This is by far my favorite Noel Pointer track. I still perform it, even today, though not with a violinist. I'll remember Noel and his music always in fond fashion. A neighbor of his (we lived on the same block in Brooklyn), I hope his voice continues to enrich and enlighten for years to come.
I was so pleased to find this. Noel was my friend and I played in his band for many years. I miss him so much. We had such great times together in the states and overseas.
I saw him at Seventh Ave South on my birthday with my late brother. It was a great gift from my birthday and to see Noel on stage and live. He was awesome and this song reminds me of my brother who also died way too young. I have fond memories. Rest In Peace with the Lord Noel and my brother.
This is my all time favorite Noel Pointer song...beautifully brilliant and sensual. I grew up listening to this on Howard University Radio which was part of my musical education that I am proud, fortunate and thankful to be a product of. I too saw Noel Pointer at Ft. Dupont Park, Washington DC. Ahhhh I always come back to this song to center and reconnect my spirit...just lovely.
An absolute musical genius...gone too soon...I remember the first and last time I saw Noel Pointer in concert....I was 19 years old..at Fort Dupont Park in Washington DC ...he blew me away.....sparked a whole new perspective about music...he was perfection..
Gone to soon!!!! Extraordinary Violinist from back in the day. I haven't heard this in some time....and I am still moved as I was the first time I had the pleasure!!!! Such raw passion expressed with such great skill!!! A true musician!!!!
@boswell69 Thank you for this mega upload!!!! 5*****!!!!!
Remember owning this album and "Hold On". Along with artists Earl Klugh, Dave Grusin and Steve Gadd just to name a few. I never thought I'd hear this music again. Sounds even better if you can listen while perusing landscape photos.
rolled hard with this album on 8 track and columbia gold bud cross country back in '77 ... my favorite from Noel ... this was his debut effort and i still have the vinyl downstairs - on top of my Jean Luc-Ponty stuff.
LOVE this song & hauting is right I was 10 when I first heard this 2010 summer. I am 11 now & I hum this song almost everyday, hopefully when my violen gets fixed I will play this good
Noel pointer was a talent gone to soon!.....He made a violin talk to you....it spoke to me...and I have been listening for years....R.I.P. Mr. Pointer.....Thank you ...what a legacy!!!!
Every time I share this song, the person just melts. My 4th grade dance teacher would use this song for stretching. I made sure I always had a copy of this album. Bought the album 3 times.
I was in M&A when Noel was a student. I remember coming into the assembly and he was playing a piece from the Brandenburg Concerto and it simply blew me away. I had never had a thing for classical musical until then. Went out and bought the Concerto right away. I always think of him when I hear it. Just happened to be surfing and looked Noel up...what a terrible shame he passed on so young, but how wonderful he left such great music.
When I was a young teen, my step Father, Buddy... played this song over and over and over and I fell in love with it. Miss you Buddy and thank you for sharing.
Haunting the first time I heard it Thirty..um years ago. We, the "Bridgetower Quartet had the pleasure to perform with him at a Brooklyn fund raiser. He definitely captured the beauty of violin in his jazz flavorings.
He's awesome. He's in my list with Spyro Gyro, Yellowjackets, Lee Ritenour, Eberhard Weber. Awesome jazz composer. I listened to him around the same time i was listening to Eberhard Weber. Peaceful!!!
He's awesome. He's in my list with Spyro Gyro, Yellowjackets, Lee Ritenour, Eberhard Weber. Awesome jazz composer. I listened to him around the same time i was listening to Eberhard Weber. Peaceful!!!
I heard Earl Klugh for the very first time in this song 32 years ago and it changed the music that I dominantly began listening to (from rock to jazz). Brought back a lot of memories for me and influenced the fingerstyle method of guitar playing I employ today. I'm still trying to catch Earl Klugh in his mastery of the guitar. Thanks so very much for posting. This made my day. Boy, what precious memories!!!
My sister use to date him for a minute back in Music and Art High School. Dave Valentine (Flutist) attended at the same time and their HS Band was the bomb to say the least. I remember seeing the two of them due the theme of "It Takes a Thief" (TV program during the early 70's staring Robert Wagner) and it was unbelievable. Noel was very very expressive Violinist and it said he is no longer able to share any more however he did leave a wonderful legacy of music to enjoy...
Yeah, Noel was phenomenal, even in M&A where there was no shortage of talent. Dave Valentine was a couple of years ahead of him, but I believe Nat Adderly Jr., was in the same graduating class, as was Thelonius Monk Jr.
They all belong to a tremendous student created group called Natural Essence (although they were not in the group at the same time.) They made one record, before the "jazz" explosion in NY died out with the death of RVR radio station. Memories!
I was a young man in my early 20's when i first heard and loved this song. i still own this album even today. Great music
summersbr1 1 week ago
Get the loot in Iraq.
mkswain 1 week ago
This is by far my favorite Noel Pointer track. I still perform it, even today, though not with a violinist. I'll remember Noel and his music always in fond fashion. A neighbor of his (we lived on the same block in Brooklyn), I hope his voice continues to enrich and enlighten for years to come.
