Leon Ware - I Want You (Live in Amsterdam, 2001)

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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, Leon gives a rendition of the classic soul track he and close soul-mate Marvin Gaye penned for the seminal 1976 'I Want You' album.
" Let me say this, it was the dearest moment I ever had in my life; the artist was Marvin Gaye and the song is I Want You. "

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@bassmanberg 7 жыл бұрын

I was the Bassplayer during this great concert. And I remember when we played this song, there was magic in the air and I got really emotional while playing it. Beautiful memory !

@djhustler100 7 жыл бұрын

great bassist man and a lucky man also x

@SGN-Sea_God_N- 6 жыл бұрын

Peter Bergman I cry every time I hear this song ...it’s so beautiful and the arrangements simply divine💕💕💕💕

@chrisgodlaproductions3106 6 жыл бұрын

Had to be magical. I'm also a bass player and would give the world to just play this one song with Leon. This is around the time when he started coming around again same voice as the 70s and freaked everybody out. How was it being in his presence? I know he had a great soul. Did he smoke weed with u all in the dam? This is one of my fantasy concerts I would have wanted to experience. Much love, god bless

@wilsonfranciscodavyes8499 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for The great performance, man. Can you tell us a little bit more about that night? What can you tell us about Mr Ware? Thank you, cheers!

@kofimumina861 6 жыл бұрын

well done sir

@DeeRobinson100 7 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Leon Ware...You gave us wonderful music!

@petergibbins6902 9 жыл бұрын

There's something almost spiritual about this song

@dariasupernova 9 жыл бұрын

I concur

@chrisagarrat9044 9 жыл бұрын

I second that motion!!! I can't stop playing it

@fdavyes 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@APTTMH07 6 жыл бұрын

you are so right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@marianazatarain4020 4 жыл бұрын

Totally !

@Mivoat 2 жыл бұрын

For me this could be a a song the Earth is singing to us.

@theequaliser8026 7 жыл бұрын

Only one of the greatest song writer artists ever

@abrahamjackson6019 9 жыл бұрын

Feel so good, make's you wanna cry. One of the most beautiful version's i have ever heard and felt..

@gautamdev165 9 жыл бұрын

To all you people who actually went to this concert....I'M SO JEALOUS !!!!!! Fantastic version of a classic song.

@laraoneal7284 Жыл бұрын

ME TOO.

@mariannegrasser9928 2 ай бұрын

Mdr

@restlessmind5770 7 жыл бұрын

RIP Mr. Ware. You gave your heart to your music and Marvin felt THAT.

@glasscitadel12 10 жыл бұрын

Some don't realize that Leon's not copying Marvin, but Leon wrote this song. However, he worked closely with Marvin on material he wrote. He has writing for Michael Jackson as well!

@stagm3 9 жыл бұрын

yeah , only Robin thicke copies Marvin(blurred lines)!

@kingjayhussein5673 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for educating the uneducated! Ware was a prolific songwriter!

@mariostephaniepaz717 6 жыл бұрын

King Hussein we need to teach these youngins about real music 💜

@luciverdad4834 4 жыл бұрын

Leon also wrote for Ike & Tina Turner, The Temptations, The Isley Brother, Teena Marie, Bobby Womack, Parliament, Quincy Jones and more!

@amd77j 3 жыл бұрын

@@kingjayhussein5673 And a legendary one!

@timscanlan723 9 жыл бұрын

Leon Ware gave this masterpiece to Marvin (OK so Berry Gordy didn't give LW much choice) - his continued collaboration with Marvin produced so many fantastic songs. They'll stay with me forever.

@RON5513 6 жыл бұрын

LEON WAS AN AMAZING WRITER/PRODUCER AND I MISS MY FRIEND RIH

@kariss75 10 жыл бұрын

An exercise in restraint and integrity to the music. Absolute Magic!!!

@Aprdenhaag 8 жыл бұрын

I was there that magical night in 2001. The feeling is still inside of me. Blessing that I witnessed it. Pure love translated to music.

@byronlee7859 7 жыл бұрын

Man I envy you.

