A true musical genius and an inspirational force for the movement. No need trying to compare this brother to any one, with vocal skills that will move any set of eyes to tears BROTHER HATHAWAY stands alone. PEACE AND LOVE, RIGHT ON RIGHT ON.
MisterCrazylegs.....YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT....NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO THIS GUY...BOY IF WERE STILL AROUND..IMAGINE-THE MUSIC WE WOULD HAVE ENCOUNTERED....
Donny had the greatest voice we ever heard,and he inspired our people with his lyrics to uplift, stand up and be strong at a time when things were hard.To Donny
Hathaway, a man that made our struggle easier with his wonderful voice.
this was my elementary school's graduation theme song over 40 years ago, and it is still so true today. Every student should march on into the future to this song. We thought we would change the world, inspired by Mr. Hathaway.
@MisterCrazyLegs: I agree he is the greatest male vocalist of all times....but Aretha and him are both equally as good....in my humble opinion. The two of them are the two most blessed singers of all times as far as i am concerned. Both of them have a soulfulness that is unmatched til this very day.
i find it interesting that NatTurnerIsAlive says that about paranoid schizophrenia... i'm not saying he's right, becuz i have no proof. however, my grandma does suffer from paranoid schizophrenia, and by dissecting her life, i can see how living in Apartheid-era South Africa may have contributed to why she is the way she is today. Dont get it twisted tho, im not saying thats the only factor causing her condition...
@NatTurnerIsAlive As for slavery creating schizophrenia etc. Have you ever found evidence? at all??
How can you even make a claim like this?
It is the problem with releasing any information with a race tag attached to it, as it will always be seen as being racist. Aarathi Prasad talks about this in a Channel 4 documentary called "Is It Better To Be Mixed Race?"
This is my first time listening to Donny Hathaway, and it's beautiful, I just hate looking at the constant racism on YouTube.
@cormacmccoy Why are listening to young gifted and black! Wow do really wont have this conversation about racist on youtube? Racism by-product of white people insecurities. Do not preach to blacks about racism because their racism comes from totally different place (context)...A context of frustration which comes out being psychology attack and at times physical attack by power structure (caste system) which attempts to keep them on level minimal social level. Watch black in America!
@themayorofchicago telling me in the first place that I can't listen to a song called young, gifted and black because I'm white, is racism. Racism is a bad thing. I didn't do that shit to you. Quite simple. If you give racism power now, then it'll never go away.
@cormacmccoy It's not about giving power racism when very alive and well and your your people on main end of receiving it. It's not racist to say not to comment on people who existence you could never understand. You preaching to wrong people. It doesn't matter what say about you or your existence...Dude talk about some racism that matters about kind that effects lively hood and pursuit of happiness this racist which needs to be stopped. So want us to turn the other cheek while get slap correct?
@themayorofchicago Explain to me why you think one form of racism is ok and another is not? It's pretty evident that no matter what i say you will never agree with me, but the simple thing is. Watch the video Morgan freeman on Racism and you might see what I mean.
I hate to break it to you @captainterrible525 but one of those businesses that Ludacris owns is a record company. A record company that funds his music, he dresses that way and acts that way because he wants to be that way, it may seem like coonery to you but maybe it becomes a case of art imitating life. @Hannibalcasanova I hope for your sons sake that when he grows up he has the sense not to listen to that kind of influence, but with you as a parent i'm sure he has a chance.
@MisterCrazyLegs My sentiments exactly. Nor will there ever be. There is only one! Say that!!!!!!! Can we get an amen and a Donny Hathaway day, please! For us folks who really know him. His soul was deep, deeper than many can even relate or can go.
@marianance Stevie loved Donny & vise versa...no need for the competition..that's what's wrong with black people today...all of this competition & negativity...remember the stupid east coast/west coast rivalries????
@NatTurnerIsAlive F U! That's exactly why we are still stuck in so many ways. How dare you. Take responsibility. Clearly you are not hearing this songs empowering message. You are a coward hiding behind your computer blaming and, making excuses. Why don't you talk about the solution instead of promoting racism.
@NatTurnerIsAlive F U! That's exactly why we are still stuck in si many ways. How dare you. Take responsibility. Clearly you are not hearing this songs empowering message. You are a coward hiding behind your computer blaming and, making excuses. Why don't you talk about the solution instead of promoting racism.
@NatTurnerIsAlive a mother's nurturing is necessary, but a father's example is what too many aren't getting. They have their mother's nurturing them into being less than they are capable of by babying them (and then setting them loose on some unsuspecting woman). Let them know they are capable. Children live up (or down) to their expectations.
Donnie Hathaway was paranoid schizophrenic. Suicide is the leading cause of death for folks diagnosed with it. Donnie was an extraordinary vocalist, musician, composer and man. I miss him terribly. Thankfully his gift lives on in his daughters Leilah and Kenya.
It's not what white society says that concerns me. It's what black society tells my son that concerns me. Black men calling themselves Pimps, the tendency to put rappers who call women female dogs, and garden tools on a pedestal. And almost none of them can carry a tune in a bucket, nor play an instrument. The percentage of school drop-out rates among young black people. What does white society have to do with that?
@hannibalcasanova The record companies make billions from those images they pay the "artists" millions to crank out. Just make sure your son knows & sees good examples too. He should be reading black enterprise. I had a BIOLOGY teacher that got upset w/ our class because someone called Malcolm X a civil rights leader. He made us write a paper on him & thus began my love affair with black history & black achievement. BTW Ludacris has 10+ businesses. your son should know that too.
