What a voice....it's really MUSIC to my ears....good music is ETERNAL, it transcends time or pop trends....this is real EXCELLENT music....brings peace and tranquility...
122,098 view is good, but this video needs them Justin Bieber/Lady Gaga numbers. Real music needs to be back in the forefront and not take a back burner to wack music today.
@Donnymac - for the relatively limited airplay Terry received, I am proud to be among his amazing fan base. Some people cannot understand nuanced music, or maybe their brains just won't process it for other reasons. The important thing for me is to stay with Terry through today and beyond. YouTube allowed me to discover his digitally remastered works, so at home and in the car, I am experiencing a constant via Terry. Some things cannot be labeled beyond breathtaking.
Beautiful... I heard this on the quiet stom and had to find it........so illustrative and melodic.....I initially thought is was Nina Simone also..... I am glad I found this... I will get the CD.........WONDERFUL MUSIC
I saw Terry perform this song at the Kennedy Center in the 70's when I was a student as a music major at Howard U. I have loved him for four decades, even when he took his 'two and one-half decade' hiatus to raise his daughter. He is an AMAZING human being. You should really check out his biography if you have the chance. I am still turning people on to his music. Wonderful post!
a friend of mine suggested that i listen to this song about 8 mos. ago. all he told me about it was that it was an import. so, i listened, and wow. what an amazing secret. this song is my favorite off of the cd. however, the cd in it's entirety is worth a listen. by the way, my friend never got the cd back. it's now in my collection!!!
soulful clown hit me really hard ..changed my way of thinkin...so much so i gotta little boy running around awnsering to name of callier.......he loves his name,,,,and so do i ...
Many people aren't familiar with Charles Stepney. Therefore, the family has uploaded a video entitled Interrupted Greatness The Chares Stepney Story. It is a synopsis of the Stepney daughters lives with and without him. Check it out if you can.
He's much more popular in Europe, heard about him through a friend in Ireland in mid to late 90s when he made a comeback. Doesn't his voice sound like Nina Simone in parts?
Terry is I believe a Chicago native.I saw him in 1977 in a very small club on the south side of the city. If I remember correctly I think someone told me he grew up in the same neighborhood that Curtis Mayfield grew up in. I think he only had minimal success and appeal in the Chicago area and decided to migrate elsewhere. I also recall or hearing that he had some health problems in later years. He had a new album out sometime in the 90's and have not heard anything about him in recent years.
I use to go and check out terry at a club called Dummy George's in Detroit, Michigan back in the early 80"s. I wander if Terry is still peforming in 2009 any one knows? His music is very beautiful and very unique voice.
Man. That takes me way back. Dummy George's. (I don't even know if it's still there.) I'll check; my brother still has Collier's entire collection. I fell in love with his lyrics and am looking for the ones to "Ordinary Joe", if anyone has those.
Shiverssssss!!! Lo♥e this song ~ thank you for sharing :)
MsRiot2011 4 months ago in playlist Terry Callier
This songs still gives me the chills. Beautiful!!
jlanierea 5 months ago
What a voice....it's really MUSIC to my ears....good music is ETERNAL, it transcends time or pop trends....this is real EXCELLENT music....brings peace and tranquility...
feliciavilela 5 months ago
Dam!!! who is the model on the album cover? She is f%^^&&king gorgeous.
DEKMAN99 5 months ago
fell in and out of love to this album...never gets old...love or the music...
iammidisme 9 months ago
122,098 view is good, but this video needs them Justin Bieber/Lady Gaga numbers. Real music needs to be back in the forefront and not take a back burner to wack music today.
Donnymac 9 months ago 8
@Donnymac - for the relatively limited airplay Terry received, I am proud to be among his amazing fan base. Some people cannot understand nuanced music, or maybe their brains just won't process it for other reasons. The important thing for me is to stay with Terry through today and beyond. YouTube allowed me to discover his digitally remastered works, so at home and in the car, I am experiencing a constant via Terry. Some things cannot be labeled beyond breathtaking.
meltingmedia 7 months ago 3
Peace of mind...Piece of a great soul...
PEROUKIS 9 months ago
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makes me wanna slow dance with my sweetheart ... beautiful. x
davey00m87 10 months ago
makes me wanna slow dance with my sweetheart ... beautiful. x
davey00m87 10 months ago
Why does he remind me of Nina Simone somehow? Maybe it's his delivery...
MzMeanE 11 months ago 3
Gorgeous. Absolutely cannot resist.
Louielounge 1 year ago
Cant remember the last time I heard Terry was just missing around and his music came up once again youtube is the shiznit thank you
bigboi1953 1 year ago
This song is one of the many reasons why i love music.
wearestellar 1 year ago
Beautiful... I heard this on the quiet stom and had to find it........so illustrative and melodic.....I initially thought is was Nina Simone also..... I am glad I found this... I will get the CD.........WONDERFUL MUSIC
Jahluv4life1 1 year ago
Beautiful... I heard this on the quiet stom and had to find it........so illustrative and melodic.....
Jahluv4life1 1 year ago
I saw Terry perform this song at the Kennedy Center in the 70's when I was a student as a music major at Howard U. I have loved him for four decades, even when he took his 'two and one-half decade' hiatus to raise his daughter. He is an AMAZING human being. You should really check out his biography if you have the chance. I am still turning people on to his music. Wonderful post!
vanessa4u4evr 1 year ago
My father used to play this when I was young. Excellent post. Thank you...
MrScissorhandz 1 year ago
@theRestlesswind I would hope so :D
Drspoots 1 year ago
WHY ONE DISLIKE... god why just one person... that is wrong and isnt right terry.
