Rip Mrs Bofill! Fly high!🕊️ I've been riding with you since about several years after the release of this song. I'll be 60 next month. And i still have this album on cassette. My condolences and prayers 🙏 ✝️ go out to the rest of her family and friends.

Her voice is clearer than my future.

I came here when I found out she has passed. This is my favourite song by Angela Bofill. Rest In Peace 🙏🏾🕊️🤍

Angela Bofill wrote this song at the age of seventeen.

Perfect. Let's not forget that Angela Bofill has a degree in music and was trained to sing. She played the piano and viola too, and wrote music. Of course, she knew music theory and read notes, a professional musician through and through. Everything had to be just right. She's among the best singers of her time, and is one of my favorites. To complement the musician in Angela is her humanity - her great stage presence; that lovely, lovely face that recalls her Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage; and her beautiful soul.

Hearing she passed at 70 brought me here! June 2024!

Imagine the difference for generations....teenagers growing up hearing songs like this compared to what teens have to grow up hearing today... This is high vibrational music at its finest

I want to live one day of the eighties again, I would fill it with the music of Angela Bofill, Phyllis Hyman, Stephanie Mills, Jean Carne, Aretha, Whitney, Mariah, Dionne, Patti Austin and Labelle, Anita Baker, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Janet, Roberta Flack, Chaka Kahn, and of course, Luther. That is when music was music. Sadly, the millennials, will never see these people perform live and in their prime, and a lot of us have. "So who's zooming who?"

She has so much stage presence.. and you can actually understand what she is singing! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

Rest in Peace our Puerto Rican/Cuban princess. You WERE good enough. 🇺🇸 🇵🇷 🇨🇺 ❤

😭 Sadly, it is confirmed that Angela Bofill passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the age of 70. May she Rest In Peace. Gone but not forgotten. 🙏💝😭

Angela Bofill and Phyllis Hyman love their singing, two great singers!

Angela Bofill’s music was the soundtrack to my 20’s. I’m 63 now. Heartbroken!

A beautiful lady who sang beautifully. Rest in peace, Angela Bofill, 1954-2024.

My mom use to play her music, I’m 52 now and still listen from time to time, she will be greatly missed.

This performance should have made her a superstar…a household name… brilliant performance..BRAVO

DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!! Angela SANG this song to the 100th degree!!! RIP Angela Bofill!!! 💕😮

Crying my eyes out. She was truly The Angel of The Night

She truly had a beautiful voice. R.I.P. Angela Bofill.

My absolutely favorite jazz vocalist of the 1980s. Angela's gifts were remarkable. She would take your soul on a journey into the depth of the song. I kept this song on repeat for hours and never let go. Rest in peace, precious. You blessed us immensely.

Effortless!!! No lip syncing.. no filters back then

All these years later - this song still makes me cry.

Angela had a concert at Zellerbach Hall on the U.C. Berkeley Campus back in 1982. For some strange reason, I brought my copy of her "Something About You" album with me to the concert. As others were filing out of the auditorium, at the conclusion of the show, my friend says to me, "Let's go meet her". I'm thinking to myself that we can't go backstage and meet a famous recording artist. Sure enough, we go backstage and met her and her producer, Narada Michael Walden. Apparently, I looked like someone that Narada knew and they let us stay long enough a brief conversation and for her to sign my album. Unbelievable experience for a 22 year old kid. She has always been my favorite female vocalist.

Her voice is actually as beautiful as she is!! What a beautiful voice and beautiful woman!!!

Her voice was rich, powerful and clean. She had perfect pitch, octive and range. Almost unreal. Most artist have to lipsinc through a performance like this. There will never be another.

I loved this song for decades and this is the first time I heard her sing it live. My eyes and mouth were wide open in awe of her flawless live rendition and her beauty.

She's a legend with golden voice. Rest in peace 🕊️

I was so in love with this woman when I was a child 😂

It has been confirmed that Ms. Angela Bofill, a gifted songwriter, soul and jazz vocal artist, has passed. Her composition, ‘I Try’ is a remarkable account of a sincere yet complex relationship with lyrics that pull at your heartstrings. Whenever I listen to ‘I Try’, I cry. Tears will flow…as they are right now remembering this beautiful woman. ❤️‍🩹🕊️

between 2:05-2:40, she could have been lazy and let the music play, but being a true singer/artist, she chose to challenge the music and do a lil SCATTING.. u youngins don't know what u all been missing.. this is when music was REAL and had meaning

Thank you Angela for blessing us with such a beautiful angelic voice! You’ll be missed❤

Angela puts on a master’s class on how to be a professional singer with impeccable control, my goodness what a talent.

