People who arent old enough n people our age are quick to forget...Kanye West was a conscience backpack rapper n he was the only conscience on Rocafella i dont endorse the dumb shit he says...but his ego is in tact he is a genius he changed the direction of hip hop without there wouldnt a lane for a normal human being with emotions and real problem when this dropped everybody was SupaDupa Gangsta n coke kingpins Kanye West wore his heart on his sleeve not mention his influence on fashion they laughed at him now look Yeezy is the most popular "New" shoe Retro jordans are repeats n unlike NBA players Kanye West design the yeezys himself
For all the youngsters out there, I just wanna say, Kanye was untouchable when he made this. Someone else commented that he had to evolve so he could stay relative, and thats true but I still miss Kanye. He was so genuine and made such great music. These songs never get old. But I love his new songs too, just wanted to remind people how good he really was.
No you do not have to "evolve to stay relative" You stay yourself and your music becomes untouchable. Johnny Cash, Willy Nelson, Eminem, Bob Marley, Snoop Dogg, all iconic artists that kept doing what they did and had hit after hit after hit. The only person that could do "change your style every album" was David Bowie and he was just doing that as part of an art movement thing and nothing to do with his album sales.
He didn’t evolve to stay relevant. He’s never followed trends. Everything he did started a new wave in the industry and he left those sounds once it got popular
@@MrWolfSnackall legends for sure but none of them have had the mainstream longevity that ye has had. It’s because he’s always staying one step ahead of the curve
yes, he decided to re-record it with Chris martin ( from coldplay , the one who sings the hook in homecoming ) because he had a biggername. Imo this version is way better though
I honestly like both prefer this one fees more nostalgic and soulful but the other was still nice and more up beat I wish he released both or somethint
I remember hearing this on the rocafella demo (with “my way” and “through the wire”) circling around back in 2001-2003 and getting chills like I hadn’t gotten in a long time. I knew then he would be a legend.
Bro you’re deadass so fucking lucky. I can’t imagine watching the come up of such an amazing artist, and potentially the best of all time. Fucking nuts. Props bro!
Will Carroll I don’t really deserve any props, but I appreciate it nonetheless! 🙌 It was a crazy time back then (and the decade or so prior), mainly cuz music wasn’t digital or so easily accessible. I’m sure +Mr. Hazel can attest to it. It still took effort to find shit like that, using file sharing clients like Limewire and Napster. Before that, i had to order mixtapes (actual cassette tapes! Fuck, I’m getting old) from sandboxautomatic.com or cop mixtapes when I visited NY to see family, so there was a real feeling of discovery. Don’t get me wrong, these are great times for music fans, and the accessibility to all this music is a great thing!
Chris L damn man it’s crazy cause I probably wasn’t alive when most of those tracks were recorded, I was born in 2002. But yea man, the feeling of discovering a new artist is a great one, let alone one as big and great as Kanye, as I’m sure you can attest to. Definitely wish I got a Spotify account/Apple Music sooner than I did (like late 2017 if I remember right) but I definitely do remember downloading shit off lime wire with my brothers to put on our old iPods and mp3s. Appreciate the reply, pretty cool hearing about the origins of Kanye’s fame haha
Honestly who knows if it would be as big. TCD would have been filled with so many dope songs it could have been overshadowed easily. There’s still a lot of great tracks on graduation but this is closer to the top. Not to mention this, hey mama and what turned into gold digger were all on the album. That og tracklist was fucking stacked. Literally no skips. Could have been better than MBDTF!! Here’s a photo of the original tracklist; twitter.com/tillyksg/status/1271506790207930369?s=21
@@Blaisebullion I would say that both of the versions could be great anthems for the two sides of Chicago. One is the energetic side and one is the soulful side
@@nandogamereviews7159 ??? I know this is a year old, but this didn't really age bad. Hoping he stays mentally healthy is probably best now more than ever because especially recently he's obv not doing the best
Watching the first two episodes of the Kanye documentary reminds me of how kanye used rap from the heart with passion and soul. This song evokes memories of that old soulful and passionate Ye feeling every word in your gut
Every once in awhile, I come back to this version. Doesn't get enough attention and love. Great song. Feel like crying for the story every time. Ugh so good
I thought something was wrong with me lol I just put this song on whilst eating breakfast and then tears just started falling I do not know why because I am not depressed or anything like that.. I guess it just touches the soul like music is supposed to
I played this shit on repeat from arkansas to new orleans coming back home after katrina- late registration got me through it all - i lost everything but what i took with me and that was the first cd i bought and it carried me a long way- music is therapy...
