Recently discovered this song and find myself listening to it over and over again. So glad I ran across this song. It is simple and yet so profound in every way -- instrumentally, vocally, passionately. Absolutely love this song!
Phenomenal singer and guitar player! Has been an inspiration to me ever since I was back in college. This is real music for the grown and sexy! Thanks for posting!!
....This is the sexiest song I've ever heard...If I close my eyes and listen to his lyrics it just sweeps me away. He sounds so sincere and sweet....Hope you have all you need and want in life and love, Jonathan....
I have always been a fan of Jonathan Butler. I heard this track on Pandora for the first time tonight and I was blown away. It is such a romantic and heart felt love song. This is rack and sack music right here. We do not have a smooth jazz station in Atlanta, GA. (No disrespect to WCLK, a traditional jazz station at Clark Atlanta University) I just don't understand what happen to beautiful music on the radio today. Thank You Jonathan Butler, Youtube, Pandora and bobcad82 for the post.
A rainy summer night in Philly a few years back, the 100 or so who braved the weather and came out to Zanzibar Blue were treated an incredible performance by a great artist. His music seemed to transport you from downtown Philly to exotic places around the world. The intimate setting made it all the more special. For those of you who have an appreciation for real music with meaningful content, treat yourself the next time Jonathan Butler appears anywhere near you. You will not regret it.
What a melodic and mesmerizing song.....Jonathan, you're a wonder and I love, love, love this song! Enjoy turning the big "50" this October 10th, which happens to be my oldest daughter's birthday too! She loves your music also.....Cheers!
I listen to his music at least every other day, I like the old and the new. Saw and chatted with him in Charleston, SC under the stars-What a concert he and his daughter put on! Thank you Jonthan Butler, your music is beautiful.
The five years since I discovered this music really, I think how much we lost, but I will listen to death every day,pity that time is running out so quickly after we die, we will not listen to good music that,typical American, sensuality, rhythm, life, people, years ... smooth jazz-soul...
Johnathan is awesome. Not only a fantastic singer, but a gifted guitarist. If u don't kno his story, do yorself a favor & research him. What he overcame in South Africa & has accomplished...God has truly blessed him w/an INCREDIBLE gift!!!! He is timeless. As some previous posters have asked, how many artists stand the test of time? Johnathan is 1 of the few.
This song holds many memories for me and my dear friend Keith Allan Moore...R.I.P. 11/28/08. One of the best things that you did for me was to introduce me to the Artist...Jonathan Butler. Thank you for the Jazz Fests that we attended, thank you for your kind and loving heart. Thank you for taking my photo with Jonathan at the Capitol Jazz Fest 08, which was the last one you attended. Thank you for the beautiful memories that we shared.....I miss u so much.
When i play this song i have to grab the 1 that i love pull her in close, slow danceing , lips on her forehead my hands tightly around her waist, looking into her eyes i sing my heart out Do You Love Me. What a song Thanks Mr Buttler, for this endless classic.
I have this Cd and boy have i played the devil out of it, and man do i remember this jam. I 1st heard this brother while driving in a small NC town, and when i heard it i went rite into thinking of my lady. This is what real music sounds like.
Young people today do not know anything about this type of music. Amazing how these types of songs are still the best. Know one will be talking about Soulja boys or whom ever 20 years from now.
@msgilliam1474 I am young girl, and I love this type of music. But yes, you are right. Most of the people from my generation don't know how to appreciate this type of music. Such a shame....
I love this too. Is he still performing or recording? I wish ole schoolers would keep their stuff going. Chances ar e their fans are still around(Like me)!
Thank you!! I had heard this once some years ago on the radio, I had not heard it since. I am so excited I have found it through my brief search of Jonathan Butler just now. :) I have the song as a favorite!
@silentbliss its a proposal song its a song about wanting to ask some1 to marry them. Its what all men should be looking for and what if not all but most women want.
Between George Benson & Jon B, they are among my favorite male vocalists and guitarists. Truly gems among gems...to have the ability to play and sing like this...RIDICULOUSLY TALENTED!!
