"Abraham Martin and John" by DION performed live at Abbey Road on the River 2018

2018 marks 50 years since 1968, so at Abbey Road on the River, we decided to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr and Bobby Kennedy who were tragically lost that year. A few of our talented musicians and tech staff got together to present this live performance of "Abraham Martin and John" by DION at Abbey Road on the River 2018.

[@user19603]

That's when people loved and were proud to be an American.

[@libertyann439]

If they had lived, we wouldn't have this song but we'd have a better country...

[@jvs333]

The greatest “American song” ever written! Thank you Dion!! What these leaders represented was the highest best hopes for our future. Too sad/bad evil won and today America is a land of deranged anger, hate, racism, violence, destructiveness, and evil at home and around the world

[@almanook3005]

I saw Bobby Kennedy, in San Francisco, when he came to the very small Native American Center in his campaign. What struck me, was his very humble attitude toward the Indians. He was very shy as he shook hands; his head bowed. Later on, I did my very first volunteer political campaigning. It was a challenge; but it was for Bobby.

[@anitasimon5020]

AMEN he would have been a great president...the things that they stood for,but someone had to end their lives in one split second they were gone.

[@russbrowm305]

5th grade, my teacher came into the room in tears. Our wonderful President was gone forever. I couldn't imagine what kind of person would do such a terrible thing. I've learned in all my years, it was just a man. Because he wanted a war that my President wanted to stop. When I was drafted, I learned to hide my feelings. This song makes those feelings come back, and drip down my face. I'm just a man as well.

[@russbrowm305]

Al, can you ever imagine trump visiting the Native Americans and listening, interested in the concerns of real Americans ? Even impressing you as humble ? I can't either

[@russbrowm305]

Can anyone figure out why the Kennedy assassination files haven't been released. First 20 years, then 40, then 50 years held secret. I believe it's because George HW Bush is still alive. He was in charge of the CIA and claimed to have never been in Texas. Photography proves that's a lie. He was the only one who could set up such a hideous event and keep it covered up from the American public. I want to know the truth before I Die. I was drafted, I'm owed that much.

[@robertminer1555]

R u @@anitasimon5020

[@eileenwalsh765]

Love this tribute to four of the most important men in American History. God Rest. Absolutely done so well by DION. Love his music.

[@danielfronc4304]

Still makes a grown man cry.

[@DoomDonuts]

I was in 7th grade on 11-22-1963 and i have cried a lot...his beautiful family, and what was once his beautiful country...yes, still makes a grown man cry. Thanks Daniel

[@bobcarlino7280]

You're absolutely right about that. I can't listen to this song without breaking down...

[@TSC-hr7ir]

💗 DION HIS SIGNATURE SONG

[@barcokonny288]

THE 4 HERO'S SET THE BAR FOR ALL MANKIND TO LIVE WITH THE ULTIMATE RESPECT FOR EVERY RACE AND ALL MANKIND ❣

[@lyndyma4493]

how did we go from that.. to this ..so much respect for those men who loved our country..and all of us. Just a wonderful song to listen to

[@advocacyproject9927]

because we don't punish dogs and cowards...

[@n_baileyname2698]

@@advocacyproject9927 True, but it's hard to punish people when the people don't know the truth. We're waking up, but way too slowly.

[@irenezimmermann1310]

Thank you Dion.

[@dougbadgley6672]

My parents voted for Bobby in the Indiana Primary in early June 1968. It was their first time to vote for each of them. I have traced the railroad line cutting across northern and central Indiana back in the day that he used to campaign on the train up to Gary, IN and then by car to Indianapolis. It was a Pennsylvania Railroad line that now is sadly abandoned and removed. Landmarks do remain though.

[@patearly9492]

One of the most beautiful and relevant songs ever made. God bless everyone

[@irenezimmermann1310]

How did we come from there great men to today. Don’t give up. There is hope yet.

[@kingsdaughter9659]

Cannot hear this without so much emotion and tears. 😢 Memories. I lived through the assassinations of 3 of these great men. Look where this world is today without them all. Wonder how different history and today would be if only they hadn’t been killed. 😟

[@kaylenemiller1804]

They would all be disgusted and disheartened by how divisive and woke ass the democrat party has become. their hard work turned out to be for naught

[@marialewis6432]

The most moving and heartbreaking anthem for a most troubling time ... Cry every time I hear it ...💔💔😂😂. How wonderful we would be had they all been able to live ...

[@Marycwhite-bf7yz]

Wonderful song , full of meaning to life

[@anitasimon5020]

You are so very right about this...I LOVE THIS SONG BY DION. I FIND MYSELF CRYING EVERY TIME I HEAR IT. IT SAYS SO MUCH ABOUT RIGHT AN WRONG. WE NEED THEM NOW IN THIS TROUBLED TIME...INSTEAD OF HAVING THE ONES WE HAVE...OUR COUNTRY Iß IN TURMOIL AND WE HAVE A BUNCH OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T CARE THEY ARE DESTROYING OUR WAY OF LIFE & OUR FREEDOM IN THIS COUNTRY IF THOSE HEROS COULD JUST HEAR WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOU AND ME,THEY WOULD TURN OVER IN THEIR GRAVE !! WE need to pray to God to protect us now an give us back leaders like ABRAHAM,MARTINI,JOHN,AN BOBBY!! IT Brings cold chills,when I listen to those words and I love Dion for recording the song....IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

[@jessieoh1933]

I teared up.

