Written by the late Linda Creed teamed up with Thom Bell back when she was close to dying of Breast Cancer. Linda Creed was a White girl from Philly who was a major piece to the establishment of beautiful and meaningful R&B music. Mrs Creed wrote the Greatest Love of All first sung by George Benson for the Muhammad Ali movie called the Greatest and then resung by the awesome late Whitney Houston as well as You make me feel Brand New, Betcha by Golly Wow sung by the Stylistics and Old Friend sung by Phyllis Hyman and how can we forget Rubber Band Man sung by the Spinners and so many more bangin songs.
He was only 18 singing like a man who been around for a long time dealing with heartbreak. That's why Johnny Gill is one of my all time favorite singers.
It was also one of the reasons that Cotillion, the label he was signed to when he recorded this album didn't know how to market him. He had such a mature singing voice for one so young.
My reply is very late, but if person is capable of feeling real thing to an opposite sex it is exactly those years, about 16-20 years. Later it's becoming harder due to hart being hardening.
People don’t sing like this any more! This is when music tugged at your heart and soul! Them artists would have you mad at someone you didn’t even know, just because they were heartbroken, lol! This is the kind of record you put on and lay across your bed and think about your crush while you stare at the posters on your wall.
i was a teenager during that time...real old time sake...Johnny and the rest of the guys from New Edition gave me so many lovely moments with the Ladys ;-)
MAN! JOHNNY TORE THIS SONG UP. STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS. WHY (WASN'T) THIS SONG A HIT SINGLE. WHAT MORE COULD HE HAVE DONE? MAYBE A BETTER VIDEO. MORE COLORFUL WITH MORE ACTION DOING THE SINGING. THIS IS NOW 2024. HERE I AM. LOVING IT STILL. THANK U JOHNNY. ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICE'S OF OUR TIME. THANKS FOR THIS PIST AS WELL.
He sung the Hell out of this damn song. One of the saddest songs I've ever heard. You know a song is good when it makes you mourn a broken heart that you don't have.
After searching the internet looking for a decent quality video for the song and not being able to find one. I decided to take the best video I could find and sync it with audio from my CD collection. Glad you all are enjoying the finished product. A voice like his deserves to be showcased properly. :)
I was a teenager when this song came out and it is still one of my favorite songs of all time. This is the best of J G songs. This song makes me nostalgic…beautiful nostalgia.
This song makes me miss my dad so much. We didn’t get along but he ensured I read a lot as a child and listened to great music…Daddy I’m half a world away from you and I miss you so much❤
I was going through a very bad breakup with my ex last year and I played this song and had it on repeat and I was crying and drinking a tall bottle of alcohol. I was going crazy and I just wanted to give up on love. but now a year later. I'm happy again. thank you God for keeping me here.
wow thats soo amazing that u didnt giveup and god was there for u lord knows i wish he was here for me right now with all my heartache and pain im going through right now dear lord please take this pain and sadness and loniess out of my life. i just want to be happy and be in love with that one special woman that will love me and neva hurt me help me dear god .
Hello Sir, I'm just now reading your comment. if it was directed towards me, you're not invading my privacy; but yes, I must be discreet because the voice is who he is . . . . but no, I don't consider myself a "fan" . . . .I offer an "olive branch" to Mr. Gill as a "friend". To me there's a difference . . .a big difference. Merry Christmas to you Sir. GOD BLESS.🙏🌹@gregnormal0
@gregnormal0 Thank you for holding conversation with me about a very special and highly favored celebrity. Truth be told, I wish he didn't hold that status, then maybe he would be more accessible than he is. However, I am happy for his success, and truly hope he can find someone to share his success with - if he hasn't already. Because as the late , great Luther sang, a house is not a home unless you have someone to share it with. With that being said, respectfully I will not reveal where I'm from. But thank you for asking. Again, Merry Christmas 🎄.
