One of the best all-time songs in history. The lyrics: Beautiful!!! Music: Sensational and touching. This song hits you right in the "HEART"!!!! Boz at his best!!!! In PEACE and LOVE!!!! Sonny
For years I only heard Rita Coolidge's version and until I heard Boz Scaggs original I didn't even know he wrote it. So I bought a a 45' of Boz's version to go with the Coolidge record I already had. Boz definitely brought forth more depth to this song than Rita. Great song!
Great version. I suggest everyone look up Cecilio and Kapono's version on YouTube. I think many of you will become fans. Great Hawaiian group that hit it big in the 70's and 80's. Still around performing...still representin'!
Wow, i found an old boz scaggs cd at the thrift store, and i haven't heard this in years. I can't get it out of my mind. The song forces you to feel something. Amazing.
Funny. I was thinking the same thing before I read your comment. I was thinking maybe Fozzie Bear from the Muppets. Great song and great singer though.
Only ever knew the Rita Coolidge version .. does anyone else hear a lil Jim Nabors up in here? (and if you have to ask/google Jim Nabors you need not respond) .. but a new found respect for this song indeed ..
Every single time I hear this song it takes me back to a time of simplicity and wonder. When we were young, not a care in the world, and first romances. Absolutely LOVE this song. One of, if not the greatest, love song ever written.
at 2:55 I think the correct original lyric is "owe it to the wind", but I noticed in the live versions, he started singing "throw it to the wind". I think it's interesting that possibly other artists covered his song and misunderstood the lyric or substituted the lyric and then boz may have heard it and agreed that it sounded better or made more sense and changed it himself.
I WAS ASLEEP THE 1ST TIME I HEARD BOZ'S VERSION. IT CAME ON THE RADIO IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT AND WOKE ME UP. I COULDNT BELIEVE IT. IT TOOK ME TO ANOTHER PLACE. ITS A MAGICAL MELODY AND A BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION. IVE ALWAYS LOVED RITA'S VERSION, BUT NOW I LOVE THEM BOTH. IT DOESNT MATTER WHOSE VERSION IS BEST; ITS JUS A SHAME THAT WE DONT HAVE MUSIC LIKE THAT TODAY. NOTHING TUGS THE HEART ANYMORE.
THE FIRST TIME WE HEARD THIS SONG WE PRACTICED IT IMMEDIATELY AND PLAYED IN OUR GIGS (1979-80) IN THE PHILIPPINES ,PEOPLE STARTED ASKING US THE TITLE AND WHO SANG IT ..NEVER HAD A DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IS SONG WILL BE A HIT ...........AND IT WAS .........................BEAUTIFUL SONG ..
This version is superior to Rita Coolidge's un-emotional one. Boz packs much passion into this, with an excellent arrangement (orchestration). If you agree with this, give the thumbs up to this! Rita's version sucks!
@qwertyuiop1193 I totally agree with you. I've always thought Rita Coolidge was a boring singer but it really shows when she sings a song like this that was previously done by such a great artist who put so much feeling into it.
@qwertyuiop1193 I wouldn't call Boz's a 'version' as it was the original and he wrote it too but I'm sure you know this. It sounds like you're still a little bitter at Rita's success with it after all these long years. I grew up with Rita's version and strangely enough dreamt of it last night even though I have never owned a Rita record. I love her version but will give you a thumbs up if you think it really matters. I'm sure Rita will cope with your opinion.
@qwertyuiop119 I wouldn't call Boz's a 'version' as it was the original and he wrote it too but I'm sure you know this. It sounds like you're still a little bitter at Rita's success with it after all these long years. I grew up with Rita's version and strangely enough dreamt of it last night even though I have never owned a Rita record. I love her version but will give you a thumbs up if you think it really matters. I'm sure Rita will cope with your opinion.
@qwertyuiop1193 i doubt Rita can spell emotion, let alone experience one! She phoned in her "version", don't know how anyone thought it deserved any air play
@qwertyuiop1193 Sorry, I can't agree that the Rita Coolidge version sucks. Yes, I prefer the Boz Scaggs original but I still like the RC cover, especially the guitar work at the end.
@spmontgomery ...Exactly! I'd like to add that the production on the Coolidge version was more polished. I also like the sweeter sound of a woman's voice on "sweeter" songs like this. There is more emotion in a woman's voice. Tenderness and sympathy is more emphasized. Great song either way.
