Maxwell - "Pretty Wings" on Letterman 7/10 (TheAudioPerv.com)

[@kenzeliano]

my sister know his manager she said he is very humble and soft spoken guy. I'm just thankful that there's still a talented people in music industry.

[@lslewis]

Look at how the background singer behind Maxwell is moving in the beginning and throughout the video. She has so much poise, class, and stage presence you don't see too often on slow jams.

[@keysterrel32]

She wasnt doing to miss that count. Lol

[@jamesjackson1445]

They've replaced her with another girl now and the horn players are gone.

[@WattsUppee-xp92yg]

My cousin,.La.Tina Webb❤

[@charleskaneshiro6060]

she was on his tiny desk performance i love artist that stay loyal to their band. the proof is how good he still sounds...

[@MrJayDC]

This is awesome! and the woman in the back is simply breathtaking! She is gorgeous!

[@gailbrooks505]

I can't believe that this song is 13 years old!!

[@lizfaith358]

The backup singer is dressed so beautifully, and the band is absolutely flawless. Maxwell is fortunate to have such an amazing team behind him.

[@patricedixon2634]

The best band and back up. La Tina compliments him so well. Of course, she is an excellent singer on her own.

[@adrianbreland7174]

@@patricedixon2634yes she is

[@jamesjackson1445]

She's gone and so are the horn players.

[@jamesjackson1445]

Sad 😢

[@jamesjackson1445]

The fantastic Cris Dave is also no longer touring with bim

[@marvelandgroup]

A genuine musician. The harmonies throughout his song is timeless.

[@washingtonjournal]

are. not is.

[@raissapacheco2294]

Yes, true!

[@antij1]

It's so cool how he was gone for nearly a decade and just came right back and won two Grammys as if he never left. Love him.

[@val6787]

This man is so under rated.. this song still gives me tears

[@achildsheart4658]

I lived this song as well

[@PeterEllmanMD]

Me too

[@maaikemartens6086]

Every time!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@LuizPagan]

Fame Sucks!!! This guy is an impeccable musician and artist. I am a refugee from the sixties and I find nothing lacking in this man's performances. He sounds like himself AND he develops the tradition of R&B and Great Black Music in its universal appeal. It takes a whole lot of strength and stability to do what he does. He is in league with Marvin and may well be healthier than dear Marvin. Long live Maxwell!

[@aarontoholsky2861]

Here in 2024 - you’re a legend Maxwell! Forever one of my favorite tracks. 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@Wjohnson8437]

Live music is just the best. Jumps off the video. Young people don't know what they are missing.

[@driscollsilver595]

fucking awesome, maxwell has always had it down live

[@johnmoore62]

This dude is the bomb live in concert!!

[@jwms3508]

I'm still in love with this man's vocal ability.

[@Tikmysta]

That lady back up voX is sooooooooo Beautiful LOL, Maxwell kills this song, blinking love it That back voX though... grrrrr!

[@Vitaluv]

His back up singer is so on point. He is so on point. And she was in the same video Woman's Work when he did it live for that legendary performance.

[@kurtadams3021]

This is what a great singer sounds like . wow

[@ThePrissyMommyLife]

Amen!

[@rosahodge420]

Miss you...Come on back Max. King of Neo Soul.

[@bobbietyler6589]

when my husband died I died with him a woman's work kept me alive thank u

[@somebodyonetapeher9854]

Sty strong, may God continue to be with you and strengthen you ❤

[@lovebriana]

he's so handsome & talented

[@izabelcomz592]

Good beautiful music maxwell 🎤❤🎶

[@katrinasoledad8463]

Never gets old...Man, Maxwell is smooth as silk!

[@maccagrabme]

One of the best black artists around today. This is real music.

[@sabinakhan3088]

Love youuuuu

[@MrJacksonvill]

I just recieved this as a gift from my wife..and guys it's worth it when your woman lets you listen to Maxwell..in other words..Maxwell got it going on..my wife just completed my collection..because I have been a fan of his since his debut back in 96..he is the future of saving soul music

[@sneeks71]

Is it just me or are all of Maxwell's best performances on Letterman? Simply amazing...

