Roy Ayers - want you

[@ramondobrown1162]

This cat Roy is still doing his thang! Smoove as ever......... Happy 80th my boy Roy! Sep 10th 🎂

[@jamesmcdonald6039]

I remember that this was one of the plugs for 107.5 WGCI Chicago..... What memories

[@johnwhitmore419]

Roy Ayers is a genius. His music makes my wife and I feel like University Sweethearts every time we listen to this track.

[@sonyamoore75]

Riding down Lake Shore Drive bumping this, with your moonroof open and just enjoying the night summer breeze in Chicago love this song!

[@johnwalker7945]

I'm in Chicago, this sounds like my type of evening. Let's ride from Jackson Park up to Hollywood and back. I'll get you home by bedtime.

[@Light_144]

@@johnwalker7945I wanna come toooo.. pick me up💋🙌..

[@raymondmosley2104]

You can never bring back the good old days when the world was full of dreams, fun, and adventure. But, when listening to Roy and some of the other musicians of that era, you can always take your mind back there. We were truly blessed.

[@peggybennett1109]

raymond mosley real talk.

[@aspire2begreat938]

Yes you were🙌🏾

[@jernardwilson2758]

Facts!

[@ikebritten2467]

Yes sir

[@Thefunksoulbro]

It still is mate, look inside 😎

[@beboppinnow]

Man, the 70s had the BEST music!

[@peggybennett1109]

For real.

[@bigben1986]

it sure did.

[@dalemcilwain]

It's was very dynamic, impactful & moody.

[@brazillo19]

The eighties did too, all the to the early nineties, then that's where it ended.

[@estherturner190]

Periodt!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rjam1974]

This song takes me back to preschool riding in my dad's taxicab in downtown dc with no worry's in the world other than wondering what Saturday cartoons were going to show.

[@kafilarosa]

Awesome

[@mauriceshanesr.1726]

+Roger James My friend, that's a timeless time gone by!! In 1979, I saw Roy Ayers open for a young Angela Bofill at Buffalo State College.. Roy played [Let me say performed] this cut!! Priceless!! Peace Fyi, Ms Bofill got down too!!!

[@willsmith4727]

luv dat....

[@joelmcleod19]

@rogerjames...i was 5 yrs old in Ft. DuPont park in SE DC, every weekend in the summers. Roy Ayers is 1 of the first concerts I was privileged...my mom insisted we know fantastic music. Thank you Ma!!!

[@prettyeyes1752]

Yes you are so right , I am in DC 2020 been here all my life , and was listening to this in the early 70's love the music , the best

[@bobbylinning2348]

Roy is one of the smoothest cats ever!!!

[@peggybennett1109]

Bobby Linning real talk he's a smooth brother all the way.

[@peggybennett1109]

Bobby Linning for real.

[@peggybennett1109]

For real he's the smoothest.

[@peterwilson3936]

@@peggybennett1109 pppppppo

[@peggybennett1109]

For real. 👌

[@bkeen7013]

This man had serious musical talent. His body of work is tremendous!

[@_meangreenjersey973]

Facts

[@janicesmalling5264]

This is my life, in the 70’s wow, I could go on for hours, so much talent !

[@razzy62]

I’m 57 years old and , back in the day, this was the best music around and, you know what?.....It still is!

[@teebee7374]

Touché 57 brother, good times! Hey, I'm giving thanks everyday for the privilege we had, once in a lifetime special, different calibre, Thank you for being a part of that it was not a fluke of time! Salute 🙏🏽😎🔥

[@keithkingsr.6802]

I totally agree %%!@

[@keithkingsr.6802]

Without a doubt

[@Cuntstantine]

I hear you and I agree with everything you say

[@markparrish3521]

I'm in agreement with you all.

[@tiatitus8900]

I went to see Roy Ayers last night at the Howard Theater in Washington DC and he still has it @ the age 73 years old! HE IS A MAESTRO still getting it in! I LOVE ROY AYERS HE IS MY FAVORITE ARTIST!

[@peggybennett1109]

Tia Titus [e-mail] mine too beautiful music.

[@andrewgoosdy3814]

Tia Titus [e-mail] he the best

[@ramondobrown1162]

His 80th was yesterday, Sept 10th!

[@keithkingsr.6802]

83 yrs

[@bryanharris1580]

Who else can play the xylophone like this man something we all have been exposed to as children and this brother took that instrument to another galaxy

[@ramondobrown1162]

Tony Brown (no relation) of WDAS Philly use to play this frequently on the Quiet Storm. My boy Roy!!!!

[@eleven.29]

Has WDAS ever played this on the Wide Wonderful World of Butter before? Just wondering. 🤔💯

[@ramondobrown1162]

🤷🏽‍♂@@eleven.29

[@charles4583]

This one takes me back to the southside of Chicago on those nice summer nights in the 80'S when life was so simple.

