THANK YOU dear YT fans for your support of our "Heaven" video! All of us at SFS are excited to invite you to check out our latest - a classic Smokey Robinson song with a little twist - performed by the beautiful hitmakers HONEY CONE - collaborating with Verdine White and John Paris (of Earth Wind & Fire) - and many other heroes. Click the "i" in the corner or use this link... ua-cam.com/video/Qvj0UWS_KJY/v-deo.html We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
It certainly is gratifying to see young (compared to me) musicians like Vi performing "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" with the talent and ability she has. And that smile. Wow!
Let's meticulously (is it a word?) keep on helping the algoritms keep growing the number of viewers to this beauty. I will do my part.. I came @ below 2 mill views, today 4,2 mill... Vi and Frankfurt are in for the long haul :) Blessings
O-M-G, who IS this woman??!!? She is literally OOOZING with Soul!!! And with the Mighty EWF as backup, They - Are - Fiyah! Have never heard of her, but suffice to say, she's now gained yet another fan! They've taken this classic track and catapulted it to even greater heights! Bravo!!!😮🙃🤩✨🥂🎉❤
Three years and I can't stop coming back to this! It's why I'm up at 2:00AM and I went to bed at 10PM! Never take your laptop to bed, but if you do, ain't nothin' more funky and soulful as this band, this music and the incredibly talented and beautiful Vi Jordan. Thanks also to Scott Frankfurt and his studio for pulling this together! Groove on!!!
I do exactly the same thing. But knowing that something will stir me at 2AM. I'm usually glad my laptop is right there - and I go straight to Vi's lovely rendition of this classic.
I feel the same as you do. I can't get enough of this song after discovering it about a year ago. I liked the AWB version of this song but absolutely love this rendition of the song.
In 6th grade, we had show and tell. The teacher asked us to bring our favorite album to school and play a tune (on the turntable). I brought my AWB album, played this song. Some laughed. Well, I'm 57 years young and this song is still kickin. So am I. Thank you for reigniting this classic. ❤
I was born in 1951 and always loved r&b, soul, blues, motown and funk In 1968 I picked earth wind And fire, and tower of power as my favorite Bands. V. Jordan ur so Amazing you totally blow Me away. Ur something Very special. OMG WOW.
We need more music like this to be played on all music airways. It puts a good feeling in your heart. The video also brought joy with everyone smiling. I love this song!!
The powers that be will make us work to find it, they prefer anything else but, cause they think (being geniuses and all) that we want something else. That's why they get "the big bucks"
What the f*ck just happened...I'm 57 years old, have loved funk, soul, jazz and Brazilian music all my life, have loved EWF forever, loved AWB forever and then this...I must have been living under a bloody stone not to have known about this vocalist...she's totally amazing...and bloody well dishy too...
Omg ! This put an instant smile on my face. A lot of the radio stations took the smooth jazz stations off the air and replaced them with nothing but junk and artificial music or negative rap. This was done intentionally.. thank God there are other venues that still honor real music❤
Truer words never spoken. Mama used to KEEP!! WNUA on in her house,car and walkman. If she had of had a chance to hear this one, I know the CD would have been in the stereo the very next day. She had to leave here in 2007, but every time I hear some David Sanborn, Boney James or Ramsey Lewis, it feels like she's still here. Never got an explanation on why they would eliminate stations that promote peace,positivity and musicianship to bombard us with "Beat that bi(beep) with a bat". Then again with the atmosphere we're living in right now l guess an explanation isn't even needed.
Very possibly the most overlooked badass bassist in history. Been listening to him for fifty plus years-he just gets better. Yes, Rest In Peace, Maurice, and thank you for what you gave the world.
Huge fans of AWB and EW&F (Verdine White) together ! They did this song justice! I'm not easily swayed with redos/remake! Bring more of these jams back please!!! 😎👌🏾💯
I'm in heaven because of Verdine. He can still play and he sounds as good as in the beginning of EWF. And that makes me very happy. I didn't think he had it anymore and he was the reason why I started playing bass in the first place.
