When I played this song on the radio at WIZZ FM in Harrisburg Pa. back in the 80's, the phone would light up. I received the 12" promo and back in the day, DJ's ran the music industry before video came on the scene. This was one of those songs that made other DJ's come running up to booth and ask, who is this and where can I get It!..The vocals on here were in the stratosphere! Thank you Smoke City for the memories..Herbie Hall
@wegrateful1 HEY BRO...i used to DJ in Winston Salem in the late 80's (WSNC and WAAA). being from the mid west, folks in NC hadnt heard this song. I too had the 12 inch and have been trying to find this song since i left college in '90. Just found it today :-O Thanks for the upload
@wegrateful1 ok,,,,now read the aforementioned remarks....anyway....the DJ's absolutely were key...radio has gone straight to hell. Dam corporations trashing stuff with their greed.
Thanks again to W B L S NYC and Kiss Radio in Atlanta, for helping to make this single a classic that has been enjoyed by so many to this point and seems to continue to speak for itself, into new generations of listeners who weren't even hear yet when it was released. What a Hit!!!!
STAR AND DEVEON, WHERE EVER YOU ARE, GOD BLESS YOU BECAUSE YOUR SPIRIT AND ENTHUSIASM REALLY MADE THIS SONG HAPPEN...AND IT'S STILL HAPPENING. LOVE YOU GUYS, R. S. KEYBOARDIST.
I was a young lady when this song came out. They rehearsed this song and the entire album i dont know how many times at Triple T enterprises on west madison in chicago. i love it then and i love it now. I wish i could find any of them i would love to remake this i know every word even the parts ppl neva heard because they only did somethings in rehearsal. I pray all is well with them all. i learned how to play the congos from Candance....
Hey...im back. Thank you all for the post. I must admit...a lot of these comments are enjoyable reads. starr and i are in the studio as we speak. working on some legalities with these kats overseas....however, we look forward to answering the demand for us and from us. Much love to you all..AJ
This song brings me back to junior high school days. I can't think of a better time then the 80's. I wish that I could go back in time with what I know now and be the sh*t...back in time.
GOT DAMN IT WAS HARD FINDING THIS SONG ..JUST HEARD IT ON KISS AND DAMN THE MEMORIES OF GETTING MY 1ST PIECE OF AZZ SUDDENLY HIT ME ... ABSOLUTELY ONE OF MY FAV FUK SONGS .. KNOW THE LADIES CREAM WHEN THIS SONG COME ON ..RIGHT LADIES?!
Finally, Iv'e been looking for this song for rmonth's, I hear it on the radio but the d.j. never says the name of the artists, so now it's 6:09 am, I typed in, so in love, I dream about you everynight & ECT. and finally someone gave info about the song and the artists name, I even try to call the darn radio station but they had me bouncing all over the place LOL,
It's a Damn shame that 5 people can not and do not Dream about being in Love not only with someone but even with themselves! This sung is the TRUTH, SO I SUGGEST TO THEM GO OUT AND USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND THEN FROM THERE START PRACTICING DREAMING AT NIGHT AND MAYBE YOU MIGHT FALL IN LOVE.
"ONE MUST BE IN LOVE/SHARED A LOVE", TO APPRECIATE, THIS SONG! "YOU GOT, MY HEART IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND"-NO OTHER/BETTER WAY, IN EXPRESSING, "THE HOLD OF YOUR LOVE WITHIN! THIS SONG,TRULY TOUCHES
This song gives me goosebumps!!! It reminds me of when I knew I couldn't live without my girlfriend(now my wife of 13 years). I never thought I could find such a woman, but God blessed me with her.
(((( I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG))))) this is taking me wayy back to where SONGS MADE YOUR HEART ACTUALLY Skip a beat. You felt the lyrics in your soul! (SIGH)
(((( I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG))))) this is taking me wayy back to where SONGS MADE YOUR HEART ACTUALLY Skipped a beat. You felt the lyrics in your soul! (SIGH)
Man Scott, this is a song that takes you back to a place where you could recall every instance, this song will always remind me of the Chicago summer nights that I miss
The comments that I've seen here really harm the heart. We are in process of doing more jams like this Zeek Swann and Ron Scott ( Piano player on this tune). It great to know how you fell about this kind of muzik.....coming soon1
I was too young to really know what these words meant when it first hit the airwaves. I just thought it was a beautiful song. NOW I know what Smoke City was talking about!
This is thre real smoke city right here! I remember this came out the year The newyork Mets were in a penant chase withe the St. Louis Cardinals. I was in the 6 th grade I had a crush on 2 girls Lechelle and Jessica.
@themythriller 1985, late-summer, not to be confused with the mid-1990s U.K. band of the same name. If my memory serves me correctly, this song went to #3 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. WRKS 98.7 'Kiss' FM in NYC played this relentlessly in '85.
Smoke City I remember the first time I visted Wash. DC and heard this song..I brought the 12in immediately...lol...im telling my age...but it was the Jam...I miss going to the club and slow draggin to the slow songs...WOW...everything does change...its too bad the kids of today dont get to experience this....
whats up aj pleased to see your here with us on youtube man i love smokecity
i played this song i can bet atleast 20 times a day still old is this song is it still sounds like back in the day hope you guys get back together ill be there with now my wife love ya bro
This is one of the most outstanding songs of 20th century R&B. The lead singers sing with so much passion and heart, as if they sing from experience. And the back up voices are a perfect complement, a haunting symphony. After I wore out my 33 LP it took me years to finally find it again in iTunes, and it sounds as fresh today as it did when I first heard it over 20 years ago.
I heard this song for the first time on KJLH Compton two weeks ago. It stirs my heart for the one and only love of my heart.. It took twenty years for us to find our way back to each other. Does anyone have the words written someplace for this song.
OMG! I absolutely adore this song, I grew up listening to it and I lost touch with the song and yesterday I heard it on a radio station in N.Y. and it was a tear jerker, it brought back so many many memories good and bad. I am so happy that I heard it, but I couldn't find it all yesterday, so I did a music search for 5 hours and I found it. This is a classic.
