OLD HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS - Donny Hathaway 🤔😥

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    Hey Guys!
    Let's Discuss the Mysterious Life and Death of Genius singer and music maker Donny Hathaway!
    Love you all!
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    Please watch: "Roxie Roker! When Love HURTS😔😔😔 - OLD HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS"
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  • @AshleySaysSo20
    @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    Still working on the DeBarge video but click this link to hear This Christmas
    th-cam.com/video/pj1mVUEHeUE/w-d-xo.html

    • @deventhomas21
      @deventhomas21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      The DeBarge video will take two years

    • @jdorecouture16
      @jdorecouture16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@deventhomas21 😄

    • @justkovi0630
      @justkovi0630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ash I actually just watched Bobby DeBarge's biopic the other night. Have you seen it? It was very good.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@deventhomas21 😂😂😂

    • @whitneydenise
      @whitneydenise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Their story was sad

  • @AmberD333
    @AmberD333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    Hands down Donny Hathaway was one of the best vocalist ever.

    • @fedoramcclaren4294
      @fedoramcclaren4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Indeed...

    • @gregorywilliams5606
      @gregorywilliams5606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      YES! Say that hot shit! In total agreement there. My number one favorite love song OF ALL TIME, IS A SONG FOR YOU. To me, nobody, and I do mean nobody is seeing that man when it comes to blowing.

    • @junemccullum2144
      @junemccullum2144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      E V E R ! ! !

    • @MrJameel22
      @MrJameel22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@gregorywilliams5606 I was just about to say the same thing! Love that song! Also, I never been a big fan of Christmas songs. But his version of “This Christmas” is the only one I can listen to over and over again!

    • @queenbeethediva3591
      @queenbeethediva3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      These are facts

  • @brittanymitchell7358
    @brittanymitchell7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    The term “musical genius” fits him so perfectly. His music could heal any broken heart. And Lalah took what her mom and dad gave her and MASTERED her gift. She sings notes. She harmonizes with herself. He may not be here to see it. But he definitely changed the world with his talent.

    • @sherri7547
      @sherri7547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hi Brittany, I give his first wife much credit, as she did try to get him help for his mental health. As we all have seen or heard how other in the past just dismiss the issue as it would get out of hand and they are left alone.

    • @brittanymitchell7358
      @brittanymitchell7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sherri7547 I absolutely agree with you. I watched his episode of Unsung. She tried her best.

    • @ren17x50
      @ren17x50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lalah is a beautiful artist. She is unbelievable.

    • @aaroniic
      @aaroniic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Many R&B artists today (not mainstream) have adopted his sound! His imprint was definitely left in music.

    • @brittanymitchell7358
      @brittanymitchell7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ren17x50 She’s my favorite artist

  • @lucyall1898
    @lucyall1898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    His illness haunted him. So important that we understand signs of mental illness. Listen and get help those that suffer silently out loud.😪😔

    • @fedoramcclaren4294
      @fedoramcclaren4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      As a person who goes through it...I wholeheartedly concur...

    • @sereneamani1713
      @sereneamani1713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fedoramcclaren4294 I pray you are getting all that you need

    • @breannalynn1997.
      @breannalynn1997. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i agree. bipolar depression and schizophrenia runs on my dad side of the family. just had an aunt who was going thru one of her episodes and it was more aggressive this time. thank god she’s better 🙏🏾❤️

    • @Sean72_
      @Sean72_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DEKMAN99 Nobody slipped him anything, fool! He was a paranoid schizophrenic and in those days the treatment for schizophrenia was primitive to today's methods. He would take his medication, get better then decide he didn't need it anymore. He was taking 10 to 15 pills a day to treat his illness. Nowadays schizophrenic patients only have to take one.

    • @akonoadom
      @akonoadom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sean72_ you ok?

  • @sidneyvadale
    @sidneyvadale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Mental Illness is so scary, especially schizophrenia. It can occur randomly with no explanation sometimes. It’s terrible. It doesn’t always have to be trauma induced.

    • @roshaimoore
      @roshaimoore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I suffer from paranoia schizophrenia and what you said is straight truth... Even with my meds I still have my days.

    • @blkpanther11
      @blkpanther11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@roshaimoore Sorry To Hear May God Bless You With Better Health

    • @crystalpoindex
      @crystalpoindex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@roshaimoore 🌹 My mother suffered from it. It was sad to watch. She didn't even know my name most days.

    • @underthemoonandoverthesky
      @underthemoonandoverthesky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      All mental disorders are brutal. All mental illness is scary and hard to handle. One is no worse or better than the other. All are dark, ugly and tormenting.

    • @beebeetee2926
      @beebeetee2926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True

  • @letakeokuk5446
    @letakeokuk5446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    Schizophrenia is a terrible mental illness….harder to get a handle on then bi-polar or borderline personality disorder. They need to do a study on the correlation between creative beings as it relates to mental illness…brilliant minds sometimes are the most troubled….another great show Ms. Ashley! 🥂🥂☺️

    • @barbarawilliamson136
      @barbarawilliamson136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      My oldest brother struggled with schizophrenia and he said that he could hear voices and I've often Wonder maybe that's he would drink a lot..to drown it out😢😭its sad because he wasn't born like this..his nasty marriage triggered it all.✌

    • @letakeokuk5446
      @letakeokuk5446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@barbarawilliamson136 Yes it’s sad…. sometimes is brought on by extreme stress, substances or hereditary….

