Happy 80th Birthday Curtis Mayfield. You are so very missed. I so love this song because it is truer now than it was when you wrote. Thank you for all those songs you left behind.
This is 2022 you all be safe and bless and and keep your family and kids ask God to keep you all together and be careful in the trying times God bless you all and your family and kids Milton
Taylor Harris fuck that’s kinda whack but at least Mayer is definitely legitimately talented.. A real blues man that made his money on bs songs like that one..
caprice.t I meant that Mayer is a real blues man but he made his money on bs songs like “waiting on the world to change”. It is what it is I like the dude, just not that song and hated thinking it could have been lifted from this..
There are thousands of songs with the same progression, some way more similar sounding than ‘Waiting on the World to Change’ (listen to ‘Have a Little Faith in Me’ by John Hiatt). It’s a subconscious thing. Guarantee that JM didn’t think “I’m going to write a song using the progression from ‘People Get Ready’”. Plus, this progression is only half of the WOTWTC verse.
Curtis Mayfield was one of the classics, beautiful voice, lyrics & rhythm. He should be up there with all the greatest. It was and still is a pleasure to listen to you.
Been Blessed listening to his Music since the early 1960's because my father played Curtis Mayfield and The "Impressions" Daily. I Bought my first Album of his at 14 called "Curtis "Live" which was recorded at The "Bitter End" Night Club in New York's Greenwich Village. I didn't know it then but in my 20's I would spend quite a bit of time in that neighborhood catching some amazing Artists. Curtis is still on the top of my list of favorites. R.I.P. To A Master Writer, Lyricist, Composer, and Artist. The Music World has Seriously Been Missing You.
I played this song everyday on my " record player " when I was in high school in Springfield, IL. I still play it, only now I just tell Google to play it on my phone. Curtis was a true musician, sooo talented.
This beautiful song became the theme song for the civil rights movement of the 1960's, a Gospel Soul song with a positive spiritual message, a track which has withstood the test of time since it's inception in 1965, it has also been covered by a plethora of artists over the years
This song is such a treasure--Curtis Mayfield is with his Lord now, and undoubtedly he was ready when the time came. My Christmas season is incomplete without hearing this song--thank you, Curtis Mayfield, for your soul, and for using your God-given talent to praise God. Amen.
Love this powerful song by Curtis Mayfield. I'll never forget a female Black singer singing this song as a slow train carried Bobby Kennedy's body back to Washington in 1968.
Geez- I've watched Curtis sing his song 76,357 times now, which means, at this point,the number of views has just reached an even 300,000. There should be a million by now.
The whole song is just a POWERFUL MESSAGE, it is not just a song for entertainment, l read if I'm not mistaken that Mr. Mayfield wrote this song base off a sermon(s) he heard when attending church with his mother or grandmother. One of my favorite lyrics in the song is when Curtis Mayfield sings there is no hiding place from the Kingdom Throne, so people get ready. Again this is a Powerful song and not just for entertainment-JESUS IS COMING BACK for those who BELIEVE in HIM!!!!!
I mean he's very well rated, maybe under appreciated, pretty sure this was the same year he was tragically paralyzed, RIP, no choice of color is the best color
Curtis Mayfield was the most talented and beautiful unsteady falsetto in history. Let him never be forgotten. What a horrible way to start out 2000, losing him.
I remember this song as a young boy thinking that there's no hope due to the bad things happening in the world. That was then and this is now and there's still no hope for this world for It's worst than it ever has been. That said, it's beautiful song and a place to escape from the evils of this world if only for a moment.
Indeed, Eva sang this with an unbelievable passion just a short time before she passed away. There are no words to describe her rendition. It was uniquely her own...in a class by itself...to be compared with none other.
My favorite song ever! God bless Curtis Mayfield! I saw him perform with the Impressions in Ocean City, NJ when I was a teenager. Two other favorites of mine are their songs, "This Is My Country," and "Choice of Colors."
It seemed as if he was pleading with the world to do better, improve, change its ways 'There is no room for the hopeless sinners who have hurt mankind .. . Great song
People Get Ready! Is probably the GREATEST EVER SONG. Anyone who is anybody in the music world has song this song. The first time I think in heard this song was about 1968. I was in high school and The Impressions were doing a show. It at Thomas Edison HS. The enrollment was predominantly black at the school. I remember the isles in the auditorium were packed with kids dancing. What makes it so GREAT it was a all boys school then.
This is so beautiful, I love Curtis so much! I think TH-cam has the thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons too close together though, some people accidentally hit thumbs down I guess!
please no comments on Mayer. No one can compare him to Mayfield. Mayfield songs touch ppl's souls. Mayer, hmmm, read the lyrics... This song I sing everyday for the past 2 years...
