Yup 5:45 am Monday here on a winter morning year 2023 wow great way to wake up so peaceful life is great

when music was still music

I had the pleasure of seeing them live at a outdoor concert, along with Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown.

WILL NEVER FORGET GEORGE DUKE!!!

This is what Excellence looks and sounds like. Greatness Achieved.

I love good old grown black people

Larry Kimpel on Bass is just.......WOW !!!! Sooooo tasteful !!!!

Wow Johnathan Butler with George Duke and Rachelle Ferrell fantastic!

Jonathan Butler is the Truth!

you know you made it when Rachelle Ferrelle is backing you

Major Talent On This Stage! What A Joy To Watch!

saw this man live back in the early 90s ...his voice is crystal clear .

W O W. ! What a blessing in life. Rachel Farrell, Jonathan Butler, George Duke, & Brian Simpson working together. Man it doesn't get any better than that ! An AWESOME all star crew. May God bless them and their families abundantly.

Back in South Africa, Jonathan Butler was actually more known for his singing ability. Its only when he moved overseas, he became known for being a great guitarist as well

I cannot get enough of this amazing performance! I love this video.. three of the best musicians of all time George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell and Jonathan Butler - PRICELESS.

Wow wow wow very very beautiful 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

The artist here are true "Great Ones" The music touches the soul to bone. There such a beautiful combination including Patti Austin

How can anyone not like this? Just loving this underrated singer/guitar player.

George Duke was a genius. In love with Rachel and Johnathan, too!

this is soooo good I keep coming back to this video "the masters" all of them!

George Duke making the 🎹 sing❤️‍🔥

this is the best live performance of this generation man. Its no surprise all the legends are on top of the game and have a chemistry like never seen before. I always come back to this. Sad George Duke passed on but we have his music and his signature to remember him. Legend. All the greats Jonathan Butler (Lead singer) George Duke(keys-PBUH) Rachelle Ferrel(BGVs) Brian Simpson Larry Kimpel(Bass)

The pleasure of meeting George Duke over a beer,and hearing Jonathon at the Air Jamaica Jazz Fest 1997 and now this pleasurable moment of hearing them with Rachelle,Larry,Lil John and others...a timeless blessing.

These young folks can have their lil boosie or their lady gaga. Cause they don't know jack about that old school.

What a luxury to have Rachelle Ferrell singing BACKGROUND, while NOT PLAYING PIANO!!!!

Shout out to the sound engineers on this joint...

The precision of Lil’ Jon Roberts’ drumming…MAN!!!

Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who leads a life few can imagine. Born in South Africa under the shadow of apartheid and raised in poverty, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. Though his musical abilities would take him away from the world he grew up in, Jonathan would neither forget the plight of his fellow South Africans, nor the man that led them to freedom. It is for this reason Nelson Mandela credits Butler’s music as having inspired him during his imprisonment. In more ways than one, Jonathan Butler is representative of South Africa. - Jonathan’s story begins at a very young age when his father presented him with a homemade one-string guitar. Little did his father realize that he was giving way to a musical phenomenon. From then on, Jonathan’s musical gifts grew by leaps and bounds. In his early teens Butler won a local talent contest, affording him the opportunity to perform with a touring musical company throughout South Africa. On occasion he would perform at lavish concert halls for whites only, where he would not be allowed to use the bathroom, and the very next night he would perform in a dilapidated local township. Ultimately, his ticket to a new life was music... [Verse 1] Saw her across a crowded room And she looked so good Memories came rushing into my head, mmm There was a sparkle in her eyes Was it for me Or just my imagination running wild? Oh, yeah... [Pre-Chorus 1] I see the more things change The more they stay the same Thought I was past the pain But one thought of you (thought of you) And it's back again [Chorus] Sarah, Sarah What happened to you and I? Sarah... Sarah, Sarah How did the fire die? Sarah... [Verse 2] This time I said I would be strong Though emotions rush in Swore that I wouldn't fall apart, no way [Pre-Chorus 2] How could we watch our dreams Crumble into dust? Baby... There's so much more life has in store (in store) For the two of us [Chorus] Sarah, Sarah What happened to you and I? Sarah... (Sarah, Sarah) Oooh, how did the fire die? Sarah... Yeah, girl... [Bridge] I must admit, baby That love never died (love never died) 'Cause deep in my heart, girl A bit of you still survived [Sax Solo] [Pre-Chorus 2] How could we watch our dreams Crumble into dust, girl (ooh) There's so much more life has in store (in store) For the two of us [Chorus] (Sarah, Sarah) Oooh, what happened to you and I? (Sarah) Tell me, tell me... tell me, baby! Sarah, Sarah How did the fire die, baby? (Sarah) [Fade out] Yeah, yeah I'm crying out for you Said I love you, baby I'm strong out on you, baby Girl, don't walk away Don't turn away I need you, honey ♥ jonathanbutler.com/

Wow Johnaton butler is really a good artist.. one of the most talented artists .

Jonathan Butler exploded on the scene with the show Video Soul on BET featuring host Donnie Simpson. Donnie was a cool green eyed brother with that smooth deep voice. You just trusted his judgment on the video coming up. Well Jonathan was guitar vocalist extradonaire reminds of George Benson with that amazing vocalist singing at the top of his range.. How can you not enjoy this performance especially with George Duke and other fine musicians.. He’s going all out on this one for us to enjoy.. and the singalong absolutely brilliantly done .. Rest In Peace George Duke.. LB October 2021..

