Charles Bradley - Why Is It So Hard (Live on KEXP)

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Charles Bradley, backed by The Menahan Street Band, performs "Why Is It So Hard" live from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during KEXP's broadcast at SXSW. Recorded 3/17/2011.
host: Cheryl Waters
engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett, Scott Holpainen and Christopher Meister
editing: Jim Beckmann

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  • @admiralnasty
    @admiralnasty6 жыл бұрын

    Everyone thinks he's sweating, but it's just his entire body crying.

  • @wesdryden2086

    @wesdryden2086

    6 жыл бұрын

    this made me lol

  • @juainott5281

    @juainott5281

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nate Lourn agree

  • @Richona

    @Richona

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well, it is really hard.

  • @admiralnasty

    @admiralnasty

    6 жыл бұрын

    I believe it! What they don't show is after the gig, he gets off the stage, cleans up the entire place and loads all the gear in the van. It ain't easy being Bradley.

  • @johannilsson3214

    @johannilsson3214

    6 жыл бұрын

    so true ! R.I.P legend

  • @nicolasheins2540
    @nicolasheins25404 жыл бұрын

    He's not singing with his voice, he's singing with his soul

  • @jamesv.3597

    @jamesv.3597

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Gloth_Sang ?

  • @ozziescinema7159

    @ozziescinema7159

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Gloth_Sang ? x2

  • @giporgengood163

    @giporgengood163

    3 жыл бұрын

    this is rock and roll

  • @alexmendoza5277

    @alexmendoza5277

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @pepsiman2824

    @pepsiman2824

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's why it's called "Soul"

  • @ayearetee3342
    @ayearetee3342Ай бұрын

    When my son was 8, he said, "How is he so sad and can sing so good at the same time?" 😊

  • @zolotajarubka7363

    @zolotajarubka7363

    10 күн бұрын

    From Sweden: ”because he feels…. And sing….”

  • @erecvonaue7636

    @erecvonaue7636

    7 күн бұрын

    From Germany: "beacause he got the blues!"

  • @serpex77
    @serpex774 ай бұрын

    2024 still ! R.I.P. Mr. Bradley, God Bless your spirit!

  • @stevetrivago

    @stevetrivago

    4 ай бұрын

    💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏼☮️💙

  • @FlorenzoProject

    @FlorenzoProject

    3 ай бұрын

    😞 vous venez de me l'apprendre

  • @NickieMcknight

    @NickieMcknight

    Ай бұрын

    Answer to only brother in band. Have you ever heard a white man sing like that haaaaa

  • @a.g.66

    @a.g.66

    19 күн бұрын

    ​@@NickieMcknight Yes, Joe Cocker. Checkout his Music & You may come to the same conclusion. Best not to associate/link Color to Music because You might miss out on something WonDerFul.

  • @eigojiyouzu

    @eigojiyouzu

    4 күн бұрын

    Absolute legend, i was lucky enough to meet and hug the man. He was soo genuine and generous with his fans and during his performances. Went too soon

  • @markv3107
    @markv31073 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure of meeting Charles this day 6 years ago here in Dublin. I told him how much his music had made an impact on me and how much I looked forward to his show. He was one of the most genuine persons I have ever met, he thanked me and gave me a hug. I managed to get his autograph on his debut album which I have framed on my wall. Signed "For Mark, love always! Charles Bradley"

  • @AlainHus

    @AlainHus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Getting a hug from this king is dreamy, not to mention meeting him and getting his autograph! Lucky you!!

  • @felipeadrian1430

    @felipeadrian1430

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course it's not just a autograph, something deeper. Keep it forever.

  • @Imtired93

    @Imtired93

    3 жыл бұрын

    So class mate

  • @lucaselvis01

    @lucaselvis01

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, man.

  • @malter.468

    @malter.468

    3 жыл бұрын

    hope u had a towel with you ;D

  • @EvanAxer
    @EvanAxer4 жыл бұрын

    9 years later this song is still strong. RIP Charles. This song gives this quarantine a whole new meaning. Peace and love to all my brothers and sisters around the world.

  • @be_easy001

    @be_easy001

    4 жыл бұрын

    Took the words right out of my mouth, brother. I hope out of all of this the masses realize the importance of empathy and unconditional love towards each other.

  • @rembrandtvanrijn8591

    @rembrandtvanrijn8591

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@be_easy001 He tought every people that listened to his music what it meant.

  • @generalcrew5159

    @generalcrew5159

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn i didnt know he died. I was tryna look if he put out something new cause i havent listened to him in a minute. R.i.p he's well with the ancestors

  • @garr123

    @garr123

    4 жыл бұрын

    why the fuck is your avatar a white power pepe

  • @EvanAxer

    @EvanAxer

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@garr123 OK Pepe isn't white power. Better unplug from mainstream media propaganda.

  • @BADWlNG
    @BADWlNG2 ай бұрын

    God must have needed an amazing singer upstairs. Rip Sir.

  • @Kuchnasty
    @Kuchnasty3 жыл бұрын

    My body wants to make goosebumps but the tears are faster. That voice

  • @thatdude3977

    @thatdude3977

    11 ай бұрын

    😂 its very manic

  • @minnierose15
    @minnierose158 жыл бұрын

    He could sing the ingredients off a cereal box. And scream out the portion sizes and I'd be all ears in!!!!👏👏👏

  • @minnierose15

    @minnierose15

    8 жыл бұрын

    Wolf Creek Boys if you like him you will love Lee fields "I still got it" and all his great songs he sounds alot like Charles Bradley.

