Darondo Singing "Didn't I" For The First Time in 30 Years

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @jonnyblic444
    @jonnyblic444 8 місяців тому +271

    "Nobody Is Gonna see this" ... Me sitting here in 2024 seeing this

    • @sheilaalene2348
      @sheilaalene2348 7 місяців тому

      I am the Angel Satan who is he singing tooo.. an afrikan the other day an angel standing in its own wake.... I informed its about content and intent he believes EVE never seas anyone's genuine seeds....hmmm I REVEL in it. Three Gods SET ABEL CAIN...H my lock n key.. OPEN DOOR SET on FOUR SETH on TWO LEGGED BEASTS.. its why snoopy sleeps say dog heaven I ain't GOD dogg it instead. SET IS CRUCIFIED LIKE LILITH CHRIST PLACED HER IN ME ARMS CHRISTMAS HE NOT BE> MISTER THOMAS TO ME...his wife in me head nice and beautiful to me LATIN PARKED HER SO I PARK IT HAVEALL ITS TRASH my dasughter reminds me to MY ANGEL WROTE SHE BE FATHER TO ME so humble said dad they gassed us all to death where us and this man i notzee.... LEFT RIGHT GOD ADORES YOU JESSE AND I ROTE RIGHT... JESSE OWENS WENT TO HIS GRAVE WITH HER UPON HIS HEART STILL ID MARRY GOD WOMAN HE BE.... the rift he uses one of my best friends (I WASA FEMALE CRUCIFIED ON ANIMAL LATIN FARMS I am a forever slave MY friend is not a God a humane being she is. i found the rift in a tweaker song.....I Was nuked i really saved everyone Christopher loves all of his scandanavian sisters the latins removed him and created ALBA BAPTISE thgrough crucifying and plant eve bombs one other humane human made besides me...i have not seen him since we threw a baseball around with his BLACK PANTHER SISter TRuth have a great day,,,, i was judged on my birthday it is Dday the 25th then again on my new birthday in front of my family and Gods

    • @CrossOverNewz1318
      @CrossOverNewz1318 3 місяці тому

      Every time I need a song to clear my head. It’s this one ❤

    • @bennyjones2238
      @bennyjones2238 2 місяці тому

      268k views later

    • @ritty300
      @ritty300 Місяць тому

      Same

    • @kulfonbustardo1588
      @kulfonbustardo1588 22 дні тому

      I play this to silence my neighbours who think theyre musicians

  • @mr-goosebumpz
    @mr-goosebumpz 5 років тому +1330

    Darondo was a very special man. My father and him had been child hood friends. I'll never forget the time he dropped me off in elementary school in the mid to late 70's in a cocaine white Rolls Royce for the 1st day of school. He even got out of the car and gave me the whole treatment. I was the talk of the school for the whole year. I will miss you "buddy". Save me a seat. I still want to sit front row so I can see you and my father play together again. And I hope that you guys bring the old band together. Now that was truly magical and unforgettable. Danny jr.

    • @disposablecynic2367
      @disposablecynic2367 4 роки тому +16

      Whatever dude

    • @bryanb1485
      @bryanb1485 4 роки тому +23

      Damn, kid.

    • @killaskrilla5320
      @killaskrilla5320 3 роки тому +46

      Wow what an amazing story, truly magical. Thanks for sharing that God bless you and yourz. rest in power Darondo. #Salute

    • @43Hills
      @43Hills  3 роки тому +95

      Was you father Danny Williams of musical energy?

    • @mr-goosebumpz
      @mr-goosebumpz 3 роки тому +77

      @@43Hills yes sir

  • @shewasunderwhelmed
    @shewasunderwhelmed 6 років тому +791

    When he finds the riff it brought tears to my eyes. This man was incredibly talented, his whole discography is worth a listen, but this beautiful, distinct, painful song is certainly a standout. Thanks for sharing.

    • @nickeyfynn3270
      @nickeyfynn3270 5 років тому +6

      yeah, finding the riff is magical

    • @CaptainBuggyTheClown
      @CaptainBuggyTheClown 4 роки тому +2

      my jaw dropped when he did. Idk how to play a guitar but i kinda understand he was looking for the right notes.

