Donny Hathaway- Giving Up

[mzpinkcookies]

Jus make u 1 get cup of hennessy!!

[TheLuckyloosee]

Everytime I hear this song I get goosebumps. I don't care how many times I listen to it, it still has the ability to make me feel that pull on my heart strings. Can't help but think of a love that was lost. The voice, the lyrics, the music. OUCH! *clutches heart* Clearly they don't make music like this anymore.

[hershysquirts187]

Donny is the truth. I wish more peaple would know about him and his music. Mental illness is so horrible. Trust me I know.

[prlulu1976]

It hits the soul. Love hathaway!!!

[originallmc]

classics 

[Ftiffany594]

I love this song, if u dont u suck

[hershysquirts187]

this is truly as good as it gets.

[24dhurt]

This might sound dumb but who is the little girl that he's talkin about?

[jadabash]

you can feel every word every emotion in this song...

[seang1able]

What is the soul if not expressed openly, honestly, with purity of message? And who among us is willing to do it? That's why it's called "Soul Music". Listen to how on point this man is. Listen to the technically layered instrumentation. "..So hard to do" which is why you don't hear anything like it these days. Tragic. We miss you, Donnie.

[Straightrafafan]

Good god may he rest in peace

[PCSLIM55]

I havent heard this song in years. Its just one of those songs that stays with you forever. This is the kind of music I grew up with, when you could hear all of the words and they made sense.

Thank you for sharing this treasure with us.

[biboyinflint]

Even in death his voice is haunting.. My all time favorite song. Live at the astrodorm is excellent as well

[Exquisiteplie82]

dear to his soul, his life may rest in peace, beautiful spirit, captivating artist.. I Love you Donny Hathaway, thank you for sharing your gift of love.

[TorrenceMom19]

BEAUTIFUL...HEARTFELT...CAPTIV­ATING...REAL MUSIC

[MizzKrazyKrisB]

Wow

[gloria796]

oohhhh my goodness this is my classic the master .....



[FonskarProds]

Sunz of man - Ilusions

[italia7070]

i like the soul musik !

[misskindy]

@phinchy007  yes! love this movie!

[4Peaches1]

@phoneke, I was just saying that on my fb page...no effects..you got the real deal back then.

[4Peaches1]

This music gives me goose bumps! It's touches you in your soul..There can never be another Donny Hathaway

[Cassietta1]

I got this on cassette, my Aunt Cassietta George taped it for me,and I still play it today.I love me some Donny Hathaway.Cassietta Harvey

[slj331]

Yes...this is just one of those songs where you just turn the lights off, close your eyes, and feel the music...such a deep song! Def referred to this song after my last break up!

[oneofGodstreasures]

Thiswhen it was great writing and real singing! He was one of the best!

[giom131jazz]

Vrai artiste, au delà de tout ce qu'on peut dire sur tout les artistes actuels, manque d'implication, musique cciale, soupe servie au repas tout les soirs en espérant nous faire bouger, il en faut.Donny est plus qu'un artiste, il me donne ce que j'ai envie d'entendre, il me donne ce qu'il a à me donner, tout ce qu'il a, et à travers sa musique je le ressens, pour moi c'est ca la perfection, music. La perfection n'est pas de ce monde, c'est pour ca qu'en l'écoutant je suis dans d'autres cieux.

[italia7070]

@giom131jazz Ho que oui ! moi qui adore Marvin Gaye et la soul , je viens de tomber sur ce chanteur magnifique , vraiment .

[misskindy]

thumbs up if you remember this song from the movie Disappearing Acts with Sanaa Lathan and Wesley Snipes

[Jonesel910]

@misskindy LOL...Yes, it totally fit that part of the movie!

[phinchy007]

@misskindy Yes!!!!!! This song came on when he started breaking her stuff while he was drunk....crazy scene. Beautiful movie...

[Nerdbama]

I'm 30 years old and when I tell you that this mans music touches me in words that I can't describe please believe me...His soul was brought to us from god to lend his voice to us for a short time and then he brought him home to to be in heaven and although we miss him dearly he left his mark on us with his wonderful music..We miss you donnie..RIP brotha...

[DreaJinx]

Just herd it on shuffe on my iPod, had to hold back the tears. This only makes me smile because of the ties it shows me I have to my parents and there taste in great music.

