Be Thankful For What You've Got - William DeVaughn

Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin the scene
With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh

[@DJGRoc]

Finally someone has the right song! This is William De Vaughn's "Be Thankful for What You've Got!" This ain't Curtis Mayfield, & it isn't called "Diamond in the Back!" ✌🏼

[@pebblessladebedrockinc.9506]

I just found out it's not Curtis Mayfield's song!!😮

[@Jay-pc8gg]

*You got

[@DJGRoc]

@@pebblessladebedrockinc.9506 I dunno who started that lie, but it's deeply rooted. 😕

[@jcynical652]

I'm pissed off now! All these years, I saw this song as Curtis Mayfield's. Somebody lied to us and got some explainin to do 😂😂😡

[@ggforeigner]

Thank you. 👍

[@micperez819]

This is one of those songs that you never get tired of hearing

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen 4 real now!!!!!!!!!

[@octofish]

Timeless classic. Memories of living in the hood in the 70s as a young boy. Greatness. Those times, memories and people. This brings it all right back.

[@jacknjill3000]

Me too and my childhood in the hood. Looking back now, I miss those days hanging everyday with friends and going through growing changes together.

[@andiestewart7423]

@eman67rpforum27Amen! Hood people were nice to us kids as long as we lived in their hood😂 Never experienced any other “gangsters” until later in life ❤️

[@Aucht52]

For years I thought this was Curtis Mayfield! Back in the '70's (we in the UK) had no idea who the singers were, it was the music at the clubs. Best days back then. Man we had so much fun, carefree and dancing to this & all the others on a Friday & Sat.

[@diarradunlap9337]

​@Aucht52 Curtis Mayfield DID cover this song.

[@celebratingtheclassicswithearl]

Exactly the same 100%❤🎼

[@SammyVideoPlex]

My favorite era the 70's I wish I could have been an adult. Brothers & sisters we can still stand tall.

[@SlimSlashie]

Brother sings the same 6 lines over and over, and it's STILL better than most songs of this current generation. F'n brilliant.

[@tlwalker8751]

💯🔥Truth

[@THEINFAMOUS1011]

I never noticed this until now😂😂😂😂😂

[@sinslap_]

REAL TALK !

[@mattiefee]

When you write 6 perfect lines... Why not turn it into 18 lines 🔥🔥🔥

[@SlimSlashie]

@@mattiefee Exactly. This song is so smooth it could go on another 5 minutes.

[@raymondmalcuit8361]

This Song Went To Number 4 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1974.

[@moladhdodhia164]

And I was only 16 and a Motown girl but all the guys were into heavy metal.

[@chrisbennett6260]

@@moladhdodhia164 your ears were obviousily robust

[@peterlewis6324]

Timeless it sounds more beautiful with age.

[@Cheeks1l]

If it wasn’t for 70’s music the 80’s & 90’s era of hip hop and R&b music wouldn’t exist.

[@ArmandaWarren]

Who listening 2024

[@jmeson6104]

Me!!!

[@travisjohnson6545]

Grown Folks Music

[@ovathere93]

I am bruh.

[@GreenEm-t5u]

My dad always played this not in the caddy but the impala RIP POPS😢

[@biglosersowhat]

Nice Vibes, Great Song. William DeVaughn wrote this. It was first called "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy." Then rewritten and changed to "Be Thankful For What You Got."

[@minib2200]

Wow this was my hood in the late 70's was born in 1973

[@arnelevans6779]

My sister was born in 1973

[@armandoamador8490]

Classic tune from the 70's. They don't make music like this anymore.

[@joannehines7806]

Ever thankful to Father God for EVERYTHING!!! This song comes to mind when I become pessimistic about what I do not have!! God's reminder to me to be thankful for the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS: love, family, loved ones, food to eat, a warm home to live in, bills paid, good health & healthy, strong family, kids prospering & achieving, etc.! ✝

[@robertveltri8576]

amen

[@scottfraser7118]

For Sure😘

[@BoB-Dobbs_leaning-left]

Indeed, but be aware that he is not listening. The universe is what it is and always has been. You have no freewill, you are who you are, just try and be better

[@morrisparrish76]

Right up there with “why can’t we live together”!

[@dawnwilliams4893]

This reminds me of my brother George Jr.Miss u much 💙💙💯😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏RIP..

