Pound for pound the best male vocalist that has ever lived. Someone needs to do a movie on his life so our younger generation will know and learn about this extraordinary talent.
I'm not sure..One thing that we can most definitely say is that the talent pool from that generation,was bottomless... David Ruffin was not to be trifled with!
I am a 37 year old white male from England and have only just discovered this man properly after years of dipping in and out of Motown music. He is a fantastic singer and his music has helped me through a shitty time lately so I’m just glad I discovered him at long last. Another great the world was robbed of too soon.
What doesn't take One Out, Only makes ONE Stronger.......Hang in There........Mr. Hathaway's Music is from the Heart and so Prolific... too the lives of so many..... Peace...
Donny's vocal range and the way he adjusts it mid-way through singing is so beautiful and therapeutic.... Thank you very much Donny for passing through....
This man was a supremely gifted human being. Touched by a force beyond our understanding.I would encourage each & every one of you that reads this,to go through Donny’s catalogue. It will change your life.
He wrote the song initially for the Bay Area band Cold Blood for their third studio album which he produced and played keyboards on the album First Taste of Sin, Lydia Pense is the vocalist.
I used to see Cold Blood at a small club called Frenchies back in the late 60’s early 70’s… It was in Hayward California, lots of amazing bands played there… ❤️🎶❤️
His music is timeless and this piece right here, is a jewel that has been unearthed. Shout out to the brilliant person(s) who are responsible for graciously deciding to release this masterpiece after 40+ years. I’m grateful and humbled at the same time. Rest In Peace Uncle Donny.
Truly timeless, so under rated but such a voice and vocal range. sadly missed but his back catalogue speaks volumes about his ability. An artist who was a sensational but sadly never given the absolute recognition he so deserved. Only those who listen to his catalogue recognise why he was such a talent.
Donny was so unique ,he touched our hearts and his style people are still trying to emulate decades later! You died to soon we miss you we love you Donny RIP
His gifted voice still lives inside his daughter Layla Hathaway she is his female version it’s amazing hearing her sing they are so heavenly gifted, so he lives on inside of his off spring listen to her music
When you listen, pay silent homage and give that energy your strength in love and gratitude. There are other energies with whom we share this system with, who are not at all connected to the emotional world. They continue to infiltrate the physical genetics via memory and dream inception. The genetics in voice and rhythm are stronger. For natural elements, the TH-cam algorithm does not exist. This video just popped up in my feed like an anachronism. Love and blessings to the Soul of Donny Hathaway.
I have never hear a voice as great as Donny’s. One that makes you want to smile and cry all at the same time. One that reaches deep to your soul in search of all your pain to bring it to the surface. Thank you to the one that posted this beautiful piece.
Amen!! This man (Donny) even inspired the Great Stevie Wonder with his voice and that's according to Stevie himself! What a lost not getting a chance to hear more material from this talent Brother! R.I.P. Mr Hathaway!😞
I had to know that this song has existed for over 42 years...BUT I didn't! Just when I thought I heard all of his songs, I'm blessed to hear another. Thank You, God and thank you, Donny!
Had to do my research. Donny produced an album for a group called Cold Blood in 72'. They recorded this song. And on the album the original version of Donny's "Valdez In The Country" appears. He did his own version and Lalah did her cover on Kirk Whalum "Everything is Everything" album. All are amazing. Extremely captivated. Donny was that guy.
Every time I hear Donny Hathaway music, it touches my soul. Listening to music is one thing, but feeling it is magical. He makes your heart skip a couple of beats when he sings. Lord he was a great vocalist.
It still amazes me the works of the Creator. Listening to this, I hear Lalah's voice so clearly...and it makes me appreciate even more the depth and gravity of Donny's range, song writing abilities and vocal prowess. Bravo Mr. Hathaway...BRAVO!!
I'm standing in my bedroom with tears in my eyes because this song is so beautiful!!! Eric Scott, You Had To Know just how much I love you and can't wait to see you tomorrow❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The master hooked me and sister as children. He made us cry tears like we did at church. I'm still his disciple til this very day. She has gone on hence as he but whenever I listen to "Song for you" she lives again. I'm eternally grateful to him for lasting memories through his magic. Thank you forever.
