The Crusaders Live at Montreux 2003 - Way Back Home

[@calwaite]

The first lick that Wilton Felder plays here is the purest and most fabulous sound I have ever heard come out of a tenor horn. Gets me every time. You've got to crank this WAY up!

[@olu7116]

Just gone New Years Day 2024 and this song takes me back to high school in the early 70s. The nostalgia spectrum from exhilarating to sadness. Absent loves and friends with almost a foreboding of the future. Stay well everyone.

[@charlesjackson6424]

My dad loved this one miss him so much this is for you dad rest in peace

[@molefejappie3284]

As a south african, I would like to say this song made us go through the difficult times of segregation in our country. I learned to understand that we were similar about how our brothers and sisters went through like us around the world although we were some thousands kilometres apart. Everytime when I listen to this song, it makes me cry.

[@Acokeek]

YES INDEED IT MAKE ME TEAR UP EVERY TIME I HEARE IT, AND It REMIND me of Hugh Masekela FROM SOUTH AFRICA. May they rest.

[@TomMoosZA]

Absolutely Molefe! It's still an "anthem" for me. I've been playing it quite a bit lately, as I ponder on the pain our fallen heroes must feel when they look, from their gravesides, at the happenings in our country of late. We'll overcome this too.

[@molefejappie3284]

@@TomMoosZA We shall overcome indeed. Thank you my Brother Tom.

[@jeremiaspadua3301]

Aweh my Bru

[@jeremiaspadua3301]

I'm 62 and full out South African

[@stephenmcdonald6815]

My favorite Joe Sample, Wilton Felder performance. May these brothers Rest in Peace.

[@gaginho]

I'm sad so many that I can't describe, such a group, such music, you can't hear today, and that is music that touches so deeply in the center of the heart and soul, what kind of masters they were, each one individually, their eternal glory.

[@greggross4384]

The Crusaders produced so many signatures sounds, but this was indeed their anthem. And Joe Sample was at the heart of just about all of it. Rest in peace. Rest in glory.

[@vusimabena2746]

I second you sir👏🏾💓🎷

[@jeromeprice3552]

Seen the crusaders about 40 times. They always played is song last at every show. Wilton would always bring down the house with this baby. RIP Joe ,Wayne, and the Texas Twister 🙏.

[@xolanin.6257]

On this 1st day of 2021, I remembered my old old friends with this song. ABs (Ace, Mshi, Te, myself - eFlatini 1984. Our Anthem. I miss those days.

[@Derek-ws2xu]

such a masterpiece by the crusaders & Wellton Feldon RIP Joe Sample 🎹 🎵

[@jerryferko8309]

tears here too ....january 6 2021 .............cuz the music is so right ......thank u to the crusaders forever .......

[@psycsoci]

This song makes me think about the stories my grandmother used to tell us about Uncle Wilton, Joe, Styx, and Wayne using the car to appear in dive clubs because that was the only place they would perform, and the food they cooked to make sure they weren't hungry because they couldn't eat anywhere either. GOD's peace Joe!

[@maik723]

This song helped to get me thru high school and college. I am forever grateful that God put this song in the hearts of those who created it and shared it with the World. Thank you God. Thank you Joe Sample. Thank Wilton Felder. Thank you Wayne Henderson. Thank you Stix Hooper.

[@incognitoone]

Dang, teared-up watching this! RIP Joe & Wilton!!!

[@carolvamore6538]

Love this group, have been listening to them since early 70's. Could listen to this one all day.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Summer of 1982, Montreaux Jazz Festival. I was with fellow high school musicians, had never heard of the Crusaders. Our band director made it compulsory for us to attend their concert. Before the concert began, we all mocked these “old dudes”, thinking their playing was going to bore us out of our skulls. Wrong! About three bars into the first tune we were all hooked. Amazing, brilliant musicians! We all came back to the States and bought up all the Crusaders records (yes, records) we could find. Gratitude to Wilton Felder, Sticks Hooper & Joe Sample (and the rest).

[@herlingsanazi7165]

Excellent

[@timothycarter6056]

Wilton Felder, seriously smooth sax man. Never gets old. Been loving the Crusaders since late 70's my college days, RIP.