I had another account back in 2016. It's literally one of the most liked comments on this video. I posted something saying I thought about this song in jail. Well, now after actually doing my prison sentence it feels good to be home 😁 I literally almost teared up when I heard..5 YEARS AND IM FINALLY HOME
@@taeharyu1812 it's just funny when the same jocks that bagged me out are all the same ones that jumped on the bandwagon once kanye was well known.. same old story.
@@jasonking7736 wow same in korea. Funny how we both love kanye in two whole another different country. I found about him through a mixtape that I bought when I went to USA for a trip i think about like 2 weeks??? in los angeles at a local record shop, I bought the very first college dropout album. And I listneed ot it on my way back home flight and absolutely loved the sounds and all the samples. But when i went back to korea all the trending "hiphop" was gangster rap and etc and kanye west wasnt well known in asia until he dropped "stronger". smh after that like what u said it was just band wagons after band wagons.
@@willcarroll9762 this is off of the early version of the college dropout, almost all of the songs sound monotone on the early version. That’s why he rereleased it, to put some finishing touches including removing the monotone voices from all of his songs
Kanye West is the perfect example of someone who let success run to his head in the wrong ways. But it's songs like this that remind you just how talented he was.
I've been looking for this song for YEARS!!!! I almost thought I was mistaken, cos I had a bootleg version of the Late Registration that had this song as a bonus track. I could never find it online, till now. Thank you so much for uploading this.
Insane that this was pre Dropout, but the lyrics hit so much more true to where he was at his his career for Graduation era. Didn't even need to mix up the verse. This man knew he'd be world-renowned.
This man is so talented at such a young age, he raps like it just happened without the rage, going through security without being tazed, going into boxing rings without being dazed, no matter what his vision is seeing he just kept believing, gathering strength everyday without retreating, passing by stories that seem misleading, going through the streets of Chi without ever receiving a beating.
People said they miss this Kanye cuz it’s more real..... y’all don’t know Kanye or what he’s like... college dropout or yeezus, it’s all a part of Kanye’s mind
Doing my usual visit here every once in a blue moon. Wish this original version was released on the album, but happy I can come back here and listen to it 🔥🔥🔥
Still like Homecoming more. But it's probably because I'm going through a Graduation phase right now. Both versions are really different, don't sound the same at all
This was my first Kanye joint that had me hooked. During my ex pill popping days. I would have this shit on repeat riding from A to B. Shit still fire and bring back memories!!! 🔥🔥🔥
I'm from Ga. Kanye is my favorite musician. He sophisticated flow and soul beats help me throuh my life. This Travis Boykin.I. Idolize his cold blooded choice of designers and outspoken mindset.Kanye for President in 2020. Its odd my top 3 rap artist is apart of the tree planted by the king of New York. Bigg first.Second Jay z.The Kanye. Rns........ Watch The Throan is the best colab album of my 31 years of life. Bring the whole Roc back Jay. Please Big homie........RESPECT.
@Chasm1111 what makes him such a great artist, is he learns from his mistakes, like the whole criticism on 808's with the auto tune, but in my dark twisted, he uses auto tune in such a clever way, thats never been done. its why i highly respect him for how, he adapts to his weak points, and manipulates them and make it a strong point, he will be a fave producer of mine forever.