Yes, Someone Injured Mr Curtis When He Was Performing On Stage..!!! It Was Definitely Foul Play..! May Our Legend Mr. Curtis Mayfield..! 🌹🙏🏾 Rest In Peace..!
what a classic. this man wrote so many great songs and he owned all of his music. he was a sharp business man also. what freedom he must have had to be able to create and enjoy the benefits. praise the Lord.
One of the most iconic songs ever written a song of hope for everybody also beautifully interpreted by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart Rip Curtis and Jeff 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
It is nice to hear him use the word People. If we all used that instead of all the labels we put on faith we may not have as much trouble as we have in the world today.. Just a thought.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 Perhaps that's what it is...haha! I mean he could still blow, but I no longer listen to religious music myself...I've awoken since writing that comment! 😜😁
"There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner Who would hurt all mankind just To save his own" Unfortunately these prophetic words are the basis of what is crippling the world as the corporate-political complex has embraced profit over the future good of humanity.
“You don’t need no ticket you just thank the Lord.”
I’ve just played this over and over hoping some family members are listening 🙏✝️💕
Bless you Kim 😢They are listening for sure 😊
Sometimes you can just tell when one of Gods heavenly choir has been on loan to us ❤️Curtis
Curtis You were a true gift to this world. Your music is timeless and true to this day. RIP ❤
What a great song ! Thank you sir !
RIP and long live Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999), aged 57
You will always be remembered as a legend.
For me, Curtis is the greatest soul singer/songwriter of all time. May he Rest In Peace.
82 years old. Legend forever ❤❤❤❤❤
I know I was born in 1989 but I love Old School Music every time I hear this song it makes me cry RIP Curtis Mayfield
The world needs to hear this now.
Rest In Peace Curtis Mayfield a true legend your legacy will live on through your music.
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Happy 80th Birthday Curtis Mayfield. You are so very missed. I so love this song because it is truer now than it was when you wrote. Thank you for all those songs you left behind.
Perfect tune, not only for TODAY and these times, but for EVERYDAY-PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE...Thank You, Curtis Mayfield, A Gift from God!
You tot the message! 🌿♥️👍
God is a lie which condones hatred, rape and murder.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 Satan, get behind me.
@@erikrichards5072 Satan ? Lol. Superstitious moron
This is 2022 you all be safe and bless and and keep your family and kids ask God to keep you all together and be careful in the trying times God bless you all and your family and kids Milton
This is definitely where John Mayer gets the chord progression for "Waiting on the World to Change." Great song for sure.
I just heard the song and thought the same
Taylor Harris fuck that’s kinda whack but at least Mayer is definitely legitimately talented.. A real blues man that made his money on bs songs like that one..
caprice.t I meant that Mayer is a real blues man but he made his money on bs songs like “waiting on the world to change”. It is what it is I like the dude, just not that song and hated thinking it could have been lifted from this..
There are thousands of songs with the same progression, some way more similar sounding than ‘Waiting on the World to Change’ (listen to ‘Have a Little Faith in Me’ by John Hiatt). It’s a subconscious thing. Guarantee that JM didn’t think “I’m going to write a song using the progression from ‘People Get Ready’”. Plus, this progression is only half of the WOTWTC verse.
‘Same Love’ by Macklemore too. Nearly identical.
Curtis Mayfield was one of the classics, beautiful voice, lyrics & rhythm. He should be up there with all the greatest. It was and still is a pleasure to listen to you.
He is up there with the greatest already
Played this song at my brothers funeral. Everyone loved it.
Been Blessed listening to his Music since the early 1960's because my father played Curtis Mayfield and The "Impressions" Daily. I Bought my first Album of his at 14 called "Curtis "Live" which was recorded at The "Bitter End" Night Club in New York's Greenwich Village. I didn't know it then but in my 20's I would spend quite a bit of time in that neighborhood catching some amazing Artists. Curtis is still on the top of my list of favorites. R.I.P. To A Master Writer, Lyricist, Composer, and Artist.
The Music World has Seriously Been Missing You.
Timeless song..sends chills thru me..
Curtis Mayfield is soulful
I played this song everyday on my " record player " when I was in high school in Springfield, IL. I still play it, only now I just tell Google to play it on my phone. Curtis was a true musician, sooo talented.
Love that voice . Love that song . Love that magical modulation . All peace be to Curtis Mayfield for this gift .
We need more music like Curtis Mayfield's!!!😊
This beautiful song became the theme song for the civil rights movement of the 1960's, a Gospel Soul song with a positive spiritual message, a track which has withstood the test of time since it's inception in 1965, it has also been covered by a plethora of artists over the years
This song is such a treasure--Curtis Mayfield is with his Lord now, and undoubtedly he was ready when the time came. My Christmas season is incomplete without hearing this song--thank you, Curtis Mayfield, for your soul, and for using your God-given talent to praise God. Amen.
Yes, get ready, all you need is faith. Thank-you for sharing a powerful oldskool golden hit rendition. GOD BLESS!