    • @bemusedobserver6476
      @bemusedobserver6476 4 роки тому +6

      I don't sing nor play an instrument. But how I wish I could play...you may lose your voice but you never lose the feel of your instrument.

    • @PaulGreen11
      @PaulGreen11 4 роки тому +9

      "I tried my best just to be a man",
      that's what touches me.

    • @santz5621
      @santz5621 4 роки тому +2

      I just find out he passed:(

  • @carlesg0n
    @carlesg0n 4 роки тому +190

    "this is just for us, nobody's gonna see this" yeah sure lol

    • @corybiggs4605
      @corybiggs4605 6 місяців тому +2

      If only he knew, I randomly came across this on a social media page and had to find this my god is this an incredible song

  • @Mongo76
    @Mongo76 5 років тому +188

    It was like riding a bike. Once his body got back in the groove he went on auto pilot. It look like he was nervous because it's been so long he was out of practice until his body reminded him when the talent is in you....... It's in you. Just like the way you walk, the way you talk, the way you move.... It's a part of you. It was a part of him! I'm sure he forgot more than some people have ever even learned.

  • @upabittoolate
    @upabittoolate 2 роки тому +53

    He looked and he found.
    Some old school cats might say, "I forgot more than you know". This is the embodiment

  • @gustavom8726
    @gustavom8726 4 роки тому +165

    what a humble guy, the song was his and still he was ashamed of not playing exactly as he used to

  • @unholysmokes562
    @unholysmokes562 4 роки тому +177

    I felt that energy at 1:21 when he caught the right chords. Amazing song, I love the power of music

  • @brokemylens1560
    @brokemylens1560 2 роки тому +33

    "Nobody's gonna see this"
    Lol thank god I did
    Rest In Peace man💕

  • @forwardlion2309
    @forwardlion2309 7 років тому +319

    This video is even more beautiful than the song itself. RIP Darondo - your music lives

  • @Ariel-qn5wc
    @Ariel-qn5wc 5 років тому +101

    darondo you always be in our heart
    1946 - 2013

  • @donalddlugos6688
    @donalddlugos6688 4 роки тому +79

    Dude is a legend to me. And yes. Once he started. I cried

  • @alexanderditon2670
    @alexanderditon2670 10 років тому +130

    Shame that he wasn't very famous ! He's such a great singer!
    he deserved money and fame!!

  • @samp5226
    @samp5226 11 років тому +579

    Discovered this song for the first time ever yesterday...
    Been playing it over and over since then...
    Decided to see if he's still out there making music.....
    Guess I was too late...
    Rest in peace, soul brother!

  • @naomihenry2760
    @naomihenry2760 4 роки тому +137

    Wow. This literally made me cry. This is probably my favorite song in the world since... this whole year basically. I play it all the time and it brings a million feelings to the surface, but most of all comfort and peace, Seeing him play it and figure it out was beautiful. I want him to teach me!!

  • @jasminegovindjs4453
    @jasminegovindjs4453 7 місяців тому +20

    This is such a beautiful video… he was my Step Sisters dad.. she would always speak so highly of him, play his music with so much pride and loved him so much. His daughters are in heaven with him, singing and dancing!! Love you Uncle ❤ it so beautiful to see all the love and comments 🥺💫🫶🏾

  • @kooskansloos4834
    @kooskansloos4834 8 років тому +185

    I got to know this song trough Breaking Bad. I absolutely love it. Been playing it ever since. It hits me in so many ways. Reminds me of my last relationship, which was an absolute total fuck, even though we loved each other and I did everything I could for her... Thanks Darondo, for this masterpiece from the heart. RIP.

  • @williambrownii9947
    @williambrownii9947 Місяць тому +2

    Found this song by chance watching "Breaking Bad" and was hooked.

