A year before Sleeping Gypsy, Michael Franks had a minor hit with "Popsicle… Read Full Bio ↴A year before Sleeping Gypsy, Michael Franks had a minor hit with "Popsicle Toes," a sickeningly sweet ditty that had many jazz fans running for the hills. Over the years, Franks has had a lot of those types of songs. But there was no denying that Franks was a fine composer who had a unique vocal style and an appreciation of the jazz world. His tunes were almost always accompanied by some of the finest jazz musicians of the day. Franks and fellow vocalist Kenny Rankin ended up as standard bearers of the jazz-tinged ballad. Many of their tunes would nowadays be considered Smooth Jazz. (Pardon me while I gag.) But, back then, they were quality performances that successfully fought through the dominant fusion fusillades to be heard.

"The Lady Wants to Know" is an engaging bossa nova. Franks's breathless affectations tell the story of having to leave his wife and new baby to hit the road for a while. There is a soft sadness in his voice. He will miss his family terribly, but the muse of the artist calls him to perform. In the end, he lives for both his family and his muse, and both must understand. The lady may want to know the reason why. But the man doesn't know himself. --Walter Kolosky

CD:
Sleeping Gypsy (Warner Bros. 3004-2)

Musicians:
Michael Franks (vocals),
Michael Brecker (tenor sax), Joe Sample (piano), Wilton Felder (bass), Larry Carlton (guitar), John Guerin (drums), Ray Armando (percussion)
.
Composed by Michael Franks
.Recorded: Hollywood, Fall 1976

The Lady Wants to Know
Michael Franks Lyrics

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Daddy plays the ashtray
Baby starts to cry
The lady wants to know
The reason why
Daddy's just like Coltrane
Baby's just like Miles
Lady is just like heaven
When she smiles

The lady wants to know
She wants to know the reason
Got to know the reason why
This man has got to go
This man is always leaving
How he hates to say goodbye
But what she doesn't know
Is there really is no reason
Really is no reason why

The lady wants to know
She wants to know the reason
Got to know the reason why
This man has got to go
This man is always leaving
How he hates to say goodbye
But what she doesn't know
Is there really is no reason
Really is no reason why

Daddy, he hates airplane
Baby loves to fly
The lady wants to know the reason why
Daddy's just like Coltrane
Baby's just like Miles
The lady is just like heaven
When she smiles

The lady wants to know
She wants to know the reason
Got to know the reason why
This man has got to go
This man is always leaving
How he hates to say goodbye
But what she doesn't know

Is there really is no reason
Really is no reason why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Michael Franks's song The Lady Wants to Know depict a woman's struggle to understand why her lover has one foot out the door. The woman is represented as an ethereal figure, "just like heaven," which is in direct contrast to the more grounded and gritty images of "daddy" playing the ashtray and "baby" crying. These two characters, who represent the male and female stereotypes of 'cool' jazz musicians, are compared to John Coltrane and Miles Davis, respectively. The woman's desire for answers is emphasized through her repeated request to know "the reason why," but she is ultimately left in the dark as the song concludes with the realization that "there really is no reason why."

The use of jazz icons like Coltrane and Davis is a nod to Franks's love for the genre, as he was once a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The contrast between the two male characters in the song represents the different approaches to playing jazz, with Coltrane known for his experimental and aggressive style, and Davis being more melodic and smooth. The use of an ashtray as a musical instrument adds to the surreal and whimsical tone of the song, which is characteristic of Franks's style. Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of struggling to understand the actions of others when love is involved.