[@kennethwise5707]

51 years old and this is the music I listened to growing up in Chicago!

[@Leatricaw]

kenneth wise I'm 51 as well, from New York. Seems we both had the same good taste in our younger days and still do.

[@deannalawson4887]

kenneth wise me too! West sider for life!

[@jordanalia4595]

me too!

[@rhondawimberly9422]

Well let get on board to, Chi town, too... @62 years old is this the best music Ever? The best memories....

[@ScorpioQueen70]

kenneth wise Me Too!!😀

[@lancelotwilson5761]

This is certainly one of the great love ballads of ALL times.

[@Cuntstantine]

I agree completely and wholeheartedly

[@laronlawrence931]

Thanks to my father as a child in the 70s for introducing me to Roy Ayers, now 50 years old been a fan ever since. Both our birthday is September 10th. Virgo Love Roy Ayers ♥️

[@darrellwilliams5059]

I'm 63 years old and I agree with you brothers, this kind of music has feelings

[@peggybennett1109]

Darrell Williams yes in deed.

[@travislarkins5535]

I use to play this in the car and tease my daughters with this sing and tickle them over 20 years ago. There 26 and 24 now. I miss those days. Classic

[@sonyamoore1317]

OMG when I find my husband that loves this song as much as I do we are going to be the power couple of the century LOL!

[@marlonbarber9605]

👍👍👍👍

[@Eric_Young2024]

Sonya Moore Then here I am baby! Signed Sealed Delivered, I'm Yours!!!!😃😃😃

[@upkchaazaqimad7197]

Sonya baby where you at?!?... I'm probably a year too late lol

[@markparrish1536]

Sonya Moore ! I'm available! 😃

[@mauricebrown6909]

Sonya Moore I'm here baby girl

[@reeseyclemons3941]

takes me back to my childhood when things were more easier. hanging out at evergreen plaza. those were the days boo.

[@jordanalia4595]

evergreen plaza ...yessuh! i see you!

[@cjbani159]

95th and Western? :) :) :)

[@demondburgess7514]

💯

[@ericstorey7700]

Ridgeway and Ohio Harvey I'll 5ward AGA amen

[@lpgrv71]

this song sounds so beautiful I love how it makes me feel im all nostalgic it takes me back to a time when life was gooood man all my family was alive my mom my brothers my youth my aunt would play this type of music when I was a youngster now im all grown up and now im a jazz musician I play the saxophone lol life is funny the power of good music thanks roy you changed my life forever

[@oliverfonville6246]

No doubt no bout a doubt it. Music in its most brilliant sound.

[@EccentricKnight]

Leon Pressley amen brother...

[@meridiantouchyoga]

Ase!

[@jasonallen3678]

Yes

[@Outta12]

Damn. You choked me up wit dat one.

[@WAY2RIL]

When this music was out we owned our own community, Stores, game rooms,record shops,we even had a black owned ace hardware,restaurants, etc, I don’t know what happened!!!

[@queenb9621]

I love at how all instruments to symphonies were utilized in many of the music tracks of the 70s and before. An era I dream would return. My dad would play this artist and many others music throughout my childhood. He is now gone. I miss my Dad, my Uncle, and the 70s.

[@TheItYo]

It will never be music made like this ever again.

[@mr.international23]

The It Yo sad too

[@peggybennett1109]

The It Yo real talk absolutely.

[@randyhaynie3403]

The It Yo never ever

[@TAHSIYN]

It will... watch 💯💯

[@peggybennett1109]

That's ture.

[@haroldgreen1336]

I Still have this in vinyl record. My mind goes back a long way. I still love Roy Ayers music to this day. Listening to his music since I was fourteen. Simply amazing! Much Love!💖💖💖💖

Listen here in Chicago growing up you couldn't get no cooler musically the "R.A"

[@mateenmuhammad4028]

I think this is a master piece

[@mr.international23]

Blasting this in my ears with my ear buds . Wishing the volume could keep goin up and up

[@peggybennett1109]

Victor Ossorio real talk.

[@sonyamoore75]

My mama used to get me ready for school bumping this every morning!

[@victorygrafton]

This is from a time when there were musicians that could play, sing and entertain

[@dennysmith2661]

Cut it out uncle Roy!!! !Love my uncle

[@Hawthorne.og1]

Never get tired of this joint.

[@factanonverba09]

The Best feeling vibraphones! I Never forget this song!

[@troyturner5276]

A child of the 60s ,and a teen of the 70s first year of college a beautiful day sunny and warm a breeze blowing off the Mississippi River a very special lady by my side conversating about the future with this song playing in the back ground,park at Southern University lovers Lane watching the sunset this music take you back in time special moments special place special individuals theme song in the episodes of our lives read orders great music great times thank you mr Roy Ayers

[@dorethasmith900]

This is one of his best songs. I call this music pretty and smooth. Doretha.

