Richie Havens - Freedom

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @Gibsongoblin
    @Gibsongoblin 8 років тому +329

    the fact that he wrote this on the spot and improvised it is completely mind blowing

    • @teddibearsworld
      @teddibearsworld 8 років тому +46

      "That long intro is just me stalling. I couldn't think of anything else to sing!"

    • @wayzUX
      @wayzUX 7 років тому +12

      It isn't THAT mindblowing. Lots of people improvise, and can pull much more lyrrically complex stuff out of their ass. This is wonderfull, but let's not get egoistic and boastfull, it's a song, he's not a god, he's a man.

    • @gijsschubert7901
      @gijsschubert7901 7 років тому +18

      Well mr Gibsongoblin, he did not write this on the spot, so it is not mindblowing at all. This is a well know old gospel song, for instance sung by Paul Robeson around 1940. For sure Richie Havens knew this gospel song very well in 1969.

    • @jdawg86
      @jdawg86 6 років тому

      Edin V Ye I agree

    • @Annoying_Customer
      @Annoying_Customer 6 років тому +19

      ​@@gijsschubert7901 ​Don't insinuate that he plagiarized these lyrics because he never claimed to write them. What he actually did was improvise a mind-blowing (original) medley of a couple black spiritual songs after he played for nearly three hours to approximately 1 million people; he improvised this song on his FOURTH encore because he had literally played every song that he considered worth playing. To those who aren't close-minded trolls, it is mind-blowing. "Motherless Child" was performed in the 1870s by The Fisk Jubilee Singers and then recorded by Lois Deppe, Bessie Griffin, Paul Robeson, Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis and even Elvis Presley before Richie sang some of the lyrics in 69; Richie also sang lyrics from "Tell Him What You Want" recorded by The Caravans in 1954! Countless gospel, folk, blues and R&B artists have been mistakenly credited with writing songs they have performed. Your attempt to diminish this mind-blowing performance is ham-fisted at best. Fuck outta here.

  • @NielasHellsing
    @NielasHellsing 3 роки тому +32

    My only regret is that I have but one thumbs up to give this song.

    • @bokenovskyjones
      @bokenovskyjones Місяць тому +1

      Richie could do a lot with one thumb. Check out his guitar style if you don’t know what I mean

  • @itsmeagancasssey
    @itsmeagancasssey 6 років тому +166

    My dad saw him at Woodstock in 69. He tears every time he hears this song.

    • @ph93103
      @ph93103 6 років тому +4

      Megan Marie this song rips at me too !

    • @hotloleyn
      @hotloleyn 5 років тому +6

      Your dad witness something unique!

    • @blueschewy2558
      @blueschewy2558 5 років тому +4

      And rightfully so. This is a very poignant song.

    • @JohnMark32
      @JohnMark32 5 років тому

      Date me

    • @felixnorman9562
      @felixnorman9562 3 роки тому +3

      your Dad has an open heart for peace.

  • @charmer399
    @charmer399 5 років тому +44

    Shout to Richie Havens For being the very 1st musician on that Woodstock stage,he is etched in Rock&Roll history forever!!! and also for the creativity to create this music completely on the spot for 100,000 kids seeking that good 'ole liberating FREEDOM!!!

  • @starimakrootac3379
    @starimakrootac3379 8 років тому +91

    Both Django and Speedom brought me here. I cant stop listening to it.

    • @Shelby502420
      @Shelby502420 8 років тому +7

      mr.SourBull Doesn't matter how you got here, you're here now. Welcome.

    • @jameswtlocs
      @jameswtlocs 6 років тому +4

      Same😂

    • @jameswtlocs
      @jameswtlocs 6 років тому +6

      Also Red Dead 2 is what inspired me to watch Django😂

    • @gloomsouls
      @gloomsouls 3 роки тому +1

      @@jameswtlocs Nice

    • @tiffanyevans9431
      @tiffanyevans9431 7 місяців тому

      watch the live video of him at Woodstock ❤

  • @tr3slech3s
    @tr3slech3s 6 років тому +38

    I love the scratching in his voice. Nobody sings like that anymore. I wish someone would come out of nowhere with a voice like this.

