Richie Havens Sings "Freedom"

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  • @MrGuitarphenomenon
    @MrGuitarphenomenon 11 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    There are is a certain group of young people like us that feel a bond and connection with this era, the musicians, and the people that belonged to it.

    • @colt.4556
      @colt.4556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've felt this way since I was 12.... I should have been returning from war in Vietnam in time to go to Woodstock 1969. Instead I got screwed at life by being born in the early 90's.

    • @rickkingtrumbullco
      @rickkingtrumbullco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true, to the bone…..

    • @brangrah1717
      @brangrah1717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, as a former teenage hippie!
      I supect that Richie and his ilk would be so strongly against the corporate & governmental totalitarian covid mandates and restrictions.

  • @Nr1from1978
    @Nr1from1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    To imagine he made this song up right there on the spot, on that woodstock stage. With half a million crowd. Proves what a genius he was.

    • @htcmrahim
      @htcmrahim ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He sang this song in 1963 during the March on Washington. I was there and witnessed the performance. He was set up on a platform on the Mall not far from the Lincoln Memorial.

  • @michaelabballe6958
    @michaelabballe6958 10 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Rest in peace, big man. I'm grateful that I was able to see you before you passed away. I was only 14 or 15, and I remember when walking up to him to get my cd's signed, he looks at me and proceeds to look at his body guard while pointing at me and saying "We need more like him at our shows." What a kind, loving person he was, and he will be missed.

    • @hurrle_3600
      @hurrle_3600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      coooool

    • @Zalnut1
      @Zalnut1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I met him in Denver, he shook my hand and we exchanged a few words. The man just emanated warmth, I'll never forget it.

    • @michaelB212
      @michaelB212 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautifully put 🥰👍. I saw him whenever he came through New York, which was fairly often. He had time and love for everyone, regardless of who you were.

    • @laurenglass4514
      @laurenglass4514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you hear what you going to do with me now?

  • @talonsoftheraven6693
    @talonsoftheraven6693 9 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Probably the greatest song ever to "happen"
    Respect from Ireland to Mr Richie Havens, we are free when we hear your voice!!!

    • @k.gibson7376
      @k.gibson7376 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @All About Guitars utterly staggering if you think about it. Lets see todays artists try that. Or any for that matter

  • @mikewhelan8376
    @mikewhelan8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got to sit down and talk with him at mountain jam for awhile , what a genuinely great human being. I think of that moment often. Miss you richie! ✌️🎸

  • @Taylorluver202
    @Taylorluver202 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This has to be the most inspiring man, and when I found out he died I was devastated. I may be young but I grew up on watching Woodstock 1969 & listening to his music. He's an amazing man, and now he's free. Rest in Peace Richie.

  • @santumukherjee9206
    @santumukherjee9206 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ethereal and Immortal persons never go they stay in the Home of our Hearts. I learnt it from Him that there's a phone in my bosom .... and its time I add .... beyond calling on that phone .... my Father, brother, sister .... mother .... I'll call him up from my heart ... Hi Richie ... take care RIP .... the old world charm, simple, straight forward ... a Guru in all respects !!

  • @ronbateman72
    @ronbateman72 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    He was one of those people who always gave every thing he had!

  • @eslgurucalif
    @eslgurucalif 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one guy we can say truly found and personified freedom on earth---long live the legend of Richie Havens.

  • @missgoldie6257
    @missgoldie6257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THIS should be our National Anthem.

  • @carlyflum6676
    @carlyflum6676 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank You Richie Havens for all that you have given us. Even today, I find you again, this time on your signature model Richie Havens Guild D40 acoustic guitar I'm thinkin about buying. Your videos are so strong and powerfelt. Always remembered, RIP, and thanks for all your music. You did it all!!!

  • @GrampaPDX
    @GrampaPDX 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will never forget the first time I saw Woodstock the film in 1971. So many unforgettable performances, but I will remember this song and this man for all my life.
    Everytime he sings "Freedom" that I have seen, it is so individually melting.

