Safire - Thinking of You
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The song was a tribute to her uncle, who died of AIDS in 1984. He was there with me through everything, she said. He was very close to me and encouraged me. Here I m a little girl from Harlem trying to make a living and trying to do what I always wanted to do. He never allowed me to not follow my dream. He told me, you have it; you have to go out there.
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Safire
Born Wilma Cosme in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Safire moved to East Harlem with her family as a child and spend her childhood years singing in school and church. By age 16 she was on her way to realizing that goal by paying for vocal lessons with an after-school job.
Safire's recording career began with a successful audition for an independent label, Cutting Records, which was seeking a young girl to sing a 12 inch single they planned to release. "Don't Break My Heart" was released by Cutting Records in 1986 and Safire was soon on the leading edge of the emerging dance music dubbed "Latin Hip Hop". Safire's second single, "Let Me Be The One", set her apart from her peers in another respect: she co-wrote the song. The single was released in 1987 and won immediate support in clubs around New York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Texas, making Safire a national artist in the dance music.
With two successful singles under their belts, Safire and Cutting Records signed with Mercury/Polygram Records for the release of her debut LP in July of 1988. The first single, "Boy I've Been Told", written by music superstar Marc Anthony, was released as a 12 inch, and proved to be a raging success at all dance oriented stations, hitting #1 in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Miami. It also reached #3 on Billboards 12 inch sales chart and remains one of the strongest re-currents at radio stations across the country. With the support of Polygram, Safire confirmed her position as a legitimate national artist with strong star power. Her live performances were consistently sold out and her name became synonymous with Latin Hip Hop and Freestyle music.
The next single, "Thinking of You", brought about more dramatic changes in the development of her career as the Safire-penned ballad crossed over into the pop market. The single went top 10 on almost every chart and truly brought her into the worldwide limelight. The song was a very personal song written in memory of one of her strongest supporters, her uncle, Mario Santiago, who passed away from AIDS in 1986. "Thinking of You" recalled the emotions that ran through her mind as she made the initial steps without his support.
1989 saw Safire's achievements recognized as she won the New York Music Awards for Best R&B Debut Artist. Her success continued in 1990, when she received New York Music Awards for Best R&B single for "Thinking of You", and for Best Latin Female Vocalist and an ASCAP Award for "Thinking of You", as it was cited as one of the year's most played titles on the radio. In 1996 she explored a new path as she rekindled her ties to traditional Latin music in the form of Salsa and effortless blended it with the infectious sounds of Hip Hop, the end result being a groundbreaking album. "Atrevida" boasted many of the worlds' most talented musicians in the realm of Salsa.
Safire is back! After a recording break of almost six years, she is ready to rock the stages. "Don't Break My Heart", is the first single from her forthcoming Album, "BRINGING BACK THE GROOVE". How can we forget that hooky radio smash that put her on the map! Now with the incredible production and remixes by Tony Moran and Kenny Diaz, the Queen of Dance brings to her fans a reconstructed version of her smashing hit.
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kevin2bereal 2009/01/04
I love safire with thick eyebrows even though i saw her recently in concert and she doesnt have her eyebrow like that anymore anyway alot of artist back in the days had there eyebrows that way madonna brooke sheilds just to name a few its was a look i love this song she will always be beautiful.
Leesa911 2009/01/04 (18:38:46)
For years I tried to remember this song, but could only remember bits and pieces, never who sang it. Love it...only thing ,,, did we not have tweezers in the 80's, such a pretty girl but looks like two caterpillars crawled onto her face.
BerkmanFan08 2008/12/19 (11:49:38)
This song I dedicate to my Dad. I miss him so much
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THIS is REAL music, not the crap we have these days. RIP Uncle Mario.
This is one of those songs that you had to be alive at the time. The youth of today may know the songs that still play regularly, but they miss the hidden gems like this.
@freshlove1
5 жыл бұрын
Straight up 100% correct!!
@chrispetaccio3896
3 жыл бұрын
U g Have youth as long as u hold on to it
@westies1962
2 жыл бұрын
You are SOOO right on!!