  • @critter7052
    @critter7052 5 років тому +38

    Rest in peace gifted artist, Richie Havens.

  • @chrisfegan81
    @chrisfegan81 3 роки тому +17

    This song makes me feel free

  • @rafaelmartinezmunoz7788
    @rafaelmartinezmunoz7788 3 роки тому +12

    Pure emotion overcoming time. This day of summer 1969 Richie Havens kindle a star light in mankind sky.
    Is he really gone if his tremendous song ever stay...reminding us our will.

  • @seaotter72
    @seaotter72 3 місяці тому +2

    Most of the world isn't ready for Mr havens and if you don't understand you don't because you cant!

  • @goatking
    @goatking 10 років тому +54

    Spoken like a true man, wish i heard stuff like this more today.

  • @Daniel-Castanio
    @Daniel-Castanio 3 роки тому +10

    Talento puro maldita sea , esto deberían de enseñar en las escuelas...

  • @pepperjackyourmom2047
    @pepperjackyourmom2047 5 років тому +11

    Goosebumps hearing this

  • @snakepliskin3261
    @snakepliskin3261 Місяць тому

    This song always bring tears to my eyes. It makes me miss my long gone parents.

  • @lisaabramovich7656
    @lisaabramovich7656 Рік тому

    I love this song. Im adopted. Im 55! I wish I could of seen him at Woodstock but I was 1yrs old. I recently found my biological mother and I have three half-brothers this world is a trip!

  • @annevogle
    @annevogle 2 місяці тому

    I don’t want this song to end❤❤❤

  • @BahamaWynters
    @BahamaWynters 11 років тому +32

    Much appreciated. Saw him live at a small venue decades ago; Richie and I were the only people moving and rocking. Sad yet memorable joy with connecting to the source. Well done upload. Thank you.

  • @redherronrecords
    @redherronrecords 5 років тому +3

    This is special. The bidness.

  • @jonathanransier9977
    @jonathanransier9977 5 місяців тому +1

    That's a Powerfull voice. He poured his all into that one. From.the soul

  • @SonGokaiCAPacificPalisades
    @SonGokaiCAPacificPalisades 5 років тому +10

    I knew the song with the Woodstock movie ( first song in the movie btw ) long time ago before Django Unchained but of course i was glad to hear it in the movie of Tarantino ✌Tarantino has always very good taste for each soundtrack of his movies 👍

  • @CarterGonzalez
    @CarterGonzalez 7 років тому +24

    Perfect Song to get Captured or Surrender to.

  • @noxfortes
    @noxfortes 9 років тому +139

    SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE I'LL NEEEEEVER SLOW DOOOOOOOOOOOWN... WORLDWIDE CHOPPERS o/

    • @noxfortes
      @noxfortes 9 років тому +3

      "I said to Seven: "Richie Havens will be the man..."

    • @jseedoubleu
      @jseedoubleu 8 років тому +2

      techniciaaaaaaaan AROO AROO AROO

    • @meat5625
      @meat5625 8 років тому +3

      +Nox Fortes WAIT! BEFORE I WRECK THIS BEAT LEMME JUST CHECK TO SEE IF STEPHANIE MILLS LEFT ANY EXTRA REFILLS OF ECSTASY PILLS IN THE SEAT SPILLED OR'D SHE EAT 'EM ALL WITH A BREAKFAST DRINK? (YOU INSPECT THE SINK?)

    • @Willdabikestar
      @Willdabikestar 8 років тому +1

      hell yeah speedom

    • @meat5625
      @meat5625 8 років тому +2

      Nox Fortes
      So we put it together thinkin Eminem was a gamble

  • @bradford1872
    @bradford1872 8 років тому +19

    those guitar skills are sick!

  • @smokenjoe4022
    @smokenjoe4022 Рік тому

    This is really a good version RH’s song Freedom lots of energy! l was around when it was being played on the radio so’s l ott to know!🧙🏼‍♂️

  • @rondellschuyler7074
    @rondellschuyler7074 Рік тому +1

    Such a powerful song. This song sticks with me. Every 4th of July and in between i always think of this song.

