Ive listened to this version a gazillion times and it always tears me up with emotion. Im sure neither Gordon nor Viola fully grasped the full impact that their musical gifts would have on people, even long after their own passing. The magic of music and song!
I met Viola at a club in Miami called the Waterfront back in the 1980s. I miss her beautiful being. I feel so lucky to hang out with her. Along with my other favorite singers that performed in south Florida; Evelyn Thomas and Pamala Stanley.
What great memories this song and artist hold for me. Saw her several times in Dallas at Jugs, Village Station and Throckmorton Mining Company she was so underrated as a singer. What an incredible talent and voice. Miss the days when music simply made
This song is a monster hit. My mother kind of music,I enjoyed it as well,still playing in parties died in 2009,i inderstand ,she was ill,Rip Miss Viola Wills🙏💜
For those who were not of age in the era, the sunset of disco, San Francisco, gay culture at its peak, pre-AIDS crisis - this embodies that time - perfectly. It was an amazing time to be alive and Viola would pack the dance floor - a gorgeous goddess beckoned you to dance.
Makes me cry, the memories of being such a lonely child that it brings back. Love hearing it again now. Great lyrics. Viola is just a stunning performer too. X
I always liked the song sung by Gorden Lightfoot, but when I heard this disco version of it at a gay bar in L.A in the late 70s I liked it right away, and I don't usually like remakes. I remember being on a flight from LAX to ATL, I had recorded it on my Walkman. I played it the entire flight and never got tired of it. I happened to think of the song tonight and found it online. The song brought back some great memories, but it's that plane ride to Atlanta that stands out the most. The internet is great huh?!
This song reminds me of a night at "San Juan San Juan" disco in old San Juan Puerto Rico when the dj shut all the lights off and started this song with a hand across the keys
She is gorgeous and very good voice and though who intrest to listen to song it is my favorite song and singer it's a meaningful of love and good understanding metured loving people
I only learned about this song 5mins ago after doing some great reading about Mr. Gordon Lightfoot, the writer of the original song. The backstory on the origins of the song is rather heartbreaking. Infidelity led to his 1st marriage ending in divorce. Gordon Lightfoot was a real treasure!
One of the few cover versions that's better than the original. I could go on and on about this song. This is a big big song. A timeless classic. As long as there is music this song will forever be played
I like this version, but it's not close to Mr Lightfoot's original. It's a song he wrote about his marriage falling apart with his first wife, it's not really meant to be an upbeat disco song, it's a sad tale of how he felt at the time. This is a decent cover, sung well, nice disco vibe, but cheapens the deep and meaningful original.
If you could read my mind, love What a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old time movie 'Bout a ghost from a wishing well In a castle dark or a fortress strong With chains upon my feet You know that ghost is me And I will never be set free As long as I'm a ghost that you can't see If I could read your mind, love, What a tale your thoughts could tell Just like a paperback novel The kind the drugstores sell Then you reached the part where the heartaches come The hero would be me But heroes often fail And you won't read that book again Because the ending's just too hard to take! I'd walk away like a movie star Who gets burned in a three way script Enter number two A movie queen to play the scene Of bringing all the good things out in me But for now, love, let's be real I never thought I could feel this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong But the feeling's gone And I just can't get it back If you could read my mind, love What a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old time movie 'Bout a ghost from a wishing well In a castle dark or a fortress strong With chains upon my feet But stories always end And if you read between the lines You'd know that I'm just tryin' to understand The feelin's that you lack I never thought I could feel this way And I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong But the feelin's gone And I just can't get it back!
What a lovely voice she had. So talented. I got to meet her at the RED PARROT and drove her back to her hotel one night... fond memories. I even have her "promotional contract packet" .... any fans want to buy it?
I love this song. The first time I heard it was from the movie "54". But I just found out that Viola was the original singer for this song. And to be honest to you people I love Viola's. I just read the comments and I saw that someone wrote that she's dead. I'm sorry for the family. Great singer. R.I.P Viola..🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Actually, Gordon Lightfoot did the original ballad version. Ms. Wills did the first dance version. Look this title up and add disconet. THAT is the best version EVER!
I absolute love the Gordon Lightfoot version of this song. One of my favourites. I have no memory of this song in the 1980's which is odd, because I was always out at clubs. Maybe it didn't make it's way to Australia. But I have to say this woman is a little ripper and can dance. And her version is absolutely fantastic. Put it on the playlist!!!!
Ive listened to this version a gazillion times and it always tears me up with emotion. Im sure neither Gordon nor Viola fully grasped the full impact that their musical gifts would have on people, even long after their own passing. The magic of music and song!
first time lve heard this version have you listened to stars on 54 version? all amazing but for me the original will always be best 🎉
A terrific song by a terrific singer. Fantastic!
I met Viola at a club in Miami called the Waterfront back in the 1980s. I miss her beautiful being. I feel so lucky to hang out with her. Along with my other favorite singers that performed in south Florida; Evelyn Thomas and Pamala Stanley.
I WAS THERE....HOW I MISS THAT PLACE
You are really happy and lucky man! I love Eveline Thomas from 1984 when i was 12 yeards old
This song was such a monster in the clubs in 1980. That baseline.....OMG.
