Ramsey Lewis - Julia

[009warmachine]

Substantial and Nujabes.......still doing it....yeah

[DCBeats]

This whole track has samples all over it. It's just that damn good!

[stereoguru75]

UMC- Gonna Last from the 1991 album Fruits of Nature.

[P5etra]

thanx for uploading this album :) couldn't find it anywhere...

[nema63]

I just love this so so so much ~~~

[B0ULLIE]

Sampled for an MC Paul Barman track called "Go Sane" off of his "Thought Balloon Mushroom Cloud" album

0:17 to 0:40

Check him out.

[Schroeder1331]

Intro is too classic...

[seekingtheone247]

wkareem,...you forgot to tell them the name of the album,...the title is "Mother Nature's Son". and I agree with you. The many layers of sound and rhythms blew me away like nothing I'd ever heard before!

Seekingtheone247

[PrAnG2000]

Love this track...

UMC's killed one bar of it @ 01:23. Can't remember the name of the track though.

[MrBushteacher]

Truly a gem of the Beatles covers by Ramsey Lewis. The drumming is hypnotic. Gorgeous use of strings. Ramsey had another version of Julia later, but it didn't have the charisma of this cut. "Good Night" is almost as good, but it has that terrible middle. I was lucky enough to find this LP as a download (I had worn my LP out). Thanks for this!

[twhootis]

I think this was the flip-side of THE IN CROWD on the 45. I first heard it on a jukebox

in 1969 - sooooo nice!

[phantom402]

first 18 seconds are the most blissful iv ever been

[vanityfair001]

I heard this song years ago and it was played by the dj Herb Kent. I fell in love with it but did not know the title. Today I just happened to stumble across it and all I can say is thank you very much. You've made my day because my search is over.

[CockMyRasbah]

Nujabes, Hikari.

[damaster37]

Always kinda amazes me when you find such real music that was made so long ago.

[wkareem]

Actually, this song appeared in 1970 on the Ramsey Lewis Album called "Mother Natures Son."  I didn't know it at the time; but, Ramsey was playing all Beatles songs on this album! He used an orchestra with his band to recreate "Julia, Dear Prudence, Black Bird, and More.... It is an extra-ordinary album. Audio and Visually graphic. Especially if listened to in the park or at the beach (water and waves in the background)...

[TheColkevin]

WOW. Always Admired Ramsey Lewis Talent. Great post/Wonderful Music

[tekiup]

2 People are seriously tone-deaf in their very soul!

[9876543217303]

In 1969 I was about 21 and I went to a really cool, notorious club called the 154 down on 43rd in Chi-town with my big sister and a friend from the hood. The people were cool, the real streetwise, fun folks who dressed to the hilt. This was playing and I remember dancing and it was so nice and actually the best thing Mr. Lewis ever done. Classic, cool, romantic. It feels like I'm there now. Thanks.

[100joeberry]

@9876543217303 .....Hey wasn't that the Chicago or London House? I remember the show was sold out and me and my friend just happened to be in Chicago and saw the line waiting outside. The shows were sold out ,so, we went down the side walk and could tell where the stage was on the other side of the painted window.So, we just were on the otherside of the window at the front of the stage and did not miss any songs!!!!! I couldn't believe I was not more than 8 feet from the trio. It was GREAT!

[9876543217303]

@100joeberry Nooo, my friend. :D I had never been to the London House at that point. That was where some of my older siblings went. And it wasn't the Chicago Theatre. This was one of those local joints, where so-called 'hip' people used to hang in, you know those popular places that young folk flock to for no other reason than the crowd and the DJ. It was playing and it was my first time hearing it. And I danced with a young man. It was beautiful. Have a great day!

[Virangos]

@9876543217303 The London house was a small Steak house on Michigan avenue. The food was wonderful. I had a standing date with a friend of mine on New Years Eve Eve to go there and see Ramsie. To bad It closed.

[9876543217303]

@Virangos Wonderful memories. Chicago still has some really nice places. But since I'm older I partake in only some occasionally. My sister that used to go with her husband to the London House all of the time, passed in October. She used to like to talk about The London House and Mr. Kelly's down there which is considered the Magnificent Mile instead of North Michigan Avenue now. In the early 60s, they did do some music down in the London House. have a great day! :D

[gva0917]

A beautiful song to be sure. It is pure perfection gently wrapped in velvet. Thanks for a wonderful post.

[jbibb66]

Just sit back in a dark room by candle light or a fireplace with a glass of wine and listen and let your mind wander

[darganx]

Looking for this sample for years (Black Sheep - Simalak Child remix) '91, thanks for putting it up there.

[darganx]

The best interpretation of a Beatles song I've heard yet.

Junior Parker's Taxman a close second.

[meniale]

Musica de qualidade. Muito bom de ouvir, valeu a procura.

