Billy Paul - Me and Mrs. Jones | The story behind the song | Top 2000 a gogo

[@Beun007]

Still popular in 2020? Thumbs up here!

[@dennissimpson8074]

Me and Mrs Jones 👍👍

[@offerup7568]

what does it benefit u to get more thumbs up?

[@stormysamuel4666]

@Gordon Payne CW, still going strong, was recently in KC.

[@jdeezy1200]

Beun007 facts

[@sherylwhiteman9895]

After all these years, he's still got it--that wonderful voice.

[@ffjsb]

"It's not important to be important, but it's important to be nice." That's wisdom right there kids.

[@lionheartroar3104]

I wrote it down in my notebook...

[@diederikmarechal91]

Scooter (German Techno Frontman): “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice”

[@arjanvanraaij8440]

Thats a scooter text.

[@avecmoi9429]

Often, adults need the advice more.

[@ohioplayer]

But Nice guys finish last..

[@dk7613]

Singing a future classic while smoking a cigar, too cool during those times.

[@elena-lc4uk]

That's a bad Mofo!!!

[@dk7613]

@@elena-lc4uk Excactly!

[@ericabrown9672]

d k lol he was lip syncing

[@markwillis5472]

What u say!!!!... now that's swag before swag was swag

[@Nleezie33]

😎

[@robertdiehl1281]

In 74’ I was a freshman in high school. Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. When this song hit the radio I was just awestruck at it’s beauty. Such an amazing voice, lyrically impressive, and oh the amount of soul it had. Being a skinny ass white kid from Orange, California, my world my box was SoCal. Why this song reached me I don’t know. I’ve never been the same since and thank the heavens for Billy Paul and this effort.

[@lasheahollis7279]

Well written👍👍🙏

[@ericboone5481]

I graduated Camp Lejune High School in 2013...small world lmao

[@robertdiehl1281]

Will Rich ....74 was when I first heard it on the radio as a request I think. WJ N C Jacksonville, North Carolina. The Rowdy Richard Roberts Show lol. I don’t have any idea when it came out. Chances are I was still on the west coast when it did.

[@kipperlane8959]

@Boomer sounds like a guitar.

[@In_Sheep_Clothing]

Hello from NC! I was like 6yrs and remember hearing it even that young. I appreciate it now in a way I couldn't at 6, but I loved it even then.

[@aderek79]

Even in his later years he still had it. Great performance at the end.

[@philthy.basement]

His voice hasn’t changed at all...

[@jackhank2694]

Because there was no auto-tune in their day they were real singers!

[@applecider9968]

@@jackhank2694 ...Yessss

[@kipperlane8959]

The voice of velvet.

[@Batman-p1i]

Canadian here! Walking down the beach on Waikiki Hawaii and this black gentleman was walking towards me singing Me and Mrs Jones and I’m thinking I’ve never heard that song before but was WOW that is an awesome song! I was shocked when I got back from my vacation to Canada and there it was on the radio over and over again! I absolutely love Billy Paul’s version as he is the best and second is Michael Buble’ which is great too! I’m 73 now and still love that song, brings back great memories! Anyone my age lived in the best days for music and I’m blessed that I was young in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and even the 90’s. Wouldn’t trade those years, like I said “Blessed” 🇨🇦

[@yogihaughton]

Went for dinner with Billy Paul once and he kindly gave me a shout out at the gig later that night. Nice guy.

[@theresag1969]

The first time I heard this song I was on a date at a cafe and I asked the guy if I was his Mrs. Jones? He laughed and said yes. It was a nice final date.

[@angelaswift9908]

Amen sister ...flee ! Better to find a man of God ...NOT ...a man of the WORLD!

[@reelfly]

@@angelaswift9908 Stop.😒

[@applecider9968]

@@reelfly ...Right

[@ladidi4935]

Thank you sista, love the move don't play second to no man in that arena!!

[@blankblank8346]

Old ladies hush y'all cheating 2 with. Sheeeeeee annnnnnnnmmd Mr. Pooooookieee

[@Sooperbohl1961]

The smoothest song ever recorded!

[@meonly8071]

Stupid comment Your not God you can't judge try saying it's your fav song. If you were to ask Billy himself it's not necessary his fav recording by himself even his all time fav song by any artist.