It’s definitely mine. Very powerful. The mixing and sampling of the Patti Labelle and the Bluebells cover “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is HEAVEN for me. Pattie and the Bluebells were a huge act back then in the theaters and concert circuit, like Showtime of the Apollo. We also know the Supremes were their rivals, and took one of their members to go mainstream, and are legends now. The Bluebells were the “Sweethearts of the Apollo” because they owned that stage every performance. Kanye is talking about coming “home” to his sweetheart. The Labelle’s pressed on as Labelle and finally went mainstream with “Lady Marmalade” it proved that unfortunately keeping up with the times in music was the best way for survival back then, and still is present today. Kanye had started blowing up and they decided to re-record this on his album with Chris Martin of Coldplay. I don’t care for the version, it wasn’t bad, but my favorite is this one. I understand that was music at that time so he had to adapt. I suspect now about 20 years later, kids, success, a marriage and now a public divorce, not to mention a bipolar diagnosis, is going to have him coming “home” again. Maybe this version will finally get what it deserves, the only thing would be missing would be Cindy, at the time, of this recording still was in the group, before the leave and drama. Also, Sarah Dash recently passed away sadly. Patti did say she had made up with Cindy years ago so a re release or recording of this song could be like a “Dream Girls” performance including past and present members and paying tribute to the losses.
Can't believe this is the first time I'm hearing this version. But absolutely love Homecoming. Was one of my favorite Kanye songs for a long time...Im coming home again
@@tpot91 have you given Yandhi a listen? You can find the whole album on TH-cam and I highly recommend it. Kanye has a lot of hidden gems like Mama's boyfriend and My Way on TH-cam too
songs like this give him a forever pass with me
100%
LMAO right thoe
100% forever
People who arent old enough n people our age are quick to forget...Kanye West was a conscience backpack rapper n he was the only conscience on Rocafella i dont endorse the dumb shit he says...but his ego is in tact he is a genius he changed the direction of hip hop without there wouldnt a lane for a normal human being with emotions and real problem when this dropped everybody was SupaDupa Gangsta n coke kingpins Kanye West wore his heart on his sleeve not mention his influence on fashion they laughed at him now look Yeezy is the most popular "New" shoe Retro jordans are repeats n unlike NBA players Kanye West design the yeezys himself
In the Uk no one even knows this Gem
When you're not even from Chi town and this song still gets to you
GamerDude6798 yes lol
It's a honor to be born in Chicago
LuckyGhost you can't be from there if you're just born there . You gotta be raised.
Imagine being from the chi
It could be about any city realistically
For all the youngsters out there, I just wanna say, Kanye was untouchable when he made this. Someone else commented that he had to evolve so he could stay relative, and thats true but I still miss Kanye. He was so genuine and made such great music. These songs never get old. But I love his new songs too, just wanted to remind people how good he really was.
No you do not have to "evolve to stay relative" You stay yourself and your music becomes untouchable. Johnny Cash, Willy Nelson, Eminem, Bob Marley, Snoop Dogg, all iconic artists that kept doing what they did and had hit after hit after hit. The only person that could do "change your style every album" was David Bowie and he was just doing that as part of an art movement thing and nothing to do with his album sales.
He didn’t evolve to stay relevant. He’s never followed trends. Everything he did started a new wave in the industry and he left those sounds once it got popular
@@MrWolfSnackall legends for sure but none of them have had the mainstream longevity that ye has had. It’s because he’s always staying one step ahead of the curve
The soul in this rendition is beautiful.
Amen🙏🏼
+Myles Lenaught Ultra light beam nigga
+michael58i gtfo this is 100x more soulful than that garbage.
SMUS16475 I wouldn't say ultra light beam is garbage , but this is definitely way better
+Victor Gonzalez if you say so.....
yes, he decided to re-record it with Chris martin ( from coldplay , the one who sings the hook in homecoming ) because he had a biggername. Imo this version is way better though
how u been?
Yea this version is definitely better
1000's of times betta lol
Way better
I honestly like both prefer this one fees more nostalgic and soulful but the other was still nice and more up beat I wish he released both or somethint
I remember hearing this on the rocafella demo (with “my way” and “through the wire”) circling around back in 2001-2003 and getting chills like I hadn’t gotten in a long time. I knew then he would be a legend.
Chris L.
I remember that demo too. Have a great day man!
