I was site manager of an outdoor venue near St. Louis when Al came there for a show in 1979. Our secretary was in the office with staff coming and going. She was a huge fan of his (as are many, myself included) but she couldn't get away to go watch even one song. After the show I explained how much he meant to her and how her lyrics inspired her. I told him she could not come down and asked if he would go visit her. He rode with me on the golf cart 1/2 a mile to the office. Signed a picture which I took in and handed her and she was so thrilled and in tears. Then he knocked on the door and came in. She lost it. He said hello, shook her had, kissed her cheek as he was leaving and even sang a couple of verses to her. That is the kind of man Al Jarreau was. Renita Fowler, I hope you are still with us and well.
My son was singing this song at age 3, his little voice rising at " touch the face of God". Next month he turns 44 and I'm going to send him this video, it will mean so much to him as it does me. Thank you Al, you gave us a priceless gift ❤R.I.P❤
@thomaswunsch4037 I loved the jazz music from the 80's and 90s. I will listen to it the rest of my life as it makes life sweeter and more tolerable like an anesthetic :)
One of my favorite mellow music videos from the Eighties. The story of a man whose sweetheart just told him she loves him. And, so, he's walking through the world like it's a vintage Disney flick. He even gets to quote part of the Air Force pilots' prayer (about touching the face of God)!
The songs bring back sooooooo many memories...those were the "Good Ol' Days"...Oh my... I'm 75 now but wouldn't go back for any of it. LIke where I am now just as much. SD
In the late 80's, my father use to play this every single morning for me while he drove me to school. Then we listened to a mixture of Al Jarreau and Anita Baker. I was infatuated with their voices and their scatting talents. God, I wish Black music with a soul and positivity still existed today. But I'll always have the 80's
I´m sorry to say that not only the black music suffers with the lack of soul and positivity. Wouldn´t be better call it just "music" instead of put it into boxes?
Writers like Jay Graydon and David Foster were musicians who knew chord changes and how to craft a melody. There's a lot of very bland "writing" these days.
I'm right there with you guys! Tomorrow is the anniversary of my Mom's passing. She liked Al Jerraeu, George Michael. ! I remember being surprised she knew who they were. Thought she was strictly old school. then there she was grooving to Al Jerraeu!!
I cannot just listen to this just once...it's usually 4-5 times in a row... This song always cheers me up... We don't have artists or songs like this anymore 😢 and music is so therapeutic, I agree that America needs to listen to this & stop all this hatred in the world Good Mornin' to all Have a good day & share your smile with someone today
There still is. Tons of it, actually. But... Nobody promotes any of it. You'd need to really search for it, and it can be difficult if not impossible without knowing what you're searching for. Without knowing the actual names, song titles etc. There aren't any record companies or promoters around interested in discovering new local Artists, who have tremendous talents, but lack any connections to break into the so called "mainstream". It's all either word of mouth, or individual internet-based self-promotion, which is also tricky. And if you live in a small place, no matter how talented you are, and how much you can offer, nobody is gonna to know about your existence (apart from some local audiences who pack your live shows).
2025. I'm 20 now and became a Christian. Was listening to the song to find some peace while being a 15 y.o. non-believer and having an ED and was dissatisfied with my gender. God did overcome it❤✝️, my playlist has changed but this song feels like playing yesterday on the hot summer endemic panic 2020 Sometimes God makes people produce these chill instrumental like this
I loved this song from the week it came out, it always put me in a wonderful mood . However, I will admit, I always thought he was saying “excuse me if I SAY, my heart has found its WAY.”…. Now I have to retrain the lyrics on this brain for all these years, to say “sing “ and “wings” now.😊
They do. The problem is to find them... Most of these wonderful artists are self-promoted, usually internet based, only with local following, without any chances to be discovered. If their music is not vulgar it has zero possibility to be found.
Hello there l'm Calvin and the song artist by the name of AL Jeauro his song Morning issuch an lnspirational song it sounds really good, and his video it exspress somany things in ways of being happy enjoying life,
l can say one very true thing that's reffering to all music and themusic it's not like the music that was produced somany yearago, justbecause most of the songs from years back they all had told an story and had meaning to them, but the music in today's World it all still sounds so good don't get me wrong because there are still alot of great music artist out there in whom are giving it there all to put their all into good sounding music and l'm still so very proud of each and every one of them all for giving it their 100 percent for all of their prime effort and Durabillitty and their strenth.......