Line by Line Meaning

Daddy plays the ashtray
Daddy is smoking and using the ashtray

Baby starts to cry
The baby begins to cry due to Daddy's smoking

The lady wants to know The reason why
The lady wants to know why the baby is crying

Daddy's just like Coltrane Baby's just like Miles Lady is just like heaven When she smiles
Daddy reminds the lady of John Coltrane, the baby reminds the lady of Miles Davis, and the lady's smile is like heaven

Daddy, he hates airplane Baby loves to fly The lady wants to know the reason why Daddy's just like Coltrane Baby's just like Miles The lady is just like heaven When she smiles
Daddy hates flying, baby loves it, and the lady is similar to before

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael P. Franks

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@fictitiousbrown4600

5y↑5

Lyrics
Daddy plays the ashtray
Baby starts to cry
The Lady wants to know the reasons why
Daddy's just like Coltrane
Baby's just like Miles
The Lady's just like heaven ...when she smiles
And the Lady wants to know
She wants to know the reasons
Got to know the reasons why
This man has got to go
This man is always leavin'
How he hates to say goodbye
But what she doesn't know
There really is no reason
There really is no reason why
"Instrumental Interlude"
Daddy he hates airplanes
Baby loves to fly
The Lady wants to know the reason why
Daddy's just like Coltrane
Baby's just like Miles
The Lady's just like heaven when she smiles

All comments from YouTube:

@charmainebowes5537

2y↑51

40 yrs on Michael Franks is still cool . I will never get tired of listening to his smooth sound

@haroldgreen1336

1y↑30

I was sixteen when this came out. Listening now at 62. I have really good memories of music by Michael Franks. Still is wonderful.💯💯💯💖💖🎤

@cindipossidento5688

19w

U betcha !!!!! 😘

@H0neybaby_23

6y↑43

My dad sang this song to me as a little kid, and then he sang it to my daughter when she was baby. And I still love this song.

@user-mv5oe8dp5g

30w↑6

I have always loved Michael Francks, and I am never tired of listening...I hope I will have the chance to see him live in concert. 😀

@natebernstein5901

4y↑33

Michael Franks is a living jazz legend...Thank you for all masterpieces...David Sanborn,you're the man.

@sallysson

2y↑45

This may be my favorite by him. His voice sounds like what it would feel laying on a cloud, his music like a gentle breeze.

@thomascrow8289

5y↑28

A song you can take anywhere and it works to soothe your soul. Thank you Michael.

@hidefinishon12

3y↑81

Love, love, love this song, a pure authentic classic. Never gets old. Still sounds fresh, crisp, sexy and stylish in 2021!

@TheSurviver2

2y↑4

Do you know what kind of jazz this is?

@Keyboardman88

2y↑5

@The Survivor I think it would be Adult Contemporary Smooth Jazz. Relaxing, smooth, a lot of Latin influence

@sylviathomas9568

2y↑3

2022 as well

@deniserambert5767

2y↑6

I agree never gets old nice and very mellow 👌

@elw7658

40w↑2

July 2023.. listening now😎👌🏼

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@addieb.3618

4y↑13

I never get tired of listening to this music, over and over again. Always give me that good and light feeling, anytime of day. Thank you Michael Franks ❤️❤️❤️

@nutritionalblockbusters7690

5y↑23

This is one of the coolest, smoothest, silky, voices of all time. I can play this song at anytime and it will remind me of my darling husband Willie who is working in Miami and I decided to take the time to dedicate this song to him. I love him so much. He's a great husband and father and he's the love of my life.

@tattoogirl2860

4y↑13

This man's voice is so soothing, so relaxing....love me some Michael Franks❤❤

@Donnacaleen

4y↑47

Feb. 2020, I still LOVE it. I started listening to Michael Franks in 1977!

@paulbright5081

2y↑3

Me too...I had a roommate in the service who turned me on to this!

@amariev226

1y↑4

January 2023. This music is timeless.

@oderfsorian6851

46w

Me too

@elleanderson563

32w

Me, too. My boyfriend and WRVR in NYC with Les Davis 😊

@NealTeresa157

20w

Me too! I Love this Song ❤

@DavidWilliams-ps4zb

6y↑5

I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert many years ago. SUCH A WONDER!!

@pascalbozon5901

6y↑13

C'est toujours avec beaucoup de plaisir que j'écoute cet artiste, ses mélodies sont magnifiques et la voix parfaite.

