Shuggie Otis - Strawberry Letter 23 (Audio)

Music video by Shuggie Otis performing Strawberry Letter 23 (Audio). (C) 2013 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Hes still alive as of March 2024.

[@mimi.b868]

Yayyyyyy

[@wolfgang8225]

😮❤❤❤❤

[@12BITSOUL]

Let’s give him his flowers

[@maodonimega]

Hi Shuggie...I LOVE YOUR MUSIC! LOVE LOVE LOVE X

[@geranwilson8813]

I really like his version the original but I think the brother's johnson done it best

[@darganx]

1971. Wrote the song. Played all the instruments. Produced it as well. At 18. *1971.* Let that all sink in.

[@canesvenatici4259]

He was a real maestro. But I do think that though he has that nice, gentle touch, his voice can be a bit weak and lacking.

[@swinehorde9118]

amazing. 5 years Later The Brothers Johnson would come along with this cut and dramatically shape who I am as a human. Mad love to Otis.

[@pentastarr666]

Mindblowing. What a talent

[@COACHTY1]

Sounds like he was prince before prince

[@sverkerolausson2252]

He released this album in September and he was born In November so he was actually 17 when he made this!

[@jackv2244]

All this time I thought The Brothers Johnson originated this song! This brother is highly underrated

[@GregLowe-bg6tr]

Me too...💯

[@jabrilhasan5335]

They brought the Black to it.

[@kck2303]

So did I

[@mamba00]

Glad you learned something today ♥️

[@daendiznigh]

Same here - but the truth is , LSD or shrooms really created this song

[@darrinbaker00]

Let’s not gloss over the fact that Shuggie Otis was only 18 years old when he wrote and recorded this.

[@amponmex2727]

did not know this. Two words - IMPRESSIVE

[@sixnine365]

DiscoR53 Lol! This is the original version. Brothers Johnson version is the cover version.

[@DiscoR53]

Michael Brickley Oh snap! I stand corrected. My bad.

[@sixnine365]

DiscoR53 😊 It’s all good.

[@TrinidadPuppets]

guys like Shuggie and Todd Rundren don't exist anymore

[@michaela8802]

I’m 56 years old and Brothers Johnson’s version has been one of my all time favorite songs. How on God’s green earth have I never heard this original masterpiece?? 🤯

[@Jan_Mac]

I've only heard the Brothers Johnston's version too, which I absolutely love. Netflix ("Sex Education") sent me today.

[@TeeRod095]

Same here and I'm almost 53

[@SteelersFANinMA]

I just turned 54 and I can say the same thing. I must admit though, the bass line by Louis Johnson is playing in my head while I listen to this version. This is very nice, but it doesn't hit the same without the funky bass!

[@violetcarson5532]

Right

[@chrisconnors9449]

After listening to both I Like this original version way better than the more popular remake.

[@leohawkins3363]

How am I now just learning of Shuggie Otis and his being the original performer of this song? I am blown away!

[@violetcarson5532]

So am I

[@macewbee]

Same here if it was not for reelblack I would have never knew.

[@wisdom1224]

It really is the year of truth...

[@TheHundredEyes]

This album was unreleased for 25 years if I remember correctly.

[@rockonguitar8117]

He played bass on Zappa's 'Peaches en Regalia'. Pretty cool dude!

[@JuanPerez-zf8uq]

This man deserves a huge applause for writing a great song, definitely one of my favorites, thank you Shuggie 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Tofu_Pilot]

I also love the cover by the Brothers Johnson they did back in '77

[@JohnnyHurbonConnections]

No pro tools just pure talent and drive

[@toddboudreaux8593]

Im 59 years old and im learning this today. He and George Johnson should get together and re-record it.

[@greendavegietzen2824]

57 - same here

[@bobbyplair9308]

Me too.

