Loose Ends - Sweetest Pain

[@Only_1Gail_11]

2024 36yrs old & i get a high off of this era of music. Loose Ends are amazing! Hit after hit in rotation.

[@johnryder557]

That is great to hear some say why is that great?because it shows there is hope for this generation...some say how so?because my friends of the LOVE THAT'S IN THE SONG AND LOVE CONQUERS ALL!!!THAT'S WHY!

[@dallasharlem1385]

I'm 35 It's the same 4 me 2

[@terrancereynolds6683]

Fa Sho Bro. I'm glad I was able to enjoy Loose Ends when they first hit the scene with "Hangin On a String." After that, it was hit after hits. 1984 Ft McPherson, GA!

[@fredawaller1609]

I'm 62 and let me tell u it was awesome ❤❤

[@dgwansel]

Hello and God Bless. I want to thank victornewman06 for posting this song written by me and Cynthia Biggs. I think Jane, Carl, and Steve did a wonderful job. I was also honored with working with the group when they asked me to write the string arrangement for "For You Can't Stop The Rain", as well as other collaborations. May your road be smooth and easy. Dexter Wansel

[@bullrider236]

I loved the original from you Dexter, and this remake is just as good! Thanks for your genius Mr. Wansel..

[@miykaeldaprincevibes8095]

Amazing song!

[@johnryder557]

wow thats amazing man i surely appreciate you thank you!!!!!!!!

[@Fleshox19-uz3qt]

Wonderful song. 😊

[@JohnBrown-ff6ez]

*YOU BOTH DID AN AMAZING JOB!. THIS SONG HAS BEEN A PART OF MY EXISTENCE. IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE!. **#BLESSINGS*

[@marcussmith3934]

Loose Ends was way ahead of their time!!!

[@mrfunky1768]

I so agree they were so very ahead of their time..this was the 1980's ...when this was produced the tacky ass 80's

[@catman1304]

I think they are from the future sent back in time.

[@Marcos_1983]

@@mrfunky1768 but it's not original, it is a cover from Dexter.

[@natureshealinghands2086]

They were not ahead of their time the people was not ready for the time.

[@jacknjill3000]

This was a remake by Loose Ends.

[@pamsanford4245]

This is a group that you don't get tired of listening to, no matter how old the songs are... These young folks don't have a clue of what they are missing....🎤🎶👣👣👏🏾👏🏾🇬🇧

[@ericdavis6261]

they don't. clueless!

[@borg30096]

@@ericdavis6261 Original Music, Killa Lyrics and Excellent Vocals. This is like the best music era!!!

[@johnryder557]

​@@borg30096I hear you

[@alanwiseman-kc3bx]

abso vez agree m8, we were born in right era 4 gud music the transition from 70s glam/pop then disco & 80s dance music that was the era 4me, schrub round punk era dat woz a fucked up glitch in music history load of crap most not all, rebelling so called popstars that cudnt play a note on an instrument if they tried, artists n bands like blackbyrds loose ends change level 42 luther michael js off the wall LP mr p.hardcastle list goes onnn gud dayzzz

[@Reverend-Race-Horsey]

​@@alanwiseman-kc3bx Anita too

[@eddiewallace3362]

R& B Hall of Fame PERIOD.

[@dionbrooks4981]

Still listeningin 2024 one of the best song ever made...

[@mookbear2001]

THEY DON'T MAKE EM LIKE THIS NO MO!!!!...(SADLY)

[@roccomorales1139]

Hey Mookbear2001, Dexter Wanzel made the original of this in 1979. Check it out. Old school, peace.

[@borg30096]

It gets no better than Loose Ends! Killa Songwriting and Vocals. One of my All Time Favorite Groups, who still get played regularly!!!

[@intelligentone7863]

For me this song has stood the test of time I start listening to this tune in 1988!

[@intelligentone7863]

I love at the end when she's speaking in French..... ❤

[@stantaylor2504]

This is for sure one of the best groups ever assembled {POUND FOR POUND]

[@feliciascarborough5342]

15 years young... Not a care in the world... Free as a blackbyrd...4.26.2020...MEMORIES....

