At one time or another, many of us–indeed, probably most of us–have had an experience that was, in the immortal words of soul singer Al Green, was “simply beautiful”.

Here are six versions of an R&B classic. You may not recognize all of the artists but I bet you can relate to the sentiments they so sensitively express. Keziah Jones is from Nigeria; Ben L’Oncle is from France; Whirimako Black is of the Maori people in New Zealand; the others are born and reared in the USA. Obviously, they are deeply influenced by, if not outright purveyors of, classic and contemporary R&B.

Queen Latifah w/Al Green

Jose James

Leela James

Keziah Jones & Ben L’Oncle

Whirimako Black

Al Green

And don’t no more than that need to be said.

Enjoy.