[@michaelredd4642]

Heavenly,with real instrument , euphoria, love you Roy

[@gbrad77]

This is just a euphoric vibe!! I can remember when I was younger and my dad used to always play this. My pops is a huge Roy Ayers fan!! You can't find great music like this anymore.

[@caorr57]

Oh how I love this music, so clean and crisp. I grew up with Roy. His music that is. Lovely.

[@gellison93]

Ironically... His birthday is today. Thank you, Mr. Ayers, for the love HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I hear Chicago as a youngster. Thus Roy Ayers when you heard it on the radio just stop you in your tracks.."Want You Yea☺"

[@marlaparks1675]

One of the greatest musicians of all times

[@chico7469]

I used to ride up and down 63rd st playing this cut reminiscing about the good ole days in Englewood.

[@d.j.foxxxyd.j.foxxxy1063]

Yes baby!!!!!!! I was in the Englewood area growing up in a foster home. My foster mom couldn't understand why I was so wise for my age!!! On 65th and Green. She didn't know I was a "Highsmith"............

[@rodney38347]

YES YES YES NOW THIS IS THE SHIT....MAN LOOKING OUT AT THIS SNOW AND THIS ...MAN GOD IS GOOD............AND THATS FORREAL......

[@Darealmrscarter]

I Love Love Love Roy Ayers. Didn't know anyone could do that with a xylophone! Yes!

[@myrnaallen4858]

I'm 53 and this still Reminds me of my childhood on Sunday afternoons back in 1970's South Louisiana while my mom was cooking dinner!!

[@victorygrafton]

When I just want to just rest, this is my go to song.

[@bubblesb3877]

victorygrafton absolutely! Beautiful song

[@OlandoMcCall]

I see this was big in Chicago huh, I agree, childhood, u can't go back..sigh..

[@sonyamoore75]

Yes, this was the stuff in Chicago back in the day, riding down Lake Shore Drive on a warm summer night with your lady with the sunroof open and just cruising!

[@Mentagasm]

Olando McCall still big in Chicago.

[@rickgleason411]

Big in philly 2

[@Leatricaw]

Loved Roy , since I was 12. At 54 still in love. He’s the only artist that I can say I’m a fan of. The one and ONLY!!!!!!!!!

[@lionofjudahwisdom3984]

seen this brother on soul train as a child and never stopped liking his smooth style also like how he went to Nigeria and collaborated with the great late black president felt kuti check him out very conscious black brother selah

[@thomasjohnson1764]

My favorite song of his. The definition of chill....

[@staceyking9496]

This song to be in the dictionary as the definition

[@abujihad3559]

This is a beautiful song and I remember it when I was like 14 15 years old and I never forgot it I fell in love with it so beautiful beautiful song

[@webbgems67]

Classy soul Roy was before his time 👍🏼

[@CarlosAlberto-rz7du]

Na minha opinião Want You, é uma das melhores melodia do Roy Ayers. Não se houve mais essa música na rádio. Zona Norte / Casa Verde.

[@arcticjoe5532]

it just don't get much smoother than this...ROY AYERS one of the coldest and smoothest of killas.

[@mpjproducer]

This was big and Roy was just well loved all over the Oakland Bay Area as well!!!

[@CommishNflpro]

Oaktown Baby!

[@Tigerjasper]

I remember hearing this at age 13 yrs old and this is by far one of my favorite old school songs 😎🙏💪💯

[@marlonlloyd5571]

Love love love love this song

[@peggybennett1109]

Marlon Lloyd he is smooth is ever.

[@marlonlloyd5571]

Yes indeed...

[@keithhodiak8577]

Roy Ayers mischievous sense of humour often comes through his music.

[@bigben1986]

MR AYERS should have more than 14,421 hits. people just don't appreciate music anymore.

[@kelvinmays2639]

listening too roy ayers music he has inspired me too become a professional drummer.

[@tallfinepine7628]

I love the way I feel when I listen to this.

[@lisacoleman2657]

A classic!

[@luisrojas3173]

Walking in this frigid weather. I put this on. What cold? 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnadams9312]

This jam takes me back when I was in college and dating this girl....I borrowed the 8 track from her...we eventually broke up...I kept the 8 track...liked her but much love for Roy...

[@marlonlloyd5571]

I love to listen to this song as I'm watching basketball... It's crazy how each pass, dribble, shot and rebound synchronize with each note being played...

[@lochelc1]

Roy Ayers has supplied the soundtrack to my life!!!

[@clobbyhops]

4 minutes of pure bliss and vibes

[@Justaguyonhisphone]

sooo smooth yet hits very hard! timeless classics will never get out of style!

[@ALI.MN7]

Speaks to my Soul❤!

