Eugene McDaniels Discusses "Compared to What"

[scdevon]

What a class act. We miss you, Gene.

[XVIChristopher]

The cycle of Life and Death continues...

We will live.

They will die.

RIP!

[SoundingsofthePlanet]

I was the engineer for his "Outlaw" album which was a wonderful experience. Gene was a compassionate being of the highest order. He was alive with joy and engaged with life, I was honored to be his friend. ..May he rest in Peace....Dean Evenson

[sora845180]

Is that Nasus? o.o

[gracezutalors]

@sora845180  - Yep!

[TheRandoms124]

@sora845180 yup

[patrickinator]

@bowlofscabs - What's interesting about Gene's comment on the "push towards globalisation" is that you could say that about both Nixon and LBJ. Democrats and Republicans at the federal level have been swapping roles for years, in a nifty little game of hot potato. The Two Party lockdown on national politics makes it easy to swap roles - there will always be a "loyal opposition" ready to continue the same policies, once elected. It's still happening today.

[patrickinator]

I should also say, Compared to What is a great political song and thankfully crosses the so-called partisan line. You can sing this song about both parties.

[Seattlecarnut]

Thanks for the great music, man. RIP!

[msgee62]

RIP

[roscoegino]

The report of your demise has still been greatly exaggerated. You live on thru song. Rock in peace.

[randyfatthumb]

the average human only uses 10 per cent of the brains potential,look at genes eyes you can see he s and you can see a beautiful mind turned up to the max .love you gene

[Xavier984]

An amazing artist in so many ways. RIP Left Rev. Mc D!

[PdubzCrew]

Love how he gave a shout out to the hip hop.

Rest in peace...your a legend.

[bowlofscabs1]

Wish I coulda made him tacos! He's just like me cep different. Moved to the country and everything. One semantics issue with the video: globalisation is left wing, not right wing. It is big government. It is the opposite of freedom and freedom is libertarian. I've followed his music since I was 11. Never killed a frog (on purpose) but I was a poor dumb redneck logger for awhile. Anyway I'm gone crank up Compared to What tonight in his honor. My second vinyl because I wore out the one I bought 69

[spacepatrolman]

@bowlofscabs1 Left wing extremists or anarchists dont want too much government interferance so that wouldnt be globilisation as gene was saying but if you go far enough to the left your on th right if you go far enofgh to the right your on the left its a circle

[oasia321]

We've lost a great one!

[jo22338601]

What a genius and gentleman so very well spoken you shall be greatly miss.

[vampyros1]

Ah Gene, what a class act and a fantastic voice. RIP

[Zeesboy]

my lifelong love and appreciation of music is due in part to my mom's playing of Gene's early 60's records (45s) over and over when i was a youngster. Thanks God, for the gift of Gene's shared talent.

[galunkey]

RIP Gene. Your wit and music will be missed

[GlenDoll]

Looking and listening it's almost impossible to believe he's gone.

[allangrady]

This uy makes us realize, again, how important music is to the culture of humanity.

[TooDarnSoulful]

Rest in peace Gene McDaniels

[ksun]

Those who know good songwriting know who you were and appreciated what you accomplished.

[SmilingFacesDoLie]

Beautiful brother! Great contribution. The way one should make a contribution--quiet and dignified.

[Tianks]

Rest in peace,Eugene!

[alliekm57]

R.I.P, you will be missed.

[pong224]

Rest In Peace.

[thebigtshow]

I use "Compared to What" and Mr. McDaniels' story in my class on 60s and 70s movements for racial justice, "All Power to the People!" What an amazing gift. Thank you so much for continuing to share your story!

[postatility]

It is apparent to me that the man is as compelling as his music!

[oldtanellesses]

Thank you for opening up and letting us into your world and heart. You are one of the greatest of all time. I can't wait to hear more!

[noxdeluxe]

thanks for this Eugene.

Your one of the greatest unknowns, but KNOWNS. you know?!

Its great hearing you tell stories about process and times. Id love to hear about your Headless Heroes sessions

Peace

[JIMMYAD46]

IT SOUNDS AS IF YOU DONT CARE FOR THE RECORDS YOU MADE IN THE EARLY SIXTIES I THINK THOSE LIBERTY RECORDINGS WERE SOME OF THE BEST RECORDS OVERALL FROM THAT ERA YOU WERE TRULY A GREAT TALENT FROM THAT TIME.

[whodriver]

@JIMMYAD46 Lighten up Man... Compared to What was the first one he WROTE! *They* made him feel like a puppet back in A Hundred Pounds of Clay days.... RIP my Brother...

[CruentusMessor]

@JIMMYAD46 /caps?

[totownmedia]

Kudos to my homeboy from Omaha, Nebraska, Gene McDaniels, Rev. McDaniels' baby boy. LOL. I finally got a chance to meet you briefly at the last Omaha Days I visited. I was inducted into the Omaha Black Music Hall of Fame with you. It was an honor making your acquaintance. All best wishes to you and continued blessings. Keep the music coming. The last time I was with Les McCann was in Nagoya about three years ago. I told him we were from the same home town. He had nothing but praise for you.

[dubpoet]

I must be imagining this...Eugene McDaniels talking about one of my favourite songs. It's the Les McCann version for me. Thanks for posting this!

[dubpoet]

I must be imagining this...Eugene McDaniels talking about one of my favourite songs. It's the Les McCann version for me. Thanks for posting this!

[saw2d]

thank you for making jagger the dagger gene. you don't look a day over 50!

[bboohhmmaann]

sorry but i like roberta flack's version better.

[Eurobubble70]

I wonder why they didnt cover anything from Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse, greatest album ever!

[LFSaidman]

Best version of that song I've EVER heard!

[roscoegino]

thanks eugene

[neuralned]

great!

[scheim1961]

This is great.