Saw Ronnie perform this in 1980 with my then boyfriend. We got married and had it played at our wedding. Our son is now a man and has left home....we didn't realise how meaningful it would be but it struck a chord with both of us all those years ago.. I cannot listen to it without a few tears 😢

I wonder what He was thinking when he created this masterpiece, the musicianship on this one in particular is absolutely incredible!

I would turn off the lights in my bedroom sit on the floor and play this tune just melt into the music. It took me about 10 -15 minutes to come back...tears streaming down my face. Truly otherworldly.

I would love to sit and watch my wife,while this beautiful work of art played,she seemed to be in such a peaceful place.I hope and pray that her spirit is at peace,Janet Elise,I love and miss you still.

This song leads me to think of my father who passed away in 2015. REST IN PARADISE MR. EDWARD LEE LANE SR. I often listen to this tune and think of the wisdom he left with me.....A generation gone. Beautiful song!

It really goes to prove that you don’t haveta smoke weed a drink moonshine to appreciate words, a message and Seriously Good Music. Amen

By Far one of if not the greatest song of my life. Now I look back when I first heard it I was 15 years now 2 GENERATIONS ahead 6 Children all grown and on their own and 7 Grand children. Man he was right nothing stays the same. Thanks for this beautiful song that I grew up listening to....damn tears flowing on the back beat its so touching!

Beautiful! These are the musicians that should never be forgotten ❤️🌈

This song will make you teary eyed if you're not careful. Just a feel good song!

😱 wow the voice God gave this gentlemen as well as the words in his songs. .can i get a AMEN ⛪ . .

One of the most beautiful songs ever made. I miss meaningful music with messages.

whoever disliked this dont deserve to have ears!

I want this beautiful song and music to be played at my funeral.✝🗿

This brother was quite the mentor during my fatherless upbringing, but I'm good now.

IM ALIVE !!! THANK YOU.

That needle on the record! Pure bliss 🙏🏾

The most beautiful sounds ever.

Big up's to the beautiful and talented Laws family. My youth summers in the park, the memories, Miss you Sis R.I.P. 1963-2007....

Boy...oh boy, wish I could go back in the day and make every wrong...right.

The message of this beautiful song is abundantly clear, always, pray for "Every Generation".

This song takes me back to my college days at Howard U and listening to the "Original Quiet Storm" hosted by Melvin Lindsey!!!

"kick ass" melody...curse you fat thumbs and auto correct!!!! And thus is seriously taking me back to 6th grade!! This song was all over the radio back then. Loved it then, love it even more now!

The Eighties were truly the ERA of excellent music recordings / artist . ( When Music Was Truly Music )

One of the best damn sax solos committed to vinyl at 4:48. Very underrated album. Thanks for the great memories Ronnie.

I love this song this reminds me of my dad..rip daddy

First time hearing this it is so beautiful. My boyfriend sent it to me

very difficult for me to listen to, but so utterly beautiful and sad

Haunghtingly beautiful soulful and mezmerizing

My mother's music made me wish I was born in her day. RIP mama 02/24/2019

Ronnie Laws, is one best ever!

A timeless piece that will go on and on!

Nostalgic 1980 has come back in 2020. Simply timeless.

Beautiful!! I hear Patrice Rushen and Joe Sample is on the Piano.!

This BROTHER is so DEEP, listening to music like this and watching the sunset and living the dream, and wondering what else could sing that's so beautiful. may Ronnie make songs like this in the future. God bless him. The brother is truly talented.

This is absolutely my all time favorite song by Ronnie Laws!

I just saw Ronnie Laws live in Pittsburgh, PA. He performed this song and I could have wept for the sheer beauty of it. I have listened to and loved this song for a long time but it is something altogether different when you see and hear it performed live.

I THANK GOD FOR HAVING ME TO STUMBLE UPON THIS AMAZING SONG

God this song is absolutely beautiful!

I was there in 1980 this song is still the bomb 💣. Times have changed, the meaning is the same. 💯👍🙏

Ronnie wrote this song for today as well as yesterday

That's that Earth, Wind and Fire connection (part of that amazing horn section)...this guy still sounds great just saw him at the Hampton Jazz fest this summer and he played this sound!!!!

IN MY TOP 5 OF ALL TIME!!!

It was 1980, I was messy, his music slipped by me. He's excellent! Thank you for sharing!...

Pure unadulterrated classy musicianship, music to touch this generation and reacth the hearts of the next generation, now this kind of music has to be in the top 3 of all musical genres am i right about that? Ronnie Laws at his best, from a gem of an album too, every track is a bona fide winner, this 1980 smooth Jazz set crossovers to all musical genres, it leaves you wanting more, truly touching Every Generational Soul out there, from an album that you never want to end

my absolute favorite...takes me back to fourteen or so....love it!

This is the powerful message of life/good-bad.it is what it is/thank you for this timeless music.june2020.

This truly outstanding track never got any radio time over here in 1980 which is very odd. This piece of music is timeless.

this is the song for all generations to grow and gather wisdom-pass it on.oct2019.

wow, i am sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes. thanks for the post. this song is so completely beautiful. i am so glad that i am the youngest of six super soul brothers and sisters. I grew up listening to this type of music. It sounds even better today. THANK YOU.

