This video and song is one of my favorites by him because of social consciousness and relevance of the song in its time and it still holds up today. I think the acoustic musicianship, straight forward approach to the video highlights Jesse as an artist and helps deliver the relevant message.
This song is so truthful to this day.I wish Black Artists today can make songs as positive as this one instead of all the garbage that's degrading our kind.The sad part is that Black radio is condoning it.
I Agree The brother just made good songs. People are narrow minded ya know I mean Prince is my favorite but JJ made some good songs and he was great guitarist
I like Jessie for having his own vision about what he wants to do,he's a great guitar player.Once when The Time were on Saturday Night Live,Jessie played the commercial break with with the NBC Saturday Night Live Band I knew he was bad then.....and professional.
As the poster of this great video by Jesse J., I would like to thank all of you for your comments. Aracadianmaximus ... you hit it right on the head. I felt strongly about posting this video on UA-cam because when I originally searched Jesse J. I did not find it. Now there are a couple of great versions including a "Live" version from BET back in the day.
A rare postion in music today! It is slowly creeping up upon our society. Music use to be a form of saying something not necessarily just a beat. We are being stricken to think, create, even express our different gifts, our true calling throgh music.
That is the beauty of music, though. Its expression can't be taken away. Your comment is 4 years old and today in 2018 I don't think that the Disney auto-tuned R&B/rap yuck that is happening right now could get WORSE. But keeping that in mind-just imagine the counter culture going on underground! I live in Minneapolis and quit going out years ago, but that thought alone has sprung new intrigue.
I hope everyone has or wilcheck out Jesse Johnson latest CD VERBAL PENATRATION!! iF YOU LIKE HIS PASS STUFF THIS WILL KNOCK YOU OUT. It's a double cd by the way.
@breaknbeat uh, if you are black you are going to have a black child, no matter the race of the other parent. That child will be seen as black. And if you are black, you can shout about "black this black that" if you don't have a black spouse and live in a white neighborhood, because YOU (in this case Jesse) are black have experienced life as a black man. So he has as much right to talk about being black in America as Malcolm X or any other African American.
I first saw this vidwo in ,87. I thought and still think the girls are gorgeous. I like the song because of it's simplicity, guitar and tamborines. I love the guitar. If I could play a guitar, I would play this song. I saw him play this on video soul the same year I did not like that performance too much (because he did not have the girls and played an electric guitar). Studio recording iwas better.
Trackball and Newsoul, I enjoyed your take on musicianship. In today's society, unfortunately one has to look past what the might record labels continually push for the mighty dollar and you find refreshing talent, but it is too little and too far between. jw
Lenny Kravitz was already making music himself when Johnson went on his solo career. I like this song, but he really wasn't saying anything about being black in America. He started out this song singing about his bad ass car!
You lol at me. You look at my car. People TRY to tell me that I’m a star. To there’s no such thing. If you listen to the lyrics the song is about chasing your dreams inspire of oppression.
The production value is similar, for sure... But beyond that, not really... I mean, other than the fact that they're both a singer, an acoustic guitar, two female backup singers and a song about peace...
If you research you will see that Jesse Johnson worked with The Time (wrote Jungle Love!!!) under Prince but broke off on his own because Prince did not allow ANY kind of creative freedom. It was a very bad scene for most of the musicians working For, not With him at that time. Jesse worked very hard at trying to remain diplomatic toward Prince while fielding questions about it. I don't blame Prince either, he knew what he wanted and those who agreed were able to stick around. I don't think it's fair that he pulled The Time off of shows constantly at the last second while they were on tour, or made them back Vanity 6 behind a screen if they did want a chance to play-but I wasn't there to say what actually is factual. I only know what I've seen in interviews. Jesse Johnson is still active in 2018 and is an incredibly talented man who came here to Minneapolis to make a name for himself as just a kid. Check out 'I Want My Girl' if you aren't familiar with some of his best early works!
Jesse Johnson, The Time, Prince, all that... That's what I grew up on... That's what I'm still listening to most days... These guys were all such great musicians... I'm so glad I was a teenager during the 80s... This music was amazing, and a lot of it still holds up today...
For your info MRjeremy, "dis nigga" is who prince copied from the colored guitars to the short bolero jackets to the style of playing.Naw he ain't no prince but then again prince ain't no James Brown. wtf
This song is greaaaaat , one of the best song of jessie.
This song is so significant today as it was back in the late 80’s.
You are sooo right!
One of the most beautiful but underrated song I know...
Keep it up, dear Jesse
Jesse Johnson is one "BAD ASS MUTHA F*#$@*^" for sure as a song writer & musician. His music never, ever get's old just better!!!
