This recording was done as a Tribute to the Spinners. Raphael wasn't trying to copy the song for his own benefit, he doesn't have to. He has his own hits, plus he's too talented to have to do it. He was asked to sing it as a Tribute to one of his favorite groups.
Awesome version! Raphael is underrated. It's a shame we don't hear music anymore. Big business has killed radio and everyone's plugged in to headphones. Sad day.
I partially agree, it's not like back in the days. However there are good radio stations, if not on the FM/AM band, then online. And yes, this guy deserves more credit!
Soul Music brought us together , we were called Brother and Sister , the greeting was What’s Happening , we had get permission from a sisters father and her brothers to date her, disrespecting her cost you a toe to toe fist fight . Those days are long gone . I still live by the old law . 👍🙃
I've seen some people saying that Ray shouldn't have covered this. I don't agree. At first, I didn't know what to expect (because Raphael is not a rangey singer), but I love it. It's interesting to hear your favorite artists tackle your favorite songs by other artists. It's just another great version I can listen to. Plus, it's a little longer, whereas the original one ends a little too soon for me. Someone else also said that they can hear Stevie Wonder on this track, even though he isn't singing. Totally agree, but there are also parts that don't sound particularly Stevie Wonder-ish. I actually quite like that about it. In any case, G.C. Cameron sang the ever-loving CRAP outta this song. He sings in like 3 different voices on this ish. That's crazy.
I'm just discovering this version on 03/02/2019. I like it! But the original with GC Cameron on the lead is still my favorite. Probably the reason the song sounds like Stevie Wonder to some is because Stevie wrote it.
One of my favorite songs by the Spinners, Raphael Saadiq I love your rendition, music doesn't move me like it did back in the day.....I gotta give it to musicians like Raphael whom I love, thank you thank you thank you!!!!:) Echoclategirl52
It’s now 20 February 2021 we’re in lockdown, I’m 70 loved the original Spinners version as a teen, This is amazing especially that bass drummer it’s killing me.it’s the lift I needed.
Love the live band sound to this! Raphael worked this! And those drums ... EXCELLENT!!! Reminds me of my late dad who could get down on the drums just like this.
Few covers manage to recreate - let alone match - the tone, spirit and enthusiasm of the originals. But holey moley, this bloke does it and more - Saadiq is an absolute genius. A fabulous version - top stuff
I'm a big spinners fan and every time I hear this song I remember the first time I heard it was back in Scotland bought a tamla CD riding around the park on my bike listening to this song. I think of you Billy Henderson every time I play the spinners.
The Codfather I swear they play "The Gauntlet" episode on TV all the time. I kept hearing it so I typed in "it's a shame" and thank GOODNESS I found it.
That is absolutely wonderful Raphael Saadiq...loved the Detroit Spinners original since purchased as a teenager in the late 60's...such a wonderful set of harmonies and bursts of pure emotion...top notch dear chap ;o)
ok I just heard this for the first time. I am a huge Raphael Siddiq fan, and on top of that we share the same birthdate (not birthday). His Tony Toni Tone work is untouchable; Lucy Pearl Dance Tonight is a special song; his Al Green tribute on Thinking of You is amazing. That all being said, there is no earthly way that Raphael is singing the GC Cameron high note hook (...why do you use me, try to confuse me..."!) in this song!!! Absolutely no way! I was listening to the original hit and a couple of other GC Cameron solo versions before I found this song and the high versions sound like a GC dub. He even comes into to the tune to soon on his last section...even GC could not do that...Just listen to original song, then the extended song, then to Raphael's version...you will hear the difference. I still like this version a lot, but please
I thought for sure I was going to be disappointed. This singer did an excellent job in rerecording a major Motown hit. I'm a musician and was impressed by the bass and tambourine parts that were done magnificently. The other backing parts were done well, also.
I have loved loved loved you since the beginning of your career my man. and the sound of all players involved on this track is deeelicious!!! From Canada with love :). I owe a lot of kitchen boogy heavenly uplifting moments to you :). Thanks you
This is an awesome song, PERIOD. I don't see how anybody could mess it up unless some unmentionables try to cover it. This a soul jam - y'all know what I mean.
