I Want You - feat. Leon Ware & James Ingram with "The Wayne Linsey Band".

On Thursday, February 23, 2017, the world lost one of the most prolific musical giants of our time, Mr. Leon Ware. He had just celebrated his 77th birthday on February 16th. Leon wrote and produced many hits during his lifetime, most notably, the entire “I Want You” album for Marvin Gaye. For me, his loss is personal. Our relationship began over 30 years ago and transitioned from friends and co-workers to brothers. I was his Musical Director, confidante, technology consultant…among other things. He was the coolest guy you ever wanted to meet. He never raised his voice. He loved to laugh & smile, and he always listened. He inspired so many of us younger musicians, who were blessed to be in his sphere. Leon, his lovely wife Carol and his son Mark, have been my family for many years now, and losing Leon hurts a lot, to say the least. I am glad that his suffering has ended & the pain has finally stopped. Having Leon as my brother has blessed my life immensely and I miss him already. We loved each other and never missed an opportunity to say so. I encourage all of you to verbalize and show love, where it exists in your life.
Love is a precious gift! Leon, lived and wrote about love. We often laughed about the many babies that were conceived to his music. Don’t hold on to anger, choose love, even when it’s hard.
Leon, I miss you, my big brother. You fought a brilliant fight!! Rest well!!
This rendition of “I Want You” was filmed at my show on March 21, 2014 at Cafe Cordiale in Sherman Oaks, Ca.
This is just a glimpse into the fun we shared on so many occasions. Enjoy!!

[@samsung-fi3ux]

Esto si es musica

[@dominiquesoto2943]

The one and only Mr. Leon Ware!!!!!!!

[@theequaliser8026]

Leon was one of the greatest artists to have graced this planet, I've loved all his music and genius in the field of Music a true artist and great guy deeply missed , as you say show love enjoy love and most of all enjoy how the music makes you feel.

[@apostleharrietlocklear8138]

Mr. James Ingram ThankYou it was Awesome 👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@djcoolcliff]

Wow!!! RIP to James, Leon and my beloved uncle Wah Wah Watson!!!!!!!!! He played on the record too!!! Fun fact, Leon Ware and my uncle did Maxwell’s first cd!! Ascensions, Sumthin Sumthin, Until the Cops Come Knocking etc!

[@user-pi7wq3vx6z]

Legendary singer songwriter mr, Leon Ware . RIP, forever........

[@laraoneal7284]

Just discovered Leon and I want to know EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM. He’s AMAZING and so underrated. I can’t believe it.

[@anandaprada228]

Ya man!

[@apostleharrietlocklear8138]

Mr. Leon Ware and The Band is Phonemenal I am Dancing 💃🏼 👠👠 in My House I Live that Song. I am Singing too👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brotherfugue]

Wayne, Uncle Leon was the nicest artist I've ever encountered. To have been able to tell the man who co-wrote my all-time favorite song just how much I appreciated him was a blessing. I will be forever protective of "I Want You." The song saved an (once and former) 18 year old's musical soul.

[@Headrok]

brotherfugue well said!! I miss him, dearly!!

[@evertonherebert543]

Missed badly

[@TheAcktosh]

It's a pity the background noise is so loud.

[@theonlycontessa8771]

They are so damn rude that audience!

[@rosapereda3884]

Gracias por compartirlo !! LEON WARE - JAMES INGRAM 🕊💟

[@Spartanm333]

The legend that is.... James Ingram, no disrespect to Leon, but this man IS Marvin Gaye re- incarnated through his soul :)

[@theequaliser8026]

James Ingram wow amazing

[@josephmayfield2556]

Greatness! RIP!

[@ryoishioka329ssw]

great!

[@rosapereda3884]

Wayne L. acabo de leer esta emotiva reseña sobre tu amistad y trabajo musical con el talentoso LEON W. Dejó un gran legado⭐ Desde Lina- Perú 🇵🇪 muy agradecida.👍

[@ajdsr56]

Leon Ware was also a voice that I liked to emulate. He'd been around for some time...(Stevie presents Syreeta). What team is gathered now, Marvin, Leon and now James

[@DawnMcGhee_Official]

i absolutely love this

[@francisworldgmail]

Great!!!!

[@chrisgodlaproductions3106]

Wow Wayne what a blessing. I know how you felt after that!

[@eharvey6455]

What do you do when you're in the presence of royalty?

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Stfu if you have the pleasure to listen to such an artist!

[@brotherfugue]

Wayne! I'm trying to convince people that "After the Dance" was a rework but no one believes me. It was originally done on The Miracles under a different title and faster tempo in '73. I picked up on it right away. Do you know which song I'm speaking of?

[@Headrok]

brotherfugue I’ll do some research & get back to you.

[@charissemodeste6489]

3:36.. and this crowd will NOT.. SHUT THE HELL UP!!

[@9zhivago]

That’s not James Ingram!

[@Headrok]

James sits it later. Watch the whole thing.

[@tonyajones4724]

All that talking while he's on the mic gotta go.