RICHIE HAVENS - "Fire and Rain"

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  • @andrewdoggette2893
    @andrewdoggette2893 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I grew up around Richie. Same block, sung in the choir with my brother and sisters. was always sitting around my grandma. For years he was there. Then I went to Vietnam and he became the soundtrack of our life......lengend .

    • @joannewilson422
      @joannewilson422 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Angel 💕

    • @Matchu2113
      @Matchu2113 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your service. ❤

    • @PaulTheSkeptic
      @PaulTheSkeptic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You knew Richie Havens? Wow. I was just saying how he seems like such a genuine sort. He must have been a great guy.
      I'm pretty good friends with the son of the original sax player in Electric Flag. Lol. That's a person who I know. Lol.
      Welcome home. I hope it's not out of line for me to say that. I know it's for y'all to welcome each other back. I never served. But it came from a good place.

    • @stevelowrey2932
      @stevelowrey2932 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Far out brother. Thank you and god bless you. My dad also went to Vietnam. So right on. ✊🏼😏

    • @windshieldtunes7908
      @windshieldtunes7908 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cooked This man dinner a couple of times when he played at our club . We ate together. Great person. Very humble very kind. Heck of a guitar player.

  • @politicus56
    @politicus56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Incredible artist. He captured the sadness of this song even more than the original. The reharmonization of the changes is heartaching...This video is a gift to us all.

    • @michaelmidax8108
      @michaelmidax8108 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1 billion percent agreed.

    • @greatvaluecorndog
      @greatvaluecorndog 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nah fam. i like this version a lot, but better than the og is stretching it. the guitar lick in the og is a vibe all by itself.

    • @politicus56
      @politicus56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@greatvaluecorndog I do like the original quite a bit so...point taken. each to his own.

  • @Moonstar580
    @Moonstar580 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I was friends with Richie way back in the early Village days. Watching this video reminds me of when we were hanging around at the "Scoop", an ice cream shop downstairs from a jazz joint, and he was experimenting with his open cord playing. We were both so young! It was a great joy to see how developed he became, so successful. He was a wonderful person. We were all so lucky...... I was so lucky to have known him❤❤❤

  • @donaldsikorski8907
    @donaldsikorski8907 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Richie was as unique a human being as he was a guitar player. I was so lucky 2 see him play live a few yrs before his passing. He came 2 perform in wilkes barre Pennsylvania on public Square. He loved people n b4 the show he walked around and enjoyed the fine arts festival going on. He talked with many people and everyone loved it. He was scheduled to play like an hr but actually performed 4 us for 2and a half hrs . He was so amazing and his vocals made me cry numerous times. It was so powerful and real. He again walked thru the crowd after the show and I watched him sign autographs and talk with us answering questions etc. We hung on every word. He is greatly missed. RIP Mr Havens. A true and real legend of our time . ❤❤❤

  • @mystro810
    @mystro810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    theres never been a guitar player that did more with less. he was a sage

    • @tameraward5112
      @tameraward5112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      raw

    • @MCN168
      @MCN168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen !!! Miss him ❤🖤❤🖤

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree, he used open tunings open G, he had perfect pitch. Do you play?

    • @joeschweidinz7775
      @joeschweidinz7775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never heard this from Richie only James Taylor. Love it. He speaks to me.

    • @mastersamurai7683
      @mastersamurai7683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All my life people have compared my style to Ritchie and I never knew how big of a compliment that was until recently

  • @sciencehighway
    @sciencehighway  11 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    We still talk about Ritchie's visit whenever we get together. Even after three-plus decades the memories from that night bring chills. And warm smiles.

    • @nattytambam
      @nattytambam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there any footage of him playing helplessly hoping? Can't find it anywhere

  • @dbradx
    @dbradx ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The world is so much richer for having had Richie in it for as long as we did. One of the most truly loving souls to walk this planet, so glad I got to see him live and even chat with him for a couple of moments. Hope you're flying high out there on the astral plane somewhere, Richie.

  • @grahamjones7328
    @grahamjones7328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The man could cover any song and make it his own!