Faith is worthless. Faith started Bush's illegal wars, faith promotes violence hatred and persecution. Religion in evil
Amen faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
I love the way they did this one.
Nobody, nobody, ever did it better!
Jeff Beck did a pretty good job too.
Ron Niles lmao
Al green did it better.
@@MatraBatra Jeff Beck did a fantastic job, go listen
@@hughjarrse Jeff and Joss Stone
Love this powerful song by Curtis Mayfield. I'll never forget a female Black singer singing this song as a slow train carried Bobby Kennedy's body back to Washington in 1968.
Behind what has happened to this country are people, with names.
Wow.... I had no idea this played during that procession....
The man was one of the best writers for all people who love music...LONG LIVE CURTIS!!!
Beautiful song, Praise the Lord ❤🎉
Beautiful! Rest In Peace, C. Mayfield!
A simple, profound song by one of our greatest singer/songwriters. Thank you Curtis! (and thanks for posting)
Geez- I've watched Curtis sing his song 76,357 times now, which means, at this point,the number of views has just reached an even 300,000. There should be a million by now.
The most super entertainer of all decades rest on brother curtis mayfield's
I loved & miss this Great Man & talent.....R. i. P. --- 2022
Ive always loved this song man they just dont make them like this anymore .one of the best songs ever written.
The whole song is just a POWERFUL MESSAGE, it is not just a song for entertainment, l read if I'm not mistaken that Mr. Mayfield wrote this song base off a sermon(s) he heard when attending church with his mother or grandmother. One of my favorite lyrics in the song is when Curtis Mayfield sings there is no hiding place from the Kingdom Throne, so people get ready. Again this is a Powerful song and not just for entertainment-JESUS IS COMING BACK for those who BELIEVE in HIM!!!!!
@GBH sad
The most under-rated song-writer in history
Not for me he isn't
Quite possibly :)
I mean he's very well rated, maybe under appreciated, pretty sure this was the same year he was tragically paralyzed, RIP, no choice of color is the best color
I agree 100% on that ! I love curtis mayfield . good guitar player too
Jim Carroll, Curtis under-rated Na....
Gray69s: John Mayer introduced his song in September of 06. I was laying on my bunk in the Nam (1971) listening to Mr. Mayfield sing this song...
❤️🙏🏽💋🎼🤗🎶 SHARED. I MET CURTIS MAYFIELD WHEN I WAS 24 YEARS OLD 🤗WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. 🙏🏽
Thank you Curtis, you helped me through the highs & lows of love & life.
Curtis Mayfield was the most talented and beautiful unsteady falsetto in history. Let him never be forgotten. What a horrible way to start out 2000, losing him.
I remember this song as a young boy thinking that there's no hope due to the bad things happening in the world. That was then and this is now and there's still no hope for this world for It's worst than it ever has been. That said, it's beautiful song and a place to escape from the evils of this world if only for a moment.
This is my absolute favorite rendition of this particular song!
Mary Jane paul weller does a good version too!
Nigel McDonald Paul Weller does a lot of good things ;-)
Mary Jane matter of taste . i myself prefer eva cassidy's version ;-)
+Mary Jane Curtis ist großartig. Aber auch ich tendiere zu Eva Cassidy!
Indeed, Eva sang this with an unbelievable passion just a short time before she passed away. There are no words to describe her rendition. It was uniquely her own...in a class by itself...to be compared with none other.
One of the greatest songs that stand the test of time.....amazing
My favorite song ever! God bless Curtis Mayfield! I saw him perform with the Impressions in Ocean City, NJ when I was a teenager. Two other favorites of mine are their songs, "This Is My Country," and "Choice of Colors."
HALLELUJAH AMEN,that's all we need for eternal life with all saints,with the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,what a great song to Praise the LORD 🌈🔥🙌🙏❤️
Amen...have pity on those whose chances grow thinner for there's no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne...Love ya Curtis and we miss you!
It seemed as if he was pleading with the world to do better, improve, change its ways 'There is no room for the hopeless sinners who have hurt mankind .. . Great song
So soulful it just gave me goose bumps, can listen to this over and over again. Rest In Power.
The absolute best rendition.
People get ready, you don't need no ticket, you just Thank the Lord! Amen! Jesus is waiting for you too - to come aboard! Will you accept him?
BEAUTIFUL ! What a beautiful soul. Curtis Mayfield ! LOVE YOU ! ! !
My favorite song by Mayfield. He was a genius.
People Get Ready! Is probably the GREATEST EVER SONG. Anyone who is anybody in the music world has song this song. The first time I think in heard this song was about 1968. I was in high school and The Impressions were doing a show. It at Thomas Edison HS. The enrollment was predominantly black at the school. I remember the isles in the auditorium were packed with kids dancing. What makes it so GREAT it was a all boys school then.
