Hi I’m josslene wilder, Keith’s granddaughter. I watch this all the time and it was great to see what he was like when he sung at a young age. Thank you for posting this although I am young I still love heatwaves music and this is my favorite song they have to this day💗💗
Your grandfather and his band made a lot of people happy then and still do to this day with their wonderful music. I was 11 years old in 1978 when this song came out and remember the first time I heard it and where i was. Great songs are a time machine and this one always takes me back to my youth and first love. May you be blessed as your grandfather was and how many millions he blessed with their timeless songs like this! All the best to you, young lady
You should be very proud. They both were such magically incredible performers that worked harder in one show then most people do in a lifetime and had fun doin it. A true joy to watch and listen to.
Temperton wrote "Off The Wall", "Rock With You" and "Thriller"; he also wrote "Give Me The Night" for George Benson and "Stomp" for the Brothers Johnson.
Johnny knocked this song out the ball park. It seems like this song was made for him. They don't make e'm like this anymore. One of the most beautiful ballads of all time. Hands Down in my top ten. Johnny looking down and smiling on this video. The brother had a beautiful voice with out a doubt.
Simply the greatest love song ever. Johnnie Wilder was in a league of his own, astounding range and falsetto - and still no contenders all these years later. Mr Temperton and Mr Wilder - I salute you both 💔
Main man (Johnnie Wilder Jr) sang the vinyl completely off this song. Perfect in every way...perfect tone, perfect pitch, perfect delivery. Just absolutely kilt it. At this stage he had fully matured as a artist into the song. He went all natural and raw on this song; no frills, no glitter, no processed hair...just pure talent and sang the hell out of it. Love, Love, Love this performance. Two thumbs up.
@@califdad4 Yeap, he did a few more projects even after the accident, from his wheelchair. But quite naturally he never fully returned to the pre-accident form (would have been impossible for any human being to do). Still was good but of course not on the same level. I really miss the guy. What a talent.
I don’t think ppl realize the sheer amount of awe and talent these men have. I’m mean Rod wrote Thriller and endless songs of such beauty. Not enough room for the applause needed hear. I hope generations will love this forever.
Johnnie's accident was tragic, but the remainder of his life was NOT A TRAGEDY. He wouldn't allow it to be. He never lost that beautiful voice; he continued to sing, write and record - including for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; he taught and guided young people; he produced music in the studio for other people; he never lost that megawatt smile and positive outlook; and he encouraged others that they too could make it after a similar setback, including Teddy Pendergrass who turned to Johnnie at his lowest moment - and they became good friends. Johnnie lived an additional 27 years after his injury and was a BLESSING to many. He literally ran his race and WON!
Thank you for sharing this. I think about how another one of my music heroes, Curtis Mayfield, had to cope and adjust too. Did they ever connect with Curtis Mayfield?
@@andrad.rivers3729 That's a great question! I love Curtis Mayfield's (my Chitown homie) music. Did you see the tribute that Bilal and Ledisi did for him? I'm sure you did. It's amazing!
Thank you and all the members of Heat Wave…please let them know that the fans/followers have definitely have not forgotten about them…takes us back to such carefree times and memories ❤😂😢😮👀👏🏼🫵🏽❤️🫨🫢
RIP to Rod Temperton, the legend on the organ. That genius was also responsible for many of the hit songs on Thriller. I never understood how a bloke from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, could write and arrange some of the most soulful music ever.
@@misslou252 - yes he certainly wrote and arranged for many great soul music artists of the 70s and 80s. As a person who was around when this music was first aired, we always admired but were perplexed by Rod Temperton. So am I to assume that Cleesthorpe isn't a hot bed of soul music like Detroit was in the 60s?
It's a sad sad shame their are no more BANDS left in music ..Heatwave was one of the best bands back in the 70's their music melodies and Johnny's voice was simply amazing..I miss the old days
This was the song I danced to with my girlfriend, at my senior prom. Kim O’Connell, blonde hair and blue eyes. That was 44 years ago, but I still remember the butterflies I had holding her hand and walking to the dance floor. I was petrified of dancing, but for her, I did it anyway. After graduation, I joined the Army, I never saw her again. Great memories
I never thought I'd say it, but I believe the live version is better than the album version. They're both full of emotion, this one is more... raw without restrictions. It has more passion and emotion.
Johnny Wilder was such an underrated singer as evident in Heatwave's first two albums where he sang all the vocals demonstrating his wide vocal range. They'll never be another like him.
