Hi I’m josslene wilder, Keith’s granddaughter. I watch this all the time and it was great to see what he was like when he sung at a young age. Thank you for posting this although I am young I still love heatwaves music and this is my favorite song they have to this day💗💗

@genshenhaiku404

Жыл бұрын

Your grandfather and his band made a lot of people happy then and still do to this day with their wonderful music. I was 11 years old in 1978 when this song came out and remember the first time I heard it and where i was. Great songs are a time machine and this one always takes me back to my youth and first love. May you be blessed as your grandfather was and how many millions he blessed with their timeless songs like this! All the best to you, young lady

@bradchervel5202

Жыл бұрын

You should be very proud. They both were such magically incredible performers that worked harder in one show then most people do in a lifetime and had fun doin it. A true joy to watch and listen to.

@rhondagaddy9344

Жыл бұрын

Respect! ❤

@Dave23788

Жыл бұрын

They made history with that song. God bless you and your family!

@timdumah7737

Жыл бұрын

Wow

Bro was SINGING. THIS is music!!!

@caveygaming

2 ай бұрын

and magical

Johnnie's accident was tragic, but the remainder of his life was NOT A TRAGEDY. He wouldn't allow it to be. He never lost that beautiful voice; he continued to sing, write and record - including for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; he taught and guided young people; he produced music in the studio for other people; he never lost that megawatt smile and positive outlook; and he encouraged others that they too could make it after a similar setback, including Teddy Pendergrass who turned to Johnnie at his lowest moment - and they became good friends. Johnnie lived an additional 27 years after his injury and was a BLESSING to many. He literally ran his race and WON!

@ttilly9968

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for the education 🙏🏽

@trebo12

17 күн бұрын

@@ttilly9968 You're very welcome! God Bless you!

@andrad.rivers3729

4 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I think about how another one of my music heroes, Curtis Mayfield, had to cope and adjust too. Did they ever connect with Curtis Mayfield?

@trebo12

3 күн бұрын

@@andrad.rivers3729 That's a great question! I love Curtis Mayfield's (my Chitown homie) music. Did you see the tribute that Bilal and Ledisi did for him? I'm sure you did. It's amazing!

@andrad.rivers3729

3 күн бұрын

​@@trebo12Yes, I did! It was great!

Can we take a moment to respect the fact that the people playing the instruments are also apart of the back up singers 🔥🔥🤲🏾.

@gertrudebuck590

Ай бұрын

For Sure!! Such a beautiful song!

@drigetthornton8594

28 күн бұрын

Thank you ❤

@adriennehobbs4556

24 күн бұрын

Absolutely..musicology

@gloriajones1830

15 күн бұрын

I agree that was music 🎙🎵🎶

I don’t think ppl realize the sheer amount of awe and talent these men have. I’m mean Rod wrote Thriller and endless songs of such beauty. Not enough room for the applause needed hear. I hope generations will love this forever.

@michaelleggieri7135

Ай бұрын

And rock with you

Johnny knocked this song out the ball park. It seems like this song was made for him. They don't make e'm like this anymore. One of the most beautiful ballads of all time. Hands Down in my top ten. Johnny looking down and smiling on this video. The brother had a beautiful voice with out a doubt.

@vondefeo8586

Жыл бұрын

His live is better than the recording, he was an absolutely expectional vocalist

@bertc2314

Жыл бұрын

What a tragedy that auto accident rests in paradise, Mr. Wilder

@ainsleyscarlet9027

Жыл бұрын

I’m friends with his daughter. She is very nice.

@kerrimiller3397

Жыл бұрын

I know it makes me want to cry just so beautiful

@kerrimiller3397

Жыл бұрын

How old was he here 21?

This song was popular at weddings in 1978. The bride and groom's first dance. Treasured memories of a special day.

@alfeleh

2 ай бұрын

This was my wedding song in 1986! Timeless.

@Silvana716

2 ай бұрын

My cousin’s engagement party first dance in 1984.

@ritajohansson582

Ай бұрын

My Wedding Song in 1981**

@missdawne

22 күн бұрын

My parents got married to this song on December 30, 1978❤❤

The last song I heard my 93 yr old dad sing on beat, all the way through, a week before he passed away over 15 yrs ago......RIP dad.

