The Crusaders Live at Montreux 2003 - Way Back Home

Joe Sample: keyboards
Wilton Felder: saxophones
Stephan Baxter: trombone
Ray Parker Jr.: guitar
Kendrick Scott: drums
Freddie Washington: bass
Randy Crawford: vocals

[@molefejappie3284]

As a south african, I would like to say this song made us go through the difficult times of segregation in our country. I learned to understand that we were similar about how our brothers and sisters went through like us around the world although we were some thousands kilometres apart. Everytime when I listen to this song, it makes me cry.

[@Hafize-q8n]

YES INDEED IT MAKE ME TEAR UP EVERY TIME I HEARE IT, AND It REMIND me of Hugh Masekela FROM SOUTH AFRICA. May they rest.

[@TomMoosZA]

Absolutely Molefe! It's still an "anthem" for me. I've been playing it quite a bit lately, as I ponder on the pain our fallen heroes must feel when they look, from their gravesides, at the happenings in our country of late. We'll overcome this too.

[@molefejappie3284]

@@TomMoosZA We shall overcome indeed. Thank you my Brother Tom.

[@jeremiaspadua3301]

Aweh my Bru

[@jeremiaspadua3301]

I'm 62 and full out South African

[@cynthiahype6898]

Today I'm the lonest and saddest human being when my brother 's time was up my mother used to play most old most old school jazz and Way back home became my refuge and Compas , I could swing my head and everything seemed Alright and when my my mom time was up this song help keep it together. To the Crusaders Family Please accept my Sincere CONDOLENCE TO JOE SAMPLE: R.I.P

[@stephenmcdonald6815]

My favorite Joe Sample, Wilton Felder performance. May these brothers Rest in Peace.

[@greggross4384]

The Crusaders produced so many signatures sounds, but this was indeed their anthem. And Joe Sample was at the heart of just about all of it. Rest in peace. Rest in glory.

[@vusimabena2746]

I second you sir👏🏾💓🎷

[@psycsoci]

This song makes me think about the stories my grandmother used to tell us about Uncle Wilton, Joe, Styx, and Wayne using the car to appear in dive clubs because that was the only place they would perform, and the food they cooked to make sure they weren't hungry because they couldn't eat anywhere either. GOD's peace Joe!

[@lobzamatsoa1224]

One of the Dj's once said: 'Once you hear this song, it will play in your ears the whole week' And it does for sure. Its a masterpiece

[@bennedictamakhosi1733]

Yes true you can keep humming it the whole week.

[@velaphiaphane6911]

Indeed

[@herlingsanazi7165]

It is true

[@vusimabena2746]

True he was right indeed🎷🎹🎼🎶💓

[@donaldmasiteng6942]

We need a revitalization of jazz club in South Africa especially for the young talent. Standardbank Joy of Jazz but accessible to the masses. In Soweto, Spruit or Tembisa. Talent unnoticed 🎷🎸🎹🎤

[@Derek-ws2xu]

such a masterpiece by the crusaders & Wellton Feldon RIP Joe Sample 🎹 🎵

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Summer of 1982, Montreaux Jazz Festival. I was with fellow high school musicians, had never heard of the Crusaders. Our band director made it compulsory for us to attend their concert. Before the concert began, we all mocked these “old dudes”, thinking their playing was going to bore us out of our skulls. Wrong! About three bars into the first tune we were all hooked. Amazing, brilliant musicians! We all came back to the States and bought up all the Crusaders records (yes, records) we could find. Gratitude to Wilton Felder, Sticks Hooper & Joe Sample (and the rest).

[@herlingsanazi7165]

Excellent

[@incognitoone]

Dang, teared-up watching this! RIP Joe & Wilton!!!

[@MrDjDaredevil]

SO SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF MR. JOE SAMPLE. ONE OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF THE JAZZ CRUSADERS, AND THE CRUSADERS. REST IN PEACE JOE. THE JAZZ CRUSADERS STILL LIVES.

