Hugh Masekela - Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) live
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- Hugh Masekela - Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela)
from Paul Simon's "Graceland - The African Concert" (Zimbabwe, 1987)
I decided to upload this extract of the concert in order to dispose it in decent audio and video quality online, as it is my firm belief that its inspiring edge and indelible political meaning exceed the concept of copyright infringement protection. It is never too late for more people from all over the world to become or get more familiar with the great man Nelson Mandela (18/08/1918 - 5/12/2013) and his troubled yet glorious life, and this song is a bright example of his enormous influence to the people. Therefore, I communicate this performance via the internet as a token of appreciation to both Nelson Mandela and Hugh Masekela.
More information about the song:
"Not only was Nelson Mandela the most famous modern day political prisoner, he was also one of the biggest fans of Hugh Masakela. So great, in fact, that he was able to smuggle a letter to him in April 1985 (for Masakela's birthday) from Pollsmoor Prison, which wished him luck on his recording projects and other good tidings. Masakela was so moved by this letter that he wrote this fabulous anthem, which envisioned Mandela walking freely down the streets of South Africa. The melody is a buoyant, anthemic, and grand series of chords and trumpet riffs, filled with the sense of camaraderie and celebration that are referred to in the lyrics. The vocal choir during the joyous chorus is extremely moving and life affirming. Recorded in 1986 for his Tomorrow album, the song and it's wish became a reality when Mandela was released in 1990, and it was played during his many visits to America following his release, as well as on numerous television broadcasts. A truly classic modern day folk song, it remains a favorite of Masakela's live repertoire and was rightfully included on the fabulous 2001 Columbia collection The Best of Hugh Masakela."
A song review by Matthew Greenwald, www.allmusic.com/song/bring-hi...
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Still listening to this song
In 2024
I still feel it in my soul
And not only did Nelson Mandela get to walk down the street again, but he did it as President of South Africa!
Greath performance
Nelson was a great man who brought down the United Kingdom region in South Africa.
These are the songs that made our childhood days great. Rest well Hughes. Rest well Mandela
2021 and I came here to see the energy and strength of Hugh Masekela. As a young Nigerian, I grew up loving the people of South Africa, it was all we could do to brothers and sisters suffering oppression. I look at the camaraderie Africa seemed to enjoy back then and when I remember that my Nigerian brothers were being hacked in South Africa just a few years back I struggle to hold back tears for the low level of understanding of our common history displayed by the arrant promoters of Xenophobia over there. May the great departed souls of these Pan Africanists continue to rest well with our Ancestors.
Mandela returned!
Was privileged to see Hugh Masakela perform live in Lagos Nigeria, in 2012. Watching him on stage was a dream come true. RIP legendary warrior.
It's a privilege indeed bro,
RIP.. my father played this concert every Saturday as he recorded it on tape.. memories
I am of Samoan descent and my father bought the DVD recording of this specific concert Paul Simon held in (correction: Zimbabwe) when I was around 9/10 years old. I don’t think he realises just how much of a blessing it was to be able to grow up hearing and watching such amazing talents perform these songs. Wow.
It was in Zimbabwe
This concert is in Zimbabwe as the apartheid government banned it due its multiracial collaboration
This was Rufaro Harare Zimbabwe
Held in zimbabwe rufaro stadium
Yeah, was in Zim! A concert with black and white people was literally illegal in South Africa in the 1980s.
Today February 11, 2020 is the 30th anniversary of Mandela's release from prison! I love this song!! And Free Nelson Mandela by the Specials! So happy it came to be!
I heard him sing this in Milwaukee. This was way before Mandela was released and no one thought it was even a possibility. It was a magical performance with him and Miriam Makeba.
We watched this whole concert when it aired in 1987
@@elizabethhill5662 I did too. My aunt was fortunate to of met both Miriam & Hugh. Miriam sent a couple of cds to her years a few years later. I remember this song well as a child.
Awesome
SENSATIONAL BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY AWESOME!!!!
I'm still crazy about this song. The sax is so amazing.. wow!!!
The whole arrangement is great indeed. Top musicians all of them.
@@JohnHatzisMusic BEST STATEMENT!!!!!
When someone clicks "dislike" on a song like this one, I just wonder where the hell they kept their brain
IKR
Lol...right !
