4hero - Les Fleur

featuring Carina Andersson on lead vocals.
taken from the 4hero album 'Creating Patterns' released on Talkin Loud/Universal Records 2001.
as heard on the Baileys tv commercial in the UK & Europe.
cover version of the classic by Minnie Ripperton, produced by Charles Stepney.
Video by Jake and the cru at HTF Inc.

[@misscoffeebeans]

I can’t believe it. I’ve been looking for this song for SIXTEEN years. I happened to overhear it on a tv show my daughter was watching. I raced out and couldn’t believe my ears. What a great day! I love this song dearly. 💖

[@zigzung5569]

Same! Keep hearing the chorus of this song on various tv promos and absolutely love it. Funny enough i was a big fan of 4hero from back in the day and bought a couple of their albums but didn't know they did this song!

[@lynneroberts3628]

Me to

[@cl8865]

original is from minnie riperton! it sounds almost exactly the same, they did amazing!

[@architecturaldream1]

Same! I couldn’t remember the words and was wondering if I’d imagined it 😅

[@rols1234]

Me too, just heard on the radio, checked the their website. Happy days :)

[@4herotv]

recreating music from years gone by is a great way to learn how the greats produced the sound you cant find in most of today's music...there are differences in our versions to the originals but if you cant tell then it's definitely a compliment...thank you.

[@jurajkocurek7553]

4Hero don't go away that easy, first time in my youtube life I'm commenting, and as You love me with your music you still my heros. Definitely great way to post first time.

[@Younghead]

Still waiting for my copy...🤣

[@hollyandersonsmusic3226]

BBC just used it in a trailer and I had to find it. I used to love this song but forgot about it till now. I sung it to Google.

[@Ratty_Rex]

This song reminds me of the powerful group chorus songs from the classic 60s/ 70s musicals. And your version knocks it out the ballpark. ❤️

[@grumpycroissant8712]

Thanks man, such a beautiful track. I cried listening to it

[@barrymcmahon469]

Minnie Ripperton... A voice the whole world should know!

[@colmcgillveray1010]

except ...featuring Carina Andersson on lead vocal

[@TyeB1992]

@@colmcgillveray1010carina sounds just like Minnie.

[@Wip3ou7]

Wow I haven't seen this in a long time. I was on the animation team that produced this video in Tampa, FL. It was an awesome experience and I'm glad it's still around :)

[@olgerhombauer3175]

Crippled by malaise, the fear & complete and utter anhedonia throughout day 6 of my opioid withdrawal, this magic gem here suddenly had me raving around mad with tears of joy in my eyes (dunno if non-ex-addicts will be able to fully comprehend what this actually means). Will be trying to grasp and hold on to that moment as long as I can to get me through this... Blessings to all of the creators involved, and an extra blessing to the drummer - listen to the full album version's outro, what a beast! You guys are true saviors

[@eternalwheel]

How are you now? Been in same boat since 1994. On Dihydrocodeine maintenance now from GP and tried many times to kick but by 3rd month I keep going back. I hope you get free and I hope you're well.

[@patrikjonkman5039]

One of the most beautiful songs in the world!!

[@MrOldmanbrown]

This tune has helped me through the worst thing in my life. Nuff said

[@log36jt]

Kindred.

[@4herotv]

Brownski Brown ❤️💛💚

[@misanthropiq3433]

So strong song..

YANA

[@opticalnitemare]

@@4herotv are you guys still around then? Your music was always inspiring to me and there's still nothing like it that comes close. It's good to be unique and original, also to pay homage to our predecessors with a piece as beautiful and well crafted as this. Would love to know if you guys plan on releasing something else in the future, or whether you have anything past Hipology? Warmest regards

[@pascal4786]

One of my favorite songs of all time

[@4herotv]

Minnie Riperton - Come To My Garden

[@pugnut32]

This is one of the most beautiful songs i've heard.A song to cheer you up when you're feeling down

[@derektut]

I like how it's named "Les Fleur" so as not to be confused by the true artwork of the original "Les Fleurs" by Riperton. A beautiful gesture and truly one of the most beautiful songs ever composed.

[@EliasAlucard]

Love this song, I remember when it aired on the Baileys commercial back in 2006, and I was like, "wow, gotta find out the name of that song!" Minnie Riperton also sang it beautifully. I wish more music like this came out.