W O W 😮 WHERE WAS THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG HIDING!? Im in tears typing this lol😂 Rare to hear Mr.Hathaway use his falsetto but WOW.... Should ve been released! This is GOLD! 1❤️my fellow♎
@@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778 Donny wrote this back in the 70s when he produced the album First Taste of Sin for the band Cold Blood. Lydia Pense who sang it did a great job, but I have always wanted to hear HIM do it. This is the same exact music track that's on the Cold Blood album, but with his voice on it. This should have been released while he was still here with us!
THE TRUTH!!!! Damn shame we're just hearing this one. RIP Donny...As great as they've ever come! WOW! Third time playing it in a row and I'm still getting goose bumps
After hearing Lydia Pense's powerful rendition of the song as the lead singer of Cold Blood, I could only imagine how Donny Hathaway, the songwriter and producer of the track would perform it. Now I know. It has lived up to my expectations if not exceeding them. This recording demonstrates how he is one the greatest soul singers of all time.Thanks so much for sharing.
I've listened to Lydia's version since it was first released on vinyl., and also wondered!! Now - I also finally know. I'm wondering if this was the demo he sent her to learn from. It sounds like it's the key she recorded in; and, it's the same arrangement.
Why was this not included on Never My Love, the Anthology? I find it to be one of his greatest masterpieces. No way it should’ve taken 42 years after his death for this to be discovered.
This is a masterpiece, it's a mystery to me why this wasn't released on Extension of a Man or more recently, Never my Love: The Anthology. This song deserves to be included on any future expanded edition to one of his albums, it's an absolute stone cold classic from Donny that he wrote, arranged, composed, and produced.
@@jolshan5480 I think it should definitely be kept as the final track. Stellar vocal performance that really shows his range. Which is why I think songs like this one would give a better build up to it.
Goat stuff.... Right here When i 1st heard Donny @ 10 years of age i was N tears With all ive learned from those Angelic i Lost my fears ONE OF THE GREATS
I played guitar on this track December 1971 at Wally Heider Studio in Hollywood, California. With Cold Blood and Donny Hathaway on grand piano. Raul Matute did you post this? Michael Sasaki. 佐々木、マイケル。
He sang that whole song with sooo much Heart ♥️ , SouL 🔥& Emotion😩. I’m digging that haunting melody 🎼 around 4:18 all the way till the End… R.I.P. Mr. Hathaway 🎶🖤 🕊
My uncle introduce me to Donny Hathaways music in the early 70s .. now this song right here. Omg . I could listen to it over and over. RIP my brother. So much talent.
❤️ this! Pure soul. 🔥 I wasn’t born till 1980, but I feel as if if I grew up on Donny’s music. IMO, he and Sam Cooke were the two greatest, known singers to ever grace the universe. No debate.
I love this man's courage, and demeanor. He could bring the best out of anyone, out of a bad situation, and return the light that once shone bright, there. He is one of the greats.
The best pure vocalist I have ever heard with such a profound level of feeling and heartfelt soul! Rest on Donny, you are still an inspiration to me and many other artist!❤️🔥🙏🏾🩸👏
Never heard this track before, it's classic Donny with such emotion in the vocal and the pure sound of the drums and organ in the backing track, it's reminiscent of his earlier work. Thanks for uploading. You had to know that I'd be waiting patiently You had to know that I'd still be here Cause I told you much too many times That if you left I'd lose my mind You had to know that I'd still care You had to know that I'd still be there You had to know cause my love told you so. Kirk Whalum blows You had to know when things where bad you only had to call me You had to know if its love you needed I heed your every call Cause I told you too many times That if you left I'd loose my mind You had to know that I need you here You had to know that I love you my dear, yes I do You had to know cause my love told you so. You know I told you too many times that if you left me I'd loose my mind Hmmm... You had to know that Id still care And you had to know that I'd still be there You had to know that id need you here You had to know that I love you my dear You had to know that I need you by my side You had to know yeah that I'd lose my pride for you baby You had to know cause my love told you so
Im a singer, and i wonder how many times he had to rehearse this to get through it without losing it..... Some songs touch you the singer so deeply that you have an understanding that your attempting to put words to......this singer conveys it so well......and aint in tears❤🦋🦄
This song is so cold-blooded!! This brother was so gifted. This song touches the heart and soul and you can feel it instantly in the first few words. Yeah, its cold-blooded!!