CummingsKevinD 3 weeks ago
This was my absolute favorite back, well, in the day, as they say. I was doing some fusion but not at this level.
jonp93003 3 weeks ago
I was so pleased to find this. Noel was my friend and I played in his band for many years. I miss him so much. We had such great times together in the states and overseas.
Thank you
larrytrent 1 month ago
I saw him at Seventh Ave South on my birthday with my late brother. It was a great gift from my birthday and to see Noel on stage and live. He was awesome and this song reminds me of my brother who also died way too young. I have fond memories. Rest In Peace with the Lord Noel and my brother.
donaldsmith646 1 month ago
Beautiful! Rest in Peace Noel Pointer "/ Great upload Boswell!
coffymama 1 month ago
This is my all time favorite Noel Pointer song...beautifully brilliant and sensual. I grew up listening to this on Howard University Radio which was part of my musical education that I am proud, fortunate and thankful to be a product of. I too saw Noel Pointer at Ft. Dupont Park, Washington DC. Ahhhh I always come back to this song to center and reconnect my spirit...just lovely.
positiveposition 1 month ago
Still my favorite from Pointer. Thank You.
Loumademe 3 months ago
An absolute musical genius...gone too soon...I remember the first and last time I saw Noel Pointer in concert....I was 19 years old..at Fort Dupont Park in Washington DC ...he blew me away.....sparked a whole new perspective about music...he was perfection..
alattimore100 6 months ago
Love it heard him live in 1986 w Roy Ayres and Tom Browne in St. Louis. One of the best ever live, you could feel the music.
Ghostmode99 8 months ago
nothing has anything on this!
MrKuritsuka 8 months ago
Gone to soon!!!! Extraordinary Violinist from back in the day. I haven't heard this in some time....and I am still moved as I was the first time I had the pleasure!!!! Such raw passion expressed with such great skill!!! A true musician!!!!
@boswell69 Thank you for this mega upload!!!! 5*****!!!!!
pumkin1785 8 months ago
the best
MrLexus888 9 months ago
Remember owning this album and "Hold On". Along with artists Earl Klugh, Dave Grusin and Steve Gadd just to name a few. I never thought I'd hear this music again. Sounds even better if you can listen while perusing landscape photos.
doc2skate 9 months ago
uh, hmmm. Pointer was a Blue Note recording artist...... (as much as i love GRP)
playoption 10 months ago
rolled hard with this album on 8 track and columbia gold bud cross country back in '77 ... my favorite from Noel ... this was his debut effort and i still have the vinyl downstairs - on top of my Jean Luc-Ponty stuff.
playoption 10 months ago
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playoption 10 months ago
Got this on WAX;) A," MUST HAVE!" Joint! RIP Noel... The real listeners don't foget you;)
VendettaPtown 11 months ago
You can buy cds off of amzon.com for $10.00
MrsDavis0517 1 year ago
LOVE this song & hauting is right I was 10 when I first heard this 2010 summer. I am 11 now & I hum this song almost everyday, hopefully when my violen gets fixed I will play this good
MrsDavis0517 1 year ago
This took me back. I wish i could find some more of his music. I had a few albums but lost them in a house fire. I would love to hear " Nitoroi".
teedog7 1 year ago
@teedog7 That is messed up hopefully someone sells violen legacy albums no mattter when made.
MrsDavis0517 1 year ago
Noel pointer was a talent gone to soon!.....He made a violin talk to you....it spoke to me...and I have been listening for years....R.I.P. Mr. Pointer.....Thank you ...what a legacy!!!!
@boswell69 Thank you for this timeless upload!
pumkin1785 1 year ago
THIS IS TO SEXY I CAN MAKE BABIES WITH THIS MUSIC THANK U FOR UPLOADING THIS I WILL SEND THIS TO ALL MY FRIENDS
overnitesinsay 1 year ago
@overnitesinsay ........
MrsDavis0517 1 year ago
One of my favorites! :) I can improv a good version of it too!! Very nice from Mr. Pointer. The title fits the piece nicely!
quyloonreese 1 year ago
Every time I share this song, the person just melts. My 4th grade dance teacher would use this song for stretching. I made sure I always had a copy of this album. Bought the album 3 times.
Auntkekebaby 1 year ago
I was in M&A when Noel was a student. I remember coming into the assembly and he was playing a piece from the Brandenburg Concerto and it simply blew me away. I had never had a thing for classical musical until then. Went out and bought the Concerto right away. I always think of him when I hear it. Just happened to be surfing and looked Noel up...what a terrible shame he passed on so young, but how wonderful he left such great music.
WriteDirections 1 year ago
This is on my MP3!! LOVE IT!!!
RyGil91 1 year ago
He was the greatest!! Awesome back in the day and today a gifted musician I will never forget!!
Deniseworks2 1 year ago
When I was a young teen, my step Father, Buddy... played this song over and over and over and I fell in love with it. Miss you Buddy and thank you for sharing.