@AJ-YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT BROTHER!!!! THIS SONG IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!!!!!!...LOVE IT TO DEATH!!!! TOOK ME YEARS TO FIND OUT WHO MADE IT THOUGH!!!! COMEBACK AND DO SHOWS!...BELIEVE ME-THERE IS A HUGE DEMAND!!!! PEACE!
hello aj i saw your comment on you,were one of the original founder ,dummer of the group called smoke city ,what happen, that your group,just made that one album,back in 1985,then stop making good music,anyway i love this song dreams,thank you for being apart this track,keep the 80's music going.realaxing song for me .
OMG! I've been searching for this song. It played on the radio station some months ago and ever since I have been doing lyric searches because the station didn't mention the artist or the title. What's the point of putting such a great old school classic in rotation if you don't give the credit. Where can I purchase this track?
OMG!!!... I been lookin for this song 4 years now and finally i found it... i cant believe it i love this song i listen to this song over and over.... this is a beautiful song and its going to be one of my wedding songs soon.....
Okay, first of all let me just say that I am so, so elated right now. You just don't understand. I have been looking for this song for so long! Oh my goodness! They truly don't make songs like this anymore; this is truly a classic!
this song is a jam i was workin nights @ da post office when thissong came out bac n da day..listening 2 good music while working on da machine n da old days............
This sing take me straight back to the 80's when I was in my 20's, This ladie can sing her butt off"""""""" go girl,and as for the guy what else can I say ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
this song was my favorite song in high school it was the first time i realized songs can make u melt they can get u so worked up over that special someone
Aj I want to say thank you! For being part of a great group. I meet my first girlfriend singing this song in a talent show in the 80's in DC. Wish I could find this album. Luq
Aj, this is one recording that I would fall asleep late at night when my husband was on the road traving for work. I always wonder what happen to your group. I would invest in your group if you guys are still sing like you singed "Dreams." I sure hope that the people are loud enough, for I do know I would love to see you guys make a great comeback. Please don't give up.
I had this song on 45 and I lost it then years later I heard it on the quite storm and forgot who made it.It drove me crazy for about 2 years funny thing is I had a dream I had the record in my hand and I seen the artist name that same day I went on ebay and some one was selling it for $15 and I bought it true story
this was 1 of my classics....i remember hearing it all the time on the quiet storm ...i never knew who the artist was...but i'm glad i never forgot the lyrics.
Hi AJ, this one of my favorite song. It would be so nice to hear you guys out here again doin' yall thang. I grew up next to Starr, on 116th & Racine. (Mrs. Cooke Grand daughter) I could sit on my porch and listen to her sing every morning. Some of my fondest childhood memories. I hope you guy do come back out. God bless & let Bea know I still rave on about her singing. Tell her I'm on facebook.
BEAUTIFUL song, been looking for it for years, just found out the name of the group, want to find this for my collection, had it on tape years ago...I hope it resurfaces in stores. LOVE THIS SONG!!!!! "you got my heart in the palm of your hands" with this tune!
FYI, another great mix by General Crook, who mixed several hits during this time out of Chicago and he still sounds just as good now as he did then!!!
My honey got me listening to this song and I cant believe that this songs went right by me now I am a true fan yes it one of the best. Robert thanks for this lovely song. And most thanks to the artist Smoke City........
This song came out in '82. I must have been asleep. It's so beautiful. I never get tired of hearing it. I can't wait until it is in the I Tunes Library. It's one of the best love songs ever!!!!
This makes me think about when I first started listening to the Quiet Storm as a teenager and they'd play all these songs by little known artists like Smoke City. This is my joint right here!!
This one I totally forgot about until I went looking for 101 north and someone made a reference to it. Thank you guys for bringing back the real good stuff!!!
My sister love's this song to death. Her fiance is in jamaica and she plays this song everyday, whenever I call her between the hours of 9:30 or 11pm this is the song you hear playing in the background. she bought it from amazon
Damn this takes me back. This is when music, lyrics, melodies, vocals,and love was real. What happened to the true SANGERS? I mean we have Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Lotoya London, Christina Aguellira that can sing their face off and can hold there own. I just hope real love music comes back.
Sargentmajor42...Condolences to you for your loss May the true God Ye'ho'wah remember your Dear wife in the resurrection..John 5:28,29...always remember the love you shared with her...Love is a very special gift. I know your pain well my Brother. I lost a Fiance'..too early in life.,Hold on to your memories!
Once again, i'm Aj...one of the founding members and the original drummer for Smoke City. Me and Starr and Candice are working on getting the group back now because the request has been overwhelming. We're also working with some promoters...so if you guys are loud enough to the right people, we'll be there. Thanks again for all of the love and continue support.
Hi Aj my name is Stacey and i love the group. My family knows Candace and Starr for along time. Trust me we grew up listening to there music when me and eric and my cousins had to go to school. I definetly wish that you guys will get back on the road and we definetly miss them from the old neighborhood. When you get a chance send me a personal email. Until then tell them its time to get back to work :)
@MasterMayheim Well, AJ, all I have to say is y'all SHOULD HAVE NEVER GONE ANYWHERE!!!!! Man, if a person wasn't in love, THIS CUT MADE THEM FEEL THEY WERE!!!!! We appreciate SMOKE CITY. We need you guys back to make REAL, TRUE love music again.....until then...I THANK YOU FOR THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC!!!! For those of us from DC/MD/VA, THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SLOW JAM!!!!!
YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR SONG..........I MARRIED OFF THIS WHEN I FIRST WENT IN THE MILITARY.....BUT SHE DIED.....WHILE I WAS PROTECTING MY COUNTRY....BUT THAT WAS THE SONG I THOUGHT OF WHEN I WAS GERMANY........BACK IN 1985......GOD BLESS HER AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE..........JAMES
@sergeantmajor42 BUT I MUST ADMIT IT STILL MAKES ME SAD...........THANKS AGAIN FOR MAKING THAT STATEMENT ABOUT THIS SONG.............IT REALLY MAKES ME THINK ABOUT HOW ALONG WE ALL ARE.............JAMES
I love this song. I sing this song quite a bit. A lot of people ask me who sing that song and I tell them it's Smoke City. They don't know what I'm talking about because it's a new era. This song has so much meaning. Hopefully you do come back and I can't wait to hear the remake of this song.