[@skygazer6898]

@@meonly8071 Who the heck are you to come on here and be so rude. Clear off

[@WickedKingLycoan]

Damn! What a voice. Pure smoke and silk.

[@AntAdam1]

I went to a Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes concert back in 93/94, support by Eddie Holman. Up in the balcony was Billy Paul, he wasn't on the bill but everyone cheered, stomped, clapped for him to come down and sing, which he duly did. Of course it was probably all planned but it was a magical moment and an added bonus that I will never forget.

[@doinithard79]

Would have loved to been there

[@markconner7611]

Ant Adam wow How wonderful!

[@susytanunez3167]

😢

[@reodagreo7637]

Aiight... My mans done sang the whole song with a whole cigar is his mouth? Well damn.. they dont make em the same no mo' 🤣

[@thefoxxiefoxx8056]

Reo DaGreo That’s what I was thinking 🤔

[@tiffanyjjohnson8801]

Facts

[@rjjcms1]

The drummer from Cheap Trick used to drum with a fag in his mouth.

[@MsJoyce-fw9sv]

Oh man how much did my mother LOVE this song....she was dating a Mr. Jones, that was their theme song. She played that song until the record no longer had grooves in it to play. She then bought a DVD of the song. Every time I hear that song, I think of my mother who's been passed for over 10 yrs. R.I.P. Mama.

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

What a Beautiful Sweet Memory! ☺️❤️

[@micaonyx5301]

This man sounds incredible while smoking on a big cigar while today singers can't sing with a studio full of electronics to help them, now that's talent.

[@celestehill4646]

Look at Billy. He's in a very special class all by himself.Rest in peace Sir

[@pedro19611969]

Mrs Jones didn't have a smartphone otherwise she might have been caught

[@2degucitas]

Mrs. Jones: turns off phone gps

[@magnan2414]

That's why so many mrs Jones these days are caught because of the cell phones which has led to so many failed marriages lol

[@pansysgarden]

True 😂😂.

[@jazzycafe5707]

Especially meeting at the same cafe everyday at six thirty, lol

[@dawnpratt846]

True , so true !

[@codzy3532]

the orchestral arrangement in this classic is awesome still sounds good in 2023 thanks billy paul for the memories God bless u sweetie 😊❤👍👵💐

[@bossdog1480]

The guy can still sing it after all this time. Great stuff.

[@bossdog1480]

@@bobwatson1162 Sad, he was good.

[@shawnmcgee9921]

I remember as a young kid my dad took me to the record store and I met him... he met and talked to everyone, humble man

[@decacards5250]

RIP Billy Paul.

[@breelcsw1442]

What? I didn't know he passed away. I love this song. So full of soul.

[@caramelrhapsodyjesseslife]

@@breelcsw1442 I had no idea he died either. Smooth stylish silky voice!

[@maggieedward3951]

Bree LCSW 😒

[@25Tranquility]

@@breelcsw1442 he died April 24, 2016

[@decacards5250]

@@breelcsw1442 Pancreatic cancer took him at 81.

[@beverlyellis6131]

Billy know he is a bad man,singing with a cigar in your mouth,he was too tuff,those was some really kool mens,back in the days,thank you Mr.Paul.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

I had the pleasure of watching Mr. Paul perform this classic song some years back at York College in Queens, NY! What an amazing experience! God bless his soul.

[@michaelstraughn6625]

Awesome Song...Awesome voice...Awesome man! Billy Paul. RIP ♡

[@heidiho7694]

It's been 48 years since I first heard this song...and it still moves me.

[@jimvinespresents...8463]

Such a great song...definitely one of my favs.

[@broncodeviltexas]

So glad I was around when Motown and Philly hit the radio

[@tomcoryell]

bronco devil Motown, Philly and Memphis and Muscle Shoals! I was a white kid in a lily white suburb of Omaha dialing in the FM soul station every night. Al Green, all of the Great Gamble and Huff music, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield.........

