FLOWERS - FOR REAL (EXTENDED) (1976)

[@iamnikosoda]

This is so beautiful and reminds me of my first time in New York. What a bliss!

[@LFH_624]

Born in 1996 but music like this is what keeps me going. Y’all can have the new. OLD SCHOOL FOREVER 🎉

[@franciscosanchez-gs6er]

timeless perfection.- sincerely, 35 yr old hearing this for first time

[@anitaverheggen3405]

WOOOOOWWWWW! romantic soul music! 1977, when I was 16, my first boyfriend, Frank, nowadays still my husband, after 46 years! Those years were simple: high school, although very little money, always dancing in bars with my love cheek to cheek, satisfied with simple life, bicycle, no expensive vacation, no dining in a restaurant, just a movie with an ice cream afterwards, no phone, skating on ice in winters. An other world, looking through pink glasses!

[@maximilianostermeier6537]

That´s amazing. :-) Keep the love going!

[@assoztube]

Sweet

[@Chris-ro7mn]

Shout out to Frank the tank ❤🎉

[@mz.lippey8791]

THAT'S BEAUTIFUL! Y'ALL ARE SO BLESSED BY GOD! THANQ!

[@willbfresh1]

I was 7 lol love the 70s

[@jerzeybeats3584]

That's my uncle. I was In the studio when he record this. I Was at the age of 4. Now I'm In studio doin my thang. Jerzey Beats.

[@gdcskates]

Good for you. You should be very proud.

[@mattrixstandox]

Hi did you know where I cand find this Vinyl ?

[@izardmond2014]

cap

[@jasonwilliams6794]

Respect

[@TwainB]

​@mattrixstandox My grandfather had this exact vinyl in his collection. Won't sell. It goes for $4,000 and that is if you can find it. Good luck!

[@SlickDanger]

That's crazy how there's hella beautiful instruments in this song...but the coldest one is that single guitar note

[@flexulant]

Agreed

[@Alex-lo2nl]

iconic note

[@NimbusFirecloud]

I was thinking the same thing, it grabbed me immediately. It’s the simple things sometimes. Good jam!

[@byhisgrace2853]

The sweetest 🎶🎶💜💜

[@stephenbeard4747]

Ostinatos are a powerful thing

[@luizhonorio9917]

Grande Hits 70s ótimas lembranças 🌌

[@ВалераРудаков-э8в]

Золотые годы ❤❤❤😊

[@SS-ii6nz]

There is nothing like Funk N Soul Music. This song is beautiful and still Jammin in 2024. 😅❤😅

[@eowenspa2]

Really good sound, love the strings, it has IT!

[@mz.lippey8791]

CHRIST LOVES THIS KINDA MUZIK!

[@She___________103]

listening to this in a random Tuesday afternoon 2024..i know my algorithm never disappoints me

[@ChitlinsLaundry]

Pure gold ! ❤

[@kimberleypurll7786]

This tune makes me realise what outstanding taste in music i have. Lol. Music is my life.

[@rashs6302]

yes you do.

[@sethbenedetto7937]

I dig this song too and my taste in music is shit.

[@simonbromfield5419]

Ha ha I agree with myself too

[@Alex-lo2nl]

i was thinking the same thing.

[@eowenspa2]

Actually it’s absolutely stellar ,my oh my! Greetings from UK

[@commentbellow8185]

I pressed 👍🏽thumbs-up as soon as I heard the harp at the beginning.

[@nigelseaton8367]

At 10 years old in 1977, hearing this on my dad's stereo made me feel so sad but happy at the same time! A true masterpiece of soul music!❤❤❤

[@mjloverforever91]

I’ve not listened to any song in this life more than this one ♥️

[@Kara-uc7kl]

“Every time I kiss your lips I know what I waited for is finally here” such a beautiful song

[@yahwehsouljuh5285]

😌✌☝❤✊

[@stephenbeard4747]

I read this comment as he said those lyrics

[@kayvancooten4657]

That's so weird, the same happens to me on many music posts. ❤️🎶

[@uncleeerie9128]

Man I wanna go to a retro bar from the 70s that only plays cold cuts like this, straight atmosphere.

[@lunasea4309]

What does cold cut means?

