I had the privilege of riding on a tiny commuter plane to Lincoln, Nebraska with Mr. Lou Rawls and his band in 2004. He was an extraordinarily kind and gracious man, as was his guitar player who was my seatmate.
Fantastic singer! He did Budweiser Beer tv commercials in the late 70s along with hosting tv fund raising telethons in the 80s. Not only did he have a string of hits in 60, 70s and 80s, he sang with Sam Cooke (“Bring it on home to me” (classic)). Check out “Lady Love” , “Groovy People”, or “It was a very good year” just to mention a few of my faves.
Ever notice the singers from back then never held the microphone up to their mouths covering their face? These artists knew how to sing and project their voices and be seen. Awesome song and gorgeous looking man. 🥰
Thank you for playing that song, It was my introduction to Lou Rawls. I absolutely love his songs in which he sets it up with a rap like, "Street Corner Huslers Blues/World of Trouble", "Tabacco Road" and "Memory Lane/It Was a Very Good Year". Peace out and continue doing great work.
I might get in trouble but here's an example of why the original recording should be the introduction to a song. While the performance is ok, the tempo is sped up resulting in him singing a safer ir more comfortable vocal. The record is slowed down significantly and the vocal is more daring and adventurous, which is the essential charm of the song. Do yourself a favor and listen to it.
Lou Rawls, yes indeed! Lou has a lot of hits. Natural Man, Groovy People, Dead End Street, Tobacco Road. The live performance is not as good as the recording to me.
Agreed, Sometimes artists are at the mercy of the musicians that accompany them during live performances or the time restraints of the television show they are singing on so I can't blame Lou.
@@rosemarywatson1231 mmm ok Ms. Rose I thought he sound great lol it's always a roll of the dice..... I'll see a performance and go ok I'll use that but then y'all say the studio version lol I use the studio and y'all say you shoulda seen the live version lol .....and im trying not to cheat and listen....
Brother D, I hope you realize the prejudice that black artist like Lou dealt with in the 60s and before. Many times they could not stay at hotels they performed at. And other atrocities! Very sad. Caucasians danced and grooved to their music, but hate the performers!
I had the privilege of riding on a tiny commuter plane to Lincoln, Nebraska with Mr. Lou Rawls and his band in 2004. He was an extraordinarily kind and gracious man, as was his guitar player who was my seatmate.
Lucky you!!!
@@cherivanhoover9663 beautiful! Lucky lol
♥️♥️😘
We Loved It..! 👊🏽
We’ll Never Have Another.!
Mr. Lou Rawls 👑
@@ms.lovelace5049 peace Ms love smh nope that booming voice is one of a kind....
@@ms.lovelace5049 any relation to Linda?
MY FAV LOU RAWLS SONG!
@@BonnieW-lo5oe glad I got to it Ms. Bonnie but a few said the studio version is better..... true?
@@Dabridge4009 YES, I AGREE.
@@BonnieW-lo5oe mmm ok thank you
A couple of Lou Rawls greats are “See You When I Get There” and “Groovy People”
@@569tommydee Peace D thank you....I'm coming back to him now doubt....
Fantastic singer! He did Budweiser Beer tv commercials in the late 70s along with hosting tv fund raising telethons in the 80s. Not only did he have a string of hits in 60, 70s and 80s, he sang with Sam Cooke (“Bring it on home to me” (classic)). Check out “Lady Love” , “Groovy People”, or “It was a very good year” just to mention a few of my faves.
@@dwainwilder7337 Lou was the man huh lol.....I'm coming back to go fa sho
Ever notice the singers from back then never held the microphone up to their mouths covering their face? These artists knew how to sing and project their voices and be seen. Awesome song and gorgeous looking man. 🥰
@@dorisgutierrez7800 Peace Ms. Doris....yes I do notice that....his voice is crazy but I'll leave his looks to the ladies 🤣🤣
True then and now….😊
@@wilmawithers8015 yes Ma'am!!
I’m glad you got to this finally…next more bluesy would be Tobacco Road 1963… spectacular voice,QB
@@Markrealguy51 Peace Mark.....I've got a whole list of songs from him to do ....so you already know I'm coming back to Lou lol
LOU RAWLS ," A NATURAL MAN"
Thank you for playing that song, It was my introduction to Lou Rawls. I absolutely love his songs in which he sets it up with a rap like, "Street Corner Huslers Blues/World of Trouble", "Tabacco Road" and "Memory Lane/It Was a Very Good Year". Peace out and continue doing great work.
@@jamesdunn1641 Thank you Mr. James....and thank you for watching....Aldo... you're welcome...Thank you for the list of songs....
People search out the devastating cover by Big Maybelle.100% stone killer!
I do remember Lou Rawls, but I never really listened to him like that. He has a great voice. I agree Brotha D.
@@Sylvia-d7w Wasn't feeling Lou? I'm surprised Ms. Sylvia
I might get in trouble but here's an example of why the original recording should be the introduction to a song. While the performance is ok, the tempo is sped up resulting in him singing a safer ir more comfortable vocal. The record is slowed down significantly and the vocal is more daring and adventurous, which is the essential charm of the song. Do yourself a favor and listen to it.
@@shannonk.moorer9158 mmmm yes I did hear about this.....ok! Thanx Mr. Shan...
Lou Rawls, yes indeed! Lou has a lot of hits. Natural Man, Groovy People, Dead End Street, Tobacco Road. The live performance is not as good as the recording to me.
Agreed, Sometimes artists are at the mercy of the musicians that accompany them during live performances or the time restraints of the television show they are singing on so I can't blame Lou.
@@rosemarywatson1231 mmm ok Ms. Rose I thought he sound great lol it's always a roll of the dice..... I'll see a performance and go ok I'll use that but then y'all say the studio version lol I use the studio and y'all say you shoulda seen the live version lol .....and im trying not to cheat and listen....
@@Dabridge4009 Lo! Do what's easier for you.
Brother D, I hope you realize the prejudice that black artist like Lou dealt with in the 60s and before. Many times they could not stay at hotels they performed at. And other atrocities! Very sad. Caucasians danced and grooved to their music, but hate the performers!
@@dwainwilder7337 makes me angry....I know! It's extremely hypocritical.....but we persevere 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