My personal favorite George Benson song has always been "On Broadway", followed by "This Masquerade" and "Breezin'". Nice to know he's still performing. Always loved his smile and cheerful attitude! Thanks for bringing that memory back.
George Benson is an American guitarist, singer, & songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. He covers different genres or styles such as jazz, pop, R&B & scat singing. His Breezin' album was one of the biggest selling of all time. He has such a smooth mellow voice. He has had so many great hits both singing & instrumental such as "This Masquerade", "On Broadway," "Breezin'", "The Greatest Love Of All", "Love All The Hurt Away," "Turn Your Love Around," "Inside Love," "Lady Love Me," "20/20," "Shiver," "Kisses In The Moonlight", "Affirmation" etc.
Ah! So glad somebody listened to this classic. 🎶 Post-disco is basically disco but without the disco thumping. In my mind, a logical follow-up to "Give Me the Night" (1980) is "Just the Two of Us" (1985) by Grover Washington Jr and Bill Withers. As for more George Benson, "On Broadway" is great, as is "Turn Your Love Around."
George is a JAZZ ICON....Once it was discovered he could sing, well he hit that scene like getting shot out of a canon!! I wore out 2 of this album alone...and have every CD he has...you cannot be unhappy, but each song he does has it's own unique sound...and the ones that are guitar/full band, are true JAZZ gems...that smile he has, that's who he is...been around a LONG time, but his music, like a rare wine, sounds even better the older it gets....get yourself this album... you'll not regret it!! PEACE!!
I've loved George Benson since I was a kid. You HAVE to listen to On Broadway. Trust me. Edit: I forget This Masquerade. Perfection. This Masquerade (2000 Remaster) version.
Oh man, I was 16 and his sound was just infectious. George Benson was amazing and so smooooth. He brought that old school sophisticated jazz atmosphere to his music that both old and young were dancing to. I'm really glad people are rediscovering this man's beautiful music. "On Broadway" has always been one of my favorites. His whole catalogue is just amazing.
This is one of those stellar Quincy Jones productions. There is continuity going from this on to Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall and Thriller albums. Some of the same songwriters and musicians (Quincy has his favourites) and the magic sauce was recording engineer Bruce Swedien.
Inviting George Benson into your music collection guarantees joy. His album Breezin’ is an absolute masterpiece crossing all genres, it’s a jazz album that was played on many different types of radio stations
For me, post-disco was the danceability of disco with more focus on talented instruments and lyrics. Disco was full of talented artists…post-disco accentuated their true musical talents!
Wow 🤩 this brings back memories of my teenage years!! Love George Benson, all his music is great!! 🎼👏🏻 Thank you SalvoG for your wonderful reaction!! ❤️another of my favorites is “Turn your love around” ❤️
I'm 45 and I've literally loved this dude since I was a little girl. Unfortunately, he NEVER comes to my area, I would love to see him live. Turn Your Love Around is probably my favorite by him. And a super underrated song (IMO) is 20/20.
You can never go wrong with George Benson! I will listen to this song over and over cause I don't want it to end. My mom introduced me to him when I was about 8/9 years old back in the 70s, I was in love. We'd ride in her Caddy singing away. On Broadway, Breezin, Masquerade - so many good songs. AND can we talk about his killer roller skating abilities? Man was SMOOTH and classy. Glad you enjoyed him.
One of my all time favourites. it was a floor filler at the night club I was working at, at the time. I was 18 and it was 1980. This and 'Searching' by Change (Luther Vandross) that year. Wonderful.
Salvo in my own comments to you George Benson stands along all the greats , Zeppelin ,Rush , ABBA etc etc , just a class artist …❤❤❤ different music but fantastic…
My older brothers thrashed this song when i was a kid i never knew why until i got older and took up guitar and piano and studied music this is gold absolute gold
Pretty sure I rollerskated to this one in jr high..post disco was called ‘dance music’ and included songs that all sounded jazzy and groovy like this, Gap Band, Kool and the Gang….just before hip hop started up.
First time seeing the video tonight. This was a fave in the summer of 1980, along with Fame, Sailing, Little Jeannie, Funkytown, Steal Away, Stomp, Let My Love Open The Door, and Misunderstanding.
