Marvin Gaye - Abraham, Martin & John REACTION

[@onsesejoo2605]

They left out the lyrics of the B - part of the song that is right before the last verse in Dion's version. They go - Didn't you love the things that they stood for? Didn't they try to find some good for you and me? And we'll be free Some day soon, it's gonna be one day

[@deedee67888]

And the part that always tugged at my heart - I saw him walking up over the hill with Abraham, Martin and John.

[@philipdelhagenphilip9786]

God his voice was pure gold . Brings back so many memories . RIP.

[@salbuda6957]

Too bad it’s not complete!

[@gerriakers9448]

This song hits you in the feels.

[@svenmartin840]

Hey India. Check out the Dion version.

[@TheIgisas]

Absolutely

[@stevenmontgomery8117]

Then come back to this

[@stephenclark1551]

This is an amazing rendition. To me it's going to be Dion Dimucci's song forever

[@gtop2979]

True that, but if you want to cry listen to Moms Mabley's version as well. Comedians should not sing songs like this; cuts even deeper.

[@sabinerobinson3198]

Original is still the best. But love Marvin R.I.P

[@hardheads9932]

Abraham, Martin and John" is a 1968 song written by Dick Holler and first recorded by Dion. It is a tribute to the memory of four assassinated Americans, all icons of social change: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy. It was written in response to the assassination of King and that of Robert Kennedy in April and June 1968, respectively.

[@ianwatkins6202]

Without doubt the most moving song I've ever heard 😢brings me to tears everytime i listen to it! The fabulous Marvin Gaye!! Sensational voice!!!!!

[@salbuda6957]

Except he dropped some critical lines.....why?

[@georgegreen2327]

Bobby was KFK's brother, who was also assassinated. Gorgeous cover by Marvin. The original song by Dion is equally beautiful that makes me tear up.

[@rhiahlMT]

I've never heard this version. Marvin Gaye awesome as always!

[@jeanwinders9556]

Our humanities teacher played this during a class 1980 and not a dry even the most stoic guys crying. Still brings tears today wish kids today had those kinds of classes. Bless you India stay safe.

[@michaeloreilly2533]

The loss of Bobby Kennedy May have been the most tragic and impactful of all assassinations in modern US history. He was a brilliant politician with genuine empathy and compassion. His death marked the end of the great and impactful leaders of the civil rights movement. Had he lived there likely would have been a quick exit to Vietnam, expansion of civil rights and no Nixon administration.

[@steveskinner6861]

Marvin Gaye's version was a top ten hit in the UK in 1970.

[@trcooper5793]

I like the original version by Dion much better than this one...IMO He left out a whole verse! Please listen to the original!

[@ninonicolosi5154]

Yes you should listen to the Dion version both are good but there was a whole verse left out♡

[@tialori5815]

@@ninonicolosi5154 I agree. This version was all right but not nearly as emotional as the original

[@TexasRose50]

TR Cooper, thank you for posting this. I agree, Dion does it better!

[@jvs333]

@Nino Nicolosi: Me too agree! Check out Mom’s Mabley’s version kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXesiol6p6ujnsk

[@georgeprime2249]

God no. More soul from Marvin.

[@ethellittleage7000]

Abraham Lincoln. Martin Luther King Jr. John and Bobby Kennedy...

[@TheIgisas]

Legends as well as musicians we adored

[@philipbrougham6360]

One of the best Tamla Motown records ever made ,during their best years ,mid sixties to early seventies

[@jmrx12]

I love Marvin Gaye (normally), but I am so used to hearing the original version by Dion, that I just can't listen to any other person trying to sing this classic song. Please react to Dion's version, it is so much more powerful.

[@LoserBushShrub]

They are moving in very different ways. Marvin’s version comes more from the soul. It’s not a competition between versions. I actually prefer Marvin’s better since I heard it.

[@musicairplanes4884]

During my life they killed, John, Bobby and Martin and changed the course of history. I have often wondered what this country would be like today if those events had not happened?

[@aspetty]

We missed out on probably the greatest President ever with the death of Bobby

[@musicairplanes4884]

@@aspetty I totally agree with your statement.

