Music video by Will Downing performing I Try. (C) 1991 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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@gamanworldwideАй бұрын
R.I.P. Angela Bofill… A truly beautiful and gifted vocalist !
@rapmantheonemanАй бұрын
Oh wow. I didn’t know she passed away.
@100kiloklingon10 жыл бұрын
Why is Will Downing not all over R&B radio? Granted, I 'm a white guy. But I've been into R&B since about 1991. I just discovered Will Downing. How is this possible?
@sharonthompson83354 жыл бұрын
This man’s voice is pure silky elegance!
@cmob35710 ай бұрын
Just like my voice 😁
@troygoodall4825Ай бұрын
What a beautiful voice he has. In loving memory of Angela Bofill. Rest in peace my sister.
@tessagodsAsset3N213 жыл бұрын
It breaks my heart that his artistry gets "Slept On". I Still appreciate his vocal ability - It Never gets old for me. #Timeless
@sugevallan67022 жыл бұрын
For me too he’s one of a kind
@troywilliams91992 жыл бұрын
So true....very gifted
@michelehowse98522 жыл бұрын
@@sugevallan6702 ppuo
@mrstanbmw Жыл бұрын
Love his versionn as well as Angela Bofill they both smoked the hell out of this song
@leonardbrown2219 Жыл бұрын
Please read Wil Downing Wikipedia.And you will see that he didn't get Slept on.(Fact's Don't Lie)
@BLACK8PHOENIX Жыл бұрын
Damn he sang the heck out of that song. Angela should be proud
@ceeuuu01 Жыл бұрын
I've been living under a rock apparently, bc I'm just introduced to his music. Oh me oh my... A special gift from above. ❤
@sharbasogers81512 жыл бұрын
I miss elegance and sophistication. This was one of the best remakes of the very lovely Angela Bofill’s song. Each version is a beautiful portrait of invincibility. Thank you Will Downing. This is always on repeat in my car.
@filmladyproduction Жыл бұрын
Agreed a double bonus here, great female vocal and song to an amazing male vocal rendition. My favorite by Will Downing.
@virtueeg Жыл бұрын
Sharba u are not alone I love this song. This song will never lose it's substance, message, or luster because of the arrangements the way it was arranged although it's a remake originated by Angela Bofill and I still appreciate both of the arrangements. Thank you Angela Bofill and Will Downing.
@mustbherpersonality11 жыл бұрын
I love Will Downing's voice... He doesn't over sing... Songs are just naturally excellent and beautifully done...
@glennstermania8 жыл бұрын
I don't think I will ever get tired of this song. I've listened to it hundreds of times, and have even been fortunate enough to see Will Downing live. This song just chills me out. Thanks Will Downing (and Angela Bofill)
@lbhakodesh34747 жыл бұрын
I loved this song before I knew what a relationship even was about and having been married 18+ years; the appreciation for it, just keeps growing and growing, subjectively speaking; a timeless classic!!
@lennoxcalder68746 жыл бұрын
+Lashon Bush love love both Angela and Wil
@larondafranks47884 жыл бұрын
Saw Will Downing twice, my date was my nine year old son, who is now 36 years old! Too young to appreciate this music, maybe someday! Hope springs eternal💓
@botsonyana90732 жыл бұрын
I am obsessed with both versions, kea leboha ntate Will le `me Angela ❤
Why don’t more people know Will Downing? This album is perfection.
@tiwantiwaabibiman260310 ай бұрын
More people do. Millions of people know who Will Downing is... People over 50...
@jj-sd1uv9 ай бұрын
I agree 💯
@Gamble3338 ай бұрын
@@tiwantiwaabibiman2603😂😂😂
@just4divas8 ай бұрын
@@tiwantiwaabibiman2603Not true if you know Luther you know Will. Luther drop his 1st album in “81” Never too much, Will in “2002” The Colored Section. And to piggyback off that India Arie released her 1st album in “2001” Acoustic Soul, Erykah Badu released her 1st album in “1997” Baduizm. If know them you probably have heard at least one of his songs. I don’t know you just was pointing somethings out he’s probably not a lot of people vibe, just listen to some of his music give it a try.