[@jeshkam]

And what a genius bass player too.

[@deantate2887]

My Dad introduced me to the Jazz Crusaders. I introduced the Crusaders to the next generation in our family and we all have love. Three Generations one family. Thanks so much and RIP Joe, Wilton! Thanks Crusaders!

[@MrM2zi]

This is beautiful, I teared up listening to this. Am sure alot of people can attach there struggles to this song. I have come way far and going back home.

[@yogiman4293]

I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Felder who lived next door to a friend of mine growing up in Carson, Ca! A true legend! RIP!

[@therhythmspace264]

Rest in peace brother Wilton. And "Way Back Home" is my favorite of all the great Crusader's compositions.

[@LauraMooCow315sDad]

+Journey Media Music Salon ouch...haven't choked up this much in awhile...from puberty to social security, he was always there for 'us'...

[@gaginho]

I was a kid, listening to everything, literally, everything. But I was looking for the right one, the one that matches me. And heard the Crusaders music, that was it. And my life is ending slowly but surely. Thanks to them, it was unforgettable.

[@edisonmosleyii1300]

These bothers were true musicians and some still are... Rest in peace brother Sample!

[@tomsortore8301]

Putting these men together was and can only be a glorious act of a knowing loving GOD thank you lord for the precious gift called the crusaders. I bet there was a amazing party when you all got back home. (Heaven!!!!)

[@akerelepaul1909]

💖 One Love, playing with One Mind+Lady's and Gentle Men! This is the ultimate Music of all time and everytime i play "Way Black Home! I feel good, even at 80yrs! What great and fantastic set's of hard working group are these? Blessed be God ⛪✝️🎇

[@lobzamatsoa1224]

One of the Dj's once said: 'Once you hear this song, it will play in your ears the whole week' And it does for sure. Its a masterpiece

[@bennedictamakhosi1733]

Yes true you can keep humming it the whole week.

[@velaphiaphane6911]

Indeed

[@herlingsanazi7165]

It is true

[@vusimabena2746]

True he was right indeed🎷🎹🎼🎶💓

[@donaldmasiteng6942]

We need a revitalization of jazz club in South Africa especially for the young talent. Standardbank Joy of Jazz but accessible to the masses. In Soweto, Spruit or Tembisa. Talent unnoticed 🎷🎸🎹🎤

[@kanyampelane9568]

moer! this is eternal. timeless. 😭💚

[@freeplaytheband6529]

Beautiful song Wilton Felder - RIP. RIP Joe Sample. Just real great music that will play on and on.

[@MrDjDaredevil]

SO SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF MR. JOE SAMPLE. ONE OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF THE JAZZ CRUSADERS, AND THE CRUSADERS. REST IN PEACE JOE. THE JAZZ CRUSADERS STILL LIVES.

[@nileszlotky276]

Joe Sample was the best! This song brings a tear to my eyes when I hear it. It brings back such good memories of seeing the Crusaders live. RIP Joe, from your biggest fan!

[@snowstorm5590]

Ditto 💓

[@nehrumali9351]

The first time I attended the Crusaders live was in Moretele in Mamelodi in the late 1990s with Caiphus Semenya, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa

[@barrys4922]

Darn. I thought I knew music, but I never knew Wilton Felder wrote this wonderful song. I always associated it with Jr. Walker. So glad to be enlightened.

[@michaelthompson6452]

These brothers are one of the reasons I love and still play music to this day. The soul music of the Crusaders is deeply rooted in the black experience in America.

[@ThutmosesIII]

I Love the Jazz Crusaders My favorite jazz band. Rest in Peace Winton Felder and Joe Sample. Saw them a few limes live loved it.

[@mikedwilsr]

This song has always moved me. I'm sad know that I will never hear this played live and in person.

[@refiloentoi9009]

Pure, blissful melody...listen to that instrumental articulation. Authenticity at its best!!

[@mbuyfan]

Cruising Crusaders jazz at its best from 1963 still enjoy listening to this song love it.

[@ropafadzomapimhidze7438]

This is Good music that will live on for years

[@georgveres5965]

Isteni egy szam !!!!!Es ezeket hallgattam 1969 ben !!!!Hihetetlen !