[@aceartdepot6198]

I was born in the wrong era the 90s was great but the 70s and 80s is what built our couture

[@gregmiller9710]

oh it WAS great, but now you'd be as ole as we are....enjoy your time and the 70's music! :)

[@aceartdepot6198]

@@gregmiller9710 😂😂😂 touché my friend, im 100% sure it was awesome & unforgettable. I just wish the humanity and integrity was still intact that you guys laid down.

[@Savvynlady]

This scene captured the essence of 70s NYC well

[@raya8633]

Growing up in the 70’s in ela barrio this was our culture in the hood thanks to our African American brothers for the gift of MoTown music!!!

[@jerrybest3404]

It's only since late last year that I discovered this song, from a LFDH video with Rumer. I love this song! From that, I discovered where the song came from. I play it almost every day. We should all be thankful every day, at least here in America. I know I am. As a poor senior citizen, I'm still rich compared to many, around the world. I love my country, always have, always will. I'm not arrogant or prideful; I just appreciate what I have and where I live. Is that success? I think so

[@mmscuf]

Wisely spoken, Sir!

[@petetj333]

Captures the nostalgia of a time and place that some of us-even with hardship-were lucky enough to experience. Gold beyond words.

[@ghariiscool]

this song has gotten me through rough times. Man, the power of music

[@albertchin1050]

A song with a positive message. Yes, indeed.

[@jimmooter]

Be thankful we got this far.♥️

[@sonicgrub]

Brings back loving memories of camping with family and friends in '74 and '75. Cutoffs and 0 SPF tan lotion. Sunburn and vinegar. Hot links and rich potato salad with deviled eggs. Dad drinking Tuborg and Olympia beer. Rum and coke and VO and 7. Good times

[@bobbygriz5648]

Totally relate ❤🎤🎶👍🙏

[@jonathandoelander6130]

Good times.

[@whatever736]

Message in the music.

[@andiestewart7423]

Man! My jam! I was 5 living with my cool parents! My aunts and uncles came over with my cousins and we played outside and life was sooooo good! Thank you for the memories ❤️❤️❤️

[@brianjames2192]

A TRUE TIMELESS MASTERPIECE THE EARTH 🌎 HAS MUSIC 🎵 FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN 👂 THE MESSAGE IS ALWAYS IN THE MUSIC

[@TemisanAdoki]

This song always reminds me to be thankful for what I got.

[@christopherallen9580]

Brings me back to PG county Maryland in the early 70s. Wish I could go back.

[@christiandm1041]

Really cool 😎.... memories from yesteryear

[@alexwood2219]

Powerful song powerful lyrics . I remember my mum playing this didn’t understand the words back then but as a grown man I get it what a song . And I love the images seeing how people looked before my time , and to me they looked a lot more healthier than today everyone slim, beautiful skin, hair glowing wow .

[@dlklug]

Usually, pontification within music makes me bristle with disbelief, yet the message of this song is truthful and on point.

[@juancarloscarrillo5094]

I still remember the day I bought the record. Timeless music. Timeless memories. Thank you.

[@starsapphirelee5714]

I think of this so often. Times have changed so badly, and nobody is thankful for what is important. Now it's all about making $$$ on the internet, selling their souls.

[@davidwilliams8860]

My uncle played this at the cookout 4th of July

[@heatherlane5886]

Just be thankful for what you've got.enough said.🌹💖

[@douglasscherer940]

Wow ! Fascinating to hear ole William DeVaughn kinda got shanked by pop culture. A buddy texted these lyrics and I've been looking on Spotify for an hour Curtis songs looking for that ..."gangster lean"...No dice. You see I bought a Dunlop Cry Baby used wah wah pedal at Straight Music here in Austin having some fun with Curtis and Jimmi songs. Now I pay homage to William DeVaughn as well! Oooh oooh 'cause I'm thankful for what I got.

[@ThomasGerard-kh5ib]

I'm 69 year old white boy.Im thankful I'm not homeless anymore

[@PlanetAriom]

This song is just so 🔥

[@rhondafountain648]

Yes indeed, glad to see the correct info re artist & name of the song. I know many thought it was Curtis Mayfield's song

[@LindaJackson-e3u]

GM edagdwg God bless this man for sharing this special truth life is sooooo real.pay attention to what you do to get what other people have that thank God for what we need love THIS special story of life Linda j.peace

[@benitarobinson7524]

The greatest music Era ever 60s and the 70s nothing will ever come close ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

[@kevindare3113]

Another great song

[@nicklegg61]

Just class ,and you know it.

