OMG,I don't know whether to jump up and down from the joy this song gives me, or weep from the beautiful intensity Richie pours into this rendition.He clearly loves and believes in what he does.May God continue to bless him with life,love and good health.
I have seen him play this at a show we did together in New Mexico & it was amazing! Kris Lager was inspired enough to write a great song he named 'Call to the Wind'. I recently posted a version of us playing it in our living room. Thank you for sharing:)
i saw him at a show at a local church, had a conversation and burned one down with him. amazing artist, and very nice friendly guy. im honored to have had that experience.
Richie Havens is like a brother, who's not a brothe,r of Yusuf Islam ( Cat stevens). He looks so like him! And plays with just as much passionate as him
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This guy was always crap. I never knew what the big deal was with 'The Haven'. He sounds more like a raven. A ravin fookin lunatic too no doubt. I feel sorry for ye
why are there so few black ppl today playing guitar? dont say poorness. that didnt stop them back when they had even less. its kind of sad that they dont do it anymore.
I will use this song to promote civil rights for the physically and mentally challenged, because we are not free and we don't have rights. And this struggle is going on still.
ya, mon, ya still ride true in dat mystic ocean blue..
pls email me when you get a chance...have some powerful insights for ye. among them a clear resolution of something we perhaps had a subtle discord on.
living in mtns outside cebu city, PH. (charlie's now 5'11 and 230lb muscled gentle giant, of course... :)
I will never forget the first time I saw Woodstock the film in 1971. So many unforgettable performances, but I will remember this song and this man for all my life.
Everytime he sings "Freedom" that I have seen, it is so individually melting.
Peace has no value without FREEDOM! Start making your plans a war is brewing between good and evil. Will you fight for FREEDOM or PEACE? The Second American Revolution has begun! Get your flag at USRevolution2(dot)com
I used to work in an office directly across the street from a recording studio where Richie was working and used to see him in the street every day. Richie was always accessible, charming and friendly. Everybody he met became a friend and a lifetime fan.
@krystyna93 I will use this song to promote civil rights for the physically and mentally challenged, because we are not free and we don't have rights. And this struggle is going on still.
The children of this world who are like this are many, fare many than you may expect at this time. You are a great being. I am a great being. There are more of us than you may expect. We are of the angelic realms incarnated and 'hiding' as human and transforming this planet's light body structures. NO SHIT!
@BooBabe77 I will use this song to promote civil rights for the physically and mentally challenged, because we are not free and we don't have rights. And this struggle is going on still.
I bet that is exactly how he really feels. Check out his Woodstock version!
Gobstopper321 2 hours ago
bellissima cancone! e... richie... sei unico!
monikellaa 1 week ago
So so so beautiful.
MichaelSizer 1 week ago
This is it. No words. Just music and emotions...
nikolinasimovska 3 weeks ago
OMG,I don't know whether to jump up and down from the joy this song gives me, or weep from the beautiful intensity Richie pours into this rendition.He clearly loves and believes in what he does.May God continue to bless him with life,love and good health.
whitespace64 1 month ago in playlist More videos from VOAvideo
ditto. stone cold righteous, man.
twohandband 1 month ago
Righteous.
MattGarciaMusic 1 month ago
As an old Hippie myself,,the man says it all in this great song...
dcdaveclarke 1 month ago
I like the Woodstock version better but he still gets me every time he sings this
hcasfamily 1 month ago
Yo he's still alive? That's wassup
MeatLoafEnchilada 2 months ago
.. not a song but a piece of history..
Pipposk88 2 months ago
@Pipposk88 dam straight!
theofficialshepherd 1 month ago
The 3 people who dislike this have no souls.
JesusHPresley 2 months ago
Totally lucky enough to see him live!!!!
keemer08 2 months ago
TYT
999
FullPull999 3 months ago
ONE AND ONELY. FREEEEEEE
MsZoran69 3 months ago
He's not sweating in a suit because he's not sitting on a stage in August just before a rainstorm where it was 89 degrees and humid.
exfed9 4 months ago 2
MASTER!!!
Hidalguia 4 months ago
Inpossible to not love this fine man.
atomotma 4 months ago 2
I'm not sure about this, but I heard that freedom at Woodstock was an improv. If so, he is such a great artist.