@MasterMayheim Well God bless Aj. It would be a treat to us, to be able to hear some new stuff, or some stuff we haven't heard before by you all. This song dreams is actually the only song by y'all, that I'm familiar with, but that's alright, because this is an extremely special and endearing song ! This song is love. Peace
@MasterMayheim Please come back DAMN I've searched for this song for as long as I can remember great great great song I love it and wish you all the success with in the future
Does anyone know where I can find more info on this old school group? I go to "WikiPedia" and a British band of the same name was spoke of. And good ole "Soulwalking" didn't have them listed to my surprise! The group was popular enough to me back in the day....lol ok...Help!
I believe, I found major info on this group, by doing a search on google. I was playing around with different search engines while on google. Try "Who is Smoke City" or Who performed " Dreams"? I'm sorry, I cannot be more helpful, it was over a year ago. This is one of my favorite songs, I hope this helps!
Question...do you or anyone know who sings "Starting all Over"...I think that's the name of the other song I've been looking for that came out in the 80's, maybe late 70's but I'm pretty sure it was 80's. Thought it was Rene & Angela....nope!...lol
They keep repeating "starting all over" towards the end and throughout the song...help?
If this is song, I am thinking of, it has been recorded by several artist, including:
Clarence Carter/Joe Sample w Randy Crawford/Bobby Blue Band/Gwen McCrae and JohnnyTaylor (my favorite version). I do not know who recorded it first, but JT's version was featured on his 1994 "Taylored in Silk" album. I am sure, it is still, in publication. A line from the song is: Starting all over as friends, is gonna be rough, on us, but we gotta face it. Hope this helps!
Diva61, thanks, this one is ah hard one!.....LOL But the one I'm talking about was a guy and a woman, they kept repeating the phrase, "starting all ovah, starting-all-ovahhah, starting all ovah"...lol It's funny trying to type how you hear the song played in your head, but I hope this little bit more helps. If anyone else knows the one I'm talking about, plz feel free to tell me. Again, this one came out in the 80's.....nice tune.
Oh, and, I could have the "title" of the song wrong too. I just know that's what they kept repeating, so I figured that "had" to the song title. You know what I mean? But that's not always the case. I been digging hard for this jam. I'm calling WHUR, but they not picking up!.....lol
I believe, we are thinking of the same son, you have the title correct. It is entitled "Starting Over", and each part of the chorus begins with "Starting All Over"..etc. I am not familiar with "WHUR', but when, I'm not sure of a song, I log on to IMEEN and type the possible title. It is free, let me know, if this is the song your are speaking of!
Yea, I have IMEEM, and I've gone to CD Universe too. But everytime I key in "Starting All Over", other songs are represented, not the one I'm looking for :( I'll keep on trying to get the radio station, cause somebody there really should know. I just don't remember the artist for some reason, I always liked the song, but then it's been 20+ yrs....lol
I see, there is a female voice singing, on the version by johnny taylor, and I think, the version by Bobby Blue Band, as well. However, the singer is not identified in any of the listings. Often, the artist will be identified on the ablum or cd notes, but not on the different mediums we use to currently obtain music. I am wondering, if Peaches and Herb, did a version of this, song as well. I have a couple of other areas to check, if I come up with anything, I will let you know.
LOL as well, this is racking my brain now. I just remembered a female/male group from the 80's. I cannot think of their name. Was the song a hit, or like the "B' side of single. Was it up or slow tempo? Did BET show a video for it?
I would put it at a medium tempo, definitely not a fast song. Something you put on and just chill with. But not slow tempo either. The lead would sing, "starting all ohvahh", then the chorus would come in and repeat, "starting all over", lead, "starting all ovahh", chorus "startin all ovahhah"....I'm putting the emphasis on the words by trying to spell out how it was being sung....hope that make some sense. Maybe you or someone can hear it in your head a little better...lol Hope that helped
@blukper the artist and group you're looking for is...... Slave ft. Steve Arrington...starting over. and yes ,this was an all time great also. hit me up any time. i got what you need
Diva61, I finally got the artist of the song that I'd been looking for! With the help of TootieH, the song was "Starting Over" by Slave!......LOL All this time, well now you know too, and thanks for your help!
@blukper OMG! I completely forgot about this song! My ex was a big SLAVE fan! He would follow "JUST A TOUCH OF LOVE" up with this one! I am really feeling my age today! Thanks, for sharing this with me!
Hey guys...Aj, the original drummer and one of the foundind members..we are getting back together because the request have been overwhelming and thanks so much to our fans. If interested in seeing us, let me know...we're working on some things now..ok?!?!
Wow, I have had this song on a cassette tape as one on my most favorite songs: recorded from the Washington DC 'quiet storm' station and now transferred to mp3. Thanks for posting this: many people will be happy!!!
God I had this on an old tape and didn't know who it was by. I was thinking Whitney at one point. Can't believe I have found it! It is so nostalgic for me from the 80's scence in Tottenham in London. Thanks so much.
I absolutely love this song. Back in 2005 I used to work at night and Champagne on WBLS here in NYC started playing it more often everyone thought it was a brand new song but it is not. I have tried since then to get my hands on it. If anyone out there can help me. I would appreciate it.
I was a liitle girl when this came out and my sisters and I brought the record and I guess we just liked the song and never paid attention to the lyrics...BUT as an adult I understand the lyrics and they are simply beautiful!!
God bless you! I remember being in my big sisters room back in the eighties! we lived in the robert taylors in 4410 waiting on the song to come on in rotation around 8 pm on v103 im 29 now and still "so love with" this song!!!
Thank you sooooo much 4 posting this, i am a lover of classic jams. being from chicago this is close 2 my heart. icouldnt find a trace of it in wisconsin.... so many thanks again!
