Darondo - Didn't I (Official Audio)

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  • Опубліковано 18 сер 2014
  • Official audio for Didn't I by Darondo, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: / acerecordsbroadcast acerecords.co.uk/listen-to-my-...

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  • @lachlanneville7138
    @lachlanneville7138 3 роки тому +861

    This is my favourite car exploding music 10/10

    • @Sonu-gg9qn
      @Sonu-gg9qn 3 роки тому +39

      Breakingbad💪

    • @evehypo3442
      @evehypo3442 3 роки тому +36

      🔥
      🔥🚘🔥 Ken wins

    • @evehypo3442
      @evehypo3442 3 роки тому +32

      @@elijahmathewsmusic5569 it was featured at the end of an episode of Breaking Bad. Walt went postal on a real arrogant guy flashing his cash and privilege all over while he's going through an existential crisis of self and finances. He rigged a squeegee to the guy's car battery, it shorted out and exploded as this song started playing.

    • @couyon7116
      @couyon7116 2 роки тому +4

      Legs is mine!! To be honest, I blast them all!!

    • @shaunkerr6898
      @shaunkerr6898 2 роки тому +7

      GOAT comment

  • @nathano9637
    @nathano9637 2 роки тому +278

    Yesterday morning I was sitting in a coffeeshop and this song came on. I stopped what I was doing cold. I am very grateful I found Darondo. Rest in peace sir, ty for the music 🙏🏼

    • @abasis.baruti9819
      @abasis.baruti9819 2 роки тому +6

      That's exactly the effect this song has

    • @NapFloridian
      @NapFloridian 2 роки тому +6

      yeah the song sits right in my soul when I heard it the first time... I come back from time time, just puts a smile on my soul.

    • @ICreatedU1
      @ICreatedU1 2 роки тому +6

      Damn, where is that? I should be coffeeshoping where you be coffeeshoping it seems.

    • @moosesnWoop
      @moosesnWoop 2 роки тому +3

      Truly a special song.

    • @nathano9637
      @nathano9637 2 роки тому +8

      @@ICreatedU1 Oceanside California, Seaborne Coffee. It was 5am and noone was around. The dawn sky was deep marine blue and the coffee was good. Thats why music is magical. I can remember everything about that moment.

  • @UNDERGROUNDskateco
    @UNDERGROUNDskateco 4 роки тому +354

    Got my CD signed by the man the myth the legend himself, Mr. Darondo! Rest in Peace to an incredible singer.

    • @christinefonseca9102
      @christinefonseca9102 3 роки тому +10

      Incredible! 💓

    • @ijustbevibin0425
      @ijustbevibin0425 2 роки тому +8

      That’s dope as fuck

    • @erroljones326
      @erroljones326 Рік тому +3

      What language is that???? If your conversation can be with sense , get off this chat!!!

    • @erroljones326
      @erroljones326 Рік тому +3

      I am talking to the person that used "F" word!
      I am sick and tired how we talk to each other. ( Especially we black people)We can voice our thoughts and opinions without derogatory words.

    • @erroljones326
      @erroljones326 Рік тому +2

      I second that statement as well!!

  • @maryfisher1826
    @maryfisher1826 2 роки тому +141

    I first heard this song on npr radio years ago. I am 76 years old now, old cranky white farm wife. It just lifts me up every time I hear it, the story and the voice.

  • @MrCeo1978buddy
    @MrCeo1978buddy 3 роки тому +59

    With a album cover like that you automatically have a cool sound

  • @evancodsworth2
    @evancodsworth2 6 місяців тому +9

    One of the most beautiful songs of all time.

  • @brngranny4djt662
    @brngranny4djt662 9 місяців тому +26

    Never heard this before, and it took me back to the 60' & 70's.
    What a nice & sexy groove!!

  • @LoudFrequency
    @LoudFrequency 3 роки тому +199

    Just outstanding. This music proves that the music industry was sold to the wrong people and was not the same ever since. Real music lives through us as people ..Peace and love to the whole world

    • @ZukoRobin
      @ZukoRobin 3 роки тому +22

      Its all about consumerism and meaningless bullshit nowadays.

    • @jonwedge575
      @jonwedge575 2 роки тому +11

      Hey Rafa & Robin
      There's a shed load of good music - Right here, Right Now
      .

    • @couyon7116
      @couyon7116 2 роки тому +3

      Facts!! Much love to you, as well, brother!! Peace and love to all people!! We are ALL God's children!!!!!!!!!

