Every single artist here is singing with the heart, they cannot hide that, is contagious

@normamcclure5442

2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!

@danyellerobinson5940

Жыл бұрын

Music is the shorthand to emotion.

@janetcallanan7020

Жыл бұрын

2022 and yeah still listening and loving it

@marcosantoniopereiradasilv2374

Жыл бұрын

Qqq

@lisalinde566

Жыл бұрын

@@danyellerobinson5940 yes

Who’s here in 2024?

@MaryRoseLaughing

2 ай бұрын

Riding with Biden. And I did not vote for him in 2016. I voted for Warren.

@julesb9105

2 ай бұрын

Me...I'm here listening to Playing for change

@TheBamaKid1962

2 ай бұрын

I am

@julesb9105

2 ай бұрын

Me 😊

@nadionmediagroup

Ай бұрын

May 10, 2024. Tune is timeless. I come here a lot.

Even without instruments, the voices alone can cry with such rhythm & soul , that’s true blues .. some have it some don’t. This is beautiful 😎

2024, anyone? RIP To those amazing souls invoices that we are no longer with currently!

It's now 2024 and I am still listening to this Great Song!!❤❤

@PlayingForChange

3 ай бұрын

We recommend you this playlist featuring the best of Roger Ridley and Grandpa Elliott: www.playingforchange.com/playlists/the-best-of-grandpa-elliott-and-roger-ridley

@4upattipoo

2 ай бұрын

me too!!

@TheBamaKid1962

2 ай бұрын

It's simply amazing all the playing for change songs are AMAZING!

@user-lk6ov7sm7k

24 күн бұрын

Yeah me too

@billdowney6891

5 күн бұрын

Me too!!!

It’s now 2024 and still listening. Angel above Roger Ridley and Grandpa Elliott! ❤❤

2024, im listening.❤

@user-lk6ov7sm7k

24 күн бұрын

Me too

I've been listening to this song for 60 years! ❤

Wonderful, Wonderful. Bring it on Home!

It's 2021 and I'm still listening to this amazing song. Who else?

@myhonkytonk1582

3 жыл бұрын

I do too, Great Music Lives on FOREVER!!!

@valentynbilan

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@richardrobert7259

3 жыл бұрын

you

@johnvanaukenii4282

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not dead inside. So, me too!! 🤣

@harrylund9184

3 жыл бұрын

I do.

darn,can black people sing....born with the gift...love them

Grandpa Elliott just passed away...He and His talent will be missed .RIP TALENTED MAN...

Afros have strongest voices

Just a schlumpy old white woman adoring this fantastic music. God bless whoever is reading this.

@dereksmith3142

3 жыл бұрын

And god bless you as well. Stay safe and healthy!

@purplerose1300

3 жыл бұрын

@@dereksmith3142 you stay safe and healthy as well, Derek.

@donnavorbach215

3 ай бұрын

Here with you. One schlumpy white womanto another.

@smokinblissbbq8136

3 ай бұрын

This makes my heart full, God bless you as well

@joel4086

Ай бұрын

Estamos juntos independentemente da cor.. muita Alegria, Felicidades e Paz...A todas as etnias, povos e nações.👏👏👏☺️👏👏👏👏👏

RIP Roger Ridley your voice was truly a gift to us all.

@vanessadoravhill5734

Жыл бұрын

When did he pass?

@asmile4don

Жыл бұрын

The best people are taken way to soon…….rest easy

@larryknowles2802

9 ай бұрын

Roger was areal treasure! RIP ROGER! You will be missed!

@avalosinco

9 ай бұрын

Rest easy Granpa Elliott

@eddabreu

8 ай бұрын

Legendary voice...

I appreciate you all.. love him

It's 2023 and i'm still listening to this amazing song. Who else?

@ga64ever

8 ай бұрын

+1

@jeroenhendriks1524

3 ай бұрын

Allmost every day

Roger Ridley was the one who kicked this whole Playing for Change thing off. He can Rest In Peace knowing it is still going on.

