Any Other Fool - Patti Austin / Sadao Watanabe

Sadao Watanabe featuring Patti Austin from his 1989 album Front Seat

[@airpiedmont]

Probably one of the most underrated songs and singers that has ever been. Patti Austin is amazing.

[@corylombard]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@rawn4203]

Given it didnt even make the hot100, I say it is THE most underrated song ever. Her song (duet) from 1983, Baby Come to Me, hit #1. This song is better. By far.

[@bukuku]

Indeed. Its cruel all right.💐

[@louiecaprio72]

I totally agree with u 500%. I always keep this song on my playlist. Her vocals were impeccable and flawless. Love the way the background vocals come in and the saxophone doesn’t drown out her heavenly voice.

[@orvillemeadows3492]

I wish I could get it on Apple Music

[@jderrant]

Patti Austin nailed what has to be the ultimate lamentation song. To call it beautiful and haunting is a gross understatement. Gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@MusixMan81]

Patti Austin's voice is one of the most underrated voices ever. She has range, power, and delivery. I love 4:00 - 4:11

[@gowanusgirl]

She's amazing

[@DaddyTre65]

I've been looking for this song for years! I didn't know Patti Austin was the vocalist. Her beautiful singing and Mr. Watanabe's soulful sax make this a great, (yet sorrowful) love song.

[@katemaloney4296]

I didn't know the late great Jeff Porcaro was the drummer.

[@sylvialupehernandez9154]

@@katemaloney4296 I thought it was Vanessa Williams that sung this song.

[@yupib2298]

*Tuve que tararear la canción a Google porque lo unico que recordaba desde 1989 era su melodía*

[@softrockrules]

I could listen to this for hours.

[@rh-oy5uw]

Me too..

[@maxietheshihtz8416]

Me too

[@sandraforzano1189]

Hey love

[@msred5400]

Me too

[@saifulzainal3176]

yeah,i too mate

[@tomthomas9312]

I heard this song a hundred times and it still brings out my emotions.

[@rawn4203]

I know what u mean! Im so addicted to it. I think its her best, even better than baby come 2 me.

[@keythdanielsen8316]

Tom Thomas it's hard for it not to.

[@keythdanielsen8316]

rawn4203 I agree. I think it is the superior song

[@saviodesilva7933]

One of the top songs of all time

[@dannyr58]

My favorite Patti Austin recording- truly moving- I remember seeing the video- Sadao is great too- This song was written by Diane Warren- perhaps her best, too Thanks for posting this

[@swisspuppy]

When this song came out I was in NYC. I was struggling to get my life all together but unable to grasp it. This song was there to encourage me. Every time I hear this song, my emotion goes back to that time. I am sending a message to me, 30 years younger, to hold on for a rough ride but you are going to be ok.

[@MartinSmith-ls4wt]

Good way of looking at things and being able to endure no matter how hard things seem.

[@chillyg]

Swiss puppy I hope life turned out the way you wanted for you

[@blacconnosuir]

Damn Straight! i thought i was the only person to hear that intricate sliding vocal! Patti is a true master! i was very blessed to meet this lady and she's as sweet as her voice! I will never forget that night!!!

[@Filipinopride18]

who listens to this song up to now?? the best!

[@deniseanandan5604]

Powerful song. Beautiful words. I still cry when ever I hear this song.

[@kevibo75]

Best smooth jazz song of the eighties and today

[@emmajuanayussuf4129]

Kevin Pritchard when music touch your soul

[@rayhanalmadini3631]

this song is so powerful, which rare to find nowadays

[@Builttallny]

Jhgghhh

[@Builttallny]

Jhgghhh

[@narensankranthi935]

Been living on this song for over 30 years now. Always rejuvenates.

[@Scottsteaux63]

I love this woman. One of the greatest talents of our time and she doesn't always get the recognition she deserves.

[@rb8460]

Just a great song. It was great in 1989 when I first bought the CD and it's still great today

[@user-hh8wx8wt3m]

and tomorrow

[@lizettedaniels1089]

Gather here if u still listening and loving this song💖💖💖

[@skinbleaching125]

this my friends is just a BRILLIANTLY BEAUTIFUL song

[@3333DeeCee]

This might be the most underrated song of all time.

