Jean Carne - Was That All It Was

[eddiemambo]

Did You  Use Me ?

[sparty524]

Heard this playing in the background watching Precious and had to find this, didn't take long, thanks so much for uploading! :)

[FamousMikeyG]

Johnny, in addition to the new instrumental versions you're considering posting, it would be REALLY nice of you to include the ORIGINAL 1979 INSTRUMENTAL VERSION of Jean's P.I.R. 12 Inch Remix Version. Maybe add Jean's Instrumental take as a B-Side Track, should you decide to pressing some 12 Inch Singles on vinyl or on CD Single.

[attaalib]

@FamousMikeyG Ron Hardy........Muzik Box..........Chi-Town.....'Nuf­f Said.

(She REALLY sounds like Phyllis Hyman..........hmm

[eddiemambo]

Passion Left Behind

[SkidMunro]

Been looking for this one for YEARS. Thank you Jean and Johnny and Dante63 - lost myself on the dance floor many nights to this. Smooth groove. Love it.

[Stratavarious777]

mmace63, Thanks - the new Instrumental tracks for "Was That All It Was" are done and will be released in February.

We're already getting airplay in the UK and on some U.S. stations.

Working on a computer can be quite effective but you need to have a lot of plugins, hardware etc., and the ear to make it sound live. Keep working at it - your love for music will take you right to where you need to be. Thanks again for you kind comments. Johnny Usry

[RichardKoenigsberg]

The greatest disco song ever made: fulfillment of the sexual revolution, and the flight from it.

[BKDotDavis]

Can someone help me find a Jean Carne song; she sang about her lover leaving and was begging DARLIN COME BACK HOME!! I saw her sing the song live at Avery Fisher Hall eons ago; it was on an early album, but I've lost track of the album but that song, so beautifully sung has stayed with me for years . . . tellin homeboy come on back . . . . . any help would be appreciated. Peace!!!

[mmace63]

@BKDotDavis - The song you're looking for is 'Together Once Again', from Jean's 'Happy To Be With You' lp. It's available on cd. :)

[Mixxersmix]

all i can think about when hearing this is Monique getting down to the opening of the song!!!!! - i did a remix of it - in honor of that moment

[eddiemambo]

N Y C

ALWAYS

[residentialblue]

I am from the Chi and when I was in college in the mid 80s this DJ named Dewy used to pump this song, and all of us house heads would jump on the dance floor and loose our minds. When I hit play it transported me back to that place and time. Thanks for posting.

[julia71127]

love all jean carne music one of the greats in my fav era 70s

[jameslacey1]

Splendid

[ritasessoms]

Oldie but goo-die but very true to this very present time.

[6743Peoria]

Old School! Back when R&B singers could SANG!!

[sexylaydi1]

thank you, thank you I love this song.

[bettysweet16]

yes, plz ! i love me some jean carne ...: :}

[stravations]

This explainde so much of Gay life you fucked somebody then they dont remembered you unless you broke therir ass with the size of a coffee can

[eddiemambo]

Out Of Sight - Out Of Mind

[1234bee]

;-)



[bskeete]

BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES!!!!!....THANKS FOR POSTING.

[Stratavarious777]

Hey There, We are trying to decide if we should post the new instrumentals on "Was That All It Was" - and who better to ask then all of you. If we see a true interest and desire for this we will post it - but that all depends on your responses. Thanks Johnny Usry

Arranger, Composer, Conductor

Producer: "Was That All It Was"

[woe1969]

@Stratavarious777 Absolutey - share the love - and THANK YOU !!! This track makes me shiver EVERY TIME!!

It's beautiful.

[dosx78]

@Stratavarious777 much respect to those artists and producers that made this music possible,if it was'nt for you we wouldn't have these gems to grow old to.not to mention influence those who are making music now.

[Stratavarious777]

@dosx78

Thanks from the bottom of my heart - and the very best to you ! Johnny Usry

[mmace63]

@Stratavarious777 - Are you kidding??? The sounds and songs you had a hand in creating at PIR are legendary and are the blueprint for true soul music lovers. I only wish I had pursued this kind of artistic and creative dedication in my youth, instead of trying to rely on computerized tracks & arrangements to do my own songs, as I do now!!! Please, by ALL MEANS, release these instrumentals!! A fan for life... Mal Mace

[papotee]

Brings back those good old disco days in nyc.

[muzikfan2000]

a true classic in every sense of the word. Pure morning music...sprinkle the baby powder and cut loose!