@sunflowerz54

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ,my deepest regrets another angel stringer done gone. RIP

@algolightly115

3 жыл бұрын

A-men!!!

@jamesrogers2963

3 жыл бұрын

Can you share the story of Roger and this wonderful idea? I just found it by accident, and I AM HOOKED? How, HOW, is this put together? How is it done?? Amazing...

@tonyalfonso8427

3 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to your song not knowing you are dead rip 2021

@davidmiller9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyalfonso8427 yeah he passed in 2015, what a sad day it was.

Back 1962 I used to dance with my girlfriend to these songs.at the prom and every chance I got. NOW She My Wife.An we still dance to these songs.💕🤣😁

Love real soul, the heart of rock, and roll

Music knows no boundaries.😎💪✌

the Orange should see this...this is what makes America Great.

@andrewhughes8687

3 жыл бұрын

Some people see politics in everything

@Sid_Vicious-hu6yn

3 жыл бұрын

bruh you dumb af.

That song started a New revolution with music and technology

It's 2023 and I am also still listening to this great song...

These songs never never died .......

I am convinced that many of the very best singers and performers are street performers.2020

@requiscatinpace7392

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Cowell should patrol the streets instead of auditioning for mediocrity on television.

@crisperez592

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯

@timothyosborn1697

3 жыл бұрын

That's because they sing, purely, from the heart.

@ericdoff5100

3 жыл бұрын

True. 2020

@redelldeclay855

3 жыл бұрын

I always thought that, I agree

Its almost 2023 and I love this sing still

It is 2023 very nice song 🎶😎

2022 and I can’t count how many times I’ve watched it. When the world gets dark, Playing for Change videos are my medicine❤️✌🏽

@user259169

2 жыл бұрын

Dude same. I just discovered this channel yesterday, just playing all of them … I feel like shits gonna work out ok. Maybe.

@naivepumpkin

2 жыл бұрын

I do the very same thing. I love all of them this is one of my favorites.

@FightNGear

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, and I was very sad to see Roger and Grandpa were both gone. I love these compilations. I don't know why Alice Tan Ridley is identified in the video, but she is Roger's sister and still with us today. She is amazing too, and such a powerful voice.

@barquerojuancarlos7253

2 жыл бұрын

the world won't get darker ... if like this small piece with people from LA, Japan, Italy, New Orleans, NYC, Cuba brought joy to so many ... imagine what we can do to make the world a brighter place

@bigmikeyburk

Жыл бұрын

So true, I wish I could be a part of this somehow. There isn’t a bad song in their list.

I am 72 yrs old. I grew up with this music . you are a true singer with heart and soul. God bless you.

Too bad I can only like it 1 time. I would give 1 million times!

I find myself coming back to this vid when things ain't going too good in my life and it gives me a boost of love.

@PlayingForChange

Жыл бұрын

One Love! ❤️

@lindalee0711

11 ай бұрын

Oh absolutely! Starting my day off this way. After coffee and listening to the birds chirp so wonderful way to pick me up. Played it twice

Roger Ridley the gifts you gave the world are still playing on. Thank you for all of that light, my brother, your memory is a blessing to millions.

@jayjayirvine8907

2 жыл бұрын

Gòd bless you

@unkown2096

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true it brings people from different backgrounds together as one.

@freddycamargo6985

2 жыл бұрын

La voz del mismo Dios

@kurtsaxton823

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes, I was just in New Orleans at Grandpa Elliot's second line and send off, RIP to another great.

I am convinced that many of the very best singers and performers are street performers.

@UberManTampa

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Hill duh

@Al_Cuore_Ramon

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Hill yeh

@ashoja-pd7zt

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Hill they don't have to change to keep their fans..yes the change dropped in a case is good, but seeing children dance, people smile, or just stop close their eyes and soak in the music..brings the performance more love and soul. They do it for love of music, and stay for live of music.