@tammyrashad43688 ай бұрын
I know, right??? I love his collaboration with Rachelle Farrell ❤❤❤
@simplymelodicmeissimplyme2373 жыл бұрын
This makes me cry.We all tried to give our best...life goes on...
@oceancitywrestling9 жыл бұрын
Will Downing is LEGEND
@kgirl19582 жыл бұрын
Like a famous saying. "ITS LIKE BUTTER BABY."
@bgblkb10 жыл бұрын
The MOST slept-on artist hands down!
@brentduanefoster10 жыл бұрын
No question!!!!
@redeemedharshsw2096 жыл бұрын
TELL THEM AGAIN ❣️💞
@HansumTrini6 жыл бұрын
As well as Phil Perry IMO (eventho no one asked lol)
@falsealarmno6 жыл бұрын
He's not slept on. He just doesn't have a come to you style. You have to come to him. Like Miles Davis was.
@locnlovelifex69946 жыл бұрын
Major fact
@jdishmael0013 жыл бұрын
He and Luther were the Whitney of male vocalists
@jerrywashington95415 жыл бұрын
Countdown to my 60th(5/21/59) birthday would be incomplete with out this musical genius!
@joellewilson60658 жыл бұрын
His voice is beautiful.
@pamelabarker15752 жыл бұрын
its heavenly.
@johnmcneil68033 жыл бұрын
Will, has one of the Greatest voices,I ever heard!!!
@musizlovva15702 жыл бұрын
Well him and Babyface and Brian mc knight and Kevon Edmonds and Eric Benet and Jodice, Maxwell, Jaheim, Luther Vandross, and many more.
@lisaenlow6117 жыл бұрын
growing up as a little girl my Daddy listed to him all the time it's helping me in millions of ways to get through my dads dealth.REST IN PEACE POPPI.
@chassidylewis34732 жыл бұрын
Helping me get through my mom's
@herecomesyahawashiisrael42802 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Sexyeyes700 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽…..I relate to your pain. I lost my Father just 3 months ago. May Will’s music comfort you always!! 🤎🤎
@marciabonk6632 Жыл бұрын
A million ways...Freudian slip?
@krober1478 ай бұрын
My condolences 🙏
@demetriusseabrooks898510 жыл бұрын
Will has been around since the 80's and radio is afraid of real r&b.
@alicecook21475 жыл бұрын
What you said
@doctoronthego4 жыл бұрын
'Cept London 1987 - but everyone just ignored us.
@augustuswhite52113 жыл бұрын
Not afraid but deliberately isolating our real singers to promote the likes of Taylor Swift and Kate Perry who can't sing a note live.
@gilbertoisabot3 жыл бұрын
I found him through radio on his song called Say Yes
@mariaparedes7493 Жыл бұрын
So much facts
@bernicejohnson26054 жыл бұрын
My husband and I love this guy. There is no music like his. ❤️
@musizlovva15702 жыл бұрын
He is MAGNIFICENT I SAW HIM LIVE.,..,..
@LadyTamaraG7 жыл бұрын
My fave male singer. I remember when this song came out. I was 15 and I would not stop singing it. I'd call the radio station and request it. Love Will so much. He is so underrated.
@gregsaunders12557 жыл бұрын
Lady Tamara G , So underrated is Will.
@saadalhumaid80437 жыл бұрын
Lady Tamara G. He the king of smooth
@thersten5 жыл бұрын
Damn, I thought I was the only teenager who loved this song!!
@dman2215 жыл бұрын
Tamara Nicole : Original done by Angela Bonfill.
@LadyTamaraG2 жыл бұрын
@@dman221 Yes! I loved hers too. Will brought a different element to the song.
@risenphoenix45283 жыл бұрын
Wish I could go back in time to when this song came out...