@scottdrozda5880
2 жыл бұрын
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@marcspector9188
2 жыл бұрын
couldn't agree more. A great hit from the end of the 1980s ( 1989 , April to be specific)
Don't laugh, but this song came out when I was about 12 years old, and my cat had just died. I used to listen to this song over and over and just cry my eyes out. Memories!
@csantana9
4 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@CDGalore
4 жыл бұрын
Not laughable at all. if anything, it reminds us how special certain songs can be to a person. This song can be interpreted however and to whoever you want.
@ozziefigueroabrito9757
4 жыл бұрын
It's priceless!😢
@chadsummer2383
4 жыл бұрын
Won't laugh. I have lost many pets over the years. Most I can't recall their names,but it does remind me that my heart in time with love,emotion,both for humans and let's alike. I salute you.
@kariay50
4 жыл бұрын
Sweet & somber ❤🐈🌈
This Generation Wishes It Had Music Like This Growing Up..
Today is 35 years since my mom passed. I’ll never forget sitting in the car hearing this song on the way to her funeral and balling 😢. I miss her everyday. But I know we will be together again ❤️.
@cpr562
3 ай бұрын
ME TOO I CRY FOR MY MOMMA EVERY DAY 💔
@caratrentadue5305
2 ай бұрын
This song was written for my father
@bsd614
21 күн бұрын
Me too. I was only sixteen when I lost my mother and even decades have passed, I still cry for our loss and I still miss her and those times she was still with us. I always wish we could go back to the time when she was still alive and change everything. 😢🙏
@laurierainier4600
20 күн бұрын
@@bsd614 you and me both I just celebrated 3 years sobriety and today I think about the good times instead of focusing on the pain. But there will always be a hole in my heart. 🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I dedicate this song to my mother who passed away from heart failure in 2010 and my sister Regina who was only 13 when she passed away in 1982 in a car accident, I know both of them are watching over me and my family, may they both rest in peace.
@ELHIJODEPU
Жыл бұрын
OMG I can relate my mom died of a heart attack the day after Thanksgiving in 2010
What a classic. This brings back some great high school memories for me. This was a time when music was a lot better and the world was a safer place. I wish that I could go back to the 80's and stay there.
@logik316
5 жыл бұрын
petewheeler72 the 80’s were safer? You’re probably not from the NYC area. The Bronx and Manhattan were a cesspool of crime back then.
@beautifulsoul-en3mw
5 жыл бұрын
Me too!! I have dreams of being there!!
@ndugu77
5 жыл бұрын
Me too Pete... me too! - Pete Louis
@theworkoutgeek
4 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@seeyouagain911
4 жыл бұрын
It felt safer because you felt protected from the outside world by your family.
My girlfriend bought me the cassette when this was released. We were young when she was taken and I still miss her terribly. Wonderful tribute from Wilma to her uncle Mario and thumbs up on the guitar work .
@haveaniceday5693
Жыл бұрын
Sorry Dude for your loss
@bazookaman1107
Жыл бұрын
@@haveaniceday5693 Thank You
@haveaniceday5693
Жыл бұрын
@@bazookaman1107 👍💙🕊️
@robertmiller5516
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t even imagine that kind of loss so young
Even to this day, this song has sentimental emotions run through me due to HIV/AIDS. So many friends and others that I knew passed on by this disease. Only good thing is that it is no longer a stigma or death sentence. Rest In Peace Mario Santiago and the millions of others who passed on. You're not forgotten.
When I was in 9th grade my classmate was attacked and murdered, along with her boyfriend while walking to a friends house in a yet to be developed deep wooded area. This song was dedicated to her memory as well as a yearbook page spread. She was 14 in 1989, today she’d be 44. RIP Morgan and Brian🖤
@pennwoman
3 жыл бұрын
God what a horrible story.