@@electrictroy2010 Don't you fools ever read before you reply(It's a rhetorical question)? I said Johnnie was an underrated singer and not about the group Heatwave as a whole. Pay attention next time.
it was a great time. during the disco era. we all hung out wit h each other all races all religions all of us and it was fine.. we had a great time we didnt have sm or phones or most of us didnt even have cars we went together in a group. Such a fun time. Sats were getting together and listening to albums together dancing and playing board games..dressing up. it was a simpler time better than now for sure.
July 2024 - No words can express the pure love I have for this group. I was in middle school when this song came out and when I fell in love with Heatwave. To this day, this song still resonates the same. To assist in keeping me sane in the world we live in today, I go back to a time when music soothed the soul, ignited happiness and just made everything better in my life.
Rod Temperton was the keyboardist and main songwriter for Heatwave, writing songs including "Star of a Story", "Always and Forever", "Boogie Nights", and "The Groove Line". After he was recruited by record producer Quincy Jones, he wrote several successful singles for Michael Jackson, including "Thriller", "Off the Wall", and "Rock with You". He also wrote songs for George Benson, including "Give Me the Night" and "Love X Love", along with Patti Austin and James Ingram's United States number-one single "Baby, Come to Me", among many others. Temperton wrote the soundtrack for the 1986 film Running Scared and won a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work on Birdland, from Quincy Jones's album Back on the Block.
This makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because I was alive to witness such great musicians and song burst on the scene in the 70’s. Sad because too many of these exceptional artists are no longer with us. Thankfully they continue to live through their music!
@faithbassed49. I know I was a young girl when this song came out ( I was born in 1969). I'm a 53 year old woman now. Johnny Wilder is in heaven, as he gave his life to Christ after his accident 🙏. I miss his beautiful face🥲
@@danacaro-herman3530 thank you for sharing his giving his life to the Lord! In my imagination I see him as the lead vocalist in the heavenly choir! So fortunate that we were able to be the recipients of his wonderful gift of music! Blessings to you!
Just sitting here in tears over this beautiful song and the men who made it. It always takes me back to high school and all the memories of being a teenager in the mid-late 70's. What a classic!
From the 3:38 mark, Johnnie becomes possessed & takes his soul, heart, voice & talent to another level! Arguably the best voice & ending to any song ever! Many wedding couples dance to this at receptions, but this video & version is timeless classic! Thank you Johnnie for this memorable song & your gifted talent! R.I.P.
Possessed is the right word choice. If you’ve ever had an experience like that, it’s like God takes control. Just unbelievable and you can feel the energy coming through a video from the 70’s.
I just love how easy Johnnie Wilder Jr. makes singing this song looks. I remember my amateur friends straining like hell to sing this!!! What fools they must feel like after seeing this performance.
We used to use the hairbrush as a mic... LOL.. Growing up with these songs of Magic was the greatest period of listening, wishing I were one of the Supremes! Great memories & this song is everything ❤
I saw him, them(75?), ranked him best showman ever !. Aqua Lounge Philly. Small venue 52nd st. Stage was small close contact, he turned it. So sad about accident. Rod Temperton continued writing great songs. 2 of the best to EVER do it.
I love Heartwave! A band of many backgrounds; 2 Americans, 2 Englishmen, 1 Jamaican, 1 Swiss, & 1 Czechoslovak. Rest In Peace: Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, Rod Temperton, Keith Wilder, & Johnnie Wilder Jr. 🙏🏽 🕊️
I said it once n I'm gonna say it again Johnny wilder is one of the greatest singers of all time no questions about it man was a master at control n runs. Bless up
*Brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I hear angelic Mr Johnnie sing this, couldn't be no more beautiful, lovely AND extraordinary!!! Rest in eternal peace to all the members that have passed of one of THE GREATEST BANDS OF OUR TIME but also... to my one true love, the love of my entire lifetime, my twin soul and my husband-in-Spirit Mark E. Bailey (4/26/73 - 7/1/03). "Rest peacefully until we love again..."*
By the way, my mama is getting up in age and I'm gonna sing this to her for her birthday (November 18) before I might not get the chance for her physical ears to hear me sing this to her... I can sing the original version perfectly but this version is simply unsingable in my eyes unless you listen to it a trillion times and memorize it, I might attempt to wing it but it's improvised, I don't think I'll ever be able to sing this live version in Mr Johhnie's very own unique way! DAMN! 😧
I love this song. ❤. My husband dedicated to me 22 years ago, and he just recently died from the covid on October 9th 2021. He used to sing me this song all of the time. ❤. So every time I hear it, I treasure it even more now.🙏❤
Although Johnnie Wider was passed, after I saw this live the first time, I fell completely in love with him, seeing his mother's interview just increased my adoration for this man, he to me was definitely one of a kind😍
When I was coming up in the 80s they use to play this song every time we had a dances at our HighSchool. Who else had a similar experience? Good times back then. This was the song that was played when it was slow drag time.