[@df4196]

Letterman has a great sound engineer

[@nikkiramirez3119]

So much Prince behind that voice.

[@benitahecker4221]

nikki ramirez I always thought that Maxwell is a mix of Marvin Gaye and Prince.

[@Walking-MY-Path]

@@benitahecker4221 You're right on the money with that statement.

[@jhmn9000]

Dude stop tripping, bcuz max and prince are like sand age and maybe prince sightly years older than him, hence that prince influence is bs. Ma pax got his style and voice and so is prince. Legends in their own rights

[@phylliewilly]

LaTina (background singer here) is sooooooo beautiful and gracious. The cameraman clearly loves her too! She almost steals the show, which is no mean feat given how ridiculously handsome Maxwell looks here. The music, of course, is also so beautiful live. xxx

[@igotssssoul]

I completely AGREE. It's such a breath of fresh air to see that amongst the oversexed repetitive subject matter of pop R & B today, this soulful and true sense of the word "artist", could easily step back in the limelight and still be recognized as well as honored by the critics. Now I'm just sitting around and waiting for D'Angelo and Bilal to bring a new sonic wave. lol. I can't tell you how much I NEED this music!!

[@KingoAnimate]

This is so beautifully pleasant that it had me overcame with nostalgia and crying with tears of joy thanks to the fact I remembered enjoying this type of music as a young little boy.

[@Riceebear]

I'm SO glad that Maxwell's back!! What a beautiful man with a BEAUTIFUL talent!

[@Speed202]

As a man...usually I like listening to female singers when I want to romantically reflect, set the mood, etc. But I've always connected to Maxwell. You can tell that brother has a lot of passion in him when he performs.

[@shawndee7124]

You have to think a man that sings multiple shows a year and has alot high notes in his songs so what his voice needs a rest he is still a legend

[@Walking-MY-Path]

Pure raw vocal talent right there. No one can touch this man. His vocal range is out of this world.

[@kingkawaya5738]

his voice doesn't even make sense... he's everything. Lady is full of class at the back.

[@ayisienne7]

This is still my absolute favorite performance of this song, imperfections and all. It feels so honest. 🤍

[@nicoledeemerrill3476]

Yes @.27 seconds, he had the exact expression as I did... that gentleman was definitely off witn his instruments. ❤❤❤❤ The GUYS ON THE RIGHT THOUGH!!!! I LOVE ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTS IN THIS SONG!!❤❤❤❤

[@hyunhong7602]

I remember when I listened to the song all day a few years back his voice still makes me melt and that was a great performance!!!

[@IcebergSlim1978]

Love it! Real singing, real musicians. Such a textured sound. You can FEEL it.

[@alwaysclassy62]

I love this song just as much as I did when I first heard it. It sounds like a beautiful lullaby. I love him so much and of corse, this performance is amazing.

[@MrMountainchris]

Beautiful. So many emotions in this song.

[@kgthoughts]

Still remember watching this live and being geeked....Bought the album first day release two copies at target when debuts where $10

[@TheJwl7]

Can't believe this song is already a decade old! Luv, luv, luv it! Thank you Maxwell! So beautiful...TIMELESS!!!

[@ziggyriley]

Beautiful performance. Thank you for such great music.

[@mahnkerdahnweih672]

wait, is this his same crew from the tiny desk performance? wow ❤

[@KingoAnimate]

2:31 Crippling childhood nostalgia 😢😢

[@ednagillum7342]

I love maxwell too. I never tire of hearing his voice & hes authentic. I love his smile, its infectious. I wish he came here more. Pretty man...

[@bearscontrolyou]

incredible song, record, singer. the amount of talent is unbelievable

[@yinett]

Its amazing how he resembles an exquisite wine. i mean he gets better with age. he was flawless in his 20s, so much funk and soul, his previous albums were perfection. Now his grown & just plain sexy, hi has mature and the sense of security and the expresiveness of his voice mixed with the melody and the lyrics of the song are truly a delight, a gift. love u Max!!!!!!