@silk6516

4y↑81

I’m 27 years old and this is one of my favorite artist💁🏽‍♀️ true love music I remember watching my parents dance in the living room to this man and it grew on me ❤️❤️

@cynthiabustamante2884

4y↑5

Your comment made me smile. Thank you.

@debmauritson5016

4y↑2

@Cynthia Bustamante Me too; every couple should dance to this, alone or in front of the kids.

@bigben1986

3y↑2

freaking awesome!!!

@jennyamiantitis4906

Time for you to dance with your lady.

@shon2370

2y↑3

When I tell you this man's voice moves me to tears, whilst at the same time soooo very soothing. His voice brings me peace and yet another healthy coping tool to get away emotionally, psychologically from the day to day dysfunction; his words, his voice, his voice, his voice and I cannot say it enough without sounding too cra-cra lol. So helpful, and such a lovingly kind gentle voice. Thank You Michael for sharing your gift with so many of us.

@jeffmueller3645

4y↑9

I started listening to MF in college in the 70s --- 50 years and 20 albums later he's still at the top of my smooth jazz list! Chicks dig it so I started learning his stuff on guitar and it is like instant romance love potion! Met him once in the 90s at the Universal Ampitheatre afterparty where he posed for polaroids with me and other fans. Super nice guy, humble, a bit shy and such a talented artist. I hope his tributes to other late, great jazz musicians like Jobim, Sample, Mose, Chet, Bird, et al will inspire another contemporary artists to continue his legacy long after he joins them. If there is a Jazz Hall of Fame he should be inducted immediately!

@Jannes-pj4cd

4y↑7

Michael Franks is amazing. His music is so relaxing.

@iliveibreathe

10y↑153

This one's been a favourite of mine since I was nine, when I first heard it. I love how it's cool, like a breeze. It's super smooth, too, so it has this lovely effect of making you feel so relaxed.

@hieroglyph321

5y↑5

Like a breezewax.... someone out there will get this.

@silkyrobinson5079

4y↑2

Your devine!

@sunnyhollister4339

6y↑16

I will never get tired of this one. heard this one for the first time in 1978.

@TheBEEFBOY

3y↑405

Just watched a video of a homeless man play this on guitar and used a bottle top as a saxophone. Absolutely stellar. It brought me here

@carlosquintana6012

3y↑8

Me too

@moxuanxiao4303

3y↑4

Same

@TheBEEFBOY

3y↑2

@Carlos Quintana it was so awesome wasn’t it

@TheBEEFBOY

3y↑5

@moxuan xiao made me realise how beautiful life is

@moxuanxiao4303

3y↑2

@PhillyDoc yess

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@mrCetus

2y↑11

Songs like this make feel in a certain way I can't explain. I'm just a teen born in the 2000s and I can't tell if this was part of my childhood to feel comfortable and at ease just by listening to this

@cakredi4132

5y↑4

His voice is, still, the equivalent of summer breeze.

@Blurasperri

6y↑10

I’m so glad I was introduced to his wonderful music!

@JazzizCafeLoveJazz

7y↑9

Que recuerdos! En 1977 Michael Franks usaba este increíble "The Lady Wants To Know" para abrir su tercer álbum "Sleeping Gypsy", era el primero de los muchos que grabo con la Warner. Pero no es sólo un brillante Franks el que destaca, aquí podemos disfrutar del saxo de Michael Brecker y el piano de Joe Sample en un trabajo producido por Tommy LiPuma, por desgracia los tres nos han dejado ya. #SmoothVocals

@richardrice4875

6y↑31

He's the definition of cool

@denisemiller5654

1y↑7

We saw him recently in Detroit! Even with top row seats - the experience was simply amazing! The crowd was so engaged - more than any other show I've seen in decades - I mean out the roof with enthusiasm! And the theater (The Fisher) was beyond beautiful also! It was almost surreal - having been listening to his music since the early 80's...and then going through so many other phases of music in my life (punk, techno, grunge, roots music) - always came back to his smooth relaxing tunes! Maybe I'm just mellowing with age - but this and bossa nova and jazz is about all I can deal with these days. Cheers!