[@wyobob5664]

I cry too, I just think about what could have been, such a tragic and world changing event. All humanity lost something that can never be replaced

[@jonathancschwarz]

It is good it makes you feel but more importantly does it make you take any action to ensure our Constitutional System of Government survives all of our present perils. Because it is still true what Benjamin Franklin said to a women when asked what type of government do we have ( 1778 give or take) ? He said "A Republic, If we can keep it." At present I am not sure we can keep it though I pray God we can

[@markdavidson7402]

Never really understood the meaning of this song until I woke up. Shame on those people that took these great men from us 🇺🇸

[@chrispjames934]

My gosh! What a fine, sincere, beautiful performance. Robert Kennedy's favorite poet is Aeschylus. How 'bout that? A good hearted and interesting cat was he. I play keyboards and sing lead in The Burrito Brothers. This comes across to me as exactly what I'm always trying to do.

[@maryjohnson4189nnkb]

One of my favorite songs that speaks volumes. My daddy loved the song too. It would play it over and over again on the record player.

[@jamesmoeller9366]

Thank you, Melissa!

[@drbooo]

incredible song... love it.

[@byronbriscoe1766]

dion an classic act

[@douglasbrunt2675]

Best song ever!

[@cynthiachamberlain2508]

Song touches inner core of your heart.!!! Will never forget 3 very brave men.!!🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@williesayulita]

If you include Bobby, there are 4

[@wilmaoberfrank1374]

Great song

[@helendebord9349]

Dear Jesus we need a leader like him🙏🙏

[@julietspoto9652]

I was privileged enough to see Dion inFt. Lauderdale with all the old doowap bands.

[@wendyryder2708]

Love this song! Didn't know this live clip existed! I've only seen the earlier version! Very sad and very beautiful! I was six when JFK was assassinated! Watched on TV! It even made news Down Under! Thanks for posting this!

[@susanbourgeois9313]

Thanks so much for posting this!! You’ve done such w huge thing by doing that!! This is the most heart wrenching song ever! Right now in the country things are so frightening but I trust the plan

[@SpiritualSpectrum]

Check out the live Dion version on the Smother's Brothers show, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eonPZIt9asZ6qq8

[@ampm24-7arts]

just make yourself cry cry cry

[@hackermusic3355]

One of my favorite songs.

[@Garyd47]

this really touch my heart in my time of the 60s and 70s wow awesome job guys

[@Roberttuck5611]

Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@davestark5560]

What happened to us all, OMG the respect and love these American Hero's shared. It breaks my heart reliving these horrible events. God bless you Abraham, John, Martin and Bobby.

[@btragal]

Wow, two thumbs up, thank you!! Love the harp.

[@johnlennon1970]

JFK cheated the 1960 ELECTION

[@dennisrowan1704]

Beautiful rendition of a sad anthem of assassinated heroes...

[@1401minstrel]

Anybody here seen Dion? Can you tell me where he's gone? He's still with us, but not in this video.

[@Sebask-oc8fz]

I miss Kennedy and Bobby 😭😭😭

[@user-tw4pi6tu7m]

Beautiful

[@nicholasmarangella3495]

Just find the beauty in all people and understand that we have much of the same struggles day in and day out. It is the GREED of man that has caused the chaos we have today. Thank God we have a woman VP right now. Someday, manmade governments will not exist. That's when compassion and love will be a blanket to this earth. L♥️VE .........that's our only hope. g 1014

[@sunflowerdisabilty]

Profound, at the least.👍🧡

[@sharonnoble979]

Dear Heavenly Father, please help us your children. Please help us to love one another. Please save our souls and give us the courage to reach out to the lost and fill us with your wisdom. We are in trying times. We know it's temporary. You gave us your Son Jesus and you promised us that you have prepared a perfect place for us...it's called Heaven. Your Son for our sins and completely free. We only have to believe and receive.

[@robertcastro3042]

Amen and thank you Sharon for this beautiful and inspirational prayer that we all need today and everyday. In Jesus name we pray Amen.

[@michaelburge2519]

***As Relevant-Today on MLK-Day 2022 Jan-17th, as It-Was back Then***

[@n_baileyname2698]

Great men!!! Some of the best the world has seen!!! A corrupted government then, a corrupted government now. Sadly, no one ever really paid for what they did to these heroes, and to this day, most don't know what happened. How they ever got away with it, I will never understand. The world suffers because of their loss.

[@joannamenchaca2780]

How sad our country has become 😢

[@davidholler1]

Music & lyrics by Dick Holler / Published by Wixen Music obo Stonehenge Music Publishing, and Prime Wave Music Publishing.

[@danielmesery2904]

☮️🌎🙏

[@bbo1779]

Fantastic. Very moving.

[@cfcodina9524]

No matter who you are, whatever your political beliefs, race, creed - if this doesn't touch you, you don't have a heart.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

Needed now , more than ever

[@realpatriot9915]

VERY TIMELY TODAY. 44 YEARS AFTER ELVIS LEFT US. BUCKLE UP.

[@garymartin5898]

❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🙏becca m

[@mymovies9172]

What is the background music

[@irafutterman5557]

Appalling camera work, will never know who did such a fine vocal.

[@michelemarr76]

This is so true for today in Ukraine. We should add Zelenski to this list! God bless you!

[@peterle6883]

The values you espouse are conservative my friend.

[@tedtimothy9074]

With all respect, I don't see or hear Dion

[@michaelgasiciel9317]

Yeah no close up of him singing.

[@keithcasey866]

I miss Donald trump so much.

[@momotyson6428]

Great song but the way I see it the struggle continues just look at trump and fox news