[@EFreezy716]

Loose Ends Carl McIntosh Jane Eugene Steve Nichol "Zagora" captures the British Soul trio at their zenith, a R&B masterpiece birthed in 1986 that sounds fresher than anything being passed off as music now and will be able to listen to for another 30 years and beyond.

[@catman1304]

EFreezy716 I couldn’t say it better if I tried.

[@wptaries]

This record was played and played and played during my sophomore and junior year of college. 1986-87 Hampton University!

[@michaelplatt9928]

2022 and still listening!!

[@eugenemckinney8736]

Oh my my , I remember having the Zagora album on tape and I must say that this album went 5x platinum no other Black based British group match Loose Ends and also the Queen herself Jane Eugene along with members Carl McIntosh and Steve Nichol.

[@Chamuel1310]

This was an all time favorite album - and the best version of this song I've ever heard. All these years later they still sound phenominal. I really miss the 80s & 90s music!

[@gtizzle7606]

the original was ooh soo good too.

[@johnryder557]

Yea they nailed this one or better yet welded this one,it would take some high powered torches to dismantle these songs!!!😊

[@dionbrooks4981]

I agree one of the best song of all-time

[@afrobluatlanta2380]

Still listening in 2022. #timelessmusic

[@rodneymendoza3826]

How many CDs can you pop in and let play all the way through. This is one of few.

[@dewaynethomas8831]

Most definitely

[@virgovixen22]

+Rodney Mendoza NONE in 2016...Damn Shame!! Love the 80's music we'll never get it back

[@dewaynethomas8831]

Not many

[@cookies749]

SOS Band and Loose Ends will kill any so-called RnB act alive.

[@drzanthonyb.preston9274]

U ain’t never lied

[@mrpower328]

wow, her voice is wonderful

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

You should see her perform!!! 😎

[@LVLady83]

Brings back sweet memories of my ex-husband when we were dating...wore out the Zagora cassette!

[@LVLady83]

+Felicia Edmonds That's awesome! When you say highrise I assume you're on the eastcoast...the 80's were such a magical time:)

[@dewaynethomas8831]

+Monica R this group was the bomb down south in the 80's

[@ronalddavis7658]

+Monica R interesting, Ron

[@alfredcowans6212]

im sorry to hear that

[@fabianf1115]

I remember it being a summertime afternoon i was 14 and every car radio was playing this song along with Anita Baker& Sade, this is before hip hop took over the airwaves.

[@dallasharlem1385]

U was blessed

[@Crazson34]

OMG, this song is the bomb! It used to make me think of my girlfriend when I heard it. Now, 20 years later, me and my girlfriend / WIFE still listen to it. Thanks. I tied all my Loose Ends with a lovely wife and 4 beautiful children. This IS music.

[@andreboone6803]

Dayum I miss those times. Fun times.

[@charliewilson9723]

Boone--If the "World" only knew, if it only knew!

[@jamiejohnson4234]

I was 18 and mesmerized by this group💯💕

[@johnryder557]

I was 16 ha ha lol 😆,all jokes aside great music...

[@intelligentone7863]

Me too. 1988. This was my jam. I'm 54 and still jammin it.

[@Nicole_Ella-Ella]

I was 8 but I remember hearing it on the radio at the time.

[@martingriffin9315]

One of The Best Music Albums That i Can Remember.

[@feliciafox6833]

fellow7771 Agreed!

[@gullybop1695]

Facts!!

[@tmac8408]

🎵🎶🎼🎺🎷🎹🎤💯that flute during the outro tho....wowww

[@orbit4072]

T Mac you know!!!!

[@angelafaison]

I'm serious!!

[@listentoauntrobin9617]

I use to play the flute and its such a beautiful instrument!

[@maryrobinson4131]

Simply amazing.. The intro/outro is what made me fall in love with this song.. ❤ ❤..