You Had To Know You had to know that I'd be waiting patiently You had to know that I'd still be here 'Cause I've told you much too many times That if you left I'd lose my mind You had to know that I'd still care You had to know that I'd still be there You had to know 'cause my love told you so (Hmmm) (Here's another thing) You had to know when things where bad you only had to call on me (Oh, yeah) You had to know if its love you needed I heed to your every call 'Cause I've told you much too many times And if you left I'd lose my mind (Yes, I would) You had to know that I need you here You had to know that I love you dear You had to know 'cause my love told you so. (Oh, yes it is) Yeah, said I've told you too many times That if you left, I'd lose my mind You had to know that I'd still care You had to know that I'd still be there (Yes, I would) You had to know that I'd need you here (Yes, I do) You had to know that I love you dear (Oh, yeah) You had to know that I need you by my side You had to know that I'd lose my pride for you
When I think of who's my favorite male vocalist of all time, a lot of people comes to mind, Luther, stevie, Levi stubbs, Joe Ligon, Rev. James Moore.... Ultimately it all boils down to the one and only Donny Hathaway. Donny and Aretha are my musical parents and I'm glad about it.
Pulled me in as if his sanging spirit was transcending into another relm of timelessness that goes on and on! The Donny Hathaway! Awesome, GOD given voice!
This is my man the voice of angel and soul to match there will never be another Donny. Never get to old to love his voice or his message of love. Bless you Donny you are truly missed to this day.
He was an amazing artist and it’s made evident listening to his darling daughter 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thank you Mack- I did know, that’s why I called🫶🏾 REST EASY MACK, rest easy🥲❤️
The G.O.A.T. BABY! "Greatest of all time". Wish I could go back in time just to see and hear one of his albums, let's keep it real, ALL OF HIS .MUSIC LIVE🎹
Donny Hathaway does not get enough credit for the genius that he was and is (for those just learning about him). He was a vocal master and composer! Definitely blessed with a gift from above! RIP Brother!
@@CodyCole80 I'm sure they would make profits off of it. Rhino does own all of Donny's back catalogue and they have released archival stuff before. Plus to make it available to the fans of his work.
@Howard Parks, I second that notion! It’s 4:30 a.m. and I don’t know how I ended up here, but I’m most grateful that I have instinctively found my way. I am a HUUUUUUUUGE fan of him so much so that my children and I refer to him as Uncle Donny. His music is timeless and this piece is a jewel that have been unearthed.
Yooo if you are a singer you know that he is the one that a lot of the singers tried to imitate my goodness listen to this man's voice the tone the way he attacks a song priceless we miss you Danny
A musical genius that heals the soul, and the message his voice delivers a punch, that stops you in whatever you doing, but listen, to the music. This is the man i still mourn even today, erespective of the years gone by. Donny Hathaway, please find peace where you are, till we meet again.
![Donny Hathaway - A Song for You [Live] (Atlantic Records 1972)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hDD5cAbf2BE/mqdefault.jpg)
Pound for pound the best male vocalist that has ever lived. Someone needs to do a movie on his life so our younger generation will know and learn about this extraordinary talent.
Agree. Hes my all time favorite vocalist
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I'm not sure..One thing that we can most definitely say is that the talent pool from that generation,was bottomless... David Ruffin was not to be trifled with!
What James Darby said. It’s Donny, then EVERYBODY ELSE. PERIOD
@ James Darby "WHAT U SAID" 100% FACTS!!!
