Spirit of the Great Heart - Johnny Clegg & Friends
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2024
- An historic gathering of top South African artists came together to perform for the music video of a brand new version of a timeless South African musical classic - Johnny Clegg's 'Spirit of the Great Heart'. Produced by award-winning artist, Michael Canfield, this multi-generational, musically-diverse group has pooled their talents to collaborate on the vocals and visuals of one of South Africa's most loved songs -- all in support of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation, an international development charity that supports over 34,000 orphaned and vulnerable children across South Africa.
Like the little girl said......it made a difference to THAT one. And THAT my friends, is the spirit of the great (African) heart. Been living in Scotland for 20 years now and I miss South Africa with every fibre of my being. I've been thinking about coming home for a few years now. Hey.....you might all see me soon......!!! :)
I am an American who grew up in South Africa. My parents used to play this song when I was young. It's nostalgic. :)
This song makes me proud to be a South African. Even with our troubled past, we can create beauty.
I left SA in 1994 and I wonder if I made a big mistake?? I've made a life in the UK but there is so much I miss and this song just enhances the ache in my heart. It's not just the country....it's the people (ALL of the people!!), plus pap en wors, my ma se kerrie, Sondag oggend as ek wakker word met 'n koppie rooibos tee, Saturday afternoons playing softball with my brother in the garden, braaivleis with my family.......the list goes on and on. I've made a great life here in the UK but am I really LIVING?? I miss the stark beauty of the thorntrees, the sun, the beautiful beaches, but most of all I miss the people!! The beautiful diversity of so many cultures brought together in one country to form the MOST unique and individual of peoples. Ok, now I KNOW I made the biggest mistake of all. It's too bad that I'm too old to start over again. I wish that I could turn the clock back.......I would never have left......:(
shelby6571 hi there. same goes for me here in Germany
shelby6571 yes my heart beats africa.. its in me.. i also lived in the UK almost 2years.. but came back..
sure did make the biggest mistake of my life returning to the UK...
Agree..
I agree with you...my heart aches for my homeland
This song always reminds me off Jock of the Bushveld ... I cried like a baby when I saw this movie. This song is awesome. It makes me proud to be South African.
I can't believe this is the first time I have come across this version. Tears streaming down my face. Crazy how some songs just hold your whole soul.
Ryan Cowan I’m in tears too. Miss my home. 🇿🇦/🇨🇦
Johnny Clegg's music will continue to shape the world long after he left us.
Hey i just want to say that im here alone, kinda depressed, and im here watching this video, and i never felt better. This song brings so much joy to oneself, it is amazing to see so may people come together and sing for the greater good.
This and scaterlings of Africa are my favorites songs. Rest in peace Johnny Clegg.
This is what we all want for our country ,but the politics won't allow it R.I.P. Johnny Clegg one day brother,one day the Lord does not slumber nor sleep
"it made a difference to that one" small actions add up, being kind and ethical in all our relations no matter how seemingly insignificant, is a principle for a much wiser world
Johnny Clegg never to be forgotten. Mrs. Rosa Larsen
Johnny, you will be missed by all. Through your great music, you brought South Africans to unity. Great work!
Rest in Peace Son of the African Soil.
He moved to South Africa when he was 6 y.o. with his mom ;)
@@looiplooi Correct!
He started learning Zulu and hanging out with emaHostel Zulu guys before the age of 14. Singing was already in blood as he had a Jazz music background. My point is; I respect how he united segregated South Africans through his music.
@@Zimsmen Yeah man, his music is timeless and it warms you from the inside. A interesting fact also is that his performance in Paris made that Michael Jackson had no ticket sales and M.J had to cancel his show.
I don't care who you are....I love you. One starfish at a time.
You will be sadly missed, Johnny Clegg!! Thanks for all the good music with your indomitable spirit of upliftment!! BLESSINGS to yo and yours. R.I.P.
One of the most introspective, beatific humans of all time. See you in the next dimension, dear soul. Amen.
I have NEVER felt more homesick!!!!! Thank you for this song!!!!
This version is beautiful...truly South African
This has certainly a message not just for South Africa, but from Johnny Clegg and South Africa for the world. What a great song!
Listening to this now. How I miss South Africa . It will always be my true home.🇨🇦/🇿🇦
Im going to be moving to Canada soon...but yeah S.A is magic
Beautiful Beautiful song, memories of my Grandmother who died in Cape Town in 1921, RIP Edith Hoyle
Johnny, you were and always will be the spirit of a great heart! RIP
Makes me miss home. In uk 🇬🇧 now
so great south african representation of my country. jonny clegg, you are great!!!