@hannibalcasanova I wasn't talking about your son, I was responding to your list of the ills that are plaguing black culture and you posted "What does white society have to do with that?" I was saying that they have a hand in promoting the most negative aspects of black society. But of course the responsibility lies on the people who allow themselves to be part of the "coonery". I didn't know your son is 5, as he grows he'll be around kids whose parents aren't as careful.
Here I am, 2:51 AM, Thanksgiving Day morning, 2010..........discovering SOMETHING ELSE to be thankful for: an absolutely fantastic performance by the late Donny Hathaway that I was previously unaware of its existence. A tremendous talent like Donny's is truly ETERNAL..........it's to be admired, appreciated & RESPECTED for an entire lifetime. God bless his memory.
So Much Talent... I swear there is so much soul and power in his voice! I've never heard anyone sing with such joy and pain as he did! Thx for Blessing me Bro. Hathaway!
This song is the embodiment of progression, not only as an individual with a Black ancestry but anyone who takes pride in their culture. When the melody comes through and his passion echoes, you can't help but be drawn in and feel touched. This song should be played at least once a month for the youth. "Cause you know...in this whole wide world, whole wide world. There's a million...a million boys and girls. Who are young, gifted and black."
I HAD A CHOICE BETWEEN A BRAND NEW BABY ALIVE DOLL OR THIS CASSETTE MY MOM ONLY HAD ENOUGH MONEY FOR ONE GUEST WHICH ONE I CHOOSE KEEPIN MINE I WAS 10 YEARS OLD THANKS TO THE HATAWAY FAMILY FOR SHARING YOUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT WITH THE WORLD AND TO THE MAN WHO SHARED HIS INNER MOST THOUGHTS WITH US YOU ARE TRULY MISSED YOUR VOICE REMINDS ME OF WHAT THE ARCH ANGEL GABRIAL VOICE WOULD SOUND LIKE SOMEONE MOST HAVE WANTED TO HEAR YOUR VOICE A LITLE MORE CLEARER SO HE CALLED YOU NEARER
quelle voix d'ange !! Mister Donny.. i'm 38 years old and I was too young in this period for learning this music but now I appreciate ! soul is one of my motivation everyday I appreciate..Donny as Marvin or Otis are in my spirit forever ..
quelle voix d'ange !! Mister Donny.. i'm 38 years old and I was too young in this period for learning this music but now I appreciate ! soul is one of my motivation everyday I appreciate..Donny as Mavin or Otis are in my spirit forever ..
I love Donnie .. I just turned 31 and i got a overwhelming need to listen to this kind of music last year... im growing wiser and so is my music taste.. thanks for posting this .. im glad im not the only one listening to him!!
one of the top two greatest singers of all time, in my book. hands down! plus this is live! let neyo or trey songs try to top this. it will not happen. what happened to good and distinguished and spirit moving music?
@100denmarkhill Sad to say that there would not be a chance in the world of this making BET today! Because it does not talk about women in a degrading way talk about people being half naked or talk about how much money and fancy cars someone has Because I would much rather here real music like this instead of the garbage that is doing nothing but keeping our society stagnet instead of educating and uplifting the people in our communities. Such a shame because Donnie's message is so needed today
Bittersweet. Donny was yet another "young, gifted, & black" inspiration who was taken from us in our youth. These deaths all made their mark on our hearts. This song was 1st sung by Nina Simone. Written in memory of Simone's friend Lorraine Hansberry - "Raisin in the Sun". Lyrics by Weldon Irvine. It became a Civil Rights anthem. Covered by Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, and Bob & Marcia (#5 in UK charts). Lyrics: poemhunter[dot]com/song/to-be-young-gifted-black/
@TheMektoub It's different. If you're young, gifted and black, you're probably the biggest prize in every black community. Non-stereotypical, goal-driven, filled with knowledge and common sense. It's a weapon when you think about it.
SinSeared, U funny, but did U have 2 go there?. This song is a serious joint as U can tell from the rest of the comments, which made me a little sad because they reflex on our plight as a people, if U know what I mean. Then I saw your comment & I couldn't help but laugh; May Jehovah forgive us both.
This song speaks to black people that go unrecognized because the system of America only uses the minorities' gift to make the entertainment industries more money so therefore they do not recognize it is a pure talent from God. The gift of singing like Donny is worth more than money but he shows the world through this album that there are a million of young men and women that they could do something to make it in this world and to express their gifts like they should.
us blk youths just need more fighting spirit, like those during the segregation yrs fought to desegregate and bring in the civil rights, they just need to understand that yes things aint gonna be easy to go from ghetto to successfulness, but its all about having that will to get yourself out of there, instead of just being another stuck in the system
@Adjei88 U R sooo right & they have more than we ever had, we did not see as many black images on Tv, & to have a black Prez should make us all stand up & take note, we have always had the gift of words, as those of the past Fredrick Douglass etc, we should put them to good use for not just blk youth but all youth. We know what we can achieve as a people, we need to get it 2gether/stay 2gether stop the violence agnst each other/ & others. Use the talent we were givn 4 good.
To Have lived my life as a Young Black Woman, I know I was Blessed, to be able to hear for my self the talents of such Wonderful Entertainers Like Donny Hathaway, Makes you want to cry sometimes, Good and Pure Raw Talent gone so soon, too soon.. I am Soo Glad to know That I too Am GIFTED & BLACK..Proud to say
To Have lived my life as a Young Black Woman, I know I was Blessed, to be able to hear for my self the talents of such Wonderful Entertainers Like Donny Hathaway, Makes you want to cry sometimes, Good and Pure Raw Talent gone so soon, too soon.. I am Soo Glad tio know That I too Am GIFTED & BLACK..Proud to say
And after everything is said and done after people finish talking you have to believe in your self. This is my synopsis of the truth will set you free.
