hi! sorry if i didn't ask permission before hand but I used this as an accompaniment on a clip i just created. i included you on the credits of course. thanks for this beautiful music. :)
lovely but missing key ingredient from knowing this is an African American man's heartsong- born in segregation & of age during the civil rights movement. It's a freedomcry from a man aware of 350 yrs of slavery; 90 yrs of Jim Crow; Vietnam which drafted a predominance of poor blacks; and even now thousands of wrongly incarcerated black men. A cry from a young man who struggled with schizophrenia in the midst of genius.Those powerful bridging chords are a cry for justice and a hymn of faith.
OMG you play beautifully, you have a amazing talent i always had a ear for music because i sing but i nhave never learned how to play a instrument ( never had the opportunity) but u play beautifully keep doing your thang
This is my favorite song of all time. My earliest recollection of this piece was done by Donnie Hathaway (Lalah Hathaway's father). Regina Belle did a beautiful rendition of this song blending "Save The Children/Someday We'll All be Free" around the mid 1980s. Alicia's intro in the song is my favorite when she performs it. Very Well done!!!
rcbac - She gets credit that others deserve - thats on of my problems' her 1st song Fallin'' is just James Brown's "Its a Mans World" Make sure U do this since your from the 60's & 70's Go to youtube & Hear "Eddie Kendricks" (Intimate Friends) then listen to unbreakable'' , then U'll really understand my beef with those who love & call her things like Genius,,no TRUE ARTIST does what She does My Brother, like i always say and mean P-E-A-C-E.
Absolutely correct. Alicia is only as good as the songs she has "plagiarised". She is nowhere near as original as the likes of James Brown, Eddie Kendricks, Curtis Mayfield or any of the great artists that have gone before her - and that's just the men. Don't let me get started with the female artists !!!! LOL
@MrTimmyJay, FYI I play guitar, keyboards, bass guitar and sing too. Jealous? I don't think so. I suggest you keep your mouth shut in future, as you look an even bigger fool now.
@ezekielthemack She doesn't plagiarize, she creates covers of other artists' songs. She puts her own feelings and thoughts into those great artists' songs. You're entitled to your opinion, but I would disagree with you that she is only as good as the songs she has covered. She's a wonderfully unique artist.
rcbac-I would like People to go to the source 'I knew Donny's 2Daughters Lalah & Kinya back in Boston & friends with Donny's Cousin also a Great Vox who was with him&knew him better & owns Master tapes he wants Me to Sing & release-trust me bro we love to hear Donny's work kept alive-no matter who does it good or bad'but when they sing they come correct-If Alicia hears what I'm doing she would dig it& would give me opportunity to give her the same speech,I aint Scared2tell the truthPEACE.
rcbac-I love when young Folks Honer this Man or any from the Roots, But it also needs to be done right, I'm a Vocalist 'Most People when they 1st hear me think its Donny or Stevie,I've seen many cry when i sing they say my voice made them come to where it was coming from & when I'm done they have permission to leave,it took me years to get to this point,it doesn't have to be perfect but right,U can do it Ur way but cords can't just be wrong & vox way out of tune, if so the skills not there.
rcbac - Not just criticizing - U have no idea- your Young - i always go through this - this Mans Work was so Special & Mind blowing & stunningly Beautiful its actually painful hear her do what she does to that song. U hear how Pretty the song is in the Video above,, An Obstacle or Obstruction in your Vision or View of things leads to an in accurate Estimation of things.Lets just say i saw the whole Movie- U saw just the Credits, not the whole thing Ur not fully informed. I'll send U some stuff
I've heard DH a million times and I do understand the reverence with which you hold him. I grew up in the 60's/70's and rmember him well and this song in particular has special meaning to me. His greatness however is not deminished by her attempt to honor him wiht her tribute. I think she deserves credit for having a connect to her musical heritage. So, I'm not saying don't knock her but remember that's more of a reflection of you than her. Mean it when you say P-E-A-C-E
Alicia Keys version is W-A-C-K LEARN THE ORIGINAL from the MASTER who wrote it the GREATEST Singer that ever lived "DONNY HATHAWAY" Keys can't sing to save her live although she has her moments she's a decent song writer but she can't write this song' i'm a vocalist in NYC about 11 years younger than Donny' i learned from him & Stevie Wonder & others if U wanna be great learn from the GREATS all i work with is Great vox MY youtube Paul Brown NY if U want I'll U on 2 some sick Singers PEACE
Why is it necessary to criticize her. Just do your thing, that should be enough. Find your peace and celebrate other's achievement, you will find that it doesn't deminish you but strengthens both of you. I'm sure you're talented, I know she is.