@amandalewis1936 Жыл бұрын
Me too ❤
@dontetaylor29836 ай бұрын
Yess me too👍🏾👍🏾
@pamelalefaire89205 жыл бұрын
He know he is the master of remakes, the beautiful thing about him is that he takes nothing away from the original artist..he SANG HIS FACE OFF!!! 😍😋😘😘
@CLJones-enzo14 жыл бұрын
1/26/2000 ....1a:m...... enjoying what God has surrounded me with. My wife. My children. And an appreciation for good music.....
@lacroix63234 жыл бұрын
Where the hell has the time gone🤬....I've always loved this version, just a great song.
@rickjt626 жыл бұрын
Why the hell would 373 people give this magnificence a thumbs down when one person would be one too many?
@leonardbrown22196 ай бұрын
The problem is that they listen to the wrong kind of music.😊😊😊
@musizlovva15703 жыл бұрын
I had the PURE PLEASURE OF SEEING THIS WONDERFUL MAN SING IN MY CITY HE WAS A COMPLETE JOY TO SEE.
@damasgarises452 жыл бұрын
In loving memory of my dearest brother Morgan Mo' Gariseb. This was one of our favorite songs. Rest in peace dear Boats
@diahannjames933910 жыл бұрын
this man voice is just so soothing makes you just want to relax with a nice bottle of wine and go to another place in time.....
@rickjt623 жыл бұрын
... which is what I’m doing right now
@musizlovva15703 жыл бұрын
And a man or woman.......
@meshwilly24133 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💋💋💋💋
@xumarqasimova51633 жыл бұрын
11
@jameshkegler39953 жыл бұрын
@@rickjt62 pp]
@son0fbob5 жыл бұрын
This song still puts me in a daze 2 decades later, Angela did her thing with the original but Will just took the song to a different level.
@justbreathe751210 жыл бұрын
One of the best remakes I've heard ever....Angela Bofill is still my fav.
@youtubeadministrator41875 жыл бұрын
They both Blow the hell out of this song♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@russellregan47365 жыл бұрын
Mine 2
@michaelfrenke67574 жыл бұрын
Phyllis Hyman wrote this.. her version cant be topped... But Will is the ultimate interpreter
@chasacart4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfrenke6757 I thought Angela Bofill wrote it ( to her boyfriend, at the time).
@jessiejohnson43284 жыл бұрын
Yea, thats what I heard
@staceyhinnant26117 жыл бұрын
One of the smoothest brothers there was. I love this song, listened to it over and over. Yes he is very underrated
@radlyn61Ай бұрын
Those were the day, at home, a nice plate of food, and a bottle of wine. I was happy.
@lettyalvarez3102 Жыл бұрын
He makes you feel each and every word....it reaches your soul!!! ❤
@derrickcrawford2581 Жыл бұрын
Why is he so slept on? This brotha can SANG
@PeekaPeep Жыл бұрын
He truly knew his worth and NEVER compromised his art if he didn't have to. Plus, the major record companies around that time started to steer away from the adult music buyers and focused more on the younger teen demographic instead since they felt the latter of the two generated more consistent financial returns in the long run 🙄😒👎. But yeah, Will should've been right up there with Teddy (Pendergrass), Luther (Vandross), Freddie (Jackson), and Alex (O'Neal) in terms of widespread commercial appeal back then.
@leonardbrown221910 ай бұрын
Please google Wil Downing Wikipedia then you will know the Fact's/ Truth (NEVER SLEPT ON)P.S.Thank You For Paying Homage to the Brother.
@bigman20642 жыл бұрын
Mr. Downing has that jazzy smooth sound!!✔💯👌🔟🗣👍
@1luckie113 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I heard this song from Angela Bofill, but it wasn't until I suffered a broken heart where I heard Will's version. I heard it so clear. I played this song over, and over and over again letting out all the hurt and tears. It helped me get over her and move on.This song is in my favorite five all time slow jams. Thanks Will downing, for being there at my time of need.
@sunshinesunflowerz16476 ай бұрын
Going through the same thing. Lord knows that I love him.
@ashleyispresent4 жыл бұрын
..... this is everything i ever wanted to hear... this is so perfect... the vocal runs, the chord progressions, the modulations, the backings, the mixing, the chimes, everything
@mpjproducer10 жыл бұрын
Will blows this jon't - love it - I'm sure Angela B. is proud!!!