@marielavallecillo8458

6 жыл бұрын

I think the same. I have always enjoyed more underground artists of all kind. And street singers of course.

@roseyoung7075

6 жыл бұрын

100 %

Watching Roger and Alice sing together was a treat. I have watched Alice busking in the NY subway for over 30yrs. I had her sing at my Library for a couple times, and have a picture with us on my desk. When I wanted to book her again 2 yrs ago. I learned from her manager, that she is sick, and cannot perform anymore. The musical legacy is on KZread for her grand children. I know her daughter Actress (Gabourey Sidibi) is very proud of her musical heritage.

Roger Ridley and Grandpa Elliott - amazing musicians

@lindavanallen7776

Жыл бұрын

Ok I’m lot times her ex ex the ex ex S

sam cooke would be so proud and also be in tears if he was alive to watch this, its brilliant

@tonyfraser2650

4 жыл бұрын

sam cooke would be sad at the deliberation without feeling...

@MrDorbel

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyfraser2650 What does that actually mean? Just curious.

@tonyfraser2650

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrDorbel I see very little sincerity from most of the performers in this vid.... please don't misunderstand... there is some genuine feeling... but not enough from the majority of (for lack of other words) posers

@MrDorbel

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyfraser2650 You think these are posers? They can all sing and play and a lot of them earn their living as buskers, or did then. Nothing as sincere and pouring yourself into a song to put food on the table!

@tonyfraser2650

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrDorbel .. Dear Paul... I'm not sure what your argument of my opinion is about... I've done a lot of busking in my life and can certainly discern the difference between what's genuine and what's veneer.... Love and peace brother

I would like to have a time machine and go back to this exact moment to see Roger Ridley playing this live and say a huge THANK YOU for him. This music brings me peace.

@rumples2698

5 жыл бұрын

Wish i,d said that!!

@violet9853

4 жыл бұрын

@@rumples2698 you just did ❤

@stuartbegg4703

4 жыл бұрын

The sax quality🤗

@DeeWeber

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to buy his cd right now. Thank you ROGER!

@kathyborthwick6738

3 жыл бұрын

💜💟✝️🦅☀️🦅☀️🦅🧡☀️🧡

How do you make a super great song better, just watch..... So much feeling

Woot woot hot damn that Carlos Santana was so freaking awesome.

Thank God for the World's musicians.

Dear Roger Ridley, R.I.P what a wonderful man so polite , in the joy business. If we was all like him.

@susansachsel914

2 жыл бұрын

SIMPLY WONDERFUL

@jayjayirvine8907

2 жыл бұрын

That's so true amen

I remember I bought that 45 by Sam Cooke when I was a teenager. I was a fan for the rest of my life!

you know, envy is a hard thing to admit to. but lyin' is probably worse. these folks make me envious

I am a singer songwriter myself and I wish I had half of the raw vocal talent the vibrato is unmatched and effortless like many others I wish I had seen him out and tossed him a few bucks at least his family sees the legend he really was is and will be as long as his videos can be played generations from now will know The Great Roger Ridley R.I.P.

Sam cooke was the father of soul. What a wonderful talent he possessed. Gone too soon. RIP Sam

Music brings the human race together. If we had more of these sounds the world would be a much better place. We need to listen not hear. Peace

My late husband was a great musician. This song will always make me think about him. Thank you!

Wish!! I could walk down the street and witness these.people live.

Rest in peace Roger Ridley. Still listening to this in 2021. And all of your other music.

I am!I listen to it every day makes my morning!,

Once I realized that the song was being played around the world, I couldn't pull myself away ! I'm going to listen to it again! 😊❤🎉PURE JOY

Who is the Super GENIUS, That put this World Wide SUPERJAM Together ❤ , I just want to say THANKS!!! One of my Favorite songs, that I be Crooning quite often over the years!!!

Absolutely love what PFC is doing! Another great classic!!! So much heart!!!

