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.
FKA Twigs' first single was something that she and London based producer Alejandro Ghersi came up with at the end of a session. She recalled to Red Bull Music Academy: "It wasn't a particularly successful session up until that point. We were making these beats and I was whisper-rapping over some stuff, and it all felt a bit empty. We had half-an-hour left at the end, and we started playing together. I was on the Tempest, doing some drums. And Alejandro started adding some synths. The Tempest has this great function where you can record something straight into it and start manipulating it. Very quickly the words came to me, out of nowhere. I'm not going to lie and say I laboured over it for ages. I think I wrote it in about seven minutes."
Music video
An official music video was released on 1 August 2013. The video consists of a close up of FKA twigs' face, bobbing frantically. She begins to cry and it "waters" her, causing her eyes to grow larger. The video went viral, reaching over ten million views on YouTube. Was directed by Jesse Kanda and FKA twigs. The executive producer was Juliette Larthe, and the head of production was Margo Mars, both from Prettybird. The producer was Shimmy. The cinematographer was Sy Turnbull. The stylist was Jean Paul Paula, and the makeup was by Bea Sweet.
Pure class! With some of the most haunting / memorable opening bars in soul music?
published: 12 Aug 2008
Leon Ware - I Want You (Live in Amsterdam, 2001)
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here, Leon gives a rendition of the classic soul track he and close soul-mate Marvin Gaye penned for the seminal 1976 'I Want You' album.
" Let me say this, it was the dearest moment I ever had in my life; the artist was Marvin Gaye and the song is I Want You. "
published: 13 Feb 2009
Why I Came to California
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Why I Came to California · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: J. Seigal
Composer: Leon Ware
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Leon Ware - If I Ever Lose This Heaven (Live in Amsterdam, 2001)
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a classic cut Leon co-wrote with Pam Sawyer for Quincy's 'Body Heat' LP - originally sung by Minnie Riperton, Al Jarreau and Leon himself (1975).
published: 14 Feb 2009
Rockin' You Eternally
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Rockin' You Eternally · Leon Ware
Rockin' You Eternally
℗ 1981 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Writer: Leon Ware
Writer: M. Valle
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published: 24 Jul 2015
Leon Ware - Why I Came To California (Live in Amsterdam, 2001)
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a cut from Leon's own 1982 eponymous album.
published: 14 Feb 2009
Slippin' Away
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Slippin' Away · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: D. Foster
Composer: D.Paich
Composer: Leon Ware
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Leon Ware - What's Your Name (1979)
from the album "Inside Is Love"
published: 15 Mar 2008
Leon Ware - Sumthin' Sumthin' (Live in Amsterdam, 2001)
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform the 1996 neo-soul classic he penned for Maxwell's [i]Urban Hand Suite[/i] debut album.
published: 13 Feb 2009
Inside Your Love
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Inside Your Love · Leon Ware
Inside Is Love
℗ 2013 Henry Stone Music USA, Inc
Released on: 2013-07-23
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Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed ...
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here, Leon gives a rendition of the classic soul track he and close soul-mate Marvin Gaye penned for the seminal 1976 'I Want You' album.
" Let me say this, it was the dearest moment I ever had in my life; the artist was Marvin Gaye and the song is I Want You. "
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here, Leon gives a rendition of the classic soul track he and close soul-mate Marvin Gaye penned for the seminal 1976 'I Want You' album.
" Let me say this, it was the dearest moment I ever had in my life; the artist was Marvin Gaye and the song is I Want You. "
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Why I Came to California · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. f...
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Why I Came to California · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: J. Seigal
Composer: Leon Ware
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Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Why I Came to California · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: J. Seigal
Composer: Leon Ware
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Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backe...
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a classic cut Leon co-wrote with Pam Sawyer for Quincy's 'Body Heat' LP - originally sung by Minnie Riperton, Al Jarreau and Leon himself (1975).
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a classic cut Leon co-wrote with Pam Sawyer for Quincy's 'Body Heat' LP - originally sung by Minnie Riperton, Al Jarreau and Leon himself (1975).
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Rockin' You Eternally · Leon Ware
Rockin' You Eternally
℗ 1981 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA Internation...
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Rockin' You Eternally · Leon Ware
Rockin' You Eternally
℗ 1981 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Writer: Leon Ware
Writer: M. Valle
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Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Rockin' You Eternally · Leon Ware
Rockin' You Eternally
℗ 1981 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Writer: Leon Ware
Writer: M. Valle
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Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backe...
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a cut from Leon's own 1982 eponymous album.
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a cut from Leon's own 1982 eponymous album.
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Slippin' Away · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for t...
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Slippin' Away · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: D. Foster
Composer: D.Paich
Composer: Leon Ware
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Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Slippin' Away · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: D. Foster
Composer: D.Paich
Composer: Leon Ware
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backe...
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform the 1996 neo-soul classic he penned for Maxwell's [i]Urban Hand Suite[/i] debut album.
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform the 1996 neo-soul classic he penned for Maxwell's [i]Urban Hand Suite[/i] debut album.
