Amazing. I am a blue's deciple for 50 years and somehow I missed this fantastic talent. I recently got in to the 21st century with a smart phone. It has provided so much beautiful music that I wish I had done it sooner. I will follow Janivas career and see her live. All I can say is WOW!
Janiva Magness has the most affecting voice and presence, as well as the best choices of material of any American female singer since Eva Cassidy died. This is so haunting and personal, I listen over and over.
I just discovered her years ago on Woodsong and was blown away!! In fact it was probably when this video was shot. She has had such a difficult life & you feel it come from deep in her soul when she sings! What a voice!!!
Gives me chills. Meet her and seen here live been a fan ever since. Magness was born in Detroit, Michigan, but suffered the tragedy of losing both of her parents to suicide before she reached her mid-teens. Placed in a series of a dozen foster homes, Magness was pregnant at the age of 17, and gave her baby daughter up for adoption
Incredible. This might be the saddest song every written (Delbert McLinton) but it is hauntingly beautiful nonetheless...especially with that whiskey stained vocal and all that heartfelt emotion pouring through. Janiva Magness just absolutely kills it.
Yes, I am in love with Janiva Magness. OK, we got that on the record. She was born 5 days after me and she has wisdom and beauty in the songs that she has written and the songs that she had interpreted from other writers. She is amazing in any evaluation.
Master class blues ballad. Masterclass in pain too. Honestly can’t think of better. This equals Nina or Billie’s ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’. Yep, that league.
RIDEMIDSaw Janiva last night in Huntington Beach. The music was truly masterful by this fantastic group of true blues players and Janiva's vocals as good as or better than anyone out there singing blues music. Please come back to HB or Orange. County soon and bless us with your great gift of music. Keeping playin baby and god bless
She loves him so much, that she can't believe they are going out. She says "she will always have him 'til the end of time..." meaning, the memory of him and how good it was for her (what they had). She may have needed him, but she also loved him .... a lot. This is the way I intepret the song. Sad, but really good song. She loved him enough (so much) to let him "be". Janiva sings it great. dorm7guard
I heard this for the first time about a year ago. I haven't played it for months...........forgot how powerful and soulful this is. Absolute art when she can create such a painful picture. Of course, Delbert laid a magnificent set of lyrics to the simple sad tune. What a combination!
Lawdy Lawdy was I just moved by those vocals....as I ready to play it three more times in a row. Just beautiful. I heard Janiva be playing in Huntington Beach in February 2017 I will. Be there
I absolutely love this woman and her work! As a guitarist I would love for her to snap those fingers for me and set the tempo...I would play guitar for her any day, any time!
I never lost you. The song is sad, but yet the person is grateful for the relationship that they had. Sometimes one meets someone and they can't believe that that person actually asked them out...their heart starts pumping everytime they are near them. In the back of your mind, you say "even if it doesn't last, I am glad just to have had this relationship and to have been with this person...one could get really hurt thinking "that person is theirs." dorm7guard
i know this song means alot to you babe. it does me also. we both feel like it was writen for... and.... about us. i do know you were mine and you will always be mine i miss your lovin touch babe
I saw someone again today Who remembered me and you They asked all the same old questions I gave the same excuse They said what a shame, what a shame To lose a love so fine But I never lost you I never really lost you I never lost you You were never mine I kept on believing What I wanted to believe The unspoken promises Them that you could never keep But it's a sin, oh, it's a sin to tell yourself a lie But I never lost you I never lost you I never lost you You were never mine Did you give me all that you gave me Just because, 'cause I needed you But when I needed all your love completely Was it more, more than you could do Sometimes deep in the night When I hold you in my dreams I get lost in your loving touch, baby I can't believe how real it seems And I know, Lord, I know I'll have you 'til the end of time 'Cause I never lost you I never lost you I never lost you 'Cause you were never mine I never lost you I never really lost you How could I lose you 'Cause you were never mine
Amazing. I am a blue's deciple for 50 years and somehow I missed this fantastic talent. I recently got in to the 21st century with a smart phone. It has provided so much beautiful music that I wish I had done it sooner. I will follow Janivas career and see her live. All I can say is WOW!
