Ronnie Laws - Every Generation (Extended 12") [with Lyrics]

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Ronnie Laws
Every Generation (Extended Mix)
This version of the 12" single was only available in the U.K. in late 1980.
Video shot from iPhone 4

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@clubhead433 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@tyronebell4313 5 күн бұрын

I understand

@stephenbraxton2176 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lawrencemackintosh6289 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you're right, what the hell was was going through his mind when he wrote this.

@Kerisa.Aleman Жыл бұрын

He shared the story on a live video, and this song is behind a story his grandmother shared with him, about his biological grandfather. Please check it out ☺

@antoniojones4629 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tyronebell4313 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for that thought ❤

@Blurasperri 6 жыл бұрын

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

@joanietaylor-mitchell8559 2 жыл бұрын

Truth be told

@edie4831 9 ай бұрын

Salute 🎉

@edie4831 9 ай бұрын

Agreed. 🎉

@alanfontaine586 5 ай бұрын

But Are

@tyronelane1413 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@vwiggins1847 2 жыл бұрын

YES THIS IS THE SAME FOR ME AND MY DADDY WHO PASSED AWAY. HE WOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG SO MUCH. IT BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES. :)

@bobbyroberson8405 2 жыл бұрын

@yvonneartis5835 Жыл бұрын

Sending 🙏🏽

@shirleywalker2943 Жыл бұрын

Prayers!

@KennethPoint 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P.

@maupinmans 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@innocentearth 6 жыл бұрын

That needle on the record! Pure bliss 🙏🏾

@johnc.griffinjr.4508 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@karljameson98 7 жыл бұрын

whoever disliked this dont deserve to have ears!

@adventuroustravelearth5493 4 жыл бұрын

lol very true

@pamelawillis9982 4 жыл бұрын

Lol right

@precisionhoops365 4 жыл бұрын

The Bacon Crusader yep

@jap359 4 жыл бұрын

Lol now that was funny but true

@kennethesaupoint1828 3 жыл бұрын

Amen Great statement

@Quietstorm594 9 жыл бұрын

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

@ericdavis6261 7 жыл бұрын

Quietstorm594. SO TRUE!

@rudolphmitchell6916 6 жыл бұрын

Like me

@robertwilliams2892 5 жыл бұрын

It is very moving.

@Mimi-zg2bh 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I could go back and say "YES!" instead of living in fear....💞💔💖💓💋

@Mimi-zg2bh 4 жыл бұрын

On repeat in my place.

@scripturestrue6287 7 жыл бұрын

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

@lovealways8172 7 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!!!

@michaelscurlock5371 5 жыл бұрын

Amen...amen..and amen!

@SuperWilliwill 5 жыл бұрын

He's also the one who played the saxophone solo. Ronnie Laws.

@robertwilliams2892 5 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@natelylaroyce7277 3 жыл бұрын

Awomen

@lavery0365 11 жыл бұрын

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

@vwiggins1847 11 жыл бұрын

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

@jdarnell123 9 жыл бұрын

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

@kimthornton362 7 жыл бұрын

Chip Darnell I was 12 when this song debuted and it made me sit still and listen so how. the hell grown folks didn't get it???

@OverSooll 6 жыл бұрын

yes that solo is cosmic

@lenyandres4909 Жыл бұрын

@@kimthornton362 was 18yrs old then

@tradammr3 6 жыл бұрын

A timeless piece that will go on and on!

@dicarter5417 Жыл бұрын

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 😢

@godssunsonjbp777sodomitesl5 6 жыл бұрын

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

@cherylmcrucker4351 3 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing❤❤❤🔥🔥

@tyronebell4313 5 күн бұрын

Please don't do Me like that I thought I was the only Person to want a song played at e funeral, Stevie Wonders love is need of love today ❤

@passion4posh 7 жыл бұрын

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

@coachwillridley1374 7 жыл бұрын

exactly

@henryphilippeaux3566 7 жыл бұрын

passion4posh They still make it.

@marchelljenkins9273 5 жыл бұрын

VERY MEANINGFUL...

@Jesus.SaVeS77 5 жыл бұрын

passion4posh Gdeve. I agree with U as well. RE: A Beautiful song with meaning. Yes Not a lot of songs like ths anymore. So good I can feel the music, along with the instruments n sing'n. Ronnie Laws was Stuff back in da day. I ws right out of Highschl listening 2/😍 a lot of Smooth Jazz artist, Bass players, guitar players like George Benson, etc. & I still like it a lot. It's still Very Good n Relax'n bed/sleep music, or drv'n on the Highway with my top dwn/Chill'n/Relax'n, No cares, n No Worries. God is Soo Good, Excellnt 2 Create Smooth Jazz...Woww!

