Charles Bradley - Lovin' You, Baby (Live on KEXP)

Charles Bradley, backed by The Menahan Street Band, performs "Lovin' You, Baby" live from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during KEXP's broadcast at SXSW. Recorded 3/17/2011.
host: Cheryl Waters
engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett, Scott Holpainen and Christopher Meister
editing: Jim Beckmann

[@mariakalopoulou2638]

he was abandonned as a kid, he was homeless... his dream came true when he was 61 years old... RESPECT! WHAT A VOICE, WHAT A PASSION!

[@dotTomT]

and the guy didn't give up or get pissed off with the world! Not sure I have even 1% of his strength.

[@tamagrind]

And now Hes gone, RIP.

[@yareherrera7408]

Amazing persona

[@richp6824]

I'm just happy I stumbled upon his music. What a voice

[@valcervas]

he's worth 100 mil so yeah

[@saykojitube]

My PC just cried

[@MALHACAO2SAMUEL]

U oi é ui

[@maulanayusufsaputra1351]

Saykoji juga ada disini

[@slaymonte]

I just cried

[@HernanIlyas]

Sehat selalu bang

[@Voicecolors]

The most unfair death of all times. He´s suffered sixty years to became a professional musican and he died 6 years after that. Extemely sad. He will never be forgotten !

[@LoganHankins]

It's not... His struggles and life lead hi to become successful... How many of us can even come close to saying that before we die? 6 years is a gift, not a tragedy.

[@bwatts2779]

For 6 beautiful years he lived his dream....I'm glad he had a gd end to his life ♥️

[@eskeeit420fortnite6]

Sometimes the body will fight for long. Probably was really happy he did what he wanted to do and body gave up. So he could rest.

[@alexmendoza5277]

Amen never forgotten!! Forever eternal!!

[@Vigilante311]

If my soul was made of wood, this guys name would be carved into it

[@srednas4u1]

Seen him in concert in SF; this guy had the whole crowd in tears, no lie!

[@tenderpr3y]

Holy shit. Just discovered this man today, i'm absolutely blown away by his beautiful voice and PASSION oh my g o d he is incredible. Rest in power, man.

[@hsserrano]

The same happened to me. I agree with your words. Anyway, i am grateful to be able to hear him. Greetings from Brazil!!!

[@randymack1782]

just heard accidentally for first time last week, someone used one of his songs in a motorcycle video. now trying to learn more & hear more, love his voice, takes me back to the artists of the 50's when they put heart & soul into music.

[@marvelsugarskull822]

U need to watch the cover he did from Black Sabbath

[@johsy]

And I discovered him today, 4 years later than you but just in time.

[@riverstevens8218]

I’m just finding this guy today and man I am later than I wanted to be

[@angelcerda1111]

this man is not dead!! his soul lives in his music!! you can feel his pain and happiness at the same time!! Amazing gift to the world!!

[@drehen4891]

The first time I heard this song, I listened to about 20 seconds of it and then immediately grabbed my wife as she was walking by and danced with her in our kitchen. This is the first time we've danced together since maybe our wedding almost two years ago. I love this song and it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen it. God bless you Charles Bradley!

[@avtobus1234]

what a beautiful story! dance with your wife more often. i'm sure she deserved it :)

[@masan155]

I don't know why but I read this and I couldn't help but to cry. I cried because it was just simply beautiful. Dance with her Drew. Tell her everyday you love her. Cherish every moment. Never let her go. I wish you all the happiness in the world and that yall stay together till the end of time.

[@terpry72]

Me too! I felt the urge to just slow dance with my husband listening to this song!

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

This made me cry even more, damn you! I wish you a beautiful llife.

[@perryqcleave5511]

That’s beautiful

[@kimoykalinago4154]

You NEED to see the documentary on his life please watch it its called soul of America one of the best and most moving life stories I've EVER heard its called soul of America

[@leomiles8658]

Thanks, I will ! I didn't know him till yesterday when I saw him live and I can already say that this guy is amazing

[@jusjoshandthemic]

Just saw it and I couldn't agree more. One of the most inspiring life stories I've ever seen. Connected with his stories and dreams on so many levels. His drive to follow his dreams, even at 62, motivates me. I feel old and tired at 24 sometimes.lol

[@rotjong1984]

True, ive seen it a while ago. Damn this is soul that touch the soul. Deep, verry deep

[@kimoykalinago4154]

It's now on Netflix (uk) for all to watch

[@JoaodosReis89]

Thanks, man! Great suggestion!

[@psikhyobar]

This video needs a 'fuckin' lovin' it, baby' button.

