"Many people consider 1980 Quincy Jones-produced album Give Me The Night an all-time classic and perhaps George Benson's finest disc. Led off by the chart-topping title track, Give Me The Night has stayed in the consciousnesses of R&B fans for more than four decades, and still has a permanent place on many folks' playlists, including mine. The midtempo "What's On Your Mind," written by Glen Ballard and Kerry Chater, was a hit single from the LP in Europe and a popular album cut here. The song featured nifty guitar work by Benson, and a vocal performance that felt a bit deeper and more authoritative than many of his songs. Well, maybe it is because Benson was originally riffing on the song with a partner with a very authoritative voice, in a version that ended up on the cutting room floor and was never released. Michael McDonald, who was an uncredited backing vocalist on several songs from the album, originally sang a duet with Benson on "What's On Your Mind," in a version that didn't make the Benson album, but sounds virtually identical to the one that did...only as a duet. Fortunately, it appears that the label has posted the song on RUclips. The George Benson and Michael McDonald track is truly a Lost Gem that was worth recovering, and we thank our resident musicologist, Donald Cleveland, for sharing it with us. Take a moment and check out the version of "What's On Your Mind" that you've never heard before." By Chris Rizik Source: soultracks.com
@@Pompeyrod Yep! "Many people consider 1980 Quincy Jones-produced album Give Me The Night an all-time classic and perhaps George Benson's finest disc. Led off by the chart-topping title track, Give Me The Night has stayed in the consciousnesses of R&B fans for more than four decades, and still has a permanent place on many folks' playlists, including mine. The midtempo "What's On Your Mind," written by Glen Ballard and Kerry Chater, was a hit single from the LP in Europe and a popular album cut here. The song featured nifty guitar work by Benson, and a vocal performance that felt a bit deeper and more authoritative than many of his songs. Well, maybe it is because Benson was originally riffing on the song with a partner with a very authoritative voice, in a version that ended up on the cutting room floor and was never released. Michael McDonald, who was an uncredited backing vocalist on several songs from the album, originally sang a duet with Benson on "What's On Your Mind," in a version that didn't make the Benson album, but sounds virtually identical to the one that did...only as a duet. Fortunately, it appears that the label has posted the song on RUclips. The George Benson and Michael McDonald track is truly a Lost Gem that was worth recovering, and we thank our resident musicologist, Donald Cleveland, for sharing it with us. Take a moment and check out the version of "What's On Your Mind" that you've never heard before." By Chris Rizik Source: soultracks.com
Agreed although try this - Michael McDonald and Marvin Gaye together - it really does not get any better, not least because Mike idolised Marvin and was overjoyed when Motown approached him to work on the tribute / covers album Motown 2003. In the end this track did not make the cut, possibly due to family / contractual issues but it was pre-released to the music industry. I heard It Through The Grapevine duet : ruclips.net/video/C_EJAvY1sH0/видео.html
Specifically on a not for public sale promotional Songwriting Publishing Sampler "The Songs Of Glen Ballard" (though like with everything not for sale, you can find it for sale, even if it's not supposed to be.)
I'm not quite sure if I've ever heard 2 males singing on a call and respond cut before, normally it's a women. Never the less this particular song did very well on the Give me the Night CD.
