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  • OMG !!! I FREAKIN LOVE THIS SONG. I REMEMBER THIS WHEN I WAS A KID.

    IM 37 NOW.

    THIS IS AN EXCELLENT LIVE VERSION.

    DEFINITLEY ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME.

    I'LL BE Ah' 80'S KID 4 LIFE ......

  • Absolutely love it.

  • what is the instrument (?) he has in his hands?

  • he has one of the most unique voices in history and WOW, what a songwriter he is.

  • @fanofprotopic Yes! And my two favorite songs from Michael Franks are Woman In The Waves and the Robin Song.

  • I love the background of the set. where is this?

  • he does kind of sound like and presents like Steely Dan. this is really good.

  • @rocksmeller99

    That's interesting Rock. I never thought of that. I'll give it another listen. Thanks. :-)

  • Just heard him at Jazz Alley in Seattle Sept 2011. Looking a little older but still the coolest dude there is. He's the best listener I've ever heard. I mean he listens to the band and the music intensely-that's why his intonation and phrasing are impeccable!

  • My roomate turned me on to Franks waaay back in the 80's when Sade just came out...he said this cat's the male version of Sade. As a devout Metal-head and musican my whole life, I instantly heard the amazing song writting, play on words and fantastic musicianship (yes Metal-heads are big on quality players regardless of their styles....we just love METAL) Passion Fruit is what I mostly played when I was'nt screwing a slut. Thanks to my cool roomate, I expanded my sphere of music & girls!

  • Underrated! Franks brings the mellow, cool sound.

  • Monster Song writer with Awesome Vocals/Killer Band !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Monster Song writer with Awesome Vocals/Killer Band !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • love mr. franks voice...

  • Just saw Michael Franks in Richmond at Fridays at Sunset, always great, with Veronica Nunn (Great combo). One of my all time favs for years. Go Lotus Blossom!

  • will someone please post his cover of I Love Lucy, it's the sweetest song ever....

  • will someone please post his cover of I Love Lucy, it's the sweetest song ever....

  • Who is the saxophonist sounds like Romeo Voids'.

  • Smooooooooooooth!  Timeless...

  • Smooooooooooooth!

  • i grew up listening to Michael Franks on the black radio stations here in Chicago. they need to bring this music back instead of todays garbage real talk.

  • I agree never get tired of Franks,after all these years still sounds good.

  • i knew his songs, but i didnt know his name. Great voice !  Great song !

  • @Boydimages...same here, I feel the same way

  • I never knew singing with NO VIBRATO was cool!!!

  • I first heard Michael years ago, when music still was found on vinyl discs.--showing my age, I guess. Anyway, he was cool then. My music store friends back then said, "Hey, you got to hear this guy. He's great. He sings kinda' slow, like he's on ludes, but he's cool." I've been in love with this cat's music ever since. Anytime I'm in a down mood, I always find something from Michael that serves as a balm.

  • amen senoir fuentes

  • this is my fave of michael's songs, i met him years ago & this man was so nice!

  • hhhmm....don't know about this rendition because of the similarity to flurazepam and Ambien; I'll have to try it next time I'm still awake at  3 a.m. Talented songwriter though.

  • a very cool cat...love it

  • I like the sound of his voice

  • I totally love Micheal Franks! So cool, smooth, and sultry.

  • So much SOUL Superb..love his voice..

  • @MyAfterall Too bad he can't sing.

  • Superb.

  • ...and, like me...he is a University of Oregon Alumni. Go Ducks! Go Michael!

  • tout simplement genial

  • Yhankd for providing these videos! Luv Michael Frank's groove.

  • Blue eyes soul or jazz. Whatever it is he's very good !!

  • Ohhh- I like this- very cool!

  • this is one of my favorite songs from michael franks

  • my dad use to play his music when I was growing up...at first thought he was some type of weirdo but then I heard "WHEN SLY CALLs" and Ive loved him ever since

  • He's music is obviously quite underrated, but I would give Franks much credit for his poetry as well.

  • He's great!