@tinytowz44717 жыл бұрын
Maria Jones She is. He even sang it to her as she sat on stage. 🎤🎤🎤🎤
@williambrown74956 жыл бұрын
Maria Jones AMEN!!!
@Chutney1luvАй бұрын
Yes! She wrote this song at 17.
@divineselfentity9 жыл бұрын
Will Downing & Phil Perry, The Kings of rendition songs,,, extraordinary gentlemen, with wonderful vocals
@MugambiAkin9 жыл бұрын
actually Luther was the king of remakes...lol
@divineselfentity9 жыл бұрын
Lucius Reed, thx 4 the insight, peace & blessings
@nazarinewilliams50708 жыл бұрын
yes ..I agree
@brentduanefoster6 жыл бұрын
Two of the best!!!
@diannebanks86885 жыл бұрын
Well The real is the vocals.lyrics and are of professional. Talent
@quentinmoten88717 жыл бұрын
Will Downing Jr. has a respectful rich soulful voice that can relax you day or night and help drown you out any negativity, just welcome him in.
@zackcrider15183 жыл бұрын
This is definition of a " Crooner" the man can blow.
@pamelamoore27823 жыл бұрын
He sounds so good!! Oh my goodness!!
@Mr1brum17 жыл бұрын
I do not usually like remakes, but this one is tight. When I first heard it in the spring of 91 in my dorm room I immediately went to the store to buy the cassette. I have been a Will Downing fan ever since.
@williamdavis28685 жыл бұрын
If this song doesn’t touch your heart ❤️, you need to get in touch with your spiritual side...after all these years...this song is still amazing..
@chassidylewis34732 жыл бұрын
Got that right
@archiejackson23152 жыл бұрын
Voice is so distinctive
@loveyu27782 жыл бұрын
Love both versions.. Angela's is amazing as well...
@claytonstarrjr97882 жыл бұрын
Yessir
@lornadavis1634 Жыл бұрын
have mercy.... amazing
@kennedym42897 жыл бұрын
Bring back real love songs.. will downing the best
@MrEarlmurray5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah
@carolcarter31075 жыл бұрын
Me on
@MiamiJag1Ай бұрын
Most underrated singer in the game in my opinion
@ejohnson48444 жыл бұрын
Who's still chillin here in 2020?
@craigbelton45283 жыл бұрын
No one does d rendition of I Try like Mr. Will Downing!😃
@missmary28778 жыл бұрын
Mr. Downing is in the same genre as Luther....However, he has his own special and unique sound...He does help fill the void Luther left with his untimely demise...See you in Oakland next month!
@sheveck303 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much! I'm 38 and still love to her this song. 17 yr married still bring back so many memories of me. When hubby was just first dating.❤❤❤
@darrendunn23623 жыл бұрын
Saw him at wolverhampton civic back in the late 80's. Me my bro and dj keith 4 rows from the front. "What a voice"!!!!!! Unbelievable live. Thanks for that will...
@marcussmith39342 жыл бұрын
Happy 58th Birthday Will Downing!(Born November 29, 1963)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍🏿👏🏿🙌🏿
@geraldgage28558 жыл бұрын
Tone deaf is putting it lighty how can you not love this sound..
@maryreid56466 жыл бұрын
I know that's right! Absolutely ridiculous!!!!!!
@thersten5 жыл бұрын
They're just mad because they love Angela Bowfill
@blacksteel9655 жыл бұрын
When he dropped this one, I was like, " Who is this brother?"
@celestematthews32664 жыл бұрын
HES THE BROTHER OF MICHAEL MCCARY OF BOYZ II MEN I READ IT
@charlottevirtual3dmeshdeve67810 жыл бұрын
I feel like grabbing some strawberries, whip cream, and champagne to celebrate being a Good Woman, Mother, Friend, and Wife!