[@isaacwilson7324]

56 and the same

[@carltonkeys6205]

60 yes

[@TheTwonne1]

It's 2023 I'm 61 years old and went through high school listening to The Brothers Johnson and never knew Strawberry 23 was a remake of this guy until 2 days ago.......Wow, amazing. His version original version sounds really good too, but I love the production of Brothers Johnson, so funky.

[@bernadettegriffin8569]

Same here. The lyrics and music on both take me to a different universe. Sorry if that sounds a bit hippy dippy but it does still. I was 17 years old when I heard The Bros Johnson and it did then and Shugie singing it takes me even more. A true classic.

[@markkennard861]

Same here... exactly same age too... I still have the 45..

[@Leeshie1994]

I absolutely love both versions for their own uniqueness. Shuggie's gives that psychedelic feel and Brothers Johnson is the funk I need. I listen to both back to back

[@PrometheusForever]

I am 46 years and I have heard this song by the brothers Johnson a hundred times but this original I've heard for the first time tonite and it's magical man and I love it. Special stuff. 🌃

[@montego9819]

My mom played the brothers Johnson version growing up a lot and I still enjoy that song as an adult now but am just discovering this gem as well!

[@ckatheman]

This is an interesting listen, but I do prefer the Brothers Johnson version, the backing harmony vocals in particular just give me chills.

[@stevescontriano860]

Really ???

[@aounibtissam8284]

Q

[@stevescontriano860]

Try Simon and Garfunkel

[@cooldrop02]

Holy moly it is absolutely great to be in the comment section that is full of information and knowledge and not crazy talk. Thank you, previous generations.

[@intisarsabree3947]

Holy moly is right my friend.

[@janeferguson4455]

😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉 we had GREAT music !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Tofu_Pilot]

I make artisanal puma sausage gravy to wear as an outfit.

[@Burning_Babylon]

Quality over quantity

[@lissaslighthouse8475]

THE BEST PART OF MUSIC VIDEO COMMENTS IN MY OPINION❤❤

[@marcfedak]

I'm surprised at how closely the Brothers Johnson followed Shuggie Otis on their rendition of his song. I love both versions.

[@arashtadjiki]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. Going to play it at my wedding in a couple weeks

[@digidrum2003]

Which version? Congrats on your marriage.

[@sonquatsch8585]

u better play this version. this is wedding material fa reel.

[@vxtribe]

Fook yea :-) congrats !!!

[@Jlyn1985]

Congratulations to you both ❤ Spectacular Song 🥂

[@mstyles2667]

Shuggie is criminally underrated. This song is amazing and SO ahead of its time, unreal.

[@paullevine1813]

M, WE Blues lover know Shuggie was never underrated as a player & performer just like his famous dad.

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Its definitely not "sexy" like the B.J.'s version is, but Thank God it exists!

[@grahamsmith6210]

He was also only 17 when this came out

[@mstyles2667]

@@grahamsmith6210 I know, its amazing. This was a letter to his high school girlfriend, responding to her letter which he is referring to as Strawberry Letter 22 in the song. His response, this song, is Strawberry Letter 23 😇

[@josephkmartinjr6778]

Brothers Johnson... 🕊️

[@TechRight]

The song's chorus says "Strawberry Letter 22" instead of the actual title of the song. This is because the premise of the song is that a couple is exchanging love letters in musical form. ❤

[@tladiett1969]

Im 55 and NEVER heard of this guy..you live and you learn!

[@fantastica9186]

I love the original version. He is wonderful. I love the stripped down sound.

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

How the F**k I spent my whole life without ever hearing this man's name? The more I find out, the more perplex I am with the Radios, Media in general and all others for not treating this guy like they do Clapton, Hendrix, etc... This dude is the one. Thank God I found him by accident!

[@avianceslots4446]

Same

[@yama5182]

It’s unbelievable isn’t??? 🤦🏾‍♀️😡

[@1computernew]

I think maybe his record label did a poor job of promoting him. I always thought the Brothers Johnson were the first to record this song. I found out today by looking at a Facebook post that I was wrong.

