Leon Ware - If I Ever Lose This Heaven (Live in Amsterdam, 2001)

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15 жыл бұрын

Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a classic cut Leon co-wrote with Pam Sawyer for Quincy's 'Body Heat' LP - originally sung by Minnie Riperton, Al Jarreau and Leon himself (1975).

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@byronlee7859 7 жыл бұрын

Leon Ware my unsung hero. Rest In Peace with Minnie & Marvin.

@bam60 6 жыл бұрын

Great taste!!!!

@DollfacePye65 6 жыл бұрын

I cared for him as a nurse....so remarkable,artistic and profound....truly gifted....his voice....it as so interesting to listen to him speak because he was real mellow even as his health declined....The essence of cool

@iluvmyboba 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Very sweet.

@frederickhoward3235 4 жыл бұрын

Jolavette Pye-Ellis which is why I said that he would’ve given Marvin G a tru run for it! Sure he made better music in my minds eye,

@mizrelmizrel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for taking care of our musical Elder Genius 💖💖💖🙌

@evedemian 4 жыл бұрын

@@frederickhoward3235 He wouldn't have "given Marvin Gaye a run for it"; he *partnered* with M.G. on many pieces of music - and M.G. was often singing a Leon Ware composition!

@lisawilliams5600 4 жыл бұрын

He's the coolest with that cool persona a mellow masculine voice

@dimanacastanja 4 жыл бұрын

those people were very lucky that day to see these unique performers live!

@uptightgeorge 6 жыл бұрын

Pure Class...Actually had tears in my eyes

@tonikelly8284 9 жыл бұрын

Always loved Leon Ware. Been loving his voice since he was singing with Quincy. This song is one of my favorites along with Body Heat.

@ericpreusser8450 Жыл бұрын

One of the best tunes ever written done by one of the best group of folks on the planet!

@iluvmyboba 15 жыл бұрын

Leon Ware's voice is beautiful. That's all I can say, I love it!!!!!!!!!!

@palomaetienne 12 жыл бұрын

I was there, and I'll never forget this song (para Septiembre)

@natantataii8195 3 ай бұрын

lucky you. thanks for sharing,,

@ayanademoss 4 жыл бұрын

still one of the best live performance videos ive ever seen... 🥺

@OdackCosta 7 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Master Leon Ware

@deeplansky 2 жыл бұрын

gotta love the this Leon Ware live version. slick Michael Franti and the vocals of Carleen Anderson taking it to anotha level...

@gregc7699 Жыл бұрын

Carleen has to be the most underrated female singers the UK has ever seen shes unreal gives me goosbumps

@BymanIt 6 жыл бұрын

Carleen Anderson: sweet voice

@mauricebrock4233 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...I didn't know that was her.

@gregariouscontumaciousvoci9211 4 жыл бұрын

This is shocking!!!! Shockingly beautiful, it really touched me!!!!

@SlokeClarke 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fantastic arrangement. Wish I had been there.

@ksun 7 жыл бұрын

RIP Leon--you were the best.

@isurvive8251 3 ай бұрын

WWWWOOOO Just discovered this Concert ! Been listening to Quincy Jones Vinyls for decades This Concert is Elevated & the Real Deal 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@T6451 5 жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of this song!!! Both the singing and musicians. Thank you!!!!!!!

@jerrylott4465 4 жыл бұрын

My only regret is missing out on this concert

@laraoneal7284 Жыл бұрын

How have I missed this guy. He’s hypnotic. Now I’m looking for all his work

@duffgordon9005 9 жыл бұрын

I am thinking of the centuries of the Scottish Pipers going into battle, or playing at a wedding....How did it morph into a beautiful ballad of deep groaning to the soul such as this. Songs like this are oh so rare, the highest class of song is when heard on the car radio you crank it up and feel satisfied.

@philhorneman 13 жыл бұрын

eventhough it is two years after posting but thanx to the one who did post this. I was so lucky to be there at the time...the only correction I'd like to make is that Carleen Anderson is not of BNH but of The Young Disciples fame. Thanx again

@lisawilliams5600 4 жыл бұрын

I Saw him in a recording session when my dad took I was 11 yrs old he was just too cool me at studio

@frederickhoward5598 5 жыл бұрын

The deepest yet! The Great Shall Never Leave Us In Spirit.

@riccosoulman 11 жыл бұрын

Love Leon this guy is a legend indeed!! & this rendition is 1st class,, big up Michael franti!! Ricco,,

@Jonezzz1906 12 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of this......