I was a little girl hearing my dad play this in the morning...it was like a hug and an invitation to enjoy the day. Music is important. And it's important to listen to what your kids listen to, because it will shape their thoughts and actions.
@@paisleyprincess7996 It looks like we have something in common too, we both are missing our beloved Prince, especially with the 4th anniversary of his passing right around the corner!
One of my favorite songs. Fell in love with it the first time I heard it. Just beautiful, positive, uplifting lyrics and melody. All is well with the world. I used to play this as part of my early morning routine standing on the deck or the picture window, overlooking a quiet lake listening to the sounds of the the lake and forest around me and breathing deeply all that fresh morning pine-scented air. I would make camp pot percolated coffee from the clean lake water. Nothing like it when you are sipping this and listening to this song. That's the way your day starts out right. Thank you for this precious gift you've left us Al. It keeps on giving!
This takes me back .. being a toddler in the late 80’s , my Aunties with their Jheri curls & gold teeth ( lmao) , my Uncle playing dominoes with his pals & BBQing every weekend , my older cousins being crazy … the way the malls & other places used to look , the vibes were so pure…
@Will Rich Al Jarreau was celebrated . However their was a time in the music industry when his music was not appreciated by industry people and didn't promote his music here in the U. S. He was always celebrated & appreciated all over other parts of the world. If you know anything about music industry in the U.S. Then you know how fickle it is it's all about what they think sells&Labels & Marketing. Al Jarreau maintained his following of fans. The music industry tried to put him in a box here. That's what's I meant by underrated I was speaking from an industry perspective! Hope that clarifies it for you. Peace!
Al Jarreau was an angel incarnate. God bless his soul! This song may have saved my life at a a critical time when I had lost everything and had no hope left. I am a man but am weeping now listening to this and watching the video for the first time. It's almost too much. God bless this wonderful man. God bless all who have faith and see the beauty in life.
Al Jarreau was a true jazz guy who brilliantly crossed into the popular music scene and hit it big there yet through it all stayed true to his jazz roots and stayed relevant in that scene as well. He was respected by so many jazz greats as well as pop legends due to his pure talent, sound and genuine likability. He was never afraid to praise his wife in public and I’m sooooo thankful that my dad was a musician who introduced me to his music when I was just in my mid teens. My other friends were into rock and there I was….with my record collection of Al Jarreau tunes along with another artist named George Benson. Thanks dad….you had IMPECCABLE taste!!!!!
I didn't appreciate this song when I was a ten-year-old during the time of it's release. But, I'm glad God allowed me to grow over the years and love it!❤
@@barneybrown2092 because the 60s, 70s and 80s was full of good music....not 💩💩💩💩by drug addicted men/women-children who revel in socially destructive behavior. and get biopics made about them
@@csheets40 absolutely!!!!! So touching!! I had the chance to see him perform this gem live back in 2006.. i was barely 6 ft away from Mr Jarreau, one of the moments of my life
2023 and still as good and inspiring as it was back then. This is the kind of music we need today, uplifting, happy and positive vibes. I'm sure Mr. Jarreau is in concert in heaven singing with the angels!
I wonder how many depressed souls were rescued from sadness and despair through the heavenly gift of this wonderful soul brother. Wish you all the best for your afterlife Al and thanks for bringing joy and peace to the hearts and souls of your fellow brothers and sisters while you were down here.
This song means a lot to me and I recognize in it how someone feels after being in a dark place but then realizing they made it through to see another day. Lyrics like "Morning mr golden gate.." and "I was shakin but now I am makin it fine, in my mind." We have dark dark days and feel like ending it all is the answer but the blue sky is even sweeter when we can just hold on and let the darkness pass.
WAKING UP N DESPAIR, THIS SONG WOULD ENLIGHTEN U BRINGING OUT THE GOOD FEELING, U BEEN WANTING ALL ALONG. HE WAS A GEM TO THE WORLD. MAY HIS SOUL REST N PEACE IN CHRIST YASHAYA, & HIS FAMILY B AT PEACE. HE DID HIS TASK, ON EARTH. SHALOM...