Provided to YouTube by Symphonic Distribution
Inside Your Love · Leon Ware
Inside Is Love
℗ 2013 Henry Stone Music USA, Inc
Released on: 2013-07-23
Auto-ge...
Provided to YouTube by Symphonic Distribution
Inside Your Love · Leon Ware
Inside Is Love
℗ 2013 Henry Stone Music USA, Inc
Released on: 2013-07-23
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Symphonic Distribution
Inside Your Love · Leon Ware
Inside Is Love
℗ 2013 Henry Stone Music USA, Inc
Released on: 2013-07-23
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Written & Produced by FKA twigs & Arca
Video by Jesse Kanda
Concept by Jesse Kanda & FKA twigs
Executive Producer: Juliette Larthe (Prettybird)
Head of Production: Margo Mars (Prettybird)
Producer: Shimmy
DOP: Sy Turnbull
Stylist: Jean Paul Paula
Make-up: Bea Sweet
Water Me is available now on iTunes. Pre-order EP2 and get Water Me now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigsiTunes
Pre-order EP2 on 12" now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigspre
Water Me is taken from FKA twigs' EP2, released 9th September 2013 on Young Turks.
http://wwwater.me
http://f-k-a-twigs.tumblr.com/
http://theyoungturks.co.uk
Written & Produced by FKA twigs & Arca
Video by Jesse Kanda
Concept by Jesse Kanda & FKA twigs
Executive Producer: Juliette Larthe (Prettybird)
Head of Product...
Written & Produced by FKA twigs & Arca
Video by Jesse Kanda
Concept by Jesse Kanda & FKA twigs
Executive Producer: Juliette Larthe (Prettybird)
Head of Production: Margo Mars (Prettybird)
Producer: Shimmy
DOP: Sy Turnbull
Stylist: Jean Paul Paula
Make-up: Bea Sweet
Water Me is available now on iTunes. Pre-order EP2 and get Water Me now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigsiTunes
Pre-order EP2 on 12" now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigspre
Water Me is taken from FKA twigs' EP2, released 9th September 2013 on Young Turks.
http://wwwater.me
http://f-k-a-twigs.tumblr.com/
http://theyoungturks.co.uk
Written & Produced by FKA twigs & Arca
Video by Jesse Kanda
Concept by Jesse Kanda & FKA twigs
Executive Producer: Juliette Larthe (Prettybird)
Head of Production: Margo Mars (Prettybird)
Producer: Shimmy
DOP: Sy Turnbull
Stylist: Jean Paul Paula
Make-up: Bea Sweet
Water Me is available now on iTunes. Pre-order EP2 and get Water Me now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigsiTunes
Pre-order EP2 on 12" now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigspre
Water Me is taken from FKA twigs' EP2, released 9th September 2013 on Young Turks.
http://wwwater.me
http://f-k-a-twigs.tumblr.com/
http://theyoungturks.co.uk
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here, Leon gives a rendition of the classic soul track he and close soul-mate Marvin Gaye penned for the seminal 1976 'I Want You' album.
" Let me say this, it was the dearest moment I ever had in my life; the artist was Marvin Gaye and the song is I Want You. "
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Why I Came to California · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: J. Seigal
Composer: Leon Ware
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a classic cut Leon co-wrote with Pam Sawyer for Quincy's 'Body Heat' LP - originally sung by Minnie Riperton, Al Jarreau and Leon himself (1975).
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Rockin' You Eternally · Leon Ware
Rockin' You Eternally
℗ 1981 Elektra Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Writer: Leon Ware
Writer: M. Valle
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform a cut from Leon's own 1982 eponymous album.
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Elektra
Slippin' Away · Leon Ware
Leon Ware
℗ 1982 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Composer: D. Foster
Composer: D.Paich
Composer: Leon Ware
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Leon is joined by Brand New Heavies' Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti of Spearhead on a special and intimate set at the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam.
Backed by Leon's own DOX Orchestra, and the Zapp! string quartet, he re-arranged and re-mixed a selection of his own masterpieces.
Here they perform the 1996 neo-soul classic he penned for Maxwell's [i]Urban Hand Suite[/i] debut album.
Provided to YouTube by Symphonic Distribution
Inside Your Love · Leon Ware
Inside Is Love
℗ 2013 Henry Stone Music USA, Inc
Released on: 2013-07-23
Auto-generated by YouTube.
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.
Written & Produced by FKA twigs & Arca
Video by Jesse Kanda
Concept by Jesse Kanda & FKA twigs
Executive Producer: Juliette Larthe (Prettybird)
Head of Production: Margo Mars (Prettybird)
Producer: Shimmy
DOP: Sy Turnbull
Stylist: Jean Paul Paula
Make-up: Bea Sweet
Water Me is available now on iTunes. Pre-order EP2 and get Water Me now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigsiTunes
Pre-order EP2 on 12" now: http://smarturl.it/FKAtwigspre
Water Me is taken from FKA twigs' EP2, released 9th September 2013 on Young Turks.
http://wwwater.me
http://f-k-a-twigs.tumblr.com/
http://theyoungturks.co.uk