Willy DeVille - Storybook Love

[@rickdrewer6427]

The man and his voice is simply the MOST un-recognised genius talent in rock'n'roll.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

His voice, hauntingly beautiful. And his talent, unsurpassed. He wrote and produced so much. Willy wrote the song and the music to this. Knopfler suggested it for the movie and did the arrangement for the movie. I don't know why people don't want to give Willy DeVille the enormous credit he deserved. Jealousy, maybe. He didn't like their games. Anyway, lots of Willy's music is right here on youtube. Aggiespoenk has uploaded a lot of great stuff. Thanks, Aggie.

[@jonhdoe2218]

Unbelievable...The voice, the feel, the music....The most underrated musician ever...reverence!

[@HHH-vi1wn]

Drugs destroyed his career and life

[@shoheiimamura4067]

@@HHH-vi1wn That's not the whole picture. Bad management and advertising created a poor reception for Willy here in the states. Which didn't help his addiction either, but he was loved in Europe. Not to mention bigger druggies have been around so what's their excuse?

[@stwayne9121]

Twenty-nine people have no appreciation for genuine talent. Willy Deville's voice is pure gold. Miss you.

[@jimmiewade7945]

One of the most beautiful songs that I ever heard, and bye one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard

[@33whiskey69]

You nailed it!

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

we will never forget you. a great loss.

[@tipresource]

As he destroyed his body his voice remained like velvet. His voice is mesmerizing. RIP Willy

[@atennyson4143]

Every time I come back to listen/watch... I am blown away at his brilliance and craftsmanship... Love always ~

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

Have you heard his 'Ruler of my Heart'. Enough to make one cry. But he has written tons of soulful R&B, Blues, Cajun, mixed all together like nobody else.

[@BrigitteFahsel]

Willy DeVille-ein Mann mit Klasse,bester Sänger für mich. Und Romantiker 🌹

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

Einer der besten Sänger auf jeden Fall. Da binn ich mit Dir einig. Ich habe Willy Deville 1985 zum ersten mal gehört und seine Stimme hat mich auf Anhieb tief im ❤ berührt...

[@KrackedtheFup]

If this isn't the ultimate love song, then love doesn't exist!

[@bubgum00]

His voice was like slow melting butter. Such a beautiful song.

[@monikabrors3712]

Einfach nur toooooooooll......ich liebe diese Musik.

[@corrievanvelt2361]

Mooie muziek 🎵 goede zanger jammer dat hij er niet meer is ❤groetjes uit Nederland 🇳🇱 ❤

[@budbinner1381]

Pure gold ❤

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

24K

[@sgtcast1]

Masterpiece!!

[@renerike]

So glad i seen him play live in the netherlands,very weak,not long to live but so strong with his songs.

[@enadorange011]

He was of Pequot Indian descent. From Connecticut. Wikipedia got me here,,, and I was privileged to hear him sing this gorgeous song.

[@manfredmeingast]

Ingenious and original brilliance!!! RIP Willy

[@liastalard40]

After listening to Willy Deville you can never be the same ever again!

[@elenahesterpacini9276]

MANY MANY ROSES FOR YOU MY BELOVED WILLY! ....I MISS YOU MY SWEET FRIEND. ...😇😢😍😍😻😺👄❤❤❤💝👍✌☝☝☝👐👐👑🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⛅🌈🌄🔱⏳⌛✅✅✔✔💥💨💫🔥🌠🌟🌟🌟✨❇ ESTHER FROM FLORENCE ITALY WITH LOVE

[@LisaStoeten]

I remember telling my lill sis that Willy DeVille had died, she didn't know who he was, then I played her this song and she cried. I still can't believe I'll never hear him sing any of his songs again...

[@akhan5871]

rejoice--we have the recordings--and they are a piece of paradise to bring his voice and music to us still--thank you aggie--arthur

[@elseMa5194]

Magnifique...🌹🌹🌹❤️ A genious voice and passion..