    • @samoneed1
      @samoneed1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Truer words have never been spoken. Schizophrenia literally means split brain. I think they are beautiful minds. I have both bipolar and borderline and I use it help me in writing and painting. I know they'd go far.

    • @barbarawilliamson136
      @barbarawilliamson136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@letakeokuk5446 true..very true.😇😇😇😇😇😇😇✌😭

    • @barbarawilliamson136
      @barbarawilliamson136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@samoneed1 I keep my mind in motion by writing short fiction stories..My grandma once said to me..stay on the right path..read books..stay focused.keep clean mind.no drugs and heavy drink. An idol mind is the devil's workshop..i miss her knowledge✌😭

  • @TheLovePowerGoddess
    @TheLovePowerGoddess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    WE need a story about ROBERTA FLACK herself

    • @Thewritingelf
      @Thewritingelf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Please omfg !

    • @MD-DLive
      @MD-DLive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Rumor has it that when he committed suicide by jumping out that window at the hotel in NewYork she, ( Roberta Flack) was in there with him! 🤷🏿‍♂️🤔, ??????

    • @alhishambey1092
      @alhishambey1092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MD-DLive ive heard about that also

    • @alhishambey1092
      @alhishambey1092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@MD-DLive well its a fact that Roberta flack is a practitioner of witchcraft and magic. And it is also rumored that donny Hathaway was a sacrifice.

    • @MD-DLive
      @MD-DLive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@alhishambey1092 interesting! Because her albums especially from the early days had a strange vibe. That album with her as a young woman sitting at the piano always gave me the creeps! " Killing me Softly", "First time" always gave me the creeps! I wondered if she was talking about demons/ the devil then ?🤔. I heard about her being into witchcraft also ! Which is probably why she's not that much in the spotlight, if you noticed?! Her and Donny had good duets but I dont know- may have to stay away from Roberta Flack!🤔

  • @sjackso256
    @sjackso256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Love "This Christmas" have to hear it every Christmas, it's sad his life ended this way, his daughter Lalah can blow!

    • @lukismith1435
      @lukismith1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes she can

    • @Yellow-et1ig
      @Yellow-et1ig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      INDEED👀

    • @_dark_170
      @_dark_170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lalah sounds just like him to me.

    • @l.jennings130
      @l.jennings130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enjoyed as ALWAYS! Yes, something to 'think' about on the Roberta Flack comment. She always seemed 'strange.' I always wondered what happened w/Donnie.

    • @sadiegrill2846
      @sadiegrill2846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also love "This Christmas". Only the Donny Hathaway version.

  • @HeBSingN
    @HeBSingN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    The schizophrenia thing hit hard for me. It's runs through my family tough and is why I am so adamant about mental healthcare 🙏🏾 I'm praying for ALL of my brothers and sisters who are keeping their traumas inside and allowing them to eat away at them. It's a vicious cycle 🙏🏾

    • @carlamcneal8941
      @carlamcneal8941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes it runs in my family as well along with depression and it is a monster! Continue to pray and keep GOD FIRST 🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @looyanihgstkingtrill5166
      @looyanihgstkingtrill5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I been diagnosed with being bipolar and having adhd but I don't know why I be feeling like I have a form of schizophrenic

    • @HeBSingN
      @HeBSingN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@looyanihgstkingtrill5166 it's definitely not unheard of brother 🙏🏾

    • @looyanihgstkingtrill5166
      @looyanihgstkingtrill5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HeBSingN 🙏

    • @carlamcneal8941
      @carlamcneal8941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@looyanihgstkingtrill5166 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @PetePeterkin
    @PetePeterkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Hey Ashley. It's Pete Peterkin I was one of the songwriters working with Donny Hathaway before his death. (You Were Meant For Me/ Sunshine Over Showers) Just a quick correction on the 3 geniuses. That was Ray Charles not Stevie Wonder/ Anyway as a youngster with a guitar I just want to say that much of what you say is true. Altho he absolutely NEVER approached me in a way that would be considered gay. That's just for the record. You seem so young to have so much info at your fingertips. It really is quite impressive.

    • @suri-wg1fz
      @suri-wg1fz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @PetePeterkin…I was introduced to Donny’s music by way of my daddy. He passed away shortly before I was born. “You Were Meant For Me” is one of his songs that make me cry. It is such a beautiful song! Salute to you for being apart of that.
      🎵You were meant for me. No one else could come between this love I know. Cuz I’ll never let you go.
      You and me it seems
      Never have a problem we can't overcome
      Cause you'll always be the one😢

  • @Aariyan096
    @Aariyan096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    This can be a sad one, but it’s important to honor his memory too🥺🙏🏽💙

  • @MiracleMorris
    @MiracleMorris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Ashley moving on up in the YT game with the paid promotion love it ❤

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lol yass🤣🤣🥰🥰

    • @tyliekinc.
      @tyliekinc. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AshleySaysSo20 could you do a video about Bobby Brown?

    • @apc5198
      @apc5198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another thought is drugs, I had a cousin who went out with so called friends and someone slipped something into her drink and she was never the same after.

    • @tyliekinc.
      @tyliekinc. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Blondie considering the fact that his A&E documentary is coming out in 2 weeks on the 30th and 31st and after the documentary he has a 12 episode docu-series

  • @AnAdorableWombat1
    @AnAdorableWombat1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This man had schizophrenia and was severely ill. Yet, people believe he was murdered. That really pisses me off! People with schizophrenia have a high rate of taking their own lives. So why is his death a conspiracy? Do black folks believe we are immune to mental illness and taking our own lives? A mindset like that is WHY mental health in our community needs to be taken seriously.