Lary on bass when he dropped the grenade on the into Felt somrthing down my spine

Rachelle Ferrell expression said it all.....

I love how JB was a marvel so early and the globe embraced him, really proud that a man from South Africa did so much back then....

A cool smooth track on a hot evening

Rest in Peace George Duke

Best live version of Sarah Sarah

In my humbled Opinion, this is the most fun and the MOST CHALLENGED JB has ever had in his entire career. He looked like he ad too much fun on this tour! John, Larry, Rachelle, George, & Brian tore that entire, ENTIRE SET UP!!!!!

My skinny ageing bones are movin’ to this . What a line up , thank you .

What a performance!!! Truly amazing

That was wonderful! 👏👏👏 Rip George Duke

Wow! JOnathan Butler. Brotha can SAAAAANGGG!!!

They put some " stank" on that thing towards the end. Man that was hella tight !

With jazz I'm never alone, and Jesus, there's no end of beauty and sound, just keep the faith 🙏

Saw J.B. in the '90's at several clubs, music halls🎶🎵, etc...with Najee once, David Sanborn...had to have that sax for the Sara, Sara solo. He's just as good if not slightly BETTER!!! It's like his voice is much more honed. GREAT Performance all around.

Excellent Performance

what a voice

This performance...Priceless...

This is a fantastic song! It's still on my playlist. Jonathan Butler is Amazing in his own right & performing with George Duke & Rachel Ferrell is icing on the cake. 💖

DAMN WHAT CLASSIC OMG RIP "MR.DUKE" WHOA!

Simply a Full Course Meal 4 Two.....Mind Body And Soul

My best ever live performance of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Hearing this music makes me jump for joy what can I say all of great musicians like this

That voice of his is timeless

Only one Word....PERFECT

Wonderful, I miss you George Duke.

Damn this sounds better than the studio recording.

Excellent. What a fantastic combination of talent.

Literally my favorite video ❤️❤️ I’m learning how to play guitar at 20, but hey I don’t think it’s too late .

Just as badass as when he sang it for the first time in 1988!! :-D

Found this gem in 2020!✌🎷🎸🎹🎵

This is a monster of a Gem... especially with all that talent on stage ..pure Magic!❤

Jonathan Butler is the real deal

Too Funky!!!! I love it! Real music so true!!! RIP George Duke.

This is simply beautiful and inspiring. There's still much wonderful Music resounding on this World. Maybe it takes more effort to find it. It is everywhere. I'm still rockin' - always will be.

My favorite version of this song live

Heavenly..... sublime..

Awesome music from the masters. I love it and I love them. They changed the world with their music.

JB is the man!!!!

Love Him!

There are a lot of "if I could go back in time" wishes, but this is one of them. To see this live would have been something even more amazing than this excellent recording. And thanks to @oan01 for uploading it!

Какие они счастливые, что играют такую музыку! И мы вместе с ними!!?

I had the pleasure of seeing him live at the city of refuge Los Angeles/Gardena CA a few years back, and he was magnificent and this is where I began to enjoy his music . And as for the George Duke and band....I've enjoyed his music whewwwwww

fantastic people I miss George big time a great human being this song is amazing ! love them all

Still listening in Aug 2024

One of my favorite brothers in the African diaspora!!!

Timeless 💯

Dam this how i like to wake up to cuts like this what a song as well as band

What a LINE UP !!! Imagine being in that room!! The energy! The Duke brings masters together ❤❤❤

Absolument Magnifique. Je suis totalement subjuguée par cette prestation. Le chanteur ❤ Habiter par la musique 🎶 🎶 Il transcendait . Les choristes ❤ Les Musiciens ❤ Mercredi pour tant de bonheur 😊.

I can't stop listening to this!!!!! Over and over and over. Sing Jonathan!!!

Thank you Rachelle Ferrell, George Duke, Jonathan Butler,Brian Simpson for this amazing concert 🎼👏🏽❤️‍🔥💥

Great. Song

Awesome performance. Would like to have the entire show

LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE! Jonathan and Duke was Dynamic!

I luv it! Nothing like great music. Still sound good or even better when it first came out, now that's what u call a classic!

I've played this song over and over again. It never gets old...Brilliant groove!!!

Magnificent !

I’ve watched this more than I can count. I’m floored every time.

My kind of music,such a huge variety! Great stuff,I like a lot.

This is killing me! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

Jonathan Butler gives a Great Concert, I was totally Mesmerized, I Appreciate his Talent❤!!!!

love his African stuff !

I have always loved Jonathan from the being of his career ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰

Real Music, thank you.

Fantastic group ensemble, aging attractively, professional always, extremely best entertainment, 👌

All the great's together what can i say but i love it.

Two of the best musicians in the WORLD, right here! George, we miss you; your funky side, your groovy side, your soulful side, your jazzy side; your ability to shine through no matter who's set you were playing. God bless, and thank you for posting this gem.

"This time.. said I'm going to be strong...but emotions rush in...told them that I'm never going to fall apart, never going to fall apart...no way "---Jonathan Butler

Still watching in 2023

SUPERBAND!!!!!🎹🎷🎤🎵🎶