This is a perfect combination of 70s gospel, soul, and small combo jazz.. Then song begins with a bluesy acoustic piano progression that is joined by Donny Hathaway's gospel moaning and an electric piano. As the song progresses, a brass section joins to provide accent. The song progresses in this vein for a good two minutes before it becomes an instrumental in which the piano takes the lead. There the rhythm changes and acquires a stronger jazz combo feel in something like 6/8 time. If you want to get a sense of Donnie Hathaway's versatility, this is the song to hear.… read more
This is a perfect combination of 70s gospel, soul, and small combo jazz.. Then song begins with a bluesy acoustic piano progression that is joined b… read more
This is a perfect combination of 70s gospel, soul, and small combo jazz.. Then song begins with a bluesy acoustic piano progression that is joined by Donny Hathaway's gospel moanin… read more
Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was a Grammy Award-winning American soul musician. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single "The Ghetto" (1970), Rolling Stone magazine marked him as "a major new force in soul music." His collaborations with Roberta Flack took him to the top of the charts and won him the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the duet "Where Is the Love" in 1973. On January 13, 1979, his body was found outside the luxury hotel Essex House in New York Cit… read more
Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was a Grammy Award-winning American soul musician. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single "The Gh…read more
Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was a Grammy Award-winning American soul musician. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single "The Ghetto" (1970), Rolling Stone magazine mark… read more