    • @ADHDDistracts
      @ADHDDistracts 2 роки тому +7

      theres great music out there, dont trip

    • @tylerdaigle6694
      @tylerdaigle6694 Рік тому +4

      okay boomer

  • @moosesnWoop
    @moosesnWoop 2 роки тому +47

    The strings and the brass make this song so special - and Darondo's voice is like cream on top of it

  • @MurdaInky
    @MurdaInky 6 років тому +359

    First time hearing this was on Breaking bad 💯💯💯

  • @vtrcs
    @vtrcs 6 років тому +181

    Some things are just so sad, you can't cry.

    • @davidknowledge4721
      @davidknowledge4721 3 роки тому +3

      Best way to put it!

    • @jchaunte450
      @jchaunte450 3 роки тому +3

      Completely agree 😩

    • @npc2071
      @npc2071 3 роки тому +6

      I'm feeling this comment. At this particular time. I am going THROUGH IT.

  • @StogieKenyatta
    @StogieKenyatta 2 роки тому +9

    This is one bad cold blooded Old School R & B Artist , poor bastard probably died before anyone told him that. RIP Darondo and thank you kindly for this gift of pure soul.

  • @d.tucker4929
    @d.tucker4929 9 місяців тому +8

    I remember this song and artist from my Oakland/Berkeley days hanging around Ray Dobard's Music City records. Ray produced this great song. When I heard it on season one, episode 4 of Breaking Bad, it jolted my small brain with a waves of happiness.

  • @Gxstavx_o
    @Gxstavx_o 11 місяців тому +9

    Thank the universe for break bad

  • @BooferMcGavin
    @BooferMcGavin 4 роки тому +65

    His voice is so astonishing to my soul, I can not get enough

  • @MOEEN113
    @MOEEN113 9 місяців тому +6

    Braking bad 🤞

  • @Belka1111
    @Belka1111 5 років тому +180

    Didn't I treat you right, now
    Didn't I
    Didn't I do the best I could
    Didn't I
    Didn't I give ya everything
    Didn't I
    I tried my best just to be a man
    Didn't I
    Didn't I do it baby
    Didn't I do right
    Why you wanna leave me baby
    Didn't I treat you right
    I bought you diamond rings
    Everything, that a woman could need
    I bought you cars, clothes, a home
    When things were rough for me I kept on
    And I am back again
    Didn't I
    There's something wrong with you
    Tell me
    Bring me all your troubles dear
    You look bad, you should be glad
    Your leading…

  • @edwardconmy1626
    @edwardconmy1626 4 роки тому +38

    Possibly the greatest song of all time ever including the future .

    • @vlosa2439
      @vlosa2439 Рік тому +4

      lol yes all the futures

  • @jpcast10.
    @jpcast10. 2 роки тому +121

    That Dave season two finale though - GOATED

    • @liloreo2871
      @liloreo2871 2 роки тому +20

      Bruh I teared up seeing Gata and Dave on stage

    • @Arcchhee87
      @Arcchhee87 2 роки тому +3

      @@liloreo2871 Same 😢

    • @platinumboi88
      @platinumboi88 2 роки тому +6

      @@liloreo2871 I won’t front I did too, it was a beautiful moment

    • @StainsAndGrains
      @StainsAndGrains 2 роки тому +11

      That shit was ART, made my ass cry, just....chefs kiss.

    • @cjl258
      @cjl258 2 роки тому +10

      After all Gata overcame... this song was perfect. Gander at its finest.

  • @blakedennison8876
    @blakedennison8876 3 роки тому +26

    Heard this on the radio, decided to listen to it later than even on mushrooms. Best thing i ever did

    • @devilzelink
      @devilzelink 2 роки тому +2

      Fuck yes mate, try "Terry Callier - Ordinary Joe" and "The Villain - The Shivering"

    • @MrMrdavis98
      @MrMrdavis98 2 роки тому +1

      Hold up...On THE RADIO?? what station?

  • @moehammondmedia
    @moehammondmedia 2 роки тому +14

    How can a song be this beautiful and perfect?

  • @sgtrock2821
    @sgtrock2821 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks Zillow for the chill commercial. Can't afford a freakin house today in this whack market but at least I get to hear some kewl, chill, kickin it sound.

  • @aleseosborn
    @aleseosborn 4 роки тому +25

    How did anyone dislike this? It’s a perfect song

  • @moehammondmedia
    @moehammondmedia 2 роки тому +14

    D’Angelo reminds me a lot of Darondo. Two soulful souls.

    • @theemilianob
      @theemilianob Рік тому +5

      d’angelo definitely took some of his style from darondo
      the high pitched vocals for sure

  • @markquiroz774
    @markquiroz774 10 місяців тому +8

    Never heard heard of this man until this year. What a great singer, man I love Oldies.