Just fantastic! He really puts it all over Church, Jazz, Soul and so much emotion. He had it all! A genius - he keeps you striving and reaching with that voice!
To sing with so much passion & feeling...there will never be another who could match the soul this brother expressed through his music & voice...Such raw emotion.....
It still gives me chills to hear this amazing man sing from the heart. There is imitators but there will never be another. Pure and raw. Simply beautiful!
Mr. Hathaway is reminding us of not only ourselves but to be conscious of our children as an extension of beauty that must be prepared for and protected. Thank you Donny!
Know matter where we go, if something is worth learning, we learn it. Donnie Hathaway was worth learning about. Although, it wasn't until 1982 that I really became aware of him. Unfortunately he was then dead. As for myself, I was in Berlin, Germany, with the U.S. military. &, it was through a German girl friend whom I then had, that I learned of Donnie Hathaway. She had a painted picture of him on her wall. Ignorance was bliss. Knowledge of him cause me grief. With knowledge comes sorrows.
Hehe... Thx for that. I'm gifted enuf to survive as a professional (white) musician. But I really miss the brilliance of a Donny Hathaway or a Stevie Wonder. Where is the new talent? Maybe we can blame record companies... internet downloads or horrible TV talent shows.
I will NEVER forget the first time I heard "Superstition". My jaw hit the floor and my feet couldn't stop moving. Shame I don't here such extraordinary innovation anymore.
I was watching a show about him. they said that he had paranoia and sczophrenia..sorry if i didnt spell it right. he always thought that white ppl were reading his mind and taking his music...thats wild but definitely a talent gone too soon.
i getting ready to tell a story, the school board wanted to close down the school that we were attending, we had a teacher, Crystal Jackson, that made us proud, and represent, the smallest of all choirs, this is one of the songs that we learned and relized, I am more than blessed just to get thus far!!!!!
YOUNG,GIFTED, AND BLACK!!! Is this a reality like the panthers for youngsters or has the older generations failed by selling us out thus leaving little black children to be victims of the system. YOUNG, GIFTED, AND BLACK!!!! Is this a reality? I ASK U?
Thats a very good question yo. I think it's the children (us) who'v failed- in a sense; to do our research and find the truth about who and what we are.
Enough of this inspirational stuff exists (though not much in our current styles of music like back then) to say that yes, this is a true reality. The question is... Is this reality your reality?
I couldn't have put it better myself Kissis. Thanks.
See, knowledge is supposed to be given out freely among people. Not hoarded and obfuscated for the well being of the few who reign as world powers- The Vatican, The Illuminati, The Bushes...Etc.
Back then it was (and probably still is) dangerous to know the truth because you had action behind that knowledge, like the Black Panthers, MLK, Tupac, etc.
We all know how Donny Hathaway died. Do you know how where you are going after you die?
Long story short, 5yrs ago, i was in N.Y. and i was on the subway, heard this man singing donnie hathaway underground. Who is Donnie Hathaway? This man, made me go out and buy every single album Mr. Hathaway ever released. This man in N.Y. had the greatest vocals I had ever heard. He did a great Job! I thank him til this day for introducing me to such a beautiful voice.....
Oh yeah! Sang it!
GrandameLadyJ 2 weeks ago
A true musical genius and an inspirational force for the movement. No need trying to compare this brother to any one, with vocal skills that will move any set of eyes to tears BROTHER HATHAWAY stands alone. PEACE AND LOVE, RIGHT ON RIGHT ON.
daddyscowboys 1 month ago
Simply an amazing talent
alvinclay88 1 month ago in playlist Donny Hathaway Playlist
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LOVE THIS ... #GG<3
focusone610 2 months ago
I LOVE THIS ... #GG<3
focusone610 2 months ago
I yearn for songs like this - soulful, positive and masterfully sung. No one does it better than Donny.
gloryahb1 2 months ago
I just came across this song from Donny's album, I always used to skip it ...and now I love it to pieces!
JustUploadingVideos 3 months ago
A singers singer
SirO710 3 months ago
:,-)
My people!
My people!
My beautiful people :'-)
SawanYHWH 3 months ago
......Donny Hathaway , ladies and gentlemen, Donny Hathaway!!!!!!!
Ra1nemaker 4 months ago
Listen how the people were so Excited about this song "Young Gifted and Black"back then black people had so much Black Pride What Happened?
hyphiegirl12 5 months ago 2
MisterCrazylegs.....YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT....NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO THIS GUY...BOY IF WERE STILL AROUND..IMAGINE-THE MUSIC WE WOULD HAVE ENCOUNTERED....
tonydig61 5 months ago
I STILL LOVE THIS SONG. LORD HAVE MERCY PLEASE
danettecooper1 5 months ago
i miss donny hathaway
MrFalconford 5 months ago
Donny had the greatest voice we ever heard,and he inspired our people with his lyrics to uplift, stand up and be strong at a time when things were hard.To Donny
Hathaway, a man that made our struggle easier with his wonderful voice.
michaelgreene11 6 months ago
Poor Donnie, gone too soon, we much miss-ya!