[@janedavis7223]

That this voice was extinguished under such tragic circumstances is unforgivable.

[@gonzaloperezlado9353]

Beautifull song

[@IreneVenancioDasilva]

A LEGEND. ONE OF THE GREATEST- BIG LOVE TO HIM

[@MikhnevichNatalya]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Красивый Вилли!влюблена в этот голос,стиль,в красоту этих звуков!❤❤❤❤

[@mecwag]

His best work. I can't see anyone else singing this song.

[@ChaotinChrissi]

..Willy..komm dort an, wo deine Seele lebt..du bist ein wahrer Mensch..ich vergesse dich niemals..folge dir ..GARANTIERT!!!

[@MP-id2po]

Something about Willy Deville. I have hundreds of albums and have been into all types of music, from rock, heavy metal, pop, folk, country... And I got into Mink Deville early on and bought his first 5 albums. This past month I've had on repeat mode this song, "Just to walk that little girl home", "I broke that promise", "You just keep holding on" and "Just your friends". Can't figure out. I just can't get sick of these songs. No other music does this to me. I just have to admit his music takes me to another place, another level. RIP Willy, but hope to see you live again one day!

[@shannonking6328]

Well said!

[@TheSometimesWhy]

This songs' lyrics violate more than a few rules about songwriting, and does so in the service of absolute perfection. It takes a genius to do what WIlly did here--bravo, maestro!

[@indifferentadvocate1737]

I know I'm replying to this three years after you wrote it, but if you wouldn't mind explaining I'm curious to know in what ways he violated the rules. I love stuff like this, but am genuinely ignorant. Thanks!

[@TheSometimesWhy]

The lyrics repeat words in a way that flouts the notion that repetition is fine in a chorus to establish a groove/theme, but to do so in a verse arguably wastes the opportunity to use a different word to expand the verse's meaning. (The use of the words 'feelings/feel,' and 'storybook/story' are examples of what I am referring to. And formatically speaking, there's no bridge to punctuate the verses, which stand or fall on their own merit without benefit of the bridge's presence. I hope that helps.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

@@indifferentadvocate1737 Willy did tend to flout rules in order to attain perfection, as evidenced by the millions who love this and nomination for an Academy Award. Willy knew what he was doing.

[@wayneblem223]

Willy's emotion and voice blows me away .

[@Crimson9951]

huge Princess Bride fan and he sings this like it was meant for him to sing...perfect

[@bubgum00]

Ken Moriarty Well, he did write the lyrics.

[@corkovits]

nog zo een mooi lied van een grootheid willy/mink. love it! tanks

[@goaaronrodgers12]

One of the greatest songs of all of time!! #PrincessBride #RIP

[@b4LmAMhhzd10]

To all who dwell here, as soon as i hear this guy; s voice, something stranges hapens, i become more than just a listener. I feel his music physical. Wonderes.Greetings to all..

[@chrismiccolupi2506]

Grandpa maybe you can back tomorrow and read this to me again As you wish

[@decam5329]

😊

[@ryancfoley]

As always, delivered with so much passion! Willy, you are greatly missed!

[@manuelgermanbarreirogarcia3115]

Cómo lo echo de menos!!!

[@emmettecraft]

Long live the memory of Willy,,,the Greatest!

[@lenihakker5331]

yessssssss..love him

[@amandaforrest7697]

One of my favorite movie songs from my teen years. So pretty! Love the lyrics too!

[@chriswillis4815]

Saw Mink De Ville at The Venue in London in 1980. One of the best shows ever. Brilliant band and a truly great vocalist. Willy was an original. He could sing any style with absolute conviction. Nobody sounded like him.

[@larsbokberg]

I can remember the early Mink/Villy de Ville from the early 80-ties and enjoy how his voice has "grown" through the years...well well welll ..I think his voice is enjoyed in heaven where he is now...👌

[@marionwasner7039]

😘❤️

[@alancrum645]

Beautiful voice! He died so young.

