Candi Staton You Got The Love ( Original 1986 Version )

[@Hekatarine]

I underestimated how many "original" versions I had to click through before I finally got to this one!

[@the_trooper_72]

Haha same as!! 🤣

[@billionaire33]

Facts lol 😂

[@Enlightenedlikebuddha]

Always come through Google.

[@postemup1459]

Yep this is it!

[@atreauxttv5280]

Bro fr I’ve been lied to

[@cwil373]

No one would think there was an original. I love what was done with this track, but this is what I remember most and bought that I had to go to KZbin to find.

[@johngriffin4231]

She is the gold standard when it comes to vocals. Her songs provoke so much emotion.

[@marcusallen7358]

The original and best version. Lovely funky guitar riff and Candi's soulful voice makes it.

[@dieselboy808]

The mystery is unfolding from this song. They put this vocal with Frankie Knucles' "your love" and created a true house classic! This is very good too.

[@bimsbadejo1148]

The original and best version by a mile.

[@dc110770]

abimbola badejo the 1991 version is close. A massive house classic!

[@albertopereira2681]

With all due respect for the original, but the version of Florece and the Machine is by far the best of all.

[@CJCtelevisionnetwork]

abimbola badejo I agree

[@RadioNul]

@@albertopereira2681 Florence copied the 1991 remix of this original

[@markslade4350]

The only version that people should hear…just amazing

[@rsswd]

this song is a lesson in music history and theory. the way music can evolve. the lyrics live on.

[@papakooks]

This is a beauty of an original as it suits Candi Staton's style. However the later version with The Source is a classic. My daughter was raving about Florence. Bless her, she's too young to understand. All my best music is on vinyl.

[@freakydonkey12]

haha, 5 years since my last comment ... still holds true! "I can't stop listening to this .. its so meaty!" we've hit the MILLION TOO!

[@drifter402]

FINALLY I FOUND IT. I've searched for this for ages.

[@MrMasseMonster]

everything about this is so perfect!! the groove, the slap bass, drums, the chords and the vocals. this will definitely put you in the mood

[@iloveesr]

For years I've been telling my wife about this version, and she thought I was just making it up. It's real hard to find, all searches seem to lead to the more recent versions (which are NOT as good as this one!). Thanks for posting :)

[@0gami1tto]

it's annoying how many people will never know it's a cover...

[@paulmeekin]

This is a great version I saw Candi in Dublin on saturday night! she was amazing for seventy looks 50!!..note perfect on every song and boy can she groove!! .I am not a born again christian myself but she gets her message over in a very discreet way ,I am sure she is one of the blessed!! A lot of people donot realise this is a spirtual song!!

[@scottishrock1]

This is one of them tunes...magic

[@postmastergeneral711]

Pure.Undiscovered.Fire.🔥🦸

[@diggiddi]

Classic banger, I know I can always count on you Lord

[@vellocent]

Her voice is great it is good to hear this version. The background music is like someone mixed disco with Nintendo game music, which at the time was fitting. Thank you for finding this and sharing it. :)

[@freakydonkey12]

I can't stop listening to this ... its so meaty

[@soulguardian65]

This is the BEST version by a mile and, the original. I can only assume that those who gave this a thumbs down cannot see past the dreadful dance version that was a hit - but only cos this version was hidden away. Having said that, music is by definition, subjective.

[@speakertreatz]

+soulguardian65 ah come on, it's not DREADFUL, that's a total exaggeration. It was a very clever coupling of two very unlikely songs, one joyful and happy, the other moody and introspective, put together made something ecstatic, that stood the test of time. It was a hit for a very good reason, and it's stayed a hit, and Florence easily made it a hit again. I can see why you prefer the original, if it's from your era and taste in music (soul guardian and the year 65 kinda give both things away). This version would never have been a hit on the same level, the music wouldn't have appealed to the same amount of people. Why do you think it was 'hidden away'? People didn't buy it.

[@stephengyte8937]

SoulGuardian I disagree with Gavin Paisley. He gave up the right for an adult debate with his ageist and fleeting comments in my opinion. Had he been around in 86 he may well have known this track was massive in the clubs and again with Adeva's "Musical Freedom" in 89 and Paul Simpson's mix of Candi's version on the flip of Anthony Whites cover of "Walk Away From Love" also in 89. At the end of the day it still remains a classic Gospel Soul track no matter who sang it. Personally, I love the whole journey of this track; artists, contributors and genres alike but without the original it wouldn't have had such an impact over the last 30 years

[@marcusallen7358]

Well said,The dance hit had mass appeal but was ultimately humdrum and unsatisfying!

[@steehumlouss]

Stephen Gyte owns Gavin Paisley with that reply . I cringed at Our Gav's final paragraph -I thought it was a bit too Beavis and Butthead for my taste ..