    • @CrystalCormier
      @CrystalCormier 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nothin but straight facts!!! Donny shouldn't been working at all. The people in his camp should've have advised him and his family he needs to go in hituas and take care of his mental health. Him constantly working like he did put stress on him mentally. Smh

  • @cathybroadus4411
    @cathybroadus4411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Donny is what I call an avatar. God put him in our midst to do that one thing that will last throughout. When have you ever listened to Donny Hathaway singing, “Some Day We’ll All Be Free” and not break down. I got tears streaming just typing the words.

    • @innovativeconsultingllc4962
      @innovativeconsultingllc4962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes that sing will make you cry . Made me a few times

    • @carolpayton8973
      @carolpayton8973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Beautiful song..first time I ever heard that song I was watching Walking Dead and it stopped me dead in my tracks..

    • @iyathakhima4827
      @iyathakhima4827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do agree we should not leave God out of it. Some people have a heavy load, are written off, miss understood.
      And even Jesus had to drink his cup. It depends on what we do with what we are left.

  • @Justcallmyname75
    @Justcallmyname75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My granny suffered from schizophrenia. It was so hard to understand in the beginning because we laughed off her bizarre claims. She said there were ppl living in her attic that was eating her food when she was gone and she even accused me of sprinkling salt & pepper in her bed to put a voodoo spell on her. I was only 13 when her behavior worsened. It was only later that we realized her condition was ravaging her brain. My heart goes out to the Hathaway family. He was such a genius

  • @barbarawilliamson136
    @barbarawilliamson136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    Its sad that our black community doesn't speak too much on mental health issues, I'm sorry to know that Donny struggled with so many inner demons😇😇😇😇

    • @sereneamani1713
      @sereneamani1713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is not entirely true. There definitely exists a mental health stigma related to acknowledgment and treatment in the Black community, however much work is being done to publicize and solve the issue.

    • @barbarawilliamson136
      @barbarawilliamson136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sereneamani1713 that's just my personal take...that's all..

    • @micmlinson
      @micmlinson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The term schizophrenia derives from the racist ideologies of Europe. Eugene Bleuler, the Swiss man who coined the term, was a quack and a bigot. He advocated the murder of the patients he labeled schizophrenic. They were soon some of the first to die in the holocaust. The drugs they used then and now to "treat" it replaced the lobotomy because they also destroy the brain and body, but under the pretense of being therapeutic and not merely a tool of genocide. Donny Hathaway was not crazy. Racism was the problem.
      His hostility towards women may have been due to the patriarchal teachings of Christianity, which say women are not equal to men.
      People in his position are gaslit and abused and then blamed for crying for help for their wounds which I find particularly cruel. Just saying because I've been there.
      The grief of being widowed that caused Alice Coltrane her visions brought her to an older spiritual and medicinal practice in India which thankfully viewed her suffering with more compassion and allowed her to continue her artistic genius. I feel there is a great loss to the artistic and general community when the medieval torture practices of Europe are forced on ADOS or anyone really when ancient practices such as meditation and acknowledgement and acceptance of the grief process are much more humane and sane responses to normal reactions to the REAL harms of unjust persecution and loss.

    • @malirabbit6228
      @malirabbit6228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barbarawilliamson136 Teach!

    • @1ginachell
      @1ginachell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@micmlinson what an insightful comment. I have a loved one diagnosed with schizophrenia and will be looking into the resource cited here. Thank you.

  • @jenniferbrown5640
    @jenniferbrown5640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This Christmas will still be a a hit in the year 3001

  • @sunnirnDEC
    @sunnirnDEC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Damn,….only 33 years old (so young) so sad 🥺
    Rest Easy Donnie 🌺

  • @PharaohLawLess1
    @PharaohLawLess1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Donnie and Lalah have the smoothest voices in R&B history

  • @pattycannon1804
    @pattycannon1804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The story of Donny Hathaway has taught me the importance of taking care of your physical and mental health. 🧘🏻

  • @user-kd8hq9wp3h
    @user-kd8hq9wp3h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    The Way She Did His Voice As A Child Talking Bout “I Wanna Sing Wit My Grandma In The Choir😩”🤣🌺 Rip Donny I See Stevie Took Yo Style Lol

    • @breannavienn-brock1501
      @breannavienn-brock1501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well now I must say that Donny's style was magical and definitely rose to the same quality as Stevie Wonders, Stevie was first and would put thst Muddy-Waters gut rock to his beats and his grim would make you dance yo self out. But they both kicked that piano around "For The War On Poverty"

    • @jamals.8786
      @jamals.8786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Stevie admitted in an interview that both kind of borrowed from and inspired each other.

    • @Agrownazzwoman2
      @Agrownazzwoman2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Stevie Wonder joined Motown at the tender age of 11, in 1961. By the time Donny Hathaway left Howard University and joined the great Curtis Mayfield in the late 60's, Stevie had a few years on him professionally. I enjoined the old Motor Town Reviews that Motown Staged annually, featuring the entire Motown roster. Lil Stevie Wonder was a force to be reckoned with! They are both musical geniuses/prodigies.