[@wrightguyz]

something in the chord changes?? yeah its quite good

[@debbieburns3848]

Agreed

[@aminfotafoto1098]

Wrong. At that time, this song was played very often on the radios

[@sydneyghisyawan]

Patti Austin has the most soothing, sensual, calming voice in these modern times..this song will always be alive for me..just love your music Patti...

[@yudhanurdian7515]

What a great song and amazing Mr. Sadao Watanabe

[@kathyyansick5382]

...i love this song looking for Sadao Watanabe songs brought me here, I also love Patti Austin what a awesome song! I hope they are both doing great in June 2021 it's worth it to find more of his playing really brilliant sax artist! Lovely song takes me back

[@albertaribon2124]

I love this music.... Classic combination of the best. Sadao and Patti. Perfect combination

[@TheKoolkanadian]

And wriiten by Diane Warren! 👍🏾❤️🎵💿

[@rawn4203]

This song didnt even make the hot 100? This song must have been dedicated to the music listeners and purchases of that time. Idiots! This song is solid gold and a great song, one of the best ever!!!

[@TheTmat007]

Ikr. It's just unfortunate it was released in the 80s. It most likely would, in any other decade.

[@sososanchez3512]

Agreed!

[@cashaiesha]

I agree

[@udohnsikak6352]

Absolutely.

[@baylinkdashyt]

It wasn't real big on pop radio, no, but it was a *flamethrower* on Smooth Jazz; top 20 overall, if not higher.

[@aliciagreen7035]

OH MAN!!!! LOVE THIS SONG!!! PATTI'S VOICE, THE MUSIC, THE LYRICS WAS ON POINT. REAL MUSIC WITH A MELODY.

[@WARDMAN3]

After following Diane Warren's whole career, This ranks as one of my 5 favorite Diane Warren penned songs. This is where she is at her best... Great recording!

[@andygonzales4633]

I am a retired former Marine Corps Sniper. I always believed that I was master of my emotions., my heart. But this song so passionately sung by Patti moves my heart like nothing else. I spent so much time away from the girl I loved that I lost her to another man. And as Patti Austin so eloquently put it..., even a fool would still be there holding you, any other fool but me.

[@anthonycevallos9247]

Semper Fi Andy. I attended the scout sniper school when I was a young Marine in Okinawa in 1979. I stayed in the Corps for 8 years and this song when it came out hit me hard as well as It was during a time when i lost the person i loved more than anything. I thought I was a badass but that event reduced me to a such pain and sadness. Even to hear it now is extremely hard. USMC 1*7/-86 0311/

[@fredmarinucci3868]

Beautiful song but sad

[@kathyschell752]

andy gonzales So beautiful worded.

[@kathyschell752]

Anthony Cevallos OMG you made me cry my heart goes out to you. I know all too well what it's like to lose someone in your life. the LOVE of your life

[@peterdottin9464]

Written by Diane Warren.

[@maryfromlancre]

Every time I hear Patti Austin sing, I miss the little Facebook heart emoticon. I would put a heart on each and every video of hers. :) She stole my heart.

[@nancygilliam9025]

Did not know Dianne Warren wrote this! I absolutely love this song. That fact makes me love it even the more.

[@jamienash751]

I never realized I would love smooth jazz when I heard this as an 18 year old in 1989

[@peterkiwanuka5405]

It is natural...

[@jjchi36]

I love this song since 1989

[@zzkhanzzkhan]

Watched Sadao Watanabe perform live in Kuala Lumpur in the late 80s. Still enjoy this song very much even after decades have passed.

[@cynthiawerts9745]

"you never miss your water til your well runs dry" miss him so much.

[@thesiciliannyc]

I simply love this song.I love singing along and relating the words to the relationships in my life..Sometimes I just freeze and tingle when I hear it on the radio..

[@eleanorborja8167]

BEST JAZZ ARTIST. SADAO WATANABE. I LOVE ALL HIS MUSIC. WITH FEATURED ARTIST LIKE PATTI AUSTIN. ROBERTA FLACK THE BRST !!!!!!

[@ricki1004]

Beautiful music. Can we ever go back to those days????? This song is just AMAZING artistry!!!