[@swt32567]

This is a very good rendition. Carina sounds very much like Minnie Riperton here on this one. Excelente!!!!!!!!!! Viva Carina Anderson!!! Viva Les Fleurs!!!!!! God Bless Minnie Riperton & 4-Ever shall she Rest In Peace. We miss you Minnie.

[@renzkiiie]

I first watched once this music video way back 2000s featured in MTV Phils. I'm only 7 years old that year and the only I remembered was the word "hero" (the MTV flash the title,song and the composer from beginning and end of video. ). I thought that was the title. and After many years of searching . I'm finally found it. I'm 27 years old this year.

[@kotasake]

Beautiful, I love to see it

[@electricrelaxationhd3952]

I recall shooting a video/photo album of my then 2 and 7 y/o daughters and my then lady with her and my family set to this version of Les fleur. I was more excited about it than all of them. I thought it would all last forever. It was probably the happiest time of life. Although it all ended. I can listen reminisce and reflect on how beautiful my family was. This song will forever have a deep resonance with me.

[@paulingleby3756]

I remember the first time i heard this, in a Baileys advert around the turn of the millenium, its haunted me ever since until i found it a few months ago, and this version along with the animation lifts my spirit everytime i watch and listen to it.❤️

[@bigbreadeaterellis]

I really like this tune, I first heard it when I saw an advert for Bailey's Irish cream. been hooked ever since !!!!

[@divinemischief4655]

and me, I spent sooo much time on line trying to find this album and song....so pleased I found it

[@snatchios1]

Eire has spiritual music

[@opalfruitcake]

Here because of Amy Winehouse ..... RIP you talented darling 🧡

[@emilianocruz11]

This song have a special memory on my life was back in 2006 or 2007 i hear this song my dad play one time on his old mecanic Shop and láter never hear again but more that 15 years i was search the name and was les fleur from 4hero because this song its very special for me and love this song because of the jazz music and the sweet voice of carina thanks for making one of the Best songs from 2001 amazing music

[@LanaVegana]

I don't know why... I've known this song and the clip for over 10 years now... And today it brought me to tears. Maybe it's the dark times we are living in. We need this now more than ever. Thank you Richard Rudolph for writing this song, thank you Minnie Riperton for making it known to the world, thank you 4hero and Carina Andersson for this version, and thank you Jake and the cru at HTF Inc for the amazing video!

[@Darkosan]

This song is just so beautiful. It's exceptionaly up-lifting.

[@scaffairl]

I listen to this song almost daily on the way to work. They should prescribe this on the NHS, does wonders for stress. Thank you 4hero.

[@karlnicholls15]

True hero.. Healing the world

[@tactictoe]

'If a man looks within, he finds beauty and power' True dat.

[@uberkl]

This is the highlight of an absolute classic, gem of an album. 4Hero are quite simply pioneers.

[@tomdesp]

Moving, optimistic, great musicality, pure lead vocals, carrying backing vocals, both everlasting and modern: I love that!

[@SirRoxo]

One of the best calming songs ever. It's ALWAYS on my MP3 player.

[@Bananadiva1]

Carina Andersson is the only singer who can do the amazing Minnie Riperton justice!

[@nathantpatten]

Just heard this on Radio 1 Chillest Show....such a great tune for these covid crazy times. Now i'm going through my 4hero catalogue for inspiration!

[@Shanzha23]

the tune is also used on ITV Racing 😉

[@jameskid81]

Mr Kirks nightmare

[@UntakenNick]

Classic late night MTV from the 2000's..

[@Nr1from1978]

I want to thank you. And google. Part of this song has been in my head for over 25yrs!! It was from a commercial. All I remembered was "ring out the bells" or something. I didn't know what is was of the title. Today I finally found it.

[@ezoth]

this songe moves me everytime i hear it . and the clip makes it even more epic i could not live without this song anymore ....

[@thevoice1985]

Great great song! It always makes me feel happy and safe.

[@migram4190]

Beautiful song!!! Reminds me of my childhood. I'm 13 when it came out. 😍

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

I love how a song that I thought I would never hear again, but love and never knew how to obtain brings tears to my eyes when I wasn't even looking for it...Love U 4herotv and I love great music

[@dp2370]

I've been looking for this song for years! only when google changed function to humming songs I managed to find it. I've been looking for this song for at least 15 years ..... you don't want to know how happy I am 😍😍😍😍. I Finally found after all these years !!! THANK YOU👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@4herotv]

Wow, Google has a humming option? Got to try that!