I'm with you on this. I used to enter steppers contests at the Copperbox. Wow,those were good times. Doug Banks,Herb Kent. R.I.P. Richard Peague another great chitown dj
this song has soo much feelings in it
DERRECK153 2 weeks ago
thats my cuzn jarrod....all the way from southside of chicago....luv you cuz.....
dbuie28 1 month ago
When I played this song on the radio at WIZZ FM in Harrisburg Pa. back in the 80's, the phone would light up. I received the 12" promo and back in the day, DJ's ran the music industry before video came on the scene. This was one of those songs that made other DJ's come running up to booth and ask, who is this and where can I get It!..The vocals on here were in the stratosphere! Thank you Smoke City for the memories..Herbie Hall
wegrateful1 1 month ago
@wegrateful1 HEY BRO...i used to DJ in Winston Salem in the late 80's (WSNC and WAAA). being from the mid west, folks in NC hadnt heard this song. I too had the 12 inch and have been trying to find this song since i left college in '90. Just found it today :-O Thanks for the upload
dbzgirl118 1 month ago
@dbzgirl118 oh yeah...i just realized that i'm signed in to yahoo under my daughter's id...im @ steadystevie_wssu.
dbzgirl118 1 month ago
@wegrateful1 ok,,,,now read the aforementioned remarks....anyway....the DJ's absolutely were key...radio has gone straight to hell. Dam corporations trashing stuff with their greed.
steadystevie 1 month ago
i have been in love with this song since i was 17.
MrMother58 2 months ago
i was a month old.still dreamin'.and their white!!!!!
svn1114 2 months ago
i was a month old.still dreamin'.
svn1114 2 months ago
Thanks again to W B L S NYC and Kiss Radio in Atlanta, for helping to make this single a classic that has been enjoyed by so many to this point and seems to continue to speak for itself, into new generations of listeners who weren't even hear yet when it was released. What a Hit!!!!
Scottflipside 2 months ago
boy this playlist is the bomb but you would have had to have grown up in DC to understand what Im saying. this is classic HUR
onespiritman1 2 months ago in playlist WHUR 96.3 HOMESICK PLAYLIST
Hey can't forget Mae Koen, Diane Madison and Theresa Davis for background support....simply awesome to work with ..........like silk.
Scottflipside 2 months ago
OMG!!! Thank you for posting this!!! I haven't heard this song for at least 10 years. they don't play it!! Thank you so much for this!!!
Eolis153 3 months ago
STAR AND DEVEON, WHERE EVER YOU ARE, GOD BLESS YOU BECAUSE YOUR SPIRIT AND ENTHUSIASM REALLY MADE THIS SONG HAPPEN...AND IT'S STILL HAPPENING. LOVE YOU GUYS, R. S. KEYBOARDIST.
Scottflipside 3 months ago
NYC's W.B.L.S played this song every morning when it first came.i remember it to well.(True words W/real meanning)
tonydjpower 3 months ago
I was a young lady when this song came out. They rehearsed this song and the entire album i dont know how many times at Triple T enterprises on west madison in chicago. i love it then and i love it now. I wish i could find any of them i would love to remake this i know every word even the parts ppl neva heard because they only did somethings in rehearsal. I pray all is well with them all. i learned how to play the congos from Candance....
adriawhit4 3 months ago
JUST SWELL!!!!!!
TheDjbambam210 3 months ago
Wow it took me so long to fine this song,they just don't make music like this anymore......
2279731 4 months ago
Hey...im back. Thank you all for the post. I must admit...a lot of these comments are enjoyable reads. starr and i are in the studio as we speak. working on some legalities with these kats overseas....however, we look forward to answering the demand for us and from us. Much love to you all..AJ
MasterMeyheim 4 months ago
Home sick, missing Chi Town. This makes me think of home. Chi Town radio. This was the jam.
jojoledet 4 months ago
This song brings me back to junior high school days. I can't think of a better time then the 80's. I wish that I could go back in time with what I know now and be the sh*t...back in time.
rondocole 4 months ago
GOT DAMN IT WAS HARD FINDING THIS SONG ..JUST HEARD IT ON KISS AND DAMN THE MEMORIES OF GETTING MY 1ST PIECE OF AZZ SUDDENLY HIT ME ... ABSOLUTELY ONE OF MY FAV FUK SONGS .. KNOW THE LADIES CREAM WHEN THIS SONG COME ON ..RIGHT LADIES?!
glok9n 5 months ago
Daveon Overton & Starr
jona76620 5 months ago
This,is truly a well written love song.I remember when it came out.It still sounds good,if not better than it ever did.
vido53 5 months ago
This song was such a Hit and so were the people who sang it. I am grateful to have been the arranger and piano man on it. Much love to the listeners.
Scottflipside 5 months ago
@Scottflipside I really am inclined to re-record just looking for the right singers to say it again for me. Keep the love light on yall'. Scott
Scottflipside 5 months ago
Finally, Iv'e been looking for this song for rmonth's, I hear it on the radio but the d.j. never says the name of the artists, so now it's 6:09 am, I typed in, so in love, I dream about you everynight & ECT. and finally someone gave info about the song and the artists name, I even try to call the darn radio station but they had me bouncing all over the place LOL,
SongCreator71 6 months ago
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SongCreator71 6 months ago
I've been looking for this song for years. I use to love this song in the early 80's and never knew who song it. I can't believe I found it on here.
234Browny 7 months ago
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I heard this song today on kiss fm ny, It's beautiful make you think of that special person, I dream about him all the time so in love with him
78mslisa 7 months ago
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78mslisa 7 months ago
It's a Damn shame that 5 people can not and do not Dream about being in Love not only with someone but even with themselves! This sung is the TRUTH, SO I SUGGEST TO THEM GO OUT AND USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND THEN FROM THERE START PRACTICING DREAMING AT NIGHT AND MAYBE YOU MIGHT FALL IN LOVE.
Lisaworld1 7 months ago
"ONE MUST BE IN LOVE/SHARED A LOVE", TO APPRECIATE, THIS SONG! "YOU GOT, MY HEART IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND"-NO OTHER/BETTER WAY, IN EXPRESSING, "THE HOLD OF YOUR LOVE WITHIN! THIS SONG,TRULY TOUCHES
, MY HEART,PAST/PRESENT!
hildaprado1 8 months ago
This song gives me goosebumps!!! It reminds me of when I knew I couldn't live without my girlfriend(now my wife of 13 years). I never thought I could find such a woman, but God blessed me with her.
