Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up in Flames) (Live on KEXP)

Charles Bradley, backed by The Menahan Street Band, performs "The World (Is Going Up in Flames)" live from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during KEXP's broadcast at SXSW. Recorded 3/17/2011.

[@Logan-ge5qm]

People at this show didn't realize how important this recording will become. Thanks you Charles.

[@geekrockrats]

I don't care how bad a day is,the fact that this music still exists is enough to smile

[@beckysmith130]

quote of the year

[@geekrockrats]

becky smith Thank you Becky

[@amiracleone2803]

Yeah then you meet 2020 lmao. Just kidding life is a eternal struggle for us all.

[@nlennon8612]

amen to that

[@kaidendawson9999]

instablaster...

[@GabrielCaramalac]

When u make music for art and not just for money, u make things like that. Awesome and beautiful!

[@simonvavrik7486]

Yeah, its true :)

[@brenangeltorres]

Exacto :)

[@DimitarBerbatov11]

And then you make money for doing things right which is also really cool.

[@lewisharris1316]

Lit brother!

[@TheRealLuqita]

Gabriel Caramalac so true

[@Chichoed]

Who is listening to this tremendous hit right now 2020?

[@mnjesu]

Whole fucking worlds burning. At least we have a good soundtrack for sweet, sweet oblivion.

[@Flood2Wavyy]

Hey yall, I made a beat sampling this record 🔥 would appreciate if yall check it out and showed some love

[@Kriegerherz]

Well it couldnt be more fitting right now, aye?

[@uptowndowntown]

This song sums up the first 3 months of 2020

[@davidboyle5763]

Amen

[@patriciasunduk5046]

100% truth

[@EvanAxer]

Oh no my friend it'll be ALL of 2020

[@nartron3000]

@@EvanAxer ain't that the truth

[@prophecy9070]

Just the beginning my friend.

[@helene6795]

This man kissed me on the forehead at Osheaga! See him live, legend in the making

[@kennysmith7101]

Charles Bradley is by far one of the greatest soul musicians of this generation. Soul hits very close to the heart and unfortunately most people have over loved that. Personally Charles Bradley will always have a place in my heart. RIP Charles Bradley ❤️

[@jjjjjjjj267]

you know it's going to be good because he's sweating and the song hasn't even started yet

[@TonyPHenderson]

i was thinking the same exact thing!

[@delroblestudio]

same thoughts!

[@immortalkey8801]

LMAO!

[@gallego23]

Sweats motor oil, thats what

[@alexschultz2778]

this was in the middle of a long set. in texas. youd be sweatin too.

[@HB-cg4jv]

when everybody ditched this style, charles stuck with it til the end and delivered these masterpieces to us, thank you charles, may you rest in peace

[@ethanprew8530]

Unfortunately I hadn't discovered Charles Bradley for myself tell after he passed but this is so timeless It doesn't really matter

[@toothpastehombre]

Cities all across the US are up in flames this weekend. Communities are hurting. Cities are burning. People are broken and crying out for change. Charles Bradley, your music is still ministering hope and understanding. God do we need it now more than ever

[@mariocaffari5015]

Hi, his great and powerfull * SPIRIT * is still working on us. This flames are a need to clear up the situation we have on this planet, there is a lot to dispose..........

[@juanmanuel7305]

"broken and crying" more like using a movement as excuse for anarchy

[@nartron3000]

@@mariocaffari5015=Im sorry how is burning American communities businesses (all ethnicities, yes also burning down their own races) needed to clear up the situation? How do you live with yourself. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless America.

[@nartron3000]

@@juanmanuel7305 exactly, they are pathetic. Pray for them, thats all we can do for the brainwashed.

[@MarinaDoulis]

Y'all know he's jammin up in heaven right now. Rest in Peace Charles Bradley, thank you for putting your soul out there for all of us the way you did.

[@musiccreators6683]

He left us a peace of heaven while hell reign on him. Let us take this peace and create more of a heavenly place and take accountability of our wrongs so we can change for the better. Have a beautiful day ☀️

[@emericanchaos]

I hope he is. I would love to gather my dogs and chill in a Charles session. I miss them all.

[@dodochagas]

R.I.P Man, we will miss you and your amazing voice! Your brazilian fan

[@thewhoclashes]

What Charles Bradley does is he travels with only his horn player, and then he has local artists play with him during performances; hands down one of the best artists I have ever seen in my life (:

[@joebutler849]

RIP Charles, the world is a lesser place for you no longer in it.