  • @__M738

    @__M738

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Irene Camarena will do!

  • @WheelsofSteal

    @WheelsofSteal

    8 жыл бұрын

    Your comment made me laugh so hard. funniest thing I've heard in a long time. so true.

  • @minnierose15

    @minnierose15

    8 жыл бұрын

    Brandon Maxwell lol,but so,so,true!🎤😆

  • @josephyoung3937

    @josephyoung3937

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Irene Camarena truth

  • @johngaarsoe3259
    @johngaarsoe32594 жыл бұрын

    It kills me that this guy was discovered so late in his life and had such a short singing career. I have never heard anyone who can sing like this guy, and I would have loved to see more music from him in the coming years. He also seems to have a heart of gold, and it doesn't seem fair that he was taken so soon.

  • @mariocaffari5015

    @mariocaffari5015

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, his great Spirit is alive, and he still can even feel what's his lagacy to us. It's pure energy of love, now and then !

  • @TuanNguyen-ew7lx

    @TuanNguyen-ew7lx

    4 жыл бұрын

    James Brown. He was covering James Brown before he got discovered. It's just a more rugged voice though, you can hear what's he's been through.

  • @driftdotus

    @driftdotus

    3 жыл бұрын

    He hits home right into your heart.. Not just americans but allover.. (new zealand)

  • @adamosullivan5839

    @adamosullivan5839

    3 жыл бұрын

    Atleast he recorded a good few songs, but I completely agree. I don't really care about live preformances but 100% I'd pay for a live performance from Charles

  • @tiptoo2222

    @tiptoo2222

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's like the good die young

  • @Rodge_Correa
    @Rodge_CorreaАй бұрын

    One of my favorite songs and live performances ever

  • @Bikkas
    @Bikkas3 жыл бұрын

    Listening it on December of 2020

  • @Adrianruper

    @Adrianruper

    3 жыл бұрын

    amen

  • @user-iu9lb9cm8k

    @user-iu9lb9cm8k

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here here

  • @yemisaba5006

    @yemisaba5006

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @RealBradMiller

    @RealBradMiller

    3 жыл бұрын

    2021 baby. we made it! Hopefully, it'll get easier for all of us soon!

  • @BKdefr

    @BKdefr

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah well, not too great of a start to 2021

  • @kindbeats
    @kindbeats4 жыл бұрын

    Man, our country needs to hear this now more than ever.

  • @sonnybrown1399

    @sonnybrown1399

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen brother! Amen

  • @mathsena007

    @mathsena007

    4 жыл бұрын

    All countries, my friend. In Brazil, for example, the police kills black lives in favelas. Every day.

  • @jorismaij5840

    @jorismaij5840

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true!

  • @mariocaffari5015

    @mariocaffari5015

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mathsena007 Hi, yes it is such a shame, your leader must be a friend of donald.......... But this will be for the last time, all and everything on this planet have to do a very big shift now !

  • @nicolasruiz2091

    @nicolasruiz2091

    4 жыл бұрын

    And many drummers need to see your channel, what good content do you have

  • @daveyboy8320
    @daveyboy83209 жыл бұрын

    The moment he smiles, then opens his mouth with "why, is it so hard" I had tears in my eyes. Nothing, I mean NOTHING in music has this kind of soul. That shit just hits you right in the chest. My kids even love Bradley.

  • @shenzishenzi

    @shenzishenzi

    9 жыл бұрын

    EvilDave83 Totally agree! side note - I read your comment as "it shits right on your chest" at first glance and I still agreed with you.

  • @daveyboy8320

    @daveyboy8320

    9 жыл бұрын

    shenzishenzi lmfao! Tis an accurate statement.

  • @SerjALovelyDeadBoy

    @SerjALovelyDeadBoy

    9 жыл бұрын

    EvilDave83 "I mean NOTHING in music has this kind of soul" do not you think you're exaggerating?

  • @daveyboy8320

    @daveyboy8320

    9 жыл бұрын

    Serj Nope. Not in 2015. There's plenty of soul to be found over the last 5 or 6 decades, not in current music though.

  • @SerjALovelyDeadBoy

    @SerjALovelyDeadBoy

    9 жыл бұрын

    His songs are not original, they can be cover of classic soul songs from past decades. Yes, he has soul. Too much hype

  • @MyqueasBW
    @MyqueasBW Жыл бұрын

    Lyrics Why is it so hard To make it in America I try so hard To make it in America A land of milk and honey A land supposed to be built with love It take love and understanding To live and let live I was born in Gainesville Florida I traveled far and wide Then I moved to Brooklyn, New York Had hard times, for sometime I hold on Why is it so hard To make it in America I try so hard To make it in America So I said to myself Looks like nothing was goin' right You got to move away from here I went to upstate New York A little town they call Poughkeepsie Got me a job To get away from all this stress But I couldn't get away No matter how far I went Looks like nothing gonna change Everything still remained the same Why is it so hard To make it in America I try so hard To make it in America We gotta make a change, in America Help me somebody We gotta make a change, in America Help me somebody

  • @xiiowii

    @xiiowii

    10 ай бұрын

    @chinarecords5955 la letra

  • @kishascape

    @kishascape

    8 ай бұрын

    Kind of ironic singing that in an overpriced yuppie bike shop surrounded by overconsuming hyperindulgent hipsters.