[@vickiebonner4181]

❤🎼🎵🎶🎻🎤🎙... Dexter Gordon and the Jones Girls

[@redfunkyheart6767]

Best LP of the 80s love Loose Ends

[@LifeIsNotorious]

My favorite song by Loose Ends. Best remake

[@gulas_s_houskovym_knedlikem]

It's just slowed down

[@stevenjohnson1780]

just a perfect album to start a good cookout, flow with a lil wine and drink. then on to the spades and conversation and let the rest fall where it may

[@roxy1149]

OMG, LOOSE ENDS taking me back in time. i sure could go back to those days!!!

[@ChessNotCheckersTV]

Still so good...in 2019!

[@BurningWarrior3]

This song always gets me in my feelings. I hope i can enjoy this with someone else i meet 😩🙏

[@ameilavideosofkenneth4099]

Loose ends was untouchable!!!

[@johnryder557]

Your so darn beautiful

[@ameilavideosofkenneth4099]

@@johnryder557 really where you from

[@johnryder557]

​@ameilavideosofkenneth4099 a place you don't want to ever be trust me sorry for taking so long to answer.

[@mellotainment]

One bad ass group of musicians

[@KevyKev101]

The UK understands REAL SOUL MUSIC. THEY GET IT. They have some of the realist music out back then and now. LOVE LOOSE ENDS!

[@joannehines7806]

Gotta bring them across the pond to the States!! Afro-British 4eva!! 💘 🎶

[@earldaniels7449]

This is the best song I've ever heard from a European r&b soul group awesome and it's also a song great for you and your special queen to enjoy together and cuddle.

[@thedrownedinsound2]

Earl Daniels Yeah, it sure is a wonderful track. But!......The "Best" song from a European r&b soul group? Really!? Where have been for the last 40 years mate?

[@lesliejones4331]

Here we are in 2023 and this sweet sound never gets old it's just sooo soothing to the soul and lords know we need all the soothing we can get it's like making sweet 💕😘 I hope you get some

[@johnryder557]

If not just listen you will get something anyways maybe crumbs but I guess it's better than none!lol

[@IanWelland]

Zagora was an absolute classic. Slowdown was outstanding as a 12" as well. I remember Robbie Vincent playing "Don't Hold Back Your Love" 12" in March 1983 and us Jazz Funk DJs rushing to Groove Records in London to get the track that day! Great days indeed, capped by superb albums such as "A Little Spice" and "Zagora." Loose Ends took the scene forward without a doubt. The digital downloads sound superb but nothing will compare to the heady days of the vinyls! Thank you for doing what you did.

[@JerzeeGrind]

This my sh** Such a smooth and sexy song. Only those of us born pre-1980 can truly appreciate this jam :-)

[@bornin1968a]

Much love to Carl (carlywow) for responding to this post! I purchased 'So Where Are You' from Amazon a few years ago, and was blown away! Most of us American fans had never heard your effort that was not released in the states. 'Magic Touch', 'New Horizon', 'If My Lovin' Makes you Hot', and the title track are some of my 'new' favorites from you guys! I must agree with Jane, though, because you guys actually brought a freshness to 'Sweetest Pain' that Dexter Wansell should be proud of. Peace!

[@mrjohnson20123]

That’s bass at 4:08, it hit different tho 💯🔊🔊🔊🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨✌🏽

[@johnryder557]

It went from speaker to speaker didn't it?SMOOTH LOL

[@FunkyMusics]

French part - Partie en français 4:18 La douleur incroyable. C'est tellement bon. Quand tu rentres.... Oh c'était bon, d'avoir mal. Oh je veux de plus en plus The Sweetest Pain. It's so good. When you get inside. Oh it was good, to feel sweetest pain. I want more and more.

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

Well DAMN!

[@libertelibre]

Oui, c' est ça ! une sacrée partie en français...

[@DareusBarnhill]

Favorite part of the song thanks for the translation by the way

[@johnryder557]

The cymbals going from ear to ear and other instruments great mixing in their recording studio is absolutely amazing for the time!!!😊

[@Rollinghard7]

Thank you Dexter Wensel for the mind blowing, soul searching original.Loose Ends cover of The Sweetest Pain on fire! I adore both versions.Well done!