[@prayzehymnonline]

Best version indeed. Sounds so dreamy '80's. Gonna see if it's on Spotify. If not, I'm looking for the original 12".

[@JUKE179r]

Still sounds sooooooooooooooo good! Cheers!

[@ayoub1519]

candi staton is the best songs

[@CC-vw7fj]

I just took a trip down memory lane. Best version, thank you.

[@gilsterbedubster4969]

Checking in to my fave song

[@kenwickham9665]

thank god . the original and the best by far.

[@gilsterbedubster4969]

Never let this leave my internet

[@gilsterbedubster4969]

This is so excellent.

[@freakydonkey12]

still doing it for me awesomwise

[@GrazeeGroover]

yesss! This is a JAM! The best version is the original like this! I use to have this one on 12inch vinyl! Iam very happy to hear this on you tube!thans for posting!

[@mosquito1958]

Fantastic , pure gold , the best !!

[@mastermindonline]

I LOVE this song.

[@professormause]

Morgan...Khan if my memory isn't completely failing me ? It's sincere. That's why this or it's 'vocal' has lasted so long.

[@AndyAllenDesign]

Brilliant post, thank you! I saw Candi last week on my birthday in Bristol, UK. Excellent show, if you get the chance to see her...do it!

[@Talhamid]

I will take the unpopular opinion. This version is exquisite - but the latter versions (FATM, The Source), which changed the chords, completely changed it and IMHO turned into something even better, in fact otherworldly. In all versions, though, Staton's voice is the real asset of this song

[@Whiskeyjack666ify]

I was of the era of the Frankie Knuckles version and god I loved that version but, this is the best version by far a lot more funky

[@JonniePolyester]

Thanks for this track, this was THE original version whichhad been recorded for a video-only 1980s documentary about an obese man who was trying to lose weight! I'd love to see that doc!

[@CJolieTV]

Hello, would you happen to know the name of the VHS?

[@LenVrijhof]

DAANG that's FUNKYY! Florence brought me here. ~

[@thefractured_butwhole]

Me, too. I love Flo, but this one is far superior.

[@MrHEC381991]

DAYMN this track is good

[@50Kvful]

When this lady Karaoke singer sang on Michael Macintyre' show this revised tune = was amazing ¬!

[@pmo56]

Her Voice rocks strip it down and Hell ya ! That Gospel sure as comes out x. Quality enjoy i only know it from the late 80 s but tune girl can sing x.

[@KaTeViDe3]

Florence's version of this is fantastic, especially her live performance with Dizzee Rascal but the original is just delightful.

[@JoeJonesvinyllover]

classic! she is brilliant live too!

[@CitroenCX]

This is the only version worth hearing. I've been going on about it for 20-odd years.

[@taekwongr]

thanx for posting the original version, very interesting

[@ten-bob-eyed-soul]

Genius

[@rafaelsetta]

That's a masterpiece right there

[@shspurs1342]

I always thought this was a late 70’s song. Something like 77, 78.

[@SuperEarthwindfire]

Still loving this jam in 2020

[@Hoodoo123]

first time i've heard this,love it . thanks for posting !

[@johnskills]

contrary to what mostly everyone is saying this is THE ORIGINAL VERSION of this GOSPEL SOUL CLASSIC! everything else is just a club remix/rip off! thanks for posting...

[@kernan2006]

I can't see how this is better than the remix in the 90's. This is an (albeit very good) predictable 80's dance track. The 90's version is so incredibly powerful.

[@chevgr]

its called subjectivty

[@jonnobloggs8642]

Disagree .The remix sounds clunky and tuneless .Candi hated it but took the money and ran .

[@Cloud2Ents]

The remixes have been a mess with Candi singing a different tune to whatever the messers have "created". This is class. LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VoiceOfThe]

Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle's version wipes the floor with Florence's, I'm afraid.

[@david123785]

The Best version

[@elulove25]

Conocía esta canción a través de Little Mix porque la cantaron en la final de The X Factor en 2011, después escuché la versión de Florence y me gustó pero ahora que escucho a la original, no puedo dejar de moverme al ritmo de la misma. ¡Es espectaculaaar!

[@granitesevan6243]

It's hilarious that people are mentioning Florence in the same breath as Candi. The former offered nothing but a straightforward cover version. It may have show-cased her vocals, but the choice of song was a safe bet and didn't push any original arrangement or emotional tone.

[@LILLJE]

Thank you!

[@ryan_machine]

love this as equally as florence's version! both different in good ways

[@bartronZ]

@GazzTheFunkadelic you are so right!

[@chevgr]

Been looking for this for ages. It got played in the clubs in 1990 before the Source version which obliterated this version - this is superior.