  • @Sinstat

    @Sinstat

    5 ай бұрын

    @@kishascapethe song can be interpreted in many ways, also it’s not like he JUST made it

  • @perhaps1094

    @perhaps1094

    4 ай бұрын

    @@kishascape How negative are you that can just assume all of these people are hyper indulgent over-consuming hipsters based on them being at a gig?? Are these yuppie hipsters senators and politicians? Absolutely not, you know none of these people have any power as neither you or i so why act otherwise. Have you never been to a gig in a shop, they happen and all kinds of people can be there. Get off your high horse!

  • @stefanschleps8758
    @stefanschleps875810 ай бұрын

    RIP my brother. Thank you for sharing with us while you were here. I trust that our Heavenly Father has a room for you. You say hello to Ms. Jones for us and thank her too!

  • @liancemusic
    @liancemusic6 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace, Mr. Bradley. Despite your suffering you exhibited true, unbridled love to the world.

  • @Prince77100

    @Prince77100

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed.

  • @Voyshick

    @Voyshick

    6 жыл бұрын

    Did he really pass away? Today I heard his voice for the first time and I was astonished!

  • @greg5095

    @greg5095

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sadly yes. A shame

  • @geronimovallejos7232

    @geronimovallejos7232

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fuck me dudeee, why i didnt hear about this! This is so sad. Rest in peace

  • @stevekutzen5941

    @stevekutzen5941

    6 жыл бұрын

    Liance beautifully worded

  • @solidsnakejake185
    @solidsnakejake1858 жыл бұрын

    First note that comes out of his mouth and I'm hooked

  • @bakon321

    @bakon321

    7 жыл бұрын

    I cried. only song to ever do this to me

  • @SubPablum

    @SubPablum

    6 жыл бұрын

    I never heard of him but that he died today, so I come hear to find out whats what and I felt the same way, first vocal and yep, he's good. Was good, sadly.

  • @celticsfan99
    @celticsfan9911 ай бұрын

    This video has held a very special place in my life for the last 10 years. Ever terrified of the day it will hit me the hardest

  • @greg5478
    @greg5478 Жыл бұрын

    His story is so sad. But it's so nice to know that he could live even just a bit a his dream before passing.

  • @dnsh777
    @dnsh7775 жыл бұрын

    I never understood what Soul music was or why it's called that but seeing this man perform, I think I get it now...

  • @AK-fe5wd

    @AK-fe5wd

    4 жыл бұрын

    Negative Income there are many more artist that will convince you Ottis Redding please

  • @cuirmoutarde292

    @cuirmoutarde292

    4 жыл бұрын

    damn right

  • @BRedFilms

    @BRedFilms

    4 жыл бұрын

    It means you sweat alot

  • @PistachioBandit

    @PistachioBandit

    4 жыл бұрын

    I feel like this music requires a certain amount of disillusionment that I have only recently found....it's like the kind of feeling that is so authentic that it gives form to your feelings of appreciation and lament of life ....but also a feeling you want relief from.

  • @dewardjohnsoniii9260

    @dewardjohnsoniii9260

    4 жыл бұрын

    We all sing the blues my brother! And ill help you carry yours so it be fit that im able!! Never needed to be this hard!!

  • @hossridr1
    @hossridr18 жыл бұрын

    If Bradley doesn't take you back to the 1960's and early to middle 1970's nothing will. I saw him on the CBS Morning Show this morning. I was blown away. I thought James Brown and Otis Redding had come back from the dead! To think that this man is my age (68) and didn't get started until he was 62 is unbelievable.

  • @SuperSuperdude88
    @SuperSuperdude883 жыл бұрын

    JUST found this guy 3 minutes ago with a black sabbath cover changes. He's now my favourite. what fucking SOUL he has! WOW goose- fucking- bumps.

  • @justinoff1

    @justinoff1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts!

  • @heavyartillerysgt.g4367

    @heavyartillerysgt.g4367

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's bigger than a goose bump? That Black Sabbath remake is a powerful song, it will make the biggest man that has lost his mother cry.

  • @stevengerman2759
    @stevengerman275910 ай бұрын

    The passion is real in this man .amen.

  • @beekay9607
    @beekay96073 жыл бұрын

    Incredible. I didn’t even know singers existed like this anymore.

  • @jpp2310

    @jpp2310

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is also Myron & E singing retro Soul music.

  • @jpp2310

    @jpp2310

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rowdyrob06 Wake Mc. Zero.

  • @AmericanBarber82

    @AmericanBarber82

    2 жыл бұрын

    They don’t. He dead.

  • @mrisa091

    @mrisa091

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AmericanBarber82 BRO OMG 😂

  • @aslazaimi5824

    @aslazaimi5824

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes they do exist man

  • @KennyLauderdale
    @KennyLauderdale7 жыл бұрын

    where has this guy been all my life? wow

  • @endahaddow6800
    @endahaddow6800 Жыл бұрын

    3:41 , what a legendary moment lol rest in peace to the genius that is ,Charles Bradley!