Albert3432 6 months ago
does anybody know where I can find the original version of this song off the "everything is everything" album?
jasoneducator 7 months ago
@jasoneducator You can get the CD from Amazon.com
shydmples 1 month ago
gifted
cjw5787 8 months ago
I work for a charter school, and this song inspires me to do more and work harder for the children
djmochadivine 8 months ago 3
this was my elementary school's graduation theme song over 40 years ago, and it is still so true today. Every student should march on into the future to this song. We thought we would change the world, inspired by Mr. Hathaway.
pbarrigher 8 months ago
Song is Krazyy.. why didnt i hear about this before...wooowz!
KIMM777 9 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs: I agree he is the greatest male vocalist of all times....but Aretha and him are both equally as good....in my humble opinion. The two of them are the two most blessed singers of all times as far as i am concerned. Both of them have a soulfulness that is unmatched til this very day.
READY4REVELATION 9 months ago
No better voice has sun an R & B song.
TheMikeMadison1977 10 months ago
Thank you Lord for making me young, gifted and black...its definitely where its at
traboe 10 months ago
i find it interesting that NatTurnerIsAlive says that about paranoid schizophrenia... i'm not saying he's right, becuz i have no proof. however, my grandma does suffer from paranoid schizophrenia, and by dissecting her life, i can see how living in Apartheid-era South Africa may have contributed to why she is the way she is today. Dont get it twisted tho, im not saying thats the only factor causing her condition...
b0oTLeG 10 months ago
No single voice on the planet sounds better than this one.
DeckardWill 11 months ago 3
@DeckardWill very well said..nobody can touch this man......
Nerdbama 10 months ago
@NatTurnerIsAlive As for slavery creating schizophrenia etc. Have you ever found evidence? at all??
How can you even make a claim like this?
It is the problem with releasing any information with a race tag attached to it, as it will always be seen as being racist. Aarathi Prasad talks about this in a Channel 4 documentary called "Is It Better To Be Mixed Race?"
This is my first time listening to Donny Hathaway, and it's beautiful, I just hate looking at the constant racism on YouTube.
cormacmccoy 11 months ago
@cormacmccoy Why are listening to young gifted and black! Wow do really wont have this conversation about racist on youtube? Racism by-product of white people insecurities. Do not preach to blacks about racism because their racism comes from totally different place (context)...A context of frustration which comes out being psychology attack and at times physical attack by power structure (caste system) which attempts to keep them on level minimal social level. Watch black in America!
themayorofchicago 9 months ago
@themayorofchicago telling me in the first place that I can't listen to a song called young, gifted and black because I'm white, is racism. Racism is a bad thing. I didn't do that shit to you. Quite simple. If you give racism power now, then it'll never go away.
cormacmccoy 9 months ago
@cormacmccoy It's not about giving power racism when very alive and well and your your people on main end of receiving it. It's not racist to say not to comment on people who existence you could never understand. You preaching to wrong people. It doesn't matter what say about you or your existence...Dude talk about some racism that matters about kind that effects lively hood and pursuit of happiness this racist which needs to be stopped. So want us to turn the other cheek while get slap correct?
themayorofchicago 9 months ago
@themayorofchicago Explain to me why you think one form of racism is ok and another is not? It's pretty evident that no matter what i say you will never agree with me, but the simple thing is. Watch the video Morgan freeman on Racism and you might see what I mean.
cormacmccoy 9 months ago
I hate to break it to you @captainterrible525 but one of those businesses that Ludacris owns is a record company. A record company that funds his music, he dresses that way and acts that way because he wants to be that way, it may seem like coonery to you but maybe it becomes a case of art imitating life. @Hannibalcasanova I hope for your sons sake that when he grows up he has the sense not to listen to that kind of influence, but with you as a parent i'm sure he has a chance.
cormacmccoy 11 months ago
There is NOT ONE singer out here, woman or man, who can hoid a candle to this man...he's in a catagory all his own.
MisterCrazyLegs 1 year ago 62
@MisterCrazyLegs SAY THAT!!!!!!!!!!!
icecoldbruh 1 year ago 12
@icecoldbruh - Except for his daughter Lalah. She has this same strong, powerful, soulful, beautiful voice. She carries on well in her father's name.
SoleAbstrakt 11 months ago 2
@MisterCrazyLegs I AGREE, BUT ERIC BENET IS AS AWESOME A SINGER AS ANYONE PAST OR PRESENT! AND IM A DONNY HATHAWAY FAN THRU AND THRU!
lovell123456789 1 year ago
@MisterCrazyLegs 3 word, Karen Clark Sheard
AdornedTruth 10 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs He's great, but I disagree. I perfer Marvin Gaye.
KrfNYC2 9 months ago
@KrfNYC2 both are great, but donny was in a class of his own.....Sorry.....
Nerdbama 9 months ago
@Nerdbama Both are great, but Marvin was in a class of his own...Sorry...
KrfNYC2 9 months ago
@KrfNYC2 both are great, but donny was in a class of his own...Sorry....
Nerdbama 9 months ago
@Nerdbama For real though...Marvin.
KrfNYC2 9 months ago
@KrfNYC2 lol..naw..Donny for me and marvin for you....They still are both great men and artist...Donny was just more soulful IMO.......
Nerdbama 9 months ago
@Nerdbama Agree to disagree.
KrfNYC2 9 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs And let the people say, "Amen."
blackhebrew06 9 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs My sentiments exactly. Nor will there ever be. There is only one! Say that!!!!!!! Can we get an amen and a Donny Hathaway day, please! For us folks who really know him. His soul was deep, deeper than many can even relate or can go.
fabbriella 7 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs Agreed..........seriously....
