Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Changes (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires performing "Changes" live at KEXP. Recorded May 23, 2016.
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Jackson Long
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Scott Holpainen
Photo thumbnail by Chad Syme
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[@SKIADK]

I saw him live as a blessing, front row in Cleveland and this man doesn’t sing, he guts himself alive on stage. RIP to a legend.

[@shiyason213]

best comment

[@antoniojoselima3947]

🇵🇹

[@orionaldebaran6004]

Conheci esse cantor pelo KZbin.... Não sabia que ele morreu 😥😥😥 Saudações do Brasil,!

[@splergenyuralove]

It's why I refuse to sing. I'd rip my still beating heart out to show you the pain it feels and, does to itself then, I'd probably off myself. Just the power I feel from him singing hits, so, fucking, hard. The gutteral scream gets me every time. It sums up how I feel when I hear these songs and feel my own pain resurface.

[@hasani9110]

Discovered him a few days ago. Didn’t know he was gone. Man the way he sings 😢

[@RenatoPerelopes]

This man is 100% soul

[@ronultra]

PURE SOUL

[@11cylynt11]

My autistic 6 yrs old son still doesn’t speak but he very clearly sings the chorus of this song perfectly enunciating each syllable. This is the only song he sings along with. This song allowed me to hear my son say words for the first time. He doesn’t call me “dad.” He doesn’t call my wife “mama.” We still haven’t heard the words “I love you mom and dad.” But hearing him sing along to this song gives me hope that he will start speaking soon. I will forever remember my son’s first words, “I’m going through changes!”

[@mountainguyed67]

Thanks for sharing.

[@11cylynt11]

@@mountainguyed67 update a year later. He is now speaking more and will repeat the words "I love you." So my wife and I finally heard him tell us that he loves us.❤

[@mountainguyed67]

@@11cylynt11 Awesome progress!

[@jayybirdberg6545]

My sweet son is now 18 years old and has autism. It's been a hard road. I know exactly where you're coming from. Just remember he has a disability which makes even the simplest of speech very difficult for him. I won't BS you. It's hard on the heart not to be able to hear your son say dad or I love you. I know. But I'll say this ..If he could say I love you mom and dad 100 times in a row he most def would. But he just cant. Drew's 18 now and he has told me this in so many words. So Ive come to peace with it. He is so much more to me than words will ever say. He is a gift. He has taught me so many things about myself. I am greatful. I know he and your son can't talk much ..but Cherish his soul. And Stay strong my brother. For real. For him. And remember there are so many of us parents going thru this with you. You're not alone. Peace

[@11cylynt11]

@jayybirdberg6545 Thank you for sharing your journey. Yes it is sad at times not being able to have a conversation with my son. But we bond in different ways. We snuggle. We play games, we laugh together. May you be blessed.❤️✌🏾

[@nacermediouni6276]

"Ladies and gentlemans, brothers and sisters, may ever who you are, if you have a loss one or ever loss, if you have mama or a papa and your had your arguments and you're went away and never said i'am sorry. brothers and sisters, it's later then we think you better go back to your mama and hug her and let her know "mama i love you",and pap, he did the best he can for you. I never knew my father, my mom was my mama and my father but if you gotta a father out there that loves you, Oh! you've got the greatest in your heart. Ladies and gentlemans, let sorrows be gone, let love stand on chance"

[@pecman15]

words of truth ... RIP

[@angelof6514]

Nacer Mediouni o

[@brooklynmint]

wheeeeew hit me, hard brother, when he said that.

[@papo_parra]

this speech brought me to tears... damn! i love this man!

[@shamanllama]

I cannot express how hard it is to sing when you wanna breakdown. This is by far the most emotional performance ive truly ever witnessed. Its like watching him be reborn. God bless you and rest in peace Charles.

[@daisho509]

The lump in your throat really gets you. Music is so incredible at making you feel things.

[@thiagotabelini4375]

Every time he sings he put one hundred percent of his soul

[@IDASOFAR]

Rest in Power Charles :(

[@Sunkenballs12]

IDA SOFAR he die?