@florever3156
3 жыл бұрын
💔💔did they catch the murderer??🙏
@prd2bevgy
3 жыл бұрын
@@florever3156 he was shot to death
@EphemeralProductions
Жыл бұрын
@@prd2bevgygood. Fitting end and punishment considering his crime.
@robertmiller5516
Жыл бұрын
Wow
I still have the original vinyl single from 1989. Beautiful song.
@lyndarogers222
5 жыл бұрын
This was when music was music, now days these singers use voice mixers, you call that talent?
@deborahmartinez7110
3 жыл бұрын
Another great song from the 80's.
@luisosoriothelionelmessian9845
3 жыл бұрын
@@deborahmartinez7110 RIP Selena I'Miss you!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@pennwoman
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome.
@luisosoriothelionelmessian9845
3 жыл бұрын
@@pennwoman Selena She's Dead 25 years ago 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
That guitar how much nostalgia!!!!!
My ex girlfriend dedicated this song to me when I was still active service in the Marine Corps, right before the Marines shipped my unit out for the Gulf War. Right before I came back stateside when the War ended I found out she started dating someone else, oh well it is what it is. Still love this song though because it got me through so many lonely moments during the war thinking me and my girlfriend would be back together but that wasn't to be, in the end I became a stronger and better man and I have this song to thank for into making me a stronger person.
@stevenmassey9644
2 жыл бұрын
God bless my friend, I hope you are happy ..your one of life's good human beings ..take care bud.
@theworkoutgeek
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenmassey9644 Much thanks. God bless you too.
@stevenmassey9644
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service as well bud ...we owe a great debt to you in the service ..thank you x
@JeffCCloud
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service 🪖, so sorry about that! Be strong
@fredcurrier5912
2 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi, Marine!!!
What a beautiful tribute to her uncle!
@orlandoramos1878
5 жыл бұрын
I play this tribute to my uncle and to my mom to my grandmother to my grandfather to all I dedicate this song to all my family members that passed away you know that's a real every time I you know I get teary eyes and you know how I get but you know it'll we all get teary eyes because when somebody we love and care about they brought us up you know is even like it it brings tears to all of our eyes as you know we get emotional about things like this you know it's it's a it's a good song I love this song I played every day you know when I wake up in the morning and I think about my loved ones I just want to wish everybody a good and safe in a Merry Christmas
@lyndarogers222
5 жыл бұрын
😢
This song will always remind me of my best friend Darin Pablo he took his own life! He was my date my senior year prom the best time we had I miss him! He will always be my best Frend!
The guitarist earns his dollar on this recording. The whole sound was engineered beautifully. She had quite a unique tone as a vocalist. Eyebrows for days - what a beautiful woman. I would’ve loved this song in its day. I’ve only just discovered this gem. I’m 53. I’ll be playing this regularly. Love and bless you all.
@pauldunneska
6 ай бұрын
I only discovered this song at 53 also.
@robdykejr
5 ай бұрын
@@pauldunneska: It's never too late,Paul!!!😀👌🏼
@pauldunneska
5 ай бұрын
@@robdykejr true.
I will forever love this song.
I was just lying in bed & this song popped into my head after not hearing it in almost 30 years. Damn! I can't believe it's been that long, listening to this it brings me right back.
@knightsandwich
Жыл бұрын
This just happened to me hahaa
This song means so much to me also. At the time this was my first wife's favorite song. So many times I remember her singing in the shower to this song, and dancing with her. Shortly after it came out she perished. On July 19th 1989 she became one of the 111 people to die on United Flight 232. She brought out the best in me, and I will never let go of that. So I remember, and honor her when I play this song.
@nixasares287
8 жыл бұрын
Aw!
@Fauntazee
7 жыл бұрын
Petchard, I am so sorry that happen to your bride, your love. So very sorry! I hope reciprocated love fill your heart and life again!
@petewheeler7283
7 жыл бұрын
petchard I'm sorry for your loss. May her memory be eternal.
@lisaholland3832
6 жыл бұрын
SadisticAngel I'm so sorry
@demosthenesouano7612
6 жыл бұрын
sad story bruh
Damn!!! I haven't heard this in ages. When I was a melodramatic teen.
