Remembering Charles Bradley

Shot and cut by Living On Soul filmmakers Jeff Broadway and Cory Bailey.

[@threeinitiates8260]

He will go down as a legendary soul singer. missed by many

[@donnatate6327]

Correction...He will go UP...not down.

[@TheMrkiddi]

I remember meeting Charles in Reykjavík after Secret Solstice. I drove him and Chris his sound manager to their hotel after stopping them at a traffic light and offering them a lift. He was such a genuine soul. I've always loved his music and i regret on not taking him up on his offer to come meet him in New York. R.I.P brother

[@alexwells6876]

I only discovered Charles Bradley about a month ago through a social media post from Nathaniel Rateliff, and then to discover his passing was both a shock and selficiously, disapointing. This man had only just got started, it's a shame the recognition came so late for him, but i'm glad the world got to see his talent before it was too late. Thanks Charles, i only just discovered you, but I'll be listening to you for years to come.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Alex Wells: I discovered him just a couple/few months ago via his stirring cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes" and fell in love with his music immediately. It saddened me to learn that he'd already been dead for about a year by the time I'd first become aware of him. There's a double-edge to his late fame: On the one hand, it's a shame that it took so long for the mainstream music world to notice him and deem him worthy of paying attention to; but, on the other hand, at the very least we got these few years with him that we got 'cuz it woulda been a bigger shame for his talent to have never been noticed at all.

[@Zion-jw3gm]

@@shruggzdastr8-facedclown I was watching re-runs of Suits and heard his sound, it just grabs you with all his soul.

[@Nan.C]

Alex, Im with you. Your words cannot describe better finding about his loss before we found him

[@bigboss2085]

I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry *hears Victim of Love* *sees Charles Bradley & Sharon Jones together* DAMN IT 😭😭😭 R.I.P. Charles. Never met you in person but I will always love your music.

[@musicaficionado3805]

BigBoss20 what I would do to go back in time and see him live and meet him in person

[@Sabreeus]

I love this man music, he had such a warm hearted spirit full of love for the people. He really touch me when I saw interviews about his life journey and how long it took him to get were he was. Mr. Charles Bradley you will be truly missed. Keep bringing that soulful funk music up in heaven. Peace and love!

[@jarikuukasjarvi8198]

Good words

[@dinarachel7]

Charles Bradley, I miss you my soul brother 🎤🎤🎼💗💗💗🎼🎤🎤 God-given Talent, thank you Daptone. Love you too Sharon, my hero too.

[@myaussiebabe1]

Charles, you are a legend in so many ways. You gave your Mama the best years of your life. But you weren't over by a long shot! 62 yrs old throwing yourself on your knees on stage and getting right back up again! You will always be incredible to me! Thank you for your amazing voice, and being true to you. You are loved and will always be missed. Rachel.

[@textronox]

Sharon Jones was in this video with him. It hard to believe that they are both gone. RIP to Mama Jones and Papa Bradley.

[@landodez7068]

Textronox lets just hope lee fields is in good health

[@myaussiebabe1]

I was shocked as well. Have you noticed that seems to be the trend? Prince and David Bowie. Steve Irwin and Peter Brock. Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Life can be so sad, but we will always have the music of Charles and Sharon to get us back together xxx

[@bs79uhcon]

Both was mad talented....

[@DiceBambu]

The Screaming Angel of Soul. He will be missed. Love from Belgium 🇧🇪 💕 😘

[@terrapin6352]

He seems like such an amazing man. I missed his show when he came through St. Louis. I'm really wishing I would have made it. I didn't think he might have been gone so soon. To be there, and to feel the love he was... transcommunicating with us all. It was really a magical thing. Taking sorrow and turning it into sharing. Taking hardship and turning it into something. A reason for us all to get together and have love for one another. I'm glad I was able to recieve the gift he shared with the world. Rest in peace, brother.

[@TheRurals]

beautiful !! This made me cry. Sending positive vibes and love :)

[@maryburr9478]

Yes he will he was a humble man after the way he was treated.He loved hos mom

[@OWXMUSIC]

Damn. His story is an incredible inspiration to me as a person, and as an artist.

[@elhadjiba9727]

I'm Victime of Charles Bradley from Senegal-West Africa 🎙🇸🇳🇸🇳❤️💕

[@eladbari]

Charles story affected me a lot. I'm just so happy he got to receive all the love he deserved after all these years. That he got to taste the sweet taste of success & appreciation for what he gave us all. Still, I can't shake that feeling that it shouldn't have been so short... :\ What a special soul..

[@ChristinDurham]

A true angel on earth. He is beloved.

[@optix1012]

'We love you Charles!!' echoed from every mouth throughout his whole performance in London at the Daptone Soul Revue, many moons ago and the same sentiment applied to Sharon Jones and the whole collective that put together that well oiled funk machine. A memory I will treasure forever. We love you, we miss you both, thank you for blessing us and touching us all with your beautiful magical vibrations. Sleep Easy Xxx

[@belo1971]

This man is LOVE ...Just LOVE ! Happy to saw you on stage Mr Bradley..Love tour CD's...RIP !