A terrific version of a classic 1970 Motown cut. In the UK we called them 'The Detroit Spinners' as their releases increased as there was, back then, another group called The Spinners which confused things a little. This could be straight out of Detroit with all those fabulous releases that are still current here in 'Northern Soul' clubs up and down the country. Dennis Coffey is playing one of those guitar licks on the original Spinners version. The Motown sound was evolving and The Jackson Five had just hit the charts with a different Motown Sound. What an era for great American music. Check out 'I'll always love you' by The Spinners for a real treat. The harmonies and production make my hairs stand on end. And dare I mention another song by them called 'Sweet Thing' which is another good one :-)
Raphael saadiq first song I heard him sing 🎶 brilliant then thankfully 😅 all the old tunes are on the www tune my favvy now is SOMETIMES ❤️❤️ xx it’s a shame they don’t have tunes like this now 😘
20 February 2021 as a teen I danced and dated to this tune OH MY GOD how I miss those days. I’m 70 and this drummer is killing me, I hope you are well.
when artists get tired of playing ball with an unfair industry, where the deck is unbelievably stacked against them, sometimes the fans win... because true artists like RS decide to just do what's true and real to them rather than try to do what execs, who know nothing about music anyway, tell them to do... this is one such recording of just fantastic, real music
Very talented. He reminds me of a lot of the great singers from the past marvin gaye, phillipe wynn, david ruffin the list goes on and on. He's got that it factor. Love his music.
This recording was done as a Tribute to the Spinners. Raphael wasn't trying to copy the song for his own benefit, he doesn't have to. He has his own hits, plus he's too talented to have to do it. He was asked to sing it as a Tribute to one of his favorite groups.
That drummer is killing it on this tune.
Killed it
+3kingkool That bass, tho
+MessiahBeats
Yes, you're right! Wicked groove.
3kingkool
YES!! he is! ...
Word he is.. 💯💯💯
Awesome version! Raphael is underrated. It's a shame we don't hear music anymore. Big business has killed radio and everyone's plugged in to headphones. Sad day.
I partially agree, it's not like back in the days. However there are good radio stations, if not on the FM/AM band, then online.
And yes, this guy deserves more credit!
Listen to bbc radio 6 music online :))
Chuck D said this was the most "slept on" album this decade!!
Soul Music brought us together , we were called Brother and Sister , the greeting was What’s Happening , we had get permission from a sisters father and her brothers to date her, disrespecting her cost you a toe to toe fist fight . Those days are long gone . I still live by the old law . 👍🙃
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It's a shame I ain't met the incredibly talented Saadiq. Now that's a crying shame.
He's just got a classic soul voice. A real treat and rarity these days. Great artist.
It is a shame that we cannot hear music like this anymore!
Love this song by The Spinners but this version is great too.
Raphael Saadiq a true hitter
its amazing how even though stevie wonder isnt singing on this its easy to tell that he wrote it
Motown sound!!!
This cover was amazing.
Well done, Brother Saadiq.
Salute to the legendary Spinners.
Salute to the G.O.A.T., Mr. Stevie Wonder!
I love this version.
I love both the original and new versions of this song.😎💗🎺🎶🌃😘💋💙🥁👍✌🥇
It's a shame to only discover this artist today !.. And so is that nobody has never told me about him before!
+rem' s 20+ years in the music industry, you have some serious catching up to do!
+jaystallion400 I concur Jay......................not his fault bro.
Check out Tony, Toni, Tone.
He's like Oakland's best kept secret and that IS a shame!
The backing vocals are incredible!
Who's Singing Background Vocals on this song?
@@rooseveltmccarter6087it’s sounds like he did all his harmonies
Love this version of this song. Almost as good as the original from the 70's. This is real music. :) Love Raphael's voice.
I’m 70 and I agree, as a teen danced to the original THE WORLD AS IT WAS.
Ive never heard him sing like this! He went IN!
Yes, my homeboy Raphael Oakland's own, truly a trend setter and innovator in music.
I love this version and Raphael did it. I love the live band sound.......
Love that big band sound!
Its March 2024 AND I haven't heard him for a long time!!!
Wow have I been missing out lolol I love this guy❤❤❤❤
It's a Shame. I haven't heard this version! Awesome! 🫶🏾🥰✊🏾🎤🎶
Wys ♥️
That Bass line is bumpin!!!!!
His voice, harmony and melody in his music are just something else 👌🏽 love this cover even more 😃
I've seen some people saying that Ray shouldn't have covered this. I don't agree. At first, I didn't know what to expect (because Raphael is not a rangey singer), but I love it. It's interesting to hear your favorite artists tackle your favorite songs by other artists. It's just another great version I can listen to. Plus, it's a little longer, whereas the original one ends a little too soon for me.