Occasionally you encounter a person that is doing with their life exactly what was intended. Al was such a person. I wept like a child when i heard he died.😢
There will never be another singer like The Early Mr. Al Jareau.😢 surely missed but his music a life time of Great Songs.Thankyou GOD FOR SUCH A ONE.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.
Love this song right here. Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things.
I like the old, antiquated, King James Version that simply says, 'Think on these things' we offer use to many different versions when the old, obsolete King James Version simply makes it plain and simple to ALL. 'THINK, on these things.'
Omg!!!! This is so beautiful, innocent, romantic, child friendly, and so much peace. Please bring this music back. My spiritual side has awaken. Man... I miss you and your music. Rest peacefully sir❤️❤️😢
There are many singers, but only a fraction of them use their voices as musical instruments, and only a fraction of those achieve the level of virtuoso - and Mr. Jarreau was in that latter fraction. He proved with this track that he was the preeminent voice of modern pop jazz in the 1980s. I was in high school when this track was released as a single; I'd heard other jazz tracks beforehand, but I didn't really have a clue about jazz as a musical genre until I heard this track.
Just listened to this to start my day off, but ended up fighting tears instead. May your soul be at peace, Al. Thank you for a lifetime of positivity 💖🥰✝️
At every weekend campus dance in the early '80 at WV Wesleyan College, when they played Jarreau; it was so easy to fall in love with your dance partner. A toast to wonderful women and beautiful music.
No violence
No nudity
No droge
Just talent!!! ❤
and maybe a little magic..
Boring basically 😂
@@Cormac-jd2kx haha ! so you like the ghetto but I'll pass..
@@werearethedreamteam3724
I was being sarcastic dude
Watch the making of We Are The World!! Lots of behind the scenes! It's worth watching!!
I was site manager of an outdoor venue near St. Louis when Al came there for a show in 1979. Our secretary was in the office with staff coming and going. She was a huge fan of his (as are many, myself included) but she couldn't get away to go watch even one song.
After the show I explained how much he meant to her and how her lyrics inspired her. I told him she could not come down and asked if he would go visit her.
He rode with me on the golf cart 1/2 a mile to the office. Signed a picture which I took in and handed her and she was so thrilled and in tears. Then he knocked on the door and came in.
She lost it. He said hello, shook her had, kissed her cheek as he was leaving and even sang a couple of verses to her.
That is the kind of man Al Jarreau was.
Renita Fowler, I hope you are still with us and well.
Touching story, thank you for sharing.
Wow. No wonder he was able to put such feeling into his singing.
SHARPER IMAGES wow
❤️
Awesome! ♥️😎
My son was singing this song at age 3, his little voice rising at " touch the face of God". Next month he turns 44 and I'm going to send him this video, it will mean so much to him as it does me. Thank you Al, you gave us a priceless gift ❤R.I.P❤
@Alexandra-K9
Dear Alexandra ,
I was 21 when I saw this Video in German TV...Touch my 💖
In Love💛 for
Al Jarreau 🌅
@thomaswunsch4037 I loved the jazz music from the 80's and 90s. I will listen to it the rest of my life as it makes life sweeter and more tolerable like an anesthetic :)
The best part, for sure!
Yes, I love that crescendo🎵
as a parent I can relate to such moments
One of my favorite mellow music videos from the Eighties. The story of a man whose sweetheart just told him she loves him. And, so, he's walking through the world like it's a vintage Disney flick. He even gets to quote part of the Air Force pilots' prayer (about touching the face of God)!
His music lives on in 2024! One of the all-time greats!!
yesss!! ❤
The songs bring back sooooooo many memories...those were the "Good Ol' Days"...Oh my... I'm 75 now but wouldn't go back for any of it. LIke where I am now just as much. SD
I wish I could say 2004, 1994 or 1984 again. Hell, 2014 was a dream world compared to present day.
Damn I miss such positive, uplifting, feel good music like this.
If there's ever a time where we needed music like this, it certainly is now..
Me three
@LeJon Leonard Why do you say that?
Yes, what happened? Most music is depressing and/or negative now.
Just the sound was uplifting such simpler times *sigh*
In the late 80's, my father use to play this every single morning for me while he drove me to school. Then we listened to a mixture of Al Jarreau and Anita Baker. I was infatuated with their voices and their scatting talents.
God, I wish Black music with a soul and positivity still existed today. But I'll always have the 80's
Likewise
I´m sorry to say that not only the black music suffers with the lack of soul and positivity.