  • @Flufferio

    @Flufferio

    Жыл бұрын

    And talent if I may add.

  • @endahaddow6800

    @endahaddow6800

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Flufferio you may🙏🏼

  • @KryptoGraphVideos
    @KryptoGraphVideos Жыл бұрын

    The raspy, controlled notes and emotion in every word makes this the most human music ever.

  • @michaelbowe1485
    @michaelbowe14856 жыл бұрын

    We all know Mr. Bradley is great, but let's take a minute to appreciate that absolutely filthy guitarist

  • @jankedank

    @jankedank

    5 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @jprmac1

    @jprmac1

    5 жыл бұрын

    and that bass player, playing like a lead guitarist.

  • @hypocriteorchestra

    @hypocriteorchestra

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thomas is a very bad-bad boy 😉

  • @PkSage89

    @PkSage89

    5 жыл бұрын

    AAAAAAAA

  • @jonporter1233

    @jonporter1233

    5 жыл бұрын

    no, it's that bass that makes this song... the guitar just embellishes.

  • @dwight4k
    @dwight4k7 жыл бұрын

    2017.....2017... this has been on KZread since 2011 and now I get here???? How??

  • @korasq

    @korasq

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same here, sitting here stunned ;p

  • @edgeofugly

    @edgeofugly

    7 жыл бұрын

    As years go by, your music taste getting better. Hence, this appeared on your recommend videos.

  • @liambroek1480

    @liambroek1480

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cant believe I only found this now.....

  • @DRALGIERS

    @DRALGIERS

    6 жыл бұрын

    And he died today.

  • @Nathanfx2006
    @Nathanfx20063 жыл бұрын

    I found out about this beautiful soul way too late.

  • @Thacarshee

    @Thacarshee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Found about this man 5 days ago Man I'm kicking myself now

  • @DavidMatthewC
    @DavidMatthewC2 жыл бұрын

    My goodness... I randomly came across this song, and it hit me hard. What an amazing song, amazing singer, and an amazing band. Love you all, and I hope you have a wonderful day today! You all rock!

  • @dariuskokoszko4245

    @dariuskokoszko4245

    Жыл бұрын

    unfortunatly Charles passed away in 2017 at 68

  • @danielhernandezhs
    @danielhernandezhs8 жыл бұрын

    Fuck me, does he have to put all of his soul into every single word?

  • @AnaMaria-ep6xs

    @AnaMaria-ep6xs

    8 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @marv4665

    @marv4665

    8 жыл бұрын

    oh absolutely

  • @victorh.l.h.3138

    @victorh.l.h.3138

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Daniel Hernandez lol

  • @marv4665

    @marv4665

    8 жыл бұрын

    plouk zoing Or your mind has its own opinions like every fucking human being

  • @bobbyjacobson6023

    @bobbyjacobson6023

    8 жыл бұрын

    +plouk zoing Great music in the 60's but this is just as good.

  • @alooshypie
    @alooshypie6 жыл бұрын

    0:30 to 0:37 --- Charles gives a look of pure appreciation, he's so thankful that people are out to see him, it's so sweet and humbling to see the appreciation in his face and eyes! RIP! Legend!

  • @Akira43562

    @Akira43562

    5 жыл бұрын

    (☞ ಠ_ಠ)☞

  • @DarlikaDor

    @DarlikaDor

    5 жыл бұрын

    Has he died? Oh man!...

  • @419buckeye7

    @419buckeye7

    5 жыл бұрын

    You made me almost cry in public in uniform fuck you buddy

  • @Politickticktickin

    @Politickticktickin

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@419buckeye7 what uniform

  • @edsonsalesjunior9176

    @edsonsalesjunior9176

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's actually sad cause none of the white folks there know what he's talking about

  • @scaho
    @scaho2 жыл бұрын

    To say that this man sings with soul is a massive understatement! God bless his soul.

  • @Seandaguy
    @Seandaguy3 жыл бұрын

    This voice was not meant for the ears , it was meant for the soul

  • @PeyoteCoyote97
    @PeyoteCoyote978 жыл бұрын

    I hate it so much when people go to performances and just record on their phones. I also hate people who complain about things they hate. I also hate hypocrisy.

  • @emmanueloluga9770

    @emmanueloluga9770

    8 жыл бұрын

    hate is love behind a wall, so break the wall

  • @hamsterbass123

    @hamsterbass123

    8 жыл бұрын

    i hate vague statements

  • @IanKing99

    @IanKing99

    8 жыл бұрын

    I hate: 1. youtube comments 2. irony 3. lists

  • @xxxccccrrrrggggffff

    @xxxccccrrrrggggffff

    7 жыл бұрын

    I hate hate

  • @spacemandago2256

    @spacemandago2256

    7 жыл бұрын

    Freddy DaKid I hate a land of milk and honey

  • @cryptotwenty-four7180
    @cryptotwenty-four71809 жыл бұрын

    There's so much soul in his music because all of his songs are based on true events in his life as a man struggling to keep food on the table throughout 62 years of his life. Then made his debut single aged 62, now 66. The music of sharon jones (signed to daptone records, the same label as Charles) was huge in France but not in the USA, so the guitarist with the long hair sang the lyrics ''why is it so hard to make it in America'', but when Charles sang it it had a whole different meaning, living his life living is basements, sheltering in churches.