@darrellkga thats rite TALENT TALENT and more Talent this brother has it, so many radio stations are selling out or have sold out. From Tom Joyer to Mike Basten they both claim to play true RB music but they dont. Thanks for utube.
What a shame, what a shame that radio doesn't embrace such a talented artist.
The dude can play the heck out of a guitar; and by the way he can sing while he plays. I have promoted a few concerts with Jb. He is the nicest, coolest guy that you could ever meet. Even though radio gives JB limited support, I can see by the number of views on YOUTUBE, that there are some people in the world with good ears. So keep supporting JB.
DAYUM! I was a fan 20 years ago...still didnt realize he could be a granddad todaty...thats kinda weird...his vocals on this track remind me a lot of Howard Hewitt...dont you think?
My university in partnership with Bill Cosby had a fundraiser performance with this man and Boney James as well and i loved it his voice is soooo rich youthful and pure i was surprised to hear him say he had grandkids lol
This man is poetry emotion, nowadays artist call themselves artist, yet they don't write or play their own music. Singing with out the rest makes them fake.
@Hotspices39 your right there is no more muzik made and to day there is no singing jus a whole bunch of jibberish they are sampling muzik and lyrics from this kinds of artist to draw a fan base of that day
someone stole this cd from me I played it all the time. Great song, great disc. " don't let me stop to thnk about it, cause I feel a little fear but I'm ready to go. Just gotta jump right in and say it get the courage up to ask pray you won't say no." "Do you Love Me?"
I am an Australian singer and I just love this guy. My father gave me old cassette tapes of all this great African music he sang 25 years ago. He is brilliant. If I can be that good one day I would be so proud. x Jourdain
does anyone know where i can find his one song titled "life after you"? fo rthe life of me i can not find it anywhere!!!!!! i'd appreciate any feedback. thanks. :)
I've made so many mistakes since we parted, that i have become a mistake. I have traveled with the thought of being reunited with you terresa through countless numbers of incidents. This song has always found peace within chaos inside my heart. Even though I may have lost you in this world, in my next lifetime my every breath is only there to make us better. MTH Thank you Mr. Butler!!!
Jonathan Butler.....I love him in my youth as I do now. What a talent.
TGBatty 5 days ago
Johnathan Butler. One of my all time favorite jazz artist. Great song. Keep it coming bobcad82
105119511 1 week ago
He's a great singer and musician
calebsam 4 weeks ago
Recently discovered this song and find myself listening to it over and over again. So glad I ran across this song. It is simple and yet so profound in every way -- instrumentally, vocally, passionately. Absolutely love this song!
maryjane974 1 month ago
My jam.
Eyad87 1 month ago
yes i love you Jonathan!!!!!!
walterB62 1 month ago
Hey what album is this cut on? This is nice! This is one I have not heard. And I love all of Jonathan Butler's music.
btplove1 2 months ago
I love him! I love this...!
chaobabeneo 3 months ago
Oh yeah!!!!! Been lovin' Jonathan for a long time. Such a talent, a gift from God...Go On Jonathan!!!!!!
RXmusic4YOU 4 months ago
I love Jonathan Butler and Israel Houghton! Tough jazz artistes, really respect their music! Love it to bits.. :) and I'm a "young people". Lol..
shuddup90 4 months ago
Johnathan Butler I remember him from the nineties on a smooth jazz station that use to be, including this song, thanks for posting!!!!
RonSafreed 5 months ago
Phenomenal singer and guitar player! Has been an inspiration to me ever since I was back in college. This is real music for the grown and sexy! Thanks for posting!!
fjohnson02 6 months ago
....This is the sexiest song I've ever heard...If I close my eyes and listen to his lyrics it just sweeps me away. He sounds so sincere and sweet....Hope you have all you need and want in life and love, Jonathan....
gonnas1028 6 months ago
любимооооо!:)))))
milesplovdiv 7 months ago
I have always been a fan of Jonathan Butler. I heard this track on Pandora for the first time tonight and I was blown away. It is such a romantic and heart felt love song. This is rack and sack music right here. We do not have a smooth jazz station in Atlanta, GA. (No disrespect to WCLK, a traditional jazz station at Clark Atlanta University) I just don't understand what happen to beautiful music on the radio today. Thank You Jonathan Butler, Youtube, Pandora and bobcad82 for the post.