Yes, Mr Laws is So Deep ❤ This Tune is Majestic! As I age, I play the tune to the younger generation in my family Simply Spiritual and The Truth😢❤❤

If I ever get married I want this played at my wedding.

another classic music worth sharing

Aside from FRIENDS AND STRNGERS, ALWAYS THERE, and TIDAL WAVE, this song was my ALL TIME FAVORITE from Mr. Laws!!

My Dad used to play this cut heavy backkkkkk in the day, never knew there was extended version...thank god for imports😍

My favorite song in the whole world the lyrics reminds me of my ole man and my oldest son one of the most Beautiful songs in the whole wide world I get lost in the melody of the song only a musical genius could make a song so beautiful

What I would give to have music like this again. THIS is music!

absolutely this is called the best sounds in music. In our state of Utah, I don't really hear this music anywhere. I have happened upon it just by looking for music that is worth listening to. I have much respect for artists that gave us the tunes that we play over and over. Let the music live on!

It's perfection wonderful soulful

It feels so wonderful to escape back to a time, back to a feeling when we felt safe and had all our ancestors in the flesh to enjoy life.

ETERNAL LOVE FOR THIS SONG....TAKES ME BACK......

I can imagine what heaven is like when I listen to this beautiful song thank you very, very much!

I so LOVE the visual of playing the record as it reminds me of when I was growing up and going to the record shop to get the latest was EVERYTHING . NO matter how technology advances there's NOTHING like the vinyl sound👊😎

This is what real music used to be. Classy, smooth and cool!

This song takes me back but also brings.me forward its about celebrating the past and anticipating the future of our lives

This music takes me back to my teen years in California 😘 so enjoyable 😆

I purchased this track when I was age 19. I am age 58 today 27.9.2019

Timeless !!!

That voice is as smooth as silk. Love it

This 77 song shares wisdom. It’s about what we know, understand, yet do to insure no one knows the truth if it’s not in our favor. Trust - everyone has hid their heart and played that game. For me and my house, there is only one who is known righteous.

A timeless masterpiece, one of the true story tellers of our time.

Multiple talent sir Ronnie laws,the voice the the saxophone the key board,dums bass,back up singer perfect all, mabuhay from Philippines,

Damn this makes a grown man emotional,this was out during the last cpl of years of being with my Dad. I love you RIP, you left too soon😢❤

WOW, back down memory lane!!!!!

A massage of real love.. This song is a master piece for the Heart!

A very powerful song, makes you think about your path in life! I love Ronnie Laws, His song Solid ground is the reason why I love Jazz Music.

I love this song

What a beautiful jam!!! Ronnie Laws!!! The Laws family!!! Too much talent in one house!!!

That intro is epic. What a time to be alive,

*It's 2023* 🌺🌺 I vividly remember listening to this song when it was released and it's still beautiful 40+ years later.

Why can't they make music like this now??? Why??? A timeless song from 1980 that really makes you think about one's life. At 48 its making me reflect on mine...

wow, this is musical poetry from way back. thanks; sincerely, alice the rose.....

Absolutely the best of all the rest...I can listen to this over and over...love the words, beat and the wondrous voices of the most talented and artistic souls of the universe!

Gorgeous song! Reminds me of my husband who passed away in 2014. We loved to listen to this. Touches my heart. Calvin! This is very sexy set up you have! Thank you for sharing with such style.

another HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL tune ~_~

Very nice good memories of this song love it. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

YESSSSSS THIS IS THE WAY I FEEL LISTENING TO THIS.]!

What a work of art! A true masterpiece of a recording. They don't make em like this anymore. Listen to the message 🙂

Deep and prolific. Man I miss music like this with a meaning.

WOW. This brought back so many memories. AND that sax. Why wasn't this song a hit is beside me. It's brilliant piece of work by Ronnie Laws. I still have album boxed.

The song has me in my emotions, with all the things going so crazy in the world. 💔❤️

Yep, real music, so poignant, the lyrics, the sweet sax, the vocals, that bad bass!!!

A wonderful pierce with such a strong, resonating message.

EVERY GENERATION OF LIVES .....NOT LIE

"Child is born within the master plan. Boy grows up, leaves his home to be a man ..." This song always brings back the memory of my girlhood crush from when I was only 12 ... He was 14, big luscious fro, beautiful almond shaped brown eyes, smooth golden skin, and the most kissable lips and captivating smile that arrested my heart from the first moment I saw him. I never could've known back then that our paths were destined to cross again just 10 years later. That gorgeous man truly became the love of my life. Our shared love of soulful music, art, poetry, travel, laughter, and great food made me fall completely in love with him. No man has ever made me feel the way he did. Sometimes a profoundly great love comes around only once in a lifetime. Although we can never go back, I will always cherish the love we shared when we were young .. when I was his and he was mine.🌠

You take care of records the way my dad showed me. So many have destroyed what cannot be replaced. Great video.

Quiet Storm flashbacks....Thank you so much for sharing.

Those lyrics and the instrumentation are simply out of this world.

This song is on a daily rotation in my house. I love this song.

This is an amazing song and Ronnie is awesome, it really takes you away and makes you reflect upon your life. Calvin, I would like to thank you for the High Quality L.P. upload of this song with the lyrics! I assume that this is your record player? Thanks again. :-)

brilliant tune, those were the good ole days. ole skool lives on and on ,