TeknikAlity34 5 months ago
The man who got half a million people to clap in unison... yes indeed.
djtrixen 5 months ago in playlist richie havens 3
if he sweats in a robe at woodstock how isnt he sweating in a suit
SurfersGlory 5 months ago
Phenomenal!
dezubiria1 5 months ago
Damn ... The man STILL has it !
smartin807 5 months ago 3
any show that ive seen Richie he still puts 190% into it---he is the greatest guy to talk with or have your picture taken with--a true gentleman
FarmerGoat 5 months ago
New millennium ... Same conviction ...
kenkram1 6 months ago 2
i love this man
bigfriendly 6 months ago
The same passion... thats scary!
hofnerman1 7 months ago 3
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So great it makes me weep unashamedly.
cranberry6pointOh 7 months ago
I have seen him play this at a show we did together in New Mexico & it was amazing! Kris Lager was inspired enough to write a great song he named 'Call to the Wind'. I recently posted a version of us playing it in our living room. Thank you for sharing:)
jeremiahweir 7 months ago
wow!
code507 7 months ago
im so free, i have to obey government's oppressive laws or else ill go to jail or be shot...let freedom rein, you idiots
longfootbuddy 7 months ago
just like almost gone..clap your hands for FREEDOM..
idfenswe1989 8 months ago
living proof that man has soul
cujimmy92 9 months ago in playlist Acoustic 2
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i swear to god i was born in the wrong generation
8QQ8 9 months ago
I saw him at a church performing and talked to him when I was 13 years old
dar469 9 months ago
i saw him at a show at a local church, had a conversation and burned one down with him. amazing artist, and very nice friendly guy. im honored to have had that experience.
scottdeshon 9 months ago
Richie Havens is like a brother, who's not a brothe,r of Yusuf Islam ( Cat stevens). He looks so like him! And plays with just as much passionate as him
TheLordHodne 10 months ago
Powerful song! Raw and emotional! Love it!
rerr2000 10 months ago
his voice here sounds better than at woodstock, i guess some things do get better with age
rocknrolla12992 10 months ago
Holy Shit Batman, not ONE single dislike. I guess the trolls haven't heard of Richie Havens yet. Has long as his music lives, the man will never die.
grizzneve 10 months ago
wow, Richie Havens opened it and Hendrix finished it
tafxkz 11 months ago
after about 50 years of performing this song he still can show us his emotion for it. well done and good luck in further years.
buffalosoldier1212 11 months ago 3
Simply beautiful man
BlackBlotter64 11 months ago
Deep sincerity and generous smile: a real care for the soul! Thank you and congratulations!
veilleur4D 11 months ago
Enjoyed this tremendously, Thank You!
all4musica 1 year ago
you still have the pulse of the human race
mkelly415 1 year ago 14
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This guy was always crap. I never knew what the big deal was with 'The Haven'. He sounds more like a raven. A ravin fookin lunatic too no doubt. I feel sorry for ye
soccerteas1 1 year ago
@soccerteas1 Try listening to some of his lyrics. The ones from Paradise are pretty awesome.
judojoe07 1 year ago
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get a life bro he like 70 years old.
SeanageRox 5 months ago
hell yea, dude. This is magic. Music is crap compared to the soul this guy put into his music. Much respect.
guitarrocka205 1 year ago 3
You know we love you, Richie
atomotma 1 year ago 13
Great, Damn Good
aptabak 1 year ago
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G O D !
DisgustingEmperor 1 year ago
Holy crap on a cracker! He's still got it like he did 40 years ago! Amazing musicians are hard to find nowadays...
DINOLOVER6717 1 year ago
I prefered him in woodstock but that doesn't mean he is still a music GOD!!!
23jesusApo 1 year ago
damn.
jeffheat5 1 year ago
I love when beautiful music makes me cry
eelwoman75 1 year ago
why are there so few black ppl today playing guitar? dont say poorness. that didnt stop them back when they had even less. its kind of sad that they dont do it anymore.
kralle7611 1 year ago
He plays for 10 people same as 100000 people.
Incredible
totokaller 1 year ago 2
Damn right chills everytime for forty years!!!!!
warlordky 1 year ago
great song!
alexcontra 1 year ago
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alexcontra 1 year ago
Chills everytime.
soccerxfusion123 1 year ago
Perfect
cookmoore 1 year ago
awesome, never holds back!
newman57 1 year ago
yes.