Simply put...BEAUTIFUL!!!. "The point is, it's only getting worse / if not for ourselves, the children deserve / a better world from you and me".
One of my all time favorite guitarists along with Ernie Isley, Michael Hampton, Eddie Hazel, Prince and Charlie Singleton.
"Shockadelica" was actually a great album - love this song!
Powerful!! Never got the respect it deserved, or the airplay!!
One of the Best Songs By Jesse Johnson..... Powerful!!!
I'm white, bought this album and sang this ALL THE DAYUM TIME!!!
Me too.
First time hearing this song!😍 omg I love it! BRB going and listen again..............and again! 😁
This video and song is one of my favorites by him because of social consciousness and relevance of the song in its time and it still holds up today. I think the acoustic musicianship, straight forward approach to the video highlights Jesse as an artist and helps deliver the relevant message.
This song is so truthful to this day.I wish Black Artists today can make songs as positive as this one instead of all the garbage that's degrading our kind.The sad part is that Black radio is condoning it.
Back when there was actual talent on the radio.
LOL!
THIS SONG IS RIGHT ON TIME TODAY. WOW
I always loved this song. I never knew he created a video.
I Agree The brother just made good songs. People are narrow minded ya know I mean Prince is my favorite but JJ made some good songs and he was great guitarist
Jesse Johnson was REALLY UNDERRATED!!! Being the shadow of Prince is hard not to be underrated.
30 years since this song came out--facing the same problems. A shame..
icedudesk8 I’m afraid you are right my friend.
I can't help but think of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin when I hear this song
I like Jessie for having his own vision about what he wants to do,he's a great guitar player.Once when The Time were on Saturday Night Live,Jessie played the commercial break with with the NBC Saturday Night Live Band I knew he was bad then.....and professional.
I remember seeing this on Video Soul!
Jesse Johnson was the real deal
I knew this was an actual song! I've been singing it all week, but couldn't remember who sung it! Thanks for posting!
I love my brown and black brothers and sisters
im not black but this song is still relevant...ty jesse
So powefully poignant to this day👏👏✌✌😍😍✊✊
As the poster of this great video by Jesse J., I would like to thank all of you for your comments. Aracadianmaximus ... you hit it right on the head. I felt strongly about posting this video on UA-cam because when I originally searched Jesse J. I did not find it. Now there are a couple of great versions including a "Live" version from BET back in the day.
I really 💘 your song😀😀😀📹😀📹
I so agree with you on this one.
wow! never knew there was a video 2 it. so fresh........
He ws so smooth with the change up, I did not notice it until you posted your comment, thanks.
Thank you Jesse!
Thank you for posting this. One of the best songs on his album, "Shockadelica".
I like Jesse Johnson's " FREE WORLD"
Me too.
Jesse rocks! This is such a special song. Thanks 4 posting.
~j
Yes!!! Thank you!!!! 1Nation4Life
That man knows how to treat a 12 string.
so sad - but still so true
A rare postion in music today! It is slowly creeping up upon our society. Music use to be a form of saying something not necessarily just a beat. We are being stricken to think, create, even express our different gifts, our true calling throgh music.
That is the beauty of music, though. Its expression can't be taken away. Your comment is 4 years old and today in 2018 I don't think that the Disney auto-tuned R&B/rap yuck that is happening right now could get WORSE. But keeping that in mind-just imagine the counter culture going on underground! I live in Minneapolis and quit going out years ago, but that thought alone has sprung new intrigue.
Thanks eldrow for sending the file
of this song.
Ooo, we gotta find it! Somehow...peace
God black Americans need a big change no more racial in Justice
I hope everyone has or wilcheck out Jesse Johnson latest CD VERBAL PENATRATION!! iF YOU LIKE HIS PASS STUFF THIS WILL KNOCK YOU OUT. It's a double cd by the way.
@breaknbeat uh, if you are black you are going to have a black child, no matter the race of the other parent. That child will be seen as black. And if you are black, you can shout about "black this black that" if you don't have a black spouse and live in a white neighborhood, because YOU (in this case Jesse) are black have experienced life as a black man. So he has as much right to talk about being black in America as Malcolm X or any other African American.
very chill. Rock on Jesse.
great song. this was before Public Enemy and the social conscience rap movement. way before its time in 1986
yeah, Shockadelica was a great slbum,
All the barriers aside , this is a bad ass song.
I knew Jesse could play, but, darn, he can sing beautifully, too.
