He seen all the people as brothers,shook the hand of everyone,even he was jew,slav,arian,or whatever bullshit someone invented to feel special.And some say: "He was a COMMUNIST !"
I say:OVERREACTING!
My country fought with the wehrmacht and then was incorporated in the Soviet Block.Politics will never be perfect,MUSIC and LOVE is.But the yanks were so indoctrinated that God blessed America,that they can barely afford to open their hearts.Paul doesn't belong to USA but to all Mankind.
Just found a hour ago about this titan of freedom. I somehow got hooked by this man's history. I wonder how hypocrits most of the americans were and still are.They went to "save" the world from Hitler,managed it but in the 60's there were still lynching black people in the south. Ignorance is sometimes more damaging than hatred. this black guy gave an example to us all,remaining strong as his voice at all the prejudice,he stood by the rights of all the people,educated himself, spoke 20 languages
It is one of the greatest hymns ever and it was written by a seaman who had once been involved in the slave trade. Paul Robeson would have known. His recording is probably the best ever - it is certainly my favourite...
...Quando hai la grazia, o ricevere il dono di una voce come quella di Paul ,capisci perchè...sopra di noi c'è qualcosa di molto ...molto grande...affascinante..che trascende ...tutti i pensieri umani...
My Dad is 87 years old and bought all these Paul Robeson records when they were newly pressed on LPs...when it was dangerous to buy them. There are no words for what this song makes me feel in regards to life and death and my Dads age and the fact he had a chance to see Paul Robeson live and missed it because he was scared. I cant take the thought. Someone out there gotta know what I mean. Live every goddamned day like you mean it, you dont know when you will miss your last opportunity.
They played an instrumental version of this song in my grandmother's funeral, and I came to think of this version for some odd reason. He portrays the emotion in it so perfectly!
Is it wrong that I wish they would have had his voice singing this as Scotty played the bagpipes at Spock's funeral in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan? ;)
After all, if ever there were a star among stars, a voice so rich and deep and full of truth and power that it seemed to rain down from space and the heavens themselves...
@billy2rivers1 yes a viscous slaver--whose conversion to humanity took years--but he did become a human--his 1788 narrative was important in ending the trade so despite his enormities I think he redeems himself in the end.
Some argue that Robeson, despite contrary evidence, was a a bass-baritone or even a baritone, rather than a true bass. Granted, his young voice on his first records had a baritonal timbre. But PR never had a true baritone's range (roughly from G below middle C to G two octaves higher); and always had more richness than virtually any baritone in the low register. Even in his first recordings, Robeson "sits" very comfortably upon low notes that most baritones wouldn't attempt --
Thanks for posting this! I have several Paul Robeson cd's, but he doesn't sing Amazing Grace on any of them - not even the Smithsonian Great Voices of the Century. Magnificent! Many thanks! One of my very favorite songs so splendidly sung by the incomparable Paul Robeson!
everyone knows the story of this song--how the slaver John Newton who wrote the song over a period of time became an abolitionist--most people think it was sudden but it took time--nevertheless he repented his great sins--and if Paul can forgive him so can I
@vivascargill I did not know the story of this song, and reading that summary while listening to this version gave a burst of intensity to my already flowing tears.
I've loved Paul Robeson's voice for many years, loved it long before he died. Some of the lowest notes still cause shivers up and down my spine. An incomparable singer and an amazing human being.
One of the most amazing and wonderful men ever to grace this planet. You have to be a fascist deep down not to feel the goodness and honesty of this man as he sings.
alas il comment-dit on "governs"? comme un blanc! et je ne pense pas que Frere Robeson serait content (I don't think Comrade Robeson would be pleased--now) mais il faut defender Obama contra les racists--quesque to pense?
He seen all the people as brothers,shook the hand of everyone,even he was jew,slav,arian,or whatever bullshit someone invented to feel special.And some say: "He was a COMMUNIST !"
I say:OVERREACTING!