  • I have been a fan of his for over 30 yrs! His voice is so soothing and I always enjoy hearing his music. I played one of his songs for my 15 yr son and he even likes it. Hope to hear even more from him! He's great!!!

  • THIS WHITE BOY IS SO SMOOTH! I LOVE HIS VOICE :)

  • The only 2 men I know that have unique voices that are rare: Donald Fagan and Michael Franks. I would love to hear them both come together on one song. That would be a "Must Hear." (If it hasn't already been done).

  • its no secret how wonderful his music is

  • pure love of his voice

  • Mike-- we love you but blow your nose or lose that nasal undertone.

  • your secrets safe with me.... ;)

  • I like the fact you can understand what he's sayin, unlike a lot of the junk you here nowdays...

  • what a great song! I've been a fan for decades and I never grow tired of Michael Franks! He's right up there with Steely Dan (my all-time fave) in my book!

  • @BoydImages I'm a big Michael Franks fan and a huge Steely Dan fan (my all time fave as well). Small world, common great taste!

  • @BoydImages Michael Franks, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, and Chicago are all on my "Desert Island Discs" list.

  • This brings back some sweet memories.

  • wow that's a great bass player! x jane!

  • Go Gould-ji! Check out some songs on "Kittibutt" channel!

  • that man's got a SEXY voice!...

  • my dad showed me this stuff when i younger and im only comin to my sences now and im 22... when is he comin to ireland?!

  • Michael Franks is a genius!

  • I love this song it makes me wanna close my eyes and sway in a self-hug lol

  • Michael Franks has been a heavyweight singer for years and years. He makes good music.

  • Brilliance! Give it up for my fellow University of Oregon alum,

  • I beg to differ with all the older folks who think all young people listen to is Carrie underwood and others. I grew up on steely dan, earl klugh, and michael franks and still appreciate and listen to their music and i'm only 18!

  • I love his voice and this is my favorite song by MF.

  • uhmjungs aus De? Bin total einsam wer hat lust zu schreibn

  • i looking for Michael Franks song Mr.Smooth.Pleace Help

  • before john mayer,there was michael franks.

  • Awesome.... full of soul, soothing, and very relaxing.... that's Michael Franks...

  • Awesome... ( if there's some one who doesn't like Michael Franks and curse him with so many stupid comments , he's nothing but an ass hole )

  • Da skin dive uno dei migliori di MF

  • Nice Stuff...So Smooth & Mellow-an "Acquired taste....You either like Michael Franks or you don't.

    Great Lyrics!!

  • Totally Awesome!!!

  • Funky and smooth

  • Very Nice!!!

  • Michael Franks is absoluetly fantastic. I love the CD Objects of Desire. Sooo great!!!

  • <3 i LOVE him

  • bueno....muy bueno Mr.franks....un saludo desde Davos...in Suiça....

  • Nah, legend. If i want relaxing sound I listen to the ocean, not this guy. He is overrated to the max. He doesn't sing, he talks his way through a song. No vibrato, ever, and a pitiful tonal range, and absolutely no dynamic range. A total crashing bore. Every dang song sounds the same.

  • C'mon crap dawg. The dude's a legend and his style wouldn't resonate with a lot of the younger crowd that loves the Daughtrys, the Nickelbacks, the Underwoods, etc. This type of music was when there was a such thing as "relaxing sound". Franks good and will always be. Gotta broaden your horizons a little brah.

  • that's so ignorant...where have gone the idols from that pathetic show?nada... I think that you better need to do your homework before you say anything...and if you don't have anything good to say...just zip lock your rotten mouth for good...hehehe..crappybitteriol­dmoron :))

  • @bu331hay

    Hey I'm just tellingthe truth...if you don't want to believe it, that's up to you. Carrie Underwood has an audience at least 50 times larger than this no-talent snoozefest. And so does Daughtry. Franks is a washed up has-been who never really was anything.

  • Top shelf!

    Michael Franks is smooth as silk.

    Cheers for posting this up!

  • Love Michael Franks...thanks for posting.

  • crap - your name is appropriate. please continue to get your musical knowledge from watching american idol.