[@khoury1600]

i agree, one of the best albums of the decade. so many great songs, uptempo, mellow, slow jams, etc. great vocals and music. definitely LOOSE ENDS at their best!!!

[@EstherzMantle]

OMG! I think I was the ONLY elementary student in the hood who had their record. And I played that thang EVERY SINGLE DAY...OVER AND OVER. Loose Ends is one of my most FAVORITE groups of all time.

[@arcticjoe5532]

One of the best remakes of all time!

[@lmsggirlswann8094]

This song puts you in another zone! Feels like you in the midnight sky.

[@millan218]

LOOSE ENDS HAVE TO BE TOP 10 GROUP OF ALL TIME

[@tr3ynag4ta]

This song is such an amazing tune to listen to in my Porsche! One of their best songs ever I love it so much!

[@victornewman06]

It's almost to an extent, that people forgot that good music was out there, especially R&B/Soul music. It's up to people like you and I to educate these young kids not to be sheep and have radio, MTV, BET, etc., dictate to them what REAL MUSIC is (packaged up BS). They are really missing out and Zagora is an example of beautiful, sensual, soul music. Thanks for sharing that and be blessed :)

[@The1983Snoman]

Holler if you need conscious flows on that collab. I grew up on Loose Ends.

[@bobbygilbert2753]

Driving in my 69 Bug, my 15 year old girl, just dropped her off and jammin this song. Wow! Now we sit listening to it together and our youngest in college. Love is AWESOME!

[@henrynewsome9460]

Top notch

[@johnryder557]

Rocking beats that are on the spot and writing lyrics that are on top with the non stop producer that's outside the flock!!!😊

[@indiac1]

I miss this group so much, that is the original members. Carl, Jane and Eugene. I would give anything to see them back together again. This has to be my all time favorite group.

[@williamforrestroberson3579]

"I love you so bad it hurts me"! "It hurts so good inside". Ooh! "I love you, so I love you baby yeah!!" Exceptional statements of expression in my view. No doubt the (I love you) lyric, in and of itself, help me, back in the day, to be able to really express it, meaningfully, to myself, and others. It`s just way she sings/says it. Heartfelt❤

[@toddmitchell7701]

This album so good I had tape vinly and cd

[@johnryder557]

If you listen closely you can discover something new everytime!😊

[@johnryder557]

With the rhyme that's so cool define in the inner mind of the young Devine which is not obamas line he is a lier and a fryer and also a denier and certainly part of Satan choir!!!😊

[@66smokeman]

This is a classic when music was music!!!

[@coreyingram1052]

1986... A blizzard had just crippled most of the East Coast and 8 year old me played my mother Zagora album nonstop in my room when I grew tired of playing out in the snow. Damn life was so simple. Now in 2020 at the age of 42 this is the most strangest year ever! This song took me back to better times!

[@willieredwine8775]

Who listening in 2019

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

I am....never stopped, actually! LoL 💯

[@angelafaison]

2021

[@johnryder557]

2024 and still on forever....

[@jayjayharvey24]

Still listening to this jam in 2021. Lockdown brought me here.

[@adrianbond1438]

The only group I know every word to every song! Carl MacIntosh is a genius...Still! And Jayne Eugene was so underrated. She is one of the few singers whose voice is so recognizable. And her spirit is just as sweet! #LoosEnds4Ever

[@SupermarketQueen]

As far as covers go, this is excellent

[@MsChoxieNYC]

OMG! LOVE THIS SONG!!!! I would play this song over and over. So many good memories with their music as the soundtrack.. So glad to see them in concert in NY 1993. Incredible show!!!!!

[@georgerembert6478]

No doubt one of the greatest albums ever made, Zagora will take you!!!!

[@ginabooker2301]

Listening 🎶 2022 Yes!!!!Praise God coming out the Plannedemic

[@Skyjuice70]

What I really love is when the young generation comes on here and say how much they like this music. Glad you guys appreciate what many of us here grew up on. I went thru relationships listening to Loose Ends music in my mid to late teens..lol.. Loose Ends was at the top of their game with this album. The U.K is full of soul from both black and white artists. If any of you ever get the chance to visit London or Birmingham and check the live music scene, you will see for yourself. Its sick !!!