[@panther029]

i love funk

[@sweetchild5064]

Belíssima versão.

[@florenceforever9898]

I just found that out too I was like, "..B-but...noo, how, why? What?!" Anywho, I have to say, I love both the versions.

[@TylerPetty98]

It's SO 80's it's hilarious, it's funky but all at hose tinglings and some of the synths are just flat out grating to listen to. I prefer the remix I think. Then there's Florence's version, which as much as I love, it's pretty much a different song as she almost tries to make oddly dark.

[@angelmarie111]

Tyler Petty I agree 100%

[@melmorris134]

Tyler Petty it was revolutionary for its time! Seriously!

[@lhale9176]

♥️🙏

[@dayangdiana198]

great for the oldies,, but Flo and the machine totally change the genre and the "feel" of the music! great!!

[@JamesMossR33]

Thanks for uploading! This was the first version I heard and I love it more than any other. I really didn't like the later version that was just 'dum dum duh dum dum (repeat)'. Originals are best :)

[@libeth2]

way more funky!

[@MayaLove777]

Put this on 1.25x speed even funkier!

[@chunkychunks857]

Err......no!

[@pettydemon]

the real thang...

[@markwrightrf]

Don't think it charted in the UK - the single here is a US import, probably featured in the Billboard R&B chart at the time.

[@sandih4096]

Love the original. Joss Stone does a mean version too.

[@kayehemming4644]

I bought the 1991 single just for this version being on the B side.

[@freakydonkey12]

every once in a while . . . o.c.c.a.s.i.o.n.a.l.l .y . hands . air .. this song .. this version yup, get the house ones to but ... but

[@Bowie99]

♥♥♥ love ♥♥♥

[@NickInDetroit]

This sounds like a melding of "The Pointer Sisters" with some 80s techno rock. Still a MILLION times better than Florence & The Machine's cover.

[@gregoryeze9329]

Proper

[@xmikerx666]

When interviewed re the source version charting, candi had forgotten about this tune as it was a diet commercial!

[@0dontspeak]

omg i just found out this is the original. and here i was thinking that florence+the machine created this song and thinking how brilliant/original it was. This is a beautiful song though, both versions.

[@nogginnoggin6721]

the source did a remix in the 90s that is v famous and closer to what florence did with it.

[@bernardh3104]

Does anyone know if this is an official version? Trying to find it on digital or vinyl but no luck

[@vanguardiamultimedia]

Basic track for every dj

[@MattHrman-Cutis]

not bad. I've never heard this mix before but this is actually pretty cool

[@freakydonkey12]

aye

[@ariellouise710]

dulcet 💜

[@cactusboy33]

This version is amazing and I hear the lyrics a little differently now. Its a more R&B influenced if I can say that. A lot more upbeat that later mixes, remixes and re-remixes. Like all versions but the new Florence one.

[@lassie123456]

way way way better than that awful 90's mix!

[@mysticgatherings]

Sad for what?!!!! Hell I'm not! Then I would not have been able to enjoy the song for the last 30 years.

[@insanelook]

This funky version was good ... then, i agree on that. But got surpassed by The source's" 91's version.

[@stephengyte8937]

insanelook With the added bonus of Frankie Knuckles "Your Love" ripping through the vocal

[@melmorris134]

insanelook can't argue on the improvement in recording qualities but dang it took long to finally get the recognition it duly deserved. It's the second most expensive import I ever bought! Second to Shut up and dance blue suede shoes which I stuuuuuuupidly gave to my ridiculous excuse of a boyfriend oh such silly life mistakes ☺️

[@Hulk2k6]

I just think the '91 version was good but kind of overplayed

[@catconley123]

oh wow....i didnt even know the florence and machine version was a cover! wow

[@skopex18]

Wtf you been living under a rock

[@gregoryeze9329]

Propre version

[@realRAZORCLAW]

is there any possibility to get this vinyl? im looking around discogs and seem to find things but there are sooo many versions around - i really just need this one and my life is complete! how can i distinguish them? thanks for an answer :)

[@hallsterr]

Has anyone got an mp3 version of this? I can only find the new version on the net. Hit me up if poss

[@DjLazFunk]

well done bro

[@melmorris134]

DjLaz Funk hell yeah 😇

[@lazybones200]

yes CalledSista .. this is a cover of a Gospel choir song .. hence " lord i cant go wrong... etc etc" ...

[@ATTICUSsperatus]

@GazzTheFunkadelic with you all the way on that one.

[@lulusaintly631]

You would never know this was the same song as Florence and the Machine. The 80s are my era but I don't remember this at all.

[@agfagaevart]

@fayzles The MUSIC may be different, but the VOCALS are exactly the same.

[@Discosadnessx]

Guysss, it's called a cover. Florence + The Machine covered the song.