[meniale]

Musica de qualidade. Muito bom de ouvir.

[133742069]

is this supposed to be a cover of john lennon's "Julia"?

i've listened to both versions and they don't sound the same

[an2you]

Do you have ramsey lewis sparoletta that you can post?

Thank so much for this great music

[MrMLD72MLD]

♥ ♥

[DefiantZebra]

Damn, Ramsey Lewis just knew.

[stewbie59]

@DefiantZebra

Yes he did...I like the way you said he just "knew"! Amazing piece of music!

[TheIndigo70s]

Just Gotta Find the Album....... Ramsey and The String Arrangement 5Stars

[dannydsc7]

ohhhhh nujabes!!!!!!!! landed on this masterpiece on accident haha so dope!!!!

[babiislash]

Nujabes-Hikari

Rest In Beats =)

[mariovazdemello]

"Bons tempos..."

[stewbie59]

Thanks details22, this music is timeless. It goes to show you how TALENT has evvolved..."sampling" is not TALENT. Great song!

[exdav123]

beginning is awesome

[arrowofG0d]

Nujabes sampled this beautiful song.

[alexalot23]

the strings are beautiful. thank god for recordings. we might all be forced to listened to today's junk.

[ASEFQZDR]

All Natural:50 years

[PureS0u1]

Lol sample for Nujabes feat. Substantial - Hikari.

[rickylascaze001]

nujabes feat. substantial - hikari

[REALHIPH0PHEAD]

I need this on vinyl !

[dorkysmile390]

i wish i was julia.

[FlyinS4]

This is an excellence in music that can not be duplicated.

[spike7s]

effin beautiful

[DarkRaven008912]

Does anyone know where I can get this still?

[astrovandel]

just got this in vinyl, woot

[peachfuzzzzzzzzzz]

Also sampled by There She Goes/John Robinson (Produced By MF Doom)

[djlobber]

this is dope!

[viva0las0vegas]

I can always remember Marvin Gaye and TammyTerrell(sp)

[wkareem]

In 1970, I was 18 years old and "thugging" in Harlem,NYC. The smoke was good back then and while soul and funk was popular at the time (James Brown, Temptations, Marvin). I selected to listen to this album, over and over again. It was something about the many layers of sound that created an atmosphere I wanted my head in. No words with the sound to bring judgements and opinions, just beautiful sounds, that painted pictures that comforted me. Get the whole album, stop, sit down and listen

[redwolf481]

@wkareem boodababe a japanese hip hop composer sampled this song using a hip hop mc named substantial....the song is called hikari look it up on here (hikari substantial or hikari nujabes) its a gorgeous song and know that the rap you see on tv is part of corporate america not real music...people are continuing to make good music and a poet and a spectacular composer redid this song

[DarkRaven008912]

@redwolf481

true true true...

[STARRBUCK1973]

@wkareem DAMN G.O.D. I WISH I WAS HANGING WITH THEN...PEACE!!

[irishsetterarchie]

@wkareem I'm with you here! My name is Barb and I love Ramsey and he always stirs such lovely memories. He paints pictures of Chicago, the people, the friendly conversations amoung strangers, a fine meal, a fine drink, and a warm fireplace on cold windy night!!

[MrReillac]

@wkareem lovely comment and lovely thoughts... and you passed them on. 1970 i was just born but that doesnt matter ,real music real musicians real heart nsoul.. i love this stuff to bits..only just listened to this one in last few days after lucky find in charity shop....found a best of ramsey on chess.... really liked the jade east one aswell...... much love n respect to you .. now im gonna find more of this album if i can...

[55lukie]

@wkareem It could not be expressed any better, after 42 years, JULIA, continues to take me there!!!

[claudiosanchezsucks]

@wkareem ....You sir are awesome <3

[alexalot23]

simply beautiful! the kind of music you would like to hear while having a glass of wine and looking at the ocean with that special female.

[tanio12]

okay i have a real tough one for you I had a 45 single and on the b side was RAM by Ramsey Lewis. I have yet to find the song anywhere. as anyone heard this song.

[HottestCoupleEver]

Vintage Ramsey Lewis!

[mccullochker]

Is that a tribute to MacArthur Park at 3:22?

[rockleetlotus]

Haha Nujabes and Substantial ftw.

[geoffrex1]

Beyond perfection

[playareasound]

also covered by PLAY AREA SOUND on their 'Suburban Worrier' album, track- Baby Jack

[zleereed]

Greatest Beatles cover. EVER

[Craigo5000]

Nice!

[ChuchoTheHipHopHead]

this was also sampled by John Robinson - There She Goes

[RussellAthletics]

Great song.

[DJsorama]

this was also sample by nujabes

[burwellian]

who has "i've gotta keep on loving you" by the Moments?

[marcman07]

Husband and Wife's first dance? You bet your ass lol B-)

[alphagate]

I would love to ballroom dance off this song!