  • @GonMad1

    Your name is apropos...you've gone mad listening to this garbage lol

  • Man, this guy sucks beyond belief. He can barely stay in tune, and is behind the band. I've see far better on American Idol lol.

  • @craposo all the american idol winners combined would be lucky to have 1/4 of this guys talent...

  • @bandypaul

    Sorry, but Franks wouldn't make it past the first audition. Cowell would toss him out. He's a sonic sleeping pill! Every song sounds exactly the same. Once you've heard one song by him, you've heard them all. No range, no dynamics - the same boring monotone. This guy just sucks.

  • Musical Genius. Period.

  • 19 year old video damn! but its still sexy

  • Alive

  • the male sade

  • Wow! Thanks for posting this it brings back sooo many memories. I was about 11 when this came out and his voice used to tickle me. My dad would laugh because my eyes would get big and bright when one of his songs would come on :)

  • secret safe w/me lol :)

  • The reason of this confusion is the similarity of the voice of the vocalist of the Alan Parsons Project and the voice of Michael Franks.

  • i love his voice

  • He's still giggin'

  • is he dead? i thought he died from cancer some where in the mid 90s or something like that, would some on help me out and tell me if he's dead or alive?

  • A nice groove by Michael. Always liked his tunes.

    Mark

  • I love his voice, his sing's style..since 78.

    where is the song: monkey see monkey do ?

  • grew up with my father playing this album...loves it !

  • When I first heard this, I thought it was the Alan Parsons Project. Am I hearing a similarity or am I just crazy?

  • Uh yeah, you're crazy. Two totally different genres.

  • Michael franks is the best....i like everything about his  songs this son's fantastic

  • I dont want anybody to be offended but this guy is a BIG OLE PIMP and i straighht love him grew up with him will always fug with him

  • Kunle jiboku,tanx 4 letiing me know this "mini-god".....ayo

  • Thanks for posting!!!!! Been a fan for over 15 Years now !! Grrrrreat to have discovered !

  • Is it just me but is John Mayer trying to grab some of Michael's stardust. Michael has no equal as far as 'cool' goes. Miles Davis had it and so does Michael. Check out his "Heart Like an Open Book". Masterful.

  • If i remember, John Mayer 's based on blues and in my opinion it is a limited form of music. He will never go as far as M Franks using the blues format.

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  • Fantastic song ! The studio version is tremendous

  • True- I downloaded it a few weeks ago and the sound is so much better! I love this song! Very mellow-

  • Can someone post some vinyl or studio versions? I would love to download without all the background noise & with more clarity. Please?

  • ^^ then buy it?

    It's ok if u download it, but if u want the clean version u really should spend a pence on that.

  • I would download it if I knew how to. I could buy it and listen to it but it wouldn't be on YT. I need learn how to download the audio & visual. I hope one day soon..... :-)

  • Michael Franks has always been a driving with the top down kinda musician for me...I mean convertible top...hehee.

  • I REMEMBER TOO!!!!!!!!!

  • i am SO glad i am not the only one who remembers this song.....never knew who sang it.....haven't heard this in 20 years...wonderful song

  • typically awesome for one of the coolest cats of the latter part of the 20th century. so smmoooooootttthhhhhhhhhh !!

  • I agree!!

  • This man is awesome. I have loved him forever and wish he would make a come back. I spent many nites with a drink of cognac, a good book and Michael playing softly in the background.

  • I like the Blues+Jazzy background!!!

  • I first heard Michael Franks in Shoppers Drug Mart, of all places. It was this song too. When I listened to his albums, I couldn't believe that I'd never come across him before. Awesome!!

  • anyone please re-upload this rare music video please! :D

  • I just love Mr. Michael Franks.  He is a music legend.

  • Great musician!..One of a kind....Michael needs "something" on his LIVE gigs......His stage deportant DOESN'T match his musical ability............He Is one of the BEST and has GREAT potential for 2009!!