  • @jimmyrecce8787
    @jimmyrecce8787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's so sad that we have very few true artists anymore around like Richie to take us on a journey....❤️❤️

    • @greatvaluecorndog
      @greatvaluecorndog 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it's sad when people don't spend any time looking for "true artists" anymore and then claim they don't exist. get out there and find them. they ain't gonna find you.

  • @Martvandelay
    @Martvandelay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    He talks about the guitar like it’s a living thing, and it is! Brilliant man! ❤️

  • @nerblebun
    @nerblebun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    He open tunes his guitar because he didn't know how to play chords. Using mostly his thumb and simply moving up and down the frets, Richie Havens made some of the most beautiful, purest music ever played. What a wonderful gift he gave us all.

    • @RorschachCZ
      @RorschachCZ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Grandpa the Grey Well, actually he knew how to play chords, but he couldt play them, becouse his hands were too big and always helt more strings with one finger :)

    • @nerblebun
      @nerblebun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jakub Wallflower
      Yes sir, I was aware of his reason to open tune; however, Jimi Hendrix had big hands as well as BB king. They had no problem pressing one string at a time. I've seen them ALL in person as well as other guitar players with "big hands" who mastered chords.

    • @RorschachCZ
      @RorschachCZ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grandpa the Grey Thats true. I just guess had a little less patience :) Wich is great, becouse without that, there would never be such beauitiful songs :)

    • @nerblebun
      @nerblebun 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jakub Wallflower
      Agreed.

    • @MisterE428
      @MisterE428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there! Open D tuning or ? Thanks!

  • @vichy7661
    @vichy7661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm planning to return to Woodstock this August, where Richie turned on the lights for all the world to see, hear, feel the freedom of music released from within the soul. Generations later, same.

  • @berthollocks67
    @berthollocks67 10 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Richie Havens voice resonates beyond understanding, it certainly presses the buttons for me.

    • @Kamoblue
      @Kamoblue 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was thinking the same thing. It's like when he's singing/playing.. "it" all makes sense you know?

  • @stevevandien310
    @stevevandien310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He plays that guitar so eloquently, and effortlessly.
    And my God. That rich, rough, heart-piercing voice.

  • @lynnsteven212
    @lynnsteven212 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Richie can make a Guitar sing all on its own. I had the privileged of meeting the great man at the Jazz Cafe in Camden Town London, Richie was playing to an audience of no more than 200 and after took the time to come and say hello. RIP Richie your music lives on.

    • @sciencehighway
      @sciencehighway  10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What a lovely comment. Spending a few hours with Richie on that live overnight show almost exactly 33 years ago remains a highlight of my career.

    • @Earthdancer46234
      @Earthdancer46234 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Michael Lennick I cannot imagine what a great experience that was. I would have been speechless and had a hard time breathing.

    • @reneesolana6697
      @reneesolana6697 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +Lynn Steven I met him in person, too, in the basement of Old Town School of Folk Music after the most incredible show. He was standing on his chair and draped over his guitar and all of this. I remember walking into his presence and the intensity of him was so much that it was like I was feeling what I could only imagine God felt like (this coming from a child raised atheist). Such an incredible being. So connected and in alignment with himself. I will never forget it.

    • @lynnsteven212
      @lynnsteven212 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He busted 2 string during his performance. The Jazz cafe in Camden London only hold a couple of hundred people so you felt privileged as he was within touching distance and I got the feeling that he enjoyed the small personal venues.

  • @VIncentSunflowers
    @VIncentSunflowers 9 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I've never known another man who spoke to me - touched me - as deeply as he has with his music. Richie was exemplary.

    • @charitygrant4542
      @charitygrant4542 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too.

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I so agree, I wrote song called Daring to be free about our times, have a listen I'd like to know what you think?

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charitygrant4542
      ayo778
      1 second ago
      I so agree, I wrote song called Daring to be free about our times, have a listen I'd like to know what you think?

  • @brbowen3
    @brbowen3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    through my tears, I remember seeing him many times, Toronto, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito - still one of the most sincere, soulful singers, always touches my heart ...

    • @docholiday7758
      @docholiday7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did he live in Marin?