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

@@lunasea4309 it means songs

[@hartleyhines]

I only just discovered it while listening on RetroSoulRadio last night.

[@Benjahmind]

Groove lounge pz

[@cosmogtopper]

Someone needs to open a 70's Retro Night Club!

[@theurbanghost]

One of my absolute all timers, nothing but love for this tune 💯❤

[@warpedspeed4517]

About 8-10 years ago I heard this incredible song for the first time on the now defunct station KUSP. It sent chills up my spine, I couldn't believe its incredible orchestration, the way each instrument relayed those sounds! Seth Kolski was the Saturday night dj, playing only original vynil records specializing in soul, funk, disco, rare groove, and overall incredible music in the last only-vynil music show in the US. At least back then, it was. I used to be a vynil enthusiastic but he had every album I had (10+ thousand records) yet I could never find those lps he did have. He was a good music mentor. May your God keep you by his side, Seth. I hope you're spinning some heavenly soul up there in the great beyond.

[@tamaralinekar2904]

2024 who's still listnening ❤x

[@shadeyusuf6062]

2012 i was 20 depressed living in some shite hostel so broke al I had was a radio and all day would try an find a station that played soul and il never forget round 7pm I tuned into a station and this song was playin i couldn’t believe my luck comin across such a rare and beautiful gem I thank back2back fm my fav soul/Jazz station ❤️❤️❤️

[@Evgeniya6661]

how are you doing now?

[@QualiBeez]

that was kind to ask

[@MrReillac]

so much power in music , especially this beautiful stuff,.. songs move and songs touch and they can make everything feel better. i am very happy you tuned in

[@joeshmoe8345]

music is powerful medicine and one of my favorite parts of reality

[@andrewtobias2850]

That's a great moment of your life at that moment you shared ... thank you

[@jaysoulzappa]

This song is the definition of soul it’s simply beautiful makes me cry with happiness for real ohhhhhh keep the faith everybody everywhere always 🎧🎶

[@benji.B-side]

One of the best rare groove soul tracks ever!!!

[@angiedougan]

When soul music meant somethink special ❤

[@byhisgrace2853]

First time hearing this and loving it 🎶💜🎶

[@dariodalbosco9238]

We dance this Song in Italy. Remember " baia degli angeli " 75/79. Italy. 👍

[@BOBGNARLY8]

Can feel my Afro growing when dis come on

[@busybody19]

Trenton Lewis LOL

[@shawncoughee4608]

Boi u a foo fa dat shit pimp. Bust out laughin wen i read dis shit.😂😂😂😂😂

[@shawncoughee4608]

Boi u a foo fa dis pimp. Bust out laughin wen i read dis shit😂😂😂

[@flexulant]

Taneb Bey LMAOOOOOOO FR

[@nachobusiness2050]

Oh shit this is what them Detroit rappers listen to and sample!!!

[@youngandwittyproductions6431]

1st time hearing this song! I'm mesmerized ❤❤❤

[@mikiomahoney1]

Best rare soul tracks ever IMHO, I never tire of this beauty.

[@Zouso2010]

neither do I

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

Wish Modern Soul was a bigger deal,indeed a worthy classic.

[@mrmaxxx94]

The music and vocals are dynamic. Who gonna argue against against me about the 70s producing the greatest R&B era ever? This cut is a steppers and smooth jam

[@overseastom]

Dope. Love me a good spacey mellow orchestral funk jam.

[@ocnus1.61]

Damn, i wish this was Spotify

[@terencecharles7752]

oh my, what a beautiful tune

[@groovemaster4120]

Stunning mid tempo soul music and the level of soul to be heard on TANYA GOVENDER’s Mixclouds

[@mattmcclellan7781]

Such a perfect underground mid 70s sound, that warm synth bass line. Can you hear the subtle influence on "Secret Garden" by Quincy Jones in the verse chords/melody - "I know a melody we can sing together...I got the secret key...." ?

[@marytheresa1943]

First time hearing this smooth old school joint. I'm really feeling it. Love it a lot. Yeah. Baby!!!! Sho you right.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Same.

[@gplunk]

Truly special....

[@w_m64]

Fabulous track this thanks for sharing.