[@ohhheyitscate]

Me too!!! I'm so glad I wasn't alone 😂

[@josie50000]

Should listen to the original by Minnie Riperton

[@hollyandersonsmusic3226]

@@4herotv Yep. I used it to find this.

[@jetnewtown9580]

I too have been trying to find this for years..the melody was stuck in my head but as I didn't know the track name or artist, I got nowhere until by chance to night when I heard a clip of it on bbc ads between programs and good old Google did the rest! Beautiful melody and harmony. A little piece of aural heaven.

[@Ria666]

First heard this song on a "Bailys' advert" some years ago, and thought it was amazing then. It still makes me smile, when i hear it, beautiful piece of music....

[@4herotv]

it's the real video, although we do have some real dedicated fans...if you know anyone who can make one that's just as good as this please, please put them in touch with us!

[@TheTekknician]

This has always been one of my favourite tracks. It's just so darn positive! I'd say try asking around on Reddit, I'm pretty sure a community effort could happen :)

[@vollsticks]

This song encapsulates all that is sweet and good about humanity.

[@GingerJesusSaves]

Brought me through some great and hard times, during the summer of 2001 in Holland. Why can't all modern music be simple, but evocative and sample free like this? Release more of these please!

[@pjkolo]

Accidently downloaded this track. What a great little surprise it was. Heady vocals and thundering choir really brought this one alive.

[@Kainlarsen]

This still makes me nostaligia hard... back to my days at college.:) Kinda sad I can never go back there.

[@robsgardenguide7186]

Love it..... just makes me smile and rise up!

[@berserkerx7]

Heard it first on an episode of Top Gear. Such a beautiful and euphoric song and production.

[@rabidheartbeats5953]

i remember seeing this a child and just found it 20 years later lol

[@TheEstypesty]

lurve this song!!! A proper summer song, gives me goosebumps everytime!!

[@flamoonigirlolivia]

Heard on an ad today for the first time and remembered listening so long ago!

[@verodavila3096]

I remember this video when Mtv played on "120 minutos"...love those times!!! ❤

[@WeArePride]

We didn't think it was possible to improve on the sublime original - but here it is.

[@kieronlawson6375]

been trying to find this for the last 5 years!!!

[@thevoice1985]

Great great song! It makes me feel warm and safe from the inside.

[@4herotv]

as it says in the comments, anyone who bought the 12" or CD will notice this was a tribute to both Charles & Minnie: cover version of the classic by Minnie Ripperton, produced by Charles Stepney.

[@pininprestatyn]

Just checking in to say ‘tune’. Always in the back of my head. Found love, lost love, appreciate love since 2007. A part of my life that I will leave in a box in my heart. I open it now and then when I listen to this tune.

[@InternalMusings]

My favorite remix ever.

[@vividimaginer]

epic, just phenomenal. thank you for all the wonderful tunes throughout the years, big love.

[@carldean2597]

2021 and forever.big up the Dollis Hill gang. The whole Full Reinforced gang.living Legends

[@jestonordonez1550]

Baileys commercial brought me here..

[@veggie42]

I went here after realising this is like Jessie Ware

[@LanaVegana]

Such a beautiful song, and the video makes it even better! LOVE IT! Thank you for making such awesome art!

[@gwej]

i luv this song soooooooooooooooooo muchhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Chloe4656.]

Being looking for this song for ages.

[@MrThessalonikiman1]

This tune is connected with one of the best moments of my life, joyful and full of hope. Cheers @ 4hero!

[@4herotv]

❤️💛💚

[@Prellium]

Love this to pieces, beautiful groove and perfect singing.

[@goldjoke13]

Been looking for this song for years, thanking you so kindly. Makes me smile everytime I hear it. F@@king awsome song

[@jospesek1]

love this song !!

[@appeski1]

Minnie Riperton's uniqueness beautifully complimented by the masters 4Hero's creativeness only as you can do it

[@Wikkus]

Had to come find this because it's an excellent cover of the original and it was bugging me that I knew the chorus, but couldn't place it -- I would have been like 12 months old when Minnie Ripperton released it ;)

[@titandelapocalipsis]

la primera vez que escuche esta cancion fue en un comercial de bailey's y no se por que la cancion me gusto pero; pase años buscandola y nada, pero ahora =)¡¡¡ wow gracias¡

[@sophiapena2136]

han pasado 12años…

[@FunkyMarkyUK]

Man, this is a good tune, stop thinking what the original was like (with many a good tune) just appreciate the music man. Been many a song that has been remixed, its a compliment to the original artist peeps. Peace & love all ! Keep the faith!