Why can't today's music match this, this is the goat, pure music and talented musicians having fun. Just totally awesome. Thank god people can still produce real music.
I love this song so much. EWF rhythm Legends you all inspire me to the max. Best band ever! Vi, I like your style. You're singing from your heart, and I'm encouraged. What a masterpiece‼️
I've listened to this about 20 times in the last week. Can't get enough! Vi: Your smooth, soulful sound is balm for this world. What a fantastic arrangement. Love it!
Where can I hear more music/vocals from this wonderful artiste?? I play this version every day .. repeatedly. Did I mention every ... single ... day?? Now please point me to more of her!!
I came here a couple of months ago because of the Earth, Wind & Fire connection. I had never heard of Vi Jordan before this, so thanks for introducing me to her. Love this.
This version is excellent, and why wouldn't it be with Verdine White involved? But this song was done originally by Quincy Jones, with Leon Ware and Minnie Riperton on vocals, and co-written by Leon Ware. The AWB arrangement was based on the original.
Vi between your voice and the band hitting every note with the essence this song deserves then add on the smiles in that room when everything was on point every note played to it's max .Just Beautiful!! I hope the fire department got there in time to hose down the building before in went up in flames.
AWB did a great version of this song but I wouldn’t say all credit goes to them…Don’t get me wrong, I love AWB, but Quincy Jones 1st recorded it a year earlier. Written by Leon Ware and Pam Sawyer.
My top 3 performances of the 2000s (I'm 65) .... 1. Put You Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae (With assist to Bob Marley), 2. "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" feat. Vi and members of Earth, Wind & Fire, & 3. Heaven (Again, I know) - Los Lonely Boys 😊 (I'm guessing that they listened to a little Carlos Santana growing up ... that opening guitar riff is Killer).
THANK YOU dear YT fans for your support of our "Heaven" video! All of us at SFS are excited to invite you to check out our latest - a classic Smokey Robinson song with a little twist - performed by the beautiful hitmakers HONEY CONE - collaborating with Verdine White and John Paris (of Earth Wind & Fire) - and many other heroes. Click the "i" in the corner or use this link... ua-cam.com/video/Qvj0UWS_KJY/v-deo.html We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
OK and I picked out Verdine's performance because I grew up on him. But kudos to the whole ensemble. Everybody was very, very good!
Snap she's good I missed the memo😅😅😅😅😅
Beautiful ❤
Not me 😊
❤ 0:00
Well hello good music. Where have you been!?!This is my kind of music ❤
Whoever mixed this is a boss
Really means a lot to me! Thanks!!
I noticed that too, good mix.
@@nukeman444 appreciate that so much!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ perfect in glow fast way better than original❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
OMG so refreshing to see real talent doing real music!
So appreciated!
It certainly is gratifying to see young (compared to me) musicians like Vi performing "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" with the talent and ability she has.
And that smile. Wow!
Give Quincy Jones some love as he recorded this song back in the early 70's and' give the drummer some"
He wrote and produced this song in 1974. Quincy Jones/Minnie Ripperton...covered by everyone else.
Verdine White and i gave it a like... i`m no fool .
This, this is America!!!! Love love love it!
Thank you!
I will listen to her for the rest of my life this lady can blow for real
Thanks so much!
SmootJazzyFunkedUpR&B--- I absolutely dig it!!! Now this is whats up!!!!!!!!
Means a lot!!
I am 70 years young and you took 50 years away and left me feeling young again listening to VI and co.
Wow that really is a wonderful comment! Thank you Laurence!
Let's meticulously (is it a word?) keep on helping the algoritms keep growing the number of viewers to this beauty. I will do my part.. I came @ below 2 mill views, today 4,2 mill... Vi and Frankfurt are in for the long haul :) Blessings
Wow thank you for this! :)
5,7 mill still counting :) Cheers
6,2 mill still counting :) Cheers
6,7 mill still counting. Cheers :)
Man alive, you can taste that bass.
Ha! Yes! Thank you!
