Randy Crawford - Almaz

[@jofoster1596]

We named our daughter after this hauntingly beautiful song. I finally got to see Randy live in 2018 at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. As her band played an instrumental medley of some of her songs before she came on stage, I broke down in tears. She was, of course, amazing!

[@jameswebber2943]

I hear ya

[@karinberonius8799]

Lucky you!

[@xmatty7969]

did she sing "almaz"?

[@alanhealy1885]

Respect also to the unnamed pianist whose beautiful playing contributes so much to this classic song.

[@wongamamduma4069]

Yes of course, big up to the pianist as well!

[@ojaix555]

Sometimes the best songs are only known by a few.

[@weehubbyable]

Good point my friend

[@stuarttaylor9728]

I bought my mam her album when when she appeared on the music scene, she always told me I’ve great taste, as I introduced my mam to her music, even though she’s no longer with us I still at times play the album ☺️🎶🎶

[@shivansingh1633]

You are one of the few happy listening

[@eagitkleinhans4598]

Now that I have to agree with. Its 2023 and this song still gives me goosebumps. Randy, what a wow! I have no words.

[@charlzwill495]

for real

[@peteh43]

Still gives me goosebumps after all these years. The purity and soul in Randy’s voice reach right into my own soul. Truly truly beautiful.

[@danbrooks3697]

Me too!

[@jenniferkay4038]

@@danbrooks3697 And also me --a voice from Heaven....

[@sylwiamikulska1036]

Randy jest kobietą

[@sonja2112]

Me too!

[@flyboy2880]

A bit of praise also for the pianist here who contributes so much to this classic song.

[@MrRickytuk]

And that horn

[@Dietmember]

素敵なシチュエーション。。。 この歌をKZbinで探しては聴き、を 繰り返しています 何もかもが 儚く、自分の人生で同じ時を過ごせ この歌に出会えた私こそがLuckyだと思います

[@sportymp3797]

This song was written from randy Crawford heart and also from her soul well done miss Crawford

[@GoogleUser-xd5fi]

As an #Eritrean i am really proud that an American is singing about an Eritrean couple. Thank you very much!

[@chikemadekwe5737]

Just imagine if she was your mother, you couldn’t wait for her to sing you to sleep , then wake up & hear her singing all day around the house 😊.

[@maxwellfan55]

Wonderful comment.

[@jenniferkay4038]

Love that comment so much! I always say, if I'm lucky enough to go to Heaven one day, the Angels will sing in Randy Crawford's voice.

[@danbrooks3697]

Indeed

[@malvernmudzingwa1529]

Magical thought.

[@HiThailand-g7l]

What a lovely thought

[@raphaelbotchway6763]

Really don’t know the kind of adjective to describe Randy Crawford’s voice. Absolutely beautiful and timeless indeed. Lovely voice!

[@MoiraDelie]

I simply loooove Randy Crawford ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Such a pure voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zoolook3264]

A beautiful song sung by the voice of an angel.

[@weehubbyable]

I agree

[@CurragaoMattson]

I have a plan to sing this song to my god daughter when she turns 15 at her Lutherin "adult" graduation. Now she is 8.

[@wongamamduma4069]

My Almaz is asleep next to me as I"m listening to this song. I love you Nosipho Zantsi.

[@steview61]

Why doesn't anybody write songs like this anymore? Breath taking, simple and beautiful

[@funkfunkable]

"Almaz" was written about a couple of Ethiopian refugees who were neighbours of Crawford's. The man asked Crawford to write a song about his wife, who was named Almaz (which means "diamond" in Amharic, Arabic and a number of other languages). In the song, the singer reflects on their rare form of love. In Crawford's own words, "I witnessed this perfect love affair between them, although she was considerably younger than him. This beautiful couple with their baby. As refugees they were looking for 'a world where love survives'

[@malcolmbryant]

Thank you for the story. Beautiful.

[@alanccoop]

Gail you should acknowledge the source of your information (Wikipedia)

[@cza8294]

I have friend and her name is Almaz and she is from Ethiopia.Thanks for the story. I love Randy.

[@veggie42]

gail odonnell Yes and there's an Ethiopian distance runner, Almaz Alyana

[@duffslife]

Her source may have been a BBC interview and not Wikipedia. She said the neighbors were Eritrean.

[@sarakirk9542]

Wow! Hairs standing up moment. Randys voice! Just perfection singing there! 💕🎶 what a song. So glad I’m an 80s child 👏🏻👏🏻

[@frankmangan2113]

You look it too

[@jenniferkay4038]

@@frankmangan2113 No need for that, uncalled for - abuse

[@valharvey8272]

I was 38 when this came out and l remember hearing it for the first time and have loved it ever since. Randy Crawford is a legend. Her voice is so pure and Almaz shows it off perfectly. I can't help but smile when l see her beautiful face as she sings with so much emotion. Such a bitter sweet song. There isn't a lot to be said for getting old, but wow we had some of the best music to listen to, songs and voices that stood the test of time, as good today as they were then. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@charlzwill495]

I'm 39 now and Randy Crawfords music just reminds me of listening to my mothers classic soulful Playlist just beautiful so glad I was raised on good music

[@lylepatrick9962]

Respect

[@spidersim]

I always wonder how people can write and sing such brilliant songs

[@malcolmbryant]

Me too, mate. Me too.