[@buggydes]

When R&B and Soul is like this, it is just pure class. still cant believe this lost to single ladies..

[@Dkpcb5]

still so beautiful! i also love how gracefully the background vocalist moves/dances.

[@briggettmumphrey3226]

Authentic ❤

[@carolewatson-mckoy8689]

Its 7:45am in bed listening to the handsome and talented Maxwell. He's awesome and a good dresser. Maxwell makes my day with a doubt. Keep the good vibes coming. Xx

[@ksoriano7]

maxwell has such a beautiful voicee..

[@h4lyf]

His Voice is so perfect I can't Believe it

[@SwitCandi]

I'll love you forever maxwell... I'll never get tired listening to your amazing creations

[@AnthonyHamiltonOffical]

SWEET❤❤🙏⚘⚘👑

[@blkbeast1980]

I just watched this video right after i watched his previous performance on letter man of his song "lifetime" in 2001 and he's got the same band too, that is dedication to the team that's backing him. and he still sounds amazing

[@nblvblbavery]

He had the #1 R&B song of 2009 as far as Billboard charts go, along with a couple 2010 Grammy wins among 6 nominations. I think he's good on the recognition.

[@BigMTBrain]

Maxwell always picks up Princes slack, or vice versa, (or not) depending on whichever way you want to view each of those mega-talented artists. To me, the short, course scream and the emphatic gravelly part near the end are Prince trademarks. Regardless... BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!!

[@Dani_El_Cid777]

Beautiful and lovely background singer ❤

[@janisandrews7930]

I love this song

[@adriennee6883]

Every time I hear this song, I think of your youngest child....Lol

[@janisandrews7930]

Lol

[@queenlatifa85]

Such a beautiful woman behind him. Luv ur voice Maxwell!

[@tracy7275]

Sanaa Lathan is killing the background vocals nice

[@Walking-MY-Path]

Lolz.

[@MisterFoxx]

I’m dead lmao

[@robertchambers369]

🤣🤣

[@seasonedsofisticate1901]

LaTina does resemble Sanaa a little bit.

[@dshytrini]

One of the BEST ARTISTS ,PERIOD...........

[@tlaalsrud204]

Maxwell truly deserves to be called as "singer". This is just mind blowing.

[@queenray1]

This band is amazing, to sing background and then pull up your instrument and play during the same song is nuts, ive seen Maxwell2009 and 2010 and the band is awesome, of course Maxwell is great as well

[@poppyf01]

Thank you Wakhilem..I was wondering that as well...so it's Little Pretty....this is just a beautiful video...I watched Maxwell's set on the BET awards over and over...but this visit to letterman is the best version..Thank you Mr Sammy1000 for posting!!!!! Maxwell.... Just Beautiful....Simply Beautiful :-)

[@trinigirl86]

luv the performance!! i think the cameraman was in love with the backup singer..lol

[@jvjames1]

there are so many layers to this song. lost love, detachment, but a deep abididng love forever, betrayel, regret, sacrifice, sexual inuendo, hope, the list goes on, truly amazing.

[@mackjigger6030]

Anyone hear the Prince influence in this song?

[@QuickTalk1]

Yes definitly!

[@allenlaurent9795]

i hear in all of Maxwell's music

[@sue.byrd3767]

Yes Indeed!!!

[@mikecaputo4157]

No doubt !

[@vincentgreer6067]

Absolutely. Lenny Kravitz also vibes of Prince.

[@kokoa.1365]

loved this song since 5th grade when it came out!🔥🔥🔥🔥🤎

[@renahamilton6712]

One of my favorite songs, which I love all Maxwell songs.Thank you for sharing god bless

[@pureirishfilly]

what a class act...the man is gifted....

[@hasanx4637]

black people are beautiful- when we take care of ourselves.