Bro you’re deadass so fucking lucky. I can’t imagine watching the come up of such an amazing artist, and potentially the best of all time. Fucking nuts. Props bro!
Mr. Hazel you’re so lucky man. Have you been to any ye concerts?
Will Carroll I don’t really deserve any props, but I appreciate it nonetheless! 🙌
It was a crazy time back then (and the decade or so prior), mainly cuz music wasn’t digital or so easily accessible. I’m sure +Mr. Hazel can attest to it.
It still took effort to find shit like that, using file sharing clients like Limewire and Napster. Before that, i had to order mixtapes (actual cassette tapes! Fuck, I’m getting old) from sandboxautomatic.com or cop mixtapes when I visited NY to see family, so there was a real feeling of discovery.
Don’t get me wrong, these are great times for music fans, and the accessibility to all this music is a great thing!
Chris L damn man it’s crazy cause I probably wasn’t alive when most of those tracks were recorded, I was born in 2002. But yea man, the feeling of discovering a new artist is a great one, let alone one as big and great as Kanye, as I’m sure you can attest to. Definitely wish I got a Spotify account/Apple Music sooner than I did (like late 2017 if I remember right) but I definitely do remember downloading shit off lime wire with my brothers to put on our old iPods and mp3s.
Appreciate the reply, pretty cool hearing about the origins of Kanye’s fame haha
If Ye had just released this officially, Chicago would have an anthem by now.
Honestly who knows if it would be as big. TCD would have been filled with so many dope songs it could have been overshadowed easily. There’s still a lot of great tracks on graduation but this is closer to the top. Not to mention this, hey mama and what turned into gold digger were all on the album. That og tracklist was fucking stacked. Literally no skips. Could have been better than MBDTF!! Here’s a photo of the original tracklist; twitter.com/tillyksg/status/1271506790207930369?s=21
We got one king Louie shit
@@cartiopiumwehh Homecoming is this, but watered down. The original really has that soul power
@@Blaisebullion I would say that both of the versions could be great anthems for the two sides of Chicago. One is the energetic side and one is the soulful side
This is the Kanye music that I fell in love with. So soulful so pure so talented. Miss this for real.
You miss the real Kanye...
+Matthew Green 👏
Ashley Floyd the college drop out amazing album
hes never changed
Kanye west old Chicago music bests sound soul samples beautiful poetry hip-hop real Kanye west New hate dumb ugly bad
This will always be my favorite song by him. The way he sampled the original never fails to give me goosebumps when I come back to this after a while
I wish he did this version instead
@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc it’s so much better than homecoming it’s not even close
@@__-my3qzstfu it’s not even better
@@__-my3qzyh nope
The Kanye documentary got me going thru his old stuff again. Hopefully more ppl will appreciate his efforts. Hope Kanye stays mentally healthy 🙏
I hope everyone does
This didnt age well
@@nandogamereviews7159 ??? I know this is a year old, but this didn't really age bad. Hoping he stays mentally healthy is probably best now more than ever because especially recently he's obv not doing the best
@@RoLitethis didn’t age well
While in jail, I thought about this song like crazy.....And when I made bail, this is literally the first song I played.
thats real 💯💯
That's deep bro, hope you're doing well now
Son, i hope god bless ypu
No one wonders why he was in prison 😂
Tony Orozco Glad You Free Bruh, I Hope Life Is Better.
Imagine all "other" versions of his classics he has in his music vault 🔥
For some reason.. I find this version better and more emotional than the original
I gotta agree with you on this one. I like version Better
This is the original, he made it College Dropout time
Actually this one is the original from his 2003 mixtape.
This is the original dummy.
This is the original
Watching the first two episodes of the Kanye documentary reminds me of how kanye used rap from the heart with passion and soul. This song evokes memories of that old soulful and passionate Ye feeling every word in your gut
This version is 1000x better than homecoming. This song is fire 🔥
Don’t exaggerate it. Homecoming is an amazing song, this is just arguably better
No
dont do homecoming like that.
Big facts💯💯💯!!!
