I Can't Write Left Handed (Live In Studio)

[regularU2fan]

War is HELL. I know now thanks to John

[lcurvel0]

70321 views only? That makes me sad.

[MaUribay]

That smile Questlove gets at 8:49

[Nehemiaize]

My man kirk is geetin serious tone out of that sg

[orvillepdonger]

Kirk Douglas is an amazing guitarist

[AudioInfluence]

listened to this, and by the end the word that could come out of my mouth was, "damn...."

[MrQuintenq]

proud to say this song has 1024 plays on my ipod.. just over 8.5 days of listening to this song. no regrets.

[TheStrammer]

supr tylko jeszcze jakis kwadrans za krotkie.......

[bearthepoet26]

5 peeps should get shot in the shoulder. how can you not like this greatness???

[AlienVolta]

@bearthepoet26 No no no, not the shoulder, under the waist so it's not attempted murder. Lol, remember that Chapelle skit? "Notice how he shoots him UNDER the waist, this way to avoid attempted murder."

[BadGrrmmr]

Thumbs up if HATE the youtube sound quality... sounds like we're hearing it through a bunch of socks...

[kannellia971]

wtf !!!! jm jm jmmmmm!!! John Legend is definitively a legend for me!! PLUS ! play with THE ROOTS !!! consecrationnnnnnn!! loving it !!! :p



[nothingasitseems6]

CAPTAIN KIRK SHITTTTTTTTTTTTT

[WAKEUPshift111]

If you don't know what an eargasm was, now you do. Captain Kirk took me to the promised land :)

[TheDogod]

does anyone know the piano chords?

[habromer]

5 people have too many wax in their ears!!!

[TheDogod]

cant even remember how many times i played this.

[matchoubuster]

What a solo... DAMN !

[NewYorkCityMax]

I've never seen it !

An 11 minutes song !

[Untouchable1991]

WHAT SNARE IS THAT?!!?

[vbluez]

@Untouchable1991 It's a snare with a tape across the head, and the snares fully loosened or removed from the bottom. Experiment with tape and mic placement

[NorwegianCrows]

Real music!

[GillsTrousers]

jesus that last bit made me want to turn inside out, so much sexy

[DanFindling]

fuck vevo

[MrYarrumb]

Obviously the music is amazing, but can we take a second to acknowledge the camera work too?

[SainteLincoln86]

Yeah......Mr. Camera man, who ever you are....you are dope my man. Yeah, nice work with the camera....that real jazzy swag.

[girldread78]

that was awesome!!!



[firesanke]

this song is epic!!!!

[Poppyshop]

Brilliant cover! Brilliantly filmed, maybe this could be the official video, because it is actually also great to look at when it's on mute. Soul is reanimated by John legend.

[Tomastomat86]

playing this song 5 times is a great way of spending an hour

[bobpatchfr]

@Tomastomat86 works too for an hour and a half ^^

[pburgessify]

This is calling my old soul. Thank goodness we have those who remember and show their roots. No pun intended

[nkyc284]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY IMPRESSIVE ... AWESOME.. :)

[ThePaulinoContreras]

that is the phattest snare i've ever heard

[pkeo716]

Great remake! Bill Withers was an amazing musician!!

[abcchede]

@pkeo716 he's still alive my friend

[livvinrussian]

HELL YEAH SO ALL U OLD GENERATIONS SAYING OUR GENERATION HAS NO TALENET OR EVERYTHING IS WORTHLESS

here u go:)

[untilillbedead]

@livvinrussian the problem is that we represented by the clowns on mtv and not by real musicians....this video got 40000 view and justin biber(be dammed)got about 20 millions retards that watch him.have no mistake this is brainwashing that the corporate prison sells us(vevo upstairs) we need to fight back man in other matters than writing comments. internet is a great tool.think about it

[APDGiggles]

@livvinrussian I agree that we have amazing talent in our generation but you should understand that The Roots and John Legend remade this Bill Withers song; they didn't make it up themselves. We don't need to disrespect the past by calling them old when really we should call them our foundation and inspiration.

[untilillbedead]

wow.

[AustinWebb10]

Absolutely incredible. Big fan of roots, found this today and bought the entire album. Anyone else think John Legend looks like a black Dave Matthews?

[gcortez81]

AWESOME!

[lagranged86]

The bassist is playing the most interesting part of the song and they don't even show him playing, just his face every now and then.