I am a 37 year old white male from England and have only just discovered this man properly after years of dipping in and out of Motown music. He is a fantastic singer and his music has helped me through a shitty time lately so I’m just glad I discovered him at long last. Another great the world was robbed of too soon.
Bad times don't last.
Endure the pain and 🌧️ rain for nothing can grow 🪴 without it. ❤
Thank you Guy his music shots through your spirit he was a gift from GOD. He was pure and suffered alone the last song hits home. God Bless You Baby
Hang in there, God got you young man. Those shitty times cause us to be the beautiful flowers 🌹🌺 we blossom into later.
What doesn't take One Out, Only makes ONE Stronger.......Hang in There........Mr. Hathaway's Music is from the Heart and so Prolific... too the lives of so many..... Peace...
The Greatest Soul singer of all time.
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Take out the soul singer part and I will agree with you.
He is a marvin gaye and a lenny too.
Tell it like it is, truly the greatest soul preacher of all times.
M G, I'm glad to see your caption! Yet for me, when I think of the greatest Soul singer of all time, it's a tie between Donny Hathaway and Sam Cooke!
Ain't no voice like the Great Donny Hathaway, RIP King
Listen to Avery Wilson's voice.
@You have options I'm in 100 percent agreement with you. Donny is the greatest R&B singer to ever have walked earth.
@@gladysrichardson5562 heard it ...but no ...Donnie Commanded the whole register.....period ...COMMANDED!!!!
Prince is my favorite artist but Donny is something else.
Lalah and Frank McComb
His voice send chills up my spine. He had one of those voices that made people stop and listen. Truly blessed with a gift from God.
The pain
Agreed. Only one singer since that I’ve heard comes close to his spirit and that’s Frank McComb
Please Let's Get Donny Hathaway Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Class Of 2022. Start a petition
100%
No argument here. His influence alone should put him in.
He doesn't need the rrhf he's in our HALL of FAME THATS ALL THAT MATTERS WE KNOW HOW GREAT HE WAS ( JUMP SHOT JOHNSON) HILL DICTIRT PITTSBURGH, PA.
What a sweet sound!
Evry hallnof famr
Donny's vocal range and the way he adjusts it mid-way through singing is so beautiful and therapeutic....
Thank you very much Donny for passing through....
Its ridiculous
Yes!!
Amen
I agree with you 100%
His voice is so pure and sweet.
This man was a supremely gifted human being. Touched by a force beyond our understanding.I would encourage each & every one of you that reads this,to go through Donny’s catalogue. It will change your life.
Beautiful song that is soooo Donny. We miss our brother don't we? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yeeeees we do my goodness we do
Indeed! Simply BEAUTIFUL!!💯
Yes indeed!
💯🔥💯
beloved brother. this is who were are to one another
He wrote the song initially for the Bay Area band Cold Blood for their third studio album which he produced and played keyboards on the album First Taste of Sin, Lydia Pense is the vocalist.
I used to see Cold Blood at a small club called Frenchies back in the late 60’s early 70’s… It was in Hayward California, lots of amazing bands played there… ❤️🎶❤️
Hands down, the greatest male soul singing preacher of all times.
So great feeling to find song of Donny, that never heard before!!!
Okkk!!!!
I AM IN TEARS LISTENING TO THIS GENIUS!!!
Mr Ron Clayton they say a man not suppose to cry but it’s ok sometimes ,be blessed you and your family
Me too...
Tears and just shaking my head. Transported to a simpler place and time👑
That horn section came in and took it the bridge 🏆
I did too and I ❣️a man who cries. HMU💯😻😇
Your sweet
Lalah Hathaway sings this on Kirk Whalum's CD tribute to Donny...she does a very nice job.
His music is timeless and this piece right here, is a jewel that has been unearthed. Shout out to the brilliant person(s) who are responsible for graciously deciding to release this masterpiece after 40+ years. I’m grateful and humbled at the same time. Rest In Peace Uncle Donny.
Man, man, man...he is speaking to the depth of the soul of my heartbreak when he sang, "You had to know that I would lose my pride, for you..."🥺
A LEGEND! The man was timeless! And a voice like no other! Hope he's still singing in Heaven. Another reason to hope I can go!
