John Legend, The Roots - Wake Up Everybody (Official Video) ft. Melanie Fiona, Common

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  • @andraecarter76
    @andraecarter76 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    THIS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS. SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT HOW FAST WE GROW UP AND LIFE CHANGES.

  • @jssdino
    @jssdino ปีที่แล้ว +41

    A timeless song and a beautiful rendition of the Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes original.

  • @JeremyArchie
    @JeremyArchie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The Roots and Common always put a smile on my face and hope in my heart. 😊

  • @jamaicaballero23
    @jamaicaballero23 12 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Love this track! So happy there are artistes like John and the Roots around...hope this kind of music never dies!

  • @MsVictory2011
    @MsVictory2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I love this video. It represents how our world should be. Taking care of the children, respecting each other, show love!🤗

  • @judiroberts-qz9sg
    @judiroberts-qz9sg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love this! ❤ it's timeless...

  • @bongimbuli1159
    @bongimbuli1159 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    We need more music like this, it inspires us to be better.

  • @StorytimeCandice
    @StorytimeCandice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This song always gives me chills... love it.

  • @owamsibewu
    @owamsibewu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This song is the Reminder of what we need during covid!! The lyrics are so accurate.

  • @claudettesamuel5415
    @claudettesamuel5415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    This song should be the world anthem

    • @suzesinger6762
      @suzesinger6762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WoooW...YEAAH !?!? XX I would record it but THIS version - cannot be topped. ;))

    • @sharmekawhite9498
      @sharmekawhite9498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed

  • @vallencowles4862
    @vallencowles4862 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I remember listening to this everyday when it first came out. So glad it popped in my head tonight, felt good hearing some REAL music again 💕

    • @MrKent1111
      @MrKent1111 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was the same wallpapering my daughter's bedroom right now what a song for inspiration 2019 and still so meaningful 😁

  • @margaretgordon7571
    @margaretgordon7571 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This song is so relevant to what's happening today.

  • @tanyaoliphant9608
    @tanyaoliphant9608 12 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I love John Legend's version of this song! I also think Melonie Fiona's voice is beautiful,
    I usually don't like rap, but Common's part in it just seems to flow! This song really
    moves me to tears, the message is so powerful to me!

    • @Karl671
      @Karl671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is the old John Legend Sound in this video

  • @deneece4946
    @deneece4946 8 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    A great R & B Soul song, with a great message. Excellent work, John Legend. I so respect what you do and love your music.

    • @soelmagoncalves2010
      @soelmagoncalves2010 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bem legal essa musica

    • @darylwilliams2529
      @darylwilliams2529 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This song is for the hurricane Harvey because some people don't donate stuff to people like that so it's me I'm going to dedicate this whole phone so please please please listen to the song and you'll like it and then tell other people about it I feel so sorry for the hurricane Harvey could everybody lost their stuff

    • @just10tyson
      @just10tyson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a sample

  • @sylviasamuel2703
    @sylviasamuel2703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A SERMON IN A SONG. This is the meaning of life everlasting. Thanks Teddy.

  • @michaelPh8
    @michaelPh8 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The Roots as the backup Band !!! How could I not LOVE this version!! They ALL totally do Teddy Pendergrass justice

  • @keesworld111
    @keesworld111 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I haven't thought about this song in over a decade, woke up thus morning thinking to start my day on a positive note and this popped back into my head randomly. Still hits

  • @vickycatherine7565
    @vickycatherine7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This should become our national anthem starting today!

    • @vickycatherine7565
      @vickycatherine7565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      wake up America! Juneteenth

    • @adrianallday9278
      @adrianallday9278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree

    • @or9340
      @or9340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I give to them but once you here the original either from marvin Gaye or teddy pendergast this will sound off but big ups to them

    • @luigipagnotta6820
      @luigipagnotta6820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This should be the world anthem not the national one...again ....the lesson of this song is no apartheid...not only your country.... otherwise you dont understand the message of the song

  • @marlenetrevino812
    @marlenetrevino812 8 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    6 years later and I still find myself coming back to this beautiful song

    • @malaysiagreen155
      @malaysiagreen155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love this song but I'm 19 and still ain't doing nothing

    • @jeffkeating5356
      @jeffkeating5356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@malaysiagreen155 we've all been 19... - it can't be overnight change neither :)

    • @herbertdunsonjr5596
      @herbertdunsonjr5596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every morning!!!

    • @zuhaibamin9681
      @zuhaibamin9681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautiful just like you!❤️

    • @honestygreene1183
      @honestygreene1183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Listen to the original

  • @JohnnyJazzFreak
    @JohnnyJazzFreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great song. Great soul. Great reproduction of the Harold Melvin classic.

