For those who want to know,that is fred white on the drums. He is the younger brother of Maurice white of EWF!

@carlcraft9237

2 жыл бұрын

Damn!!!!

@collectoroffrance

2 жыл бұрын

Had the honour to promote concerts with EW&F in Europe. Fantastic people! Donny, a legend!

@asage5801

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing musical family….

@Naesman1167

2 жыл бұрын

That's Phil Upchurch on the guitar.. Didn't know Earl Delroy was white.. Not that it should matter.. He's got soul in those hands! He killed it!

@carlcraft9237

2 жыл бұрын

@@Naesman1167 I thought the same thing! I was like he's white!? But you can see why he's a part of the band. I feel like there might be some deeper meaning to it too. I don't know

One of the greatest black voices my ears ever heard hand's down 😢

I'm still listening in 2024🤠

I love this song, it's 2024 still listening. RIP Legend

@charlenedean4086

3 ай бұрын

We can go all the way back to the twenties! Music is a way to leave all your troubles behind ❤ I remember playing instruments, taking them home for practice. Today, I see no children with instruments going home 😢 Demons in the world 😢

@Anubis10110

Ай бұрын

I can’t get enough of this man

@charleshobbs7113

Ай бұрын

Bruno Mars

@rolandmcknight97

Ай бұрын

Read Some where he wrote this song , the rapper Too$hort added words ❤️

One of the purest expressions of what SOUL music is.

This is the first concert I ever attended!!! I was a Freshman at Queens College in New York in 1970 where he performed this with the tan "Apple Jack" hat that he is wearing! Wow how time flies!!! I am now 70 year old!!!!LOL!

@nayohhh_

10 ай бұрын

Wow you are so fortunate to have witnessed such an impeccable talent!

@user-ku6dp7wf8f

4 ай бұрын

This was at lincoln center in New York, my wife and I first date still together

@Accidentinparadiable

4 ай бұрын

That's fantastic that you were there. Amazing.

@oliverashton4141

4 ай бұрын

Wow 😂😂😂

@michaelclemens4486

4 ай бұрын

Cheers!

That Song Is The BOMB I AM 76 Years old ❤😊

@TS-1267

15 күн бұрын

... YOU'RE STILL A " YOUNG-TIMER".. GREETINGS FROM BRADFORD WEST YORKSHIRE.... ""FEELING DA RIDDIM"" 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌄🌄🌄 2:47

@basenmarion

11 күн бұрын

I am 49 years old. This song has so much soul and drive ,the conga /cb solo is incredibly tight... it's hypnotizing...As an audio-engineer these days , I make a deep bow for the musicians and both the recording /mixing techs ..It sounds so good..still..

@maxineloduca6881

10 күн бұрын

😮wow it’s awesome the best song …music yet 😊

@maxineloduca6881

10 күн бұрын

I am an oldie but goodie 79 ❤albums of All the crew of the golden days 😊

Stevie Wonder was his most famous fan, he bought several donny albums and distributed them to his loved ones to share his passion for this great artist

No autotune no computer pure voice Other century Masterpiece 🙏🥰

@CannibaLouiST

Жыл бұрын

no loudness war compression either. overall way better sound production

@stephendailey3108

Жыл бұрын

So true, such a joy to hear

@jazzfunkhead6866

Жыл бұрын

OMG!! Truth was spoken and I heard you loud and clear!! "Other century masterpiece"

@yvetteknight93

Жыл бұрын

now that's what I'm talking about that's the lick pure raw vocal an instrument doing what they do

@davidhayes8883

Жыл бұрын

These things happen when musicians jam together.

I’m 73 and this song still gives me goose bumps after all these years..RIP Genius..

@Yooooo91

Жыл бұрын

31 just got them when I started listening

@robhill9989

Жыл бұрын

34 and hearing this for the first time and I’m falling in love with music all over again.

@RetroReminiscing

Жыл бұрын

@@Yooooo91 👌

@olympiahendrix4392

Жыл бұрын

@@robhill9989 Music exists and becomes INCREDIBLE when in the hands of genius. Enjoy and dont stop. 😊

@FZ2HELL

Жыл бұрын

I am 62, I grew up with this music. Love, peace and respect and rest in peace. Mr. Donny Hathaway. Thanks for MUSIC..... Nice to also see that kids respect Old school as ultimate music.

This might be one of the greatest live performances I’ve ever seen..

@sunofshaft

6 ай бұрын

You can stop at Performance.