[@samstyme4125]

I second that..

[@njper123]

Word. I came across dude when jay z mentioned him in an interview.

[@harter517]

Shuggie’s father was Johnny Otis, a pioneer and legend in the R&B music genre.

[@marcuswilliams6840]

All you unknown artist out there who have wrote songs that have become iconic hits for more popular artists, I salute you. Without your contribution, there are a lot beautiful songs we wouldn't have.

[@Drunkenmallsanta]

Fleetwood Mac made “black magic woman” not Santana

[@marcuswilliams6840]

@@Drunkenmallsanta Didn't know that!!!🤔

[@rogerblewett5595]

Real Spill 💯

[@franz909]

After he walked away from Quincy the bootybandit . there was no way the masons were going to promote the more talented song writer Shugie , it was easier to copy the song and push Shugie to the side , but hopefully he got his royalties

[@janeferguson4455]

quite true !

[@natethan2204]

When I saw "Otis" in his name, I just knew this would be golden.

[@beautifullybliss]

❤

[@intisarsabree3947]

😂❤

[@SolomonPaschalDesbinMuziq]

Nioce!

[@user-br1os8nh7e]

Nice🙏🏿👊🏿🙏🏿 Praying That He Received Royalties

[@SolomonPaschalDesbinMuziq]

Whew!

[@kutaydemirel101]

"All through the morning rain I gaze, the sun doesn't shine Rainbows and waterfalls run through my mind" hits different.

[@jonathandorr2234]

I’ve known, about Shuggie, since I was 19, and I’m 68 , now. No one compares with ‘Him’. 🇲🇱

[@tal6624]

He is Him.

[@83wasagoodyear]

🧢

[@atlantisfunktions]

Jah!

[@daendiznigh]

Is he Latino?

[@abrahamjackson6019]

​@@daendiznighHe's Black

[@MzMarrow]

Just discovered this hidden gem today.

[@M.C.Blackwell]

I was wstching, "Our flag means death," and this song played over a scene, and I had to look up who was singing this version, I've never heard it before. Shuggie is great!

[@bo2720]

Otis is one of the most underrated musicians of all time. Its criminal

[@nohatersallowd5709]

Yo my name is Otis & I've never heard of this dude. So who did it 1st, him or the brothers Johnson?

[@Meshagurl28]

@@nohatersallowd5709 Shuggie did it first

[@elysehfm8797]

@@nohatersallowd5709, Shuggie wrote it too.

[@mstyles2667]

I agree but sadly his addictions derailed his career....

[@eartherskit]

Buggar :(

[@TracyAllenVideos]

You live and you learn! I never heard of this man! I remember when The Brothers Johnson came out with this song and I fell in love with it! But I didn’t know someone else had written/sang it first🤷🏽‍♀️ And all of these years I thought it said “Hello my love… I (heard a kiss) from you“ 😆 I think it’s pretty cool when you hear someone else sing a song and understand lyrics that you got wrong all those years🤣💐

[@1stthink236]

Prince before Prince.....Classic!!!

[@zyxvwu]

😅❤ True

[@mrluvit8232]

🤔 interesting...good to know about

[@83wasagoodyear]

Hell no

[@shareebrown4362]

@1stthink236 Same thing I thought 😊

[@thedillestweed2644]

prince sucks ass

[@trarroyo]

The Brothers Johnson version is magnificent. Shuggie’s is transcendent.

[@jaye501]

shuggie was a friend of mine back in the day... i must have heard a hundred different versions of this song... he was always playing around with it.... btw he played every instrument on this album... shuggie was a genius that just wouldn't let the record companies dictate to him...

[@seanoneil277]

I've heard the Bros Johnson version so many times over my lifetime, I remember when it was new/current on the radio. Much later I learned it was a Shuggie Otis song. Today I listen to it and think, Shuggie must have been born with music in his mind and heart. Musically it's a complex song and to put it together at 18, amazing really. I had HS friends who were good musicians but they weren't composing anything like this, not by many many miles. The Bros Johnson song is a great version, a great tribute that they make their own in small ways. A little better production, more range between the lows & highs and more prominent lows. It shows what a great song Shuggie Otis wrote at such a young age.

