSOL back in the 80's in San Jose Calif, brings back memories.

  • @mrb1589 You are so right !!. I was living in Oakland at the time. What a time !!

  • great tune. Thanks for posting it.

  • WAY BEFORE MY TIME !! BUT EASTLOS ANGELES FAVORITE , JESSE BELVIN HOW GREAT THIS TUNE IS.... PLEASE GIVE YOUR LOVE TO ME..

  • Will always love this version of this song. Thanks for posting.

  • Paul Anka was a good singer but Jesse Belvin owns this song. 

  • My Dearest, I know you just went home after spending a wonderful weekend with me in LA, but I miss you so much already and are counting the days until we see each other again!!! Last night I had an unforgettable time at your 45th high school reunion; it brought me so many great memories of the times we spent @ Manual Arts & especially our walks to the Coliseum afterwards. I'm forever grateful for finding you after all these years, and are looking forward to our becoming Mr. & Mrs. Armando Torres

  • Apparently lots of stations ended their broadcast with this song....I remember this from when I was a little girl...it reminds me of my parents, may they rest in peace. It's a warm memory that I'll always cherish.....people just don't make music like this anymore.

  • I love this song! My local oldies show used to play this as the last song of the night. Jesse had a great voice. I had originally thought it was recorded in 1959, but later found out it was '56. Thanks for posting!

  • The best version I ever heard.....

  • Moon, never will forget you and this song, Wild Bill

  • back in 1977, when KSOL (in the SF bay area) went off the air at midnight they would always play this song.  what wonderful memories...

  • Not only is this a great record from a good singer but it was used as the last dance of the evening at most record Hops. This slow dance ended the dance but maybe it started many romances after. You had to live it to appreciate it! Ron

  • @rvictor64 I remember it well. You're spot on about one door closing and one opening.

  • @essexlph: I hope that those days were as good for you as they were for me. We were young and most of life was ahead of us. How things have changed and not necessarily for the better. Thanks my friend. Ron

  • Yet another fantastic voice,so glad i caught this kat,s tunes along the way..What a talent..Respect my man..

  • My dad sings this song to me nd my lil bro nd sis before we go to bed.... so i absolutly love this song!!:)

  • Goodnight My Love is a classic as kids my brothers and I was reminded my our Dad that Jessie Belvin was kin on our Dad side of the family. Jessie was a very talented young man and had lost his life at a young age, his legacy still lives on...

  • As a young teen every Friday night was a dance on Revere Beach called The Seaside, and this was always the last song of the night. This has to be the best version of this song. He has a voice that just melts your heart

  • The ultimate last slow record of the night. Beautiful song and a beautiful message for that certain someone that you saved the last dance for.

  • my favorite song ever

  • OOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! SUCH A VERY NICE VOICE... GOOD NITE MY LOVE

  • I used this song/record to end my dances in Los Angeles. Sportsman's Park, Freemont High School, and many others. 1968-1975.

  • Brings back 'Special Memories'. Thanks for posting

    Athena in Houston

  • right man

  • This is such a fantastic song. Jesse Belvin had a wonderful voice. Love it. Thanks for this brilliant share.

  • one of the greatest songs of all time, they don't make music like this anymore. thank you Mr Jesse Belvin.

  • i really wish i was around in the era of this wonderfull song jessie is in a class of his own

  • Beautiful......I've listened to several versions, but this is the best by far.....Thanks for sharing.

  • Good Night mucki

  • Jessie Bevin DOES sound a bit like Nat King Cole. Had he lived, he would have been the next NKC. Beautiful smooth voice, talented songwriter, like so many others before and after him, he left us way too soon. Totally love this song, always have since 7 years of age. How I miss my 78 that shattered in the 1994 Northridge earthquake!

  • This was the last song they played at our high school 'record hops' on Friday nights. A lot of good memories. Good music, good friends, $.05 Cokes ! God how I miss it all now. That's for posting.

  • @essexlph This was the last song of the Night at Ferry Hill Bar & Hotel; a few miles from Sharpsburg, Maryland. Bottoms up and Good Night.

  • How great and smooth is this song and singer.???makes you want to fall in love!!