My country fought with the wehrmacht and then was incorporated in the Soviet Block.Politics will never be perfect,MUSIC and LOVE is.But the yanks were so indoctrinated that God blessed America,that they can barely afford to open their hearts.Paul doesn't belong to USA but to all Mankind.
alakhazom 2 weeks ago
Just found a hour ago about this titan of freedom. I somehow got hooked by this man's history. I wonder how hypocrits most of the americans were and still are.They went to "save" the world from Hitler,managed it but in the 60's there were still lynching black people in the south. Ignorance is sometimes more damaging than hatred. this black guy gave an example to us all,remaining strong as his voice at all the prejudice,he stood by the rights of all the people,educated himself, spoke 20 languages
alakhazom 2 weeks ago
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Excellent, Fantastic, too bad he is gone.
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vicboyce 3 weeks ago
This song defines the true meaning of dignity.
Hurzeldipurzel 3 weeks ago
Fantastico!
Ronaldomadureira 1 month ago
It is one of the greatest hymns ever and it was written by a seaman who had once been involved in the slave trade. Paul Robeson would have known. His recording is probably the best ever - it is certainly my favourite...
muisire 2 months ago
oh my, so this is that thing i heard about. think they called it singing
homzie1000 3 months ago
gives me chills
jaredabccrisscross 3 months ago
Hi voice is an Amazing Grace from God, in and by itself!
BorisCr 5 months ago 3
voice of god
rontto 5 months ago 2
what album is this version from?
papayaperhaps 6 months ago
...Quando hai la grazia, o ricevere il dono di una voce come quella di Paul ,capisci perchè...sopra di noi c'è qualcosa di molto ...molto grande...affascinante..che trascende ...tutti i pensieri umani...
ubaldo580 8 months ago
this sounds like older rodeson.... so deep
MrNikodemus2 8 months ago
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horrible this is a female song
luxordiasgard 9 months ago
@luxordiasgard No its not, it was written by a Man and sung by a Man, and should be women can sing it to but thats the most ignorant tthing to say.
fuitbag 8 months ago
My Dad is 87 years old and bought all these Paul Robeson records when they were newly pressed on LPs...when it was dangerous to buy them. There are no words for what this song makes me feel in regards to life and death and my Dads age and the fact he had a chance to see Paul Robeson live and missed it because he was scared. I cant take the thought. Someone out there gotta know what I mean. Live every goddamned day like you mean it, you dont know when you will miss your last opportunity.
NolramNrets 9 months ago 2
1 person doesn't have dignity or grace.
VikingsofDenmark 10 months ago
An Epic Artist! Who sang this Epic Hymn with a soul touching voice!
Phantanos 10 months ago
Amazing voice,amazing talent,amazing blackman
hotep099 10 months ago
God, sounds like a T-rex projecting through a cannon
vintageclassicnebula 11 months ago 2
They played an instrumental version of this song in my grandmother's funeral, and I came to think of this version for some odd reason. He portrays the emotion in it so perfectly!
IVH93 11 months ago
Let us hear auto tune make someone sound like this.
bottledsoul 1 year ago 3
Is it wrong that I wish they would have had his voice singing this as Scotty played the bagpipes at Spock's funeral in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan? ;)
After all, if ever there were a star among stars, a voice so rich and deep and full of truth and power that it seemed to rain down from space and the heavens themselves...
obiwanobiwan13 1 year ago
this is the second best version i have ever heard, the best vocals. the best is when it is played on bagpipes. that is just my opinion.
bartha75 1 year ago
Written by captain john newton a captain of a slave ship.
billy2rivers1 1 year ago
@billy2rivers1 yes a viscous slaver--whose conversion to humanity took years--but he did become a human--his 1788 narrative was important in ending the trade so despite his enormities I think he redeems himself in the end.
vivascargill1 10 months ago
One of the most intelligent individuals in American history. its a shame more people dont try to emualte this man.