Man., I 💘 that hat😀😀😀📹😀😜😉
@psychodelicide HE AND ANDRE CYMONE SHOULD HOOK UP OH AND DEZ AND PRINCE ORIGINAL KEY BROADEST I KEEP FOR GETTING HER NAME..Gayle Chapman
I love the hat.
RESPECT!!!
I first saw this vidwo in ,87. I thought and still think the girls are gorgeous. I like the song because of it's simplicity, guitar and tamborines. I love the guitar. If I could play a guitar, I would play this song. I saw him play this on video soul the same year I did not like that performance too much (because he did not have the girls and played an electric guitar). Studio recording iwas better.
Yes, I can recall seeing the video back in the day ... I just dated myself ... Ha-Ha! But unfortunately, I don't have it in my old skool files ...
That hat!
@centurymasters I got that cd....He was definately in beast mode with the guitar on this album.
Yes I'm black in America, some people depress me.
love this song and "just wanting you"
Can't get it for downloading. Even itunes store
doesn't have it. I only got it on LP Album.
It's a shame.
Theyr'e all connected butta!?? where you guys been?
Trackball and Newsoul, I enjoyed your take on musicianship. In today's society, unfortunately one has to look past what the might record labels continually push for the mighty dollar and you find refreshing talent, but it is too little and too far between. jw
I used to pretend I was one the girls in the video!
God how many blacks Americans how to suffer and die for the color of their skin too live in America
Sounds just like weezers "destroy my sweater" lol
Black & brown...i saw his fringes
Chuuucchhh
🇺🇸
Lenny Kravitz was already making music himself when Johnson went on his solo career. I like this song, but he really wasn't saying anything about being black in America. He started out this song singing about his bad ass car!
You lol at me. You look at my car. People TRY to tell me that I’m a star. To there’s no such thing. If you listen to the lyrics the song is about chasing your dreams inspire of oppression.
Seems like you didn't REALLY listen beyond the surface of the lyrics even right after the car was mentioned.
@psychodelicide HE AND ANDREW CYMONE SHOULD HOOK UP OH AND DEZ AND PRINCE ORIGINAL KEY BROADEST I KEEP FOR GETTING HER NAME..
1986
forbesmh Sorry for pushing that thumbs down thing. I slipped and I meant to do the thumbs up thing. :)
IF I'M WRONG TELL ME..BUT DOES THIS REMIND ANY BODY OF PRINCE AND WENDY AND LISE DIE 4 THE TEARS IN YOUR EYE'S THE USA 4 AFRICA VIDEO?
The production value is similar, for sure... But beyond that, not really... I mean, other than the fact that they're both a singer, an acoustic guitar, two female backup singers and a song about peace...
If you research you will see that Jesse Johnson worked with The Time (wrote Jungle Love!!!) under Prince but broke off on his own because Prince did not allow ANY kind of creative freedom. It was a very bad scene for most of the musicians working For, not With him at that time. Jesse worked very hard at trying to remain diplomatic toward Prince while fielding questions about it. I don't blame Prince either, he knew what he wanted and those who agreed were able to stick around. I don't think it's fair that he pulled The Time off of shows constantly at the last second while they were on tour, or made them back Vanity 6 behind a screen if they did want a chance to play-but I wasn't there to say what actually is factual. I only know what I've seen in interviews. Jesse Johnson is still active in 2018 and is an incredibly talented man who came here to Minneapolis to make a name for himself as just a kid. Check out 'I Want My Girl' if you aren't familiar with some of his best early works!
Jesse Johnson, The Time, Prince, all that... That's what I grew up on... That's what I'm still listening to most days... These guys were all such great musicians... I'm so glad I was a teenager during the 80s... This music was amazing, and a lot of it still holds up today...
Holy shit yes 😞
Yes. :-)
I thought that at the time it was released, not that that means much to anyone but me but there you go....
Is there a video for "Shockadelica?" or "Krazay 4 U?"
if i'm not mistaken, he was a member of prince.
he was a part of the time
Wrote Jungle Love!
@thoomolong well shout about black this black that when u don't want to be with your black women and have black children.
@Thoomolong you so missed the message or meaning of the song. You have no idea of what the lyrics are about.
IMO, Jesse never got his just due credit as a musician
For your info MRjeremy, "dis nigga" is who prince copied from the colored guitars to the short bolero jackets to the style of playing.Naw he ain't no prince but then again prince ain't no James Brown. wtf
i like the message but i dont really like the song all that much
much as Iike this song.he just like alot black men,going black this and black that end up with a white women. so its a little phony to me.
ITS ALL TOO OBVIOUS THAT HE COPYS PRINCE