Another wonderful 'feel good' song. I love that album (Give me the night) I Love the jazzy, smooth, sexy Moody's Mood (never heard "post disco" before but I know that 'post' means after)
I like music that is easy to perceive, in the car, on vacation, it’s the best thing to listen to, I recommend Ray Parker Jr. direction R&B, jazz fusion, funk, soul, rock, songs: "Ghostbusters", "More Than One Way to Love a Woman", "Jack and Jill", "You Can't Change That", "The Other Woman" , "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)", "Girls Are More Fun", "It's Time To Party Now".
My dad was a big jazz fan. I was a freshman in high school when his album Breezin came out and I remember I felt like I was listening to “grown up music.” 😂 My dad died last year at 90 and I can still see us dancing to this.
Great vid. And completely agree: the best music is the songs/albums that can completely transport you away from your everyday. Sorry to hear you were having a rough day, but glad you enjoyed the song. I've listened to this song on many trying days and it never fails to put a smile on my face and turn my mood around. Thanks for continuing to share with your audience! As @SG-js2qn said below, Post-Disco is essentially Disco with less emphasis on the beat, and more experimentation with instruments, mood, and lyrical content. It injected much more R&B and funk into the disco sound in the early 80's and eventually led to the Dance Pop of Madonna, etc. There are so many great Post-Disco classics you'd love like "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince (with an amazing Moog extended outro), "Let's Groove" by Earth Wind and Fire, "Give It To Me Baby" by Rick James, "I Feel For You" by Chaka Khan, "Caribbean Queen" by Billy Ocean (which is my go-to Karaoke song), "In My House" by Mary Jane Girls and "Ain't Nothing Going on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie. Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" albums can be categorized as Post Disco... and both featured production from Quincy Jones and songwriting from Rod Temperton, just like "Give Me the Night."
As well as being a great musician with a fabulous voice he also seems to be a lovely man. His interviews are always really interesting and engaging. He never planned to be a singer but his producer thought it would be good to have one song on his jazz album where he sang. It was so popular it led to his solo career.
You'll find those Palm trees on Muscle Beach in Venice Beach, CA! Back in the day we'd roller skate the boardwalk from Santa Monica to Venice jamming tunes on our Walkman! Great stuff, my personal pick goes to George's "Breezin'" it too screams Southern California ❤
Benson was part of the music of my years in college. My friends and I saw him perform somewhere -- it's a sign of the passing of time that I can't remember where... Another artist from that time would be Al Jarreau. Can't help but enjoy listening to his music, too -- another one whose concerts I attended back in the day when UCLA would pull in great artists for concerts.
Benson's masterpiece: The video is cold & the album was produced by Quincy Jones. George is a living legend & icon. He was kinda like Prince b4 Prince. 1 Of the most multitalented artists in music history. Heard it on the radio, 1980 - instant banger.
This song came out right before I started the 8th grade. I remember hearing it on the radio for the first time thinking..this is a hit. Give me the night was his best album in my opinion. Love times love, give me the night, midnight love affair, off broadway, and star of the story were all excellent songs.
My personal favorite George Benson song has always been "On Broadway", followed by "This Masquerade" and "Breezin'". Nice to know he's still performing. Always loved his smile and cheerful attitude! Thanks for bringing that memory back.
Thanks, I couldn’t have said it better!
Give Me the Night was released Aug. 9, 1980 - exactly 43 years ago. We've enjoyed it for all those years; now it's your turn.
One of the first cassette tapes I ever bought. 😮
Just what the Dr. ordered, for whatever ails you . . Sir George never disappoints!
Masquerade is a masterpiece. His cover of that Leon Russell song is great.
Yes, I agree. I saw George Benson at Jazz Fest a couple times in different states. You ever get a chance to go, go
Masquerade amazing!
George Benson is an American guitarist, singer, & songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. He covers different genres or styles such as jazz, pop, R&B & scat singing. His Breezin' album was one of the biggest selling of all time. He has such a smooth mellow voice. He has had so many great hits both singing & instrumental such as "This Masquerade", "On Broadway," "Breezin'", "The Greatest Love Of All", "Love All The Hurt Away," "Turn Your Love Around," "Inside Love," "Lady Love Me," "20/20," "Shiver," "Kisses In The Moonlight", "Affirmation" etc.