[@mustangbaby]

Things would be so different, they were all able to change the world and that why they were killed. They opposed the evil in the world and were a threat. 😢

[@melissaward6311]

Ive always wondered why noone has done reactions to Mr Marvin Gaye. His music was his own. Sooo great,and missed

[@melissaward6311]

@Nick GiorgioneYes I do remember that. But marvin, he certainly made it his own in his way,that's for sure. I was a child born in the 50s. I remember Dions wonderful song.

[@melissaward6311]

@Nick Giorgione yes,I prefer Dions also. Its just that Marvin did always try so hard to make so many songs great. But I agree,Dions was perfect.

[@mldkenny]

What a legend, for me the best ever!

[@100aceswid]

I missed seeing you India.

[@rambowbizz]

inner city blues by Marvin. love your reactions.

[@windifitzgerald8252]

I love Marvin Gaye's music. Inner city Blues was great.

[@dianeadams7903]

Beautifully sung and so true..Touches your ❤ . Thank You for sharing.

[@lyndabrown9431]

Love his voice. Thank you for this version. It is sad when you think of the lives of the men mentioned here and that they could not finish what they started.

[@RowdyRuth]

I love this song, it did make me happy and sad all at once. Your response was perfect!

[@timward3116]

Yeh, all four were killed. Interesting fact: Bobby (the last person mentioned in the song) was Bobby Kennedy, who was murdered in Los Angeles on the night he won the California Democratic Primary. Two months before, when Dr. King was killed, it was Bobby who had the sad task of announcing it to a crowd of his black supporters in Indianapolis. The crowd moaned in sadness, despair, and shock when Bobby announced it. Then Bobby talked about love and pointed out that his own brother (John) had been killed by a white man. Bobby's speech was heartfelt and incredibly genuine/sad - and, as a result perhaps, Indianapolis was the only major US city that did not experience rioting as a result of Dr. King's murder. No one knew at the time that even Bobby would be killed two months later. It is so easy for Evil to blind us to the love that God has put in our lives, so easy to listen to voices that seek to divide us and make us hate one another while, at the same time, seeming to express love for us. We are too often told that our neighbors hate us when they don't, and then we hate them because we have been told they hate us.

[@bluewheels3980]

To me the most emotional and best version is Done by Moms Mabley on the Merv Griffin show in 1969. It's on KZbin. She was an older black comedian when it was really hard to be so. She does not play the song for laughs at all. And she might not have the best traditional singing voice but that's part of the charm. But you can tell she feels every note. Just to give you a little perspective she was born in 1894. She literally lived the song. And you can tell

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Dion had the hit with this song. I believe he wrote it, too.

[@billgreen6263]

@Nick Giorgione Nope. Dick Holler wrote it.

[@frankphillips5660]

Marvin Gaye had one of the smoothest voices ever. He died young after being murdered by his father. He had just released his song "Sexual Heeling" which became a huge hit. Also you should listen to "Whats Going On" which centered around the Vietnam war and the turmoil of the 60s. It is very relevant to whats going on today. Really enjoy your channel.

[@davidosilverman900]

That and Inner City Blues

[@renep2220]

Great Voice. Taken way too soon, just like the men in the song. RIP 🙏

[@lindahoward4465]

Beautiful version of Dion’s song Love Marvin Rest In Peace 🙏💟☮️

[@newcastlerabbit]

Great reaction and words India. Unbelievable lyrics, such a powerful song.

[@keithalanbaker535]

A very simple song but with a very powerful message.

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Love this song from both men ,each were so talented.💗

[@shirleycarr5387]

Very heartfelt song.

[@natecorning]

"Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got" - Marvin Gaye. IMO that was the best song from this album.

[@robertdriscoll711]

Young Lady.................YOU ARE A TREASURE!

[@joyparry9354]

Marvin Gaye had such a wonderful voice .... and this song is just beautiful ....

[@jamesdrynan]

Song was written by Richard Holler in 1968 as a tribute to Bobby Kennedy, who just months before was assassinated. Dion DiMucci was the first to record the ballad. Other artists who covered it were Whitney Huston, Ray Charles, Andy Williams, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers and Emmylou Harris. The most affecting version was sung by Moms Mabley.