Just remembering Saturday nights in Heaven. Oh my!
Very true
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@@brightonmickllpppppp I don’t know what to pppppp
Simply love this, Viola's appearance, her style, her voice, her moves, the rhythm. Wonderful song. Unforgettable.
I agree, she was great.
What great memories this song and artist hold for me. Saw her several times in Dallas at Jugs, Village Station and Throckmorton Mining Company she was so underrated as a singer. What an incredible talent and voice. Miss the days when music simply made
I loved dancing to VIola's songs!
I'm here because of Gordon Lightfoot's passing.
This song is a monster hit. My mother kind of music,I enjoyed it as well,still playing in parties died in 2009,i inderstand ,she was ill,Rip Miss Viola Wills🙏💜
For those who were not of age in the era, the sunset of disco, San Francisco, gay culture at its peak, pre-AIDS crisis - this embodies that time - perfectly. It was an amazing time to be alive and Viola would pack the dance floor - a gorgeous goddess beckoned you to dance.
Not outside the US where it never even charted
Wow, beautiful Lady and Voice !
RIP Gordon
Súper tema clásico, viola Wells, if you could read my mind, nunca pasarán de moda gracias por compartir este gran ejemplar video.
je decouvre toutes les chansons de viola....incroyable...comment j'ai pu passer a coté si longtemps ! 😍🥰
What a beautiful dancer. Timeless song. RIP Viola Wills
Viola is fabulous and talented 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love this version! Never heard it before!
I love Viola's voice.
She looks beautiful and dignified with her natural hair!!!
Makes me cry, the memories of being such a lonely child that it brings back. Love hearing it again now. Great lyrics. Viola is just a stunning performer too. X
Viola had some moves! Get it girl!! 💃🏽 💃🏽
An Amazing Artist. R.I.P Viola
Tony she died. She was indeed talented, such a legend
Viola Wills was a special human being.
💖 timeless!
I don't think someone can learn to sing this well, it's just in you or it's not. It definitely was in Viola Willis! 🤩
I always liked the song sung by Gorden Lightfoot, but when I heard this disco version of it at a gay bar in L.A in the late 70s I liked it right away, and I don't usually like remakes. I remember being on a flight from LAX to ATL, I had recorded it on my Walkman. I played it the entire flight and never got tired of it. I happened to think of the song tonight and found it online. The song brought back some great memories, but it's that plane ride to Atlanta that stands out the most. The internet is great huh?!
Love this cover
Still love this music.
This brings back many happy DISCO DAYS MEMORIES
Still one of my all-time favorite songs. Still have the 12" single, like new.
This song is 1 of the best songs ever... it brings mi to tears
Wow watching in 2023 monster hit never stop playing in the parties and clubs
Never heard this back then..
Great rendition..she has style.
The original was great, but this is fantastic.....Its Disco gold.
RIP Viola Wills...She's buried at the Angeles Abbey Cemetary in Compton.
She and this song brings me joy!
Origineel van Gordon Lightfoot ... maar deze DISCO- uitvoering is echt PRACHTIG !!!!! Kan je naar lijven luisteren !!!!!
Oh the MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda! Viola deu uma vida muito particular para essa maravilhosa canção!
RIP..Viola Mae Wilkerson...
Beautiful Lady with beautiful sounds....
2023 Guy...
R.I.P. knowing your songs are eternal, Viola Wills! D-I-V-A!
A bit Epic this one, utterly awesome and timeless. Viola!
The original makes you sad! The disco version makes you happy 😊
FROM SOUTH OF SPAIN LOVE It !!!!!!! Too much higher OF level Moods about Goodz MUSIC !!!!!!!!real good TASTE of peacefully MUSIC!!!!
She done the very best version of that I have ever heard.
Dedicated to my beautiful spirited jasmine, which passed away on April 2, 2020. Missing you so much love.
So Pretty and I love that outfit and angelic voice
What a gem, released at the end of the Disco era
She is so beautiful and talented. I recall this from Ice Palace 57 in NYC.
This song reminds me of a night at "San Juan San Juan" disco in old San Juan Puerto Rico when the dj shut all the lights off and started this song with a hand across the keys
Always loved her! Great memories!
She is gorgeous and very good voice and though who intrest to listen to song it is my favorite song and singer it's a meaningful of love and good understanding metured loving people
I have been a Fan of this Beautiful Song! First time to hear Viola Willis sing the Lyrics that "Blew Me Away"!!!
viola tenia la voz y el potencial para ser otra donna summer. le faltaron mas exitos.. gran cantante
One of the drag queens finest songs on stage. Hi LBTGQ
Love Viola Wills!
Wow what a powerful yet heartfelt cover
What a voice,love it ,thx Viola RIP❤
Takes me back to the dance scene circa 1980. What a blast from the past!
Viola was a master songstress. This is still a great song.
I only learned about this song 5mins ago after doing some great reading about Mr. Gordon Lightfoot, the writer of the original song.
The backstory on the origins of the song is rather heartbreaking. Infidelity led to his 1st marriage ending in divorce.
