This is pure musianship. That man played the keys, sang the male and female verses, and the hook harmony. Questlove killed it too. It was 100% live...no filter. Amazing!
@@737mpeters Right On! R.I.P. - "Ndugu" he was nice & put in a lot of work. I been blessed to watch & listen to some incredible drummers Peart, Rich, Gadd, Bozzio, Cobham, White, Bonham, Weckl, Purdie, Garibaldi , etc... & love them all. I got to say this cat's precision is crazy in the pocket. WOW! It's not easy to say this by the small list of greats I mentioned, some drummers have better skills then the other. Yet "Yussef Dayes" meter & timing precision is unreal. I think he actually has better timing than my drum machine? HA Check this dude out perfect meter, YT link: ua-cam.com/video/NwVtIPeYIeQ/v-deo.html
At LEAST once every couple of months - just to see if "it's still there." Amazing all that D'Angelo is doing with just (2) keyboards. Not to mention is rearrangement. Pure genius art here folks.
D'Angelo, I have read how you are extremely concerned about your weight and are at times self conscience about it. You are still handsome and talented. Do not let critics hurt your feelings. I have gained weight too from having to take medication for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of the neglect and abuse I suffered from my ex husband and fighting four years through homelessness alone. God is absolutely amazing! I guess what I would like to tell you is, there are so many beautiful qualities in a person set a side from how they look. Their mindset, spiritualism and loving the Lord, their character, loyalty, kindness and compassion, faithfulness, how they make you feel just snuggling, the words written in a song, or the mere tone of a cord that they played, something that they do that makes them different and special in their own way. There are so many wonderful attributes of people that are not based solely on how one looks and if appearance is all a person cares about, well, they are just absolutely wrong as well as fake. Getting to know a person's heart, soul, what makes them laugh or cry, what are their interests and this just vaguely scratches the surface of really knowing and loving someone for who they are... don't let that bother you and you keep your head up
I agree! His talent is MUCH bigger than his physical appearance. I was so perturbed when people were upset that he gained weight since his 2nd album. Plain foolishness!!!
Few months of the gym he’lol be straight..regardless of how he looks, baddest man to ever touch the keys and sing. He’s a hybrid soul singer. Dude can’t be touched or seen by anyone in the category or outside. The maxwells n Bilals etc...they are very talented. But Dude right here, is before and ahead of his time if that makes sense
F*cking hell. Fan of both artists (SOS and D'Angelo) but came across this video by accident. And he just killed it. D'Angelo really should do a studio version of this and 'No one's Gonna Love You'. That would be amazing.
Consider....D'angelo is a principally self taught musician in the same way of the late Great Prince....so he's playing the bass keys with his left hand..piano chords with his right hand and the vocals...at the same time. GENIUS.
Wait now. It's really not that hard to do. D'Angelo is supreme, no doubt, but it's not hard to play analog bass, keyboards, and sing. He isn't doing anything out of the norm,. He just sounds a hell of a lot better than the ones who can do it.
@@charlesislaw That is CRAZY TALENT!! Someone said he was playing the bass line with his left hand and I didnt believe it at first....but I watched....AMAZING!!
For real. Singing. Bass lines with left hand on upper keyboard. And still killing it with the chords and Melodies with right hand. I only know one other person doing that in these current times among maybe a few: Cory Henry.
He sang both parts...I miss his style of music. Today's music is missing the ingenuity, the love, the willingness to allow or show what's on the inside. (80-95) music. Sorry no need to argue its just my opinion that's it.
You're not allowed to show any emotions or niceties these days because men that are soft to their women are now shamed as being a "simp" or a cringy "niceguy." Meanwhile at the same time women are encouraged to be extremely strong and independent against men. Those two factors combined you have a very combative women/men dynamic that has no space for emotions or anything sweet, really.
I have been obsessed with D'angelo ever since Brown Sugar came out...I have a pet theory that the coda/outro on "The Root" is him doing a kind of like chronological survey of black singing styles where he does Marvin and Al Green and SOS band and Dazz Band and Cameo...
Wish there was some footage of him working in the studio. I would pay just to see him being creative and producing all this beautiful music. His talent is almost heavenly.
Soak it all in ladies and gentlemen. In the current times that we're in, this is a phenomenon. Real musicianship by both artists (no drum machine and keyboard programming), real music (the original cut by the S.O.S. Band), and real singing by D'Angelo (no auto tune). These type of performances are few and far between in today's show business.
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This is pure musianship. That man played the keys, sang the male and female verses, and the hook harmony. Questlove killed it too. It was 100% live...no filter. Amazing!