[@philipswain4122]

I can’t help but tear up when I hear this man sing and talk of all his struggles.

[@caddyb4342]

GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU CHARLES VICTIM OF LOVE BRADLEY THE SOUL LEGEND. Charles wasn't just a great artist he was a really cool laid back nice Guy.A man of character . people that have been through some really hard times and tragedy can really relate to him and feel him.Drove all the way to Colorodo to see him with Nathaniel rattliff but he got sick and didn't perform then he died a few weeks later...his mom had died though and i guess it was his time too he really touched alot of souls maybe his life was bad and tough but at the end he really served a purpose not just his music and story but he took care of his elderly mom till she died and that takes alot of heart and character. My Favorite Charles Bradley songs are Crying in the chapel, Heartaches and pain and let LOVE stand a chance. Thanks Charles I feel a pain in my chest when i think about how you died....

[@RichieRoux]

This has truly moved me to tears - What an amazing man Charles Bradley was... A man of faith with a radiant soul.... R.I.E.P

[@juliandesbats777]

love you Charly. wherever you are you are here

[@ominousmaximus]

I'm still missing this man. I always liked his music since the first moment I heard it but never got to see him or get an autograph. The world lost a gentle kind soul. It's kills me inside a bit but I know somehow he is in heaven with no pain right now. And that can make us smile.

[@alfiegildea2254]

Rip to Charles, he will be missed but the music will always be here to uplift and unite.

[@coreybadmotorscooter4019]

Just found out about Charles. His music opened my soul. I cried. I regret not following my passion. Music

[@toddmichaeljohnson7139]

Shine on Charles! You are a beautiful human and I miss you deeply. ♥️

[@BeamingBuddha]

What a man. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute.

[@MarcCostaMusic]

We'll always love you Charles. Rest in peace. Your voice, your music and your performances will live forever. That's the best reward of all musician career, your inmortality in the music. God bless you

[@missilecomand]

Thank you very much for your message, Charles. You’ll be missed.

[@frodobeutlin4368]

Charles was in vienna. jesus i missed that one... rest in peace brother, sadly i never got to see you live...

[@brannonsmith4695]

I was fortunate enough to get to see Charles Bradley at Beale Street Music Fest. It was one of those moments in life that you never forget. To hear his passion and feel his love. It was an experience of a lifetime, one that I am so very thankful to have had. RIP sir. You are truly a legend

[@aboynamedsue6912]

I discovered him to late :( but not to late to still enjoy the music he made

[@VictorMartinez82]

He makes me want to be a better person. So much soul in the brotha. Sleep well.

[@jackmckayfletcher977]

Rip Mr Bradley. I hope he knew his music moved many hearts.

[@nex6058]

I saw him perform in St. Louis in 2016. One of the most memorable concert experiences of my life. I love this man and I'm sad he is gone but I'm glad I and so many others got the opportunity for him to be part of our lives. You made the world a better place Charles Bradley!

[@anthonyhedricks1901]

I’m an old punk lover of an eclectic mix of rock soul punk experimental indie and lots of music and you touched my soul more than any musician in years and I want to say thank you band label as you truly were both and to Charles Bradley thanks for being you and RIP know your truly one of the greats The End

[@BRADLEY808]

the Music he and Sharon made with their family at Daptone will live forever, and tell the story of their greatness. RIP to both legends, and big hugs to everyone at Daptone. The Funk lives on.

[@djanta-music]

What a great spirit the world just lost... REST IN POWER Charles!

[@robertdevendorf2863]

Peace, Charles Bradley. Thanks for sharing your beautiful soul. And peace to his family at Daptone. You all make music so alive.

[@rowegardner9673]

That was beautiful. What a legend. RIP.

[@SS-gx7tg]

I would've given my life for his in a heartbeat just cause I know how much his music means to so many and giving him more time to expand his late discovery in life is such a no brainer. Still, I'm glad for the music we did get. It's truly timeless stuff and one of the most potent antidepressants I've ever come across. It's the kind of music that reminds you about the beauty of life, and the hardships. I absolutely love that I got to exist at the same time as this beautiful soul. RIP to Charles Bradley.

[@PowerfulChicken]

I really miss him and his music.

[@CrackSizzlack]

I love his music so much. I would have loved to see him live. Rest In Paradise

[@marcosvitoriano5396]

You're one of the legends.

[@say1067]

I Love You my Brother. You are truly a beautiful soul and will be missed by this skinny little white boy. Rest in Heaven ∞

[@jonattan08mendoza]

I might be the only one who cried more for Charles pass away than I did for a family member! And now when I listen to his music I can't contain tears and my soul is being flattered. He will be always in our hearts and minds Charles ! After 6 months of his death i still don't believe his gone! I do not accept it .... Love and good vibrations from Guatemala to all those beautiful souls around the world !

[@teespinnerette387]

He was a beautiful human being. I love his music. Glad he shared his voice-gift with the world.

[@Steaminlidz]

How lucky we were to have seen him.

[@TestspielDe]

R.I.P.

[@philster741]

Rest well, Charles, you did much to spread love across the world. We are so grateful!