@kimschuster3528

3y↑14

I have loved Michael Franks since the 70’s,so glad you’re still playing your amazing music from a gentler time in the world,love you always🌹

@fictitiousbrown4600

5y↑5

@adrianengram3078

4y↑12

I used to listen to this song while in high school and it still sounds great today!

@jdennisarceo

8y↑525

All-star musicians on this song and the whole album too. The late, great Joe Sample on keyboard, Michael Brecker on tenor sax,
Larry Carlton on guitar and Steve Gadd on drums. What more can you ask for? :)

@APSC2003

8y↑18

Thank you I didn't known musicians behind ! now i know why this music is so good !

@doko73

8y↑10

I was wondering who that was on the sax, thanks!

@daveivazmusic

8y↑2

Bass player? Maybe Abe Laboriel?

@sconex

8y↑13

John Guerin was the drummer for this album, not Steve Gadd

@jdennisarceo

8y↑7

oh, I was perhaps thinking about the Art of Tea album. :)

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@guybettyrahem3937

Le génie absolu !!!!!!!! Je connais et j'écoute très régulièrement Michael franks depuis l'époque de ce morceau tiré de son deuxième album très influencé par la bossa nova et surtout par son idole Antonio Carlos Jobim avec qui il est devenu très ami écoutez cette merveille sûrement sa chanson la plus connue quel GÉANT !!!!!!!!!!!!! C'est pour moi la plus belle discographie de l'histoire de la musique Californienne !!!!!!!!!! Je l'adore et le mot est faible !!!!!!!!!!!! C'est un de mes musiciens préférés toutes époques confondues ( avec Carlos Santana pat metheny Larry Carlton Bobby Caldwell et te fabuleux tandem Neil larsen buzz feiten !!!!!!!!!!!) gigantesque prodigieux inoubliable et éternel !!!!!!!!!! Guy

@sweetoneloves6811

4y↑8

ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS ....DURING THIS CRAZY QUARANTINE , THIS IS A VOICE THAT KEEPS ME SANE DURING THIS TIME.

@kayc5750

28w↑2

Thanks to my dad for introducing Michael Franks music to me❤ reminds me of my childhood when he’d play it in the mornings 🥰

@garyb7893

3y↑9

Michael is in a class of his own.the timeless quality music he created with some wonderful musicians over the many years speaks for it'self.so many sublime albums and a strong ifinity with jobim and the beautiful music of brazil .Thank you Michael for taking us with you on the journey.

@andressarce789

5y↑9

Everytime i hear this song sends chill to my spine.. So soothing!!

@raynaldpascua4283

8y↑58

The voice, the blend of brass and percussion is a masterpiece.

@montanamtngirl

4y↑6

Wow..I haven't heard Michael Franks in forever!! He still sounds amazing 12/1/19!!!🌞🌠⭐💯👍👍🍾❤

@iktomi5149

4y↑4

I recently discovered Michael Franks. What a soothing voice he has. Absolutely stunning.

@lavonfuller778

6y↑7

Every time I hear this song I think about my grandma, she really like Michael Franks. I thank God she’s still here.

@ochimuin49

3y↑13

This song is older than me but still I love it and enjoy the smooth rythm

@Lillian1225

10y↑44

Every time I listen to Michael Franks my heart goes in every lovely direction!!!!

@dannyalnajes8629

Every time I listen to you my appreciation to music elevates

@futsgonfive7057

6y↑5

Es uno de los pocos músicos, que todas sus canciones son buenísimas.
Siempre Michael Franks

@sirthesoulmanprophetofgod5076

16w↑1

I think of wonderful teenager years listening to this Wonderful Music growing up… yep I’m 60’s baby too…GOD is so good!❤️

@belindarawlings778

3y↑8

Have had a love affair with Michael Franks since my teens. Just❤️❤️❤️his gently sound and incredible voice ... brilliant lyrics.