[@lowkeyquick3021]

Aye what happened to him why is he sad is every song it's making sad I'm worries me

[@lowkeyquick3021]

Oh thats tuff

[@RustinChole]

lowkeyQUICK stomach cancer. He fought it hard. RIP.

[@PrintFarmer]

RIP to a real one. He spread so much love in the face of pain and hatred.

[@ericastiff5154]

This is one of those performances that you come back to over and over throughout your life. It makes me start to tear up as soon as he starts. Love this man.

[@oebaf5207]

Hope is reunited with his mom now..

[@cassmyers]

This is one of most pure, heartfelt performances I've ever seen. This man was a rarity mankind didn't deserve.

[@babydingo95]

The world is going to miss this man greatly.

[@vagaboots]

Had no idea this was a Black Sabbath song, it sounds as it poured directly from his heart. It made me think with tenderness and nostalgia of my mama. Miss you, mom

[@NeedITDeathHeated]

I am fucking balling with tears, I love Charles Bradley.

[@valededo]

He left the life to get into the History... sorry about my English, but when the music is good the language is just a detail. I already miss you . Condolences from Brazil.

[@bibtebo]

It's funny that you apologise for your English. A fluent native speaker would have said something like "He left life, and entered History". But i think "He left the life to get into the History" is really beautiful and poetic. Also your English is really not that bad. RIP Charles

[@MrEmreWawa]

Edevaldo Gonçalves I understand perfectly and agree wholeheartedly

[@Monbroe]

'When the music is good the language is just a detail' and you apologised for you English. 😶

[@taylorpelletier89]

Monbroe music is a universal language. Sometimes more is conveyed in the sounds one makes than the words one speaks. This song is an exception as both the words and music convey an immense amount of emotion and wisdom.

[@CaesarPlaYz]

This song is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard of any genre, pure soul

[@poopuser123]

I still have my mother glory to god, but man this made me tear up and made me tell my mom I love her

[@WorldwideWyatt]

For over a decade I didn’t speak with my father because I couldn’t understand why he was the way he was. I carried around that anger and resentment just as I carry his name, and it did nothing but make me feel sad and alone. My father and I have since reconnected and it’s nice to know that he feels the light of my love as an elderly man. Rest in peace Charles and thank you, brother.

[@antirawk]

I must admit this is 100 times better than the original... and I'm a huge Sabbath fan

[@TheA13000]

I've never dig the Sabbath original version. Randomly I've discovered Charles Bradley on youtube and damn, he lifted the song to a whole different level.

[@2010infidel]

Indeed.

[@CarlosAugustoScalassaraPrando]

Music it's not competition.

[@deBurrows]

I must admit that I like and appreciate the effort and passion of this cover, but still prefer the original.

[@EmilyPayton]

Black Sabbath wrote a fire R&B tune and didn't even realize it

[@SjAragon33]

Holy fuck this is amazing

[@DubElementMusic]

same for me ^^ amazing stuff, have a good life my friend.

[@Mr1945pete]

Charles Bradley is so underrated! He gives everything he's got, every performance!

[@jefftraasdahl1375]

That's not sweat, it's his soul crying. RIP CB.

[@marciorosas2259]

Bradley offers a real peace sensation for us, singing softly this sound.

[@brian99xt]

I'm not crying, you're crying! Die hard metal fan here, big fan of Oz & Sabbath, and much in the same way Cash turned "Hurt" into a better song, Charles made this song into what "should have been". Knowing that he did this song because of the loss of his mother, and that he originally didn't want to do it, beings it to a whole new level. ❤️ RIP Mr. Bradley ❤️

[@deirairacheta517]

I cried like a kid when he started speaking about forgiveness 😢 what a legend

[@narekavedyan8910]

Rest in peace, Charles. Let's take a moment and realize the pure spirit that this man had. In today's day and age, it was very, very rare.

[@techstoge]

It takes a guts and an extraordinary person to do what this man was able to accomplish in his lifetime. Rest in peace Charles Bradley 😢 You will always be remembered and will always have a special place in my heart for being able to say the words that I cannot.

[@allissondiego1989]

so much emotion. This is what art is about: soul.