[@anthonytee7377]

When times were so much more simple, art in motion, Thank you Mr, Ayres!

[@moniquewalker7887]

awesome love. it grew up with it.

[@Knowledge3440]

Roy Ayers is the true king.

[@sallysson]

Music like this keeps me dating age appropriately. Somehow, I attract younger women who can hand dance and it's nice to feel like you still got it. But once the bar/club is gone and it's time for mellow music, it's like when the 'Last call' lights come on.

[@KoolJohhnyJ]

"NO STRANGER TO LOVE - I WANT YOU" FROM THE VIBRAPHONE MASTER ROY AYERS WAS PLAYED EXTENSIVELY BY ME IN 1980 SUNY PLATTSBURGH, FROM RADIO STATION WPLT TO MY DORM KENT HALL- THIS SONG WAS SO SEXY SMOOTH! LET THIS FLOW ENGULF YOUR SOUL! SIT BACK AND ENJOY!

[@troyturner5276]

I was in college, at southern un on a Friday afternoon classes was over,and a young lady and I was enjoying the sunset And each other, and this played soft,and slow ; beautiful memory s.

[@SAI03]

Jill Scott took the very beginning of this song and looped it! She made "Watching Me" from a piece of this song! DOPE!!!

[@marlonbarber9605]

Nice catch!! I thought I was the only person that peeped that loop... 😉

[@pandroidigital]

Rich Medina produced it for her.

[@ericharrison7666]

Wow... didn’t realize that!

[@Clothed_with_Humility144]

One of my favorite songs by her....

[@palmares77]

4:00 b4 the words kick in. .DAMN GENIUS

[@SuperMusicology101]

Gorgeous tune make you love life sweet to the last drop

[@TVchannel02]

This is indeed, "No stranger to love".

[@hotchocolate464]

Kudos to whomever posted this song!!! This is truly one Roy Ayers best song. I just wish he would put this out on a greatest hit cd. Very hard to find.

[@tatyanaaidyn9620]

That’s fantastic❤️

[@mauriceclemons9781]

I was 8 when I first heard this chilling with my big brother. God I miss my brother Michael.

[@karlannherndon1137]

🎼🎹ROY AYERS🎹🎶 criminally underrated

[@donnasw1234]

I have not heard this in years, Brings back Wonderful Memories, Thanks for posting this song.

[@brazillo19]

What a long introduction -- very romantic, exotic and smooth.

[@MrMase40]

This man has traveled the music genre and made HITS in each one and makes BEAUTIFUL MUSIC with the xylophone and STILL doing it today..............GREAT MUSIC MAN Mr.Ayres is..........THANK YOU for your contributions sir.

[@djcruise2]

A South Central LA Legend!

[@lynnagilmore9340]

Love Roy Ayres, reminds me of summer concerts at the Carter Barron or Ft. Dupont parks in DC. Great times!

[@reginaldrichmond6951]

Yeah Roy Ayers is sublime in Chicago.

[@sonyamoore75]

Yes indeed he is the man and the truth!

[@floydrobinson2343]

the black light, the beads over the door, the poster of the naked black woman on the wall, the dashiki ,and a bottle of night train wine, you ladies know what i'm talking about.

[@peggybennett1109]

Oh yeah.

[@kevinmcallister4553]

Night Train Express!

[@litalsumu188]

Yes.. lol💃

[@ramondobrown1162]

Diggin it!!!! His 80th was yesterday Sept 10th

[@Rawverian]

One of the smoothest ever.

[@flatbush46]

I love this song so much.. I just gives me such a great feeling… I met uncle Roy on the 2 train going uptown and we were just sparked a conversation , he reminded a lot of my father, my dad was the same way. It took me about 5 minutes to realize it was him because he said that he had a gig that weekend. I said hold up you’re Roy Ayers and i showed all of the songs of his i had in my iPhone library.. He said damn young blood you really are a fan 😂… I ended up going to his show on another date a few Months later. I had a ball.. He is a treasure..

[@ВалераРудаков-э8в]

Мастер виртуоз!!!

[@dal2122]

January 1, 2020 ....I am just hearing this great music now 👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥👏💪

[@mrhebrew7511]

What??This is70s music

[@beaufordinsurancegroup6453]

I always reminisce back to my early days as a youth listening to this on mom's old stereo listening to Tony Brown on wdas 105.3 in Philadelphia

[@waynecompton9246]

this is a legend the great roy ayers him and ronny ljordan rip

[@estlhm805]

So great to find music that can bring true feelings just listening and imagining

[@ConstantXplorer]

YES! LOVE IT!

[@TheKEVMART1]

Another brilliant cut by the great one

[@sonyamoore75]

used to listen to this on breezy summer nights in Chicago!

[@cathya3892]

love,love, love it!!!! Not for immature listeners! ;-)