Utube has been a blessing for this old man sitting home alone.❤😊
If that can't bring tears to your eyes and a lump in your throat, then you've never been in love.
with some one who never really loved you …
Janiva Magness has the most affecting voice and presence, as well as the best choices of material of any American female singer since Eva Cassidy died.
This is so haunting and personal, I listen over and over.
This song is so deep, it goes beyond this world, the heart and the mind!
Thank you, Janiva Magness!
If this doesn't tear your heart apart, you've got none.
This was the first song I ever heard Janiva sing and I was hooked.
ME TOO! She is DA BOMB!
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!If you can't relate at a visceral level to this song then I feel sorry for you as you have never really lived and loved.
Who put this in my feed, and where has she been all my life? WOW, goosebumps and wet eyes. 😮
Janiva is singing from her soul. My goodness - absolutely amazing!!!!
My absolute favourite song by Janiva - it really hit home!!!
I just discovered her years ago on Woodsong and was blown away!! In fact it was probably when this video was shot. She has had such a difficult life & you feel it come from deep in her soul when she sings! What a voice!!!
Just saw her live the day for the first time. What a talent... Great show
Gorgeous song. Gorgeous vocals. Gorgeous Woman.
Beautifull song!
Beautifull singer!
Beautifull everything!
Gives me chills. Meet her and seen here live been a fan ever since.
Magness was born in Detroit, Michigan, but suffered the tragedy of losing both of her parents to suicide before she reached her mid-teens. Placed in a series of a dozen foster homes, Magness was pregnant at the age of 17, and gave her baby daughter up for adoption
Goose bumps. A voice so effortless. She opens her mouth and it walks out.
Best female blues artist on the planet for me ... Go Janiva :-)
Incredible. This might be the saddest song every written (Delbert McLinton) but it is hauntingly beautiful nonetheless...especially with that whiskey stained vocal and all that heartfelt emotion pouring through. Janiva Magness just absolutely kills it.
Can't wait to catch her in concert in Lake Worth Florida 2012-7-24... Such an amazing artist!!!
Wow, this girl knows how to sing a song like this. I prefer it above the poppy songs (usually over produced) . Thank you for posting.
Found this on utube and had never heard of her before, fell in love with this song and all her music. Grest blues artist that's for sure!
i feel this song in my soul.... felt like it was written for me
she is one of my favorites!
So many versions, but I keep coming back to the beat ( the timing, beat, and that voice )
This song can bring a tear to your eye
I've listened to this 93,930 times........ Who's the 93,931'st?
I saw her in San Fran in 2007... What a show! I love this song. Thanks for posting it!
Just found this singer. Absolutely love it
Absolutely hauntingly beautiful.
Fantastic Natural Voice*****
Yes, I am in love with Janiva Magness. OK, we got that on the record. She was born 5 days after me and she has wisdom and beauty in the songs that she has written and the songs that she had interpreted from other writers. She is amazing in any evaluation.
“Brilliant Perfection!”
Master class blues ballad. Masterclass in pain too. Honestly can’t think of better. This equals Nina or Billie’s ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’.
Yep, that league.
this is SOOOOO outstanding !
timeless heartache
Painful, Sensual, Beautiful!
Up there with the best of Muscle Shoals 1960s. Magnificent.
RIDEMIDSaw Janiva last night in Huntington Beach. The music was truly masterful by this fantastic group of true blues players and Janiva's vocals as good as or better than anyone out there singing blues music. Please come back to HB or Orange. County soon and bless us with your great gift of music. Keeping playin baby and god bless
She loves him so much, that she can't believe they are going out. She says "she will always have him 'til the end of time..." meaning, the memory of him and how good it was for her (what they had). She may have needed him, but she also loved him .... a lot. This is the way I intepret the song. Sad, but really good song. She loved him enough (so much) to let him "be". Janiva sings it great.
dorm7guard
Delbert McClinton wrote the song
This song made my day.
Love This Song Thanks
Simply beautiful and relatable performance! Stunning.👍
So, so beautiful.❗
I heard this for the first time about a year ago. I haven't played it for months...........forgot how powerful and soulful this is. Absolute art when she can create such a painful picture. Of course, Delbert laid a magnificent set of lyrics to the simple sad tune. What a combination!