[sjr10011]

Turn it up!!!

[knobber]

World Class...

[chochief]

every time i went 2 the catch one in la they played it .it takes me back to la when i hear it late 70s early80s

[eddiemambo]

That Night out On The Town

[junysaerus]

been looking for this for years great thanku junysawrus

[07SCW]

Classic tune!!  Thank you for posting.

[07SCW]

Classic tune!!



[andyhouser14]

i fell in love with girl who starred in the movie ABBEY off this song

[andyhouser14]

this song made me fall in love with the girl who starred in the movie ABBEY

[1blessedbrotha]

i was young when i first heard this, but now that i'm older and have been thru the fire a few times i definitely know what she's talkin about!

[MrOsvaldo1957]

love the song!



[QUASARA]

i saw ms carn(e) @ southwest 8 in miami back in the day when this was at the top of every DJ's list. -djQ

[slimdude2011]

I've never heard the long version of this song before. Sounds good!

[matteur11]

was that all it was? when you close the door pasion left behind out of sight and out of mind gone forever was that all it was? How would it be; I wonder? if we ever meet again now that I've been your love Is this how it's gonna end? Will we ever be just friends? Run to me every now and then

[eddiemambo]

Passion Left Behind

[oldhampride]

one word...WOW

[TheMikebetts]

Damn.....



[oldhampride]

F""K!! nowt else too say!!!!

[oldhampride]

FUCK!! nowt else too say!!!!

[Jahmylov]

Now this takes a Brother back.Dancing in a club in NYC,

[aBerlin1945]

I notice Hollywood is bringing back the funk.

[LuvLatins]

Now your pulling classics. Both this track and Deputy of Love Were both huge hits and played by everyone.

[OnlineAdministrator1]

One of the greatest tunes from the disco era, but unlike a lot of disco, this song carried meaningful lyrics, and Jean's voice is so sincere, heartfelt and soulful. Absolute classic!

[eddiemambo]

Gone ForEver

[zenbooter]

i'm still searching for it,of course i may be wrong, but did'nt Jean do a version of Trane's "A Love Supreme"? thanks yall

[LipstickNLiquorTV]

THIS SHIT KNOCKS!!! I'M 28 & OH HOW I LONG TO GO TO AN ALL DISCO/FUNK PARTY IN NYC!!!

[MsL0vie]

i see it's been cut down to 3 minutes for the soundtrack. blah!

[trk88]

I love this siter's voice!

[latisha193]

this another one of my mom favorites jean carne was the woman back in the days she have a couple of songs that was classics.

[MsL0vie]

this song got past me for some reason. & I know jean carne's work. I 1st heard this song in the movie"precious" & liked it instantly. had to do some research on it. nice to hear the whole song. good song, but kind of makes me sad, cause "precious" was so sad.

[SuperLtrain1]

great tune-one of my favorite '80s jams

[eddiemambo]

If We Ever Meet Again

[nickbravo]

Now THIS was dance music!!!

[glencro]

lol @ floral jumpsuit

[darlaa91]

Another one of Ms. Carn hits a must listen to she sang the hell out of this song cuts straight to the <3 a true Diva in s class of her own!!!

[babydoll10301985]

LMAO!!! You are not lying I think of that spandex suit from Precious too! Too hilarious!

[Vincent50]

I met this songbird in 2001 when she came to my hometown to do a small concert. What a voice and what a personality. She reminded me of Mary Wilson, being approachable and able to talk to you and make you feel she was excited to know you were a fan and one that loved what she was doing. This song is my all time favorite by her.

[grade869]

I just downloaded this mp3 at instantmp3s..com

[QUASARA]

the memories of this song takes me back to key west 1977-78, at monster & delmonico's.

[RobbDelman]

@QUASARA Yessir!! We must have bumped into each other. So dark, so after hours energy...Lord I can smell the amyl...

[BrownIrisEyes]

WOW!

When she sings that verse:

"Wa-wa-wa-wasssssssss that all it wa-a-a-a-aaaaaaaa a-a-uzzz;

When you closed the door or-or-or

Passions left behind, out of sight and out of mind,

Goneeeee, gone gone gone - foreverrrrrrrrrr!"

Now that's the verse! Goes all the way through a person!

Thanks for sharing Dante63 - you da best!

[kcivnivlek]

You will never hear vocals like this again....uncanny!

[TheAteeyah]

Wow,when this cut came out wasn't old enough to get into to the Zanzibar, was only 13,

[MrDjdekone]

so perfect, every second, and soulful..the best disco track ever..anthem..