[@williethompson8902]

riding down to the ocean seeing the waves hearing the seagulls Oc MD

[@demetriuslamotte6088]

This was a cold ass album! It should have been Grammy nominated if it wasn't.

[@johnryder557]

No unfortunately because alot of it was European even though it made to the states it got watered down from their!BUT I AGREE

[@StarX81]

"Zagora" is the best album they ever made. This is one of those albums that instantly takes me back to my active Air Force duty days. Back when I was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. I miss those days!

[@kafilarosa]

Yesss. When it hurts so good😄

[@glee086able]

Take me back!

[@iluvmyboba]

The "Zagora" album...what else is there to say?

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

2020!!!💓

[@charlene12341234]

I wish and pray that this music makes a comeback. It's theraputic to the mind and body-makes me feel pretty. Just think about relaxing in a jacuzie with low lighting, not to mention with that other half!!!!!!!!!! I'm having a euphoria just thinking about it.

[@radiak2973]

When you listened to this song back in 84 when you were 14. Haven't heard this song ever since, but still can sing every single word of it. Loved loved loved this album

[@ssbbw00]

omg i thought there wanst anyone out there better than loose ends love them thanks so much

[@shelleepryor9549]

This AMAZING group is TIMELESS 🔥⭐️🔥⭐️

[@jazzybydesign5339]

incredible album...was just telling wifey "I need to get some Loose Ends"...she bought me this cd back when we met after I told her I lost mine....not one bad track

[@StarX81]

One of the best R&B albums of the 80's!

[@Disbelieverfulful]

This is so smooth, soulful and sensual. I LOVE this.

[@joannehines7806]

Wore out this CD in college!! RIP Varsity Records-New Brunswick, NJ!

[@naseermajaddie3622]

Grown and gorgeous I love this song

[@campbelpe]

I could listen to music like this all day long. It is so soft and mellow. Reminds me of the way butter melts...deliberate and slow. Thanks for posting this and please post more.

[@dorothylewis4185]

Listening 2021. When music had soul

[@johnryder557]

I hear you

[@michaelblanchard5627]

A classic and how music used to be, I'd have a romantic dinner with this music 🎶

[@johnryder557]

The flute the flute..

[@StaceyLindsay-rr2uw]

Love their music 🎵

[@brianwhite4974]

I agree, I was a radio dj in college in the 80's and I didnt know at first this was a UK group. They made the grade, I played them almost every show.

[@yvonnelundy1727]

Love this masterpiece

[@pamsanford4245]

Loose ends was one of the greatest groups in the 80's.... straight ole school....new groups can not touch them...

[@ItalianQue]

WOW...this song takes me back to my lady chasin days in college.

[@Thikkness]

a true classic!!!!! i have bought this cd, cassette, and Lp 16 times in a twenty year time span! Love every song. Hard to believe that Great R&B can come from over sea's!

[@lrich65184]

Love this one and the whole damned album. I remember hearing this on WHUR- Washington and going to the record store, " sorry dude that's an import and we aint got it" I waited and waited- finally it arrived. You see we had no Ebay or Amazon in those days.

[@tonyphills6075]

TY. They should be mentioned with all the Greats. The whole Zagora album is smokin!

[@jfsoul68]

tune! All loose ends releases have been out of this world,im glad i'm old enough to have appreciated this fine band when they burst onto the scene and they were been played in the clubs in birmingham.great days!

[@MrHebrew101]

its rare to love every song on an album but this is one of the " rare ones"

[@rudolphchristmus9740]

😲 this song brings back a whole lot of memories

[@libertelibre]

The few french words in Jane' s mouth make the song so atmospheric !

[@ThrowbackSoul]

Great version of a timeless classic. UK Soul stand up!

[@phlco]

I remember playing this album about 14/15 yrs ago on my dad turn table as a kid......memories.