[@jaye501]

@@seanoneil277 as i said i must have heard a hundred versions of this song as shuggie played around with it... But despite my loyalty to shuggie... I must admit that the brothers johnson version is by far the best version of it... The funk transformed it...

[@Jay-gr9ij]

Totally agree

[@Jay-gr9ij]

​@jaye501 absolutely wonderful

[@christineholter2195]

Shuggie's original Strawberry Letter 23 makes the hair on my arms stand on end! 🔥❤️

[@jasongist3791]

Perfection in a song. This art is so perfect that it demands your attention. Plain and simple a perfect love song.

[@michaelcap9550]

Sounds like a song Hendrix might do.

[@Smokinnnn]

Every fk'n time bro ✌🏽

[@digidrum2003]

Made his hair stand up too!

[@deltonhutchins337]

Thanks Shuggie for a masterpiece of a song.❤

[@aj3974]

I just learned that the Brothers Johnson version was a remake ( literally only a few minutes ago after watching a reaction video) not only was I shocked to learn that after YEARS of absolutely loving the song but I was also shocked by this version...the original. That breakdown actually brought tears to my eyes! Just incredible.

[@YouTube-tied]

Me too. I bought The Brothers Johnson album when it came out in 76 or 77 but I was only 11 or 12 and didnt check writing credits.

[@AJ-on-youtube]

I just found out about this version after checking to see if "Ms. Jackson" was using part of the Brothers Johnson song, only to discover that Outkast sampled THIS one, which the Brothers Johnson covered.

[@EternalPhoenix33]

You should hear the Cee Lo Green version when he plays Shuggi the Panda from the new Disney+ original “Proud Family: Louder & Prouder 🤩🤩🤩🥰🥳😍

[@Tusskie]

I grew up on the brothers Johnson version. Didn't know it wasn't the original lol

[@iamjmunroe]

Same!

[@mileskaye8621]

This song forever gives me a certain feeling that is so beautiful. I don’t think it will ever get old.

[@brianrupp9988]

The guitar duo and bells towards the last third of the song sound like the soundtrack to the journey to heaven.

[@gabrielababel5096]

that is why i would love to play that piece at my funeral, truly love that song ❤

[@alexhiguera8753]

And remember boys and girls: Shuggie was the one person who said NO to playing with the rolling stones.

[@neckbone4941]

Fuck man. Thw Stones would've went to a whole nother eclipse had he joined forces. Wow.

[@naturalista74]

Wow

[@scatrrr]

alex higuera The Stones, who were beginning to suck at that point, wouldn’t have wanted to be upstaged. Their choice of Ron Wood, who blended lifelessly into their woodwork, confirms that.

[@rayjr62]

And remember, that on the Brothers Johnson version of this song, that arpeggio laden solo (with a capo placed at fret #2) was played by Lee Ritenour.

[@alphaelkdmt3525]

Really?

[@Nanbebe7]

I was today years old when I found out about this version always enjoyed the brilliant lyrics ❤

[@jasonito23]

Just listened to this reading the lyrics. This man was higher than a kite when he wrote this.

[@TheJustind97]

Bday tomorrow I’ll be 27 I learned something new today😮

[@user-vm7zu8mv9y]

Me to my nigga

[@bluebird3042]

I hope you had a really Happy Birthday 🎂 make the most of every day.

[@yvette7676]

That is a beautiful age 🎉

[@abemohsin8629]

The bridge / outro of this song actually induces an out of body experience for me. Mind blowing.

[@darincampbell171]

I think that The Brothers Johnson really did justice to this song! Their version is what made it a hit! I had never heard of this guy before. I thank him for writing a classic song! Peace.

[@josephnix2912]

A timeless classic..And probably the coolest name in music!

