Willy DeVille - Storybook Love

[@rickdrewer6427]

The man and his voice is simply the MOST un-recognised genius talent in rock'n'roll.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

His voice, hauntingly beautiful. And his talent, unsurpassed. He wrote and produced so much. Willy wrote the song and the music to this. Knopfler suggested it for the movie and did the arrangement for the movie. I don't know why people don't want to give Willy DeVille the enormous credit he deserved. Jealousy, maybe. He didn't like their games. Anyway, lots of Willy's music is right here on youtube. Aggiespoenk has uploaded a lot of great stuff. Thanks, Aggie.

[@valeriejean130]

Let's get Willy into the Rocknroll Hall of Fame. Does anyone know how to petition for this?

[@valeriejean130]

Seems important to me.

[@rickdrewer6427]

@@valeriejean130 There is no way to directly contact the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Nominating Committee to nominate someone for induction. Instead, the committee selects nominees each year based on their musical influence and cultural impact. The only formal criteria is that the artist must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before the nomination. Cheers, Rick

[@afuzzycreature8387]

@@rickdrewer6427 the rock and roll hall of fame has kept strong acts before because the industry didn't like them. Meat Loaf/Steinman for instance

[@stwayne9121]

Twenty-nine people have no appreciation for genuine talent. Willy Deville's voice is pure gold. Miss you.

[@jonhdoe2218]

Unbelievable...The voice, the feel, the music....The most underrated musician ever...reverence!

[@HHH-vi1wn]

Drugs destroyed his career and life

[@shoheiimamura4067]

@@HHH-vi1wn That's not the whole picture. Bad management and advertising created a poor reception for Willy here in the states. Which didn't help his addiction either, but he was loved in Europe. Not to mention bigger druggies have been around so what's their excuse?

[@jimmiewade7945]

One of the most beautiful songs that I ever heard, and bye one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard

[@33whiskey69]

You nailed it!

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

we will never forget you. a great loss.

[@atennyson4143]

Every time I come back to listen/watch... I am blown away at his brilliance and craftsmanship... Love always ~

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

Have you heard his 'Ruler of my Heart'. Enough to make one cry. But he has written tons of soulful R&B, Blues, Cajun, mixed all together like nobody else.

[@enadorange011]

He was of Pequot Indian descent. From Connecticut. Wikipedia got me here,,, and I was privileged to hear him sing this gorgeous song.

[@oliviernahmias531]

Greatest ever ❤😢😢

[@KrackedtheFup]

If this isn't the ultimate love song, then love doesn't exist!

[@tipresource]

As he destroyed his body his voice remained like velvet. His voice is mesmerizing. RIP Willy

[@bubgum00]

His voice was like slow melting butter. Such a beautiful song.

[@elenahesterpacini9276]

MANY MANY ROSES FOR YOU MY BELOVED WILLY! ....I MISS YOU MY SWEET FRIEND. ...😇😢😍😍😻😺👄❤❤❤💝👍✌☝☝☝👐👐👑🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⛅🌈🌄🔱⏳⌛✅✅✔✔💥💨💫🔥🌠🌟🌟🌟✨❇ ESTHER FROM FLORENCE ITALY WITH LOVE

[@liastalard40]

After listening to Willy Deville you can never be the same ever again!

[@LisaStoeten]

I remember telling my lill sis that Willy DeVille had died, she didn't know who he was, then I played her this song and she cried. I still can't believe I'll never hear him sing any of his songs again...

[@akhan5871]

rejoice--we have the recordings--and they are a piece of paradise to bring his voice and music to us still--thank you aggie--arthur

[@renerike]

So glad i seen him play live in the netherlands,very weak,not long to live but so strong with his songs.

[@budbinner1381]

Pure gold ❤

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

24K

[@janedavis7223]

That this voice was extinguished under such tragic circumstances is unforgivable.

[@BrigitteFahsel]

Willy DeVille-ein Mann mit Klasse,bester Sänger für mich. Und Romantiker 🌹

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

Einer der besten Sänger auf jeden Fall. Da binn ich mit Dir einig. Ich habe Willy Deville 1985 zum ersten mal gehört und seine Stimme hat mich auf Anhieb tief im ❤ berührt...

[@manfredmeingast]

Ingenious and original brilliance!!! RIP Willy

[@wayneblem223]

Willy's emotion and voice blows me away .

[@ChaotinChrissi]

..Willy..komm dort an, wo deine Seele lebt..du bist ein wahrer Mensch..ich vergesse dich niemals..folge dir ..GARANTIERT!!!

[@emmettecraft]

Long live the memory of Willy,,,the Greatest!

[@lenihakker5331]

yessssssss..love him

[@gonzaloperezlado9353]

Beautifull song

[@mecwag]

His best work. I can't see anyone else singing this song.

[@monikabrors3712]

Einfach nur toooooooooll......ich liebe diese Musik.

[@amandaforrest7697]

One of my favorite movie songs from my teen years. So pretty! Love the lyrics too!

[@sgtcast1]

Masterpiece!!

