I agree that Paul sounded EXCELLENT on this. I can soooo picture David singing on this instead though. And the times where you can tell Paul was kinda holding back (I guess cuz he just wanted to be safe. He is a low baritone after all), I'm sure David would've done his power barks as I'd call em lol. This song works for Paul overall though so I'm with the general consensus on that. And yes, he should've shined man! He kept complaining about it little by little and he never got his chance.
If you like this check out Paul on I Couldnt Think Of A thing At All,I Now See You Clear Through My Tears,Forever In My Heart, Tear Stained Letter,and his two solo songs, Once You Had A Heart and Feel Like Giving Up, I posted them check them out
The key is a bit too high for Paul in this song, it's in a tenor range. They should have either dropped the key or let David or Eddie sang it to be frank.
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Well, Levi is Levi and David is David. Most singers couldn't sing a whole song above their natural register without sounding strained. David could get away with it b/c his voice was naturally raspy and Levi had that unique tonal hiccup. I think Paul was at his best when he sung songs straight. He enunciated his words beautifully and sung with a lot of emotional, he didn't need this technique of trying to sing higher than was natural to have the same effect.
@0812820 Having been a singer myself forever, the best way to emote in a song is to push yourself to the limits of your vocal range just as Paul did with this one. Had he sung where he was comfortable the color of the song would have been altered and it would not have had the same feeling.
Paul was one of the all time greats, i wish he would of had more time to shine. I think he also would have been a powerhouse of a solo artist with the likes of Otis Redding and Jackie Wilson etc.
I agree that Paul sounded EXCELLENT on this. I can soooo picture David singing on this instead though. And the times where you can tell Paul was kinda holding back (I guess cuz he just wanted to be safe. He is a low baritone after all), I'm sure David would've done his power barks as I'd call em lol. This song works for Paul overall though so I'm with the general consensus on that. And yes, he should've shined man! He kept complaining about it little by little and he never got his chance.
MrNostalgiaX 1 month ago
This song is PERFECT evidence that PAUL could hold a candle to DAVID RUFFIN on a lead single!! RUFFIN move over, PAUL WILLIAMS is comin through!!!
ARBELL1982 2 months ago
Thank you for remembering Paul Williams! and thanks for posting.
DarrylTaylorCT 1 year ago
killer dance moves@:56
MrFreshOne1 1 year ago
Soul is my soul!
npenciso 1 year ago
Paul we miss you man!
sheltonlabitue 2 years ago 3
Mr. soulman himself, MR PAUL WILLIAMS.
totally52 2 years ago 4
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My favorite. Thank you!
gco1040 2 years ago
I LOVE the way Paul sounds on this! new fave
SupaStarry 2 years ago 8
Im Add This To
Dont' Loock Back
I Want A Love I Can See
As one of my favorite Paul One Lead Songs! lol
mikehavoc51 2 years ago 3
If you like this check out Paul on I Couldnt Think Of A thing At All,I Now See You Clear Through My Tears,Forever In My Heart, Tear Stained Letter,and his two solo songs, Once You Had A Heart and Feel Like Giving Up, I posted them check them out
tuzwol 2 years ago 3
Ok Thanks I will check them out out as well!
mikehavoc51 2 years ago
This is such a nice video, thank you for posting this dynamite8503...
WithLoveforPaul 3 years ago 4
The key is a bit too high for Paul in this song, it's in a tenor range. They should have either dropped the key or let David or Eddie sang it to be frank.
0812820 3 years ago
um Levi of The Four Tops was also a baritone and for the most part the songs he sang was in a tenor range. Paul did an excellent job on this
dynamite8503 3 years ago 6
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Well, Levi is Levi and David is David. Most singers couldn't sing a whole song above their natural register without sounding strained. David could get away with it b/c his voice was naturally raspy and Levi had that unique tonal hiccup. I think Paul was at his best when he sung songs straight. He enunciated his words beautifully and sung with a lot of emotional, he didn't need this technique of trying to sing higher than was natural to have the same effect.
0812820 3 years ago
dont mind 0812820,every one doesnt understand soul singing
tuzwol 2 years ago
This aint too high for him,this is perfect for Paul,Paul was a tenor also
tuzwol 3 years ago 4
@0812820 david left 2 days before this was recorded
hogan85 1 year ago
@0812820 it is perfect for Paul. Beside this song was recorded in the same wekk as Ruffin was fired.
Yamcharotto 10 months ago
@0812820 Having been a singer myself forever, the best way to emote in a song is to push yourself to the limits of your vocal range just as Paul did with this one. Had he sung where he was comfortable the color of the song would have been altered and it would not have had the same feeling.
travler22 6 months ago
I heard they recorded this as a foursome,word is RUffin aint singing background with the other,he had already made his move
tuzwol 3 years ago
This is better than Mavin Gaye's version
72smooth72 3 years ago
if you have Marvin's version PLEASE POST!
dynamite8503 3 years ago
For sure,Marvin's version was good too,but this one I think is the best
tuzwol 3 years ago
I posted Marvin's version,check it out
tuzwol 2 years ago
Thank you for posting..........Paul is so beautiful!
tinaloveseddie 3 years ago
Paul was one of the all time greats, i wish he would of had more time to shine. I think he also would have been a powerhouse of a solo artist with the likes of Otis Redding and Jackie Wilson etc.
soohoojrj 3 years ago
Most definitely
dynamite8503 3 years ago
This is wonderful, thanks for posting...
WithLoveforPaul 3 years ago
Paul's voice was brilliant. Thanks
Redcar43 3 years ago
Get it Paul
PreciseRecords 3 years ago
Yep me too !! Love it and anything with Paul on lead, Thanks
Caldom 3 years ago