Donny Hathaway - Giving Up (Live At The Astrodome)

One of the best voices of the planet ever. Love you Donny. God bless you .

[@DanielleGonzalez]

Whoever recorded this all those years ago, bless your soul. This recording is a gift to the entire world, forever. Thank you.

[@natashaorozco5163]

Yes indeed

[@jayketchem4162]

Amen

[@tjclark5900]

Yes 🥃🚬

[@MSC823]

Yes Higher Power! Whatever you are labeled. You exist because Donny was born with a soul! So was Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye. ❤️❤️😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️🎵🎵🎼

[@maymaypayton3224]

Yes!

[@basiesaunders3093]

That is one of the gigs i played on with the original band 1973 Donny Hathaway,piano ,Mike Howard guitar, Earl DeRouen,conga, Fred White drums, Basie Saunders bass.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

GOD bless everyone in that venue...I pray everyone in that band lives to be 120 LOL

[@basiesaunders3093]

Alive and well

[@msddwhite1]

Life is GOOD!!!!! Right NOW!!!!! Ms. White

[@basiesaunders3093]

All of live in different states

[@elowe5937]

Mr. Saunders, imma big fan! That band is one of my all time favorites, if i could trouble you with some questions i would be forever grateful... What was Donnys demeanor like at that time, 1973? Was he easy to get along with? How often did you play with Mike Howard? Was he difficult to harmonize with? and lastly was there ever a night where Donny didnt sound like this? i have never found a live performance where he is off key or even remotely hoarse/off pitch. Its amazing to think that he was literally perfect every time but then again, it is Donny. If you responded to this it would make my day, thank you again.

[@tonyaarvin5766]

His voice haunts my spirit in a beautiful way. No one compares

[@countofmontifisto]

💯💯💯

[@stephaniejordan5392]

Talent artists

[@Tobias_2024]

WOW! You are so right

[@jrblack9876]

His tone quality is UNMATCHED!!

[@grabango]

when a man can sing with pain ,sadness and love all at the same time and make it so rich that you can feel it in his voice. that is all that i need to say that donny was the deepest soul singer of our time.

[@countofmontifisto]

💯

[@PrincessLexi508]

Man im 16 and this is my favorite male singer! Never knew anyone could speak to everyone just with the ability of the voice.

[@rickjay2011]

You are 28 now. Hope this song still touches you the same way!

[@Robertoni7]

When I hear Donny, it just shatters me. I get lost somewhere and when the song is over, it's like what just happened? Where was I? You don't just listen to him, you experience him. I've never heard a singer and cried upon the the first note that emanated from their mouth. with him, I have.

[@TyStephens]

You just spoke my soul! I can't hold myself together when I hear that man's voice. Lawd.

[@lovetrain111]

same 🙏

[@lew708]

This man was placed on this earth to do exactly what he did- Touch souls through music!! Listen to that pure voice! Listen to that emotion! Listen to the GENIUS of a musical mind! If it evokes emotion and soothes you today, just IMAGINE what it did for the people of those times- Especially blacks. This artist is the definition of the POWER of music!!! R.I.P. D. Hathaway!

[@franzavierlampkins5289]

He was sent here to send us a message, though different songs sent different messages they were meant to help us on our journey through life!

[@Johndale29]

What male vocalist can top this? Just perfect...

[@watkbro96]

Jennifer Holliday truly put some stank on it too!

[@coreysligh2006]

None

[@lovell123456789]

Nobody

[@richch689]

I'd say Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye are on the same level.

[@dirtycasper]

Stevie

[@dereklassinger754]

Not quite sure how to explain how this song makes me feel. If one ever questions whether or not there is a God ask yourself who else could give someone the ability to let such a beautiful sound come from there lips. See you soon Donny!

[@kendallrhodes]

This comment touched me .

[@ANTONIORODRIGUES-zt6yf]

Superb

[@ANTONIORODRIGUES-zt6yf]

I wake up

[@treytaylor1511]

He's so humble, he always says thank you to the crowd after he blew them away.

[@nicnac5133]

I wish music was real like this. I get chills from listening to Donny Hathaway music.

[@m1946anderson]

his talent is so obvious, a blind man could see it. It speaks for itself. Much love to Donny and his talented offsprings. It spilt over.

[@debrajones8133]

the voice of an angel ....because you can feel it in your soul and out of all the music i listen to i have to revisit this song

[@mariannefurman1923]

We couldnt possibly know the deapth of your pain but your music was so deep and heartffelt,I grew up to it. Forty years later it still stirs me so deeply.

[@HANDSassociation-Development]

Took the words out of my mind 💛 I’m 69 now (here in the UK) & I discovered him in ‘74, got all his albums, he blew me away then & still brings the tears even now 💛

[@manb4war]

There just isn't another voice that moves the soul like Donny.