Someone else also said that they can hear Stevie Wonder on this track, even though he isn't singing. Totally agree, but there are also parts that don't sound particularly Stevie Wonder-ish. I actually quite like that about it. In any case, G.C. Cameron sang the ever-loving CRAP outta this song. He sings in like 3 different voices on this ish. That's crazy.
Best Ive heard since the original bro!!
I'm just discovering this version on 03/02/2019. I like it! But the original with GC Cameron on the lead is still my favorite.
Probably the reason the song sounds like Stevie Wonder to some is because Stevie wrote it.
One of my favorite songs by the Spinners, Raphael Saadiq I love your rendition, music doesn't move me like it did back in the day.....I gotta give it to musicians like Raphael whom I love, thank you thank you thank you!!!!:)
Echoclategirl52
It's a shame not listening such a talent : thank you Raphael for the good moments you make us living with your music.
OH MY GOD this is SO AMAZING, best cover I've ever heard!!!!!! Raphael is such a beast
It’s now 20 February 2021 we’re in lockdown, I’m 70 loved the original Spinners version as a teen,
This is amazing especially that bass drummer it’s killing me.it’s the lift I needed.
Yeah, I'm feelin this one; a classic cover of an old classic. This is fire!
That falsetto is off the chain!!!!
Great cover love it takes me back to those good old school days
Me too I’m 70, absolutely love the bass drum.
20 February 2021.
Love the live band sound to this! Raphael worked this! And those drums ... EXCELLENT!!! Reminds me of my late dad who could get down on the drums just like this.
Great cover of a classic!
Raphael 'The Man' incredible talent.
Thank you Raphael for the thrill! You have excellent taste... love this song, thanks for bringin the '60s back, you rock baby
Falsetto gave me chills!
Check out Henry Farmbrough on the spinners live performances. He MURDERS it!
Few covers manage to recreate - let alone match - the tone, spirit and enthusiasm of the originals. But holey moley, this bloke does it and more - Saadiq is an absolute genius. A fabulous version - top stuff
NEVER...heard this..sounds GREAT!!
I'm a big spinners fan and every time I hear this song I remember the first time I heard it was back in Scotland bought a tamla CD riding around the park on my bike listening to this song. I think of you Billy Henderson every time I play the spinners.
great cover of the Spinners song
Thanks to Barry at work for introducing me to such a fantastic artist, why have we not heard of him before, love this song , it's Motown .
I love this man he's a LEGEND! 🔥🔥🔥
Oh this is Soooo Good.....Right to the Soul! 🎸💚
Raphael is so underrated and he is 50 years old looking 30 years old
Thanks to Chris Rocks 'Everybody hates Chris' I finally found it!! Definitely needed this ❤
The Codfather I swear they play "The Gauntlet" episode on TV all the time. I kept hearing it so I typed in "it's a shame" and thank GOODNESS I found it.
The Spinners - It's a Shame
Me too hahaaha also: "ma chérie amour" by Stevie Wonder.
That's what I'm talking about...a new school brother, singing that "old school,"and got the pipes worthy of it too !...my man...
Not many could do a superb job with this classic as Sir Saadig!
Perfect voice...
Wow! He did this song some justice! Great cover!
ALWAYS love this version.
Wow! He really sang the heck out of this song. Right on Raphael.😎👍
Great rendition of the spinners song...THANK YOU Raphael
Raphael has time travelled to our time
one of the most under rated artist..........................
Great cover from a 💎 of a Singer. Legendary voice
That is absolutely wonderful Raphael Saadiq...loved the Detroit Spinners original since purchased as a teenager in the late 60's...such a wonderful set of harmonies and bursts of pure emotion...top notch dear chap ;o)
thats so fantastic, great cover ...thx for recording again after all those years ......
Luv his singing. His spin and remake of this song, is phenomenal. He makes classics, come back. Excellente!!! ❤️👍😉🥰🤩 m.t.lopez
This is fantastic...Saadiq is so creative and has a beautiful voice.
AWESOME VERSION!@!! WONDERFULL!!! ITS SO GOOD RAPHAEL!!!! 2019 YOU GO BOY!!!
How can you dislike this chooooon!!! Its a shame 37 ppl don't know good music.
I love this song, just love everything about this song!!!! R&B in its peak
Amazing cover and cool post........fab voice!
Great version my friend !!!!
Very Very Very great!!!
You have talent !
Great Raphael! We're still waiting you in Barcelona, Catalonia
man, that was nice! I like that. Didn't try too hard to update it and kept it simple. Too bad this didn't get a lot airtime.