SULLECRAM1127 8 months ago
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song, and I walked down the aisle (instrumental version) to my wonderful husband 5 years ago tomorrow....6/3/06
lmdeshong 8 months ago
qu'es ce que j'aime cette chanson, dédiés aux amoureux et aux autres peace
jona76620 8 months ago
I have an instrumental version of this timeless love song as well as this one. Absolute perfection.
ozone8902 8 months ago
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(((( I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG))))) this is taking me wayy back to where SONGS MADE YOUR HEART ACTUALLY Skip a beat. You felt the lyrics in your soul! (SIGH)
lajuane1 8 months ago
(((( I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG))))) this is taking me wayy back to where SONGS MADE YOUR HEART ACTUALLY Skipped a beat. You felt the lyrics in your soul! (SIGH)
lajuane1 8 months ago
Classic!!!!
funkanova365247 8 months ago
Man Scott, this is a song that takes you back to a place where you could recall every instance, this song will always remind me of the Chicago summer nights that I miss
MrDMiles01 8 months ago
The comments that I've seen here really harm the heart. We are in process of doing more jams like this Zeek Swann and Ron Scott ( Piano player on this tune). It great to know how you fell about this kind of muzik.....coming soon1
Scottflipside 9 months ago
I dream about my husband every second of morning,day, and night. This song reminds me of the love that I have for him.
1Chynab 9 months ago
OHMYGAWSH this is the CUT !!!!!
i LOVEEEEEEEEEE this sonq !!!!
B2kcookies 10 months ago
Ladies and Gentlemen....this right here is a classic!
DonnyAJ1 10 months ago
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HawaiiMclovin69 11 months ago
this song is so timeless.they cant make them like this anymore.SAD
MrJames07111 11 months ago 8
@MrJames07111
that's right !!!!
B2kcookies 10 months ago
wow "youve got my heart IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS!!!!" thats my favorite line!! lololol
Bluemagik1113 1 year ago
This is one of my favorites!
heavenlynatural22 1 year ago
I was too young to really know what these words meant when it first hit the airwaves. I just thought it was a beautiful song. NOW I know what Smoke City was talking about!
FoxyBlackstone22 1 year ago 2
I lived around the corner from Zeke and I remember them very well.
mink021565 1 year ago
This is thre real smoke city right here! I remember this came out the year The newyork Mets were in a penant chase withe the St. Louis Cardinals. I was in the 6 th grade I had a crush on 2 girls Lechelle and Jessica.
TygaShawty 1 year ago
what year is this.
themythriller 1 year ago
@themythriller 1985, late-summer, not to be confused with the mid-1990s U.K. band of the same name. If my memory serves me correctly, this song went to #3 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. WRKS 98.7 'Kiss' FM in NYC played this relentlessly in '85.
CookyMonzta 10 months ago
Smoke City I remember the first time I visted Wash. DC and heard this song..I brought the 12in immediately...lol...im telling my age...but it was the Jam...I miss going to the club and slow draggin to the slow songs...WOW...everything does change...its too bad the kids of today dont get to experience this....
brwabrown 1 year ago
@brwabrown I'd like to believe that we do, but it's only a select few.
HawaiiMclovin69 11 months ago
whats up aj pleased to see your here with us on youtube man i love smokecity
i played this song i can bet atleast 20 times a day still old is this song is it still sounds like back in the day hope you guys get back together ill be there with now my wife love ya bro
ronaldlsmith1 1 year ago
Hi AJ what will the group do in terms of the Name? It seems a European group performs under it?
Brickjonez 1 year ago
This was the cut back in the day. Oh yes , Smoke City needs to get back together.
JazmindaX 1 year ago
This is one of the most outstanding songs of 20th century R&B. The lead singers sing with so much passion and heart, as if they sing from experience. And the back up voices are a perfect complement, a haunting symphony. After I wore out my 33 LP it took me years to finally find it again in iTunes, and it sounds as fresh today as it did when I first heard it over 20 years ago.
asiniamaya 1 year ago
I heard this song for the first time on KJLH Compton two weeks ago. It stirs my heart for the one and only love of my heart.. It took twenty years for us to find our way back to each other. Does anyone have the words written someplace for this song.
geminiwoman0 1 year ago
@geminiwoman0 20 years? O_O Wow congrats!
pdul526 1 year ago
OMG! I absolutely adore this song, I grew up listening to it and I lost touch with the song and yesterday I heard it on a radio station in N.Y. and it was a tear jerker, it brought back so many many memories good and bad. I am so happy that I heard it, but I couldn't find it all yesterday, so I did a music search for 5 hours and I found it. This is a classic.
oshnoohav3 1 year ago
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oshnoohav3 1 year ago
@AJ-YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT BROTHER!!!! THIS SONG IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!!!!!!...LOVE IT TO DEATH!!!! TOOK ME YEARS TO FIND OUT WHO MADE IT THOUGH!!!! COMEBACK AND DO SHOWS!...BELIEVE ME-THERE IS A HUGE DEMAND!!!! PEACE!
vogreenelight 1 year ago
hello aj i saw your comment on you,were one of the original founder ,dummer of the group called smoke city ,what happen, that your group,just made that one album,back in 1985,then stop making good music,anyway i love this song dreams,thank you for being apart this track,keep the 80's music going.realaxing song for me .
TheAchristmas 1 year ago
good stuff
tom4342 1 year ago
OMG! I've been searching for this song. It played on the radio station some months ago and ever since I have been doing lyric searches because the station didn't mention the artist or the title. What's the point of putting such a great old school classic in rotation if you don't give the credit. Where can I purchase this track?
KISCHABRONXNYC 1 year ago
MasterMayheim...we need that soul again....
StarrFamousStarr 1 year ago
That's why I gotta grab Herb Kent on the weekends, thank god for that dude, he digs this stuff out. It's very cool.
takemeback2 1 year ago
OMG!!!... I been lookin for this song 4 years now and finally i found it... i cant believe it i love this song i listen to this song over and over.... this is a beautiful song and its going to be one of my wedding songs soon.....
chynadoll1111 1 year ago
Okay, first of all let me just say that I am so, so elated right now. You just don't understand. I have been looking for this song for so long! Oh my goodness! They truly don't make songs like this anymore; this is truly a classic!
linda4ualways40 1 year ago
this song is a jam i was workin nights @ da post office when thissong came out bac n da day..listening 2 good music while working on da machine n da old days............