Guys I keep coming back to this session ❤❤❤
Thanks!!!
I mean just Sooooo Addictive ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉😊😊
lol me too. Looking for that rhythm section, etc.
Verdine is doing what he loves... he glows with positivity.
Indeed he does! His positivity is totally contagious.
I've never seen him be this still before this cat is a beast bass master !
Verdine! Forever!🤎👏
Almost makes me cry
I am very impressed with the musicians. Amazing!!!
Really means a lot! Thanks!
This is what REAL MUSIC sounds like. Pure class !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
O-M-G, who IS this woman??!!? She is literally OOOZING with Soul!!! And with the Mighty EWF as backup, They - Are - Fiyah! Have never heard of her, but suffice to say, she's now gained yet another fan! They've taken this classic track and catapulted it to even greater heights! Bravo!!!😮🙃🤩✨🥂🎉❤
Why oh why isn’t this women a superstar. She’s so talented and confident.
Haha that's very kind of you!
Thank you Keith! :)
Agree she is absolutely phenomenal
Ditto 😂
Sounds almost as good as AWB’s great recording. ❤ Beautiful 🎉
I'm a 50 year old grown man and I teared up after listening to this version. This music is beyond priceless! God bless Vi, AWB and Earth Wind & Fire!
That means so much! Thank you!
That’s beautiful!
Excus me, in german.......... du sprichst mir aus dem Herzen 😍!
@@mason7778 my husband was from Hungary and Bremerhaven Germany 🇩🇪 ❤.
@@jennapuhl596 aha, also liebe Grüße aus Süddeutschland 😎
And you are from?
Three years and I can't stop coming back to this! It's why I'm up at 2:00AM and I went to bed at 10PM! Never take your laptop to bed, but if you do, ain't nothin' more funky and soulful as this band, this music and the incredibly talented and beautiful Vi Jordan. Thanks also to Scott Frankfurt and his studio for pulling this together! Groove on!!!
I do exactly the same thing. But knowing that something will stir me at 2AM. I'm usually glad my laptop is right there - and I go straight to Vi's lovely rendition of this classic.
This is SO appreciated. Thanks!!
Thanks so much!
I feel the same as you do. I can't get enough of this song after discovering it about a year ago. I liked the AWB version of this song but absolutely love this rendition of the song.
I loved this song we I first heard it. She sings it well. Earth, Wind, and Fire love you guys decades ago and still do. Nice job Vi
I keep coming back to this video again and again and again! Love it!! Absolutely the best!❤❤❤❤❤
I am victim to LoL
The genius of one Quincy Jones.
This is new for me...An Average White Band classic..."If I ever loose the heaven." Love this love this...😎😎😎😎
This song was written and produced by Quincy Jones and sung by Minnie Ripperton.
AWB covered Quincy Jones song.
First I ever heard of Vi. Don't think it'll be the last...
After I picked my jaw up from the floor, all I could say is WOW!
Thank you William! Appreciate it!!
I adore your reply ❤ and totally agree..
I thought this was a great arrangement. Wasn’t familiar with Vi, but she sure is gifted. Hope you all do more together.
In 6th grade, we had show and tell. The teacher asked us to bring our favorite album to school and play a tune (on the turntable). I brought my AWB album, played this song. Some laughed.
Well, I'm 57 years young and this song is still kickin. So am I.
Thank you for reigniting this classic. ❤
Great story! Much appreciated! Keep going! :)
HA I got sent to the principle office in HS I guess the album cover was to risque for catholic school. RIP Mr. Jackson
This song is ALWAYS kickin!
The joke was on them for being so ignorant.
ps... great video and loved the rendition. Atlantic Avenue is my all time AWB favourite.
Words fail me. Just absolutely fabulous. Mark T
Thanks Mark!
Verdine White is a musician's musician. Super tight, metronome accuracy and still smooth as silk.
Agreed! Thank you!
Verdine's note placement, feel, and timing is always impeccable. When you play with a band like E W & F your WHOLE LIFE - not surprising....