Absolutely wonderful. Great song and wonderful rhythm.
Thank you Jellena for sending it to me.
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful, true song..
Didn't think it was possible but this has more emotion than the studio version which I love. Raw brilliance.
ive never heard such a great voice.... love to sing that great n powerful.
Beautiful !!!!!
Love it she's a great singer ...
I Love you Janiva ❤
You know ive heard these chords and different lyrics a million times ,but its still amazing because every singer has a different take on it
Fantastica voce !!!!
Sublime.
Thank you from up in Canada!
Dreams, ah sweet dreams of you A. M., then I wake and my heart breaks anew..
ohhh this is soo soo fine... wonderful, any one who has lost love will know...
Lawdy Lawdy was I just moved by those vocals....as I ready to play it three more times in a row. Just beautiful. I heard Janiva be playing in Huntington Beach in February 2017 I will. Be there
I absolutely love this woman and her work! As a guitarist I would love for her to snap those fingers for me and set the tempo...I would play guitar for her any day, any time!
So beautiful, the voice, the words, the music, I feel it ❤️
Absolutely amazing. Holy crap, what a woman.
Pure soul. Great band centered around a superb singer.Maybe the best singer working today .
This song is good and understandable. She is a really good singer. Thanks Cindy....
this is so fabulous..absolutely fantastic..everyone i have shared this video with has loved it...
Fantastic
It holds a special place in her heart ... and soul!!!
Beautiful!
Emotion, great song.
I discovered janiva a few years ago. She knows her way around a song. Has a soulful and at times downright fun repertoire
I never lost you. The song is sad, but yet the person is grateful for the relationship that they had. Sometimes one meets someone and they can't believe that that person actually asked them out...their heart starts pumping everytime they are near them. In the back of your mind, you say "even if it doesn't last, I am glad just to have had this relationship and to have been with this person...one could get really hurt thinking "that person is theirs."
dorm7guard
Tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart!
Incredible !
fantastic!
You were right.......I Never Lost you, because You Were Never Mine! :'o(
Beautiful song ❤️
Truly Amazing!
Awesome sing!
Good Lord - why am I just finding out about her now? What a voice....
Phenomenal !
WOW!
When I needed your love completely, it was more than you could do
“Was it more than you could do”
gives me goose bumps......
She tore that up !
What a performance!never heard of her before,I love the lyrics ,too!
i know this song means alot to you babe. it does me also. we both feel like it was writen for... and.... about us. i do know you were mine and you will always be mine
i miss your lovin touch babe
I saw someone again today
Who remembered me and you
They asked all the same old questions
I gave the same excuse
They said what a shame, what a shame
To lose a love so fine
But I never lost you
I never really lost you
I never lost you
You were never mine
I kept on believing
What I wanted to believe
The unspoken promises
Them that you could never keep
But it's a sin, oh, it's a sin to tell yourself a lie
But I never lost you
I never lost you
I never lost you
You were never mine
Did you give me all that you gave me
Just because, 'cause I needed you
But when I needed all your love completely
Was it more, more than you could do
Sometimes deep in the night
When I hold you in my dreams
I get lost in your loving touch, baby
I can't believe how real it seems
And I know, Lord, I know
I'll have you 'til the end of time
'Cause I never lost you
I never lost you
I never lost you
'Cause you were never mine
I never lost you
I never really lost you
How could I lose you
'Cause you were never mine
You Are Mine!!
You anchor my soul in the blues......
Your voice is amazing ❤️
Now i know what this song means...she was never mine ...
Goosebumps
Can find the right words but the tears in my eys
Say all
That Gal can sing.
I think most of us can sing this song and it will be true about someone in our life.
maravillosa canción y mravillosa janiva
Agonies of a broken heart !
Love this song, you can see that by how many times I posted it! So pretty, so nicely done!
enjoy
Pappa Michael So sexy!
Szívbemarkoló,mert igaz.
going to see janiva at the fat fish pub in galesburg IL march 25..cannot wait\
Such a beautiful lady