@litmibimi learn then xD its fun
magicalbannanas23 1 month ago
i love u baby....
haniabdulmonaeim 1 month ago
amazine))))))))))))
Ruthllanca 2 months ago
You make me wanna play the piano :(
litmibimi 4 months ago
hi! sorry if i didn't ask permission before hand but I used this as an accompaniment on a clip i just created. i included you on the credits of course. thanks for this beautiful music. :)
missdivinerose 6 months ago
@missdivinerose Cool, thanks!
adingbobo 6 months ago
@missdivinerose cool thanks!
adingbobo 5 months ago
WOW! Beautiful!!!! <3 Would I need permission to use it as a track to sing to? If so would you give me permission? :)
Newyorican30 6 months ago
@Newyorican30 Haha sure, just give me credit! =)
adingbobo 6 months ago
superb! well done!!!!!
Manyakhin 8 months ago
beautiful hands and well played and sounds like the maestro herself x
amaratheangel 8 months ago
can you please make a tutorial of this?
zakaria2029 11 months ago
can you please make a tutorial of this?
zakaria2029 11 months ago
lovely but missing key ingredient from knowing this is an African American man's heartsong- born in segregation & of age during the civil rights movement. It's a freedomcry from a man aware of 350 yrs of slavery; 90 yrs of Jim Crow; Vietnam which drafted a predominance of poor blacks; and even now thousands of wrongly incarcerated black men. A cry from a young man who struggled with schizophrenia in the midst of genius.Those powerful bridging chords are a cry for justice and a hymn of faith.
afrogirl757 1 year ago
OMG you play beautifully, you have a amazing talent i always had a ear for music because i sing but i nhave never learned how to play a instrument ( never had the opportunity) but u play beautifully keep doing your thang
KiranIsMyLife2010 1 year ago
Maybe the prettiest fingers i've ever seen...
manuspotting 1 year ago
This is my favorite song of all time. My earliest recollection of this piece was done by Donnie Hathaway (Lalah Hathaway's father). Regina Belle did a beautiful rendition of this song blending "Save The Children/Someday We'll All be Free" around the mid 1980s. Alicia's intro in the song is my favorite when she performs it. Very Well done!!!
stoneman127 2 years ago
Bobby Womack.
jeddahwe 2 years ago
I cant get the chorus down. Can anyone help? Pretty please? Thanks!
papinski1978 2 years ago
do you have sheet music for this? Let me know...
kraze578 2 years ago
you really do have nice hands.
this song makes me relax.
tjungg 3 years ago
congrat you're so amazing!
thalyette 3 years ago
congrats
rosiaa 3 years ago
plisssssssssssssssssssss!!
i nedd the sheet music
or tutorialllllllll!!
plisssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssss!!!
:)
aliciakeyschile 3 years ago
who voted him bad?
TheGreatSacora 2 years ago
rcbac - She gets credit that others deserve - thats on of my problems' her 1st song Fallin'' is just James Brown's "Its a Mans World" Make sure U do this since your from the 60's & 70's Go to youtube & Hear "Eddie Kendricks" (Intimate Friends) then listen to unbreakable'' , then U'll really understand my beef with those who love & call her things like Genius,,no TRUE ARTIST does what She does My Brother, like i always say and mean P-E-A-C-E.
ghana1822 3 years ago
Absolutely correct. Alicia is only as good as the songs she has "plagiarised". She is nowhere near as original as the likes of James Brown, Eddie Kendricks, Curtis Mayfield or any of the great artists that have gone before her - and that's just the men. Don't let me get started with the female artists !!!! LOL
ezekielthemack 2 years ago
Although I don't know you I'll bet you can't do it. So stop the jealousy.
mrtimmyjay 2 years ago
@MrTimmyJay, FYI I play guitar, keyboards, bass guitar and sing too. Jealous? I don't think so. I suggest you keep your mouth shut in future, as you look an even bigger fool now.
ezekielthemack 2 years ago
@ezekielthemack She doesn't plagiarize, she creates covers of other artists' songs. She puts her own feelings and thoughts into those great artists' songs. You're entitled to your opinion, but I would disagree with you that she is only as good as the songs she has covered. She's a wonderfully unique artist.
