I listened to this album for the first time on a hot sweaty day.
The song "He aint heavy, he is my brother" came on, instant chicken pocks, tears rolled down my eyes. Music this good, this pure, i couldnt believe it.
Then i heard his interpretation of the Beatles song "Yesterday", all i could say after hearing it was "Beatles who?"
This album really is one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. Not a single foul note is to be found on here, everything is sung with a perfect crisp voice. Donny Hathaway, a man who truly defined Soul. He wrote, arranged, played on the keyboard/piano, and sang definitive interpretations of so many songs.
Mr. Hathaway, you were taken from us way too soon. Mr. Hathaway i thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were the greatest singer that ever lived.
The song "He aint heavy, he is my brother" came on, instant chicken pocks, tears rolled down my eyes. Music this good, this pure, i couldnt believe it.
Then i heard his interpretation of the Beatles song "Yesterday", all i could say after hearing it was "Beatles who?"
This album really is one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. Not a single foul note is to be found on here, everything is sung with a perfect crisp voice. Donny Hathaway, a man who truly defined Soul. He wrote, arranged, played on the keyboard/piano, and sang definitive interpretations of so many songs.
Mr. Hathaway, you were taken from us way too soon. Mr. Hathaway i thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were the greatest singer that ever lived.
Rest in Peace Mr. Donny Hathaway.