John Legend & The Roots - Compared To What: Amex UNSTAGED

Performing Eugene McDaniels' 1969 classic at Terminal 5 in New York City, September 23, 2010. Pianist Les McCann and saxophonist Eddie Harris popularized this song once McDaniels was blacklisted by record labels because of his criticism against the Vietnam War.

Directed by Spike Lee. Part of UNSTAGED, an original series from American Express.

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[Zac M]

omg that bass line!

[Matthew Nazario]

chills...

and owen (the bass player) killsssss it on this track

[JCLmin]

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD

JESUS CHRIST is the Light of the world. Whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Open your heart to Jesus Christ !

[JonattanD]

Where can i get the instrumental for this?

[xSebas6089x]

that bass is dirtier than hitlers kill death ratio.....loving it

[dlein93]

To all who are saying this song sucks compared to the original: you really don't understand what you're listening to. Firstly, this is a reinterpretation, not a redefinition of the song. Secondly, John Legend is one of the best R&B artists today, and The Roots are not only one of the best bands today, but, in my opinion, one of the most important African American groups ever. Over the past 20 years, their musicianship and fusion of jazz, soul, and funk with hip hop has pushed that genre forward.

[flamefromitaly]

I LOVE this man! his voice, his style... I hope to see John Legend LIVE as soon as possible! GREAT ARTIST & GREAT BAND! yesssss...

[Chronos Media]

nothing compares to that African blood... seriously I wanna thank black Americans for making music like this, literally forces me to move

[PdubzCrew]

R.I.P EUGUENE MCDANIELS

Died not too long ago.. ..loved how he did it for his expression.

[MrDavearama]

-you are so right. No comparison, these candy asses couldn't walk in Les or Eddies shoes.

[AvidyaZen]

R.I.P. Gene McDaniels