@beautyandleshae22207 жыл бұрын
Charlotte :Virtual 3D Mesh Developer yesssss
@francinewilkerson19187 жыл бұрын
Charlotte :Virtual 3D Mesh Developer cheers🍾🍷
@michaelrawson87946 жыл бұрын
Charlotte :Virtual 3D Mesh Develope that's dope
@teresagordon12034 жыл бұрын
You deserve it!!💝💝💝💝💝💝
@TheSolution443 жыл бұрын
You go on and do just that ❤️💪🏾
@anitaanderson80517 жыл бұрын
I can listen at this song over and over again. And all of his songs are amazing. His voice is truly amazing. No other like him.
@msfiggs30303 жыл бұрын
Still listening in 2020. What a beautiful voice.
@leonardbrown2219 Жыл бұрын
Fast Forward 05/06/2023 Great Artist,Great Voice,Much Respect Two Both Angela Bofill an Wil.I hope I never have to vote on who did it better.(Legend's)
@stephenhardy63404 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, just Beautiful nothing else to say. One of the most unsung talents ever!!!!!!!
@kedwricksimmons298819 күн бұрын
RIP RIH SIH Rest IN Paradise and Rest In Power to Angela Bofill and much respect to Will Downing and Peabo Bryson for there dedication and support to R&B music 🙏🏿🎶🎼🎵🔊🔉🔈📻🎙️🎛️🎚️🎧🎤🥁
@rhondabooker76522 ай бұрын
Today...TODAY, most these "R&B" songs have NO CLASS OR TALENT!!! SANG IT WIL!!!!
@angelaclark38474 жыл бұрын
This song will never get old,I get emotional as if it's my 1st time listening to it
@chassidylewis34732 жыл бұрын
Me too
@claytonstarrjr97882 жыл бұрын
No ma'am it won't...this is a classical masterpiece
@michellemimilathan51753 жыл бұрын
A hell of an artist and he's not getting the credit that he deserves I Love Will Downing his music he has classic R&B and smooth jazz combined into what this man is a classic and very underrated in my eyes but he's a bad boy he's a bad boy and he has that voice it goes to a woman's soul this is this is classy Jazzy Will Downing
@beaszze7 жыл бұрын
old school music is the best
@quentinmoten88716 жыл бұрын
B. Easzze Right on because it had more meaning.
@beaszze6 жыл бұрын
Quentin Moten exactly....
@mrjohnson201235 жыл бұрын
💯
@truthhurtz85174 жыл бұрын
Bring back the 90s
@cw0308844 жыл бұрын
That's true.
@khrisi94107 жыл бұрын
My mom put me on this song and it's a favorite of mine. So sensual and smooth.
@LeMusicSeducer14 жыл бұрын
Real man singing right here. My favorite male vocalist and I am quite sad that he is so underrated. He melts my soul and his live performance is magical. This is Mr. Romance.
@goodiesmaluks3799 жыл бұрын
Will Downing, you take the cup every time i listening to your music
@gregorypope38992 жыл бұрын
The piano solo is simply other worldly....
@treywilliams18414 жыл бұрын
This song was recorded by me on a cassette OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER ENDLESSLY !!!!!!!!! . . #Wow , when realizing how real music for the soul has completely vanished from the face of the earth & rendered EXTINCT !! . . #What a crying shame !! . . #Smdh!
@sun1dance10 жыл бұрын
You have to give a hats off to anyone who can pull a old classic out of the files and make it their own. Will Downing just to me back to when I was a child listening to jazz. "I Try" serious ear candy.
@kenmurray34988 жыл бұрын
Isn't it time all the radio people labelled Will Downing the King of modern Soul?
@courtjones40467 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@brentduanefoster6 жыл бұрын
Well, he calls himself, "The Prince of Sophisticated Soul". I think that fits as well.
@kingsalomon3576 жыл бұрын
328 people are the ones you can never satisfy regardless of how hard you TRY!!!
@genettalacey26273 жыл бұрын
Very well said.
@williamray44835 жыл бұрын
I would love for him to sing anyone who had a heart
@annabellak40333 жыл бұрын
That's real talk. I feel you
@jonathanclarkston82813 жыл бұрын
ME& MY WIFE SAW BROTHA WILL, GERALD ALBRIGHT, AND THE LOVELY REGEINA BELL PERFORM AT THE SANGER THEATER IN NEW ORLEANS. AWESOME SHOW!!