@kathleenstanley6751

2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful tribute!

@mistyocean7118

8 күн бұрын

🙏🏿🙏🏿🥰🥰🌹🌹

@reneemixon3994

7 күн бұрын

@@kathleenstanley6751thank you, bless you.

@reneemixon3994

7 күн бұрын

@@mistyocean7118thank you, bless you

The control in his falsetto was out of this world

@dsmooth704

2 жыл бұрын

Dude was on point before on point was a thing

@marthaberdiel5785

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! He had talent! No need for auto tune! ♥️💕

@marcuslwashington6515

2 жыл бұрын

The real deal!!!

@universityofwtmp

2 жыл бұрын

His aura is out of this world. He seems to transcend the earthly experience.

@darkj3di336

2 жыл бұрын

And always my number ONE slowJam!

Memories listening in 2024

@sandeedobberstine5591

2 ай бұрын

Ditto….these guys were so beautiful and talented ❤

@BabBab-yj9ih

2 ай бұрын

And you are so much right. Because I had never had a boyfriend and I was 17 and when that song come out. I had a boyfriend and I feel like I was in love.

@BabBab-yj9ih

2 ай бұрын

Me too. Remember the days. He and I got married 20 years later

@BabBab-yj9ih

2 ай бұрын

And he dead

@kiwi9921

27 күн бұрын

IKR, 💃🏾

Man I wish I was born a long time ago so I could experience this in its original existence

@kennethestes4741

2 ай бұрын

It was a wonderful time sir I assure you sorry you missed it but otherwise you'd be old like me now 😂

@moonshinelol

Ай бұрын

It was a great time...

@britishchickinusa

2 күн бұрын

it was a great time. during the disco era. we all hung out wit h each other all races all religions all of us and it was fine.. we had a great time we didnt have sm or phones or most of us didnt even have cars we went together in a group. Such a fun time. Sats were getting together and listening to albums together dancing and playing board games..dressing up. it was a simpler time better than now for sure.

@southamcaballero

Күн бұрын

I also sometimes think I was born too late

*Mr Johnnie made sweet, mad and passionate love this live performance of this song! And, by the way just LOVED LOVED LOVED the diversity of this band!!! 🤍🖤💯*

It’s very rare to find a live performance that rivals the recording. This performance is par excellence by Heatwave!

@kimberlyhoward4940

2 жыл бұрын

No lie. They didn't like to do lip synced performances. The preferred live.

@harrychapin808

Жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyhoward4940 Is it live or memorex? IT'S LIVE!!

@michelelaraia7358

Жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyhoward4940 They

@kimberlyhoward4940

Жыл бұрын

@@michelelaraia7358 go find a life obvious typo.

@michelelaraia7358

Жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyhoward4940 i already do, miss.

Rod Temperton is one of the greatest song writes of all time. He wrote a lot of Michael Jacksons early hits.

@sylviamaua745

2 жыл бұрын

Temperton wrote "Off The Wall", "Rock With You" and "Thriller"; he also wrote "Give Me The Night" for George Benson and "Stomp" for the Brothers Johnson.

@julesl6910

Жыл бұрын

@@sylviamaua745 That's racist white people can't write soul songs, you have been banned from everything and cancelled.

@bonybb14

Жыл бұрын

@@sylviamaua745 He also wrote The Lady in My Life.

@elforeigner3260

Жыл бұрын

Rod Temperton made Michael famous.

@bonybb14

Жыл бұрын

@@elforeigner3260 He was already famous.

Smooth Smooth Smooth !!! 2024 and beyond.

July 2024 - No words can express the pure love I have for this group. I was in middle school when this song came out and when I fell in love with Heatwave. To this day, this song still resonates the same. To assist in keeping me sane in the world we live in today, I go back to a time when music soothed the soul, ignited happiness and just made everything better in my life.

