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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.
If I
Jesse Powell Lyrics
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Doing things that I wasn't supposed to
And I, know you might not believe me babe
But I love you
For each tear, forgive me
It was honor that you loved me
That I made you cry
I want you to know that I
[Chorus:]
Girl, if I, if I should lose you girl
If I can't make love to you girl
If I have thrown our love away
I don't know what I'm gonna do
I can't imagine it
I can't imagine my life without you
And I, I can't even ? someone else loving you
Don't turn away from me
And leave me here, down on my knees
Without you I'm dying
Won't you come save my life
Now I realize
That I'll never love the way that I love you
[Chorus:]
Ohhhh, I know, I know I was wrong
With you I belong
If our love is gone
How can I carry on
I'm so alone
Without you to hold
Won't you come home If I
[Chorus:]
These lyrics from Jesse Powell's song If I are a heartfelt apology and plea for forgiveness from a man who realizes he has made mistakes in his relationship. The first verse opens with the admission that he was "so busy doing things that [he] wasn't supposed to" and wasn't fully present in the relationship. Despite this, he wants his lover to know that he does love her and that he is sorry for making her cry. The chorus is a desperate plea for her not to leave him and an acknowledgment that he doesn't know what he would do without her.
In the second verse, he expresses his inability to imagine life without her and how he can't even fathom someone else loving her. He begs her not to turn away from him and leave him alone. He ends the song with the realization that he was wrong and that he belongs with her. He hopes that they can salvage their love and that she will come back to him.
Overall, the song is a poignant expression of regret and the importance of realizing one's mistakes in a relationship before it's too late. It's a reminder to not take love for granted and to cherish those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I was so busy doing things
I was occupied doing things that I wasn't supposed to.
Doing things that I wasn't supposed to
I was doing things that were not expected of me.
And I, know you might not believe me babe
I understand that you may not trust me anymore.
But I love you
I have feelings of love for you.
For each tear, forgive me
I am sorry for every tear that you shed because of me.
It was honor that you loved me
I am grateful that you had love for me.
That I made you cry
I caused you to shed tears.
I want you to know that I
I need you to be informed that I
I apologize, and I'm praying that it's not too late
I am asking for forgiveness and hoping it is not too late to make amends.
[Chorus:] Girl, if I, if I should lose you girl
Chorus section: Girl, if I should lose you or if I am unable to make love to you
If I can't make love to you girl
If I am not capable of showing my love to you
If I have thrown our love away
If I have destroyed our love relationship
I don't know what I'm gonna do
I am uncertain about what I will do without you.
I can't imagine it
I cannot visualise it.
I can't imagine my life without you
I am unable to picture my life without you.
And I, I can't even see someone else loving you
I cannot imagine anyone else loving you.
Don't turn away from me
Please do not ignore or reject me.
And leave me here, down on my knees
Do not abandon me while I am pleading for forgiveness.
Without you I'm dying
I am dying emotionally without you.
Won't you come save my life
Please come and rescue me from the pain.
Now I realize
I am now aware
That I'll never love the way that I love you
I will never be able to love anyone as much as I love you.
[Chorus:]
Chorus section: Girl, if I should lose you or if I am unable to make love to you
Ohhhh, I know, I know I was wrong
Oh, I am aware that I was at fault.
With you I belong
I feel that I fit well with you.
If our love is gone
If our love relationship is over.
How can I carry on
I am unable to continue in such circumstances.
I'm so alone
I am lonely.
Without you to hold
Without you in my arms.
Won't you come home If I
Won't you return? Chorus: Girl, if I should lose you or if I am unable to make love to you
[Chorus:]
Chorus section: Girl, if I should lose you or if I am unable to make love to you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER THORNTON, DIONDRIA THOMAS, MICHAEL HERNANDEZ, RICKY DURAN
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@tashamoore4427
Rest In Peace JP.only 51.Your voice was always "on point".I'm listening to all your songs as a honor of you and the music you sang.
@SunGODdess9999
❤️
@urekahepburn4402
Yes he was awesome.
@renikatompkins2653
You and me both 🙏❤
@gipsondelight7276
AMEN...🌹😭💚
@Alondajones8
Yes me to. He was definitely a legend
@takiajet83
Jesse & Kevon Edmonds so underrated 🎶
@iaamproductions708
UNDEFEATED 🥂
@Toinemc
They had some of the best vocals ever!!
@TruGhost.
FR FR! had this album and Kevon Edmonds 24/7. Both would've been great. I'd actually say Powell and Edmonds, Babyface's cousin were both better than Babyface. Only KC & JoJo were better imo.