@theoriginalsafinette I remember when this song first came out, along with "You Are My Heaven" . This was my highway song. She and Donny were meant to be, as far as duets go...Roberta & Donny, Nick & Val...Why aren't there dynamic duets like this today?
I grew up with Phil Hamilton in Mount Vernon, NY. Was also in a band with him. Where is he now. Been trying to reconnect. Please tell him the bass player from JPT says hello. He'll know who I am! Thanks.
Wow Gene! Thanks a ton for uploading this awesome concert version of such a fabulous song! Is that you rockin' in the Sox shirt? I love the uptempo and you're right, Buddy is definitely rocking in the pocket! Is there any way to get this on MP3? I've got a bunch of friends who would LOVE to hear this version!
@DakKris Yes. That's me in the Sox shirt... After doing tons of R&B gigs with various artists over the years, I now realize how much Roberta let me get away with! I used to wear all sorts of sports related stuff on stage..as long as it was black. As classy as her show was..She never told me not to wear it... I guess she thought it was hip & funky! Unless Japan pulled a fast one & re released the audio from this show as a CD... (And they HAVE been known to do that...) This is not available.
@Jamaicafunk Trust me, I've told a bunch of people so far and I'm going to tell more about it. It's such an awesome groovy version of the original. Upbeat just like I like it... Fantastic job, Gene!
I wish the bass player did the extra bass feel that gives this song such an insatiable groove on the record. Nonetheless, this is badass sounding. I love me some Roberta Flack.
@TokenRah....I hear what you're saying, which shows you have a good ear. However, the bass licks in the original were done on another track. If you listen to it carefully, you can hear the bassist make the fills in various places.
No, it´s not Kashif is Dennis Collins. But, where is Kashif?. Anyone?. I remember when he sang with Dionne WarnickK reservation for two. Where is that video?
Wow! King Dennis! ...(or is it Kashif??) Glad you found the videos. I'll be uploading more from this japan concert soon. Ruben, Gab's, Gary, Wilbey, Keith, Katreese & Jerry are all on Facebook! Couldn't find you there...but if you're not on it..Get on!
I love this song!!!! I love the bass sound!!! Fantastic!!!
carschand 2 weeks ago
A fantastic song and an amazing groove here. Thanks for sharing it.
aidanorourke1958 1 month ago
mesmerizing to say the least! Timeless classic and yes Dennis Collins sure do Donny justice. Thank you so much Jamaicafunk!
funkyswede62 1 month ago
This Music Coming From Heaven And God!!!!
Funk-Soul For Ever For Life.
ThanasisGR 2 months ago
I LOVE THAT VAMP AT THE END..IF LOVE..IS TRULY WHAT U FEEL..ETC. I NEVA HERD DAT B4
lifeisthedash 3 months ago
This right here is called MUSIC. <----This is coming from a 16 year old.
MrSaxmanJones 4 months ago
WHAT A SINGER ROBERTA IS, I'M SPEECHLESS.
crouchhill 7 months ago
I'm feeling Roberta, she is doing her. Right on baby.
Richardbr1000 9 months ago
Love this song.. Get it Roberta!!! lol
mzbabygirl32 10 months ago
Beautiful performance!!! I'm sitting here in tears. This is one of my favorite songs and I'm just absolutely loving this performance. Thank you!
theoriginalsafinette 1 year ago
@theoriginalsafinette I remember when this song first came out, along with "You Are My Heaven" . This was my highway song. She and Donny were meant to be, as far as duets go...Roberta & Donny, Nick & Val...Why aren't there dynamic duets like this today?
nutothis1 2 months ago
I grew up with Phil Hamilton in Mount Vernon, NY. Was also in a band with him. Where is he now. Been trying to reconnect. Please tell him the bass player from JPT says hello. He'll know who I am! Thanks.
dwalmz 1 year ago
Who wrote this tune?
Buckspring95 1 year ago
LOL!!! TokenRah, I do remember playing the lick you're talking about, apparently it wasn't on this take.
Brother Gene, thanks for the shout out!
Regards,
RR
RodriguezBass 1 year ago
Wow Gene! Thanks a ton for uploading this awesome concert version of such a fabulous song! Is that you rockin' in the Sox shirt? I love the uptempo and you're right, Buddy is definitely rocking in the pocket! Is there any way to get this on MP3? I've got a bunch of friends who would LOVE to hear this version!
DakKris 1 year ago
@DakKris Yes. That's me in the Sox shirt... After doing tons of R&B gigs with various artists over the years, I now realize how much Roberta let me get away with! I used to wear all sorts of sports related stuff on stage..as long as it was black. As classy as her show was..She never told me not to wear it... I guess she thought it was hip & funky! Unless Japan pulled a fast one & re released the audio from this show as a CD... (And they HAVE been known to do that...) This is not available.
Jamaicafunk 1 year ago
@DakKris ...But this is YouTube! I'm sure if your friends would love to hear this...Just tell them to log on!
Jamaicafunk 1 year ago
@Jamaicafunk Trust me, I've told a bunch of people so far and I'm going to tell more about it. It's such an awesome groovy version of the original. Upbeat just like I like it... Fantastic job, Gene!
DakKris 1 year ago
@DakKris If you download the latest version of Real Player you will be able to download videos from You Tube.
greensat10 8 months ago
Great Track !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ocgg92841 1 year ago
I wish the bass player did the extra bass feel that gives this song such an insatiable groove on the record. Nonetheless, this is badass sounding. I love me some Roberta Flack.
TokenRah 1 year ago 2
@TokenRah That's Ruben Rodriguez...One of the most versitile bassists in the business! His groove is no joke!
Jamaicafunk 1 year ago
@TokenRah....I hear what you're saying, which shows you have a good ear. However, the bass licks in the original were done on another track. If you listen to it carefully, you can hear the bassist make the fills in various places.
afrosensuous 1 year ago
Amazing, great sound& true voices. Never saw the song live before, awsome track.
mjj2004 2 years ago
This is the arrangement I remember and
where these days are you going to hear
that many horns --the band is soooo
tight! But I still love the slower arrangement also...Roberta has GOT IT!
Buckspring95 2 years ago 2
This is a sick-ass performance! She's still got it!
maatilano 2 years ago 3
@maatilano You damn right!!! this used to be my highway song.
nutothis1 1 year ago
Dennis Collins did Donny Hathaway proudly. Very, very nice indeed. Thanks!
terjer01 2 years ago 4
James Mtume and Reggie Lucas. You can always tell their sound. Great Producers!!
clgil77 2 years ago
1992
Jamaicafunk 2 years ago
What year was this?
MsTexas73 2 years ago
No, it´s not Kashif is Dennis Collins. But, where is Kashif?. Anyone?. I remember when he sang with Dionne WarnickK reservation for two. Where is that video?
sarbelio11 2 years ago
Wow! King Dennis! ...(or is it Kashif??) Glad you found the videos. I'll be uploading more from this japan concert soon. Ruben, Gab's, Gary, Wilbey, Keith, Katreese & Jerry are all on Facebook! Couldn't find you there...but if you're not on it..Get on!
Jamaicafunk 2 years ago
Mean Gene,
What a band!
Dennis Collins
ppvoice 2 years ago
Kashif?? The singer with Roberta is Dennis Collins
Jamaicafunk 2 years ago
The picture is really dim
Is that My Man Kashif???
e174st 2 years ago
Sweet!! Nothing like fine musicians backing a great vocalist!
shajane 2 years ago
Thx for upload!
16kamilex16 2 years ago