@jjjos 6 жыл бұрын

Cool man, wish I had been there too, plus I love Amsterdam

@iamanubus2 6 жыл бұрын

You are big time blessed.

@BLACKSENSUALITY 7 жыл бұрын

I always loved Leon's music & writing. He penned some of the sexiest songs known to man. I had the occasion to share this with him, after his, Love's Drippin project & found him to be very gracious & kind. Rise In Power, Leon. Your legacy lives on.

@abrahamjackson6019 9 жыл бұрын

Leon Ware you are God sent...

@Louie914 6 жыл бұрын

Abraham Jackson yes he was.

@audreynichols9212 Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful song every time I hear it it brings tears to my eyes every time it's very emotional to me it's the way I feel about my man The song express my feelings so in love it's called that Eternal Love 💘

@laraoneal7284 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to Leon Ware. He's amazing. I didn't know he wrote these songs. He sounds like Marvin and has the same inflections. It's like Marvin copied him. So similar it's uncanny.

@salvatoresellecchia7914 6 күн бұрын

Great Track, Sung Beautifully By Marvin, Leon and Tashan ❤❤

@djhustler100 7 жыл бұрын

best concert i ever missed!!

@myjazzvibes 11 жыл бұрын

Band = XTREME!!! Bass guitarist...... no words.... too funky for himself... lovin ya madly

@bassmanberg 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks after 7 years, hahahahaha

@MrMassive876 10 жыл бұрын

the back singers damnnn they gud

@theequaliser8026 3 жыл бұрын

I never get sick of this can almost feel Marvin Gaye and Leon in the same room, it doesn't get better than this.

@clobbyhops 8 жыл бұрын

this is the way live suppose too sound!!

@chrisagarrat9044 9 жыл бұрын

I didn't think I would like any other version of this but i was rockin to that G funk

@bonniebryant7570 8 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful rendition worthy of praising the late Marvin Gaye ❤️

@rainolive_ 2 жыл бұрын

It is a great cover and originally Leon wrote the song!

@strictlybusiness5344 Жыл бұрын

Are you on Facebook

@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic Жыл бұрын

He wrote the song.

@hoochiecoochie4168 5 жыл бұрын

Leon Ware played my gaffe. We sat drinking & talking for 2 hrs, he had the best stories ever, love the man. RIP xxxxx

@KillaAbstract 7 жыл бұрын

So sad we lost this legend. May you rest in paradise ❤

@keykiyox 5 жыл бұрын

Why do I cry seeing this when the song is full of sensual touch, not for kids, adult, blah, blah, blah. The song as a whole touches on the very existence of us human being. This particular live performance by the author seems to embrace what us human being should all aspire to, not only sexuality but also sense of respect and co-existence of and with others. Those two reasons come to my mind.

@marianazatarain4020 Жыл бұрын

That vocals of the girls!!!!!!!!!! ❤ im just cant stop listen 😍 that lyrics are so beautiful .

@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic Жыл бұрын

Lewis Sky has a great rendition too. I ALEAYS LOVED THIS SONG EVEN AS A SMALL KID.

@tonibarnett01 Жыл бұрын

Yes yes i was thinking the same thing to..his voice is so soul reaching..God certainly gifted him with a mesmerizing voice..

@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic Жыл бұрын

He wrote a beautiful song. Leon!❤

@bjvolkwyn 9 жыл бұрын

I'm addicted to this...have been for weeks...listen nn times a day!

@bjvolkwyn 9 жыл бұрын

I did as well. Now I'm hooked on Why I came to California.

@PLCRB 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome. Leon wrote a masterpiece of a song, and he (no matter how old he is in this video) and the rest of these talented musicians perform a version of his song that does justice to Marvin's.

@happygirl864 2 жыл бұрын

The backup singers are superb 👌🏽 👏🏼 😍

@keykiyox 4 жыл бұрын

I love you, Leon Ware, because you were a beautiful human being. You taught me the power of art, power of music, and most of all, the power of being one of human being.