BWclara2005 2 years ago
rcbac-I would like People to go to the source 'I knew Donny's 2Daughters Lalah & Kinya back in Boston & friends with Donny's Cousin also a Great Vox who was with him&knew him better & owns Master tapes he wants Me to Sing & release-trust me bro we love to hear Donny's work kept alive-no matter who does it good or bad'but when they sing they come correct-If Alicia hears what I'm doing she would dig it& would give me opportunity to give her the same speech,I aint Scared2tell the truthPEACE.
ghana1822 3 years ago
rcbac-I love when young Folks Honer this Man or any from the Roots, But it also needs to be done right, I'm a Vocalist 'Most People when they 1st hear me think its Donny or Stevie,I've seen many cry when i sing they say my voice made them come to where it was coming from & when I'm done they have permission to leave,it took me years to get to this point,it doesn't have to be perfect but right,U can do it Ur way but cords can't just be wrong & vox way out of tune, if so the skills not there.
ghana1822 3 years ago
rcbac - Not just criticizing - U have no idea- your Young - i always go through this - this Mans Work was so Special & Mind blowing & stunningly Beautiful its actually painful hear her do what she does to that song. U hear how Pretty the song is in the Video above,, An Obstacle or Obstruction in your Vision or View of things leads to an in accurate Estimation of things.Lets just say i saw the whole Movie- U saw just the Credits, not the whole thing Ur not fully informed. I'll send U some stuff
ghana1822 3 years ago
I've heard DH a million times and I do understand the reverence with which you hold him. I grew up in the 60's/70's and rmember him well and this song in particular has special meaning to me. His greatness however is not deminished by her attempt to honor him wiht her tribute. I think she deserves credit for having a connect to her musical heritage. So, I'm not saying don't knock her but remember that's more of a reflection of you than her. Mean it when you say P-E-A-C-E
rcbac 3 years ago
thanks this is awesome :)
Deepb1uesky 3 years ago
Alicia Keys version is W-A-C-K LEARN THE ORIGINAL from the MASTER who wrote it the GREATEST Singer that ever lived "DONNY HATHAWAY" Keys can't sing to save her live although she has her moments she's a decent song writer but she can't write this song' i'm a vocalist in NYC about 11 years younger than Donny' i learned from him & Stevie Wonder & others if U wanna be great learn from the GREATS all i work with is Great vox MY youtube Paul Brown NY if U want I'll U on 2 some sick Singers PEACE
ghana1822 3 years ago
ain't u tellin tha truth...no one plays it like donny, im tryna learn that shyt..but i feel ya on that
tobgid2007 3 years ago
Totally agree. Donny Hathaway = Legend.
ezekielthemack 3 years ago
Why is it necessary to criticize her. Just do your thing, that should be enough. Find your peace and celebrate other's achievement, you will find that it doesn't deminish you but strengthens both of you. I'm sure you're talented, I know she is.
rcbac 3 years ago
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Everyone should check out the rendition done by Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway (Donny's daughter). It is excellent!
lucandraws 3 years ago
donny hathaway's song this is
Knk082 3 years ago 6
BEAUTIFUL!!
would you mind sending me the sheet music. id REALLY REALLY appreciate it!
riaaM 3 years ago
pretty good huh
CLKENT1 4 years ago
Do you know "praise is what i do" or "jesus center of my joy"
kamwood11 4 years ago
Beautifully done.
crazygyrl08 4 years ago
that waz gr8 i love this song
run0ver 4 years ago
We'll done, one of my favorite songs...
Have you ever tried Stevie Wonder's "If it's Magic?"
cheebateam 4 years ago
WOW! and lighting in the room is so professional, and thats goes 4 yr playing 2!
retard4reel 4 years ago
haha thanks.. i wasn't even thinking about the lighting when i made this
adingbobo 4 years ago
LOLZZ
retard4reel 4 years ago
wow this is amazing - do you have the sheet music by any chance?
thandiwe25 4 years ago
no, i played it by ear. sorry!
adingbobo 4 years ago
ive been trying to play it by ear but im used to reading music what key is it in again?
dlfunky 3 years ago
A flat i believe
adingbobo 3 years ago
=] amazing as always. heyy would u be able to do some "Can You Stand the rain"?
pinoytypr 4 years ago
hmmm... maaaaybe. we'll see =)
adingbobo 4 years ago
Wow! That is so lovely, very well done!!!
Joelkeys 4 years ago 2
yay!! u did a full version
ColumbusOhioFinest 4 years ago
.......and I'm in love =) amazing!
heyrox 4 years ago