[@kathrynrippy8792]

My heart truly wishes that we could all go back to that time 😢

[@m0L3ify]

1987-89 were truly great years

[@karinkatt7893]

a powerful regret song.....love it..

[@sandraforzano1189]

Oh and do I regret

[@kevinashe9956]

All time favorite song.

[@dsinkfontein]

This is an all time favourite, it`s timeless.

[@tito1981able]

I love this song...two of my favorite international jazz artists..Thanks!

[@jodymendiola6795]

Just love this song!

[@shawnbegay4966]

I was just listening to a top 5 from March 24th, 1990 on the radio this morning. It reminded me of this song, which I was lucky to catch on a lite rock station here in the Phoenix area back then. I am lucky to have gotten this CD not too long afterwards. A great follow up to this song would be "Bodyguard" by the Bee Gees, also another lucky catch on the radio back then. By the way, the top 5 from March 24, 1990 was: 5. I Wish It Would Rain Down - Phil Collins 4. Roam - The B-52's 3. Escapade - Janet Jackson 2. Love WIl Lead You Back - Taylor Dayne 1. Black Velvet - Alannah Myles

[@xaraxen]

One of those songs you hum to deep in the night

[@maxietheshihtz8416]

Yes Hamad Saif Alshamsi any other fool but me

[@peterkiwanuka5405]

Ma man

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I haven’t heard this in 30 years..It used to play on the soft rock channel all the time. What a good song! I hope that one day the man I love will realize what he could have had..,

[@nighthawk3640]

I've listened to her music for years, such a beautiful woman and a beautiful artist .

[@33Kellymc]

Wow!!! I haven't heard this in years!!!! Still sounds so wonderful!!! Love you Patti!! : )

[@bukuku]

Haunting voice and music. Talking about real emotions..

[@stevenreynolds8985]

I must admit this song makes me cry every time I hear it the song makes me think of a friend I lost a few yrs back thank you Ms Austin!!

[@victoriabrown2950]

Hands down - A TIMELESS song!!!!

[@J7H7K7]

A song that reminds me of lost loves….. as they say you don't know what you've lost until its gone….

[@allenchee]

this song never fails to move my heart.

[@ml-lm6td]

this is one of those songs I can't do anything but listen to it

[@joannphelps2408]

I love Patti Austin! And this song started it all for me!

[@danielledavis1524]

my favorite song of all time

[@rawn4203]

U have very good taste.

[@discodancer1234]

Beauty! Makes you want to weep!!

[@robertdearman4553]

Two exceptional talents put their heads together and the results are awesome!

[@kingdom753]

I love Patti Austin and Sadao Watanabe : perfect combination to give us, “ any other fool “ 1988. Thank for posting. Peace and love brothers and sisters, of good faith 🤜🤛💪🌎🤝👍❤️👏🙌👐🤲🙏.

[@justinlwerner]

What a great song and a truly awesome vocal. I've always though Patti Austin did not get her due as a singer. She's one of the best!

[@MrNategee67]

Wow such a beautiful song,songed by an exceptional beatiful woman!

[@staceymitchell4526]

BEAUTIFUL and UNDER RATED SONG!!!

[@rawn4203]

So true........how this song didnt even make the HOT 100???? Insane.

[@nurimaahmad1939]

Timeless , first heard ths song when i was10/11 yeras old . Still loving this song after 35years passed by ♥️

[@vivandav67]

so this one popped into my head the other day...and lo and behold, KZbin has it..lol..LOVE her..

[@cirruslogic]

One of the best songs ever produced. They don't make songs like this one anymore.

[@ChetLindsay]

I must agree! The female singers from the group, The Jets have beautiful voices, and beautiful personalities. I had the pleasure of being the Spanish teacher of the younger sister back in the 90s in Long Beach. She's a very talented and intelligent young lady! Hope all in life is well for Ansara! Mr. L

[@aggyfebianti3536]

I can relate. 💔😢

[@KelliElaine]

Any other fool would never walk away Even a fool would still be there, holding you I had it all, with you Lovely Just Lovely Time ran out Time does that Sometimes Cherish the moments They don't always last When you're with your love Time passes so fast Here I am Always, I am here And I am not confused I see things Crystal clear I smile because I can't do anything but We got to do and share and feel What some wait an entire Lifetime for We never counted losses Never kept score We knew that the love we had We shared was a choice Love never lost her voice We respected all that love is and could ever be The love we shared will supersede this life It is bigger than eternity That is where our love dwells Somewhat like a fairytale We entered this, not knowing Where life would lead us What heartbreak would teach us We caught all the blessings We learned all the lessons To live To love Is a gift We open it time and time Again I guess our love lasted will always last Because before we were ever lovers We were first and foremost Friends She smiles......