Mr Curtis you bring joy to sinners just like me with your beautiful song
Chicago's very own Curtis Mayfield, R.I.P.
So beautiful, makes me wanna cry. RIP Curtis
I gotta shed a tear when I here this masterpiece RIP Curtis
The opening words gave me goosebumps.
been digging curtis since I was thirteen and still digging him . live on .R.I.P
We love this rendition; so much soul, we had to listen to it several times.
Thank you dear Curtis. . your song brings tears of joy everytime, and brings me closer to the Lord whenever I stray
Amen to that… One of my favorites.. gone too son… 🙏🏼
Fast forward to 2020
Still listening✌🎶✊💞
By far one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Thank God for Curtis Mayfield.
Curtis was the best. He left us all of his great and timeless songs. I for one am so grateful. May God bless his soul.
This is so beautiful, I love Curtis so much! I think TH-cam has the thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons too close together though, some people accidentally hit thumbs down I guess!
please no comments on Mayer. No one can compare him to Mayfield.
Mayfield songs touch ppl's souls. Mayer, hmmm, read the lyrics...
This song I sing everyday for the past 2 years...
Curtis was in my book one of the all time coolest dudes ever to grace us with his presance,,, the pusher man....
This is one of those songs that will always take me out at the knees
Greatest singer. I loved / love the fella. Glorious tune.
Yes, Someone Injured Mr Curtis When He Was Performing On Stage..!!!
It Was Definitely
Foul Play..!
May Our Legend
Mr. Curtis Mayfield..! 🌹🙏🏾
Rest In Peace..!
I have been moved...another friend posted a band and a girl was soulfully singing thus song 😊....this will be my next Kereoke song ❤😊🙏🏽
We need to try to get everybody in the world to listen to this. I wish I had a way to make it go viral and make it the number one song today 😁
Ein großartiger Musiker!!! Seine Stimme ist einzigartig!!! People Get Ready ist für mich ein Jahrhundertsong!!! Er starb leider viel zu früh!!
what a classic. this man wrote so many great songs and he owned all of his music. he was a sharp business man also. what freedom he must have had to be able to create and enjoy the benefits. praise the Lord.
favoriteeeeee
To me Curtis made his peace with GOD and put the call out for us to get right. I love him and this song!
Nobody did this song like him. He did it up right.❤️
Wow, so clean and soulful. This is what music is all about, talks to the soul.
Love the way Curtis sings this one!!! So much feeling and honesty!!! Curtis Mayfield is so good!!! Thx.!!! 🐐
One of the most iconic songs ever written a song of hope for everybody also beautifully interpreted by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart Rip Curtis and Jeff 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
"There is hope for all those that are loved the most" Faith, Hope and Love will change our world and heal the land. The last shall be first!
It is nice to hear him use the word People. If we all used that instead of all the labels we put on faith we may not have as much trouble as we have in the world today.. Just a thought.
A beautiful soul. Curtis Mayfield was a blessing.
This gentleman was a genius. May his soul rest in peace
His voice was so smooth. God Bless him.
Awesome singer and musician
Just had to here it one more time. Took me back a few. Blessed by the message.GET READY!!!
Such A Truthful Song Thank you 💙
Enjoyed the video - nice quality. Thanx for sharing this classic.
Heard this on my to check the mail , I love Jonny he was my favorite blue singer
Thank the Lord He took this route to be a singer....We would have never known
Amen, folks. Faith, hope, love. Beautiful rendition.
Beautiful & Powerful Message In This Song Thank You Curtis Mayfield & May The Good Lord Bless Your Soul.
So beautiful and so true.
3 people have no class, this is just awesome. Curtis can blow. How can you not completely love this?
Because it promotes the deadly lie that is religion.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 Perhaps that's what it is...haha! I mean he could still blow, but I no longer listen to religious music myself...I've awoken since writing that comment! 😜😁
"There ain't no room
for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just
To save his own" Unfortunately these prophetic words are the basis of what is crippling the world as the corporate-political complex has embraced profit over the future good of humanity.
Dog Lover Stevie Wonder sang a similar phrase in They Won't Go When I Go.
The "corporate-political complex" would not exist if there were not people. No political view is evil without people to make it so.
The late John Paul I I referred to corporations and governments that put power or profit above people as structures of sin.
Dog Lover *** Right on
Please somebody tell that to 45
The Master. May He Forever Rest In Power.
Curtis is wonderful! Love this song. I wish he were still around to help us get together (and I'm white btw)
+Anne Cross And why does your skin color matter again?
***** -Slow clap-
+David Hernandez Agreed. You are correct.
One of the greatest.He kept the faith !!!
People get ready
There's a train comin'
You don't need no ticket
You just THANK THE LORD❤
He was extarordinary.. A sound all his own, a pioneer , I am glad he is recognized as such..,