@rosiecosentino8124 3 жыл бұрын

What an ensemble...talent at its best! ❤️

@johanponin1360 6 жыл бұрын

doesn't get much better than this

@kennethlil 14 жыл бұрын

this is what they call music man fantastic

@DaddySweet100 14 жыл бұрын

I have always known about Leon Ware and this song since Body Heat (1974). My first time hearing this version. I was blown away. When and where was this version recorded? A masterpeice rewritten . Leon Ware is a great contributer to music and he's never been recognized as he should have been. One of the greatest songwriters of all time.

@geraldgirtman7540 4 жыл бұрын

AWB did a good cover, this is my first time hearing Leon Ware what a writer and composer, and OMG, I want you sung by Marvin.

@rogeriodonato1206 5 жыл бұрын

Já me amarrava nessa música, mas conseguiram fazer uma versão especial. Sim, porque o que vi agora foi algo MUITO especial!!! Excelente!!! Maravilhoso!!! Salve Quincy Jones, salve The Average White Band, salve Minie Riperton, salve Leon Ware!

@nancydevolder4433 5 жыл бұрын

So much beauty in six minutes. Unbelievable.

@Sis4Real Жыл бұрын

Love it! Love ❤️ it! Don't know if I've commented years ago but my mind remains blown by the musicality!

@ibrant 12 жыл бұрын

You live to attend at these kind of rare sets. One of the best sets on KZfaq

@modifiedcontent 12 жыл бұрын

I was there. Very emotional show. Some of the best songs were never broadcast. Should be in a vault somewhere.

@MOREHOUSE80 5 жыл бұрын

what songs?

@modifiedcontent 5 жыл бұрын

Long time ago and I didn't know much Leon Ware beyond I Want You at the time, but I think they did Rockin You Eternally and others

@tonibarnett01 9 ай бұрын

Leons voice is out of this world..

@Rob0865 2 жыл бұрын

One of many legends

@wearestellar 14 жыл бұрын

This why i still listen to music.

@nadinewilson5744 5 жыл бұрын

💓 X's 💓 Wrapped in Heavenly Riffs, Chords and Rap! So Blessed by Music Bae.

@user-cj3ns9jj9s 5 ай бұрын

The colour of my conscious, cool lyrical Excellence 🎉🎉🎉if ever loose this Heaven, a heavy heart miss Leon so glad I got to see him live at O2 best concert ever 🎉🎉❤❤

@kurtadams3021 7 жыл бұрын

RIP Brother Leon ware

@Aprdenhaag 2 жыл бұрын

I was there that magic night. Feel so blessed. ♥️

@gregoryburton1241 Жыл бұрын

The late Leon Ware was really remarkable. Some of Marvin Gaye’s best songs were authored by Leon. He put the oot in Smooth!

@gwene.4726 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! All of it!

@moniquemosley2122 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this treasure!!!

@eharvey6455 3 жыл бұрын

Better than any drink you can mix!!!!!

@amd77j 11 жыл бұрын

M-U-S-I-C. Love it. Leon Ware simply rocks.

@Cerl84 6 жыл бұрын

look at that Queen.

@carmelonicosia2887 Жыл бұрын

Symply fantastic

@keithanthony974 Жыл бұрын

This is my favourite version of the song, and it's live...

@MauriSky2437 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite rendition of the song. Of course I am overdosing on the rhythm section! (Bass galore)

@amd77j 13 жыл бұрын

A classic. And what a performance!!!

@fdavyes 8 жыл бұрын

Heavy bass line. spiritual feeling listening to this track. Cheers!

@T6451 5 жыл бұрын

Love that bass!!!

@bassmanberg 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I played bass that concert, it was a magical evening with Leon!

@fdavyes 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Bergman we can definitely feel that vibe. I want you was beyond magical. Cheers!

@tonerobinson8836 4 жыл бұрын

If I ever lose this heaven I'll never be the same

@azman.s Жыл бұрын

Fabulous muzik arrangement plus all the voice!

@IANC4EVER 6 жыл бұрын

first heard Leon Ware on a MarioBiondi album, instantly checked him out - LW : maybe best voice ive ever heard...

@rogergoudsmit8484 7 жыл бұрын

RIP Mr Leon Ware

@sweetcheeks-eo6mu Жыл бұрын

AWB classic played this song in the 70's, but this version is killer

@KuttyJoe 5 жыл бұрын

That bass sounds better live than on the album cut. The base grabs your attention. That was a great song too. I fell in love with the original, then fell in love with AWB's version. Both were magnificent.

