Deniece Williams - Free (Audio)

[@nai2xs150]

2024 and I’m still here ❤

[@biggtrade]

Still

[@ebowamoah-gyampoh975]

I'm here too. The scare on Prime has a great soundtrack that uses 70s & 80s black music.

[@GrandKuwsh]

Right here witchu!

[@desi-likes-unicorns3214]

My father loved Denise Williams so much. He played this song and other songs by her . He passed on Valentine’s Day 2020. I was in office max last week to get a blow up picture of him for the funeral. As I sit waiting in there .. the worker played Denise Williams song “Free” and then another song by her right afterwards. I knew that was my Dad communicating to me that he is ok. I almost broke down in the store. What are the odds that out of all the songs the employee could have played off his phone, it would be her. We miss u dad. You were only 62 yrs old smh 🤎

[@biggboot4017]

Your Dad was a G..Sorry for your loss..RIP..he's smiling on u..

[@varis1242]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@juliaholcomb8820]

❤

[@desi-likes-unicorns3214]

Bigg Boot I know that he is as well. Thank you!❤️

[@desi-likes-unicorns3214]

Bigg Boot aww thank u..!!❤️❤️

[@breenacouch6539]

My grandmother would wake us all up playing this song at full blast at 3am. I would get so upset. I look back and laugh now. I love you Gran- Gran rest easy. You’re free ❤

[@MarciaSmart-n7p]

Grams 2024 🙏

[@sidneyaarmstrong]

❤

[@Aquarius-216]

💜🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜

[@Sadso57]

Grand ma. Kept it real. God bless her. And yours. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@MenkaByrd-nd2nm]

Lol

[@mmoses298]

May your dad rest in peace. Denise Williams and Anita Baker are two of the best songbirds there EVER were. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@gloriajones2350]

Don't forget, the late Minnie Ripperton

[@franksmith5122]

…ironically, Denise had an LP entitled “Songbird”…

[@jamesozby1420]

Earth, Wind & Fire did the music for this song. Verdine White on bass. Larry Dunn on keys. Maurice & Phillip B., background voices. And those Phoenix horns too. Dem boys made this a smooth song. ❤❤❤

[@michaelprince3486]

Don"t forget about the late great Charles Stepney he arranged and Produce this Classic

[@blizzred2143]

This made the track even more valuable ❤

[@alonzoneloms5651]

I didn't know this!

[@cchisolm92cc]

Well I can say that I was today years old hearing about this but it would explain the euphoric transition you have once that beat drops.

[@thomasdauphin4550]

Go figure EWF one of my favorite bands of all time .. I didnt know they did the backup on this one thanks for sharing..

[@joshualowe1821]

This song is a MASTERPIECE!! Who agrees??!!

[@ngakongako1004]

Definitely

[@kattalady8114]

Yes!!!!!

[@lenbrian9484]

yes it is. "I don't want your ass anymore, but here's a nice song"

[@veronicaalleyne]

you don't see much of or not any of these kinds of vocal ranges in popular music today

[@laeyontiianaijaealfred2968]

@@veronicaalleyne I agree , music will never be the Same , there's some potential but almost none can compare.

[@michaelcreate744]

I swear Deniece Williams and Minnie Ripperton had some killer octaves .

[@lmuriilo5803]

You are right

[@colindoyle5778]

not really the point mate the point is what you can listen to and enjoy --------peeeeeceeee

[@TheEurokrafts]

Michael Create So true

[@Foxybrown55]

Yes

[@letisharoberts8372]

lol yes

[@eumekathomas9925]

Who's here in 2024?? I miss REAL R&B ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

Here because we know great music!!!

[@lawrencekeyser2914]

Listening to her song, it's like my body is here but my soul has transcended to another time .

[@angelacain3965]

Me!

[@ElvisDavila-oz2qk]

It's Never Gets Old!! We From That Era!! Peace!!

[@Teek_86]

Me too. New rap and R&B is terrible!

[@janae9173]

My mother used to play this song all the time 💕💕 R.I.P. 💚💚💚🌸

[@YTtunes222]

same RIP mom thanks for ....... everything

[@jamesabril1961]

Your mother had great taste in music!

[@tgs8988]

Sorry for your loss 🙏

[@TheeLadyLegend]

Mines to rip Janice Denise Pitts 😘😘😘♥️♥️😘♥️♥️

[@chardiayoub2106]

Rip.. She is in a good place now

[@RICHMOND94114]

1976, what an amazing year for music.

[@carmensmith6360]

❤❤

[@jasonking6892]

Take me back please

[@herintuion88]

Right

[@emmawalton1849]

​@@jasonking6892I'll see you there! ❤

[@smmayno6664]

Good year all day!!

[@tenishamunn5484]

After reading these comments. I'm here. It's 6/12/24. This is real music.

[@goldenarmwelders5761]

07/09/2024❤

[@admin2223]

7/18/2024🎉💃🏾💃🏾

[@ViolaHarris-mr2wn]

That's my siter/mother birthday. We were in foster hone and she protected me with her life.a lot of times people/ spouses don't understand our close relationship.but I don't care she's my mother I love you Vicki white

[@chanmyblkisgolden8870]

All July !! Let's Get It❤❤❤

[@misshouston8104]

7/22/2024

[@bobbillings]

My home town Gary Indiana, everyone always thinks of Michael Jackson, but not many know our queen Deniece Williams is also from Gary, born and raised, and still has family here and comes back to perform regularly as recently as last year at Indiana University northwest in Gary and still sounds like perfection.

