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1) Jesse Powell ( born in Gary, Indiana, on 12 September 1971; died 13 September 2022) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter remembered for his hit "You".
2) Jesse Powell (born in Fort Worth, Texas, on 27 February 1924; died 19 October 1982) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues saxophonist.
1) Jesse Powell ( born in Gary, Indiana, on 12 September 1971; died 13 September 2022) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. Remembered for his hit "You" which peaked at No. 2 US R&B and No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, Powell released four albums, and was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers Trina & Tamara. Powell was credited with a four octave vocal range. He was a Grammy nominee.
His first single "All I Need" was written by Powell, Sam Salter and Laney Stewart and was released in March 1996. It received moderate airplay on BET and Urban stations, peaking at No. 32 on the US Billboard R&B chart. His self-titled album was released on March 12, 1996, opening at No. 35 on the US Billboard R&B and No. 32 on US Heatseekers charts. A second single, a remake of the classic "Gloria" followed later that year and garnered Powell another charting single (No. 51 R&B).
Powell then began work on his second album, debuting the lead single "I Wasn't with It" in 1998 which became his first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 85 US, No. 25 R&B). Bolstered by the success of the single, his sophomore album 'Bout It was released on September 8, 1998, opening at No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart (for artists who have yet to crack the Top 100 on the Billboard 200).
Following Silas Records merge into MCA Records, Powell's first release on the label was the single "If I" in 2000, which peaked at No. 58 on the R&B chart. His third studio album JP was released on March 27, 2001, opening at No. 18 R&B and No. 71 on Billboard 200. A second single, "Something in the Past" (No. 67 R&B) followed, in addition to Powell doing some promotion for the release. In 2002, he left the label and signed with Riviera Records. His fourth studio album Jesse was released on October 14, 2003 and was supported by the singles "By the Way" (No. 99 R&B) and "Touching It Tonight", peaking at No. 85 on the Billboard R&B chart. The album served as his last release before his retirement from the music industry.
2) Jesse Powell (born in Fort Worth, Texas, on 27 February 1924; died 19 October 1982) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues saxophonist.
Powell studied music at Hampton University, where he became inspired by Count Basie’s Lester Young and Herschel Evans, and played his tenor saxophone with the bands of Oran ‘Hot Lips’ Page (1942-43), Louis Armstrong (1943-44), and Luis Russell (1944-45). In 1946 he accepted an offer from Count Basie to replace Illinois Jacquet in the reed section. After briefly leading his own band in 1948 and being featured at that year’s Paris Jazz Festival, he joined Dizzy Gillespie’s Orchestra (1949-50), but the R&B era found him with copious session work and, again, his own unit, which recorded for Federal (the infamous ‘Walkin’ Blues’ sung by Fluffy Hunter) and Jubilee.
In a November 1951 session for Federal, he backed Fluffy Hunter on the notorious “The Walking Blues” and “My Natch’l Man.” In October 1953 he had a second session for Federal, recording four good R&B numbers – “Love To Spare” / “Rear Bumper” (Federal 12159) and “Leaving Tonight” / “Hot Box” (Federal 12171). These four tracks were featured on the old Westside CD “Groove Station” which utilized the artwork from “Blow Man Blow” on its back cover.
Powell continued his R&B career through the 1950s with sessions for Josie and Jubilee, mainly as an arranger and session man on vocal group sessions, particularly with The Cadillacs. He released three solo singles on Josie – “Moonlight In Vermont” / “Riggin’” (Josie 782), “Can’t Help Myself, Parts 1 and 2” (Josie 799) and “Turnpike” / “Ain’t You Gonna” (Josie 834).
The session at which Josie 782 was recorded also brought forth a couple of novelty numbers by Jesse – “The Head Hunters” and “Scotch On The Rocks”, the latter with bagpipe accompaniment. These two sides were released as by The Goofers on Port 7006.
The Josie and Port tracks featured on the Sequel CDs “Jumping At Jubilee” and “Saxophony!” and also on the Westside CD “Titanic And 23 Other Unsinkable Sax Blasters.”
After recording “Blow Man Blow” Jesse had two more LPs released in the early 1960s – “It’s Party Time” on Tru-Sound and “A Taste Of Honey” on Kapp. Powell died in New York in October 1982.