[@diegomizard2649]

I feel unhappy I feel so sad I've lost the best friend That I ever had She was my woman I loved her so But it's too late now I've let her go I'm going through changes I'm going through changes We shared the eve's We shared each day In love together We found a way But soon the world Had its evil way My heart was crying Love went astray I'm going through changes I'm going through changes It took so long To realize That I can still hear Her last goodbyes Now all my days Are filled with tears Wish I could go back And change these years I'm going through changes I'm going through changes

[@antonioquinta95]

Never saw no one singing with so much soul. Loved it..

[@MrBuitron]

Ese unos meses perdí a mi mamá, era de las personas más guerreras, era mi mejor amiga. Esta canción me ayudó a salir de mi depresión. Gracias Charles Bradley donde quiera que estés. I love you

[@Dan-ol7ed]

Recibe un fuerte abrazo, de mi parte, amigo. Tu madre siempre te vigila.

[@erickcorea3275]

Misma situación, mismo sentir. Un abrazo

[@albertlopez7515]

Eso es sentir la música en todo su esplendor en el alma, dejar que fluya por tus venas y sentirte pleno, descansa en paz hermano Bradley, dejaste un gran legado para aquellos buenos conocedores de la música.

[@ghettoblaster2010]

Damn, RIP Charles, this song absolutely moved me

[@dnlmachine4287]

It just doesnt get any better. The first line, it just grabs you and you know what youre in for - but you still cant prepare. Stay gold.

[@damnhatesyou]

Black sabbath know how to write a good tune hey

[@liamfitzgerald7528]

It's been a long time since a song/performance drained so many tears out of my eyes. Beautiful!

[@pMizzleFoRizzle]

same man this was incredible! this is what music is supposed to do, make you feel!!!

[@phirhosigma]

What a beautiful song to cry

[@juutje40]

This is the best song ever, I've listened to it over and over again! It speaks to my inner soul. I'm going to carry this on my soul next year. It reminds me of baby cuddles

[@BrianS756]

Listen to the black sabbath version too. I'm torn between the two. They're both amazing.

[@michael5089]

Judith lovely comment xx

[@Phearsum]

@@BrianS756 Charles had 10000000x the soul that Ozzy did in his voice. HUGE sabbath fan. Diehard even. But this is his song now. Reminds me of Johnny Cash's - Hurt, in that aspect. 9IN, did great. But Cash.. With the pain and experience, took it away. They said it themselves.

[@johnp.noblejr.7214]

I listened to this song on repeat as we were driving to bury my father a few years ago. Beyond soulful. He was the truth. We lost a truly great soul. He suffered so much. Rest easy, my man.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@eduardovillanueva495]

Rest In Paradise Mr Charles Bradley 🙏🏼😔 It was an honor to see you Live . LA loves you.

[@dirkdiggler8367]

I wish I knew him before he passed away ! I miss out but now he's always on my mind

[@cochranshow]

When he say momma 🥺😢

[@DystopiaFatigue]

A masterclass on singing with real emotion. Nothing spared. RIP Mr. Bradley. I hope you can now hug your mother again.

[@amyoqueli]

Hace dos años escuché por primera vez a Charles, justo esta canción. Esta es la primera vez que veo este vídeo, me caló fuertísimo, sus palabras al final me hicieron llorar. Su voz es impecable, Charles vibraba de tal manera que te hacía sentir lo mismo que él. Increíble!!! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 QDEP

[@ElFrrrito]

No one will ever do what mister Charles did... He gave everything that he got in every single performance. So much love, so much soul. Rest in peace.

[@siddharthsingh4095]

Bass line is so psychedelic , this is the best version of the song

[@billrobertjoe]

the bass line is basically the original version, except near the end of the chorus, i think it would've been better if they kept that part like the original but i still love both versions equally

[@alexandrabarton5315]

Thank you Charles Bradley. Rest easy. You have touched many souls with your talent and grace. Your voice will live on. We love you!

[@davidowle3772]

My wife and I are Canadian and eloped at San Francisco City Hall for our wedding. We had tickets to see Charles at the Great American Music Hall that night. We had the world's best wedding singer... After the show, he worked his way through the audience. Some of our fellow concert goers knew we had eloped and made sure Charles met us. We both got the best bear hugs of our lives. Still married... ❤

[@veliceri2042]

that guy is just amazing

[@dubaruke]

Valeu, meu irmão! Obrigado por tudo. R.I.P.

