A song for you - Donny Hathaway by M.Markus

[SUPATRAVthegod]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!



[crazyscotsman1976]

awesome acapella mate. done Hathaway proud

[kapuzinerkresse7]

Markus, Your deliverance of Hathaway's song is hauntingly fierce!!! I always come back, your singing always touches me!!

[SPrincessShort]

WOW! WOW!

[brolicking]

Damn brother, you give me chills listening to this......I salute you. Donny is happy.

[goingformine1]

nice job:)

[PlusMusicMan]

Yes, Markis85. Excellent job! Wish I could find a local unsigned version of you for my project. Good luck in whatever you so.

[ericdasfacha]

great job.

[youngramsey21]

yoo bro we should do a track together

[WellBreadIII]

Absolutely outstanding!!!! Continue to study, cherrish and share your wonderful gift, you've accomplished more than singing a song, you have also touched hearts - much success and blessings to you....

[TheJsteven]

Great song



[nvrloveagain]

Excellent job brother. You did Donny justice. Not many people can.

[1960dooley]

Well done young man! Well done! Good to hear someone who can sing without gimmicks.I'm a fan.

[vergiber]

search bolder gazet van antwerpen

[flyonejewel]

Awesome, young man, very powerful! A worthy tribute to Donny Hathaway!  All the best to you in your endeavors!

[focusone610]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! <3

[CHRISFRENZY23]

my bad great talent

[CHRISFRENZY23]

greet talent. somebody please sign this young man

[89sonofgod]

Your good real good God gave u something for the world to hear

[willpoole88]

you sound beautiful very good job

[tahsweahgrier]

Made me cry

[canweallgetalong]

All this time I thought this was Donny. WOW, whoever this is YOU GOT IT BROTHA!!!

[dorissherrer]

I love to hear this young man sing this song. Please audition for american idol.

[lovelosttoday]

Everytime i hear this song, it touches my soul to its core

[JamBaltoids]

brother you got skills for days. from one musician to another, you will succeed in whatever you choose to do with your gift.

[jazrae2]

OK, OK, <3 IT.. Y U NT SIGNED YET??

[veronique1000]

You sound wonderful!!!

[cammieholly1]

YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL

LOVE IT XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[Almamyfallenangel]

Wow!! Beautiful.. Nough said!!

[imbackbitches212]

Hands down, donny hathaway sings it the BEST!!!

[HearNSee1]

PHENOMENAL!!!!!! Thought it was Donnie. You have to be signed by someone?? You are golden my friend! WOW!!!

[missembar]

Oh my...what a beautiful version indeed. Just lovely...*insert rose*

[muzicsmylife83]

very nicely done, i love this song too and posted it on here where I sang along to a karaoke track. God bless man , and keep singing.

[MrBlues1942]

You have a great voice...young man, and yes imitation is the highest form of flattery..

You can (learn) by copying from great voices but you don't develope your style. Vegas is full of imitators...if that's what you want...and they make a good living imitating Elvis or Sinatra. But I think you want more. Good luck

[hguth3]

Wow!!!!!!!!Really Really Great.......Tahji's mom

[CoCoStarr11]

yes yes the truth

[MrsKiarasole]

Wonderful!!

[alisablack100]

I love this song so much it makes me think about my husband and it makes me cry and it gives me joy at the same time.

[ramonaevans1231]

u sound beautiful! u are a bold one but a really GrEAT 1 bcs it is hard to do a Donny Hathaway song,

[lalalamusique69]

thank you for putting this song!!!

[sugamama011]

What u look like? You GOTZ to be sexy b/c it

[motowntee]

Wow....your voice is amazing! Blows me away....hope to hear more of you and the gift God gave you....damn!!!

[smaria2006]

i thought it was donnie, i've been reprating it; you're a singing as nigga, love your voice.

[ariellehallies]

OMG this is beautiful!!!! :) It brought tears to my eyes!!!!!

can you sing @ my wedding??

[naytral]

not one bad thing i could say...as i first started to listen it took me a minute and i do mean minute to realize it wasn't Donnie

[dolittle1949]

Leon Russell wrote this song...Leon Russell and friends 1971..The only one that can sing this song that means anything...Leon Russell "Master of Space and Time"..

[amnnekew]

my favorite song you did it justice!!!!!!!

[tiffena121]

Good Job!

[dadondiv15]

dam you killed it....im young but i love this song thinks to my father..u the first person i heard SANG this song and bring a tear to my eye..like Donnie..the lord has blssd you with a beautifull voice..

[mspooshe]

fabulous voice...hopefully someone in the industry hears this

[CoolCatYaz]

Just one word daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaamn I just love your voice !!!!!

[EVE7509]

FABULOUS VOICE.

