I was only 15 when this came out, year my father died, mom checked out. Realized I was on my own. Like a sling shot I’m back on that beach listening on my Sony Walkman. As hard as it was, I’d go back. I want that girl, I loved this song, it brought me calm in a chaotic time. It still love this song . 💕
Wow! I'm sure this song brings up alot of different feelings. Bless You. You are a very emotionally strong individual because you still here and standing in your truth. Bless You!
I want my girl to, my daughter had passed away in 2013; her mother had revealed to me and my daughter that I was was her biological father and she had kept the truth about it because she had feared that the man who had been a father to our daughter would might have walked out on them. It revealed to me in 2006. I was a big fan of the Minneapolis Sound (Lead by Prince and the Time). But that track I had miss. After her tragic auto accident on her back to Kansas City, after she had visit to LA (Where she had finally met most of her of my family and her brother and sisters), I heard this song on the radio. And broke down and cried for many days. That's what this song means to me.😪😣😱😪😭.
your story brought tears to my eyes but I'm glad you at least got to spend 7 years with her.im kinda on the opposite end of your story.i know my daughter is not my daughter but she still is my daughter.i don't know if I should ever tell her or what.your story makes me want to mention it .peace and love to you my brother.may she rest in peace
It’s truly a sad song about wanting someone so much you would allow yourself to be treated like dirt... been there and I love the song but I don’t wanna go back...
When Jesse dropped his first album, I immediately bought it and played it everyday. In particular, “I Want My Girl.” That song was my favorite track on the LP…then the video came out and my brain melted. It was so cool and felt so much like the times we were living in. Jesse’s pink stylings influenced me then and now. I am still looking for the “throwback portal,” so I can relive those moments in real time. The 80s forever!
There was so much talent that came from that Minneapolis crew under Prince. Alexander O Neal was my favorite and so was Morris and his crew. They used to play this on the BIG DM Sumter/ Columbia S.C. back when I was in the Navy stationed out of Charleston. Those were the days!!!
Lol@The Big DM...I used to make/record mix tapes and slow jams off of that radio station back in the 80s. This was one of my favorite songs, too, back then and I remember recording it from the Love Power Hour that DM used to have at night!! Shout out to Chucktown, the Metro and Sumter, too!!😊
Damn it man I'm 52 and love music so much, I can't believe I just found this Man!!!! This is so freaking smooth. I'll be playing this over and over for a couple of days I can already tell,
Wow....I remember when this came out 🥺 there are times when I have to turn off the songs from this time when they come on, because I yearn so much to be back there in that moment of carefree youth and promise, ..the nostalgia sometimes is so overwhelming that I get very emotional....so much so that I have to stop the music and take a walk outside to settle my emotions, and clear my head. If some magical being came to me and said " Hey!...I have a time machine I can make you that kid again and bring you back to 1983. All you have to do is give up everything you have now"... (and I have a LOT) the only thing that would prevent me from jumping in that machine are my kids.... (I cannot imagine life without them)...Other than that, I absolutely would give it all up.
Omg! I remember this when i was a kid it brings back memories Miss that Minneapolis sound.Jessie was in Prince's group The Time .Jessie even sounds like Prince.💋
Beautiful song. The simplicity in the production, although dates it to the early to mid 80s, gives the song a purity and directness expressed in the lyrics. And a really nicely produced video, wouldn't we all want Jesse to release this officially on a collection remasters and restored? How great was Black American music before gangsta thug rappers... ahhh... Beautiful video. Super slick threads too Jesse .::Modernaire
Morris Day grew up in the projects, very low income, yet he enunciates and comports himself like he attended boarding school with the rich kids. Same with Diana Ross and too many others to count. Thanks for spoiling my day with a reminder of the trashy tattoo culture of hiphop that has replaced a once-beautiful culture.
I love this song so much. Saw this video in 1985 from U68, a tiny cable whoknowswhat channel. I adore this song. The Prince influence is so strong, and that's what I love, too. Such an amazing track. Anything that man touched was simply marvelous. Loved Jesse's song on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. God, I miss the 80s.
BK Lulu You brought back memories. I remember seeing this video on channel U68 too. We had to turn the channel knob to U. Then the other to 68. If you didn’t have cable at that time to watch music videos. U68 was the alternative. Thanks for the memories on this one. 👍🏾
Thing about it was Jessie is a Gemini just like Prince so he knew how to have his own style of sound! You may think it sounds like Prince because he was in his camp but Jesse actually came to the purple Clan from St Louis and had his own sound and style before he met mr. Prince
Hey, I remember watching U68 as a kid (Harlem World represent!). A much more diverse range of music videos than MTV at the time. But this video slipped my radar. I saw a lot of other cool ones back then from Prince to David Bowie to George Michael (#RIP all 3).