  • @Mehefinheulog1
    @Mehefinheulog1 9 років тому +15

    still incredible

  • @lectonauta
    @lectonauta 5 років тому +7

    "Suena el himno de los vagabundos solitarios"
    Llegué aquí por: Una escalera al cielo, Mario Mendoza.
    Saludos, desde Pereira, Colombia.
    #LeerEsResistir

  • @laurieglick9574
    @laurieglick9574 3 роки тому

    No WORDS- Never Forget HAVENS-WOODSTOCK- FREEDOM!!!!!!!!

  • @Jetstreamsam111
    @Jetstreamsam111 6 років тому +7

    Freedom!!!!!!!!!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @vincentlussier8264
    @vincentlussier8264 4 місяці тому

    He was the first act opening the show infront of a crowd whos number of people was the size of Boston. I can't imagine the pressure I would be under if it were me !

  • @JustinFisherTv
    @JustinFisherTv 11 років тому +11

    this is live he kills it so dope great music

    • @dickchainy1420
      @dickchainy1420 8 років тому

      if you like that... Listen to Lenny do " thinking of you" acoustic ....I think you'll like that too

    • @dickchainy1420
      @dickchainy1420 8 років тому

      if you like that... Listen to Lenny do " thinking of you" acoustic ....I think you'll like that too

    • @savedfaves
      @savedfaves Рік тому

      Not just live but written in the moment in a stream of consciousness live on that stage. Electric!

  • @natewho7261
    @natewho7261 7 місяців тому

    This guy set the vibe for Woodstock! Righteous...

  • @sambaker7703
    @sambaker7703 3 роки тому +3

    The guitar intro is SLAMMIN

  • @rachelwarren8142
    @rachelwarren8142 7 місяців тому

    Wow that voice!

  • @rebekahlafever333
    @rebekahlafever333 3 роки тому +1

    I forgot how much I ❤ this song! Thank you !... 💖♬

  • @filippocorsi7485
    @filippocorsi7485 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful song!

  • @jfhm1991
    @jfhm1991 7 років тому +10

    You can hear the 2nd guitarist and the percussionist much clearer in this than in all the versions with video. It sounds like the audio here was recorded directly from the output feed, which would be the closest you could get to hearing what the audience would've heard

    • @peterwalsh5068
      @peterwalsh5068 3 роки тому +1

      So true, can’t get this version on iTunes or the like

  • @aisforamerica2185
    @aisforamerica2185 5 років тому +26

    I give up.
    I didn't hear you, Django.
    *I said, I give up.*

    • @hotloleyn
      @hotloleyn 5 років тому +1

      Start the final Struggle.

    • @mackavelly
      @mackavelly 3 роки тому

      twas i cant hear you nigga

  • @bryant1996123
    @bryant1996123 5 років тому +4

    Epic performance

  • @JohnMark32
    @JohnMark32 5 років тому

    Freedom! From Texas! Freedom!

  • @joshcopeland9710
    @joshcopeland9710 7 років тому +5

    I love this song l chant freedom rip Richie Haven's

  • @mattcoily6281
    @mattcoily6281 5 років тому +1

    Some times I feel like I needed humanity to teach me humanity. So I could have that love that is me a human being as a human. Because it's been life times of pain and what I needed was to dance

  • @ANTONIOIVAN-zh4fw
    @ANTONIOIVAN-zh4fw Рік тому

    Grande musicista richie heaven memorabile la sua partecipazione a woodstock

  • @TheMrBennito
    @TheMrBennito 2 роки тому

    He is a preacher. Learn to feel what you feel.

  • @jdawg86
    @jdawg86 10 років тому +15

    Freedom.

  • @gloomsouls
    @gloomsouls 3 роки тому

    Man, what a song.

  • @antoniomota4281
    @antoniomota4281 3 роки тому +3

    OBRIGATÓRIO conhecer este trabalho.CHAPÉU.Adoro este som

  • @brandonaranda5981
    @brandonaranda5981 8 років тому +25

    I'm here from my old 20 year old soul and good taste in music 👐

    • @ASSFUCKER6969
      @ASSFUCKER6969 6 років тому +1

      datboidown duhstreet Your body is young, your soul is old. You're not the only one brother.