[@flesh-planetcongregation9058]

I don't even like soul music, but goddamn... that voice rivals that of God's. right on Charles Bradley

[@qtfan1121]

I'll never forget the time I saw Charles Bradley perform live. August 31, 2011. It was a tiny venue in a hangout area on my school's campus, with a stage and setup thrown together in a relative hurry by the student-run radio station who had managed to get him to perform here and that I was a part of, and there was a small assembled crowd of what couldn't have been more than 50 people who were in attendance, but he played as loudly and passionately and soulfully as if he were in a sold-out auditorium of 50,000 and we were all to a one in the palm of his hand from start to finish. While my memories of that night are somewhat scattered and more feelings than actually recallable and definitive, I have one clear memory that sticks in my head. It was when I had somehow managed to find myself front and center, not 5 feet directly in front of the man himself, and with only a microphone and a 3 inch tall stage between us he opened his arms wide and let out a soulful wail that could pierce a heart of the hardest and coldest stone in the next county over. That moment will stick with me forever, as will my appreciation for the man and his music. RIP Mr. Bradley, and thank you for all that you were able to give us

[@greenriver]

While everyone his age are retiring, this guy has just brought the groove back. soundtrack to my rainy night.

[@wlnsouza]

Hello, guys! Here's a Brazilian fan Charles Bradley. The songs this man touch on soul. Spectacular.

[@ronbarrett7724]

Rest easy Charles. You had a tough life. Thank you for some excellent music. Tragic he did not get the attention and recognition he deserved

[@nelsonjosiahjohnson6716]

Don't think like that... just think he changed someone life. A teacher can't change every student but change one and that's enough I'm sure he's happy in heaven knowing he affected each and every one of us who listen to him...

[@christianconrads7469]

Jeeez.... why did i never heard that Song before... he's on Fire 🔥 God Damn...

[@Charlie-zb6le]

charles doesnt get the recongintion he deserves truly one of the best. RIP

[@donadde]

The bass line is fantastic made for this song.

[@92STP]

That gravelly scream is fantastic.

[@michaelbauer2950]

I came here after I heard about his passing this weekend. True artist. Deeply missed. Great legacy.

[@ElAviadorNegro]

Remembering Charles Bradley (1948 - 2017). No more troubles ...

[@hughiedavies6069]

This ought to be number one around the world

[@loucat2779]

Damn, I just got here and the ride is over?!! RIP my man, I will pass on your legacy to anyone who will listen.

[@Greenockianx]

My son has finally taught me something! What a singer.....

[@ampensgoalie35]

I didn't know Ramsay Bolton played bass. Makes me hate him a little less.

[@mobiz711]

That voice punches you in the face like the sweetest kiss you've ever known.

[@antoinemax2106]

Have you ever seen a more genuine thanks for the applause? Gold

[@nicoladouglas3270]

HEY ELITES !!! keep your Evil hands off this guy!!! He's full of LIGHT !!!! He the voice in all us People!!!!!!!!

[@ClueVios]

This world Is going up in flames And nobody Wanna take the blame Don’t tell me How to live my life When you Never felt the pain Oh, oh, oh Come on babe They don’t hear me cry They don’t hear me try They don’t hear me cry For what I gonna do, yeah baby I can’t turn my head away Seeing all these things The world Is burning up in flames And nobody Wanna take the blame You oh you You oh you Me oh me They don’t hear me cry They don’t hear me try Don't stomp on that light It’s killing me Oh babe Come on babe, get it right Gotta be A better world Gotta make it baby Gotta make it right Ooh Yeah, yeah, yeah baby, aha aha, oh baby

[@tommarshall5893]

see*

[@angelaklahold2453]

Still alive this voice, great

[@wobblybobengland]

I'm here, that's just a marker in time for my family when I've gone, love and peace X

[@samx98]

Charles Bradley, the last soul man. Everything that was simple, beautiful and great about soul music is in Bradley and that band. Love the band. Don’t want to start anything but to me white bands always provide the best backing for soul singers. Mark

[@maxgoedvolk3382]

I tend to agree, I don't like to say it. but to have a Full Black band might be a little to much soul for one band. too many story's and to many feeling make it sound clouded and confused. And a black singer with a white band also looks cool.

[@MinorAmerican]

max goedvolk It's the history of soul music. Check out the documentary Muscle Shoals.

[@Lordjester13]

You couldn't be more right Mark Clarke!

[@days0fspeed]

Like the best communities and the world itself - swirl those experiences together, splash on some respect and the outcome is dynamite.