  • If you were in Columbus, Ohio in the 50s, there was a DJ named Dr Bop and that was his theme song. What you did not know? There was an 11 year old kid playing piano on the song. His name? Barry White..

  • Nat King Cole voice

  • Who played piano on this track? I heard that Barry White played piano on this track.

  • barry white was 11 years old who played piano. Barry white etta james and jesse belvin lived in the same neighbor on the eastside which was called in those days . 33rd and Griffin that location

  • Puurrfection, what more is there to add to

    this... a true Romantic song of LOVE, sung by one of our Legendary Originals,

    Mr. Jesse Belvin- Good Night MY Love!!!

    Thanks, Marcie*

  • This is the song (and version) with which pioneer/ Rock N' Roll promoter Alan Freed, self-proclaimed 'Father of Rock N' Roll', ended each of his nightly New York City (WINS) broadcasts, in the 50's. An apt finale for the show, IMO, as well as a tribute to the talents of Jesse Belvin.

  • ah back in the old days

  • nat king  cole????

  • Such a smoooooooooothe voice and song. It is too beautiful for words. There was in older woman in a hoagie shop and while we were waiting for our food, this song came on. You can tell that it took her somehwhere. She swyed and snag the eintire song, and shared with me about the era when this was released. I have loved it ever since, and each time I hear it, I am reminded of a stranger who made me smile for a moment in time.

  • @kpitt1204 Amazing. I forgot that I had written this comment, and YES, I thought about that woman as I was listening to this. I love when people hear a song that takes them back. I now LOVE this song.

  • this version is superb we definitely missed out on this great talent in the uk.

  • Slow dance anyone:)

    I listen to this song every chance I get. Just awesome song!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • For those in the Connecticut area who listened to "Jukebox Saturday Night" on big d 103  F.M

  • @GiantsSB2010

    Remeber driving home from second shift @ P&W and this was the sign-off song for one of the DJ's in Hartford. Now in Florida and live & die by the Giants

  • "Dream Girl" reached #2 in 1953.

    "Earth Angel" was recorded by The Penguins, and became one of the first R&B singles to cross over onto the pop charts selling millions in 1954.

    In 1956, he signed a contract with Modern Records, but also continued to sing for other labels under different names. His biggest hit was "Goodnight My Love", reached #7 on the R&B chart. The piano on the session was reportedly played by the 11 year old Barry White.

    New York City

    D.J. Sal Z

  • Awe the 50's were so romantic. I wish I were a teen then. I was born in 55 not old enough then to appreciate this awesome music!!!

    WIsh this music would make a comeback.

    Nice to know I can listen to the oldies as often as I want right here on You Tube!!

  • So was I; (55) BUT you should make the best of it. Your appreciation for this music says you are a romantic, and for that my friend, there is not time line. Be well and enjoy it!!!

  • Thanks:) spooklandusa. I also do enjoy the music!

  • This is to you( Bluelefty)

    Always in my heart

    Thoughts,Is your love still warm for me,

    or has it got cold. I don't think so, Nice good to see you, your funny , you make my day,look good. Have pleasent dreams

    Smile & Peace

  • It's a great song.

    thank you.

    lou

  • I'm so glad this has been posted - ive been looking for this version for AGES - gorgeous!!!

  • Sweet. Has a bit of a Nat King Cole sound to his voice but certainly distinctive.

  • Nice oldie song......"sleep tight my love..." Thanks for posting.

  • Doo wop lives!! God bless his soul.

  • Barry White was 11 years old and played Piano on this track before this man and his wife/manager was tragically killed in auto crash in a possible hate crime after performing at 1st interacial audience in Little Rock Ak with Jackie Wilson Sam Cooke & Marv Johnson very tragic story his album Mr Easy came out after their death after just being signed by RCA

  • I'd like to know more about this incident if

    possible.

  • One nice version..............thanks for posting.

  • Love This Song !!

  • One of a kind Jesse Belvin is a Los Angeles product and was the godfather of doop era in Los Angeles in the 50's. He wrote or co wrote Earth Angel by the Penguines.