@markfred6365

Hello
How are you

@toxicrainbow86

5y↑23

This man's voice👌

@mariagracebacang2767

6y↑3

Just love Michael 's compositions...

@livvytodlivvytodd2379

8y↑100

I was introduced to Michael Franks as a teenager. Fell in love with his music immediately! All my children grew up listening to Michael Franks as well!

@gamestarzreactz5223

5y↑3

One of the most smooth song I’ve ever heard it takes me back to those days of being cool I love it

@bigben1986

3y↑2

brooooooooooooooooooooo me tooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@EHzNow

2y↑5

Wow. I had not heard Michael Franks for a couple of decades and out of no where I recalled his music, which I was a big fan of in the 1980s and had a couple or three of his albums at the time. He was one of the artists / musicians that defined the genre of smooth jazz in the epoch. Still love his music. Cool to hear him again but don't know what happened to him. Will have to research that.

@teacher19304985

3y↑13

It is very hard to choose only one as Michael's best song, but "The Lady Wants to know " has always been that ONE for me. Perhaps is the arrangement. Those violins and then the flute in the back are mesmerizing.

@gregoryharlston2948

3y↑1

I love "Popsicle Toes"

@terristephens9820

6y↑3

Michael's voice soothes me. Love his music!

@marquelomichaels313

6y↑4

A true Legend in his own right. Music for cryptic love and keeping your hand in the cookie jar, listening til it's over.

@slidetbone

4y↑7

2020 and Michael Franks is as current as he was then! Great tune!

@RobMancuso

10y↑223

Michael's unique and soothing voice with great lyrics and backup from Michael Brecker, Larry Carlton and Joe Sample - it doesn't get much better.

@frankkojak9917

7y↑1

Rob Mancuso Bobby Caldwell

@jayskywalker5049

4y↑1

Rob Mancuso right truly some of the best have blessed these tracks

@antonchekhov1814

4y↑2

Right. Studio musicians at the time were paid by session couple hundred bucks for x days. Carlton Brecker Sample were the lucky ones

@jackiebrooks9138

Much respect to the Crusaders

@denniseudela411

@Rob... more of Tge Crusaders back up!
Hehe...

@donaldcook2484

4y↑6

One of the most underated artists of our time!! Timeless music.. love all his music

@carlos4031

3y↑3

Esta es la canción que más me gusta de Michael Franks, me parece muy conseguida hasta el más mínimo detalle.

@marceloayresrosa279

4y↑11

Bela canção para exaltar o espírito!
2020 ouvindo com louvor.

@joshuapaullim7216

3y↑15

As a loner and a sentimental person in my 50’s I’ll never get tired listening to this Michael Franks timeless hit that has a great influence in my taste of music during my HS years in the early 80’s….this song just gives you a relaxing smooth beat to unwind and relieve your stress…listening to this Antonio’s song and Tiger in the along with Bossa Nova covers for me makes my day simply complete especially….

@emelygarbanzos8231

26w

Iam loner to by the way our trait more misunderstood

@alexismcaleer2437

4y↑2

I actually remember hearing this play when I was 9. My mom and dad were pretty cool back in the day. So happy they introduced me inadvertently to smooth jazz. Talk about a nostalgic mind trip. I love this!!!

@Leo55BabyBoomer

8y↑267

So sad, too bad no one has played this in the past year since I did. Folks are missing out on beautiful poetic music. Bless all whohave heard this song.

@anotherone1001

8y↑1

+Leo55BabyBoomer Have you shared it?

@edipurnomo6776

8y↑1

+Leo55BabyBoomer Amiin, thanks

@anjettebyrice

8y↑4

+Leo55BabyBoomer Hey, I bought the DVD in 2006 because I wore out the Album... I play it every day in my 'cherry' 2005 Nissan Maxima... But then again I am an 'old lady' now... I can still dream.

