In the song, the two meet in secret every day at the same cafe, where they hold hands and talk. Where are the cast of bbc ones family fantasy series now. But before finding international fame, the late soul music legend struggled for years in obscurity. In the song, the two meet in secret every day at the same cafe, at 6. The song was a classic example of philadelphia soul. Jones, billy paul s classic 1972 single about infidelity. Jones official audio youtube just the two of us duration. Jones we got a thing goinon we both know that its wrong but its much too strong to let it go now we meet every day a. Billy paul was a star of the famous philadelphia soul sound of the early 70s who recorded the classic confession of infidelity. Jones, as well as the 1973 album and single war of the gods, which blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences he was one of the many artists associated. Singer billy paul, the vocalist behind the 1972 soul hit me and mrs. Philadelphia international records pir 2214,philadelphia international records s pir 2214 format. The best of billy paul by billy paul and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Me and mrs jones single by billy paul on amazon music.
It describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover. Released 12th april 2019 best of anthology from a single of the top lights of the philly sound, billy paul, with selections from the albums recorded in the course of his prime years 1969 to 1985. Apr 25, 2016 me and mrs jones, which tells the tale of a mans infatuation with his married lover, was one of the classic soul songs of the 1970s. Jones is a song by billy paul from his fourth album 360 degrees of billy paul. Billy paul was born on december 1, 1934 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as paul.
His versions of let em in and your song are unique in there own way whilst me and mrs jones have been copied but never eclipsed. Check out me and mrs jones single by billy paul on amazon music. Paul williams december 1, 1935 april 24, 2016, known professionally as billy paul, was a grammy awardwinning american soul singer, known for his 1972 no. Me and mrs jones, we got a thing going on we both know that its wrong but its much too strong to let it cool down now we meet evry day at the same cafe sixthirty i know shell be there holding hands, making all kinds of plans while the jukebox plays our fa. Philadelphia international records zs7 3521 format. I have heard other singers do it but there is no comparison. Billy paul is not universally known but he has a niche in music especially of the 70s. Washington billy paul who is probably best known for his hit me and mrs. Billy paul, soul singer best known for me and mrs jones. Jones by billy paul song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart. Jones was a numberone single originally performed by soul singer billy paul, recorded and released in 1972 see 1972 in music on cbs records epic imprint. Soul singer billy paul has died at the age of 81 leaving behind an impressive career spanning 60 years and his revered rendition of me and. One of the chief figures in this revolution was songwriterproducer kenny gamble, an architect of the philly soul sound. Jones, we got a thing going on, we both know that its wrong but its much too strong to let it cool down now.
Jun 06, 20 check out me and mrs jones single by billy paul on amazon music. After billy paul died on april 24, 2016, the gamble and huff team released a statement saying, our proudest moment with billy was the recording of the salacious smash me and mrs. His first album, feelin good at the cadillac club, was a commercial flop but did mark the beginning of his relationship with the writing and production team of kenny gamble and leon huff. With her ex hanging around and showing off his new lady, can she resist. Jones was a numberone single originally performed by soul singer billy paul. December 1, 1934 april 24, 2016 was a grammy award winning american soul singer, most known for his 1972 numberone single, me and mrs. The single, included on the album 360 degrees of billy paul, was written by kenny gamble and leon huff. Me and mrs jones single by billy paul on amazon music amazon. It was performed with jazzy cool by billy paul, who has died. Paul died at his home in blackwood, new jersey, from complications due to. Jones will be speaking in brooklyn tonight as part of bamcinemafest, a film. In las vegas singer billy paul 1934 2016 gets an award and tells the story behind the song me and mrs. Divorcee gemma finds herself attracted to the roguish charm of billy, a friend of her son. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
No description available no track information available media type. The dvd arrived well ahead of time and in perfect condition. Billy paul, a singer whose suave but impassioned vocal style made me and mrs. Jones is a 1972 soul song written by kenny gamble, leon huff, and cary gilbert, and originally recorded by billy paul. Me and mrs jones, which tells the tale of a mans infatuation with his married lover, was one of the classic soul songs of the 1970s. Me and mrs jones we got a thing going on we both know that its wrong but its much too strong to le. Jones, as well as the 1973 album and single war of the gods, which blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences. I regret never having seen him live but it was a time of universal change and hope and we believed things would get better. Billy paul, the soul singer best known for the number one hit and philadelphia soul classic, me and mrs jones, has died aged 80. The song was used in the film bridget joness diary, in the scene where bridgets mother begins an affair with a permatanned shopping channel. Paul performed the song as if it was written for him, which it probably was. Jones, a slow ballad about a mans love for a married woman, a no. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Listen to your favorite songs from me and mrs jones single by billy paul now. Jones, billy pauls classic 1972 single about infidelity. Released 12th april 2019 best of anthology from one of the leading lights of the philly sound, billy paul, with selections from the albums recorded during his prime years 1969 to 1985. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jones, as well as the 1973 album and single war of the gods which blends his more conventional pop, soul and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences. They put the album together and released it on their own gamble label. Apr 25, 2016 the soul singer billy paul has died aged 81. It describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover, mrs. The best cover versions of classic billy paul hit me and mrs jones. Jones weve got a thing going on we both know that its wrong but its much too strong to let it go now we meet ev.
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