[@jeromeprice3552]

Seen the crusaders about 40 times. They always played is song last at every show. Wilton would always bring down the house with this baby. RIP Joe ,Wayne, and the Texas Twister 🙏.

[@deantate2887]

My Dad introduced me to the Jazz Crusaders. I introduced the Crusaders to the next generation in our family and we all have love. Three Generations one family. Thanks so much and RIP Joe, Wilton! Thanks Crusaders!

[@nileszlotky276]

Joe Sample was the best! This song brings a tear to my eyes when I hear it. It brings back such good memories of seeing the Crusaders live. RIP Joe, from your biggest fan!

[@snowstorm5590]

Ditto 💓

[@psycsoci]

This was my grandmother's favorite song by her baby brother

[@muziikfreude3247]

Selbst wenn ich es jetzt höre, bin ich immer noch bewegt! Dieser Klang ist ewig. Vielen Dank fürs Hochladen!✨

[@edisonmosleyii1300]

These bothers were true musicians and some still are... Rest in peace brother Sample!

[@jay1beaux]

They made great music together---RIP Wilton Felder and Joe Sample

[@therhythmspace264]

Rest in peace brother Wilton. And "Way Back Home" is my favorite of all the great Crusader's compositions.

[@LauraMooCow315sDad]

+Journey Media Music Salon ouch...haven't choked up this much in awhile...from puberty to social security, he was always there for 'us'...

[@timothycarter6056]

Wilton Felder, seriously smooth sax man. Never gets old. Been loving the Crusaders since late 70's my college days, RIP.

[@jeshkam]

And what a genius bass player too.

[@charlesjackson6424]

My dad loved this one miss him so much this is for you dad rest in peace

[@maik723]

This song helped to get me thru high school and college. I am forever grateful that God put this song in the hearts of those who created it and shared it with the World. Thank you God. Thank you Joe Sample. Thank Wilton Felder. Thank you Wayne Henderson. Thank you Stix Hooper.

[@carolvamore6538]

Love this group, have been listening to them since early 70's. Could listen to this one all day.

[@MrM2zi]

This is beautiful, I teared up listening to this. Am sure alot of people can attach there struggles to this song. I have come way far and going back home.

[@xolanin.6257]

On this 1st day of 2021, I remembered my old old friends with this song. ABs (Ace, Mshi, Te, myself - eFlatini 1984. Our Anthem. I miss those days.

[@AskRonReed]

RIP Wilton Felder: Co-Founder of the Jazz Crusaders, saxophonist, bassist, and songwriter. He, like Joe Sample, also passed away at age 75, September 27, 2015.

[@LauraMooCow315sDad]

+ron reed just wondering why I am just now hearing of this...? on 10/8?

[@olu7116]

Just gone New Years Day 2024 and this song takes me back to high school in the early 70s. The nostalgia spectrum from exhilarating to sadness. Absent loves and friends with almost a foreboding of the future. Stay well everyone.

[@bailbondk]

The end of a great musical group. Rest in Peace. Wilton Fielder

[@barrys4922]

Darn. I thought I knew music, but I never knew Wilton Felder wrote this wonderful song. I always associated it with Jr. Walker. So glad to be enlightened.

[@stevewilliams3832]

What an incredibly beautiful song. Joe Sample was just an amazing musician as was Wilton Felder and each and every member of The Crusaders.

[@jerryferko8309]

tears here too ....january 6 2021 .............cuz the music is so right ......thank u to the crusaders forever .......

[@konmul159]

RIP Joe this is music at its best

[@michaelthompson6452]

These brothers are one of the reasons I love and still play music to this day. The soul music of the Crusaders is deeply rooted in the black experience in America.

[@mikedwilsr]

This song has always moved me. I'm sad know that I will never hear this played live and in person.

[@gaginho]

I'm sad so many that I can't describe, such a group, such music, you can't hear today, and that is music that touches so deeply in the center of the heart and soul, what kind of masters they were, each one individually, their eternal glory.