RIP Nujabes
Drspoots 1 year ago
@Drspoots the dislike was prolly expectin a video, and not a slideshow
zdubby 1 year ago
when i ever hear this mans voice i always think of nina simone...
moonwalk9 1 year ago
Truly Beautiful. Thank you Terry C. and Master Stephney, Chicago's Best Forever!
onepresence 1 year ago 2
great! im seeing him at the Pigalle Club on the 28th!cant wait!
hopfarmpress 1 year ago
I DISCOVERED HIM YEARS AGO! I HAVEN'T HEARD HIM IN MANY YEARS THOUGH! I AM SO GLAD THAT I HAVE FOUND HIM AGAIN!!! I LOVE HIM!
salimacat 1 year ago
Beautiful Tune! .....
MrTeddyJamz 1 year ago
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lumpishqa 1 year ago
God, I Love this Music! Thank You God so Much for TC and CS!
onepresence 1 year ago
Una maravilla. Terry Callier. Inclasificable, pero te hace sentir mejor (funk, soul,...)
Thanks so much for letting me discover this. The sound is perfect.
Best wishes from Salamanca, SPAIN!!!.
carlos002nz 2 years ago 2
A unique voice,great lyrics,tender melodies.....
Thx for posting !
Bella
4BellaHeike 2 years ago
muy buena canción!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marcelitocordoba 2 years ago
a friend of mine suggested that i listen to this song about 8 mos. ago. all he told me about it was that it was an import. so, i listened, and wow. what an amazing secret. this song is my favorite off of the cd. however, the cd in it's entirety is worth a listen. by the way, my friend never got the cd back. it's now in my collection!!!
cindyelise1 2 years ago
soulful clown hit me really hard ..changed my way of thinkin...so much so i gotta little boy running around awnsering to name of callier.......he loves his name,,,,and so do i ...
MrReillac 2 years ago
@cindyelise1 thats what friends are for............i think a callier cd is happy in any home......
MrReillac 1 year ago
red ... and black
mpakaliaros123 2 years ago
RED
SteffenSolnaes 2 years ago
cooool emoondo! matey
MrReillac 2 years ago
Terry is gorgeous but Charles Stephney needs some love. The most MAGNIFICENT arranger/producer to ever bless music in the last 100 years.
Love you, Charles. RIP Genius :) Mx
MsMerising 2 years ago 4
Many people aren't familiar with Charles Stepney. Therefore, the family has uploaded a video entitled Interrupted Greatness The Chares Stepney Story. It is a synopsis of the Stepney daughters lives with and without him. Check it out if you can.
Thank you
charlesstepney 2 years ago
CO-SIGN ON THIS!!
lewdrum73 2 years ago
He's much more popular in Europe, heard about him through a friend in Ireland in mid to late 90s when he made a comeback. Doesn't his voice sound like Nina Simone in parts?
teddyoleary 2 years ago 2
I have ALWAYS said that he is the male accompaniment to Nina...
Glad to see I'm not alone in my observation :)
MsMerising 2 years ago
I had thoughts of Nina listening to this as well - prior to reading your post.
Man I have to get some Terry Callier into my collection. On my to do list, right after Ron Sexsmith.
TheKryten666 2 years ago
wow! just heard of this guy while flicking thru foreign satellite channels. AMAZING!!!!
whyyoulidl 2 years ago 3
Completely agree with you. This guy has an amazing voice and the lyrics
NoClue468 2 years ago
Just perfect...teloio
trellospoly 2 years ago
I come back and listen to this all the time, it's such a beautiful song.
smoothsprite 2 years ago 24
very nice......
arlingtonandy 2 years ago
@smoothsprite Me too...
derailedpoet 4 months ago
Terry is I believe a Chicago native.I saw him in 1977 in a very small club on the south side of the city. If I remember correctly I think someone told me he grew up in the same neighborhood that Curtis Mayfield grew up in. I think he only had minimal success and appeal in the Chicago area and decided to migrate elsewhere. I also recall or hearing that he had some health problems in later years. He had a new album out sometime in the 90's and have not heard anything about him in recent years.
Musicnostic4U2 2 years ago
terry n curtis... same neiborghood... wow...
HardAged 2 years ago
Du grand Callier, comme d'habitude, un méchant Album !!!
titidlabutte 2 years ago
Thanks Terry, Ordinary Joe, forever more.
robertclemon 3 years ago
I use to go and check out terry at a club called Dummy George's in Detroit, Michigan back in the early 80"s. I wander if Terry is still peforming in 2009 any one knows? His music is very beautiful and very unique voice.
Geniune1953 3 years ago
Man. That takes me way back. Dummy George's. (I don't even know if it's still there.) I'll check; my brother still has Collier's entire collection. I fell in love with his lyrics and am looking for the ones to "Ordinary Joe", if anyone has those.
TjuhuTiy 3 years ago
Dummy Georges is now page 1 on the Service Drive of the Lodge freeway in Detroit, Oh Yes
robertclemon 3 years ago
He's giving a concert at the Gala Theatre in Durham, UK, at 8pm on the 3rd of June 2009
Peace
revdolaf 2 years ago
Yes, he is still performing. He played at a jazz festival in Amsterdam last sunday, i really enjoyd his performance!
Buckbasterd 2 years ago
anyone has the lyrics for this?
superctxhotmailcom 3 years ago
nice picture too
and great sample stuff
alronimus 3 years ago
einfach gut
sitata50 3 years ago
terry callier's voice and lyrics, charles stepney's ethereal arrangements equal GOLD. timeless indeed. one of my prized albums.
pghpookie 3 years ago 17
Beautiful.....
utkgerl 3 years ago
I wonder, how come this hasn't been covered as a jazz standard yet??? So much room for various interpretations. Classic Callier...
PeekaPeep 3 years ago
Oh my .. timeless classic.
waxernator 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful track
gosh1981ihdihd 3 years ago