TheSlick329 1 year ago
This sing take me straight back to the 80's when I was in my 20's, This ladie can sing her butt off"""""""" go girl,and as for the guy what else can I say ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
TheAteeyah 1 year ago
this song was my favorite song in high school it was the first time i realized songs can make u melt they can get u so worked up over that special someone
toofargone68 1 year ago
Aj I want to say thank you! For being part of a great group. I meet my first girlfriend singing this song in a talent show in the 80's in DC. Wish I could find this album. Luq
ReddFoxxxAtl 1 year ago
If you don'tn fall in love listening to the song by Smoke City, then you have no heart all. this is definitely true pure 100% love to the bone.
93dcmax 1 year ago
Aj, this is one recording that I would fall asleep late at night when my husband was on the road traving for work. I always wonder what happen to your group. I would invest in your group if you guys are still sing like you singed "Dreams." I sure hope that the people are loud enough, for I do know I would love to see you guys make a great comeback. Please don't give up.
MsVeryreal 1 year ago
The best love song for that real love that those real lovers hold in they heart. A true classic
MRBADBOY1965 1 year ago
I heard this song for the first time over the weekend and i fell in love with it. its such a beautiful song!
grammakat 1 year ago
hvilket år er den her fra
themythriller 1 year ago
this song is lovers only the ones that show it!!
johnnymoe33 1 year ago
this song is lovers only the ones that show it!!1
johnnymoe33 1 year ago
i think this song is for people who have real love for eachother and show it!!!
johnnymoe33 1 year ago
I had this song on 45 and I lost it then years later I heard it on the quite storm and forgot who made it.It drove me crazy for about 2 years funny thing is I had a dream I had the record in my hand and I seen the artist name that same day I went on ebay and some one was selling it for $15 and I bought it true story
BAYBEKDL 1 year ago
this was 1 of my classics....i remember hearing it all the time on the quiet storm ...i never knew who the artist was...but i'm glad i never forgot the lyrics.
cdlucas32 1 year ago
I DEDICATE THIS SONG TO MY HUSBAND BABY I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
mrskeller1 1 year ago
My daddy was in this group. This is my first time hearing this song, but I like it!!!!
NeseMonae 1 year ago
Hi AJ, this one of my favorite song. It would be so nice to hear you guys out here again doin' yall thang. I grew up next to Starr, on 116th & Racine. (Mrs. Cooke Grand daughter) I could sit on my porch and listen to her sing every morning. Some of my fondest childhood memories. I hope you guy do come back out. God bless & let Bea know I still rave on about her singing. Tell her I'm on facebook.
ChevyShevelle1 1 year ago
Amazing Classic song. Wow...just took me back 20 plus years. So much soul and feeling in this song. It still gets me!
MsMillie007 1 year ago
one of the great slow ballads....bmx gci classic all day
mtk170 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL song, been looking for it for years, just found out the name of the group, want to find this for my collection, had it on tape years ago...I hope it resurfaces in stores. LOVE THIS SONG!!!!! "you got my heart in the palm of your hands" with this tune!
dupontk71 1 year ago
This had to be one of the most BEAUTIFUL slow jams that has ever been recorded!!!!
tlover1062 1 year ago 18
YAAAAY! REAL MUSIK MASTER!
GoldenLarkVoice 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite songs ever. I'm moved every time I listen to it. God Bless the artists for making this beautiful, beautiful song. cls
brodericksmith01 1 year ago
loooooove this complete jam
Raheem04 1 year ago
You play this and you will melt
zuukie1 1 year ago
This song will last forever...
zuukie1 1 year ago
beautiful song
rtff718 1 year ago
FYI, another great mix by General Crook, who mixed several hits during this time out of Chicago and he still sounds just as good now as he did then!!!
kattladii 1 year ago
I was blessed to hear Smoke City on WBLS's Quiet Storm Show live. Anybody remember Vaughn Harper used to broadcast live from "SweetWater's"?
TheELSABA 1 year ago
Beautiful song!!! I had a time finding it.
teelite72 1 year ago
@teelite72 Me too! I couldn't think of the exact title. I didn't know the name of the artist. I just knew that it was beautiful!
1davisd 1 year ago
My honey got me listening to this song and I cant believe that this songs went right by me now I am a true fan yes it one of the best. Robert thanks for this lovely song. And most thanks to the artist Smoke City........
foxbaby5 1 year ago
This song came out in '82. I must have been asleep. It's so beautiful. I never get tired of hearing it. I can't wait until it is in the I Tunes Library. It's one of the best love songs ever!!!!
banksar 1 year ago
This makes me think about when I first started listening to the Quiet Storm as a teenager and they'd play all these songs by little known artists like Smoke City. This is my joint right here!!
ajthrowback928 2 years ago
@ajthrowback928 me too girl! In the Chi with my big sister..memories....
GoldenLarkVoice 1 year ago
I was so in love with NJ and he just didn't realize it..too baddd and too late.. I hope he is happy..
Shayluv1 2 years ago
Man i've been looking for this song for a long time, takes me back to Brooklyn,E.N.Y. The faces have changed,but not the memories....Respect
bermudakid1 2 years ago
This one I totally forgot about until I went looking for 101 north and someone made a reference to it. Thank you guys for bringing back the real good stuff!!!
56mysta 2 years ago
I am sitting here reliving a love that I can still feel today! Rest in Peace L.A.
morrispamela 2 years ago
it really doesnt get much better than this
soloww 2 years ago
My sister love's this song to death. Her fiance is in jamaica and she plays this song everyday, whenever I call her between the hours of 9:30 or 11pm this is the song you hear playing in the background. she bought it from amazon
neezie5 2 years ago
Damn this takes me back. This is when music, lyrics, melodies, vocals,and love was real. What happened to the true SANGERS? I mean we have Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Lotoya London, Christina Aguellira that can sing their face off and can hold there own. I just hope real love music comes back.
bigcountryvma1 2 years ago
I used to play this over and over, and cry. I can remember it like it was yesterday over 20 odd years ago.