When I first met my good lady wife we used to dance to this closely and plan our future.i just found this on UA-cam started playing it and my heart burst.remembering how we both were.both of us ravaged by illness and time.my darling wife just recovering from a stroke.mebwith a terminal illness.i looked over at her and said do you remember this song.the smile she gave transported me back all those years.of course I do we used to dance to it she said.thanks Johnnie wilder and thanks rod temperton .although passed some years ago.the memories you gave my good lady and me.are priceless.xxx
Yes it is. Our children of today will not have "that song" to reflect on..will they? Let's keep it alive through videos like this one. I hope you both are healed . According to His word God wants you to be. 🙏.
This line up with Johnnie Wilder Jr. at helm, makes this recorded live version one of the very best I've ever heard.... What a TIGHT BAND THEY WERE!! Live is just as great as studio version here!
What happened with these talented artists from the 70s and 80s, the music now I really don’t listen no feelings like this song! It’s 2024 and I love all back in the day!😊❤
Fantastic! The original sung by one of the best voices of the time. Just beautiful. All talent, live, with no garbage auto tune. I want to see that kind of perfection today.
old people (and i am one) are hilarious. you do realize that there were some folks born in the 20’s listening/watching to this that wanted them to put some shirts on and stop using this electric guitars. right? it’s a beautiful song and performance. no need to disparage anyone else’s art. and there are plenty of artists who carry on the tradition of live instrumentation and musicianship in performance.
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Can we take a moment to respect the fact that the people playing the instruments are also apart of the back up singers 🔥🔥🤲🏾.
For Sure!! Such a beautiful song!
Thank you ❤
Absolutely..musicology
I agree that was music 🎙🎵🎶
Yes. Three and for jobs. Must be Jamaican!
The control in his falsetto was out of this world
Dude was on point before on point was a thing
Yes! He had talent! No need for auto tune! ♥️💕
The real deal!!!
His aura is out of this world. He seems to transcend the earthly experience.
And always my number ONE slowJam!
Hi I’m josslene wilder, Keith’s granddaughter. I watch this all the time and it was great to see what he was like when he sung at a young age. Thank you for posting this although I am young I still love heatwaves music and this is my favorite song they have to this day💗💗
Your grandfather and his band made a lot of people happy then and still do to this day with their wonderful music. I was 11 years old in 1978 when this song came out and remember the first time I heard it and where i was. Great songs are a time machine and this one always takes me back to my youth and first love. May you be blessed as your grandfather was and how many millions he blessed with their timeless songs like this! All the best to you, young lady
You should be very proud. They both were such magically incredible performers that worked harder in one show then most people do in a lifetime and had fun doin it. A true joy to watch and listen to.
Respect! ❤
They made history with that song. God bless you and your family!
Wow
Bro was SINGING. THIS is music!!!
and magical
SANGING😊
Who’s listening January 2025?! ♥️
@@bettys1968 me!!!
Period!
Put your hands up in the air because it's 5:51am in California and we swaying
Me
I’m right here reporting myself. 🫡🙌🏾👍🏾
It’s very rare to find a live performance that rivals the recording. This performance is par excellence by Heatwave!
No lie. They didn't like to do lip synced performances. The preferred live.
@@kimberlyhoward4940 Is it live or memorex? IT'S LIVE!!
@@kimberlyhoward4940 They
@@michelelaraia7358 go find a life obvious typo.
@@kimberlyhoward4940 i already do, miss.
Rod Temperton is one of the greatest song writes of all time. He wrote a lot of Michael Jacksons early hits.
Temperton wrote "Off The Wall", "Rock With You" and "Thriller"; he also wrote "Give Me The Night" for George Benson and "Stomp" for the Brothers Johnson.
@@sylviamaua745 That's racist white people can't write soul songs, you have been banned from everything and cancelled.
@@sylviamaua745 He also wrote The Lady in My Life.