Truly timeless, so under rated but such a voice and vocal range. sadly missed but his back catalogue speaks volumes about his ability. An artist who was a sensational but sadly never given the absolute recognition he so deserved. Only those who listen to his catalogue recognise why he was such a talent.
Nobody should ever give donny a thumbs down! This song is magical
It HAD to be a misclick !!
Donny was so unique ,he touched our hearts and his style people are still trying to emulate decades later! You died to soon we miss you we love you Donny RIP
His gifted voice still lives inside his daughter Layla Hathaway she is his female version it’s amazing hearing her sing they are so heavenly gifted, so he lives on inside of his off spring listen to her music
@@gabbysgospel 🙌🏽
Donny knows he put his foot into this one..what a great song!!
Yes ❤
Yea because he plays the piano with the pedals on there
It's music like this that makes a young man like me grimace in anger. The illustration and depth of emotion of the previous times were unmatched.
Agreed, all we can do is take and learn from the great artists before us and try to be the best we can be.
When you listen, pay silent homage and give that energy your strength in love and gratitude. There are other energies with whom we share this system with, who are not at all connected to the emotional world. They continue to infiltrate the physical genetics via memory and dream inception. The genetics in voice and rhythm are stronger. For natural elements, the TH-cam algorithm does not exist. This video just popped up in my feed like an anachronism. Love and blessings to the Soul of Donny Hathaway.
@Evan Hodge Absolutely right. Do something about it then. Fill in the gaps. Someone's gotta do it.
Donny will do that 2 u
You may never find this. You may never see this. But your had to know that this was for you ......burg. Wil always love and miss you
I have never hear a voice as great as Donny’s. One that makes you want to smile and cry all at the same time. One that reaches deep to your soul in search of all your pain to bring it to the surface. Thank you to the one that posted this beautiful piece.
My brother sent me this, just lost.my husband in 2020, but it's a good song, didn't hear lt all though
People just can’t make music like this anymore ! Old school rules ! Great song 🎧
Still MISSING you, Donny, after all this time!! Rest easy in Power, GOAT!!!💯
So deeply.
My heart is so touched by his voice. Love him.
Amen!! This man (Donny) even inspired the Great Stevie Wonder with his voice and that's according to Stevie himself! What a lost not getting a chance to hear more material from this talent Brother! R.I.P. Mr Hathaway!😞
This has become one of my all time favorites from Donny!
Same here! Instant top 5; maybe even top 3. It's unbelievably beautiful!
I had to know that this song has existed for over 42 years...BUT I didn't! Just when I thought I heard all of his songs, I'm blessed to hear another. Thank You, God and thank you, Donny!
TO BE YOUNG GIFTED AND SOOOOOHMUCHMOOOOORE BEYOND ALL OF IT ROYALTY ..28 nyc
Had to do my research. Donny produced an album for a group called Cold Blood in 72'. They recorded this song. And on the album the original version of Donny's "Valdez In The Country" appears. He did his own version and Lalah did her cover on Kirk Whalum "Everything is Everything" album. All are amazing. Extremely captivated. Donny was that guy.
Every time I hear Donny Hathaway music, it touches my soul. Listening to music is one thing, but feeling it is magical. He makes your heart skip a couple of beats when he sings. Lord he was a great vocalist.
It still amazes me the works of the Creator. Listening to this, I hear Lalah's voice so clearly...and it makes me appreciate even more the depth and gravity of Donny's range, song writing abilities and vocal prowess. Bravo Mr. Hathaway...BRAVO!!
I'm standing in my bedroom with tears in my eyes because this song is so beautiful!!! Eric Scott, You Had To Know just how much I love you and can't wait to see you tomorrow❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Tears!😪😂👍👍
The master hooked me and sister as children. He made us cry tears like we did at church. I'm still his disciple til this very day. She has gone on hence as he but whenever I listen to "Song for you" she lives again. I'm eternally grateful to him for lasting memories through his magic. Thank you forever.
Donny you are never forgotten. You are a true light and I praise God for you. Inspiring me not to give up.