[@bh2155]

She always had such a pure and elegant voice. I remember this song as a kid. If I am not mistaken Patti Austin would lend her voice to a lot of television commercial songs. I remember her voice on M&M commercials

[@yooperlooper]

I have this CD and I belt it out while driving. I dont dare open my windows!!! Love it!!!!!

[@Emi10673]

Love this song. Omg it’s been years since I heard it and brings me back❤️

[@Joeh1154]

I bought this cd many years back even though at the time, I was unfamiliar with Sadao's playing. I was familiar with Diane Warren's compositions and that peaked my interest so I bought it. I've always loved this ballad and Patti's voice, clarity, power and diction was the perfect choice. To use the old maxim, they don't write songs like this any more...because nobody can.

[@1Tankmarine]

I played this song from DC to California to Japan. This Marine loves your angelic voice.

[@lawrencemagnus1618]

This is such a beautiful song and should have been recognized more!

[@Superbowler08]

Beautiful Music. Patti is awesome!!!

[@henryhendrika5689]

Many artists sang this master piece but Patti Austin version is the best one to me.

[@onthego4350]

I heard this song first time from cassette tape " mega hit " still beautiful !

[@marciagnific]

+rides talon I heard it from an album (Front Seat). Hard to say what song was the most beatiful..

[@keythdanielsen8316]

rides talon that takes you a ways back

[@yokkelissya7516]

Love this song much....😘😘

[@hawaiidream1]

One of the best R&B songs of 1989. That was an amazing year in music.

[@johnwest6045]

Definitely my theme song. I was a fool to leave the love of my life. I had it all.

[@snootzie78]

I remember when this came out - fall '89. Some great stuff on the radio back then.

[@shalgiva]

Just A Beautiful song!

[@morgdealer]

Love Patti Austin, and I love this song.

[@stevenreynolds8985]

This is such a GREAT song, it always makes me think of that special person I lost, I always shed a tear. Thank you Patti!!!!!

[@frankgrant7787]

That smooth sexy voice always brings happiness.MUCH LOVE from a 40 yr fan Patti!!

[@viviansantos4115]

god given talent right there by patti and sadao theres no other explanation.

[@qingqiangma3597]

Beautifull song, SW is going to play in Kathmandu next week!!! A musician playing soothing music - balm for the soul, I salute you hi5!

[@leopardilures]

Some of the best music and the best years of my life!

[@andygonzales4633]

Thank you all for your heart felt words. It was a hard lesson but one that I learned from. I was proud to be a Marine. But never again will I let pride dictate my life again. Semper Fi.

[@tweetams01]

i like this song so much

[@raifocara-windhunter5358]

This the song that made me a Patti Austin fan

[@Edmont8228]

emotional song. most underrated....

[@bayuhendro9197]

i love this song...

[@arlenetrinimericanqueen8157]

When you have a good man in your life, NEVER TAKE THAT PERSON FOR GRANTED!1 No one should end up like this song!!!! LOL!.............BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!

[@RonsWorld5]

Beautiful !!!

[@joannephelps2505]

This song is one of Patti’s best!!!

[@judybrouard720]

I had this on a jazz compilation cassette tape. I would KILL to find it again. Back when singers earned their chops instead of plasticky competition shows.

[@rh-oy5uw]

Very love this beautiful song. Diane Warren, you really good job girl...

[@AljoniMusiCo]

It's all good here!!.Great Song, production, arrangement, etc. That 'snare' is kickin'!!

[@KelliElaine]

Any other fool..... Even a fool..... Great song Great songstress

[@philliphouse457]

I love this song it reminds me of having something good and leaving it and wish you could go back

[@smartunnel]

This song give me goosebumps everytime I listened to it.

[@leopardilures]

There's very few good no excellent songs written like this any more! Great time for music.