DaddySweet100 7 months ago
Im only 16 and this is my kind of music i grew up listening to it with my dad. (p.s. i hate soulja boy.)
no0nano 7 months ago
What a beautiful song, this is my JB all time favorite track...
mrBaggaworries 8 months ago
A rainy summer night in Philly a few years back, the 100 or so who braved the weather and came out to Zanzibar Blue were treated an incredible performance by a great artist. His music seemed to transport you from downtown Philly to exotic places around the world. The intimate setting made it all the more special. For those of you who have an appreciation for real music with meaningful content, treat yourself the next time Jonathan Butler appears anywhere near you. You will not regret it.
sportsfiend5831 9 months ago
luv this song! love this guy! everytime i listen this poetry converted to song, great memories come to my mind!!! Peace Bro!!!!
phoneck 9 months ago
He is even better in concert, If you ever get the chance to see him , do so!
crapper1990 9 months ago
hayaku nenasai まち君
tallboy0404 9 months ago
Wow great song! JB is a great singer. Better than all the crap nursery rhymes they play nowadays. Knick Knack Paddy Whack!
Mach1club 10 months ago
Do you love meeeeee ? Do you love meeeee? Will you take my hand?
aviator408 11 months ago
beautiful!!!!!
TheBellaluz 1 year ago
What a melodic and mesmerizing song.....Jonathan, you're a wonder and I love, love, love this song! Enjoy turning the big "50" this October 10th, which happens to be my oldest daughter's birthday too! She loves your music also.....Cheers!
GorgeousRugs 1 year ago
WOW! jonathan is one of my favorites artist next to babyface, and a few others. love this song. this is tru blu music!
7820126 1 year ago
yes we love u jb
roxylikeapumaify 1 year ago
Great jazz music and wonderful vocals.
agape4tube 1 year ago
South Africa,what a product of this beautiful place Johnathon is,thanks for the music man with his own style of S.A soul.....Irish John
MrJohnathon17 1 year ago
Jonathan you make me go deep into myself for the Lady of My life Sweet G.
kEEP UP THOSE PRECIOUS VOCALS.. Johnny B
jb4gb775 1 year ago
J.B's music is a huge part of my life
lowcluth 1 year ago
Love it!! that's all
amanda23841 1 year ago
South Africa is very proud of you,son.
nightmoves0809 1 year ago
I listen to his music at least every other day, I like the old and the new. Saw and chatted with him in Charleston, SC under the stars-What a concert he and his daughter put on! Thank you Jonthan Butler, your music is beautiful.
SCdancerBH 1 year ago
The five years since I discovered this music really, I think how much we lost, but I will listen to death every day,pity that time is running out so quickly after we die, we will not listen to good music that,typical American, sensuality, rhythm, life, people, years ... smooth jazz-soul...
Please visit my channel at least once.
popeysaylor 1 year ago
@popeysaylor Agreed! South African born and raised, sharing his soul with the world. One of the few lucky Africans who have a larger audience.
nightmoves0809 1 year ago
SMooooooTH! :)
LiquidGold2 1 year ago
wow , i used to love this one. JB had soooo many beautiful songs. back when you brought an album and it had atleast 10 nice cuts
lword1970 1 year ago
I heard this live and it sounded so good,especially the background.
willowseeker 1 year ago
simplesmente muito bom.de otmo gosto
evandroclaudiovalent 1 year ago
as smoov as it can get rite hurr lol!
xxxlady77 1 year ago
Johnathan is awesome. Not only a fantastic singer, but a gifted guitarist. If u don't kno his story, do yorself a favor & research him. What he overcame in South Africa & has accomplished...God has truly blessed him w/an INCREDIBLE gift!!!! He is timeless. As some previous posters have asked, how many artists stand the test of time? Johnathan is 1 of the few.