MrRashaun8821 6 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs
Hands down. This brother sings circles around Stevie Wonder- on any given Sunday.
marianance 4 months ago
@marianance no need for a competition....Stevie enjoys everyone, love's in need today.....stop the negativity
Donnomercy 3 months ago 2
@marianance Stevie loved Donny & vise versa...no need for the competition..that's what's wrong with black people today...all of this competition & negativity...remember the stupid east coast/west coast rivalries????
shydmples 1 month ago
@MisterCrazyLegs YAAAS!
JustUploadingVideos 3 months ago
@MisterCrazyLegs there's a handful (Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding to name a few) but the list definitely is NOT long. He is indeed amazing
108hanlon 1 month ago
Great choice of song to post. Donny Hathaway was a light.
muchoupdate 1 year ago
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@NatTurnerIsAlive F U! That's exactly why we are still stuck in so many ways. How dare you. Take responsibility. Clearly you are not hearing this songs empowering message. You are a coward hiding behind your computer blaming and, making excuses. Why don't you talk about the solution instead of promoting racism.
livinonhigh 1 year ago
@NatTurnerIsAlive F U! That's exactly why we are still stuck in si many ways. How dare you. Take responsibility. Clearly you are not hearing this songs empowering message. You are a coward hiding behind your computer blaming and, making excuses. Why don't you talk about the solution instead of promoting racism.
livinonhigh 1 year ago
@NatTurnerIsAlive a mother's nurturing is necessary, but a father's example is what too many aren't getting. They have their mother's nurturing them into being less than they are capable of by babying them (and then setting them loose on some unsuspecting woman). Let them know they are capable. Children live up (or down) to their expectations.
captainterrible525 1 year ago
@NatTurnerIsAlive
Donnie Hathaway was paranoid schizophrenic. Suicide is the leading cause of death for folks diagnosed with it. Donnie was an extraordinary vocalist, musician, composer and man. I miss him terribly. Thankfully his gift lives on in his daughters Leilah and Kenya.
hannibalcasanova 1 year ago
Amazing song. It gives me goosebumps everytime I hear this live version.
basesmia27 1 year ago
" WHAT A LOVELY PRECIOUS THING " . PLEASE TELL YOUR CHILDREN ON A DAILY BASIS THAT THEY ARE SPECIAL., DESPITE WHAT THE WHITE SOCIETY TELLS THEM.
alexalot23 1 year ago
@alexalot23
It's not what white society says that concerns me. It's what black society tells my son that concerns me. Black men calling themselves Pimps, the tendency to put rappers who call women female dogs, and garden tools on a pedestal. And almost none of them can carry a tune in a bucket, nor play an instrument. The percentage of school drop-out rates among young black people. What does white society have to do with that?
hannibalcasanova 1 year ago
@hannibalcasanova The record companies make billions from those images they pay the "artists" millions to crank out. Just make sure your son knows & sees good examples too. He should be reading black enterprise. I had a BIOLOGY teacher that got upset w/ our class because someone called Malcolm X a civil rights leader. He made us write a paper on him & thus began my love affair with black history & black achievement. BTW Ludacris has 10+ businesses. your son should know that too.
captainterrible525 1 year ago
@captainterrible525 What are you talking about? What images? My son is 5 years old and reads Dr. Seuss
hannibalcasanova 1 year ago
@hannibalcasanova I wasn't talking about your son, I was responding to your list of the ills that are plaguing black culture and you posted "What does white society have to do with that?" I was saying that they have a hand in promoting the most negative aspects of black society. But of course the responsibility lies on the people who allow themselves to be part of the "coonery". I didn't know your son is 5, as he grows he'll be around kids whose parents aren't as careful.
captainterrible525 1 year ago
You can't get too much better than this!!! This song has my spirit full!!! LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN! Know YOUR WORTH BLACK CHILDREN!! Be Blessed...
Tashluvp 1 year ago 3
big tune fir fire fire!!! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!
kelvinfromlondon 1 year ago
big tune fir fire fire!!!
kelvinfromlondon 1 year ago
Young people need to really listen and get the message. Our youth are lost and they are not aware that they are kings and queens. Study your history.
ILOVEMUSIC2MSV 1 year ago
God iz Good...ThisWas a Talented Brother..He Gave a lot of the "Iconic singers" a new style of snging..example...(Stevie)
MRVOCALZ 1 year ago 2
Here I am, 2:51 AM, Thanksgiving Day morning, 2010..........discovering SOMETHING ELSE to be thankful for: an absolutely fantastic performance by the late Donny Hathaway that I was previously unaware of its existence. A tremendous talent like Donny's is truly ETERNAL..........it's to be admired, appreciated & RESPECTED for an entire lifetime. God bless his memory.
aliquippawill 1 year ago
So Much Talent... I swear there is so much soul and power in his voice! I've never heard anyone sing with such joy and pain as he did! Thx for Blessing me Bro. Hathaway!
lynnm3088 1 year ago
I miss Donny like they say they serve no wine before its time it just ages well in time RIP DONNY
chitown271 1 year ago
between this and "lift every voice" by chip days (look it up) you can't help but hold your head high
captainterrible525 1 year ago
This song is the embodiment of progression, not only as an individual with a Black ancestry but anyone who takes pride in their culture. When the melody comes through and his passion echoes, you can't help but be drawn in and feel touched. This song should be played at least once a month for the youth. "Cause you know...in this whole wide world, whole wide world. There's a million...a million boys and girls. Who are young, gifted and black."