[shaunaandnicholas]

ur good keep it up

[MRFUNKYBASSLINE]

INCREDIBLE JOB!

[MsAutumnchild]

You need to be out there Markus....God bless you...I wish you success...stay grounded!

[akitajoy]

OMG - you killed it!!!!!!!!!

[mrsjazzyjeff88]

nice

[NinaSimoneDC]

sing baby! you did an excellent job! many blessing to you

[NinaSimoneDC]

sing baby!

[simon4186]

All three versions ( the original by Leon Russell and the covers byDonny Hathaway and Markiss85) are all formidable and wonderful pieces of musical art. I'm moved by them all. I LOVE MOTOWN!

[megacurie]

AWESOME!

[amelkanejr]

Nice Nice Nice....

[1987macster07]

Thanks for accepting the video response! :)

(1987macster07)

[bizma2000]

Remarkable Markiss.

[mshellz2008]

gave me chills...Very nice and blessed!!!

[MC0090]

outstanding brother.......outstanding !!!!

[MsAd73]

Amazing, not many people can cover Donny Hathaway!!!

[Barakx8]

Wow! THIS is how the song should be sung.

[emmettk]

This is the problem I have with Youtube. It creates unnecessary confusion . The way this post is titled confuses people who aren't familiar with Donny Hathaway's work. IT'S NOT DONNY- IT'S A COVER. I'm a big Donny fan,and as great as you sound, Markiss85 (and I applaud your talent), i don't want the uninitiated to mistake your version for his. Secondly, lots of people are mistaken about who originated this song. IQB1973 is right- LEON RUSSELL IS THE WRITER AND ORIGINAL version of the song.

[IQB1973]

By the way for those of you that dont know Donny Hathaway didnt write this song it was wrote by a redneck named Leon Russell so it it straight thank YOU .......

[cetricf]

HEY YOUNGMAN, YOU SANG THE SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIT OUT OF THIS SONG, AND I AM A BIG DONNIE FAN, I USUALLY GET MAD AT POOR IMITATORS, NO NEED TO GET MAD AT YOU, LIKE I SAID YOU SANG, NOT SUNG, BUT S-A-N-G THE SHIT OUT OF THIS SONG. PUT IT ON A CD, I'LL BUY IT!!

[TheOginga19]

@cetricf ....I Totally Concur!!! Donnie would be proud!

[cetricf]

@TheOginga19 IF I COULD SING LIKE THIS I WOULD STAND IN LINE AND WAIT IN THE RAIN, TO GET MY SHOT ON AMERICAN IDOL!!

[MUTUWALA]

@cetricf ........geeh

[cetricf]

@MUTUWALA SO'S YOU MOM!!

[cetricf]

@MUTUWALA SO'S YOUR MOM!!

[MUTUWALA]

@MUTUWALA

is that your best.... so's your mom. you stupid little american prick. typical american, no brains, no dick, no history, no future, no life, sleeps sleeps with his pets, can't talk properly. you fucking idiot. you petty small dick cracking smoking idiot, inept mug, imbecile, bitch. now go away little boy

[MUTUWALA]

Respond to this video...  fooool

[Jasef01]

very nice Markiss85

[fatimahhooker]

i love this song this song has a meaning to it i love songs that i can relate to if u are goin thru something bad good just listen to this song it does something to me i really enjoy this song i will rate it a 10" go donny hathaway.....

[sxxydm]

A Classic!!!

[kane2b1]

You sound GREAtT!!!!..... when i get married can i Hire you to sing my Intro!!!!!..... That High Note at the end was Carried through like a Pro..keep doing you!!!

[HrtAlwys]

amazing...chills...wishing i was getting a live performance :-) Gorgeous voice you have!!

[Nation010]

This is mos def not "Donny" but very good voice all the same and effort, much love . Thanks for the post

[robinjbr]

great man

[MrtwoOneFifth]

very nice bro

[TaurisMemnon]

Nah thats no Donnie, he has a much more powerful voice. still good.

[52lje]

This is one of my favorite songs written by the "Master of Space and Time, Leon Russell. So many have covered this song and you did a fantastic rendition.

[1987macster07]

check out my version watch?v=IBcT937IoIU

[Sajata100]

When is your next show?

[alphaace98]

Great Job my Brotha!! Not many artist can sing a song acapella and make you feel the spirit of the song!! Nice vocals also!

[jrlillian]

@alphaace98 OMG so true so, so true...I wish we were alone and you were singing this song to me! What a voice! I'm so in love with this voice.

[indigorutz]

"I Love You In A Place Where There Is No Space Or Time"

Truly an artist before his time.

Thanks For This Beautiful Upload!

[habon78]

love it man...................wow

[rosemarymclaughlin]

Amazing, fantastic voice...you should be famous?!

