Lenny Williams (born Leonard Charles Williams on February 6, 1945, in Littl… Read Full Bio ↴Lenny Williams (born Leonard Charles Williams on February 6, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres.

During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power. As a soloist, he made several hit recordings, including “Cause I love You” (recorded on his solo album) and “So Very Hard To Go’

Background

Williams moved to Oakland at a very young age. Learning to play the trumpet in elementary school fueled his interest in music; his skills as a vocalist were first nurtured by singing in gospel choirs and groups around the Bay Area. He worked with several notable artists, such as Sly Stone, Andre Crouch, Billy Preston and members of the Hawkins family, Edwin, Walter and Tremaine.

Professional recordings

After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy Records. He cut two singles for the label including “Lisa’s Gone” and “Feelin Blue”, written by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival. In 1972, Williams' stint with Atlantic Records was placed on hold, when he joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power. A string of hits, including “ So Very Hard To Go’,“Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of The Stream)” and Eric Jackson's luvin You, written by Williams and Johnny "Guitar" Watson. During his two years with the group, Williams participated in three milestone albums, the gold LP Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, and Urban Renewal, while touring throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Solo works

At the end of 1975, Williams returned to his solo projects. Initially signing with Motown Records in 1972, he later moved to ABC Records in 1977 (which was then purchased by MCA Records in 1979). Over the next four years. He scored ten charted hits, including “Shoo Doo FuFu Ooh”, ‘Choosing You”, “You Got Me Running”, “Love Hurt Me Love Healed Me”, and “Midnight Girl”. Williams recorded four more albums from 1977 to 1980, Choosing You, his first gold LP, Spark Of Love, Love Current, and Let’s Do It Today.

After leaving MCA, Williams recorded for independent labels, Rockshire and Knobhill. In 1986, he was invited to sing vocals on “Don’t Make Me Wait For Love” a track from Duo Tones, a multi-platinum recording by Kenny G. The song became a top 20 pop and R&B hit the following year.

'Cause I Love You
Lenny Williams Lyrics

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Ooh
Ah

Girl, you know I love you
No matter what you do
And I hope you understand me
Every word I say is true
'Cause I love you (because I love you)

Baby, I'm thinkin' of you
Tryin' to be more of a man for you
And I don't have much riches
But we gonna see it through
'Cause I love you (because I love you)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Some men need lots of women
For their passions to feel
But I want only you, girl
If it's in, if it's in, if it's in God's will
'Cause I, 'cause I love you

Oh-oh, I, I love you, baby
With all my heart and soul
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I love you
I need you
I want you
I need you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh your love makes me grow stronger
It keeps me goin' on, oh, baby
I'm glad I found you
I just love to be around you, oh, baby
You've been so good to me
Oh, baby
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Hmm, hmm
Hmm
You know
One time things got so bad until
I had to go to one of my friends and talk to him
And I told him, I said, "You know
I'm having problems with the woman that I love
It seems that I call her on the phone and I just can't get her to answer
And then I went to her house and I saw a car parked in the driveway
I knocked on the door, but still my knocks went unanswered
And then I went home and I-I watched television until television went off
And then I played my records until I just didn't want to hear them anymore
And finally I went to bed, but I found myself waking up a few hours later
And the tears were running down my face"
And my friend told me, he said, "Lenny
You just oughta forget about her"
But I told my friend, I said, "You know
Maybe you've never been in love like I've been in love
And maybe you've never felt the things that I've felt"
But this is what I told my friend
I said, "You know, sometimes you get lonely
You get lonely, you get lonely"
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And I cry, I cry
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And the tears would fill up in the wells
In the wells of my eyes, baby
And then it got so bad, it got so bad
'Till one time I thought I'd roll myself up in a big ol' ball and die
And then I met you, darlin'
And you smiled at me
Oh, oh, it was such a pretty smile, yes, it was
And you reached out your hand
You helped me (you helped me)
you helped me (you helped me, oh-oh, oh)
I'm glad, baby, I'm glad, baby
Oh, oh, oh, baby, ayy, ayy, ayy
I won't ever leave you, baby
I won't ever grieve you, baby
I'm gonna love you, oh, oh, oh, baby
I'm glad, I'm glad, baby
Oh, oh, yeah, baby, oh, oh, oh
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you, oh
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you

I love you, I love you
I love you

Overall Meaning

The song "Cause I Love You" by Lenny Williams is a soulful ballad about a man professing his love for a woman. He assures her that he loves her no matter what she does and that every word he says about his love is true. He then goes on to say that he's trying to be a better man for her, and though he may not have much wealth, he's committed to seeing their relationship through. The chorus repeats that the man loves the woman with all his heart and that he needs and wants her. He ends the song by expressing how glad he is to have found her and reiterates his undying love for her.

The song is emotive and touching, expressing the feelings of a man who is deeply in love. It showcases his commitment, loyalty, and devotion to the woman he loves. The line "all my heart and soul" highlights the depth of his love and the enormity of his emotion towards her. The man expresses that he doesn't need other women to fulfill his desires, but only the woman he loves, emphasizing the exclusivity and purity of his devotion.

Overall, "Cause I Love You" is a heartfelt and emotional song that showcases the power and depth of love. It is a classic soul ballad that has resonated with audiences for decades, and its message of commitment and loyalty still rings true today.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, you know I love you
I am deeply in love with you, and I hope that you already know that.