[@teamofprosvideo]

That may be true in this era, but lets not forget the original soul bands who perfected this sound. Bands such as The Barkays, Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, The Ohio Players, Confunkshun, EWF, The Dazz Band, Lakeside and The S.O.S Band. Technology and Hip Hop has taken an entire generation away from a dedicated artform.... Music with actual instruments. Oh it it doesn't get any funkier than "The Roots" Who says that an "All Black Band may be a little too much soul"? Really???

[@benomalley4824]

Constant chills. Rest in peace.

[@adampokeythompson531]

Have I been living under a rock why I have never had this on before???????????????????????????????? Love it just love it!!!

[@broccolihart1]

The energy in THAT room was electric th at day....

[@MIKEmowithFLLOH]

Honestly i have a tough choice deciding between him and james brown! I mean this guys voice and his passion- gives me chills!

[@kingkegs]

18 ppl didnt like this song? how can you not like this....

[@nartron3000]

One of the few artists that actual sound the same if not better live. A Legend for sure. RIP my brother

[@Badfish3208]

Rest in peace brother, you left something truly amazing behind.

[@IOxyrinchus]

He is an amazing musician, when he sings it’s straight from the heart. This song made me a fan. He sings with such conviction and the music is obviously inspired by 60s/70s artists like Curtis Mayfield and James Brown, it just captures the sound and essence of the music from that time so well. Charles Bradley is living proof that music isn’t dead, there’s still hope.

[@lilguava70]

"Charles Bradley is living proof that music isn't dead". Charles Bradley died 2 years ago.

[@IOxyrinchus]

David Davidson Shit, another brilliant musician, gone. I’m sick of all these great people hitting the dirt

[@astral.analog]

Possibly the most powerful voice ever.

[@snuffysmith4777]

The World has lost a man of pure heart and soul. Rest in peace brother

[@albertoferrari76]

Charles, you will be forever missed!

[@ilanbodrov8945]

The Live is 99/100 Like the original. no specal effects.just a man and his soul

[@ryanminnuies6480]

So much soul! He puts everything into it!!! So great!!! I’m 33 grew up blues and rock!! Makes you humble! Believe it. Good true music

[@calerogal]

Gracias por tus canciones Charles, descansa en paz.

[@DannySullivanMusic]

THEY WERE LOCKED IN. Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@agoog7126]

People posting negative comments....see if you can do better....bet you cannot...this is amazing...

[@dorncare]

Rest in peace Mr. Bradley ..... 23.09.2017

[@simonband5590]

Rest in Peace.. Your Music will allways remain and give us the power to move on in a not allways easy world

[@sebleebeats]

Some of the best music out there right now. I heard Charles and his band at work on Craig Charles's show and had to scribble the name on my hand as soon as i heard it!

[@glaubereduardoreggianidasi4742]

Amazing performance from this incredible man. I had the opportunity to watch him and receive a hug. This song describes exactly the world's moment we're going through. 😔

[@teespinnerette387]

My 12 year loves Charles Bradley :D ..............my children gonna be raised on some good ish :D

[@1minrecording]

The bassist is amazing!

[@ghostie7790]

the dude is killin it. I was thinking the same thing. Mad smooth. His fingers just glidin all over the place.

[@1minrecording]

James P. ....hmmm...well...ok...I get it, but that was strange

[@ShinobiZXx]

Rest Sweet, Mr. Bradley. We will miss you terribly!

[@triplesevensix291]

Burn baby burn. R.I.P. Charles sir. Brilliant. X. Life affirming stuff. Should have got recognition a lot earlier in his life.

[@zoomsalaz7886]

Lyrics in the concert [bit different from the original] : This world, going up in flames And nobody wanna take the blame Don't tell me how to live my life when you never felt the pain They don't see me crying oh They don't see me trying oh They don't see me crying oh So what I'm gonna do... Yeah baby I can't turn my head away, seeing all these things This world, going up in flames And nobody wanna take the blame Is it you or you? You or you Me oh me They don't see me crying They don't see me trying So stop all that lying You killing me Oh baby, Come on baby Let's get this right Let's make this world a brighter day For you, and me Come on now, come on, come on Come on people, come on Karaoke time! ;)

[@ra120488]

thanks for all charles, from Colombia.

[@DeeperThanAtlantis7]

I can't believe he's gone......sleep in peace Mr. Hardest Working Man in Showbiz!!!

[@notmag]

The world need to know him, and then there will be more love souls.