Questlove has to be one of the greatest drummers of all time 💯💯
TRUTH
Check out American pop, funk and jazz drummer Leon "Ndugu" Chancler en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_%22Ndugu%22_Chancler
@@737mpeters Right On! R.I.P. - "Ndugu" he was nice & put in a lot of work. I been blessed to watch & listen to some incredible drummers Peart, Rich, Gadd, Bozzio, Cobham, White, Bonham, Weckl, Purdie, Garibaldi
, etc... & love them all. I got to say this cat's precision is crazy in the pocket. WOW! It's not easy to say this by the small list of greats I mentioned, some drummers have better skills then the other. Yet "Yussef Dayes" meter & timing precision is unreal. I think he actually has better timing than my drum machine? HA Check this dude out perfect meter, YT link: ua-cam.com/video/NwVtIPeYIeQ/v-deo.html
Wow! Surely you are joking.....right? That's an embarrassing statement right there!
ua-cam.com/video/eYx-oI6Y03Q/v-deo.htmlsi=In4cNwQVZ_FwGln5
I come back from time to time, just to nod my head and smile
Chris Homewood You too?😌
samesies
Yep. Just the intro.
At LEAST once every couple of months - just to see if "it's still there." Amazing all that D'Angelo is doing with just (2) keyboards. Not to mention is rearrangement. Pure genius art here folks.
😆
He just murdered one of the greatest love songs of all time. Just like that. That's because he's one of the greatest of all time 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
D'Angelo, I have read how you are extremely concerned about your weight and are at times self conscience about it. You are still handsome and talented. Do not let critics hurt your feelings. I have gained weight too from having to take medication for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of the neglect and abuse I suffered from my ex husband and fighting four years through homelessness alone. God is absolutely amazing! I guess what I would like to tell you is, there are so many beautiful qualities in a person set a side from how they look. Their mindset, spiritualism and loving the Lord, their character, loyalty, kindness and compassion, faithfulness, how they make you feel just snuggling, the words written in a song, or the mere tone of a cord that they played, something that they do that makes them different and special in their own way. There are so many wonderful attributes of people that are not based solely on how one looks and if appearance is all a person cares about, well, they are just absolutely wrong as well as fake. Getting to know a person's heart, soul, what makes them laugh or cry, what are their interests and this just vaguely scratches the surface of really knowing and loving someone for who they are... don't let that bother you and you keep your head up
God bless you, sista'.
Thank you for this! Amen!
I agree! His talent is MUCH bigger than his physical appearance. I was so perturbed when people were upset that he gained weight since his 2nd album. Plain foolishness!!!
Few months of the gym he’lol be straight..regardless of how he looks, baddest man to ever touch the keys and sing. He’s a hybrid soul singer. Dude can’t be touched or seen by anyone in the category or outside. The maxwells n Bilals etc...they are very talented. But Dude right here, is before and ahead of his time if that makes sense
@TheDucciano thank you! She over right writing love letters and shit hahha
A virtuoso that is criminally underrated!!!
I am loving this vibe, sounds so good. D’Angelo is a helluva musician. ❤ The drummer, Questlove❤The whole vibe 😘
I loved it ! They did their thing , one of my favorite songs originally by S.O.S.
Everytime I listen to this, I hear something new and I feel blessed to be a human
Yes indeed the bass comes through.
this was one of the greatest nights of my life. Im so blessed Okayplayer asked me to shoot this.
I can imagine it was a euphoric moment!💯🙌🏾
wow! great job!
Amazing, thank you!!
This touches my heart in such a powerful way. Where is the rest of the footage?
@@daveelberg6478 Me and the other videographers gave it to OKAYPLAYER who hired us. I had backups of my footage but lost it when my old computer died.
Ahmir Questlove is just POCKET love this Drummer
L' emozione che produce questa raffinatissima composizione è davvero unica.
Musica al top di gamma. Fantastici. Complimenti.
D + ?luv = combination made in heaven👑🙏
I watch this at least once a week 🖤 Love D’angelo
I’m in love with D’Angelo😘😍🤗🌞🙌🏼💃🏻
But he's my man in my mind😘
He's so gifted.
D’Angelo is a Genius 🔥💥❤️💥🔥
Simply amazing !👏
love this cover. has it all. love it
so simple so beautiful
Rocking great tune Deangelo is so talented!!!
D'angelo is a beast and please don't leave out Questlove
How has my algorithm failed me all these years.... geesh, thank you for posting this.
I overstand. So many years that I coulda had this stashed
@@Elvis-Freshly facts
D'ANGELO KILT IT!!!😁😁😁👍👍👍👍🎆
love this Duo
Simply Beautiful!!!!❤🎉
This is slappin !
OUTTASITE!
My fave song sung by 1 of the best artists ever.
Lawd have mercy!!!😍😍😍
that left hand
THAT is TALENT!!!!
Legendary content. Blessed to feel. D'Angelo holla at me. Letsgo
Love this by SOS.