@vanlifemoneyhelper

8y↑9

I listen to this song and cry my eyes out because my dad introduced me to this music and he's no longer her but I love it so much .

@anjettebyrice

8y↑2

I am sorry for your loss, my Dad preferred country and western music, he even thought that the Eagles were country and western.. I still can't get over that.

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@edwardgarcia517

2y↑1

I play this song every night with an adult beverage in tow. So soothing and relaxing music. Evokes good memories with my late cousin Kuya Rey. He introduced me to this song and singer M. Franks, I can play this song On and On the whole fine evening.

@lancer.greene8170

4y↑38

Relax with someone you are close to, regardless of music difference, this is a hit. A song for all!.

@patrickboyela5241

3y↑19

I'm ashamed to declare this was released exactly in the year,I was born that's right 1977 still sounds good to me this song 44" year's this year

@ivanmartuscellimoraes340

6y↑4

Sensacional, uma ótima canção

@chinaclipper1

6y↑1

One of my favorites by MF. I love his drummer... Phenomenal talent!

@nixjag1

10y↑12

One of those songs that'll always be a treat to hear and will leave me with a 70's
image of Michael in my mind.

@Katy51844

10y↑3

Yeah, it just puts me into the good ol' days. Relaxing down at the river, having an ice cold beer or a vodka and tonic. Maybe they weren't that great, but they seem like it now.

@lanondrahill9492

the only way to go. Peaceful

@nathanieldelapena8540

5y↑3

one of my favorites in terms of vocal jazz. whenever i heard this cut from Michael Franks' albums, it reminds me of my early years working with my friend in a hotel and restaurant business where we used to call in a local radio station requesting this song...ohhh how i really wish of turning back those good old days before.....

@gregoryburton1241

6y↑1

Reminds me of my high school days. One of my favorite jazz songs and produced so well! Those violins in the back ground sets it off! I've never been able to listen to this joint just once.

@joylewis2910

6y↑3

Never get tired of hearing this song......so smooth and mellow.

@lizwilliams9233

COLTRANE/MILES🎵🎼🎼🎵

@luisbaltazar8306

3y↑2

One of the best vocalist in Jazz realms 🎼🎼

@simplysouperlicious1845

21w

This came out when I was about eight. So delighted to catch my daughter listening to it do many years later.

@willweems7276

8y↑27

I love this song. It truly makes you think about the situation at hand. God bless this World. Thanks Michael Frank's. Beautiful Music.

@guypiotaix1661

Merci Michael pour toutes les belles mélodies et orchestrations ,la tonalité de votre interprétation qui m'ont fait réver et mon portées jusqu'a Vous.

@sony3694

3y↑27

I think Michael, was way ahead of his time, I don't remember hearing this type of music in the 70's. The sounds of the music. His voice. One of a kind!!! Also hear Christmas time is here. NICE!!!

@donaldvonburen5932

25w

Always loved his smooth, distinctive sound.

@denishepi8599

5y↑3

I first heard the album "Sleeping Gypsy" in Perth Australia 1977 sharing a flat with fellow New Zealanders.It was the Crusaders in the engine room along with Brecker,Sanborn and LAs finest that piqued our interest,and if you understand the fundamentals of a jazz standard,cycle of fifths,the restful vocal style and beautiful lyrics of this track made it all the more attractive.It is back in my repertoire...again there for a generation to hear and appreciate the songs of our youth.

@samulafirdausalexander7614

6y↑2

mom and dad used to play this song in our car on 90s, even though they're not together anymore but its the best feeling i had, 2018 and still listening.

@Lyra74

9y↑6

I had no idea this song was so old, it really has a timeless feel to it.

@tommykeith6589

6y↑1

Lyra74 IT'S OLD AD VINCE CARTER & TOM BRADY!!!! ECZACTLY!! 41 YRS. OLD!!!