[@tinajones440]

That must be quite a treat!

[@MenkaByrd-nd2nm]

I love Gary Indiana Marshall town

[@MenkaByrd-nd2nm]

I knoweth place well 😊

[@KevinLong-jr1zv]

I love Deniece Williams ❤

[@MrSkootboy88]

One of the prettiest voices I've heard in my life!!!!!!

[@todwilliams1249]

skoot tullis you better believe it!

[@Shoxter2000]

I agree 1000% 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@MiamiMike247]

Aint it tho @skoot. Its beautiful.

[@jacobfresquez6391]

True

[@damianlatimer5753]

i think so too

[@damonsmith625]

I want to be free from all the evil in this world

[@homeskillet7976]

Amen

[@Prettytri_trii]

Amen

[@SatansGreatestSoldier]

Are you OK? And Amen.

[@Eastsidetone313]

Me to brother God bless 🙌🏿 🙏🏾

[@charlottewilson4766]

I agree with you it’s so much evil in this world.with your faith and be strong always.

[@winniejohnson5559]

2024 who is listening

[@clarissagrissette1197]

❤❤❤

[@peggywilkins1358]

Me❤❤❤

[@tamikaturner-graydon2183]

Me ❤❤

[@CJ-ho5tk]

Me!!

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

Ever since she came out I have never stopped listening. Free is me.

[@SS-ii6nz]

Denise Williams, Minnie Ripperton and Chante Moore have a unique sound that capture the soul of your heart when they sing. They deserve to be praised and respected for their contribution and outstanding achievements in the music business. Excellent voices that can hit major high notes.❤❤❤❤

[@primeminister66]

I love Chante but….

[@MenkaByrd-nd2nm]

Most certainly will 😊

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

Love all three divas

[@crystalsherman8896]

Yes.

[@stephencopping9953]

I'm not familiar with Chante but you mentioned Minnie Ripperton now your talking Rotary Connection wow !

[@carlawilliams5-26-27]

Her voice is beyond the gift......

[@JamesWorld9001]

Yes

[@julioberaldi452]

WOW, AMAZING !

[@k1773ns]

Absolutely. It's heaven

[@madamemoiselle]

God stop making them like that.

[@zykeithelliard1452]

Yes indeed 😏

[@ileneclayton8015]

2019 who's still jamming with this song? I love classic music😘😍

[@Tisma_Zelner]

The only music worth listening to

[@chachamatta6646]

STILL LOVE ME SOME NIECY😙

[@captainufo]

A real classic beautiful song,it takes me way back...sigh

[@uthmanamoni]

check out ' The Twinz'- Eastside LB

[@katrinalewis6543]

Ilene Clayton... Still jamming, 2019.

[@bagley232]

no matter the generation, you cant deny this song

[@sir-geopatsin4949]

@bagley232 nobody can deny this. Also check out R.kelly 'We Ride' with Cam'ron and Jay-Z. I think they looped the melody. It's really good

[@nicolegrace8555]

Facts

[@veronicaalleyne]

a time when people really sang & played their instruments

[@marcusmuse4787]

I miss this time but I'm glad I grew up there with good music. mex/whiteboy

[@veepaul7176]

Beautiful song

[@OmniBorough]

2024 thank God for this 💎

[@lindaporter741]

One of my favorite songs. I am free. Living my life for the Lord.

[@EastCoastGal66]

GLORY! ✝️

[@veronicaalleyne]

religion is nothing more than crowd control

[@jonesfamilyfarm9230]

Amen 🙏 thk you Lord

[@peterrettich3646]

maybe better live your life for yourself and your family

[@kashking2276]

Amen!!! This comment should’ve had the most likes!!! He’s coming back here soon… we gotta get ready quick!!!

[@lolamonroe5910]

This song always makes me feel like glitter ✨ 💛 💖

[@noriwilliams4637]

A lovely way to feel

[@amartin3377]

yes yes

[@s.nowy3432]

Tyler reference?? 🤔

[@dallasgow2880]

@@amartin3377 r4e

[@theafroalien3169]

The 70s were full of gems that had that stardust residue

[@YouuuMaddddBroooo]

I am 59 years old...this is one that plays in my head the most😊

[@melanie22sharma60]

same

[@anthonybrown429]

I'm 57 and It is for me too...but for a number of reasons and I'm back listening again for one of those reasons. Always loved her voice and talent.

[@ScorpioMojo]

Just turned 60 in late October. I think this came out when we were in 7th grade. Another timeless, soulful R&B classic 🎶

[@BriannaBrooks-i7r]

17 yr old here I love this song I get called an old soul bc i love singers lile Teena Marie debarge and earth wind and fire

[@stephaniegridley3989]

Her voice is literally perfect.

[@jetlife313]

I love all my black people ❤️ stay safe

[@roddanlives2650]

How can you not?