@charlenedean4086

5 ай бұрын

No, it's good, but Frankie Beverly and maze, at Red rocks in Colorado! Yo, you had to be there! Back in the eighties! Open sky, up hight in the sky, please, ❤

@barbaracockrell618

4 ай бұрын

Me 2 they killed it great great band of talent

It's criminal that he didn't get the respect that he deserved. Too much talent ended the day he died. A musical H E R O !

I wish there was so much more footage of this man.

@kimwilborn8912

2 жыл бұрын

I’m hopeful.. it’s slowly emerging out the wood works..

@adonaiyah2196

2 жыл бұрын

This upload alone is about a third of all donny hathaway video available

@williammccarthy1042

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Keep asking. I’m an old guy with lots of resources for new old shit. Hadn’t seen this yet. Please keep looking and posting

@JTD472

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss where is it all?

@MusicAddict001

2 жыл бұрын

I'm totally with you, a true loss and tragedy! But I must say, I'm so thankful this full performance is finally available in great quality. It's like an elixer; giving you what you need time and time again, but leaves you yearning for more 🙇‍♂️

Donny is giving that piano hell he tearing them keys UP!!!

@zcomme

2 жыл бұрын

ohdefinitely the keys are dancing!!

@WillsJazzLoft

2 жыл бұрын

It seems like nobody knew the Wurlitzer the way Donny did. I've heard many other folks play it but none like Donny

@sergiomacedo6181

2 жыл бұрын

@@WillsJazzLoftI agree with you. In early 70's I had a Wurlitzer and it gave me a lot of fun. But Donny ways were great, he was a wonderful musician. Now I'm playing congas, bongo & cuban percussion, just for fun.

@sharonnewton1195

2 жыл бұрын

I see where his daughter got her talent from gone to soon!

@jplew138

Жыл бұрын

@@WillsJazzLoft Only one close was Joe Zawinul

51 years old - I got into listening to this via hip hop. This energy cannot be replicated. science doesn’t always have a formula. fingers are blurrin

That drummer is outstanding,he's got the beat,the groove,and the move!!!

@tljackson224

Ай бұрын

Fred White, brother of Maurice White also a member of Earth Wind and Fire

That conga player is a beast!!!

@iamcalledirenechaliz-lopez

Ай бұрын

Fr❤

My father and my mother went to go see Donny Hathaway in concert in the early 70’s at the fisher theater in Detroit and my mother told Me Donny gave the greatest performances She have ever seen and my mother told me when played the ghetto the audience stood up and scream and shout and they were acting liked they where in church Donny is the goat.

@briarpatchson3039

Жыл бұрын

All of this Music came out of the CHURCH!!! CAN you not notice that he didn't call women B&Hoes!

@davidlittlejohn7468

Жыл бұрын

That's so true my brother

@leonardbrown2219

Ай бұрын

The same thing can be said when he came to Philly and played on the campus of Temple Univ back in the day.He also played/sung at the Legendary Uptown Theater.If you grew up in the Hood.This was the song that would (Lead You In To Battle And Show You How to Win The War To Make it In Life)

60s/70s R&B, SOUL, JAZZY FUNK is the best. I wish it would come back but it requires something missing from today's music---- TALENT. No autotune, nothing digital, just SKILL baby!

The Late & Great Fred White on Drums, Willie Weeks on Bass, Earl DeRouen on Congas, Donny Hathaway Vocals, Electric Piano & Cow Bell and a Guitarist performing Utter Bliss

@user-ve5li6fv9u

2 ай бұрын

Thanknyou 😊

@piotrcha4004

2 ай бұрын

dziekuę

@staceymichaels9530

18 күн бұрын

TY!!!

One of the purest most beautiful voices I’ve heard in my seventy years. Breaks my heart that he ended his life in such a desperate way. His pain/state of mind must have been unbearable. I’m so thankful for the invention of recorded music and photography/video tape. His music will never die.

@mattveteska8559

Жыл бұрын

How did he die?

@paulbowers5995

Жыл бұрын

He jumped out a window of a fairly tall building.

@mattveteska8559

Жыл бұрын

@@paulbowers5995 I just read about it , thanks. So dad

@shelleyklien1261

Жыл бұрын

Love the bongos. Great Artist. Love love.!!!

@mattveteska8559

Жыл бұрын

@@shelleyklien1261 ok

Just one of the best soul voices ever!