    • @donaldsikorski8907
      @donaldsikorski8907 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely tears flow 4 me everytime I here him 2 this day n forever ❤❤

  • @susannec659
    @susannec659 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I find him especially soothing and inspiring at the same time. Whenever I'm down or upset he's the only one who can give me the shivers and restore my well being. Magic!

  • @jenniferlynnwyatt7149
    @jenniferlynnwyatt7149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This song brought me to tears. You are wonderful Richie Havens!

  • @martinkelly6168
    @martinkelly6168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow, such a beautiful cover of Fire and Rain. Actually I could listen all night to Richie strumming his guitar, as at the start of this masterpiece.

  • @unstrung65
    @unstrung65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I remember watching this show live ------ incredible that he could just come in cold -- and get so deep into the song - it was one of those moments you do not forget .

  • @tomgreeves9248
    @tomgreeves9248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    James Taylor is my favourite musician. One might expect me not to like this very unusual cover. But it’s excellent.
    It’s also rather liberating to be reminded that the challenge is not to follow the rulebook but to make a great sound. Mr Havens pulled that off in style.
    Super video, thank you.

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you the best covers take the song to a different place. What's your favourite cover that James Taylor does? You've got a friend is an obvious one

    • @tomgreeves9248
      @tomgreeves9248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ayobamidele I like his versions of How Sweet It Is, Witchita Lineman, and What A Wonderful World. You've Got A Friend is probably my favourite though. But I like his own songs the most. What about you?

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tomgreeves9248 You've picked all the best ones but How Sweet It Is, is a favourite of mine. But I agree his real strength is in his songwriting and he's a great guitarist too.

  • @wadeolder7193
    @wadeolder7193 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Saw him before he left at a little theater in California. It was like he just stepped out of Woodstock. Nothing changed he was wonderful.

    • @susannec659
      @susannec659 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wade Older
      You are so lucky !

    • @guidoreni679
      @guidoreni679 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      this old man was there in ny

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Must have been amazing. Do you remember any of the songs he played?

  • @SuppiesDad
    @SuppiesDad 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Richie, we miss you

  • @domais68
    @domais68 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Much love and appreciation for your life's work. R.I.P. Mr. Havens! Gone but NEVER forgotten!

  • @expatusa6002
    @expatusa6002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dear Richie ! A unique and phenomenal talent. Totally individual and full of soul. Like Joni Mitchell, he used unorthodox tunings to great effect, and had an unmistakeable style. Will never be another. Wyn

  • @timothyboles3009
    @timothyboles3009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A stunning rendition of an iconic tune by an iconic musician! Stunning!

  • @clydemelbourne8129
    @clydemelbourne8129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful soul, he feels every word, and his strumming, here there up down all over the fret and back again, it's like his breathing in and breathing out, heart-racing but thinking, because there's just so much to feel, in between every word

  • @PaulTheSkeptic
    @PaulTheSkeptic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man I love Richie Havens. He's such genuine seeming sort. I get nothing but good vibes from him. And such a powerful voice. He could've gone and been a soul singer or a blues singer but instead he did his own thing and I respect that.

  • @CarlMartenMusic
    @CarlMartenMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    His playing was so unique!

  • @juergentossmann1056
    @juergentossmann1056 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Everytime someone says, "no it's not played that way!" I say, "watch Richie Havens!"

  • @WindOnMyWings
    @WindOnMyWings 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    He knows how to create such an atmosphere with his guitar and his voice..

  • @IdealDanl
    @IdealDanl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cold December night in '66, basement of St Mark's Church, playing tunes off the just-released Mixed Bag. 52 years ago. Still vivid.

    • @herdeefrancisco1982
      @herdeefrancisco1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Time flies, I bet your generations were diamonds, still glad though I was born in 82.

    • @IdealDanl
      @IdealDanl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@herdeefrancisco1982 It was an active time, fer sher, the '60s. But music today has countless great artists, and I'm glad I can enjoy it.

