Richie Havens - Fathers & Sons (Rare Cat Stevens Cover)

A great cover of Cat Stevens' classic song. This was featured on the 1971 album "The Great Blind Degree." It's not that rare, but it's nice to have. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS RECORDING!!! Enjoy

[@andrewdoggette2893]

Richie was my brothers best. Imagine him in and out of our house every day. and then him and my brother joined the youth choir. I was there at 12.And then the magic started. went to Viet NAM and my friends used to bring me his songs. . weloved Richie

[@andrewdoggette4494]

I met George Harrison at his Richie's townhouse in the village. Also Bob Marley at Richie's crib. And countless other giants. They all came to Richie's pad when they were in the village. Richie was my godfather. How blessed is that.

[@michaelreddecliff8708]

Today we have lost the incomparable Richie Havens! One of the truly great and unique voices of our time...his true fans always understood the magic of his voice...you will be sadly missed Richie. Thanks for the memories!

[@JoseMedina-sv8uy]

Muchas Gracias por compartir.

[@localguy8]

Richie you have moved me as a person and with your music RIP my friend .Your voice and music is always humming in my head Love N Peace

[@jamescswain]

I truly will miss this most wonderful treasure. Thank god for his recordings as he will always be present to those of us who were lucky to have been in his presence. He now really has "Freedom"!

[@JohnMiller-hg7ty]

Richie was a beautiful soul...we miss you man...

[@philmurray5304]

For sure big time

[@davinagavina]

Richie Havens' record company should release a digital recording of The Great Blind Degree in memory of the man. My vinyl copy has been played almost to destruction. I miss you Richie.

[@andyh323]

Absoutely! Well said

[@tipple58]

I totally agree. It's such a great album. I've checked Amazon countless times over the past 25 years or so to see if a digital release was ever on its way. (It's possible I could transfer my vinyl version - which I've had for around 45 years - to CD, but it's not quite the same as a remastered version.) Still living in hope. Peace out!

[@talileali]

If this doesn't blow my mind! Two of my all time favorite performers! Richie doing Cat Stevens song! WOW! I am in bliss! I know that Yusuf Islam was filled with joy when he discovered this! God love Richie!

[@ronnyvonallmen6892]

One of the Greatest Albums Ever....

[@rodiguru]

ooohhh i love this!!!! richie your love still hit us ...

[@williedynamyte]

This may possibly be one of Richie Havens best covers. Cat Stevens original version is great too but this version brings tears to my eyes. It's a shame the sound isn't better.

[@rodiguru]

we miss u richie!

[@JoeRinehart]

☮❤♪ & Richie Havens RIP = Say not in grief: "He is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was.

[@RADThird1]

First time I've heard this...tears streaming down my face. This son lost his father two years ago. Thank you for posting and God bless Richie Havens.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

My prayers and condolences!

[@fairterr]

what a beautiful sentiment....so very true

[@davidtyler6329]

I have the original vinyl album with this track. Cat Stevens original might be moving but this makes me choke. I never knew my father and wonder what sort of words he might have said to me.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

Great cover. Richie is SO under rated.

[@ciabazac]

Richie Havens is my sole influence for my percussive style of guitar

[@CricketMcCrickets]

Peace Train be with you, Richie...yeah :D

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Someone got the title wrong. Father and Son. Direct, immediate impact.

[@MrDanilocao]

I don't know the cover, but errors happen, the music is pretty and the interpretation is fantastic.

[@Frodisboy]

I already feel like the world needs him back. Not great timing, but hey he was too good for this shit hole.

[@IM2PersonalProblems]

Ya got that right Frodisboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RaxOldies]

Any way you could re-post this with better sound quality ? It seems to be the only one on You Tube. Thanks !

[@blisstickmystic]

Don't let go of what we have gained from him. We owe him the honor. Check out my channel.

[@Frodisboy]

It's plural on Richie's album cover. Check it out, Danilo.

[@ThomasJester1968]

weird but true www.joesalbums.com/images/product/richie-havens-blind-degree-vinyl-record-lp1.jpeg

[@mervh58]

shame the quality is so poor on this vid

[@dalesilverman4675]

The title is "Father and Son," singular, not plural. FYI

[@Frodisboy]

On Richie's album cover it is plural. I'm not crazy :)

[@ThomasJester1968]

weird but true www.joesalbums.com/images/product/richie-havens-blind-degree-vinyl-record-lp1.jpeg

[@raskolnikov1242]

D'has been modernized

[@dalenichols3640]

Great song, great performance, lousy sound.

[@raskolnikov1242]

sound clarity ain't matter... Otherwise, would be nowadays-like, perfect, cold, crappy, deeeeead. Get the moment, take imperfections and time as a part of the "troupe".

[@MrDanilocao]

It´s not plural, is Father and Son.

[@ThomasJester1968]

Correct but the errata is on the album www.joesalbums.com/images/product/richie-havens-blind-degree-vinyl-record-lp1.jpeg