No matter what you do
My love for you is unconditional and will never change regardless of what you do or say.

And I hope you understand me
I wish and pray that you can see my love for you is real and sincere.

Every word I say is true
I mean everything I say to you, and I really want you to believe in the words from the bottom of my heart.

'Cause I love you
I love you so unconditionally that it's the driving force of our relationship.

Baby, I'm thinkin' of you
My mind is always occupied with thoughts of you, and I wish to be a better man for you.

Tryin' to be more of a man for you
I want to work on myself to be a better man solely for the purpose of being a better partner for you.

And I don't have much riches
I may not be wealthy or possess abundant resources, but those things do not matter to me as long as I have your love.

But we gonna see it through
We will embrace our struggles and overcome every obstacle together because I believe in us.

Some men need lots of women
Some men require many women in their lives to feel fulfilled in their love life, but that isn't the case for me.

For their passions to feel
These men require multiple partners to satiate their urges and desires.

But I want only you, girl
I am content with just having you, and I don't want anyone else.

If it's in, if it's in, if it's in God's will
I believe that being together is predestined if it is meant to happen according to God's plan.

'Cause I, 'cause I love you
My love for you is selfless, and it's the only reason why I want to be with you.

I, I love you, baby
I can't emphasize enough how much love I have for you in my heart.

With all my heart and soul
My love for you is pure and genuine, and it comes from the deepest parts of my heart and soul.

Love you
I adore and cherish you so much, and nothing and no one can ever change that.

I need you
I am completely reliant on you for love, comfort, and emotional support.

I want you
I desire and yearn for your love passionately.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh your love makes me grow stronger
Your love for me makes me more resilient and powerful to overcome any challenge that comes our way.

It keeps goin' on, oh, baby
Our love keeps growing stronger, and it will last forever because of its strength and beauty.

I'm glad I found you
I feel very fortunate, grateful and happy that I found you as the love of my life.

I just love to be around you, oh, baby
Being around you is the best feeling in the world, and I enjoy every moment of it.

You've been so good to me
You have always been loving, caring, and supportive to me, and I appreciate it more than anything in the world.

One time things got so bad until
At one point, things were so terrible that it almost became unbearable.

I had to go to one of my friends and talk to him
I sought advice from one of my close friends to help me deal with my emotional pain.

And I told him, I said, "You know
I explained everything to my friend and shared all my feelings with him.

I'm having problems with the woman that I love
I am experiencing difficulties in my relationship with the woman I deeply love and care for.

It seems that I call her on the phone and I just can't get her to answer
I attempted to communicate with her several times, but she never picked up my phone call.

And then I went to her house and I saw a car parked in the driveway
I was suspicious that she was with someone else because I saw someone's car parked in front of her house.

I knocked on the door, but still my knocks went unanswered
I went and knocked on her door, but she didn't answer my knocks either.

And then I went home and I-I watched television until television went off
After that, I retreated back to my home and watched TV for hours till it went off.

And then I played my records until I just didn't want to hear them anymore
I put on my favorite music album to help me feel better, but even that didn't help and eventually bored me.

And finally I went to bed, but I found myself waking up a few hours later
Eventually, I slept, but my pain persisted, and I woke up after just a few hours.

And the tears were running down my face
I was crying continuously, and tears were rolling down on my face.

"Lenny, You just oughta forget about her"
My friend advised me that maybe it's better to forget about her and move on.

But I told my friend, I said, "You know
I disagreed with my friend's advice and said something like,

Maybe you've never been in love like I've been in love
My friend never experienced the kind of love I have for this woman, so he can't relate.

And maybe you've never felt the things that I've felt"
Perhaps you don't have the ability to understand what I am going through or what I feel for her.

But this is what I told my friend
I concluded by telling my friend the following.

"You know, sometimes you get lonely
Sometimes feelings of loneliness and despair can take over and cause tremendous pain.

You get lonely, you get lonely"
It can hit anyone, no matter who you are and what you do.

And I cry, I cry
I couldn't help but cry and let out my emotions.

And the tears would fill up in the wells
My eyes would fill up with tears, and it felt like there was no end to the tears that I could shed.

In the wells of my eyes, baby
These tears were produced straight from the depths of my soul and my heart.

And then it got so bad, it got so bad
The pain was so unbearable that I couldn't take it anymore.

Till one time I thought I'd roll myself up in a big ol' ball and die
It became such a burden that I thought of ending my life.

And then I met you, darlin'
But then I met you, and everything changed for the better.

And you smiled at me
Your smile was so beautiful and warm, and it made my heart skip a beat.

Oh, oh, it was such a pretty smile, yes, it was
Your irresistible smile was one of the things that made me fall in love with you.

And you reached out your hand
You took the initiative and reached your hand out to help me, and I feel so grateful for that.

You helped me (Helped), you helped me (Helped me), you helped, oh
You assisted me through my tough emotional times, and I feel so relieved and grateful to you for that.

I'm glad, baby, I'm glad, baby
I feel so happy and delighted to have you in my life, baby.

Oh, oh, oh, baby, ey, ey, ey
I can't contain my joy and excitement that you are my partner for life.

I won't ever leave you, baby
I swear that I will always stick by your side no matter what.

I won't ever grieve you, baby
I promise to never hurt or disappoint you because my love for you is real and genuine.

I'm gonna love you, oh, oh, oh, baby
My love for you will continue to grow stronger and deeper every day, and I can't wait to show you how much I love you.