I was born in 1951 and always loved r&b, soul, blues, motown and funk
In 1968 I picked earth wind
And fire, and tower of power as my favorite
Bands. V. Jordan ur so
Amazing you totally blow
Me away. Ur something
Very special. OMG WOW.
Me, I'm 1953 but we are definitely on the same page, just add gospel and jazz (purist and fusion)😅
Thank you! Much appreciated. :)
I stand and proclaim my love for Vi right here and right now.
😂
haha... Manifesting are you?
Vi is feeling this song.
:)
No doubt
The vocalist is heaven and the sax is pure joy. The group is so tight. It's all so enjoyable . Love it.
Very kind! :)
The rythm section is pure heaven that allows this pure joy ! ❤🎶. EWF ! ❤🎶❤🎶❤🎶
Verdines playing is so good! Spot on and very unique and groovin! There is no other Bassist as him!
We need more music like this to be played on all music airways. It puts a good feeling in your heart. The video also brought joy with everyone smiling. I love this song!!
No problem, you may have as much as you like, (without restriction), but is this enough?
Thats exactly what I think. Wojciech.
If you like this, you’d like Incognito and Maysa
I agree a great jam seems effortlessly creating that good vibe~ gotta have it to begin with and they each do!
The powers that be will make us work to find it, they prefer anything else but, cause they think (being geniuses and all) that we want something else. That's why they get "the big bucks"
What the f*ck just happened...I'm 57 years old, have loved funk, soul, jazz and Brazilian music all my life, have loved EWF forever, loved AWB forever and then this...I must have been living under a bloody stone not to have known about this vocalist...she's totally amazing...and bloody well dishy too...
Amazing! Thanks!
I had to do a Google search on her. She is fantastic! Great musicians, arrangement and vocals. Really enjoyed this from start to finish.
Snifty, nose 💍
Rings, beta than a cherpy bird 🐦 s song
This performance should win a Grammy....
Omg ! This put an instant smile on my face. A lot of the radio stations took the smooth jazz stations off the air and replaced them with nothing but junk and artificial music or negative rap. This was done intentionally.. thank God there are other venues that still honor real music❤
Agree 100 %
ain’t that the truth!!! 👌🏽
😊 great arrangement of a song by AWB that never caught my ear until now! Nice!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Truer words never spoken. Mama used to KEEP!! WNUA on in her house,car and walkman. If she had of had a chance to hear this one, I know the CD would have been in the stereo the very next day. She had to leave here in 2007, but every time I hear some David Sanborn, Boney James or Ramsey Lewis, it feels like she's still here. Never got an explanation on why they would eliminate stations that promote peace,positivity and musicianship to bombard us with "Beat that bi(beep) with a bat". Then again with the atmosphere we're living in right now l guess an explanation isn't even needed.
Verdine doesn't really get old, it's just some wrinkles around the smiles. RIP Maurice, much love!!!
Very true my friend 😂
Same old Verdine as he’s always been, an icon
Very possibly the most overlooked badass bassist in history. Been listening to him for fifty plus years-he just gets better. Yes, Rest In Peace, Maurice, and thank you for what you gave the world.
@@jongoforth1405 AMEN!
Huge fans of AWB and EW&F (Verdine White) together ! They did this song justice! I'm not easily swayed with redos/remake! Bring more of these jams back please!!! 😎👌🏾💯
Version is still a beast on the bass! The musicians are fantastic.
Does the song justice with subtle funk notes. Thx guys
It doesn't get better than this. No need to say more.
Wow - thanks Gregory!
Vi - What a voice and what a smile.
Thank you!
Happy happy music played by real talented musicians.
If Verdine White is in the same room where something is being recorded, it's going to be fantastic.A true innovator on the instrument (bass).
So very very true! Thank you Hurricane!
God I love Verdine ❤
Yes! Love Verdine!
True dat
Heavenly voice, heavenly talent, heavenly beauty
Truly encouraging! Thank you!
I think this is my 50th listen……🙏🏻
Awesome and thanks so much!!