Interesting how people's opinions can differ. This version does nothing for me, while Rita's drives me to tears. I wouldn't resort to saying either sucks though- to each their own. Thankfully there are many renditions of this beautiful piece to please just about anyone.
I have always adored this song because of it obvious beauty and melody but mainly because of its absolute poetry. Oh to write a lyric such as "Close the window, calm the light". This you tube clip has shown for all to see the art of poetry...thanks and well done!
One of the best all-time songs in history. The lyrics: Beautiful!!! Music: Sensational and touching. This song hits you right in the "HEART"!!!! Boz at his best!!!! In PEACE and LOVE!!!! Sonny
sonday50 5 days ago
Great lyrics work!!!
3DCarolina 2 weeks ago
nice song :3
chinjao26 3 weeks ago
Rita Cooledge murdered this beautiful song. Scaggs wrote this song and he shows how to sing it.
TheBoonggaboongga 1 month ago
Nice work with the lyrics!
I like it a lot! ☮
SonyVegasPete 2 months ago
cheers my dear.
and happy new years from me
troddsy 2 months ago
Jinkies! Boz is BOSS! Thanks for uploading this delightful version of one of my all time favorite tunes! Happy Holidays! :-)
JubalCalif 2 months ago
For years I only heard Rita Coolidge's version and until I heard Boz Scaggs original I didn't even know he wrote it. So I bought a a 45' of Boz's version to go with the Coolidge record I already had. Boz definitely brought forth more depth to this song than Rita. Great song!
SECAMsLive 2 months ago
Is this the Kermit the frog version?
phillycheese33 3 months ago 3
I love thinking of songs I used to listen to and finding them here after so many years.
ilovemusic2much11 3 months ago
would love to find/hear boz and rita singing this song as a duet! but, yah, he is the bomb!
TheOCBlondie 3 months ago
何時聞いても素晴らしい曲です。
僕の息子たちにもこういう曲の歌詞のような
恋愛をしてもらいたいなと強く思います。
123iroha 4 months ago
Hey, It ain't easy to be green!!! LOL
Ferdie28 4 months ago
Hey everybody welcome to the muppet show LMAO
ohmah70 4 months ago 2
One of the Best Love Songs Ever!! Thank you for posting with those beautiful lyrics. Boz Scaggs is so talented, he sings with such emotion.
madpennies 4 months ago
he sounds like Kermit The Frog...xD I'm sorry! Its a VERY Emotional song and I have FELL IN LOVE with it ;')
lukemomo1 5 months ago
it reminds me of my high school days my crush... 1980... samuel j. canoy
AliingXp 5 months ago
Beautiful song. Bozz was/is a phenomenal talent. I never thought he got his "due". Anyway, where can I get one of those magenta suit coats? :))
37jimg 5 months ago
this is heartfelt...rita's is sexy/sensual...just my opinion,anyway...
jerzeefranky3475 5 months ago
I hate being alone,
thanks for the post though, lovely song!
ILJN17 6 months ago
Absolutely beautiful video and song. Thank you for your very hard work!
Kathyscv 6 months ago
love this song too
dan220862 6 months ago
i dont wanna be alone... i hope nobody will feel so...
SHINOR0402 6 months ago
Beautiful song!!!
drugfree58 7 months ago
William Royce Scaggs did it better than any other and always will !
kf4wto 7 months ago
so good and amazing song.
89superairborne 7 months ago
oh hhhhhhhhhhhhh my goshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh .. i 'm in love again.........
MHEL90031 7 months ago
pretty amazing
pistolangguba1 7 months ago
its an old beautiful love song...
bobjaucianhermogenes 7 months ago
i love this song
markgreg01 7 months ago
nice :) kermit the frog lol
goyramos 7 months ago
MARAMING MASAKIT MARAMING MASAYA MASARAP BALIKAN LAHAT NG NAKARAAN
raymark1234567890 8 months ago
i always love this song !! fantastic !!!
bebelove39 8 months ago
nico song
akomuna 8 months ago
Great version. I suggest everyone look up Cecilio and Kapono's version on YouTube. I think many of you will become fans. Great Hawaiian group that hit it big in the 70's and 80's. Still around performing...still representin'!