Africans can be proud to have musicans like this.
(especially Jonny Clegg, who is a really outstanding personality. He does so much for the Country he loves.)
Even here on the other side of the world, on "Alp-Country" Switzerland,
I can feel the spirit of the great heart, when I listen this song.
one starfish at a time
This song will fix all the worlds problems, great and small! Peace is key
Such a nostalgic song with Johnny clegg and other legends and our own Willy wonka Danny k and many others
Johnny Clegg, Arno Carstens (1:00), Karen Zoid (1:13), Josie Field (0:52), Chris Chameleon (the guy that sings in Afrikaans - 1:56), Danny K (1:31), Proverb (3:11), Cito (of Wonderboom - 2:08), Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse (2:04), The Bala Brothers (1:27), Kahn Morbee (Parlotones’ frontman - 2:51), Louise Carver (0:55), Dr. Victor (1:05), The Holy Cross Choir (part of the mass group - guys in white shirts), Brenda Burnit (the lady that sings in Afrikaans - 2:00) & Michael Canfield (drums & 1:08)
THANK YOU! I've sorted your list in the chronological order that you indicated:
00:52 -- Josie Field
00:55 -- Louise Carver
01:00 -- Johnny Clegg
01:00 -- Arno Carstens
01:05 -- Dr. Victor
01:08 -- Michael Canfield (drums)
01:13 -- Karen Zoid
01:27 -- The Bala Brothers
01:31 -- Danny K
01:56 -- Chris Chameleon (the guy that sings in Afrikaans)
02:08 -- Cito (of Wonderboom)
02:04 -- Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse
02:00 -- The Holy Cross Choir (part of the mass group - guys in white shirts)
02:00 -- Brenda Burnit (the lady that sings in Afrikaans)
02:51 -- Kahn Morbee (Parlotones’ frontman)
03:11 -- Proverb
Thank You.
I am also an American who had the pleasure of spending some formative years in SA back in 1990-1991. I keep up with the situation down there. God, Africa needs more of this. I posted this on FB as a response to that damn "Shoot the Boer" song that was just banned. I know the whole "Live Aide" thing is a little cliche at this point, but this is WELL DONE! More of this kind of unity please. And what a lovely gesture including Afrikaans singers singing a verse in their own language.
I have never been to South Africa but the video and song makes me homesick for the place too!
The world is full of STRANGE behaviour. Missing you SOUTH AFRICA
Johnny Clegg, Nelson, Joost, Chester and the others are taking care from the heaven. They made the rainbow nation, and the Springboks are doing it now, i love S.A. as a French
Beautiful and so inspiring! We need more Johnny Clegg in this world.
WoW, with the exception of Johnny I am not familiar with any of these South African artists and I wonder why as they are incredibly talented. This video reminds me of Bob Marleys " One Love".
To sing these songs you have to understand where they come from,and more importantly why.
What a legend... U can't beat Johnny!!!
Amazing song !!
RIP Johnny Clegg. Discovering your music when I was a teenager had a great effect on my appreciation of music in general. No matter how many times I hear this music, it still brings me so much joy. Your music and its legacy of bringing people together will live on forever.
What a great find! I didn't even know this collab existed!! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Sad to say I was at his last show last night in Joburg. Due to pancreatic cancer he has decided to stop touring. But he went out in style, like the true warrior he is.
By any chance was it in teatro monte casino we were also there an awesome show it was
RIP Johnny Clegg !! always remember this track.epic
Born here, will die here, don't want to be anywhere else but here, love the country, love the people, all beautiful and vibrant
im american, and i have to say this is awesome. moved!!!
I can imagine how much fun they had when recording this song. Love Johnny Clegg music.
that was cool. Johnny Clegg rules so hard.
Living is temporary but death is forever.. But johnny clegg still alive love you my black zoulou ❤️
Overwhelmingly beautiful!
Still one of my favourite songs ever x
I really love this song. I really love Johnny Clegg ❤
Homesick! BEAUTIFUL song. I miss South Africa.
I agree. I want a list of the singers! Johnny Clegg in D.C. this month!! Got my ticket. Can't wait!!
You might have heard that he passed away last night....RIP Johnny
Johnny you've found the spirit of the GREAT heart💞 your true love of humanity is felt in the Universe.
Love this 😊
This song, that movie and that doggie. Africa is so awesome people :-)
Beautiful music; beautiful message; beautiful invitation for us all.
Its the tough times that bring us together and make us tougher 💪🏻 good times create weak men. Bokkee!!!
Indeed a legend of a man and a legendary song! Yes, possibly not "as great" if you grew up listening to the original; but done for a wonderful cause and getting some of the "better" South African artists together for this collaboration whom I will list in the next post (just for those asking).