[@dharjo7860]

Shuggie wrote this song at 17yrs old, Love this song, Thank you Shuggie 🍓🍓🍓❤️❤️❤️

[@kateshaw1581]

Why am I 48 and just finding g out about this master of music?❤

[@ah7910]

We are always students, at least the brightest people are 😁 however much we grow in years, if the heart is curious, we have so many new things to discover around the corner

[@Gatorsfan601]

I’m 49 and I’m today’s years old in knowing this.

[@nyangel515]

He must have been high AF to write lyrics this beautiful.

[@youngw1ze]

Everyone was on acid in those days....

[@Calikaye]

Right

[@vangelina09]

Hehe… yeah a trippy fever dream

[@natethan2204]

Just the lyrics? No. The whole song.

[@KillianStrange]

Otis and Maeve

[@underratedchips8137]

Fr im sad that theres no happy ending for otis and maeve

[@underratedchips8137]

Tuis song just reminds me of them and depresses me

[@KillianStrange]

@@underratedchips8137 i know :(

[@Siddharth-94]

🎉❤

[@maha77]

*_'A present, from you - Strawberry letter 22'_* one of the most beautiful poetic lines ever. I love how the title of the song is inferred from this line, but never used in the song

[@ryanmccolloch4734]

This song is his response to that present, truly poetic

[@davidkemery129]

I love how that just randomly pops into my head from time to time

[@SmarterEgt]

Fully Agree.Only it's used in Both S L 22 tracks!

[@Tony2Times-jn1jq]

What does strawberry letter 22 mean?

[@timscott84]

22 straberry scented letters (assumed to be with the womans perfume), 23 is the reply from him back - continuing the title even without the perfume.​

[@ronbo11]

I loved catching Shuggie live in Oak Cliff, Texas a few years back. He still had that mojo working and had a great band backing him. Legend!

[@christophercasarez5687]

I'm high on Shuggie Otis. especially the bridge outro. mind blown

[@Ayushgoct]

This song was also played on Sex Education. The main character is named Otis too :)

[@tonylamosa3]

US Guitar Player elected this solo one of the 100 best guitar solos in history

[@LaJoBa1]

Wow!!

[@1_Papa]

I tend to agree. Even the Brothers Johnson's version (which had jazz artist Lee Ritenour playing that famous coda) isn't as amazing as this original version. Good call by U.S. Guitar Player! 🎸! 🐰

[@deacontheseer4804]

I definitely agree

[@aj3974]

I can see why

[@LALakersNornIron]

It's mesmerising isn't it??

[@thelastofthebrohicans]

The last 20 seconds is what joy sounds like🔥

[@louminisalouminios9559]

that's the part i wish i could edit out haha

[@royaldigitalmedia]

I heard Jay Z mention him in an interview. This is a lovely tune. Perfect.

[@OfficialAfricanToto]

Thats why im here

[@porquefresco585]

That’s what brought me here too!

[@inganqwaba4338]

Me too

[@ATCDukes]

Likewise

[@njper123]

Yooooo!! I watched the same interview hahaha Jay’s hair look electrocuted in that interview lol

[@Mastermix1983]

An I thought it was originally by The Brothers Johnson. I Love this one too.

[@bman99ss]

I didn't learn until today that The Brothers Johnson didn't originally do this song . . .

[@tomwilson8607]

wrong dick head,, shuggie wrote it ,,

[@d.c.8828]

@@tomwilson8607 Calm down there, big fella.

[@lwmson]

It was the other way around.

[@richmod]

@@tomwilson8607 why so rude and insulting?

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I didn't think that ethereal guitar part near the end would be as good in this version, but WOW. This version KILLS it.