YEP --- and for the life of me --- I do NOT know WHY or HOW she got both jobs! Ain't no way she was even close to being one of more beautiful black women back then! Oh well, I guess luck plays a big part! #sheahard4
It’s 2023 & I was listening to Rickey Smiley morning show. And he mentioned it as one of his favs! I had completely forgotten about this song. And remembered how 🔥🔥it is! I’ve listed about 5xs already!! ❤️❤️
Written and produced by the late Linda Creed. She co-produced and sang background on this album “Chemistry” released in 1985, just one year before her death from breast cancer on April 10th,1986 at the age of 37. Linda Creed was a singer,songwriter, and producer who shot to fame co-writing hits with Thom Bell for Russell Thompkins, Johnny Mathis, the Spinners, and many more.
such a beautiful song. Johnny's definitely one of my favorite singers, he's so underrated. he deserves a lot more recognition, I love him nevertheless though ❤️
There will never be love songs ever written with such depth and passion as these songs were. In these days love meant so much. It certainly does not feel like this sort of love exist anymore ❤
I was 22 when I used to watch this on BET. It was my first introduction to Johnny Gill. Powerful ballad, incredible voice, the man has old school SOUL.
This is one of those Lays songs...you can never hear it just once. I have to repeat at least 3 x's. I never noticed the actress from Coming To America also I didn't notice that she was a spirit in the video. Makes you feel the song even more.
Actually...I think she appears as a "memory" in which she decided to leave him. Note that Shari (Headley) is wearing an outfit intended for when you're traveling and/or in this scenario...going away.
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Who still listening to this in 2024 besides me!!!
I am still listening to this song
I still listen to this one and him and stacey
Great song
Me I love this song
Been listening to this for weeks now lol. I thought I was the only one
I'm still listening to this beautiful song by Johnnie Gill
In 2024.🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶❤
Same
I don't care what no one say he sang his ass off he is in the top ten R&B Singer bringing back memories of me leaving My Girl back home in Jamaica
2024 🔥 💯 🌟 🔥
He had the voice of a 40 year old man even as a teenager.
Too grown 😂❤❤❤
People are half crazy if they don't like this song
😂😂
Lol! 😂😂
Here, I am a 70 year old woman, with tears streaming down my face listening to this heartbreaking song!😢
Me too...😢
Good music knows no age, gender or race!
Same here
I understand such a heart worming song I'm also 71 and love the song.
In my humble opinion, this is Johnny Gill 's best solo song ..... His vocals on this song are absolutely phenomenal !!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree. With "Maybe" being a close 2nd, for me.
I totally agree
I totally agree 👍🏽
My favorite song from Johnny
@@cislynjames869 indeed
back in the days when life is simple and falling in love is true.
Absolutely 🌟
INDEED THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS, OH HOW I MISS THEM.
Written by the late Linda Creed teamed up with Thom Bell back when she was close to dying of Breast Cancer. Linda Creed was a White girl from Philly who was a major piece to the establishment of beautiful and meaningful R&B music. Mrs Creed wrote the Greatest Love of All first sung by George Benson for the Muhammad Ali movie called the Greatest and then resung by the awesome late Whitney Houston as well as You make me feel Brand New, Betcha by Golly Wow sung by the Stylistics and Old Friend sung by Phyllis Hyman and how can we forget Rubber Band Man sung by the Spinners and so many more bangin songs.
Linda Creed is an amazing songwriter and legend. May she continue to rest in Peace
Listen!! White Women can write a MF Love song!! BERRY WHITE love ballads are beautiful.
Oh wow 🙏
Im from Philly and i know all about Linda Creed she was AMAZING, and without her the Sound Of Philadelphia would be different
Thank u for this knowledge
He was only 18 singing like a man who been around for a long time dealing with heartbreak. That's why Johnny Gill is one of my all time favorite singers.
It was also one of the reasons that Cotillion, the label he was signed to when he recorded this album didn't know how to market him. He had such a mature singing voice for one so young.
I think when he originally sung this he may have been younger 😢. I'm going through a divorce dammm
Amazing voice.
My reply is very late, but if person is capable of feeling real thing to an opposite sex it is exactly those years, about 16-20 years. Later it's becoming harder due to hart being hardening.
I love myself some Johnny Gill. I absolutely love this song.