These guys are just pros. I mean quest is the coolest that ever lived. I want to party with these guys for sure
DOPE!!!!THEY PICKED A PERFECT SONG!!!👍👍👍👍💥💥💥🤑
Just passing by………this Brotha got heat
Just seeing this and just loving it! Amazing
I've always thought song could have been an Isley Brothers songs. The vibe is Ronald Isley all day
sounds a lot like Footsteps in the dark you're right !
Sounds Good! 👍
Yes we still care for you♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I always saw this as SOS band's sequel to Isley Brothers' Footsteps In The Dark... both legendary tunes. D + Q send it into the stratosphere.
Whoa!...❤
Beautiful, classy, badass .x
D has a killer falsetto...among other things. Thanks for posting this
NOthin like natural heartfelt music!!! both D'angelo & Questlove improvising while presenting & producing !!! Whatever happened to D'Angelo??
This is some heat!❤ ❤❤❤
He straight mixed Verse 1 and 2!!
Boa tarde hoje 19/01/2022 ouvindo D'Angelo que voz a musica bem escolhida Deus abençoe.
Well yeah it’s deangelo ✅ 🔥 🔥 fire
❤️❤️❤️
Wow.......
Cool Cool I kept hearing Footsteps in the Dark Isley Brothers, but maybe not.
This guy ALONE is responsible for at least 1.000 kids. His songs are BABY MAKING material, dang.
@@ami2846 HAHAHAHAH Fr fr
I'm late ah, but this shxt 🔥🔥🔥
F*cking hell. Fan of both artists (SOS and D'Angelo) but came across this video by accident. And he just killed it. D'Angelo really should do a studio version of this and 'No one's Gonna Love You'. That would be amazing.
Yes 🙌🏾
UA-cam is a time capsule of treasures.
❤
Yes yes yes
This is just amazing. He definitely killed it. He did his thang with this one. And Questlove is just brilliant ❤❤❤❤❤❤👍🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️
Consider....D'angelo is a principally self taught musician in the same way of the late Great Prince....so he's playing the bass keys with his left hand..piano chords with his right hand and the vocals...at the same time. GENIUS.
Real talk
Dangelo got that dangerous falsetto.
John Hendricks 💯
4/8/19
2:20
Very
Monica covered this song on her 1st album. It would be nice if they did this as a duet
ok!!!!🙌🙌🙌
John Hendricks : He sounds like Al Green in this joint! That added even more flava...
QUESTLOVE smiling as the song progresses is so dope - his face is like “we about to kill ‘em” lol
When you can play the melody, bass and sing lead and background at the same time, lemme know.
Wait now. It's really not that hard to do. D'Angelo is supreme, no doubt, but it's not hard to play analog bass, keyboards, and sing. He isn't doing anything out of the norm,. He just sounds a hell of a lot better than the ones who can do it.
the whole truth and nothing but righteous convictions
True G stuff!
Incredibly talented!
Tye K. Which is why this is worth noting.
Love that he sang both parts!!! This man is beyond talented!!
It wasnt enough...
Just so talented. RVA Baby.
While playing the funk bass line with his left hand and the piano with his right hand..smh.
@@charlesislaw That is CRAZY TALENT!! Someone said he was playing the bass line with his left hand and I didnt believe it at first....but I watched....AMAZING!!
Say that *ish one mo gin @brownfoxx76!
D has elements of Marvin, Prince & Al Green in his voice. Absolutely divine.
Perfectly put
Slowly getting to know his music and his vibe getting to like it more andmore
@@janicesmalling7880 oh you are in for a treat. First album is 10/10, second album is a solid 15 out of 10 👌
Don’t forget Curtis Mayfield
Sly too, and Walter Hawkins a bit. He was a big fan of his growing up.
I can't stop playing this.
Andre Thomas me either
Xolile Mahlangu
This is simply amazing! I love D'Angelo! 💞❤❤✨✨
So smooth. Love it❤️❤️repeat
I've been coming back to this joint every few mos since the day I first saw it...
how he sings while crafting baselines is absolutely crazy.. that's a skilled artist
facts!
what does the term crafting baselines mean? is it similar to freestyling?
For real. Singing. Bass lines with left hand on upper keyboard. And still killing it with the chords and Melodies with right hand. I only know one other person doing that in these current times among maybe a few: Cory Henry.
@@hametly254 Madness. Just makes you wanna unplug, pack up and go home! This is a God-given gift.
Do you mean "basslines"?
Yes,of course I dig D’ Angelo, but dam , the drumming is pure rythem. Questlove a master drummer
@@JQUICK21 Girl, go ahead and drop that baby iut of your ass.
You'll feel alot better afterwards.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
@@lesliesmith1797 That might be the funniest comeback I've ever heard 😂
Racist bitch. You are very very racist.
@@sleepinertiac Thank you. 😀😀😀😀😀
no way the drumming is rythm????