  • @karlschlag4830
    @karlschlag483020 күн бұрын

    He was for me the greatest singer all of time. I miss him so much.

  • @zkzumbuhl85
    @zkzumbuhl856 ай бұрын

    I’ll never be able to listen to this man song or this group play without getting choked up. Damn I miss Charles Bradley and Sharon Jones.

  • @WhitestWaters
    @WhitestWaters7 жыл бұрын

    I love his face, it's so expressive and just human

  • @annieg4444
    @annieg44448 жыл бұрын

    me when i see how much college tuition costs

  • @urupaps2702

    @urupaps2702

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kathy H study in in beautiful Deutschland

  • @playbehnder

    @playbehnder

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Uru paps how much it cost?

  • @a.s.5262

    @a.s.5262

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Cristian Lorenz Not nearly as much as US Universitys cost

  • @pikherz

    @pikherz

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Cristian Lorenz Nothing. You just pay for the bus ticket.

  • @Patri_Fides

    @Patri_Fides

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kathy H Vote Bernie Sanders for tuition free college in America!

  • @josesolis45
    @josesolis452 жыл бұрын

    Soul music at its best. Charles RIP. you are now reunited with your mother. May both your souls Rest In Peace.

  • @kushallama5373
    @kushallama5373 Жыл бұрын

    Found him watching American Dad, he played Krampus and sang a duet beautifully. Same soul pouring with his voice, expression, body, everything. So sad we lost this legend. RIP.

  • @quizzlie
    @quizzlie7 жыл бұрын

    This comment section is 49.5% people impressed with the singer and 49.5% people pissed at the drummer.

  • @quizzlie

    @quizzlie

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lula Vendetti No. The 1% of comments are... jokers.

  • @Metallicuz

    @Metallicuz

    7 жыл бұрын

    smokers? midnight tokers?

  • @NathanKt
    @NathanKt6 жыл бұрын

    Waiting the death of a legend to discover his discography, what a terrible mistake i've made.

  • @codyanderson1358

    @codyanderson1358

    6 жыл бұрын

    His music will outlive most of us.

  • @codyanderson1358

    @codyanderson1358

    6 жыл бұрын

    By a long hsot(deservedly so)

  • @ramons7to

    @ramons7to

    6 жыл бұрын

    same... :'(

  • @THEHARMONICAS

    @THEHARMONICAS

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @jonathanvilla7280

    @jonathanvilla7280

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here but even in death he is changing lives and living on. Sad i never got to see him but extremely grateful i finally heard him. His voice brings back memories of my brother. Thank you charles.

  • @LPLimbos
    @LPLimbos2 жыл бұрын

    you know someone is feeling the music when they are sweating profusely more than anyone else in the room

  • @hospodilander
    @hospodilander3 жыл бұрын

    Listening it on January of 2021! Still feel his soul in the music.

  • @JavierArrivillaga
    @JavierArrivillaga8 жыл бұрын

    great guitar player! love how he backs him up

  • @qthegreat3

    @qthegreat3

    8 жыл бұрын

    DUDE!!! That man is NASTY!!!! Iwas thinking the same thing and the bass player is pretty good too

  • @DD-ij4dq

    @DD-ij4dq

    7 жыл бұрын

    I know right absolutely perfect

  • @Kylerjguitar
    @Kylerjguitar10 жыл бұрын

    I just want to cry like a little bitch when I hear this man sing.

  • @gerritgrootenboer5912

    @gerritgrootenboer5912

    10 жыл бұрын

    i cry but i am sure this men is blesst

  • @uberwamble

    @uberwamble

    10 жыл бұрын

    Do it. Feels great.

  • @wojtekszczerbinski9631

    @wojtekszczerbinski9631

    10 жыл бұрын

    shit man I felt it too

  • @ocransarah148
    @ocransarah14810 ай бұрын

    This song reminds me my late husband RIP JOHN😭😭

  • @martinlatvian5538
    @martinlatvian553810 күн бұрын

    True blues.This song is like a warm glass of whiskey with no rocks

  • @1990hennesy
    @1990hennesy5 жыл бұрын

    I’m grown ass man, and this song makes me cry almost every time I listen to it..

  • @1990hennesy

    @1990hennesy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it has something to do with my background I’ve recently moved here from Kazakhstan and just working, working, working... Though I met really cool friends here, they inspire me to stay forever in this wonderful country.

  • @desolation11

    @desolation11

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same, dude. It wrecks me every time.

  • @desolation11

    @desolation11

    5 жыл бұрын

    Also, i hope things get easier for you!

  • @Geronimo7thson

    @Geronimo7thson

    5 жыл бұрын

    Check out Wish you were here by Lee Fields just like this pure soul power

  • @76kitt

    @76kitt

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Troy Müller hahaha! Right?

  • @JasonBenesh
    @JasonBenesh6 жыл бұрын

    RIP, Charles. You knew what was up.