[thedevinemrsg]

This was a talented young brother. Gone to soon. This song gets down into your soul even till today. Makes you think long and hard.

[theocharis777]

Speechless! I wonder who is DEAF enough to dislike this? WTF?

[kwilcox1126]

that man voice makes me cry

[Styl849]

This song makes me cry it really is so hard letting go of someone

[HateMillions]

WAY back when you actually HAD TO HAVE TALENT to make it smh.. the mess we have today is sad.. These poor kids are ripped off and don't even know it

[PlusMusicMan]

I agree phoneke. Can't agree more and no profanities either. Hopefully, my contribution will soon be shown.

[onlybuilt1906]

'06

[faennis70]

needed to hear his voice resonate thru my body tonite....love to listen to his music when im feeling some kinda way

[streetcornerjames]

6 Justin Beiber fans disliked this one!

[iktlwmaw]

@streetcornerjames Them haters got their nerve....lol

[itstherocinhere]

how could anyone dislike this?



[demetri863]

the sound of the music makes me think and when he start;s to sing it;s over for me i;m making love tonight with my husband lol

[ebonyrod2]

Donny Hatahway and Curtis Mayfield are in a league, conference of their own. They are above the rest. A few might come close, but no one can touch them. I like others, but these two at the top of the top

[Moogschick]

Beautiful voice!!

[MsSylvia15]

My firstborn child, my daughter, only 42 was buried Nov 4, 2011. My ex-husband divorced me March 11, 1991. These were 2 of the hardest things to give up.

[Veteranrockband]

Saw him do this is 1972...broke my heart...

[meeshawnspot]

the best song ever



[coolemoff3]

OOOoooooooooOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo­oo..........WhethAAAaaaaaAAaa.­......Weeeethaaaaa she knows it or noOot.......SSHhhhEEEEeeeeeeeE­EEeeEEE.......Really needs me TOOoooooOOOOooooooo!!!!!

[laznite]

DH...your spirit is paramount!

[harlemblues1967]

Giving up....is so hard to do... the best singer of the modern world. So much, so much soul. Never again....

[UncleElEx]

When an artist puts his entire soul into his music...you hear songs like this. Perfection.

[nvrloveagain]

Reminds me of the movie "Sparkle"! Can't wait to see how they do the remake of it! Timeless music Donny...

[laladagrate97]

nicesong i wish it was more songs like this today and im only 13

[shedrickr1]

This song came to mind over the last week, just reflecting on some situations I was in. Friends and relationships; past and present. Some just had to be let go. Man..it really is "hard to do".

[poetryselite]

Donny Hathaway was/is so gifted that he reminds me of so many other greats with different songs, yet has his own seal... on "Someday We'll Be Free", he reminds me of David Ruffin with the passionate, heartfelt emotions, but on this, he reminds me of a little Stevie Wonder. Donny Hathaway was/is a real, true musician.

[phoneke]

Yall remember when black folk sang like this and could cut you deep and make you think and feel things. They didn't need much studio effects either. Lets get our talent level back up people.

[PeterCrisslovechild]

@phoneke This stuff tore up this skinny little white boy as a kid and still speaks to me. volumes. Man, THIS is soul.....

[ArchEnemy614]

@phoneke Start by getting music back into schools...Get schooling back into schools while; were at it too.

[davidshareef]

@phoneke Amen!!!!!!!

[darrington0811]

One of the best artists EVER!

[akronknight711]

timeless! smh

[Maxx61]

It doesn't matter what skin color you are when you listen to Donny because his pipes cut right to yer bone.

[TURNERBYRDGAME09]

Im giving up on all of it letting God handle it cause its just too much to bare... THANK U MR. DONNY HATHAWAY R.I.P.

[nevinj72]

This song is about his daughter during a custody battle. He sings it from his heart that was indeed hurting. May he continue to rest in peace.

[nevinj72]

A lost love is very horrid and destroys your soul which is why you have to regroup.

[noche5]

Thanks

[HisCakes36]

The BEST love song ever written!!! His Unsung story is soo intriguing and sad. I have always been a fan of his music... his voice is beautiful... still!!! His daughter Lalah most definately inherited her daddy's soulfulness!!! Her voice is amazing also!