[@windifitzgerald8252]

This was originally recorded in 1968 the very same year of the assasinations of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. It was a response to the shock and sadness that we were feeling as a nation. I was a child then, but this song gave words to the sadness that America was feeling. It was originally recorded by Dion Damucci and will forever live in my heart as the song that put words to my shock and sadness. It should not be put on the political table of today for positive/negative analysis.

[@vegan3650]

"Abraham, Martin and John" is a 1968 song written by Dick Holler. It was first recorded by Dion, in a version that was a substantial North American chart hit in 1968-1969.

[@hannahmore9118]

When I was a lay missionary in the South I used to see framed photos by the door of most black houses I visited. The picture was always John Kennedy, MLK and Abraham Lincoln. Sometimes there would also be a picture of Bobby Kennedy, too. American saints.

[@shevawn1973]

Yes, it seems that everyone had those three picture together in their homes, I grew up in Michigan.

[@robertdriscoll711]

Incredible voice.......one of the truly great male voices!

[@m3li55a5]

My dad played guitar and sang when he was younger and would play a folksy version of this song which I loved hearing growing up

[@bis3cuit]

I have always loved Marvin Gaye. Still listen to him all the time.

[@timh2934]

Wow. Just wow. Truly amazing.

[@bobburch2151]

I love the song. They were awesome people.

[@loisfreeman1646]

I had never heard Marvin's version. Beautiful! RIP Marvin. Mom's Mabley sang it too. She was born in 1894 & I think she did her version late 50's early 60's.

[@RonaldEversole]

✌️pres.bobby Kennedy was kohn Kennedy's brother,they all ttied to make a change to come together as 1 🙏

[@cynthiachamberlain2508]

Thank you gentlemen, wish you were still with us, maybe our country would be a better place Cause its amess.!!!

[@sheryljones5207]

Loved the song and what it stood for. I am so tried of all this hatred in this world I wish that diversity was a subject that all human's had to be taught. Just saying India.

[@godsson7787]

My mothers dying wish is to play this at her funeral. It means that much to her. Sure got my taste from her.

[@joelanderos23]

Never heard this version before. Just dion's and moms mabley.

[@lessaqueensrider8571]

I was a junior in H.S. when John Kennedy was killed, I was the only person in my school who knew for 10 min. My husband & I woke up to this song playing the first time. I cannot hear it without weeping. The sorrow will never leave me .

[@AnbuAnbu-pu9dj]

I heard this in 1968 and cried. I love your reaction on this. I am 18 years of age live in Australia I just finished last month a song saluting the sixties. If you go to old Binda road studios on google scroll down you can see my video by anbu. I love people like you. its called its the sixties

[@BaoHo-x6k]

The song make me cry!

[@joankisloski6972]

This was nice, but Dion first sang the tribute to the memory of four assassinated Americans, all icons of social change: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy. He gave me shivers as a young girl having lived through the deaths of the Kennedys & MLK.

[@redstep-child3096]

That bass guitar gets me every time.

[@pontiacfan76]

Song about Abe Lincoln, MLK , Jhon Kennedy

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

and jfk's little brother, bobby

[@lyndabrown9431]

I have missed your reactions and I pray your family enjoy the holiday season. We all need joy, lots of joy.

[@renep2220]

Please check out this song by Dion. It is a little faster and I love the harp in it. Also some of the people here left comments about this version not having some of the hear wrenching lyrics of Dion version. Also, his version includes Bobby Kennedy who was assassinated in 1968. He was running for President and wanted to carry on John's legacy. I love Marvin Gaye though. 😇❤

[@crabbinmoose8583]

The live version from 1970 "The Show" with Dion is simply the best version with only him and a guitar.

[@renep2220]

@@crabbinmoose8583 Thanks for that info, I'll check it out. I'm sure I'll love it.🇺🇸👍

[@shemanic1]

I am so proud of my vinyl 45 of this tune, so beautiful. Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King jnr; John Kennedy. Bobby Kennedy.