@terrence8059

Mr.Franks style of music along with his voice was what I considered Lovely Tropical Soul. There is a modern group by the name of Moon child,and the female lead singer has a softer tone but her voice reminds me of Michael 's .Thank you for the music and the people behind the music like this upload.

@cindyjones8232

5y↑2

Could listen to his music all the time love his voice and love jazz.

@ms.t.1068

7y↑1

Lovely song. This is my first time hearing it. I will definitely listen to this song again and again!

@levonpoe

4y↑6

Such a jam. This is a certified Masterpice

@cassandrawest3341

3y↑5

Love ALL of Michael Franks music💞

@ramonrios3811

5y↑6

Laid back musicality by Masters with the soothing vocal stylings of Michael Franks'. He's my ultimate chilling and decompression go to albums along with John Klemmer's " Touch " album ! So suave , tranquillity at it finest.....

@twotwothingthing2902

3y↑1

Michael Franks has always been one of my favorites...love you Michael 💋💋💋

@michaelbliss3419

5y↑9

The power of music ! Takes you right back to the joy of life every time . 🌈

@juniorjunior4087

21w

The intro of this tune is absolutely elegant...

@jospinvanraat8730

Maybe the best lyricist in 20th Century. 🎶❤️The stellar musicians he has on each album. 🎵🎷Michael Brecker R.I.P.

@facelessfood1121

What a song. Reminds me of the seventies, broken glass shimmering in parking lots, long hair and short shorts. Love it

@Whatt787

9y↑28

Classic laid-back song from 1977, easy pop jazz--Michael Franks biggest hit--1st heard it as a kid on WRVR in NYC

@anaalban8836

Qué voz tan hermosa. Es un descanso para el alma.

@franciscoramalheira

2y↑1

Uma das músicas da minha vida:"The Lady Wants to Know", de Michael Franks, em termos harmónicos de uma singeleza e beleza incrível. Passam os anos e sempre actual.

@tnewland2383

5y↑3

Manages to stir the juices and relax the mind in too short of a time; I wouldn't slam a ten minute version...
Thanks Michael

@2ndhome471

God Damn, I heard this song on XM Watercolor this week. Michael is a real talent that I never was aware of. Better later than never.

@denniseudela411

3y↑18

Michael Franks is where John Mayer got his vocal style from.
I strongly pointed that out to my friends when I first heard John and did a side by side audio comparison.
They all believed "on the spot!"

@erikamiranda1103

on spot

@DafTacoustics

3y↑1

Just letting you know he said in a recent interview that Michael is one artist he’s been told that he embodies. Hadn’t heard of him before until then

@denniseudela411

@William Payne Yes, and the Pope is not Catholic.
If you believe in that...
He didn't embody... he copied.
I would've respected him if he admitted that he "emulated" Michael since that is a form of appreciation & honor to the one where he got it from.
What I'm disappointed is that paying homage to a great artist is not something you should be ashamed of... especially you already have the special gift in guitar-playing that even accomplished artists could only dream of.
I'm so impressed with John's virtuosity with the guitar. However, do not insult us for something so obvious.
Your talent is separate from your persona.

@erickaford5828

I can hear it👍

@michaelmurdock5749

2y↑3

Legendary us kool cats listened Franks when I was in college 1976-1980. And guess what we and Franks are still cool.🔥🔥🔥

@user-du5xs6fm2n

7y↑1

Loves this soothing jazz classic....relaxing

@markfred6365

Hello

@suzannelittle1290

7y↑2

Love Michael Frank's. Such a cool and mellow sounding voice.

@jamesdennis8290

47w↑1

Larry Carlton's use of the steel guitar sound here is a genius touch! Michael Franks always had the best session musicians. Here you have the Crusaders (Joe Sample, Wilton Felder and Carlton), Michael Brecker and the Claus Ogerman arrangement. All the heavy hitters!