    • @despairthewumbo9804
      @despairthewumbo9804 6 років тому

      I didn't know you were jesus christ .

    • @ASSFUCKER6969
      @ASSFUCKER6969 6 років тому

      Despair TheWumbo 👽

  • @felixnorman9562
    @felixnorman9562 3 роки тому +1

    opening performance @ "Wood Stock #1", and it was magical!

  • @JoseAlejandroZambra
    @JoseAlejandroZambra 7 років тому +1

    La canción es un verdadero poema, una obra de arte.!!!
    Libertad"
    A veces me siento como si casi hubiera desaparecido"
    En el largo, largo camino desde mi casa
    Libertad"
    A veces me siento como un niño huérfano"
    En el largo, largo camino, camino desde mi casa
    Cuando necesito a mi madre, llamo a mi madre
    Cuando necesito a mi hermana, llamo a mi hermana
    Cuando necesito a mi padre, lloro a mi padre
    Cuando necesito a mi hermano, llamo a mi hermano
    A veces me siento como si casi hubiera desaparecido
    En el largo, largo camino, camino desde mi casa.

    • @djinnisequoia
      @djinnisequoia 6 років тому

      "This song is the truest poem" -- well said, hermano.

  • @jacksonpergley6536
    @jacksonpergley6536 5 років тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

  • @skaterdude308
    @skaterdude308 9 років тому +15

    ".....a long....way...from my home"

  • @raulinocencio3265
    @raulinocencio3265 5 років тому +1

    Amazing! ❤️

  • @armandoguevara1947
    @armandoguevara1947 5 років тому +2

    Iconic Song in Woodstock

  • @Alice-ov3rd
    @Alice-ov3rd 9 років тому +1

    Amazing!!!!

  • @helenmurphy3143
    @helenmurphy3143 3 роки тому

    HE WAS AMAZING

  • @BernardAsagai
    @BernardAsagai 2 роки тому

    Wow!!

  • @OrganicPerception
    @OrganicPerception 6 років тому +19

    Children are being separated from their mothers while on a voyage looking for safety in the land of the free. A long long way from their home.

  • @mattcoily6281
    @mattcoily6281 5 років тому

    Life times born into hardship and misery it's how I could just switch off. To switch back on I needed people who were not afraid of me to feel

  • @traftonstakes1553
    @traftonstakes1553 6 років тому +4

    FREEEEDOOOOM, FREEEEEDOOOOM

  • @BernardAsagai
    @BernardAsagai 2 роки тому

    I Agree!

  • @ocastaneda14
    @ocastaneda14 5 років тому +4

    Nobody can catch up with me cuz I'm Speedy Gonzalez! Where the tech nine fans at??

  • @kerrytopel9835
    @kerrytopel9835 5 років тому +1

    I feel like this means something completely different in today's climate.

  • @gowkie3940
    @gowkie3940 6 років тому +6

    SOMETIMES. I FEEL. LIKE A MOTHERLESS CHILD.

  • @kiwicitoopoderosoboliche1942
    @kiwicitoopoderosoboliche1942 8 років тому +5

    Django!!!

  • @johnfisher6589
    @johnfisher6589 5 років тому +1

    2020 you know it

  • @dreistecrackbitsch8596
    @dreistecrackbitsch8596 6 років тому +2

    woodstock ♥

  • @jamesfzj2495
    @jamesfzj2495 7 років тому +1

    Speedom! , Good to find the original though

  • @RickyManner
    @RickyManner 5 років тому

    Goddamn!!! IN A GOOD WAY!!!

  • @roustabout4fun
    @roustabout4fun Рік тому +1

    Live YOUR life. What makes your heart sing~Freed0m.

  • @sarahhatchel9170
    @sarahhatchel9170 7 років тому +1

    I fucking love this song its the shit....