[Snorts86]

I didn't even know about John Legend until he started stringing up left and right promoting Wake Up. His discussion points on Bill Maher alone were inspirational. Now I can't get enough! This is my absolute favorite song of his. Totally that you can escape into. I love it! Wake Up definitely achieved the vibe they were going for. He feels like my generation's version of Marvin Gaye! LOVE IT!

[tyleryesta1]

Homeboy knows whats up layin down some Bill Withers.

[hale2100]

5 seconds in and already favourited

[washbender95]

me: shit that guy can play.

friend: which one?

me: umm..all of them.

[Barol87]

I should probably stop listening to this song because it might not be healthy to have goosebumps 24/7. Can't though... and when I don't got anything to listen to it on, i just gotta sing it in my head and out loud. Every atom in my body feels this masterpiece.

[spshady]

Awesome cover. Obviously not as amazing as the original, but great nonetheless.

[MrPoeticmind88]

I've literally had this song on repeat for the past three days....dat snare, those drums, Legend. GREAT ASS MUSIC!!!

[Jmoss1806]

Sick... Just sick!! I could listen to this all day!!!

[Thegeeman23]

@Jmoss1806

I have listened to this all day

[OPdAtLife]

this songs amazing.

[stratoman420]

Across all genres, this group of musicians right here, are the best band going. Hands. Down. 

[shady30dog]

Wait for it.... WOW! 

[DJxBigSlaughta]

too cold..

[ekineme]

Not to mention the d@mn piano plus organ?! Nasty cover!

[ekineme]

Good bluesy (is that a word?) rendition. Fresh take. From the drums to bass to that crazy guitar solo and Legend's crescendos at the hook. In a word: DOPE!

[ACNijmanx]

that guitar solo sounds like very good sex.

[MeatJackn]

SUCH A NASTY GUITAR SOLO.

[goldphoenix90]

4 people who disliked this should be shot on their right shoulders

[justbeamensch]

Vietnam was a lie, Iraq was a lie- it ain't gonna stop till the chicken hawks in charge start getting their own kids home in a boxes. If the truth ever gets known, it wont be bearable.

[cirfia]

good job..eill withers is still no#1 but this is refreshing :)

[divits83]

fuckin' feelin' it!

[jamahl81]

Those 4 people who dont like song must be big fans of waka flocka and gucci mane. They have no real idea what real music songs like you just hit the dislike button because you want some attention..i dislike you

[caseyisms]

fucking evo swear to mary and joseph i hate your guts!!!!

[skimer104]

so awesome to see 2 big names in the music industry today play this classic song with such respect, talent, and soul. i cant think of another group of musicians, real musicians, in todays time who could nail this song like they did. everytime i hear it i cant not groove to it man haha ahhh i so great

[dubblef]

the ending is awesome!! the whole song is awesome...

[StepNChat]

the coolest funkiest ish! ever

[blackandyellow53]

for the record i have never had beiber fever lol

[blackandyellow53]

ive got beiber fever and the only cure is more bill withers

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[MrHatingBoy]

Love your version bro! Awesome cover!

[rustyadams6]

for those that don't like this, and have given negative feedback. I have a simple solution, type in the word 'gay', push return and enjoy something you clearly prefer. John smacks it here, real musicians doing their thing! A credit to Bill Withers, good work John and co.

[qwerty777777778]

who disliked this?

[queenahsilat]

@qwerty777777778 Obviously 2 left-handed people lol

[queenahsilat]

@qwerty777777778 Obviously 2 left handed people with bad taste lol

[qwerty777777778]

@queenahsilat lmao

[tivo12]

the fact that there's an R. Kelly banner under this is sickening. good music

[Dawhiterabbit69]

you havent felt music until you listen to the roots and john "living" legend..

[jv2jfo]

Why the fuck is Ray J associated with John Legend?

[Spankeedoodle]

IT'S SICK HOW THIS BUNCH OF TALENTED PEOPLE DON'T GET PUSHED LIKE ALL THE RUBBISH ARTISTS THAT WE HEAR ND WACTH ON TV WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HEALING ASPECT OF MUSIC THAT INGREDIENT THAT NURTURES AND CARESSES YOUR SOUL I FEEL SORRY FOR MY GENERATION WE DON'T APPRECIATE GOOD REAL!! MUSIC ANYMORE IT'S SAD(don't get me wrong Our shit can be tight)BUT WHEN U LISTEN TO SOMETHING LIKE THIS ITJUST MAKES YOU REALIZE HOW SHITY MAINSTREAM MUSIC HAS BECOME, I'M JUST SAYING

[therealfox95]

@Spankeedoodle I dont think they wanna get pushed....