Agreed. Michael McDonald was hot at the time and like Rod Temperton was a hit maker, not least for Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers helping both to a wider popular audience. In 1979 he was the man behind (with Kenny Loggins) the Grammy winning What A Fool Believes / Minute By Minute album. George was at the time stereotyped as a hardcore jazz guitarist (of excellence) although wanted to cross over to a wider R&B / Soul / Pop audience. This had been bubbling for a few years - as early as 1976 George cut Bobby Womack's 'Breezin' and despite no vocals, it became a radio hit. The following year George released 'The Greatest Love Of All' which did feature his vocal and gained interest from radio. When Quincy Jones took on Give Me the Night, he stacked the deck behind George - Rod (Thriller) Temperton the funk maestro, Michael McDonald, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, horn players Jerry Hey / Larry Williams (played on huge number of hits for various artistes including Michael Jackson), Paulinho da Costa, a who's who of hit making talent. I would also suggest that despite not getting any credit on the final album notes, Mike McDonald and his bluesy keys / harmonising vocal style are clearly apparent on the album across multiple songs. He was working with Qwest Records actively between 1980 and 86 including the James Ingram debut album Its Your night and the hit single Ya Mo Be There (writers: Michael McDonald James Ingram, Rod Temperton), Donna Summer's State Of Independence and the title movie track Sweet Freedom (again with Rod Temperton and another hit). Michael Jackson (working with Qwest from 1979) was a fan. He is on record as citing 1979's What A Fool Believes (McDonald / Kenny Loggins) as one of his favourite tracks. Off the Wall was recorded with the same Qwest team in 78 /79 (despite being released on label Epic) and the next Jackson album, Thriller, featured Toto's Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro - both close friends and musical partners of Mike McDonald (he appeared as part of the band in the video for Ill Be Over You and almost joined Toto at one point in 1980 post Doobie Brothers). It adds up and its a shame that McD did not get the full credit he deserved for the time he spent supporting Qwest artistes especially the Give Me The Night album. And if you still don't buy this, listen again to PYT Pretty Young Thing from the album Thriller written by James Ingram in 1982 - Mike was in the same studio supporting James on his first album Its Your Night released 1983. At .031 classic McDonald backing vocal treatment - its not a coincidence, is an influence, uncredited. ruclips.net/video/1ZZQuj6htF4/видео.html
A wonderful version with the great Michael McDonald involved. Try this reworking of a George classic reworked to add a bit of oomph for the dance floor, but still staying true to the original itself.....hearthis.at/tdgghx3r/world-is-a-ghetto-la-homage-global-edit/
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George and Michael's voices blend wonderful without overpowering each other. Nice song, sounds like a Quincy Jones production.
"Many people consider 1980 Quincy Jones-produced album Give Me The Night an all-time classic and perhaps George Benson's finest disc. Led off by the chart-topping title track, Give Me The Night has stayed in the consciousnesses of R&B fans for more than four decades, and still has a permanent place on many folks' playlists, including mine.
The midtempo "What's On Your Mind," written by Glen Ballard and Kerry Chater, was a hit single from the LP in Europe and a popular album cut here. The song featured nifty guitar work by Benson, and a vocal performance that felt a bit deeper and more authoritative than many of his songs. Well, maybe it is because Benson was originally riffing on the song with a partner with a very authoritative voice, in a version that ended up on the cutting room floor and was never released. Michael McDonald, who was an uncredited backing vocalist on several songs from the album, originally sang a duet with Benson on "What's On Your Mind," in a version that didn't make the Benson album, but sounds virtually identical to the one that did...only as a duet. Fortunately, it appears that the label has posted the song on RUclips.
The George Benson and Michael McDonald track is truly a Lost Gem that was worth recovering, and we thank our resident musicologist, Donald Cleveland, for sharing it with us. Take a moment and check out the version of "What's On Your Mind" that you've never heard before."
By Chris Rizik
Source: soultracks.com
I have heard George Benson version and this version with Michael is just great, it more soulful and the harmony is spot on
What a gem!!!
I've never heard this before, its wonderful.
Big hit in the 80's!
Not this version!
@@Pompeyrod Yep!
"Many people consider 1980 Quincy Jones-produced album Give Me The Night an all-time classic and perhaps George Benson's finest disc. Led off by the chart-topping title track, Give Me The Night has stayed in the consciousnesses of R&B fans for more than four decades, and still has a permanent place on many folks' playlists, including mine.
The midtempo "What's On Your Mind," written by Glen Ballard and Kerry Chater, was a hit single from the LP in Europe and a popular album cut here. The song featured nifty guitar work by Benson, and a vocal performance that felt a bit deeper and more authoritative than many of his songs. Well, maybe it is because Benson was originally riffing on the song with a partner with a very authoritative voice, in a version that ended up on the cutting room floor and was never released. Michael McDonald, who was an uncredited backing vocalist on several songs from the album, originally sang a duet with Benson on "What's On Your Mind," in a version that didn't make the Benson album, but sounds virtually identical to the one that did...only as a duet. Fortunately, it appears that the label has posted the song on RUclips.
The George Benson and Michael McDonald track is truly a Lost Gem that was worth recovering, and we thank our resident musicologist, Donald Cleveland, for sharing it with us. Take a moment and check out the version of "What's On Your Mind" that you've never heard before."
By Chris Rizik
Source: soultracks.com
Excellent!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Well said !
Put it on the Yacht.
DOIS " MONSTROS". Mr. George Benson e Michael Mc Donald. Show demais.
My God-Amazing.It simply cant get any better than this.
Agreed although try this - Michael McDonald and Marvin Gaye together - it really does not get any better, not least because Mike idolised Marvin and was overjoyed when Motown approached him to work on the tribute / covers album Motown 2003. In the end this track did not make the cut, possibly due to family / contractual issues but it was pre-released to the music industry. I heard It Through The Grapevine duet : ruclips.net/video/C_EJAvY1sH0/видео.html
No doubt. Michael McDonald's voice adds an extra spice... Fabulous!!!