@precisionhoops365 4 жыл бұрын

passion4posh exactly precisionhoops365@gmail.com

@cipbeltran9415 11 жыл бұрын

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

@ImanuelMarcus 10 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful sounds ever.

@Deichwart 10 жыл бұрын

Diese Video ist nicht verfügbar... Schade.

@lestershawjr.5568 8 жыл бұрын

yes sir!!!!

@vandanelson404 6 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right

@shawnking4464 Жыл бұрын

A%'

@traceebottoms3498 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jeffreychandler8666 6 жыл бұрын

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

@edie4831 9 ай бұрын

Well said. Facts.😮

@cantcme1243 3 жыл бұрын

God this song is absolutely beautiful!

@metaldad1967 11 жыл бұрын

"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!

@trojanluck88 11 жыл бұрын

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....

@KennethPoint 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P.

@crgybby 7 жыл бұрын

Haunghtingly beautiful soulful and mezmerizing

@dmhawk01 7 жыл бұрын

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

@susannahgrier3765 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the quiet storm! Love it.

@stanleyheron9669 4 жыл бұрын

I was there...

@TAMO-mj2eb 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does. Remembering Melvin Lindsey playing feel good music.

@ZETAPHI79 4 жыл бұрын

I was in college,too when this album was released at NTSU in Denton,Texas. I still have that album.

@benjamincarter1884 4 жыл бұрын

Nostalgic 1980 has come back in 2020. Simply timeless.

@allysonalexander3537 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@paulanoble2220 4 жыл бұрын

O would love to see them all beautiful voices I love them all

@ardejohnette 8 жыл бұрын

Ronnie Laws, is one best ever!

@anitasanchez1549 7 жыл бұрын

yes!

@arturobermudez9997 2 жыл бұрын

The whole talented family -Hubert -Eloise's etc

@moormello 11 жыл бұрын

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

@RealRockinRobyn Жыл бұрын

I was 14 too. That was the best time period of my life!

@QTHEMUSIK01 12 жыл бұрын

IM ALIVE !!! THANK YOU.

@missmarcicolettle78 7 жыл бұрын

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

@rachellehays6817 5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my dad too 😔

@jojierobles3324 10 жыл бұрын

another classic music worth sharing

@carlbowles1808 3 жыл бұрын

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

@indiac1 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@maryemma2858 8 жыл бұрын

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

@williewilson3231 8 жыл бұрын

school boy q that part

@eharrisist 7 жыл бұрын

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

@williemurrill3179 4 жыл бұрын

Really??

@supercalifragilemystic9486 2 жыл бұрын

I hear Miki Howard

@andrecroom9099 2 жыл бұрын

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@reginasuddoth4495 2 жыл бұрын

@@williemurrill3179 Yes

@jdunn85 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@kevindigit 11 жыл бұрын

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

@TotaloneBadBoy 7 жыл бұрын

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

@mikebtko 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Quietstorm594 10 жыл бұрын

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

@ericdavis6261 7 жыл бұрын

Quietstorm594 SO DO I!

@martinfrye6527 6 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. At some point of our lives, we all do . Peace.

@kevinjohnson2778 4 жыл бұрын

So true sir

@michaelbrewder9508 3 жыл бұрын

1980 winter never forget this song

@melindapowe5558 3 жыл бұрын

Yassss!

@anthonypurnell7445 8 жыл бұрын

IN MY TOP 5 OF ALL TIME!!!

@cherylmcrucker4351 2 жыл бұрын

Me too❤❤❤

@retinadingle6679 4 жыл бұрын

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

@marchelljenkins9273 5 жыл бұрын

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

@martinmosley3174 6 жыл бұрын

Timeless !!!

@ettabrown8819 11 жыл бұрын

WOW, back down memory lane!!!!!

@georgannebeck1293 3 жыл бұрын

That voice is as smooth as silk. Love it

@CherieButler 11 жыл бұрын

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

@davidalexander9789 4 жыл бұрын

Ronnie wrote this song for today as well as yesterday

@alaneisenberg1438 9 жыл бұрын

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

@calvinwilliamson3041 8 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate, a small R&B station on the AM dial played it in Denver.

@DJ_BROBOT 6 жыл бұрын

I guess its a regional thing...I grew up in Cleveland, and the black stations back in the 80s played this alot...

@mikebtko 6 жыл бұрын

Alan Eisenberg This is socially conscious music that I missed in 1980, I was messy. Wow, this is beautiful!

@fareedlaughter5161 5 жыл бұрын

No airtime because he has something the devil didn't like, and that is Fear of God. Money isn't his God, and he sure did get his message out to us in waves still. God bless him and keep him safe. Amen?