[@bailbondk]

The end of a great musical group. Rest in Peace. Wilton Fielder

[@muziikfreude3247]

Selbst wenn ich es jetzt höre, bin ich immer noch bewegt! Dieser Klang ist ewig. Vielen Dank fürs Hochladen!✨

[@MichaelJohnson-yu3vo]

A blessing to have ears to hear this one! I love it!

[@DB77777]

Best comment and take I’ve heard all day.

[@AuntieDocGlo]

July 2020 This is a tribute to Our Ancestors! Makes me think of my childhood, going down south in the summer to visit family and all the family members that have gone on to glory.

[@ntombikayisekhuzwayo7046]

Gloria Thomas, you're dead right my friend, stay safe.

[@AskRonReed]

RIP Wilton Felder: Co-Founder of the Jazz Crusaders, saxophonist, bassist, and songwriter. He, like Joe Sample, also passed away at age 75, September 27, 2015.

[@LauraMooCow315sDad]

+ron reed just wondering why I am just now hearing of this...? on 10/8?

[@MrLittlefeat]

This song and "Put it Where You Want It" were the first two songs that turned me on to the Crusaders in the early 70's and I still have the albums(back then they were about $5.00 each).

[@stevewilliams3832]

What an incredibly beautiful song. Joe Sample was just an amazing musician as was Wilton Felder and each and every member of The Crusaders.

[@timcox2818]

whatta group, Ray Parker and Ready Freddie Washington with the Jazz Crusaders? -- DON'T GET NO BETTER THAN THIS.

[@thrushjz]

I bought 3 King Super 20 Tenors trying to capture this mans incredibly soulful sound, one of these days maybe I'll get it right, R.I.P Wilton Felder.

[@coachpete9997]

YOU CAN DO IT IM TRYING TO GET THERE TOO BLESSINGS TO YOU

[@cynthiahype6898]

Today I'm the lonest and saddest human being when my brother 's time was up my mother used to play most old most old school jazz and Way back home became my refuge and Compas , I could swing my head and everything seemed Alright and when my my mom time was up this song help keep it together. To the Crusaders Family Please accept my Sincere CONDOLENCE TO JOE SAMPLE: R.I.P

[@adebiyi2742]

Heavenly! Semblance of celestial melody...the choir in heaven!

[@jay1beaux]

They made great music together---RIP Wilton Felder and Joe Sample

[@michaelofcvan6579]

The absolute best music ever made. I have spent very little time in the south but I can feel this.

[@nalfrednam]

This song reminds me of my late Mother. Always on Repeat. Thank You for the memories! 🙏🏿

[@psycsoci]

This was my grandmother's favorite song by her baby brother

[@rhall141]

Man this is too much in one song Wilton, Joe, Stix, and Wayne have put together a materful track by the worlds best four piece bands in time. As we journey through life some how some way we will find our way back home

[@kenpotelwa3080]

I can call Joe sample the king of funk. He can bring another vibe on stage

[@michaelthompson6452]

Wilton you are one of my favorite tenor saxophone players.

[@rodmckinney40]

One of my favorite jazz compositions ever

[@richardturner682]

This is probably the best thing I have ever seen or heard. Joe Sample was the musical backdrop to my youth and for that alone, I feel truly privileged.

[@SimonLasky]

pure magic; you can't teach sax playing like that!

[@tlwatts88]

All Time Favorite The Crusaders 'We Back Home' Joe Sample & Wilton Felder At There Best!

[@21lebogang]

I simply fell in love with this masterpiece the 1st time I heard . Simply smooth and beautiful to the heart strings

[@marnett3311]

RIP Joe, and Thank you Crusaders. My heartfelt condolences to all who mourn Joe Sample's life. I am grateful to have lived in an era when music was this great, and created by such great musician as Joe Sample, may you rest in Peace.

[@すっきりや世の終わり]

御年６２歳 15歳からクルセイダースのリスナーです。 大好きです、欠かさず聞いていますね！

[@MrDjslav5]

So beautiful. This performance/band has such heart. RIP Joe and Wilton.