[@donaldwynecoop1281]

Hahahahaha!!!

[@pleasantsville]

I’m sad I’ve discovered him after his passing. I hope singing his heart out made him happy before his passing. What a loss.

[@saxdave1]

Better late than never

[@Piratehunter-uw9dm]

I feel ya

[@DenardoLeeGastin]

R.I.P. Charles Bradley. November 5, 1948 - September 23, 2017

[@lmfao0h]

what!!!!!?

[@hobbsenddestroyer]

He died of stomach cancer, so sad

[@DianaHernandez-uo7hf]

Nooo i didn’t know it i was hoping see him someday ...😔

[@chrismcallister3355]

saw him on my first wedding anniversary 17th April 2015

[@barrysmith7869]

I only just discovered charles, love the bloke. So disappointed to hear of his recent death......the music lives on.

[@JoseRamirez-qo8wz]

I owe Charles Bradley some money no way i seen this for FREE get this man PAID NOW

[@roma5869]

Rest in peace to Charles Bradley. Thank you for this great song.

[@ClaudiaTorres-cy6le]

Amazing voice. Rest in peace Charles. We are hearing you from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@gobej9613]

Monos

[@alamedadanceparty]

I've got the chills from his amazing vocals. I want to play this song at my wedding reception.

[@gabeguzman8367]

DO IT

[@melg5728]

I did! 🎉

[@geoflores1194]

This man makes everthing seem like its going to be ok

[@vulcan2074]

The emotion that he puts into his music is amazing.

[@TheTrueReiniat]

If he could put more feel on his singing he would explode.

[@bellecossio]

I agree with you

[@branmonte]

You're kidding right?

[@KACHUKHA]

or melt

[@andronikikoulouri4423]

he's putting, maybe you can't feel it bruh

[@SomeGuy-xb6zw]

+Κενό 04 that's what he's saying, he sings with so much feeling that it's full to the brim and couldn't possibly hold anymore.

[@marywootton1144]

How this Man was never as big as Marvin, Smokey, Al, or any of the other great voices, has me baffled. His voice is a religious experience and all his songs that I've listened to today have brought me to tears. I am blown away and I am heartbroken that I didn't know of his music sooner. I am also sorry that he is no longer with us in the physical sense.

[@hansakaseneviratne2146]

He will be. If he isn't recognised as one of the greatest of all time amongst those names already, he will be.

[@werdk534]

"religious experience".... absolutely.

[@tylerdark6149]

Fly high, Screaming Eagle. ❤️

[@mishelin3438]

Te quiero, nena. Cuando me abrazas, me siento real. Cuando me besas, me siento real. Toda mi vida busqué el amor: iba triste, entregándolo todo. Pero cuando me tocaste, dio un vuelco mi corazón. Tú eres todo para mí. Cada noche, al mirar tu rostro, sé bien que eres tú la que hará mi vida completa. Te deseo, nena. Nunca me canso de ti. Al sentir tu amor lloré, pero sé que es real esta vez. No habrá más pesadillas, no volveré a tener miedo y dejarte entrar. Te necesito, nena. Te amaré por siempre, no importa cómo, estaremos juntos. Por el resto de mi vida. No hay nadie como tú. Cuando amas a alguien así de cabrón, cuando lo sientes con todo el corazón...

[@joelon0804]

Buena viva el jazz

[@juansebastiantorres9481]

Gente que le pone el alma 👏

[@Nabika2010]

Que belleza!!🎧🎧🎧

[@Cipactlisagrado]

@@joelon0804 el soul !!

[@matiasbenedito5266]

Poesía pura

[@billymettlen219]

I just discovered this guy today...and I can't stop crying. I needed this in my life. Thank you.

[@jacobheise3951]

The definition of putting a mans soul into music... thank you so much charles❤

[@crazybeardjones]

Charles Bradley was one of the best performers I've ever seen grace a stage, and i was lucky enough to get one of his amazing post-show hugs, we miss you so much Charles! Thank you so much!❤

[@MPCWatkins]

I feel like seeing him live would be a religious experience.

[@coreywalden9410]

You would be correct.

[@connorcunningham8772]

I was lucky to have seen him this past July at 80/35 in des moines, truly poured his heart and soul into the set

[@priedits]

Me too. Saw him live 16.07.2017 in Positivus festival, Latvia. Even received a hug as many else in the front row. Such a great memory.