It came out when,"Around the World In A Day" was released. Him and Prince shared Susan Rogers for being their engineer. Prince let the world know he listened to the Beatles. While Jesse let everyone know he listened to "Dirty Mind."
Back in the day, it looked like Jesse was gonna cut 'em with two solid albums --- but then he hooked up with Sly for an album . . . and poof . . . quality and good songs evaporated! I thought he was on his way! #ohwellthesecutsarestillgood #longliveJJ
My brother the late great Jamie Chez, Jesse's drummer, can be briefly seen in here...R.I.P. Bro
Mark I liked Jamie he was cool. RIP JC
Mark I lived with Jamie on 32nd and Lynndale he died?
Minneapolis
I didn't know he passed away. My deepest sympathy.
@@dcride36 Heyy uncle This is Ceola
I was only 15 when this came out, year my father died, mom checked out. Realized I was on my own. Like a sling shot I’m back on that beach listening on my Sony Walkman. As hard as it was, I’d go back. I want that girl, I loved this song, it brought me calm in a chaotic time. It still love this song . 💕
Sorry 2 hear. God bless yo❤️
@@javiermillan5703 thank you 🙏💕 ☮️ may you be blessed as well.
Blessings 🙏🏽 I hope life is treating you better now
So sorry to hear that. Put it in God's hands and he will get you up through.
Wow! I'm sure this song brings up alot of different feelings. Bless You. You are a very emotionally strong individual because you still here and standing in your truth. Bless You!
Hey Jesse, I’m still listening in 4/7/2024. I just love your music ❤️
Jesse was sooooo underrated!!!!
I want my girl to, my daughter had passed away in 2013; her mother had revealed to me and my daughter that I was was her biological father and she had kept the truth about it because she had feared that the man who had been a father to our daughter would might have walked out on them. It revealed to me in 2006. I was a big fan of the Minneapolis Sound (Lead by Prince and the Time). But that track I had miss. After her tragic auto accident on her back to Kansas City, after she had visit to LA (Where she had finally met most of her of my family and her brother and sisters), I heard this song on the radio. And broke down and cried for many days. That's what this song means to me.😪😣😱😪😭.
Theron D Awe, bless you and may youre girl rest peacefully.
Theron....peace to you my brother.
your story brought tears to my eyes but I'm glad you at least got to spend 7 years with her.im kinda on the opposite end of your story.i know my daughter is not my daughter but she still is my daughter.i don't know if I should ever tell her or what.your story makes me want to mention it .peace and love to you my brother.may she rest in peace
Terry Smith Sorry for you loss. God bless.
Theron D bless your soul my brother
One of my all time favorite songs ever. Such great memories... summer... 1985... young and innocent.
So true Kristen
I remember this song when I was ten. I wish I could turn back the hands of time. 😊
@@ommandababineaux1888 you and me both…
Yaaaas my crush kissed me that summer. I was 13 lol he was 14. I still see him around
For real? You need to get out more
Whenever this song would play, my thoughts drifted to THE girl that got away.
It’s truly a sad song about wanting someone so much you would allow yourself to be treated like dirt... been there and I love the song but I don’t wanna go back...
This is exactly how my friend ended his own life 😢😢😢
😢
@@janicedavis4686so sorry
Reality😢
shot out to da 80's,when dat pretty boy swag was really in
Oh yes! That sexy pretty boy swag. Guys wanted to be sexy instead of thuggish. I miss that!
I loved that pretty boy swag. As Prince would say" get with a pretty man"
Lol!!!! That's suicidal, today.
@Dee Dee Love yes there was a sense of balance back then I’m from the ol Skool..52yrs young
@@adc2327 it was gay swag
It's been over 35 year since I last heard this one and it's still the Jam!!!
That long
,4 sure
Miss the 80s
Jesse Johnson was a bad man!!
+Terry Smith I'm afraid to say but yeah
Still is!
@@leeparham2876 looks to me like he was copying Prince. But, this was my fav song.
@@richardcaines5335 That was the style of Minnesota back in those days. Plus they all knew each other.
@@marchbabi323 oh yea, i know. My point was he could've at least have his own, flava....like Morris.
people sleeping on the fact that Prince directed this video
Still listening especially now blessings brother jesse
I remember this classic well back in 1985. I was in high school when this came out. The Minneapolis Sound.
