RICHIE HAVENS ~ Motherless Child ~

[@SouthernSnark]

One of the most powerful songs ever performed. God, was his vocals pure and his words so moving.

[@Nubiandreams]

The Voice TV Show Mandelive and John Legend brought me here💗awesome music

[@londonl9995]

Same!

[@minamilunovic3392]

Me too 😂

[@mitcjayn]

Nubiandreams SAME!!

[@cedricanderson2609]

Me too. Mendeleyev is awesome.

[@DBox3591]

Me too. I'm old enough to have known who he was. I'm trying to get reacquainted with his style because of Mendeleyev.

[@candicehavensful]

WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU UNCLE RICHIE!!! WE LOVE YOU FOREVER!!! Kiss Grammy and Grandpa for me and one for yourself…. LIVE in Heaven like you did on Earth❤❤❤❤❤

[@richardschneller7674]

I don’t know you, but I love him too!

[@candicehavensful]

@@richardschneller7674 Thank you for loving him!❤❤❤

[@richardschneller7674]

@@candicehavensful FREEDOM!!!

[@kennethtrupin724]

Richie was in a class by himself. His voice is distinctive and I love his music. He makes an old song sound different just by the way he sings. Very Talented and he is a true musician

[@vincentvanhoven3486]

Man, that guitar, the voice, the drums. It's amazing.

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

He stole the Song without telling where he got it from. Complete No Go.

[@vincentvanhoven3486]

​@@ursulaschlapbach311 According to Wikipedia, it's a "traditional spiritual" that "dates back to the era of slavery in the United States." WP isn't always the most accurate, but if this piece of info is correct, it would be impossible to cite a source. Though perhaps you're referring to the arrangement, specifically?

[@TheFleetfingers]

You cannot plan for something like this, or ever hope to duplicate it. Beautiful.

[@howardkaplin2141]

In the late sixties I saw Richie Havens and a high School auditorium and Northampton Mass. Those were the days

[@annevogle]

I was lucky enough to have witnessed Richie Havens live in concert,,,it was truly an out of body experience,incredible doesn't do him Justice,rest in peace,

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in power and peace 🙏 Richie Havens 21 January 1941 ~ 22 April 2013⚘

[@karengp162]

There are many great versions of this song, but this remains my favorite. The power that comes out of his being when he sings - wow!

[@coolmanjack1995]

Spent like 30 minutes going through versions of this song and finally found the version that had been stuck in my head all day!

[@KateBates22zabu]

​@@coolmanjack1995 By any chance do you know R Havens song about Dien Bien Phu? I'm searching if you can help

[@laydown6]

Didnt you hear Prince did Motherless child ??

[@smith06231]

@@coolmanjack1995me too lol smh this version is so rustic and you can feel it def. The best version!

[@user-ps8jo7ny1p]

Даже В России ценят эту песнью, не такие мы уж и далёкие, все мы братья, все мы любим, плачем, радуемся и смеёмся 🇷🇺🇺🇸🇪🇺🇬🇧🇯🇵🇰🇷

[@exaudi33]

I, a motherless child, heard him sing this at a concert in Troy, NY when I was 14 years old. Electrifying. He took up residence in my heart and still lives there.

[@KateBates22zabu]

Hi another motherless child here now an old lady. Looking for R.Havens song about Dien Bien Phu if you can help please 🤏

[@animamundi6359]

Even if you don’t have a human mother, you are always a child of the Divine Mother whose love is all encompassing and eternal.

[@tymxeluv5476]

He's doing a Freedom/Motherless Child combo

[@LMmccallL57]

Wow! Killin' that guitar! His voice is so "haunting" in this.

[@gregnixon1435]

This rendition changed my life: "Freedom" combined with "Motherless Child". I like it!

[@aprilh9033]

Amen & God Bless you Bro

[@proletariat239]

So much soul and pain in those words. We are so quick to forget, they try to wipe the word slave from the modern mind. Built upon inequity blood and tears, we reap what we sow.

[@Tutnese]

WOW. I'd never heard of this ancestor until today while a relative was watching a film & I heard this from the bathroom. Amazing. Such a soulful & powerful voice! I can't believe I just missed him. RWTA.

[@thomaskemper8336]

Powerful always gives me goose bumps every time I hear this genius.