[jo22338601]

Just one of his best it just take my breathe away.A+

[theKing332]

nujabes sampled this song on hikari

[Bizarronumber4]

This is better than the Beatles' original version on The White Album.

[ferchoandres]

not really....too different to be compared to the beatles version

but a very good interpretation by ramsey

all of ''mother nature's son'' is frucking awesome

[MsMerising]

You know, the Beatles wrote some great songs but I usually always prefer the soul/jazz covers of them, lol...

[mahadabdi24]

omg i love this sample how nujabes did it on hakari song love it

[Mr9]

nujabes sampled the beginning of this track as well for "Hikari" featuring substantial

[dinkycake]

Beautifulllllll

[Vincshen]

A french rap band which called LES SAGES POETES DE LA RUE sampled this wonderful song as this recorded "creve la meuf".

Anyway thanks Ramsey !

[Atomank68]

Okay that is so sweet, but how about posting the rest of the "Maiden Voyage(...and More )" album with all its tracks?

Need an incentive? Well let me say that on this particular 1998 CD, no one does a better job of interpreting the Beatles' compositions than Ramsey.

[DZA9mm]

MF DOOM

[Mun0z387]

which track? it sounds familiar

[DZA9mm]

for John robinson's (lil Sci) "There She Goes" of the "Who Is This Man?" Album..

[justsid]

word. i thought lil sci flipped it but..yeah..i stand corrected. doom has the credit.

[justsid]

i think john robinson flipped this joint too on "there she goes" off the john robinson project as well.

[DZA9mm]

Metal fingers Produced it right?

[biddyficationprocess]

tunnnnnnnnnnnne

[ATK973]

what nujabese song is this again

[15blackcat]

hikari

just listened to it 2 seconds ago

[redwolf481]

@ATK973 hikari!

[alekpellkre]

please some one post the mother natures son album..cry baby cry is a miracle.

[tztzmetalis]

omg nujabes sampled this, this song makes me cry :]

[phillydisco]

I think out of all the artists who did covers of Beatles songs, Ramsey did the best. I wonder if John liked this treatment of his song for his late mother.

[Sweetbabyvixen]

Wow, I never thought I'd hear this again....so beautiful, Ma played this over and over when I was younger, and for some weird reason I would hear it in my head as I got older; it always seemed to come when I would take a bath and relax, lol!

Thanks for posting this!

[roboshuffle]

Ramsey Lewis is the man... I have loads of his records.

[Bizarronumber4]

Beautiful version.

[bailbondk]

Social Clubs of the Late 60,s and early 70s.

St. Louis Mo. When this came on you knew the night was over. School Days . No Tennis shoes. Women wore dresses . And Life was so grand.

[overcastfab]

nujabes sampled this on their recent album too

[boodababe11]

In my early 50s, hadn't heard it since high school -- they don't do it like this anymore -- they can't! -- thanks

[ChuRocka]

yeah and the great thing is that this music never gets old. i'm 18 and can't imagine living without that melodies and vibes! peace

[redwolf481]

@boodababe11 boodababe a japanese hip hop composer sampled this song using a hip hop mc named substantial....the song is called hikari look it up on here (hikari substantial or hikari nujabes) its a gorgeous song and know that the rap you see on tv is part of corporate america not real music...people are continuing to make good music and a poet and a spectacular composer redid this song

[DJAntiWack]

sureshot classic

[ileanover07]

Oh yeah!

[treasurefortune]

anybody have an mp3 of this?

please?

email to me at

luckycharmrecords@gmail dot com

[twhootis]

Let us know if you find it. One of my favorites!

[tswift098]

Sampled by The UMC's on their first album!! Listen closely!!  AT 1:23!!

[pooXpoo]

also sampled by all natural in their song

"50 years"

[treasurefortune]

wow

[bailbondk]

At the age of 13. I went to my First Social Club Dance,in St.Louis Mo, The DJ Tab Smith played Julia. From that point on I was hooked on Jazz.1970. Electrician Hall .Squires of Quality (JK

[bailbondk]

This is Jazz at it Best. Ramsey Lewis the Mongo Santamaria ,Where we are. Back to back. St Louis 1970

[sonjohnlas]

ahhhhhhh, bliss! what more can I say

[ewha1]

My favourite moment is just after the two minute mark.

Sublime. Totally sublime.

Many many thanks for this piece.

[micr0cosm]

Great Post man :) Been looking for this...

Peace.

[retawdee]

in my mid-forties now. hadn't heard that song since i was seven. thanks for bringing back the memories.

[ewha1]

Wonderful version by a great pianist of the timeless Lennon composition. Booootiful.

[details22]

Thanks man. its a great song!

[ewha1]

Isn't it just. So smooth. The first note tells you it's Ramsey. That style. I can't say enough about this.

Many thanks, Sir.