[@lucaxpray964]

Duílio Gomes ele morreu?💔

[@rhangelribeiro3801]

Ele faleceu, no ano passado.

[@johnvinicius4320]

F

[@casey.h4692]

im crying sooooooooo much 😥😢😭😰😰😢😥😩😮😪

[@IslandTryp328]

Rest In Paradise Charles Bradley

[@alisahi98]

RIP Charles & his Mama (who was of course his papa too). I don’t think I’ve seen many performances like this... he’s all sweat at the end, like he’s given everything he had. Drained.

[@rockomundo]

RIP to an extraordinary musician. Charles will be missed.

[@theuniverse685]

I almost cried! This video should be in black & white like the old days!!!

[@rootsdojo7788]

Thank you Charles for being there under so many skies, you will always be remembered. RIP beautiful soul.

[@Aryanbrotherhoodboxing]

I wish I could go back to 2005 when I met my ex wife, I’d do things so differently. Now I have to live with the pain forever.

[@Nhilzer]

I feel like I lost one of the best friends I had when listening to the song :(. Fighting this terrible decease may have been really exhausting, so rest in peace mister Charles, hope he sees his mom cause I know how it's hard to not be able to talk to someone we love so much, hope my grandpa meets him now cause I know they would get along. I miss you still, everyday, grandpa.

[@Jz2CoolDude]

Life really is so cruel... I hope you've found your peace Charles. Thanks for the music Sir!

[@thedalaz]

He took this song and made it his own. Nailed it! We will miss you Charles...RIP

[@MrSpunkletrumpet]

Not gonna lie, when he says “it hurts so bad” I really feel it man. RIP to a great man

[@MattP_Shifty500]

Can’t believe the power of his voice and the love in his sole… It all shines through - 68 years young when he left this world is far too young for such a powerful character to leave this world and far too early ! RIP

[@victormarinez9661]

It is the first time I hear his songs and he is amazing. RIP.

[@TheZazProductions]

I miss you, dad. I love you so much.

[@phucket01]

I said god dam made have goose bumps and I'm glad I have my mama and papa thank you sir for reminding us truly blessed

[@theartist124]

RIP the Great Charles Bradley, we lost a great one today, a truly great person- heart and soul for miles!!!!

[@existentialdraintest]

this song always destroys my heart,I miss her so...

[@JesseChewy]

I never heard this song before in my life...... One of the Best ones it really got all my attention from the start to finish. Great Song

[@SamueldeChampagne]

Gone, but the songs live on. RIP Charles.

[@paulsnider9208]

This is Otis Redding-calibre soul singing. Every last ounce of his soul is emptied out onstage. The pain, the loss-- it's all there in his performance, raw & unfiltered. One of the most moving singers I've heard in years... 🦃😬🦃😬🦃😬

[@venam1s]

Beautiful song, his whole body was crying.

[@UniversalVibesTV]

Rest in Peace and Love Mr Charles Bradley. Your being has been blessings to me and countless others.

[@sebastianlomeli1806]

This man’s voice it’s so powerful!

[@diggsthemaggot7625]

he's not sweating his whole body is crying R.I.P charles

[@crknipe]

This is why you should treat good music like an open door in your life. You never know when it will suddenly slam shut and the opportunity lost forever.

[@taylorpelletier89]

Music, along with math and science, is one of the universal languages. Sometimes more is conveyed in the sounds one makes than the words one speaks. This song is an exception as both the words and music convey an immense amount of wisdom and emotion - painful but with a hope for better.

[@claytontackett4511]

Bri Fitz Excellent comment couldn’t have said it better. No matter where you live, what you look like, or what language you speak, we are all just human beings. We all cry tears and we all bleed red.

[@shimshimshallabim652]

RIP to the Screaming Eagle of Soul, and my heart. We love you.