[Ruffian144]

This is not Donny, but man, you sound good!

[nourdinefunkever]

I miss you Donny ! Soul without you are not Soul... As Marvin..Or Otis... mostly in our Land...Today !!!!!! 

[nourdinefunkever]

I miss you Donny ! Soul without you are not Soul... As Marvin..Or Otis... mostly in our Society...Today !!!!!!

[nourdinefunkever]

QUELLE VOIX MAGNIFIQUE...

[colormebrown00]

I love this song by Donny Hathaway., no one can do it quite like him, and there's many truly good versions, but you are damn good!

[TeamWhitney]

LOL I actually thought this was the actual song!!!!! Brilliant cover, 10/10!!!

[Bernro]

Obviously not Donnie Hathaway (and obviously very well done!)

[rb7797]

So Beautfiul. Please sing this song at my wedding.

[JazzzPianist]

Great voice man! I have a question for you if you don't mind me asking of course.. What gear do you use? Mic, software, effects? Is this recorded in a big hall or in a studio, or is it an effect you added. Cause I am trying to record a singer with quality and I am not getting it right, don;t know if it is my mic, or my mixing, or whatever. this is just perfect man, sounds great!

[AzNAnhKhoa]

and btw man i also thought it was the man on the screen that was singing the song but it is you... that was so suprisingly GOOD!

[AzNAnhKhoa]

how come you have 839 subs... no seriously i'm so fucking angry now, it's fucking wrong when you see idiots, YES IDIOTS WITH NO FUCKING TALENT, with bad vocals or only there to show sex appeal (wtf man try some porn site instead of youtube) getting thousands and millions of subs when they really are shit in compare with your singing and voice, no really WHAT IS WRONG! people need to start subscribing to your channel man..

[Markiss85]

@RONJAE212003 thanks u for the compliment!

[RONJAE212003]

@Markiss85 LETS NOT GET IT MISTAKEN. RONJAE212003 IS NOT COMPLIMENTING MARKUS. IF YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE THIS SONG COVERED IN IT'S BEST FORMAT AND ACTUALLY LIVE SO YOU CAN SEE WHOSE ACTUALLY SINGING IT. CHECK OUT AMIR ON THE APOLLO SINGING A SONG FOR YOU. IT'S AMAZING. DO A LIVE VIDEO SO WE CAN IT'S REALLY MARCUS SINGING THIS SONG. LOL

[rosemarymclaughlin]

@RONJAE212003 Haha He is so good you were fooled.

Wow...I reckon this markis guy is the best singer..........

[joureny]

go ahead boy

[moewoe68]

We love you Markiss.. :) You sound sooooo good.. :)

[moewoe68]

We love you Marliss.. :) You sound sooooo good.. :)

[samjav1]

that last comment is almost funny. did a great job. keep singing that what same confidence

[tonyscratch1]

Great job Sir Great great job

[lost0control]

you just killed me ...

sooo good and so emotianal :')

thanks !

[Ultimate007Trini]

RIP Donny

[xtenguishcriteria]

GREAT JOB!!!! I mean you really sound GREAT!

[youknix]

Mad vocals ... thanks for sharing and giving respect to a great artist. I'm fairly certain that Donny would like your interpretation of his song. Never mind the haters, as Katt Williams would say "let them do their job!"

[hevynnsynt]

hey, I have an audition this saturday 9.25.10 for singers for an awesome showcase.....auditions are at 1515 broadway in downtown detroit. 1:30-5:30p I would love for you to come.. Simply Lyz Showcase Studio.. email me at lyzshowcase@aol.com

[TheStephanieloveyou]

Dammmmm Markiss you did a great job.

[necho7]

You go boy...I love it

[patone85]

sang it boy! i'm totally a fan! you have beautiful voice, u should get someone to put some piano with that voice and make a video!

[eyephillgood]

@Markiss85, you did this song justice! & acapella, OMG!!! Wish u the best

[sexytrunks]

God bless you your good... verry good PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU...

[melverlynnhu]

Anyone who knows Donny also knows that although this person is very good, but he is NOT Donny. Markiss you are in fact excellent.

[JMAlist]

a little over the top in some parts but algud

[ladysaw37]

perfection!! I have chills....I look forward to hearing more.

[anitasbabygirl2]

wow wow wow you gave me chills

[c15348]

Very VERY Well DONE!!!...*Standing Ovation*

[AishaSekhmet]

thank you markiss

your voice calms a black woman's nerves

only a black man can

[niawest]

Very very good...you have a rare talent. Where are you singing? Crazy bad acoustics!

[lisamcmillan3]

Wow! Beautiful!!!!

[1990pizzaboy]

all i can say is damn

[andrewparker111]

this is gay leon russel all the way

[LEITZSEY]

I LOVE THIS SHIT!!!!