Gordon Lightfoot was a real treasure!
Seriously tho, love Viola Wills, she is amazes me.
Second but absolute best, just behind the man himself ... Gordon Lightfoot.
Love this songs so much.....
One of the best dancers ever, including voice!
It’s very different to the original but I really like this version of this brilliant song.
One of the few cover versions that's better than the original. I could go on and on about this song. This is a big big song. A timeless classic. As long as there is music this song will forever be played
I like this version, but it's not close to Mr Lightfoot's original. It's a song he wrote about his marriage falling apart with his first wife, it's not really meant to be an upbeat disco song, it's a sad tale of how he felt at the time. This is a decent cover, sung well, nice disco vibe, but cheapens the deep and meaningful original.
It's good but Gordon Lightfoot's is more moving
naaaaa
@@DjNikGnashers But Gordon did say that he approved of this cover. To me...that's high praise.
DEFINITELY NOT as grand as the original, but not too horrible.
The song my ex of 33 years asked me to dance to the night we met....still love the song
If you could read my mind, love
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishing well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
You know that ghost is me
And I will never be set free
As long as I'm a ghost that you can't see
If I could read your mind, love,
What a tale your thoughts could tell
Just like a paperback novel
The kind the drugstores sell
Then you reached the part where the heartaches come
The hero would be me
But heroes often fail
And you won't read that book again
Because the ending's just too hard to take!
I'd walk away like a movie star
Who gets burned in a three way script
Enter number two
A movie queen to play the scene
Of bringing all the good things out in me
But for now, love, let's be real
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feeling's gone
And I just can't get it back
If you could read my mind, love
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishing well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
But stories always end
And if you read between the lines
You'd know that I'm just tryin' to understand
The feelin's that you lack
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feelin's gone
And I just can't get it back!
Tremenda cantante hermosa canción unapresencia en el escenario magistral 👏 👌 mis respeto descanse en paz no dejo sus hermosas canciones
What a Voice such charisma they dont make em like this no more :(
❤❤❤
Beautiful voice.
Watching the doc, Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read my Mind, brought me here. Wow Viola Wills what an incredible version of his classic song!
What a lovely voice she had. So talented. I got to meet her at the RED PARROT and drove her back to her hotel one night... fond memories. I even have her "promotional contract packet" .... any fans want to buy it?
Ken, How much are you asking for it?
This is the song which can be covered in many arrangements and be still be avhit.
This lady model figure so beautiful ,slim and trim
Wooooo; con esta melodía regreso a aquellos años maravillosos vividos con esta, y otras, mas bellas canciones
Simply the best music..
Gone too soon…saw her a view times in Europe perform..subtle magic
So understated but incredible - both the song and Viola herself.
Have you heard the original? Gordon Lightfoot reflecting on his divorce?
And yet Viola's version is understated?
@@BroonParker this is not the original 😲
This is such a powerful rendition. It is so moving.
No. No, this is objectively worse than Gordon's original rendition.
Tour De Force!!!! Viola Wills's Voice is Transcending!!!!
Recuerdo de los 80 muy linda, tenía 19 años hoy tengo casi los 60 tiempos hermosos !
Beautiful voice and beautiful looking. ❤️
I love this song. The first time I heard it was from the movie "54". But I just found out that Viola was the original singer for this song. And to be honest to you people I love Viola's. I just read the comments and I saw that someone wrote that she's dead. I'm sorry for the family. Great singer. R.I.P Viola..🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Actually the original singer composer is Gordon Lightfoot
Actually, Gordon Lightfoot did the original ballad version. Ms. Wills did the first dance version. Look this title up and add disconet. THAT is the best version EVER!
@@macdolfaquino8229 ..But I love Viola singing it. And nobody it's going to sing the way she did..👍👍❤❤🎶🎶🎼
Gordon Lightfoot with the mellow original version, then Viola with Disco then the Trio with techno/house/disco of 54 theme
Gordon Lightfoot, girl...
Happy pride to NY from Europe 💖💖💖
Now in heavens viola rip.
Simply wonderful
Great song, amazing singer !
Muy bonito disco lo disfruto haciendo mis cosas...felicidades Daniela me encanta tu musica
I absolute love the Gordon Lightfoot version of this song. One of my favourites. I have no memory of this song in the 1980's which is odd, because I was always out at clubs. Maybe it didn't make it's way to Australia. But I have to say this woman is a little ripper and can dance. And her version is absolutely fantastic. Put it on the playlist!!!!
funny I live in Canada and was thinking the same thing-I never heard this version and it is absolutely fantastic :)
It was BIG in the gay clubs in the USA. They usually played at the end of the night.
I wish i could dance like her
amazing...Gordon transmorphed into DISCO. Wow..
When this playing you got to be on the dance floor
❤👏👏😍 Fantástica 🎋
Hypnotic.
Love this....can't believe I am only discovering her now...wow just wow
Rest in peace My dear ! ❤
Bellissimo disco, lo conosco tramite la cover House degli Star 0n 54 del 1998, di cui una delle cantanti era Ultra Natè Wyche.
I love this song.. gordon lightfoot too
Simply beautiful wow❤