Her uncle died of complications from AIDS in 1984. This song is a tribute to him.
My dad died four years ago every time I hear the song I can't stop crying because I miss him so much. He was only 71.
@johnnegrete9329
Ай бұрын
I hear you man, lost mine 2.5 years ago and he was 54 when this came out.
I always loved this song but last month when my brother passed I found myself remembering this song and dedicating it to him. Thanks SaFire.
30+ year CRUSH ON THIS WOMAN!! ... and counting.
@arapahosundancer
7 жыл бұрын
imagine, now shes got just one eyelash all the way across her forehead.
@dambreaker
7 жыл бұрын
Only her hairdresser knows for sure!!
@MegaUncleCracker
7 жыл бұрын
dambreaker eyebrow, not eyelash
@RICKYROCKET73
3 ай бұрын
@arapahosundancer actually she does not good friends with her still beautiful as ever becareful to things you say you never know who sees be a better positive person in the future with comments ...
Song from a long time ago ....memories are fading, but the feelings of a broken heart is still there.
This song track "Thinking Of You" by Safire with those guitar riffs & haunting tribute to her deceased Uncle resonants with a lot of people who have lost love ones in life. ❤❤❤
This song means so much to me in so many ways
I danced to this my 8th grade graduation in 1989. Beautiful song, it instantly takes me back to that night.
@peugteobike
7 жыл бұрын
Mr Debunker this song is beautiful.
@mikelawson1746
6 жыл бұрын
Class of '89 here, too!
Safire is what Madonna wanted to be. Madonna had more success but Safire is authentic.
@orieljosafa1079
5 жыл бұрын
pura verdade
@mmoonnchildd
4 жыл бұрын
That's a nice thought and all, but Madonna had no problems and was a lot more successful. I'm not taking anything away from Safire, but that comment is just fantasy.
@jemforever4458
4 жыл бұрын
The only reason Madonna Is where she is, Is because she's a satanist. Sold her soul for fortune and fame. Sa-fire was and always Will be better than her.
@henrymurphychronicles2488
4 жыл бұрын
She sounded so much like Madonna and i thought thia was a Madonna song!!
@mmoonnchildd
4 жыл бұрын
@@jemforever4458 Proof? Art is subjective and if you prefer Safire to Madonna, that's your prerogative, but Madonna wrote or co-wrote most of her music, and was raised Catholic. Back up your silly accusation with some facts.
The first time I heard this song it was a few months after I met my wife. We went on to adopt it as our song, that was 31years ago and I still enjoy hearing it 💓😘💘
What a beautiful song and such a talented singer
Totally forgot about this song. It was on a music quiz I was taking, and I didn't recognize the name. But I definitely remembered it when it got to the chorus.
First time I heard this song was on AT-40 with Casey Kasem, loved it, still do, really sad but great song
I have not heard this song in a long time
Very beautiful song and lyrics hit...
loved this song wen it came out and love it more today!! BEAUTIFUL!!
Safire is such a good singer. This song was about her uncle. Such a nice song.
Seriously, this song is so beautiful and sad, I'm already crying hearing this
Love this song. Also love the old rotary telephone at the beginning. Looks just likethe one I grew up with in the 70's and 80's.
This became my daughters lullaby, after my cousin died I would sing it all the time. They uploaded it to smule! I'm so happy!
Wow, I forgot all about this song.. but as soon as it started, boom..memories
Sad stuff. Sweet singing from the wow brows girl !!
I always remember that voice from the 80's and I was never able to find her until today "sa fire" ... I love her . Safire :)
@1981CrueHead
8 жыл бұрын
me too, I've been looking for this song for years, I just found her today. beautiful song.
These old songs will never get old ☺️
God I forgot about this song. Safire really has a great voice and this song reminds me of all the loved ones I have lost. It sure does bring a tear or two to your eyes. Wish the music was still like this. Wish Safire was still cranking out the hits. All the old school acts were off the chain. Sending out a RIP to Ms. Teena Marie we lost another great talented singer!!!!
beautiful song i miss u
Oh wow. I remember this song. Brings back memories
This should be on more 80s cds.