Just discovered this today via Yacht Rock Facebook group...
Amazing
@@1984BBell Yacht Rock
Brilliant tune. . First heard it a couple of moths ago on Solar Radio here in London. Michael MacDonald’s voice is the best
So glad you posted this. I've loved the song from the day I bought the album. I'd no idea that this recording existed.
Dos grandes maestros.
Super Version Steve.
💙
This is dope 👊
Great two Big ones in music.... Togheter....!!!!!!
MM the legend
Love it!
That explains why the lyric is, "...we may never know..." rather than, ...I may never know..."!
What a song 🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏😄😄
The picture after the drawing is Wes Montgomery (cigarette in hand).
Superb version of a great song. Apparently it's from a Glen Ballard album
Specifically on a not for public sale promotional Songwriting Publishing Sampler "The Songs Of Glen Ballard" (though like with everything not for sale, you can find it for sale, even if it's not supposed to be.)
Thanks Donald
I love this version too! Where can I find it to download?
I'm not quite sure if I've ever heard 2 males singing on a call and respond cut before, normally it's a women. Never the less this particular song did very well on the Give me the Night CD.
Fabulous 💙💘💙💘
Desearía conseguir un pósters de George Benso n ya q no consigo ninguno sería de mi agrado tenerlo ya q son un fans desde muy joven gracias un abrazo
Explains a lot. George Bensons was clearly influenced by MM on his solo version.
Agreed. Michael McDonald was hot at the time and like Rod Temperton was a hit maker, not least for Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers helping both to a wider popular audience. In 1979 he was the man behind (with Kenny Loggins) the Grammy winning What A Fool Believes / Minute By Minute album. George was at the time stereotyped as a hardcore jazz guitarist (of excellence) although wanted to cross over to a wider R&B / Soul / Pop audience. This had been bubbling for a few years - as early as 1976 George cut Bobby Womack's 'Breezin' and despite no vocals, it became a radio hit. The following year George released 'The Greatest Love Of All' which did feature his vocal and gained interest from radio.
When Quincy Jones took on Give Me the Night, he stacked the deck behind George - Rod (Thriller) Temperton the funk maestro, Michael McDonald, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, horn players Jerry Hey / Larry Williams (played on huge number of hits for various artistes including Michael Jackson), Paulinho da Costa, a who's who of hit making talent.
I would also suggest that despite not getting any credit on the final album notes, Mike McDonald and his bluesy keys / harmonising vocal style are clearly apparent on the album across multiple songs. He was working with Qwest Records actively between 1980 and 86 including the James Ingram debut album Its Your night and the hit single Ya Mo Be There (writers: Michael McDonald James Ingram, Rod Temperton), Donna Summer's State Of Independence and the title movie track Sweet Freedom (again with Rod Temperton and another hit).
Michael Jackson (working with Qwest from 1979) was a fan. He is on record as citing 1979's What A Fool Believes (McDonald / Kenny Loggins) as one of his favourite tracks. Off the Wall was recorded with the same Qwest team in 78 /79 (despite being released on label Epic) and the next Jackson album, Thriller, featured Toto's Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro - both close friends and musical partners of Mike McDonald (he appeared as part of the band in the video for Ill Be Over You and almost joined Toto at one point in 1980 post Doobie Brothers).
It adds up and its a shame that McD did not get the full credit he deserved for the time he spent supporting Qwest artistes especially the Give Me The Night album. And if you still don't buy this, listen again to PYT Pretty Young Thing from the album Thriller written by James Ingram in 1982 - Mike was in the same studio supporting James on his first album Its Your Night released 1983. At .031 classic McDonald backing vocal treatment - its not a coincidence, is an influence, uncredited. ruclips.net/video/1ZZQuj6htF4/видео.html
Steve, how can I get this? I looked all over the world and it does not exist!
It's never gone out to my knowledge
@@stevebellaiche9303 how can I get an mp3 or wave file of this?
@@rachidouardi5756 google RUclips to MP3 converter. You can insert the link for this song and get an mp3 to download
Wuaooo de lujo
A wonderful version with the great Michael McDonald involved. Try this reworking of a George classic reworked to add a bit of oomph for the dance floor, but still staying true to the original itself.....hearthis.at/tdgghx3r/world-is-a-ghetto-la-homage-global-edit/
When I look this up, I cant find it anywhere, how did you get this? Just curious?
I'm dreaming