[@RTDavis0503]

Best vocalist ever

[@sdjklsdjksdjklf]

Rodney Davis Hell no

[@RTDavis0503]

Bradford Thornton your opinion..I'm entitled to mine, you are entitled to yours

[@sdjklsdjksdjklf]

Rodney Davis I have no issues with that provided you make that clear. You stated this like it was fact.

[@RTDavis0503]

Bradford Thornton just my opinion

[@sdjklsdjksdjklf]

Rodney Davis Him and Marvin were great... Shame how they ended.

[@blackjack18md]

HOW COULD THIS LIVE VERSION ONLY HAVE 200,000 VIEWS..SHEESH MUSIC TODAY IS LOST!

[@daniaestherherrerarodrigue9310]

his voice gives me everything my soul needs

[@maletelebo8941]

So sincere, innocent, emphatic,sympathetic..What a song......

[@patrickgarland4987]

Wow.......This guy is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

[@johnsondes413]

3:48-3:53 always struck my soul when I heard that piano

[@elowe5937]

You know Donny was special because even the greats of music call him their inspiration. He is the physical embodiment of soul. Love the man and his music.

[@WilcoG]

I was there. Kool Jazz Festival.

[@UFOSHOW1]

If ever there was a recording that made my Soul weep,it would have to be This penetrating fire Recording. Bless you Always master Donnie Hathaway

[@travisgivens1984]

Simply the best. Just sit back turn the lights of and put on some Donny Hathaway. .. let you mind be free as you listen to a true master direct his craft... take your mind place and you relax you body. Donny was ahead of his time and simply amazing. R.I.P Mr. HATHAWAY. A true legend.

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Damn!! I thought I was the only one who felt this way..Well not actually, but the way you put it sound's exactly like how I feel when this man sings. He brings me to tears every time and i'm a grown man..He was pure soul!!!!

[@Yesuh1]

Donny's voice was as smooth as silk. Donny and Stevie Wonder laid the foundation of what soul music is today.

[@MrsD7777]

The most Gifted people on this earth are too often the most Troubled....they have no real Remedy for their deeply broken Souls.... SMH YAH Bless!

[@bo777ford]

MrsD7777 Damn, tough piece you stated. I sometimes reflect that the gifted souls have been touched by the divine. They see the pain of everyday life of many traveling the human experience. They not only see the pain, they feel the pain, try to drown it out. It just hurts so much to see the suffering. Giving up stops being hard to do.

[@mamavapor]

This is the song that made me fall in love with Donny Hathaway....MERCY

[@cyndiisway]

Just when you think you can breath again.......... That unmistakable voice floods into my soul and reminds me that I still love him, and quite possibly will never be "OK" again. "I'm talkin 'bout when you really love someone" church all say AMEN......

[@jerometalladega]

This is music to console the heart.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Great......

[@OctoberLibra1]

This man has one of the most honorable and sweetest voices that is haughting, and delectable all at the same time. It's like warm honey being poured over your body and licked softly by the sun. Luther Vandross was the Interpreter of Love Songs and Expressions, but Donny Hathaway was the Maestro of Pure soul. He must've known he was going to die young and God sent him home to sing with the Angels. Two great, great voices in American Music...RIP Brother Luther and Brother Donny.

[@biboyinflint]

I can't explain it but this man's voice is almost spooky its so good, you feel every lyric he speaks!

[@treytaylor1511]

Please Atlantic Records revitalize this live performance for better quality to be put on an album. This is the version that was needy, as only Donny could do, Live

[@ferehj675]

I need this live version to download. His voice, every time I listen to him it takes me places back in my mind.

[@mrplatnumsugaray]

EVEN THIS RECORDING OF THIS QUALITY , IS STILL BEUATY AT ITS BEST !

[@carlataylor5672]

God have mercy on my soul, only you can craft such mesmerising pipes as Donny Hathaway.

[@clbzone]

This right here? Donny pulled his heart & soul OUT & throws them on stage & draws powerful responses from the audience so many Xs. It is almost a religious experience to listen. Right at 5:23 and on, he just lays it our there & brings it home. It's even more heart-wrenching knowing our soul brotha had so many voices inside him trying to destroy, yet he pushed past them in order to give the world the gift of his INSTRUMENT. Donny Hathaway was the truth. Musically. Lyrically. Universally. RIP.

[@mbledsoe3073]

The creator of NEO-SOUL Mr. Donnie Hathaway!

[@1993ladyangel]

MAURICE BLEDSOE yes totally agree

[@OTISTOUSSAINT]

Nah, Stevie is the father of Neo Soul.

[@freeyourself7510]

@@OTISTOUSSAINT stfu.

[@TahSnub]

When I think about it, Donny just may be the best!!