Fred White is only 15 years of age here on the drum kit! Born in January 1955 .. Donny is probably 24 depending on the date of recording but he sadly died on Fred's birthday in 1979, when he turned 24 himself.

@claramckenzie9140

2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@morrisyoung1076

2 ай бұрын

Wow

Just the fact that this was captured live, and lives on today, is more than I can say.

“ Jam “ “ Donny “ “ Your “ “ Playing “ “ Is “ “ Fantastic “ “ And “ “ You “ “ Are “ “ Definitely “ “ Missed “

Donny had one of the greatest voices ever. An extraordinary talent, great singer, writer, keyboard player, producer and arranger.

For my friend Gary, who turned me on to "Donny Hathaway Live". I wish he was here to see this performance. R.I.P.

Best version of "The Ghetto" I've heard 🙂

holding back any Donny videos should be a crime. Priceless pieces of art these gems of videos are.

@ramsesstafford4640

Жыл бұрын

FOR REAL

@keremkayi8319

9 ай бұрын

Eternal

@rosalindevans9179

8 ай бұрын

Oh Donny Hathaway. How good you were . it's awful how you left us. Ripx😊

Genius. When he pulled out the cow bell. The precision on keys. The anointing in his voice. My God

@rodtrues1

2 жыл бұрын

And I remember when we would go to a concert, folk could bring cowbells, shakers,whistles /anythang, because there was such thing as bringing in something to HARM anyone, oh ,, but that was a long time ago, about 40 years ago maybe,, now, so called musicians can’t play shet unless it’s in C with a transpose,,,, not all,, but enough

@mauricewilliams8609

Жыл бұрын

Yes he was a talented brother that will be missed but not forgotten I watched a documentary on him what a talent

@stevon521

Жыл бұрын

4sho

@lyrics2challenged

Жыл бұрын

@@gearreasemarcus I need more cowbell!

@debrawatson7489

Жыл бұрын

I FELT THAT ...

The groove in this is so incredible! Incredible musicians ! I can't belive this is what music used to be like. WOW!

i wish i could be a time traveller and go back to see this man in concert. a rare talent.

@wptaries

11 ай бұрын

Me too!👋🏾

@eddiezayas8343

5 ай бұрын

We just did

This is as close to the Live album performance as you're going to get.. God bless the poster!!!!

@MusicAddict001

2 жыл бұрын

Word!

I always thought Earl the conga player was black ,he’s got soul big time . Donny wanted Henry Gibson ,but he was committed to Curtis Mayfield ,everything worked. out great . All these cats became famous in they’re own right . Young Fred White

@GloriaDHall

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for identifying the young man on drums. I was wondering who he was..

@Sirie7206

2 жыл бұрын

Earl DeRouen was Puerto Rican hence why he was an amazing Conga Player.

@cooldebt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment which echoes my thoughts and answers my question exactly!

@sylviahorton8396

2 жыл бұрын

FO SHO U RIGHT......EARL WAS BAAAAAAAAD ON THOSE CONGO'S....DONNY WAS A MUSICAL GENIUS BIG TIME...RIP.,.

@DRLEWIS

Жыл бұрын

I thought Earl DeRouen was from the Netherlands. One of the things musicians have taught me... you never KNOW who's got that FUNK in their pocket. Case in point AWB and many others.

The bass player went on to become one of the all time greats. Mr. Willie Weeks!

@user-ku6dp7wf8f

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best

Man, this is when music was IT. If we had music like this wouldn't the world be better?

My number one Male Vocalist of ALL TIME bar none!

The absolute best. Tears to my eyes. I am 67 years old. Memories 😉

@d_a_r_i_o

4 ай бұрын

Like wise - just sublime

A special gift we had such a short time. I'm 68 and I love this masterpiece!

@eyeswideopen935

8 ай бұрын

same here - I feel so blessed to have grown up in those times with those giant artists and spirits!

@memphislifestyle5055

Ай бұрын

2000 baby here I’m so glad I found this masterpiece sad that this type of music is gone

I'm a bass player. I grew up listening to this and Willie Weeks has been a huge influence on me - his technique, drive, soul, taste are just stellar.

Now THAT is what I call music.

best groove i’ve ever heard. doesn’t get better.

I’m very late to the Donny Hathaway party, His daughter Lalah Hathaway invited me because I find her to be an amazing vocalist, especially her scatting and polyphonic tone, (mind blowing!) So I come to see who her father is and now I see that she comes from great musical genes. Wow he’s amazing!.

