The definition of beauty, class, & what a voice this lady had!! My Dad always said she was far too underrated, & I so agree : too many young people have no idea of what a talent Barbara was. I watched her show, & every chance I could. This song is one of my all-time favorites. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
Such a gorgeous, classy lady ! ---------Barbara Mcnair was in a class by herself. ------This is such a wonderful song, why was it not a hit?? -----------------------WolfSky9
To this day, I'll never understand why this wonderful song wasn't promoted by Motown as it ought to have been. It's a sure fire hit, if I ever heard one !! The gorgeous, classy, & incomparable miss Barbara McNair !! Wolfsky9, 67 y/o
One of THE most beautiful women to ever live!! ------My Dad loved this woman & when I saw her-----Ohhhh did I too ! Class, beauty, brains, & voice : She had it all.----------------Wolfsky9, 71 y/o
[1] All I need is someone like you to love me All I need is someone like you to take me Take me away to some little, cozy place And we can share our love forever, and ever [Chorus] As time goes by our love will grow much stronger And if we try we'll make it last much longer Take my hand and hold me close and tight And let us steal away, steal away tonight [2] (All I need is someone like you to love me) (All I need is someone like you to take me) Your loving touch has set my soul on fire I love you oh so much, you're my one desire [Chorus] As time goes by our love will grow much stronger And if we try we'll make it last much longer Take my hand and hold me close and tight And let us steal away, steal away tonight And let us steal away, steal away tonight And let us steal away, steal away tonight
Most of McNair's time at Motown was wasted doing material not suited to her but this record is brilliant start to finish and fits her like an elegant glove. The arrangement is brilliant and very sophisticated and jazz-tinged. This is what she should have been doing all along rather than dozens of Smokey covers, Supreme covers and so on.
@waynebrasler You hit the nail right on the head. This production was done by the brilliant Clarence Paul. He's probably the only Motown producer who took the "keep it simple, stupid" method and kept Barbara's sophisticated sound as pristine as possible without burying her voice in a melody.
Berry Gordy Jr. signed every female singer he could who he felt might pose competition to Diana Ross. Then he let them languish; some never even got an album release. He also recorded them constantly and most of them as part of their contracts paid for their recording sessions (think that one over). So they left Motown not with a profit but hopelessly in debt to the company for massive amounts (that happened to Martha Reeves, too). The worst treated was Florence Ballard.
I told Barbara Motown just didm't know what to do with her and she said I had that right. She recorded SO much that never got released including more than an album's worth of Smokey Robinson songs. So many Motown experts have mentioned this record as one of the best Motown ever released. And left to languish.
Motown also produced a Billy Eckstine album titled "The Prime of My Life" with cover art echoing that of the Sinatra album "September of My Years." The Eckstine albums on Motown were excellent but he was about the only established pop singer who came to the label to escape with dignity intact. They must have recorded McNair day and night because she left behind dozens of unreleased recordings.
Sometimes I think Motown / BG just signed singers so they would not be compeition to Motown's stable of singers. What was BG's saying, something like: I'D RATHER HAVE THEM WITH US, THAN AGAINST US."
Co written by Dave Hamilton with Clarence Paul, I just found the original version by one Rita DuShay, if anyone knows who she is, please let me know. Ady Croasdell Ace Records London UK
Berry had this bad habit of hiring let singers (McNair, Billy Eckstine, Connie Haines, Tony Martin, Diahann Carroll, Leslie Uggams, Stephanie Mills, Lola Falana) without having a clue about their music. Once they got to Motown they quickly found themselves in the studio doing vocals for Motown songs and Motown tracks that could have been intended for almost anyone on the label. For her debut McNair got three Supremes songs, one from their club act. I'm not sure Lola even ever got a release.
Barbara McNair's time at Motown came as part of a very peculiar notion about hiring pop singers from an earlier music generation for the label. I'm not the only observer who wondered what the point was. They were recorded as anyone on Motown might be recorded, mostly on covers, the worst being Tony Martin recording "Ask Any Girl," poor guy. Billy Eckstine fared best, with the label positioning him a la Sinatra, even giving him a song with the same title as a famous Sinatra song. Very odd.
She was never promoted in the UK .. I only discovered this Gem about 4 years' ago, thanks for posting
The definition of beauty, class, & what a voice this lady had!! My Dad always said she was far too underrated, & I so agree : too many young people have no idea of what a talent Barbara was. I watched her show, & every chance I could. This song is one of my all-time favorites. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
This is pure Soul !! ❤❤
One of the most haunting and beautiful Motown records ever made. Whenever I hear it , it stays in my mind for the rest of the day-sheer beauty
Such a gorgeous, classy lady ! ---------Barbara Mcnair was in a class by herself. ------This is such a wonderful song, why was it not a hit?? -----------------------WolfSky9
To this day, I'll never understand why this wonderful song wasn't promoted by Motown as it ought to have been. It's a sure fire hit, if I ever heard one !! The gorgeous, classy, & incomparable miss Barbara McNair !! Wolfsky9, 67 y/o
Timeless song with a vocal at it's best, a Motown underrated jem, what a voice it's mesmerizing
My favourite Motown song by a mile
One of THE most beautiful women to ever live!! ------My Dad loved this woman & when I saw her-----Ohhhh did I too ! Class, beauty, brains, & voice : She had it all.----------------Wolfsky9, 71 y/o
That Golden Sound. So Amazing!
My friend, the late Barbara McNair . . . miss you.