R.I.P. Angela. You are a big star, now in heaven .

I try is one of the greatest songs ever …. It’s impossible to not feel something when that song is on…. RIP this song is literally perfect

We just lost Angela, she graced us with her beauty and talent for years. thank you 🙏🏾 Rest in Paradise 👏🏽🕊️

I love how she chose to scat in place of the sax 2:03-2:37.Her voice was extraordinary and so unique.

❤ I remember hearing all of her songs on major R&B radio stations all the time for many many years. She was beautiful and so was her voice so original. ❤

Back when singers were actually better than the recordings...Everything about her is stunning

Still one of my all time favorite songs 💯

I actually like this performance better than the studio cut. What a voice!

I can listen to Angela Bofill sing this song again and again, God bless Angela...

You can tell Johnny Carson really appreciated and was moved by this spectacular performance...

She spoke love in the purest form.

*Goosebumps* The Tonality! The Sensuality! The scatting! The Artistry! A-Level performance! *Goosebumps!!!*

RIP Singing Queen. One of the best voices of the 80's. 😢🙏🏼🙌🏼

Her voice is crystal, pitch perfect, no lip sync, amazing🎉❤

God bless the soul of the late great Lady Angela Bofill! Her voice is a forever Treasure to music!

1-26-24 I finally heard this song in 2024. Angela sounds good live. 😍 🎶

Ángela had a very distinctive voice. Rest in peace

I watch this clip at least 10 times a year R.I.P. Angie

I'm sincerely sad and heartbroken to hear the news that Angela bofill passed away today at the age of 70. 6/15/24 💔💔💔 She was a favorite of mine with many special songs. RIP Angela.

Remembering singer #AngelaBofill the singer known for her incredible voice has died at the age of 70. She had some amazing songs. #ITry #ThisTimeI’llBeSweeter #TonightIGiveIn and many more may she rest in peace

Angela Bofill was "FULL PACKAGE''. Love her so much🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖

One of a kind talent is Angela Bofill, singer, songwriter, musician, composer, jazz improvisionist/scatter, diva, beautiful, and there are not many like her today.

I’m here after hearing of the passing of Angela Bofill. I had the privilege of seeing her perform at Jazz Wednesdays years ago at the World Trade Center before 9/11. EVERYONE and myself included loved her performance and she loved the fans. There is no auto tune here: Pure talent! And JLO can’t hold a candle to this legend. Rest well Angela Bofill. 😔

She's singing about a man whom we would now recognize as having NPD, narcissist personality disorder unknown in the '80's but now seen as a plague of highly manipulative people in the love arena breaking hearts just to get attention. She describes this disorder exactly from the victims perspective. That said this was my favorite song as a teenager, she's so powerful and real.

My favorite song by her. RIP beautiful Queen 🙏🏽🌹💕

Angela killed this live performance; she showed grace and gave an amazing vocal.

Beautiful Lady. Out of this world voice.❤😮

Rest in heavenly peace Miss Angela Bofill...such good memories when first hearing that wonderful and unique voice...one of a kind singer...RIP

I love I try song I’m 71 years old she came to st.Pete ,Florida . Rest in power I will never forget you.

The clarity and enunciation tho.......just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brought tears to my eyes😢😢😢

You have no idea how long I've looked for a full & much higher quality upload of this performance! THANK YOU!!!!

Angela's scatting was the most perfect form in time and everything I've ever seen! I mean so nice and precise and skillful. Love every minute of this performance. On fyre! Superlative! She is by far one of the best vocalists throughout history and her "phrasing is a definitive school ' within itself. I mean how many times can you say "Wow"! to this performance and her range in every way and method. This is a historical gem. Johnny Carson doesn't even know who he had on his show that night! A Goddess of Song. She might be the best phraser next to the King, Nat King Cole. She is the Queen of Phrasing!

Angela has technical use of 5 and 6 tones, simultaneously. And has nerve enough to scat. I think that only Whitney had this type of technical excellence. Her and Otis Redding put their very souls out there for all to hear.

All I can Say is Wow Wow Wow! RIP Angel! You're Singing with the Angels Now! 🙏🙏🙏🤗💕🙌

RI.P., Sister Angela. What an INCREDIBLE talent and voice. The world was DEFINITELY a better place because of you and your music. Nuff said.

Saddened my heart to hear of your passing Angela Bofill. Rest in heavenly peace and my condolences to your family and friends

My name is Joe bennett and i can say that I am ms.Bofill number one fan ive been through so much through the years to prove that Angela is not only my favorite singer of all time she is also the most underrated singer of all time

Breathtaking, both her beauty and her voice.