UrgirlZoe 1 year ago
Fantastic, Awesome - Thank you Noel for leaving us your legacy of great music!!
mpjproducer 1 year ago
ITS A FANTASY CONJURED UP IN MUSIC. ITS BREATHLESS!!!!!
PRINCESSTIFT 1 year ago
this is truly beautiful. what a talent noel pointer was. please check out earl klughs version . it is also wonderful listening.
DanHappy2 1 year ago
Haunting the first time I heard it Thirty..um years ago. We, the "Bridgetower Quartet had the pleasure to perform with him at a Brooklyn fund raiser. He definitely captured the beauty of violin in his jazz flavorings.
raycurtfiddla 1 year ago 3
@raycurtfiddla He was a great musician.
boswell69 1 year ago
@raycurtfiddla you are so lucky to have had the opportunity. He was a virtuoso.
SalsaDad1 1 year ago
@raycurtfiddla heard him in late 80's, great musician. Also his rendition of "superwoman'. Neildan
Ghostmode99 8 months ago
@raycurtfiddla my father used to take myself and twin brother into New York to watch him often. He was the greatest!
BlueCollarArtGallery 3 weeks ago
unbelievable post, it's true very haunting yet so smooth to listen & absorb the whole
story he was telling us through the jeourney of this marvellous tune. thanks to you
Boswell69. never heard of him before.
mabonga1001 1 year ago
I am so glad he shared his musical gift with the world -- we are truely lucky to have experienced this beauty
Dashtyme 1 year ago
He's awesome. He's in my list with Spyro Gyro, Yellowjackets, Lee Ritenour, Eberhard Weber. Awesome jazz composer. I listened to him around the same time i was listening to Eberhard Weber. Peaceful!!!
idealmack 1 year ago
He's awesome. He's in my list with Spyro Gyro, Yellowjackets, Lee Ritenour, Eberhard Weber. Awesome jazz composer. I listened to him around the same time i was listening to Eberhard Weber. Peaceful!!!
idealmack 1 year ago
when it comes to music and performance like this, then i love life! when i see people this good are no longer among us, i hate life!
dadautube 1 year ago
@dadautube AMEN
idealmack 1 year ago
@idealmack - AMEN indeed that is!
dadautube 1 year ago
I heard Earl Klugh for the very first time in this song 32 years ago and it changed the music that I dominantly began listening to (from rock to jazz). Brought back a lot of memories for me and influenced the fingerstyle method of guitar playing I employ today. I'm still trying to catch Earl Klugh in his mastery of the guitar. Thanks so very much for posting. This made my day. Boy, what precious memories!!!
rdspence 1 year ago
sampled for Capone 'n Noreaga - "Iraq (See The World)" produced by EZ Elpee
svendiamond 1 year ago
My sister use to date him for a minute back in Music and Art High School. Dave Valentine (Flutist) attended at the same time and their HS Band was the bomb to say the least. I remember seeing the two of them due the theme of "It Takes a Thief" (TV program during the early 70's staring Robert Wagner) and it was unbelievable. Noel was very very expressive Violinist and it said he is no longer able to share any more however he did leave a wonderful legacy of music to enjoy...
BlackIceTheory 1 year ago 9
@BlackIceTheory Thank you for sharing those nice memories.
boswell69 1 year ago
@BlackIceTheory
Yeah, Noel was phenomenal, even in M&A where there was no shortage of talent. Dave Valentine was a couple of years ahead of him, but I believe Nat Adderly Jr., was in the same graduating class, as was Thelonius Monk Jr.
They all belong to a tremendous student created group called Natural Essence (although they were not in the group at the same time.) They made one record, before the "jazz" explosion in NY died out with the death of RVR radio station. Memories!
awoBoogie 1 year ago
@BlackIceTheory Cool, well done and I commend you for keepng it real.
Peace my man to you and sis.
v125138 1 year ago
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@BlackIceTheory Cool, well done and I commend you for keepng it real.
Peace my man to you and sis.
v125138 1 year ago
wonderful music..can you please post wayfaring stranger
toodark4u 1 year ago
The Baltimore County Dance Honors Ensemble danced to this at the festival
liljae96 1 year ago
GREAT MUSIC MY DEAR! FRIEND>>
winukomi 1 year ago
Didnt Jean Luc Ponty do this song too?
quiche07 1 year ago
This, and "Wayfaring Stranger"....magnificent!
tnj2323 1 year ago
sooo beautiful!
SUNSHYNEGYRL 1 year ago
So beautiful :-)
JillAngie2 1 year ago
This and Mirabella get to me every time I listen to them! Real beautiful, on my pulse music!
adamturnage 2 years ago 3
Beautiful and haunting is right. He was one of my favorites from the early days of GRP. His talent and passion is missed...
Thank you for posting this.
cdbtoo 2 years ago 4
Yes. A great musician.
boswell69 2 years ago 2
Lovely.
LiquidGold2 2 years ago