[terrance877tsp]

when im down

[marktubbs82]

if loving was so easy this song wouldnt be so tru, all iam saying is this song here is straight from the good book of what we call love.

[honeyluv00]

5 people are wack! His voice is timeless....amazing!

[jimmyred1978]

@honeyluv00 those fools that disliked ain't hip. this song is the shit. unfortunately the first time i heard this song i was on the loosing end of a relation that i was trying to keep together. when i heard this song i just broke down. real man talk.

[Tonysings]

U better sang boy! Lawd have mercy!

[irmamamma]

trust me i know the feeling

[Lajuan10]

4 People just couldn't give up giving up!!

[mello60ful]

So much pain but yet it comes across still beautiful

[juici29]

love is a dangerous feelin,he is singin about! this song express the pain you feel/ I love his presentation; miss ya Donnie### juici29

[gbabyusda93]

I love how this song speaks to your soul.! And I think that's what our generation is missing. I wanna be a rapper that brings that soul

[mperkins222]

GOOD SONG

[mperkins222]

MY NIGGA DONNY, AINT NOBODY FUCKIN WITH THIS SHIT

[jamescannon20]

missing my man. love you bobby s. forever charles.........

[meganfablous]

giving up with a baby inside of me. feels like your heart is about to stop

[babygirl91580]

he was such talent! rest in paradise

[morukbeatz]

thatz f@*** AMAZING!!!!

[soso22100]

@txquedog.... this is brown liquor music at its finest( I am a Kappa by the way from NJ)

[bukii92]

3 people must have given up already.

[SingItGrl]

Lord, Lord, Lord... This is the JAM!!!

[MzJanuary]

This song still gives me chills after all these years!!!

[blackjack18md]

AMY WINEHOUSE LOVED YOU AND SO DO I!.

[veronique1000]

He has one of the best voices ever!!!! oh my God!! I love this song...makes me cry everytime...

[QuietStorm916]

This is real music...I'm only 26 but I light up whenever I hear this song.Outstanding vocals....RIP Donny-your talent is missed.

[walcott70]

Sounds like stevie, or should i say stevie sounds like him.

[msgifted1]

Keep On Keeping On......

[Bluestarglow]

ok Mr. Hathaway only you and this Jack Black can get me thru this. and BTW Tony oull never find another love like mine...

[sexygreem]

Beautiful gone to soon!

[DoomCity202]

Shit when its over its over.....bottom line...spilled milk.

If you a bitch youll sit there and cry about it.

my self talk:

"nigga you made it through losing your momma so fuck these hoes"

Master the pain nigga cause there is more coming.

And dont go drinking shit either thats dumb learned behavior.

Giddy up horsey....K.I.M....and remain solo for a while too.

Donny was the mane though.

[kngchaz1]

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HONEST EMOTION AND LOVE

[NewOrleans4Ever]

2 people gave up....smh. This song is beautiful.....

[msdogooder]

Wooow his voice is magical, filled with such emotions!

[frogeyeful]

I lost the love of my life anf it's killing me to this very day. if I had it all to do over again I would have swooped her up shower her so much love that she would have drown in emotional bliss. But I have myself too blame,too full of myself. Jean Woman I STILL LOVE YOU. THANK YOU GOD FOR LETTING ME IN HER LIFE. ANY WOMANOUT THERE IN NEED OF A GOOD MAN THAT'S WILLING TO MOVE ON AND BE THE MAN THAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR?. I'm you man in Atlanta ga.

[xoticflirt2002able]

he was before his time

[jaya34ish]

Pure!!! 100% WoW. What can I say that hasn't been said ALREADY. R.I.P.

[adoRebelstyle]

This song is so theatrical it tells a story from the lyrics to the music to his voice I could not imagine an artist today doing something like this and it being successful. No one could match his vocals anyway. Wowww

[bubblzz0711]

I wish he was still here today : ( I feel like he was just getting started he could have had many more beautiful songs : ( . R.I.P. Donny : ) ♥

[JustaSoulchild]

As soon as this song begins, I get chills. Not ONE person can touch the depth of this mans voice ... You FEEL music when he sings ... every emotion is conveyed right through him. Magnificent.