I was in 1st grade
I was in the kindegarten
Funny, I was in Jr high🕶️ was da ultimate slow jam 2 dance 2 cheek to cheek. So innocent n those days. Life was still so simple n da 80s
When Jesse dropped his first album, I immediately bought it and played it everyday. In particular, “I Want My Girl.” That song was my favorite track on the LP…then the video came out and my brain melted. It was so cool and felt so much like the times we were living in. Jesse’s pink stylings influenced me then and now. I am still looking for the “throwback portal,” so I can relive those moments in real time. The 80s forever!
An angel she might not have been....still I loved her so. You know girl you never ever had to go....
Listened to this song today washing my car lol , i keep my 80's on lock !!!!!!
I remember buying this album with high anticipation, I loved it and still do , every track.
There was so much talent that came from that Minneapolis crew under Prince. Alexander O Neal was my favorite and so was Morris and his crew. They used to play this on the BIG DM Sumter/ Columbia S.C. back when I was in the Navy stationed out of Charleston. Those were the days!!!
Lol@The Big DM...I used to make/record mix tapes and slow jams off of that radio station back in the 80s.
This was one of my favorite songs, too, back then and I remember recording it from the Love Power Hour that DM used to have at night!!
Shout out to Chucktown, the Metro and Sumter, too!!😊
To me Jesse is a much better guitar player than prince. Listen to bare my naked soul
@@Wayne-wh8oqThat's one helluva bold claim.
@@Wayne-wh8oqyou're entitled to your opinion tho.
Damn it man I'm 52 and love music so much, I can't believe I just found this
Man!!!! This is so freaking smooth. I'll be playing this over and over for a couple of days I can already tell,
Immediately go to Debarge "Who's holding Donna now"..Bring Kleenex😢
My favorite song on that debut album
Jay Scribe I had this album growing up good times
Well be your man and this!
@@starrcompany3275 those two and "can you help me" are my favorites.
Underrated song still hits hard with me.
It was not underrated. It went top ten on the R&B charts in the summer of '85. I was 20 when this came out. My local radio station played it all time.
@@erichill612 Isn't that great!
It's a different guitar each scene!
Classic by Jesse Johnson 👌
I miss the 80’s so much. The music was amazing, and they were some of my best years ever!! I had this album and would play it over and over!!! ❤
Wow....I remember when this came out 🥺 there are times when I have to turn off the songs from this time when they come on, because I yearn so much to be back there in that moment of carefree youth and promise, ..the nostalgia sometimes is so overwhelming that I get very emotional....so much so that I have to stop the music and take a walk outside to settle my emotions, and clear my head. If some magical being came to me and said " Hey!...I have a time machine I can make you that kid again and bring you back to 1983. All you have to do is give up everything you have now"... (and I have a LOT) the only thing that would prevent me from jumping in that machine are my kids.... (I cannot imagine life without them)...Other than that, I absolutely would give it all up.
An angel she may not have been... Still I loved her so💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
What does that remind you of
@@whitekennard5269 Vanity?🖤
I thought you were going to say you once upon a time.
@@whitekennard5269 thats even better. 💯
Excuse me is that you in those videos dougie fresh
Jesse J. took Minneapolis Sound and Style 2 an whole notha level!🎸
Omg! I remember this when i was a kid it brings back memories Miss that Minneapolis sound.Jessie was in Prince's group The Time .Jessie even sounds like Prince.💋
That's St.Louis sound not a Minneapolis sound! This was all Jessie's Grove and Melody
Jesse Johnson look just like Prince with that Attitude
Going down memory lane, Y'all!❤😂❤😂❤
morris day and the time brought me here.
Robgee...this was a favorite song of mine..jessie came out of the prince music click..1985...I remember this very well
Beautiful song. The simplicity in the production, although dates it to the early to mid 80s, gives the song a purity and directness expressed in the lyrics. And a really nicely produced video, wouldn't we all want Jesse to release this officially on a collection remasters and restored? How great was Black American music before gangsta thug rappers... ahhh... Beautiful video. Super slick threads too Jesse .::Modernaire
AMEN x 1,000,00!!! ----> "How great was Black American music before gangsta thug rappers... ahhh.."
Morris Day grew up in the projects, very low income, yet he enunciates and comports himself like he attended boarding school with the rich kids. Same with Diana Ross and too many others to count. Thanks for spoiling my day with a reminder of the trashy tattoo culture of hiphop that has replaced a once-beautiful culture.
My high school days aaah the memories!!
A great song by Jesse Johnson.
I love this song so much. Saw this video in 1985 from U68, a tiny cable whoknowswhat channel. I adore this song. The Prince influence is so strong, and that's what I love, too. Such an amazing track. Anything that man touched was simply marvelous. Loved Jesse's song on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. God, I miss the 80s.