Wouldn´t be better call it just "music" instead of put it into boxes?
I think he was supposed to be tripping on acid in this video. The song is beautiful and great. Unlike music today.
Cool!
It likely does exist but it's simply harder to find and isn't promoted by mainstream radio.
This is when music was music...period.
FR
hardly nothing is good no more..
I MISS THIS KIND OF MUSIC😢
Concordo . Principalmente no brasil que é só putaria......
Writers like Jay Graydon and David Foster were musicians who knew chord changes and how to craft a melody. There's a lot of very bland "writing" these days.
This video is probably exactly how AL Jarreau went to Heaven
This video is how I will always remember him.
+Jerome Wendell I can't stop crying thinking about all the times my mother used to play his music when I was a little guy.
I get emotional as well. My mom has passed on and she played this a lot too. Sigh....I sure miss her. Take care.
LOVE this comment!
I'm right there with you guys! Tomorrow is the anniversary of my Mom's passing. She liked Al Jerraeu, George Michael. ! I remember being surprised she knew who they were. Thought she was strictly old school. then there she was grooving to Al Jerraeu!!
When he hits that high note - "touch the face of God" - I just shiver. Just beautiful!
Oh me too!!!
Those harmonic layers of power... I totally agree. I always wait in anticipation for that part (although I love the rest of the song too 😄)
I just saw what you commented on, he was a true talent.
That part always touches my heart, misty eyes and gives me goosebumps too! I was able to see him live in 2006 and he was perfect! ❤️🎶
With you on that !!! That part is really something !!! It's the little fade out I think...kinda leaves its effect before going into the solo.
So much positivity in this classic. The world needs to hit the replay button on this right now.
Ain't that the truth my brother...we need a reset button.
And keep hitting it! :)
TRUE THAT!
I cannot just listen to this just once...it's usually 4-5 times in a row...
This song always cheers me up...
We don't have artists or songs like this anymore 😢 and music is so therapeutic, I agree that America needs to listen to this & stop all this hatred in the world
Good Mornin' to all
Have a good day & share your smile with someone today
That's the lydian mode for you ;) You cannot NOT love it 💙💚💛🧡💜❤
Let me put it to you this way...I moved here to NYC in 1983...from the UK 🇬🇧 and this was THE song that I cried to during my relocation...
❤❤❤❤
" I know I can like any man reach out my hand and touch the face of God"... Wow what a lyric...
ORiginally from the "HIgh Flight" poem.
Amen ✝️
That Quote is also on his grave stone
My favorite part of the song !!
... remembers me to Michelangelo...
This feels like a Sunday morning song. Clear skies, rising sun, and warm breeze.
And SoCal vibe when that part of the USA was still mostly OK.
It’s Sunday morning and I’m listening to it. Perfection. ❤
👏🏼
It feels more like a song on Saturday morning while eating a bowl of Cheerios and watching cartoons. 🙂
@@DallasSniper oh man... do I remember THOSE days. Simpler times
There isn't music out there like this today! Such a shame
There still is. Tons of it, actually. But... Nobody promotes any of it. You'd need to really search for it, and it can be difficult if not impossible without knowing what you're searching for. Without knowing the actual names, song titles etc. There aren't any record companies or promoters around interested in discovering new local Artists, who have tremendous talents, but lack any connections to break into the so called "mainstream". It's all either word of mouth, or individual internet-based self-promotion, which is also tricky. And if you live in a small place, no matter how talented you are, and how much you can offer, nobody is gonna to know about your existence (apart from some local audiences who pack your live shows).
2025.
I'm 20 now and became a Christian. Was listening to the song to find some peace while being a 15 y.o. non-believer and having an ED and was dissatisfied with my gender. God did overcome it❤✝️, my playlist has changed but this song feels like playing yesterday on the hot summer endemic panic 2020
Sometimes God makes people produce these chill instrumental like this
Still gives me goosebumps!! RIP Mr. Al Jarreau. One of the best❤
He is fantastic the great al see you again in the new world.
@@valeriefelicien3483I was just saying that we could meet him in Heaven!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Are we certain that it's not the herpes causing the goosebumps? It was the cause of mine.
He Al, now you can touch the face of God. Rest easy my brother
Beautiful...me shedding a tear.