Smuug 8 months ago
got goose bumps everytime i hear this song..it's totally beautiful..brings back memories from the past.. :(
melcq36 8 months ago
Wow, i found an old boz scaggs cd at the thrift store, and i haven't heard this in years. I can't get it out of my mind. The song forces you to feel something. Amazing.
pseudosun 8 months ago
Vea pues... No sabía que éste era el origen de "Impaciencia" de Gilberto Santa Rosa....
Okavanzo 9 months ago
Sounds like a Muppet.
Shirokinukatsukami 9 months ago
@Shirokinukatsukami
Funny. I was thinking the same thing before I read your comment. I was thinking maybe Fozzie Bear from the Muppets. Great song and great singer though.
tonyfran100 9 months ago
a time when there were no cellphones! no internet! no mp4s! FABULOUS times and PRICELESS!
mishka024 9 months ago
soul touching...my favourite though all his music is wonderful!
tierneydiggens 9 months ago
I love this version as well as the one by Rita Coolidge.
KARENNAMC68 10 months ago
Only ever knew the Rita Coolidge version .. does anyone else hear a lil Jim Nabors up in here? (and if you have to ask/google Jim Nabors you need not respond) .. but a new found respect for this song indeed ..
LV75RDM 10 months ago
Mary...essa é pra vc
adanpsi 10 months ago
tis song is indeed yhe most beautiful lovesongs of all time
jblemire 10 months ago
Every single time I hear this song it takes me back to a time of simplicity and wonder. When we were young, not a care in the world, and first romances. Absolutely LOVE this song. One of, if not the greatest, love song ever written.
Suvorov928 10 months ago 2
at 2:55 I think the correct original lyric is "owe it to the wind", but I noticed in the live versions, he started singing "throw it to the wind". I think it's interesting that possibly other artists covered his song and misunderstood the lyric or substituted the lyric and then boz may have heard it and agreed that it sounded better or made more sense and changed it himself.
johnlv12 10 months ago
my god....this song is absolutely beautiful.....
smush48 10 months ago 24
I WAS ASLEEP THE 1ST TIME I HEARD BOZ'S VERSION. IT CAME ON THE RADIO IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT AND WOKE ME UP. I COULDNT BELIEVE IT. IT TOOK ME TO ANOTHER PLACE. ITS A MAGICAL MELODY AND A BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION. IVE ALWAYS LOVED RITA'S VERSION, BUT NOW I LOVE THEM BOTH. IT DOESNT MATTER WHOSE VERSION IS BEST; ITS JUS A SHAME THAT WE DONT HAVE MUSIC LIKE THAT TODAY. NOTHING TUGS THE HEART ANYMORE.
stardeau28 10 months ago
@stardeau28 Yeah, I first heard this song on the radio when I was asleep too...........It is truly an inspiring melody!!!
SuperRonor 10 months ago
この曲、感動しますね。
とてもいい歌です。
hinoserega24 11 months ago
what amazing song, thank you boz for the beautifull moment
cboycem 11 months ago
THE FIRST TIME WE HEARD THIS SONG WE PRACTICED IT IMMEDIATELY AND PLAYED IN OUR GIGS (1979-80) IN THE PHILIPPINES ,PEOPLE STARTED ASKING US THE TITLE AND WHO SANG IT ..NEVER HAD A DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IS SONG WILL BE A HIT ...........AND IT WAS .........................BEAUTIFUL SONG ..
pymson1 11 months ago
Tears just fall down listening to this.... the emotions n passions in the song.. just touches my heart, so much.
helen0music 11 months ago
2 dislikes???? What's to hate???? Legendary
BIGROCKER620 11 months ago
Once the story's told, it can't help but grow old...never.This song is beautifully sung by Boz Scaggs.....
