I am a White Boy…grew up on USMC Bases 1966. Thru 1973, one block from NAVAL HOSPITAL QUANTICO. Donny Hathaway I cut my teeth listening to The brothers music.
…saw him “live !” In prolly 1972 at doug Weston’s troubadour…. Went because of “the ghetto”, and he came out SMOKIN’ w/ “WHATS GOIN’ ON!”—- LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER MARVIN DID THAT NUMBER ON THE WORLD!!! What A DELIGHTFUL SWITCH & DOUBLEHEADER!!! GRAND SLAMMER BOTH, along w/the rest of the show——- then we found out it was recorded as part of his “live” l.p.!! WOW, talk about the TOTAL EXPERIENCE!!!—…. “Mmmmm-yeah!… gettin’ ready t’talk about The GHETTO, now y’all!”
The term Ghetto was placed upon us it originated in Germany from a certain racist group against a certain religious group lived in then it got repurposed and placed on the black community around the world just like 3rd world which were European countries that had nothing to do with The Cold War between America and Russia.
I feel you my brother, music is colour blind. Testimony to that how as black teenagers in South Africa we so much white artists like Elvis Presley, The Beatles and many others. Music Unites across all acial lines❤❤❤
I'm 65 the Black Panthers tought me how to read, write, count, Defend myself and Above all Love God..Identify and recognize yo' self..it's a place you have to be..music brings it to mind..a nd the place still remains!! We talkin' bout' the GHETTO!!!!!!
Looks like NYC is going back to 1970's Harlem. I love ghetto music, blues and funk mixed. Light up the joint people and chill on the sidewalk watching girls go by.
It's Sad How People can say Color for Music when Music is Life and Life is made of Different things that share the same Life of Living to Die Wake up World Divided we All Fall
Donny Hathaway transports me to another universe: full of the rhythms, colours and taste of life at its richest. Such a magnificent voice & ability to imbue each instrument he played with all of his soul. I mean, to be an Anglo-Australian and have every nerve in my body tingling from this great musician’s ability to soar so effortlessly is a gift. It spans culture, creed and time. How I wish he had received the care he truly needed to manage his mental illness. ❤ Always ask your friends & colleagues: “how are you?” It’s the simplest way to check if that person needs you or a professional in times of real need.
Donny hathaway estilo carlos satana❤
Jackson, MS, in the house!
Pure Genius.
Just unbelievable
I am a White Boy…grew up on USMC Bases 1966. Thru 1973, one block from NAVAL HOSPITAL QUANTICO.
Donny Hathaway I cut my teeth listening to The brothers music.
Took me literally months to get hold of an original 1969 UK ATCO 45rpm copy of this – but what a record! Guaranteed floor-filler
Such a living groove! Makes you want to move ❤
George Michael Outside was def inspired by this track, same bass line and beat.
SENSATIONAL AWESOME BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY AMAZING WONDERFUL GENIUS SIMPLY THE BEST.
The ghetto
I just loved him
…saw him “live !” In prolly 1972 at doug Weston’s troubadour…. Went because of “the ghetto”, and he came out SMOKIN’ w/ “WHATS GOIN’ ON!”—- LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER MARVIN DID THAT NUMBER ON THE WORLD!!! What A DELIGHTFUL SWITCH & DOUBLEHEADER!!! GRAND SLAMMER BOTH, along w/the rest of the show——- then we found out it was recorded as part of his “live” l.p.!! WOW, talk about the TOTAL EXPERIENCE!!!—…. “Mmmmm-yeah!… gettin’ ready t’talk about The GHETTO, now y’all!”
If you can't dance or be entranced by this, get yourself checked
The term Ghetto was placed upon us it originated in Germany from a certain racist group against a certain religious group lived in then it got repurposed and placed on the black community around the world just like 3rd world which were European countries that had nothing to do with The Cold War between America and Russia.
I heard this when I was in tyc (Texas youth commission-juvenile prison been jamming it even sence
I feel you my brother, music is colour blind. Testimony to that how as black teenagers in South Africa we so much white artists like Elvis Presley, The Beatles and many others. Music Unites across all acial lines❤❤❤
I'm 65 the Black Panthers tought me how to read, write, count, Defend myself and Above all Love God..Identify and recognize yo' self..it's a place you have to be..music brings it to mind..a nd the place still remains!! We talkin' bout' the GHETTO!!!!!!
Pure soul OMG
2023
His voice reminds me of Stevie Wonder at times.
Something about this gives me goosebumps . . .
Fantastic singer and musician I saw him perform live I'll never forget how talented he was
My guy
Serious Music !
Can someone please tell me what is the "crying baby sound" starts at 5:15
Whatever it is hit my soul
Looks like NYC is going back to 1970's Harlem. I love ghetto music, blues and funk mixed. Light up the joint people and chill on the sidewalk watching girls go by.
Everything from Mr Hathaway's voice to the incredible musicianship of the band. Sheer perfection on every level
Never heard of this incredible song till recently. What a fantastic initiation to a
absolute gem
DONNY HATHWAY…'THE GHETTO'
Hearing Lalah as a baby screaming on this track just brought tears to my eyes just cute❤. Gone too soon RIP Donny!!!
I loved this song for more than 20 yrs & it still fascinates me. I hope you all enjoy it
Holy shit, his voice sounds so much like Lala's voice at the start there, amazing.
A unforgeable song the 70 s we love it
I'm white and it still don't matter. . This is what music is . . All about unification
In the ether of soul!
It's Sad How People can say Color for Music when Music is Life and Life is made of Different things that share the same Life of Living to Die Wake up World
Divided we All Fall
Too $hort baby, straight from Oakland
Kto dziś tego posłucha, kto dziś pokaże młodym muzykę?
Donny Hathaway transports me to another universe: full of the rhythms, colours and taste of life at its richest. Such a magnificent voice & ability to imbue each instrument he played with all of his soul. I mean, to be an Anglo-Australian and have every nerve in my body tingling from this great musician’s ability to soar so effortlessly is a gift. It spans culture, creed and time. How I wish he had received the care he truly needed to manage his mental illness. ❤ Always ask your friends & colleagues: “how are you?” It’s the simplest way to check if that person needs you or a professional in times of real need.