JDurden33 1 year ago
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I will use this song to promote civil rights for the physically and mentally challenged, because we are not free and we don't have rights. And this struggle is going on still.
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
ya, mon, ya still ride true in dat mystic ocean blue..
pls email me when you get a chance...have some powerful insights for ye. among them a clear resolution of something we perhaps had a subtle discord on.
living in mtns outside cebu city, PH. (charlie's now 5'11 and 230lb muscled gentle giant, of course... :)
as ever,
frank
pyramodule@yahoo.com
egodust11 1 year ago
Brings back LOTS of great memories. What class!!!
airypup 1 year ago
Brings back LOTS of great memories. What class!!!
airypup 1 year ago
The one and only.
sensmoralen 1 year ago
I will never forget the first time I saw Woodstock the film in 1971. So many unforgettable performances, but I will remember this song and this man for all my life.
Everytime he sings "Freedom" that I have seen, it is so individually melting.
GrampaPDX 1 year ago
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Pray for the day that everyone deserves to be free and to be recognized as members of the human family!
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
i hate bob dylan and you?
Itsbeavis 1 year ago
Peace has no value without FREEDOM! Start making your plans a war is brewing between good and evil. Will you fight for FREEDOM or PEACE? The Second American Revolution has begun! Get your flag at USRevolution2(dot)com
usrevolution2 1 year ago
watch the wrist move
ragingbull888 1 year ago
wow.......beautiful!!!Now and 40 years ago!!!!
DalilaPsi 1 year ago
nagyon stenk
dannygibsoninagy 1 year ago
this is one of the few that deserve go to heaven
alfredo05 1 year ago
jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
kuupo21 1 year ago
ouch... incredible.... that first strum of the guitar,,,,,,,,,,,, chills.
billaroyamaha2 1 year ago
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@billaroyamaha2 Pray for the day that everyone deserves to be free and to be recognized as members of the human family!
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
man, you are like wine... you've got better after the years.
Thanks
mandatruco 1 year ago
SOUL
keo774 1 year ago
wow!!!!!
barrygibbcurver 1 year ago
Pray for the day that everyone deserves to be free and to be recognized as members of the human family!
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
What a legend!! He's still got that beautiful voice. Amazing.
RasTuft 1 year ago
He still got it !!!!!
cooler52er 2 years ago
Brilliant!
SaraNerys 2 years ago 3
I used to work in an office directly across the street from a recording studio where Richie was working and used to see him in the street every day. Richie was always accessible, charming and friendly. Everybody he met became a friend and a lifetime fan.
RossM3838 2 years ago 4
What a beautiful most humble of a man. One of the last great beings we still have the pleasure to cherish
krystyna93 2 years ago 46
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@krystyna93 I will use this song to promote civil rights for the physically and mentally challenged, because we are not free and we don't have rights. And this struggle is going on still.
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
@krystyna93
The children of this world who are like this are many, fare many than you may expect at this time. You are a great being. I am a great being. There are more of us than you may expect. We are of the angelic realms incarnated and 'hiding' as human and transforming this planet's light body structures. NO SHIT!
Katara888Energy 8 months ago
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krystyna93 8 months ago
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In terms of musicians. YES! No shit!
Katara888Energy 8 months ago
40 years and hes still got it
BooBabe77 2 years ago 70
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@BooBabe77 Pray for the day that everyone deserves to be free and to be recognized as members of the human family!
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
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@BooBabe77 I will use this song to promote civil rights for the physically and mentally challenged, because we are not free and we don't have rights. And this struggle is going on still.
Jerseysson27 1 year ago
@BooBabe77 he will never lose it, but take it to his grave
Crazybenjiwoo 5 months ago 3
two pickguards for that hard driving funky strumming style
Elkins2424 2 years ago
Esta cancion es SUBLIME.
Puebla, México.
hardkofer 2 years ago
looking back the old days of woodstock..really great....the vintage of music industry...
johnnoelborja 2 years ago
my man
neophytes 2 years ago
fantastic!!!!
pepeviktor2 2 years ago
two pick guards nice.
willshiznit86 2 years ago
still got it after all these years....
smoovebfl 2 years ago 5
Wow.
UnexpectedExpressive 2 years ago 2