My kid who is six years LOVE this song and told me it makes her feel like she's in heaven.
Awwwwwwww precious lil sweetheart
Better go and find me another one
True true good God's spirit yeah holy spirit is inside him
I agree with your kid.
Lovely 💕
I loved this song from the week it came out, it always put me in a wonderful mood .
However, I will admit, I always thought he was saying “excuse me if I SAY, my heart has found its WAY.”…. Now I have to retrain the lyrics on this brain for all these years, to say “sing “ and “wings” now.😊
According to many who met and worked with him, Al Jarreau was said to be one of the happiest and nicest recording artists they had ever worked with.
I am not surprised. He seemed to always have a genuine smile. Such a great guy.
Cool 😎
THIS SONG MAKES ME WANNA DRIFT AWAY ON A CLOUD INTO THE SKY FULL OF STARS
You said it brother
Oh yeah brother.
IKR!!!
Homie got that good PCP.
@@derp8575 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Play this in my car first thing almost every morning on my way to work...They dont make music like this anymore....RIP Legendary AL!!!!!
Wow 👍🏽
That's true!
if more people hear that song in the car, we had less accidents
@@renateottner9806...Lol....ikr?
They do. The problem is to find them... Most of these wonderful artists are self-promoted, usually internet based, only with local following, without any chances to be discovered. If their music is not vulgar it has zero possibility to be found.
This beautiful song will NEVER go out of style! 🌹❤️❤️☺️
NEVER 😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍
agree, this song is great!!!!!
Hello there l'm Calvin and the song artist by the name of AL Jeauro his song Morning issuch an lnspirational song it sounds really good, and his video it exspress somany things in ways of being happy enjoying life,
l can say one very true thing that's reffering to all music and themusic it's not like the music that was produced somany yearago, justbecause most of the songs from years back they all had told an story and had meaning to them, but the music in today's World it all still sounds so good don't get me wrong because there are still alot of great music artist out there in whom are giving it there all to put their all into good sounding music and l'm still so very proud of each and every one of them all for giving it their 100 percent for all of their prime effort and Durabillitty and their strenth.......
Al Jarreau is walking in heaven now. Morning and R.I.P. Mr. Jazz Man.
I was a little girl hearing my dad play this in the morning...it was like a hug and an invitation to enjoy the day. Music is important. And it's important to listen to what your kids listen to, because it will shape their thoughts and actions.
👍👍👍
I remember this too as a little girl and it still puts a smile on my face
IN EVERY TIME...THIS SONG IS ETERNATY
Hum...
"The music you consume determines how you move in your everyday life."
- Westside Gunn
I listen to this with tears welling up in my eyes. I wish we could go back to the 70s and 80s when we'd hear Al on the radio all the time!
👥👥👥💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏
Me and you both! I would do anything to go back to about 77 or 78 and start anew.
Me too. I remember when “We’re in this love together” played on the pop station
@@paisleyprincess7996 It looks like we have something in common too, we both are missing our beloved Prince, especially with the 4th anniversary of his passing right around the corner!
C Sheets Yes, I’m missing our Purple Dude. It’s real.
One of my favorite songs. Fell in love with it the first time I heard it. Just beautiful, positive, uplifting lyrics and melody. All is well with the world.
I used to play this as part of my early morning routine standing on the deck or the picture window, overlooking a quiet lake listening to the sounds of the the lake and forest around me and breathing deeply all that fresh morning pine-scented air. I would make camp pot percolated coffee from the clean lake water. Nothing like it when you are sipping this and listening to this song. That's the way your day starts out right.
Thank you for this precious gift you've left us Al. It keeps on giving!
This is my feel good song. If I am having a bad day, I put this on and sing like I have not a care in the world. RIP to a jazz legend
Al could swing modern music; he put life in the music again like the generation before him. JAzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Me.too....absolutely
He was and still is fantastic..
...no doubt, no doubt, it’s the song on display when my alarm goes off⏰⏰🌞☺️
Me too I'm listening to him now miss Lady
Literally the best morning song ever.. it's impossible to not feel good and sing along with a cup of coffee in the morning :)
Well said Sir
And a joint fr
To me it's between this and breezin by George Benson
Yes. I also like "Sunrise" by Norah Jones
if this song doesn't lift your spirits, check your pulse, you may be dead....