[@jetlife313]

@@roddanlives2650 in today’s day and age it’s complicated lol

[@HISNAMESAKE]

tryin

[@mikeholt7881]

Implore them to listen to MLK and Malcolm X then: stop shootin' and stop abortin'

[@kayrup3712]

❤❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤🖤💜💜💜💜

[@dbrown5784]

Sorry to say but there are no modern songs that is so loving and beautiful like this one. It just touches your soul. Back when musicians actually used musical instruments

[@joseperez1085]

So true.

[@marvinwilliams3459]

@Dee Brown, speak truth, I'm a real musician and I feel you homie, big ups and be blessed 🙌

[@antoineemory6772]

maurice white produced this WITH EWF PLAYING THA INSTRUMENTALS that's why it sounds so good.

[@burgbound34]

Solange cranes in the sky is the closest i have heard to this song in modern day.

[@tinajoseph5246]

Also, there aren't many "Coloratura" Sopranos. Her range is phenomenal!

[@toidean4834]

If butterflies could make music it would sound like this🤗❤💖💥

[@elviavanarsdale6528]

Toi Dean yassss

[@coneyislandboo9048]

YES!!!

[@tahaliarankin9240]

Yess

[@KiLeashaL]

What a wonderful sentiment 😀

[@alisoncarey8692]

Oh yes 🦋🦋

[@mariobruyere9169]

OMG! Heard that song played yesterday at Starbucks and it brought back so many memories. When I told the barista that it was a big hit back in 1977, she said "Really? It is that old?" Good music never ages.

[@jasonliebenberg7918]

Good music is like fine wine...❤❤❤😊😊👌🇿🇦

[@WillieBowen-o2n]

Absolutely correct

[@brigittemrosek3869]

Ich bin aus Bremerhaven/Fishtown und bin 67 Jahre alt, bin 1957 geboren,dieses Lied hat so viele schöne Erinnerungen. Und Denice singt aus meinem Herzen: das wichtigste für mich ist die FREIHEIT. Und ich habe diese FREIHEIT zu 80% immer gelebt. Ich liebe Denice Williams 💚.

[@michaelfabian3036]

😎🤌💎👏👏👏WOWW Mr. Mario, today in fact I'm sitting in a Starbucks & heard this gem🎶 & was reminded of it SO pleasantly from my much~younger years!! Been listening to it on KZbin as I did a bit of work today~💯🎯SPLENDID & GOLDEN like the finest🍷

[@ladyindaroom]

For all women who have been through trials and tribulations. It's over for you this day, you shall see the manifested glory of God! Thus saith the Lord in Jesus name now Shouuuuuuuuuuut

[@kellyf5004]

Amen to that!

[@blessed.wog.3711]

Amen 🦋🦋🙌🏽

[@chanelwest3641]

🙏🙏

[@joseperez1085]

Christ is King.

[@Not_yourMOM]

Hit me like a ton of bricks today with a light bulb shinning ❤️

[@fathertime2357]

Back in da day when black people lived to love

[@todwilliams1249]

Father Time yes we did!

[@jarrelldebose1693]

This right here!

[@MusicMatic707]

We still do My Friend...

[@cartoonist1975]

Not like we use to but in ways we do

[@carameldiva5131]

You ain't lying!

[@mkell5173]

I'm convinced. Denise Williams is an actual Angel

[@sheashea4622]

😌😌😌😌

[@davidcopson5800]

Also DENIECE Williams!

[@biggboot4017]

Nice😂😂😂

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Prolly.loool

[@CommishNflpro]

None other than PR Nelson did actually once say Deniece has the voice of an angel......

[@tracymillsom4171]

My partner of 43 years is slowly dying of cancer this one of the 1st songs that always reminds of him ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sadso57]

My condolences. Prayers. ❤❤❤❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜💙💙💙💙

[@mannyhernandez297]

Look forwarded for someday. You will be together listening to this all-time beautiful song.

[@JamesMobley-sr4dl]

🙏🏿💖

[@khandimclaughlin4610]

Bless you and his journey through the afterlife

[@holistichaven8267]

❤🙏🏻🥰

[@tinatwyman4612]

This released in 1975 The year I was born and the year my mother crossed over to the other side. She has been letting me know she is with me by playing me her favorites..this was one of them. I meditate to it & tap into her vibe daily. Feels like I was never without her I'm learning about her thru song..what a blessing!Thanks mom🥰

[@ros9259]

Free ! But eternal memories of you and your loved one ain’t going nowhere . What a legacy to leave…. Beautiful music . Stay strong 🥰

[@glenntownes234]

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.....

[@SupraSoulStar]

That's beautiful!

[@conniemoore4801]

I was in the 9th grade and a few young ladies attempted 2 sing this in our annual Spotlight On You talent show in Pemberton Twsp, NJ💜

[@perri_6]

@@conniemoore4801 "Attempted". 😁

[@lovellthagoat9936]

I’m only 23 and I’m jamming this right now,if your soul is righteous no matter the generation this song will effect you at least musically

[@mariogansbeke]

Wise words. I bought this album on my first city trip to London in the late seventies (yes, I'm an old fart) and never stopped listening since.

[@DigitalSubset]

Hell I'm 20 and been listening to this since I was a baby my dads real old school

[@mitchellmack435]

Good taste youngsta

[@ANeal360]

So true.

[@darlenee.l.3131]

You got that right!