    • @deniece0821
      @deniece0821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know, right? That's just one of the many reasons I love Miss Ashley. She's such a natural storyteller. She has this gift to where you can literally picture what she's talking about. She's like your BFF from high school who always had the Tea. She draws you in and then you give her your undivided attention and be like "Spill it, girl... SPILL IT!!!!!!"😯🤭🤭😁🥰

    • @looyanihgstkingtrill5166
      @looyanihgstkingtrill5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah Ashley is hilarious 😂

  • @sharonadams758
    @sharonadams758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Donnies voice was anointed. He could touch emotions and places deep in yr soul...u have no choice but to be moved. Most musical geniuses battle demons of some sort. Unfortunately the folks making money off his talent cared less abt his mental state. RIP Donny

  • @saudadenia
    @saudadenia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    When you started talking about how they got their info about the lady he had another child with, I hollered 😭

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Girl I was like these folks messy

    • @MauvaisetBourgeoise
      @MauvaisetBourgeoise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AshleySaysSo20 they are but you had me hollering lol 😂 because I thought the same thing when you put up her picture.

    • @monilaninetynine3811
      @monilaninetynine3811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they said on Unsung that they met in the mental hospital.

    • @jenniferfields7113
      @jenniferfields7113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I work with Donita she was very sweet dreams from 1996 until Nov 1997 . She live some Boyz to men.

    • @jermeldunn6002
      @jermeldunn6002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣 lmao

  • @WonderWoman75
    @WonderWoman75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    My dad was a musician and my mother used to host cocktail parties for folks in the industry. She used to tell this story of the time Donny came by to see my dad, then proceeded to, "light up a joint in my house! I promptly asked him to take that mess outside." Lol! R.I.P. great one.

    • @TW-zg1bw
      @TW-zg1bw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL this is awesome

    • @brahmabkitty03
      @brahmabkitty03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My dad was a musician too. No stories about Donny tho!

    • @rcopeland6074
      @rcopeland6074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Marijuana, as well as cocaine and other illicit drugs were prevalent then and years past, used by the artistic communities. Such stress and drug use were common amongst the black artists because of the pressures of the record companies they were signed to. Many casualties resulted because of this. RIP Donny Hathaway, your musical gift will always play in my heart!!!

  • @denises.8203
    @denises.8203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Don't know about his mental illness,
    Don't know about his sexuality,
    What I do know is his music will be enjoyed many years to come! ❤

  • @Ebonygazelle
    @Ebonygazelle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    His father's name was Hosea Brown, a serviceman. His parents split shortly before Donny's birth.

  • @olympiatuten2439
    @olympiatuten2439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    “Chilllllleeee, Baaaaaaaaabbbbbby!!!!!!”

  • @saudadenia
    @saudadenia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    His voice was so beautiful!

  • @nikki66972
    @nikki66972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So tired of Auntie ReRe upset 😡 when the spotlight wasn't on her. Lol

  • @smusicluv
    @smusicluv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Chile, I couldn't put my groceries down fast enough when I saw this thumbnail!😂😂😂🙂

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Right?! 😆 I was mad that it had already been up for 25mins before I had seen it! lol

  • @crochetloveeee23
    @crochetloveeee23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I’m Mexican and I LOVE him his voice is beautiful personally my favorite male voice ❤️ it is so sad to hear how his life ended but I’m happy we to be able to hear the art he put into the world 👏🏽

  • @itsnice420
    @itsnice420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My ex-boyfriend was schizophrenic and it was very scary at times and confusing for me in the beginning because I didn't understand what was happening. There was one time I was standing in the mirror doing my hair and he kept looking at me crazy so I turned and asked him what his problem was and he said "You think I can't fucking see? You're throwing gang signs up at me!" I was so confused and we ended up having a big argument because he was so sure he had seen that. I didn't even know he was schizophrenic bc he never told me himself but I had a talk with his mother about some of the things that happened and she told me what was going on and that he was schizophrenic. She said he never had issues when he was younger but once he started doing the drug he was on that's when it came to the surface and they went to see what was up with him and he was diagnosed. I read that some drugs will cause underlying mental illnesses to show themselves. I thought he was just tripping because he was high as hell on what he had been doing. He wasn't on any medication so his hard drug use made the schizophrenia MUCH worse. I had to leave the relationship because I couldn't handle it. I hope he is getting some kind of help now.

  • @monilaninetynine3811
    @monilaninetynine3811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The 3 Atlantic Records geniuses were actually Ray Charles, Aretha, and Donny.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      💕💕💕

    • @MsTexas73
      @MsTexas73 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree. But I would also add Roberta to the list. She is underrated because most have never truly listened to her complete catalogue and don’t know she has written, arranged, and produced as well as sung and played.
      And then that’s just the surface. Let’s not forget the jazz and rock artists on Atlantic. That company had gems on their entire roster.

    • @brucescott4261
      @brucescott4261 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @monilaninetynine3811 ...Apparently, you don't anything about Atlantic Records.

  • @MorganB101
    @MorganB101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Oo Chile we got a sponsor look at Ashley growing and flourishing

  • @peggythomison5562
    @peggythomison5562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I got a chance to see lalah Hathaway in concert along with will downing. Col Ohio.. they put on a great show!!! Lalah sounds just like her dad. rip..✅🎤👏

  • @lukismith1435
    @lukismith1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Donny hathaway the 1n 0nly the best singer ever just very talented he was the G.0.A.T.

  • @Thejanaylee
    @Thejanaylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Was at home just thinking like I wonder when Ashley gonna hit us with another video 😭 always right on timeeee thank youuuu 💖💖

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol you're welcome🥰

    • @Thejanaylee
      @Thejanaylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AshleySaysSo20 💖

    • @804smiles
      @804smiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts she might not drop when we want her but she always on time! 😉

    • @cynthiacarr3294
      @cynthiacarr3294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes me too! 👸🏾💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁❤❤❤

  • @lukismith1435
    @lukismith1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    REST WELL DONNY YES SIR!!!!