[@jeanheard4615]

I am 71 and I still love this song I wad miss Jones for 30 years and I loved him we never caused confusion in each other homes we just met loved and enjoyed each other I still love him he gave me something my husband could not but I loved him too to do such is life

[@jimrich4192]

OK, so there may be some cases of HEALTHY CHEATING. That would not have worked for me...a male. To each their own... 😮

[@rogercook8277]

Let me share a little info on this classic hit. It was written by Cary Gilbert , Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Arrange by Bobby Martin. Released September 13, 1972. According to a interview that Gamble and Huff gave, they stated that the idea of the song came from a eating place they frequently went to. It was downstairs from where they wrote/recorded some demos. They notice that a man and a woman would seem to meat each other there every day at the same time. Have a bite to eat and just talk. Before you know it, they would both get up in leave, going in 2 different directions, and do the same thing again the very next day. And so there you have it, that is how the song "Me and Mrs. Jones" song was born.

[@mysticman9331]

They must have been planning how they are going to get a chance to bump and grind. Mrs Jones's don't just talk and hold hands.

[@kipperlane8959]

Thanks for the history. Very interesting.

[@Go_edit7]

I think this song is the other way around

[@jimrich4192]

The song almost VALIDATES cheating & yet, it honors their wedding vows by NOT going any further. "it hurts so much inside.." wonder how much it was hurting their excluded PARTNERS??? 😢

[@michaeltoney2938]

Wow. Were losing all these great legends. Songs like this touched your soul and heart. The artests singing to this great music had great meaning and feelings to it. When a man could'nt express himself of how he felt through his own words to a woman. He expressed himself through love songs. Beautiful stuff.

[@raycope2086]

Just an immaculate song that I will always love, and as Billy proves at the end of this video, has still got the power. I wish you rainbows Billy.

[@jamario70]

A smile appears on my face every time I hear this . My grandma rebuked for belting out this song one day while we were working in backyard I was only about 13 years then. It was many years after I got the meaning. “Bernice “ bless her.

[@frankdelgado4473]

What a song, absolutely a must in a playlist

[@TTHutch]

He is singing with the cigar in his mouth 🤩 that’s talent

[@simonvanderheijden432]

@Boomer Let's Clean Up The Ghetto - The Philadelphia International All Stars kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnu1cqiYjKiemcU

[@RodrickColbert]

First of all, when did Billy do this interview??? He died in 2016 at the age of 81, He looks amazing in this interview! Must have been those late nights, early mornings with Mrs. Jones

[@shyman99]

The atmosphere in this recording is so palpable and that we are watching this story play out in our minds.

[@sanguine9331]

Just love that Philly sound. So many great songs.

[@mysticman9331]

Rest in peace, Sir Billy Paul! Thanks for the music. Yes Mr and Mrs Jones still sounds good even today. One of the icon songs ever sang.

[@administrativeprofessionalsllc]

I was SO little when this was out! I remember riding in the back of a blue Chrysler, my feet couldn't reach the floor. Even then I could sense him and Mrs. were up to no good! 😉😅😅😅

[@bit-no-g4752]

Me too

[@administrativeprofessionalsllc]

@Casual Cool Dude 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I sure don't wanna be that bish!!!

[@slyspy9819]

These were my teenage years and I'm so glad to have been a part of it !

[@reneeowens3826]

As A Child in the Pa. - Ohio Region , This Song Was All Over and In Homes. Salute MR. B.PAUL🏆🏅💃🍸 Thank You.💋

[@dawnpratt846]

I'm glad to see and hear the story behind this song , because coming up the word on the streets it was about drugs. I'm glad this clears up that theory . ❤️❤️

[@seanm.1813]

So I am not the only one that has heard that story. Good to know.

[@Decgyrrl]

This song is timeless❤. I still play it 2 this day. I had just started JUS when this came out. No one can sing that BILLY PAUL. RIP.

[@MrNewktrane]

The perfect bookend songs: While nursing a stiff drink, play this track & follow-up with another Philly classic of the same theme- the Manhattans classic "I Wish That You Were Mine".

[@davisworth5114]

Good to see all these greats still here, they represent so many of the greats who have passed on, who endured much suffering owing to the sin of racism.

[@guymerritt4860]

Still dig this tune......after all these years. It really is an R&B classic.

[@ashburnconnecttv7860]

1973 the year I graduated from H.S. , I was on my way to college to find my Ms. Jones and more. AIGHT! This is when MUSIC was really, really, REAL! When men was MEN and Women were Women. R.I.P. Mr. Billy Paul This song is so COOL and SMOOOOOOOOOOTH!!! LOL

[@sunnyhoney7665]

Did you find your Mrs Jones?