[@evelynprice2753]

Kind of reminds me of Bobby Womack; but I like it,it’s tight!🎤🎶♥️👍🏾😊

[@yoelwasserman6066]

I went to high school from 1974-1978. I didn't like this kind of music then, but I love it so much now.

[@derekkase7884]

Always loved it I was an odd kiddo that way, good memories

[@daibhidhmor1710]

I know exactly what you mean!

[@jimlouizos1462]

appreaciate yr honesty ...yoel

[@stanleyhood]

My dad had the original 7” and sold in the 90’s. Wish he didn’t 😢 p.s what a track 🔊🙏🏼

[@TygaShawty]

Stanley Hood that track is worth a lot of money.

[@stanleyhood]

@@TygaShawty I know! That's why i wish he never sold

[@gui2001]

Stanley, relax, only € 4.999,00 in discogs, easy to buy again :-)

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

At least you could enjoy it here on YT

[@cecilialemonier3994]

Velvet like butter!!

[@jeshun7071]

Released in 1976, sells for £2,500 that's if you can get hold of the original "7" Richard Flowers is the name to remember, because he is the voice behind this fabulous Rare Groover with subtle strings to match, very much in the Leroy Hutson, Leon Ware school of music, this is a treasure trove of a track that even Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson covered it on their album

[@KudosCultureCartel]

why does it cost so much

[@thepatternhouseofolonade]

thanks for the info!

[@strawman2458]

Daniel Kelly this is how it works,in 76 people were more interested in young hearts runfree and all that crap ,and gems like this didn't get a lookin,so most of them were destroyed, meaning now there are not many around hence the price,,,good job I got my copy in 1981 for 10 pounds,ktf,

[@Lime2014]

Thought so. This came up in my recommendations and I said to my partner "This probably costs loads, doesn't it?" Lovely track.

[@Crazyness9]

Daniel Kelly these are the only known copies of the song.Having a youtube play is nothing.Thise vinyls are the only way music like this still exists.One day youtube wont exist.But those cinyls will last for as long as they are taken care of.There are more expensive ones that are more rare.Simply because you cannot find them anywhere

[@andyth55]

Wonderful, wonderful! Remember hearing this at Caister, back in the day. Never realized there was this gorgeous extended version. Shame Richard Flowers only seemed to make two songs.

[@ianfidell5059]

I think this was a kinda bootleg copy of side A vocal and B instrumental mixed was never released in 12" or extended

[@pulchie]

groovin shmooovin 🧎‍♀️

[@outsider9945]

greattings from Ecuador!

[@karencampuzano9374]

Just discovered this. Love the 70s sexy soul vibe. .🔥🔥

[@lupezzakarine5096]

In 2018 Music of thé 70s still takes me away what a sound got what I deeply love Soul and Disco

[@gui2001]

Every time i see your face it seems like the dawning of brand new day oh ya every time you walk my way I know that love is only moments away.... for real so for real..... every time you touch my hand it feels like I only just begun to feel; every time i kiss your lips I know that what I waited for is finally here for real...... so for real.......

[@evelynprice2753]

Thank you🎤🎶💯❤️👍🏾

[@fidel681]

Bring back those heady 70s soul days. Up to Contemp in Hanway street for the latest imports on a Friday along with a copy of Blues and Soul!! Heaven

[@JuanAlmonte-rf7xk]

Awesome 🔥

[@cheguemos]

SENSACIONAL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patmackie3499]

Pure class...1luv 😎

[@bjrnarkvalen7475]

Best track ever!!

[@bengtlindqvist9309]

Also been recorded by Roy Ayers. More strings on this one, Ayers a bit funkier. Both recordings are top-notch.

[@gdcskates]

Black folks are GODS. What did you expect.

[@tspcocktail]

This is a tuff song

[@jamesjones2173]

I’m glad to be a bicentennial baby😁😁😁😁

[@ericrobinson1789]

Oddly, this the first I've heard of this song. But I'm digging it!

[@evelynprice2753]

Me too!🎤🎶♥️🎻🥁👍🏾🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@hanshothoola2097]

The sound of love

[@strawman2458]

So glad back in 76 the record shop owners put this under the counter and forget about it and concentrated on selling gloria gaynor instead ,now original copies of this fantastic tune are worth a mint,

[@dvlady51]

Wow how did I miss these songs back in the day!