[@edwardhall184]

This is “right up there” next to my favorite rendition that was also done by a great Soul 🎷man by the name of Jr. Walker…. I’m sure both he and Winston Felder are trading licks of this song in Heaven 😇🙏🏽👍🏽✊🏽

[@gatshatsha]

from Day one discovering 1st Crusade album up to this Day,my favorite group ever.

[@vernonedmonds8596]

This made my day. Its the first time I've heard Joe Sample's voice

[@jeanlarmour126]

thanks for the music Wilton x

[@ursulahenderson691]

Somethings come back around. Thank you Lord

[@deloresguye5688]

Still Awesome in 2023!

[@robbieborne]

I keep listening to this over and over. Hadn't heard it for quite a few years. From the 4 minute mark the Tenor solo is amazing. Wilton hits "the note" at about 5 minutes

[@konmul159]

RIP Joe this is music at its best

[@SELAHPAUSE]

I love joe sample

[@louisbuckingham7797]

Great music, I just added Joe Sample to a CD that made to listen to while I was taking that drive to Vegas two weeks ago. His music was very moving

[@azaniaritualkollectivoffic5250]

This song as a South African makes me cry.

[@7rcook]

Way back home.....Rest in peace Joe Sample , Wilton Felder🌷

[@louism5148]

Rest in Peace Brother...May God Bless you and your loved ones....

[@andersonflower22]

wow wow speechless tanx DAD MR MBALI FOR TEACHING THIS KIND OF POWERFUL MUSIC

[@coporal4]

and thank you so much for your talent.

[@bolt339]

Late night smoochy moosic, lovely!

[@paulpeterson9777]

Absolutely Brilliant Band What Talent Sadly Missed Live Roxy Ablum Pure Class 😃

[@yvonnenontandokazikayiseom163]

This has moved me to tears..... *howling/crying/laughing*

[@VirgilDavis]

Me too sista.....me too...

[@duduzilekhambule9586]

LOL! I feel you. I love this song as it reminds me of my father - what an amazing and wonderful man he is who has taught me how to appreciated good music. God bless my dad..

[@greggross4384]

Understand completely. What a loss.

[@herlingsanazi7165]

I share the same sentiment

[@saltfish7964]

so magical, so touching, please bring them back !!!

[@KhotsoFana]

The geration of SA since 2011 I thought and made to listen to this song in particular by my good friend Phakimele Mohoto, we friends and Comrade's at the time. We had a battle of Whisky 🥃 the two of us of Ball's and from that day till today 😂 it's never the same. You see that friend of my we used to discuss political matters with 😊and every time we discuss I'm talling you we will never agree to disagree 😂. How I love this soul❤ 🥃🥃🥃 Cheers to us my friend 🥃

[@robertmarion4457]

Thank you so much

[@ElRazTheGreat1]

Way back home.......OHHH YES, way back home! THANK YOU J.S.

[@Bhingise]

Amazing....

[@leratomokwena7625]

One quiet master piece

[@Lexy697]

The world ends with this song What a tune!!!

[@TheNeyom]

I could cry listening to this..... OOOOOOHHHH YEEESSSSS, way back home.

[@lindalocke3233]

2024 still JAMMING TO THIS BADDDDD ASSS MUSIC PEICE.Barry K .Jackson. kkfi DJ use to spin this here.

[@greggjensen1350]

The first jazz group I got to love ! Still love the fusion sound a

[@thediascott]

Thanks Jeffrey for turning me on to this! Boy I am in heaven right now!!!! :)

[@MICHAELEHILL-ic6bx]

Way To Go, Young LADY 🌹

[@MrPreliminary]

Old school love it.

[@kathylavernestewart]

fabulous ms kitty kat

[@rickkernell2486]

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Wilton Felder....

[@molefejappie3284]

Whoaw!!! May their souls rest in peace. Apostles Poul says " I have run the race and what is left is the price" definately the the jazz Crusaders will receive their price in heaven.

[@molefejappie3284]

Mr Wilton Felder indeed

[@johnbarnett6924]

I remember that, song, thanks all GOD BLESS ALL. ❤ JOHN

[@kimluis9582]

This song makes me feel free

[@mandelharvey3429]

Ok. I'm like that looks just like Ray Parker Jr on guitar. Because that is Ray Parker Jr on guitar. Like this is as all-star as possible. Wow wow wow.