[@DIEFDEXTER]

We need to start a campaign to get Shuggie to do a boutique tour of North America and please come to San Francisco

[@mstyles2667]

I AM HERE FOR THIS

[@adrianabvitucci5856]

Hello my love, I heard a kiss from you Red magic satin playing near, too All through the morning rain I gaze, the sun doesn't shine Rainbows and waterfalls run through my mind In the garden, I see West purple shower bells and tea Orange birds and river cousins Dressed in green Pretty music, I hear So happy and loud Blue flowers echo From a cherry cloud Feel sunshine sparkle pink and blue Playgrounds will laugh If you try to ask "Is it cool?" If you arrive and don't see me I'm going to be with my baby I am free, flying in her arms Over the sea Stained window, yellow candy screen See speakers of kite With velvet roses diggin' Freedom flight A present from you Strawberry letter 22 The music plays I sit in for a few Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh A present from you Strawberry letter 22 The music plays I sit in for a few Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

[@RJPaul-px6vt]

Thanks dude

[@forevershampoo]

Good prose

[@kdm1074]

Man can you break down the meaning of this poetic fusion? These lyrics are unlike any I've ever seen.

[@reesetorwad8346]

Holy shite why isn't this pinned? Gj ABV

[@zoejackson1604]

Those lyrics make this an all-time great song... and to think, I had always assumed the Brothers Johnson were the originator. Silly rabbit!

[@JesseFSegovia]

Shuggie, if you're reading this, please let me tell you what a blessing this song is. This is an amazing work of art! I was always blown away by the Brothers Johnston version but I was shocked when I first found out it was written, produced and performed by just one man. You're a miracle!

[@JesseFSegovia]

And the great Lee Ritenour plays your dual guitar solo note-for-note! Not to mention the chords during that outro are Heavenly! How in the world did you think of that?

[@showmethem5ney]

Intro sounds like an acid trip 🤤

[@jumpropemf]

I’m sitting in Panera Bread right now and this came on the speakers. I’ve known about the Brothers Johnson version for years but I never heard this one. I looked it up and discovered this is the original. My mind has been blown. Great song.

[@michaelbenson9518]

Full circle of an amazing song. First heard the Bros. Johnson in 1977 when I was ten and loved it so. Now, at 55 I learn about the creator of this song and , wow, Shuggie!

[@josephgray8722]

This song is a perfect example that you're never too old to learn something!

[@marquis911]

"Objection." 🏴‍☠️

[@TonyVazquez8265]

WOW! How on Earth have I never heard THIS Original version?! I'm 58yo and I grew up with the Brothers Johnson's version which I love. But THIS is so beautiful! Well, I now have learned the origin of this song! 🤘🤩👍

[@sadiethreat]

I can’t stop hitting repeat.

[@jkmsaturn]

One of the greatest songs of the modern music era. Shuggie is so boss. The song really took flight when Quincy Jones & The Brothers Johnson reimagined the structure of the hit & turned a great song into gold.

[@ESCjukebox]

I AM HERE FROM OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH

[@DavidMartinez-ec8yq]

Legendary scene

[@Shari1565]

Lookin like one of the DeBarges or Sylvers😍

[@stormbringercoming8105]

He was Prince before Prince was Prince!

[@nadinewebster5861]

Outstanding!!!!!! Thank You, Shuggie❤

[@stevescontriano860]

Wow. Amazing. He’s the most famous musician you’ve never heard of. That just great

[@RJPaul-px6vt]

This is the first time I have ever heard this song and I am in a very glorious and beautiful state of complete shock. What a moment! Right, reload......

[@estheruribe227]

I know exactly what you mean!

[@patrickmccarthy5462]

Me too!

[@isadore1969]

I had know idea

[@dnate697]

I first heard of him in 1981 in Germany! Love the Phase Shifter in this recording:)

[@misakiyoshida]

Best version. The intro is worth its weight in gold alone

[@erikaevelinherreradiaz2662]

OBJECTION

[@rubenperez3882]

Truly a great song! Even more impressive that he wrote it when he was 18.

[@hermanphillips144]

If I remember correctly, he played all the instruments on this album as well. Amazing.

