I know God led me to this GEM..My heart was soooo heavy this morning but this was just a little reminder never get tired of doing good no matter how some perceive ot as being a weakness..KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!🙏🙏
@robgoose Жыл бұрын
I just had such a difficult conversation with a friend and she needed some uplifting in her heart. This phrase came to kind and it led me right to this song and performance. Thank you, Curtis Mayfield. I hope my friend feels it.
@vibrationalwebtourist15711 ай бұрын
@@prezadent1different language within the same language… whatever works to get you there.. I try to look past words… see the beauty in all expressions that have beauty to be shared… turn from the negative with a positive charge ☄️
@Ryfrye9 ай бұрын
5 years later and I feel the same way this morning. Bless you.
@musicetc20639 ай бұрын
Thank you :,))
@TGTree8 ай бұрын
Keep on keeping on, yes, an uplifting soul
@jaimiegordon20656 ай бұрын
Pure genius. He deserves a fucking star in heaven
@user-dc7um4pr3f Жыл бұрын
This is such a great live performance honestly.
@selfempower3960 Жыл бұрын
no word of a lie
@rjam197416 жыл бұрын
Another Mayfield song that gives you that extra push to want to make it in life
@anthonyvaughan64703 жыл бұрын
WHAT A GREAT POSITIVE SONG , PASS IT ON TO THE NEXT GENERATION !
@anthonyvaughan64703 жыл бұрын
AMEN TO THAT !
@Demonsterful11 жыл бұрын
Curtis Mayfield had a beautiful soul. He has always been a great inspiration to me. You are missed, brother. Yes, you are missed.
@MegaKeppy Жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely insane that Curtis sounded that good vocally all the time. Gods child for sure. We are so blessed to have him in our lives!
@generfeld4 ай бұрын
The "Gentle Genius" I think was his nickname. That high pitch falsetto voice is so iconic. No one sounds like him
@burt-19593 жыл бұрын
absolutely top class.
@nubiannectar17 жыл бұрын
Curtis was a genius. H e was producing and arranging when he was 15 yrs old. He wrote a beautiful piece called "we the people darker than blue". He spoke for a nation of millions.
@generfeld4 ай бұрын
darker than blue, the OG version from the 1970 Curtis album, those opening notes of the horn, hits deep
@fuzzyeah47704 жыл бұрын
This means so much right now ♥️ Curtis always has something relevant to say.
@janemillerick96143 жыл бұрын
another of those artists we mourn, but whose music is relevant always, timeless. (and sometimes much more so you catch my drift!))
@thekhansha3 жыл бұрын
Even more today - it’s early on November 3rd. Keep on Keeping on.
@LasColinasMusic2 ай бұрын
Curtis is and always will be a musical giant in this world of ours!!🎹🎹✌🏻
@bigcartoonyIIV4 жыл бұрын
This song is still relevant today. Curtis was the man
@sicilianbabe817 жыл бұрын
WOW...a fan from Croatia digging Cutis Mayfield! He is a National Treasure. No matter how many times I hear him sing, I cry--happy or sad tears. The man could speak to the soul. The soul understands the Truth.
@solinworld6323 жыл бұрын
Dobro dobro
@maryannhermann2896 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song I've searched for a long time to find this 💕 love this song ❤️
@ayo401011 жыл бұрын
So glad i spent my youth listening to Curtis......his music is honey for the soul.
@petersugar2185 Жыл бұрын
Just so beautiful and relaxing and calm great music great words. Great singer may the most high bless you Curtis Mayfield 🙏🏾
@TheANDYURRY3 жыл бұрын
If ever there was a God on Earth , this was him , the legend that was CURTIS MAYFIELD, "The Good Die Young"....!!!!
@amd77j18 жыл бұрын
R.I.P, Curtis. You are a legend.
@Gibby_Films Жыл бұрын
16 years ago u commented this, damn
@veloman593 жыл бұрын
What a most beautiful song! RIP Curtis ❤️
@InTheD3 жыл бұрын
Im 17 and I am happy to say that one of the likes on this video was mine. This song has a more meaningful lyrics than the songs we have today. Keep on keeping on
@badgerbadger64909 ай бұрын
This Brother is a Prophet
@troyduke7342 Жыл бұрын
Dude killn that guitar in the back 🎸
@mildredlibii5743Ай бұрын
His songs will never die. It will live forever!!!!❤🎉😊
@ramonaruth24124 жыл бұрын
This is when Music was truly Music! It strikes you to the core. The message is truth!! RIP Curtis Mayfield....
@halfmonk10 жыл бұрын
perfect. curtis was a beautiful musician.
@TheBootywest4 жыл бұрын
He was. And this Old Grey Whistle Test performance rocks. Soul with attitude
@shanduzambatha75914 жыл бұрын
Perfect describe this.
@bobeagle314 жыл бұрын
He was called "The Poet" -- a lyricist indeed and his music is sooooooo soothing.
@amd77j13 жыл бұрын
I loved his guitar playing. He was much more influential with his guitar playing than many people realize.