[@MrBboyle1]

It was. ;) RIP Charles

[@adelineverbiguie96]

It truly was! Got to see him three times, first time back in 2011, it was in a small venue (like 300 people or so) and when the first notes were played I've got instantly goose bumps and tears in my eyes... Almost felt like I was in shock or struck by all the feelings conveyed by the music. I'll always remember that particular moment, and also when he appeared and all along the concert and after the show you could feel all the love he had and all the struggles he went through in his life. It's easily when of my top two concert, the second one being Lee Fields 5 months later!

[@siyashamase1565]

2021 and still sounds amazing

[@elmartinxd1020]

2022, yes :')

[@Narmy2k]

The cry of a man just sounds so well with a trumpet.

[@minnierose15]

wow! I can tell that he loved,James Brown,Otis redding,and Sam Cooke,I'm so glad to see someone with this kind of soul in there bones he will be legendary like the ones before him!

[@nickframpton566]

He used to be a james brown impersonator.

[@minnierose15]

+Nick Frampton I can see that,wish there were more like him out there I'm longing for that kind of music to make its way back.

[@joemacfilms]

+Irene Camarena Exactly, I'd love to listen to the kind of music which originated from the great R&B/Soul days of the 60s/70s rather than the computer generated trash and auto-tuned voices.

[@sabinedieter7440]

+onesonbunbabylon YES :-)

[@305Navi]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@Johnnieroq]

Had the pleasure of watching him preform at Coachella 2015. It was phenomenal

[@marshallnobody5792]

RIP to one of the greateat musicians of all time and the best Krampus.

[@reidalleyne]

You make a song cry, grateful I know about this artist xxx

[@henriquedef.porfirio4503]

Loving you baby When you're holding me, baby I feel so real When you're kissing me, baby Oh, it feels so real Oh oh baby I, all my life I been searching for love Mourning for love, giving everything I know Oh, oh oh baby When you touch me, baby My heart skips a beat Loving you baby Has meant everything to me Oh, baby oh baby Everything to me Every night when I look into your face I know baby, I know it's you That makes my life complete Wanting you, baby Oh I can't get enough of you baby Can't get enough of you I was crying when I felt your love This time I know it's for real baby Ooooo No more bad dreams baby No more afraid to open the door and let you in oh Lovin' you baby Needin' you baby But I feel so real When you're holding me baby When you're needing me baby Every night when I look into your face I know its you that makes my life complete Oh baby baby baby Oh I'm gonna love you baby No matter what it takes It's you and me all the way, oh baby For the rest of my life I really mean it baby For the rest of my life Nobody but you and me, oh baby I, I love you baby There's no one above you You know when you love someone so deeply When you feel it in your heart And it took a long time coming Sometime I feel that I don't want to go on

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Met him in 2013. I was star struck, but my girl friend moved in for a hug and thanked him for his music. So gracious and down to earth.

[@zennerdnitro5500]

Wow, why this guy isn't more well known? Astounding talent. One of the best singers I have ever heard.

[@minnierose15]

I can't listen to any of Mr.Bradley's songs without crying,I found him a few years back and I didn't know how blessed I was to come across him. My heart aches at the loss of this wonderful,kind talented man,it's so hard to believe that he is now with his Lord and Savior,may he forever rest in peace......💔

[@HIMfn20]

His screams tear ur soul!!!

[@angelasahin5420]

Inmediate tears. I agree 200%

[@gaberivera8377]

Been crying all night.

[@marvinwilder1307]

Aww man ! Just heard this! Looking for my wife to dance! Love it!

[@codygilbert750]

Just noticed Charles Bradley's birthday was yesterday weird coincidence that I've been listening to his music today, great man long live his soul 🙏🏾

[@borealmat1889]

I don't understand how this song can fit on the whole internet

[@SKIADK]

I was 3rd row in Cleveland when he came. Thank God I Saw this man live.

[@sebastiancortes8551]

He makes us feel like him singing the song, is indescribable the way how he lives every word of his songs, this kind of artist are whom we need to make famous.

[@bojaiden5175]

It's all the imperfections that makes this so perfect; RIP to one of the truly greats.

[@mcphersonjessica8793]

he left us the stunning music he created :) THANK YOU!!!

[@gabeguzman8367]

Married 19 years.. 6 kids BOURBON or not this is how i feel about my wife. Hoping she knows

[@sebastiandelatorre4469]

tell her

[@ostensible7197]

Your family is a bunch of a beautiful people.

[@axeldrane]

Tell her, not us, hen you won't have to hope :)

[@lupitabell1570]

This song will always bring me back to you

[@PekDraine]

Satheesh Nambiar Are you making a move? :p

[@gbarassi]

Satheesh Nambiar catfish detected here

[@lupitabell1570]

gbarassi how come you guys have the same name the different profiles who is who and what's going on weird

[@richardburchett]

This world will miss Charles a lot more than it can even realize at the moment.

