B.W. Stevenson: My Maria (1973) - Lyrics video free download
June 14, 2012: Note: Someone posted a comment (since removed) protesting the advertisements adjacent to this video. I am just a humble music lover who does not / not own the rights to this music, and thus bear no responsibility for the ads. Only the companies that do in fact own those rights have the ability to place ads. Seems a small price to pay to enjoy a perfect masterpiece of a composition such as this. regards, david (http://youtube.com/davidhertzberg)
My Maria
Don't you know I have come a long, long way
I've been longin' to see ya
When she's around she take my blues away
Sweet Maria
The sunlight surely hurts my eyes
I'm a lonely dreamer
Lonely highway in the skies
Mar-i-a
Mar-i-a, I love you
My Maria
There were some blue and some low times
Just my thoughts about you bring back
My peace of mind
Gypsy lady
Your a miracle work for me
You set my soul free
Like a ship sailin' on the sea
She is the sunlight
When the skies are grey
She treat me so right lady
Take me away
Mar-i-a
Mar-i-a, I love you
Mar-i-a
Mar-i-a, I love you
B.W. Stevenson (5 October 1949 - 28 April 1988) was an American country pop artist, working in a genre now called progressive country. "B.W." stood for "Buckwheat." Stevenson is most famous for his song "My Maria", co-written with Daniel Moore. As recorded by Stevenson, "My Maria" became a smash hit, reaching #9 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1973. The tune was covered much later by the country duo Brooks & Dunn, for whom it was a three-week #1 country hit in mid 1996.
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Discography:
1972: B.W. Stevenson
1972: Lead Free
1973: My Maria
1973: Pass This Way
1974: Calabasas
1975: We Be Sailin'
1977: Lost Feeling
1977: The Best of B.W. Stevenson
1980: Lifeline
1990: Rainbow Down the Road
Collaborators: Larry Carlton: guitar; Layton DePenning: guitar; Jim Gordon: drums; Al DeBoe: drums; Donny Dolan: drums; Joe Osborn: bass; Rod Garrison: bass; Lorna Willard: backing vocals; Venata Field: backing vocals.
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Comments
8 years ago
Fred Montelatici
The original is so much better.9 years ago
RawPianoLady
It's all pretty good though, really. If it's not good, well then we need to buy more vodka9 years ago
Timothy Lindman
Nobody does it better ever then bw nobody classic.I listen to this song way back then lots of remix like drift away dolbe gray.these guys are the best9 years ago
floatpool
Who are Brooks and Dunn?9 years ago
laelamarie1
Like the original better than B and D. Thanks for posting - had to comment after reading your description. Keep up the good work!9 years ago
Mary Meinert
This is my "go to" song when I'm feeling blue. Nothing against the Brooks and Dunn version, but, c'mon, you can't beat an original. :)9 years ago
Victor James
Original Artist :-)9 years ago
Lee Hutchings
This should have been on the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack. Maybe GOTG2?9 years ago
R.J. Valdez
I loved this song way back when. I still love it!9 years ago
Mike Gendron
I requested this song by Buck Wheat on my favourite radio station in Ottawa (BOB FM) and they actually had it. Love this song!!! Released in 1973 and it's absolutely timeless. Unfortunately 15 years later we lost an amazing talent. RIP BW.9 years ago
E Lesmes
I still love this song after many years10 years ago
Labaron26
Both are very good...It's a hard choice....I call it a tie.10 years ago
MrMotownmanny
Brooks & Dunn did a good job in 1996 when they covered it. But I'd prefered B W Stevenson's.10 years ago
jorge maciel
Good By ! My Maria.10 years ago
Chris Manolo
I'm a big fan of the b-side of this single - AUGUST EVENING LADY. Real sad. Thanks for sharing the good memories from the days when there was talent and inspiration.10 years ago
Rkerekes13
I'm sure some of y'all are gonna disagree with me, but when I listen to Brooks and Dunn's version, magic happens. When I listen to this original version... there is no magic. :(10 years ago
Aspen Fran
ONLY thing I DON'T like about this song is it's NOT LONG ENOUGH!! Love it!!! B. W. was awesome.10 years ago
Russell Penn
A true original!!10 years ago
Supa D
actually, because of how the guitar is played, this IS country10 years ago
CARL TUCKER JR
hugs ,brother -!Related Videos
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