  • @empresstrayb1798
    @empresstrayb1798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I got to see Layla Hathaway and Ruben Studdard at a jazz club out in the state of Washington and she tore the house down!!!!

    • @fedoramcclaren4294
      @fedoramcclaren4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Whaaaa? I would have loved to see that!!!

    • @butterflyat40
      @butterflyat40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I saw Lalah in 2016 at the Musicbox in San Diego. She was amazing!!!

    • @lynej2011
      @lynej2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have seen her and would love to see her with Rachelle Ferrell.

    • @butterflyat40
      @butterflyat40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lynej2011 that would be incredible...Rachelle Ferrel is my favorite!!!

    • @kevinford5576
      @kevinford5576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Empress, I was at that show. And it was fire !!! Great show.

  • @jaye8872
    @jaye8872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have worked as a psych nurse for the past 15 years. Paranoid schizophrenia usually presents when a person is a young adult or in the teens. It never goes away but decreases some later in life . The most common thing with people that have it or any mental illness , they feel better because of the meds and stop taking them . No one wants to take meds forever but like any illness that is chronic it is necessary. Schizophrenia causes people to hallucinate ( hear or see things that are not there) among other symptons. It sounds like Donny probably heard voices telling him to jump out of the window. A sad ending for a very talented man.

  • @manuelhodgson3736
    @manuelhodgson3736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    YES SPONSORED!!! YOUR DOING YOUR THING QUEEN! LOVE TO SEE IT

  • @binkyfaith
    @binkyfaith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Donny Hathaway had a beautiful voice
    Mental illness is so real
    It runs on my dads side. I struggle with severe anxiety and depression. Imagine being in a toxic workplace environment that just triggers everything, people just don’t get it. It’s so debilitating

  • @akiel51
    @akiel51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I’m surprised no one did a biopic movie on him

    • @kmason685
      @kmason685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I’m surprised about that as well. There should be a biopic. If Anthony Hamilton can act, I think he could play him perfectly....

    • @chrisisslick
      @chrisisslick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There was a play though, that I wish I could've seen

    • @nigerjenkins6372
      @nigerjenkins6372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right

    • @michaell6178
      @michaell6178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I am not mistaken Jesse Martin that used to be an actor on one of the Law & Order tv series did make a movie on either him or Marvin Gaye. I read about that online in 2007/2008 but for some odd reason industry execs canned it & it sits on a shelf still awaiting a future release. The movie was 1 of about 30 good movies never released for some odd reason from that timeframe. I would love to see it regardless of whether it's on Marvin or Donny.

    • @gymeni
      @gymeni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The estate may not want it.

  • @kimberlymcgee7954
    @kimberlymcgee7954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Congratulations on you getting sponsors

  • @zairedravis2747
    @zairedravis2747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My grandma love Donny Hathaway even Christmas Play This Christmas loud and be sing Right alone ...😍😍RIP Mr Hathaway🙏🙏😥

  • @Those.who.stay.silent.consent
    @Those.who.stay.silent.consent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Ashley baybay, nobody but YOU can do Curtis Mayfield. Pleaseeeee make it your next scandalicious video. Much Love to you

    • @TW-zg1bw
      @TW-zg1bw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OMG YES

    • @monicajenkins4687
      @monicajenkins4687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Leave Curtis Mayfield alone😄

    • @sherri7547
      @sherri7547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@monicajenkins4687 I am with you Monica, Curtis was the man when it came to some real telling what's going on in the ghettos, junkies in the ally, I am your Pusher Man, then tell all of us It's alright, It's alright have a Good Time because its alright music. Then to tell the People get ready because a Train is coming, don't need No Baggage you just get on board. 😊 I was at that last show he gave in Brooklyn when that terrible storm came up. Don't beat him up to bad if there is no real drama.😊

    • @beyourself2444
      @beyourself2444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is the first time I'm hearing gay rumours about Donnie.

    • @reeupbabygyrl8053
      @reeupbabygyrl8053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesssss!!!!! I just asked for Laila Hathaway

  • @tawnimarie1402
    @tawnimarie1402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Yay. Eating my lunch and watching at work. Very nice surprise
    after getting cussed out by an angry patient.. lol. Hey yall!!!!!!

    • @tiffanywade7867
      @tiffanywade7867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes God those Patients can be mean.

    • @nursetee1944
      @nursetee1944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same just left work after a 12 hour shift my patient gave me such a hard time the last hour lol

  • @justkovi0630
    @justkovi0630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I've seen plenty of videos on Donny & this by far is one of my favorite outlooks on it. He was so talented & it just all ended tragically.

  • @lukismith1435
    @lukismith1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yes ma'am this Christmas the anthem still today 2021 that part!!!

  • @bronzebard3852
    @bronzebard3852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Darlin, you knew that we needed that real music tea . It's been said that true artist are touched with greatness but can be stained with madness. Have you ever wondered why some creative people have drugs issues or addiction issues? It's thought many people of that nature have chemical imbalance that requires a delicate precise balance but many times these people overshoot it or under do it. Many greats were treated with shame, drugs, or persecution.
    My family and I are so proud of your sponsorship. May your talents be continued be but on top and shine.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you luv! You are so right about creative ppl having addiction problems is almost like a strange trade off for their talent or something. It's so crazy.