VTERRELL 2 years ago
amazing
naomicoon 2 years ago
This is for the Grown and Sexy 80's I will always this song.
haseo890 2 years ago 11
yes that song has beyong memories...especially of my ex-wife.....and I was in love with her....until she was murdered
CSM James E. Willis Jr.
US Army Criminal Investigative Division
sergeantmajor42 2 years ago
Sargentmajor42...Condolences to you for your loss May the true God Ye'ho'wah remember your Dear wife in the resurrection..John 5:28,29...always remember the love you shared with her...Love is a very special gift. I know your pain well my Brother. I lost a Fiance'..too early in life.,Hold on to your memories!
MusicofTheCool 2 years ago
have it, too lol
djmmcee 2 years ago
OMG... I thought I was the only one who loved this song... I hav it on 12" vinyl (Epic records)
djmmcee 2 years ago 2
Group:Smoke City
Song: Dreams
LP: I Really Want You
Year: 1985
From: Chicago
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this song?
Ravon17 2 years ago
You can download it off youtube and convert it to an mp3 or search file sharing sites...
djmmcee 2 years ago
Thanks DJ!!!!
Ravon17 2 years ago
will do sweetie.
MasterMayheim 2 years ago
Once again, i'm Aj...one of the founding members and the original drummer for Smoke City. Me and Starr and Candice are working on getting the group back now because the request has been overwhelming. We're also working with some promoters...so if you guys are loud enough to the right people, we'll be there. Thanks again for all of the love and continue support.
MasterMayheim 2 years ago 35
THANK YOU!!!! Can't wait to hear it.
natikalambert 2 years ago
Hi Aj my name is Stacey and i love the group. My family knows Candace and Starr for along time. Trust me we grew up listening to there music when me and eric and my cousins had to go to school. I definetly wish that you guys will get back on the road and we definetly miss them from the old neighborhood. When you get a chance send me a personal email. Until then tell them its time to get back to work :)
punkin1215 2 years ago
Please keep us posted, I love this song!! You guys were the BOMB!!
Diva61 2 years ago
@MasterMayheim Well, AJ, all I have to say is y'all SHOULD HAVE NEVER GONE ANYWHERE!!!!! Man, if a person wasn't in love, THIS CUT MADE THEM FEEL THEY WERE!!!!! We appreciate SMOKE CITY. We need you guys back to make REAL, TRUE love music again.....until then...I THANK YOU FOR THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC!!!! For those of us from DC/MD/VA, THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE SLOW JAM!!!!!
tlover1062 1 year ago
@tlover1062
YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR SONG..........I MARRIED OFF THIS WHEN I FIRST WENT IN THE MILITARY.....BUT SHE DIED.....WHILE I WAS PROTECTING MY COUNTRY....BUT THAT WAS THE SONG I THOUGHT OF WHEN I WAS GERMANY........BACK IN 1985......GOD BLESS HER AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE..........JAMES
sergeantmajor42 1 year ago
@sergeantmajor42 BUT I MUST ADMIT IT STILL MAKES ME SAD...........THANKS AGAIN FOR MAKING THAT STATEMENT ABOUT THIS SONG.............IT REALLY MAKES ME THINK ABOUT HOW ALONG WE ALL ARE.............JAMES
sergeantmajor42 1 year ago
@MasterMayheim Please be there!
sdlgk 1 year ago
@MasterMayheim Who are the members of this group? My mother LOVES this song! I think it's cool too :-)
Buttababy 1 year ago
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@MasterMayheim Who are the members of this group? My mother LOVES this song! I think it's cool too :-)
Buttababy 1 year ago
@MasterMayheim
I love this song. I sing this song quite a bit. A lot of people ask me who sing that song and I tell them it's Smoke City. They don't know what I'm talking about because it's a new era. This song has so much meaning. Hopefully you do come back and I can't wait to hear the remake of this song.
sweetnet77 1 year ago
@MasterMayheim Well God bless Aj. It would be a treat to us, to be able to hear some new stuff, or some stuff we haven't heard before by you all. This song dreams is actually the only song by y'all, that I'm familiar with, but that's alright, because this is an extremely special and endearing song ! This song is love. Peace
bigemont 1 year ago
@MasterMayheim Man this is truly music! These young artist can learn a lot from the pioneers.
bbejr 1 year ago
@MasterMayheim Please come back DAMN I've searched for this song for as long as I can remember great great great song I love it and wish you all the success with in the future
seals64 1 year ago
Great Post!!!
jazzylinn 2 years ago
Does anyone know where I can find more info on this old school group? I go to "WikiPedia" and a British band of the same name was spoke of. And good ole "Soulwalking" didn't have them listed to my surprise! The group was popular enough to me back in the day....lol ok...Help!
blukper 2 years ago
I believe, I found major info on this group, by doing a search on google. I was playing around with different search engines while on google. Try "Who is Smoke City" or Who performed " Dreams"? I'm sorry, I cannot be more helpful, it was over a year ago. This is one of my favorite songs, I hope this helps!
Diva61 2 years ago
Thanks for your help!....I appreciate it!
blukper 2 years ago
Question...do you or anyone know who sings "Starting all Over"...I think that's the name of the other song I've been looking for that came out in the 80's, maybe late 70's but I'm pretty sure it was 80's. Thought it was Rene & Angela....nope!...lol
They keep repeating "starting all over" towards the end and throughout the song...help?
blukper 2 years ago
If this is song, I am thinking of, it has been recorded by several artist, including:
Clarence Carter/Joe Sample w Randy Crawford/Bobby Blue Band/Gwen McCrae and JohnnyTaylor (my favorite version). I do not know who recorded it first, but JT's version was featured on his 1994 "Taylored in Silk" album. I am sure, it is still, in publication. A line from the song is: Starting all over as friends, is gonna be rough, on us, but we gotta face it. Hope this helps!