Here in 2023! Never can get enough of this song! Played it in my way to work the other day and got so emotional...RIP Mr. Al Jarreau!💙
El es para siempre. Forever
Marvelous Al ❤
So much goodness in this song. Feels like a glimpse of heaven
This song makes me smile.and happy..and makes me not want to give up on Humanity.❤❤❤
2023 still sounds amazing. Will never get old! ❣
Amazing timeless song. Love and blessings ❤😇
Right right, was listening to Christmas music yesterday and my uncle sent me Al Jarreau singing Silent Night ✌🏽
June 2023 ❤
I'm with you on that one 🙂
Still makes me tap my foot❤
Texas, July 2023
If this song doesn't put a smile on your face. YOU ARE NOT HUMAN!
So true.
Or they r zombies
This was saturday mornings
This was saturday mornings, superfriends , scooby doo and mighty mouse
Very well said Sir Luis. I adore there's no this gen musics great than classics. I'm really happy my parents raised me listening to classic songs.
I love Al as much now as I did then!! Maybe more!! ❤❤
I am listening - got to work with Al an his family - Great guy and great family. Such grateful artist, given to creating for others
If this song doesn’t lift your spirits, nothing will.
One of the most positive and spiritual recordings ever !
Tears come to my eyes when I hear this song. ♥ It has such a profound effect!
Es cierto me pasa lo mismo recuerdo los buenos tiempos que cruzabamos con mis papás de compras de México a nogales Arizona saludos de mexico
@@RichyGax Thank you
Makes you feel blessed and enjoying life. ❤
This is how music should be. What class!!
I thank God He woke me up this Mornin'!
This takes me back .. being a toddler in the late 80’s , my Aunties with their Jheri curls & gold teeth ( lmao) , my Uncle playing dominoes with his pals & BBQing every weekend , my older cousins being crazy … the way the malls & other places used to look , the vibes were so pure…
Beautiful music at it's finest!!! R.I.P Al & thanks for everything xxx
Such innocence. Simplicity, and purely heart fulfilling.
Al Jarreau was very underrated. I watched his TV One Unsung story. He was a balladeer, musician, &human B Box.
Me too
Me too
I have his story on my DVR List
@Will Rich Al Jarreau was celebrated . However their was a time in the music industry when his music was not appreciated by industry people and didn't promote his music here in the U. S. He was always celebrated & appreciated all over other parts of the world. If you know anything about music industry in the U.S. Then you know how fickle it is it's all about what they think sells&Labels & Marketing. Al Jarreau maintained his following of fans. The music industry tried to put him in a box here. That's what's I meant by underrated I was speaking from an industry perspective! Hope that clarifies it for you. Peace!
Oh yes he was underrated, they weren’t ready for him. They didn’t know where he fit in.
Al Jarreau was an angel incarnate. God bless his soul! This song may have saved my life at a a critical time when I had lost everything and had no hope left. I am a man but am weeping now listening to this and watching the video for the first time. It's almost too much. God bless this wonderful man. God bless all who have faith and see the beauty in life.
Absolutely.keep.rhe..faith..me.too
Kermit
I used to love how he'd put up fake jump shots while singing. I loved him. His spirit. His unique musicality.And he was cute!
Kermit
Kermit
What happened to you brother.?
Al Jarreau was a true jazz guy who brilliantly crossed into the popular music scene and hit it big there yet through it all stayed true to his jazz roots and stayed relevant in that scene as well. He was respected by so many jazz greats as well as pop legends due to his pure talent, sound and genuine likability.
He was never afraid to praise his wife in public and I’m sooooo thankful that my dad was a musician who introduced me to his music when I was just in my mid teens.
My other friends were into rock and there I was….with my record collection of Al Jarreau tunes along with another artist named George Benson.
Thanks dad….you had IMPECCABLE taste!!!!!
This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
And now he DOES get to touch the face of God. What a sweet soul! I'm so grateful he left such wonderful music behind.
Thanks Al!
WOW, yes!!!
This beauty used to be found on the radio every day! Can you believe it? Now look at what we have.
I know right?
What a fall from grace!!!
when comes up in the morning have a great day Mr Al jarreau
we missed sir
Rest in piece
This is one of those 'feel good' videos. Thank you Al Jarreau for your contribution to the music industry. Your music will live on forever.
I know that I can ,like any man reach out my hand and touch the face of God
Love to listen to this while road bicycling in springtime.
