The Decoders performing "Black Gold Of The Sun (Rotary Connection Cover)" Live on KCRW

Some of LA's best musicians have banded together as The Decoders, doing their own soulful take on classic tracks. They join us on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb...

[@cuntchops23]

The original is so incredibly stunning, and reaches deep down into your very soul with its perfectly harmonious vibe, production and lyrical excellence, quite a sound! So it's difficult to ever imagine enjoying another version....the Nu Yorican take was just fine, but it's a revelation and a privilege to hear this version! You can feel the heart and love of all contributing singers and players! One love! Solidarity!

[@dlv1977]

Right on!

[@Ipoop7colors]

This is the best live cover I've heard from this song

[@Nairobyi]

Omg how am I just now finding this!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤🎉 amazing instruments percussion vocals. Amazing cover!!!!

[@kimakotrotman6860]

I love musicians being obedient to the source.

[@kira-lilym6363]

This is one of the best covers of this song I've seen

[@craigtobin-dower2888]

Please help I can’t STOP LISTENING TO THIS Makes me wanna dance 24/7

[@shirkophobe]

Love it! The Latin Jazz flavor suits this masterpiece very well!

[@Offmedication]

One of my top 20 favorite songs of all time.

[@him3145]

Everyone played their part extremely well! I just discovered this song recently from Rotary Connection while listening to Minnie Riperton and fell in love with the song. I got the jitters listening to this version. Love it!! Will look into more of their covers!! Peace and love!

[@floydthompson8668]

I love watching the woman singing in the middle! TOO CUTE!!

[@johnrowland3105]

W O W !!!!!!! Tough track to cover but THAT was wonderful !!

[@leemoomin]

Absolutely stunning performance, by all of you. Easily among my favourite performances of all time. Absolutely top job!! Wow!! ❤❤

[@MemoGrafix]

As soon as I heard that Bassline I knew it was Poppin'. I listened and felt this version of Minnie Ripterton's former band performance of this song, very good live remake.

[@garagedancer122]

I enjoyed this contemporary arrangement of a psychedelic masterpiece.

[@Canaan17]

Oh my god you folks have made a huge favor to the humanity , unfortunately this epic piece is not famous

[@STEPASAUR]

Tough cookie to crack, great job, I love when musicians can look back, seems a rare thing these days, there's gold in them hills if 'progression' will allow it, thanks for posting ps funny how negative or rude comments generally carry no avatar or contribution

[@luigibizzarrro8831]

A great version of a classic. Thanks

[@andyth55]

Love it, especially the sax solo!

[@icon200]

Black gold of the sun is such a beautiful song...it's means so much to so many...it's interpretations must be well thought out ..this version is wonderful

[@dlv1977]

Its a message of love and unity in a often white washed world!

[@petehuws]

Superb..... Great things happen when talent comes together, I enjoyed this very much.

[@TheUrfster]

Wow, brilliant cover. Musically tight and gorgeous vocals

[@zigzung5569]

Jheeeze!!! Luv to my bruv in Sevilla for sending me this!

[@HarvKorah9]

verrrry nice. it's so refreshing to hear good music by musicians/artists who obviously honor their craft and gift to touch folks with their special sound. Their voices are angelic, truly touching the heart.

[@user-cw2ix9pf4j]

1.35 I really enjoyed that cover version. It made me want to two step salsa style!❤

[@leebarrett9581]

Everyone’s enjoying it, it’s a win win

[@shivumsharma8523]

ahhh LOVE this! amazing job on such a tricky song to cover. love the different feel u guys gave it!

[@slkennemer0112]

"KEWL!" Love the vocals and intro. Edgy, bluesy, and jazzy! "WOW!" Thanks! Silas

[@dlv1977]

Amazing music not formulated crap like half the charts a true work of modern art

[@ryanrodriguez6966]

Had to watch & rewatch. Beautiful music. Amazing cover!!!

[@jkrush]

Very nice cover, the group has an Incognito sound gonna have to keep an eye on them.

[@machineoftheabsurd]

Brilliant version!

[@markbaddock6038]

your all in the music . ..love you all xxx

[@Garber1956]

Excellent. So many great tunes to cover. So little time

[@ChrisSmout]

Lovely performance, excellent work

[@fojacero8551]

Absolutely amazing...