  • @JoePoohsta
    @JoePoohsta 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Still one of the best songs of all time, in my opinion.

    • @Originaljc100
      @Originaljc100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agreed and this is a underrated song

    • @Karl671
      @Karl671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @lblayde
      @lblayde 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Teddy P song ,love this but teddy p the truth

    • @talon3684
      @talon3684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is really so top-notch 💯

  • @EmployeesAdvocate
    @EmployeesAdvocate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Coronavirus on my mind as i listen to this. We have to change the way we do things from now on

  • @garmisra7841
    @garmisra7841 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Let's wake up, stand for freedom, justice, equality. We are the ones who build our communities, not oligarchs, Billionaires, corrupt leaders and their sycophants. Lend a hand, send a message. Love to all!

  • @MsRampagee
    @MsRampagee 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this is the type of music that makes me wanna get up and do something, and help the world

  • @jacquelinegamble6708
    @jacquelinegamble6708 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Great way to start a day....great mind music

    • @terrenceransom912
      @terrenceransom912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jacqueline Gamble, I Totally Agree With You Whole Heartedly!!!!!!! MY INTRINSIC BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEEN😀😘👌🏾👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾💪🏾☝️🏾👏🏾✌️🏾💯📚

  • @kityuen9465
    @kityuen9465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks John for bringing back a timeless message!

  • @keidronmiller7273
    @keidronmiller7273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This song is so amazingly relevant!!! And we need more music like this to surface main stream media.. And Let's be real, it's out there it just doesn't get the well deserved attention.... But one day that's gon change...# Fighting for Good Music#!!!

  • @rashaunanichols6936
    @rashaunanichols6936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I used to listen to this song every morning on the wake up in NY, now Im using this song for my children 🤗❤️

  • @caroljones4348
    @caroljones4348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wake up everybody. The world won’t get no better if we just let it be. We got to change it, just you and me. Much love and gratitude to the soldiers of love.

  • @sharabrezzy
    @sharabrezzy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i always walk in class every morning with this song playing last year in my history class.i absolutely love this song, so refreshing.

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just heard for the first time. Great song and perfect for today.

  • @Pillepalle-x7k
    @Pillepalle-x7k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song always reminds me to be aware in every thing I do, I say and think. And it reminds me to take good care to each other; show respect to elderly and weak, but also be a guiding light to the young.
    We all, as human unity, are strong enough, smart enough and together enough to get through this COVID-crisis.
    Because the #1 leader is L.O.V.E.
    Take good care and stay healthy, safe and optimistic.

  • @MzDijaDeeDe
    @MzDijaDeeDe 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love how they harmonize :) they voices go well together

  • @DarleneThomasEl
    @DarleneThomasEl ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Only love can reboot us! ❤

  • @YenneyRossi
    @YenneyRossi ปีที่แล้ว

    Bellissima canzone e ritornello 👍🎶 Voce fantastica caro John Legend ✳️Gr azie molte per averlo condiviso🙏 Un grande applauso 👋 Complimenti!! Più tardi 🇮🇹✔️👌

  • @mariathurston7320
    @mariathurston7320 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautifully done ✔️ 👏 I always loved this song.

  • @georgegreen6778
    @georgegreen6778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    " IF WE WANT CHANGE. WE (MUST) MAKE THE CHANGE ‼️💪🏿"

  • @nictawandaful
    @nictawandaful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful words beautiful lyrics...Lets wake up..Love One Another...Peace

  • @siminagabrielarus3305
    @siminagabrielarus3305 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    this song is so beautiful! Real music!

  • @gdocmark4456
    @gdocmark4456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honestly, that song got me so emotional 😧😧 because of what it stands for and how long ago it's been written. It still reflects and refers to the world today......

  • @alvynj6000
    @alvynj6000 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This song is as relevant for today as it was in the mid 2000s. A Classic

  • @DrPOP-jp7eb
    @DrPOP-jp7eb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song is more moving than ever. Wake up y'all!

  • @rubyquarteybrown513
    @rubyquarteybrown513 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A wake up call to all... let peace prevail and lets live together in love. It's not a request, it's our requirement to live happily in this life.