[@stardresser1]

Always loved the movie...now that there are videos of Willy singing the song, I play it often. It is as perfect as the movie is, in every way. And it makes me WEEP, every single time. EVERY single time. Not sure why. Maybe just because of his pure perfection and heart in this song. What a star, then, now, still, always.

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

I totally get it. Many of us, both women and men get emotional with much of his art.

[@nevillesavage2012]

Whiskey and Weed. Lots of it. Still one one My favorite songs ever

[@DhrubaAdityaa]

I was watching the princess bride and then this song made me watch the movie credits twice in a row. :'(

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

My little girls song whose not that little anymore .. and missed so much .. always loved , in my Heart and with me.. 💕👉 RIPSTA ..

[@juttawinkler7280]

dieses Lied, Willy´s Gesang, Augen zu und der Himmel öffnet sich.....

[@tipresource]

Smoking and clearly on drugs but still executes with perfection the song. His voice is like butter

[@donnasmith2743]

LOVE THIS SONG! GREAT MOVIE THE PRINCESS BRIDE!! One of my favorite songs of his!!

[@utakramer139]

Respect Mr de Ville! You really have it. Doesn't get any better than this. 🤗👍🏻❤

[@jacekbanach3531]

Simply GREAT!)

[@pezmaner1]

Priceless !! Remember this at the either the movie awards or Grammys when the Princess Bride first came out in 1987

[@blackbirdblackbird1442]

Wunderbarer Song und sehr gelungener Auftritt.

[@corkovits]

story book of livexxx. 2021/22. music.R.I.P.xxx.!

[@conchidominguez3782]

Beatiful song. Great , great Willy...

[@TheSonnyjim1000]

Great artist! Will never be forgotten!

[@finkleart]

"Goodnight, Sweet prince, May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

[@jeronimonoguera3061]

Tuve la suerte de conocer a este chamán y poeta... Y lo llevo en mi corazón hasta que llegue mi hora. Un auténtico caballero del rock y el cajun... DEP Willie...

[@G8GT364CI]

Man, he could sing.

[@joevee8337]

my favorite version of this song! :)

[@emmettecraft4452]

Willy wrote it.

[@hagengeiler8144]

Wenn man intelligente und schöne musik liebt, ist Willy einer von den echt Großen gewesen. Ich liebe diese Musik und diese Exentrik Hagen

[@amk0171]

At some point when the credits roll at the end of the movie Willy DeVille's name appears. That voice caught my attention all those years ago. Wasn't until just recently that I found out it was Mr. DeVille singing. Great voice to be sure.

[@2806snap]

@MdCorvus Da gibt es einfach nichts hinzuzufügen.Willy du bist the Best. RIP.

[@carmenlafrano8021]

In love with this man...his music will live forever❤️

[@HillbillyMusings]

Doesn't get any better than this....

[@bushregmike]

The Divine Comedy played out in Willy Deville, watching a voice from the heavens chased by the demons of drugs and alcohol. You are a great mystery Willy Deville, I will know I am in paradise when I hear your voice, iay in rest with the angels in the wings of God's grace.

[@lynnwebber6395]

Don't forget the cigarettes. They stole life from him as well. My husband's doctor said alcohol and cigarettes together multiplied the damage. Think about alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy drug use. I weep for him and all who love him.

[@Maria-er6yz]

Beautifully said Bushregmike.

[@sietzobesselink8407]

R.i.p Willy The best ever

[@bluenote824jones7]

rip willy.i wish big brother mike could have heard all you songs.he would have been proud.rip mike. I love you man.!!!!!!!

[@michaeljahn423]

Unübertroffen

[@rockyrockygreen3461]

\you are a star Mr. DeVille

[@Indiax63]

Adoro este tema .🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JaysonsMom]

Still love this

[@joeoshea5310]

this is a very emotional song. wish I could have such a love. !

