Hummingbird - You Can't Hide Love

Album: Diamond Nights (1977)
Featured on GTA IV soundtrack.

[@AB-vh7tw]

You know what? Basically this is a damn good song no matter who sings it.

[@pi4630]

GTA IV sent me here. The solo is awesome. Great, great music!

[@BymanIt]

Earth Wind and Fire COVER ;-)

[@serious_cheese]

Same

[@ansomble28]

I love the Earth Wind and Fire version but there is no denying this upbeat, funked up version. Loves it.

[@edgardomingos4341]

Com certeza, esta é a melhor versão!

[@LOM1911]

I used to play this song with a band back in the late 70's. As the keyboardist, I absolutely loved playing this song! Back in those days I used a Fender Rhodes and a Minimoog. I also dialed up a pretty convincing flute sound on the Minimoog to play over the top of the second verse. Of course the EWF version is also great but since we didn't have horns, this version was a lot easier for us to cover and the crowd always loved it.

[@chuckt9us]

I've grown up on EWF, maybe my all-time favorite band. But this version makes me get the "stank face". This groove... Damn!

[@johnhoward650]

They actually did a wonderful job with this song. I remember when I first heard it on GTA.

[@tactictoe]

I was driving in the game and pulled over! It's so good.

[@tactictoe]

Don't think I'll ever tire of this song.

[@faurkbeans]

That first 23 seconds is pure funk.

[@BlasianChineseBoy]

IF 99 was my favorite station on GTA IV. Loved crusing down the highway with this song on.

[@Yungtacosss]

Best version of this song imo

[@ADNOMADA]

i love creative source version too

[@MrIrrepressible]

@@ADNOMADA honestly both are fantastic, It would be a hard choice to choose between the two. The Hodge, James and Smith version is superb also and I have to mention the Perry and Sanlin version too.

[@someguy9070]

I agree Vink 420, this version is #1 followed by the Earth Wind and Fire version

[@lucaraffa3390]

Number one in gta 4

[@Odawg96]

I've been listening to this over and over since yesterday. I just realized that they actually COMBINED elements of EWF's version and Creative Source's ORIGINAL version. Overall this version is based on EWF's version, but on the chorus these guys go with Creative Source's vocal and rhythm arrangements. So THIS song, represents the best of both versions and Hummingbird's own GREAT embellishments.

[@chriscolazo2689]

Thank you so much for this!! I didn't realize EWF's version was a cover-- I knew that Jaye P Morgan's version was a cover, but I guess I need to listen to Creative Source next!!

[@pretorious700]

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.....one of the best soul drummers EVER.

[@leavenworthcj1493]

What a solo! Brings a smile every time... love this song. Have to say that Rockstar brought me here.

[@15chipshops]

Bob Tench, what a voice... incredibly underrated. Top Tune, Top Band!!!

[@RafaelGonzalez-fs5cn]

Many good memories of GTA IV

[@snake1charmer]

Powerful ! IF99 made me love funk much more ! Hidden gem.

[@Astroxtl]

I can't stop playing this song

[@seanvasquez7974]

I was born in 1976, into the world when it was still laid back. This is some smooth s***. I wish i could go back in time, get in a 1976 Chevrolet Nova or something, listen to this on the 8-track, as i just drive around with the windows down.

[@user-id7ot8mn3w]

This keyboard solo is really cool and technical, why is it so great

[@alejandroherrera7965]

those horns arrangements sounds incredible

[@nighttime85]

i swear i shoulda been born in the 70's!!!!!!!

[@MrIrrepressible]

I hear you bro. Music from this period is just so much more beautiful

[@jeffreyes9688]

Great song Bob tench what a fantastic voice I wish I had his voice

[@gunnergreg]

I owe you so much Rockstar, tanx 4 bringing me here !

[@WillieB206]

Earth wind and fire. This version is funky though.

[@Odawg96]

Wow...I'd never heard this before and I consider myself a funk/soul aficionad, but my brother came home with GTA IV over the weekend. Man, that series has turned me on to some GREAT music over the years. THIS is the lates. As much as I love EWF, this guys actually improved on this song. Never mind that the guitarist is laying down on hell of an Al Mckay-esque piece of work. EWFs version is to sparse instrtumentally speaking; this actually sounds what you would expect more from EWF.