[steph87tube]

@JustaSoulchild Im glad you also feel that way, I didnt know if too many knew the way I felt EXACTLY. Hes just pure greatness...

[Redro1982]

I can never get tired of this masterpiece.. So much soul.. This song was sung by one of the sisters in the old movie Sparkle.. Beautiful rendition as well... May you find peace Donny...

[3917100]

May god bless his soul 1 of the best sing of all time

[ISLAYTON]

I LOVE DONNY HATHAWAY'S MUSIC! HE SET THE BAR FOR ALL R&B "SINGER'S " THESE YOUNG SINGERS SHOULD ASPIRE TO BE HALF AS TALENTED AS MR HATHAWAY!

[JustaSoulchild]

@ISLAYTON ... Honestly .. I don't think it's possible. No one has ever conveyed emotions the way Donny did. He is so missed.

[docesjr]

@ISLAYTON I wish I could like this comment 1000 times over! Half as good as Donny is 10 times as good as 80% anything that has been released in the past 10 years.

[MsBlackwidow420]

This man herre...this man's music reaches deep inside my soul like no other...

[MelMediaServices]

...

[SuperBassist96]

he has the most amazingest voice ever it magiaclal... i cant even spell

[BumpyJonas74]

We need more piano, guitar, and saxophone solos in music today

[Solitayre77]

This is like the ultimate break up song. Donny definitely had a way with words that would just grip you. Big Ups. Can you imagine anyone today making A Song For You. I can't either.

[76poppa]

@Solitayre77 ifeel you no hard to try you just cant let them go but and you know that the only way you can move on and you hope and wish that they would come back to you but if it ment to be they will come back to you!!! it is so hard to do

[la9777]

play to my soul to keep.,

[natureboyinyourface]

king of the ballads.

[Haha145]

Preach Donnie...



[washingtontiffany1]

Donnie Hathaway has ALWAYS been a favorite amoung my family. Growing up as a girl and even now...whenever I hear his voice, I have to stop and listen because his voice is so true and convincing. You truly feel it.

[samfr4141]

Can't Give up.....HOPE, FAITH AND LOVE!!!!!!!!!!

HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ON AND BE PATIENT B/C LOVE IS AND LOVE DOES NOT DEMAND IT'S OWN WAY!!!!!

[Sweeteverydr0p]

awwwww man i can't stop listenin to this song and tears me up each time

[lupeana]

@Mrsoldskool, really sorry for your loss. I wish I could say these things get easier or hurt less. But there's always the music.

[Mrsoldskool]

I've been listening to Donny Hathaway a lot since my husband died (12-29-10) and some part of all his songs express either the pain from his passing or the love from our life. Either way it always helps. Not many singers can EVER do that.

[la9777]

@Mrsoldskool sorry for your lost, 

[softtouchism]

@Mrsoldskool I'm sorry for your loss...May God bless u and your family honey...Donny has a way of speaking for your heart and soul, so i understand what you mean.

[clarason2]

RIght now I 'am in a relationship, where I need to give it up. Like the song say's it's hard to do. I am trying to find the inner strength to let him go' but I just can' turn him loose. I really need some help from the man above on this one.

[tloutle50]

@clarason2 I just walked away from a 6yr relationship where I gave up so much of my freedom and happiness for someone who didn't treat me so well all the time. What finally turned the tables for me (after over 6 months of wanting to leave for sure) was how unhappy I was. I once saw this quote by Anais Nin that summed up why I had stayed so long and why I finally needed to leave: And then the day came, when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to Blossom.

[MrBackintheday70]

My mother played this song a lot as i was growing up. An for some reason everytime it came on, what ever i was doing i had to stop and listen this song. It 's a beautiful song.

Love you Donny.

[khthompson1980]

Talk to me Donny!

[TXQUEDOG]

This song is tough to listen to after a relationship has terminated and you think about what could have been. A good cigar and Crown and water is what you need to listen to this masterpiece. Great song and Donny could blow !!!!!

[BigTy456]

@TXQUEDOG AGREED!

[AlphaDean]

@TXQUEDOG Y ou never lied. I this song makes my heart cry and yearn for yesteryears cause now I know what could have, should have been. Part of me still hasn't given up and its been some years now.