[@bainzerr]

Shivers!! So much emotion...makes everything feel ok no matter what!! Bring on what the world throws at me!!

[@4ShoAm]

This song is marvellous and I can barely get it out of my head. I heard the chorus on Top Gear years ago and looked for it ever since.

[@bafj]

thanks bailey's for making me know this song.!!

[@sonali6942]

J'écouterais cette chanson jusqu'à la fin des temps! j adore

[@81iceprincess]

This songs SCREAMS MINNIE RIPPERTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@senseibullish1803]

because it is

[@ruafair]

oh my..thank you so much for posting this... What a wonderful spiritual and uplifting song...

[@AbbeyS1234]

Brilliant song, love it!

[@kenjiroM]

I have been searching for this for over 12 + like itch you can't scratch, Just watched Us XD

[@tomcrowmike]

It makes me feel in love

[@tlamn1905]

Still beautiful after so many decades

[@iqueron]

this is wickedLy beautifuL!

[@johnglynhughes4239]

An absolute eargasm... Incredible!

[@OyaGoddess]

Very uplifting and beautifully done.Just right for mental and spiritual cleansing.

[@FatesCrew]

Whoa, this is a blast from the past, we need to get you guys a higher quality version of this somewhere from our archives tho! We were so young when we made this animation. Very turbulent month of production Sept 2001 was too. Next time I'm in London we need to grab a pint...

[@goldhillproductions]

You guys rocked this video so hard!

[@Plottoberry]

Please do!

[@sleeride]

so glad I found this song, I've been trying to find it (in my head, haha) for ages, the words 'golden flower' were the only thing I remembered from the song, but the animation.... I just never forgot!! AWESOME and superbeautiful it is, still! love from the Netherlands, Annemarie

[@needahandle]

This is fantastic on all levels.

[@OneNeverEnds]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Like Zero 7 meets a broadway musical. Beautiful arrangements and vocals. And this video is great...very touching, especially when you listen to the lyrics.

[@oooolive]

duplication is always a virtue and should be valued

[@mistaben2k]

4 Hero genius music makers,grew up loving their music.

[@alex35foot]

My song of the year

[@mitchravenswyck705]

Damn, a historic relic

[@kotasake]

I discovered y'all like a few years ago at most, but songs like escape that seem so familiar it makes me cry🥴I must've heard it as a kid

[@geoforn]

Epic song, epic video. I really like 4hero's instrumentation.

[@JDS777]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I saw this song in 2000 or 2001 and I loved it so much but never saw the clip again. It's a beautiful song with just about the best vocals I've ever heard. I have the C.D but never found the clip, and at last, after such a long time, I have. You forever have my deepest thanks!! It's one of my all time favourite songs!!

[@skimpyyields]

Ring all the bells sing and tell the people that be everywhere that the flower has come Light up the sky with your prayers of gladness and rejoice for the darkness is gone Throw off your fears let your heart beat freely at the sign that a new time is born

[@Jolyne87]

ADORO QUESTA CANZONEEEEEEEEEEE

[@sledgehead2000]

big up 4hero this is a great version .wicked production.

[@inekebruijns9911]

So beautiful..!! 👌

[@Brawler_Baddies]

I know, that group in general is amazing. I try to tell everyone I run across about them. They are so good. It's like their music is "pure", if that's a good way to describe it.

[@kizu6669]

Wow this is nostalgia by now.. I remember seeing it on tv and quickly recording it on VCR :D then I had to go the record shop and actually order it to be imported, as it wasn't in stock at the store. Good old times :)

[@timdehaan1977]

This is my wake up call every day... Very relaxing...

[@IChoseTheRedPill]

This is one of my favorite videos on Utube... I just moved it up from page nine in may favorites to the top of the first page as I write this... It's a beautiful song and awesome animation... This entire video works for me in such a huge way I can't even describe it fairly...

[@bluewave12]

this video and song is very uplifting... cheers to the creator of this video, really brilliant!