[@tlwatts88]

All Time Favorite The Crusaders 'We Back Home' Joe Sample & Wilton Felder At There Best!

[@ThutmosesIII]

I Love the Jazz Crusaders My favorite jazz band. Rest in Peace Winton Felder and Joe Sample. Saw them a few limes live loved it.

[@freeplaytheband6529]

Beautiful song Wilton Felder - RIP. RIP Joe Sample. Just real great music that will play on and on.

[@thrushjz]

I bought 3 King Super 20 Tenors trying to capture this mans incredibly soulful sound, one of these days maybe I'll get it right, R.I.P Wilton Felder.

[@coachpete9997]

YOU CAN DO IT IM TRYING TO GET THERE TOO BLESSINGS TO YOU

[@timcox2818]

whatta group, Ray Parker and Ready Freddie Washington with the Jazz Crusaders? -- DON'T GET NO BETTER THAN THIS.

[@MrPreliminary]

Old school love it.

[@Bhingise]

Amazing....

[@bolt339]

Late night smoochy moosic, lovely!

[@SimonLasky]

pure magic; you can't teach sax playing like that!

[@MichaelJohnson-yu3vo]

A blessing to have ears to hear this one! I love it!

[@DB77777]

Best comment and take I’ve heard all day.

[@OdinLimaye]

Immensely beautiful!

[@yogiman4293]

I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Felder who lived next door to a friend of mine growing up in Carson, Ca! A true legend! RIP!

[@mbuyfan]

Cruising Crusaders jazz at its best from 1963 still enjoy listening to this song love it.

[@kenpotelwa3080]

I can call Joe sample the king of funk. He can bring another vibe on stage

[@jeanlarmour126]

thanks for the music Wilton x

[@rhall141]

Man this is too much in one song Wilton, Joe, Stix, and Wayne have put together a materful track by the worlds best four piece bands in time. As we journey through life some how some way we will find our way back home

[@MrLittlefeat]

This song and "Put it Where You Want It" were the first two songs that turned me on to the Crusaders in the early 70's and I still have the albums(back then they were about $5.00 each).

[@georgveres5965]

Isteni egy szam !!!!!Es ezeket hallgattam 1969 ben !!!!Hihetetlen !

[@gatshatsha]

from Day one discovering 1st Crusade album up to this Day,my favorite group ever.

[@yvonnenontandokazikayiseom163]

This has moved me to tears..... *howling/crying/laughing*

[@VirgilDavis]

Me too sista.....me too...

[@duduzilekhambule9586]

LOL! I feel you. I love this song as it reminds me of my father - what an amazing and wonderful man he is who has taught me how to appreciated good music. God bless my dad..

[@greggross4384]

Understand completely. What a loss.

[@herlingsanazi7165]

I share the same sentiment

[@louisbuckingham7797]

Great music, I just added Joe Sample to a CD that made to listen to while I was taking that drive to Vegas two weeks ago. His music was very moving

[@redane19]

la classe the crusaders

[@ursulahenderson691]

Somethings come back around. Thank you Lord

[@richardturner682]

This is probably the best thing I have ever seen or heard. Joe Sample was the musical backdrop to my youth and for that alone, I feel truly privileged.

[@andersonflower22]

wow wow speechless tanx DAD MR MBALI FOR TEACHING THIS KIND OF POWERFUL MUSIC

[@leratomokwena7625]

One quiet master piece

[@coporal4]

and thank you so much for your talent.

[@kathylavernestewart]

fabulous ms kitty kat

[@dkhary1010]

Greatness is eternal. What a great tune!

[@herlingsanazi7165]

Absolutely

[@vernonedmonds8596]

This made my day. Its the first time I've heard Joe Sample's voice

[@louism5148]

Rest in Peace Brother...May God Bless you and your loved ones....

[@rodmckinney40]

One of my favorite jazz compositions ever

[@gaginho]

I was a kid, listening to everything, literally, everything. But I was looking for the right one, the one that matches me. And heard the Crusaders music, that was it. And my life is ending slowly but surely. Thanks to them, it was unforgettable.