  • @jonporter1233

    @jonporter1233

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jason Benesh the screaming eagle of motha fuckin soul

  • @josedanielysidroescobar3894

    @josedanielysidroescobar3894

    6 жыл бұрын

    😫

  • @largeproblem
    @largeproblem3 ай бұрын

    He was such a powerhouse, and his words are going to have an impact for the rest of time. Rest in Peace, Charles, and thank you for everything

  • @loganstroganoff1284
    @loganstroganoff12842 жыл бұрын

    just came back to this after a few years...used to listen every morning when i was broke as hell working a couple dead end jobs that barely paid the bills. its still hard but not as hard as it was. i dont feel the pain as much first hand as i did but charles brings it back and makes me grateful for what i have now. there are a lot of people hurting in this country that is ruled by an indifferent elite.i hope we can overcome our troubles but sometimes i dont know. feels better to commiserate in our grief than to cry alone...that i do know. God Bless you charles and rest easy.

  • @zodiac909
    @zodiac9093 жыл бұрын

    This is a visual representation of "Soul" music.

  • @iESTO818
    @iESTO8186 жыл бұрын

    In honor of his life, I will be playing him all day today. RIP Charles

  • @mikkelandersen7788

    @mikkelandersen7788

    6 жыл бұрын

    ernie d 6 months later I will do the same👍👍

  • @eriklindell7903
    @eriklindell79032 жыл бұрын

    I was fortunate to see him twice, close up. An original, a great style, great presence, searing vocals. Only singer I have ever seen that could combine crying and singing so effectively.

  • @paulthepainter2366

    @paulthepainter2366

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was playing Etta James and it autoplayed this. She cry sings

  • @happyninjachick4419
    @happyninjachick4419 Жыл бұрын

    This song is so relevant today

  • @shakespearsplat
    @shakespearsplat7 жыл бұрын

    Don't play the odds, play the man.

  • @maurioutis4843
    @maurioutis48436 жыл бұрын

    Why is it so hard To make it in America I try so hard To make it in America A land with milk and honey A land supposed to be built with love It take love and understanding To live and let live I was born in Gainesville Florida I traveled far and wide Then I moved to Brooklyn, New York Had hard times, for sometime I hold on Why is it so hard To make it in America I try so hard To make it in America So I said to myself Look like nothing gonna change I got to move away from here I went to upstate New York A little town they call Poughkeepsie Got me a job To get away from all this stress But I couldn't get away No matter how far I went Look like nothing gonna change Everything still remained the same Why is it so hard To make it in America I try so hard To make it in America We gotta make a change, in America Help me somebody

  • @oliviervalentijnderuyter974

    @oliviervalentijnderuyter974

    5 жыл бұрын

    +Mauri Outis Thank you for this! If read without music it is almost like a ''farewell letter''. I'm glad he got to live through multiple years after this. P.S. I hear him sing 'Why it is so hard''.

  • @metallicowl3269

    @metallicowl3269

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this

  • @jbones7552

    @jbones7552

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @re05do

    @re05do

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mierda , esto es Real Emo.

  • @beast5111

    @beast5111

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks شكراً

  • @benitob2037
    @benitob20378 ай бұрын

    Bro he’s hitting those notes without auto tune, true talent here.

  • @higorolliver2008
    @higorolliver2008 Жыл бұрын

    Charles canta com tanto sentimento, é lindo de se ver. A forma como se expressa, isso é música, isso é divino!

  • @igublack8577

    @igublack8577

    8 ай бұрын

    A voz dele lembra James brown

  • @cespinoza505
    @cespinoza5056 жыл бұрын

    You're not among us anymore, but your music will last forever. Rest in peace, Soul Legend.

  • @dilloncrouch2559

    @dilloncrouch2559

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kristoff Kristian nice taste in music.. and profile pics

  • @ohenesavant

    @ohenesavant

    6 жыл бұрын

    In that way he always will be so he still is.

  • @chrismess135
    @chrismess1354 жыл бұрын

    Charles, I'm so grateful to have discovered you. I do wish it was a little sooner. R.I.P.

  • @peach4206

    @peach4206

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @carlosdejesus2207

    @carlosdejesus2207

    4 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @dannycapone24

    @dannycapone24

    4 жыл бұрын

    damn wish i did the same, noticed he always brought up his passing away, so now he is with her.

  • @CTRL70

    @CTRL70

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same to darondo

  • @PitchfordStache
    @PitchfordStache4 ай бұрын

    RIP to one of the good guys.

  • @Obi-Swgoh
    @Obi-Swgoh7 ай бұрын

    The passion, the fire, the blood, sweat and tears. RIP the legend.

  • @andi.popescu
    @andi.popescu9 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone else think this man has a particularly kind face?

  • @CS-yz2do

    @CS-yz2do

    9 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing. Humble eyes.

  • @kyleflicker

    @kyleflicker

    9 жыл бұрын

    Dem rapist eyes doe

  • @deathbysoap
    @deathbysoap4 жыл бұрын

    He touched my soul with his singing and its a shame he died 3 years ago. You just don't come across these types of soul-touching experiences anymore. RIP Charles Bradley

  • @josbunit

    @josbunit

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just hearing him for the first time and this comment touched me almost as much as his passion ❣

  • @Bryan_Lion
    @Bryan_Lion3 жыл бұрын

    The guitarist was vibing. Sometimes I just tune in to his licks and arpeggios. The bass player is holding it down too as well as keys. Just a sound group overall

  • @nmtaco8645

    @nmtaco8645

    2 жыл бұрын

    The bass is kickin arse man

  • @ianswenson6

    @ianswenson6

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dude totally. The guitar player is insane. Bass is solid

  • @Bryan_Lion

    @Bryan_Lion

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Sherman Park 😂 a different take but okay. Just let us common folk with untrained ears enjoy

  • @Bryan_Lion

    @Bryan_Lion

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hittheboof1084 you’re right! They’re more influential than I first realized 😮

  • @McNuggins

    @McNuggins

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Menahan Street Band is not a group to sleep on.