I'm in heaven because of Verdine. He can still play and he sounds as good as in the beginning of EWF. And that makes me very happy. I didn't think he had it anymore and he was the reason why I started playing bass in the first place.
Understood and thanks!
He still HAS IT! Damn, that bass comes ALIVE in this song!
You know a vocalist is good if members of Earth, Wind, & Fire are grinning ear-to-ear while playing & listening. 😊
Thanks!
Her name?
@@deb56756 Vi Jordan
Great engineering love it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
It really means a lot to me when someone notices the love put into the arrangement, production and mixing. Thank you, sir.
She sure can sing! Nice and clear and with real tone!
Thanks Jim!
Why can't today's music match this, this is the goat, pure music and talented musicians having fun. Just totally awesome. Thank god people can still produce real music.
So appreciated
Verdine bringing the glue!!!
He is a force of nature! Thanks!
Absolute masterpiece. Can't stop playing it. So much Joy comes through.
Found Myself in tears at the end. BEYOND HAPPY - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are so welcome! Thanks!!!
So "awesome"
A stellar performance. Also he touched this great song. R.I.P Quincy.
This version is heaven!
Smooth groove
The bass line is awesome! and in Verdine's hands it sounds great!
I couldn't agree more! Thanks Andres!
You can feel the "FIRE" of Verdine White on bass
Verdine is a master
Boy, where did this goddess come from? What a voice, what a charm, what kindness and beauty, magnificent!
Thank you Artur! Appreciated!
Hahaha thank you! What a kind compliment!
Is it just me, or does she and sound just like Cynthia Rhodes
@@vijordan2378 what a voice! The whole song is a perfect trip of sounds with wonderful musicians. That is perfection. Thank you
I love this song so much. EWF rhythm Legends you all inspire me to the max. Best band ever! Vi, I like your style. You're singing from your heart, and I'm encouraged. What a masterpiece‼️
This is it, all that music needs to be
Wow, James. Means a lot!
Incredible~
No doubt this singer has spent time in church. And it shines. Wow shes amazing!!
Yes she has, thanks so much!
This song just makes you feel good. Incredible performance!
Thank you! Much appreciated. :)
Great gig with real giants in the industry, this was so good, and what a great voice , wow!
Keep us the hits comin!
I've listened to this about 20 times in the last week. Can't get enough! Vi: Your smooth, soulful sound is balm for this world. What a fantastic arrangement. Love it!
Thank you so very much!!!
Me too!!
Me,too!
Very sexy and smooth sound
Everybody is doing the same! 👌
Seriously you guys, what is it about MUSIC that puts/places you in such a SENUAL/DANCE/HAPPY MOOD!
Wish I had a flat like that! Seriously. amazing THANK YOU!
Mr. Verdine White = NO MORE WORDS. Great piece, great arrangement, great musicians, great singer. The gold medal. Congratulations.
Thank you Percy!!
Have I been living under a rock??? Why haven't I heard of this incredible voice sooner?? This whole group is awesome!!
Magic!!!!!!!!!
Verdine’s basslines 🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Right? Thanks so much!
Love this version can't stop listening to it
Means a lot, George!
Same... Its like a curse now. It keeps coming back at me. Haha
I agree!!!!! Who is the lady singing?!? This version is the best !!!!!
@@barbaraglover3841
Vi - Vocals & Piano. Great singer!!
Now that’s MUSIC! Beautiful arrangement and production ❤
Truly means a lot! Thanks!
I love seeing musicians that visually look as happy as they are talented,
No negativity from me,☮️☮️☑️
Lee Richards so encouraging! Thank you!!
That's really wonderful to say, thank you!
AWB killed it! ....so did you! Awesome!
Where can I hear more music/vocals from this wonderful artiste?? I play this version every day .. repeatedly. Did I mention every ... single ... day?? Now please point me to more of her!!
I so agree - so much joy, it's really nourishing!
Excellent jam. The drummer maintains maximum tightness!! In the pocket!!
