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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.
Go Upstairs
Jesse Powell Lyrics
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I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
Baby, I've been burning up
Longin' for you within
It seems like it's been so long
You had the longest day
For whatever reason, I, I understand
So let's kiss and let's hug
And let's touch like only we can
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
There'll be no interruptions
We've got the whole place to ourselves
And if there's something's on your mind
Want you to tell me and no one else
'Cause right now
I wanna be the only person on your mind
So let's kiss and let's hug
And let's touch like only we can, baby
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
'Cause right now
I wanna be the only person on your mind
So let's kiss and let's hug
And let's touch like only we can
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Go upstairs, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
Lit the candles, put down the shades
Gonna make you feel alright
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
I've got something for you tonight
The lyrics of Jesse Powell's song "Go Upstairs" are centered around a romantic encounter between two lovers. The opening lyrics "Go upstairs, take off your clothes, I've got something for you tonight" can be interpreted as the beginning of a sensual and intimate moment between two consenting adults. The song suggests that the two lovers have been apart for some time and have been longing to be reunited.
The song is a slow jam with a mellow and seductive melody. The lyrics are focused on the moment at hand and the anticipation of sexual intimacy. The use of candles and the suggestion to "put down the shades" creates an atmosphere of privacy and intimacy. Jesse Powell invites his partner to share her thoughts with him and promises her that he will remain the only one on her mind. The repetition of the chorus "Go upstairs, take off your clothes, I've got something for you tonight" creates a sense of urgency and desire.
Overall, "Go Upstairs" can be interpreted as a song about romantic intimacy and emotional connection between lovers. The song paints a picture of a moment when two people are completely focused on each other and are sharing a private and passionate moment together.
Line by Line Meaning
Go upstairs, take off your clothes
Let's go upstairs together and get ready for an intimate moment
I've got something for you tonight
I have a surprise for you that will make tonight special
Lit the candles, put down the shades
I have prepared a romantic atmosphere for us to enjoy
Gonna make you feel alright
My goal is to make you happy and satisfied
Baby, I've been burning up
I have been craving to be with you
Longin' for you within
I have been yearning to be close to you again
It seems like it's been so long
It feels like it has been forever since we were last together
I couldn't wait to see you again
I have been eagerly anticipating our reunion
You had the longest day
I understand that you have had a tiring day
For whatever reason, I, I understand
I empathize with the challenges you may have faced today
So let's kiss and let's hug
Let's express our love physically
And let's touch like only we can
Let's enjoy our intimacy in a way that only we know
There'll be no interruptions
We will have privacy and won't be disturbed
We've got the whole place to ourselves
We have the freedom to enjoy each other's company in any way we please
And if there's something's on your mind
If you have anything on your mind, feel free to share it with me
Want you to tell me and no one else
I am here to listen and support you, and you can trust me with your thoughts
'Cause right now
At this moment
I wanna be the only person on your mind
I want your focus to be on me and our connection
So let's kiss and let's hug
Let's show our affection and love physically
And let's touch like only we can, baby
Let's enjoy our intimacy in a way that is unique to us
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CASSIE E. BONNER
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