  • @Oldheadhiphop
    @Oldheadhiphop2 ай бұрын

    2024, let's gooooo. Beautiful voice that aged well. Rest easy big dog

  • @niccoloferi4421
    @niccoloferi44216 жыл бұрын

    This makes me proud to be a human.

  • @StacheBigote
    @StacheBigote6 жыл бұрын

    I had a chance to meet Mr. Bradley once. He made an impression, that's for sure. Put his arm around me and just started talking like we were old friends. Actually, he had come to sit in with another legend (Fred Thomas) and he was several hours late. He showed up toward the end of the set at, like, 2 AM. He got on the stage and within 30 seconds the crowd was in the palm of his hand. He sang 2 or 3 songs and then hopped of stage and just started mingling with the 20 or so people left. His performance was epic. He was obviously drunk but he just radiated sexual energy as he sang and danced. I left with the impression that he was just the nicest, most humble and supremely talented dude. I always wished I had hung around later that night because I knew the guys in the band and I'm sure I could have REALLY got to hang with Mr. Bradley.

  • @triplesevensix291

    @triplesevensix291

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is right.

  • @MadFrogIsMad1995

    @MadFrogIsMad1995

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why did you not stick around?

  • @rafaellapolley6985
    @rafaellapolley69852 жыл бұрын

    I’m crying tears of joy. This touches my soul so deep I can’t even explain the feeling. It’s a mixture of pain, happiness, sadness I’m so overwhelmed I’m not even making any sense lol

  • @axelnussbaumer
    @axelnussbaumer3 жыл бұрын

    made me tear up. Wish I discovered this guy earlier.

  • @tributethis678
    @tributethis6783 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I feel the worst wave of dark depression creeping up on me, I listen to this man and a few other artists to remind me that I'm not alone.. it helps

  • @betosanchito
    @betosanchito9 жыл бұрын

    This song is beyond amazing.. I dont know who charles bradley is. It is hard to make it in America. This man sings the blues and does it with sadness in his soul, its beautiful.

  • @richardclock5957
    @richardclock59578 ай бұрын

    He has one of the most fascinating stories of struggling for decades and finally making it later in his life. Highly recommend at least his wiki page

  • @Daniel-ox1sb
    @Daniel-ox1sb3 жыл бұрын

    Seems like nothing gonna change Everything still remained the same Beautiful homage to otis, and the fact that the line still holds shows how so true it is.

  • @elmandelviaje258
    @elmandelviaje2585 жыл бұрын

    Algún latino Escuchando estas bellas melodías en junio de 2019

  • @Angiej420

    @Angiej420

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amo esta canción!!

  • @characato2188

    @characato2188

    5 жыл бұрын

    Perú!!

  • @lunaticotv1559

    @lunaticotv1559

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brazil

  • @blackstar_1069

    @blackstar_1069

    4 жыл бұрын

    Julio

  • @carlosgarciasandoval9993

    @carlosgarciasandoval9993

    4 жыл бұрын

    Arica, Chile

  • @justaguyonyt137
    @justaguyonyt1377 жыл бұрын

    when you see a black singer sweating in the thumbnail, you know its gon' be good!!

  • @PermanentHigh

    @PermanentHigh

    7 жыл бұрын

    Just a guy on YT Deadass why I clicked. I knew it was gonna be fire.

  • @TheroofsupplyIG

    @TheroofsupplyIG

    7 жыл бұрын

    Just a guy on YT swear you are spot on

  • @richardsolano6183

    @richardsolano6183

    7 жыл бұрын

    Just a guy on YT its why i clicked on this lmao the sweat means this shit was gonna fyaaaa

  • @gpc1014

    @gpc1014

    7 жыл бұрын

    I thought I was about to see him have a heart attack.

  • @12smart90

    @12smart90

    7 жыл бұрын

    Truth

  • @toobstr
    @toobstr3 жыл бұрын

    God damn, the emotion his voice has is enough for anyone to listen to.

  • @felenathesanger
    @felenathesanger Жыл бұрын

    I love this song. This brother's soul just hits you in the face straight though the song from beginning to end.

  • @cheirinhodepacoca
    @cheirinhodepacoca6 жыл бұрын

    Sad day indeed. RIP Charles Bradley.

  • @loubest3935
    @loubest39356 жыл бұрын

    What a man. Envious of anyone who ever had the chance to see him live.

  • @mikebiliamanator2129

    @mikebiliamanator2129

    6 жыл бұрын

    Linus Martin Got to see him in Pensacola about two years ago and they played this song. People were crying. Amazing show.

  • @markwakephord3049

    @markwakephord3049

    6 жыл бұрын

    Guys you gotta hear his version of Black Sabbaths " Changes", blow your mind . Yip RIP Chuck.

  • @mikebiliamanator2129

    @mikebiliamanator2129

    6 жыл бұрын

    mark wakephord It's really sad to hear about the path of this individual. I think that, correct me if I'm wrong, he was long overdue in being recognized.