How can one lose hope when he hasn't?
lovewhispers68 1 year ago
I love how he takes us to church at the end. I felt it!
jzk1990 1 year ago
I HAD A CHOICE BETWEEN A BRAND NEW BABY ALIVE DOLL OR THIS CASSETTE MY MOM ONLY HAD ENOUGH MONEY FOR ONE GUEST WHICH ONE I CHOOSE KEEPIN MINE I WAS 10 YEARS OLD THANKS TO THE HATAWAY FAMILY FOR SHARING YOUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT WITH THE WORLD AND TO THE MAN WHO SHARED HIS INNER MOST THOUGHTS WITH US YOU ARE TRULY MISSED YOUR VOICE REMINDS ME OF WHAT THE ARCH ANGEL GABRIAL VOICE WOULD SOUND LIKE SOMEONE MOST HAVE WANTED TO HEAR YOUR VOICE A LITLE MORE CLEARER SO HE CALLED YOU NEARER
juicyhamburger01 1 year ago
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quelle voix d'ange !! Mister Donny.. i'm 38 years old and I was too young in this period for learning this music but now I appreciate ! soul is one of my motivation everyday I appreciate..Donny as Marvin or Otis are in my spirit forever ..
nourdinefunkever 1 year ago
quelle voix d'ange !! Mister Donny.. i'm 38 years old and I was too young in this period for learning this music but now I appreciate ! soul is one of my motivation everyday I appreciate..Donny as Mavin or Otis are in my spirit forever ..
nourdinefunkever 1 year ago
I love Donnie .. I just turned 31 and i got a overwhelming need to listen to this kind of music last year... im growing wiser and so is my music taste.. thanks for posting this .. im glad im not the only one listening to him!!
Amir2110 1 year ago 2
one of the top two greatest singers of all time, in my book. hands down! plus this is live! let neyo or trey songs try to top this. it will not happen. what happened to good and distinguished and spirit moving music?
Dmatt83 1 year ago 2
Just beautiful wonder if this would make BET today?
100denmarkhill 1 year ago 11
@100denmarkhill Sad to say that there would not be a chance in the world of this making BET today! Because it does not talk about women in a degrading way talk about people being half naked or talk about how much money and fancy cars someone has Because I would much rather here real music like this instead of the garbage that is doing nothing but keeping our society stagnet instead of educating and uplifting the people in our communities. Such a shame because Donnie's message is so needed today
BlaqueReign25 1 year ago 3
@100denmarkhill hell na des wouldn c bet wrong age group of people but it would b on vh1 soul. u should check it out
jcsu04 9 months ago
@100denmarkhill no
macewindu67 6 months ago
i am lookin for this record..."HELP!!!!" somebody please...
cottonpx 1 year ago
@cottonpx It's on amazon.com
Orallyinclined 1 year ago
@cottonpx /Try 'Amazon.com'....Donny Hathaway - In Performance'
shydmples 1 year ago
Young and bleased. Black and Blank. I thank you for your songs, Donny.
Roy
Independentmusiclab 1 year ago
That audience went on in to GLORY on this song. Sang Donny. He let them HAVE IT!!!! Thank you Lord, Thank ya!!!!
determination9995757 1 year ago 3
this is dedicated to whom? I missed that.
crushsatan 1 year ago
@crushsatan ...to whom it may concern
notownunited 1 year ago
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@crushsatan to whom it may concern
hardluckhippie 1 year ago
Thanks for adding this!!! This is a very beautifully Sang Song!!!! No one does this song like Donny!
eyezsosexi 1 year ago 3
Infamous!!!!!!
ICSolutionsCO 1 year ago
Gone much too soon was this genius!! Simply put THE BEST SINGER IN HISTORY!
buddhaluv123 1 year ago 5
Bittersweet. Donny was yet another "young, gifted, & black" inspiration who was taken from us in our youth. These deaths all made their mark on our hearts. This song was 1st sung by Nina Simone. Written in memory of Simone's friend Lorraine Hansberry - "Raisin in the Sun". Lyrics by Weldon Irvine. It became a Civil Rights anthem. Covered by Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, and Bob & Marcia (#5 in UK charts). Lyrics: poemhunter[dot]com/song/to-be-young-gifted-black/
searchless1 1 year ago 2
this is exactly what i am Im going to finish college and live up to it
ThickGurlMoney305 1 year ago 4
@ThickGurlMoney305 I thank you for carrying on the legacy of a true soldier girl!
frenchmary 1 year ago
@frenchmary sure thing
ThickGurlMoney305 1 year ago
SING DONNIE BIG TUNE!!!!!!!
robfromdublin 1 year ago 2
wish we took being YG&B today as seriously as we did then
btinsley1 1 year ago 5
I love this song it make me cry because my grandmother used to always play it for me when i was little but dis song is the TRUTH
thatdivagal 1 year ago 2
I am young, gifted and white !
Oh wait... nah, it's the same !! :)
TheMektoub 1 year ago
@TheMektoub
bcraig138 1 year ago
@TheMektoub It's different. If you're young, gifted and black, you're probably the biggest prize in every black community. Non-stereotypical, goal-driven, filled with knowledge and common sense. It's a weapon when you think about it.
DetoxNow 1 year ago
@DetoxNow True !