@steveo44 Жыл бұрын
Voice of an angel. What a talent. Great guitarist and songwriter
@quieterrps14 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful! Curtis could never get enough credit as far as I'm concerned. Brains, heart, Soul, conscience, major cool, and talent galore. Glad that I caught him about a year before his horrible tragedy. It was just like Curtis to transcend that situation as well! Thank you!
@Graceamazimg17 жыл бұрын
He gets recognition with US and the creator RIP bruva thru you and US our children...p e a c e
@thatkoolkatal18 жыл бұрын
Curtis....I don't even know what to say...except maybe thank god for blessing us with Curtis Mayfield when he did. Let's all keep on keeping on...my guardian angel Curtis Mayfield
@kbuttux17 жыл бұрын
Curtis mayfield was way before his time his music is still relevant today 21st century as it was in the 60's ...dope,hope and a bright future..."On pushing stay in the struggle"...Let truth live...
@serena_observes8410 жыл бұрын
Powerful song and relates to today just a different struggle same undertone
@sylvandelacruz Жыл бұрын
I love Curtis Mayfield so much! Yeah, that's my friend Craig McMullen on guitar!! Saw him playing couple weeks ago in Beverly Hills. This beautiful song is my anthem!!
@dorandacolbert59732 жыл бұрын
The Poet from the Projects. We will always love you.
@cakemania32110 жыл бұрын
this is jawdropping
@mcpantique2 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL SONG,FROM A GREAT ARTIST
@mostyle7017 жыл бұрын
Timeless soul music with a message what we need more today.
@icon20015 жыл бұрын
a great loss to the world...sorely missed..Mr curtis Mayfield...BUT those of us who know... recognise REAL. the texture of his voice and his message
@jasonskorik23133 жыл бұрын
This is for the ages.....it will last for ever. God bless Curtis Mayfield
@poetuvdapeople14 жыл бұрын
Inspiring...!!!! Wow why have I been oblivious to the genius of this man...I couldn't listen past the 70s greats like Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, even Gordon LightFoot, glad I delved further into the opus-making talent of the late, great Curtis Mayfield...
@joberridge89094 жыл бұрын
This was on BBC4 again last night...absolutely faultless...that includes the jacket. The 67 people that have given this a ‘👎🏽’ need to make themselves known
@derryckanthony17 жыл бұрын
I agree tone he is so underrated, but believe me their are many of who do appreciate this man's uncompromised messages, his realness, and his overall talent. If you haven't cop the CURTIS/LIVE cd, to me it is the best live album I have ever heard, excellent sound quality, energetic crowd, Curtis at his absolute best. It's like going to church everytime I listen to it, so inspirational.
@generfeld2 жыл бұрын
IMO one of the best songs of the 1970s.....beautiful in every way....mayfield's voice is iconic.......this and darker than blue are two extremely powerful songs from the 70s
@sammylove200618 жыл бұрын
this performance from the old grey whistle test is beautiful, sounds better in stripped down form.
@DomSure16 жыл бұрын
Voice and musicianship is beautiful. god bless you curtis as much as he's blessed us through you
@augustuswhite52113 жыл бұрын
CURTIS MAYFIELD AND STEVIE WONDER .. GENIUSES.
@bigmedge15 жыл бұрын
Curtis's endless humbleness, wisdom & genius entrancing melodies are timeless & therefore infinite. A true king
@michaelochido32444 жыл бұрын
who is listening to curtis sweet soul music in 2020...may his soul R.I.P...
@ravenstar66023 жыл бұрын
❤️
@OrisLover12 жыл бұрын
A wonderful artist...one America's treasures.
@IdaBrown2 жыл бұрын
Keep on keeping on 😉🤗
@coleeandro61103 жыл бұрын
My favorite soul artist of all time. And Bill Withers is right there too.
@angelaanderson798 жыл бұрын
Wow what a an amazing artist. Curtis was a beautiful soul
@Zargon3149 жыл бұрын
Curtis is the man!
@soulfoodie18 жыл бұрын
+Doug K absolutely!
@ballershanelle14 жыл бұрын
omg. its been years but once i heard his voice again..literally, he is one of a few male singers with a silky smooth voice. he can sing without or with music & any genre....
@gary10uk11 жыл бұрын
When you have your young remember this song Classic Curtis
@aidanskelly95967 жыл бұрын
Thank you Curtis
@orionhellscream9 ай бұрын
All time great song. Thanks Funk!
@PortiaI12 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful, thoughtful and gentle man -- he had a vision for the world...
@Casablancajh8 жыл бұрын
That gorgeous tenor voice :)
@Casablancajh7 жыл бұрын
Ok, I stand corrected.
@mikewalters32998 жыл бұрын
mr curtis mayfield music will keep on keeping on for decades r.i.p
@lenniem260810 жыл бұрын
The master craftsman of songs with deep meaning about social commentary. A Poet.
@JacquelineBryant-d7zАй бұрын
It's not any reason to be unhappy God woke us up this new day love the gift of spiritual energy I'm sending you the love God gave me let us all share 😊😊😊smile It's gonna get better better.