  • @Rpodnee
    @Rpodnee Рік тому +11

    It's strange for me hearing this song at normal speed for the first time. I knew it first as a sample in a dance song, and again as a sample in a rap song. What an amazing song in all its forms!

  • @terrycornett2812
    @terrycornett2812 Рік тому +9

    I had never heard this song until I was watching breaking bad the other day...his different, beautiful, smooth voice caught my attention right away....I paused breaking bad and had to listen to the whole song.... I'm hooked ❤️

  • @MrResearcher122
    @MrResearcher122 3 роки тому +34

    All I can say what a tune and what a singer! How this talent n gem of a song, with sweet soulful smooth melody, remained hidden or ignored is bewildering. He got Al Green and Sam Cooke n a soothing brilliance- and melancholy in that voice...love it!

  • @dreller3665
    @dreller3665 8 років тому +77

    Love that "ooooooohhhhh' and then the scat in the opening. Takes me right back to 1969! Absolutely love this song.

  • @ramsesstafford4640
    @ramsesstafford4640 10 місяців тому +4

    Everyone loves this song because it's good song. 👌🏽

  • @Jaivon_Investments
    @Jaivon_Investments 3 місяці тому +3

    First heard this watching this show breaking bad now I’m hooked

  • @marvinjones5000
    @marvinjones5000 3 роки тому +9

    Big Sean song “Outro” on his album “dark sky paradise” samples this song, I love how samples introduce you to new songs, I’m loving the vibe of this jawn...

    • @cashkp9314
      @cashkp9314 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Was trying to find who sampled this for a min.

  • @galaxyking7065
    @galaxyking7065 2 роки тому +5

    Heard a song that used this song as a sample (home - soy gates) and I didn't think to much of it, about 2 years later I watch season 1 episode 4 of breaking bad and hear the same exact sample. Spent about 10 minutes looking for the song and found it, this song will forever be in my favorites.

  • @futatorius
    @futatorius 3 роки тому +6

    My 70s funk and R&B-loving daughter brought me here. I remember the song from back in the day. I'd forgotten how good he was.

  • @beardedne4704
    @beardedne4704 7 років тому +20

    this song is just powerful

  • @danrom1721
    @danrom1721 6 років тому +21

    Thank you Vic Mensa for bringing me to this song.

  • @rosemarieizzo4068
    @rosemarieizzo4068 Рік тому +5

    Didn't I blow your mind this time - Similiar to the original by the Delphonics loving this version 🥰

  • @Methadone4Life
    @Methadone4Life Рік тому +7

    LEGEND!!! So happy to see him get recognition before he passed...truly talented artist!

  • @mrboogy1
    @mrboogy1 Рік тому +6

    This Darondo.. love the simplicity of the lyrics.. gives
    that nostalgic feeling

  • @ralitsa7141
    @ralitsa7141 3 роки тому +20

    I’m here from High Fidelity. Too bad it got cancelled yesterday. “Smart” move Hulu.

    • @dwhite8997
      @dwhite8997 3 роки тому +2

      Gurl! I thought it was just me🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️😔

    • @yomandenmark
      @yomandenmark 3 роки тому +1

      Loved that show. Best show.

  • @theloniouscoltrane3778
    @theloniouscoltrane3778 4 роки тому +13

    2020 March
    Black music is the best music ever..
    Funk? Soul? RNB? Gospel? Jazz? Blues? The African-americans got those covered! Enjoy!

  • @marbleblue5127
    @marbleblue5127 3 роки тому +8

    From the faraway recesses of childhood memories, a warm echo and the color yellow

  • @robert27047
    @robert27047 Рік тому +5

    Perfect song 👍👍👍

  • @RockAndGrohlMe
    @RockAndGrohlMe 2 роки тому +49

    I just heard this at the climactic final scene of DAVE S2E10. It took my breath away and pierced my heart...SO comforting and familiar, like, out of my 70s childhood in CA. Damn. Thanks, Lil Dicky!

  • @naneek2
    @naneek2 2 роки тому +4

    BAY AREA! we are still shaping the culture of the entire country and still getting no recognition.

    • @Themaddprof
      @Themaddprof 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, this was played on KDIA Lucky 13 in 1973.

  • @1949LA-ARCH
    @1949LA-ARCH 9 років тому +72

    Beautiful song.......Knocks me off my feet......so deep !!!

  • @couyon7116
    @couyon7116 2 роки тому +3

    Miss you Darondo. I know God has a special place for you in Heaven!!