  • @philgranito4043
    @philgranito4043 8 років тому +384

    I knew Darondo when he lived in Hawaii. We sang, played guitar...made up songs. I say, "made up" songs...because we would just play a few chords and sing whatever came to mind.

    • @wtmusic515
      @wtmusic515 7 років тому

      interesting!

    • @wtmusic515
      @wtmusic515 7 років тому

      very lucky man! id love to know any single talented musician or used ot know

    • @CasimirLeYeti
      @CasimirLeYeti 5 років тому +1

      hawaïan mushr... !

    • @aleeec02
      @aleeec02 4 роки тому +8

      @brokenupbeat wow please let me know how is going that. i need to watch that film

    • @jboyle453519
      @jboyle453519 3 роки тому

      @brokenupbeat I wanna watch it

  • @larrymorrison171
    @larrymorrison171 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks, Breaking Bad. You made me find a treasure.

  • @GioBardZero
    @GioBardZero 3 місяці тому +1

    Last week I saw a guitarist performing a technical piece, where I simply wasn't moved at all. He wasn't perfect and the wrong notes stuck out like nails on chalkboard, but he wasn't terrible either. In fact he had good technique and you could tell he's been playing 10+ years. Most of the notes he played were actually correct. Yet 30 seconds in I wanted it to stop.
    And then here is a man, hardly remembering how to play a beloved song he wrote over 30 years ago, stumbling through the changes but filled with so much life and genuine enjoyment for the music. He sings and soul comes through. The out of tune guitar and the occasional notes that didn't ring out fully didn't matter at all, as this man just grooved with the music and effectively made me feel groovy too. Even as he's interrupting himself, realizing that he doesn't remember all the changes, the energy is contagious and 100% musical. He fully embodies the feel of the original song, even if his fingers don't have the same dexterity they once did and even if his voice can't hit those high notes anymore.
    The fact that the technical guitarist I saw last week was making mistakes wasn't the issue. In fact, he could have been way sloppier and still given an incredible performance. But the problem with his performance was that the whole time he was playing, he was either miserable, out of it, or just not connected to the music. That 100% comes through, makes the right notes sound boring and the wrong notes like shrieks of a banshee.
    But if you have the right feel and know how to groove with the music, you could sing a song you half remember with not-so-ideal technique and still create something beautiful that hundreds of thousands of people will watch and love.

  • @MrColdwilliam
    @MrColdwilliam 3 роки тому +26

    2021. Just found this man. Incredible.

  • @Nikothemoneyking
    @Nikothemoneyking 9 років тому +44

    Beautiful.. RIP. The Earth is a bit dimmer, the Sky a bit brighter.. the world a better place having beheld the beauty and grace of one such a soul..

  • @bon-e-pa
    @bon-e-pa 8 років тому +48

    such a humble man

  • @freddyscoggan9345
    @freddyscoggan9345 Місяць тому +1

    I love how this legend is playing the guitar and attempting to remember how it went again and when he remembers he nails those parts until he forgets how it went again. I just love how in the ending you can def tell he has his voice and skills still but it’s the remembering of what was played that he’s like wait it went like this! And your like hell yeah there it is!!!!

  • @Santinas
    @Santinas 3 роки тому +9

    It’s crazy how everything before 1:20 was fairly familiar but not appealing at all to the ear then a second after 1:20 it just magically sounded perfect again.

  • @BuddyBoo123
    @BuddyBoo123 10 років тому +13

    Goosebumps at 2:52

    • @pradnildonde4701
      @pradnildonde4701 7 років тому

      Michael Ryan i saw your comment and kept scrolling...and at 2:52 , dude even i had goosebumps !

  • @nefrettitim
    @nefrettitim 9 років тому +221

    Seriously...this was like watching a Man find the "G" SPOT...was truly magical/musical!...this is raw energy/genius in action...take notes.

  • @copypastecopypaste
    @copypastecopypaste 9 років тому +54

    This is just for us... well played

  • @IndieReadout
    @IndieReadout 20 днів тому

    What a wonderful song. You'll be missed Darondo, the unique style hasn't gone unnoticed.