This performance by Donny has shot to the top of my all time favorites of his ever since I first heard it!!🔥🔥🖤🖤
1:41 “You had to know” gives me chills everytime!! This is the one of the Greatest songs/ Voices I have ever heard!!
W O W 😮
WHERE WAS THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG HIDING!?
Im in tears typing this lol😂
Rare to hear Mr.Hathaway use his falsetto but WOW....
Should ve been released! This is GOLD!
1❤️my fellow♎
Agree re: falsetto. YG&B he gives us a little treat. But this song, it's more on show. My favourite male singer, outside of the opera genre.
That's what I want to know. Where was this song hiding?
Kirk Whalum and Lala did a version of this song on his Everything is Everything-The music of DonnY Hathway
@@EJ1887 OK
@@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778 Donny wrote this back in the 70s when he produced the album First Taste of Sin for the band Cold Blood. Lydia Pense who sang it did a great job, but I have always wanted to hear HIM do it. This is the same exact music track that's on the Cold Blood album, but with his voice on it. This should have been released while he was still here with us!
THE TRUTH!!!! Damn shame we're just hearing this one. RIP Donny...As great as they've ever come! WOW! Third time playing it in a row and I'm still getting goose bumps
Omggg !! This hits different, beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!
This is beautiful! I wonder what else the darn record company has stolen of Donny's music.
One of the most underrated soul singers of all time. He is my all-time favorite artist!
After hearing Lydia Pense's powerful rendition of the song as the lead singer of Cold Blood, I could only imagine how Donny Hathaway, the songwriter and producer of the track would perform it. Now I know. It has lived up to my expectations if not exceeding them. This recording demonstrates how he is one the greatest soul singers of all time.Thanks so much for sharing.
I've listened to Lydia's version since it was first released on vinyl., and also wondered!!
Now - I also finally know.
I'm wondering if this was the demo he sent her to learn from. It sounds like it's the key she recorded in; and, it's the same arrangement.
Why was this not included on Never My Love, the Anthology? I find it to be one of his greatest masterpieces. No way it should’ve taken 42 years after his death for this to be discovered.
Donny’s been gone 42 years⁉️ I guess so... Wow!
@@Maijoyful Yea I couldn’t believe it either! Not sure if it’s true....
Terrible wait we should have had this immediately
probably because of copyrights
Seriously, I found this joint a few months ago
AMEN!!! I Was Blessed to be Introduced to Mr. Hathaway as a kid.
I'll Never Forget Him!!!
This is a masterpiece, it's a mystery to me why this wasn't released on Extension of a Man or more recently, Never my Love: The Anthology. This song deserves to be included on any future expanded edition to one of his albums, it's an absolute stone cold classic from Donny that he wrote, arranged, composed, and produced.
I agree with extensions of a man. But that hd I know it you. It stands alone
@@jolshan5480 I think it should definitely be kept as the final track. Stellar vocal performance that really shows his range. Which is why I think songs like this one would give a better build up to it.
He was an amazing artist and it’s made evident listening to his darling daughter 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
"I'll loose my pride for you"....that's deep
omg I've never heard this!!!! music to my ears ❤❤
Yesssss me either. This is BEAUTIFUL
Lisa,
You are beautiful!
Donny Hathaway Lives!!
Simply Donny Always on Time!!!
Chills....only love can make you sing like that.
Goat stuff....
Right here
When i 1st heard Donny @ 10 years of age i was N tears
With all ive learned from those Angelic i
Lost my fears
ONE OF THE GREATS
Love love love is in the air 🎶❤💕
One of those songs when you know at the first note that you will love it! Powerful voice! Thank you for sharing.
You better say that TRUTH!
Such clarity
I played guitar on this track December 1971 at Wally Heider Studio in Hollywood, California. With Cold Blood and Donny Hathaway on grand piano. Raul Matute did you post this? Michael Sasaki. 佐々木、マイケル。
Always a pleasure to hear extra content from Donny Hathaway
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND FEEL THE SOUL OF THIS SONG, WOW!!!