@donlamont2909

3 ай бұрын

I've spent most of my life trying to understand "Donny Hathaway".... I strongly desire to be part of a biopic about his life.... I've admire his musicality, distinctive tone& texture vocally, and signature appearance for years.... During my journey in New York, I wish he could have tapped me on my shoulder to receive advice.....

Donnie Hathaway was a genius the likes of which the world will never see again.. I was fortunate to hear him in real time - never saw this video...I knew he was `great but his playing here is other worldly and his band is ridiculous! ALL TIME LEGEND

That was a heck of a performance!

@sharonnewton1195

8 ай бұрын

His daughter is a phenomenal singer Lela Hathaway he was a wonderful musician ❤

Musicians don't take improvisational chances anymore. Such a great band behind the greatest soul singer.

@yehudahlioness8544

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, yes sir! The greatest soul singer!

@tiwantiwaabibiman2603

9 ай бұрын

That's because most of the music "artists"/performers have no actual talent and,/or music training or background. Most of these young. people trying to make nusic now don't know the song, let alone who Donnie Hathaway is. There are wonderful exceptions like Kelsey Lu, Sudan Archives, Seinabo Sey, Kokokoro, Melanie Faye, Jacob Banks... Just sayin...

@mylesthered3614

5 ай бұрын

Check out Yusuf Dayes and his band

@AvatarKnownAsNathanielPeters

4 ай бұрын

Listen to phish. They are improvisational genius’

Entire band members showing their best talent individually... Dedicated

Donny was a true genius vocally and instrumentally and left us with a daughter who is just as accomplished in lalah!

First time I’ve actually seen Donny at work, Thank you, this man had unearthly talent , Man could he smack that Fender Rhodes Piano. This is a perfect example of musicians “on it”

@1970piano

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he could also smack the Rhodes piano, but in this case it was a Wurlitzer. 😉

@Drivethebeat

Жыл бұрын

@@1970piano Absolutely! cuz I hated the Wurlitzer. But because of this man AND Josef (Mercy, Mercy, Mercy), I respected it..

@stevon521

Жыл бұрын

special moment in time

@TheMartinRoss

Жыл бұрын

Although Donny usually played a Fender Roads. He is actually playing a Wurlitzer here

Donny's talent transcends space and time, AMAZING!

@harryheath4279

Жыл бұрын

DH was music and still is yo

@rachelmathis3130

Жыл бұрын

His music was amazing and had so much truth ...gone much too soon

@debrawatson7489

Жыл бұрын

OOOOOO.....

Donny is amazing and his music and voice is so soulful and authentic. No artificial intelligence here!

Donny was a musician of a talent that there will be no other. His genius is unprecedented. Never to be duplicated.

Idk who the four solitary nimrods are that disliked this performance, but I think you four need to get your ears checked, cuz that right there, was pure, powerful, and perfect vocal prowess and musicianship. Don't ever disrespect this unparalleled talent, that literally inspired a whole generation of artists and continues to, and if you don't know why, I'd suggest you either go back and rewatch this performance, particularly the 9:09-20 or better yet, check out the man's catalogue.

@msanntaylor2255

Жыл бұрын

Nimrods..fits very Well..🤣

@estherstaten1115

Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ this man 👨 and his music. I did have a chance to see him before he left us. Best Show ever.

@yehudahlioness8544

Жыл бұрын

Who said something negative? They need at least a punch in the leg, geeze. lol ......They trippin'.

Absolutely sublime. Donny bleeds every ounce of feel that he can out of that old Wurlitzer piano, with his band fully in the zone behind him. This is just a great piece of soul jazz.

@gcdavid7913

Жыл бұрын

It's a Wurlitzer 200A he's absolutely killin 🔥

@Wally-H

Жыл бұрын

@@gcdavid7913 So it is, thank you for the correction.

@mikeandre9052

Жыл бұрын

“Band fully in the zone behind him” is a perfect description of that sublime event. We are so lucky it was recorded, we few that have the eyes to see it.

@DebbieBurdelik

Жыл бұрын

Yes he does, I believe they are blessed and got it out of their heart and soy ..Good job

@vernonsmalley3301

6 ай бұрын

Came out of high school in 1970. What a great time. Donny was a head of his time. VLS 😎

That is so perfected. The way the artist would catch each others vibe... and ride... like navigating on a sled going down a hill. The '70's were soooooo good.

What an era of music the 60s and 70s were. So happy I lived through them.

This is positively mind bending. The piano just takes you to another world.