[@bethanycoleman426]

Beautiful!! Superb!🥰

[@socalistali]

Wow...so refreshing

[@JohnTLyon]

Love that little touch of Samba!!!

[@MultiCC8]

II love this song. Anyone can not not (sorry abt the double negative) dance to this song. Thank you...

[@biggjeppe]

Omfg GREAT!!!!

[@themadhiker]

Great uptempo arrangement of such a classic

[@dylan240269]

Incredible....

[@rogerclarke860]

Great cover...Good Job!

[@johannahgayle7342]

A really gd version guys ... Of wot I,m callin a classic Nice 1

[@westonsmith1271]

beautiful

[@AA-xd9fg]

BEST COVER!

[@74robhorne]

Magnificent.

[@damonederozario2531]

I don't want this to end.

[@ronaldwilliams3182]

Wow damn this sounds good I like the way they redid this from rotary connection

[@hboogie8759]

Well done family!

[@marylondon9193]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[@virginiafullard1018]

Awesome!! Go ahead with your bad selves...

[@1122redbird]

Cool jam. I'm just now seeing this, 8 years late lol

[@vseverno]

best version!!!

[@princesskaideka]

wow ! Xxx

[@richjones7313]

goes to show why a million different renditions invoke the same involuntary hair raising reaction as the original! no one messes with it too much and its too precious to bastardised!

[@somambo]

sweet as..

[@AnthonyMckinney-yu4lk]

That brotha can sing. He is the only part better than the original.

[@davidknell9676]

If you thumbs down this we need to have a little chat

[@HARDHOUSESCOUSE]

Good sound and crew.. i like the female in the blue top. ( - ;

[@welshhibby]

You like her tits you mean

[@paulwarren9854]

@@welshhibby The Whole Package..

[@stevegarwood6101]

I go buy "Betty Neels" and wrote 85% of the muzac one heards!

[@shawnskii2]

ThEYy DiD ThiSs ......LoVvEe ITt......! OKkaYy......."WeRrKk".

[@peter8084]

It’s good but will never surpass the original Rotary Connection version. The ethereal voice of Minnie Ripperton was fire 🔥 !

[@cuntchops23]

Probably my top tune of all time.....didnt really dig the Bosa Nova beats for this, but other than that a real nice interpretation. Beautiful vocals x 🖤

[@JohnTLyon]

Same great tune, and you can dance to it? What's not to like?

[@howardscarr9518]

Zoot on sax.

[@15allnite]

Needs more Minnie….but still very cool cover!

[@HansMessier]

No es igual al cover pero este le mete batería brasilera como Bosa Nova

[@cabes14]

26/5000 Muppets saxophonist

[@cazzag]

Great attempt, love it:-)....vocals started of ok, but was a bit dodgy in the middle...looked like it was a competition goin on! hehee...but nevertheless good job

[@StefanReich]

Here's your free analysis. The piano guy plays the main riff too much, it's not strong enough for that and a little too "peculiar". Mix it up a little bit. Speaking of, the mixing could probably be improved a bit too (I realize it's a live performance). Otherwise: Very groovy, beautiful stuff.

[@zosothebelly]

Sorry, but it doesn't convince me. I really miss the rock flavour underlying the original version.

[@AG-cg7lk]

Lovely. Bit of a shame the iconic piano riff has been simplified and sacrificed on the alter of bossa though...

[@yozy4996]

Nice rendition, The percussions at the beginning are excellent.. .(Respectfully ) The performance doesn't have any soul due to the absence of not be able to hear the Kick drum..The sax player was excellent ..I have a great deal of respect, and admiration for the production of this song that is a golden classic, but I just couldn't get into the Latin flavor of this song...

[@cousinblue]

played it to fast missed the point still giving you an up vote

[@jonjones5152]

Yeah , I like this too but I jam. Wasn't gonna say owt but you triggered.

[@bboohhmmaann]

the vocalist are singing too much with their nostrils and their throat...Their lungs and diaphragm are not strong enough.

[@hamburg300]

to fast

[@zondass]

Backup singers are flat

[@wilhamcobly3805]

too much reverb on everything, song and performance very good

[@rosi6144]

You all missing the point of this song. It should be played slow, it's a song to calm you down and take you to some peaceful place