Rod Temperton made Michael famous.
@@elforeigner3260 He was already famous.
I’ve listened to this song for nearly fifty years and I still love it.
If you didn't get chills, check your pulse. A total masterpiece.
I definitely did the first time I found this video and nothing's changed !!.
Adhere, agree!
AMEN TO THAT 🤗 👏👏💗💗💗
❤🎉
Love it
Johnny knocked this song out the ball park. It seems like this song was made for him. They don't make e'm like this anymore. One of the most beautiful ballads of all time. Hands Down in my top ten. Johnny looking down and smiling on this video. The brother had a beautiful voice with out a doubt.
His live is better than the recording, he was an absolutely expectional vocalist
What a tragedy that auto accident rests in paradise, Mr. Wilder
I’m friends with his daughter. She is very nice.
I know it makes me want to cry just so beautiful
How old was he here 21?
Simply the greatest love song ever. Johnnie Wilder was in a league of his own, astounding range and falsetto - and still no contenders all these years later. Mr Temperton and Mr Wilder - I salute you both 💔
Mantese, Berger, Keith Wilder, and Eric Johns, Is marvelous!
ABSO FUKIN LUTELY FABULOUS
His voice was amazing! He could siinnngg! AF
It is
Phillip Bailey from EW&F came pretty close, but you're right.
Main man (Johnnie Wilder Jr) sang the vinyl completely off this song. Perfect in every way...perfect tone, perfect pitch, perfect delivery. Just absolutely kilt it. At this stage he had fully matured as a artist into the song. He went all natural and raw on this song; no frills, no glitter, no processed hair...just pure talent and sang the hell out of it. Love, Love, Love this performance.
Two thumbs up.
3 thumbs Up🔥🔥🔥
Wow!! I remember this song!
So sad he went out because of a red light runner and hit the car he was riding in
@@califdad4 Yeap, he did a few more projects even after the accident, from his wheelchair. But quite naturally he never fully returned to the pre-accident form (would have been impossible for any human being to do). Still was good but of course not on the same level. I really miss the guy. What a talent.
He deserves his flowers and love RIGHT NOW! My goodness his voice is silkier than silk 🥹😘
This is music at its best - How many couples fell in love and danced to this song?
The 70's gave the world some of the best music - Always and Forever
💯
This is when music was truly music and the people could truly sing and play their instruments
I don’t think ppl realize the sheer amount of awe and talent these men have. I’m mean Rod wrote Thriller and endless songs of such beauty.
Not enough room for the applause needed hear. I hope generations will love this forever.
And rock with you
At last! A comment which shows respect to Rod Temperton. He wrote so much material including "Thriller".....in the back of a taxi!!!
@@martinplatt5928man had a sheer gift ❤
I love this song incredible group. It’s 2024 nothing like old skool ever😊❤
His voice was astounding, unique, and needed this song to demonstrate his virtuosity.
Johnnie's accident was tragic, but the remainder of his life was NOT A TRAGEDY. He wouldn't allow it to be. He never lost that beautiful voice; he continued to sing, write and record - including for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; he taught and guided young people; he produced music in the studio for other people; he never lost that megawatt smile and positive outlook; and he encouraged others that they too could make it after a similar setback, including Teddy Pendergrass who turned to Johnnie at his lowest moment - and they became good friends. Johnnie lived an additional 27 years after his injury and was a BLESSING to many. He literally ran his race and WON!
Thank you for the education 🙏🏽
@@ttilly9968 You're very welcome! God Bless you!
Thank you for sharing this. I think about how another one of my music heroes, Curtis Mayfield, had to cope and adjust too. Did they ever connect with Curtis Mayfield?
@@andrad.rivers3729 That's a great question! I love Curtis Mayfield's (my Chitown homie) music. Did you see the tribute that Bilal and Ledisi did for him? I'm sure you did. It's amazing!
@@trebo12Yes, I did! It was great!
This song was popular at weddings in 1978. The bride and groom's first dance. Treasured memories of a special day.
This was my wedding song in 1986! Timeless.
My cousin’s engagement party first dance in 1984.
My Wedding Song in 1981**
My parents got married to this song on December 30, 1978❤❤
It was my wedding song, and quite fitting too. Married 07/31/2011
After 24 years and 7 kids this is still a major part of our lives. Thank you!😘
Thank you and all the members of Heat Wave…please let them know that the fans/followers have definitely have not forgotten about them…takes us back to such carefree times and memories ❤😂😢😮👀👏🏼🫵🏽❤️🫨🫢
RIP to Rod Temperton, the legend on the organ. That genius was also responsible for many of the hit songs on Thriller. I never understood how a bloke from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, could write and arrange some of the most soulful music ever.