  • @dagnabbit6187
    @dagnabbit6187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes there were many genius songwriters in this era but there were genius cover , interpreter Artists too . Ritchie was one of them

  • @vickikunkel8800
    @vickikunkel8800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the man. His music is so wonderful.

  • @michellepaskins
    @michellepaskins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remarkable talent can never be duplicated again

  • @troyking1614
    @troyking1614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's a Strummer, and a very good one because he throws a twist to every song. His type of strumming can and will hypnotize you!

  • @andrewlersten3629
    @andrewlersten3629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This honestly might be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard

  • @gdosic
    @gdosic 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such a soulful voice...

  • @fordsrestorations970
    @fordsrestorations970 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't find any bad memories of him , I remember listening to Richie Havens as I got ready to go to school in the mornings.... he had a very distinctive unique guitar style

  • @CosmicChrispy
    @CosmicChrispy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So beautiful, I feel like my heart is going to burst.

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Song has taken on a whole new meaning since 9/11. For me, dealing with death of my brother and parents and a few friends. Never take anyone for granted.

    • @donaldsikorski8907
      @donaldsikorski8907 ปีที่แล้ว

      May I suggest a song called God bless the child from his resume album. Actually the whole album rocks. So sorry 4 ur loss. Peace n ❤ 2 u. Happy holidays

  • @abdulkadirsalaad2091
    @abdulkadirsalaad2091 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was very young while my eldest brother come in Somalia with this album from Italy

  • @raesamuel7018
    @raesamuel7018 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Was in N.Y on holiday..ended up in the Mohigan resort..Knowing my admiration for Richie my date had arranged for us to see the show..which I did not know..When the great man came out i was utterly taken..the show was pure energy..met Richie after and took a photo..Richie Havens,,how do you describe a great spirit void of all the superstar trappings?

  • @tessasnap2923
    @tessasnap2923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a sweet, gentle soul who always brought out magic from a guitar, then that voice

  • @kamuelalee
    @kamuelalee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bravo para ti! Señor Richie sabía tocar cambios en la guitarra, muy bien. Dios los bendiga

  • @kathleenk7726
    @kathleenk7726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved him since high school...many years ago. RIP!!

  • @JohnCorrigan-zu6ly
    @JohnCorrigan-zu6ly 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw and heard this unique artist at a venue in Abbey Street Dublin Ireland .We were honoured by this
    RIP brother

  • @markstyles5103
    @markstyles5103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wasn't aware of his open tunings. I liked his style of double strumming. It makes a great sound. What a voice, and what presence he had.

  • @victoriajarvis2260
    @victoriajarvis2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't know a thing about him. Wasn't allowed to listen to or perform classical music when I was young. Ended up for some reason in a front seat in a small music hall and he did "Freedom" - just sang, and moved. One of the highpoints of my youth. The man was lightening. And he danced, oh how he danced. No one like him, ever. God bless genius.

  • @critter7052
    @critter7052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rest in peace, Richie Haven, groovy human being, and fab musician; and of course, thanks for all the great music and memories! Nobody made the uniquely exquisite sounds from an acoustic guitar like you did!

  • @jr996turbo
    @jr996turbo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to this over and over and over for ever... Love it. Miss you Mikey R.I.P my friend.

  • @paulinegarcia888
    @paulinegarcia888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A most unique style he had. Miss him!

  • @katharinemanfe9239
    @katharinemanfe9239 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    .... hey Mr havens ..... didn’t know you left us ..... I feel you are still here ... Thank you man .... always so inspiring.....

  • @docholiday7758
    @docholiday7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw Richie in concert back in 1972, I think it was. Haven't listened to him much in years...till I found this track. Wow!! Blew me away!

  • @bobwasp825
    @bobwasp825 ปีที่แล้ว

    Richie has such a unique, fantastic and brilliant guitar playing technique. As well as a great voice

  • @septemcinctus
    @septemcinctus หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful, remember my dad in 1969 with a BASF with the wachth about the children, fire wuat do ou do about me, beautiful musician worlds woodstock forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lonniegann6031
    @lonniegann6031 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Richie is not from this planet. He's on loan from the gods. He can take any song and make it Sublime.