[@yaknow11]

" when we take care of ourselves"? You're using a generalization that could applied to anything but implying it's owned only by blacks. You can't state black people are beautiful without being cynical. Hmmm...

[@hasanx4637]

Oh Yeah you sound like an enabler. Hmmmm...

[@thelmacoleburn8861]

Oh Yeah guess whites are just unlucky, cause blacks don't crack

[@kurtadams3021]

Hasan x totally agree

[@jlivb]

BEST PERFORMANCE FOR THIS SONG

[@herDivinity]

He has saved R&B....so much heart is in his music.....love it!!!

[@johnanderson7711]

Only you young people can save RandB and Rock. Support artist such as this one Badu and others. As well as old school artist as David Ruffin,Smokey,The Temptations and others. Let's not let Hip Hop kill these 2 amazing art forms! Singers are Forever!

[@terrydem7993]

This mann can sahhhhhhhnnnnnnnng!

[@MrJacksonvill]

you are so right he pushed the Bar..my wife just purchased the album for me and I Love it...

[@whitneyvic]

I have all his records and he is so humble, luv him much!

[@SterlingRe]

Sounds awesome. Not sure what the comments regarding whether or not his voice has slipped are about. He's still a relatively young man. No worries there!

[@Daveskee]

This will last forever

[@jeroenvanwijk4714]

Always coming back to this one 🥰

[@davidolivares4961]

December 2020 Rona can't keep from enjoying good music. God bless.

[@7Millionaire7]

Love him and this

[@quekelley5277]

This song is still🔥🔥🔥 and they dead @$$ wrong for that quick “yeah” harmony at that 3:14 mark! Maxwell the goat! And that lovely creature behind him is a godsend.

[@serrato32]

He has such a beautiful voice, GAWD!!!

[@celebrity19812004]

This man is a genius. He doesn't get nearly the recognition he deserves!

[@fatpig62]

Maxwell's musical artistry and talent are a beautiful rarity in today's music industry - it's sad that the internet focuses on who wins best female pop video, blah blah blah, at the music awards, while I wasn't even aware that Maxwell reigned in 2010 R&B. A truly amazing musician :)

[@ranhill]

I like at the end when Letterman Says of the band, "How about these guys?!!" Maxwell moves out of the way to our left and lets the band have it's moment. Class.

[@dreemaze]

current artists need to learn from this performance. He's doing all the right things!

[@jamesdemetro9123]

This guy is the reason more kids was born in this year because of this song, damn , in the first 20 seconds of hearing this song makes me want to reproduce

[@ItsYourGirl56]

Even David Letterman couldn't deny great talent. It just is what it is....

[@dshytrini]

Words cannot fully describe what this MAN does when he opens his MOUTH. His music is just MINDblowing! WOW!.................SPEECHLESS.

[@princeegypt6814]

He really came out the woodworks of 7yrs with a hit! I was a freshman in Hs when this came out! Me and my peers sung this like we had gone thru a divorce lmaoooo

[@patricedixon2634]

I was actually going thru a divorce when this song came out. Beautiful song!

[@johnanderson7711]

About twenty years ago A friend and I (Tooty) were listening to some of this man's incredible music. We thought we were up on some new discovery as far as music goes and we were the only ones who recognized this a man's amazing talent.Wow, were we late!

[@KissHope]

So talented, missed him when he left the music scene many yrs ago. Glad to see him back the last few yrs. He still got that swag.....he is sooo gorgeous.

[@wilmarodriguez1621]

Yup sing it baby! 💃🕺🎶🕊🧚🏻‍♀️👏

[@1funkydrummer4]

Notice CHRIS DAVE on the drums. One of my favorites! Although I would love to see him back with Mint condition for those sick drum battles between him and Stokely, I am glad to see him touring with Maxwell. This drummer is one of the best. VERY VERSATILE!

[@browneyez1012]

goodness seeing this performance feels so good to my soul!! wish i could see him live