I'm glad, I'm glad, baby
I'm so happy and delighted that our love is strong enough to overcome every obstacle and hurdle in our way, baby.

Oh, oh, yeah, baby, oh, oh, oh
I can't express how much I love and cherish you, baby.

I love you, I love you
The depth of my love for you can't be compared to anything else in this world.

I love you, I love you, oh
You are the love of my life, and I can't get enough of expressing my love for you.

I love you, I love you
My love for you continues to grow infinitely day by day.

I love you, I love you
I want you to know that I love you more and more every single day, and nothing will ever change that.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BENNETT, LENNY WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@AnnaDimples

7w↑19

I’m 58 Yrs old . Good old Days still listening 2024 .
Best ERA ever 🗣️🎤💃🏽🕺🏽

@ivankawnartist

2024 is indeed the best era ever!

@briarrose3155

2y↑807

I just saw him in concert last night. He's 77 years old and still sounds the same. I'm 44 and never thought I'd be able to witness such greatness. He was the surprise guest and the audience was elated that he blessed us with his presence and voice.

@Angie-fe8yd

2y↑26

Briar Rose How cool😁..so glad he's still going strong & you got to see him.
He somehow seems to have slipped through my music net...only discovered him 3 days ago! I know ridiculous... how could that happen !?! I've been on this planet a long time! I grew up listening to The stylistics, Harold Melvin & The Blue notes,Teddy Pendergrass,Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Al Green,Gladys Knight on & on...seems ridiculous I don't know him😃
There's a young woman called Kendra who does dance videos here on YouTube with her husbandI and there is a video of her husband dancing on his own to this track .So I just had to find out who sang this crazy beautiful amazing song !
I will certainly be making up for lost time and listening to a lot more of Lenny Williams 🙂💕

@yulnikita

2y↑13

That's amazing 😇 I always wonder why so many singers from that era tour into their late 70s early 80s ! They earned their retirement! Do they owe money to the label or just love it that much?

Good for him though to still be able to deliver the classics till this day.

@briarrose3155

2y↑9

@@yulnikita I would say they love it that much and performing 3-4x a year for 20mins is pretty sweet retirement deal.

@SwerveWithMiranda

2y↑8

Wow...that's amazing! Must have been awesome.

@ryuken0088

2y↑7

@@yulnikita how about to simply spread awareness of a better kind of music than the absolute garbage pushed through the top nowadays with no real talent or any good messages

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@FalconAerialPhotography

2y↑4

Cannot get singers like this today whatsoever

@sirkaygee1432

3y↑738

If you're born in the 2000s and you're here, your parents raised you right😭😭

@NDNmixedblood

3y↑10

👌👆❤️

@tnxjesus

3y↑2

You see you didnt get many comments or thumbs up and you posted that 6 months ago. Maybe you shouldve said the 80s. Because these mostly stupid mfs that grew up in the 2000s.

@alexsmb6629

3y↑6

@@tnxjesus stfu

@legendoffoxy3216

3y↑5

Yes sir

@HairGlamFashionAddic

3y↑7

YOU DAMN RIGHT!!!!

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@henrysloan8681

33w↑7

I had a CD with nothing but this song, over,vand over , and over again.

@ieachuacollins737

1y↑862

It's 2023 and this song is still kicking and always will lol 😂 thank God for our old schoolers

@leshagayle5502

1y↑13

Real talk

@phillipyoung8226

1y↑5

Pick yfu

@calvinmarsh-dn9fj

1y↑8

Yessssssssss sir

@soulbrother3299

52w↑9

Amen❤

@deemoney3020

51w↑10

It is it will NEVER GET OLD LOL

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@Destrey34

1y↑88

“Watched television until television went off “ 😂. Now THATS old school. How many remember that TV used to go “OFF” haha

@trrrrr371

12w↑2

Hell ya. I remember that shit. It was a humming noise on almost all the channels...lol

@myhadiya5736

11w↑1

I REMEMBER TOO ...🤣

@mjum9014

11w↑4

Yep, back in the day TV went off early and there would either be a snowy screen or those vertical color lines. I guess after TV went off he just looked at the snowy TV screen 😂

@Evergreen1400

10w↑6

But do you remember the National anthem before that mf cut off ?

@sherri54

i remember them playing the star spangle banner

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@idawilliams7212

12w↑91

It’s 2024 and Lenny Williams is STILL A HIT. Real real 💕 yes Sir !!!😢😅yes

@DonyoSanghelei30

11w↑2

They ask what is Black Love, play them this.

@quentonwilliams7763

10w↑3

Love this song forever

@user-jj2ud4nf1v

6w↑1

Love 💖 this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@thunderdick6117

1y↑8

Damn Lenny sang that piece he didn't sing it he sang it . I was really good friends with a girl and I had deep feelings for her and one day her friend told me that she had a huge crush on me I immediately told her how I felt about her . We went on a date and the place we went was full so we went back to my place and we ordered some Chinese food and I played this song and we danced and I knew she was the one I wanted to spend my life with she moved in a week and a half later . Everyone said we were moving too fast but we are still very much in love 17 years later . She is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever encountered and she is just as beautiful outside I look at her and I am absolutely smitten and I still feel lucky she chose me . This is our song and when she hears it her beautiful eyes well up and don't say a word and just listen . Thank you Lenny .

@ayannabrown7609

10w

What a beautiful love story. It’s so sweet.