I feel you
BK Lulu Morris Day's guitar player!!!!! It was Jesse Johnson's solo album
BK Lulu You brought back memories. I remember seeing this video on channel U68 too. We had to turn the channel knob to U. Then the other to 68. If you didn’t have cable at that time to watch music videos. U68 was the alternative. Thanks for the memories on this one. 👍🏾
Thing about it was Jessie is a Gemini just like Prince so he knew how to have his own style of sound! You may think it sounds like Prince because he was in his camp but Jesse actually came to the purple Clan from St Louis and had his own sound and style before he met mr. Prince
Hey, I remember watching U68 as a kid (Harlem World represent!). A much more diverse range of music videos than MTV at the time. But this video slipped my radar. I saw a lot of other cool ones back then from Prince to David Bowie to George Michael (#RIP all 3).
I had this album and loved it.
I still have it on cassette LOL. It's a relic.
"can u help me" was in da flip side of singles record
Mad props for this album & all the success 2024
I love this song. Such a nice composition, so pure, so simple but yet such a funky ballad.
I luv this song. Beautiful man and beautiful song😍🎹🎶🎸
4:32 I have not heard this song in 30 plus years and what happy 😊 memories it brings back of being 20yrs old a young man.
Jesse was a Prince protégé that had his style and mannerisms to a tee
🌹I REMEMBER JESSE JOHNSON💋🌷
Carla Linton . I Want My Girl by Jesse Johnson is one of my favorite songs. That's one of my old school Jams.
Still bad the entire album/dassett cassettes bad af im 66 when this came out nuff said jessie blessings always
Jessie, this song is freakin' great! Your absolute very best!!!
The ending of this song always got me is like screaming out crying leaving at the same time
Boy, this one brings back memories.
THIS MY ISH ,,,,,,,,OWW💯💯💯
80s Rocks with jams like this..Smooth N a Classic...The KING
This was my favorite song by my guy Jesse in fact I really like the whole album ☺️💯😁
Happy 61st Birthday Jesse Woods Johnson!(Born June 1, 1960)😃🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍🏿👏🏿🙌🏿
Fucking goose bumps. Good Ass music. There will never be music like this again.
I love Jesse Johnson!!!
This dude was awesome. Miss ya Jesse.
real R&B and soul. I miss it!
Still to this day JESSE UNDERATED PERIOD 😢
Listening in 2020
I use to sing this song all the time!
Here in 2019. 80's kid feeling nostalgic.
This was my jam back in highschool.
I was seeing his guitar player, Michael Baker, for years.
Thank you Jesse 🎉
Great debut album
Prince Loved Purple and He Loved Pink I Love This Song I See some Prince in this song
One of my favorite songs,my college years Alabama State University!!?
Memory Lane sometimes good sometimes painful a part of life you will get through it
This song it’s so chill, love it💗
I so love this song to this day
Still bad assed tune period thank you jessie
Jesse was my guy...I remember buying the vinyl album.... lol
Real music 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thiwas da jammin slow jam back n da80'$
The ENTIRE ALBUM GENIUS THE CRAP I WAS GOING THROUGH 😢THIS HELPS ME BLESSINGS BROTHER JESSE 😢
Still sounds great! 2019 and beyond!
favorite song by him
Awww...man the Memories 😋
True, unconditional love!!❤Jesse!
This song is everything. 💖💫🕺💫💖
I was 12 or 13 when this came out. I had 3 favorites back then...Jesse Johnson, Prince, and Sheila E.💖💖💖
Good ole days
The entire album priceless 😢
Love this cut
When music made us think back, shidd i want my girl 😎
It came out when,"Around the World In A Day" was released. Him and Prince shared Susan Rogers for being their engineer. Prince let the world know he listened to the Beatles. While Jesse let everyone know he listened to "Dirty Mind."
The entire album 1❤
Jesse and his hot pink aura....................i want my 80s !
Yes, his hot pink aura. I miss the 80's.
Back in the day, it looked like Jesse was gonna cut 'em with two solid albums --- but then he hooked up with Sly for an album . . . and poof . . . quality and good songs evaporated! I thought he was on his way!
#ohwellthesecutsarestillgood #longliveJJ
Minneapolis sound
When anyone listens to this are you waiting for the 3;56 mark???
B Taylor love that part!!!
Yes! Every time! I even wanted to see what would happen in the video at that part.
Prince💜Morris=Jesse💗
Still listening 😢
Again this entire album..❤
This song just does it for me yes 🎊🎉🎈
My i love this song, played it all day everyday. Brings back so many good memories.
Classic hit
Still hits hard
Dope !!!! 💜💜
The entire album is 😮😮😮