[@LexouDuck]

2 people tried to hide love

[@241mrmark]

That looks lika a pic of Clive Chaman on Bass. Just checked and it is. Seen him and met him - what a great bass player.

[@TomatoMayhem]

Perfectly constructed song!

[@grantleymarkland9732]

Managed to get my hands on this cd via eBay , it's a pretty good album and this track is my favourite version of this song although I do like some off to the others I've heard , EWF , Art Webb , Creative Source , Najee, Carmen McRae and Dionne Warwick . I think the keyboard player in the middle picture should sue Javier Bardem for using this look in No Country For Old Men .

[@everybodycallsmegiorgio1947]

I thought he WAS Javier Bardem

[@catgami646]

It is also on John Tropea's Short Trip To Space - was written originally for Creative Source by Skip Scarborough I think

[@redmed10]

We all looked like that in 70s. Zero dollars spent on haircuts.

[@Mfor17Gaming]

Couldn't find this song anywhere.. thanks for posting!

[@ISCMfoundation]

Nice funky version… it keeps capturing me.

[@highfidebbity]

31 Oct 2023. Still one of my fave. Funky. Groovy. Love Hummingbird. Can’t track them on Spotify. Anyone?

[@conanliquid]

Excellent version of this timeless classic

[@TheDansirman]

RIP Bobby

[@lambda494]

I like how this is a blend of the Creative Source and EWF version.

[@user-hs7fm4ku5s]

The first thing you need is Tyra. Alright Happy New Year 2024

[@yam83]

You probably dismissed or ignored IF 99, and you missed some great music. Serves you right.

[@benjwah]

The groov-o-meter on this track is in the red. Earth Wind and Fire are a great great band, but their version of this track isn't nearly as moving (in my opinion! Yours might be different and that's fine too). This track literally has the power to change my outlook on a day or life in general.

[@arsenal1032]

When your high that keyboard solo works really well in my brain... I cant explain it really..

[@highrollin91]

yup. I know what you mean.

[@rateoneturn]

Great music, thanks for sharing!

[@rayvision6383]

Nice one!!!!

[@rayvision6383]

Yea it is

[@HAGFISHMALICIOUS]

Pimpin.......pimpin....pimpin!

[@phchoucri1]

Very great ( and very funky ) version.

[@danilobass9103]

Incrível 😱😱👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@HuggumsMcgehee]

I had no idea this existed. I like EWF's better but this is really good. I'm glad I found it.

[@michaelangelodavis13]

classic tune

[@kincamell2]

The Creative Source version is amazing as well

[@adysaxman77]

Fantastic band!

[@dree2295]

That flute go off!!!

[@pretorious700]

That's a synth.

[@bocoello1089]

Best rendition of a song evar

[@revver60]

New version to me.... This is so Beautiful....Thx

[@Strange_Energy-t4o]

love this and Bilal's version

[@danjuric622]

Afrocentral2ky, thanks for commenting. I checked that what you were talking about and I couldn't believe I never heard the Bilal version. Amazing sound! Thanks to you I now know of this ensemble/album!

[@Strange_Energy-t4o]

@@danjuric622 no problem

[@davidlubega8951]

Yay! Funky!

[@MrIrrepressible]

GTA Race - Stars in their eyes - 8 laps - driving a bus the wrong way round the track. Ah the laughs I had on that game.

[@funkymentality]

these guys look so funny, i love them and their groove =)

[@JPisnotaquasarnorapulsar]

still upset this aint on spotify

[@241mrmark]

I totally feel Chaman - massive !

[@RedLightningRedStorm]

God Bless Max and Tench

[@pcraig1383]

Never thought i would hear a cover of an EWF tune that rivaled the original.

[@pcraig1383]

turns out EWF was a cover too, my bad. Here's a nice version kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHa8gmacmt-rgM0 This is a Skip Scarborough composition (Creative Source 1973).

