...another talented artist who just can't seem to get a break in this so called music industry. Thank God for artist like him and my oldies music collection. I recommend the following tracks:

All I Need

You (original version, video version and Darkchild remix) - This song was on his debut album Jesse Powell but was'nt released. The record label thought it was too pretty of a song not to be released, so they added it to his 2nd album 'Bout It and released it (this song is his biggest hit to date).

If I

It'll Take The World

Go Upstairs

Come Back Home

Spend The Night (It's Alright)

By The Way

Something In The Past (I love his version of this song better than the original, he even has his mom on shared vocals - the woman can sing).

Gloria (This song compliments his voice)

I Can't Help It (Michael Jackson remake)

I Like It (DeBarge remake)

Jesse Powell


listen - http://www.towerrecords.c...id=1046391

'Bout It


listen - http://www.towerrecords.c...id=1373522

JP


listen - http://www.towerrecords.c...id=2323743

Jesse


listen - http://www.amazon.com/exe...72-1602359

Say man, I love Jesse! Tried sending you an 'orgnote' to ask about him but I never got a response from ya'...

btw, "You", "All Alone", and "It's Over" will always be favorites of mine!

Isn't All Alone the best song ever done by Jesse Powell?
Or M I listenin' with prejudiced ears? (Mint Condition production)!!!

aikam said:

My friend loves that song. Played it in the kitchen in our apartment ALL the time. We used to cook to Jesse Powell. LOL

aikam said:

And I finally see the basis of your avatar!

AsianConnection said:

Hey, I never received your org note ...maybe the org note system was going haywire again, Everything seems to be working now because I've received a few in the past couple of days, try sending it again.
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JANFAN4L said:

I thought I would start a thread on it because:

1. I'm a huge Jesse Powell fan

and

2. Alot of people think the pic in my avatar is "me" and I have to inform them that I'm a girl who happens to have one of my favorite singers in my avatar.

aikam said:

You're a girl?

You still makes me cry when I listen to it. I remember him doing Something In The Past live on the radio or on Soul Train. That boy can blow. BTW, did Jesse make a song called Real Love? I think it might've been on his first album. That was my song.
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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

I wish I could have heard him sing "Something In The Past" live ...have you heard the album version??? his mom has this strong Patti Labelle type singing voice on the track, she can sang so I hear where Jesse got his chops from . The song "Real Love" is not on any of Jesse's four solo albums, would you happen to know any of the lyrics and I may be able to tell you who sings it...Last but not least, why does everyone assume I'm a guy ,does my username mean something I'm not aware of?? Can I have my id modified, if so I will add Ms. in front of it

aikam said:

Yes, I have heard the album version. Excellent. I didn't know that his mom was singing backup on it. As far as Real Love goes, I think I am getting him confused with Jesse Campbell?

I unfortunately, always assume the people I talk to in this forum are guys.

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

Listen out for this part on "Something In The Past"

Jesse's part

I want you
Do you want me?

I want you
Do you want me?

Don't bring it up
Don't bring it up

Don't keep bringing up the past, no girl

Emerald/Jesse's mom's vocal

Don't wanna live in the past...adlib

Jesse's part

Some people win, some people lose, some always being misused
Some people win, some people lose, some always crying the blues yeah

His mom is on shared vocals near the end of the song (somewhere in the 4 minute range )...her name is Emerald Williams - she's in the video too sitting on the bench singing her part.

The background singers on the track include his mom, his brother and two sisters Trina and Tamara. Trina and Tamara released an album about 5 years ago.

I had the good fortune of graduating with Jesse from high school. He and I attended Wirt High in Gary, In. I remember seeing him perform in assemblies and talent shows. He does an excellent version of "Two Ocassions."

A few years ago, he played in Gary on July 4. I made a special trip back to see him perform. It was nice seeing friends from high school who showed up to support him.


For those who do not know who he is, download some songs from the net.

He can really sing.

I love Jesse as well. I am a true fan!