Tough Times Uptown - Lonette McKee - Ill Wind

[necktieguy1]

I love Ms. McKee's version of this song. Works perfectly in the movie within the given context. Thanks for this post. She has a wonderful voice.

[Sheyanaa]

JUST BEST SONG EVER!!!!

[TheCutiepie85]

@ tuuttyfuckingfruity.. stop hatin ur just bein a ass nobody said u had to like her. Why she got to be a whore?? U don't even know the woman.

[mystique180]

@TuuttyFuckingFruity By the way, Lonette is half black, so why don't you shove that down your racist throat.

[varadero1839]

@mystique180 Guess my ass is in a sling now, but had no other choice but to remove the comments by that certain racist individual who chose to air his/her thoughts regarding this post! Please join me in avoiding any more of the poison that this character wishes to spread. My "ass in the sling" has more to do with what might happen to my account because I challenged a "dufus" for his/her vicious/racist remarks. I'd have commented sooner, but never saw this particular snide remark. Best to All!

[mystique180]

@varadero1839 Thanks for removing his/her comment. I usually just respond to rude users like him/her once, and then block them, it keeps things from getting out of control. :)

[JesusCisnerosCh]

Sabes? cada vez que lo veo salen lagrimas de mis ojos. Gracias

[varadero1839]

@JesusCisnerosCh No hay de que! Yo tambien siento mucho al ver y oir esta cancion! Todos nosotros hemos tenidos nuestros tiempos buenos y malos. La bella Lonette aqui canta por tiempos tristes! Me siento bien orgulloso en conocer a usted!

[naught666]

Best song in the whole movie. If ya saw the movie, ya know that that is saying alot.

[Supermabelina]

Preciosisima canción.

[JacquieHuib]

Varadero: and thanks you again!!!

[JacquieHuib]

Thanks a lot for this video.!!!!! Looking already for years for this.

[varadero1839]

@JacquieHuib WOW! I mean to say that your search has ended, and I'm so honored to have been part of it. I love Ms. McKee, and still think she's one of the loveliest and most talented performers anywhere! Thanks once more for your kind comment!

[PuffLippy06]

I wore out two cassettes listening to this! Mostly Lonette, but the whole thing is gorgeous. This has to be one of the best version of any song ever. ;)

[varadero1839]

@PuffLippy06 Ms. Lonette really rules the roost here! She's so lovely, and talented that we the audience, are enchanted! Thanks so much for your comment!

[blkwebman]

My absolute favorite arrangement of this song...

[varadero1839]

@blkwebman We're in agreement! Thanks so much for your comment. Ms. McKee knows, always has and always will! Grateful to hear from you!

[PuffLippy06]

@blkwebman Its absolutely perfect.

[grega1972]

It Also important to notice how Cappola used lighting and who ever was the Director of Photograghy for this scene .the editing and sound was sensational . They really captured pain and desperation in miss Mckee's face ....

[unclealand]

I hope Harold Arlen did not die before he got to see and hear Lonette McKee do his great song. This one scene is more exciting than any musical number Streisand filmed.

[varadero1839]

@unclealand Lonette really knows how to put this piece over! Your having mentioned Mr. Arlen is particularly apropos. He was a genius; only wish Ms. McKee had more complete solos in this movie. Thanks so much for your comment!

[goinxnginx]

The soundtrack for this movie is fantastic.

[robirob12000]

I just listened to Ella and Sarah's versions too. I had never heard anyone but Lonette sing it until today. I love them all.

[aaronlobbley]

you better BELIEVE it!!! this song is definitely lonette mckee's!!! she gave me chills up and down my spine when she sung it, and BELIEVE me, it was definitely worth it!!!  thanks so much, varadero1839 for posting this, i mean really!!

[karameldreem]

i didnt know she could sing!!!

[SueNamiii]

Favorite song from my favorite movie!! I saw this movie back in '86, about 2 years after it came out. We were heading to an after hours warehouse club in downtown L.A. It was summer, and hot and breezy that night. I'll never forget this song as it played in my head on that hot summer night with the wind blowing across my face and through my hair. Gave me goosebumps on a hot night. Lonette OWNS this song, best version ever!

[bpyrad]

timeless

[zheahra]

WOW!!!!

Looks like an advertisement for a movie or commerical. Lynette McKee is gorgeous and she never got the recognition she deserved. See, fair skinned blk women didn't get their just do either.

[MelodyBrain]

can i download this song please?

[varadero1839]

Quisiera hablar con Usted relacionado a su pregunta. Por favor, quite el "bloqueo," para que podamos hablar. Mil Gracias!

[3muimui]

I'd never heard this song before, but now becomes one of my favorites.

Thank you !--Helen :)

[varadero1839]

Hi Helen! I miss you! Sorry for my delay in corresponding; my job is making me crazy! Promise to write again soon via another media. Love to you...Juan

[3muimui]

" It's a blessing to have a job these days, don't complaint ! "

This is the attitude of some of our bosses in Hong Kong. sigh!

J It's ok, I understand!

in friendship ...Helen :)

[sexytrannienj]

leana horne is that u

[Kleokhareia]

Thanks for a slice of history. Very good special effects, beautiful song and classy video, very nice.

Regards,

Rita

[moshn2002]

Thanks  it s so nice !!

[stephenjoeagi]

You bring to us a difficult period in our history which in time has become legendary and uniquely American. It has entered into nostalgia, because of the wonderful songs born during this depression. This is one of them. Thank you for finding, and posting these great songs and videos.