[@desireejohnson3642]

Sometimes I feel ..like a motherless child

[@LynJegher]

Richie was a friend od my mother Leona Laviscount I met him in Milan what a wonderful soul!

[@richardschneller7674]

This is an amazing and under appreciated performance from Woodstock. I love it and wish I was there. Richie Havens is barely remembered, but he is indelibly marked on my memory!

[@macole4958]

I never forgot. This is one of my favorite performances.

[@popogejo7245]

I think he is much remembered by those who appreciate his level of genius. A talent for all seasons

[@spencerdavis3794]

The pain and soul in his voice...cannot be matched...rest in power king...shalom...

[@BB-lx7wm]

So beautiful and heartfelt from Ritchie with some Freedom thrown in too. Prince too brought me here. Prince's version brought me to tears. So powerful both of them.

[@mrswellington2448]

Me too. The song "June", as well as Prince's cover of this song.

[@marie-paulecouture5135]

I Love You... for decades... and Always....

[@mackechnie111]

For such a great song, it's surprising only Richie Havens does it with heart felt soul (that I've been able to find on you tube). Everybody else tries to do it with a "flair" instead of true feeling. I searched for almost 2 hours; lots of beautiful voices but commercialized, even back to the '30s.

[@hamdidenizci]

Wynton Marsalis "sings" this song from the heart with his trumpet.

[@ianstorey1521]

Van Morrison kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZyQmGd6iMihnNk

[@jhorton4791]

Richie is so amazing that way. When I hear him perform something like this, or his cover of "Here Comes the Sun", so often I start out thinking, "This version sounds kind of rough." And by the end I'm practically in tears from the pure emotion of it.

[@sarahfitzgerald1488]

I had a Woodstock video years ago long lost this was the song that stayed with me for sure ❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️🧡☮️☮️

[@metalmoto]

Came across this song on the end of the TV show Crisis last night. Remembered it from Woodstock. Such a powerful and meaningful song I will never forget! Clap your hands! Thanks for posting.

[@hdfatboy2k]

"Teach the children well, the parents tell..." The best of that time lives on in us. It is upon us to nurture it. Peace.

[@TheeZulu]

Met him once a long long time ago when we were traveling in the same small airport out of Connecticut. I thanked him for his music and insisted that he let me carry his guitar for him onto the rental bus lol. He was warm and humble and gracious, He probably thought I was crazy but we parted all smiles.

[@KatyMantyk]

Wow, his voice and passion is really moving. Thanks Mendeleyev ; )

[@marie-paulecouture5135]

I didn't know that he passed away... Lets keep Him in our Heart... Always....

[@pdspears102767]

This is soul music. Respect

[@thomast8539]

I hadn't heard this is SO long. His performance at Woodstock was simply mesmerizing.

[@atomotma]

It's easy to love this guy. And we sure do. Richie!

[@vichy7661]

I can't listen to this only once on a sitting, 4-5 times min.

[@danyellechicago]

the guitar playing is fierce

[@gideonrubyai1]

God the Creator bless you ,,, you walk with him now . Rest in peace , perfect peace

[@saswathgopan1543]

Heaven must sound beautiful

[@leeleblanc3788]

With Motherless Children eh?!

[@wilmarmarquessouza7768]

RICHIE HAVENS is LIFE !

[@Inanna247]

You are finally in peace. freedom

[@patricksutphin1501]

bigmother 22 many may have transitioned from "Hippie" to "Yuppie"....but there are we "Older, but not necessarily OLD" ones hanging on to the Beliefs of a Peaceful World. Deana Bogart does a song that says " I'm getting Older, but I'm not getting Old"

[@TS.W]

Prince brought me here. Full of emotion.

[@conniedunn2629]

Prince brought me here too.

[@jasonrich4940]

I found this from Django Unchained. I'm so lucky I did.

[@mikeglory9179]

Jason Rich same

[@garysinglewood6369]

Same

[@scottcurtis2755]

It’s a deep dive lament for justice peace freedom for the family of man

[@susangarcia6329]

I'm glad U found it! I found it from U on Mothers Day! It's been years since I heard this!

[@aldiasmaestrada2960]

OMG!! I love that movie had no idea who sang this song until The Voice. So much beauty and passion!