Facts.. get well soon mixtape was all the hype in the CHI
12 years later and this song still just hits different
Every once in awhile, I come back to this version. Doesn't get enough attention and love. Great song. Feel like crying for the story every time. Ugh so good
Facts. This song held me down summer 03’.
Dude's a genius. Saved one of his best songs for an album way down the road.
This is like the hood version of Homecoming...!
Puts my daughter to sleep and I cry the entire time
Love you baby - daddy
I thought something was wrong with me lol I just put this song on whilst eating breakfast and then tears just started falling I do not know why because I am not depressed or anything like that.. I guess it just touches the soul like music is supposed to
I played this shit on repeat from arkansas to new orleans coming back home after katrina- late registration got me through it all - i lost everything but what i took with me and that was the first cd i bought and it carried me a long way- music is therapy...
Brandon Collins damn bro that’s some real ass shit and it is. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
What was the name of the track lol Wayne rapped over this beat? I can't think of it
Much love
testizel it’s make the beat sing bitch
Soul music.
I still can't get over how much better this version is
I had another account back in 2016. It's literally one of the most liked comments on this video. I posted something saying I thought about this song in jail. Well, now after actually doing my prison sentence it feels good to be home 😁 I literally almost teared up when I heard..5 YEARS AND IM FINALLY HOME
W
We just glad that you made it home! Now go do something with your life!!! Stay out them streets because they love no one, bro. Love!
Why were you arrested
Ryvy.
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Still come back to this song. The soul always gives me goosebumps.
Those invisible goosebumps
Personally, my favourite Kanye song
I agree.
Also mine too :)
love song favorite soul music old kanye mss
Mine too!
Mine followed by Family business then through the wire.
This version is better period.
yeah
Nigga, _no._
Wesley Shur check minz out please 🙏🏽🚀
Wesley Shur Absolutely. No question.
Disagree the other one is so pure and beutiful
Shout out to everyone still listening to this song in 2019
2020 😤 but this is the first time I’ve listened lol
Listening since 2005 I think
2020 still listening... Church!
2021
2021
I was laughed at for listening to this in college in Australia almost 20 years ago.. those were the days! :)
wow now no one can say shit to kanye west
@@taeharyu1812 it's just funny when the same jocks that bagged me out are all the same ones that jumped on the bandwagon once kanye was well known.. same old story.
@@jasonking7736 wow same in korea. Funny how we both love kanye in two whole another different country. I found about him through a mixtape that I bought when I went to USA for a trip i think about like 2 weeks??? in los angeles at a local record shop, I bought the very first college dropout album. And I listneed ot it on my way back home flight and absolutely loved the sounds and all the samples. But when i went back to korea all the trending "hiphop" was gangster rap and etc and kanye west wasnt well known in asia until he dropped "stronger". smh after that like what u said it was just band wagons after band wagons.
This is probably my favourite Kanye song. THIS version... #kanyetothe
Rick Matsokotere Mine too, it's so soulful and pure.
Mine too.
so much soul in one beat
This is a hidden gem!
Hello John
Every once in awhile, I come back to this song.
I actually find the two versions to be on par, but maybe this takes the edge because it has the better chorus.
Some of his bars sound a bit monotone but overall I’d say I agree with you
@@willcarroll9762 this is off of the early version of the college dropout, almost all of the songs sound monotone on the early version. That’s why he rereleased it, to put some finishing touches including removing the monotone voices from all of his songs
It’s now 2020, and I’m still coming back to this soulful classic! Shout out to all the old Kanye fans who recognize GOOD Music.
Mike P why he’s one of the best. This song right here.
I love this song!! I used to have it on repeat in my car for a week. This was from the heart, you can tell.
This song's like a good wine and it only gets better while getting older.It reminds me of the good old times when rap was about lyrics and flow.
Kanye West is the perfect example of someone who let success run to his head in the wrong ways. But it's songs like this that remind you just how talented he was.
I've been looking for this song for YEARS!!!! I almost thought I was mistaken, cos I had a bootleg version of the Late Registration that had this song as a bonus track. I could never find it online, till now.
Thank you so much for uploading this.
