Leon Ware (February 16, 1940 - February 23, 2017) was an American musician,… Read Full Bio ↴Leon Ware (February 16, 1940 - February 23, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter and composer. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Besides a solo career as a performer, Ware is best known for producing hits for other artists including I Want You, for his friend and Motown icon Marvin Gaye in 1976. He is also is notable for writing the Top 5 R&B single, "I Wanna Be Where You Are", for a young Michael Jackson in 1972, collaborating with Quincy Jones on the Body Heat album, co-writing the R&B hit "Inside My Love" with Minnie Riperton, and working with neo-soul artist Maxwell in the mid-'90s.
Leon Ware started his career as a songwriter in 1967. He co-wrote along with Ivy Hunter and Steve Bowden for The Isley Brothers recording of "Got to Have You Back". In 1971, Leon would collaborate with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing six songs on their United Artist album called Nuff Said. The album reached the top 40 of the R&B charts and also appeared in the pop charts. Later that year, Ware began collaborating with Arthur "T-Boy" Ross, younger brother of Diana Ross. One of the songs they wrote was 'I Wanna Be Where You Are' recorded by Michael Jackson for his album, Got To Be There. The single reached the runner-up position of the R&B charts and peaked at 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Ware's songwriting success led to a contract as an artist to United Artists, releasing his self-titled debut album.
Ware wrote for numerous artists during this period including Donny Hathaway and The Miracles. In 1974, Quincy Jones booked Ware as songwriter and performer for two songs off Jones' Body Heat album. The song, "If I Ever Lose This Heaven", hit the R&B charts in September of the year and was covered by the Average White Band. Ware worked with Minnie Riperton on Jones' album and collaborated again on Riperton's album, Adventures in Paradise album, composing Riperton's R&B hit, "Inside My Love". Ware and T-Boy Ross worked on demos for Ware's second album, this one to be issued on Motown Records and also for T-Boy Ross to win a deal. One of the demo recordings, "I Want You", was heard by Berry Gordy, who decided the song would be a good fit for Marvin Gaye. Gaye heard the other demos and decided to record much of it on what would be his next album, I Want You. Buoyed by the number-one title track, the album peaked at number-one on the R&B charts and reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 selling over a million copies.
Having given away the material for his album, Ware began again on a solo effort for Motown. The result would be Ware's second album, Musical Massage. Released in September 1976, the album failed to generate similar success and was not properly promoted. Ware continued his songwriting and producing career while also releasing solo albums between 1979 and 2008. During that period, Ware wrote for Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osborne, Loose Ends, James Ingram, Melissa Manchester, Krystol, Bobby Womack and Lulu, co-writing the latter's European hit, "Independence" in 1993. Ware helped to produce singer Maxwell's debut album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, released in 1996, and considered one of the landmark albums of the neo-soul genre. At the same time of that success, Ware's earlier work became a heavy source of samples in hip-hop music.
As of 2009, Ware was recovering from treatment for prostate cancer, and credited his friend and fellow songwriter Adrienne Anderson with directing him to appropriate medical care.
Ware produced the Shadows In The Street album for the group Shadow, which was released in 1981.
Discography
Studio albums
1972 Leon Ware — — United Artists
1976 Musical Massage — — Motown
1979 Inside Is Love — 62 Fabulous
1981 Rockin' You Eternally — — Elektra
1982 Leon Ware — —
1987 Undercover — — Sling Shot Records
1995 Taste The Love — — Kitchen Records
2001 Candlelight — —
2003 Love's Drippin — —
2004 A Kiss In The Sand — —
2008 Moon Ride — — Stax
Leon Ware started his career as a songwriter in 1967. He co-wrote along with Ivy Hunter and Steve Bowden for The Isley Brothers recording of "Got to Have You Back". In 1971, Leon would collaborate with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing six songs on their United Artist album called Nuff Said. The album reached the top 40 of the R&B charts and also appeared in the pop charts. Later that year, Ware began collaborating with Arthur "T-Boy" Ross, younger brother of Diana Ross. One of the songs they wrote was 'I Wanna Be Where You Are' recorded by Michael Jackson for his album, Got To Be There. The single reached the runner-up position of the R&B charts and peaked at 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Ware's songwriting success led to a contract as an artist to United Artists, releasing his self-titled debut album.
Ware wrote for numerous artists during this period including Donny Hathaway and The Miracles. In 1974, Quincy Jones booked Ware as songwriter and performer for two songs off Jones' Body Heat album. The song, "If I Ever Lose This Heaven", hit the R&B charts in September of the year and was covered by the Average White Band. Ware worked with Minnie Riperton on Jones' album and collaborated again on Riperton's album, Adventures in Paradise album, composing Riperton's R&B hit, "Inside My Love". Ware and T-Boy Ross worked on demos for Ware's second album, this one to be issued on Motown Records and also for T-Boy Ross to win a deal. One of the demo recordings, "I Want You", was heard by Berry Gordy, who decided the song would be a good fit for Marvin Gaye. Gaye heard the other demos and decided to record much of it on what would be his next album, I Want You. Buoyed by the number-one title track, the album peaked at number-one on the R&B charts and reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 selling over a million copies.