[@whitedovepink]

natural talent that we all poses but very few search for

[@Phatcub]

It usually a very deep connection to the subject matter. Very emotional issues cause us to reflect and dig deeper and out of that pain brilliance is born. I know my brief writing kicked in after my break up and it was cathartic to get it out.

[@ferrarispider800]

Born in 1997 this is way before my time. the most beautifull song ever. i absolutely love it. Majestic.

[@jenniferkay4038]

Loved this since first release, what a voice - no words, just truly beautiful. I have the single, can't play it now but will keep it forever. Precious...

[@thewanderer7902]

She only smiles He only tells her That she's the flowers, the wind and spring In all her splendor sweetly surrendering The love that innocence brings Almaz, pure and simple Born in a world where love survives Now men will want her 'Cause life don't haunt her Almaz, You lucky lucky thing Now I watch closely And I watch wholly I can't imagine love so rare She's young and tender But will life bend her I look around is she everywhere He throws her kisses She shares his wishes I'm sure he's keen without a doubt With love so captive So solely captive I ask if I could play the part Almaz, You lucky lucky thing Almaz, You lucky lucky thing

[@claytonfox4107]

Beautiful 💖👍🦊

[@ivanaspajic6873]

❤️☘️

[@aynursenkos432hz3]

⚘

[@dw2261]

I've just found out what this song is about. I don't know what makes me cry more the way it's sung or the story behind it. Randy is truly an angel sent down to make this horrible crappy world we live in a better place if only for a while.

[@khangnguyen-lc6dq]

this is a real singer,she has an angelic voice,and in my mind she is so beautiful!!!!!

[@matthewttrolfe786]

she is an angel

[@irfansaitarici5269]

"One day i'll fly away" the best for me.. Reminds me so many things..

[@64214Jose]

Randy’s got a beautiful soul. Love this, love her singing.

[@robertsmith3073]

This song is so hauntingly beautiful, it points to love being of prime importance in this difficult world.

[@benbim540]

one of the greatest voices i have ever listened to and this song is just perfection. A truly unique talent Randy Crawford.

[@mummymasak]

anyone still listening this in 2024 ❤

[@lindsaywalsh3389]

Melee 😊❤

[@soufianekhalil4801]

Im too

[@CharlotteBirkett-hc9po]

I am, this song is absolutely wonderful. Pure love.

[@tsepomofokeng1699]

Ooh yes I am,all the way in South Africa 🇿🇦 🙌

[@AbdulBassierSolomons]

1:25 ❤

[@stephennield4719]

This is a song that takes you to another existence away from reality whilst all the time it hurts my heart deep inside so much so I know life just isn’t worth living without the one person in my life. My mum. The only person that makes life worthwhile that tells me everything is going to hold me In her arms and for that brief moment wipe away the tears I have that she’s no longer here to share life. Miss you so much mum

[@buzzukfiftythree]

Wonderful. One of the most beautiful voices in the World.

[@jimmillward3505]

Randy's own beauty shines so brightly when she sings

[@garnetelvey5872]

Not just a gem for and from the 80s; a gem for all time. It takes you to another place. Deeply enchanting.

[@AdvanTuil]

So in love with her voice, can't ever get enough of Randy

[@aginggamer2170]

This song is melancholic, but also beautiful. Incredible voice.

[@clinthendricks5191]

Beautiful and angelic voice. The one and only Randy Crawford. I always listen to her music to take me back to a time when it stood still and life was just peaceful and pure.

[@tubbyk9127]

Very few songs can make me cry but this is one of them. So beautiful.

[@fundadjafer1151]

I only recently discovered this song and it is simply beautiful and haunting.

[@stephancarroll3917]

80s was the best decade of all time I’m glad I was able to grow up through this time

[@anaratumu2040]

Reminds me of my youth and this voice has stayed with me. Lady Crawford, pure and simple, the Almaz of her legion of fans.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

This music arrangement is SO beautyful! With this Voice ... angelic .

[@さとうゆき-j5b]

CD持ってます。 もう誰も愛さない。観ていて 好きになった曲

[@siyabongamdewu6696]

Randy Crawford has such an amazing voice...classic..