GodAlways1 1 year ago 2
This song holds many memories for me and my dear friend Keith Allan Moore...R.I.P. 11/28/08. One of the best things that you did for me was to introduce me to the Artist...Jonathan Butler. Thank you for the Jazz Fests that we attended, thank you for your kind and loving heart. Thank you for taking my photo with Jonathan at the Capitol Jazz Fest 08, which was the last one you attended. Thank you for the beautiful memories that we shared.....I miss u so much.
myonlysunshyne 1 year ago
Do you love is my song
theandrea31 1 year ago
very talented brotha..
he been drop blessins for a long time..
thank you mr butler~
bassthumper 1 year ago 2
Wow so smooth and wind.............
yohann53 1 year ago
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willowseeker 1 year ago
When i play this song i have to grab the 1 that i love pull her in close, slow danceing , lips on her forehead my hands tightly around her waist, looking into her eyes i sing my heart out Do You Love Me. What a song Thanks Mr Buttler, for this endless classic.
MyCarlos1963 1 year ago 2
I have this Cd and boy have i played the devil out of it, and man do i remember this jam. I 1st heard this brother while driving in a small NC town, and when i heard it i went rite into thinking of my lady. This is what real music sounds like.
MyCarlos1963 1 year ago
his voic3 4lm0st lik3 MTJ.v0ic3 co0l
joshrahland 2 years ago
Young people today do not know anything about this type of music. Amazing how these types of songs are still the best. Know one will be talking about Soulja boys or whom ever 20 years from now.
msgilliam1474 2 years ago 35
@msgilliam1474 thats rite and its sad because this type of music strikes the soul and causes us to want to be peaceful.
MyCarlos1963 1 year ago
@msgilliam1474 I am young girl, and I love this type of music. But yes, you are right. Most of the people from my generation don't know how to appreciate this type of music. Such a shame....
sweetmimz 1 year ago
@msgilliam1474 bullshit. many many young people listen to this kinda music.
holubkow 1 year ago
I love this too. Is he still performing or recording? I wish ole schoolers would keep their stuff going. Chances ar e their fans are still around(Like me)!
willowseeker 2 years ago
Thank you!! I had heard this once some years ago on the radio, I had not heard it since. I am so excited I have found it through my brief search of Jonathan Butler just now. :) I have the song as a favorite!
taramic 2 years ago
yes yes yes tell me
timlon56 2 years ago
Awesome!!!!!!!!!
lorettole 2 years ago
THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL
mrbriancdean 2 years ago 3
Very beautiful tune. A classic song, very mellow.
monkymonk6 2 years ago
sorry whats this song about.
silentbliss 2 years ago
@silentbliss its a proposal song its a song about wanting to ask some1 to marry them. Its what all men should be looking for and what if not all but most women want.
MyCarlos1963 1 year ago
Between George Benson & Jon B, they are among my favorite male vocalists and guitarists. Truly gems among gems...to have the ability to play and sing like this...RIDICULOUSLY TALENTED!!
darrellkga 2 years ago 4
@darrellkga thats rite TALENT TALENT and more Talent this brother has it, so many radio stations are selling out or have sold out. From Tom Joyer to Mike Basten they both claim to play true RB music but they dont. Thanks for utube.
MyCarlos1963 1 year ago
@MyCarlos1963
What a shame, what a shame that radio doesn't embrace such a talented artist.
The dude can play the heck out of a guitar; and by the way he can sing while he plays. I have promoted a few concerts with Jb. He is the nicest, coolest guy that you could ever meet. Even though radio gives JB limited support, I can see by the number of views on YOUTUBE, that there are some people in the world with good ears. So keep supporting JB.
ohsososmooth1 1 year ago 6
A true master at work. His vocals are as smooth as velvet and this cut is just HEAVEN!
SympleGrayce 2 years ago 2
yes this isbeautiful
timlon56 2 years ago
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DCPimpin100 2 years ago
DAYUM! I was a fan 20 years ago...still didnt realize he could be a granddad todaty...thats kinda weird...his vocals on this track remind me a lot of Howard Hewitt...dont you think?