[tursbag]

Mike this is one that was absolutly tremendous. Skipper Bluette introduced me to this I said at the time this one is one among many that will be timeless

[renee6628]

jean carne is not deceased

[eab67]

Listen RAYSHAY522821 do not spread rumors,u bloody stupid idot.

[rayshay522821]

THIS WAS MY WIFES FAVORITE B4 SHE PASSED AWAY.. NOW SHE'S WITH JEAN CARNE IN HEAVEN .. REST IN PEACE WE MISS AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS..

[MrDjdekone]

@rayshay522821

peace to them both brother, you wife had soul..

[eab67]

Jean share bliss just great excellant fantastic vocals ,when music was music, where has music like this gone boy do i miss music like this reaminds me of the old pirate station days,by the way c @ o2 indigo london july 16th 2010 cant wait,six days after my birthday with Jones girls,also Gwen mcCreae,people out there do u remember Invictor,JFM,Horzion,Solar,Roc­k 2 Rock, Kiss,Last but not lest Choice FM radio station, bring back the good old days music still sounds good but the 80s where kicking,

[2bsure]

@eab67 oh yeah! the good old days. I still have tapes from most of those radio stations that used to play the best music. Thanks to games like GTA young people are getting a taste of what real music and lyrics were back in the day. I still have over 2000 vinyl from late 70s to early 90s most from 82-84, for me the best years of my life. May good music like this last forever. Peace.

[BHJSTORM]

i forgot about this song and of course i saw precious and it bought back memories i am 50 and we stomp a hole in the dacne floor with this song THANK YOU

[Hobiemi]

This DISCO jam is a drag queens dream.... break it down gurl!! AMAZING vocals!!

[Sal1675]

@Hobiemi r u a drag queen ? lol

thats really kewl!

[MAGGS11377]

Oldie but sucha goodie...to all the Hustlers out there! (Dancers)

[sappleseed]

To sputnick...The Other Side, The Fraternity House, Mr. P's, Rascals, The Bunkhouse...those were the days children...

[dcclay72]

this song is the very precious part to my child hood

[sputnik9453]

Is anyone here old enough to remember this song when it was a serious dance tune maybe in the mid 70's or sooner? When I was in college and living in DC, this was my joint to dance to. Anybody here remember the Lost & Found or Pier9? This is when I first heard it. I used to catch her singing at Blues Alley too.

[BHJSTORM]

@sputnik9453 I AM FROM PHILLY WE WORK THE SHIT OUT OF THIS SONG

[Stratavarious777]

To all of you Great Fans who have listened to, and love this song - Please accept my most sincere thanks -

Jerry ( Jerry Butler ), is equally as appreciative, and also extends to you - his heartfelt gratitude

Keep you ears open - There's a surprise coming for many of you very soon!

Once again - THANKS!  Johnny Usry

Arranger, Composer, Conductor, Producer

[trickywillet]

Dang, I like this song!

[sarahjeanluvsmusik]

Hello, Jean Carn my name is Sarah Jean too!!!! Love your music You are truly a class act

[bootsamou]

Saw Jean live with Roy Ayres. Stood behind Robbie Vincent.

Great great times.

[coolwafferman]

This song is slick. I'm 20 and first heard this song as a kid. My dad has her music. I also heard this in "Precious" ,and Mo'Nique was getting down to this...lol They also played this while Mary, was beating Precious' ass.

[coolwafferman]

This song is slick. I'm 20 and first heard this song as a kid. My dad has her music. I also heard this in "Precious" ,and Mo'Nique was getting down to this...lol They also played this while Mary, was beating Precious' ass.

[MrAndyBella1]

Another class tune from the lovely Jean :-)

[woodfordfunkhunter]

killa track!!!!!

[bozie234]

This was in the movie "Precious". When her mother was dancing alone.

[lesscunning]

bassline on this is killer. thanks for the upload.

[Latinfire531]

I Just had my first daughter, who is now a sergeant in the Air Force, when this song came out. The folowing year her father and I got divorced. After that, I danced my ass off to this song. Can you say "Hustle" wepa! From the Boogie-down!

[miguelkelley123]

Sing MIss Carne.....its so true that the movie Precious brought it back...and its still serving it!!!

[honzanoel]

Only just listened to lyrics recently. Very sad, but such a nice groove. She sings from the heart.

[Saja155]

Song in Precious. The best one.

[Hermeto77]

this song is so freakin amazing. beautiful vocal and slowly rising groove. a true masterpiece!