20 February 2021 in lockdown found this TONIGHT, OH MY GOD.
I’m 70 loved this tune since I was. Teen, I think it just saved my life.
ok I just heard this for the first time. I am a huge Raphael Siddiq fan, and on top of that we share the same birthdate (not birthday). His Tony Toni Tone work is untouchable; Lucy Pearl Dance Tonight is a special song; his Al Green tribute on Thinking of You is amazing. That all being said, there is no earthly way that Raphael is singing the GC Cameron high note hook (...why do you use me, try to confuse me..."!) in this song!!! Absolutely no way! I was listening to the original hit and a couple of other GC Cameron solo versions before I found this song and the high versions sound like a GC dub. He even comes into to the tune to soon on his last section...even GC could not do that...Just listen to original song, then the extended song, then to Raphael's version...you will hear the difference. I still like this version a lot, but please
🌷💐🌹Raphael Saadiq really covered this song by the SPINNERS🌹💐🌷
I love this amazing, Raphael is my man been a fan of his since 1995.
Great version, Raphael really has done it justice.
the real thing! thanks RS for bringing back real R&B - you rock!
I thought for sure I was going to be disappointed. This singer did an excellent job in rerecording a major Motown hit. I'm a musician and was impressed by the bass and tambourine parts that were done magnificently. The other backing parts were done well, also.
HOLY MOTHER OF GROOVES!! O_O YES CAPS!!
Thanks for the cover!! Adding to my favorites list!😎
You can't be seriously having a go at Saadiq for a lack of originality? This bloke is one of the most versatile and creative musicians around!
this is chills!!!! really great reinterpretation!!!!
I have loved loved loved you since the beginning of your career my man. and the sound of all players involved on this track is deeelicious!!! From Canada with love :). I owe a lot of kitchen boogy heavenly uplifting moments to you :). Thanks you
This is an awesome song, PERIOD. I don't see how anybody could mess it up unless some unmentionables try to cover it. This a soul jam - y'all know what I mean.
This is music, no matter what song he sings it sounds good no matter what
This is so good. What a talented musician and bassist and vocalist. Thank you
heard this song on the end of every body hates Chris and knew I had to get it, they don't make music like this no more, it's a shame!!!!!!
thenx for bringing the music back
A terrific version of a classic 1970 Motown cut. In the UK we called them 'The Detroit Spinners' as their releases increased as there was, back then, another group called The Spinners which confused things a little. This could be straight out of Detroit with all those fabulous releases that are still current here in 'Northern Soul' clubs up and down the country. Dennis Coffey is playing one of those guitar licks on the original Spinners version. The Motown sound was evolving and The Jackson Five had just hit the charts with a different Motown Sound. What an era for great American music. Check out 'I'll always love you' by The Spinners for a real treat. The harmonies and production make my hairs stand on end. And dare I mention another song by them called 'Sweet Thing' which is another good one :-)
GREAT PERFORMANCE, GREAT VOICE, SOUNDS LIKE THE CLASSIC SOUL!!
Love the opening guitar and the gigantic hollow bass drum.
I really like this re-make, make me think of the Four Tops. Good job Mr. Saadiq
Love this cover
Raphael saadiq first song I heard him sing 🎶 brilliant then thankfully 😅 all the old tunes are on the www tune my favvy now is SOMETIMES ❤️❤️ xx it’s a shame they don’t have tunes like this now 😘
this is one my favorite songs of all time. I love this cover also.
20 February 2021 as a teen I danced and dated to this tune OH MY GOD how I miss those days.
I’m 70 and this drummer is killing me,
I hope you are well.
While im not for covers. This brother nailed this,...and did it justice.
Love love love!! ❤️❤️❤️
That ending is fire!!!
super cool👍👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹
when artists get tired of playing ball with an unfair industry, where the deck is unbelievably stacked against them, sometimes the fans win... because true artists like RS decide to just do what's true and real to them rather than try to do what execs, who know nothing about music anyway, tell them to do... this is one such recording of just fantastic, real music
maravilhaaaaaaaa de versaoooooooooooooooo,canta muito.
Stupendous cover.
Lucky you. I've never seen him would love to. I hope he comes to my area soon.
Real music love it great wow keep it coming
Beautiful version. .Love him.
Awesome Cover!!
Very talented. He reminds me of a lot of the great singers from the past marvin gaye, phillipe wynn, david ruffin the list goes on and on. He's got that it factor. Love his music.
I never knew Stevii Wonder co-wrote this song. Any way Raphael has done a good job recreating this song.
luv the drum beats--spose to see him twice--still waiting---