[@bigmack6344]

Deneice Williams one of the best, yet most underrated R&B singers of all time!

[@griffitz100]

@Kimble Simpson yes she was. and STILL is.

[@veronicaalleyne]

she wasn;t underrated where I come from

[@davidcopson5800]

That underrated comment is overrated.

[@mercedes7811]

Unfortunately talented black artists usually are ignored or not acknowledged as they should be while talented or untalented white artists are rewarded. Off topic but please vote for Whitney daily to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is #6 and only the top 5 are voted in. Also please vote for Chaka/Rufus who are also deserving but are near the he bottom of the voting.

[@gordonmckenzie2920]

Never underrated...this woman is an icon

[@melissahunter2134]

Who listening to this in 2024 ❤❤❤❤

[@jaysea4087]

I’m here for it ❤

[@jeanettemarsh9129]

I Love this song!!!!❤❤❤

[@lalisharoberson3061]

I’m here for it to !

[@kerrylegendre9199]

☝️

[@geoffreyrodriguez9260]

Forever a classic ❤

[@loveyu2778]

One of the prettiest songs that was ever recorded..Not too mention the Bass back drop..Old School at its finest. So glad I got to experience this when it was 1st released..The prettiest love song ever..

[@Buffie7770]

That bass backdrop is extraordinary! What about that breakdown rip?! OMG!

[@frankrivers2183]

The bass player is Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire.

[@loveyu2778]

@@frankrivers2183 Trust, I know this history..👍🏽

[@frankrivers2183]

@@loveyu2778 Verdine White on bass, Maurice White and his brother Fred on drums and Al McKay on guitar were one of the greatest rhythm sections EVER. Maurice was quoted as saying they could have given "Mary Had a Little Lamb" a smoking groove and he was absolutely correct.

[@wptaries]

@@frankrivers2183 Also Larry Dunn of EWF on Keys.

[@sofia1828]

Who’s here just to be in that moment again 2024 ❤😊

[@keyondavis3116]

Meeeeeeeeeee

[@angelacain3965]

Me!!

[@BarbaraHoward-dm2jf]

I am

[@josephrossillo4905]

ME💎

[@lawrencebrown455]

Right now

[@louiecolon9494]

This song is so mellow. I'm still jamming on it 2021, 45 years later. I'm back 11/2024 listening again.

[@benjamincarter1884]

Great music will do it every time 👍

[@kayekay3691]

Same here 44 years later

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Nice lounge music.

[@enyceofnyc]

Word

[@lyonsmt11]

Louie, when I hear that song...just past me the Kleenex box...such a good time in my life...you know what mean

[@camillesmith9848]

My new son-in-love’s Mom used to play this for him as a child. He and my daughter got married last night 7/29/2024. It was his dance with his Mom and they two-stepped. We love this song, again. ❤❤

[@MzMikki]

Congratulations!🎉🎉🎉

[@marel5932]

How sweet!❤

[@DORISHARDEMAN-x8w]

Overwhelming since day one

[@reginaldd.reglusmba6246]

Who else thinks her voice transcends time and space? Timeless special voice!

[@williebowen2965]

DENEICE Williams, Minnie Ripperton Mariah Carey & Chant'e Moore

[@williebowen2965]

Deneuce Will& and Minnie Ripperton are timeless Songbirds. Plus Minnie Ripperton replaced Deniece Williams in Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove Road band as background singers

[@carlottasanders674]

@@williebowen2965 q

[@rodneyplayer5785]

@@williebowen2965 love these two. I remember when Deneice's debut album came out while I was in high school. That summer I took her album with me when I went on vacation.

[@williebowen2965]

@@rodneyplayer5785 That's awesome bro.

[@jchappelleh]

"I want to be free.... and I just got to be me." Something about those words...it just hits the soul.

[@lionsden6457]

Yes. Identified with it immediately when I first heard it.

[@lindalake5433]

❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@rosaglass65]

I just got to be me

[@rodneyplayer5785]

You know it.

[@rogue2063]

ME TO😇

[@johnnyrobinson8168]

Literally one of if not the most beautiful song ever written!

[@robynhawkins48]

Hey Big Jay...u r a Q T 🍰!

[@millinjefferson2895]

I still have this album. I have always loved this song. So beautiful. 🎶🎶🎶

[@joseperez1085]

Without a doubt.

[@coffeebreak9224]

Whoever produced and wrote this song is a f* legend. AND, they couldn’t get a better singer to execute. I was born in 1983 and this song will ALWAYS be a vibe ❤

[@johnkadell6319]

Maurice White. Earth Wind & Fire put their magic to this masterpiece.

[@mcjai84]

Maurice White and Charles Stepney

[@musical_lolu4811]

The production feels like it has Greg Phillinganes written all over it. If he was involved I wouldn't be surprised.

[@sw9868]

Lyrics were written by Deniece!!

[@kourtneykruse9081]

Born in 83 too! Also, AGREE

[@ashlynp.1988]

How many listen to this but get spiritual vibes!!!🌈🌈🌈 #free

[@tinaturner3624]

Amen ◼️◼️✊

[@shawnhill946]

Absolutely

[@kimberlyjohnson4859]

You are beautiful

[@JamesWorld9001]

Its Amazing ☀️🎵

[@wjopw4889]

Yea I had my hand up praising when I heard this comment 😅😅It’s acknowledging that gift.