[irmamamma]

i agree

[rulertaz7777777]

this song makes me make the stank faceX-( specially when thems horns hit

[librelucha13]

So beautiful.

[mysticangel17]

damn, listen to those horns bend!

[StevesWifeCharlo]

This brother just makes your heart ache through these vocals. But he can teach us all from his pure artistry, and his spiritual connection to Gospel music and the sound was way ahead of his time. Folk didn't sing like this in church then...but they are now. He was so bold and fresh. A very sweet person. I met him once in Chicago when I was starting out. Precious and amazing. He should be here now with us. He is in Glory enjoying the sounds of Heaven...beyond what we could imagine.

[StevesWifeCharlo]

This brother just makes your heart ache through these vocals. But he can teach us all from his pure artistry, and his spiritual connection to Gospel music and the sound was way ahead of his time. Folk didn't sing like this in church then...but they are now. He was so bold and fresh. A very sweet person. I met him once in Chicago when I was starting out. Precious and amazing. He should be here now with us.

[READY4REVELATION]

Donny does more then sing a song....this brotha str8 up ministers to your soul. This is a gift that only GOD can give....you can't be taught this. I can feel this brotha very deep down in my soul.

[MsMdd1980]

WOW!!!! This song is amazing. His voice is heavenly soul chilling I really hope record companys of today start letting voices like his get record deal cause they still have voices like this out there but souless people want to hear autotune

[tressy92]

WOW...THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL...AND CAN'T TELL ANYONE (outside of this page that is.)

[citylife313]

my nickname for him is simply "Sing" Donny Hatthaway...i know he put the pure essence of MUSIC and MUSICAL arrangement into the Ethers...but all I seem to say when I listen to his songs is..."Sing" Donny...

Rest

In

Paradise

[krissyb711]

This song shakes me to the very core of my being.....no one else like Mr. Hathaway.

[LibraClassic]

I just found out who thumbed this down - it was Marlee Matlin.

[brownsugababe1070]

The first time I heard this song, it was used in a movie called "Disappering Acts" with Sanaa Lathan and Wesley Snipes...and I gotta tell you, I wept then like I'm weeping now......this song has so much depth to it...u gotta be dead not to be moved by it...thank you for posting this!!!

[Lovethewayusing]

Just Beautiful, oh how I love this song!!!

[bohemiangirl37]

Hmm....Speechless

[Lorraine191919]

OMG beautiful

[valerie1934]

laawd jesus!!!

[dafDboy1998]

i love this man voice he had one the best voices back then so underated for his talented and his daughter carries the torch cus her voice is beautiful and she sounds just like him. gone to soon.................

[MrTrod817]

Yo talk about EPIC UNCONTROLLED SUBSTANCE for ya ear!! 1 dislike??? Must be the white boi with no soul!!!!

[NinaSimoneDC]

AMEN

[valerie1934]

@NinaSimoneDC

[12345chelle]

This what i call REAL!!!!! music not like that JUNK we have today!! i love him his voice just beautiful!!! oh god i love this song... 

[GoldenChocolate100]

Absolutely Amazing.



[GoldenChocolate100]

Abosolutely Amazing.



[314chgreen]

jennifer holliday, aaliyah,& jenny lattimore also covered this song. i believe sharon jones originally sang this song. donnie hathaway covered it & slowed it up and did a beautiful job with it. kenny lattimore's cover is really good 2. when loretta mckee sang it n the movie sparkle it gave me chills cuz she sang her heart out DONNIE was the man a genius & icon

[SkullNeckify]

breathless with the memory of this artist.

[mssassytoo]

This man's SINGING, athough a little before my Time, has caused me to fall in love with him!!! ANTHING DONNY HATHAWAY SINGS IS P E R F E C T!!! PLEASE CURRENT SINGERS LEARN TO SING, NOT JUST ENTERTAIN!!!!!!!

[kymslady]

3:49 and 4:11 OH MY GOD

[sheenway55]

Thank you for Lalah,  we miss you.

[RXmusic4YOU]

THANK YOU DONNY...FOR BLESSING THIS EARTH...

[kelazier]

check out the "original" by sharon jones and the dap kings

The beauty is in his voice, it brings you into t