[knobber]

Dancefloor classic - people spin out to this tune big time!

[zsugar19]

I have this album on the top shelf of my son's closet. Now I have to get a needle for my record player. This album has stood the test of time. She's so talented. When I heard this song in Precious I fell in love with it again. I'm grateful for YouTube:) No needle required.

[randomhajile2]

choon!!

"precious"/monique is def gonna winn!!!

[hollandberry]

Thanks to Precious, this song automaticaly makes me think of that floral spandex jumpsuit.

[AngelofMusic04]

@hollandberry Know just what you mean. I had nightmares that jumpsuit was after me a couple nights ago.

[djmixnmagic]

@hollandberry Unfortunately, it also makes me think of Mary, that eeeeevil ass bitch. Such a great song, though.

[maghetto901]

@hollandberry great

[Chubbycheeks68]

@hollandberry I know, I call it the Mary Jones dance song! I love it!

[hildergarn]

@hollandberry hell yeah :D

[lalin59]

Just bad-ass track. You can tell a true singer - once the verses are over, the ad-lib start, which is what I like. Jean sang her ass off.

[davideternity99]

This song was a club staple at Club La Ray in Chicago, boy that place was wild. I love this tune and still play it when I mix old school hous parties.

[fatal1ty905890]

Heartthrobber!  I just downloaded this full album at DownloadMusic/./im Just remove the slashes!

[jnorwood6027]

This is so hot... I love her interpretation of a one-nite-stand... The movie "Precious" was so real and Mo'Nique deserved the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress... Her explaination of the abuse and neglect was so powerful...

[SouLoveReal]

I saw her -- Jean Carne -- at The (legendary) I-Beam Club in San Francisco on New Year's Eve 1980-81. The 11:PM to 2:AM line-up: Adaretha (also from the Norman Connors clan), Vickie Sue Robinson, and Jean Carne. She did this number (live-to-track as they all did) and kicked some serious rump! Listen... listen... listen to that... REAL hand claps. Not that electronic s#it they put out these days. And a 5-octave, wistle-register range... One of Pilly's true *natural reesources.*

[alexk2501]

The FULL dance version was re-released on Philadelphia International Records 12-Inch Singles [IMPORT] [LIMITED EDITION] a double cd of dance classics in 2006. Well worth looking for!!!

[haterule]

did anyone hear this on the movie Precious?

[liketotallytothemax]

yes. Precious' mom was playing this when she was standing in front of the TV jamming and doing her hair. She was wearing that awesome white spandex floral jumpsuit.

[RolexRenee]

I totally forget about this song until I heard again after all theses in the movie 'precious". What a great song !

[22divine]

Yes! Just great in that movie, and the way Moniq dances to it, its just fab. Such a sad movie, but in that moment somehow there is glimmer of hope. I love this song.

[Nbrwn]

Great tune...can't stop listening 2 it!!!

[cctiger88]

You have to buy the whole "Precious" cd to get the song on itunes for 9.99. But if wait they will eventually offer it as a single for .99 cents.

[Jinamama]

I remember playing this on the radio in Texas when we were "REAL RADIO PERSONALITIES" and I rocked it in the Deep South

[bahianut]

where can i get this song its not itunes help

[AndrenWhite]

Try Medium Rare Music in San Francisco; I tried to leave the URL, but it won't take. Google it. They have a kick-ass classic disco collection.

[Stratavarious777]

I'll Be glad to send you a copy-

Johnny Usry - Arr., Comp., Cond., Producer -

"Was That All it Was"

[Caprice87]

can u please send me a copy? i love this song. reminds me of old new york although im not old enough to actually have been there.

[chitownragdoll]

I'm so pleased to hear this after so many years... I recall dancing to this after one of many breakups I'd experienced when I was a younger man. Frankie Knuckles would pay this from time to, but always on time.

[BassikLife]

Hey did anyone catch this on the movie "Precious"? I was surprised to hear it playing - lyrics were so appropriate for the story line. This is one of my favorites - a classy funky disco classic which did not get as much air play as it club play. I 'll never forget dancing to this one at Backstreet Atlanta - Jean was livingin Atlanta at the time so she was a special local entertainer. The drag queens really did a nice job on this one, too, with all all oohs and aahhs.

[mavrikstndaln]

@BassikLife looks like Lee Daniels knows what's up ; )

[hardearnedent]

This is the funkiest bassline ever, classic disco/R&B.