[Spankeedoodle]

@therealfox95 how do you know?

[rstueckle]

@Spankeedoodle FUCK YEAH CAPS LOCK

[dbemery1]

John Mayer!! That racist f#ck!! Naw, its good just the way it is...

[TedGuitar747]

Just good music

[guru25122008]

music is perfect but`he can t write left handed` WTF haha

[37rmstrong]

@guru25122008 right arm blown off... shot in the shoulder... get it

[37rmstrong]

@guru25122008 right arm blown off... shot in the shoulder... get it.

[muzzilaneous]

The snare and the fuzz pedal are making me drool.

[TheFunkyFreshBoyz101]

Wow the original is ten times better, John Legend fucking ruins it

[tothehoopalex]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 your small mind cant appreciate a fresh take by a very talented group and singer. post your version when you get some free time.

[TheFunkyFreshBoyz101]

@tothehoopalex go fuck yourself and show bill withers respect, all john legend does is try to make it retarded gospel music when its for the boys of vietnam, not to be tainted by john legend when he doesn't realize Vietnam like those men did.

[Dawhiterabbit69]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 you dont know what the fuck your talking about.. its a tribute to Bill Withers and his own style thrown in there because of the two wars we are in right now.. its to remind people wtf music was and what music can do... he spends a minute on the album talking about Bill Withers and how he was inspired by him dont ever shoot down John Legend u hater...

[TheFunkyFreshBoyz101]

@Dawhiterabbit69 Ask yourself something real fast, what was Vietnam about, It was about fighting communism a war no one wanted to fight, not terriosim like now. The song is about a wounded veteren who wanted nothing to do with the war. It makes no sense now because we sign up for war. In those days you were told to go. So the song makes no sense in this time period. I'm sure John Legend likes this song, he doesn't have the pain or the voice to chracterize what those people felt or what we feel

[Dawhiterabbit69]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 what fucking terrorists are in iraq numbnuts we are in this war for oil u dunce.. and if u have ever been approached by an army recruiter if u have anything close to a brain you will see how persuasive they make it sound.. alot of my boys are in iraq right now and one of them came back with no eyes so when u talk all i want to do is find u and beat u silly.. maybe john legend doesnt know what hes singing but i sure as fuck do and i feel the music when it sends shivers...

[TheFunkyFreshBoyz101]

@Dawhiterabbit69 When it sends shivers, wow you truly are an idiot aren't you, only a pathetic sociopath, would think this vile music deserves to exist , and that it describes "right now". What is happening right now, a war which we volunteer for, Bill talked about people forced to go to war, not people who volunteer for such a disgusting putrid thing. It doesn't belong right now because we aren't suffering like we did then. P.s There are terriosts faggot check wikileaks. P.P.S you're a douche

[Dawhiterabbit69]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 ur the type of person that people just look at and stop talking to when you speak arent you.. try living where i came from mother fucker and having nothing else but drugs guns and death being raised in that fucking shit in school systems that aint to shit for you but teach you that text books are great for rolling with and starting fires with mother fucker and then have the army recruiting officers come down and say we can save you from this niggah then u can fucking talk

[Dawhiterabbit69]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 about choice u fucking inbred mother fucker u dont know shit about me this shit is speaking to me niggah so shut the fuck up go listen to bill withers if u want to and dont listen to the fucking GRAMMY winner john legend better yet go listen some fucking lil wayne because if this aint music there will never be any more music faggot

[TheFunkyFreshBoyz101]

@Dawhiterabbit69 thanx for that reply its good to know i won, and you lost it justs makes my day that much better. Btw tell me how my ass tastes lol

[17isbiggerthan6]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 well i would just like to say that from the looks of this conversation, you are in fact the loser. ps john legend is incredibly talented and did a great job with this cover. pps you have a small penis.

[TheFunkyFreshBoyz101]

@17isbiggerthan6 I don't care, i think the fact that im putting time into this is ridiculous, just listen to bill withers is all im saying and form your opinion. I don't like any thing John legend does, so he can lick my balls. But you can think anything you want.

[17isbiggerthan6]

@Dawhiterabbit69 damn straight

[sabrehagen]

@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 Don't describe this as vile. I've only heard John on Heartbreaker so I have no experience with his music, but embrace the fact that modern people are playing this music! At least they are trying to get it back in the mainstream. 4+ black musicians funking out with massive amounts of feeling - what's not to like? I love the original artists who should be respected for creating it, but don't hate those bringing it back and keeping it alive, appreciate the change it can bring.