[@petsofjojo6055]

Prince a man of fine taste 🙂

[@JoJo-Hamilton]

Mother Earth ❤

[@roystonmacadam3916]

When we had majestic stars! RIP Ritchie 🙏

[@HeliosDroneWorks]

It might be posted already but this is Freedom which he came up with on the spot. It’s a mashup of motherless child and another song

[@leeleblanc3788]

Paul Robeson

[@stardust7577]

Amo a este honbre con una alma libre siempre viviras en mi corazon oir tu musica es algo reconfortante u te saca de la tristeza y soledad. Siempre me acompaño en las noche triste de mi juventud y ahora q se a ido a cantarle a los angeles. Se fue dejando un gran legado. Tu musica sonara por generaciones estes donde estes viviras por siempre en mi corazon

[@davismillen7734]

Sometimes, you can't touch it, but you still feel it deep in your soul beyond comprehension!

[@SharonJackson13]

RIP Richie. :(

[@stephiepahlavizan1]

Sometimes I feel like a motherless child Sometimes I feel like a motherless child Sometimes I feel like a motherless child A long way from home, a long way from home Sometimes I feel like I'm almost done Sometimes I feel like I'm almost done Sometimes I feel like I'm almost done And a long, long way from home, a long way from home True believer True believer A long, long way from home A long, long way from home

[@leeleblanc3788]

Paul Robeson 53'

[@martinbuhr1087]

The first I heard Richie was on TV about 15 years ago. I HEARD THE FEELING....INCREDIBLE

[@nijomountain2923]

great

[@PirateCommander]

You forgot freedom. See how easy that is ?

[@stubmandrel]

This song opened Woodstock, some of the greatest festival music ever. You could ask if it went downhill after this ;-)

[@vichy7661]

Also impromptu, he did this on the spot, no rehearsals, just hey Richie, opening act is late, would you open?????

[@enuminous]

And the funnybeautifulmagic thing is, it didn't go downhill from there.

[@lightninrick2000]

R.I.P Richie

[@swordmeow3041]

glorious song

[@gerardinedeenicollard7709]

This is The Music to Live By and With..walk in the sunlight.. whatever the Season..Luv.🎀🇦🇺🎭🌬️♀️🙏.

[@paulbirrell5441]

Thank you Richie. We got to listen for a long time. Goodbye.

[@Anneuk777]

What an amazing & talented man. I saw him perform at the Royal Albert Hall and last on a small stage at Amoeba Records in 2004 - INCREDIBLE! I feel so sad at his loss.

[@admm7368]

Found out by him by the Tech9ne tiny desk concert.......awesome to see how this inspired speedom

[@anitacapilato4682]

Was on A Walk on the Moon with Viggo and Diane Lane...great movie and amazing song!!!

[@ReverendSoupbone]

Sorry this isn’t the video. Such a powerhouse performance. An unplanned one, it was an added to give more time for the next act to get ready. One of my favorite performances of all time. Listen to that right hand. An amazing percussive style all his own.

[@jonathanwiley5133]

The time when Ceelo Green said the "The Voice" serves as music education still rings true. "The Voice" Season 17 brought me here

[@angiebold2592]

You are handsome like a young Richie havens. This world may have been turned into a crap shoot by Satan. But oh what blessings the Father has shown and given us, Richie is smooth and kind like a black Jesus. No offense. Wish we could just be ourselves and be like Jesus was when He walked this earth and it wouldn't offend anyone. Be blessed brother.

[@43cjd]

He was one of my favorite acts at woodstock. You should listen to van morrison sing this. I think you would love it.

[@thomascarroll9556]

And Portishead withTom Jones

[@christopherjdsouza7040]

i wasnt born, but i miss that music brilliant.

[@cavalonja]

peace & love, always. RIP.

[@ingemertens5413]

Ich liebe es einfach!!!

[@elyaqui5324]

I remember being 16 and learning to play this on my guitar.. Damn so much fun and so much soul i felt

[@Trois11]

He who i is Freed in Christ is FREE indeed! Free your mind and the rest shall follow!!!🙏

[@hdfatboy2k]

RP Richie. A beautiful soul has gone on ahead. Somehow, it seems fitting that you left us on Earth Day.