Springywater 1 year ago 7
@Springywater to emulate Paul Robeson would be a difficult thing to do even for the best but there are others
Bob Moses Fannie Lou Hamer Ned Cobb Mack Coad--people whose names are not well known.
vivascargill1 10 months ago
Some argue that Robeson, despite contrary evidence, was a a bass-baritone or even a baritone, rather than a true bass. Granted, his young voice on his first records had a baritonal timbre. But PR never had a true baritone's range (roughly from G below middle C to G two octaves higher); and always had more richness than virtually any baritone in the low register. Even in his first recordings, Robeson "sits" very comfortably upon low notes that most baritones wouldn't attempt --
stevevandien 1 year ago
Amazing voice! Thank you!!!!!!
Uruguruh 1 year ago 4
Wonderful....................
ingmo9 1 year ago
Made me cry...
IVH93 1 year ago
What a wonderful voice !
177coc 1 year ago 2
What a voice !!
GYLEN1234 1 year ago
Ah lovely.. such soul food coming from such a master with that beautiful rich voice. Thank you for this. :-) xx
Hugs4Michael 1 year ago 2
just awesome...
jaumemerca 1 year ago
if u enjoy him, look up todd duncan lol
TheEllingt0n 1 year ago
If God had a singing voice...
obiwanobiwan13 1 year ago 3
the guy is amasing, have only come acroos him recently, what a voice. thanks
welshbean3 1 year ago 5
@welshbean3 you should read his bio....he was a remarkable man for his time...
1206521206 1 year ago
SUPERBE!
ANTOONMAKA 2 years ago 3
Thanks for posting this! I have several Paul Robeson cd's, but he doesn't sing Amazing Grace on any of them - not even the Smithsonian Great Voices of the Century. Magnificent! Many thanks! One of my very favorite songs so splendidly sung by the incomparable Paul Robeson!
LindsayCurran 2 years ago 4
Thanks ,Paul Robeson
This is Real Art--- gorgeous
MRDUMAI 2 years ago 5
you cyber leftists are a disgrace! you will not listen to Mrs Hamer! why? because she was just a sharecropper! not a celebrity! The hell with you!
vivascargill 2 years ago
Well, that's part of it. Most people don't know about her at all. I didn't learn about her until I went to college and saw Eyes on the Prize.
wvprogressive1933 2 years ago
everyone knows the story of this song--how the slaver John Newton who wrote the song over a period of time became an abolitionist--most people think it was sudden but it took time--nevertheless he repented his great sins--and if Paul can forgive him so can I
vivascargill 2 years ago 6
@vivascargill I did not know the story of this song, and reading that summary while listening to this version gave a burst of intensity to my already flowing tears.
NolramNrets 9 months ago
I've loved Paul Robeson's voice for many years, loved it long before he died. Some of the lowest notes still cause shivers up and down my spine. An incomparable singer and an amazing human being.
MsNTK 2 years ago 5
What a voice!
Ascaidh 2 years ago 6
One of the most amazing and wonderful men ever to grace this planet. You have to be a fascist deep down not to feel the goodness and honesty of this man as he sings.
MaestroJosephShore 2 years ago 11
One People One Voice One Love
BigDuda93 2 years ago
A most wonderful voice that makes me sing and feel good to be alive.
Ron. H
george2dog 2 years ago 9
I love this music and the singer. What a deep and full voice.
ErwinSchmiedel 2 years ago 7
"As an artist I have no choice. I must stand for the forces of truth against bigotry and intolerance."
yogisuperman 2 years ago 48
@yogisuperman And as an American I have no choice. I too must stand for the forces of truth and justice against bigotry and intolerance.
conmolto 9 months ago 3
j'adore cette chanson ....dans toute ces versions !!
super merci a vous musashi tzu thank you
freddystet 2 years ago 6
Such a deep rich amazing voice!
I always wanted to hear him sing this. Thanks for posting it!
JohnnyElvis1935 3 years ago 38
Ha Paul Robeson.... toujours superbe!
Et enfin "un Nègre" non pas esclave mais Président des USA.... Merci mon Dieu!
ANTOONMAKA 3 years ago 7
alas il comment-dit on "governs"? comme un blanc! et je ne pense pas que Frere Robeson serait content (I don't think Comrade Robeson would be pleased--now) mais il faut defender Obama contra les racists--quesque to pense?
vivascargill 2 years ago
Thank you for this
redeemedone40 3 years ago 11