[@anderseckstrand7033]

UNDERRATED!!!

[@purspice]

Brilliant

[@tactictoe]

C'mon lads, this is still a beautiful tune. You can't deny...

[@darren9364]

Legendary

[@whuataaaaah]

love itttttttttt

[@fvrrljr]

Very Cool Thumbs Up!

[@nenitafortunato4586]

Braa❤❤❤❤❤vo❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟

[@ruiter96]

love it

[@hajikiya]

I placed your video in my blog. Thank you very much.

[@MistaP13]

Pure F*ckin classic!!!

[@neeeekolas]

UGK ft. Talib Kweli- real women. Great sample from this song

[@JenniferJiggetts]

I'll have to co-sign that one too.

[@wibli]

driving on the highway version

[@kwright1722]

so good.. I been playing this as I get ready in the morning.. been gettin strange every day😎

[@elmesoudiahmed]

Culte song big Musiciens Band

[@adrian_9951]

Is that black dude bernard purdy, drummer that played with steely Dan?

[@Iggins420]

"This is IF99, suckas..."

[@b4knowing]

i was a Fusion FM guy

[@Lukania]

It's A 70's song, that's what guitar usual sounded like with R&B

[@ahmettalha5257]

This version is better than original...

[@ThePragmo]

Thumbs up if you came here after playing GTA 4. This is a great soul funk song..

[@PhflyDan1]

Tight..

[@GedStan]

Bernard Purdieu on Drums!

[@Odawg96]

Actually the original is by Creative Source.

[@thalleshoward3962]

I like both. slight edge to Earth Wind and Fire

[@eriq_c]

Wow, good music. Like the Earth Wind & Fire original version but this is on point on all points lol

[@viccox30]

i love earth wind and fire but when i heard this, on gta i fell in love with it,you can ride town this in the afternoon windows down 70 degree weather.oh yeah carmen mcrae also blows this one away as well as jimmy smith version .

[@tactictoe]

Fairplay on still uploading all the same, despite knowing that. Ive noticed videos seem to be pulled a lot quicker nowadays since Mr. Rupert Murdoch bought youtube. Cheers buddy! Cuz we want to make millions uploading static music vids!!! I gave up in the end...

[@user-ei2nt2qd2b]

Bernhard Purdie on Drums??? Looks like he might have looked back in the day" Someone Know??

[@TheDansirman]

Yup ....All Day !

[@tactictoe]

Yeah, this is THE version for me, its wooing the laydees potential must not be underestimated, it hits a spot earth, wind and fire's version doesnt seem to hit. Just speaking from personal experience... PEACE!

[@Vgregory0109]

I just dont know which version is better!!!

[@thetrap7346]

The fact that this hit ain’t on Spotify is quite appalling.

[@carlover1816]

Not a bad thing to play in the background of a cop chase.

[@yam83]

Then you know about 'Stratus'. Then, it's okay, it balances out nicely.

[@adrianraga88]

since min 2:24 to the end--->MAGIC

[@BrockLeyland]

Anton Chigurh when he was happy

[@blackandtanful]

やっぱり伝説ﾌｭｰｼﾞｮﾝ･ﾕﾆｯﾄだったかﾅ!～ﾊﾐﾝｸﾞﾊﾞｰﾄ,ﾗｽﾄ盤、ﾏｯｸｽ･ﾐﾄﾞﾙﾄﾝのﾐﾆ･ﾑｰｸﾞ､そして必殺ﾊﾞｰﾅｰﾄﾞ･ﾊﾟｰﾃﾞｨｰ"YouCan'tHideLove" #jazzm

[@SuperAntpant]

Bad grooooove.

[@allseeingi]

Brilliant version of a classic song, yes I like EWF's however Art Webb with Twatha Agee's was also a great version. Dionne Warwick's live version is also great and Carmen McRae's is different yet very potent due the it's arrangement. Najee's instrumental is also worth a listen but for pure summer day funkiness Hummingbird and Creative Force win it for me. I wonder what Patti Austin could do with this song?

[@DJTonyCMP3]

wasn't the Creative Source the original? from 1973 does anyone know what year this was please