[@d3ll02]

That he was...

[@carlataylor5672]

He is Donny, ' nuff said, it don't get no better, check out his daughter.

[@countofmontifisto]

🎯

[@tonywilliams8565]

Agree. Die Hard Prince fan. But Donnie is something different

[@maddhghts]

Seriously this dude is above and beyond the most incredible song writer of any time..... the words are... wow!!!!

[@LivinWitness]

the first time I heard this was from Jennife Holliday and I fell in love with it But his version is so soul felt just making me shed tears because I am living this right now .I am trying to move on after a 25 year relationship that his ened up in a divorce...IT IS SO HARD.....TO GIVE HIM UP....

[@alycemcguirk]

Donny's voice is so beautiful and so full of soul.

[@aepps20012001]

The Greatest Voice of all time!! My favorite song of all time!!

[@DSAL85]

IDK IF THERE IS A MAN ALIVE TODAY, THAT CAN PERFORM WITH THIS MUCH SOUL, PASSION, AND VOCAL ABILITY ON THE PLANET!?!?

[@clbzone]

nothing like a donny hathaway song to express those deep emotions we all feel at times when life gets a bit tough or u just want to hear some love music..his voice is pure soul and it is like God is grasping his shoulder and squeezing it when he hits those soul-stirring notes and wails...amazing!

[@Biscuitboy0280]

First time to hear this song, and its been a while that something has given me goose bumps. I'm still amazed at how unrecognised he was. One of the most talented men to grace this earth.

[@YoungNeek89]

im only 21 years old and I love donny hathaway. Definately ahead of his time

[@rastaman1017]

Donny had the perfect vocal tone ever

[@michellewoodfolk2700]

Not another like him before or after. A talent that burned bright and left too soon.

[@The1LadyHustla]

no one could ever do it as well as this Beloved Brother

[@clcarter01]

Some things I just can't seem to do without, the Love I feel from Donnie's music is one of them.

[@DatDudeWitLox]

The greatest male voice....EVER!!

[@treytaylor1511]

I just go back to this and mourn for his loss all over again, it was as if it was God in him, his voice is too distinct and when I think about it's crazy that a 25 year old has this much vocal clarity and control and talent, I can't help but tear up.

[@acrosstheshelf58]

His voice is my soul. No one can compare to the feeling you get just listening to his voice

[@nerdbamarich2063]

My thought's exactly..He brings me to tears almost every time I hear him sing, because he sounded so soulful and you could hear his pain....

[@keshad32]

Im amazed every time I hear Donny. To hear him is to be touched and inspired. You can tell by the comments that he has touched many with the rich ness of his voice.

[@dejavue54]

Truly beautiful...his voice is amazing.....

[@MarvinMcManus]

I love Donny Hathaway as well and agree that his voice was ahead of his time yet others fail to realize that. I never really listened to his work until about 3 years ago and am not sure how I didn't know about him. I wish that he were still alive today just to see how great he would have been.

[@gnewt75]

The greatest soul singer ever!!!!! Hands down.

[@TerryGTV]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! I'm still convinced that, even 30 years later, the man was ahead of his time. Thanks for putting a rare gem out for us fans to hear!

[@aepps20012001]

My ALL time favorite Song.....EVER💜💜 The genius of Donny Hathaway

[@tajmabruno]

This brings tears to my eyes that's how much emotion he put in his music and vocal performances

[@neetrab]

brother sounds sooooooo goooood. I REALLY really wish I was around when he was here so I could go to a concert.. Unfortunately I was born about 10 months after he died..

[@MrsD7777]

BREATHTAKING! POWERFUL! Makes me almost FAINT! A lot of pretty voices in the world today...but WHO sings like this from the DEEPEST part of one's soul??? Let me know... Donny's Voice can Never die!

[@daschetaylor6771]

I have one word to for this song...WOW!!!!

[@makumbado]

Once there was a perfect voice, Donny Hathaway, the greatest singer of all time!!WE MISS YOU!!!

[@creambrulee100]

oh my God...that voice! It just goes all through you.

[@pauletteemechete]

THIS SONG ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY!!! WHAT TALET MR. DONNY HATHAWAY HAD!!!R.I.P AND WE WILL CHERRISH YOUR MUSIC, GOD BLESS HIS DAUGHTER LALAH TOO!!!

[@paulpaigejr.8535]

This is one of the most talented people who have ever been recorded. He will be missed greatly and appreciated for the blessing he shared.

[@nia39]

People had the nerve to dislike...they don't know good music...sorry. Donny was one of the best.

[@carolineintheciti]

This song is it. He put it down every time he opened his mouth to sing. His voice reaches and hits the emotions its meant to touch. Love this song, Love lill ghetto boy can't find up here anywhere and his rendition of the beatles yesterday or stevie's superwoman nearly tossed my stereo didn't want to hear music from anyone else after that. please let me know if anyone find any of the mentioned on here. peace.