By The Way
Jesse Powell Lyrics
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There's nothin in this world that I wouldn't do
Girl, you're everything I've ever wanted
You know you take my breath away, baby
I can't imagine lovin someone else
Cause your love is everything I've ever known
And baby, by the way
You're the center of my soul (Center of my soul)
And in case you didn't know (If you didn't know)
Then Ill tell you so (Let me tell you)
Baby, by the way (By the way)
How I hope and pray (I hope and pray)
That you feel the same way too (That you feel just
Like I do)
By the way (Yeah)
I love (I love) you, girl (You, girl), I do (I do, I
Do)
There's somethin bout the way, the way you walk
And what about the way, the way you talk
Girl, you melt me with your touch, oh, baby
I love the way you look at me, yeah
You know at times I just can't believe it
I can ever find somebody like you, oh
Baby, by the way (Baby, by the way)
Did I tell you
You're the center of my soul (Center of my soul)
And in case you didn't know (Girl, if you didn't know)
Then Ill tell you so (Let me tell you)
Baby, by the way (By the way)
How I hope and pray (That you feel the same way too)
That you feel the same way too
By the way (Girl)
I love you, girl, I do (I love you, girl, I do)
Girl, to be without your love
Is like a boat without its sail
Floatin aimlessly
Headed straight to nowhere
And Ill be right there, yes, I will
If ever you should cry
Ill wipe away your tears, Ill comfort you, baby
Ill stay by your side
Baby, by the way (By the way, yeah)
Did I tell you
You're the center of my soul (Center of my soul)
And in case you
didn't know (If you didn't know, baby)
Then Ill tell you so (Let me tell you)
Baby, by the way (By the way)
How I hope and pray (I hope and pray)
That you feel the same way too (That you feel just
Like I do)
By the way (Oh)
I love (I love) you, girl (You, girl), I do (I do, I do)
In "By The Way," Jesse Powell expresses his unconditional love for his partner. He vows to never turn his back on her and do anything for her. She is the center of his soul and he can't imagine loving anyone else. He admires everything about her, from the way she walks to how she talks. She takes his breath away and he loves the way she looks at him. Without her love, he would feel lost and aimless. He promises to always be there to comfort her and wipe away her tears.
Line by Line Meaning
I would never turn my back on you
I will always remain loyal to you and support you in everything.
There's nothin in this world that I wouldn't do
I am willing to go to great lengths to make you happy because you mean so much to me.
Girl, you're everything I've ever wanted
You possess all the qualities that I admire and desire in a partner.
You know you take my breath away, baby
Your beauty and charm leave me speechless and constantly in awe.
I can't imagine lovin someone else
No one else can replace the love and affection that I feel towards you.
Cause your love is everything I've ever known
Your love is at the core of my existence and has shaped me into the person I am today.
Did I tell you / You're the center of my soul
I want to make sure that you know how much you mean to me and how central you are to my being.
And in case you didn't know / Then Ill tell you so
I am letting you know explicitly that you hold a very special and significant place in my heart.
Baby, by the way / How I hope and pray
I am expressing my deep desire and longing for our feelings to be mutual and for us to share a truly loving and committed relationship.
That you feel the same way too
I am hopeful that you reciprocate my romantic feelings for you and that we can build a strong connection together.
There's somethin bout the way, the way you walk / And what about the way, the way you talk
I am captivated by every aspect of your being, from your physical movements and mannerisms to your speaking voice and communication style.
Girl, you melt me with your touch, oh, baby
Your gentle physical touch has a powerful effect on me emotionally and can often leave me feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable.
I love the way you look at me, yeah / You know at times I just can't believe it
Your gaze and attention make me feel loved and validated in a way that can be hard for me to comprehend or fully grasp.
Girl, to be without your love / Is like a boat without its sail / Floatin aimlessly / Headed straight to nowhere
Not having your love and connection in my life would leave me feeling lost, directionless, and without purpose.
And Ill be right there, yes, I will / If ever you should cry / Ill wipe away your tears, Ill comfort you, baby / Ill stay by your side
I am promising to support you through any emotional challenges or hardships, to offer you comfort and reassurance, and to remain steadfast and loyal as your partner.
By the way / I love you, girl, I do
Once again, I am declaring my deep love and affection for you, and wanting to make it crystal clear how much you mean to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL E ROLAND, CHARLES N II JORDAN, GAVIN RHONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin Nisbeth
I really don't understand why this only has 78 views. This right here is grown folks music... they don't come any better than this guy. Quality music, timeless, priceless a masterpiece indeed!
E Prince
dont worry, they are coming....
YoSahop
Not many one of this song. It’s not even on streaming services
gilmarr23
Because they hate real music
Kevin Nisbeth
@Everything Jaggededge I'd definitely like to see more material from him it's been ages since I've seen anything new... but very amazing artist people like him are rare, trust me.
Everything Jaggededge
Lol Thank you 🙏🏽
Nicole Majors
Jesse is a vocal genius. Songs like this allow me to relive my younger days when music was just right. I also love You're The One I Love, Is It Over, I Will Be Loving You, and every last one of his other songs. I'd love to hear more of his amazing music. Love you to pieces Jesse! ♥️♥️♥️
Nicole Majors
@Brandon Strong This record was on his 2003 album entitled "Jesse"
Brandon Strong
When was the record released?
Pam Brown
😁it's a really good cd🎤💣💥
I was waiting for more from him
💖 R.I.P. Jesse Powell💖