Main man (Johnnie Wilder Jr) sang the vinyl completely off this song. Perfect in every way...perfect tone, perfect pitch, perfect delivery. Just absolutely kilt it. At this stage he had fully matured as a artist into the song. He went all natural and raw on this song; no frills, no glitter, no processed hair...just pure talent and sang the hell out of it. Love, Love, Love this performance. Two thumbs up.

@tussypop

10 ай бұрын

3 thumbs Up🔥🔥🔥

@brendagordon2926

9 ай бұрын

Wow!! I remember this song!

@califdad4

8 ай бұрын

So sad he went out because of a red light runner and hit the car he was riding in

@tribeofjuda

8 ай бұрын

@@califdad4 Yeap, he did a few more projects even after the accident, from his wheelchair. But quite naturally he never fully returned to the pre-accident form (would have been impossible for any human being to do). Still was good but of course not on the same level. I really miss the guy. What a talent.

@pnutbuttergirl72

8 ай бұрын

He deserves his flowers and love RIGHT NOW! My goodness his voice is silkier than silk 🥹😘

If you didn't get chills, check your pulse. A total masterpiece.

@musiclover-cn7tb

Жыл бұрын

I definitely did the first time I found this video and nothing's changed !!.

@karengarr8370

Жыл бұрын

Adhere, agree!

@janetmartin5463

Жыл бұрын

AMEN TO THAT 🤗 👏👏💗💗💗

@BennyMosses

Жыл бұрын

❤🎉

@BennyMosses

Жыл бұрын

Love it

His falsetto is on point!! Love the fact that they song it just like the record. No add-ons. Superb!

@joeyricci3796

Жыл бұрын

Even better than the studio version....

@musiclover-cn7tb

Жыл бұрын

@@joeyricci3796 yesssssssss

@user-gq6ic6ri3r

11 ай бұрын

The voice ❤

@Mina-ok5qm

8 ай бұрын

Better than the original. Just flawless vocals. Takes you to a good place doesn't it 😊

@bensocrazy7264

7 ай бұрын

He was flawless.

Simply the greatest love song ever. Johnnie Wilder was in a league of his own, astounding range and falsetto - and still no contenders all these years later. Mr Temperton and Mr Wilder - I salute you both 💔

@Erwinfariano

2 жыл бұрын

Mantese, Berger, Keith Wilder, and Eric Johns, Is marvelous!

@xell5252

2 жыл бұрын

ABSO FUKIN LUTELY FABULOUS

@dorothygagliardi8905

2 жыл бұрын

His voice was amazing! He could siinnngg! AF

@mailman1052

2 жыл бұрын

It is

@deedledumb790

2 жыл бұрын

Phillip Bailey from EW&F came pretty close, but you're right.

I never thought I'd say it, but I believe the live version is better than the album version. They're both full of emotion, this one is more... raw without restrictions. It has more passion and emotion.

@stevegoodfield3574

6 ай бұрын

Agree from England

@jormiccar02

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I think the live version is a better. It just makes me wanna cry because he sings so good. He is really giving it his all

Now kids this right here is music. Top it!

They don't write songs like these anymore. Simply the best!!!❤

@rik4369

3 ай бұрын

The System doesn't want to us to feel joy from the current music. All the pump out these days is destruction.

RIP to Rod Temperton, the legend on the organ. That genius was also responsible for many of the hit songs on Thriller. I never understood how a bloke from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, could write and arrange some of the most soulful music ever.

@misslou252

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know that! I'm from Cleethorpes!

@HH-mw4sq

2 жыл бұрын

@@misslou252 - so can we expect some hit songs from you?

@misslou252

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I've lived in London for most if my life now! I'm going to learn about him.. he wrote for so many people didn't he ?

@HH-mw4sq

2 жыл бұрын

@@misslou252 - yes he certainly wrote and arranged for many great soul music artists of the 70s and 80s. As a person who was around when this music was first aired, we always admired but were perplexed by Rod Temperton. So am I to assume that Cleesthorpe isn't a hot bed of soul music like Detroit was in the 60s?

