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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.
Let Go
Jesse Powell Lyrics
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So baby I dare
You to release it
Baby you know that I'll take you there
You want me, sexually, ooh
You know I'll go all the way
So baby don't tease me, ooh
I can see that you're feelin'
Every time that I touch you there
Nothing is wrong with gettin' it on
Ooh, lets go
Lets flow, baby it's been too long
[Chorus]
Baby just let go (let go), and don't fight (baby don't you fight it)
Ah, baby 'cause I know
(I know all the things you like)
If you just...
Let go, baby it's alright
'Cause I want to groove with you
want to lay with you
Whatever you want me to do
Baby I'll love you, like a good wine
Work on you slowly
Baby you know that I'll take my time
I know you've got a little freak in you
Ooh, I'm down, right now
For whatever you choose
[Chorus]
Come on baby you can't hold out forever
Don't you want to taste of my love, my love
You know I won't let you down, baby
If you just let go
I'll show you right now
So how are you feelin', mmm
Was it alright
Was I what you been needin'
Baby you can't hold the love inside
You and me can make a little history
Ooh, baby let's make love all night (all night)
[Chorus until fade]
In Jesse Powell's Let Go, the singer is encouraging his partner to let go of their inhibitions and embrace their passion for each other. He acknowledges the physical attraction they share, stating that he is willing to take things to the next level, if only she would release her reservations. Powell is confident in his ability to satisfy his partner and even suggests that he knows all the things she likes, expressing his willingness to make love all night. Essentially, the song is a plea for both partners to fully indulge in their desire without fear or hesitation.
The lyrics of Let Go are straightforward, but they capture a common experience in romantic relationships. It is a call for emotional vulnerability, and the song acknowledges the hesitations that often accompany intimacy. Powell's confident assertions reassure his partner, encouraging her to trust in their connection and revealing his own vulnerability in desiring her love. In essence, Let Go is a reassuring love song that instills confidence in both parties to explore and embrace their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that you need me, mmm
I am aware that you desire me
So baby I dare
I challenge you
You to release it
To unleash your inner desires
Baby you know that I'll take you there
You are aware that I'll fulfill your needs
You want me, sexually, ooh
You want me for sexual pleasure
You know I'll go all the way
I'll fulfill your sexual pleasures completely
So baby don't tease me, ooh
So don't play with my emotions for sexual pleasure
It wouldn't be fair
It won't be just for you to tease me
I can see that you're feelin'
I can sense that you're experiencing
Every time that I touch you there
Intimacy between us elevates your sensations
Nothing is wrong with gettin' it on
There's nothing wrong with engaging in sexual activity
Ooh, lets go
Let's start now
Lets flow, baby it's been too long
Let's go with the moment, it's been a while
Baby just let go (let go), and don't fight (baby don't you fight it)
Let yourself go and don't resist
Ah, baby 'cause I know
I know what makes you happy
(I know all the things you like)
I know what you enjoy
If you just...
If you just let go
Let go, baby it's alright
Relax, everything will be fine
'Cause I want to groove with you
I want to enjoy this moment with you
want to lay with you
I desire intimacy with you
Whatever you want me to do
I'll do everything you desire
Baby I'll love you, like a good wine
I'll cherish and appreciate you like a fine wine
Work on you slowly
I'll take things slow with you
Baby you know that I'll take my time
You're aware that I won't rush things
I know you've got a little freak in you
I know you have a wild side
Ooh, I'm down, right now
I'm ready for it at this moment
For whatever you choose
I'm open to anything you desire
Come on baby you can't hold out forever
Don't hold back for too long
Don't you want to taste of my love, my love
Don't you desire my affection
You know I won't let you down, baby
You know I won't disappoint you
If you just let go
If you just surrender to me
I'll show you right now
I'll demonstrate it to you immediately
So how are you feelin', mmm
So, how do you feel now?
Was it alright
Did you enjoy it?
Was I what you been needin'
Did I fulfill your desires?
Baby you can't hold the love inside
You can't suppress the affection anymore
You and me can make a little history
We can make a memorable moment
Ooh, baby let's make love all night (all night)
Let's have sex for the entire night
Baby 'cause I know
I know what's best for us
If you just let go...
If you just surrender to me...
Baby it's alright
It's okay, don't worry
Chorus until fade...
Repeated chorus until the song ends
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL SIMMONS
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