  • @miller3206
    @miller3206 2 роки тому +5

    Bro, this song gives me peace of mind

  • @EverythingisCopacetic
    @EverythingisCopacetic 8 місяців тому +2

    I heard this & was immediately transported to a place we call………..heaven. My God, I have never heard anything like this. Oh the feelings………….pain, pleasure………..just so………..good. 💫

  • @ronelasmar2867
    @ronelasmar2867 2 роки тому +8

    Love this song
    Cant lie breaking bad introduce it to me
    Never getting tired to listen even after thousand times

    • @terrycornett2812
      @terrycornett2812 Рік тому +3

      Breaking bad is where I got introduced to this song just the other day ..... I'm hooked

  • @keeptyrannyfromamerica8519
    @keeptyrannyfromamerica8519 4 роки тому +177

    Who’s here because they love true 70’s funk?

  • @tongolele12
    @tongolele12 4 роки тому +10

    ok I just hear this on high fidelity hulu and have discovered a great great singer with a voice the is just WOW- I had never heard of him-too bad such a great talent was never appreciated when he was alive. I am going to lieten to ALL bis songs and buy the compilation made (posthumous) of his several singles-45s. guessing he never made an album??

  • @Burroughs479
    @Burroughs479 2 роки тому +5

    Just picked up this record. What an incredible voice

  • @Ghost-Of-Kyiv-
    @Ghost-Of-Kyiv- 12 днів тому

    ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY

  • @bizzylizzy5075
    @bizzylizzy5075 3 роки тому +5

    Incredible.. best era for music ..

  • @WorldPresident
    @WorldPresident 6 років тому +5

    Just one song and now listen all yours. So good music.

  • @robert27047
    @robert27047 Рік тому +2

    The best music ❤❤❤

  • @user-yt8so3jz6h
    @user-yt8so3jz6h 2 місяці тому +1

    My new favorite jam

  • @DaddyDWALLY
    @DaddyDWALLY 3 роки тому +7

    I discovered this song because HONNE has a cover that is just as excellent. Thank you, Darondo. PS- 2020 is halfway over

  • @christinefonseca9102
    @christinefonseca9102 3 роки тому +7

    Jamming during quarantine!

  • @bobbybricenojr5788
    @bobbybricenojr5788 2 роки тому +3

    Really loving the feel of this song...I grew up on alot of oldies and never ran into this gem until I heard it on The Walking Dead World Beyond...

  • @okanomode
    @okanomode 3 роки тому +6

    i'm just learning about this artist & his music & i'm so happy to have found him. upon further research i realize i'd heard this song in Breaking Bad. i was led here by way of Retrofit Records (via their Instragram), an indie record store in Tallahassee, Florida. long live the crucial & sacred work of diggin' thru the crates. xo

  • @thepato365
    @thepato365 3 роки тому +40

    Thanks for all Walter White, Bryan Cranston and Vince Gilligan.

  • @drstevie
    @drstevie 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @ivvy12
    @ivvy12 4 місяці тому +1

    Just discovered this song via Quentin Tarantino, and I'm so in love with it ❤

  • @ciaraknowles
    @ciaraknowles 3 роки тому +4

    Such an underrated song 😩 it ain't fairrr😭💔

  • @RoryRonde
    @RoryRonde 4 місяці тому

    when you look up soul music in the dictionary, this is what you will hear........what a beautiful song and heartfelt rendition. Can't stop listening to it.

  • @carron80
    @carron80 Рік тому +1

    3/23.. Song is Dope.. I'm here cause Imma JetLifer..!! Shout out to Harry Fraud!

  • @BIG-KT420
    @BIG-KT420 2 місяці тому

    I time traveled back to 80's while listening to this classic

  • @Indigo558
    @Indigo558 5 років тому +5

    Simply Beautiful 💜💓💖

  • @travienglass4327
    @travienglass4327 2 роки тому +2

    Who here after watching Dave? Episode 10 last 5 minutes this song came on and now I’m here!

  • @ms.sukiwashington2726
    @ms.sukiwashington2726 5 років тому +10

    REEBOK BROUGHT ME HERE IN 2019 THIS THE JAM 🎸R.I.P.DARONDO.

  • @sirbentleyschannel
    @sirbentleyschannel 8 років тому +20

    Real pimp there! I'm gonna rock that style now!