TheMektoub 1 year ago
Frank mcComb sounds a bit like Donny And he is another amazing vocalist. Love this song
FoYoSoull 1 year ago
SinSeared, U funny, but did U have 2 go there?. This song is a serious joint as U can tell from the rest of the comments, which made me a little sad because they reflex on our plight as a people, if U know what I mean. Then I saw your comment & I couldn't help but laugh; May Jehovah forgive us both.
Snagaf 1 year ago
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SinSeared 1 year ago
This song speaks to black people that go unrecognized because the system of America only uses the minorities' gift to make the entertainment industries more money so therefore they do not recognize it is a pure talent from God. The gift of singing like Donny is worth more than money but he shows the world through this album that there are a million of young men and women that they could do something to make it in this world and to express their gifts like they should.
armourond12 1 year ago
we werent once Kings & Queens...we WERE Gods & Goddesses....REMEMBER!!!
citylife313 1 year ago
I am also young gifted and black.....and he was sho' takin' it to church!
Jasmusic23 1 year ago
Takes me back to 6th grade Ms Strickland/Ms Music we called her she always reminded us that what we were.
6153calme 1 year ago
CHECK IT OUT
SuperSPOKENWORD 1 year ago
This song is soooo beautifull
I almost forget to breathe !!!
hyetje 1 year ago 2
us blk youths just need more fighting spirit, like those during the segregation yrs fought to desegregate and bring in the civil rights, they just need to understand that yes things aint gonna be easy to go from ghetto to successfulness, but its all about having that will to get yourself out of there, instead of just being another stuck in the system
Adjei88 1 year ago
@Adjei88 U R sooo right & they have more than we ever had, we did not see as many black images on Tv, & to have a black Prez should make us all stand up & take note, we have always had the gift of words, as those of the past Fredrick Douglass etc, we should put them to good use for not just blk youth but all youth. We know what we can achieve as a people, we need to get it 2gether/stay 2gether stop the violence agnst each other/ & others. Use the talent we were givn 4 good.
6153calme 1 year ago
Our black youths need some uplifting. Drugs, poverty and the lack of self is destroying our kids.
djh034 1 year ago 3
To Have lived my life as a Young Black Woman, I know I was Blessed, to be able to hear for my self the talents of such Wonderful Entertainers Like Donny Hathaway, Makes you want to cry sometimes, Good and Pure Raw Talent gone so soon, too soon.. I am Soo Glad to know That I too Am GIFTED & BLACK..Proud to say
ItsMzRue 1 year ago 2
To Have lived my life as a Young Black Woman, I know I was Blessed, to be able to hear for my self the talents of such Wonderful Entertainers Like Donny Hathaway, Makes you want to cry sometimes, Good and Pure Raw Talent gone so soon, too soon.. I am Soo Glad tio know That I too Am GIFTED & BLACK..Proud to say
ItsMzRue 1 year ago
I'AM YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK
sntjhnsn 1 year ago
@sntjhnsn you certainly are. continue to believe in yourself.
alexalot23 1 year ago
And after everything is said and done after people finish talking you have to believe in your self. This is my synopsis of the truth will set you free.
drakethegreatest 1 year ago 2
Just fantastic! He really puts it all over Church, Jazz, Soul and so much emotion. He had it all! A genius - he keeps you striving and reaching with that voice!
AbeokutaCity1 1 year ago 3
WOW.....
waynewilliams80 1 year ago 2
To sing with so much passion & feeling...there will never be another who could match the soul this brother expressed through his music & voice...Such raw emotion.....
rovekid1 1 year ago 3
singers nowadays never sound this awesome live
this man was a vocal genius... WOW.. AMAZING
luvsexy3 1 year ago 3
that BROTHA was truely blessed
MRjeremy317 1 year ago 3
It still gives me chills to hear this amazing man sing from the heart. There is imitators but there will never be another. Pure and raw. Simply beautiful!
ThePaulE1974 1 year ago 2
donny's version is the best i've heard. aretha has a nice version also, but donny's power and feeling comes through big time. rip my brother.
alexalot23 1 year ago 3
Mr. Hathaway is reminding us of not only ourselves but to be conscious of our children as an extension of beauty that must be prepared for and protected. Thank you Donny!
bigamble 1 year ago 43
@bigamble WELL PUT...BEAUTIFUL!!!
Lewa0426 1 year ago
@bigamble WELL PUT...BEAUTIFUL!!! AND I SEE SOMEONE ACKNOWLEGDED JESUS @0:46-0:47. GOOD STUFF.
Lewa0426 1 year ago
One of my all-time favorite Singer/Pianists.
From the "Black History Month" playlist - Enjoy!
Jonathan, with "Give God the Glory!" TV
jhp20747 2 years ago 4
MY CONSUMATE INSPIRATION
FUNKSEVEN 2 years ago 4
rip piece you beatiful black man.
alexalot23 2 years ago 4
Know matter where we go, if something is worth learning, we learn it. Donnie Hathaway was worth learning about. Although, it wasn't until 1982 that I really became aware of him. Unfortunately he was then dead. As for myself, I was in Berlin, Germany, with the U.S. military. &, it was through a German girl friend whom I then had, that I learned of Donnie Hathaway. She had a painted picture of him on her wall. Ignorance was bliss. Knowledge of him cause me grief. With knowledge comes sorrows.
hipius1 2 years ago 8
happy early MLK day!
woolsworth32 2 years ago
voice is awesome!
xhaticbeauty 2 years ago
One of the best male singers in America.
stanleyballard 2 years ago 7
Sang Donny! SANG DAMNIT!!!!!
ImNotMy 2 years ago 5
On the other hand Bob & Marcia are still around.