  • @madman7923
    @madman7923 5 років тому +15

    "this is just for us" - 100,000 views later -_-. very beautiful stuff.

  • @Ayo.Ajisafe
    @Ayo.Ajisafe 6 років тому +12

    Damn! The second time he sang it he changed the melody completely and it sounded great. R.I.P

  • @kennethwatkins6126
    @kennethwatkins6126 Місяць тому +1

    Darondo had that down home collard greens 🥬 soul!!! Ooooo weee🔥🔥❤️👊🏿👊🏿

  • @lyleburlingame2276
    @lyleburlingame2276 4 роки тому +3

    I'm sitting here quarantined, I left San Francisco after 7 years to retreat to Minnesota in the early stages of the virus before shelter in place. 2 months later I am going stir crazy and missing San Francisco, I put this song on and started reading about Darondo, I had no idea he was even from SF, and about his residency at Club Bimbo's 365.. It really made me miss SF and I can't wait to go back, and hopefully be able to enjoy the live music scene again, I will never again take it for granted. RIP Darondo.

  • @larrydaniels5137
    @larrydaniels5137 10 років тому +33

    Thank goodness for Shazam or I would have been searching forever for this song. I first heard this off of Breaking Bad. Love it

  • @Offside-again
    @Offside-again 11 років тому +57

    Your tune is amazingly nice .. it doesn't matter if it was difficult to get it right after all the years. the good news THE TUNE ACTUALLY LIVED ALL YEARS AND MORE PEOPLE DICOVERING EVERYDAY . Love and respect from Sudan

  • @716bobbiejo
    @716bobbiejo 8 років тому +5

    Just discovered Darondo recently. Brilliant funk. His songs all have that special feel and emotion of a truly great musician. They are so cool. I adore Luscious lady and my momma and my poppa. they embody everything I learned to love as a 1970 baby.Hope we meet "upstairs" someday.

  • @DaRealBigAl
    @DaRealBigAl 2 місяці тому +1

    Such a GENUINE SOUL!! RIP brotha!! We love you, thanks for the hits. Your name and voice will forever live on!!

  • @rodnjak1
    @rodnjak1 2 роки тому +4

    Lil Dicky gets my thanks for introducing me to this gem of a song and making me do a deep dive to find its creator..I'm LOVING Darondo's music ! And that video of him singing it for first time in 20 years just got my heart. Wow! Just wow!

  • @WeirdBeach
    @WeirdBeach 11 років тому +7

    When he finds the right chord at 1:09.... And everything starts coming back....amazing

  • @enricominto835
    @enricominto835 10 місяців тому +2

    This is maybe my favorite video on UA-cam. To make a masterpiece and forget it, cause life goes on. Isn’t this the secret of art?

  • @aquaIungg
    @aquaIungg 5 років тому +6

    Haha love seeing him re-discover his song.

  • @miamimilk
    @miamimilk 4 роки тому +3

    2020 playing his music! Thanks UA-cam, didn't find him because of breaking bad. The Wolf is my favorite song.

  • @zamrock19
    @zamrock19 9 років тому +25

    Still sounds magical!

  • @1658iain
    @1658iain 10 років тому +33

    Sadly gone, but never to be forgotten! Thanks to Giles Peterson, Bonobo and Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad) for ensuring that such delicate talent has been brought to a larger audience!

  • @sheenak3733
    @sheenak3733 4 роки тому +3

    He was playing it fine, even if he didn't know it. So beautiful.

  • @augurcybernaut4785
    @augurcybernaut4785 6 років тому +1

    Simple melody simple lyric simple licks

  • @lewisgreenhalgh7546
    @lewisgreenhalgh7546 3 роки тому +5

    This is one of the most beautiful songs imaginable. We all thinking of that special someone when we hear it!

  • @lyndagrantmorales7880
    @lyndagrantmorales7880 5 років тому +6

    watching him play that live after so many years made cry. Wow, so very soulful. R.I.P., Darondo . Thank you, Justin And David, for finding him and sharing this with the world

  • @mattermote4761
    @mattermote4761 2 роки тому +3

    RIP king. This song is one of those songs that's almost perfect in every way, it's simple, but burrows deep. The emotion of the lyrics is a perfect match to those silky chords.