[@CurtisWhitehead-wn5bs]

I know it's hard sometimes good people. But Trust and Believe. You have at least one thing to be Thankful for EVERYDAY. 💯💖✌🏼

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

Some day this song should be in a hymnal. Real church music.

[@roz805]

This still holds 🥰

[@ronaldbell3788]

Danny, you did an excellent job with the images you used to drive home the powerful message of this timeless song.🙂

[@DannyLinden]

Thank you Ronald for watching and commenting!

[@ronaldbell3788]

@@DannyLinden you are certainly welcome and have a great weekend, Danny.🙂

[@paully1969]

A beautiful song with some beautiful images. Thanks for posting xxx

[@johnlewisofficial]

The music and the pics…man I wish I could’ve experienced those days….

[@hapexamendar1093]

Wow... you want to FEEL the connection to the past? This song is it!

[@HectorRebullosa-u6u]

Dis my jam let's be thankful 🙏 for what we have...

[@carltonstephenstewart247]

Being thankful, living thankful..... Thank you father God!!

[@hotdrumchick]

AMEN!!

[@washingtondc9290]

William DeVaughn, Was born and raised in Southeast Washington DC in East Capitol dwellings housing projects

[@nicklegg61]

Just class.no more said.

[@tonygohagan2766]

Thanks to William DeVaughn and all the DJ's who wove this into the Social Fabric of the very, very many communities they played it in; (usually as the last song of the night, in the 70's here in the UK) exhorting us, encouraging us, uplifting, inspiring and blessing us with a reminder to give thanks, and to hold on steady to our shared hopes, and faith, despite all of our earthly sorrows. This Song reinforced our humanity b'cos it pointed us to the heavenly realm, and to He who loves us all. - And that's what makes us beautiful!

[@vibzesandroark5047]

This is a masterpiece, love it so much 💖

[@matthewfoley252]

wow

[@ShalemAhava]

This song helps me as college student working 2 jobs without car ❤️. I'm thankful for what I got ☺️

[@rosettaiovine7231]

Never heard this song and I love now I was 1973 .. great song i appreciate it now .. am just turn 50😮😅 am very thanksful ! Ty ox

[@richbrake9910]

Glad you finally heard it. It's so good.

[@filippocastegnaro719]

Signori siamo difronte ad un' opera d ' ARTE ! La Classe non è ACQUA! ❤

[@yellowmistystardust]

I love everything about this video….thank you!

[@jacquelinerogers2997]

This reminds me of Chitown, my hometown in the 70's

[@carlosm527]

Just maybe the greatest pop song ever recorded -- I you don't feel this soul well then your dead

[@kellyf5004]

One of the Best videos I ever saw! Man do I miss those days

[@roserichko9452]

CLASSIC I THINK A LOT OF US THAT KNOWS THIS SONG HAS A BAD ASS MEMORIES HANGIN IN THE HOOD BLASTED JAMMING TO THIS>>>>LOVEEEEEEEE THIS

[@jacknjill3000]

You and the speakers put out in the widows and the whole block can hear and feel the energy. 🎶🎶🎶

[@breonnadevaughn332]

Just be thankful 😌 what you got.

[@MelissaDePlecker]

How is it that I just discovered this song today 😱 I loooove it!❤

[@Pain-FreePosture]

Makes me long for the 70's. What a great time that was.

[@gloriamarquez3020]

A Puerto Rican living in west Los Angeles at 14 family of 7 kids ..Crip gang low riders ...Chicano's inlow riders ..I was 14 ..gigi m.

[@Roxy54J]

You should listen to Pepe Marques rendition 🩷🩷😎 fabulous

[@JoannHines-g6f]

Feeling extremely blessed & grateful this Thanksgiving Holiday season❤Doubly blessed to be a Thanksgiving Season Baby❤ Eternally thankful unto Father God

[@alex-E7WHU]

How dafuq did I get to 60 yrs old and just heard this in 2024..? Brilliant song ❤️

[@nadinecamille]

You were probably only 10 when this song came out

[@krestaleonard2128]

Whaaaaaaat!😮

[@djairalert422]

you and me both I'm 48 and been djing since I was 6 🔥

[@JoeTi88]

I'm 36, came from a non English speaking country and just heard this song last week, thought I was a bit late to fall in love to this song but seems I'm not alone. Literally like of digging a piece of gold, sir !

[@TheANDYURRY]

62 yrs here, very familiar with CM version but this rocks ...!!!!