People don’t sing like this any more! This is when music tugged at your heart and soul! Them artists would have you mad at someone you didn’t even know, just because they were heartbroken, lol! This is the kind of record you put on and lay across your bed and think about your crush while you stare at the posters on your wall.
i was a teenager during that time...real old time sake...Johnny and the rest of the guys from New Edition gave me so many lovely moments with the Ladys ;-)
MAN! JOHNNY TORE THIS SONG UP. STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS. WHY (WASN'T) THIS SONG A HIT SINGLE. WHAT MORE COULD HE HAVE DONE? MAYBE A BETTER VIDEO. MORE COLORFUL WITH MORE ACTION DOING THE SINGING. THIS IS NOW 2024. HERE I AM. LOVING IT STILL. THANK U JOHNNY. ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICE'S OF OUR TIME. THANKS FOR THIS PIST AS WELL.
He sung the Hell out of this damn song. One of the saddest songs I've ever heard. You know a song is good when it makes you mourn a broken heart that you don't have.
AlabamaPowell Yes, I am crying right now! One of my favorites from my teen years....
Amen. His voice is amazing. But how do you market it? Thank goodness for New Edition. Otherwise no new music from Mr. Gill.
AlabamaPowell
Saddest song ever
Half crazy
I did a rare laugh out loud just now..
2024 and beyond ❤❤these music never dies.
Johnny is the greatest vocalist of the last 40 years in R&B hands down.
Still as beautiful as the first time I heard it‼️💔...
Remember when love songs like this just made you cry. This was a time when people embrace love and wanted to be in love.
True
After searching the internet looking for a decent quality video for the song and not being able to find one. I decided to take the best video I could find and sync it with audio from my CD collection. Glad you all are enjoying the finished product. A voice like his deserves to be showcased properly. :)
+thomas jameson jr : no problem
Thank you this brings back so many memories.
GREAT JOB!!! Thank you :)
Stephanie parker no problem :-)
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REMEMBERING SONGWRITER/PRODUCER LINDA CREED
(DECEMBER 6, 1949 - APRIL 10, 1986) [12-06-2017]
Why God sent so many Black peaple are so Talented , even in sports .
One of the most slept on. Artists
☝👍😇
Miss Wills .. just tragic pure raw talent..keep winning JG
Facts! I was 12 living in Jamaica when I 1st heard this great song...
He's underrated. To me.... he deserves a Grammy.
Exactly!!!!
I wish I could like this 100 times
Songs like this make you wonder, was JG ever young! He came out the box sounding grown and that never changed! Peace!
+LGKids : lol So true
He was sixteen in this video sounding like Teddy P lol
@@RTDavis0503 He was 19.
Lol
hell sounding i thought you were going to say looking grown! He looks the same when young and now older
I was a teenager when this song came out and it is still one of my favorite songs of all time. This is the best of J G songs. This song makes me nostalgic…beautiful nostalgia.
in 80's Shari headley was just the most beautiful girl of the world 😍😍😍😍
I love this song am playing it all the time I love johnny
This song makes me miss my dad so much. We didn’t get along but he ensured I read a lot as a child and listened to great music…Daddy I’m half a world away from you and I miss you so much❤
Still one of the greatest love songs of all time. That grown ass voice on a 19 year old. Never gets old.
Cali Livin actually he was 15;
naw 19
this came out in 1985 from the Chemistry album and he was born in 1966
@@dr.heathcliffhuxtable9843 he was 19 he ain't 15
@@markwilkins9708 LOL yup I was 17. Had my first job that year.
15 !!!! Dont u remember Perfect Combination ? With Stacy Lattisaw
Still listening to this song in 2022 I miss these good ol days with music that had meaning
This song here.....shed so many tears to this
Johnny Gill! Is A Living Legend😎, & He Took New Edition From" Boys To Men"!
I was going through a very bad breakup with my ex last year and I played this song and had it on repeat and I was crying and drinking a tall bottle of alcohol. I was going crazy and I just wanted to give up on love. but now a year later. I'm happy again. thank you God for keeping me here.
Justan Adams God is good
wow thats soo amazing that u didnt giveup and god was there for u lord knows i wish he was here for me right now with all my heartache and pain im going through right now dear lord please take this pain and sadness and loniess out of my life. i just want to be happy and be in love with that one special woman that will love me and neva hurt me help me dear god .