I don't know why but i love all her music without ever hearing about her 😢
Lost for words, incredible tune
Classy Motown tune from the fantastic Miss McNair,.ktf.
Still, love--LOVE!-- this song & this gorgeous woman!! Wolfsky9
This should have been a huge hit for this gorgeous, talented woman ! She had beauty, class, & a wonderful voice . Wolfsky9, 67 y/o
loved it from the first time i heard it ,
never get tired of hearing it ,
just amazing song
GORGEOUS RENDITION!! GORGEOUS DROP DEAD. GORGEOUS FEMALE!! I LOVE YOU, MISS BARBARA McNAIR, RIP DEAR BARBARA.
[1]
All I need is someone like you to love me
All I need is someone like you to take me
Take me away to some little, cozy place
And we can share our love forever, and ever
[Chorus]
As time goes by our love will grow much stronger
And if we try we'll make it last much longer
Take my hand and hold me close and tight
And let us steal away, steal away tonight
[2]
(All I need is someone like you to love me)
(All I need is someone like you to take me)
Your loving touch has set my soul on fire
I love you oh so much, you're my one desire
[Chorus]
As time goes by our love will grow much stronger
And if we try we'll make it last much longer
Take my hand and hold me close and tight
And let us steal away, steal away tonight
And let us steal away, steal away tonight
And let us steal away, steal away tonight
Most of McNair's time at Motown was wasted doing material not suited to her but this record is brilliant start to finish and fits her like an elegant glove. The arrangement is brilliant and very sophisticated and jazz-tinged. This is what she should have been doing all along rather than dozens of Smokey covers, Supreme covers and so on.
@waynebrasler You hit the nail right on the head. This production was done by the brilliant Clarence Paul. He's probably the only Motown producer who took the "keep it simple, stupid" method and kept Barbara's sophisticated sound as pristine as possible without burying her voice in a melody.
GUESS WHAT?? IT'S 2016, LADIES AND GENTLEMAN.
love, still.
Miss your gorgeous voice, & smile, Barbara!! Wolfsky9
Berry Gordy Jr. signed every female singer he could who he felt might pose competition to Diana Ross. Then he let them languish; some never even got an album release. He also recorded them constantly and most of them as part of their contracts paid for their recording sessions (think that one over). So they left Motown not with a profit but hopelessly in debt to the company for massive amounts (that happened to Martha Reeves, too). The worst treated was Florence Ballard.
SUPERB-Thank you
wow great tune :)) ktf
PRECIOSA VOZ
Gawd this is AWESOME! HOT! TORRID!
Not to mention *Superb, excellent...and, of course an UBER MEGA-RAVE-FAVE fer me!!
Thanx, m8..
I told Barbara Motown just didm't know what to do with her and she said I had that right. She recorded SO much that never got released including more than an album's worth of Smokey Robinson songs. So many Motown experts have mentioned this record as one of the best Motown ever released. And left to languish.
THE CAT DID IT AGAIN
Yeah Just how good is this.
based song
Miss you Barbara.
Motown also produced a Billy Eckstine album titled "The Prime of My Life" with cover art echoing that of the Sinatra album "September of My Years." The Eckstine albums on Motown were excellent but he was about the only established pop singer who came to the label to escape with dignity intact. They must have recorded McNair day and night because she left behind dozens of unreleased recordings.
Sometimes I think Motown / BG just signed singers so they would not be compeition to Motown's stable of singers. What was BG's saying, something like: I'D RATHER HAVE THEM WITH US, THAN AGAINST US."
You are actually right that's why he signed Barbara McNair, Diahann Carroll and Leslie Uggams.
@cloud9dj One of the GREATEST, m8...
Thanks fer it...
Glad you like it then. A real Favourite of mine.
Now you've got taste..........KTF
BARBARA MCNAIR should have been MOTOWN'S biggest female STAR but I don't think she and BARRY GORDY hit it off.
Thanks! I'd been wondering who wrote this.
lost for words,soul and then some,i bust my pants
Co written by Dave Hamilton with Clarence Paul, I just found the original version by one Rita DuShay, if anyone knows who she is, please let me know.
Ady Croasdell Ace Records London UK
adycroasdemmemo
Berry had this bad habit of hiring let singers (McNair, Billy Eckstine, Connie Haines, Tony Martin, Diahann Carroll, Leslie Uggams, Stephanie Mills, Lola Falana) without having a clue about their music. Once they got to Motown they quickly found themselves in the studio doing vocals for Motown songs and Motown tracks that could have been intended for almost anyone on the label. For her debut McNair got three Supremes songs, one from their club act. I'm not sure Lola even ever got a release.
Can't agree more. Ktf
Barbara McNair's time at Motown came as part of a very peculiar notion about hiring pop singers from an earlier music generation for the label. I'm not the only observer who wondered what the point was. They were recorded as anyone on Motown might be recorded, mostly on covers, the worst being Tony Martin recording "Ask Any Girl," poor guy. Billy Eckstine fared best, with the label positioning him a la Sinatra, even giving him a song with the same title as a famous Sinatra song. Very odd.
Motown had an embarrassment of riches -Barbara, Brenda Holloway, Chris Clark, Kim Weston to name just four. They all should've been massive stars.
♥ ♥ ♥
@BadNews88
you like it then ? :P :))
I also share your good taste :P
OMG, I loved this woman!! What a great song--it should have been a monster hit. ------------Wolfsky9, 70-y/o