  • @MaximilianoAedo
    @MaximilianoAedo 9 місяців тому +1

    I would've liked to see how Darondo himself reacted to the famous scene of Walt blowing up Ken's BMW.
    R.I.P. Darondo

  • @jaymitch8640
    @jaymitch8640 5 років тому +4

    I've prob watched this 100 times over the years since I discovered darondo and then this video..and for the 101th time it still brought tears to my eyes when he slowly gets the tune right and starts singing..just imagine the joy he was feeling at that moment and at the end when he really gets it together and plays it for the first time in what 20 30 years it's truly beautiful..rip soul brother! Forever grateful for this song for getting me through some crap and inspiring me to see some beauty around ✌️

  • @garricknaguit1623
    @garricknaguit1623 Рік тому +2

    I never knew the song but just recently. Such a beautiful song.

    • @CrossOverNewz1318
      @CrossOverNewz1318 Рік тому

      Just the first strings at the beginning pull you in completely

  • @Mikeypee67
    @Mikeypee67 9 років тому +26

    Absolutely brilliant beautiful rest in peace my brother.

  • @kudabigshot4768
    @kudabigshot4768 5 років тому +4

    Just discovered Darondo yesterday.... Eternally grateful2🙏🏾

  • @Filmwithpurpose
    @Filmwithpurpose 4 роки тому +3

    *This is for us to “nerd” out to later*
    Rest In Peace 🙏🙌🕊

    • @fatherfather2357
      @fatherfather2357 4 роки тому

      Melissa waiting you’re here from high fidelity?

  • @WestfaliaStuff
    @WestfaliaStuff 5 років тому +1

    And this, ladies and gentlemen, is true Soul.

  • @MrPunch-io6jo
    @MrPunch-io6jo 2 роки тому +1

    A PIMP for life. Smooth for the history books. Thank You for sharing.

  • @samplecollection7599
    @samplecollection7599 7 років тому +6

    this guy's a legend

  • @bluntedout247
    @bluntedout247 3 роки тому +1

    I heard this song for the 1st time ever in June. Never knew it existed. I was born in 1970 and LOVE 70's soul music. This is one of my favorite songs and I wish I was down since day one...

  • @PreparingForSHTF
    @PreparingForSHTF 8 років тому +26

    This is just wonderful. Gent's thanks so very much for bringing us this candid unfiltered look at the man and his attempt to reach back to moments that defined him. I had such a fanboy grin on my face watching this. I was pulling for him all the way through the video.
    R.I.P. Darondo. You are truly missed.

  • @mattchu_stack
    @mattchu_stack 2 роки тому +3

    I love this song. I love this man. I love this video

  • @Rdax916
    @Rdax916 7 місяців тому

    Here listening to this very talented man sing this live!! Because of the movie # 4:24 Anyone but you. On Netflix.

  • @musaibrahim5543
    @musaibrahim5543 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, when he sings I could hear the beautiful voice of a pure happy child

  • @adonis.
    @adonis. 10 років тому +5

    Fascinated every single time I watch this... legend.
    #adonistunes

  • @happyjoy4962
    @happyjoy4962 3 роки тому +3

    He so adorable! 💚

  • @timirichards8111
    @timirichards8111 5 років тому +2

    Darondo Is my musician for 2019. when I heard didn't I. I got the remaining masterpieces this man is what soul is.

  • @TheLastKingofHobbiton
    @TheLastKingofHobbiton 6 місяців тому +1

    Love from the UK.

  • @mutamanawad6095
    @mutamanawad6095 9 років тому +3

    beautiful... i find myself singing didn't i alot. ppl say i hit the notes wrong, but thats only cz they dont the track.

  • @Hayyden
    @Hayyden 4 роки тому +4

    I learned this song with him.