  • @markeetawins
    @markeetawins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Remember he was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia and obviously heard voices while suffering a psychotic breakdown....RIP to one of the greatest vocalist....

  • @nedrakindle7432
    @nedrakindle7432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m addicted to Ashley now 🤦🏽‍♀️ I tried to watch another young lady and bless her heart I couldn’t do it, I had to come back to Ashley because she has the voice and the personality to tell these stories with spice and flare!!!

  • @demi5378
    @demi5378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, didn't realize he was only 33 when he passed. Mental illness is horrible... misdiagnosed & misunderstood still to this day.

  • @juliannaking4473
    @juliannaking4473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    My fave by him is " Song for You " A troubled Soul. Sad

    • @christinejones6412
      @christinejones6412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine as well 😩That song hits me every time

    • @looyanihgstkingtrill5166
      @looyanihgstkingtrill5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah if I have a funeral instead of being cremated I want that to be played at my funeral

  • @TW-zg1bw
    @TW-zg1bw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I cry everytime I hear one of his songs. I have to get prepared for this! Thanks Ashley Mama!! Donny deserves all the recognition, and I will never understand how he "jumped" from a high rise hotel and still had his hat on when he was found dead on the ground. Let me breathe through this. Hey yall!!!!

    • @binkyfaith
      @binkyfaith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my damn what🤔🤔

    • @monilaninetynine3811
      @monilaninetynine3811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Donny's story makes me think of the movie Get Out.

    • @Ishbikes
      @Ishbikes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      he didn't do it himself. I never believed that. 33 y.o jumped from the 33rd floor with a #1 hit record. Labels make more when artist are dead.

    • @iyathakhima4827
      @iyathakhima4827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For real @@monilaninetynine3811

  • @JayPisces1993
    @JayPisces1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One thing I love about your channel is the privilege of being introduced to a lot of these artists whom I’ve heard of, but never really listened to. Is it just me, or was Donny’s sound and voice ahead of it’s time? His music sounds very current.

  • @jessiejane6296
    @jessiejane6296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lol the part when he tells the strange lady “ Go home and take care of dem kids!” I diiiied lol

    • @marquitashiver6141
      @marquitashiver6141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad yet funny. Bless his heart and that lady's too.

    • @jholliday424
      @jholliday424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too 🤣

  • @sexytoylady2
    @sexytoylady2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Definitely about to take this TH-cam class cuz I be struggling some times in my videos, but I’m not gonna give up.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Please don't give up sis you will def do it especially if you really want it💪🏾💪🏾

  • @carlafrancis-taylor
    @carlafrancis-taylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I have known about Donny Hathaway all my life and never heard his story so well explained. Thank you for what you do.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're so welcome and thank you!

  • @nunulove8702
    @nunulove8702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What A Very Very Sad Ending He Had.. Smh...

  • @whatsaqueentoagoddess
    @whatsaqueentoagoddess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The sassy lady walking on the screen was hilarious 😂. God bless Donny❤️

  • @Snobbybrokechic
    @Snobbybrokechic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I’ve been working in the social work area for about 18 years. It’s not uncommon for my clients to meet their mates in the psych ward. When I initially saw his story on unsung, I thought the same thing because the child from that relationship was interviewed and was rocking back and forth.
    Also, because I know a few Schizophrenics, the medical community warns that suicide is common. It’s a difficult disease to suffer from. Anderson Cooper did a story on it when he wore an ear piece that simulated what Schizophrenics report happens with the voices. It was enlightening.
    Great video and I love this channel!

    • @mothertwinkles4198
      @mothertwinkles4198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had an in-service where they out a helmet on simulating the voices. It touched me greatly.

  • @cmclayton1986
    @cmclayton1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    YES Ashley 😄 I wanted Donny's video. That window situation is still fishy.

    • @kmason685
      @kmason685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, that story was always sketchy.....

    • @bronzebard3852
      @bronzebard3852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm with you , I mean where was the safety bars, fire escape stuff, window screens or something ? Who leave a person with a known mental illness alone without any safety? That's like leaving a recovering wino at open bar wedding . SMH

  • @sherri7547
    @sherri7547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    He and Roberta Flack were awesome. They had the best beautiful music. So glad you did him.

    • @sherri7547
      @sherri7547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I say they were awesome, it was regarding music, I knew nothing about the fling thing. Ohhhwee. Hail to Queen Ashley for the information. 👸🏾

  • @kevinlawrence8580
    @kevinlawrence8580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the more underrated musical geniuses of all time. He was one of my favorites.

  • @adetroit
    @adetroit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That hair is GIVING okay ❤️❤️

  • @verityshepard4722
    @verityshepard4722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have seen Donny Hathaway’s story about 50 times, but I’m watching for the 51st because it’s coming from you!!!👍🏽

  • @mika9916
    @mika9916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    'Um sir, you doin' too much! You got me leaving cause I'm embarrassed, so you need to be paying for this food!' 😂😂😂
    I just love the way she just puts her own twists on the story. 😂

  • @KariTheBarb
    @KariTheBarb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Donnys death was very suspicious

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes! Girl I didn't even have an opinion so you know it's gotta be suspicious😂😂

    • @CodyCole80
      @CodyCole80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      My dad was always a DH fan and never believed he jumped. People now know how callous and malicious the execs in the industry can be. We never know why Donnie was making those accusations or how he truly died. 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @barbarawilliamson136
      @barbarawilliamson136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They don't care about our black men at all, like Sam Cooke, law enforcement would rather just sweep it under the rug😪😥😢😭😫

    • @airamakknom
      @airamakknom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      He claimed that people were trying to steal his ideas, music and thoughts after being released from a hospital stay. Well MK Ultra was very much an experiment conducted by the CIA... It sounds crazy but as far back as the 1920's scientists have been trying to figure out how to read and control a persons thoughts. It's still going on today. So I don't know, there may be some truth to what Donny was saying...