THAT is the passion that songs like this were meant to be performed with.. Did it more than justice.. Thank you all for carrying that soul into the modern day.. There is none of it in new music

From a technical and aesthetic point of view, this whole series of videos is an amazing piece of work. There's nothing else like it in the world.

@rumples2698

5 жыл бұрын

I listen to these songs every night now ---- Playing for change is my happy place ( my wife thinks i,.m nuts ) dont care!!! Shed a tear when i read that Roger had passed . Keiko,s my fave, "" BUTT OUT " ----- I saw her first !!!!!!

@melissam7146

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love them.

@williamh725

5 жыл бұрын

👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿💯%👈🏿🌠

@nicolen.9642

5 жыл бұрын

David Hopkins Yes, music as it used to be! Awesome!

@scottbartram9840

4 жыл бұрын

Pure passion, what more needs to be said 👍👍

You s expressed me in ( sound of music) but all your voices, raised me higher, thankyousall❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Oh My Lord,no matter white or black or anything skin,we are in one world,please blessing us and give a good health😊😊

I am in love !!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How anyone on earth gives a thumbs down to this is beyond me. Beautiful music is simply that...beautiful. Celebrate it, don't judge it.

@scouter6926

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I always wonder no matter what is posted there are always a percentage of thumbs down even for some sweet three year old saying water is wet. Yet to these trolls or algorithmically built to automatically give a certain number of dislikes for all vids? S9mething is going on thst is not kosher with Tube.

@lindaartist2228

5 жыл бұрын

Kelli Martin yes

@terryshaffer09

5 жыл бұрын

I am guessing most likely the high rollers that can't take some street musicians showing them up.

@jacksano369

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they're very much in need of some lovin

@michaelharr4507

5 жыл бұрын

NO ... Ted Hawkins

2024 e aqui estou curtindo esse clássico! Balneário Camboriú SC/ 🇧🇷 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.

Who ever said that music can't bring the world together is wrong! Really, some video mixed like a good Martine. I think I'll have one and watch it again. Thank you

That song is world wide known! LOVE IT! ALL OVER THE 🌎 Those musicians were FANTASTIC!!!

Rest in peace, Roger Ridley. You made my world and the whole world a far better place. God love you. I sure do.

You people make my day n night love u all .......

Great soulful vocals! Great musicians all!

Tell me this cover didn’t make Sam C get up from his eternal rest and clap and sway to this soulful cover

@nelsonsantos4201

4 жыл бұрын

Uma voz que atravessou fronteiras Brasil. TMJ.

@lyndamartinez2257

4 жыл бұрын

I'm Sure it did made him so happy,too!!!

@darrinsiberia

3 жыл бұрын

God bless that man! Legend!

I can’t play an instrument. I can’t sing a single note. But I appreciate people who can- and I certainly appreciated this. Bravo.

@johnthornton4266

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone can sing. You may not have the pitch perfect voice like an opera singer. But it's your voice

@chriskeenan1

3 жыл бұрын

John Thornton They use me to empty my local bar at the end of the night. I only have to sing a few lines. Thanks for your kind words my friend. 👍🏼

Brilant i sit back close my eyes.and enjoy every god damn one of these amazing people. Blessing to all.😊

Love from all over the world ...let's stop all these wars!!!

This year is 43 years of Sweet Lovin and she still brings it on home to me. Thank you Roger for this song.

All I have to say is, "Wow! That was beautiful!!"

Here after Ozark season 4, episode 1....damnnn such a good tune.

My Favourites, absolutely Well done 😂😂😂

I keep coming back to listen over & over again. Lightning in a jar --??? Or just perfection?

I wish I could have heard Roger Ridley and seen him perform in person. His voice is mesmerizing, like you'd simply get stuck in space and time as you walked by, incapable of moving on until he was done singing.

