I am Pam Sawyer the cowriter of this song with Leon Ware and it is not the easiest song to get right but It is still one of my own favourites ; these two singers did a really nice job.... .I still prefer Quincy's version which was the very first version and I loved Minnie Ripperton , I also felt so pleased that the producer Quincy Jones captured the feeling we the writer's wrote on "If I Ever Lose This Heaven " and that is always a blessing. And seldom happens 😍
@evedemian6 жыл бұрын
First version still incomparable. And - - I don't know if anyone's told you this, but, as a singer, (as well as listener), I got more pure pleasure from this song than I could ever describe. Better than a favorite lover. *Yummy*. Inestimable gratitude for the ecstasy!
@LadyFatima2566 жыл бұрын
I love this!
@rn4545456 жыл бұрын
Pamela Sawyer Thank you with Leon for writing this great tune..It is one I have always loved and this cover I feel is a classic. What a rare and wonderful gift you have given to all lovers of good music..💜
@rn4545456 жыл бұрын
Great tune..and great cover by Jonathan & Maysa. They are two gifted artists who simply and effortlessly nailed this tune!!
@PeresD6 жыл бұрын
Pamela you and Leon did a great job ,I love this song so much ,in all it's variations by different artists. You two are a legends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@chrisdsltech8 жыл бұрын
Maysa's voice is golden!!!
@martyemmons3100 Жыл бұрын
She is why I'm watching this video. I found out about her by listening to Incognito.
@dewaiteike61708 жыл бұрын
Every time I listen to Jonathan Butler I am always amazed that he does not read or write music. Amazing.
@henryluis31115 жыл бұрын
GOD IS GOOD!🙏🏻
@njabulokhumalo37854 жыл бұрын
One of the best to come out South Africa, best rendition of this song I like the original but this is the best October 2019, South Africa
@sinethembadywili88044 жыл бұрын
listening to this in November
@ShaunRossBright9 жыл бұрын
I love this song and they're many artists that covered it and I pretty much love them all.
@martyemmons3100 Жыл бұрын
I had to listen because I saw Maysa was singing!
@traceyfrazier85923 жыл бұрын
JONATHAN BUTLER AND MAYSA OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BEAUTIFUL SONG ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jabulilesibeko15816 жыл бұрын
the most beautiful song
@timeverett7828 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome!
@jewelofaries Жыл бұрын
Such an underrated duet. One of my favs.
@DaddySweet10012 жыл бұрын
This is one of those classic that shouldn't be covered by just anyone because it is easy to f#@$ up. However this duo of Maysa Leak and Johnathan Butler have exceeded my expectations (not sure why I ever doubted them) and certainly received my seal of approval.
@sharondean89557 жыл бұрын
Foster Smith
@sabrinakintanar14133 жыл бұрын
I love this version! 👌
@slindoshamase10635 жыл бұрын
I love this song.
@carlineohamuo5406 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks to Pam Sawyer and Leon Ware for a magnificent song! 🤗
@iprospernow3422 Жыл бұрын
Luv this 🎵
@yumeccasimms88902 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated phenominal collab !! ❤ it !!
@jwim39695 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard a bad version of this song! Everyone that does it adds something different & special. I don’t know if I can say that about any other song.
@henryclemons97692 жыл бұрын
very true
@martyemmons3100 Жыл бұрын
There are some other great songs that have been recorded by several different artists that have added their talented gifts to it. For example: Walk On By by Burt Bacharach
@Fractal379 Жыл бұрын
Ageless - 20 years on and on and on and...🎵❤
@jackjohnson45895 жыл бұрын
Deep as the ocean, Wow!!!!
@esterwillis64206 жыл бұрын
This song resonates with my heart and soul for a special someone that I have grown deeply close to. Before I met him I had not loved anyone for many years. Now it's like fireworks, watching the sun rise , candlelights and music, laughing from joy, holding each other In the Heat of passion it's a beautiful thing. b e a u t i f u l beautiful!!!💕💖💘💋
@pamelam.85386 жыл бұрын
Ester Willis I’m waiting on the Lord to send me a Man that we can feel that way about one another.....I believe it will happen.
@matthewbailey2013 Жыл бұрын
Just so smooth. Beautiful
@sometimes77105 жыл бұрын
So underated talent..