@peugteobike
7 жыл бұрын
David Sukenick I totally agree
This song always moves me to tears...Makes me think of a few people I lost over the years ....One so recent my cousin Deandre who we lost when he was only 5 years old...It will be a year that he left us on June 4....I MISS U DRE DRE
She's going for the cleopatra look! Which is a distinctive look that I admire and for those who don't understand her style and appearance from her videos! That explains her short bangs and her eyebrows. She's one of my favorite Freestyle/Hi-NRG singers in the 80's!
I love this song! Part of my growing up years..seems like yesterday.♥️♥️
THank you Safire.
Beautiful song and voice. Never realized how much Selena sounded like her.
@carlynunez2075
8 жыл бұрын
Similar sound and their dress style too!
@peugteobike
7 жыл бұрын
Carly Nunez she sounds like Selena a little. at first I thought it was her when I first heard this song
@chickypooh73
5 жыл бұрын
She looks and sounds like selena
@anibalbabilonia1867
4 жыл бұрын
She was there before selena, both beautiful ladies! Rip selena.
@candayyyay4632
4 жыл бұрын
@@anibalbabilonia1867 no duh...Freestyle 80s baby here 🙄
This young lady put all her heart and soul into this, not to mention the memories of the uncle she loved and lost. I can relate to this as I was much closer to my uncle than my dad.
This song go me thru the rough time after my dad passed
Safire i gotta give it you, beautiful song. i i have always loved it, i lost my bff and now it brings me even more comfort
love this song..
I understand Sa-Fires pain,because I to lost my uncle to AIDS,& I LOST MY MOTHER,& MY YOUNGEST BROTHER TO AIDS TOO.I miss all three of them,& I dedicate this song to the three of them.
@tattoodlady71g
2 ай бұрын
I lost my big brother to AIDS in 1991....mothers day.....ill never forget that call 😢 but i always considered this my song to him....but now? Its also to my late husband who passed from cancer in 13 😢😢😢
Great song... Bring memories
I remember this song like around 1990.
Thank you my Latina Cleopatra, for this beautiful song. I was 14 when it came out, and I hadn’t experienced the loss of a loved one until lately. The song now holds new meaning and comforts me. Thank you Safire.
my first heart break and i cry w this song...wow mark why u broke my heart....
@nasteeprincess
8 жыл бұрын
+Luisa Walks lol do u think he gives a shyt....
@michaelmilan8002
4 жыл бұрын
This song reminds me of my first true love Rosie she broke my 💓💔
@LeonEthics13
3 жыл бұрын
Mark you bastard!
@abathens
2 жыл бұрын
@@LeonEthics13 No doubt. I'd like to have a word with Mark.
Dedicated to my Uncle and Pops. Almost 2 years gone but never forgotten! Different days, different reasons. Doesn't matter what though!
I was 13 years old when this song. 13 years old and by the radio ready to press record & play. The 80’s was a great decade for radio. Our innocence had the soundtrack of the 80’s.
I love this song, it used to make me really sad when i listened to it in my teens. Also love "Boy, ive been told" by safire and her free style music, which was very hot back in the 80s, along with other hit songs like "Tell it to my heart" by taylor dayne 🔥🔥
This song is for my daughter Elisa Dawn in Heaven. I was 17 wen my daughter was born on December 25 1988 And passed away December 26 1988 This beautiful song holds a special place in my heart for my daughter
@johnnegrete9329
Ай бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. She is waiting to see you one day...
Wowwww I haven't heard this song in years, a melancholy and nostalgic yesteryear feeling right now.
I love you uploader.. This a a gem of a song I remember my cassette single in 1989. ❤️ Wow.