[@chriswillis4815]

Saw Mink De Ville at The Venue in London in 1980. One of the best shows ever. Brilliant band and a truly great vocalist. Willy was an original. He could sing any style with absolute conviction. Nobody sounded like him.

[@stardresser1]

Always loved the movie...now that there are videos of Willy singing the song, I play it often. It is as perfect as the movie is, in every way. And it makes me WEEP, every single time. EVERY single time. Not sure why. Maybe just because of his pure perfection and heart in this song. What a star, then, now, still, always.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

I totally get it. Many of us, both women and men get emotional with much of his art.

[@TheSometimesWhy]

This songs' lyrics violate more than a few rules about songwriting, and does so in the service of absolute perfection. It takes a genius to do what WIlly did here--bravo, maestro!

[@indifferentadvocate1737]

I know I'm replying to this three years after you wrote it, but if you wouldn't mind explaining I'm curious to know in what ways he violated the rules. I love stuff like this, but am genuinely ignorant. Thanks!

[@TheSometimesWhy]

The lyrics repeat words in a way that flouts the notion that repetition is fine in a chorus to establish a groove/theme, but to do so in a verse arguably wastes the opportunity to use a different word to expand the verse's meaning. (The use of the words 'feelings/feel,' and 'storybook/story' are examples of what I am referring to. And formatically speaking, there's no bridge to punctuate the verses, which stand or fall on their own merit without benefit of the bridge's presence. I hope that helps.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

@@indifferentadvocate1737 Willy did tend to flout rules in order to attain perfection, as evidenced by the millions who love this and nomination for an Academy Award. Willy knew what he was doing.

[@elseMa5194]

Magnifique...🌹🌹🌹❤️ A genious voice and passion..

[@corkovits]

nog zo een mooi lied van een grootheid willy/mink. love it! tanks

[@larsbokberg]

I can remember the early Mink/Villy de Ville from the early 80-ties and enjoy how his voice has "grown" through the years...well well welll ..I think his voice is enjoyed in heaven where he is now...👌

[@marionwasner7039]

😘❤️

[@b4LmAMhhzd10]

To all who dwell here, as soon as i hear this guy; s voice, something stranges hapens, i become more than just a listener. I feel his music physical. Wonderes.Greetings to all..

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Красивый Вилли!влюблена в этот голос,стиль,в красоту этих звуков!❤❤❤❤

[@chrismiccolupi2506]

Grandpa maybe you can back tomorrow and read this to me again As you wish

[@decam5329]

😊

[@alancrum645]

Beautiful voice! He died so young.

[@Crimson9951]

huge Princess Bride fan and he sings this like it was meant for him to sing...perfect

[@bubgum00]

Ken Moriarty Well, he did write the lyrics.

[@donnasmith2743]

LOVE THIS SONG! GREAT MOVIE THE PRINCESS BRIDE!! One of my favorite songs of his!!

[@MP-id2po]

Something about Willy Deville. I have hundreds of albums and have been into all types of music, from rock, heavy metal, pop, folk, country... And I got into Mink Deville early on and bought his first 5 albums. This past month I've had on repeat mode this song, "Just to walk that little girl home", "I broke that promise", "You just keep holding on" and "Just your friends". Can't figure out. I just can't get sick of these songs. No other music does this to me. I just have to admit his music takes me to another place, another level. RIP Willy, but hope to see you live again one day!

[@shannonking6328]

Well said!

[@juttawinkler7280]

dieses Lied, Willy´s Gesang, Augen zu und der Himmel öffnet sich.....

[@ryancfoley]

As always, delivered with so much passion! Willy, you are greatly missed!

[@pezmaner1]

Priceless !! Remember this at the either the movie awards or Grammys when the Princess Bride first came out in 1987

[@goaaronrodgers12]

One of the greatest songs of all of time!! #PrincessBride #RIP

[@corrievanvelt2361]

Mooie muziek 🎵 goede zanger jammer dat hij er niet meer is ❤groetjes uit Nederland 🇳🇱 ❤

[@nevillesavage2012]

Whiskey and Weed. Lots of it. Still one one My favorite songs ever

[@utakramer139]

Respect Mr de Ville! You really have it. Doesn't get any better than this. 🤗👍🏻❤

[@DhrubaAdityaa]

I was watching the princess bride and then this song made me watch the movie credits twice in a row. :'(

[@carmenlafrano8021]

In love with this man...his music will live forever❤️

[@joevee8337]

my favorite version of this song! :)

[@emmettecraft4452]

Willy wrote it.

[@hagengeiler8144]

Wenn man intelligente und schöne musik liebt, ist Willy einer von den echt Großen gewesen. Ich liebe diese Musik und diese Exentrik Hagen

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

My little girls song whose not that little anymore .. and missed so much .. always loved , in my Heart and with me.. 💕👉 RIPSTA ..

[@rockyrockygreen3461]

\you are a star Mr. DeVille

[@IreneVenancioDasilva]

A LEGEND. ONE OF THE GREATEST- BIG LOVE TO HIM

[@blackbirdblackbird1442]

Wunderbarer Song und sehr gelungener Auftritt.