Wow I didn't know that! I'm from Cleethorpes!
@@misslou252 - so can we expect some hit songs from you?
Lol I've lived in London for most if my life now! I'm going to learn about him.. he wrote for so many people didn't he ?
@@misslou252 - yes he certainly wrote and arranged for many great soul music artists of the 70s and 80s. As a person who was around when this music was first aired, we always admired but were perplexed by Rod Temperton. So am I to assume that Cleesthorpe isn't a hot bed of soul music like Detroit was in the 60s?
Music talent can come in any form
His falsetto is on point!! Love the fact that they song it just like the record. No add-ons. Superb!
Even better than the studio version....
@@joeyricci3796 yesssssssss
The voice ❤
Better than the original. Just flawless vocals. Takes you to a good place doesn't it 😊
He was flawless.
It's a sad sad shame their are no more BANDS left in music ..Heatwave was one of the best bands back in the 70's their music melodies and Johnny's voice was simply amazing..I miss the old days
Me too brother in these days reminiscing on all the songs from that era we were fortunate it's sad to see where we are but God bless
I feel bad for our kids and grandkids. Musically they are seriously getting the short end.
Mint Condition is close!
Amen
SO, SO, SO ....... TRUE !
IMO the greatest male vocalist of all time, Johnnie Wilder Jr
so glad for the shoutout to Rod. The man wrote these and MJs Thriller. Such a gift to us all.
Rod*
@@jessygarci TY I didn’t catch the misspelling
don't forget he wrote and composed Rock with You
and Off the Wall as well
Lord Jesus
His voice was truly amazing
And this live version is unbelievable
It's incredible just majestic
I’m ❤❤trying to say good 👍
That organ player, Rod Temperton, was an absolute songwriting genius.
HIs vocal range is out of this world that ending was heaven man ! Smh i wish
Mind blowing end note! Doesn't get better then this! Xx
Nailed that ending
That ending is off the chain superb
@@needahandle ❤❤ 🎉🎉Love we will have to get together soon
Musicians of today…take note. This is pure talent and hard work. Also a US Army Veteran. 🇺🇸 RIP Johnnie Wilder and Keith Wilder
Loved your comment.
Here in Brazil when we miss someone is called SAUDADES
I miss you = estou com saudades
Love this beautiful song.
semper fi
They were truly blessed and Johnnie’s voice is phenomenal!❤️
When did he pass….🙏
Instrumental version:
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Jonny does not get the recognition for one of the best falsettos he was very good as we can see in this video RIP the Wilder brother's ❤
This was the song I danced to with my girlfriend, at my senior prom. Kim O’Connell, blonde hair and blue eyes. That was 44 years ago, but I still remember the butterflies I had holding her hand and walking to the dance floor. I was petrified of dancing, but for her, I did it anyway. After graduation, I joined the Army, I never saw her again. Great memories
Our senior prom theme song. 1979.
You fucking rule dude 🫡 such a cool story to read with the song playing in the background
Wow. 😮😮😮😮😮BX no way
The fact these man are dressed like The Warriors makes this 10x more classic for me
Real talk
Dayton Ohio guys. The Capitol of Funk
Lmao. Truth Be Told!!
@@PanSearedRibeye68 god damn. they from ohio too??? sheesh.
#facts
They don't write songs like these anymore. Simply the best!!!❤
The System doesn't want to us to feel joy from the current music. All the pump out these days is destruction.
Who still listens to this song for ,2024
Anyone with musical taste 👌🏿
@@Compmix-nz2vm - I'm still listening, it's my time machine as I'm back to the 70's. Melts my heart. ♥️
@@launapettigrew7932 Absolutely, brought my kids up with this music, they have Excellant taste in music just like their mum. 👍♥️
I do
I do
My beautiful wife 49yrs together remember this song and dance in our front room I tell her Love 💕 You forever hold her tight
I never thought I'd say it, but I believe the live version is better than the album version. They're both full of emotion, this one is more... raw without restrictions. It has more passion and emotion.
Agree from England
Thank you, I think the live version is a better. It just makes me wanna cry because he sings so good. He is really giving it his all
Johnny Wilder was such an underrated singer as evident in Heatwave's first two albums where he sang all the vocals demonstrating his wide vocal range. They'll never be another like him.