@mozellephilpart1726

Жыл бұрын

I agree! 😊

@izeesh

Жыл бұрын

Bro, in many years listening to this song I never gave the it proper listening, I think he infused gospel, blues and afro beats all seamlessly in one song, and this I say just as a music love with no music theory just a discerning ear

@imbees2

Жыл бұрын

Nobody, NOBODY says that about a Donny Hathaway song. "Mind bending". Bots, get your chit together. At least say something that's real!

I just had no idea about this kind of talent and showmanship. My mind is blown. What a groove!

Real music Real soul Real feelings

This video makes you feel like you are there. Love me some Donny. R.I.P my brother, your music will live on forever.

Nothing like this era of music...And the artists who performed...No artificial anything...So glad this music was the backdrop to my youth...💯💯💯

we found gold

My man Earl on them congas too, whew! Y'all this recording is the straight up bomb. I can't help but think of my guy Alfredo Mojica doin' the damn thing on percussion when we toured with Maysa back in the day. Live is the best!

@colterino

4 ай бұрын

Earl du Roy ? I would kill to have 1/10 of his chops. 😮 never heard of him before and never saw him again. 🤷🏼‍♂️❤️🔥

@charlenedean4086

3 ай бұрын

I feel you! This is the best time of my life. Music was music! Glad I made it through ❤🙏🏽👍🏾

Rest in powerful peace 🙏 Donny Hathaway 1 October 1945 ~ 13 January 1979⚘

Music made by real musicians...💯👍

@jgreat8582

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯

Never knew Donny Hathaway was playing the cowbell along with Earl DeRoen on Congas all these years!! Masterful!! More Donny Hathaway videos!! Please!!

@DavisNetPromos5550

2 жыл бұрын

...Wow I LOVE this! Hey the writer of "This Christmas" by Nadine McKinnor just wrote a new Christmas song with Pete Peterkin (writer of Donny's "You Were Meant For Me" / Just for kids ...check it out>>> kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3Z-utF8dZS3fps.html

@raha4711

2 жыл бұрын

He played the cowbell with his left hand?

@stevemarshall7456

2 жыл бұрын

@@raha4711 Yes

@adonaiyah2196

2 жыл бұрын

I got a fever and the only cure is more cowbell

The best male vocalist that ever lived in my opinion!!!!!!❤

Can't believe you put commercials in the middle of this song

@nakho3550

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

When I first heard this I ran to pick up the album and played the rings off it back in 71!!!

One of the most outstanding performances I've ever seen. I never knew this footage existed. I am so glad I got to live these ten minutes of my life to see this band.

I was 10 years old when this song came out! My uncle used to play it all the time at his house!!

I miss them ALL... OMG. I remember when this came out. Yes, I'm in my 70's from back-in-the DAY and this was the JAM. Yes. It was!

I can Remember THIS...A REAL JAM SESSION....REAL MUSICIANS. A THING OF THE PAST. I MISS DONNY. HE WAS A MASTER ON THEM "KEYS" SHO NUFF NOW !!!!! 🎹🥁🎸❣💋❣

I never seen this footage of Donny Hathaway. Just happened to click on this, so glad I did. Dude was beyond talented, one of the best voices ever recorded. I really wish I was old enough to see him live back then.

@zofiatrzeszczkowska6205

11 ай бұрын

Or travel back in time 😁

71 and still jammin'...

I'm a 62 year old white boy from Detroit and this is getting it big time rip brother Pete knows

9:13 perfection. That lift in the voice and then the moving scale down of it 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 His tone is one in a zillion

@treytaylor1511

2 жыл бұрын

I've had to go back and rewatch that so many times, only he could pull that off

His voice moves my soul. I was just born in 1970. I hear his music today and wishing could have saw him live. It was ALWAYS something about when he wore that hat . Thank GOD he had someone to carry on his beautiful voice his beautiful and talented daughter... e Sleep in Paradise sir....

Phenomenal piece of work ❤❤❤ The 70s was IT with live concerts and great music. I lived in Washington, DC during Donny’s time at Howard Univ; and seeing him and Roberta Flack perform together was absolutely out of this world!!!!

@thewatchmen4920

7 ай бұрын

Don't forget. Didn't have to 💨💨💨💨💨💨💨

Donny is incomparable, his version of “song for you “ is sublime.

@johnbrady5432

9 ай бұрын

That is the truth. His duet with Roberta Flack on where is the love is priceless too.