There are some people alive today who still keep racism in their heart. Even in South Africa today, despite the struggle of Nelson Mandela and those like him there are people who would see things go back the way they were. I'm white, so sometimes I privately hear the opinions that some other white people don't share in public. There are people today who have severe hatred and sickness inside them. They still blame the problems of South Africa and in other African countries on race instead of placing the blame on corruption where it belongs. Sometimes I fear that those people will be the death of RSA. This song is as relevant today as it was when it was written, the spirit of Nelson Mandela needs to come home to everyone's heart where it belongs.
They have no brain!
So,you can't support a message and dislike a song?Is the Eddy Grant Gimme Hope Jo’anna a great song,too?I'm not going to hit dislike but this is a dull song.
As Ghanaian,this is how I wanted my Africa to be It is sad it is the other way round.My dad had the cassette of this show and reminds me of so many things.Sad Africa will never recover from this evil.Rip Hugh
We will recover, kets manifest it
It is life, life is the truth, this is reality!
Anyone 2019 yet cause i am. Still listen to this songg absolute love this
I'm here
Right here !
Me too!
2020?
I still love his songs
Independence fighters of south Africa. Rest in peace
Harare Zimbabwe 1987 still sounds fresh
Who's watching in 2021? Hugh Masekela the maestro. RIP. You'll forever be missed.
R.I.P. Masekela and Mandela. Two African Pioneers.
Rest In Peace Legend.....Hugh Masekela your music lives on......
Never get tired of watching graceland concert 1987 in SA. I can still vividly recall when my father at the time bought the DVD casette as we call it back in the days here in Fiji. I was still in class 2 primary school when the graceland album was introduced to my life. Till now it is still my fav music to go to. Blessed to be born in the 1900 ❤
We shall miss you the great jazz maestro; Hugh Masekela
Watching people of all races dancing to music and clapping clearly shows we have people with pure heart of love within them.
Music is the greatest equalizer!
I bought the album in 1987, played "Bring Him Back Home" at full vol from my basement flat in Shepherds Bush when Mandela was elected president in 1992, and a passer-by shouted 'Amandla!". Happy Days. Well played Hugh Masekela, you definitely did your bit.
Introduced by Paul Simon!! Rest In Peace, Mr. Masekela. You are a master trumpeter who has left us much to listen to musically and ponder politically. One of my favorites of ALL TIME!
Great childhood memories..R.I.P to great legend Hughes Masekela and great Leader Nelson Mandela.
This is my best concert I watched it over and over i don't get tired watching it will still remain my best, I remembered late 90s when I went to my friend house when my friend father brought this music and the music remain our favourite
One of the most important songs ever created. Rest in Eternal Peace Mr Masekela thank you!! 🇿🇦🎺❤
This song will live in my heart forever. R.I.P. Mr. Masekela
Closing out 2020 by reminiscing on when music was still music. RIP bra Hugh Masekela, RIP Joseph Shabalala, RIP Ray Phiri
A great trio with Momma Africa there too and Johnny.
It is a great thing to listen to these songs today . Not just to listen to them but to learn from them;. MAY GOD BLESS AFRICA AND THE WORLD.
South Africa is a great country. I love it and its really deep. Distinguished feelings from Ivory Coast ❤
everytime i see or hear this tune i get chill's up and down my spine, and tears in my eye's rip
nelson, winnie and especially hugh what a cut , it's a classic in my book always p.s,forgot about mr paul simon
song i will never forget
I just sang the Song today and remembered RN Mandela n Hugh Masekela
listening to this concert album as kid, i thought south africa was a part of nigeria and they were in trouble until my dad told me their story. I loved Nelson Mnadela like he was my uncle loved south africa like i was from their
The best artist who made everyone to see no colour, oh how beautiful the rainbow is with all its colours.
Rest well Hugh Masekela. Your music is legendary, will live forever in our hearts 💞
❤❤❤❤😢😢😢Hugh Masekela une legende 2024
1987 live comme si c'etait hier
Yes
One of the great live performances ever. I wish they would release this album.
Wow, what a spot on performance! Outstanding!
What a beauty Zim was.
Perfect song for solidarity and empowerment. RIP Madiba, Winnie Mandela, and Hugh Masekela.
Great music in honour of Africa's greatest leader, Nelson Mandela!
Can Africa ever replicate his sterling heights and qualities?