@electrictroy2010

2 жыл бұрын

Music talent can come in any form

June 2, 2024. Always like listening to songs from 1978. When l met Teresa Rosado.Still this day, l love her.❤❤

Lord Jesus His voice was truly amazing And this live version is unbelievable

@vondefeo8586

Жыл бұрын

It's incredible just majestic

@joycemcclure9158

Жыл бұрын

I’m ❤❤trying to say good 👍

@amantedelcane420

Жыл бұрын

That organ player, Rod Temperton, was an absolute songwriting genius.

This was the song I danced to with my girlfriend, at my senior prom. Kim O’Connell, blonde hair and blue eyes. That was 44 years ago, but I still remember the butterflies I had holding her hand and walking to the dance floor. I was petrified of dancing, but for her, I did it anyway. After graduation, I joined the Army, I never saw her again. Great memories

@vettevegas

5 ай бұрын

Our senior prom theme song. 1979.

@notyournigga

5 ай бұрын

You fucking rule dude 🫡 such a cool story to read with the song playing in the background

The fact these man are dressed like The Warriors makes this 10x more classic for me

@bobbi6ix

3 жыл бұрын

Real talk

@PanSearedRibeye68

3 жыл бұрын

Dayton Ohio guys. The Capitol of Funk

@christopherreid9992

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao. Truth Be Told!!

@darrencharles

2 жыл бұрын

@@PanSearedRibeye68 god damn. they from ohio too??? sheesh.

@darrencharles

2 жыл бұрын

#facts

It was a privilege and pleasure to have worked with John and Keith

Jonny does not get the recognition for one of the best falsettos he was very good as we can see in this video RIP the Wilder brother's ❤

HIs vocal range is out of this world that ending was heaven man ! Smh i wish

@dorothygagliardi8905

2 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing end note! Doesn't get better then this! Xx

@needahandle

Жыл бұрын

Nailed that ending

@vondefeo8586

Жыл бұрын

That ending is off the chain superb

@joycemcclure9158

Жыл бұрын

@@needahandle ❤❤ 🎉🎉Love we will have to get together soon

I love this song incredible group. It’s 2024 nothing like old skool ever😊❤

Dang!!!! Johnie gets lost in this song! It literally overtakes him. Pure, raw talent! What an honor to watch him! ❤️

@terrymansfield7957

6 ай бұрын

I'll soon be 75 years old, and it overtook me too! ❤

*Brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I hear angelic Mr Johnnie sing this, couldn't be no more beautiful, lovely AND extraordinary!!! Rest in eternal peace to all the members that have passed of one of THE GREATEST BANDS OF OUR TIME but also... to my one true love, the love of my entire lifetime, my twin soul and my husband-in-Spirit Mark E. Bailey (4/26/73 - 7/1/03). "Rest peacefully until we love again..."*

@LadyHavana74

10 ай бұрын

By the way, my mama is getting up in age and I'm gonna sing this to her for her birthday (November 18) before I might not get the chance for her physical ears to hear me sing this to her... I can sing the original version perfectly but this version is simply unsingable in my eyes unless you listen to it a trillion times and memorize it, I might attempt to wing it but it's improvised, I don't think I'll ever be able to sing this live version in Mr Johhnie's very own unique way! DAMN! 😧

My beautiful wife 49yrs together remember this song and dance in our front room I tell her Love 💕 You forever hold her tight

The control he has over his voice. Thr range is mind blowing 🤯

@MSAUSA70

2 жыл бұрын

Yep - i agree...it was his 'Mind Blow'n Decision'! --- M.S.A.

Can we just take a second to appreciate the harmonies

Probably the greatest falsetto in history. RIP to the great Johnnie Wilder.

Mind is blown. What an incredible performance. What a voice. What a song. Is this not one of the 5 best live performances of the 20th century?

so glad for the shoutout to Rod. The man wrote these and MJs Thriller. Such a gift to us all.

@jessygarci

4 ай бұрын

Rod*

@darryldouglas6004

4 ай бұрын

@@jessygarci TY I didn’t catch the misspelling

He sang that like he knew it was gonna be a classic!