@darlineb426

🥰

@williammitchell1804

2y↑408

This is grown folks music. One of the greatest love ballads ever. Preach Lenny Preach!

@dorothyboone9234

1y↑5

Love you still Lenny this song just make you go back to the past

@briarpatchson3039

1y↑12

GROWN FOLKS...LOL!
A word from the days, when people raised their children under the Word of God! Don't you see Grown Folks talking!!! My Mama.
✝ Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

@sheiladavis6523

1y↑6

William hi 👋 I do agree with you but I would also say Distant ❤️ Lover by Marvin Gaye 😊 Take Care November 24,2022

@karengarr8370

1y↑4

DEFINITELY one of the greatest love ballads of all time! Thank you Lenny!

@karengarr8370

1y↑2

@@briarpatchson3039 YES!

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@eazy1987

33w↑124

Here I am singing for my pregnant wife carrying our first born child. Its her first time hearing this song❤..... #legend

@TonyMontana-yx8rn

24w↑2

Damn both mines hate me rn

@eazy1987

24w

@@nicolerichma1984thank you...😊

@eazy1987

24w

@@TonyMontana-yx8rnits for a short period of time 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

@tee83521

21w↑5

May God bless your family

@eazy1987

20w

@@tee83521thank you we receive the blessings

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@scotthowes6560

3w↑3

I'm 50 and never heard of lenny Williams! Wow why haven't I heard this song before?? Definitely going to be playing this song now

@shawk3323044

8w↑6

Lenny Williams performed in Richmond, VA last night. He could not leave the stage without performing this song. Still sounds GREAT!

@clifhellner1493

3y↑14

White guy here. Freakin’ Lenny Williams, man! Sang the hell out of this track! This and “Me and Mrs. Jones.” by Billy Paul (RIP) are classic joints with heart, soul and emotion.

@craigdwyer4195

2y↑705

This song can never fade, or die. One of the best ever made.

@alcambrola2834

2y↑9

I saw Lenny when has was the lead singer for Tower of Power many times and he was the best they had. IMHO.

@MrPOPICHILO

2y↑6

Amen

@onelove1657

2y↑4

Northern Cali harmony

@onelove1657

2y↑2

Northern Cali harmony, that is California made singing.

@ivonat6999

2y↑1

Facts

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@sathinahoskin87

32w↑8

This song reminds me of my momma cooking and cleaning. RIP MOM.

@darrindrain5511

6y↑175

For a man to sing a song like this YOU can't tell me he wasn't in Love when he wrote this DAMN?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@noslack5049

3y↑1

He got hurt writing this one. I wonder who that bitch is.

@lilHippo

3y↑5

@@noslack5049 Probably that bitch Regina from the coffee shop on Fordam! Gottdamn bitch!

Regina Im sorry baby! Take me back please!

@Naeem_El

@@lilHippo lol 😂 yo that had me crying at work reading that

@lilHippo

@@Naeem_El 😐 I was being serious

@Naeem_El

@@lilHippo hey sorry didn’t mean no harm

@PatriciaJonesLJ

5y↑7

That endiing!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful! MMMMMM

@mercedesbenzs600bash

18w↑5

60s,70s and 80s was the GREATEST ERA of REAL,AUTHENTIC music,its just FACTS.

@goldiestraughter7843

15w↑27

THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS NO MORE ❤

@leonak30

9y↑1.4K

I have much respect for the men back in the day they weren't scared to express themselves that's what real!👍👍👍👍👍

@feliciasmith783

6y↑9

Lovingme 2017 👌👌👌👌

@Used2LoveMe

6y↑39

Sho you right. That's what made them real men. They also knew how to respect their women.

@pinheadtheangelofdeath1372

5y↑46

BranRob the women ain't the same. Cause and effect.

@NOTRUMPZONE

5y↑4

GentleAs ARose Amen

@NOTRUMPZONE

5y↑22

Domiano Powell all she said was that she respects them for being able to express themselves back in the day as opposed to the men today. You wouldn't get so defensive if there wasn't truth to it...

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@osy.e8391

2y↑161

You know I have so much respect for this song and this man. This song brings me so much memory and healing. The time I listened to song, I was facing a nasty divorce from my narcissist ex wife. I went through verbal degrading because she was so high maintenance. She tried to use child support to break me into pieces. If it had gotten worse, I would committed suicide. We Went through counseling with a pastor at the end, it was always me me me she was complaining about. The day I got divorced for the first time, I heard this song in my car, I broke down in tears 😭. Here I am asking myself what did I do wrong because it was the very first time I was madly in love 💕 with someone 4 years older than me. All this time never realized that going to marriage counseling was to prepare me to become a better man and I thank God for it. Now I remarried to an amazing sexy wife beautiful both outside and inside, a supportive confidant and am a proud husband of two beautiful girls.

@QueenTamera

2y↑7

Amen blessings your way ❤

@jeterw75

2y↑5

Sounds like my story minus remarriage. Brother, you did the right thing by getting out of that situation. Blessings and congrats on finding real happiness.

@tyrekzardies6346

1y↑5

Glad you made it thru bro

@ellenlewis9959

1y↑1

I love you

@karengarr8370

1y↑1

That is beautiful Ose! I am so happy for you!

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@marcuspunch442

8w↑9

From all my 41 yrs on this earth🖐🏾✋🏾🖖🏾, this my first time seeing him actually sing this song 😢..I know I'm old school, I just schooled myself 😂😂....#lenny

@mariohendricks4751

2y↑3

This song had the hardest of men singing it word for word whenever it was played.