    • @MD-DLive
      @MD-DLive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CodyCole80 As Ive mentioned in an earlier reply, rumor has it that Roberta Flack was in that hotel prior to his death! What really happened????🤷🏿‍♂️🤔

  • @fedoramcclaren4294
    @fedoramcclaren4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Oh wow...I just made a post about Donny's 'Everything Is Everything' album.
    Donny is one ofbthe only singers which bring tears to my eyes. Each note he sings speaks to me...

    • @breannavienn-brock1501
      @breannavienn-brock1501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bless you Ashley for being so wise to be so young. You did Donny a right turn as it broke our 💕 hearts to loose him so all of a sudden.

    • @fedoramcclaren4294
      @fedoramcclaren4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@breannavienn-brock1501 most definitely!!!

  • @aceblanks7658
    @aceblanks7658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Omg Donny Hathaway is my fraternity brother?!?! I had no clue he was an Alpha!!!! I love it!!!! Another great talent in our SQUAD!!!! ΑΦΑ For Liiiiiife!!!!! 🦍❄️🤙🏾

    • @sherlamcour
      @sherlamcour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donny was Beta Chapter, Howard University.

    • @aceblanks7658
      @aceblanks7658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sherlamcour That is so dope to me!!!! I had no clue!!!!!

  • @lm-1101
    @lm-1101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    804 is here... 😃

  • @chaumari
    @chaumari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The Ghetto is timeless also. There was a one man show at The Apollo on Donny Hathaway. It was wonderful. It revealed Hathaway’s genius and mental illness. The two often correlate.

    • @clearfamily7488
      @clearfamily7488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Ghetto. That was one of my favorite songs

  • @leivyhtelur3903
    @leivyhtelur3903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I will always love and respect Donny, that is one voice that gives me chills everytime. He may have been mentally struggling but the industry is something else, now people are finding out remote viewing is real…

    • @dahmeneekah
      @dahmeneekah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! He wasn't lying. Folks were messing with him.

    • @michaell6178
      @michaell6178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Say so, brother! Peple have NO IDEA! Once those spirits are sent out to "get" someone it's basically wrap UNLESS the person can get delivered & strong spiritual warfare engaged and WON!

  • @kingofkai5623
    @kingofkai5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    So he didn’t start showing signs of depression until he signed his deal hmm 🤔

    • @The_Planted_Eye_1
      @The_Planted_Eye_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Not surprising. People dealing with depression are masters at concealing it. Probably moreso during that time given the view on depression in the black community.

    • @Kushprincess66
      @Kushprincess66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Very suspicious, hmmm🤔

    • @binkyfaith
      @binkyfaith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How you found with hat still on your head, from fall🤔
      Wasn’t his body in decent condition from a fall?

    • @kingofkai5623
      @kingofkai5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@binkyfaith yea that’s real strange

    • @Frankie19775
      @Frankie19775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly : There’s more to his death

  • @williebarrett7198
    @williebarrett7198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Donny was one of the greatest singers of all time. RIP.

  • @Savvynlady
    @Savvynlady 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The gay part is news to me. However, he and his wife never divorced.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh got it they split but stayed married gotcha thank you boo!

    • @kathyjohson1273
      @kathyjohson1273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm until today never heard any gay rumors smh

    • @territ.5357
      @territ.5357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never heard that either. Now that I have... WOW!

  • @ThisIsJ.Nicole
    @ThisIsJ.Nicole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my gosh. Didn't know he did the Maude theme song. So sad how he suffered.

  • @lakeraluxe6255
    @lakeraluxe6255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That’s my favorites part too in “this Christmas song” 😆

  • @monilaninetynine3811
    @monilaninetynine3811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I have heard that Donny had just had dinner with Roberta and his manager the night that he died and that he was happy. I tend to believe he was pushed out of the window (maybe Jesse pushed him since he knows so much😒🙄) and I've also heard that Donny's schizophrenia had its roots in MK Ultra, which makes sense when you think of him speaking on being hooked up to a machine.

    • @blkpanther11
      @blkpanther11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I Said For Years He Had To Be Pushed And The MK Ultra Makes Even More Sense

    • @crystalpoindex
      @crystalpoindex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Schizophrenia usually develops in your early 20's. I'm unsure with how long he suffered with this. But to me it does sound LSD induced. I've heard so many stories from a family member how people back then took it ONCE, and ain't never been the same since.

    • @victorialucas8187
      @victorialucas8187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Donnie Hathaway was murdered and made it look like suicide this I believed

    • @lukismith1435
      @lukismith1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea i heard the same thing 😥

    • @larhondaburchett3271
      @larhondaburchett3271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was waiting for this comment. Bc every single time I say this. I'm told oh it's just "urban legend/conspiracy theory". Glad it's some other ppl out here who believe what I do. If u haven't watched his Unsung episode. You should check it out. I do believe it's on here. (TH-cam)

  • @maujsoto9226
    @maujsoto9226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Love your voice 100k realllllllll soon

  • @ZenFrequency111
    @ZenFrequency111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This Christmas is my favorite Christmas song only cause of Donny's voice.