[@gwenerikson7356]

♥️...LOVE , LOVE , LOVE THIS SONG .....thank you ! 🤗

[@rowbom]

This song brings back memories of a happier time in my life. I was 15 when it came out and full of good expectations about life. Also you cannot help but be struck by the sadness of the situation in the song.

[@susytanunez3167]

Qué tristeza ?? Porque estaba triste ??

[@rowbom]

@@susytanunez3167 I personally found some sadness in the song because he can’t be with the woman he loves all the time

[@jimrich4192]

The sadness is how the CHEATERS just can't or won't STOP CHEATING!!! 😢😢😢

[@gracekelly3029]

I WAS AROUND TWO YEARS OLD WHEN THIS SONG CAME AND MY FATHER WAS STILL ALIVE WHO DIED OF LUNG CANCER IN 1975 I STILL LOVE THIS SONG TO THIS DAY ONE OF MY FAVORITES 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥😃😃😃👋🏽

[@kkain123]

I didn't pay attention to the lyrics until I got older...this was my parents song...once I really listened, I was like "WAIT JUST A DAMN MINUTE"? LOL LOL

[@jimrich4192]

Yep...excused CHEATING!!!

[@teacakeakaj]

My grandfather dated a lady named Mrs. Jones and as a kid, I sang this song to him. Memories

[@sonnieellis4187]

That song has stuck with me for over 40yrs

[@francesfinney8188]

Have liked this song when my mom use to play it. Still like it today. 2/12/2020

[@shak3166]

I listen to it every day

[@horatiobeaker]

Total Classic. This song will transport you right back in time.

[@subreniajohnson4509]

You know you are cool when you can sing silky smooth with a cigar in your mouth.

[@ogbranbran8062]

😂😂😂😂

[@foghornleghorn1049]

Another memory was in my friends dad's station wagon listening to Simon and Garfunkel on an 8 track. Lol. He always seemed to be listening to that.

[@gloriaclark9693]

MY SISTER AND I PARTIED WITH HIM AND PAUL WANDER AT THE BLACK IMAGE IN BALTIMORE. HAD A FANTASTIC TIME

[@margiedaniels489]

I was a kid in '73, but knew it was a great song....

[@Tjlive-zm7us]

One of my favorites and its philly sound mad props to Billy Paul

[@stephenbirks6458]

Saw Billy Paul in Halifax UK - he looked poorly he had cancer - But it didn' t affect his voice - that poor guy stood on the stage doing what he loved ! - He only sang just " me and mrs Jones " pitch perfectly - He was helped onto the stage & helped off - But while he was there singing there was nothing wrong ! - I managed to get billys autograph that night & I ''ll never forget that big beaming smile of his & how courtious he was ? It was a few month later a saturday if I remember rightly -It was announced on the news Billy had died only a small piece before the weather ! -I could not believe that for such a great singer ! -I went upstairs & Played a couple of his albums that night before I turned in ! We had lost anothe great soul star from an era that will never be replaced Billy Paul R.I.P.

[@chantalbernard]

It’s a beautiful song plus his voice is fantastic - classic

I remember when I first heard this song near December of '73. It was near Christmas, and albeit that I didn't know necessarily what the song was about, I thought the song was very melodic, good vocals, and somehow, it just lent itself pretty well with the holiday season at that time. This is STILL one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@floydthebarber9956]

That's Russell Thompkins Jr. of The Stylistics at 0:25. Who else famous do you see?

[@daschundloverable]

Loved the Stylistics and all soul music. Good eye there Floyd.

[@cpressley57]

Just another level of cool when you sang with the cigar in your mouth and sound as good as Billy Paul did

[@ericculbersonjr3654]

It’s amazing how a lot of the all-time classic songs were so out of pocket and wrong! But you just can’t stop listening to them because they are hits!!

[@ruthmachain8544]

Mr. Paul’s classic Me & Mrs. Jones, just never gets old. RIP

[@Bookfigures1]

It never gets old because ppl always cheat... But it's a very good song

[@JonnyRollin]

What would he have sounded like ,without the cigar!

[@dorothysimon4808]

He sound great without it but sure was sooo sexy with the cigar😊

[@godssecondself5896]

Its here!