@bassmanberg 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I played bass here!

@Fam4ever127 Жыл бұрын

Man you carried this song 🎵on your shoulders bro!Awesome sound thanks 🙏

@jennapuhl596 2 жыл бұрын

I like this!!

@Mensa989 7 жыл бұрын

Leon Ware. (February 16, 1940 - February 23, 2017)

@beverleyjohnson8929 6 жыл бұрын

Bev johnson

@beverleyjohnson8929 6 жыл бұрын

Bev Johnson great song love Leon ware and brand new heavies

@sherahkhamisi9792 8 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful!!!

@JennyBre-cb2tf 5 жыл бұрын

So cool, I shiver..

@saturnmusicunlimited 2 жыл бұрын

L. Ware as I used to refer to him, was "THE" personification of KOOL! One of my major influences.

@alimantado373 Жыл бұрын

Carleen! 👍💖

@californiagirl8547 6 жыл бұрын

love this song

@apostleharrietlocklear8138 3 жыл бұрын

They are All PhonemenallyTalented Vocally Gifted Gentlemen Mr.Leon and The Poet , Background Singers

@allcapsbeats 4 жыл бұрын

what a vibe

@rudolphdiop5899 4 жыл бұрын

RIP LEON SOUL LEGEND

@cagdeorok 4 жыл бұрын

COOOOOLLL!!! OUTSTANDING.

@ianwoodhead4333 10 жыл бұрын

Stunning - I only knew the AWB version before seeing the link to this. Soulful lead & backing vocals and a gospelly feel. Love it!

@1970sBestMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Ian Woodhead on Quincy Jones ' Body Heat lp, songwriter Leon Ware, Minnie Ripperton and Al Jarreau perform this song.then of course AWB did a cover,Minnie sung it In her shows also.

@giordanosozzi8531 2 жыл бұрын

A dir poco fantastico

@esmadolbadze1 14 жыл бұрын

amazing. Love it!!!

@tmhjahusa 12 жыл бұрын

Sure wish we had been there...Leon Ware is a given but we are totally crazy about Michael Franti & Spearfish.

@esmadolbadze1 14 жыл бұрын

amazing.love it

@T6451 5 жыл бұрын

Love!!!!!

@misharevazishvili8427 10 жыл бұрын

magaria...

@oscararmandoguillenpacheco5857 7 жыл бұрын

espectacular!

@vesna.kostovska 10 жыл бұрын

Magical!!

@tatyanal800 Жыл бұрын

Великолепно!!! 👍👏👏👌✌️

@RebekkaLingmusic Жыл бұрын

Magical concert! Thankful I was there in the audience seems like yesterday 🙏🏽 rest in heaven mr. Leon Ware ❤️👑

@willdose2098 10 ай бұрын

soul, they make the soul!!!

@MrSpice1971 13 жыл бұрын

Loving it.

@chocolatefudge5263 5 жыл бұрын

This is so uplifting

@abohemen 14 жыл бұрын

fantastic!

@tomlehr861 2 жыл бұрын

What an arrangement

@KHRN2014 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like Michael Franti really enjoyed this!

@mrg21659 2 жыл бұрын

Big up Leon ,Everlasting . Will Downing did a very good cover ❤🙏

@Pirate7X 13 жыл бұрын

Franti sounds better with them here. His verses were PERFECT here. "Inside My Love" should have been left alone but this was an excellent collab.

@blueelegy8570 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous.

@MrDrummerguy33 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing...

@reynagarza428 3 жыл бұрын

LINDO VIDEO LAS VOCES SE ESCUCHAN CELESTIALES ME ENCANTAN !

@Elisabeth19031978 14 жыл бұрын

I saw this performance on television of his singing Why I came to California.

@ifindoubtlove 13 жыл бұрын

One of the BEST live performances ever on youtube

@lisawilliams5600 4 жыл бұрын

We call him smoothe Kool back in that day!

@tiffanyshandor8917 Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@johnwill8 2 жыл бұрын

Dynamite!!!

@nutmeg5 4 жыл бұрын

Is that Michael Franti? OMG!

@serial0777 3 жыл бұрын

Live in the MAGIC PARADISO.

@queensweetsensation3048 8 жыл бұрын

yes this and ledsi and guairist. Jeff golbub with singer sue Anderson these are the three ever version of these dogs ever check out Jeff golbub it has a sexy swing to it

@jvrietveld Жыл бұрын

This is still the finest. Sue Ann Carwell is sugar coated sexy. Beatboxing and Ledisi, please stop.