  • @eatallnowsavenone4later342
    @eatallnowsavenone4later342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can listen to ,This Christmas, any day of the year!! 😊I Love Donny Hathaway!!

  • @carmenwashington5873
    @carmenwashington5873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    please quote me on this:"Donnie Hathaway was the Vincent vangoh of soul music". The only thing he didn't do was cut off his ear.

  • @manuelhodgson3736
    @manuelhodgson3736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    DONNY IS MY GUY! THANK YOU ASHLEY

  • @PureNapture
    @PureNapture 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Sissssss i listen to this Christmas in July..oh welllllll lol my fave is A song for youuuuuuuu ughhhh it gets me in the feelers everytime!!

    • @karlitosway7474
      @karlitosway7474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was literally just listening to it on my way to work this morning lol then this video pops up on my feed. We really do live on a simulation.

  • @Authentickayla
    @Authentickayla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you started singing “this Christmas”😂😂😂😂😂

  • @MrKgbronx12
    @MrKgbronx12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His story is a lot like Thelonius Monk. He was Schizophrenic, but the musicians didn’t know nothing about that, so they gave him dope and made him worse. He eventually died from drugs. But they say he was a genius.

  • @christianjohnson3317
    @christianjohnson3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I named my daughter Lailah after Lalah.
    I hope that she can see and appreciate this video.
    Especially you as well.. I liked and subscribed the very first video that I've seen.

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much I really appreciate your kind words!

  • @angieearvin4684
    @angieearvin4684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    OMG!!! I love Donny Hathaway's music. But I had no idea of this dark journey he traveled. Every Christmas I think of Donny Hathaway because of the song. It just wouldn't be Christmas with out it. Thanks for the video.

  • @lolarose2423
    @lolarose2423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “A Song for You” is one of my favorite songs by Donny Hathaway. Thanks for the very informative video.

    • @vickie2263
      @vickie2263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That song makes me cry every time!!!

    • @lolarose2423
      @lolarose2423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vickie2263 me too.

    • @teemgee8605
      @teemgee8605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was the first song that ever moved me

  • @PharaohLawLess1
    @PharaohLawLess1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Closer I Get To You is a classic as soon as it came out from day 2 out the gate!

  • @cana9013
    @cana9013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You never disappoint us!! Awesome job!! Poor Donnie. There was a lady I knew years ago w the same diagnosis. She would do great for a while, then stop taking her medication because she thought she could live without it. She would go missing or be out of control for a while. It was like an annual thing and her daughter was always so scared to leave and go to college bc she was all she had. I felt so bad for the both of them.

  • @Must_beniceluv
    @Must_beniceluv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The crazy part is Donny was probably right and not out of his mind at all. It's easy to label someone when you don't understand/believe them.

    • @opulence_prime
      @opulence_prime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sadly no. He wasn’t labeled he was diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses. If anything people don’t know how to respond to the warning signs making it more difficult for the person suffering from the mental illness.

    • @timmy841212
      @timmy841212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah too many witnesses say he wasn't in his right mind.

    • @savoyaepps646
      @savoyaepps646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah just like Dave Chappelle said! Remember he said he was "labeled" as crazy when he questioned his $$$. They also "labeled" Lisa Lopez as crazy when she questioned her $$$. They even tried to "label" Prince as crazy when he tried to get his masters back, even took away his ability to use his own name "Prince" when performing. Just sayin.

    • @timmy841212
      @timmy841212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@savoyaepps646 Except he was officially diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. None of the others were. His own wife said that. Not everything Chappelle said is gospel.

    • @looyanihgstkingtrill5166
      @looyanihgstkingtrill5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly plus we know how the higher power from the music industry is when they want your soul chiiiiile

  • @veganeatz
    @veganeatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    New subscriber here. In my personal opinion, I believe there was some truth to what he was saying, you never know what these people are going through and what pressures they’re under while in the entertainment business. Those are the people that everyone calls “crazy” when in reality, there’s something suspicious going on like they claim..

  • @blackcougar1959
    @blackcougar1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Donny and Roberta had recorded an album that was released posthumously after Donny's tragic death eerily called," Back Together Again.''

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure did😢💙💙

    • @_jordanslyric
      @_jordanslyric 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “You Are My Heaven” is one of my fave songs.

    • @MsTexas73
      @MsTexas73 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The name of the album is Roberta Flack ft. Donny Hathaway. Donny was only able to record 2 songs before his death, “You Are My Heaven” and “Back Together Again”. So, it is really a Roberta Flack album because all the other songs are her singing solo. She put him on the cover as a tribute.

  • @rayofsunshan
    @rayofsunshan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had no idea he died so young and suffered so much. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏾

  • @Israelrella27
    @Israelrella27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I was bored you save the day. Tks Ashley🥰 I enjoyed this video as always.

  • @valicianormil9443
    @valicianormil9443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love the hair!!!!! U always on time nd on a FRIDAY !!!!! 💜💜💛💜💜

    • @AshleySaysSo20
      @AshleySaysSo20  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Valicia🥰

    • @portiamatthews9654
      @portiamatthews9654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AshleySaysSo20 you're just a beautiful ❤️ lady.

  • @jameelpitner8289
    @jameelpitner8289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Donny is to me the greatest singer ever, thank you for sharing his story, more people need to know about his greatness.