@DaveInJeddah 4 жыл бұрын

Growing up in Legazpi City in the Philippines, the only FM station back then had this (among others) all the time.

@smoothjay7311 6 жыл бұрын

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

@keonnasimpson1564 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tinagarvin4698 6 жыл бұрын

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

@robinnewell6515 11 жыл бұрын

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

@vanjohnson9837 4 жыл бұрын

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

@josephinecochran4683 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song

@anitasanchez1549 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@8Monnie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@John-vw3lr 4 сағат бұрын

A total Masterpiece been listening to it for 44 years… peace to the World from Scotland.

@jeshun7071 9 жыл бұрын

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

@jdarnell123 9 жыл бұрын

+J Eshun Well said and rock on.

@joycelynmatthews-bowens2359 7 жыл бұрын

J Eshun Wow! U must really like it Huh? lol ....Yes, it is really nice , smooth jazz is third to Gospel, and Soul.

@jeshun7071 7 жыл бұрын

Joyce Matthews, i just love good music like you do too,thanks

@beabelieverinlove8287 6 жыл бұрын

J Eshun and you*, my dear, are truly in a class all by yourself God unquestionably broke the mold

@beabelieverinlove8287 6 жыл бұрын

it's a scary song because it talks about our greatest fear, change even though we chase it like roselime to gin lmao!

@anthonychoyce6496 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful pierce with such a strong, resonating message.

@anthonyjohnson9880 6 жыл бұрын

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

@anitasanchez1549 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@donaldnewman6649 7 жыл бұрын

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

@RondaSmith144Empress 4 жыл бұрын

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👊😎

@calvinwilliamson3041 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing! Yes indeed. Thank you!

@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398 7 ай бұрын

Sure whatever floats your boat..........

@vwiggins1847 11 жыл бұрын

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

@artbykeenan 7 жыл бұрын

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@vanjohnson9476 4 жыл бұрын

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

@melindapowe5558 3 жыл бұрын

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

@melindapowe5558 3 жыл бұрын

The Law family, what talent 👏🏽 Hubert, Ronnie, Eloise & Deborah.... this 🎶 song is timeless!

@charlesfortson9541 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@sharonmixon2580 3 жыл бұрын

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

@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398 7 ай бұрын

Here it is.........

@adventuroustravelearth5493 4 жыл бұрын

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

@adrianhodge-alexander2649 2 ай бұрын

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.

@beabelieverinlove8287 6 жыл бұрын

another HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL tune ~_~

@cindychristian1700 6 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMarky199 4 жыл бұрын

It's perfection wonderful soulful

@lt3074 3 жыл бұрын

wow! i haven't heard this song in many many years and forgot how much i use to enjoy this tune. thanks for the upload.

@12ealDealOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rodneyoneal8428 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kimharris8050 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jefferypreston3623 11 жыл бұрын

jpres Ronnie laws is one of my favorites of the seventies. Thanks for posting this song and possibly others.

@iluvrachellef 6 жыл бұрын

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😢❤

@HarleyRebel100 12 жыл бұрын

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

@thepeacetrinity4006 4 жыл бұрын

Most Beautiful Lyrical video, and one of my Favorite Classic Records of All Times,I Fall into Nostalgia every time I listen to it ❤️

@anthonychoyce4700 6 жыл бұрын

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

@tonyataylor4226 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DRLEWIS 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ladyvann6136 8 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard this in YEARS ! Love this song & great video...beautiful vinyl :)

@MANILABOY6631 11 жыл бұрын

Wonderful song. Thanks for the memories :-)

@donnaharrison8976 Жыл бұрын

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😢❤❤

@michaeldavis5789 4 жыл бұрын

One of my brother's all time favorites. He was always humming this tune. Brings back memories of the 1980s.

@fluffy918able 3 жыл бұрын

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

@clivesmith2635 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent upload, I had this on repeat on cassette, damn near wore the thing out. Fantastic track

@Bmants 7 жыл бұрын

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

@calvinwilliamson3041 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Love and care to this day. Haha

@MrJgenuine 10 жыл бұрын

EVERY GENERATION OF LIVES .....NOT LIE

@calvinwilliamson3041 8 жыл бұрын

It was duly noted. I've learned long ago not to trust lyric pages on the web. LOL Thanks

@vanjohnson9837 3 жыл бұрын

That is correct.

@JoyceTaylor1964 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tune...one of my all time favourites!

@jovieadawag2777 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best jazz tune.ever ! never fades away, play this song when driving to the interstate. just puts me in a great mood all the way. thanks for the upload !