May your dear soul RIP......True African brother.....
I guess Mr. Clegg has found the spirit of the great heart.
So beautiful song!
Johnny Clegg 1953 - Forever
Johnny Clegg, your music shaped me when I was a child. As an adult, I thank you for your heart. You're amazing! Juluka forever! Sorry, my loyalty is to you and Sipho. :)
home is where your heart is! home was, is and will be AFRICA .. forever!
Le grand cœur c est toi MR Johnny Clegg
WOW...This just warms my heart so.....
love will get us there you say , BIG TIME BRO , i was listenig this song 2 years ago and guest what ? 1 mounth after i meet a wonderfull arican woman on the net , she was at 10,000 klm from me and today she's my wife
Im gonna travel soon out of SA, and gonna make damn sure that I have every source of this kind of music I have wherever I go, or im gonna cry if I dont have it
such a cool song...
This beautiful song brings me to tears as I look out over a chilly London skyline, missing the Highveld and considering the fact that Johnny Clegg is about to embark on his last tour ever...
leifromell noooo will be come to London am I too late
SO SO BEAUTIFUL !! GOD BLESS YOU / US ALL!!
Rest in Peace Johnny. We will miss you dearly...
Johnny......YOU make me wanna come home!!!!!!
Fabuleux ! Fan de Clegg depuis 30 ans .
this is such a beautiful song.
I am searching for many Great Hearts!! What a song I LOVE IT
As I've always said - Johnny for President ...
One star fish a time
in that ocean i found my african black pearl , i'm i Lucky ?
I love this land with a passion and this song says it all.....
I saw the video in the english lesson and I love this song ♥
They spoke about the starfish story at my university induction. I felt proud to already know what they were talking about.
Goodbye Madiba. The world is a lonelier place without you....xxx
I'm laughing so much here. Literally 5 minutes ago, I was listening to this song with my friend who is French. So she says to me.....do I understand the words correctly?? Are they singing "I'm searching for the spirit of the Green Card???" Hahahahahaha!! So I said to her (laughing my ass off)......"No my friend, you don't need no Green Card for South Africa, they will accept you with open arms". You couldn't make it up could you???? :)))))))
😀 😀 🐣🐣 🎆🎆🎆🎆
RIP Johnny Clegg 😢
Awwww, that is so sweet.......:)
There's a miracle hapened for me with this song , 3 years a go, i Find my AFRICAN BLACK PEARL , Her name is FATI. THANKS so much Johnny
R.I.P.
Very nice video....weldone im english like Mr clegg and i have been lucky to travel
africa on MY OWN east west south and north......Please african people continue to
be friendly and stand PROUD...you have a beautiful country and only the minority
lets it down....Never forget your root's :}
I miss South Africa so bad
+Raphael Frimpong me too bud, me too
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You have so much love that the ordinary people don't get a chace to see! all they see is the MEDIA !!!! I for one will try to reverse that impression :) We live to be ONE
My heart will always be under african skies...god bless my africa
i found my girlfriend there , my BLACK AFRICAN PEARL
This song even amazes me today.......12 years out of my homeland Durban,The one difference was made by a *Great Man* Mandela...who on the verge of racial war unties a country through a sport and by his great precence,love you Madiba and miuss you Durban,all us who grew up in apartied have great hearts.
that song reminds me at hopeful und wonderful times.
Nkosi sikilele Africa!
absolutely amazing song
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful. Reminds me of my child-hood in South Africa.
Wow! Love the original. So rare for a cover version to rock like this.
We love you Johnny Clegg..fly high..
Madly madagascar zootopia lion king 2 kidz bop elephant kingdom spyro reignited trilogy blue elephant movie music soundtrack great heart from Johnny Clegg and friends
Awesome sing and awesome singers.....
Wow! i just heard the news of his passing i will always be searching for the Spirit of the Great Heart!! Rest in Peace my friend.
goodbye my HERO
TH-cam needs this in HD!
Johnny clegg 🙏 these men never die 🙏🙏
1969 was such a period of anguish...my first love heading for Aus as civil war looked like a real future possibility - no future etc... he wanted me to consider joining him... I KNEW I cld never live in a nappy state... besides SA beauty by far outstripped anything Aus had to offer... Also friends in UK (whose family had been deported by SA gov nazis - due to communist 'leanings') wanted me to join them... just cld'nt leave my family & be safe & cushy & parents facing God-knew-wot politically... my dad HATED Nat gov... he enlightened me so much re their petty viciousness... was a time for sure... SA is lovely... Africa is ingrained in me...love it & it's indigeny...