I hate when people say this. Underrated by who? Who on this planet would deny his talent?
@@pamela2320 I don't care what you hate. Have a nice day.
Johnny Wilder 🔥 🔥 😎 🔥 🔥
PAMELA is correct. A band that scored hit after hit after hit is NOT underrated. They were at the top of the charts & highly rated in popularity
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@@electrictroy2010 Don't you fools ever read before you reply(It's a rhetorical question)? I said Johnnie was an underrated singer and not about the group Heatwave as a whole. Pay attention next time.
It was a privilege and pleasure to have worked with John and Keith
Johnnie didn't sing this song, he owned it. Wore it like a cape swaying in the breeze. Rest in peace.
Rest in peace Rod Temperton.
This was my parents wedding song I will always cherish it😢 they both in heaven 😢
Now kids this right here is music. Top it!
The show starts at 3:36 RIP Johnnie Wilder Jr! RIP to my father I’ll always be grateful for you raising me on this type of music!
So sad he was in a paralyzing accident less then a year after this song .
@@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615yep 😢
The last song I heard my 93 yr old dad sing on beat, all the way through, a week before he passed away over 15 yrs ago......RIP dad.
What a beautiful tribute!
🙏🏿🙏🏿🥰🥰🌹🌹
@@kathleenstanley6751thank you, bless you.
@@mistyocean7118thank you, bless you
God bless
Man I wish I was born a long time ago so I could experience this in its original existence
It was a wonderful time sir I assure you sorry you missed it but otherwise you'd be old like me now 😂
It was a great time...
it was a great time. during the disco era. we all hung out wit h each other all races all religions all of us and it was fine.. we had a great time we didnt have sm or phones or most of us didnt even have cars we went together in a group. Such a fun time. Sats were getting together and listening to albums together dancing and playing board games..dressing up.
it was a simpler time better than now for sure.
I also sometimes think I was born too late
Johnnie Wilder Jr. got''s to be top 5 Falsetto
July 2024 - No words can express the pure love I have for this group. I was in middle school when this song came out and when I fell in love with Heatwave. To this day, this song still resonates the same. To assist in keeping me sane in the world we live in today, I go back to a time when music soothed the soul, ignited happiness and just made everything better in my life.
One of the greatest songs ever,Rip Johnny wilder and rod Temperton,respect
Thank you for this treasure! RIP.. xx
Instrumental version:
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They just don't make music like this anymore...simply gorgeous!!!!!!
Amen
No, you are right,l remember Brooke Benton,etc,they are all gone,l am 83.
They smoked that performance.
Heatwave still strong in July 2024.❤❤
Yes
Rod Temperton was the keyboardist and main songwriter for Heatwave, writing songs including "Star of a Story", "Always and Forever", "Boogie Nights", and "The Groove Line". After he was recruited by record producer Quincy Jones, he wrote several successful singles for Michael Jackson, including "Thriller", "Off the Wall", and "Rock with You". He also wrote songs for George Benson, including "Give Me the Night" and "Love X Love", along with Patti Austin and James Ingram's United States number-one single "Baby, Come to Me", among many others.
Temperton wrote the soundtrack for the 1986 film Running Scared and won a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work on Birdland, from Quincy Jones's album Back on the Block.
Wow, I didn’t realize how powerful this man was.. thanks for shedding some insight. What a badass.
He also wrote Lady in My Life on Thriller album
His voice is amazing!!! Still all these years later I still get chills.
I make it a priority to listen to this song AT LEAST twice a week.
Good idea!
Wilder's vocals were straight from heaven. This song is truly one of a kind.
Yes….sooo beautiful 😍
Smooth Smooth Smooth !!! 2024 and beyond.
September 2024
This makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because I was alive to witness such great musicians and song burst on the scene in the 70’s. Sad because too many of these exceptional artists are no longer with us. Thankfully they continue to live through their music!
@faithbassed49. I know I was a young girl when this song came out ( I was born in 1969). I'm a 53 year old woman now. Johnny Wilder is in heaven, as he gave his life to Christ after his accident 🙏. I miss his beautiful face🥲
@@danacaro-herman3530 thank you for sharing his giving his life to the Lord! In my imagination I see him as the lead vocalist in the heavenly choir! So fortunate that we were able to be the recipients of his wonderful gift of music!
Blessings to you!