Johnnie Wilder Jr. got''s to be top 5 Falsetto

Still gives me chills after all these years! Timeless!❤❤❤

It's a sad sad shame their are no more BANDS left in music ..Heatwave was one of the best bands back in the 70's their music melodies and Johnny's voice was simply amazing..I miss the old days

@joecurmaci5880

2 жыл бұрын

Me too brother in these days reminiscing on all the songs from that era we were fortunate it's sad to see where we are but God bless

@Blade-ts9fr

2 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for our kids and grandkids. Musically they are seriously getting the short end.

@calliepeach6234

2 жыл бұрын

Mint Condition is close!

@johnnythomas3609

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Chet_Brinkley

2 жыл бұрын

SO, SO, SO ....... TRUE !

That man had some pipes!

Johnnie didn't sing this song, he owned it. Wore it like a cape swaying in the breeze. Rest in peace. Rest in peace Rod Temperton.

Johnnie Wilder's story is an inspiration. And this is how a band sings live. Perfection!

Rod Temperton was the keyboardist and main songwriter for Heatwave, writing songs including "Star of a Story", "Always and Forever", "Boogie Nights", and "The Groove Line". After he was recruited by record producer Quincy Jones, he wrote several successful singles for Michael Jackson, including "Thriller", "Off the Wall", and "Rock with You". He also wrote songs for George Benson, including "Give Me the Night" and "Love X Love", along with Patti Austin and James Ingram's United States number-one single "Baby, Come to Me", among many others. Temperton wrote the soundtrack for the 1986 film Running Scared and won a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work on Birdland, from Quincy Jones's album Back on the Block.

@MarcAnthem

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn’t realize how powerful this man was.. thanks for shedding some insight. What a badass.

@michaelyoung5950

Жыл бұрын

He also wrote Lady in My Life on Thriller album

Rod Temperton, you were a bad man! Thank you for your lovely lyrics. Rest in Power.

Beautiful song. Master of Song writing Rod Temperton jolted down these lyrics. But Johnnie wilder made it come to life with his voice. Amazing singer he was with A Great smile that could put you at ease. And he remained that way even after his Life Altering experience in life. God Rest his soul. Along with his Brother Keith Wilder. and Rod temperton .❤

Damn, He was so smooth with this, I had forgotten, SIP Johnny..

The show starts at 3:36 RIP Johnnie Wilder Jr! RIP to my father I’ll always be grateful for you raising me on this type of music!

@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615

Жыл бұрын

So sad he was in a paralyzing accident less then a year after this song .

@deandreray3500

Жыл бұрын

@@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615yep 😢

Johnny Wilder was such an underrated singer as evident in Heatwave's first two albums where he sang all the vocals demonstrating his wide vocal range. They'll never be another like him.

@pamela2320

2 жыл бұрын

I hate when people say this. Underrated by who? Who on this planet would deny his talent?

@TheSecurityCamChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@pamela2320 I don't care what you hate. Have a nice day.

@tonyt8805

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Wilder 🔥 🔥 😎 🔥 🔥

@electrictroy2010

2 жыл бұрын

PAMELA is correct. A band that scored hit after hit after hit is NOT underrated. They were at the top of the charts & highly rated in popularity .

@TheSecurityCamChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@electrictroy2010 Don't you fools ever read before you reply(It's a rhetorical question)? I said Johnnie was an underrated singer and not about the group Heatwave as a whole. Pay attention next time.

Now that’s how you supposed to sang! This song is a classic it never gets old. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

This is what REAL Musical talent sounds like ❤❤

@JimmyBahia

4 ай бұрын

Thank You!

Voice of an Angel, face of an an Angel, how lucky they are in heaven, RIP Jonnie

Musicians of today…take note. This is pure talent and hard work. Also a US Army Veteran. 🇺🇸 RIP Johnnie Wilder and Keith Wilder

@MarcosDavidf

2 жыл бұрын

Loved your comment. Here in Brazil when we miss someone is called SAUDADES I miss you = estou com saudades Love this beautiful song.

