Johnny Adams - If I Could See You One More Time

[filmextra]

Part # 2 of 2:.....I went on to research Johnny's other work, and hear his unique soulful take on Engelbert Humperdinck's debut hit "Release Me" (which topped the charts in Britain when I was a lad there) and realized how brilliantly Johnny could transform a simple ballad into an enduring soul anthem....and in this one, when he gets to......"I'm gonna love you.....and skeweeeeze yoo-ooh".....it's classic heartfelt soul.....raw emotion....brilliant vocal technique......RIP and thank you Johnny

[filmextra]

Part # 1 of 2: I am a Johnny Adams devotee going back maybe 20 years or more. I first heard this particular spine-tingling, hair-raising track on a vinyl album called S.S.S. Soul Survey; a compilation issued on the Charly R&B label (CRB 1034).....[BTW....this YouTube version cuts about 5-10 seconds OFF the end of the track].....

[LJH70122]

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been able to see him perform live. I once saw him sing a duet with Aaron Neville at a benifit concert. He made it seem like Aaron didn't belong on the same stage with him. That's nothing against Aaron Neville. I'm a big fan. But , he's more of a crooner , while Johnny barely needed a microphone. He could really belt 'em out.

[9thWardJukebox]

@LJH70122 johnny is by far the best vocalist ever to come out of New Orleans. Aaron's "quiver" is a bit like cheating on high notes. But I love Aaron's old stuff. Johnny sang like an angel though but when he wanted to "blues" it up, watch out!!!!!

[faithmairee]

I'm in love with that man's voice. I've been a devoted fan for many years and always will be one of his biggest fans.

[9thWardJukebox]

@faithmairee It's funny how our "less notables" are considered by us New Orleanians are the best singer out of New Orleans (Adams) and best piano player (James Booker). If you haven't already, I would urge you to check out Johnny Adams - "Come Home To Love". It's right up there with my Adams' favorites and I posted it on YouTube.

[zydecodave1]

That's for damn sure-the best voice ever outta New Orleans!

[9thWardJukebox]

@zydecodave1 But yet his legacy is vanishing all too quickly. It would be nice if an organization like the Jazz and Heritage folks would start a museum for the contributions of so many who are now gone and are becoming forgotten. Each year prior to the festival, there could induction ceremonies.