Hey Dagmar!!
That's a good one ! Thank U ❤
How smooth is THIS?! George is a BRILLIANT jazzman & musician. Thanks for your reaction.
The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr George Benson 💯
George Benson - The Masquerade, On Broadway, and Turn Your Love Around. ✌🏾
In that order!
Ah! So glad somebody listened to this classic. 🎶
Post-disco is basically disco but without the disco thumping. In my mind, a logical follow-up to "Give Me the Night" (1980) is "Just the Two of Us" (1985) by Grover Washington Jr and Bill Withers. As for more George Benson, "On Broadway" is great, as is "Turn Your Love Around."
Absolutely! "Just The Two Of Us" is the same great groove.
Lol it has thumping, post disco is disco from 1980 onward.
George is a JAZZ ICON....Once it was discovered he could sing, well he hit that scene like getting shot out of a canon!! I wore out 2 of this album alone...and have every CD he has...you cannot be unhappy, but each song he does has it's own unique sound...and the ones that are guitar/full band, are true JAZZ gems...that smile he has, that's who he is...been around a LONG time, but his music, like a rare wine, sounds even better the older it gets....get yourself this album... you'll not regret it!! PEACE!!
wow. fanatic song!!
Fun and good vibes perfectly describe this song.
The entire album makes you feel great❣️🙏❤️🔥💥
A great singer, and musician. I love his jazzy sound! 🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️
I've loved George Benson since I was a kid. You HAVE to listen to On Broadway. Trust me. Edit: I forget This Masquerade. Perfection.
This Masquerade (2000 Remaster) version.
This makes me want to dance and roller skate behind him with the whole group.
Oh man, I was 16 and his sound was just infectious. George Benson was amazing and so smooooth. He brought that old school sophisticated jazz atmosphere to his music that both old and young were dancing to. I'm really glad people are rediscovering this man's beautiful music. "On Broadway" has always been one of my favorites. His whole catalogue is just amazing.
I first heard "On Broadway' when I was 13 and fell in love with his music.
Turn Your Love Around is a must listen ❤️❤️
LOVE LOVE LOVE me some GEORGE BENSON!!! This is such a HAPPY song!!!! Makes me want to grab my old roller skates!!!
Mr,. George Benson is a legend! Yes he still touring saw him a few months ago, was a pleasure to see him!
His album “Breezin’” is a PERFECT album, he is a master.
This was a huge song, I remember the summer it hit the radio and I've loved it ever since. On Broadway by Benson is also great. He's phenomenal.
This is one of those stellar Quincy Jones productions. There is continuity going from this on to Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall and Thriller albums. Some of the same songwriters and musicians (Quincy has his favourites) and the magic sauce was recording engineer Bruce Swedien.
Inviting George Benson into your music collection guarantees joy. His album Breezin’ is an absolute masterpiece crossing all genres, it’s a jazz album that was played on many different types of radio stations
Rod Temperton who wrote this song also wrote 'Thriller' and other tracks for Michael Jackson as well as huge hits for many other artists.
Love X Love, Kisses in the Moonlight. George Benson is the man.
check out "On Broadway" by George Benson!
John Martyn, singing Solid Air. Classic. 🔥
Love this song❤
I was in college in the 80s... and this was my study time music. I had the albums and they played over and over. Breezin' is so amazing!
Saw Benson in 1983 Birmingham UK, brilliant 👍
Grown folks music. This was the biggest song of 1980. Breezing is a another song to check out. Finally crossover jazz!!!!!
thank you for bringing back songs/music from my past that I forgot about and makes me move still
My music my time love him!!!!
For me, post-disco was the danceability of disco with more focus on talented instruments and lyrics. Disco was full of talented artists…post-disco accentuated their true musical talents!
George Benson, Nature Boy 🔥
Smooth sums his music up ❤
LOVE George Benson !!!!! ♥♥♥🔥🔥🔥
Great reaction to an amazing song and artist! So fun watching your appreciation!!!!! ❤
He's amazing! "In your eyes", "On Broadway" and "This masquerade" are great too!