@wormcatchin

2 жыл бұрын

semper fi

@DaisyAnnabelle65

2 жыл бұрын

They were truly blessed and Johnnie’s voice is phenomenal!❤️

@natemickens88

2 жыл бұрын

When did he pass….🙏

@MentalInstru345

2 жыл бұрын

Instrumental version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKmalrOaptXRpZc.html 🎶🎵🔥❤️🔥🎵🎶

I love Heartwave! A band of many backgrounds; 2 Americans, 2 Englishmen, 1 Jamaican, 1 Swiss, & 1 Czechoslovak. Rest In Peace: Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, Rod Temperton, Keith Wilder, & Johnnie Wilder Jr. 🙏🏽 🕊️

I will always remember this group and this beautiful song! I will never get old for me..

Although Johnnie Wider was passed, after I saw this live the first time, I fell completely in love with him, seeing his mother's interview just increased my adoration for this man, he to me was definitely one of a kind😍

@robertbest3796

10 ай бұрын

I saw that interview as well. Very humbling they way she cherished him and gave respect to all the band members. Robert from Manchester (England)

Rod Temperton was probably one of the greatest song writer ever

There are no words that can express how SMOOTH & BEAUTIFUL THESE BROTHAS WERE ☮️ ✌️

@dominiquemosley1703

Жыл бұрын

So very true!!

In concert Johnny holds the last note for at least 30 seconds. Johnny was a beast. RIP

That voice gets into the marrow in my bones and makes me emotional. So amazing. How has he slipped through without the recognition he should have had❤🔥💯

These young, new artists can't touch this classic... No competition anywhere.

Just pure class no more no less

And this is live.... Absolutely Magnificent!!! you just can't beat Old Skool music, nothing like this exist in music today.

His voice was astounding, unique, and needed this song to demonstrate his virtuosity.

No one can exact those notes! This is truly a display of pure vocal talent!

@bootsy7

Жыл бұрын

Sorry but Philip Bailey could as well

@quintachante

Жыл бұрын

Durand bernarr

@PresbianTier

Ай бұрын

@@bootsy7 that was the first name that popped up in my mind.

One of the greatest love songs ever 😊

Pure musicality , so awesome and real. When ever I watch it, it makes me feel real, I get goose bumps

Àbsolutely perfect, from all of them, I love every minute of this supreme recording! 😂

One of the greatest ballads of the 1970's!

@bruceradz

Жыл бұрын

The late 70s, disco music, and music like this song, remember it like it was yesterday

@carlreyes5945

Жыл бұрын

Of all time.

Loved this song as a child. Listened to the song repeatedly. Classic!!!

When I was coming up in the 80s they use to play this song every time we had a dances at our HighSchool. Who else had a similar experience? Good times back then. This was the song that was played when it was slow drag time.

Heatwave ❤❤❤❤ This rare LIVE stirring performance I watched over and over. Gives me goose bumps 😎.

@joycemcclure9158

9 ай бұрын

I ❤this song

His voice is amazing!!! Still all these years later I still get chills.

They just don't make music like this anymore...simply gorgeous!!!!!!

@antinciafoster7979

10 ай бұрын

Amen

I love that this is a one off recording!!! Not a lip sync!! One of the best!!!

I love this song. ❤. My husband dedicated to me 22 years ago, and he just recently died from the covid on October 9th 2021. He used to sing me this song all of the time. ❤. So every time I hear it, I treasure it even more now.🙏❤

@zandran1453

2 жыл бұрын

My condolences! ♥️

@bruceradz

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry Linda

@marilynschneider7691

Жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for you. So very sorry for your loss. 😔💔

@yokoomonroe7740

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏿

@sutantumangguang

Жыл бұрын

my condolence and my heart go to you Linda

It’s cool how they all “big up” Rod! He wrote some brilliant songs.

Johnnie Wilder's falsetto just takes me up and down just like riding a rollercoaster. Just pure perfection I always loved this song.

It does not get any better than this people. You are looking at a band that had practiced and practice to get to this point of pure perfection.......each individual and the whole band.

Rod Temperton, we love you loads!

I make it a priority to listen to this song AT LEAST twice a week.