Having given away the material for his album, Ware began again on a solo effort for Motown. The result would be Ware's second album, Musical Massage. Released in September 1976, the album failed to generate similar success and was not properly promoted. Ware continued his songwriting and producing career while also releasing solo albums between 1979 and 2008. During that period, Ware wrote for Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osborne, Loose Ends, James Ingram, Melissa Manchester, Krystol, Bobby Womack and Lulu, co-writing the latter's European hit, "Independence" in 1993. Ware helped to produce singer Maxwell's debut album, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, released in 1996, and considered one of the landmark albums of the neo-soul genre. At the same time of that success, Ware's earlier work became a heavy source of samples in hip-hop music.
As of 2009, Ware was recovering from treatment for prostate cancer, and credited his friend and fellow songwriter Adrienne Anderson with directing him to appropriate medical care.
Ware produced the Shadows In The Street album for the group Shadow, which was released in 1981.
Discography
Studio albums
1972 Leon Ware — — United Artists
1976 Musical Massage — — Motown
1979 Inside Is Love — 62 Fabulous
1981 Rockin' You Eternally — — Elektra
1982 Leon Ware — —
1987 Undercover — — Sling Shot Records
1995 Taste The Love — — Kitchen Records
2001 Candlelight — —
2003 Love's Drippin — —
2004 A Kiss In The Sand — —
2008 Moon Ride — — Stax
Long Time No See
Leon Ware Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Long Time No See' by these artists:
Andrews Sisters/The Andrews Sisters Long time no see, Baby, what's the reason I get the…
B'z 久しぶりだね 元気にしてたかい? ちょいとはずかしい それがまた刺激 ズバッと顔を見つめられない でもね もう1回 1…
Balloon Boy Long Time No See วันเดือนปี ที่เราเคยมี ยังจำกันดี ... Oh Lo…
Boa Hisashiburi da ne to hitokoto aisatsu wo suru anata Ureshiik…
Bob Crosby And The Bobcats Long time no see, Baby, what's the reason I get the…
Chicago What you been doin, ain't you got no one Where you…
Chico DeBarge As I slept, I had a dream of you Havin' fun,…
Debarge Chico As I slept, I had a dream of you Havin' fun,…
Emitt Rhodes Long Time No See It's been a long time, I remember…
Hardcore Superstar Got to be strong, give you my smile Soon you'll be…
Ikon 너 같은 사람은 너 하나밖에 없더라 가진 게 없어도 더할 게…
James Yang 我来到 你的城市 走过你来时的路 想像着 没我的日子 你是怎样的孤独 拿着你 给的照片 熟悉的那一条街 只是没了你的画面…
Jimmy Cliff 너 같은 사람은 너 하나밖에 없더라 가진 게 없어도 더할 게…
Koriass Wow, long time no see! Comme j’peux voir t’as pas…
Lim Chang Jung 참 오랜만이란 말로 웃으며 인사 하는 너 처음 널 만날 때처럼 내…
Massy Ferguson Pawn shop workers all think they can play Blues guitar Imp…
Ofisboyz Years go by and we are all that left Yet the…
Paul Austin Kelly Long time, no see Daddy's away and he misses me I don't…
Steven & Coconut Treez Oh yo yo Apa kabar kawan long time no see Kemana aja…
The Andrews Sisters Long time no see, Baby, what's the reason I get the…
WHITE ASH any wave and nos paranole on me if i ery nos…
Woody Herman Long time no see, Baby, what's the reason I get the…
YEEK You got it I want it You threw it back Shit, so I…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Leon Ware:
Are You Ready Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Deeper Than Love oraesdongan gidaryeo wasseo naega wonhan neoyeossgie seulpeu…
For the Rainbow I know the sun is shining on you My wish my…
Holiday Everyday is a special day Touched in every special ways Only…
I Wanna Be Where You Are Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
If I Ever Loose This Heaven If you're foolin', only foolin' All I ask is "Why?"…
Inside My Love Two people, just meeting, barely touching each other Two spi…
Inside Your Love Two people just meeting, not touching eachother Two spirits …
Learning How to Love You Now, you're lying here It's time for lovin' Soft, blue knick…
Let Love In Can you hear the voices calling Calling Let love in - let…
Musical Massage You are a song surrounding me Sweet melody that I see Your…
On The Beach She's something you can't forget She's something you can't f…
Rockin' You Eternally (Hey, don't you know) I'm rockin' you eternally (Everyday, m…
What's Your Name In your eyes I can see the whole world In your…
Why I Came to California Zuma Oh I'd like to walk the beach on Zuma Watching all…
You Are The Way You Are Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
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Mr Maxxx
Leon Ware was one of the baddest and when Marvin Gaye had to cover it then you know it's the truth
Kobe Bryant
Classic Marvin set it on fire tho💯💯
Thomas Davis
Since I had you! Been trying to find Leon's original version!
Thank you!
TooDarnSoulful
Wonderful :)
Imanuel Marcus
Wow! An interesting version! Thanks!
Abraham Sink
@The 1 above all it's been 3 years but it's called "Since I Had You"
The 1 above all
Ruben GK what's the Marvin version called,help me lol
Ben Haiko
It's the original. Marvin Gaye was so impressed with this album by Leon Ware, that pre-release this music was given to Marvin. Leon was given the role as producer/songwriter on the "I want you" album. That is why 'Musical Massage' was only released a couple of years ago.
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