Syl Johnson - Is It Because I'm Black [Live at The Echo, Los Angeles, 11 Feb 2012]

Syl Johnson performs at The Echo in Los Angeles with Breakestra.

[@claudebraddock9925]

One of the most powerful songs of the 60's black power and civil rights movement (rip)Mr.Syl Johnson your still relevant today.

[@siarcevikk]

I living in Turkey and I'm Turk but we are still "black"... This song my life my mind my heart. I love you man I love you.. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@AndrewVOdom]

RIP, Syl Johnson.. and his brother Jimmy Johnson!

[@javiertaramona5982]

Rest in Peace Mr. Syl Johnson🙏

[@AbdelkaderBouhadi-h7n]

Rip Syl Johnson Grand artiste Grand homme

[@Buttamacc77]

This song is important in today's world. Lord knows we have tried so damn hard. We keep on keeping on!

[@abdulrahmanraheem423]

this the type of blues i grew up on...My grandad would be blastin it from his garage when we pulled up!

[@pulabam4064]

Growing up in Da Chi (60's & 70's) Mr Syl Johnson was HUGE...WVON played his music alot...Rest in Peace Mr Syl Johnson...Thx for the memorys sir..

[@imnokid1]

RIP to one of the greats...

[@dimman]

Rest in power

[@toniopinto4208]

Wonderful voice, beautiful music from a great artist! R. I. P. Mr Syl 🎵🎶👏👏👏👏👏🤘🎙️🎸

[@matsnilsson565]

Even at this late time in his career, far from his TWINIGHT years, this LEGEND of true southern gritty soul funk plays something we nowadays doesn't hear. Pieces Of Peace are so missed here but overall one can just lose everything when listening to SYL plays live.

[@Rattani69100]

J'aime ce moment lorsqu'il se lève, qu'il chante la soul ainsi et qu'il s'exprime à la guitare.

[@carolyngordin6091]

SOUNDS GREAT AND LOVE IT

[@kurtadams3021]

Love this

[@sharonwinfield8273]

Rest in Peace to the Great Syl Johnson.

[@willjackson4739]

This song is telling it like it is

[@FANKANable]

This is so awesome

[@pR1mal.]

What a voice! Like pure honey.

[@Nitrotoast1]

@@pR1mal. I was listening to community radio from Melbourne Australia when they announced he passed away and I’m grateful they took a moment to play some of his great songs including this one for part of the show.

[@Nitrotoast1]

@@pR1mal. thank you for the great video brother, power to all ✊

[@nemeansvision8437]

shout out to GFK,,, WU!!!!

[@luisgonzalez-ux7to]

Esto si es musica!! Mil respetos maestro!

[@ruialexandre7548]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NYCeesFinest]

Stellar performance.

[@tonytwist9105]

thank you

[@melloLL4722]

RIP Syl!

[@vipnorvop]

R.I.P. Mr. Syl Johnson

[@Smoovebert]

thanks for posting this!

[@jeffcfe]

TAKE DAT! another INSTANT CLASSIC!

[@micktarrant7733]

Had no idea Syl played a mean guitar. Ace band too, great performance of a wonderful song.

[@lyndacast]

EXCELLENT!

[@yovni]

i wish Prince had come on and done a solo on guitar. This song is a uniquely heavy amazing blues.

[@nestoralvarez8035]

Que cancion tan profunda.

[@josetteleroy242]

Great memories...

[@鳥居恭好]

Cooooool

[@plasticsoul9051]

The Echo is about 20 minutes away from me. How the hell did I not know about this show?!?!? Please make it happen again! :)

[@carolyngordin6091]

AMERICAN PASTORIAL AWESOME AND ALL

[@morriselliott7004]

Great song. I don't do the victim nonsense anymore, but I love this song.

[@FANKANable]

Shout it to Ghost Face! Sly holding it down for the wu. Hollow bones baby

[@BoggyBogdan]

Awesome !

[@Azariuskempo]

juste légendaire...

[@funkysole1]

This took place at L.A.s weekly FUNKY SOLE party that goes down every Saturday at Echo

[@scottb32a]

what a treat !

[@yawnjones]

The groove didn't stay on the one at the end but who cares all in all a Strong groove👍👍 great to hear him play live

[@JL-bu8bz]

RIP

[@ElGuido1969]

Just four and a half thousend Viewers ... so poor wish, that he Comes one day to germany

[@carolyngordin6091]

TAUGHT JIMI HANDRIX YEAPO

[@WokardeJPmoney.]

Guitar sounds untuned…

[@towannataylor1105]

You sound jealous 🤣

[@WokardeJPmoney.]

@@towannataylor1105 are u a musician??

[@towannataylor1105]

@@WokardeJPmoney. yes , and a very good one 😁