Reading this just made me a little stronger. Listening to this song. I just sent my husband some divorce papers.😢
dee lee that's heart breaking, I know you are brave enough to get through all the pain
Thank god you didn't give up time heals all wounds.
Mr. Gill had an "old soul". His performance when he was a teen was relevant then and still relevant today. Half Crazy . . .if you only knew.🌹
Hello Sir, I'm just now reading your comment. if it was directed towards me, you're not invading my privacy; but yes, I must be discreet because the voice is who he is . . . . but no, I don't consider myself a "fan" . . . .I offer an "olive branch" to Mr. Gill as a "friend". To me there's a difference . . .a big difference. Merry Christmas to you Sir. GOD BLESS.🙏🌹@gregnormal0
@gregnormal0 Best Thing!
@gregnormal0 Thank you for holding conversation with me about a very special and highly favored celebrity. Truth be told, I wish he didn't hold that status, then maybe he would be more accessible than he is. However, I am happy for his success, and truly hope he can find someone to share his success with - if he hasn't already. Because as the late , great Luther sang, a house is not a home unless you have someone to share it with. With that being said, respectfully I will not reveal where I'm from. But thank you for asking. Again, Merry Christmas 🎄.
One of the most underrated singers is Jonny Gill his voice and music is magical such an amazing singer ❤❤
That's that girl who played in Coming to America............
She was married to Play from Kid N Play ❤ 3
YEP --- and for the life of me --- I do NOT know WHY or HOW she got both jobs!
Ain't no way she was even close to being one of more beautiful black women back then!
Oh well, I guess luck plays a big part!
#sheahard4
Shari Headley😊
@@OneBlackman-hb6lw do you’re saying unless you looked like a stereotypical ideal you weren’t worthy of a hire- literally WTF? Such nonsense.
Johnny Gill is the best solo artist. This is my favorite song by him.❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Easily one of the baddest singers ever...JG.....big respect
Any you must be a Jamaican?
Dude had this voice in high school
It’s 2023 & I was listening to Rickey Smiley morning show. And he mentioned it as one of his favs! I had completely forgotten about this song. And remembered how 🔥🔥it is! I’ve listed about 5xs already!! ❤️❤️
This song and Take Me, I'm Yours, are my two favorites by Johnny ❤
Johnny Gill was born to sing
The R&b Money podcast with Johnny Gill brought me here!!
Whew! Johnny, Johnny, Johnny! Boy, nothing compares to your voice. Just AMAZING!!!!
If he don’t sing this song tomorrow night in Atlantic City, I may just start a riot!! LOL!! Luv this song!! Ugh!!
Johnny Gill is one of the GOATS!!!!
Anointed voice!💞💞💞💞
This is my favorite JG song.
I still love this song!!!! Johnny a teenager but sounding like he's an adult in this video........powerful voice!
This song is 🔥
The best song and vocals ever sung.
We all have been half crazy at one time or another.
Written and produced by
the late Linda Creed.
She co-produced and sang background on this album
“Chemistry” released in
1985,
just one year before her death from breast cancer on
April 10th,1986 at the age of 37.
Linda Creed was a singer,songwriter,
and producer who shot to fame
co-writing hits with Thom Bell for
Russell Thompkins,
Johnny Mathis,
the Spinners,
and many more.
My God why dont we get songs like this anymore...
Johnny Gill could sing for me anytime what a man can sing wow wow
Man, I fell in love with Johnny since hearing this song in 1985....
I think I playes this song 1000 times on spotify!
Who is here in 2017 man this song is so wonderful love it oh so much 🙉🙉👍👍
2023 still love this song!!
My favorite song from Johnny 💞Always on repeat!!
Crista League beautiful ❤❤🔥🔥
Johhny gill sung the mess outta this song.
I Agree lol
I wish he sing these best songs at concerts
such a beautiful song. Johnny's definitely one of my favorite singers, he's so underrated. he deserves a lot more recognition, I love him nevertheless though ❤️
Very underrated
Yes
Such a beautiful heartfelt song. Wish men wouldn't be so afraid of expressing how they feel and just say it. Love this song.
Rest in Power Linda Creed.
She was a gifted lyricist, may she continue to rest in peace.