[@naranjajordison]

Richard Burchett he die?

[@AaronFernandes__]

Just found this guy out and have been OBSESSED with him and his songs. So sad to hear how he passed recently he is a modern day soul singer for our generation what a passion he has in his voice.

[@margueritescott3989]

My husband found Charles Bradley song loving you baby . I cried it touch me since my husband played it as our wedding song. That was 10 years ago. We have a sign copy of his album and a pic with him. He was amazing thru and thru

[@headbanddynamite]

Don't even @ me if Charles Bradley doesn't give you goosebumps

[@arturito5]

Bradley salía con la capa a lo James Brown, movía el esqueleto como su ídolo y le rendía pleitesía mientras se derretía sobre el escenario en un auténtico acto de redención con la vida. Lo había conseguido. Apenas ha tenido cinco años para disfrutarlo. Pero el eco de su logro y de su música perdurará mucho tiempo más.

[@d.rangel7665]

I LOVE that sour brass section and thick base lines! OLD SCHOOL for real!

[@PullupNL]

I,M 35 jrs and i still love this music ✊🏿✌🏻

[@myhero8218]

So mad I couldn’t get to see him live before he passed away R.I.P Charles

[@joserosa9057]

Cant believe What i just witnessed…tears just rolled down my face. This is amazing, touched every inch of my soul.

[@NinjaSushi2]

Charles was a hurting man who bled out love for everyone.

[@orionmcnebula]

I can listen 100x, it chokes me up every time. 🙏💕

[@faqndo2288]

incredible with the feeling that sings song, RIP Charles

[@myork9203]

The comment section on Charles Bradley songs freaks me out. 80% of the people only seem to complain about random things.…wtf? This is great music!

[@danielleite6615]

If you don't have anything to complain about the song, 'cause seriously, it's perfect, you beggin to pay attention to those random things... I guess

[@thehessmoshow]

The trumpet playing is remarkably bad... worth commenting on because it takes the focus away from a great song otherwise.

[@MrRegularguy19]

I was going to say...he's a great singer but that trumpet is so atrocious it really distracts from the song.

[@antoniomiraval4157]

You can tell the drummer wants to kill him hahaha

[@leiladesire]

Synapson

[@Music-nt5ub]

The man can flat out sing.

[@braxbonner5506]

Every word of this song babe❤️❤️❤️

[@irinastevanovic6982]

Damn it..! What a song, what a voice, what a man.

[@dwight4k]

So much soul in one man...

[@jmh3455]

Dwight Dunker he outsings the band. Needs a larger band or a more controlled voice.

[@ClassicCarsComics]

I just recently found Charles Bradley by chance on KZbin...today I looked for tour dates and my soul cried when I found out that he had passed away in 2017. May your legacy and music live forever sir!

[@joeymcwilliams3440]

That man had so much pain in him. Soul Singer.

[@jonattan08mendoza]

Still don't believe it ! I got some teardrops. Specially because I was listening to his music lately and I also saw some interviews where he tells from he's difficult youth until when he was "discovered". You're an inspiration to everyone ! Merci, gracias, thank you for you love ! You'll be forever remembered !

[@AllTheBestCO]

Rest in peace, Dear Charles. The Eagle of Soul. 1948-2017

[@GabrielAmorimGomes]

eu amo esse cara vei, canta com a alma de verdade. uma mistura de ritmos dos anos 70 rock, blues e jazz.

[@angelromayor5333]

I send a prayer for you every time I listen to the beautiful songs you left us MR. CHARLES. MEXICO LOVES YOU!❤🙏

[@edgarlopez6868]

que bandota y que cantante, lastima que se la haya pasado toda su vida imitando cuando el tenia un gran talento que descanse en paz el señor Bradley...

[@Garweezy]

This warms my heart. R.I.P. Charles Bradley Way to finish strong in life!

[@drnz]

Rest in Power, Mr. Bradley--your music lives!!!

[@maxwilliams1060]

Wow...Just wow. His voice almost brought me to tears, and I'm a bloke. Fucking hell...

[@shaggyegg]

Im gonna love you, Mr Bradley, for the rest of my life Rest In Peace you beautiful man

[@beatlecost]

Love the imperfection as well as perfection

[@angiepaolavalderramacorral4995]

WOW, Straight to my spine and my bones, what an incredible feeling he sings with. exciting.