  • @bill4729
    @bill4729 10 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Ritchie played this on my guitar a Yamaha fg-400 which he borrowed from me in new haven

    • @bill4729
      @bill4729 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I gave him a copy of my bands tape mountains and valleys and when I saw him a few months later he walked up to me after the show and said good songwriting and shook my hand

    • @briansmith7573
      @briansmith7573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow 😲

    • @justjoshj737
      @justjoshj737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wrote this for him

    • @francophillips2156
      @francophillips2156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like his Guild to me.

  • @attiliolestingi2651
    @attiliolestingi2651 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always listen with great pleasure and interest to the songs of this singer since his debut at Woodstock way back in 1969. He still manages to convey my very strong emotions with his voice and guitar particularly in this piece of music.

  • @marthalucas1221
    @marthalucas1221 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this man then and still do. Thank you sir. Peace and love to you and yours. Miss those days. We soooo need them now.

  • @chrissydeaquino7099
    @chrissydeaquino7099 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will never forget you singing this at Woodstock when I was at school, one day Richie we will have Freedom.Rest in Peace.

  • @karenj5899
    @karenj5899 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a beautiful soul. Thank you for the music.

  • @man8dude
    @man8dude 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much wisdom and power in that aged face of his, amazing how with the click of the mouse we can travel 40 years in the past and watch him preform this song at Woodstock, a true inspiration you are Mr.Havens .

  • @FarmerGoat
    @FarmerGoat 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    any show that ive seen Richie he still puts 190% into it---he is the greatest guy to talk with or have your picture taken with--a true gentleman

  • @Pipposk88
    @Pipposk88 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    .. not a song but a piece of history..

  • @JackieBlue4u2
    @JackieBlue4u2 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    40 years and the man still has that awesome voice. Gd bless him with a long, happy life.

  • @killabird8125
    @killabird8125 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Music is such an amazing thing. You can tell that he's imagining himself sitting right back on that wooden stool at Woodstock. ✌

  • @idfenswe1989
    @idfenswe1989 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just like almost gone..clap your hands for FREEDOM..

  • @DeadheadRI
    @DeadheadRI 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was fortunate enough to meet Richie at a pre-show get together at The Odium in East Greenwich a few years back.. He IS as cool as he looks.. Extremely warm and loving.. and yet, a regular guy who is as interested in hearing what you have to say as you are in what he has.. he signed a poster for me.. and a book in which I keep 30 years of my own lyrics.. and thanked each person individually and collectively for coming to the event.. I Saw a concert that night, made a Brother for life! (~):-#}

  • @kaylinw4345
    @kaylinw4345 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank god for Django Unchained. It introduced me to your beautiful music. 3
    Rest in peaxe

    • @amitmoon9559
      @amitmoon9559 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha..this is not it

    • @colt.4556
      @colt.4556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How ironic..... I have that movie playing on Netflix right now but I got bored and put headphones in to listen to the music of a generation that I should have been born in.

  • @Cappy609
    @Cappy609 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Still here," were the words that Richie said to me when we met before a performance in Bethlehem, PA. Richie had played at my club, The Hearth, in Pipersville, PA and he always remembered me. So gracious, and I will miss him.

  • @decalpro1
    @decalpro1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, Richie. You mattered....you made an impact.

  • @RasTuft
    @RasTuft 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a legend!! He's still got that beautiful voice. Amazing.

  • @LynJegher
    @LynJegher 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome. i'm so glad my mother introduce me to you! Rip talented soul

  • @htcmrahim
    @htcmrahim ปีที่แล้ว

    Richie Havens performed tthis song in 1963 during the March on Washington. He was set up on a platform on the Mall not far from the Lincoln Memorial. I was there and witnessed the performance.

  • @Taylorluver202
    @Taylorluver202 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly, most people don't focus on this era or the music and sole these people had. They'd rather listen to new music that has no real place in history. I feel the bond with all 60s, 70s & 80s music, thats where my heart is.

  • @RossM3838
    @RossM3838 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to work in an office directly across the street from a recording studio where Richie was working and used to see him in the street every day. Richie was always accessible, charming and friendly. Everybody he met became a friend and a lifetime fan.

  • @zephyrquartz
    @zephyrquartz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Richie, you still have the passion! Fantastic. Wonderful to hear.