This song was spectacular
He just always looked so genuinely happy...
Anyone who acquires the Higher Conscience, finds THE TRUE WAY is eternally and genuinely happy 😀
I remember when this song came out either late 70's or the 80's, but it was such a pleasant tune. I sure hope Mr. Jarraeu found Jesus, before he died.
1983. Al Jarreau found Jesus long before he recorded this song 🙂
This song comes in my mind from time to time. Harmonizing song. Also my thoughts
I didn't appreciate this song when I was a ten-year-old during the time of it's release. But, I'm glad God allowed me to grow over the years and love it!❤
SAME HERE! I was 13 at the time.
@@barneybrown2092 because the 60s, 70s and 80s was full of good music....not 💩💩💩💩by drug addicted men/women-children who revel in socially destructive behavior. and get biopics made about them
this one minute bridge from 1:55 to 2:50 changed my life... those changes... dear Lord.... GENIUS!
agree!
Vintage David Foster there.
Absolutely. LEVELS
Agree💖
David Foster and Jay Graydon.........pop music legends...........I am guessing Al did the lyrics.
" I know i can like any man reach out my hand and touch the face of God " .....classic....
@Sharene D True. Happiness is hard to find and harder to write about.
Emotionally charged.. 🙏🏼
Probably the most beautiful part of this song!
@@csheets40 absolutely!!!!! So touching!! I had the chance to see him perform this gem live back in 2006.. i was barely 6 ft away from Mr Jarreau, one of the moments of my life
@@antoniogimeno207 You are one lucky man to see him perform live!!
I feel like I’m watching Reading Rainbow again 😂 honestly though, this is beautiful! The right vibe I’m looking for!
I love this song. It gets me nostalgic for old times, when life was carefree, simple and free!!
ABSOLUTELY!!!!
Unlike today life is flatout crazy dangerous and scary.
@@careyedwardsjr4988 Only going to get worse. Hyperinflation, food shortages, "by 2030 you'll own nothing and you'll be happy" - Klaus Schwab
2023 and still as good and inspiring as it was back then. This is the kind of music we need today, uplifting, happy and positive vibes. I'm sure Mr. Jarreau is in concert in heaven singing with the angels!
Indeed. They singing “dooby dooby oooohhhh”
Too right, bright, light, and puts you in the happy zone
I wonder how many depressed souls were rescued from sadness and despair through the heavenly gift of this wonderful soul brother. Wish you all the best for your afterlife Al and thanks for bringing joy and peace to the hearts and souls of your fellow brothers and sisters while you were down here.
I really enjoyed hisusic.
This song means a lot to me and I recognize in it how someone feels after being in a dark place but then realizing they made it through to see another day. Lyrics like "Morning mr golden gate.." and "I was shakin but now I am makin it fine, in my mind." We have dark dark days and feel like ending it all is the answer but the blue sky is even sweeter when we can just hold on and let the darkness pass.
True
This song just let know how much l love God and my family and good friend's
I used to listen to this on my commute to word in the early 90's..im 38 now..just makes me smile
Al Jarreau one of a kind.
WAKING UP N DESPAIR, THIS SONG WOULD ENLIGHTEN U BRINGING OUT THE GOOD FEELING, U BEEN WANTING ALL ALONG. HE WAS A GEM TO THE WORLD. MAY HIS SOUL REST N PEACE IN CHRIST YASHAYA, & HIS FAMILY B AT PEACE. HE DID HIS TASK, ON EARTH. SHALOM...
This is how the Great Al Jarreau entered heaven
Hard to believe this melodious tune entered the musical scene 4 decades ago! It still has appeal!
I sure do, miss Brother Jarreau. His voice and music take me back to Panama City Beach, surfing!! He's on his perfect wave. R.I.P.
As a kid I would close my eyes when I hear this song and just imagine floating on a cloud without a care in the world. I still do it.
Look at him floating in heaven...touching the face of God.
lovely image, Damian
Great message but your name though?🤨
Occasionally you encounter a person that is doing with their life exactly what was intended. Al was such a person.
I wept like a child when i heard he died.😢
That makes two of us Sir... Blessings to you...
A great song . This song make me feel free and happy 🤩
R.I.P AL Jarreau!!! a Musical God Amongst Men!!!! Cant nobody match his vibe!!