[k0ekjebakker]

gotta love ?uestlove

[HAMMERSMASHD]

i hate the vevo commercials...

[boogerlips]

@HAMMERSMASHD most of the time if you see one, just press F5 and reload the page. Since they don't show up all the time, that usually prevents one from loading.

[okayplayer1251]

DAT SNARE

[MultiSatire]

where can i download this?? plz respond!!

[jdejarne]

@MultiSatire iTunes. $9.99

[MultiSatire]

@jdejarne lol.

[caronji]

I'm with you. f..k the stupid advertisements.

[RandomCatFilms]

just saw these guys live today THE RALLY TO RESTORE SANITY

[ericksonj540]

So good!

[brandonrosas]

Can't beat Bill Withers version of this song, but it sure does come pretty close. Amazing feel.

[shineonearth]

love the sound of the snare,



[fromgtown]

the roots are the greatest live band of our genre

[nappdafukouttahere]

5 star brothers ..4 diamond..

[yesiamsoccerking]

They only missed John Mayer for some more guitar solo

[supatavi]

one of the best guitar solos I've heard in awhile.

[flixders]

fuck the advertisements

[loutan01]

Shout out to George Bush and Tricky Dick: Next time send "YOUR" kids.

[thedude15896]

@loutan01 lol JFK and LBJ were the reasons for the war in 'Nam. Don't give credit where credit isn't due.

[robertomck]

Man this is great music!!

[PeppRally]

This video is classic

[7StarsFamily]

DURISIMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOO 

[memyselfandi2311]

damn this is pure soul.

[cmac891]

my man john legend can now be campared to Stevie wonder after this album an the roots is holdin my home town downnn for reall

[ZiOrs1]

john legend!one of my favorite singers and musicians

[pb0o6]

Why doesn't John Legend just join The Roots. If they're makin music like this, then there's no reason for a solo career imo.

[icanspit]

my boyfriend is lovin quest loves Fro! thummbs up for his fro

[icanspit]

Wow, This is amazing especially the end. I love the roots and John Legend they defintiely should make more.

[YUNGCIITII]

this song just gives me chills and puts me in a daze

[guampride237]

Why can't music artists now make music like this instead of bitches-and-hoes this and crack -and-guns that? This is damn good music

[Karasu2010]

@guampride237 if music was like this again i would probably listen to r&b again, this is souls this is blues this passion, love and hate made into one. this is beautiful enchanting love

[ArtisticPropaganda]

Fucking Gorgeous!

[ArtisticPropaganda]

Fucking Gorgeous!

[blindfolded23]

@ArtisticPropaganda lol what?

[ArtisticPropaganda]

@blindfolded23 This music is beautiful…it's fucking gorgeous…lol

[bromania13]

awesome

[juicyju5]

only 2000 views smh?... i need the link to download this version!

[stupidfli]

why does questlove look so annoyed for like the entire video, dude i know your felling the music but you look like you dont wanna be there at all. crack a smirk or something

[iluvjazz7]

@stupidfli Even if he smile. Someone will have something to say. In fact he seems to be enjoying it to me. You don't have to smile to enjoy it. He looks like Mr. T on drums. He's probably concentrating him.

[iluvjazz7]

@stupidfli Even if he smile. Someone will have something to say. In fact he seems to be enjoying it to me. You don't have to smile to enjoy it. He looks like Mr. T on drums. He's probably concentrating.

[stupidfli]

@iluvjazz7 yeah as look back at my comment it sounds kinda sinister and irritated but trust me i know i sounded like hater ass jerk but i meant with love, i am the biggest fan of questo no joke hes the baddest. plus he does smile and then gets back serious at 8:50 hes a jokester.

[Dawhiterabbit69]

@stupidfli lol hes a drummer we cant help it when we got a slow ass beat lol

[stevendotharris]

studio Magic, great song even better chemistry!

[mizznicolestylin]

&& That Myy Love, Is REAL music <3 ..

[pepperjack91]

this is just amazing.

[lizzybelle2]

im so loving this.

[Nero869686]

I just listened to the album preview on NPR. This performance sounds WAY better than the track that's on the album.

[TheGravitationist]

6:51 Kirk looks like he's bustin a nut ha! Spectacular performance by The Roots crew and John Legend.

[followtaylorism]

this is just good music

[devsingies]

John Legend really resembles a younger Bobby Womack. This collaboration is genius!

[lackygimba]

I'll always remember the first time I heard and watched this. Beautiful.

[Slntpsych]

That just seems like it would be the coolest jam session of all time.