I remember when Hayes was at Philander Smith in Little Rock. At that time, Tuskegee's Choir and the Fisk Jubilee Singers were performing for Philander's anniversary. Then it was Philander's arrangement of this very song that brought down the house. I was at that performance with my parents, both alums of HBCUs. It was one of the best nights I had celebrating our heritage. That was more than 20 years ago. I never forgot it. Thanks for posting!
He is replicating the authentic style of the day. He's not supposed to sound like Usher. Study the music and the context to understand what you're listening to and for.
I remember when Hayes was at Philander Smith in Little Rock. At that time, Tuskegee's Choir and the Fisk Jubilee Singers were performing for Philander's anniversary. Then it was Philander's arrangement of this very song that brought down the house. I was at that performance with my parents, both alums of HBCUs. It was one of the best nights I had celebrating our heritage. That was more than 20 years ago. I never forgot it. Thanks for posting!
Those were the days! Saaang Corey!
Wow I just found this. Never thought I would hear us singing this again. KA-O! That was a great night!
LOVE IT!!!! Those were the days
Refined.
the lead is very bad.
He's not supposed to sound good. He's mimicking the call and response style of that period.
He is replicating the authentic style of the day. He's not supposed to sound like Usher. Study the music and the context to understand what you're listening to and for.
far as i'm concerned ya gotta give him props... he nailed it... as did the choir
You don’t understand the style of the song. He was awesome.