I loved reading this comment!!💗💗
Just sitting here in tears over this beautiful song and the men who made it. It always takes me back to high school and all the memories of being a teenager in the mid-late 70's. What a classic!
@@danacaro-herman3530 I'm sorry he is gone. 😔
From the 3:38 mark, Johnnie becomes possessed & takes his soul, heart, voice & talent to another level! Arguably the best voice & ending to any song ever! Many wedding couples dance to this at receptions, but this video & version is timeless classic! Thank you Johnnie for this memorable song & your gifted talent! R.I.P.
Agreed! And 4:50 is just chills!
What about 5:27
Possessed is the right word choice. If you’ve ever had an experience like that, it’s like God takes control. Just unbelievable and you can feel the energy coming through a video from the 70’s.
It brings tears to my eyes his vocal is absolutely in a different league
I never tire of this song!
Rod Temperton, you were a bad man! Thank you for your lovely lyrics. Rest in Power.
Mind is blown. What an incredible performance. What a voice. What a song. Is this not one of the 5 best live performances of the 20th century?
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i recognized the greatness in this song even as a child ..Rod kilt this
The control he has over his voice. Thr range is mind blowing 🤯
Yep - i agree...it was his 'Mind Blow'n Decision'! --- M.S.A.
I just love how easy Johnnie Wilder Jr. makes singing this song looks. I remember my amateur friends straining like hell to sing this!!! What fools they must feel like after seeing this performance.
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We used to use the hairbrush as a mic... LOL.. Growing up with these songs of Magic was the greatest period of listening, wishing I were one of the Supremes! Great memories & this song is everything ❤
what fools indeed....
He had a beautiful voice. Song is not easy to sing definitely.
I saw him, them(75?), ranked him best showman ever !. Aqua Lounge Philly. Small venue 52nd st. Stage was small close contact, he turned it. So sad about accident. Rod Temperton continued writing great songs. 2 of the best to EVER do it.
Damn, He was so smooth with this, I had forgotten, SIP Johnny..
I love Heartwave! A band of many backgrounds; 2 Americans, 2 Englishmen, 1 Jamaican, 1 Swiss, & 1 Czechoslovak. Rest In Peace: Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, Rod Temperton, Keith Wilder, & Johnnie Wilder Jr. 🙏🏽 🕊️
Talented beyond words!
I said it once n I'm gonna say it again Johnny wilder is one of the greatest singers of all time no questions about it man was a master at control n runs. Bless up
Funny …. All this time I thought he was Michael Evans from Good Times
Instrumental version:
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can't argue that...simply can't.
So underrated.
Dang!!!! Johnie gets lost in this song! It literally overtakes him. Pure, raw talent! What an honor to watch him! ❤️
I'll soon be 75 years old, and it overtook me too! ❤
No one can exact those notes! This is truly a display of pure vocal talent!
Sorry but Philip Bailey could as well
Durand bernarr
@@bootsy7 that was the first name that popped up in my mind.
The good old days of great music.
*Brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I hear angelic Mr Johnnie sing this, couldn't be no more beautiful, lovely AND extraordinary!!! Rest in eternal peace to all the members that have passed of one of THE GREATEST BANDS OF OUR TIME but also... to my one true love, the love of my entire lifetime, my twin soul and my husband-in-Spirit Mark E. Bailey (4/26/73 - 7/1/03). "Rest peacefully until we love again..."*
By the way, my mama is getting up in age and I'm gonna sing this to her for her birthday (November 18) before I might not get the chance for her physical ears to hear me sing this to her... I can sing the original version perfectly but this version is simply unsingable in my eyes unless you listen to it a trillion times and memorize it, I might attempt to wing it but it's improvised, I don't think I'll ever be able to sing this live version in Mr Johhnie's very own unique way! DAMN! 😧
There are no words that can express how SMOOTH & BEAUTIFUL THESE BROTHAS WERE ☮️ ✌️
So very true!!
I love this song. ❤. My husband dedicated to me 22 years ago, and he just recently died from the covid on October 9th 2021. He used to sing me this song all of the time. ❤. So every time I hear it, I treasure it even more now.🙏❤
My condolences! ♥️
I'm so sorry Linda
My heart breaks for you. So very sorry for your loss. 😔💔
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my condolence and my heart go to you Linda
I LOVE HEATWAVE, NO AUTOTUNE, REAL SINGING. RIP JOHNNIE WILDER JR. YOU ARE A TRUE LEGEND
Quite possibly the hardest song ever to sing and Mr.Johnnie Wilder killed it His falsetto was second to none.