@mariaisabelastone48646 жыл бұрын
VERY VERY GOOD, MAYSA LEAK FAVORITE, THANKS
@8355joyce6 жыл бұрын
Awesome 🎶❤️🎶❤️
@MusicPerth5 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@alonzos878910 жыл бұрын
Love it
@markmarks19347 жыл бұрын
Maysa plus Jonathan pure harmony tickling my ears.
@Derek-ws2xu2 жыл бұрын
Very Smooth version 🎵
@traceyfrazier85923 жыл бұрын
GOT TO PUT THIS IN MY UTUBE PLAY LIST 💋💋💋💋💋💋
@8355joyce4 жыл бұрын
Love ❤️❤️❤️
@traceyfrazier85923 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL SMOOTH JAZZ MUSIC LOVE IT AND THE BEAT OUT COLD MAKE U WANT TO HIT THAT DANCE FLOOR OUTSTANDING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@cornellwaters90894 жыл бұрын
🎢 Music!
@oneycummings11318 жыл бұрын
Yes, I must agree, real nice, smooth like single malt scotch!!!
@andersonearl12 жыл бұрын
this is true,,
@tessv93117 жыл бұрын
LYRICS: If you're foolin', only foolin' All I ask is "Why?" If you're playin', all I'm sayin' Is feelings sure collide If you're lyin', keep on lyin' Don't tell the truth, don't you dare You can't drop me, 'cause you still got me After takin' me way up there Oh, oh, oh, oh If I ever lose this heaven If I ever, ever, ever lose this heaven Whoa, I'll never be the same Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh If I ever lose this heaven If I ever, ever, ever lose this heaven Whoa, I'll never be the same When you're kind, extra kind Then suddenly you're crossed You're so moody, you get to me Still can't turn you off You're fascinating, more fascinating Than the dark side of the moon You're so exciting, that I'm re-writing The book of love called "You" Oh, oh, oh, oh If I ever lose this heaven If I ever, ever, ever lose this heaven Whoa, I'll never be the same
@bluenation47343 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@robertgascon72812 жыл бұрын
this is more upbeat with Jonathan Bulter playing guitar feat Maysa doing vocals a lot of singers try to cover original this one I really like they got it right
@andersonearl12 жыл бұрын
@MsJoyJazzy as well as one of my favorite songs
@busisiwemabena23077 жыл бұрын
Cool sound...one of my favourite!!...I just love JB
@traceyfrazier85923 жыл бұрын
💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻💃🕺🏻💃
@DJ.JAZZCRUSADER2 жыл бұрын
💙
@traceyfrazier85923 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@jwim39695 жыл бұрын
If honey could sing it would sound like Maysa Leak!
@Halifaxgal4real26 жыл бұрын
Also love Coke Escoveto's
@dmguk99315 жыл бұрын
half a song?
@slapmyfunkybass8 жыл бұрын
Drums are a little too weak at the bridge, maybe snare needed on two and four then, more runs on the bass to link sections too, but still a great track.
@lisabembry68917 жыл бұрын
slapmyfunkybass I think your suggestion might overpower the lightness of the overall sound. it's obvious the definition is in Maysa's force and the bass underlines the whole arrangement. suggestion: listen to the original and see how the creativeness of this arrangement is vibrant and fresh. doesn't sound like they were just trying to 'redo' the song... but created it anew.
@slapmyfunkybass7 жыл бұрын
Lisa Bembry Fair comments, I do know the original quite well as I absolutely love this track, but I appreciate your feedback. Are you a producer / musician?
@lisabembry68917 жыл бұрын
slapmyfunkybass Just a lover of the real music. I listen and enjoy, that's all.😄
@slapmyfunkybass7 жыл бұрын
Lisa Bembry Ha, nice. Real music indeed. Whereabouts are you from? Hey, I'm not looking for home address here, just country. Just bridging the internet highway :)
@lisabembry68917 жыл бұрын
slapmyfunkybass No problem mid south eastcoast USA. honestly, i have played some woodwinds years ago. I composed (amateurly) a couple of my favorites for keyboard but no profession status. Aspired to. So really listen for the speaking of the instruments. if you play you got to make them speak. i really like doing that.