HIS DAUGHTER, LAYLAH HATHAWAY HAS A GOD GIVEN TALENT ALSO!!! SHE CAN REALLY SING, WOW!!!
He sang that whole song with sooo much Heart ♥️ , SouL 🔥& Emotion😩. I’m digging that haunting melody 🎼 around 4:18 all the way till the End…
R.I.P. Mr. Hathaway 🎶🖤 🕊
My uncle introduce me to Donny Hathaways music in the early 70s .. now this song right here. Omg . I could listen to it over and over. RIP my brother. So much talent.
This song is amazing. Donny is my all time favorite singer.
Same. Literally the first time I heard his voice as a child. No one else comes close but Aretha.
❤️ this! Pure soul. 🔥
I wasn’t born till 1980, but I feel as if if I grew up on Donny’s music. IMO, he and Sam Cooke were the two greatest, known singers to ever grace the universe. No debate.
Donny kills it everytime so sad he's gone
I love this man's courage, and demeanor. He could bring the best out of anyone, out of a bad situation, and return the light that once shone bright, there. He is one of the greats.
Once in a lifetime... Please come back.
I got goosebumps... This is the higher version of "we need you right now!"
Donny was notorious for singing someone else song and taking it to another level.
Only Donny😊😊😊
Thank you much Mr. Len Piyanski !!!!! I've never heard this song by Donny before, and I am really feeling this !!!
This is going to be the song my future wife will be walking down the isle to.
I wish you and your wife all the best! Congratulations🌹
this is so heartfelt.
Feeling this
i know its you
🥰🥰
Mine is ETA Jones At last so happy you are so wise to know it’s special 🙏🏽☮️❤️
The best pure vocalist I have ever heard with such a profound level of feeling and heartfelt soul! Rest on Donny, you are still an inspiration to me and many other artist!❤️🔥🙏🏾🩸👏
Talk about soul, Donny Hathaway is the epitome of a soul singer, his smooth melodious voice, range, tone and vocal ability🎶
Love the Music of Donny Hathaway 💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸💙🎸
Never heard this track before, it's classic Donny with such emotion in the vocal and the pure sound of the drums and organ in the backing track, it's reminiscent of his earlier work. Thanks for uploading.
You had to know that I'd be waiting patiently
You had to know that I'd still be here
Cause I told you much too many times
That if you left I'd lose my mind
You had to know that I'd still care
You had to know that I'd still be there
You had to know cause my love told you so.
Kirk Whalum blows
You had to know when things where bad you only had to call me
You had to know if its love you needed I heed your every call
Cause I told you too many times
That if you left I'd loose my mind
You had to know that I need you here
You had to know that I love you my dear, yes I do
You had to know cause my love told you so.
You know I told you too many times that if you left me I'd loose my mind
Hmmm... You had to know that Id still care
And you had to know that I'd still be there
You had to know that id need you here
You had to know that I love you my dear
You had to know that I need you by my side
You had to know yeah that I'd lose my pride for you baby
You had to know cause my love told you so
...such a Great voice! heartfelt 🌾🙏🏼🏞️🕊️
Im a singer, and i wonder how many times he had to rehearse this to get through it without losing it.....
Some songs touch you the singer so deeply that you have an understanding that your attempting to put words to......this singer conveys it so well......and aint in tears❤🦋🦄
Im always amazed by how well his daughter covers his biggest hits without becoming undone.
This song is so cold-blooded!! This brother was so gifted. This song touches the heart and soul and you can feel it instantly in the first few words. Yeah, its cold-blooded!!
My goodness this man's voice is phenomenal. My mom had some of his LPs when I was a kid, I wore them out.