  • @markwakephord3049

    @markwakephord3049

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes for sure buddy. I just found him by chance myself recently. Listen to James Browns live version of " This is a Mans World" for great throaty vocals just like CB. Enjoy.

  • @Zergito

    @Zergito

    6 жыл бұрын

    Saw him at FYF 2016. I didn’t stay thru his full set. But that doesn’t mean I wasn’t captivated by his performance. Incredible voice and stage presence. I just wish I would’ve stayed longer. Ugh, I was trying to get close to the front for Father John Misty. Which I did but you know. Charles IS the screaming eagle

  • @bluezhawg2104
    @bluezhawg21042 ай бұрын

    Once in a lifetime voice! Charles is among the greatest of all time! RIP

  • @musicomix
    @musicomix3 жыл бұрын

    Leaving in West Africa this song is a hymn to all countries. feel free be happy and stand up . Thanks Sir Charles Bradley for everything . peace

  • @Mason-jj6mw
    @Mason-jj6mw4 жыл бұрын

    this was 9 years ago. wow this is art

  • @elewie916

    @elewie916

    4 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @Phearsum
    @Phearsum4 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace Charles. I hope you and your mother met again. You're a legend to anyone who has heard your soul speak. You're too good for this world.

  • @mariocaffari5015

    @mariocaffari5015

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Phear, That's exatly what we said when our'e Brother died " He is too good for this world " I believe these strong beings are needed in the Spiritual world to make their great Visions comes trought

  • @joerausch5756
    @joerausch5756 Жыл бұрын

    The music of Charles Bradley has been nothing short of a blessing in my life!!!

  • @RenanzinhoSopadeAbobora
    @RenanzinhoSopadeAbobora7 жыл бұрын

    charles os fucking amazing he is on luke cage new netflix's series!!!!!!! season 1 eps3 check out

  • @xodus1914

    @xodus1914

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's what brought me here!

  • @RenanzinhoSopadeAbobora

    @RenanzinhoSopadeAbobora

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Carrie Parks FUCK AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Swaet_47

    @Swaet_47

    7 жыл бұрын

    Theo só Theo Ye dude I saw it honestly I thought I was the only one who noticed and who even knew him . No one in the room knew him and I'm just like FUCKKKK IS WRONG WIT YALL

  • @Ben-rz9cf
    @Ben-rz9cf6 жыл бұрын

    You made it, buddy. You made it into our hearts, the only place that matters. Rest easy now.

  • @radam7496
    @radam74963 жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry guys it’ll be alright just embrace it.

  • @nanexozex
    @nanexozex3 жыл бұрын

    Preach preach bro...2021 the world To those still alive...just listen this

  • @k5v11n
    @k5v11n4 жыл бұрын

    When he sings the first line "Why is it so hard", it almost like a statement to me, and it breaks my heart every single time.

  • @VoorTrekker88

    @VoorTrekker88

    4 жыл бұрын

    You don't have to feel that bad. Charles and all of his white hipster band mates have way more money than you ever will.

  • @VoorTrekker88

    @VoorTrekker88

    4 жыл бұрын

    jairo tovah Apologies, it's difficult for me to take a point concerning financial hardships from rich people...

  • @aws9604

    @aws9604

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@VoorTrekker88 Charles Bradley wasn't remotely rich for 60 of his 68 years. He wasn't even known until 2011. He was homeless for years and did odd jobs for decades.

  • @IlGattonero13

    @IlGattonero13

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is absolutely a cry of pain. I feel the same.

  • @ast.4049

    @ast.4049

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VoorTrekker88 oof

  • @vDriFFF
    @vDriFFF10 жыл бұрын

    My fucking god... this man is awesome.

  • @julianaribeiro9037

    @julianaribeiro9037

    10 жыл бұрын

    I fully agree with you!

  • @cynlovespugs

    @cynlovespugs

    10 жыл бұрын

    Have you checked out his cover of Nirvana's "Stay Away" ??? It's amazing

  • @nicolasbarceloni3861
    @nicolasbarceloni3861 Жыл бұрын

    Everyday that I feel a struggle, I listen to this song.

  • @quendusterful
    @quendusterful Жыл бұрын

    Someone who sings with his soul. Rip Bradley ❤ so much sadness, so many emotions but...why it is so hard.... but whyyyyy i'm crying all time when i'm listen this song 🥹 and why is it so hurtful and sad that humans don't like each other 😭 Do you fucking love each other without jealousy or bad thoughts ?

  • @Chickentenddies
    @Chickentenddies6 жыл бұрын

    I found out the day that Charles passed away was the same day my relationship ended and listening to him again made me not want to hurt myself or give up. Rest in peace sir, you did well.

  • @mekverseedits

    @mekverseedits

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hope you're doing well my man

  • @loomint8015

    @loomint8015

    5 жыл бұрын

    Christopher Yan damn is that you in your profile picture you thicc af

  • @Pt0wN973b0iI

    @Pt0wN973b0iI

    5 жыл бұрын

    Suicide is *NOT* the answer.

  • @Chickentenddies

    @Chickentenddies

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Pt0wN973b0iI I'm still here fuckers

  • @Chickentenddies

    @Chickentenddies

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@loomint8015 I try bruh

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