[@kennyzimm]

This man was amazing. I hope God has a special place in heaven

[@kdsoulrice]

What a wonderful song for today. The world going up in flames.🔥🔥🔥. Rip Charles

[@inyaazz]

Why isn't this man all over MTV! There is some real talent that MTV refuses to even play!

[@sebastiancortes8551]

I don't know how he achieves provoke me feel a lot of energy and nostalgic at the same time, and is incredible that all of his songs are AMAZING!!!

[@bremeracosta2728]

I've listened to this song and "Why Is It So Hard" around 100 times in the last 2 days. When I stop, I have to restart them again.

[@Guibaalves]

Wow! Amazing Charles Brandley

[@cwbeas]

I got see these cats perform at a festival a few years back. WOW!!!!!!!!!! They ..HE...was explosive! Just absolutely a thunderstorm of passion.

[@melbee0508]

[@veliceri2042]

this man is amazing

[@remdyxx]

yeah im dig this in 2024 😍😍

[@The_Iron_Pilgrim]

Welcome to SOUL. No prejudice! No discrimination! No finger pointing! No woke shit! Just people with pure SOUL.

[@steptoebizmo4895]

Love this band... RIP Charles Bradley. Love the titles to these songs.......... Steph in Alaska

[@djdanielalarcon]

Hoy Domingo, escuchare todas tus canciones posibles que pueda escuchar, es lo mínimo que podría hacer, por todo los grandes temas que dejaste. Gracias. Descansa en paz.

[@AkaitossTV]

Vou sentir saudades do Charles Bradley. Descanse em Paz.

[@graphicartbigbang]

Much love for this track here. 🔥💪

[@SiamBlades]

RIP sweet legend. Thank you.

[@YoungJulietTheGiant]

this band sounds so modern and so vintage at the same time... Charles brings the whole spirit of real soul and the band makes it sound like it's something you've never heard before... so fucking amazing!!

[@casswild4611]

Rip big man n thank you for the music ❤️

[@Esther3PM]

Charles Bradley is a miracle!!!! LOVE the guy, great heart...thanks Mr. Bradley!

[@Dfgarcia16]

Thank you KEXP. I love you with all my heart.

[@johnnynitetrain8348]

Had to come and listen to this jam. RIP Mr. Bradley. Your voice set the tone of a lot of my get togethers. Damn

[@MrFreaker97]

Rest in Peace to this Legend! But your music and your spirit will always be alive! Thanks for this man...

[@jameshungrydego]

This is one of my favorite artist. Charles Bradley is keepin it real. No plastic Lady Gaga or Brittany Spears here. Just great musicianship combined with raw, dirty, stripped down, honest and beautiful soul music sung from the heart and his real life experiences. Enjoy.

[@hgcollective]

Charles you are the best. Sorry I didn't know you before. I've got you on continuous play xxx

[@isabellechapouthier9804]

Très très parlant pour moi, je travaille beaucoup sur le transgenerationnel, je pense beaucoup plus à moi, j ai obtenue ma mutation pour janvier, mes projets ouvrir ma salle de danse d ici deux ans, mon âme sœur que j ai perdu à cause de mon entourage familial, il ne reviendra plus je me suis fait une raison, depuis un mois je fonce en laissant mes blessures derrière moi, je trouve vraiment très juste dans vos guidances.🙏 Merci pour le temps que vous y passer pour nous apporter du positif et nous guider. ❤❤

[@andersoncosta3675]

Estou a horas tentando selecionar as melhores palavras pra descrever Charles Bradley e essa banda sensacional... Não encontrei ainda uma forma de descrever ... Pensando e repensando Charles Bradley é Divino ...! Uma grande perda é a sua ausência nesse plano terrestre, os grandes gênios infelizmente partem muito cedo muitas vezes... R.I.P Brazilian fan !

[@Music-nt5ub]

Off the charts!!They need more recognition.

[@Katrielx]

When I started to believe in nowadays soul music with this incredible voice, i shocked with the sad news. RIP Charles!

[@racudo1898]

Go in peace MR. Bradley, you turned soul into pure gold again.

[@jimtherevoltor]

never fails to send shivers down your spine, RIP charles bradley

[@juanmgdelomana]

My new favourite song! I discovered this guy three days ago and since then Its been all i have listened too. His

[@adamkrager8331]

This music makes me miss Detroit, where music like this is more colorblind.

[@TheBr0dster]

The kinda feeling that brings happiness and tears

[@deville.c]

A song you can hear over again

[@KieranDacey]

sooo cool seeing a younf bass player real musicians x