[@nizlopist]

Nkosi yam', what a song...!!

[@cliffordrasmeni2984]

It seems and feels like today; always sentimental! Pure good music has no centuries!

[@refiloentoi9009]

Pure, blissful melody...listen to that instrumental articulation. Authenticity at its best!!

[@TheNeyom]

I could cry listening to this..... OOOOOOHHHH YEEESSSSS, way back home.

[@kanyampelane9568]

moer! this is eternal. timeless. 😭💚

[@paulpeterson9777]

Absolutely Brilliant Band What Talent Sadly Missed Live Roxy Ablum Pure Class 😃

[@nehrumali9351]

The first time I attended the Crusaders live was in Moretele in Mamelodi in the late 1990s with Caiphus Semenya, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa

[@ceboshembe]

perfect.

[@nalfrednam]

This song reminds me of my late Mother. Always on Repeat. Thank You for the memories! 🙏🏿

[@lindalocke3233]

2024 still JAMMING TO THIS BADDDDD ASSS MUSIC PEICE.Barry K .Jackson. kkfi DJ use to spin this here.

[@michaelofcvan6579]

The absolute best music ever made. I have spent very little time in the south but I can feel this.

[@MrATbar1]

He's playing that Sax like he got caught cheating. I love it!

[@greggjensen1350]

The first jazz group I got to love ! Still love the fusion sound a

[@rickkernell2486]

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Wilton Felder....

[@molefejappie3284]

Whoaw!!! May their souls rest in peace. Apostles Poul says " I have run the race and what is left is the price" definately the the jazz Crusaders will receive their price in heaven.

[@molefejappie3284]

Mr Wilton Felder indeed

[@everthinghardcore]

fantastic

[@adebiyi2742]

Heavenly! Semblance of celestial melody...the choir in heaven!

[@cb10195]

Simply the BEST...........

[@AuntieDocGlo]

July 2020 This is a tribute to Our Ancestors! Makes me think of my childhood, going down south in the summer to visit family and all the family members that have gone on to glory.

[@ntombikayisekhuzwayo7046]

Gloria Thomas, you're dead right my friend, stay safe.

[@ashleyadams853]

LEGENDARY SOUND ... UNBEATABLE

[@edwardhall184]

This is “right up there” next to my favorite rendition that was also done by a great Soul 🎷man by the name of Jr. Walker…. I’m sure both he and Winston Felder are trading licks of this song in Heaven 😇🙏🏽👍🏽✊🏽

[@ropafadzomapimhidze7438]

This is Good music that will live on for years

[@thandogxavu5877]

I Luv This Song!!!

[@ElRazTheGreat1]

Way back home.......OHHH YES, way back home! THANK YOU J.S.

[@sensey07]

So much soul ... from the very first note

[@7rcook]

Way back home.....Rest in peace Joe Sample , Wilton Felder🌷

[@STYLWALKER1]

LOOOOOVE THIS HIT!!!!! CAN LISTEN ALL DAY LONG!!!!!

[@21lebogang]

I simply fell in love with this masterpiece the 1st time I heard . Simply smooth and beautiful to the heart strings

[@robbieborne]

I keep listening to this over and over. Hadn't heard it for quite a few years. From the 4 minute mark the Tenor solo is amazing. Wilton hits "the note" at about 5 minutes

[@saltfish7964]

so magical, so touching, please bring them back !!!

[@MrRodellmoore]

damn good song

[@TheOmkirk]

it would be so much fun to sit in with these guys....

[@marnett3311]

RIP Joe, and Thank you Crusaders. My heartfelt condolences to all who mourn Joe Sample's life. I am grateful to have lived in an era when music was this great, and created by such great musician as Joe Sample, may you rest in Peace.

[@williedavisjr759]

"MASTERPIECE"

[@MrDjslav5]

So beautiful. This performance/band has such heart. RIP Joe and Wilton.