[@뒷집남자]

비오는 날 분위기 좋은 개인 카페에서 진한 비엔나커피 한잔 마시고 싶게 하는 노래.....2000년대 초반 서대문 아레오바고 카페~~그 시절이 생각나게 하는~~~~~^~^

[@JOGINDERSINGH-cw3hc]

One of my favourite songs. What a voice and talent.

[@YaoEspirito]

Jai jai.

[@jbaena7]

Looking for this song a lot of years ago! Excellent! 😃

[@petergreen3122]

Randy has a wonderful voice and the lyrics are beautiful and deep...

[@OXEAFLOXYA]

Ich bekomme eine Gänsehaut, wenn ich das Lied höre. Es gibt nicht viele Lieder, die mich dazu führen. EINFACH KLASSE!

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

As soon as the opening bars begin I get an emotional reaction to this song. I used to listen alot to it. Haunting melody that reaches out you.

[@arlenewade3353]

Her voice brings me to tears🦋🌹Beautiful song🌷

[@zouhirmsahli1694]

I've heard this song for the first and last time in 1986 few months before going back to my country Tunisia ,I was student in Belgium for post University degree ,since then I was searching for that refrain and that angelic voice that I've heard in that night but never found it for about thirty six years now I found it while visiting Facebook of another angelic woman ! A chance or something else ?

[@julietsalvidge4760]

I love this song. Randy Crawford has the most amazing voice. I can listen to this time and time again.

[@peterroberts542]

went to see randy at hammersmith years ago,such an amazing singer,one of the best songs on the night

[@robertaskin8962]

My late mother loved this song i miss her sooooo much i hope your happy in heaven and i cant wait to meet you again xxxxx

[@willlinton9042]

One of my all time favourite songs. Pure class, beautiful words from a very talented woman.

[@dianeroberts6734]

OMG this brings such memories I adore her voice

[@kiwiceejay]

In concert years ago, Randy Crawford explained the meaning of the lyrics to Almaz. Almaz was a friend of hers, a really nice guy and she thought he was very handsome. The song describes his wife who is very beautiful, innocent and tender. They have a love 'so pure and simpler' and she describes him as 'Almaz, you lucky, lucky thing!' A song about pure love. I enjoyed learning the meaning of this beautiful song, and I hope you get some enjoyment too!! Regards Cj

[@lewisner]

She is clearly singing about Almaz as a woman in this song ?

[@jorermoorer]

yeah, Craig was almost right, tho. But Almaz was the name of her friend's wife. Beautiful song, hey :)

[@funkfunkable]

"Almaz" was written about a couple of Ethiopian refugees who were neighbours of Crawford's. The man asked Crawford to write a song about his wife, who was named Almaz (which means "diamond" in Amharic, Arabic and a number of other languages). In the song, the singer reflects on their rare form of love. In Crawford's own words, "I witnessed this perfect love affair between them, although she was considerably younger than him. This beautiful couple with their baby. As refugees they were looking for 'a world where love survives'

[@garner832]

Love Randy.

[@cza8294]

I love her too. Been a fan since the 80's. I cry everytime I play her songs especially this song Almaz, One day I fly away, One hello.

[@scottfurey6594]

Beautiful and the pianist ..... well ? Amazing to say the very least. Thank you both !

[@황영덕-m5t]

평소 듣고 싶었지만 가수도 곡목도 몰라 여태껏 찿아 헤멧던 이 애절한 노래를 이제사 확연히 알게 해줘 진심으로 고맙습니다

[@MultiPhilip2]

This might be the best song ever recorded

[@SplazONTOP]

MultiPhilip2 htyr yry

[@SplazONTOP]

I

[@edwardmartins9839]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnhickey2383]

agreed

[@lichamu]

Saw Ms. Crawford at the Curacao North Sea Jazz fest in 2012 and after all these years her voice is still amazing!

[@drkahara]

It's such a beautiful song. So full of emotion. It goes straight to my favorites.

[@gymrachel]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I remember from the 80s ... 🎶💗

[@matrasimca6192]

Randy Crawford, her voice is a fountain of strong feelings, she has surely captured my heart ever since I heard her sing, such a beautiful warm voice that reminds me of my youth

[@watchalot919]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. What a great voice, the hairs are standing up on the back of my neck

[@maxwellkofijumah4254]

Indeed one of the greatest singers, ever. I listen to her everyday.

[@spidersim]

this song REALLY tugs at the heart strings.... fabulous song by a voice that is soooooo beautiful to listen to...

[@stk1975]

"Almaz" was written about a couple of Eritrean refugees who were neighbours of Crawford's. The man asked Crawford to write a song about his wife, who was named Almaz (which means "diamond" in Amharic, Arabic and a number of other languages). In the song, the singer reflects on their rare form of love. In Crawford's own words, "I witnessed this perfect love affair between them, although she was considerably younger than him. This beautiful couple with their baby. As refugees they were looking for 'a world where love survives. You can check Wikipedia for source. Wikipedia

[@jussiuutaniemi3767]

One of those songs from my young years that made such a difference. Piano & keyboards were a big thing, this song didn't hurt those ambitions 😎 As for Crawford, you won't get a more soulful singer to sing soul

[@SGtidbits]

I don't even comprehend why yet, but I know this is very very beautiful.