Best version. Always will respect this man for his shit. Even though he crazy as hell now. 😅😅
i love kanye's old songs with the soul samples. i wish he could make music like this again...
This version's better than the other one.
yess
You're fucking high.
but i love the piano :(
100% this is better/.. I think it was redone because he couldn’t get sample clearance...
NoCap, but I still like Wayne’s version better.
Insane that this was pre Dropout, but the lyrics hit so much more true to where he was at his his career for Graduation era. Didn't even need to mix up the verse. This man knew he'd be world-renowned.
2019 n still a banger. Classic forever timeless
2020 too friend...2020 too.
This man is so talented at such a young age, he raps like it just happened without the rage, going through security without being tazed, going into boxing rings without being dazed, no matter what his vision is seeing he just kept believing, gathering strength everyday without retreating, passing by stories that seem misleading, going through the streets of Chi without ever receiving a beating.
+Noe Rosalez The fuck you talking bout cuh?
People said they miss this Kanye cuz it’s more real..... y’all don’t know Kanye or what he’s like... college dropout or yeezus, it’s all a part of Kanye’s mind
Bumped this as I was landing in Baltimore after a 9 month deployment. Perfection. 👌🏾
this song deffently touches the heart more then the other version damn if kanye could make one more album like this just one more
haven't heard this in years smh....still give me chillz
soulful track
My college roommate and i used to bump this so many nights. Rip Dougie!
Shout out to errbody listening to this in 2017!!!
Doing my usual visit here every once in a blue moon. Wish this original version was released on the album, but happy I can come back here and listen to it 🔥🔥🔥
Is it me or does this song make others reminisce??
Never once failed to ignite nostalgia on me . To me one of the greatest tunes made in this genre. It transcends genres really
John Legend kills ANYTHING that he is on! Its like it is impossible for him to sound bad.
Lewis Huddleston you idiot. the man singing the hook is not kanye west
retrogradeamnesia smdh! It IS John Legend. -____-
retrogradeamnesia are you stupid, that's john legend singing
yung corleone reading comprehension? The dude i was responding to deleted his comment
Oh my bad I thought I was replying to the same dude
Nice sample of Patti labelle & the blue belles - you'll never walk alone
2019 and still slappin this
Will always love this type of music from Kanye
I swear, this song can make the hardest thug on earth shed a tear.
I always come back to this song. I remember sitting in my Mom’s house on the living room floor with this on repeat. Good Memories.
Winter 2003-04 I was a 2nd year Freshman blastin’ this in the dorms!!!!!
To this day this song gives me the chills! I listen to it every couple of months and just read the comments
Hits different in 2021.
This version of this song was on KanYe first website. I played it constantly 😄
Tears. That’s when you know it’s classical. “But if you really cared for her then you would’ve never hit the airport to follow your dreams. . .” -🐐
CLASSIC, nothing more to say!
Iv been searching for a long time to find this song again 😫😫
Still like Homecoming more. But it's probably because I'm going through a Graduation phase right now. Both versions are really different, don't sound the same at all
this one is better but I can see why the context of your situation can make you feel that way
I think this beat is better, the song flows better, and John Legend's vocals are so amazing. But to each his own, that's the beauty of music.
I agree that they don't really sound the same. When I heard, "Homecoming", I recognized the lyrics from, "Home", instantly, though.
Just beautiful I don’t know how many ppl heard this when it first came out should’ve been the original
Agree
Only came here for the bridge 2:52 💯
Me too what a classic they will never know cause of radio version 😢
The year is 2045, Kanye has lost for president again, but his music is still timeless.
I like both versions, the soul sample here is too beautiful
Kanye is one of the best producers of all time. Most certainly the best sample music producer!
Shout Out to Everyone listen to this in 2020🔥
Coming back to this after hearing Vultures 2 is like an ear cleansing
If this doesn't speak to your soul, you're missing it.
This was my first Kanye joint that had me hooked. During my ex pill popping days. I would have this shit on repeat riding from A to B. Shit still fire and bring back memories!!! 🔥🔥🔥
💪🏾🔥🔥
Love this version! So soulful ...