[@benjamincarter1884]

Deniece's vocal intro does sounds like she's an angel descending as glorious smoke fades away and suddenly there she is in full beauty

[@Drvillain1]

its beautiful

[@ashleyl.4820]

Omg what an amazing description! I just pictured it as the song is going & that visual is beautiful 🥰

[@benjamincarter1884]

@@ashleyl.4820 Thank you 😊

[@jjimywoods1363]

@@ashleyl.4820 yeah, agree totally .

[@kymelieleonard6490]

Makes you fall in love when you hear her sing! Heavenly

[@MichaelScott-uv1bt]

It's 2019 & Ms. Deneice Williams sounds way better than today's artists

[@dorothycampbell3]

Micheal Scott, yes she does compared to the garbage of today, "I just want to be free of it"

[@dillardhill71]

U ain't never lied!!!

[@kstats8243]

Totally. Pure love here. Need to see her live. Bklyn perhaps.

[@cynthialim9478]

There are no artists like her anymore!

[@Yodi.]

@@dorothycampbell3 Just because you don't like them, doesn't make them garbage. They're also probably a lot better off than you.

[@TheQuietOne4454]

This song popped up in my playlist at the right moment..i just got out of a relationship and instead of feeling dumped, i feel 'free'..finally free from the abuse..this song is so fitting in some way...

[@mslyne]

Same here...preparing fornt he break...it hurts but I wanna be free!! I NEED to be FREE!

[@kevinwalsh4652]

Hi from Providence, RI, relationships take humility, trust, the ability to communicate feelings NOT thoughts, unconditional forgiveness and a complete lack of keeping score via a resentment list, true love is difficult because there are two types in the world: givers and takers, anything outside of two givers, it's destined to fail, today, so many people have mental health issues they never address and carry their baggage into relationships, somewhere along the line, the team, two friends, simply implode and it's sad but it's indicative of larger issues, remember: you are not here to make anyone happy, nor are people here to make you happy...that's not reality

[@innocentthlathla5464]

Don't know you, but I love this for you❤

[@kenes14]

This must be how Angels in heaven sound.

[@kstats8243]

kenes14 you don’t say. Her voice is pure love and joy to my ears. I wonder if she still sounds the same today.

[@markcutts383]

Lovely from Denise. But, can you smoke in Heaven? It can't kill you surely? If not I'm not going.

[@johnhobson2330]

Co-produced by Maurice White, bass by Verdine White. And her amazing voice! Win, win! 💜💜💜

[@calebdouglas7622]

R.I.P. to the GOAT

[@kymelieleonard6490]

Yep!, Maurice and them... the Dean team

[@bartenderzzz]

Damn I didnt know that.

[@russellregan4736]

Never knew that Thnx

[@ph1021]

The producers on this track were Maurice White and CHARLES STEPNEY. Google Charles Stepney. He was architect for the Earth Wind and Fire that you know and love today among many others including Rotary Connection. RIP to Maurice and Charles.

[@dragonfly4425]

😢😭Remember my older sister singing around the house when this came out, RIP SHERI ❤U

[@ingrid8994]

Tera Neter 2030 My condolences Tera ♥️🥀

[@nikkinovember9258]

❤️

[@tiffakang4525]

😥😭

[@tUcAn424]

RIP

[@esaplayer5283]

Angela Winbush

[@__Reena_P]

Take me back to the 70’s please… When I was “FREE”❤️♥️ What an angelic voice 🥰♥️♥️ Love it!!! 🥰❤️

[@LaCheleWallace]

Her voice is everything. She was one of the ones who could hang w/ Minnie Riperton. Back then, there were no excuses about climate changes, government sabotage, etcetera like these other singers have. This is always gon be my jam. Nothing like some 70's soul.

[@cpmedinah]

Deniece and Minnie were both background singers for Stevie Wonder.

[@catherha1]

Yes Lord

[@carameldiva5131]

Climate change? ? What did that have to do with singing? I just know Im going to regret asking that?

[@cellis1601]

LaChele fa sho👍

[@tcorporan1420]

Facts😎😎❤

[@josephtyler8240]

Omg I saw Deniece 1978 San Diego sports arena sing this song. She opened up for earth wind and fire. She had on a white dress that sparkled under a single light. She was breath taking. Ya had to be there. I was spell bound.

[@laraoneal7284]

Joseph Tyler Wow it must have been great. This song is my forever theme song. Love this. Just got to be freeeeeeeeee.!!!!love her.

[@conradford7493]

Joseph Tyler I live in San Diego in the seventy, went to the arena lot's of time. Saw the J5 there. Great time.

[@wmpatter]

Man... I wish I could have saw her. On her Unsung she talks about how Stevie Wonder was suppose to produce this joint, but he was draggin his feet. So when Maurice White from EWF heard it, he got right on it with Charles Stepney. I was a young boy when this dropped, however I used to jam it afterschool everyday along with Thats the Way of the Wordl. But now my children bump it regularly since their Daddy taught them that this is big car music. Keep bangin'

[@EB-ok3io]

William Patterson That’s the way of the world another amazing song

[@samuelroyster4413]

Anthony Hinton .