[@alejandroamaro9907]

Balling in tears man Rest In Peace Charles’s Bradley

[@marcelomesquita3273]

Eu também nao conhecia este cantor, ate ouvir essa versão em uma novela, assim procurei e encontrei sem duvida e a melhor versão desta musica até hoje, ele incorpora a letra da musica e transmite com sentimento como nenhum outro,excelente !

[@Sarakism]

One of the greatest souls. Thank you for sharing, and supporting kexp. His music changes lives.

[@marcellustone]

Not easy to hold back tears......

[@diegomares4802]

It's hard to hear this song but I love it with all my soul. Thank you Charles for the being in our life.

[@benearful]

Charles Bradley: i love you brother! What a song...

[@JaceDrummer]

R.I.P. Charles.. You were a true talent. Taken way too young from us.

[@PearlMetal666]

I had seen another live version before, and I didn't think I could like any other version even better. Yes, Thank you Big Mouth for putting such an amazing and talented artist on my radar to follow and learn from. Thank you to Charles, The Band and KEXP!

[@holyfreak8]

RIP Charles. Thank you for your wonderful voice

[@michelesouzafrancoleitao3442]

Changes Black Sabbath I feel unhappy I feel so sad I've lost the best friend That I ever had She was my woman I love her so But it's too late now I've let her go I'm going through changes I'm going through changes We shared the years We shared each day In love together We found a way But soon the world Had its evil way My heart was blinded Love went astray I'm going through changes I'm going through changes It took so long To realize And I can still hear Her last goodbyes Now all my days Are filled with tears Wish I could go back And change these years I'm going through changes I'm going through changes

[@4ngel0fd34th]

I rarely cry listening to a song, this time I just did it.

[@ChocolateMilkyYummy]

heart wrenching.

[@trypkelly]

Man first time I saw him perform changed my life rip Charles❤️

[@hecatonquir0]

I really love how Charles sings this song, I always cry when I hear it. thanks for everything Charles, god bless you and i hope you meet your mother whenever you go ❤️ Love from Chile

[@nightwatcher01]

RIP Charles. You were to vocalists what Stevie Ray Vaughan was to guitar.

[@CrazyDubbNinja]

Did I just cry. Yes. Yes I did.❤️

[@scratch01]

Rest in Peace Charles Bradley. Thank you for the beautiful music you gave to the world...your legend will live on.

[@timg7627]

As a long time Black Sabbath fan I’ll say this version exceeds the original in every way. Well done 👏👏

[@walliegrab9746]

I love both Sabbah and Charles Bradley, so this is amazing.

[@kreep182]

Its sad how we dont realize the importance of our mothers till they are gone. This life will always keep you away from her, and before you know it she's gone, and you're left with the guilt. Btw my mom is still alive today, but I just keep thinking about this moment, and its like there's always this thing , or this job, or this person that keeps from actually picking up the fucking phone, and calling her. Its just so fucking hard sometimes.

[@adambudzynski3558]

RIP your music had helped me in so many ways. Wish I saw you live my friend. Keep singing up there

[@veanberry4792]

Best I've heard!!!!

[@joshualyster7904]

So much soul, so much pain so so moving. Hopefully he’s with her now hey.

[@azucenagonzalez4013]

I don’t know wether to cry or smile of happiness. I just discovered this beautiful man’s’ music. I’m speechless and I rarely say that. Wow! My respect to him and his music. Rest In Peace, Mr. Charles. ❤️

[@edumartins5208]

One of most powerful performances I've ever seen in my life.

[@muudawg6938]

Man the legend cries every time he sings this song, and then I cry

[@anonimous4732]

Thank you, Charles Bradley ❤

[@guilhermeborges5114]

MOOONSTRO!!! SENSACIONAL!! AWESOME!! AMAZING!! We are looking forward to see you in Brazil again!! Please do not delay!!

[@giovannipaolo841]

Im doing a tribute page for this man as a part of my certifications for web development. I was in the process of pulling the code to attach this performance to the page and my god, I had to stop for a minute and hear this performance through. Had me pulling tears at the end and texting my loved ones. Bless this man and the music he gave us!

[@Alessandro_Russo]

He is an example for me. When i'am afraid of changes i came back here to don't forget to change before changes come.