  • @robertomarra4239
    @robertomarra4239 8 місяців тому

    How could I survive? First time I watch BB. In 2023!! How fool I’ve been

  • @persistanced280
    @persistanced280 Місяць тому

    I've heard this song in a few movies / TV shows. Finally, I searched for it after watching the beginning of the Netflix film "Anyone But You." #LoveIt❤

  • @vanessaa.gardnersoulsister1398
    @vanessaa.gardnersoulsister1398 6 років тому +6

    Nice melody love it

  • @krl0zzify
    @krl0zzify 2 роки тому +15

    Bicho, o que eu amo esta música não é brincadeira não viu! Que vibe. Simpatizei desde quando à ouvi pela primeira vez no Breaking Bad.

    • @gbm5973
      @gbm5973 2 роки тому +4

      Eu também mano kkkkk

    • @kikiscope
      @kikiscope 2 роки тому +2

      eu tinha visto uma versão diferente dela, dai fui ver Breaking bad pela 3 vez e achei a versão original muito top uma vibe...

  • @keymanwv
    @keymanwv 2 роки тому +2

    Zillow commercial.... thanks Shazam!! Great groove!

  • @sinisajovcic4118
    @sinisajovcic4118 4 роки тому +84

    why didn't they teach us this in school

    • @SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor
      @SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor 4 роки тому +11

      Because school is shit and always will be. Poor kids

    • @iron4321
      @iron4321 3 роки тому +3

      Siniša Jovčić because proper grammar was a higher priority.. go back for a refresher course.

    • @sinisajovcic4118
      @sinisajovcic4118 3 роки тому +10

      @@iron4321 :D thanks, world is much happier place with your super cool advices

    • @keyop1970
      @keyop1970 3 роки тому +3

      @@iron4321 Capital B on because? Capital G on go? Two full stops after priority? Tut! Tut! Tut! How stupid do you look?

    • @ijustbevibin0425
      @ijustbevibin0425 2 роки тому

      @@keyop1970 corny

  • @Dogface1984
    @Dogface1984 4 роки тому +4

    We need to still make shit like this. Always plz

  • @SONSTHREESIXTY
    @SONSTHREESIXTY 3 місяці тому

    Learned bout him a week ago thru watching a movie. ❤ he is & was the best 🎉

  • @elizabethcollins1099
    @elizabethcollins1099 5 місяців тому

    I love this song! I felt it’s vibes immediately and had to find the singer right away! It’s feel good nostalgic for me!🙏🙌

  • @cubensisa
    @cubensisa Рік тому +1

    What's this, it's wonderful. Love Yall .

  • @viinaes
    @viinaes 7 років тому

    Honne brought me here, glad to found this gold 🙏🏻

  • @reecetaylor2603
    @reecetaylor2603 3 роки тому +4

    Only OGs know about Darondo

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv 4 роки тому +2

    He did too much for her! Always for the ones who don't appreciate it! Good song! Love it! 🎶 🎸 🎶

  • @Paraselene_Tao
    @Paraselene_Tao 8 років тому +5

    There's a great remix of this song by Esbe.
    I dunno what it is, but this song is one of few that almost makes me cry.

  • @meechie713
    @meechie713 2 роки тому +1

    Guilt on PBS Masterpiece brought me here. 🎶❤ Its a Viiiibe! Sept 12, 2021 @ 9:58pm CST

  • @colingale7501
    @colingale7501 3 роки тому

    wonderful, beautiful.

  • @inexorableshriyank6645
    @inexorableshriyank6645 Рік тому +1

    This music automatically played whenever I explode anything in badass style

  • @warrenbushnell5138
    @warrenbushnell5138 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent 👌🏼

  • @shakeelk321
    @shakeelk321 3 роки тому

    I know a show brought me here but I love music and that show exposed me to a lot of tracks that I love now

  • @fabiannavarro1189
    @fabiannavarro1189 7 років тому +3

    this song is so dope man !!!!!

  • @agressiveburito9855
    @agressiveburito9855 2 роки тому +3

    this tune can make a stone fly

  • @acapri2012
    @acapri2012 Рік тому +3

    Musica linda me lembra uma pessoa especial...!!

  • @ahimitube
    @ahimitube 11 місяців тому +2

    Viendo Breaking Bad y descubriendo esta Maravilla! Gracias!!

  • @rickiroma2654
    @rickiroma2654 8 років тому +1

    so smooth

  • @TranceAddictify
    @TranceAddictify 9 років тому +1

    Thank you so much. For enlightenment

  • @camille5163
    @camille5163 3 роки тому +3

    Cette chanson vaut tous les diamants 💎 du monde!

  • @estaticbandits3034
    @estaticbandits3034 10 місяців тому +3

    Am I too late ? But Breaking bad brought me here 😢