  • @mattcoily6281
    @mattcoily6281 5 років тому

    Some times I feel like I needed other people to feel for me. Like I needed other people to feel for me so I could learn how to feel

  • @emperortrevornorton3119
    @emperortrevornorton3119 5 місяців тому

    Middle School found this on UA-cam Woodstock instead of album version

  • @kingstonism2936
    @kingstonism2936 2 роки тому +5

    Django Unchained brought me here

  • @kulawastonoga6781
    @kulawastonoga6781 7 років тому +2

    "Freistatt"2015,i recommend

  • @helenmurphy3143
    @helenmurphy3143 3 роки тому

    to all the oppressed in the world

  • @antoniodal
    @antoniodal 9 місяців тому

    Check out Gay cavalier, a collab he did with great italian guitarist and songwriter/singer pino daniele, really soulful, deep and powerful piece not everybody knows from richie

  • @DanteJURI
    @DanteJURI 8 років тому +23

    django

    • @darrylwest9463
      @darrylwest9463 7 років тому +2

      Viktor Zoy eventually, yes...but first: WOODSTOCK! :-)

    • @MicheleBize
      @MicheleBize 7 років тому +3

      This is Woodstock...

  • @lukaskrivanek2888
    @lukaskrivanek2888 2 роки тому

    His voice is so fucking good

  • @drakewhisenant3661
    @drakewhisenant3661 7 років тому

    real fucking music right here... love it

  • @chriso8193
    @chriso8193 2 роки тому

    Go see a movie called "Greased Lightning". He has a good role in this movie.

  • @kingkenji3300
    @kingkenji3300 6 років тому +2

    Tech sent me here

  • @jrzjnz7573
    @jrzjnz7573 6 років тому +4

    Tech N9ne Speedom NPR TINY DESK ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @peterwalsh5068
    @peterwalsh5068 3 роки тому +1

    What I wanna know is where is this version on record?

  • @MW2proification
    @MW2proification 4 роки тому +2

    Why is there no version of this on Spotify?

  • @VikCalo
    @VikCalo 6 років тому +10

    How about the realness in his voice...

  • @johnmoore7950
    @johnmoore7950 4 роки тому

    somertimes i feel like a motherles child....sometimes i feel like im almost god. thatd be a good line

  • @valentino9629
    @valentino9629 8 років тому +22

    I'm guessing that half of the comment section are people who were brought here by Speedom

    • @Strattus19
      @Strattus19 7 років тому +1

      Nah Woodstock, saw the DVD while housesitting and was severely impressed

    • @EthanBallenger
      @EthanBallenger 5 років тому +2

      For me, Django Unchained

    • @chrisfegan81
      @chrisfegan81 3 роки тому

      Django

  • @roomesaramzi1312
    @roomesaramzi1312 9 років тому

    woah

  • @annevogle
    @annevogle 2 місяці тому

    Send this to your family and friends on January 20th

  • @sgs-oscriptmonkey7645
    @sgs-oscriptmonkey7645 8 років тому +16

    Tech N9ne - Speedom

  • @user-pq2nv4pg6m
    @user-pq2nv4pg6m 11 років тому +50

    django………

    • @davidmedranoq
      @davidmedranoq 9 років тому +24

      +柏太朗 woodstock

    • @nizzel_
      @nizzel_ 6 років тому +3

      the D is silent....

  • @falgunichatterjee4554
    @falgunichatterjee4554 7 років тому +1

    Speedom!!!!!!!!!

  • @dane6994
    @dane6994 5 років тому

    👏✌👏✌👏🐦

  • @tomragan9787
    @tomragan9787 9 років тому +42

    Tech N9ne

    • @XTheTruthAboutWomenX
      @XTheTruthAboutWomenX 9 років тому +1

      +Greg Loya was that a reason to say fuck you tho , just chill out

  • @mana_beast_beats1114
    @mana_beast_beats1114 3 роки тому

    Is this..... Tech Nine - Speedom?

  • @turq1824
    @turq1824 7 років тому +1

    This song is actually about the black man and slavery/racism

  • @swordsinging1709
    @swordsinging1709 7 років тому

    Guess you just had to be there.

  • @db90990
    @db90990 Рік тому +1

    John Lennon was a fan of Mr Havens

  • @sciexp
    @sciexp 5 років тому +1

    Don't you think that this is actually for improvising?