Does any one here dislike this guy. I do not understand his popularity. Does anyone else not get it.

who is he, for one...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

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He is real big on the smooth jazz circuit. I know a lot of people who think this guy is the greatest thing since bread was invented.

I just want to find out how many people like smooth jazz.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

My older sista is a great fan of his, we've seen him live once and that was about 6 years ago in the Harlem' Apollo.

The man did alot of back-up sessions with Daryl Payne, Marc Sadane, Warp 9, and Jennifer Holiday. He also was in Arthur Baker's former group "Wally Jump Junior".

I loved his version of "Where's The Love" with the beautiful Mica Paris. Very underrated vocalist indeed! he stand right up there with Luther Vandross & Freddie Jackson(vocaly).
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I remember his version of Wishing on a star.
I liked it but it don´t beat the original Rose Royce.
/peace Manki

manki said:

True dat! Gwen Dickey Is The Baddest

sorry-repeated post!
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I love me some Will Downing ..Beautiful voice...loved him in concert...My mom is hooked on him too. He also has a version of I can't make u love me..it sounds good but i love Prince version better. Will Downing is another great
talent who's recognition is hidden amongst the "Fake Entertainers" you know this cycle will never end.

Harlepolis said:

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The man did alot of back-up sessions with Daryl Payne, Marc Sadane, Warp 9, and Jennifer Holiday. He also was in Anita Baker's former group "Wally Jump Junior".
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That would be Arthur Baker, surely

hjd said:

Sorry, you're right. I mis-read it from allmusic.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Shame on you!!

If you haven't heard "Where is the love", you don't know what a duet is.

I think I saw BET just ran a concert of his yesterday. Haven't seen it yet, but I did record it out of curiousity. Some of his older stuff is really good and mellow. It's a shame Rachelle Ferrell's brother is almost a wanna-be carbon copy, though talented in his own right.

I really don't wanna offend anyone,but...



I've never liked Will Downing.I find his singing style to be dry and lifeless.He's a second-rate Luther clone.Like Luther,he enjoys doing remakes.Fine.But,unlike Luther,he doesn't really makes these songs *HIS*.Somebody mentioned his 1989 remake of "Wishing On A Star".I really love the original version by Rose Royce,but Will's version puts me to sleep.Ditto for his uninspired 1993 remake of "Break Up To Make Up".He is very popular on jazz/Quiet Storm radio stations though and he seems to have a loyal following.So far,he just hasn't moved me yet.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

hahaha

Harlepolis said:

All praise to Gwen Dickey!

DavidEye said:

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Your not offending me he is awful. He cover of Waiting In Vain is a criminal offense.

laurarichardson said:

sounds like Luther 2 me

He did a nice cover of "I Go Crazy".