  • i love the tone of the guitar, its epic, and its amazing how such a slow solo is so effective

  • I am very glad to see that a lot of people appreciate Michael Franks. It's really a nice and good music, thanks for your vids...:-)

  • @elviraprincesdlanuit

    You are correct gr8 music

  • Love Michael Franks! been fun playing with my dual monitors- one monitor Youtube playing michael, the second monitor lyrics websites singing along. finally i get all the little lyrics I have been missing! thanks for the upload

  • thanks!!!

  • This is Fantastic. I Love Michael Franks:)

  • never thought i would find a ninja, someone who wants to take all their clothes off, and someone commenting that "he is ugly like shit" in a Michael Franks commentary.

    always insightfull the idiots on this damn site.......

  • I first heard his music in Burger King of all places in 1985 No shit .

    It was piped-in BG music and I thought who is this guy ...this is awesome!

  • Michael tours with the best musicians. I have seen him several times. His show is a breath of fresh air every time I see it. I am just lucky I came across his music during my lifetime. I am so GRATEFUL FOR THE TALENT OF MICHAEL FRANKS. AND... I am grateful for every single person in his life that encouraged him to pursue his music!

  • I'm glad to finally know who did this. I hear this song all the time on my work's Muzak jass system.

  • haha he ugly like shit!

  • Class does not age. Good music.

  • I am a ninja.

  • smooth, clean and just awesome.

  • Nunca me canso de ouvir Michael Franks

  • Very pretty track I was 17 years old when this track was out the year was 1985 I'm 40 years old now. Mr. C out here in Iowa City Iowa.

  • the coolest white man to date

  • You are right.

  • The second best from When Sly Calls.

  • i would love hear MF doing a CD with Steely Dan....styles are similar....i think they would sound good together.

  • i want charles blenzig to have my child

  • huh..... lol

  • He's cool. I have loved this song since I was small......

  • oh my he is so handsome.... cool guy!!!

  • I like Franks a lot and have all his albums, but his concerts are terrible.

    I wanted to shot myself after 30 minutes.

  • why is his concert terrible?..this ones, 100 per cent michael franks`voice i heard from my album

  • I guess he doesn't tour with the best musicians.

  • multi instrumentalist, composer, who gathers artist great in their own rights. masteral or is it phd in music

  • wow i love him

  • great artist that mixes great american jazz with a great mix of south americam influences.

  • Does anyone have 'Barefoot on the beach'?I need it now when it s cold...Appreciate it.

  • some sentimental song with romantic face singer, but allways make me so strong when listen it.

  • Would love to see/hear his "Meet Me In The Deer Park" - love this guy!

  • what's that what he's holding in his hand o.0

  • its a latin percussion instrument called a cabasa

  • I love this...Michael and I are soul mates for sure, his music crossed placental lines and since I was nine I have been obsessed

  • classic!

  • CHECK OUT MICHAEL FRANKS "CINEMA" QUITE COOL...SEARCH UNDER Kingdom Hearts - Cinema

  • This song is great, but it will be better if there was no electric guitar.

  • I think the electric guitar is the bomb! But to each his own.

  • that is the only redeeming factor, imo

  • This song is great, but it will be better if there was no electric guitar.

  • I've been a fan of his music for a long time and its great to see him on video. I'm blown away by just how good he sings live. Thanks so much for sharing

  • I love this guy. My mom's obsessed with this guy. She got me into him.

  • Thanks Franks!

  • great singer, great tune -- thanx for the memories

  • thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU so much for posting this!

  • Had a chance to see him at Paul's Mall on Boylston St. in Boston back in '75 or so. My car broke down on the way to the show...never got another chance. Thanks for the vid.

  • i have loved michael's voice since the first time i heard him in the mid-80s. thank you for sharing.

  • The video to this song was featured on Jazz It Up on VH-1 or BET Jazz several years ago. As far as I know, it was my first time hearing anything by Michael. I started getting as many of his songs as I could, right away. He's great!

    If you've ever seen the video, I think the moodiness and mystery of the people on the streets fit the song perfectly. Of course, that's my opinion.

    Thanks for sharing!

  • Thanks for the video. Great! Michael's coming to Detroit this month, I think the first time in a few years.