Longtime Donny Hathaway fan, never seen or heard this footage. What a great talent. This channel is so underrated. Can’t wait to see what other gems they’ll drop!

@MusicAddict001

2 жыл бұрын

Check this out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKFpr7h-l8mzj84.html Dutch director David Kleijwegt made a wonderful documentary about his life which premiered in 2020.

@adonaiyah2196

2 жыл бұрын

I knew this was in existence but just not released

@Olsen65

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! What an amazing band.

@horacemiles3328

Жыл бұрын

545888

@tawanahawkins7855

Жыл бұрын

I have this Cd These Songs Live For You And More. I was a huge Donny Hathaway fan as a teenager. I remember when he completed his suicide. I laid across my bed and wept!!! I still play his music regularly to this day!!!

I studied every note he sang on his Best Songs album. Tried to cop it note for note as a singer. Listened to it for years and years over and over. Still do sometimes. He's one of my favorite singers of all time.

You know when a guy sounds THIS FANTASTIC on a live show his voice, undeniably, goes down in history as one of the greats. And major props to the band. Go listen to jelous guy a john lennon cover. It gets me everytime like i want to fall in love and die at the same time. He really took it to next level in that live performance ❤

Scrolling through KZread shorts at 1am last night, I stumbled upon this set. 2am I was still there watching the short video amazed, full of goose bumps and shivering with excitement every time I re-watched it. This morning I have watched this full video on repeat for hours. Late to this party and now knowing what an influence this genius has had on the music I love it amazes me that I have not found him sooner. RIP Donny!

@nikkistahr7105

5 ай бұрын

You are right on time shugga 🥂 God needed you to hear this at that appointed time!! Welcome 🎉🫶🏽

@dallasborn8574

4 ай бұрын

My head is still rocking. Wish my Dad was alive to see this. Knowing he probably already had lol.

Leon Russell is one of my favorite writers and when he handed a song for you to Donnie it changed my life and made me feel better

This jam never gives old and the Congo player is doing his damn thing!😂

@Kwai-Chang-Caine

9 ай бұрын

Earl deRouen from Puerrto RRRico 😁

@myronsmith2114

4 ай бұрын

I know it had to be something

i was sooo lucky to be a kid and hear this playing on mom & dad's magnavox console back in the 70s. Hearing it now at 61 feels like a soundtrack to the past. I miss those times...good & bad.

There will never be another Talent that will be able to match his originality. It's amazing how when entertainer' s are raised in Church and transition over to Soul Music, how you can still get a taste of it all blended together! Donny Hathaway a one of a kind Genius with his own style. R. I. P. Gone from us now, but you and your music will reign forever❤❤❤❤

That pause at 9:08 shows both how tight the band is and how powerful a break can be in music...

@olivertuttle9932

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He holds back until the last leg of the song

"Everything is everything"! The man was & still is an amazing musician. First time I hear this version, even better than his other one that I know.

@romakuzhlev5160

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Agree. I also enjoyed it a lot. Big thank you to everybody who saved this incredible footage and made it available. A time machine!

I was 5 years old, thank you ❤

Over 50 years and Donny just gets more popular 🎉God bless my guy this msg is straight from the g h e t t o

He was and is a musical legend and his music will live on forever. Donny had the voice of an angel and the talent of a genius that touched your soul, heart and spirit. You didnt just listen to his music , you felt it. I just wish that he could be here still singing his wonderful songs. So heartbreaking that he suffered so much towards the end of his life. Can you imagine what his gospel music would have sounded like ? Wow ! May the Lord bless you Donny.

Reaches for the cowbell at 6:44, steps up, hits it a couple times off beat, then syncs magically with congas, so sweet

Donny Hathaway is the music of my era. "The Ghetto" is, like the kids nowadays say, tight.

That was one of the most remarkable music footages I've ever seen and heard regardless of genre. Simply outstanding.

@drivenmad7676

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Most certainly.

@Desmomatschi

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Heard this version in a club in Hamburg Germany 1984,I was eighteen then ...took me to with all its soulpower right into the heaven of funk. Most outstanding

@imbees2

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Bot. The "heard regardless of the genre" tips you off.

I've jammed on this groove so many times in the last 50 years . A personal favorite of mine .

holy moly the groove!?!?!?!?!?! the class, the dignity is supreme. What a champion this guy is! there are no words to convey what DH is doing here, what He is speaks so loud you cannot ignore what He is saying.

Go Donny & The Gang! RIP and Thank You for dah Vibez

This is music. Transcends any genre