This man's voice could make a stone have feelings. RIP Mr Donny Hathaway 🙏❤
You Had To Know
You had to know that I'd be waiting patiently
You had to know that I'd still be here
'Cause I've told you much too many times
That if you left I'd lose my mind
You had to know that I'd still care
You had to know that I'd still be there
You had to know 'cause my love told you so (Hmmm)
(Here's another thing)
You had to know when things where bad you only had to call on me (Oh, yeah)
You had to know if its love you needed I heed to your every call
'Cause I've told you much too many times
And if you left I'd lose my mind (Yes, I would)
You had to know that I need you here
You had to know that I love you dear
You had to know 'cause my love told you so. (Oh, yes it is)
Yeah, said I've told you too many times
That if you left, I'd lose my mind
You had to know that I'd still care
You had to know that I'd still be there (Yes, I would)
You had to know that I'd need you here (Yes, I do)
You had to know that I love you dear (Oh, yeah)
You had to know that I need you by my side
You had to know that I'd lose my pride for you
thanks, makes it easier to sing to -LOVE THIS SONGGGGGGG
Yes there's Stevie, there was Luther and all the rest but Mr Hathaway stands alone, head and shoulders above them all.
Speak on it….
Luther, Donny and Stevie are my top 3 male singers, hands down...
When I think of who's my favorite male vocalist of all time, a lot of people comes to mind, Luther, stevie, Levi stubbs, Joe Ligon, Rev. James Moore.... Ultimately it all boils down to the one and only Donny Hathaway. Donny and Aretha are my musical parents and I'm glad about it.
Pulled me in as if his sanging spirit was transcending into another relm of timelessness that goes on and on! The Donny Hathaway! Awesome, GOD given voice!
This is my man the voice of angel and soul to match there will never be another Donny. Never get to old to love his voice or his message of love. Bless you Donny you are truly missed to this day.
He was an amazing artist and it’s made evident listening to his darling daughter 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thank you Mack- I did know, that’s why I called🫶🏾 REST EASY MACK, rest easy🥲❤️
Damn get the Kleenex and red wine out....them vocals and words....get me everytime😭 I would love for Luke James to sing this
This is touching my heart so deeply ❤️
The Black Prince of Soul with that Incredible Voice, Mr. Donny Hathaway.
Again...THE VERY BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!!
The mix of pain and hope wrapped in one beautiful voice. Incredible
Yes! He DEFINITELY should be inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
The voice of a warm soulful person, fills my heart with warmth.
The G.O.A.T. BABY! "Greatest of all time". Wish I could go back in time just to see and hear one of his albums, let's keep it real, ALL OF HIS .MUSIC LIVE🎹
Always glad to hear "new" music by Donny. Love this man's vocals.
Donny Hathaway does not get enough credit for the genius that he was and is (for those just learning about him). He was a vocal master and composer! Definitely blessed with a gift from above! RIP Brother!
Hey Rhino Entertainment, RELEASE THIS OFFICIALLY!!!
Why? Donny not hear to make a the profits from it, and I’m sure Layla and Kenya don’t own his masters.
@@CodyCole80 I'm sure they would make profits off of it. Rhino does own all of Donny's back catalogue and they have released archival stuff before. Plus to make it available to the fans of his work.
We don't know what agreement Warner and Donny's family have with each other.
@Howard Parks, I second that notion! It’s 4:30 a.m. and I don’t know how I ended up here, but I’m most grateful that I have instinctively found my way. I am a HUUUUUUUUGE fan of him so much so that my children and I refer to him as Uncle Donny. His music is timeless and this piece is a jewel that have been unearthed.
Yooo if you are a singer you know that he is the one that a lot of the singers tried to imitate my goodness listen to this man's voice the tone the way he attacks a song priceless we miss you Danny
I've waited decades to hear this, Donny with Cold Blood. Thank you.
Lydia did a fine job with this as well back in '73 I think. Heard her do it in St. Paul a dozen years ago or so.
Everything is Everything is one of my all favorite records.
Beautiful
A blessed voice!!!
A musical genius that heals the soul, and the message his voice delivers a punch, that stops you in whatever you doing, but listen, to the music.
This is the man i still mourn even today, erespective of the years gone by. Donny Hathaway, please find peace where you are, till we meet again.
Been collecting Donny’s stuff since the early’70s. Even have a copy of the soundtrack he did. NEVER HEARD THIS TILL TODAY.
THANK
YOU