What a great song I love it loads what a fantastic performer he is gone but never forgotten
His voice was fantastic 🎤🎧😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️
Love is real and alive! Thanks Al Jarreau ❤
There will never be another singer like The Early Mr. Al Jareau.😢 surely missed but his music a life time of Great Songs.Thankyou GOD FOR SUCH A ONE.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.
I say the same, friend, he may have died but his music will never die.
This song was played during my wedding. It's the only music I remember from that incredible day.
Every day above ground is a blessing!
Simplesmente Lindaaaaa!!!!!!
Crying my eyes out. There was no other like him!, Will miss this unique gift of God!!!
marva connor god has him back x
marva connor I can't believe he's gone how sad I grew up on AL RIP😢😖😭
I can't even watch the end of roof garden now because it tears me up inside when he fades away. R.I.P AL Jarreau.
marva connor he was great I will agree with you but it has nothing to do with God open your fuckin eyes people read the bible
Noah Partic open your fuckin eyes how can you be so stupid not me I don't believe there is a God you all are crazy
One of the most refreshing songs of ALL TIMES!!!
Love this song right here.
Philippians 4:8
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise, dwell on these things.
Música inesquecível pra mim .
Wow, that makes me feel good to hear that.
Amen. We live in a cruel world, but appreciate the good things that you do have.
You silly savage.
I like the old, antiquated, King James Version that simply says, 'Think on these things' we offer use to many different versions when the old, obsolete King James Version simply makes it plain and simple to ALL.
'THINK, on these things.'
I just wept like a baby when he died. His music always lifted me up when I was down. He's up there touching the face of God.
this song kind of puts things in perspective, despite all the clamor and hardship, life is really a very special and privileged experience.
Thanks Dave
I agree with you.
Brother David - you have spoken truth and volumes with few words. Again, much thanks for wisdom.
True very true
Dave L I know it places you in such a, happy positive mindset!!!!!!!!!!
What a magnificent man. This world is so much the less for his not being here. RIP Al, this world misses you terribly.
Whose here is listening in 2024 ?
Dumb comment.
Me.😊
me 🤡
Me too 👍
magst du ? @@thomasbrinkmann1017
What an amazing song! Uplifting and inspiring
I swear I never get tired of listening to this song!!
Hello everyone who is still listening of Al Jarreau 2023??😁🎶
2024!
Omg!!!! This is so beautiful, innocent, romantic, child friendly, and so much peace. Please bring this music back. My spiritual side has awaken. Man... I miss you and your music. Rest peacefully sir❤️❤️😢
One of thee greatest singers 🎉ever !
This was my JAM when I was a little kid. Then I saw the video and lost my mind!!!
+freegratuits That has to be the best comment I've ever seen for a YT video. Love it!
+Patrick Rogers you are right about that when you see this guy in real life it makes you smile and i really love his song especially when i am a kid
freegratuits me toooo! Lol
This was my jam too, I used to sing this on the playground when I was little.
Now you're singing in the clouds for real, Mr. Jarreau. no tears, he'd want us to be happy and celebrate his music and his life. R. I. P.
There are many singers, but only a fraction of them use their voices as musical instruments, and only a fraction of those achieve the level of virtuoso - and Mr. Jarreau was in that latter fraction. He proved with this track that he was the preeminent voice of modern pop jazz in the 1980s.
I was in high school when this track was released as a single; I'd heard other jazz tracks beforehand, but I didn't really have a clue about jazz as a musical genre until I heard this track.
Just listened to this to start my day off, but ended up fighting tears instead. May your soul be at peace, Al. Thank you for a lifetime of positivity 💖🥰✝️
Rest in Peace Al Jarreau. What a great soul and voice.
Chi .
Same for me, you can scap anyway you want to
2:07 singing from the clouds now! ;)
At every weekend campus dance in the early '80 at WV Wesleyan College, when they played Jarreau; it was so easy to fall in love with your dance partner. A toast to wonderful women and beautiful music.
this guy can't die !!!
Aww Al Jarreau, you sang such beautiful lyrics and the joy radiates out of you. This video is a gem. Rest in peace. 💙
Never knew what he was saying as a kid but I always loved this song and this video! Touch the face of God! Wow!
Al Jarreau the man. He showed up at the We Are the World recording wasted. Respect!