  • @laurenglass4514
    @laurenglass4514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had that original album it had his real energy which can’t be beat replicated now

  • @mimiach8897
    @mimiach8897 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Un chanteur irremplaçable
    Quelle belle voix ❤

  • @pedycabrera1086
    @pedycabrera1086 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm one of your fans Sir Richie..from.the Phillipines

  • @Jerseysson27
    @Jerseysson27 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pray for the day that everyone deserves to be free and to be recognized as members of the human family!

  • @flyonthewalls
    @flyonthewalls 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend is an understatement for Richie

  • @ronbateman72
    @ronbateman72 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just because a person is a music performer, does not mean that he should be one. In his case he was suppose to be one!

  • @1seticat
    @1seticat 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats good to hear. Your generation is gonna need more people listening to these songs. We're losing this country. These guys were prophets.

  • @veilleur4D
    @veilleur4D 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Deep sincerity and generous smile: a real care for the soul! Thank you and congratulations!

  • @Karl-Brook-076
    @Karl-Brook-076 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rest in Peace my Friend,.....i grew up with his music ,..The Rebels blood started with your music
    This day is a sad and unfair day,....

  • @atomotma
    @atomotma 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inpossible to not love this fine man.

  • @mitchcornacchia968
    @mitchcornacchia968 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this man! pure heart and his soul given happily to all!

  • @gianfrancoghironi7117
    @gianfrancoghironi7117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Memorabile la sua partecipazione al Festival di Woodstock nel 1969. Fu il primo artista a salire sul palco per suonare e cantare, in quel mitico concerto, difronte a 500mila persone. Lui e quella canzone, diventarono una delle bandiere del movimento hippy e un simbolo anche per quello dei diritti umani e civili USA. Un grande. Oggi più che mai, in Italia e nel mondo intero, il termine "Freedom" deve ritornare di attualità nella sua interezza. :-|

  • @dtbphotos
    @dtbphotos 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he's free now..your music lives on Richie

  • @swordghoti
    @swordghoti 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    A spine-tingling performance, and what a soulful voice. The fast rythmic guitar playing is superb, it's like he's his own rythm section. Wise lyrics too....

  • @rerr2000
    @rerr2000 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Powerful song! Raw and emotional! Love it!

  • @MichaelSizer
    @MichaelSizer 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So so so beautiful.

  • @EastCoastDude
    @EastCoastDude 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see Richie Havens many years later, alive and well, and singing that beautiful song! :-)

  • @Irideonandon
    @Irideonandon 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    and over and over and over.....wake me up when he is through.

  • @patriotsnelsey
    @patriotsnelsey 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unbelievable... Inspiring... Amazing. Rest in peace Richie

  • @mystforest
    @mystforest 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful life well lived and so much inspiration shared. What a precious soul.

  • @dreamyblue44
    @dreamyblue44 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was blessed to hear him sing this live, an honour! :)

  • @omagosVII
    @omagosVII 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest moments in my life was to just sit next to him. I love you Richie.

  • @atomotma
    @atomotma 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know we love you, Richie

  • @Taylorluver202
    @Taylorluver202 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really, all of this music is inspiring, its amazing how much sole and emotion they put into their music.

  • @BooBabe77
    @BooBabe77 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    40 years and hes still got it

  • @helaine625
    @helaine625 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some deaths hurt more than others.... this one really devastates me. Love to you, Richie, safe travels... :-(

  • @klauswhitedreamer
    @klauswhitedreamer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    God bless you, Richie Havens ! ...

  • @augustjohnnycrashed
    @augustjohnnycrashed 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEST RHYTHM GUITARIST WHO EVER LIVED...PERIOD!!!

  • @keemer08
    @keemer08 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally lucky enough to see him live!!!!

  • @brettbass2605
    @brettbass2605 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP my Brother, your Music touched us All.

  • @stevenbelloni
    @stevenbelloni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Il mio padre musicale spirituale.
    Richie Evans tutta la vita. ☮️🌱❤️🍀😇

  • @rrrrdavid1
    @rrrrdavid1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Real music and spirit.....and a true man....