I'm from Ga. Kanye is my favorite musician. He sophisticated flow and soul beats help me throuh my life. This Travis Boykin.I. Idolize his cold blooded choice of designers and outspoken mindset.Kanye for President in 2020. Its odd my top 3 rap artist is apart of the tree planted by the king of New York. Bigg first.Second Jay z.The Kanye. Rns........ Watch The Throan is the best colab album of my 31 years of life. Bring the whole Roc back Jay. Please Big homie........RESPECT.
@Chasm1111 what makes him such a great artist, is he learns from his mistakes, like the whole criticism on 808's with the auto tune, but in my dark twisted, he uses auto tune in such a clever way, thats never been done. its why i highly respect him for how, he adapts to his weak points, and manipulates them and make it a strong point, he will be a fave producer of mine forever.
I heard this back in college in 2003, I will never forget this song, I searched for it for a long time. This is when I liked Kayne.
HOME > homecoming
I know I bought this CD way back. It’s tough to find now. So smooth...
the sample is Patti LaBelle "You'll Never Walk Alone" Classic Kanye making the rhythm from the beginning of the sample
Just like through the wire
2023 and this still my favorite version!!!
This beat is so soulful. Gives me chills.
This song was in my mom's old blackberry and I thought I listened to it in a dream for more than a decade! I can now rest..
This is my favourite Kanye song of all time although it would be nothing without the john legend vocals 🙏🏾
It’s definitely mine. Very powerful. The mixing and sampling of the Patti Labelle and the Bluebells cover “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is HEAVEN for me. Pattie and the Bluebells were a huge act back then in the theaters and concert circuit, like Showtime of the Apollo. We also know the Supremes were their rivals, and took one of their members to go mainstream, and are legends now. The Bluebells were the “Sweethearts of the Apollo” because they owned that stage every performance. Kanye is talking about coming “home” to his sweetheart. The Labelle’s pressed on as Labelle and finally went mainstream with “Lady Marmalade” it proved that unfortunately keeping up with the times in music was the best way for survival back then, and still is present today. Kanye had started blowing up and they decided to re-record this on his album with Chris Martin of Coldplay. I don’t care for the version, it wasn’t bad, but my favorite is this one. I understand that was music at that time so he had to adapt. I suspect now about 20 years later, kids, success, a marriage and now a public divorce, not to mention a bipolar diagnosis, is going to have him coming “home” again. Maybe this version will finally get what it deserves, the only thing would be missing would be Cindy, at the time, of this recording still was in the group, before the leave and drama. Also, Sarah Dash recently passed away sadly. Patti did say she had made up with Cindy years ago so a re release or recording of this song could be like a “Dream Girls” performance including past and present members and paying tribute to the losses.
Can't believe this is the first time I'm hearing this version. But absolutely love Homecoming. Was one of my favorite Kanye songs for a long time...Im coming home again
Just want to say thank you Chicago. Love you.
When I 1st heard this back then there was no doubt in my mind that he would single handedly change hip hop forever.
I was so upset he used the graduation homecoming instead of this one. Ally people don’t even know this version exists
I mean, homecoming is still great
So much talent...musical intuition second nature...inspiration and awaking for the masses.. Let's remember think twice about the presence
I could never hate this man ‼️
Well well well ...
2020 and still everything. Kanye West is alot, but topping that list is Iconic, Legendary, Musical Genuis, A movement. 🤞
Classic, I love this version
Needed to hear this hook coming towards the end of 2020 .
this will always be better than the album version
Man i cant wait to hear Ye's music in ten years.
Was it worth the wait?
welp
Its been 8 years, are u liking his new music?
@@quadondarious3285 the wait was disappointing to say the least
@@tpot91 have you given Yandhi a listen? You can find the whole album on TH-cam and I highly recommend it. Kanye has a lot of hidden gems like Mama's boyfriend and My Way on TH-cam too
The soundtrack for Chicago before drill and Chiraq😩👌🙏✌️
this song touch my soul, it dont matter where you're from, but where you are now.