    • @ayobamidele
      @ayobamidele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true, he inspires me and many others in life and art. Do you play Lonnie?

    • @genej8828
      @genej8828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth

  • @timmccarthy3034
    @timmccarthy3034 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got to love this guy --his style is so unique --I have never seen anyone play like this -----so beautiful the way he made his guitar and voice blend ----brings tears...I will always remember the greatest music from the 60's. "Fire and Rain"---was one of my favorites of all time---from JT --- While listening to this incredible version --I SUDDENLY FORGOT IT WAS A SONG BY JT!!!!.The mark of a true genius..his music is such a treasure.... I hope someone plays his music --songs---like him----someday---to keep his art alive... not lost in the mist of time....

    • @jacobcharles1478
      @jacobcharles1478 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually Carol King wrote it...

    • @nathanp.1845
      @nathanp.1845 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jacob Charles Fact check, man. Give JT the credit he deserves. This song is very personal to him. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_Rain

  • @carlburke5223
    @carlburke5223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love his style ever since I first heard him in 69 may he rest in peace

  • @jonambrose2046
    @jonambrose2046 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding guitar player, singer, and musician who performace immersed you in his endless humanity

  • @evakrider
    @evakrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there that magical night! Unforgettable!

  • @sheilaswegler4859
    @sheilaswegler4859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw a video that said Richard Haven. A cover of Wear your Love Like Heaven. My brain recognized that voice from the past, and said, "It's Richie Haven, not Richard." And I went and had a listen to Freedom played live. First time in a *very* long time And then Here Comes the Sun. Now this, which I have not heard before. My stamp of approval.

  • @agentike2
    @agentike2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unexpectedly tearful at midnight....gratefully aware!

  • @giannideberardinis3841
    @giannideberardinis3841 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    GOD bless Richie forever

  • @micayiah1
    @micayiah1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what is wrong with the 23 people that did not like this? this is amazing!

    • @alfredobracero8314
      @alfredobracero8314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They dont know a thing, about a unique musician, me, I studied music, play acoustic guitar and sing, mr. Havens, touched my soul, since seeing him perform freedom in woodstock..

  • @davidbarker7439
    @davidbarker7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    True legend. Saw him live in Manchester, England with Groove Armada. Thx Richie

  • @alexhamilton4084
    @alexhamilton4084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His voice is just sublime. So deep and rich. Miss him.

  • @BunnyStoner
    @BunnyStoner ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome that this exists - i saw this live when it originally aired - just beauootiful

  • @chriswelsh6642
    @chriswelsh6642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I literally just discovered this guy incredible musician

  • @malcolmjosephmilliner705
    @malcolmjosephmilliner705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RICHIE...RICH HEART...RICHIE...THANKS FOR THE HANDSHAKE ANGEL...MAY THE BLESSINGS BE...BLISS AND HARMONY...YO FRIEND MALCOLM JOSEPH THE 12TH

  • @urgulp
    @urgulp 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    God Bless you Richie ❤

  • @unstrung65
    @unstrung65 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful moment ! - I was watching .. . . . ( really ! ) ----R.I.P. Richie.

  • @wryteplai
    @wryteplai 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a talented, unique artist Richie Havens was. Thank you for this video. I was going into grade 8 at Valley Park JH in September and listening to a lot of Zeppelin and Maiden and Purple but on the strength of the Woodstock concert I would have loved to see him. I wonder what venue he played at when he was in town. Anyway, just thinking out loud. Thanks again.

  • @josephspagna2829
    @josephspagna2829 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, what a warm, sweet person in that interview. His voice is so powerful, I always thought he might be intimidating in person. Apparently not so. RIP Richie

  • @larrykottke
    @larrykottke 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw him twice in Leeds university and Sheffield uni - 1973 and 1978 - amazing voice, guitarist and performer.

  • @StackRunItUp
    @StackRunItUp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I was alive in the 70s and 80s but could still be 18 today

  • @MCN168
    @MCN168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was and forever will be a beautiful, great and wonderful man. I miss him 😞😞😞😞

  • @evarider1288
    @evarider1288 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooh! I remember this night. I will never ever forget that evening...ever!