[@clancranstonlc]

This song by this man is as good as any love song ever sung. ❤💙 Anybody wanna peanut?

[@amk0171]

At some point when the credits roll at the end of the movie Willy DeVille's name appears. That voice caught my attention all those years ago. Wasn't until just recently that I found out it was Mr. DeVille singing. Great voice to be sure.

[@conchidominguez3782]

Beatiful song. Great , great Willy...

[@manuelgermanbarreirogarcia3115]

Cómo lo echo de menos!!!

[@HillbillyMusings]

Doesn't get any better than this....

[@bluenote824jones7]

rip willy.i wish big brother mike could have heard all you songs.he would have been proud.rip mike. I love you man.!!!!!!!

[@joeoshea5310]

this is a very emotional song. wish I could have such a love. !

[@mattng4707]

Just WOW what a voice and emotions ..ps love the movie

[@tipresource]

Smoking and clearly on drugs but still executes with perfection the song. His voice is like butter

[@diannemcguinness5220]

geez I love you, Willie, but your music still fills my heart

[@jacekbanach3531]

Simply GREAT!)

[@G8GT364CI]

Man, he could sing.

[@JaysonsMom]

Still love this

[@Semayata]

I miss him so much

[@martymasters1894]

Karla Espen his spirit lives on sister

[@janiceward2169]

Me too he was so special, always will be...💔💔

[@goodnsharp]

I miss my mom so much ! I think of her often when I'm listening to beautiful music! Love to all

[@corkovits]

ye the best song ever!xxxtanks man.

[@StefanoMeloniCagliari]

Lovely Willy. Unforgettable.

[@rainerherrmann1330]

I want this song at my funeral

[@TheSonnyjim1000]

Great artist! Will never be forgotten!

[@holzmannschmeisser2114]

Besser geht nicht...es ist extrem schade, dass er nicht mehr unter uns ist

[@sietzobesselink8407]

R.i.p Willy The best ever

[@finkleart]

"Goodnight, Sweet prince, May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

[@soulgeek6805]

Gawd dang I love this song and this performer!

[@bushregmike]

The Divine Comedy played out in Willy Deville, watching a voice from the heavens chased by the demons of drugs and alcohol. You are a great mystery Willy Deville, I will know I am in paradise when I hear your voice, iay in rest with the angels in the wings of God's grace.

[@lynnwebber6395]

Don't forget the cigarettes. They stole life from him as well. My husband's doctor said alcohol and cigarettes together multiplied the damage. Think about alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy drug use. I weep for him and all who love him.

[@Maria-er6yz]

Beautifully said Bushregmike.

[@conchidominguez3782]

Emocional, romántico... Brillante WIlly!! For ever 💖

[@conchidominguez3782]

Qué talento y que voz!! Grande Willy 💜🌹

[@kneapoe51]

Willy, I pray you have found the "Rest In Peace" that ran from you, for so many years. Lovely Song, Movie, & last but not least......Artist/Performer/Man. Thanks for this piece of History. No matter what these "views" "comments", ect., show.. WE KNOW what they indicate. Today's lack of musical...........EVERYTHING.

[@lagerthalagertha3111]

I pray for his poor first wife Lisa. He broke her heart because a horrible woman.

[@amandamartel4178]

Sounds like a silly song but its beautiful has so much meaning to it. I love it and I love princess bride such a great song

[@amandamartel4178]

The song made princess bride what it was

[@jeronimonoguera3061]

Tuve la suerte de conocer a este chamán y poeta... Y lo llevo en mi corazón hasta que llegue mi hora. Un auténtico caballero del rock y el cajun... DEP Willie...

[@user-cc6ty4lq3r]

Thank you aggıespoenk for all the willy pearls, I miss his live acts so much

[@Phoibe74]

großartiger Künstler!!! R.I.P.!!

[@favorites8538]

Love this song

[@Lisa0529]

The embers still glow as hot and bright as the fire that started them.............

[@dorisstamm592]

i miss him

[@billcash2083]

This reminds me of my true LOVE!!!!

[@marciaqrv]

Loved it.

[@alinar.rothenbacher3821]

Großartig👏👏❤⚘

[@michelkooij4342]

Absolute!

[@t2weeling]

Insane warm story teller

[@michaeljahn423]

Unübertroffen

[@alberto032973]

Love this song and the movie

[@MrHighlandcattle]

was soll man sagen........ einfach toll thanks for posting

[@michaelstitt9726]

Tho its beemn2 yrs since iv seen u Robin, u still that great love I want so much. I love u alway. Its a real as the feelings I feel. I love u. Ur as real as the feelings I feel.

[@alberto032973]

Love this song and movie

[@hankhayden6064]

WOW I love, love sings.

[@2806snap]

@MdCorvus Da gibt es einfach nichts hinzuzufügen.Willy du bist the Best. RIP.

[@Indiax63]

Adoro este tema .🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@saval00]

Rip and great song man your awesome