@mikelawson1746
6 жыл бұрын
I graduated from high school in '89 to this perfect song
@orlandoramos1878
5 жыл бұрын
And it's a good song and then helps it helps get people through the tough times and the bad times you know I think it's a fitting tribute to her uncle you know it's a good trip you and I think that's something that she sat down with the record producers and she had a chat say I want to write a song that touches everybody's heart so you know and it definitely touch my heart you know that she did that for her uncle you know her uncle razor you know what teacher got you know what I mean but we all need something like that to help us get through the good and the bad times you know cuz if we didn't have music like that we go insane I just want to say God bless you and your uncle loves you and he's looking down at her and saying I love you you guys have a good and safe Christmas
@Franny5103
5 жыл бұрын
I had one too. Wore it out, playing it so much. 💖
@donprice9039
5 жыл бұрын
I still have the cassette single to this song.
@Daputaka
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. Thanks for the upload
Wow everytime I hear this song I tear up about my father and my mom who now has dementia God I hope she continued her amazing fight just like my father fought with congestive heart failure 😢
@perfmartins7996
2 күн бұрын
Thus song gives me so much inspiration
Thinking of you Mom. It's been six years since you left. I love you and I miss you ❤️
That voice, those eyes, oh my God!!! Such a beautiful creature.......
wow havnt heard this in so long! classic!
this video was on mtv classic this morning
@florever3156
7 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth r..that's kool!!!☺
I'm 47 and I remember this beautiful song. I still think of my Ex and this song brings me happiness yet sadness at the same time.
Its an absolute classic. Gorgeous song.
Still so good. 💘
I was like 13 and my neighbors boyfriend was in prison and we would drive to the parking lot and the jailers would look out the window and we would spell out words with our arms and hands blasting this song lol crazzzy!!!
Loved this song as I grew up listening to freestyle now I dedicate to my father who passed away two years ago 💙👼💙 it's so emotional and sentimental to me😪
@johnnegrete3944
6 жыл бұрын
Angela Diaz sorry Angela. You're father is always watching over you and you'll be reunited one day
Still brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Beautiful......
Still here on 6/12/20. This is a still a beautiful song.
wow, i absolutely forgot about this song, what a great song. I wonder if the success of Eternal Flame at the same time held it back a little. A peak of #12 kind of suggests otherwise
Safire her songs were and is still a big part of my life. you have express so much of my childhood through your words. grown up listening to her was very influential she was my escape from the grind. thank you Safire!
Reminds me of waking up on a sunday morning in spring of 89 when i was a freshman in highschool. A couple months later i found my first love. I love that year so so much. I was 15. Iam now almost 50. I think back at that time and i can still feel it when i hear music like this.
This song is innocent. A teenager wrote it, and it shows. That's the beauty.
Very talented I will never forget her songs. beautiful and powerful voice
My 4 years old daughter love this song. I told her that when I'm gone, listen this song and think of me.
It’s 2021, who is still listening to this song. It’s hard to believe time has gone by so fast. Beautiful and sad song.🎚
This is a classic. Still holds up in 2020.
80s we’re the greatest time of my young life…. That one special girl I let slip through my hands….. we had some great times to this song… wish I could go back!!!!!
Beautiful song.
Quien ?? 2021. Clásica Leyenda. !!!!
She kills it . I like her eye brows so cool. Such a heartfelt beautiful real song. 1989 great time to be alive.
Love this song, Sa-Fire can sing any genre, queen knows how to make you dance and feel melancholy at same time.
Beautiful song❤️
Today this song hits me in the feels for favourite actress of mine - Shannen Doherty. Dedicating this to her. RIP beautiful lady.
This song combines a great love song with a great guitar solo as well. I forgot all about this one. Great song. Still holds up to this day.
@sx8246
Жыл бұрын
not a love song.
@bnegs521
Жыл бұрын
@@sx8246 Love for her uncle who died of AIDS jackass
This is a good song.
Nostalgic The 🎸 guitarist is amazing. Good music never grow old is antique.
This song brings back a lot of memories of my dad and I miss you daddy thanks sa fire for the memories Joey
this song still sweet tribute to her uncle and a beautiful song too.