[@karlschlag4830]

I miss you, one of the best all over time

[@rubenarias7124]

Es una gran pena que ya no esté porque era el mejor. Para siempre Charles Bradley

[@rolandohernandez3536]

Gracias Charles por ti me gusto el soul gracias por tus canciones

[@tanukijessica]

Losing Sharon and Charles so close together was hard. I burst into tears when i read that Charles had died. Such a beautiful soul, a wonderful man. He will be missed.

[@phillipfinn3465]

the pain in his voice is crazy only found him after he played krampus on American dad and said to myself damn who played krampus homie can sing sad he is gone

[@dementedsoul7805]

What a life. It's a damn shame the world had the pleasure of experiencing only a small portion of the wisdom this man shared throughout his life. Rest in peace, Charles. Your spirit will live on.

[@tratoriocenteno5899]

It is sad but he will be in our hearts forever! Thanks MR Bradley

[@niqulusviii987]

Man, he did it! He reached his goal, Daptone gave Sharon and Charles the stage to do it. Pure love and soul!

[@serpex77]

Greetings from Romania! This man was a real blessed soul and a fantastic voice!

[@michaeljasonmaher9942]

Rest In Power Charles. So glad to have met you. 🙌🏻

[@thehouseisonfire8682]

This dudes version of I G T changes will make you cry just soulful and raw as it gets

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

I wish I still had the chance to meet him one day and say to him "Thank you for being a reason to keep going and never giving up" I hope he knew just how much he meant to musicians still trying to make their way in the world. I'm only 26 but grappling with age anxiety in relation to the music industry, but Charles had it right. "just get on up and do your thing"

[@dizzman4942]

Love and respect from germany...We will miss u

[@daftpunk209]

A soul like yours needs to be in heaven. Until next time Charles

[@frankieallen4900]

Thank you for sharing this. I can tell he was wonderful, genuine, beautiful human being. Unfortunately, I never met him or seen him perform but he touched me immediately when I heard him; his spirit lives on . He left us with a bountiful treasure of his soulful voice and music. Thank you Daptone Records for introducing him to the world.

[@MrTastytae]

No more heartaches and pain, Charles. BTW my 5 year old child likes Changes, Heartaches & Pain and Going up in Flames.

[@bakalakadaka7000]

Mr Charles Bradley, thank you.

[@pietromoltani6923]

See you on the other side, Charles. You've been a precious human being.

[@scratch01]

If only Charles could have hugged the whole world...we would have all been okay.

[@Ievolovel]

Salvation through suffering.

[@LJBYou]

Beautiful man, beautiful tribute. Thanks for sharing! Lots of love to Daptonia.

[@biazprado]

Para sempre no meu coração. Charles e Sharon Jones. Esteja em paz.

[@enriquefernandez2384]

Gracias por este reconfortante homenaje a Charles Bradley. Su legado musical siempre vivirá en nuestros corazones.

[@eshollen]

What a goal for us all. To look back and know you really did something worth recognizing, must be an amazing feeling in old age. I understand he had regrets, but lord what a story

[@mistahallworld8979]

Rest in peace Charlie Bradley. Very genuine guy

[@alfredolima4088]

Fantástico!!!!

[@KaneVere]

Rest easy giant. You brought smiles to many.

[@freddie1991d]

Just hearing that voice brings me to tears, you could hear all his pain in every note.

[@stevenzin5834]

He is the true face of the tragedy of the millions of black people in America. Really inspiring figure and heart-breaking to see him passed early. May you rest in peace Charles, you believed in God and may God now be with you.

[@hallqvist]

His story is inspiring and I'm glad he got to success before he left our planet physically, he deserved it! The screaming eagle of soul, you made your mark here for sure brother man. Rest in Peace

[@bengriffin1442]

May this man rest in peace. We truly lost a good soul

[@jarikuukasjarvi8198]

I just found two days ago that phenomenal man, blessed be and hope we will meet someday

[@Smerzone]

Damn. He was a beautiful person. I wish i met him.

[@bennolyon]

Charles Bradley was a saint. When I was in his presence, it felt like being at a church, but in the best kind of way.

[@KM-di6hp]

I never met Charles, but I'll always miss him.

[@NathFilms]

I'll love you forever

[@sarahdell4042]

Such a wonderful human. Rest easy

[@midnightcoma]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@kalehanneken8534]

Thank you Charles for your music and you as a person. Truly an inspiration everytime I heard you sing. So thankful I got to see you live. I will never forget it. Peace

[@Shitsuxify]

His love is contagious, even in death.

[@RustinChole]

Mission accomplished good sir. God speed.❤️💔

[@tiocfaidharla251]

Thank you Charles, rest in peace.

[@imyourrealdad.6071]

RIP Brother!

[@sunworxpv]

Gracias por compartir!!!

[@MrJoaodom]

You keep me going, Charles

[@ghostabkcbully7755]

We miss you uncle chuck....r.I.p

[@dylantimmers8819]

Heaven has plenty of room for you man

[@voigt11]

That was really nice, thanks

[@solangevidaldelima651]

Muito lindo. Obrigada por compartilhar.

[@BethPizana]

What a beautiful soul.