Product Description Import pressing of his Top 20 live album from the Soul singer recorded at the Troubadour in Hollywood and at the Bitter End in New York. Originally released in 1972, Hathaway's voice was full of the passion, confidence and soul of a seasoned veteran yet he was only in his mid-20's when this album was recorded! Eight tracks, including covers of 'What's Goin' On', 'You've Got a Friend' and 'Jealous Guy'. Warner. Review Recorded in two intimate clubs better known for their showcasing of folk and rock, The Troubadour in LA and The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, this live album enhanced Donny Hathaway's reputation. It frequented the US charts in tandem with the album he'd cut with Roberta Flack and established him as one of the greatest writers and performers of his generation.There is nothing perfunctory about this live set. Supporting Hathaway's vocals and electric piano are guitarists Phil Upchurch, Cornell Dupree and Mike Howard. Behind them is a watertight rhythm section with Willie Weeks on bass, Fred White on drums and Eric DeRouen on congas. Between them, they electrify material from Hathaway's first two albums as well as You've Got a Friend from the album with Flack. Carole King's song becomes like a hymn, with the audience singing the chorus. Recorded live solely for this album was Hathaway's version of John Lennon's Jealous Guy, performed with barrelhouse piano and a swaggering groove.It is the jams, however, when the album really ignites. The band goes deeper into the heart of the song, resulting in a trance-like groove. This is especially true of Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything). The three-minute studio cut is extended to a nearly 14-minute jam, increasing in intensity as the minutes pass. It's almost as if Mogwai played funk. Weeks' bass acrobatics are quite breathtaking, and you can hear the excitement of the audience and fellow performers as his playing gets more audacious. Hathaway's signature song, The Ghetto, receives similar treatment: his electric piano soloing is followed by DeRouen's intense conga breakdown, which has the effect of transcending the club and relocating the song back to Africa. It sounds free, untamed; full of wild abandon.Live also demonstrates is quite how wonderful Hathaway's voice is in concert, showing how his sometimes ornate studio work could translate perfectly to the stage. Live has been cited as something of a blueprint for many subsequent acts, and it is with little wonder. Like Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace and Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall, it really does capture the spontaneity and joy of the moment. It is still so sad that Hathaway, a performer so full of life and hope, would die so tragically just seven years after this record's release. --Daryl Easlea Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new window
P**O
Not bad
Apart from his name I didn't really know this artist and bought this album on a recommendation. The second (extended ) track is great and shows off the live band excellently. The rest is a little underwhwelming, but maybe I neeed to give it a few more listens
D**M
One of the very finest live recordings of any genre
This pressing is lovely from Music on vinyl.Faithful recreation of the original gatefold sleeve.It is without a doubt, not one of the genres best live recordings, but one of the finest live albums of all time.It has everything, great band, great intimate setting & astounding audience interaction.I’d love to swear and say it’s @?ck/-ng beautiful.Simply buy it, it’ll make you wanna cry!
P**S
This is how it's done
An extraordinary performance of spine-tingling, emotional, live soul-jazz. One of the best examples of live music I've ever heard. Donny Hathaway's incredible voice & intense piano playing, the extremely tight band, a tangible atmosphere and the audience lending a strong voice give this work such intensity. The way the audience fill in for the absent Roberta Flack on "You've Got A Friend" is simply magical. The way Donny builds "The Ghetto" into exciting peaks. AND Donny's jazzy version of "What's Going On" is perfection.This album has been in my top 5 for many years. I would especially recommend it for fans of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, or Stevie Wonder.
M**S
Willie Weeks Bass Playing
is why a lot of people will buy this -which is what I shall talk about - its considered one of the best examples of modern bass playing - and its good - flows smooth exceptional. If you want to be a good player you need to listen to this a lot ! - Also - try Jerry Jemmotts early stuff - BB King Completely Well, King Curtis Filamore and Aretha at the Filamore - Jerry J was one of the heros of Jaco - and you should give him a go - I didnt fine him easy to get into but once I did - wow you get why he is considered the best - Rocco too is worth a listen - I think hes got one main trick but its a good one. just my opinions.
M**.
Brilliant present
Excellent service and my Grandson was pleased with this item
P**D
amazing
one of the best voices ever
A**R
You wont go wrong with this
This is just an amazing album, buy, buy, buy 🙂
A**A
Fantastic live
Fantastic album; I didn't know Donny Hathaway before, but I'm glad I discovered it -- The Ghetto is a masterpiece -- even the crowd sounds good, and the electric bass line is out of this world. Must have!
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