  • @Saxonwomen
    @Saxonwomen Місяць тому

    Love this song the man is a legend ❤️ RIP Brother

  • @adewoleabioye8540
    @adewoleabioye8540 4 місяці тому

    So beautiful. A gentle soul who made real music in the world.

  • @everett7903
    @everett7903 4 роки тому +1

    What a great way to remember this man.

  • @grandsmo23
    @grandsmo23 5 місяців тому

    Life lesson …
    So many different feelings and emotions…
    Wonderful MUSIC
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇸🇳

  • @ihittabusta
    @ihittabusta 6 років тому +1

    Rest in Peace Unc... we miss you. This and "Let my people go" were my top favorites.

  • @gdtimi
    @gdtimi 3 роки тому +1

    Golden

  • @nyleaker
    @nyleaker 8 років тому +12

    Just found this, wonderful bit of video.

  • @ArcielLoyola
    @ArcielLoyola 9 років тому +134

    Darondo sandstorm

  • @rhianajackson8186
    @rhianajackson8186 Місяць тому

    Oooooohhhh mi lordy 🌬✨️🔥🎶❤ Oooohhhooo your vouce still carries a frequency that heals ❤

  • @bliss3174
    @bliss3174 5 років тому +1

    Darondo man we miss you

  • @SydneyInTheSky
    @SydneyInTheSky 3 роки тому +2

    You never are gone man. Not even death can take away how you made people feel. From his music to the people in the comments who met him. Still talking about him and crying over this video years later. This is just beautiful and pure. 🧡

  • @donalddlugos6688
    @donalddlugos6688 3 роки тому +1

    Let my.people go is what we all should be singing now a days.

  • @Missinc4l1f0rn14
    @Missinc4l1f0rn14 2 роки тому +1

    This song is like finding a love or losing one, especially during the guitar part I love darondo

    • @upabittoolate
      @upabittoolate 2 роки тому

      Facts. Plus he's working on a what looks like a new guitar. Music is special but this is e-special.

  • @interpol007
    @interpol007 5 років тому +2

    God bless Darondo

  • @JojoJojo-qr5ye
    @JojoJojo-qr5ye 2 роки тому +1

    RIP you legend !

  • @britsarebest1966
    @britsarebest1966 2 місяці тому

    Absolute legend

  • @joyzakata7501
    @joyzakata7501 10 років тому +6

    Beautiful

  • @juiceareevil9440
    @juiceareevil9440 Рік тому +1

    I wish he could have finished it because this acustic version here is by far the best

  • @tuvozmellama
    @tuvozmellama 11 років тому +1

    All heart, all soul - thank you, Darondo.

  • @dalesharpy9197
    @dalesharpy9197 6 місяців тому

    Darondo ….. BIG LOVES DUDE!! ❤️

  • @k.t.monteiro4233
    @k.t.monteiro4233 6 років тому +2

    I feel blessed and highly favored for finding Darondo in his seasoned state...almost make me wanna go into talking about memories of the early 70s at the roller rink...that I never had.

  • @ricardopanameno402
    @ricardopanameno402 5 років тому +1

    I just wanna say, I’m here because of spit spitta. Thanks spitta for showing me a legend.

  • @interlaucha
    @interlaucha 10 років тому +2

    Piel de gallina!!!!....

  • @steelydon3928
    @steelydon3928 7 місяців тому

    The most beautiful chords.

  • @BreakBeatStu
    @BreakBeatStu 8 років тому +6

    this is magic... god bless!

  • @FittedHeat
    @FittedHeat 9 років тому +6

    legend RIP

  • @streetlife20
    @streetlife20 Рік тому +1

    I found this wonderful man today for the first time! Listened to every song I could find on UA-cam ❤️❤️❤️ amazing!!!

  • @LS4830
    @LS4830 5 років тому +2

    What a legend 👏👏👏

  • @buggexx
    @buggexx Рік тому

    When he finally found the riff it made me smile. You can tell how much he loves what he does :)

  • @thefalsh
    @thefalsh 8 років тому +3

    thank you. that track is magic - so glad new generations have been able to hear and enjoy it.