This Masquerade! Love it!
The bass is perfect!
Wow 🤩 this brings back memories of my teenage years!! Love George Benson, all his music is great!! 🎼👏🏻 Thank you SalvoG for your wonderful reaction!! ❤️another of my favorites is “Turn your love around” ❤️
The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Quincy Jones 🎉🎉🎉🎉
One of the best concerts I saw in the 80's
This song was fire that summer.
"George Benson - Breezin' - Live HQ 1977 Old Gey Whistle Test (OGWT)" this song "breezin" was written by Bobby Womack.
I'm 45 and I've literally loved this dude since I was a little girl. Unfortunately, he NEVER comes to my area, I would love to see him live. Turn Your Love Around is probably my favorite by him. And a super underrated song (IMO) is 20/20.
I just saw him in phoenix. Checked a box on the bucket list.
You can never go wrong with George Benson! I will listen to this song over and over cause I don't want it to end. My mom introduced me to him when I was about 8/9 years old back in the 70s, I was in love. We'd ride in her Caddy singing away. On Broadway, Breezin, Masquerade - so many good songs. AND can we talk about his killer roller skating abilities? Man was SMOOTH and classy. Glad you enjoyed him.
On Broadway....mic drop
I'll add my voice to the chorus telling you to listen to his "This Masquerade". A unique timeless classic.
This brought back sooo many memories of my misspent youth 😂 I think I would of been about 14/15 and partying every weekend to this music
ALL the feels!! 🥰🤩
WOW I REMEMBER IT WELL !!! WAS MY GOING OUT / ROMANCE SONG ! THANKS HUNNY ❤❤
So many great hits. One of my favorites is "Lady Love Me" 🕺
One of my all time favourites. it was a floor filler at the night club I was working at, at the time. I was 18 and it was 1980. This and 'Searching' by Change (Luther Vandross) that year. Wonderful.
Loved that, thanks
One of my all time favorite songs! So happy I grew up in the era..... Love it still today! LJ
Salvo in my own comments to you George Benson stands along all the greats , Zeppelin ,Rush , ABBA etc etc , just a class artist …❤❤❤ different music but fantastic…
Broadway, masquerade, Breezn
My older brothers thrashed this song when i was a kid i never knew why until i got older and took up guitar and piano and studied music this is gold absolute gold
One of te greatest guitar players ever... Jazz/scaat.. big band\R@B!!! Legend...
My daughter and I have always loved George Benson and gone to his concerts in Paris !!!!
🔥🔥🔥✨🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Loved growing up in this era with these beautiful songs. "Give me the Night" 🙏🏾
Take a listen to “On Broadway”
Saw him in concert in New Zealand in the 70s. Still remember that beautiful sunny day, listening to his smooth music.
Pretty sure I rollerskated to this one in jr high..post disco was called ‘dance music’ and included songs that all sounded jazzy and groovy like this, Gap Band, Kool and the Gang….just before hip hop started up.
Next up, check out "On Broadway"! More irresistible, feel-good music from Benson.
Grew up listening to George, Luther, jazz funk, what great days
First time seeing the video tonight. This was a fave in the summer of 1980, along with Fame, Sailing, Little Jeannie, Funkytown, Steal Away, Stomp, Let My Love Open The Door, and Misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding, I was obsessed with that Genesis song.
I got to see him live in Sunrise, south FL many yrs ago. He was awesome.
Yeah Good Vibes Only with this track! Great selection!
Disco ran it's course, and new forms of music filled the gap. Such as this song.
Another wonderful 'feel good' song. I love that album (Give me the night) I Love the jazzy, smooth, sexy Moody's Mood (never heard "post disco" before but I know that 'post' means after)
I like music that is easy to perceive, in the car, on vacation, it’s the best thing to listen to, I recommend Ray Parker Jr. direction R&B, jazz fusion, funk, soul, rock, songs: "Ghostbusters", "More Than One Way to Love a Woman", "Jack and Jill", "You Can't Change That", "The Other Woman" , "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)", "Girls Are More Fun", "It's Time To Party Now".