@tiwantiwaabibiman260310 ай бұрын
Will Downing should be a singing coach/consultant on these singing contest shows (ie The Voice) instead of many of those weak (W) singers they always feature. I would luv to hear Will Downing do duets with Dionne Farris and Laylah Hathaway!
@twaye307 жыл бұрын
I can listen to him all day everyday. his voice is so soothing
@lucretiamkhawane487613 күн бұрын
2024 and I'm here because you Sir can sing
@millions2nette3 жыл бұрын
Love the song! What a smooth singer.
@fl7554018 жыл бұрын
just love this song...Will did a marvelous job here...I wish him the best
@davidrobertson21748 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, one of mr downings finest!!!
@emmajones94459 жыл бұрын
Very Nice ... smooth ...soothing ... classy... yesssss.....
@karl24-755 жыл бұрын
Say it again,hoss624
@vieuxbal12537 жыл бұрын
So much class! Will you are the man !
@docdre11009 ай бұрын
I am a longtime Will Downing fan and love his vocal presentation. I know that a large majority of his catalogue is consistent of re-makes, ie covers but this man puts his spin on them and kills. It’s been a while since I’ve heard any new material from Mr. Downing but I’m sure that whatever he’s working on will be great as usual.
@peterstewart49118 жыл бұрын
I miss hanging out with Will at BBQ's in SOHO.... The food and the music is something you can never get enough of............Will you are the "Man"
@tbreez69457 жыл бұрын
I miss BBQs!!!!
@patrickwilcox44206 жыл бұрын
Peter Stewart Hell yeah he is....
@MsRecoveryroom11 жыл бұрын
This never goes out if style. Smooth and classic.
@jwd2239 жыл бұрын
Will Downing is the Luther Vandross of today
@irenepeters26126 жыл бұрын
Yes he is
@KISHEEME6 жыл бұрын
They were out at the same time. Will's been around since the 80s
@reesereese41764 жыл бұрын
Smooth
@mickeyfletcher16303 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest singers
@wandaratcliffe24047 жыл бұрын
this guy Is AWESOME!
@GlobalFreeLiving2 жыл бұрын
Will.. should have 10 million subscribers??? Love you Will!
@bgoode180710 жыл бұрын
A beautiful song about a tough place in a relationship. Hated being there, love the song.
@seekwisdom29034 жыл бұрын
The Magnificent voice of Will Downing is unmistakingly one of a kind.
@diamondfateful3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely breathtaking!
@mandyl91088 жыл бұрын
I love this song!
@mariaparedes7493 Жыл бұрын
He is the king! None of these RnB singers GOT NOTHING ON THIS MAN- MAKE A BAD DAY TURN GOLD 🔥🔥🔥
@rysss65809 жыл бұрын
this is contemporary jazz!!! #smooth #remake #angleabofill #twolegends
@muradKerimzade.5 жыл бұрын
I tried to do The best I can for you But it seems not enough And you know I care Even when you're not there But it's not what you want You close your door When I wanna give you more (I wanna give you) And I feel, I feel so out of place And you know it's true Don't you think I'm good enough for you??? Can't you see (can't you see) That you're hurting me And I want this pain, I want this pain to stop So if you really care, I mean, if you really really care Then open up your heart to me Yes... open up to me, to me, to me, to me And I really really tried You know that I try And I try and I try and I try to make you And I try, and tried and I tried and I tried and I tired and tried You know that I tried And I need to be with you I tried... I need you You know that I wanted I'll do anything to keep you satisfied my love (to see you through) Because I want you and I need you You know that I tried I tried, I tried...
@antoniapalmore7494 Жыл бұрын
I feel in love with a Will at a Will Downing show.
@dcchitown6892 Жыл бұрын
I met Mr. Will Downing here in Chicago when I drove him and his people to his hotel and the brother is truly genuine we had great time during the drive! Love you bro u know who it is Big D Escalade lol 😆 11/10/22