[@lemontephillips510]

Rest in Power to Fred & Maurice White of Earth Wing & Fire and everyone who made Deniece’s debut album what it was and remains to be... TIMELESS! Just think, this album was released in August 1976. I ♥️ you Neicy

[@bronxkies]

You know what, why am I not surprise? That bassline? The arrangement? The instrumentation? That has EWF all over it! WOW I never knew this until I read your comment. Makes it even better!

[@winniejohnson5559]

@@bronxkies can go back to ramsey lewis this is his sound more than maurice's .. go back to that cut that ramsey did and ewf redid. sun goddess. and you will hear exactly what i am speaking or writing of.

[@bronxkies]

@@winniejohnson5559 I’ll check it out

[@adrianlocke6456]

Still listening in 2023! I was just a kid when this song came out. I remember thinking I can't wait to be grown whenever I heard this song... THIS was that "grown-up" song for me!! ❤

[@willywonka1854]

😍mine too in germany

[@milton112]

Saw her not long ago at one of the many Detroit music festivals. She saved this for last saying, “Y’all know I wouldn’t leave without singing this”. The cheers were deafening. Salute.

[@EastCoastGal66]

BEAUTIFUL!❤️

[@OhSoCarmen]

I so love her!

[@melodiefrances3898]

Excellent story 😊😊😊

[@mamamia5019]

No question she is from the the D memories .

[@lisaduran8691]

​@@mamamia5019She's not from the D. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana.

[@tenekawiggins416]

I LOVE this song ...They do NOT make music like this anymore CLASSIC ❤

[@adamyisrael2557]

It isn't dead. Got to search but it didn't die I can be for certain in saying that there are some young pioneers around me that have the soul music in them. Too bad these industry folks only want to promote violence, lies, and false narrative of black culture.

[@jayportalatin654]

They're talking all the good music out like this and replaced with bs!! They know if they play it, our youth, especially black youth would like it and get back to reality,they want to keep youth with stupid music and bs reality!! Remember that!😊

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

Def.

[@geniagenia1387]

This takes me back to my childhood Saturday clean the house day - I can smell clean laundry, the pine-sol and incense now

[@richardbrown7441]

Download app called got questions. Also listen on u tube f free a book called prayers that rout demons

[@michaelkoszowski2791]

Genia Genia ...hits and sooths the soul ..."let's hear it for the girl" !!!

[@richardbrown7441]

@@michaelkoszowski2791 prayers that rout demons by john erkhardt ...get this book but you need faith

[@michaelkoszowski2791]

Richard Brown ...ok ...thankyou sir .

[@travg2141]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gabriellehanks6850]

Gary, Indiana's finest💖 We love you Niecy💯

[@jeffreyboyd2746]

Her and the Jackson's

[@asgardianman3359]

She does not need to be half naked, her voice is all that is needed, beautiful.

[@CandiiRainn]

Born in 1998, only 21. So lucky to have a father who played these classics around me while I was growing up. ✨ This song is so inspiring as I move into my 20's.

[@seanprater1795]

When I was at my worst, " Niecy " kept me going ! I now live in NYC , and living my best life !

[@arieslove6144]

yesss sir sean live it 2 the fullest brother

[@corithiangreen9382]

BLESS

[@seanprater1795]

@@arieslove6144 👍👍👍

[@seanprater1795]

@@corithiangreen9382 bless you, too

[@arieslove6144]

@@seanprater1795 yeahhh sean

[@ufjazzman]

The voice of an angel.

[@MsSosoBelle]

Whenever I start feeling smothered... I run to this song.. I'm such a FREE spirit.....

[@jayoneokc]

Me too 💫💫💫

[@haiderawilhite5332]

YES!!! Same

[@annluv201]

Me too!! I thought it was just me! 😁😁 I just got to be freeeee!! Yessss!

[@brittanystine5795]

Same!

[@iashahardesty3786]

Me too!!!!

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

I saw her live in Japan at the NCO Club (the lineup was Adina Howard, Deniece Williams, and Silk) in Misawa, Japan back in 2001 while I was in the military. She sung this song, which is one of my all time favorite songs ever, and during the song she took a glimpse at me with a smile, and I died. I'll never forget that day for as long as I live.

[@andrewedwards8238]

Whose listening in 2020? Classic timeless brilliance

[@lynnrussell9617]

Lynn from Tucson AZ. She is beautiful and her voice is glorious.

[@rodneyplayer5785]

I never stopped listening. Her vocals are angelic.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 mee

[@KatrinaMidgette]

Her niece did a cover of this Shatasha Williams and the lady the popular song for Bone N Thug Harmony the thuggish ruggish bone

[@casandrahanson6457]

❤️💃🏾

[@nikinichole777]

My grandmother loved deniece and Gladys knight. She played this song all the time. I can see her smiling listening to this. Now I understand the words and why she loved❤ I miss you Jewel (grandma)

[@shirkophobe]

Your grandmother had magnificent taste. May she rest in peace.

[@dbrown9495]

Her voice is pure diamond!!!