[@Msniquestarpg]

I also love "Thanks for saving my life"..Billy Paul OG from Philly

[@hlcotten6587]

A timeless classic...

[@sachabois1744]

I remember listening to this song in late 1972 while driving around with my step dad

[@shemeciahaskell322]

What a beautiful, soulful voice! RIP Billy Paul

[@bobwatson1162]

A philly legend Billy Paul 1934 - 2016

[@tracyskitchenandappalachia2954]

Gasp! One of the sexiest songs ever written!🙂

[@LogiForce86]

Song in the beginning: Philideplhia International All-stars - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto

[@chercultrona9725]

One of the greatest all time songs!

[@Janhoy723]

After all these years Billy still got it.

[@thelightofthebodyispineal7137]

Beautiful Song! Everybody loved this song! Still do!

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

Wow now that's true raw good music from the vocals to the instruments to the story the song tells. Just simply fucking awesome

[@centurionguards3819]

This is adultery to the max, sin sounds and feels so good until you and your family suffer the payback.

[@bit-no-g4752]

Well said I married a Mrs Jones

[@mafiosol_buenavida]

Get over yourself. Beautiful song, I believe less about the cheating, more about the sadness of the individuals and the situation.

[@chinemeremudoh3732]

You said it bruh!

[@centurionguards3819]

Its not about what we believe its about what God says when we stand before Him.

[@jimrich4192]

CONSEQUENCES!!!! 😮😮😮

[@ktj1220]

Still sounds incredible!!

[@vacationforall5408]

You know you are bad when you can sing that beautifully with a cigar in your mouth!

[@nomasmith3390]

That's a bad MF to be able to sing with that cigar in his mouth...Fine too! Love your voice.

[@RoeBenJudah]

When I hear that song I look at my wife sideways with a fake smile. 😏

[@ladyindaroom]

You gonna get in trouble if your wife see this comment. 😂😂😂😂 Hopefully she has a personality, and can laugh at it.

[@RoeBenJudah]

@@ladyindaroom Oh Yeah, she's cool... We have a good friendship. 😆

[@thefoxxiefoxx8056]

DarPoe Jr Lmbo

[@RoeBenJudah]

At the very beginning of the intro is a drum flam followed by a full drum beat, famous bass guitar melody, synth chords and piano chord chops for 8 bars.

[@katiejus-katie856]

This was in my recommendations and I subbed so fast! We were tots hollering about Me n Mrs Jones. I thought it was about a sweet old lady in his neighborhood...…..lol~ Many Artists should take heed to his speech on respecting your fans!

[@Top2000agogo]

Thanks for your sub, hope you like the rest of our video’s!

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

Still is one of my all time favorites...

[@ericabrown9672]

Still sounds good. God Bless him!

[@frankiebutler2894]

In 3-2020, he still had a nice, strong voice. Good song.

[@markosouza406]

" Me and Mrs Jones"...the mother of all the classic.

[@jbranchl58]

My name is Joan. My whole life even when this song came out my boyfriend's would sing this to me. So this song has a little piece of my heart. And still going strong! Love it! 💜 💜 💜 💜

[@mbt1955]

Billy was gangster with the hat and smoking a cigar during the song. R.I.P. Billy Paul.

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

THIS WAS SOOOOO KOOL

[@barbram8001]

That's, one of my favorite songs, by Billy Paul.

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

Ok no wonder I love this I was conceived to this in 1973 plus in Philly he reminds me of Sammy Davis Jr met him once a really class act Billy Paul

[@Grogster2007]

Sang with such feeling....... yo don't get songs like this anymore.

[@barbietimmermans4141]

I love these old music and the yester years 👍👍👍

[@doe11011]

If you’re truly a singer, no matter how old you get, you’ll still have it.

[@jimrich4192]

A TRAINED SINGER!!! good singing comes from good training PLUS some natural abilities but mostly GOOD BREATH TRAINING! 😮

[@bobknight33]

Hell I was driving home listening to this song today. Loved it when it came out. I was a kid then and it just sounded pretty. Now as a adult ,Wow those words. Deep and beautiful song.

[@belo621]

This song is definitely remembered by those who grew up during this song,but it can be a little suspect when your name is Jones. Love the song!😃

[@hoderharris]

Amazing segment and amazing channel.