@lawrencetiffany

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

FIRE!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 When you listen to music from this era it really exacerbates just how horrific music is today listening to records from the 60s and 70s it’s almost embarrassing. How music is in modern times in comparison to this. This was recorded about 11 to 12 years before I was born and to say it’s timeless would be an understatement

This performance has been going viral. It’s so beautiful

From the 3:38 mark, Johnnie becomes possessed & takes his soul, heart, voice & talent to another level! Arguably the best voice & ending to any song ever! Many wedding couples dance to this at receptions, but this video & version is timeless classic! Thank you Johnnie for this memorable song & your gifted talent! R.I.P.

@jazziai

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And 4:50 is just chills!

@wilfrelora3806

2 жыл бұрын

What about 5:27

@VDEP2727

Жыл бұрын

Possessed is the right word choice. If you’ve ever had an experience like that, it’s like God takes control. Just unbelievable and you can feel the energy coming through a video from the 70’s.

@vondefeo8586

Жыл бұрын

It brings tears to my eyes his vocal is absolutely in a different league

@vlndvrhr5042

Жыл бұрын

I never tire of this song!

I just love how easy Johnnie Wilder Jr. makes singing this song looks. I remember my amateur friends straining like hell to sing this!!! What fools they must feel like after seeing this performance.

@marchreemarshall7275

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@dorothygagliardi8905

2 жыл бұрын

We used to use the hairbrush as a mic... LOL.. Growing up with these songs of Magic was the greatest period of listening, wishing I were one of the Supremes! Great memories & this song is everything ❤

@wormcatchin

2 жыл бұрын

what fools indeed....

@erehistruth2356

2 жыл бұрын

He had a beautiful voice. Song is not easy to sing definitely.

@ronaldhoward7908

2 жыл бұрын

I saw him, them(75?), ranked him best showman ever !. Aqua Lounge Philly. Small venue 52nd st. Stage was small close contact, he turned it. So sad about accident. Rod Temperton continued writing great songs. 2 of the best to EVER do it.

Rare to see this kind of voice now. No auto tune back then.😉

Heatwave.....Johnnie ABSOLUTELY great music they were an awesome band Johnnie had a great voice.

When I think of 1977 it sounds like this right here!! Rest in peace Keith Wilder Johnny Wilder and Rod Temperton ❤️❤️❤️ always forever

When I first met my good lady wife we used to dance to this closely and plan our future.i just found this on KZread started playing it and my heart burst.remembering how we both were.both of us ravaged by illness and time.my darling wife just recovering from a stroke.mebwith a terminal illness.i looked over at her and said do you remember this song.the smile she gave transported me back all those years.of course I do we used to dance to it she said.thanks Johnnie wilder and thanks rod temperton .although passed some years ago.the memories you gave my good lady and me.are priceless.xxx

@saintxofalltime584

2 жыл бұрын

Ray, your comment is beautiful and I lift you both up in prayer, brother!

@jlynnwarner8170

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Our children of today will not have "that song" to reflect on..will they? Let's keep it alive through videos like this one. I hope you both are healed . According to His word God wants you to be. 🙏.

@rafaelabrito8591

2 жыл бұрын

awesome i felt the love you have for one another. I pray the hands of Jesus heals both of you Praise God.

@rafaelabrito8591

2 жыл бұрын

how are you both feeling today? i hope your in good health

His voice is incredible! 😍

I’ve listened to this song for nearly fifty years and I still love it.

Johnnie sung the shit out of that song! 🙌💯🔥 R.I.P Johnnie Wilder Jnr ❤⚘

@tracyhodge623

2 жыл бұрын

YESSUH‼️💯 🤜🏾💥🤛🏾

i can never get this performance out of my head

Johnnie Wilder Jr is a gift to the world. Phenomenal singer, phenomenal group! One of my All Time Favorites! Thank you for the incredible musical legacy

Johnnie Wilder, the lead vocalist was such a dynamic and awesome singer! Hearing him live shows how incredible his voice truly was. So tragic that he had a paralyzing accident at the height of his career. I truly believe if he had never been in that accident, the group Heatwave would have soared to the top and been a Hall of Fame band with millions of records sold. RIP Johnnie❤

The definitive Heatwave lineup. Perfect pitch singer, world class songwriter. Exquisite support players. Tight as.