Heatwave is the real deal. No auto tune, pure talent and pure joy brought a lot of good memories from their music.
One of the greatest ballads of the 1970's!
The late 70s, disco music, and music like this song, remember it like it was yesterday
Of all time.
Although Johnnie Wider was passed, after I saw this live the first time, I fell completely in love with him, seeing his mother's interview just increased my adoration for this man, he to me was definitely one of a kind😍
I saw that interview as well. Very humbling they way she cherished him and gave respect to all the band members.
Robert from Manchester (England)
Voice of an Angel, face of an an Angel, how lucky they are in heaven, RIP Jonnie
Timeless..Just listened to Ain’t no half steppin..gonna definitely play it at my next dance party,Gods given talent these men had.
When I was coming up in the 80s they use to play this song every time we had a dances at our HighSchool. Who else had a similar experience? Good times back then. This was the song that was played when it was slow drag time.
When I first met my good lady wife we used to dance to this closely and plan our future.i just found this on UA-cam started playing it and my heart burst.remembering how we both were.both of us ravaged by illness and time.my darling wife just recovering from a stroke.mebwith a terminal illness.i looked over at her and said do you remember this song.the smile she gave transported me back all those years.of course I do we used to dance to it she said.thanks Johnnie wilder and thanks rod temperton .although passed some years ago.the memories you gave my good lady and me.are priceless.xxx
Ray, your comment is beautiful and I lift you both up in prayer, brother!
Yes it is. Our children of today will not have "that song" to reflect on..will they? Let's keep it alive through videos like this one. I hope you both are healed . According to His word God wants you to be.
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awesome i felt the love you have for one another. I pray the hands of Jesus heals both of you Praise God.
how are you both feeling today? i hope your in good health
And this is live.... Absolutely Magnificent!!! you just can't beat Old Skool music, nothing like this exist in music today.
These young, new artists can't touch this classic... No competition anywhere.
Johnnie Wilder Jr. was something special.
Thank y'all for sharing this beautiful song with us 🙏
i can never get this performance out of my head
Everytime I want to hear good music, I have to go back in time. His voice & vocals was really breathtaking, I can feel it in my soul.
You, my dear, have a breathtaking soul 💜 don't ever lose it
Just pure class no more no less
I'm kicking it in 2024 ✌✌✌
Yes u can
I will always remember this group and this beautiful song! I will never get old for me..
This line up with Johnnie Wilder Jr. at helm, makes this recorded live version one of the very best I've ever heard.... What a TIGHT BAND THEY WERE!! Live is just as great as studio version here!
I wasn't born til 1972, but I remember my older cousin playing all kinds of music & this was & still is one of my favorites!
This live is BETTER than the recorded version!!
Johnnie sung the shit out of that song! 🙌💯🔥 R.I.P Johnnie Wilder Jnr ❤⚘
YESSUH‼️💯
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Can we just take a second to appreciate the harmonies
One of the top five love songs of all time. ❤❤❤ always and forever
That drummer was smooth afffff
This is what REAL Musical talent sounds like ❤❤
Thank You!
What happened with these talented artists from the 70s and 80s, the music now I really don’t listen no feelings like this song! It’s 2024 and I love all back in the day!😊❤
Some one please explain why THIS GREAT GROUP isn't in the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame. What am I missing ????
Because they only had 3 hits, and they were basically done after their 2nd album. Rod Temperton is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame though.
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Fantastic! The original sung by one of the best voices of the time. Just beautiful. All talent, live, with no garbage auto tune. I want to see that kind of perfection today.
old people (and i am one) are hilarious. you do realize that there were some folks born in the 20’s listening/watching to this that wanted them to put some shirts on and stop using this electric guitars. right?
it’s a beautiful song and performance. no need to disparage anyone else’s art.
and there are plenty of artists who carry on the tradition of live instrumentation and musicianship in performance.
There will never be another Johnny wilder
Me too!!! I need this type of music 🎶
I dont think we ever will 😪
I HAVE TO SAY THAT JOHNNY HAD A BEAUTIFUL VOICE. GOD REST HIS SOUL, AND THE REST OF THE BAND MEMBERS THAT MET AN EARLY DEMISE.
June 2, 2024. Always like listening to songs from 1978. When l met Teresa Rosado.Still this day, l love her.❤❤