@tammyallen7147

8y↑607

This type of music don't exist anymore please bring it back

@adreannaevans1702

8y↑7

I agree 💯 percent

@klegend0

8y↑9

This isn't a fair comment because this song was exceptional even in its time

@goldenhearts9865

6y↑5

Everytime I see a comment like yours I tear up, because the sad truth is this type of talent as left us

@dolliedufort3590

6y↑1

@@goldenhearts9865 and the soulless ones are born

@kennethmoore6478

I totally agree

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@cplmackk1

4y↑321

Damm this dude's voice is amazing. This sounds better than anything on the radio waves today! Lenny Williams you gotta new fan!

@letaviabryant8599

3y↑3

Yeah

@patriciamissie8763

3y↑6

LENNY WILLIAMS YOU STILL PUTTING IT DOWN.
YOU STILL GOT IT.

@jakehoustonlovell2397

3y↑4

Man I haven’t heard anybody who can blow like this man period the level of passion and love of his craft is unmatched in my opinion this song alone when u r hurting and hear the message and the love in this song man it’s like he is right there with you

@TheWoodland12

3y↑1

I only wish he had made some more wonderful music.

@Steve-pk2fs

3y↑3

I love his voice but y’all reaching Luther voice was better

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@deborahpatterson7692

2y↑54

My late husband Keith became my friend as a teen and he would play this when he was ‘courting’ me. Rest easy Keith . I have so much respect for a man that ain’t too proud to beg or be truthful with and about their emotions.

@Protejaydaking

I can understand love but for a man to beg a woman is feminine not masculine at all. And she will probably leave you soon after.

@cyrilharris5710

2y↑96

What a man, what a performance. Over forty years later, and it still touches my heart. I always felt like Mr Williams never got the full recognition he deserved

@karengarr8370

1y↑1

Cyril, no, he didn't get the recognition he deserved!

@catsrus-es9eu

31w

@@karengarr8370 he really did. People who know love Lenny and this song in particular

@sllsll5993

2y↑141

Lenny poured his Heart out, I have never heard such a Beautiful love song. It's sad music is not like this anymore.

@mercedesbenzs600bash

18w

Back in the day music was the very BEST ..

@ElementDaEmcee

8y↑375

Just a man pouring out his heart for the woman that he loves. Nothing realer than that. This is one of my favorite songs. I make sure to lip sync it to my girlfriend every once in a while. It reminds me of her so much,

@lisahair2love

8y↑7

Awwww❤️ keep it up✌🏽️

@cadillacdeville5828

6y↑2

Lovely

@dtapp90dt

6y↑1

What up man!

@dwightseay17

6y↑1

The best

@karenlaw1437

hell ye

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@AngieR82

2y↑82

This song can never be replicated /duplicated by none other than the original. No one whatsoever!!! Neverrr!!! 🔥🔥🔥☄☄☄⚡⚡⚡🎤🎙🎶🎵🎼

@JameGreg26

50w↑1

Hi Angie

@JameGreg26

50w

Hello

@lisaperry7048

2y↑249

Who’s still coming back for Lenny in 2022 ? I can’t get enough of this song I absolutely love it!!! Lenny Williams thank you for this phenomenal performance and song.

@saralouisetv1664

2y↑6

I am. This song is a master piece..one of my favorites!!!!!!

@rosemchaney7655

2y↑7

I AM!!!! IT'S 4:35 AM. A GrrrreeeeaaaaT SONG. Tears are rolling.

@itstheru274

1y↑4

I'm listening 🎶 😌 😍 11/06/2022 "Sing Lenny 🎶😍🤗👍🏿👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏿🥰😚

@georgebennett5781

1y↑3

I love this y so were mats of Lenny Williams

@sanjaystafford9056

1y↑2

Me 🤣😁🥰💯 😂😁 thanks

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@yjm97

8y↑309

This needs a love button, because I love this song!

@thejayh49podcast

Follow me jay howard

@jarondavis2404

Yes that is what I said there is just to much luv in the here song

@brickssayhello4391

Heyy, can we talk for minute?

@nomaswazinkosi4182

3y↑561

Who's still coming back for Lenny in 2021 ✨✨

@veronicabwalton1084

3y↑4

Moi😊July 2021

@xxcrump2640

3y↑3

Me and yo mama

@robertnavarro2695

3y↑1

@@veronicabwalton1084 aàaààA as∆

@stephaniewebb9474

3y↑1

October 2021

@joannkersey7115

2y↑4

This will never grow old..

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@mikkifarmer9626

49w↑26

Lenny Williams put his heart ❤️ and soul into this song. You literally could feel his pain. Even the band felt every note 🗒️ that he sung, especially the horn section. Music can be so powerful that it can move a person to tears. Some iconic songs can do that, and this song is no exception.

@bloomingflowersoflove

15w↑6

It’s hitting 2024 🎉

@RenR70

5y↑181

There’s a reason this song never got remade, no one could!

@danaglover6801

2y↑4

Facts💯

@renascott6624

2y↑3

Whoever is listening to this they got to love music save to my playlist

@samuelwahome5952

2y↑3

Twista sampled it

@RenR70

2y↑15

@@mambamentality9226 I’m saying remade not sampled.