@arymhcsirrah4889 2 жыл бұрын

This version is most intense, passionate and intimate. This is only for couples who are truly in love!

@RnBMistress 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for writing this song for Marvin Gaye Leon...It's a standard classic, still sounding as good as when I first heard it in the 60's. Loving your performance of it also.

@mainmajo 7 жыл бұрын

❤️Leon Ware! Peace!

@DavidKeithWilliams-hg5nm 22 күн бұрын

Leon Ware was clearly a great singer, but no one should attempt to redo this record by Marvin Gaye. This is literally one of the greatest records ever, if not the greatest. God bless the soul of Marvin Gaye. Rest in peace Leon Ware.

@kuongjah7 14 жыл бұрын

Leon is the man no doubt but sometimes a singer can give a song even if he didn't write it his own personal touch thus making it his own. That's what Marvine Gaye did to "I Want You." Note what Leon says in the beginning "the dearest moment in his life." Acknowledging the greatness of Mr. Gaye. That's humbling. This is a boss concert wish I was there.

@nickyfarrell3024 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful voice and rendition!

@glasscitadel12 10 жыл бұрын

Never thumbs down a legend! what's wrong with someone here?

@paoloettorepapia6894 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!

@serenity9486 Жыл бұрын

YES!! HE WROTE THIS! HE'S ON MARVIN'S CREDITS ON CD! HE'S A BAD, BAD BROTHA AS WELL!! 💖💯🙏👍

@iamanubus2 8 жыл бұрын

haunting.....

@VanezArt 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely mesmerizing

@itsstargazer 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sad that the last comment here was two years ago. This is pure gold! Leon Ware was one of the best musicians ever! Long live to this incredible genius...

@theonlycontessa8771 2 жыл бұрын

Classic still in 2021🌟

@rosiecosentino8124 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing..what can else can one say...a brilliant moment... aww... Mr. Marvin Gaye...and then you know it. God bless. We were gifted!❤️

@vapeiq 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful performance. Loved Marvin Gaye's version but didnt know Leon wrote it.

@cagdeorok 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like, and style, of marvin gaye. love it.

@markJohnson-ot7ny 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mr. Ware, A true unsung music legend ! M

@TurboMan51 7 жыл бұрын

Never heard him sing his song before..he's killing it on point.

@antoniogooding 12 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop viewing this video! Creative, tight-performance, awe inspiring. I love the Mavin Gaye version but this is another dimension! Thank you Leon.

@Rico20112 10 жыл бұрын

WOW Im 24 and grateful I Ran ACROSS this!!!! HISTORICAL

@robrosa6417 3 жыл бұрын

Been listening to Leon for the last 5 years. I Found his music through hip hop. He wrote for so many people, that I am speechless from Tina turner jackson 5 to even Maxwell. I am like speechless! This man was Amazing. He even wrote for Marvin gaye and Tina Marie! Wish he was still around! I am Blessed to have found his music

@rainolive_ 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same sentiment. I was introduced to Leon by a friend through a mutual love of Marvin, and his track record is so impressive and impactful. I wish he was here today, but the legacy he has left has lived on in the form of great music and production.

@telmaconceicao5300 11 ай бұрын

Balanço Total ! ESPETACULAR .!!!!!!!!❤❤❤ .

@october62 6 ай бұрын

One word: SOUL

@RooFvIn 3 жыл бұрын

My word . You’re the bollocks. Top man living it

@bonniebryant7570 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome news and thank you for sharing this incredible music history my friend.

@rosiecosentino8124 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... I never knew Leon Ware wrote this wonderful song...what a gentleman...he never openly took credit for it. What grace...and how lovely. A true tribute! Two wonderful artists! RIP.❤️

@kevinsky153sky7 8 жыл бұрын

Leon your a genius

@1960mod 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@PaulMunsterman 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Leon Ware. You were a true Icon.

@mware7041 5 жыл бұрын

Made us proud

@jayjay72625 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome..♥!!!

@veronicawilliams1225 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful song Marvin gaye and leon ware great song rip both Of them wonderful singers the world has lost

@garyb7893 Жыл бұрын

A true soul music legend unique and one of a kind the feeling and depth this man put into his music is so special.