My dad was a big jazz fan. I was a freshman in high school when his album Breezin came out and I remember I felt like I was listening to “grown up music.” 😂 My dad died last year at 90 and I can still see us dancing to this.
Raimbow connection by Kermit the frog. Actualy beautiful song. Makes me feel happy .
"...the lovers, the dreamers and me." ( my daughter adapted that lyric as her senior statement before graduating) ❤
Cant stop listening to this song its addictive. Bring us All out to 💃💃, and its so uplifting❤Thank You for your reaction..
Rod Temperton wrote loads of hits including Thriller and Off the Wall for Michael Jackson.
This brings back so many memories of my early twenties. Moody’s Mood is my all time favorite!
Great vid. And completely agree: the best music is the songs/albums that can completely transport you away from your everyday. Sorry to hear you were having a rough day, but glad you enjoyed the song. I've listened to this song on many trying days and it never fails to put a smile on my face and turn my mood around. Thanks for continuing to share with your audience!
As @SG-js2qn said below, Post-Disco is essentially Disco with less emphasis on the beat, and more experimentation with instruments, mood, and lyrical content. It injected much more R&B and funk into the disco sound in the early 80's and eventually led to the Dance Pop of Madonna, etc. There are so many great Post-Disco classics you'd love like "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince (with an amazing Moog extended outro), "Let's Groove" by Earth Wind and Fire, "Give It To Me Baby" by Rick James, "I Feel For You" by Chaka Khan, "Caribbean Queen" by Billy Ocean (which is my go-to Karaoke song), "In My House" by Mary Jane Girls and "Ain't Nothing Going on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie.
Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" albums can be categorized as Post Disco... and both featured production from Quincy Jones and songwriting from Rod Temperton, just like "Give Me the Night."
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If you like this one, then you should listen to his songs "Love times Love" or "Lady love me". They have the same vibe.
As well as being a great musician with a fabulous voice he also seems to be a lovely man. His interviews are always really interesting and engaging. He never planned to be a singer but his producer thought it would be good to have one song on his jazz album where he sang. It was so popular it led to his solo career.
Grew up listening to all his music. We would drive into NYC playing his music .. he is fire.
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Classic soul at its finest 💯
Always loved George Benson from way back in the day ,actually got to see him in concert 13 ,14 years ago. Excellent.
George Benson singing the notes of his guitar. that was my high school experiences
So good. I have no idea how he does that Badabadabadaba. It’s just so smooth.
He's also a wonderful scat singer
You'll find those Palm trees on Muscle Beach in Venice Beach, CA! Back in the day we'd roller skate the boardwalk from Santa Monica to Venice jamming tunes on our Walkman! Great stuff, my personal pick goes to George's "Breezin'" it too screams Southern California ❤
I thought it looked familiar. Have you ever been to Venice Beach on a Sunday? Wild!
Post disco music was like disco but with a little more funk
George Benson songs: *Turn Your Love Around* , *Love X Love* , *Lady Love Me* , *On Broadway*
Midnight love affair is also very underrated as well as Star of the story
Benson was part of the music of my years in college. My friends and I saw him perform somewhere -- it's a sign of the passing of time that I can't remember where...
Another artist from that time would be Al Jarreau. Can't help but enjoy listening to his music, too -- another one whose concerts I attended back in the day when UCLA would pull in great artists for concerts.
Benson's masterpiece: The video is cold & the album was produced by Quincy Jones. George is a living legend & icon. He was kinda like Prince b4 Prince. 1 Of the most multitalented artists in music history. Heard it on the radio, 1980 - instant banger.
When you described what you were hoping for, I laughed, because this song is exactly what you said.
This song came out right before I started the 8th grade. I remember hearing it on the radio for the first time thinking..this is a hit. Give me the night was his best album in my opinion. Love times love, give me the night, midnight love affair, off broadway, and star of the story were all excellent songs.
George Benson is absolutely a legend❤ checkout Breezin'
George Benson, Mr. Smooth!! Check out “Livin’ Inside Your Love “, and “Love Ballad “