Diva61 2 years ago
Diva61, thanks, this one is ah hard one!.....LOL But the one I'm talking about was a guy and a woman, they kept repeating the phrase, "starting all ovah, starting-all-ovahhah, starting all ovah"...lol It's funny trying to type how you hear the song played in your head, but I hope this little bit more helps. If anyone else knows the one I'm talking about, plz feel free to tell me. Again, this one came out in the 80's.....nice tune.
blukper 2 years ago
Oh, and, I could have the "title" of the song wrong too. I just know that's what they kept repeating, so I figured that "had" to the song title. You know what I mean? But that's not always the case. I been digging hard for this jam. I'm calling WHUR, but they not picking up!.....lol
blukper 2 years ago
I believe, we are thinking of the same son, you have the title correct. It is entitled "Starting Over", and each part of the chorus begins with "Starting All Over"..etc. I am not familiar with "WHUR', but when, I'm not sure of a song, I log on to IMEEN and type the possible title. It is free, let me know, if this is the song your are speaking of!
Diva61 2 years ago
Yea, I have IMEEM, and I've gone to CD Universe too. But everytime I key in "Starting All Over", other songs are represented, not the one I'm looking for :( I'll keep on trying to get the radio station, cause somebody there really should know. I just don't remember the artist for some reason, I always liked the song, but then it's been 20+ yrs....lol
blukper 2 years ago
I see, there is a female voice singing, on the version by johnny taylor, and I think, the version by Bobby Blue Band, as well. However, the singer is not identified in any of the listings. Often, the artist will be identified on the ablum or cd notes, but not on the different mediums we use to currently obtain music. I am wondering, if Peaches and Herb, did a version of this, song as well. I have a couple of other areas to check, if I come up with anything, I will let you know.
Diva61 2 years ago
Ok thanks!...and thanks for tagging along with me on this one! We'll find it....lol..... :)
blukper 2 years ago
LOL as well, this is racking my brain now. I just remembered a female/male group from the 80's. I cannot think of their name. Was the song a hit, or like the "B' side of single. Was it up or slow tempo? Did BET show a video for it?
Diva61 2 years ago
I would put it at a medium tempo, definitely not a fast song. Something you put on and just chill with. But not slow tempo either. The lead would sing, "starting all ohvahh", then the chorus would come in and repeat, "starting all over", lead, "starting all ovahh", chorus "startin all ovahhah"....I'm putting the emphasis on the words by trying to spell out how it was being sung....hope that make some sense. Maybe you or someone can hear it in your head a little better...lol Hope that helped
blukper 2 years ago
@blukper the artist and group you're looking for is...... Slave ft. Steve Arrington...starting over. and yes ,this was an all time great also. hit me up any time. i got what you need
93dcmax 1 year ago
Diva61, I finally got the artist of the song that I'd been looking for! With the help of TootieH, the song was "Starting Over" by Slave!......LOL All this time, well now you know too, and thanks for your help!
blukper 2 years ago
@blukpe I am so glad to hear, your search is over! I'm going, to look this one up, right now and listen to it!
Diva61 1 year ago
@blukper OMG! I completely forgot about this song! My ex was a big SLAVE fan! He would follow "JUST A TOUCH OF LOVE" up with this one! I am really feeling my age today! Thanks, for sharing this with me!
Diva61 1 year ago
and forgive my typing..lol
MasterMayheim 2 years ago
Hey guys...Aj, the original drummer and one of the foundind members..we are getting back together because the request have been overwhelming and thanks so much to our fans. If interested in seeing us, let me know...we're working on some things now..ok?!?!
MasterMayheim 2 years ago 3
I live in chicago and want to see yall!!!
GoldenLarkVoice 2 years ago
Wow, I have had this song on a cassette tape as one on my most favorite songs: recorded from the Washington DC 'quiet storm' station and now transferred to mp3. Thanks for posting this: many people will be happy!!!
RaiderEleven 2 years ago 2
Man I have been looking for this song I asked a dj who ever I could and here it is I want a copy shoot
vhurd07 2 years ago
God I had this on an old tape and didn't know who it was by. I was thinking Whitney at one point. Can't believe I have found it! It is so nostalgic for me from the 80's scence in Tottenham in London. Thanks so much.
Sevenseas11 2 years ago
I've been lloking for this song! Thank goodness I found it b/c of you. Please don't take it away~
mrscasimon 2 years ago
I absolutely love this song. Back in 2005 I used to work at night and Champagne on WBLS here in NYC started playing it more often everyone thought it was a brand new song but it is not. I have tried since then to get my hands on it. If anyone out there can help me. I would appreciate it.
4daluvofnikki 2 years ago
I was a liitle girl when this came out and my sisters and I brought the record and I guess we just liked the song and never paid attention to the lyrics...BUT as an adult I understand the lyrics and they are simply beautiful!!
nicocyt 2 years ago 3
gurl me too! I actually sang it for sisters and her friends when they would come over and RFTW songs!
GoldenLarkVoice 2 years ago
This is one of the best love songs I've heard! still They don't play it a lot but it's good to hear when they do.
1995RangeRover 2 years ago 4
OH WOW...I've been searching for this gem for a long time!!!!
Muziclvr07 2 years ago 3
who are the vocalists??one of them sounds like Lorezon for "make love to me" in the 90's
GoldenLarkVoice 2 years ago
God bless you! I remember being in my big sisters room back in the eighties! we lived in the robert taylors in 4410 waiting on the song to come on in rotation around 8 pm on v103 im 29 now and still "so love with" this song!!!
GoldenLarkVoice 2 years ago 2
Thank you sooooo much 4 posting this, i am a lover of classic jams. being from chicago this is close 2 my heart. icouldnt find a trace of it in wisconsin.... so many thanks again!
Mtown50 2 years ago 3
I remember them performing at Chicago's Coperbox on the South-Side,back in the 70's. Doug Banks-M.C.
PEACE!
deetrain23 3 years ago 4
I'm with you on this. I used to enter steppers contests at the Copperbox. Wow,those were good times. Doug Banks,Herb Kent. R.I.P. Richard Peague another great chitown dj
useverlastin 2 years ago 2
Im on board for working with B Starr in studio, as well sanford 1561..(Im right here in the Chi)..
Lyrics6 3 years ago
i lke this song, its great!
ammortis 3 years ago 2
OMG..B> Starr!!!You're the stuff!!!Come on back, girl..Your hometown girls here in the Chi are waiting to hear from you again..Lyrics 6
Lyrics6 3 years ago