[@blackrosebae96]

Listen to him and this song for the first time, and I can say Im now a Shuggie fan 🙌🏾

[@Marquan1988]

Thank you random KZbin recommendations. I too did not know this was the original. Masterpiece

[@sparkybonehead]

...progressive soul music.

[@lenr7137]

Yep. The outro sounds like a mix of Roundabout by Yes and Return of the Giant Hogweed by Genesis.

[@brazilchem]

That was my exact thought

[@DLaveaux]

Yes 🔥❤️

[@waltonbruchs852]

If the pink cherry gelato had a sound this would be it . . This guy was way ahead of his time

[@omaramer846]

I’m 56 & this is the first time I ever heard the original version. Of course I love the Brothers Johnson version more but this is nice !

[@LALakersNornIron]

Sitting relaxing, drink in hand, close your eyes, play this. Takes you on a journey. Amazing song. Amazing guitar sequence at the end.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Well said ...

[@TheHolyGoldyOG]

🎂Happy Birthday SHUGGIE OTIS! *November 30* Strawberry Letter 23 is an extremely Important work of art in the Universe. Thank You for Your Magical Musical Gifts. 🏆

[@aquafunk07]

This song is deep and not because of what it says but because of the way the beat and the song in general makes me feel beautiful 💗

[@soijustlistenedto...]

TRANSCENDENTAL PSYCHEDELIC SOUL

[@iamsagarbal11]

Landed up on here after hearing this song from the series called Sex Education. This song ran in a scene of both Otis and Meave laying down on a bed. ❤

[@VictorPM1550]

The flanging sound effect! Almost 60 years old and it still gets me everytime. Even the slightest sound-a-likes, in any music. But when it's as long as this... 2:45 - 3:30 ... I completely drown and wish it never stops! 🙂

[@edwardryce2618]

Lee ritenour did the solos and took it to a different level

[@estheruribe227]

Those 103 people who disliked this video do not know what they are talking about. So good!!!

[@mabelmabel2954]

Its his voice..every time it goes up or down it makes my heart flutter

[@stevescontriano860]

Maybe you should get a dog

[@beatricelombard1554]

Shuggie should have been a superstar -- his "Inspiration Information" album (which includes this song) is a brilliant, intelligent musical masterpiece!

[@SmarterEgt]

Indeed only most brilliant creative talented artistic musicians etc.have timelessly arrived regardless!

[@_sinxseer]

its on freedom flight album actually

[@thebestcentaur]

I was today years old when I learned that both versions of this song slap. I was introduced to the Brothers Johnson version at an early age, but wow, the original. Argue with yourself if you disagree, no time for that negativity

[@rubyparchment5523]

This song just does something to me.

[@johnnytyler5685]

LMFAO! Came here to write the exact same thing. Usually when a cover version is a much bigger hit than the original, it's because the cover is a masterpiece and the original is trash. DEFINITELY not the case here. I still think the Brothers Johnson version is better but this is still surprisingly great.

[@GlowwyTWPF2008]

2:21 Love that guitar solo❤🎸

[@GlowwyTWPF2008]

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[@kendrajackson7271]

Growing up in the 70s! This was my jam.

[@dantean]

Probably the more famous cover by the Brothers Johnson, though, right?

[@kendrajackson7271]

@@dantean of course.

[@broshawnwest]

Never too old to learn!

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

One of my favorite songs of the time.... Now I get to hear it from the writer... amazing

[@Cypeadelic1]

talk about stood the test of time. He recorded this at 18 years old in 1971. It is still to this day the hardest arpeggio to hit and hit right

[@Cypeadelic1]

Amen! I got the arpeggio right one time and I’ve only seen three people that can hit it

[@AutomatikSystematik]

Wow what an amazing song writer he is! This song is like something I would hear in a dream.

[@curtishawkins8052]

This is really good, from a man I have never heard of. I need to hear more from this guy.

[@daisywrabbit]

I really dig his song Sweet Thang. I just discovered him too.