  • Smooth as silk. what a voice. somewhere in subconcious or past life growing up in southern cal i remember hearing this song again and again. or was it just wolfman jack playing this record on the mighty 690, at 3 am putting me to sleep when i was 4 years old. either way classic classic song

  • @dnliten1 awww, The Wolfman! I remember trying to tune in to his show late at night. I grew up in a small mountain town in Northern Calli, and reception was not that good! LOL What wonderful memories! This version is the one that is most popular I think. So Pretty!

  • @dnliten1 Also loved the Wolfman on Radio XERB, BABY!!

  • Glad I got my computer fixed..... now I can do what I love to do ...search for memories.

  • is my song lol

  • Barry White also recorded this song.

  • Gotta love our song

  • He reminds me of the Great Nat King Cole, doesn't he? He is awesome .. .so is the song. Thank you!

  • Good night Tommy.....

  • ahhhhhhh, yes, the original, "or has it gone cold"

    NO WAY !!!

    thanks,

    kj

  • A classic that stands the test of time. Thanks for posting!

  • god bless rick shaw

  • A sweet love song that ended many dances.

  • This was wonderful! Thanks for posting it. Just what I needed to hear tonite. Bless your heart.

  • What year was this released?

  • 1954

  • I love this song, since I was about 5

  • may tomorrow be.. sunny and dry, and bring you closer.. to mee

  • wow what a fantastic voice , i can,t stop listening to this song , bring back the 50,s 60,s and 70,s im a shame to say i have never heard this artist until now , but i love it , thanks to who posted it

  • Great song. There were three artists that defined southern Calif. R&B, Jesse Belvin, Richard Berry & Johnny Otis. Rock on.

  • This song will always remind me of DaBoogieman signing off every night at KOOL105. This was a few years ago before they turned their back on the oldies format and sadly, eventually pushed him out the door, too.

    Denver's radio scene has not been the same since.

    Are you out there Boogie? We miss you! E

  • All I can say is this is a masterpiece.

  • In the Pittsburgh metro area, I always wrapped up dances up with this one. Nice message. Beautiful song. Shortly after Jesse died he was already being referred to as "the late great Jesse Belvin".

  • One of the greatest songs ever recorded by one of the greatest singers that has ever lived. This song only gets better with age. It is absolutely beautiful.

  • Detroit, late 50,s early 60's D.J. Frantic Earnie signed off with this Gem. thanks

  • A beautiful, beautiful song. Still gives me goosebumps. In my Top 100 of all time.

  • my parents used to dance to this in the livingroom, we(THE KIDS) would dance around with them. Wonderful memories. Thank you Knight for sharing this great song!!!!!

  • Wow,..yes....Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Goodnight sleep my love

  • How did you find this? What a nice goodnight! You're amazing!

  • *blows a kiss* goodnight baby

  • ahhhhhh. I like it.

  • Wonderful !!

  • What a great oldie. Used at many dancehalls as "the last song played" before turning on the lights.

    Thank you for sharing this gem. : )

  • goodnight di! rattle the keys

  • Nice song!

    Is this the original version of this song?

  • didn't Barry White play the piano on this?

  • I heard Barry White was 11 yrs old when he played the piano on this song. I love this song! :)

  • Hello. Romero, Nice huh?

  • Ladies and Gents: I grew up on this music and at CYO dances or other types, this song would always be the last song of the night. Those were the most wonderful days ever for music, lovers, and just great memories!....Elaine Harrington....where are you tonight !!!!

  • have this on original modern album cost me $1.98 back then

  • This song is beautiful but at the same time it has a sad tone to it. I love this song and yes, it was played at the end of Radio Station BLS in NYC.

  • Wow! Such a wonderful song. Thanks so much for having it here!

  • This song would come on every Sat. at midnight on 107.7 ksol San Mateo and then sign off

  • jessie died at 25 i did not know that, well anyway i lke him n ma mom lkes him 2 alot espicially the song guess who she is always singing it 2 mi

  • Please tell me .. How did he die?

  • He and his wife Jo Ann passed away in a car accident after a performance, it is widely believed the car was tampered with, however, there is no evidence of the claim.

  • i grew up on this great song. there was a radio station that signed off with this song evernight at midnight and i would go to sleep on this song. Beautiful.

  • good song nice memories a much simpler time how I miss those days