@brvdyy

2y↑6

@@samuelwahome5952 that’s a sample not a remake

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@eryonnagordon5503

6y↑1.5K

Who still listens to this in 2019?😍😍🔥 #realmusic

@sonwabodoto9111

5y↑6

I do gordon

@reeddfire66

5y↑5

@vreese3350

5y↑2

Vali jae 2019

@carilangley9824

5y↑4

TIMELESS...

@Bigway59

5y↑4

🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

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@CapitalBankcard

1y↑3

My man watched television until the TV turned off. Wow! That's some hurt I tell ya! 2023. O! O! Ohhh!

@michaellipscomb67

2w↑2

I'm 68yrs old and this is one of the songs that I listen to often. This song sounds like part of my life story. 😊

@lebernlacey316

7y↑691

This is definitely a brown liquor song!!!

@jmiller297

6y↑31

CHIIIILD, who you tellin'??? LOL!!! :-D I just threw mah dayum panties on da muthafuckin stage in mah MIND!

@thevoicethatwontbestopped4549

6y↑3

Lebern Lacey Preach!!!

@milliemillionaire2737

5y↑5

Yesssss lol 2 cups

@paulagrey6013

5y↑11

And the Red Light...

@mimig1000

5y↑1

🤣😂🤣

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@shesofemme

6y↑319

I can't be the only one coming back for Lenny 🎵

@letaviabryant8599

U not the only one I used to listen to it when I was 3 year old

@nicolelakes6241

I'm a youngin & my mama & daddy taught me well wa n't me some real music.

@letaviabryant8599

Nope

@dorishedgeman6764

After coming across this song

@richardjohnson6255

this is gold

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@Watchhouttt

5w↑7

If you still here in 2024 stand up 🔥

@patriciathompson1145

2y↑4

A man who loves his woman

@sharardcobb5450

8y↑701

Steve Harvey was right. This song is serious!

@50shadesofgibbs49

6y↑10

Sharard Cobb lol where he said it like in a stand up comedy?

@Keepushin7

6y↑8

50shadesof gibbs yup. Kings of Comedy

@tinapatterson3006

5y↑12

Love Lenny Williams sing that song

@celesianapier4492

5y↑7

Tyler Perry was right.take a bow

@SteakSauceOTG

5y↑5

Without a shadow of a doubt.

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@mikiy84

8y↑448

Can someone tell me why this great song hasn't got millions of views??? Classic and Timeless!!!

@DJMikeyMike007

8y↑14

because I only made this video 4 years ago.... lol.... but you're right.

@grownfolksradio

8y↑4

+VDJ MikeyMike right

@niayahpooh2325

Like fr

@oak95tay

8y↑13

People don't understand classic and timeless ...

@lisahair2love

8y↑4

Hard to believe ❤️

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@Whens10

1y↑71

This song moves the soul. Everything about it is annointed. The musicians sound like an entire orchestra and compliment his voice so well. I get chills listening to this song.

@jayscurlyhair7219

1y↑74

You feel this song in your bones and you feel his pain through the song!!

@karengarr8370

1y↑1

Yes, Kayla, definitely! It is real, because he is real!

@baldswagg79

9y↑263

Them white guys were in the groove for real. This is a dope song.

@DJBO-Boom

8y↑5

+K- Real , TOWER OF POWER..!!

@fjek73

8y↑4

+K- Real
music is king

@rushawnthomas6985

6y↑4

Legendary Super Savage 9000 AF lol they dam show feeling it

@paulcruz9030

Wakanda Savage 9000 AF I miss yl

@juanitashorter6075

@@fjek73 ov

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@matthewhatch3753

7y↑294

one of the greatest songs of all time

@michaelangelotaylor8th

5y↑1

Are you a personal trainer?...

@wordisgod9185

@supersaucyxfelontv2524

4y↑2

Theee greatest song of all time!!

@KraXoom

27w↑15

I absolutely love the way the band is swaying around. Like yes it’s choreographed but you can tell they are definitely feeling that music as much as Lenny is.

@ANTPHRESSH89

2y↑57

The Melody And The Passion Of Lenny Is Everything.

@brianexum904

9y↑79

This song comes from a generation that a lot of our youths sadly will not ever know anything about. First off, This song and generation is SOUL R&B, when music was real, men were real, and LOVE was real. Secondly, Why is it that everyone has to be a nigga? Why cant he be a man or Brotha? Also, If you listen to the words of the song he didnt fuck up his girl did simply because he couldnt do for her like she wanted him to do. He is just a man who knows what love really is, and that is FORGIVENESS!!! And finally, R&B music is not the same as it used to be. When you have your R. Kelly's and Usher's and so on and so forth calling women hoes and bitches, or, " That's why i'm proud to call you my bitch". Like Usher says in his latest song, I Dont Mind, then you know we have a problem with our so called R&B/pop/hiphop or what ever you want to call it music. When artist like those first came out it was all about love and some heartbreak, but now everyone wants to talk about bitches and hoes. What the music scene is missing is the Boyz to Men's, New Edition's, Gerald Levert's, Barry White's, Arron Neville's, Temptations, Earth Wind and Fire's, so on and so forth. Real men who sang about real emotions and real feelings but also respected our women. Because I know one thing, as a father of four little girls, I'll be damned if I let one of my daughters purchase or support any artist who refers to women as bitches or hoes. I respect ya'll as artist and I enjoy some of ya'lls music but there is also a line where a parent, a father , and a man has to draw the line especially when it comes to raising his daughters right. With moral's, discipline, pride, and SELF RESPECT!!!