[@nvrloveagain]

Sing it Donny! He was amazing even at a live show! Raw talent!

[@MsMonmons]

Oh, if only there was a time machine! I so wish I could have seen this total Genius of a man live. Donnie you were absolutly amazing. I now have the joy of my 8 year old son listening to and appreciating your legendary music, no pressure he loves it and I'm so gratefull he does..........your music will live on in my house long after I'm gone. Oh, and thanks to Mr C for my early induction to motown.......your only legagcy lives on.

[@DianaBranch]

MY MY MY...NOBODY SINGS LIKE DONNY....DAMMMMMMNNNN🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shokat77]

this just brings the tears. His naked heart, the gift of his pain and his beauty. Sigh. It's so hard for all of us that you couldn't make the choice to live, Donny. We all send you our love where ever you are.

[@MsMdd1980]

OMG I NEVER HEARD SOMEONE DESCRIBE DONNY THE WAY THAT YOU DID NO ONE SAID IT BETTER

[@krisbiskit]

Thank you, I love the live version, I've got two live albums and didn't think I'd hear this ever. This is one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@MikeNeer]

I'm so thankful for Donny's music in my life. I pity those who don't have it in theirs.

[@The1LadyHustla]

no one could ever do it as well as this Beloved Brother , Thank God 4 U .... REST IN PEACE Brother Donny

[@heavynumbertaco]

What an inspiration,truly.If youre heart doesn't feel this song,I'm not sure there's one beating.Hate to see you go Donny

[@lepoetress]

I had no idea he was so powerful with the gospel as he was with secular music and you FEEL what he is saying is for real. It's as though you're in the presence of God on his gospel songs. What a way to enter heaven, by being sung in by Donny Hathaway.

[@locadisa]

Me too. When he sings makes me feel like floating on air.

[@MikeNeer]

Donny Hathaway is my greatest musical inspiration and I want to thank the man in person someday in heaven.

[@sbrownie]

i wholeheartedly agree...THE best male voice EVER...so good i can't listen to it sometimes because i cannot believe it's REAL

[@locadisa]

You're right. TV ONE Unsung was not enough.

[@carlataylor5672]

Live Stevie but there is a God like touch in every thing Donny spews from his tongue.

[@darlenejenkins9636]

The music of DONNY HATHAWAY EPITOMIZES THE ESSENCE OF SOULFUL! !! I His sound takes you on a JOURNEY like NO OTHER!!!!

[@viv6511]

This song came on one night while I was driving home on a cool summer night with the windows down. I drove around the block until the song ended because it was so smooth 💗

[@DeckardWill]

Best vocal performance I have ever heard.

[@KeithShuler]

I agree music like this is hard to come by. This song has lots of vision and emotion.

[@arlto1]

Any aspiring artist,musician,songwriter.music enthusiast,and lover of life..with all of it's sham,drudgery,and broken dreams,could learn some things about passion and pain through the sound of this voice.He was the second next to B.B. that brought a tear to my eye and made me realize that pain could evoke sadness as well as joy in my soul.Truly a master of his craft. RIP Donny.

[@marcwa74]

I'm 38 and can remember hearing his music growing up and then later rediscovering him through my parents albums. Favorite album is Donny Hathaway live!! Love this man!!!

[@aepps20012001]

This is my favorite song by Donny!!Thank You So Much for allowing me to hear this incredible live version.Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!Thank You So Much!!! Donny is Pure GENUIS!!!!!!AMAZING!!

[@RodHagwood]

My dad used to talk about how much he liked Donny Hathaway. Now I hear why.

[@point2822]

written by my dear friend VAN MCCOY MY SISTER ZULEMA CUSSEAUX ALSO RECORDED GIVEN UP /THANKYOU FOR THIS AMAZING RECORDING DONNYS VOICE IN THE ASTRODOME IS SO POWERFUL TRULY AMERICAN MUSICAL ROYALTY THEY ARE ALL GONE FOR NOW BUT THEY LEFT US WITH GREATNESS GIVING UP IS TRULY AMERICAN OPERA MOST POWERFUL ODE TO LOVE EVER RECORDED RIP FAMILY .28 LEAD SINGER EARONS NYC BAND

[@MissJackieM]

This is one fantabulous version of this song !! Thank You Donny for giving us yourheart and soul in your music !!!

[@2damnfunny]

So true.....songs I heard as a child (like this one) still move me to this very day and the words are so deep and meaningful. Oh well.

[@aliwildfederaldistrictentcorp]

i have been listening to this song since i was a kid, and it still sounds the same way it did when i was a kid, beautiful.