[UpNurMind]

Your singing is AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us. PEACE!!

[Backatwon]

Beautifully done man ......Donny would be proud to know you did the song justice !!.....with respect!

[1Kingdomite]

You've got a great voice. Enjoyed it.

[Southerngirl675]

sweet. i will remember

[PhemmyKeyz]

Markiss I love this.Your singing is great and pretty Matured.You the Bomb man.

[magiq1]

Great

[LadiUneek]

BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFUL. Encore, my brother, ENCORE!!

Wooooooooooooooooooooo

[Revolutionary36]

its ok. you sound good but you didnt have the raw feeling and emotion that this song needs to make it great. But none the less you sound good.

[chisshonda22]

Beautiful you did the song Justice I really thought i was listening to donny hathaway this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written

[mybooj26]

Damn near identical too Mr. Hathaway. I have nothing but great things to say about you. I fooled my momma with this one.. She was like Donnie Donnie.. I know him when I here him... Lol I love music so I know where the differences are, but many would not. You have raw natural and exceptional talent. God Bless....

[nairobiqueen]

ITS CLEARLY NOT DONNY @ASHLEYPAUL92 HIS VOICE AND SINGING STYLE IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!!! HOWEVER YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB WITH IT AND YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL... I WOULD LOVE TO WRITE FOR YOU ;)

[ga74gurl]

U HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOIC AND IVE NEVER HEARD ANY1 DO IT AS GOOD AS DONNY..

[JohnCampfield]

LOL.....GOOD MARKETING OF YOUR ALBUM...I LIKES THAT...

[roryxt]

ashleypaul92 slow your roll. Don't know who u where talking to with all the bad language and calling someone an "hippocrit". but dang if u r going to say those things, a least be right. FYI, THAT IS NOT DONNY HATHAWAY!!!1 I don't know this Markis85 person, but I would put money on that it is who he says it is. When you can sing there is no reason to lie. The cat can sing. Just look at his response to your ill conceived comments. Very intelligent, and classy. Do yo thang Markiss85.

[EzekielNwankwo]

check my version on my channel, see if I did it justice ^^

[ashleypaul92]

thats donny hathaway not MARKISS fucking hippocrit

[Markiss85]

@ashleypaul92 thats not a nice thing of you to say! but its me and not donny and i c this as a compliment. thanks!

[Mz216Juicy]

@Markiss85 I think u sound amazing :-)

[Sachatouille1000]

@Markiss85 The one who thought it was Donnie Hathaway on this version should listen better. It's a beautiful version and the voice is wonderful, as Donnie's one is but this is not Donnie Hathaway's voice, i can sware it. You're right, it's a compliment and you deserve it!

[itsMiCAlexander]

@ashleypaul92 wowwwwww you must be an IDIOT to think thats Donnie Hathaway.

This guy can sing, but he has a different voice than Donnie. But hey, he is right, thats a hell of a compliment for you to say that haha.

[HrtAlwys]

@ashleypaul92 lol for you thinking this is donny. hahaha. go educate urself on him, pick up a cd or something. lol too funny.

and this cover by markiss85 is beyond amazing, btw. :-)

[MICHEE0327]

Listen, you have what it takes, spread your wings and soar, please dont stop what your doing move 4-WARD. You are needed in the music world.A breath of fresh air..

GOD BLESS!!!

[343bubblez]

excellent true talent

[Catarina195]

OMG!!!!!! o_O

That was so fucking amazing!! Plz keep doing, what your doing with that song,

cuz thats amazing! :)

[SuperMatchu1]

man you are dope

[juicypeppermint]

wow.. goose bumps

[ChinkyIz]

Oh my God!!! He just sang the fool out of this song!!!! (((sigh)))

[Shaz1Am]

REALLY beautiful!!!!!! not many folks can carry off Donny H. NICE!!!

[vkgreer87]

i got beats for u and that voice of urs, no homo

[pogo610]

@vkgreer87 FUNNY!

[msjjackson0807]

I love the quality of your voice and whatever equipment you are doing to record this song, is absolutely flawless. Can you tell me what you are using? Is it a microphone plugged into the computer or did you record this separately and then upload?

Thanks for making my day and can't wait to hear more!

[Markiss85]

thanks u guys!!! i really appreciate it!

[Lovelylanee]

@Markiss85

Your voice is so amazing i think you sound better than Donny,just my opinion

[miggs80]

@Markiss85 This is the only song that gets me teared up every time I hear it. When you sang "treated you unkindly" a tear came down. I'm not a feminine dude but passion behind singing pulls emotion out of me. Thought you would appreciate knowing that your beautiful singing made a dude cry. Ha ha, so I guess your version works too. Peace and love brother!