@zaihiraray11 жыл бұрын
Curtis' lyrics are definitely the knowledge your mind needs to develop real love for humanity. Nectar for the heart and mind.. RIP. I keep on keeping on, and miss you, still. Your talent and intelligence are missed by listeners and musicians worldwide
@theurbanmusicologist14 жыл бұрын
Curtis is the DON. Music of this quality is still being made though by Terry Callier, (childhood friend of Curtis from Cabrini Green), I saw Terry Callier perform on Monday night in London, (my home town), and he was sublime..a true poet who should be filling stadiums not small clubs. Like someonesaid in the comments it's up to US the public to support and endorse quality and if you like Curtis then without doubt Terry Callier is for you.
@ara11100013 жыл бұрын
This song is like a delicate bird!
@papawilberforce80984 жыл бұрын
.... with the strength of an Eagle!
@jacquelinefox44924 жыл бұрын
Curtis Mayfield. Angel voice X
@mfalmekali15 жыл бұрын
Soothing, Soulful BLACK music. RIP Brother CM
@berns143918 жыл бұрын
Wow! after viewing this video,I am almost certain that Curtis had a lot of influence on Bob Marley's music.Thank God for the #1 Soul Singer!!!
@josealejos112 жыл бұрын
Is Salomón wisdom really Salomón? 🤔 Yes, Thank God because all Glory goes to Him.
@DemoNova4 жыл бұрын
This song is so cool. It should be on Ride with Norman Reedus.
@PhilipMantom4 жыл бұрын
and the Intro to Death Stranding :)
@brandonpagel77113 жыл бұрын
@bigbaldhead....
@artistknownas16 жыл бұрын
This song could have been played for this years election, and you would have never known it was done in the 70's....it's about as true and timely as a Marvin Gaye cut. Excellent.
@Kinotriter15 жыл бұрын
Curtis is so great. The double LP live album "live at the Bitter End" (maybe 1969) got me into Curtis and his cool band (Craig mcMillan, 'Master' Henry Gibson, Tyrone McCullough, Lucky Scott). Keep on keeping on with music from that great era and those soulful cool music makers.
@MERCURIRAINS12 жыл бұрын
This is music. Real, talent.
@canyoudigit63216 жыл бұрын
Top all round musician,human,spokesperson of the day.we gotta move on up yeah,glorious.
@rtisleo14 жыл бұрын
I love Curtis Mayfeild...may he rest in peace.
@PoeticOldSoul9 жыл бұрын
OMG, this was one of my first "favorite" vid from when I signed up for Y.T. ...I so remember this vid, WOW...and tell the TRUTH Curtis!
@Vasilivic6910 жыл бұрын
This is just about as good as it gets. Thankyou.
@jpetersgoyanks11 жыл бұрын
Roots is a monster album. Gorgeous!
@basilcruncher18 жыл бұрын
Respect to Curtis. A great man with a great message and a wonderful artist.
@pardusmoon2 жыл бұрын
This comment is Ancient relic
@benjysimborski252610 жыл бұрын
God Bless You Curtis......you are a soul brother........
@sct3015 жыл бұрын
lyrically, one of the best songs. i have heard in years. They can proudly imply that i was an alright guy. Genius. No one should take that away from me. RESPECT.
@thekhansha3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had R E S P E C T in your playlist.
@sclaverus16 жыл бұрын
God... I love this man and I sure miss him... Oneal
@sct3012 жыл бұрын
this has to be one of the best written song ever, regardless of any issues surrounding it. come on people its 2012.
@Offdrive34 жыл бұрын
Magical...deep groove and what a gentle giant vocalist. I pity the sadass 69 people that thumbed down this classic!
@sct3013 жыл бұрын
as a late bloomer to Curtis, this is simply 1 of his best, lyrically brilliant.
@geoffboldison73047 жыл бұрын
This just blows you away pure brilliance still to this day
@757VAtrepreneur4 ай бұрын
If you haven't seen his tribute by Bilal and Ledisi, you probably should search it NOW!! I listen to it everyday!! You are missed, Sir!!
@lingbabauta4333 ай бұрын
Go Tevone 🙌 I’m adding to my playlist. ❤
@sct3015 жыл бұрын
i just cotinue to listen to this. his vocal is just brilliant, the lyrics hit home so well.
@Solly6816 жыл бұрын
In terms of music and message, it doesn't get any better than that. Brilliant.
@gifted83200013 жыл бұрын
wow did not know his lyrics were so positively influenced!!! amazing music..
@nsrocker9916 жыл бұрын
you can't help but not like this guy, hes just so passionate.
@kd1s14 жыл бұрын
Yes it is music that inspires. I have several of his early tracks too. Good stuff.
@davidhuggins1464 жыл бұрын
My fave musician forever...
@NickGodwin12 жыл бұрын
real music played by real musicians
@ceedef3091 Жыл бұрын
Incredible ❤
@sct3016 жыл бұрын
this song is simply billiant. the lyrics, voals, melody just hit it right. I would imply that u were an alright guy.
@patriciathomas71695 ай бұрын
🌹😊 keep on being living proof to keep on living together ❤️💚💛😍