I got my hug from him at his show in Biloxi Mississippi He’s So Sweet 🤗🤗🤗🤗
My favorite Johnny Gill song to this date.
This is my favorite Johnny Gill song , so much emotion he makes you really fill what the song was about . Great .
amen
Gil Saunders 👌🏾
And he was only teenager when a recorded this song.
linked2you exactly! He was so young it's no surprise he would continue to make such amazing meaningful music.
No one can compare to Johnny Gill.
Gil Saunders
This Song Had Made Me Cry. Seriously, And I'm Not The Type To Cry At All, But When I Heard This Song, I Was Crying. Classic Johnny Gill,
wow
If you weren't already choked up, when that choir comes in, full stream ahead! Always absolutely loved this song!
He's one of the gifted voices of all time! This is a beautiful song!
New Edition feat Johnny Gill….that should have been the name of the group. They all knew Johnny was the man when he arrived💯
Oh I still LOVE Johnny's 1st hit from 1984! Still a good love jam all these decades later.
i'FROM BRAZILIAN and i'm enjoying this classic in 2018!!!august!!!
When this song came out I cried like a baby listening to the words & the music didn't make it better!!! I Love this song 🎵 and Johnny Gill ❤💙❤️💙
This song had me crying before. This particular song will make you cry
There will never be love songs ever written with such depth and passion as these songs were. In these days love meant so much. It certainly does not feel like this sort of love exist anymore ❤
I love this song.cause when u can't reach the one u love,we go half crazy.
I'm not heartbroken anymore but I LOVE this song!!! #classic
Time heals all wounds darling!
Indeed it does!!!😊
Gay Polk-Payton you are stunning
Man, I just put my lady onto this song. I told her this man is the greatest voice of NE. She disagreed but this song right here!!!!
I was 22 when I used to watch this on BET. It was my first introduction to Johnny Gill. Powerful ballad, incredible voice, the man has old school SOUL.
I’ve Always Loved This Song Since It Came Out💯💖
I love me some Johnny Gill
Me too!
One of the best songs ever. Thank you JG.
Johnny been putting out hit after hit for years! Beautiful Song😍
RNB artists today cannot match the powerful & soulful RNB & ballad voice of Johnny Gill🎤🎹🥁🎵 Agree or Disagree???
Love, love this song. Johnny is so gifted and talented. Wish he would release this again.
@gregnormal0 Yes
That would be great
This song brings tears to my eyes 😭💗!!!
I love this song...Johnny Gill has a dynamite voice
when ever I feel sad sometimes I think of this song
Johny gill his always the best to his song and his very good composer
and here i am still listening in 2018
Beautiful man and and beautiful song
I know I'm one who will still listen to JG before his songs with N.E. and L.S.G.
Loving my oldies n but goodies.
This is one of those Lays songs...you can never hear it just once. I have to repeat at least 3 x's. I never noticed the actress from Coming To America also I didn't notice that she was a spirit in the video. Makes you feel the song even more.
On repeat on repeat on repeat on repeat
Actually...I think she appears as a "memory" in which she decided to leave him. Note that Shari (Headley) is wearing an outfit intended for when you're traveling and/or in this scenario...going away.
I’m half crazy feeling sorry for myself... knowing u found someone else:( but it is what it is.... throw myself into my work
anquan arrington. Time heals most wounds
@ Otis Pierce Thank u and yes that is true
Talk about pouring out ones emotion in a heartbreaking song. You can just feel the pain in JG's voice. Wonderful rendition.
I’m so mad at myself, how did i let let this gem slip through
I'm Johnny Gill biggest fan
I'm one too
Sounds just as good as it did 30 yes ago..Superb!!
Yes*
@@jillskiss5340 🤣🤣🤣??
@@markwilkins9708 What's so funny???
This is R & B still love this song 2019
Listening to this at 43yrs old still gives me chills as it did when I was 16 yrs old just with more experience and understanding.
I had this cassette when I was 13 and was in love with JG since then! This song and "Don't take away my pride" OMG! Some of his best work!
Beautifully song, love this song... half crazy in love with this song..
One of the most beautifully written songs of era that I hope makes a triumphant return...❤
One of the best songs ever