@angelagarcia4470

That's how a real man is supposed to be. That's also why I married my husband. You will never hear him call me a b*** or a h**. But too many so-called women think allow themselves to be treated that way. A real woman should expect to be respected.

@nawimgood7202

Brian Exum I couldn’t have said this better! Thank you.

@MUSICLOVER79100

7y↑53

Lenny Loved that Woman! Lol....Awesome Record in Music History.

@Calocarv

He loved them both

@Kionambali7

Real talk

@UselessTotal

29w↑2

Gestern Abend stand jemand am Bahnhof in Bremen/ Germany, ein riesiger Gettoblaster neben sich, singt und tanzt zu diesem Song ❤️ ich hab jetzt fast 2 Stunden gebraucht um rauszufinden wer da singt. Danke Dude, wer auch immer du bist. Danke 🥹

@mortendahl5187

1y↑7

Shit like this makes me cry, just from the craving to feel that way again... I cry in need for loving, and I cry out of happiness of people able to feel such a strong feeling of love ... I can't get enough of music like this... That shit right here is pure love on vax... 🤗🤜🤛

@jermainesmith4954

5y↑79

Where my 40 and over crowd listening to this real music still

@leelovely2894

7y↑83

This is that baby making music. This is what you call some good music. 😍😍😍

@mashondacouncil4262

6y↑2

Love that song

@larryshore6504

26w↑14

The range in that voice is pure magic!!!

@marlapina2156

10w↑7

It is the Second Month of 2024 and this song still jams. Why can't people make good music about love anymore. 😢❤

@IzzyTheGent

7y↑539

You know this song is old if you watched television until television went off... 😂

@Talkyoshxtshow

6y↑8

Izzy The Gentleman exactly 😂😂

@raymondwhitlock1651

6y↑23

word ! national anthem playing n b4 blank screen. gd one my brother.

@maguszero8565

6y↑10

I remember those days

@MigratewithT

6y↑2

Izzy The Gentleman haha heard that part too

@natashabeard5606

6y↑25

I remember watching television sanford n son till television went off it had the different color lines with the loud beep😂😂!! Those where the days

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@dewnjpa5

9y↑65

I saw him in a play in Poughkeepsie, NY and he sang this song. Every woman in the house gave their men some that night... best love song ever.

@larissamurrell364

5y↑1

Darryl Clark i bet. 😌

@karmahleone1196

5y↑1

Lmaooooooooo

@cj5574

33w↑7

One of the best love songs ever made

@CreditCrunchTeenAcademy

4w↑2

I am 45 yo with an old soul. I looooooooove this song like it just came out !!!!!

@rlair1571

9y↑113

I'm waiting for this kind of love. Whoa beautiful song. He did that.

@PatentRob

9y↑2

You ain't gotta wait.

@rlair1571

Robertney Harlan unfortunately I do lol

@PatentRob

Robyn Lair With a smile like that! I just thought somebody put the smile on your face. Good luck.

@rlair1571

Robertney Harlan lol thanks for the compliment. ....enjoy your weekend! !!!

@venusclark3066

Me too lol for real i dont want anything i pick

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@kmcdouga

10y↑72

If "Soulfulness" had a 1-10 rating, he turned it up to 11.

@pastlife1773

I must add: "And ripped off the knob!!!"

@jacquelinehurt6048

5y↑1

Best of alll time man I said real man saying how he feeld about a woman

@laura-margaritaswanson1560

1y↑37

This song has me in tears every time I play it. HIS voice is mesmerizing. ❤❤❤

@mascottie

1y↑12

Can’t believe I’ve never heard this until today. Amazing.

@diamond_gleeglows6513

1y↑4

Whaaaatttt. Sorry man

@Gawddess

3y↑5

"2021"...I jumped in the Time Machine & landed here!!!🤭

@lordalfreddelacruz856

10y↑150

this is such a beautiful song! very talented man... I used to listen to this a lot while deployed in Afghanistan and everyone I'm with hated me for it... hahaha!

@lavery0365

6y↑7

Lord Alfred Dela Cruz We do what we gotta do to get through right? Thanks for your service. Navy Corpsman here!

@denaleecriddle6857

6y↑3

Lord Alfred Dela Cruz ty for your service hugs

@onewardog1169

6y↑1

Lol motivator, get some!

@jenniewindmon

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh , love me some him.

@sonoraangelica7682

Thank you for your service. Excellent taste in music

@inawatson5803

4w↑3

He’s amazing
His music will never go out of style

@j.d.1001

11w↑4

It's 2024 and here I am reminiscing about the times when I used to watch television until television went off!

@nessa847

10y↑89

Those white guys were going friggin HAM AND CHESSE!!! I love it!

@hightowerstacey1031

6y↑2

nessa847 yoooo😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ShugAveri

6y↑2

lmaoo @ ham & cheese 😂 true tho

@letaviabryant8599

5y↑2

Lol

@dwayneneckles

@@letaviabryant8599 the way they moved... that really inspired me

@pjamese3

8y↑118

I love this. This was back in the day when if you were appearing on a live music TV show, you'd DAMN well sing you song just like on the album...none of the crap singers pull these days (changing lines, half-assing it, making the audience sing parts...)

@einhornisfinkle4576

6y↑8

No bullshit you hit it right on the money

@roddythinks

5y↑5

YES! YOU DANG RIGHT!