Davidb327 2 years ago
Beta Chapter in The House!!!!
johnerictownsend 2 years ago
RIP to the one of the coldest, oldest, and boldest in soul...
Thank you bruh for always bringing your uncompromising soul to your recordings so that we could marvel in your works years later...
06....(i c u redfanon...lol)
baeasy18 2 years ago 4
I AM YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK!
Cyrious 2 years ago 46
that's absolutely right baby!!!
Kissis22 2 years ago
@Cyrious
He was a Genius. But I'm old and white.
And not so gifted...
RedsInTheBed 1 year ago
@RedsInTheBed lol...ok you are young in spirit...I am for sur e you are GIFTED in some area...and you do have GREAT taste in music ;0)
Cyrious 1 year ago
@Cyrious
Hehe... Thx for that. I'm gifted enuf to survive as a professional (white) musician. But I really miss the brilliance of a Donny Hathaway or a Stevie Wonder. Where is the new talent? Maybe we can blame record companies... internet downloads or horrible TV talent shows.
I will NEVER forget the first time I heard "Superstition". My jaw hit the floor and my feet couldn't stop moving. Shame I don't here such extraordinary innovation anymore.
RedsInTheBed 1 year ago
Piano and Singing Lesson 1 by Donny :-)
DiePawliks 2 years ago 3
I wish I was old enought to have seen this man live. i love hearing the audidence being uplifted from the song. It's like a church experience.
flyysince87 2 years ago 3
Donny you were on of the greatest singers/keyboard players of all time. Often imitated, NEVER duplicated.
ezekielthemack 2 years ago 6
Love his voice, and very inspirational lyrics!
MissLANE1984 2 years ago 2
I was watching a show about him. they said that he had paranoia and sczophrenia..sorry if i didnt spell it right. he always thought that white ppl were reading his mind and taking his music...thats wild but definitely a talent gone too soon.
71605thomaswilliams 2 years ago 3
Damn Donny Is The Man. Died 2 Soon
MrZuluboy25 2 years ago 2
that man can sang his butt off..you don't come across too many male singers that sings like he does...
kp5959 2 years ago 3
i getting ready to tell a story, the school board wanted to close down the school that we were attending, we had a teacher, Crystal Jackson, that made us proud, and represent, the smallest of all choirs, this is one of the songs that we learned and relized, I am more than blessed just to get thus far!!!!!
lalakidsmother 2 years ago 3
i wish i was there! so much soul, pride and love!
For one moment, you believe that his voice and that old fender rhodes, can change the world!!!!
zepepemariachi 2 years ago
YOUNG,GIFTED, AND BLACK!!! Is this a reality like the panthers for youngsters or has the older generations failed by selling us out thus leaving little black children to be victims of the system. YOUNG, GIFTED, AND BLACK!!!! Is this a reality? I ASK U?
hendog372 2 years ago
Thats a very good question yo. I think it's the children (us) who'v failed- in a sense; to do our research and find the truth about who and what we are.
Enough of this inspirational stuff exists (though not much in our current styles of music like back then) to say that yes, this is a true reality. The question is... Is this reality your reality?
Guillermojperry 2 years ago
YHWH, "my people perish for a LACK of knowledge"
We are the CHOSEN!
We are the HEBREWS!
RESEARCH the "BOOK OF JUBILEE" (the book they (Christians) took out that tells us who we are)
Kissis22 2 years ago
I couldn't have put it better myself Kissis. Thanks.
See, knowledge is supposed to be given out freely among people. Not hoarded and obfuscated for the well being of the few who reign as world powers- The Vatican, The Illuminati, The Bushes...Etc.
Back then it was (and probably still is) dangerous to know the truth because you had action behind that knowledge, like the Black Panthers, MLK, Tupac, etc.
We all know how Donny Hathaway died. Do you know how where you are going after you die?
Guillermojperry 2 years ago
haleluyah ! I praise YHWH for waking me up to the truth, so that I can raise my babies in truth. I'm thankful I'm not among the walking dead anymore
ayabtiyah2004 2 years ago 2
I agree!!!
msscott73 2 years ago
donny is the man
bongcanobi 2 years ago 2
The gospel chords are obvious, but the time signature is jazzy, and what do you think it is, its not 4/4..
byrd1nypa 2 years ago 2
It sounds like 3/4
REUMUC87 1 year ago
or maybe 9/8
jtoodle 1 year ago
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marlowe65 2 years ago
To be young, gifted, and black
Oh what a lovely precious dream
To be young, gifted, and black
Open your heart to what i mean, to what i mean
marlowe65 2 years ago
Cause you know
In the whole wide world
There's a million, a million boys and girls
Who are young, gifted, gifted, and black...and its sho'nuff where its at
To be young, gifted, and black
We must begin to tell our young
That there's a whole world, a whole world waiting for you
marlowe65 2 years ago
Haven't you heard the quest has just begun
Don't you know the joy, the joy, the joy of the today
Is the day that we all.....that we all be proud to say
That we are young..., gifted..., gifted and black.. and its sho'nuff where its at
"
marlowe65 2 years ago
hes so amazing i love him
coloursnspice 2 years ago 2
Long story short, 5yrs ago, i was in N.Y. and i was on the subway, heard this man singing donnie hathaway underground. Who is Donnie Hathaway? This man, made me go out and buy every single album Mr. Hathaway ever released. This man in N.Y. had the greatest vocals I had ever heard. He did a great Job! I thank him til this day for introducing me to such a beautiful voice.....
eyezsosexi 2 years ago 4