  • @talon3684
    @talon3684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an excellent song 💯

  • @reemclaughlin4260
    @reemclaughlin4260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful. Listen up people! 🙏🏼♥️🕊

  • @7deepmafia828
    @7deepmafia828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My school play this song every morning 💯

  • @aramyalmanzar2059
    @aramyalmanzar2059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video reminds me that if we all come together with love the world will be a better place with God anything is possible keep the faith alive

  • @marshacrishon1548
    @marshacrishon1548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still Listening 2021 this was in my time I'm 66yrs and i still love love this song !! This needs to be played in every city and state and especially in every Black and Brown community !!play this song around the World !! ❤

  • @sbfyoungkilo7172
    @sbfyoungkilo7172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Who's still listening 2020 the world getting crazier an crazier wake up everybody ♥️

    • @makedahscrafts5468
      @makedahscrafts5468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      me!

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      in the middle of corona virus.Who knew? Good music, faith and unity will get us through

    • @kingdingaling781
      @kingdingaling781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weak ass like bait

    • @missyb1864
      @missyb1864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me

    • @donwayne9061
      @donwayne9061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wake up and Get Out!!

  • @loveyourself5239
    @loveyourself5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful

  • @hiatusfromtheworld
    @hiatusfromtheworld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Hitting a little different rn. Common said “we’re more than just shooters. We’re more than just looters.” 👀

  • @29cdm
    @29cdm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a beautiful version of this mythical song!

  • @cheryl7943
    @cheryl7943 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song is amazing♥️ I love how they all have such positive energy with each other..Common & The Roots always make me smile, their music is always flowing through my house, God has truly blessed this world with them all😊♥️

  • @narunasookram4036
    @narunasookram4036 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love this song.. Wake up everybody!!

  • @ValledoCinema
    @ValledoCinema 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    And even in this generation livin' through computers, only love, love, love can reboot us...♪

    • @janedunn7575
      @janedunn7575 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen ☮️❤🌻

  • @Christine-jz1qj
    @Christine-jz1qj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew up loving my musics from the 60’s & 70’s BUT I love this cover by these artists!
    70 LV Grandmom who can still groove

  • @tomato6854
    @tomato6854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m in LOVE with this song!!! 😍

  • @caochzariobooster9037
    @caochzariobooster9037 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    best song to listen.big up to you john legend

  • @Stillwatersdmc
    @Stillwatersdmc ปีที่แล้ว

    John your voice is necessary!!! Your gift is necessary!!!

  • @MsKatjusha
    @MsKatjusha 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    beautiful song! I wanna listen this every morning)))

  • @aquelequevaga
    @aquelequevaga 12 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    One of my favorite bands! Good vibrations from Brasil!

    • @Karl671
      @Karl671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine too

  • @Lisalisa110
    @Lisalisa110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Morning Happy Song or when i’m down, bravo!!

  •  9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Vale a pena ouvir o album todo!!! muito bom.. uhul.

  • @THE_GOONIES_FANATIC4lyfe15
    @THE_GOONIES_FANATIC4lyfe15 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Anyone listening in 2024 ?

    • @eddydakoru9128
      @eddydakoru9128 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Listening today, 1st of January 2025. Happy New Year

  • @biancapeace4974
    @biancapeace4974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from Cape Town, South Africa. My country is in trouble. I wish this song could play on every radio station all day, every day ✌️💜💡

  • @kgomotsomotlhake4317
    @kgomotsomotlhake4317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Who's still listening to this amazing song in 2019 🤗

    • @Andrea-pe2iw
      @Andrea-pe2iw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @ruby7566
      @ruby7566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍😍😍😍

    • @BrownBerry
      @BrownBerry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      here we are !!!

    • @themanwnoname3454
      @themanwnoname3454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kgomotso Motlhake 2019 “Respect and dignity.” Furthermore: (“Respect and dignity.”) • “Respect and dignity, 2019?”

    • @kgomotsomotlhake4317
      @kgomotsomotlhake4317 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bobby AYOBER!!! 🌞

  • @glorianvaughn6508
    @glorianvaughn6508 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This song makes me happy. :)

    • @soulrebel4life
      @soulrebel4life 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @terrenceransom912
      @terrenceransom912 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glorian Vaughn, I Totally Agree With You Whole Heartedly!!!!!!! MY INTRINSIC BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEEN😀😘👌🏾👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾💪🏾☝️🏾👏🏾✌️🏾💯📚

    • @AdrianaLima-if4nx
      @AdrianaLima-if4nx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😁😁😁😁😁😁

  • @Cat-mt4lr
    @Cat-mt4lr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the old version BUT I think this is an equally moving piece. Modern; captures the world we live in now.

  • @queensheba7773
    @queensheba7773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    “Wake up everybody” May 2020 👊🏾🤛🏾👊🏾👊🏻🤛🏻

    • @mirrandamahlangu8032
      @mirrandamahlangu8032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed the world would been better only me n next person!Wake up June 2020

    • @benalortman5525
      @benalortman5525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      January 2021 🥺

  • @roddiej
    @roddiej 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It’s Jan ‘21 and I’m enjoying 👌🏽

  • @jacobzaranyika9334
    @jacobzaranyika9334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you🙏 John Legend, Brandy....everyone in this piece..