[@markobrien4332]

D'Ann Chen These type of records were never hits, tiny independant labels, with maybe 500 copies pressed. Lost in the vast sheer amount that america put out. The soul and funk that america gave the world from 64 to 84 will be talked about, debated even studied in 500years time as a cultural high point and epoch,.of course it took english collectors and djs to rediscover it lying around in bargain bins and dusty warehouses. This track has been played constantly for 30years here in england, and now commands a four figure sum. Any how just sayin. Check out soul spectrum vol 1 and 2 for more like this. Heres another tune to check out "family of eve" please be truthful. Peace to you..x

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

I had friends who were into Soul and Soul Train A LOT more than I was; how did this bypass them?

[@gdcskates]

because you listened to commercial rubbish.

[@daedae5442]

The best music and best songs were too good for radio play.

[@moreno510x]

I only knew of the Roy Ayers version of For Real so I was surprised when I clicked on this one!

[@suedangerfield2551]

Such a great soulful single

[@pauloribeiro4159]

Outstanding!

[@michaelvaughn9020]

Flowers has that classic Barry White & SalSoul Orchestra vibe .Roy Ayers knew he had to give us a rendition.

[@luizcarloscunha6121]

Magnificent balance...🎶🙂👍

[@jazzsoulfan]

Is it true? I can't believe it! You Tube brings me to this wonderful piece of music which is part of my collection. I don't know where I got but it's out of the US. I think it was in a lot I baught in the late 80's or in the 90's. I hadn't played it for years but I'm lucky to have it in my collection.But all'n'all this extended version is a rocket! 3:45 min is tooo short for this fantastic soul smoother!

[@breezebenitses397]

Hang on to it. It sells for big money

[@chiganuggoo9929]

Superb! .....Just, well......superb.

[@djcapitallD]

Nice summer groove, thanks 4 posting rare grooves

[@groovemaster4120]

Stunning mid tempo classic and the level of soul to be heard on TANYA GOVENDER’s Mixclouds

[@Elephantizer]

That’s real Soulful ❤️❤️❤️

[@bimbum2071]

Pure Love

[@versionary]

The here-we-go-again pleasure and pain of love and lust is in this record.

[@thedavesavoie]

This tune is an all-time fave. First heard on Keb Darge's "Soul Spectrum II"

[@eowenspa2]

It’s on Apple Music too⛹️‍♂️

[@dropzone3415]

MASTERPIECE!!!!

[@PhillipP93]

Suddenly, I now have a pimp cane and a fur coat.

[@SlickDanger]

DAMN! YOU TOO PIMPIN?!?

[@byhisgrace2853]

😅😅😅

[@gregoryhunter753]

Amen my dude!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@janehowley8700]

my all time fav claasssss tune just love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

[@curtismayfield3541]

Un bijou, ce morceau! En boucle, merci!

[@joer3175]

Sublime tuuuuune

[@IzzyDuc]

Takes you to another place if you let it

[@djplatinumray]

the sweetness, so good

[@drifter2597]

Funky and smooth 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelyoungjr2393]

Got to be FOR REAL 🎶 💃🏽 🕺 🎧

[@jimlouizos1462]

gotta luv the great use of barry white infused strings !!

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@deephousemusicsoul2013]

So so good. Can't wait to play this in the sun at Suncebeat. Bliss

[@luizhonorio9917]

Show da discoteca maravilhosa 🇧🇷🎸

[@catmcneill9862]

Beautiful

[@domenicoalbanese]

Beautiful record

[@4inthebed]

What a gem!

[@robertinobedoni7918]

Bellissima...

[@SoulFromSaturn]

Why oh why did he only make one masterpiece? Leroy HUTSON, Solomon Burke, Lou Rawls and bug bad Barry White made lots of masterpieces, which dustinguished them apart, just like the ORIGINALS, SPINNERS and the mighty IMPRESSIONS made lots of masterpieces, distinguishing them apart.

[@uptightgeorge]

Pure Class...wheres all the funky crowd

[@albertvanas]

And then it goes just like this 🌟☄️⭐️💫✨⚡️

[@billba]

Disco Treasure, Disco Archaeology!

[@weeeeoooow]

This is just dreamy!

[@grasskass]

weeeooow indeeeeeed