@Mensa989 7 жыл бұрын

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

@nataliegraham3287 Жыл бұрын

Wow just Amazing!🎤🎶

@serial0777 3 жыл бұрын

I love Leon Ware. But Paradiso is the most magic place in the world. And i travel and go out in already al the world.

@officialjunot 11 ай бұрын

RIP Uncle Leon

@angieoconnor7400 10 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness - that was so close to Marvin. Absolutely brilliant.

@geraldjohnson848 7 жыл бұрын

Feb.16: Happy birthday Singer-songwriter-composer-arranger Leon Ware. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, arXter. Blessings

@Colin32593 5 жыл бұрын

I have listened to this so many times - I'm sitting in a crowded space ear phones plugged in feeling goosebumps so cool

@ricardovmonteiro 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for writing some of my favorite songs ever, Leon Ware (1940-2017). R.I.P.

@gimenasteinmann8226 10 жыл бұрын

Extrem. Best sound. God bless you Mr.ware.

@MrNooneseesme 10 жыл бұрын

very good, cant remember having ever heard anyone able to respond to a Marvin Gaye song with any kind of quality at all, until this

@WestCoastMusic99 10 жыл бұрын

Although the credit to the songwriters is kind of hidden in the description above (and partially incorrect), this is actually a Leon Ware song. Leon and the late Arthur Ross both wrote this for Marvin's 1976 album of the same title.

@danielletaylor5103 7 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Leon Ware

@DallasSniper 15 жыл бұрын

It just dawned on me how many people were impacted by MG's music. Just look throughout the room. People of races, from the musicians to the audience are jamming to the song. It just goes to show that MG's music had no color barrier. It's great to see people of different races together for a common purpose. Listening to great music, That's just my .02.

@OLEGMUKH 8 жыл бұрын

BRAVO!!!!

@Crander1962 14 жыл бұрын

SMOOOOOOOOOOOOTH!!!!

@mcbyrne2003 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for posting this!

@marcosfabio2339 16 күн бұрын

Dios , que maravilla la música MARVING

@muzickolchers968 6 жыл бұрын

This was sooooo smooth.

@renatoneves2152 3 ай бұрын

Salve só os feras : Marvin Gaye, Leon Ware ❤❤❤

@mysticman9331 5 жыл бұрын

Wow such an intimate setting. You see the musicians right close to you. That must be really really nice. Good job to all the musicians on this song. Of course Mr Ware did justice to his original song made famous by Marvin Gaye. Rest in peace to both gentlemen.

@mariamysoul 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you posting... such a lovely way to remember him ..

@andreyligay 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace.. I was blessed once to see him in Marina Del Rey back in 2002 or 2003, I believe he had a music studio there, at that time I worked as security, so I was passing by and heard some very soft buitifull song coming out from the window, it was something amazing, he noticed me somehow and asked do I like his music, of course I said yes, so he gave me signed by him CD, which I still have it... priceless gift. Unfortunately, it was my first and last luckiest moment in my life to see him. Rest in peace LEON WARE, mister MUSIC.

@colleenkeithley8268 5 жыл бұрын

❤️ OH!!! Yes Leon do your thing ❤️ This got me movin

@earnestjames1343 6 жыл бұрын

I e almost envy I wasn't there Arnold you where truly blessed! If I could turn back the hands of time !!!

@jeremyjeanguenin162 7 жыл бұрын

Truly blessed musician. Such an inspiration to play for me. RIP Leon Ware.

@DerekLyons Жыл бұрын

Marvin twicked it and made it much better.. God bless Leon and my late close friend Marvin Gaye 🙏

@benji.B-side 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing performance, his voice touches my soul deeply!!

@ksun 7 жыл бұрын

RIP--don't know what to say but that you never got your due and will be much missed.

@garytaylor2268 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see him at the Jazz Cafe in the early 1980's an amazing night out with my then girlfriend Annette.... Gary Taylor Solar Radio 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 xx