Thank you! Much appreciated. :)
Beste Version, die ich ever von dem Stück bisher gehört habe.
Average white band is one of the most under appreciated funk groups. I’ve seen them twice in concert.
Yes! Thanks!
this song was written and produced by Quincy Jones and sung by Minnie Ripperton.
AWB covered Quincy Jones song.
This room loaded with talent. My first exposure to Vi - I'm completely blown away with her sound and energy?
Good addiction here!!
Means a lot! Thanks!
Yea first time hearing her magical!!!
I haven't loved a song this much in over 40 years and probably longer!!!
Incredible. Thanks!!!
I agree!!!
I'd never heard of Vi before, but this song is just pure joy! Great musicians all around.
Means a lot! I agree
Same here. This just really flows and since I first heard it 12 days ago, I've probably listened to it 20 times. Very, very enjoyable music.
The Average White Band version was a cover. The original is the definitive version IMHO. Quincy Jones is a musical genius...
Agree!
Verdine is killing it I love the vocals, well arrange the sax man is bad.
Thank you so much!!
Amen the cat,s, great arrangement!
Just Amazing.. My fave right now.
Here after watching Vi on TV! Damn
Oh OKAY thank u!
Are we not going to give respect to The Average White Band for this song?
Always from here
Fo’Sho The Average White Band Are Legend
Their version is the gold standard
🤣..original recording.
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Quincy Jones/ Minnie Riperton.
Quincy Jones's was good as well.
WOW! Just WOW!
Thanks Richard!
So very few covers are better than the original.......But this one is exactly that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Good, but I think the vocals on this song for average white band was a little bit better
Sing it Vi!👍👍👍👍👍
I forgot to mention with all do respect Vi looks beautiful and her voice is equal
I came here a couple of months ago because of the Earth, Wind & Fire connection. I had never heard of Vi Jordan before this, so thanks for introducing me to her. Love this.
Love that this is covered the way that Average White Band arranged it!
Indeed! See description! Thanks for watching!
This version is excellent, and why wouldn't it be with Verdine White involved? But this song was done originally by Quincy Jones, with Leon Ware and Minnie Riperton on vocals, and co-written by Leon Ware. The AWB arrangement was based on the original.
Vi between your voice and the band hitting every note with the essence this song deserves then add on the smiles in that room when everything was on point every note played to it's max .Just Beautiful!! I hope the fire department got there in time to hose down the building before in went up in flames.
Musicians masterpiece...................
Wow, appreciated!
Great song all credits go to The Average White Band. This is truly a great song. Thank you so much for this amazing version!
AWB did a great version of this song but I wouldn’t say all credit goes to them…Don’t get me wrong, I love AWB, but Quincy Jones 1st recorded it a year earlier. Written by Leon Ware and Pam Sawyer.
I totally agree 👍 I’ll take a moment and listen to Quincy Jones version. Have a blessed day!
So welcome! Thank you!
My top 3 performances of the 2000s (I'm 65) .... 1. Put You Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae (With assist to Bob Marley), 2. "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" feat. Vi and members of Earth, Wind & Fire, & 3. Heaven (Again, I know) - Los Lonely Boys 😊 (I'm guessing that they listened to a little Carlos Santana growing up ... that opening guitar riff is Killer).
God bless the UA-cam Algo for sending me here , what a beautiful song amazing musicians and what a Voice wow
Awesome! Thank you!
@@ScottFrankfurtStudio No my friend Thank You have a beautiful day
Aww thank you!
@@vijordan2378 Needs to be an extra zero on those views , thanks again great song / voice am listening to it alot to get those numbers up
@@vijordan2378 where can I hear more of your amazing voice ?
This was phenomenal. Vi blew me away. Never seen her before. The voice, positive energy, something really outstanding.
Thank you very much!!
God Bless You're Breathtaking 🤩 ....
WOW. If music of the pertinent era could be brought forward it has. Top Drawer all of them.
WoooooW!!! Grande feeling!!!!
Appreciated! Thanks Fabio!