Well said my brother
We were young but we do not forget!
2020 level 1 I'm still listening
And??
Zimbabwe leading the way!
Wow!! seeing this in color for the first time. This was played almost every day on Nigerian National TV in the late 80s and early 90s
It was played almost every day in my house too in the early 90s. :D
@@JohnHatzisMusic Sweet memories :)... thank you for sharing.
Top tune.....I was there....Rufaro stadium, Mbare, Harare.
Hugh Masekela: Today’s Google doodle (4 April 2019). RIP Bra Hugh💐
I actually came here because of Google doodle.
Legend
God bless Africa our beautiful continent✊✊✊
What makes me cry
Rest in perfect peace hugh masekela
Love this song still in 2018
Hugh Masekela !!! He's not dead ! He's STILL GRAZIN !!
i remember watching this documentary and Hugh was saying this song just came to him one morning complete as he plays it imajeni
i heard this live performance was in Harare Zimbabwe in 80s eiish will miss Hugh I loved his music dearly.Go well son of the soil hamba kahle.Your music and message will be there forever.
Came to listen to one of my late father's favorites.
I was privileged to see him two years ago at age 80 at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH...still dynamic and beautiful at 80!
RIP Legend, will never be forgotten.
i like it and follow you from Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮
Simply Genius, brings back memories of the 80's
This is the best healing song to kenya Nasa people,Thank you Masekela we never had imagined it will ever happen in KENYA
I think this concert was on TV in England at the time. Always loved this song the most. Somehow stumbled upon it again today on a cold, rainy day in Yorkshire. Has brightened up my day. Bring him back home to Soweto indeed!!!
You are a star. Rest in Piece
No, Elijah YOU are a star!
One of my best songs from Soweto!!! Stands the taste of time
August 2020 can’t get enough of this 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes!!
I remember my grade one we sing this song in our class in Gambia 🇬🇲,, Nelson is love ❤️
Hugh Masakela performed in my city back in 1994 and even agreed to give special performance for local students in my district. This song was the closer and some got out of their seats and danced to this. I remember him saying that he was about to vote for the first time in his life, which was followed by applause. He has stories and song.
hamba khale Hugh Masekela...Rest In Music. Love from Kenya
Aww my childhood was blessed by this lovely song such a wonderful memory .
It's all love ❤. 2023 I'm still here 😊.
Wonderful artist and song.
Saw him in 2010 in Amsterdam, year of the world championship of soccer in South Africa, fantastic concert
Brilliant capture of the emotion and the energy of the people .. the trumpet play is legendary... x
Africa continue to miss great men, RIP. You brought great joy to the world, and you will always live in our hearts.
So nice
2020 and this is my jam for the week. It's on replay
2021 who is also here. May Allah be merciful to him!
RIP Brother.✊🏾
Thanks to bra Hugh for his great lovely music you will always be in our memory's
music like no other🤧
Rest in peace Hugh your music baba still touches us big time.Hamba kahle
I have seen this concert time and time again. Great music, great message, still gives me goosebumps.
"Briiiiing back hugh masekela bring him back home to soweto i want to see him walking down the streets of south africa, tomoooooorrow." Rip hugh you'll be forever missed
Wonderful song.😢
Rest in peace Masekela. I will remember you from the jazz music.
Can't get through this without crying copiously - SO many memories, such a beautiful tune, such a cause. First fell in love with this tune while driving through the Negev on the way to a Dead Sea resort!
Nostalgia
I LOVE this so much‼🎼😀😎
RIP Hugh Masekela, one of the greats, an artist who was also a freedom fighter and revolutionary activist.
Music 🎶 universal language who is still listening in 2022💗🌹
This reminds me of the freedom film SARAFINA, its a MUST watch!!!
🙌🙌🙌🙌 From Bolivia!! ❤️🇧🇴🇧🇴
Awww....Legends live forever. One of the prophets of Afrika!
Brilliant!
Rest easy Hugh Masekela. This song brings lots of memories growing up. Love it
Thanks for sharing your talent , strength and wisdom bra hugh. Your music lives eternally
Great musician! May he rest in peace.
Tell me how can anyone disslike this music.....so sad
Jan Mrenica only low life idiots with no capacity to understand anything can dislike such a powerful song.
Probably just Tobias Cruelty and his friends.
RIP Baba Masekela 🙏