[@momo858musica]

I Wanted to see you perform so badly last year and was devastated when the show was cancelled! I was so excited to take my girl to see you perform next month. RIP Charles Bradley. Your music and message will forever live on brother! I will rejoice now because you are home with God!

[@AK87Berlin]

RIP Charles, he blessed us with some great music before he left us.

[@johnestacado8058]

I Will Always miss you man, you where and still are unique.

[@viyhexe131]

I regret that I will never have the chance to hold this man and tell him how much I love him.

[@Royalty1v1]

I've never been in love. But I had to fight back tears listening to this

[@keishlaararat9687]

The singer compliments the band and the band compliments the singer. Just beautiful 😍

[@leahaugustine5205]

Magik

[@Geronimo7thson]

Leah Augustine except the trumpet player towards the end haha

[@theartist124]

RIP Charles Bradley, the world lost one of the great ones!!!!

[@shango02005]

Two years ago, I saw this video by chance and immediately went and bought the album. Now, I think I've listened to it a hundred times. Thank you for posting this. :)

[@sebastianlopez6446]

I would pay a million to listen to this man, priceless

[@nellerman1]

Love you Mr. Charles Bradley. Rest In Power and Paradise. You are truly missed, appreciated, and forever loved. Thank you for your contribution to music. You live on thru your beautiful music, we still feel your heart and soul. Forever Grateful❤️🙏🏽🎼

[@marvenenolan2508]

I just found him today! My heart just snapped after reading the comments below. Why do I always end up being too late??!! He is in my heart and soul permanently and for this I am can smile. Thank You Charles for sharing your talent, inspiring us not to give up on our dreams, and I will be grateful for you the rest of my days!!

[@stevetrivago]

He was and still is an under appreciated talent ... king 👑 Charles 🙏🏼

[@wesleythompson7]

Charles Bradley will live on FOREVER RIP brother 👍👍👏👏

[@GrillaGlueGamingChannel]

Love this song wish I heard more songs like this on the radio in 2022

[@simonrubio9066]

This man has more emotion in one word he sings then I have had in my whole life

[@tiagopacheco4654]

i felt that

[@sworc2843]

the trumpet sounds Devine it is the imperfections that actually have pertinent basis. when you have made music from the heart of the love pain and experience of living in the world how could it be perfect without being imperfect. and color has nothing to do with the beauty of music it is universal

[@EdNoahSo]

I agree with you sir

[@MrItachi114]

Yes

[@alexchaviramusic]

I don't know, to me it just sounds like he messed up.

[@cerebralust]

To me it sounded like farts.

[@AlessandroFabbro]

No, I'm sorry no way. I am a trumpet player, and it is crystal clear that that guy is not making it and he is living a nightmare, you can see it in his eyes. It happened to me a couple of times that I could not get to higher notes as I used to do, it's strange, it's like you forgot how to play. This has nothing to do with love, pain, experience, imperfection-is-perfection etc, those are all nice words but now this guy is simply not getting any note. His sound is so unstable, he tries to guess the high notes just by blowing with random power in the trumpet but even if he gets it he can't sustain it. I don't know maybe it wasn't his mouthpiece, or he smoked a joint, or he is still under anesthesia from the dentist. All I know is that he is totally messing up and it is a pain to watch and hear.

[@Mattguitarman1234]

Man he had a rough life, but my God does his soul shine through his music. Shine on Charles, you'll be missed.

[@Perezidentify]

My wedding ain't no wedding without a Charles Bradley song.

[@theachomeabidjan]

Coming back here just to say i love u Mr Bradley ! RiP

[@MrItachi114]

He loves you too !

[@kbrarm6234]

Música boa a gente procura até encontrar. Encontrei!

[@Panthers1521]

Charles Bradley is giving it 100% and i love it

[@piolooo32z]

Here one who likes the trumpet exactly the way it's played. Rest in peace, Charles.

[@Triggy2point0]

this song hit me deep

[@fernandomartinez2086]

Timeless, you have left us with something Genuine, something you can feel. Thank you

[@radnowonward]

Seeing Charles Bradley live in Brooklyn at the Southpaw for the album release party is one of my most treasured memories. Magical experience. Rest in power, Mr. Bradley.

[@MrAxel555]

Acabo de escuchar esta canción por recomendaciones y me he dado cuenta que es la que quiero bailar con la persona que más quiero y admiro. En dos semanas viajaré a donde está para intentar recuperar nuestro tiempo, recuperar su cariño, su sonrisa, su voluntad.

[@echavezg138]

Espero lo haya logrado ...