[@clurkroberts2650]

This song reaches people’s soul… god it’s soooo cool, it hurts.

[@thyliasmoss9672]

Always Thankful for Robert Bob Holman, so glad and thankful we, Thylias Moss and Robert, continue to have each other!

[@williamcfatheree7289]

William c. Fatheree . William devaughn and mfsb you just can't lose with that groove

[@jacknjill3000]

Even tho the video is NYC, this song and video reminds me of growing up in San Francisco in the 70s and 80s. Miss those days and great time to grow up in and helped make you who you are today. ❤️

[@DannyLinden]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

@@DannyLinden the clip was perfect for a perfect song. It took be right back to the '70s. I grew up in Detroit not NYC but the pics and editing were on point! THX.

[@DannyLinden]

Thank you so much for listening! @@Undercoverbrotherfromanother

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

@@DannyLinden Thank you! You had some badass car pics in the vid. My eye sight is not what it used to be. I am only 58 and can still hit the tragets at 300 yards but cannot read a pill bottle. LOL. No offense inteneded if I am wrong, only super jealous, is that you in the thumbnail pic?

[@AndreBrightBey]

This song has always been attributed to Curtis Mayfield and in all actuality this is who actually wrote and sang this song. #JUST FOR THE RECORD

[@kittenbrown2484]

Please give Mr. William Devaughn his flowers!!!💯

[@ericwarncke]

Produced by JOHN "THE MONSTER" DAVIS

[@DonWilliams-h4z]

No he didn't! Curtis Mayfield had nothing to do with this classic! Seriously!!!!

[@jenniecosio3654]

Yes be thankful for what you got 🙏😁

[@sinslap_]

Real music !

[@WAHMom1111]

Thank you for the great video and wonderful memories

[@PhlesheBone]

'94 baby raised on this greatness!

[@fredconforti190]

Nice - and my childhood sports hero “Clyde” represented - NYC ‘70’s

[@MrMannface]

Me too. Good memories

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

Yasss......NY was still NY in tha Sebneez!

[@mikerevill6171]

Remember buying this brilliant song .

[@junglejim99]

Brilliant imagery to accompany this brilliant song

[@moniquecavard745]

j adore cette chanson!!! merci William Curtis ....and all the others...

[@DeeJayA7]

Bought the original pressing of this LP today in a lil corner store in Chattanooga, TN called For The Record. I've been looking to add an 'affordable' original press of this to my collection for over 40 years... salute! PEACE

[@pammiller942]

I love this song Diamond in the Back sunroof top digging the scene with a Gangsta Lean I don't drive no Cadillac I drive a Toyota but it it don't cost them that much money it's paid off I love❤❤❤

[@cookingwitcalvin]

This song makes time travel possible

[@69fastback8]

great song, and great video, thanks...

[@DannyLinden]

Thanks for listening

[@ericwarncke]

This was the first song produced by the legendary John Davis. Such a hit, they started calling him the "Monster". Rest in peace my friend 🙏

[@PanPeter1966]

Wonderful Song. Thatˋs Music.

[@gerardfenn3988]

Thanks For Posting This. It's NYC History For Sure.

[@MN-dt2kq]

Love this….time seems so relevant.

[@kevinfranklin6382]

In my top song list if alllll time!!! I love this song. Amazing visuals whoever did this. Thank you. 🫶🏿🔥

[@jonnybandtheeternalgallery]

Dude, I don’t usually get on here to comment, but this is one of the very best songs of all time. But just look at how much this channel seems to love it too-you don’t just get this song, you get some of the best and most descriptive photographs of not only the 60’s & 70’s,but of all time (and the only way to capture what we’re all going through: this is life)-but you get them in order, in order to show you the feeling. This person lived there, and I can tell you that this is what the 70’s felt like. Smooth, rocky, and fun-all sorts of fun.

[@DannyLinden]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! The tune just takes me back home to New York during the early-mid 70's and what it felt like to be surrounded by music, artful decay, street folks, abandoned music, graffiti and the normalcy of it all. Music was and continues to be a lifeline and connection to wonderful memories!

[@PieterJSam]

Glad to be born in 1970🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@felyrivasmartinez7452]

Bella canción , recuerdos inolvidables del año 1974.

[@JohnBarnett-u8j]

I remember this❤ John ❤ thanks to All ❤❤❤

[@pedrantigirl]

We had the best music❤❤❤❤❤

[@jackb.7409]

Beautiful video