SJEEZUS 2 years ago
yeah, similar..little more forceful than Howard. Howard was a little more like a crooner. Both my favorites..
RTDavis0503 2 years ago
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smpleclassy 2 years ago
I thank you for the posting, nice love song that strikes at the core of soft soul.
nvjharmonica 2 years ago
Does anyone have his guitar version of "Going Home"? I cant find it on here and that is absolutely fantatic!!!!!
camoman270 2 years ago
him and israel houghton should do an album together.There song COME AND LET US SING is just fantastic.
Nikkorea 2 years ago
they did a song together in south africa, itll be nice to hear an album of those two
dtuu6170 2 years ago
My university in partnership with Bill Cosby had a fundraiser performance with this man and Boney James as well and i loved it his voice is soooo rich youthful and pure i was surprised to hear him say he had grandkids lol
kreative8 2 years ago
I saw him in concert last night along side Boney James. All I have to say is that they are phenominal!
AmFRayman 2 years ago
Love Johnathan Butler. Thanks for posting this song.
pgill72 2 years ago
I feel him in my soul.......
staceysgal 2 years ago
WOW...Beautiful song!! Very sentimental for me as well....
Krispcremelatina 3 years ago
Jonathan is a fantastic singer! went to see him in 1996 in England! he is much better in person! kind and warm.
MrsHood47 3 years ago
This is fantastic song with it distinctive production. I love it as always.
smartty6 3 years ago
EPIC......
RenKinRaM 3 years ago
yes no doubt he the best have all hit album
lethal10in 3 years ago
He's one of the great artist I've listened to for years
nvjharmonica 3 years ago
Deep.
shonbay 3 years ago 2
I love this song
ansia69 3 years ago 2
This man is poetry emotion, nowadays artist call themselves artist, yet they don't write or play their own music. Singing with out the rest makes them fake.
Hotspices39 3 years ago 15
@Hotspices39 your right there is no more muzik made and to day there is no singing jus a whole bunch of jibberish they are sampling muzik and lyrics from this kinds of artist to draw a fan base of that day
ugge6252000 1 year ago
gorgeous
5myuik 3 years ago
absolutely
pass4goodfriends 3 years ago
someone stole this cd from me I played it all the time. Great song, great disc. " don't let me stop to thnk about it, cause I feel a little fear but I'm ready to go. Just gotta jump right in and say it get the courage up to ask pray you won't say no." "Do you Love Me?"
Classic.
rlbanks6 3 years ago
somebody stole her copy too
auguy21 3 years ago
I remember my mama would jam this cd EVERY day, lol when i was younger...i see why now, this is good music!!
auguy21 3 years ago 2
love this song!any live video,pls?tnx for posting anyway.
coollanie 3 years ago
I am an Australian singer and I just love this guy. My father gave me old cassette tapes of all this great African music he sang 25 years ago. He is brilliant. If I can be that good one day I would be so proud. x Jourdain
JourdainWongtrakun 3 years ago
this is my song right here!!! wonder how many babies got here off this one...lol
Rhinestonecollard1 3 years ago 2
o my goodness!!! I've been looking all over for this song..... FINALLY someone uploaded it.
8o4ztRillEst 3 years ago 2
does anyone know where i can find his one song titled "life after you"? fo rthe life of me i can not find it anywhere!!!!!! i'd appreciate any feedback. thanks. :)
jacko39 3 years ago
Love this song, it's a engagement or wedding song that will always connect to that special someone.
Hotspices39 3 years ago
amazing song...
KarenWalter10 4 years ago 2
I've made so many mistakes since we parted, that i have become a mistake. I have traveled with the thought of being reunited with you terresa through countless numbers of incidents. This song has always found peace within chaos inside my heart. Even though I may have lost you in this world, in my next lifetime my every breath is only there to make us better. MTH Thank you Mr. Butler!!!
optimusomega71 4 years ago 4
Hang in there my man, you will get better in all that you do.....
selfexplanitory 4 years ago
i love you terresa clark
optimusomega71 4 years ago