  • @malikasahoui7128
    @malikasahoui7128 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    j'adore Gospel. Cette chanson est trop belle et très entrainant

  • @McGavel1
    @McGavel1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Epic song! Always love to hear this! Keep up the good work!

  • @nathxdantas
    @nathxdantas ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u John ❤ u r a such a blessing to our generation. God bless u

  • @lindagibson2240
    @lindagibson2240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just love this song💯💯

  • @iima_ni
    @iima_ni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I’m the little girl on the step 🥰

  • @celestesobers8697
    @celestesobers8697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's time for us wake up because things are not getting any better.It's much worse now than when this song first came out.A beautiful rendition indeed.WAKE UP EVERYBODY.

  • @faltman4928
    @faltman4928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Doing justice to this song by Teddy, Old school is proud of you John L

  • @lesibakekana2823
    @lesibakekana2823 8 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Teddy Pendergrass did a great job on this track. John Complimented it very well.

    • @OzarkExplorations
      @OzarkExplorations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't get enough of listening to Teddy singing this song

  • @princessisaacs428
    @princessisaacs428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The original song was played ever morning on waking up for school...fond memories. Perfect rendition

  • @janetreeves4955
    @janetreeves4955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Listening in November 2020- yes we can

  • @patrickwilliam1515
    @patrickwilliam1515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this Song, wanted that everybody to know it

  • @hortclamp
    @hortclamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to this renews my spirit and I'm so glad there are people that make incredible music like this

  • @terreganzen1425
    @terreganzen1425 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let's All Wake Up...Get back to Living For Each Other

  • @kimberlymakumbe3216
    @kimberlymakumbe3216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Funny how this is so relevant right now. Every lyric

  • @mosbighomie
    @mosbighomie ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 2023 but this joint is still outstanding ❤

  • @stevenmadeley8407
    @stevenmadeley8407 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    the one thing I hate about people who do things like this is that they have no soul of faith in the original work
    usually they drown out the original or make a mess of the real work
    I understand the need of the new artists to show what they can do
    when you take on a price of music like this you should understand the spirit of the original
    these people have understood the spirit of the original music and managed to keep that spirit and give it more of a modern twist
    without actually loosing what the original piece of music was about
    very well done
    I will be waiting in anticipation for your next piece of music

    • @dr.anniethompson7660
      @dr.anniethompson7660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think they are disrespecting the original work. they are trying to tell us the message hasn't changed from the 70s and it's sad. Our world just doesn't get it. Love and change! I love the message and it has to be relevant for all audiences.

  • @islandofideals6571
    @islandofideals6571 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I needed this today

  • @anointedfaithcommunitychurch
    @anointedfaithcommunitychurch 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a marvelous remake of this song. I can confidently say we are both old and new legends! Amen?! Peace & Blessings this so blessed me!

  • @ngrubbs100
    @ngrubbs100 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Still listening 2024

    • @eh288
      @eh288 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The original is the best! These two can't hit the high notes.

    • @ngrubbs100
      @ngrubbs100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂​@@eh288

    • @theophiljed
      @theophiljed 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      11th July 2024 , on repeat 😩❤️

    • @janedunn7575
      @janedunn7575 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen. We need this song NOW.

    • @AmazingMarvelous2.0
      @AmazingMarvelous2.0 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's September th19 2024 on Thursday

  • @adrianhill2240
    @adrianhill2240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still here listening in November 2020!

  • @Deeminaj
    @Deeminaj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still love this song ❤️🙏🏽

  • @markpeter4304
    @markpeter4304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to hear this song every morning as a 9 year old growing up in jamaica. Everymorning on the radio and it seeped into my subconcious. Music/lyrics are powerful

  • @underrated7725
    @underrated7725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This song makes me feel like I'm actually there and I'm singing this song with the rest of the world

  • @Gwyn00
    @Gwyn00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's January 2020.. and I'm still listening this song.

  • @tonyalee3642
    @tonyalee3642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Common is a most uncommon Brotha I love his expressions enlightening a new generation

  • @Shelleee777
    @Shelleee777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome ❤️❤️❤️ love is the key ❤️

  • @mordoquiojunelle
    @mordoquiojunelle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. A song full of sense! I love it :)

  • @publicservices2849
    @publicservices2849 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The artist went in on this track and brought a mix from the past with common. Peace to all nations.

  • @beadwired
    @beadwired 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a great song. I love it!