[@darrenabey4828]

WOW... a voice of an angel a pianist playing to perfection and the word's are just incredible, you sit back and turn the light down with a glass of wine and this amazing will take you to another place ... Absolutely outstanding lady in a class of her own .... Stunning 😍

[@maxines7286]

So beautiful...what a voice and how lucky to have this song made for you ... Almaz you lucky lucky thing

[@namispondjamispond9282]

She was and is so unique. There has never been anyone like her. That voice is like listening to an angel sing.

[@lindafagan6030]

An angel is right, beautiful..love her voice x

[@jasonlee9527]

Wow! The greatest soul singer! I do love you!

[@dongminrodriguez]

I am in love with this song, her voice, and her, oh my gosh

[@joannajess4891]

♡ reminds me of being young & listening to love songs ♡ still so Beautiful to listen to ☆

[@aniradup8101]

So exquisite. The first LP I ever bought, just for this painfully beautiful,magnificent track.

[@barrycook867]

Absolutely beautiful song and Ms Crawford has such an Angelic voice 🌹

[@tpulse2001]

Omg, it's really a tear in the eye song...beautiful.....i feel this......

[@sharonconnolly337]

What a brilliant song. By a superstar singer.

[@clementronet4793]

the world is so lucky to have Art like this .....

[@ericachavez7233]

I've just recently discovered Randy Crawford. It was love at first sight! This woman is amazing!

[@AR-ov2nr]

With all that's going on in this world, is'nt nice to listen to this beautiful song. So wonderfully sung.

[@yarnaemma]

I love the meaning of the name Almaz and its history. Thankyou for the enlightenment!

[@karolinasuchaczka2623]

This song is so beautyful! Pure and simple...🥰🥰🥰

[@spngled8654]

she has the most incredible voice

[@abayesho101]

I started listening to this song when I was 15 and I still get the same chills at 53!

[@Mikem-rl4jd]

How could we forget this wonderful singer she is an all time great simply timeless

[@monica2216]

She only smiles, he only tells her That she's the flowers the wind and spring In all her splendor, sweetly surrendering The love that Innocence brings Almaz, pure and simple, born in a world where love survives Now men will want her, cause life don't haunt her Almaz, you lucky, lucky thing Now I watch closely, and I watch wholely I can't imagine love so rare She's young and tender, but will life bend her I look around is she everywhere He throws her kisses, she shares his wishes I'm sure he's king without a doubt With love so captive, so solely captive I ask if I could play the part

[@hannystillions3423]

Truly one of the most piercing beautiful song ever made. Just shoots straight to your heart with its purity and beauty born in a world that loves survives.. just like Almaz ( diamond),love is forever

[@sevilayyigit1201]

Gençliğimin unutulmaz şarkılarından...

[@wolfhugo1]

At long last, I never thought, I would find the music video to this magnificent song. I remember back in 1986, when I was listening to the Top 40 charts on Saturdays at 4AM and hearing this wonderful song for the first time - it was hauntingly beautiful. Later on I watched the music video on MusciBox, the great music video TV channel, which sadly closed down at the end of 1986. Great memories, so thank you for sharing this video.

[@enacroft9427]

you are all right...her voice is majestic

[@dobrypakiet106]

Cudowna piosenka. Cudowne wykonanie.

[@scorpiovinayak]

One of the best songs from the yester years.

[@johnmcavinue4957]

What an amazing voice !!

[@robinnewell5302]

I can hear the poem of someone's life's story in her voice. Its like a dove soaring on grace wings. Thanks Randy for this lovely venue. sincerely, Alice the Rose.....

[@chrisharries2463]

Randy is a great artist I went to two of her concerts I wish I could have gone to all of them. X X.

[@claresamorris6731]

You are Very Blessed to have went to Two I haven't been to None of her Concerts.I'm still a Loving Fan.

[@chrisharries2463]

I did in Bristol. I fell in love with her.

[@stevesmith3990]

I was just listening to her on Steve Hackett's Hoping Love Will Last - what a voice.

[@blite1166]

I Hope one day i'll have a daughter. I'll named her almaz just because of this song

[@marimari2190]

ダイヤモンドの原石のような、笑顔で唄ってたのですね、、、、✨ 日本の深夜のドラマで知りました。悲しくて切ない、失恋の 曲だと思っていました、、、曲のイメージが、勘違いだと 知り、救われた気がしました。もっと、この曲が世界中の 人々に聴いて欲しい、、、、と純粋に思いました。💖

[@stargazer5477]

Legend of a singer.... No other way to describe her❤