  • @BiPolarBears1
    @BiPolarBears1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was lucky. I got to see him in concert. I sat six feet away from him for two hours and got lost in his talent. I spoke with him briefly after the show he was the picture of grace. He will be missed.

  • @Deezeelove
    @Deezeelove 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing gentle soul with so much talent. RIP

  • @MsFarenait
    @MsFarenait 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mamma mia emozioni allo stato puro, grazie di esistere.

  • @bloozlvr
    @bloozlvr 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Richie, another legend gone.Sounds as good if not better than 1969.Beautiful.

  • @smartin807
    @smartin807 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn ... The man STILL has it !

  • @keepitreal995
    @keepitreal995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freedom.. Thank u Mr. Havens.

  • @ORULOKO
    @ORULOKO 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Young too but somehow you feel that you belong to that music and time, don't you? inspiring indeed!

  • @stanleyg64
    @stanleyg64 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was gutted to hear Richie has flown this mortal coil i feel i have lost my past i luved him.

  • @DraggerLok
    @DraggerLok 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    As the world grows smaller and colder we miss them more, rest in peace my friend.

  • @baselineinkgn
    @baselineinkgn 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    another irish fan that song resienates trough my soul classic

  • @thomeie
    @thomeie 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    R.I.P. - thank you for your music - I Love You.

  • @RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia
    @RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tears for Richie.....Rest in Precious Peace Brother.

  • @spirale000jerm3
    @spirale000jerm3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    cette chanson me met les frissons depuis que mon père me l'a fait découvrir quand je n'étais qu'un petit garçon !

  • @ronzymessemer361
    @ronzymessemer361 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    music passion at it's best, long live richie havens

  • @vern079
    @vern079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Someone needs to make a montage video of this that cuts back to his performance at Woodstock and finishes back with this ending. I think it would make for a beautiful tribute to this man and this incredible song.

  • @lendavoice60
    @lendavoice60 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love & Light as you journey on !
    RIP Great Man

  • @warlordky
    @warlordky 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn right chills everytime for forty years!!!!!

  • @evaflorez45
    @evaflorez45 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me encanta cómo se ve o se siente , cómo Él se mete o ingresa en su energía maravillosa......realmente siento como el se adentra en la alegría , la paz , la unidad :
    Gracias Cha!

  • @ravello99
    @ravello99 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy could sing the phone book and make it soulful. RIP Mr Havens.

  • @danhamilton2193
    @danhamilton2193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our Lord has the greatest band ever.

  • @BlackBlotter64
    @BlackBlotter64 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply beautiful man

  • @macfrichtel1
    @macfrichtel1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read he spontaneously ad libbed this song. Brilliant!!

  • @ALLUREdeMe
    @ALLUREdeMe 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    would kill for an HD version of this

  • @pm6309
    @pm6309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    my neighbor, my friend, a true gentleman... the first time
    i met him I called him Mr. Havens... he said to me... call me Richie... a truly gentle soul who is sadly missed... Rest well my brother!

  • @10yearsafter83
    @10yearsafter83 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    GIANT. ENORMOUS. WE WILL MISS YOUR MAGIC. NOW, FREEDOM IS YOURS.

  • @user-vi3gk1hb9b
    @user-vi3gk1hb9b 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Descanse em paz grande Richie ,quanta emoção em suas canções em especial freddom, estas a fazer alegria no céu agora , vai com Deus...

  • @Avlogistics
    @Avlogistics 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome song. The movie Django introduced me to this music and I love it RIP

  • @luizandesbarbosadasilva3707
    @luizandesbarbosadasilva3707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinante!!!

  • @dcdaveclarke
    @dcdaveclarke 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an old Hippie myself,,the man says it all in this great song...

  • @smfl106
    @smfl106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    2020 we still out here

  • @bigfriendly
    @bigfriendly 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love this man

  • @ElsaRieger
    @ElsaRieger 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great, I love it since 40 years!

  • @drlecter8145
    @drlecter8145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great man indeed..RIP Brother

  • @sigridju206
    @sigridju206 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the greatest song...

  • @tsrottweilers
    @tsrottweilers 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another legend gone! R.I.P. Richie.