  • @corraoma
    @corraoma 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R.I.P. great Ritchie Havens my favourite musician ... greetings from Sicily

  • @camdor
    @camdor 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was around that time Richie played a concert at the old Massey Hall, or somewhere like that in Toronto, right? It was a magical concert. The whole place was caught in the spiritual net he wove for us that night. Bless Richie Havens for blessing us all with his art.

  • @dannywilliams3764
    @dannywilliams3764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this guy brings the biggest smile out ever on my face. my soul is grinning wide

  • @RuthlessDJs
    @RuthlessDJs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    amazing work, beautiful soul, such a great unorthodox style of playing that was RICHIE HAVENS. My first audio experience was his woodstock performance off my father's LP, the driving rhythym of his guitar and the pure feeling in his vocal still makes my hair stand on end every time i give it a listen to, thanks for sharing this fantastic rendition MICHAEL.

    • @sciencehighway
      @sciencehighway  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Kerry. Whenever I find myself reflecting on my favorite and most moving experiences in a nearly 5 decade career, this one's always in the top 5.

  • @tcferguso1
    @tcferguso1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for posting this video.... I always liked Richie best in small personal performances. He had the rare ability to change you during his songs and the little stories in between them. I was never quite sure just how he did that, but I always
    was more at peace after listening to him. Thanks again for sharing this....

    • @sciencehighway
      @sciencehighway  10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We did that show for six hours every night live for just under a year. I was the director, and I can truly say there was no moment more magical in that room that whole year than Richie's post-club gig visit. Not even close.

    • @TheMarcellinusZ
      @TheMarcellinusZ 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can understand what you're saying. I think it's because he is a true musician, he gives what he has to give without any pretense. Very pure and powerfull.

    • @donaldsikorski8907
      @donaldsikorski8907 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's always about performance and the ability to get the attention of the listener. He had a true gift. With the power in his vocals an unorthodox style u were captured by his huge heart and real beautiful soul so evident in the emotion he could project right into ur whole body. I've never been so captured.

  • @chrisbenson98
    @chrisbenson98 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So awesome. I cried at the end, u had no idea he passed. Such s beautiful version.

  • @shaishannahbennett8055
    @shaishannahbennett8055 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful man, beautiful music...Thankyou

  • @rolandmousaa3110
    @rolandmousaa3110 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SO LUCKY to have known and worked and played with him for 50 years. Thanks for recording some of my songs..

    • @PaulTheSkeptic
      @PaulTheSkeptic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You worked with Richie Havens? That's really cool. He seems like such a genuinely decent person on film. I guess when you live and work with someone you see them flaws and all. But he just seems like such a great guy. Did you do the congas or, what did you do if you don't mind me asking?

  • @pachin8591
    @pachin8591 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    rest in peace dear brother

  • @heynermancera296
    @heynermancera296 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful voice !!!

  • @anthonycongiunti5005
    @anthonycongiunti5005 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He was one of the great ones. R.I.P.

  • @andrewbeeton3717
    @andrewbeeton3717 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great moment from a great show.

  • @RADThird1
    @RADThird1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was lucky to have seen him live in the early 70's. I also had many of had records Can never have enough of his music.

  • @thomasschrein7584
    @thomasschrein7584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Thanks Richie.

  • @BDUBZ49
    @BDUBZ49 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Richie's voice just drips with gritty sincerity.

  • @notswfy
    @notswfy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man he’s so beautiful

  • @alexanderbean471
    @alexanderbean471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So many musicians touch others work and turn it to rot. Not Mr. Havens. Extraordinary

  • @hughpugh2245
    @hughpugh2245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP saw him at Mothers in Erdington Birmingham he blew me away.An awesome talent

  • @jimmansayagan7681
    @jimmansayagan7681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, great Richie Heavens of the 1969 Woodstock love, peace and music fair

  • @John-zl1dd
    @John-zl1dd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is so sorrowly missed ❤😢

  • @knbsd3876
    @knbsd3876 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't know Mr Haves, but love the sound and how he rocks the scarf!