Amsterdam love this real music this is gold the world need right now MORE HAPPY MUSIC

He nailed it!! Growing up in the 60's and 70's, my Mom was the Mowtown Queen!! Sam Cooke was one of the faves, this song takes me back to a better time. I'm sure Sam is smiling

RIP, Roger Ripley You could have been greater than Ray Charles ! You chose to sing down streets. Wish I had lived those streets you were singing and woken up by your voice every morning.

Grandpa Elliot is a blessing with his talent

Thank you for allowing us to hear these great musicians perform a song by the legendary Sam Cooke.

@AnthonyLincoln-sg1py

2 ай бұрын

Sam Cooke is one of those artists that his music is timeless

By far my favorite version of this song ❤

Sam Cooke would be so freaking proud!

Music is Love, Music is Unity, Music is Freedom.

@opinionatorX

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment!

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Because I couldn’t “like” this one time.

SANG IT...Ms Ridley and Rodger, so sweet. LOL !❤❤❤❤❤💥💥💥💥💥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

He died the year he recorded this. Hard to digest. His sister has the voice of an angel. Genesis is strong in her. Good bless you all!

I really never thought this song could give me more feels and chills if it was sung by anyone else other than Mr. Cooke himself, but wow…I was proven WRONG! And this song was done the best justice possible! Thank you. Rest in heaven RR!

@OverIt822

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, ya’ll. 7 likes means the world to me! Especially when so much pain is felt and currently experienced and currently coincides with with the song 💔💔💔💔 And The voices who aren’t with us anymore

I want grandpa in the overalls and auntie in blue leopard to sing with. Love, love, love his voice.

@ElizabethGS

2 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Elliott has become pretty much world famous for his singing and harmonica playing. He has toured with the PFC band and sings mostly with Clarence Bekker onstage (along with the other musicians). He has some vision issues which Clarence always seems to help him with when they're together. There's a stunning version of Etta James' 'I'd Rather go Blind' with Clarence and Titi with the PFC band rehearsing before a tour --it's as good as any final performance could ever be. Well worth the watching (it's one of my go-to's). Alice Ridley singing a 'duet' with her long-passed brother is something special. I love that PFC gave that to her: so much heart and soul.

This is rare, but I'm at a total loss for words... ❤

Hooray for a musician who can start to play a stroll with only a guitar. Glad to hear a drummer join in. Amazing talent.

@dicksonwelch7311

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Lynn. How're you doing

Omg. I always thought Sam's voice was so unique that this would be a hard song to cover but holy crap Roger killed it. They were all wonderful but Roger's voice was perfect for this. What a talent. 👌

I watch this like once a week for inspiration.

Made me 😢😢😢😢😢😢 WHAT BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL ENERGY 💞💞💞💞💞💞 BLESS each of your talented soul's for bless'ñ mine✌️ Walk in Beauty 🕉️☯️☮️🛐

Holy shit I’ve just come upon this man and then I read that he’s past over and now I’m saddened but and a big BUT I’m rejoicing in his memory and he’s sublime voice God bless you Roger

After almost for 3 years I never get bored watching and enjoying this group

My parents sang this song to me as a kid. And 36 years later my toddler son wants me to sing it every night. It's transcendant

Oh you dont know! These soldiers have been in service for my work, Friend to The Homeless FOR YEARS.. And all the times i listened to them for inspiration. NO ONE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO ERASE MY LOVE AND GRATITUDE FOR YOU. 🙏 ❤️

1.2k haters. You got to be kidding me. How do you hate brilliance?

@AdMBandLeader

5 жыл бұрын

Answer is simple - those are the real brainless dumbasses that ever got born.

@billypilgrim7838

4 жыл бұрын

some people revel in their unhappiness

@jeffreymartinez8028

4 жыл бұрын

So soul psychopaths

@robertmachonski6017

4 жыл бұрын

Simply idiotas.

@andrewjudd7537

4 жыл бұрын

democrats

Roger Ridley, a guy who knows how to put a smile and a tear on my face at the same time. :')