[@GMack224]

2021 Black America still crying for Freedom...

[@davedillon1372]

I saw Richie a bunch of times in the 80s. No, I would'nt have been a teenager yet in the swamp, BUT! Indoors (DC,eg) or the Bandshell in Boulder, Co, eg- he's been doing it all well. I don't know what happened to the Paul Williams who used to be sitting down & ripping out those leads: notes 'n chords like throwing lightning bolts to the crowds- but again, what a great organic sound! & sincerely done covers all day long but you wouldn't know it.

[@MsIleach]

My God, where has the time gone!

[@jasonvanorsdol1755]

'Freedom', loved it first listening on Reel to Reel as a child. My Father's music from Air Combat Command Vietnam, '69-73. SAC-TAC 'Peace Is Our Profession'

[@marylong7823]

I'm watching the movie now. Thankyou!

[@ELVIS4221]

THE GREATEST VOICE THAT HAS EVER WALKED THIS EARTH

[@leanadonofrio7518]

Had the privilege of seeing him at Kent State.

[@williamshird4253]

i was in the 4th grade when i 1st heard RICHIE///the song was/HERE COMES THE SUN,,did not know who he was until 40 yrs later..thanks a girl named VERRONICA LANG.ilove the sounds ov RICHIE..

[@christymarie1413]

OMG this makes me Wanna break out like a Wild woman!! Prince brought me here!!

[@louisej.mcchesney1811]

Tears.....sing Richie Havens

[@briandressler306]

I was 14 years old. My older buddies wanted me to go with them to Woodstock. I REALLY wanted to go. I don't know if you've ever witnessed a caniption...but that is what my Mom had when I told her...needless to say...I did NOT get to go...shame...

[@KRxN11]

A Definitive Opening to OneOfThe GreatestCultural Events of the 20th Century/Opened by Richie Havens & Closed w/the National Anthem StarSpangled Banner-HRH Jimi Hendrix!!!The Greatest solosofthe 20thCenturIWasThere!

[@luisbjerre9035]

this is sampled in the PORTUGAL THE MAN's new song "Number one"

[@sebascalderon1974]

Luis Alejandro Yes, but the voice is made by Son Little

[@Rotelippen]

Great Artist, great Voice great Song =)

[@thomashoffman8250]

Such soulfulness… maybe his best work done impromptu when they need to keep him on stage to fill time

[@razorback7828]

Pure gold!

[@triplucid3563]

Thanks richie

[@roof2093]

i knew i knew this song from somewhere when i watched that movie. Woodstock baby!

[@jerirevils3642]

Woodstock Baby oh yeah Freedom

[@QuanticBlob]

I didn't know this guy before django unchained i just recognized the song because i have a tape of Armstrong in which his sings this song

[@jamesblodwell8292]

Greates fucking song . Ironically my father showed me this. There was an underlying message he trying to tell me. So subtle. Yet so clear. Smart man

[@TheYogina]

Thank you for posting this awesome song!

[@jiyujizai]

リッチ―・ヘイブンズ、初めて聴いた。😃😎😘😋🎵🎵

[@Amhlair]

Did brother open Woodstock?

[@lawrencejwinkler]

Yes.

[@barrybanzet7947]

Was scheduled fifth, but one thru four were stuck in traffic.

[@danielbrundidge8395]

This isn't motherless child, it's the live recording of "Freedom" from Woodstock

[@MurliKurli]

Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nededwardj.mcdonnelliiicfa6884]

Thank you. I need this.

[@Nyckname]

✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@kaylainpurple]

This is amazing!

[@STEVEFINNERTY]

you didnt lose,it carrys on..

[@hayley8715]

None of the covers are as good as this, not that I've found anyhow and I've seen and heard a whole lot of 'em, some were decent but this just satisfies deeply in a way no covers I'm aware of do. And who, at some point in their life, has not felt like a motherless child, a leaf at the mercy of the wind, a rudderless riverboat lost at sea, a feather in a hurricane?!? The trick is not to cling, just let go like leaves of fall.

[@oatydave1110]

Who else here after watching the Prince cover?

[@conniedunn2629]

Prince poured his soul into his cover Damn.

[@acquanellaogbemudia9930]

Awesome

[@277fnkymnky]

Amazing