MsAngelsaint 1 year ago
i miss my father when i hear this song...he passed away already.... :(((
koreanvoom29 1 year ago
música muitooo linda!!! queria certa pessoa ao meu lado pra ouvirmos juntos...^^
adanpsi 1 year ago
This version is superior to Rita Coolidge's un-emotional one. Boz packs much passion into this, with an excellent arrangement (orchestration). If you agree with this, give the thumbs up to this! Rita's version sucks!
qwertyuiop1193 1 year ago 62
@qwertyuiop1193 I totally agree with you. I've always thought Rita Coolidge was a boring singer but it really shows when she sings a song like this that was previously done by such a great artist who put so much feeling into it.
lasktguy 10 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 I wouldn't call Boz's a 'version' as it was the original and he wrote it too but I'm sure you know this. It sounds like you're still a little bitter at Rita's success with it after all these long years. I grew up with Rita's version and strangely enough dreamt of it last night even though I have never owned a Rita record. I love her version but will give you a thumbs up if you think it really matters. I'm sure Rita will cope with your opinion.
ggjkggs 8 months ago
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@qwertyuiop119 I wouldn't call Boz's a 'version' as it was the original and he wrote it too but I'm sure you know this. It sounds like you're still a little bitter at Rita's success with it after all these long years. I grew up with Rita's version and strangely enough dreamt of it last night even though I have never owned a Rita record. I love her version but will give you a thumbs up if you think it really matters. I'm sure Rita will cope with your opinion.
ggjkggs 8 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 ... You are SO VERY CORRECT !
raiderdanCA 8 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 100% Right
siuwahchan 8 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 i doubt Rita can spell emotion, let alone experience one! She phoned in her "version", don't know how anyone thought it deserved any air play
oink1969 7 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 ps - ditto for her version of "your love....is lifting me blah blah" she is bloody terrible
oink1969 7 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 Sorry, I can't agree that the Rita Coolidge version sucks. Yes, I prefer the Boz Scaggs original but I still like the RC cover, especially the guitar work at the end.
spmontgomery 7 months ago
@spmontgomery ...Exactly! I'd like to add that the production on the Coolidge version was more polished. I also like the sweeter sound of a woman's voice on "sweeter" songs like this. There is more emotion in a woman's voice. Tenderness and sympathy is more emphasized. Great song either way.
guitarcomet5 7 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193
Interesting how people's opinions can differ. This version does nothing for me, while Rita's drives me to tears. I wouldn't resort to saying either sucks though- to each their own. Thankfully there are many renditions of this beautiful piece to please just about anyone.
robertadiskin 6 months ago
@qwertyuiop1193 Neither version is better than the other just different,both are beautiful in their own way,just like you & me & everyone else.
lewellynbystorm 5 months ago
great singer love his music best of the best
lovesheenalove 1 year ago
Fuck , I love this song!.
phenomal vocal, ..
once a stories told, it can't help,...but grow old!
awesome.
rouncer74 1 year ago
damn it.. it makes me cry
dickson710 1 year ago
i used sing this song w/o lyrics....love it.
1gilbv 1 year ago
gives me shivers down my spine..
Zzbrog 1 year ago
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5858jorge 1 year ago
My Koko's music.. I miss you my big sister. My OG partner in crime!
tiranchula 1 year ago
I could make love to this but then I could also clip my toenails to this. Works on so many different levels.
roscoegino 1 year ago
Good job !
I enjoy this tube.
ROCKAVENUE007 1 year ago
Love the song , cant say the same for the video
annettetcorcoran 1 year ago
im sorry but its the way it is now......all's forgotten now.......
mjheartbroken 1 year ago
I have always adored this song because of it obvious beauty and melody but mainly because of its absolute poetry. Oh to write a lyric such as "Close the window, calm the light". This you tube clip has shown for all to see the art of poetry...thanks and well done!
peterdonelly 1 year ago
LOVE THIS SONG.......MAKES ME CRY,,, BUT LOVE IT ANYWAY~~~~ LOVE CONQUERS ALL NO MATTER WHO OR WHAT!!!!!!!!!!
Lisamarie1204 1 year ago
nice job....
fletcherjr54 1 year ago
i really love this song.....
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mrjclim 1 year ago
Judy and baby you are sooooooooooooooooooooooo right. Beautiful
anongoingseries13 1 year ago
this song is fantastic..... it so nice to hear .... love it!!
vanjbest 1 year ago
Such a beautiful song.
mrfunnyman99 1 year ago
i just love this song..... a lot !!!
lagicra71 1 year ago
very nice song...i like...
ladyboy2005 1 year ago
nice song
MsRocktin 1 year ago
he sounds like kermit the frog Lol
teriyakiboi24 2 years ago
Thks for posting.. this song was a big hit in lateseventies..
dobavenger 2 years ago
once we open up ourselves, none of us is gonna be alone....
judyandbaby 2 years ago