@IAMROLEXIS

So TRUE 😂😂

@zumaanandrade3486

5y↑2

plus they got auto-tune. SMDH.

@riftvalleyking9545

5y↑4

Do you realize that a lot of performances back then were lip synced. Every Soul Train performance was lip synced to ensure it did always sound just like the record.

@sbongilemavangana5543

2w↑5

Who's here 2024

@ariahargrove2981

Yes 4/11/24

@nicolec4290

2w↑1

Who can compare in 2024? Ill wait.💘

@mackgalloway6136

5y↑16

The trumpet and sax player tho.. Jamming 😂

@sharonpurdy1908

2y↑346

This song came out when I was in my teens….still play it to this day. Timeless music and lyrics NEVER goes out of style. 2022!

@nidirahpurdy7164

2y↑3

That song is nice my mother use to play this in the 80, when I was young

@laamberrobinson1139

2y↑2

Yessss!!!!

@dorothyesked1802

2y↑2

Lenny Williams "I Love You" ❤ 2022

@masterkeith7763

2y↑1

This still bring tears to my eyes !!! Love this song Facts! And I wasn’t even born when this came out !🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Fire!🔥

@spilledit

2y↑2

Old

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@audiobackdrops18

35w↑17

This is an epic love story and an emotional rollercoaster of a song! A honest, pure and astonishing performance vocally and musically. A true masterpiece!

@chula692

2w↑1

I was not even born yet when this song released. I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEE it. Sooooo damn real.

@bankroll336

8y↑76

that note he hit at 2:01 GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY

@jairousparker2311

5y↑2

DeAnthony Leggett, he knocked that 🎶note so far out of the park and into the heavens where some angel had to reach up to catch it!!!

@gwendolynwilson8444

5y↑1

😂😂😂😂I just got pregnant😂😂😂😂😂

@Fenderus84

5y↑1

And at 5:43

@adelinemiller7425

6y↑20

GOT DAMN!!! GOT DAMN!!! GOT DAMN!!! HE SANG THE .... OUT OF THIS SONG!!! BABY, I FORGIVE YOU... I LOVE YOU I NEED YOU.. I WANT YOU!! AND WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE BEDROOM, MY CLOTHES FELL OFF!!! I KNEW THAT HE WAS SORRY, SO I REWARDED HIM... SWEET PLEASURE!! I GAVE IT TO HIM EVER SO LOVELY!!! YEEEES!! LENNY!!! I'M SO FEELING THIS SONG!!😍😍♥️

@pooh4u86

2y↑103

2022 and we still coming back to this masterpiece!

@kenneshaobryant7578

I just posted the same thing lol happy mood and all. This song is a damn classic 🙌🏾

@AndrewPumariega

9y↑41

I was flipping through different radio stations when I came across the radio station that Steve Harvey is the host on and this song was playing. I've never heard this song before but its definitely one of my all time favorites now.

@eblazelee436

That good

@ramonfoster4436

10y↑261

You can feel his soul in this one.. Greatest love song of all time...

@triptripperson

10y↑5

I agree.

@LAL17Times

Beyoncé has no soul...

@rebeccachildress1976

1y↑1

ABSOLUTELY ❤️

@JeromeBeltran-vd6ve

1y↑1

If you can't get lucky when you sing this one to your better half, something is wrong😢😂😂

@stephanietx1573

62 yo and still listening 2024.

@WilliamsPinch

49w↑8

The violins and the background vocals are what makes this song so hypnotic.

@LetsBeCivilShallWe

6y↑57

I’m old enough to remember when “television went off”.

@xavierfernandez53

4y↑264

Anyone listening to this masterpiece in 2020, salute!

@blackbutterfly8136

3y↑9

Listening in 2021 love his adlibs

@tabeakabinde6832

3y↑7

I'm listening in 2021. Woke up with this sing on my ❤. Brilliant!

@all_about_ches7600

3y↑3

We in 2021 💪 salute to you

@xavierfernandez53

@@all_about_ches7600
7 months ago was 2020, no?🤔 salute

@jamiebabyy286

3y↑1

2021

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@AngieR82

2y↑3

" I watched television till television went off." Who remember that time? I do...✋🏽😆

@mosesbaardman6934

1y↑2

Preach Lenny Preach... From a 44 yr old from South Africa

@sherrielitten492

6y↑24

Thank's mom for raising me with such classy music.R.I.P. with dad. From your only daughter.💗❤SHERRIE.

@nj.2045

9y↑63

Goosebumps and hairs standing up on my arms. I used to sing this song every day to my daughter as I took her to head start. One day I forgot and she lost it...

@olivermaloney4823

This is when you have aheart and soul the gretest love their is

@graciehernandez3073

Me too ❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶

@danielchristian4242

Amen to that. I am 60 and they played this at our prom. Bump and grinding music at its finest.

@lavontereed

51w↑18

❤ My momma played this song on repeat as far back as always as I can remember 🥰 My lullaby 😂 and I was born in ‘91! 😂❤

@jameskillings6535

4y↑4

Now That's a CLASSIC!!!

@Jvilleman400

8y↑130

U get looooonelayyyy, damn I love this song

@debbiebookman4513

5y↑2

My brother Richard (Bullet) Anthony, used to sing to my beautiful Sister Deborah, before he passed. This songs brings a lot of smiles. Blast from the past.