[@harlech52]

one of my favourite songs

[@shanenolan8252]

Thanks India love marvin

[@chrissy8386]

One of my favourite songs ❤

[@leroywilliams1176]

I never know that Marvin did a version of this song. The song is beautiful in itself, but Marvin's soulful spin gives it a little bit extra beauty. Marvin's song "That's The Way Love Is" or his duet with Diana Ross "My Mistake" are songs that are worth reacting to....

[@AnbuAnbu-pu9dj]

sorry I meant my uncle heard it in 1968 and cried but when I hear it I also feel like crying pure soul

[@mmiller1296]

I like this one as he added Bobby to it as well. Great Men of this Country.

[@lawrencea274]

Never heard this version, just the the one by Dionne. But can't go wrong with Marvin G. Nice to see you up and running.

[@denatokaya5510]

Great reaction, India! Though Marvin Gaye had a great, smooth voice, he didn't sing the entire song and he didn't show the true emotion that Dion presented when he sang it the year it was written. The emotions were fresh in 1968. Please, listen to the original recording sung by Dion. Thank you for your reaction. I hope that you will be reacting to more songs, soon.

[@susanhenke8441]

Beautiful song

[@marksiracusa8999]

Gotta listen to the original by Dion - haunts me to this day

[@michaelvincent4280]

Listen to Tom Clay "What The World Needs Now" 60 years ago, how things changed and how little they haven't. Was the soundtrack of my life growing up as a teenager. Do listen to the DION version of "Abraham, Martin & John" first.

[@xtrmfc]

I concur with the other comments .. Dion’s Version is the Best

[@donaldleider7382]

Marvin Gaye is an all time great talent but this is Dions song!

[@junehoward6668]

My favourite song

[@dennisharnish9063]

They are singing about Bobby Kennedy who also was working for changes he was also shot.

[@IBLRG]

Hello from England 👍 Never heard of this song, thanks for sharing 😁

[@amypurdy7406]

Nice to see you back missed ya girl.

[@keyrat1753]

This is a good week to listen to this song again. The original version by Dion is also good to listen to this week.

[@zapdunga12]

Has anybody here seen my old friend Marvin.... Can you tell me where he's gone? He sang for many people, but it seem the good die young.... We just looked around and he was gone😢

[@zigman63]

Got this original 7" single, and its a double A side with Michael Jackson singing BEN,

[@garfield122010]

Gary dippnall me too 🙂

[@TheIgisas]

Thank You for this one...

[@hammerman4956]

thank you for keeping good music alive

[@randerson7]

I'm familiar with the Dion version. I didn't even know Marvin Gaye had a version. So the question is, whose version was first?

[@billgreen6263]

Dion

[@stevecrisell9091]

Pure Quality.

[@florancerudi]

DION

[@jerryjordan2482]

Listen to Marvin Gaye's Just to keep You Satisfied !

[@caryriggs6000]

Original is the standard by Dion. However if Marvin wants to cover it with this precious version I'm good. Great performance

[@lindanadeau1884]

This is good, but I like Dion.s best. This song always makes me cry.

[@Harmonical1]

The thing about Marvin Gaye songs is they just don't date. This is really one of the most sublime songs of the 20th century. My only slight criticism is that the fantastic orchestration fades out too soon - it's masterpiece in itself.

[@allanzilth3633]

Dion! No one does this song better than him, thanks Dion for a great song 😊😎

[@geekhan559]

doesn't matter what version you might like, the message is still the same . Where would we be today if they were allowed to not only live there lives , but perhaps open the eyes of those who didn't believe in the message they were trying to convey .

[@rittherugger160]

Seems you didn't know about Bobby. Robert Kennedy, John's younger brother. He too was assassinated while running for president. His death was probably the catalyst for this song being written.

[@saturnnet1627]

Marvin Gaye should have left perfection alone.

[@seanmackey8552]

Classic!

[@thomaslasch567]

And Bobby too.😭❤️

[@Ste2023]

Brilliant

[@lyndabrown9431]

The Bobby is Bobby Kennedy, also assasinated.

[@oldschool72]

Yes please listen to the original by Dion

[@zanawalley8699]

Bobby was Kennedy`s brother who was also assasinated.