[BlackPride1000]

@hardearnedent WHAT YEAR WAS THIS OUT

[hardearnedent]

1979 was the original release, but it Sounds like a record from 74 0r 76.

[HaliB75]

Ultimate "One Night Stand" song.

[CJLinOHIO]

classic diva

[Jewcygrl]

Thank you Precious for reviving this song!

[S1ipp3rs]

one of the best female singers ever........

[lolomarrero]

dance and romance...

ahhhh and long version

viva Jean

[DREAM23ful]

I read somewhere that one of the biggest problems for Jean Carne, was her fear of flying. By the time this song came out, she was already huge on the R&B Charts

[xscapefan]

@ DREAM23ful Where did you read that at?

[honeygood2]

This is the BEST disco song EVER!!! You had to be there at that time to really appreciate it and hear it at the clubs..... youtube doesn't do it justice, but man what a voice!!! love ya jean!!!

[poundckenoa]

this is hooooooot! and long! YEEEEEEEZ!

[nice1dave]

this song is in a pivotal scene in the new film PRECIOUS where Mo'Nique is dancing around. It's on the soundtrack too. I believe it's the 8:00 version. Enjoy

[solly341]

you are right, shakin her fat a---, some movie too!

[ckj377]

I read somewhere that this song was originally wrote for Michael Jackson.

[girardfa]

la plus grande chanson disco de tous les temps beaucoup de souvenir du Palace a Paris

[TyjaluvsChaka]

Another Great Underated Talent!

[paulhuntify]

Top tune!! I heard this song at a recent soul night and it blew me away.

When I got home I discovered I had it on a UK Southport weekender classics CD.

I'm totally addicted. Love it !!!!!!!

[mssquirrely]

YEZZZZ !

[badgalfwd]

Yea, Lovin this one.. Good grooves & vybes :-)

[S1ipp3rs]

could listen to this track everyday ....i do what am i saying goooooooo jean

[ThePrinceChannel]

Was that all it was

A way to pass some time

A momentary thing

not worth the remembering

in the morning

must it be could be cold

something bought and sold

was it just a game

would you recall my name

if you saw me

[neofunkyman1]

blooody marvelous

[psnystud]

OMG, I remember dancing to this at The Barefoot Boy on East 32nd Street., around the corner from Au Natural Restaurant and Uncle Charlie in the late 70's or early 80's.

[FrankBo26]

And I remember dancing in the gay bars out on Long Island late into the night to this song.

[antblue363]

Should get air time now forever -great music.

[Elisabeth1903]

I got this song (short version) on a 1994 cd for 5 guilders in 1998.

[jusrelax6]

Great song got lots ot NYC airplay on BLS. Oh the days of Frankie Crocker, Lamarr Renee, Vaughn Harper who BLS fired last year. Thanks for posting. Add &fmt=18 to url and reload for HD Stereo

[johnnywolfnyc]

Oh how I remember WBLS... Working the stockroom of Ohrbachs (on 34th Street in Manhattan)... the station played continuously. Thank god this white boy got exposed to that great friggin' sound early on. 1976 transformed me. :>)

[jusrelax6]

And BLS rotated Play That Funky Music, White Boy! I have it on tape, have to ION it up to YouTube, the old radio classic days!

[johnnywolfnyc]

Lol, jusrelax6... BLS back then, played ALL Classics, whatever amount of melanin the listener or artist's skin possessed. I dare say, I remember Sinatra making it into the rotation.

[djlgr1]

wooooooooooooooooooooooork

[B4inSF]

bring back the music indeed...and the voice

[pumkin1785]

Gone are the days! Bring back the music somebody please! This still rocks big time decades later. Go Jean, Go Jean...Go head, we don't need no water let the M$%@&... Burn!!!

[wtwrail]

The best morning music song at The Saint.. Thanks for the memories, Jean !!!

[latinoguy]

I have been to The Saint and I agree with you.

[mmace63]

Can someone tell me where this special 8 minute version is from? Her regular 12 inch record is only 6 and a half minutes long. Appreciate the help!!

[africanviolet777]

Great music.  My favorite song by Ms. Carne is Flame of Love.

[pepeang1]

FABU holly studio 54 and XENONS...

[UB44K80]

This song is the ultimate Disco and House classic. The lyrics are unforgettable! Really bring back memories. Go Jean!

[cornergang]

..Lovely! ...had the privelege of seeing Jean @ Fat Tuesdays in NYC,great performance..great days..the 80's

i love you jean u take me back reminds me of those philly days