[@mattng4707]

Just WOW what a voice and emotions ..ps love the movie

[@rainerherrmann1330]

I want this song at my funeral

[@corkovits]

ye the best song ever!xxxtanks man.

[@conchidominguez3782]

Emocional, romántico... Brillante WIlly!! For ever 💖

[@kneapoe51]

Willy, I pray you have found the "Rest In Peace" that ran from you, for so many years. Lovely Song, Movie, & last but not least......Artist/Performer/Man. Thanks for this piece of History. No matter what these "views" "comments", ect., show.. WE KNOW what they indicate. Today's lack of musical...........EVERYTHING.

[@lagerthalagertha3111]

I pray for his poor first wife Lisa. He broke her heart because a horrible woman.

[@Semayata]

I miss him so much

[@martymasters1894]

Karla Espen his spirit lives on sister

[@janiceward2169]

Me too he was so special, always will be...💔💔

[@goodnsharp]

I miss my mom so much ! I think of her often when I'm listening to beautiful music! Love to all

[@diannemcguinness5220]

geez I love you, Willie, but your music still fills my heart

[@conchidominguez3782]

Qué talento y que voz!! Grande Willy 💜🌹

[@dorisstamm592]

i miss him

[@brianlewis4941]

Rest now, my friend.....

[@amywaldron2685]

beautiful comment 😢❤

[@Phoibe74]

großartiger Künstler!!! R.I.P.!!

[@slvinilsen7614]

❤

[@soulgeek6805]

Gawd dang I love this song and this performer!

[@MrHighlandcattle]

was soll man sagen........ einfach toll thanks for posting

[@peterschelbert5991]

Oh Willy ich Vermisse dich ......

[@peterschelbert5991]

die Leiter zu früh gegangen ist Karla

[@blackbirdblackbird1442]

Ja, ich vermisse seine Musik auch. Kenne keinen vergleichbaren Sänger.

[@t2weeling]

Insane warm story teller

[@alinar.rothenbacher3821]

Großartig👏👏❤⚘

[@michelkooij4342]

Absolute!

[@amandamartel4178]

Sounds like a silly song but its beautiful has so much meaning to it. I love it and I love princess bride such a great song

[@amandamartel4178]

The song made princess bride what it was

[@Lisa0529]

The embers still glow as hot and bright as the fire that started them.............

[@favorites8538]

Love this song

[@user-cc6ty4lq3r]

Thank you aggıespoenk for all the willy pearls, I miss his live acts so much

[@carla7833]

Can't believe he's dead :-(

[@clancranstonlc]

This song by this man is as good as any love song ever sung. ❤💙 Anybody wanna peanut?

[@larrylockefilms]

The copyright to this song- lyrics and music are by Willy DeVille. Mark Knopfler did not write the melody for this song. He arranged the album and movie version. Willy's widow, Nina now holds the copyright.

[@lagerthalagertha3111]

This snake. Lisa was so nice.

[@billcash2083]

This reminds me of my true LOVE!!!!

[@marciaqrv]

Loved it.

[@HHH-vi1wn]

Vaya cancion🎵🎵Increible 🎵🎵

[@bradspicks]

Storybook Love -- {For the film the Princess Bride} was co-credited to both Willy DeVille and Mark Knopfler. DeVille wrote the lyrics and Knopfler composed the music for the entire film score including the main theme "Once Upon A Time Storybook Love" The performance itself is listed as Mark Knopfler featuring Willy De Ville on the vocal version of the song. Goggle Princess Bride -Original Music Soundtrack and click on: www. allmusic.com

[@cellulitehero]

Willy had already written the song Knopfler got the gig he phoned willy and told him his song would fit it ..make your own mind up on whose song it is

[@michielspek6627]

Even on Mark Knopfler's site it is mentioned that Willy wrote words + music, and that Mark made the (album) arrangement of the song.