Her voice is beautiful-different from other singers. I’ve always liked her

I'm sad hear about passing Angela Bofill today, God rest her soul...

That 'Oh yeah' at the end by Johnny said everything! 😊 Angie BLEW! RIP Angela Bofill. I miss you already. 💔😥🙏🏽🤎💜

THANK YOU MS. BOFILL FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT AND SONGS!!

I was 17 in 1980 and a rock and roll bass playing white kid. She changed that; the first two albums hooked me. Saw her several times in San Francisco and Berkeley and was blown away. This video brings it all back. She is and was a class unto herself. Beauty and art and craft and the female allure are the rarest of treasures. The likes of her do not come around often but when they do it a sight and sound to behold. I feel fortunate to have seen and listened when I did. It was life-changing.

Devastated😭 I love her music and played it all in the wee hours of the morning. “I Try” is my favorite cause I KNOW that pain. Then “Time To Say Goodbye” also cause it speaks to me leaving town so it wouldn’t continue. Real talk💯 Her death hit like Phyllis Hyman’s😢 Different manners, but both unexpectedly. Heaven just got another amazing Angel. Rest In Eternal Peace, Angela Bofill🌹 Prayers & condolences to her family🙏🏽

The mark of a great singer is singing studio quality in a live performance without lip-syncing to a recording. Not many music stars would even attempt a song like this. She is tremendous.

My favorite female singer since I was a little girl. Met her in my 30s when I was an attorney. I full blown fangirled, no shame. But she did a tour with Bill Cosby, bet she has stories😏.

I just heard today that Angela Bofill has recently passed away at the age of 70. I am shocked and saddened as she had overcome so much illness around 10 years ago and was hoping and praying she was out of the woods. God Bless her and the family.

She slayed them all Awesome voice

RIP Angela 🙏🏼 thank you for the good music 🎶 dang she could blow as we used to say back in the 70's, no screaming, less is more, naturally gorgeous and sensual ❤

RIP Beautiful Lady! I loved what she could do with that versatile voice! I still have her albums.

Johnny if you're reading this you will always have a place in my heart ❤️

Fans I'm listen to Angela tonight again, love hear her sing this song, God rest my sweet Angela soul...❤❤

Angela Bofill is the definition of an elusive chanteuse and songbird. Take notes Mimi!! RIP Angela Bofill

I hear Phyllis Hyman sprinkled in her voice. She could blow. RIP Mrs. Angela Bofill. ❤❤❤❤❤

Dear Ms. Bofill, YOU are amazing! May God's grace, peace. blessings and complete healing upon you!

her voice and personality on the stage was amazing , no words for this performance

This song never gets old. Now THAT'S music!!!! #itry #angelabofill

Just when I had started listening to more of Angela Bofill's songs after her unfortunate passing...and then I hear this vocal masterpiece! And then she breaks out SENSATIONAL "scat singing" that would make Ella Fitzgerald and Natalie Cole proud! WHAT?! There was no vocal element she couldn't do! I'm even more in AWE of Angela Bofill! Her voice, so sultry, magical and a 3 1/2 octave range! Ironically, I saw Angela Bofill's episode of "Unsung" on June 23rd for the first time. I did a Google search, hoping to read good news about her recovery from two strokes and was saddened 😢 when I found out she passed away on June 13th. My heart 💔goes out to the Bofill family. Angela, "Your next home will be even sweeter!" Rest in Heaven, Angela! Your spirit, silky voice and musical legacy lives on! 🙏🏾💕♬🎤♬

Rest in peace 🙏🏼Ms Bofill, thank you for all the beautiful music 🎵 🎶🎙️😎👊🏼💯❤️

HAUNTINGLY....BEAUTIFUL . MAGNIFICENT AT ITS FINEST.

Such a recognizable voice. Very beautiful and original. Thank GOD there's only one Angie Bofill.

Just stunning. Beautiful voice, incredible looks, timeless class and sophistication. She was memorizing. RIP

How in the world did i miss Angela performance on Johnny Carson. She was phenomenal.

Angela Bofill voice could get you in a positive mood jazzy and her classy sound incredible!! Thanks Ms.Bofill for sharing your timeless music and soulful voice ❤❤Richard Shackelford

She passed yesterday,her voice is simply angelic,i can imagine her singing in a heavenly choir ....R.i.P.Beautiful Angel ⚘️

OMG this song still gives me goosebumps 2020

Damn that’s live!!!!!!!!!