[@corithiangreen9382]

Pure gold

[@irvingstorobert973]

Pure. Niece! Classic!! 💘

[@garythomas7759]

7 octaves she sang backup for Minnie Riperton😉‼️ who sang 8... May she have risen in peace 🕊️

[@niecy5751]

NIECY"S VOICE IS SWEETER THAN HONEY....SUCH A GRACEFUL TALENT

[@Pootjuice]

Maurice White and Charles Stepney were beasts for this one! RIP

[@RoninAli1]

Pootjuice YES!

[@wiltonsmith9813]

Yes they were beast on this one.

[@traceymallard]

Pootjuice May I ask , did Maurice White write this song? I have loved it and sang it as a child back in the 70’s 😃

[@wiltonsmith9813]

Yes indeed

[@richardbrown7441]

@@RoninAli1 the blood of Jesus Christ

[@MrTechman01]

I always thought Stevie Wonder did the music...but I was suprised to find out it was Maurice White along with Earth Wind and Fire.....WOW! Outstanding!

[@TiffanyRayneOfficial]

Yup, Earth, Wind, and Fire was how she ended up getting her deal. But Stevie was also instrumental as well, because she was part of his group Wanderlust at first.

[@Groucho-88]

*Wonderlove not lust lol

[@winniejohnson5559]

it sounds just like their sound😜 of course i grew up listening to this . i can even hear ramsey lewis's influence . and the kalimba that maurice loved to play.

[@jarecl]

Don't forget Charles Stepney, he was one of the greatest musicians/producers of the late 60s/early 70s

[@woodsoncircle]

Denise sings like a bird. So effortlessly ...

[@LadySwag502]

KRAS 4 Like a bird of paradise...

[@johnboy5156]

Soooo soft and sweet

[@kennnethgreen1408]

Yes she was part of Stevie wonders Song birds with Minnie Ripleton....💚👊💯

[@johnboy5156]

Right didnt know that good one .

[@trez3m]

I am still jammin' lol

[@vintxgeloser1352]

I love how I can hear Earth Wind and Fire in the back ground

[@rosaliemcghee9979]

jkhi lewis YES YES YES

[@trinabaynes7254]

No denying Verdine's bass..

[@calebdouglas7622]

Maurice and Philip compliment Niecy well

[@donvasquez1791]

Larry Dunn on keyboards!

[@jacole439]

I did not think about that until I'm seeing these comments - and now it all makes sense.. how could I have missed that fact??? ♪ ♫ I wonder if Teddy Pendergrass would have given women some heart attacks if he would have covered it & sang it live.

[@seriously9347]

So good to be Free Thank You Lord Jesus 🙌🙏

[@ankhlhallahsankofa5397]

Booooo nigga

[@davidramirez4810]

Thomasina were you locked up...?

[@salenatauriac4003]

Yaasss mame

[@KEEPGOD1ST633]

JESUS IS LORD🙏🏽

[@jimmoore8951]

God is Amazing

[@WilliamJonesLeavingReligion]

This has absolutely nothing to do with the song.

[@myobpatton7286]

I'm 17 and wish they made music like this still 😭😭

[@biggboot4017]

Ok Cutey Pie..1 point for a youngsta with great taste😉😉

[@lavinder11]

There are some indie R&B artists that try to recreate the sound, but the vocals aren't there. One who gets close is Raveena.

[@myobpatton7286]

@@lavinder11 omg I love herr

[@williamivery1809]

@@myobpatton7286 you got a beautiful soul because a lot of young females can't feel good music. Check out Donna Summers

[@suchisthismystery2814]

I was 17 the year it was released.

[@larrymanaro3972]

This song will never get old,,it's timeless

[@BB-nb6in]

AGREED!

[@danielmorgan3590]

@@BB-nb6in extremely

[@jontudor5687]

I was 17 in 1975 listening to Ms. Williams in small town Kentucky. Incredible memory.

[@MOST550]

It sounds so good, it brings tears to my eyes..... Nothing can top the music of the 70's...

[@davidramirez4810]

MOST550 agree! 😢

[@winluvwinluv3734]

Nothing.

[@renitawilliams]

Yaaaasssssss! That's the truth!😍

[@AUTHENTIK4L]

Play this song when I can’t sleep! Soothing for the soul

[@peteroberts6771]

Beautiful cut. I wish more people made music like this today! Seriously!!!!

[@markpeter4304]

I am not sure they know how

[@ambrusin4889]

Agreed!

[@foxbear60]

Sadly, the last. Couple generations have been conditioned to think that "good music" has to be fast/loud/overly synthesized/hyper-sexual to be played often. It'll take a few true artists to get this presentation style back on track, but they do say that music returns every few generations, so...

[@marquellascott1225]

No one will top Earth Wind and Fire. They produced this song.

[@foxbear60]

@@marquellascott1225 - That makes SOOO much sense! I love some EWF! It definitely feels like something I could've heard them performing.

[@MrPkas10]

1976, the year the angel we know as Niecy took off and musically soared! She took everyone in our barracks at Fort Ord with her!

[@wtmjrchi1984]

Paul Kasten You have to give Maurice White credit for discovering her. Both EW&F and her recorded for the Columbia-ARC label.

[@MrPkas10]

William Magaw Jr, that is so true! We know Maurice as a huge part of EW&F, but we tend to forget what an awesome producer he was! He knew how to find and develop talent!

[@EastCoastGal66]

I was stationed at Fort Ord in 56 th Med BN in 1980❤️

[@keithrandolphsmith6039]

And Fort Riley, KS too!

[@vernestamackey1994]

Paul Kasten I lived at fort Ord California, military brat. I miss it.

[@aikaseno5169]

I’ve loved this song since I was 14. My father played this song in his car, and I fell in love with this song at that moment. from japan 🇯🇵

[@MusicMemoir301]

So we're the same age. I fell in love with this song when I was 14 as well and I've been in love with it ever since. from California

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

Hello from Texas..

[@lulurose8687]

ONE LOVE from Caribbean💃 💚💛❤

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

Sending Love from Busan, but im a Nagasaki boy

[@diquecannon]

Timeless, it brings pure joy to the soul Ms. D. Williams😊

[@chsb1563]

I loved this song as a kid and it still sends me soaring at the age of 53! It takes me to a serene, peaceful place. 😊

[@glenngannon]

Still Listening in jan 2021,..Still Magical,...real music has soul and is timeless.

[@lindalake5433]

Its A Beautiful Thing! Still Listening In April 2021 @ 1:04 Am ❤❤❤

[@tyroneverser4186]

I love all my oldie but goodie nothing gets better than this. At at last am free of drugs and my old life . Free from that

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 It's now Dec 2021 still listening! This is Niecy!

[@mariestandish4746]

Still, listening in 2022 right? I love this song.

[@datruestory968]

I was born in 1977. Kid in 80’s. Teen in 90’s The musical playlist I grew up with was epic and I can’t see it being matched!

[@karensands3423]

Me too 🎉 the best times

[@keyanajoseph9865]

Same!

[@RosieLee777]

Missed out on the 60s lol

[@barbarahoward133]

I never get tired of hearing this song

[@frankierepalda]

A timeless classic

[@kattalady8114]

Me either

[@JeanLorenz-t5v]

I'm 64 and I spent years listening to this album. Some reason tonight, she came into my mind. I love "free". I'm so sorry for this is a great loss. See you in heaven Denise❤❤❤

[@blackmoneynewmoney]

??????

[@reneewood125]

Deniece Williams is not dead.

[@blackmoneynewmoney]

Exactly

[@RodneyPlayer-f9l]

Minnie is the one that passed away.

[@melodiefrances3898]

Second I saw this comment I had to look it up. Phew!

[@janehumphries969]

Voice of an angel. Pure and sincere

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Jane, how are you?

[@TheElissdeja]

Listening to this through headphones .... absolutely beautiful.

[@uaintthelaw9996]

Lucinda Stockton yeah

[@dondaniel5561]

Lucinda Stockton BOSE BABY!!!!!!!

[@jemelmoore7329]

just found that out at this moment

[@georgebeard8112]

Yesssssss I'm sweating to this song

[@ronarmstrong8935]

Absolutely.

[@micheleparker3780]

I was 17 when this came out - I had the whole world in front of me and was young, beautiful and in love with life. This was my theme song. At 64 years old, it still is, will always be - FOREVER!❤

[@vdens4773]

❤ we stand in the same shoes, at 64 I'm still listening to this song. Loving it and life freely❣️

[@jameshhenderson8243]

This song brings tears to my eyes. It was one of my late sister Cassandra's favorite songs. We would sit up late on the weekend and listen to music when we were young. Words cannot express how much I miss you. It will be ten years in December.😪😭

[@Forgotten1]

As a youth I played this song for my mom on the 45 turntable. Moms, you broke the mold. I know you smiling from heaven. RIP babe

[@Dr_No]

@1:20 That INTRO is *everything*

[@darrellmfume4505]

Debbie...Arrangements by, Music Arranger Mr. Charles Stepney...who also Produced this track with Maurice White. from 1973-1976. Charles was Maurice Music Partner, and teacher. he took EWF music to the next level. in 1976, he had a heart attack in his Chicago home, and died several days later.

[@Dr_No]

@@darrellmfume4505 What a very talented man. I'll look for his other work. Many thanks for the insights.

[@GradyBaby13]

@@darrellmfume4505 How did Charles Stepney become CHARLES STEPNEY? He transitions to emotional levels that nobody else can reach. Soul levels.

[@shonmosley4215]

@@darrellmfume4505 That’s correct! You know your music trivia lol

[@danablake9349]

Almost like a waterfall

[@rashelllewis53]

2018 who still jaming to this classic 👌👌👍👍

[@Propheticcourier411TruthBeTold]

Meeee

[@sharonesiplin458]

Somebody got to win

[@deborahhenry2511]

Me

[@robertbell7950]

Killa Bee

[@andytaylor5476]

Neicy always!

[@leonardanderson7087]

The BEST opening of any song.

[@albbacarddoso]

First time listening. Crying. 🥲💕

[@karenstewart1265]

It really is a beautiful song. 💓

[@ManifestFunding]

Denise's voice is hypnotic! Amazing!

[@parislandon1778]

This song is freeing my soul... Masterpiece!!

[@deniecewilliams1629]

Thanks for subscribing to my KZbin page, I really appreciate the love and support you showered on me !!! Kindly send me a text here to talk better 615-667-9728

[@CosmosNut]

Was it Perseus who said, ' sometimes to conquer is to endure' This song certainly makes that true.., all these years later still resonates