Lord have mercy...D'Angelo is a national treasure.
Ya gotta listen with headphones to really appreciate the sound of 2 great musicians.
The whole concert is amazing. You are right; it is a headphone masterpiece!
Agree!!!
Word, headphones matter
Man thanks for the Tip, on a whole New Level!!
Right? ... ❤️❤️❤️
D'Angelo grooving on the Yamaha CP70 Electric Grand Piano; the sound of the 1980s. #sweet #respect
He sang both parts...I miss his style of music. Today's music is missing the ingenuity, the love, the willingness to allow or show what's on the inside. (80-95) music. Sorry no need to argue its just my opinion that's it.
I’m with you sis. I feel like the 90’s and early 2000’s was the best for me. I was in high school and would rush to the cd store to get these albums
You're not allowed to show any emotions or niceties these days because men that are soft to their women are now shamed as being a "simp" or a cringy "niceguy." Meanwhile at the same time women are encouraged to be extremely strong and independent against men. Those two factors combined you have a very combative women/men dynamic that has no space for emotions or anything sweet, really.
You better check out tank and the bangas..plus mint condition is still out there.
Honey who's arguing?? I miss old school black love. That's what's missing so the music shows the same. No love no soul.
Facts, people not comfortable enough to show this emotion anymore
This rendition is fire!!!!
Fa sho!! 🔥
I love it!
Fax
SOS Band is for all Seasons For all Reasons
and he demonstrates restraint, subtlety - when he could let it go and scream - he pulls back...awesome...
This is sooooo DOPE!!! Love everything about this arrangement!! Only wished it were longer!❤️🔥
Would love to listen to about a 15min version of this! Amazing!
At 2:48, when he says “and I” - that’s pure Al Green goodness. This performance is amazing on so many levels 🤟🏼🙏🏼
agree! absolutely
He can't sing that shi* like baby Al.
I have been obsessed with D'angelo ever since Brown Sugar came out...I have a pet theory that the coda/outro on "The Root" is him doing a kind of like chronological survey of black singing styles where he does Marvin and Al Green and SOS band and Dazz Band and Cameo...
@@Beneluxer That would be incredible!
QuestLove is the most sophisticated drummer ever. He is as close to perfect beyond the reality.
Say what? Joking right? ua-cam.com/video/eYx-oI6Y03Q/v-deo.htmlsi=In4cNwQVZ_FwGln5
I literally watch this everyday.
Imagine us oldies... this song was my summer back in the days.
@@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL I have watched this every day for last 3 weeks. Don't plan on stoppin
Its May 8th 2020, we are dealing with coronavirus, Trump lying ass....you still watching everyday?
I was like that when I first found it. I'll go a while without listening but then when I do, it's on repeat.
Oh no! Did he just crush an SOS Band cover w/ QL like I think I heard?
No words, only incredulous awe.
Man did he!!!!!
Yepp✊...just like he did Cruisin' betta than Smokey!...ijs😉
Yep... that really happened... 🥰
Fa sho
Yes he did!!!!!
Hands downs D'Angelo is one of the greatest!!!!
Nobody else could take an SOS band greatest hit and do it justice.
Nope... nobody but D’angelo... - the MF D...
Check YT. There are many unknown artist that do this song justice. It’s not like Deangelo wrote the song . Get real people.
Jodeci ? They did justice to Stevie Wonders Lately studio and live version
@@LuvhandleR Get real?? Just listen to this, man.
written /composed by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on top of SOS performing it! hard act to follow but D'Angelo pulled it off
Wish there was some footage of him working in the studio. I would pay just to see him being creative and producing all this beautiful music. His talent is almost heavenly.
The D'angelo documentary will debut this April at Tribeca film festival
Wow funny how I see this comment. Just saw his documentary. Called Devils Pie amazing footage n interviews. Really a great film
@@TY00000 if I was in NYC, I wouldve taken you to dinner afterwards:)
Facts!!
Right 👌🏾
Melody, harmony, bass line, and singing at the same time. Unbelievable.
+AYYY LMAO AYYYYYYYYYYYY LMAO
+Brent Jones there is NOTHING funny about some good music like this.. You fkn amateur...
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+Brent Jones Go listen to sesame street jr. "This is "Grown Folks Music"!
I'm just here to give this brother D'Angelo his flowers!! #SALUTE
HEADS UP.......... if you listen to this via a pair of head phones it's a whole difference experience. Try it.
He is playing bass line on a synth with left hand. Very tight.
Amazing
This is one of my favorite SOS band songs. Then I found D'angelo's version and I can't stop playing it.
Did the lady's part too tho...smfh!
D'Angelo is like John Coltrane of today. Music industry will honour him after death
Vuyisile Juqula
People in the industry call him R&B Jesus....
Sad but true...
Yes and they are both responsible for our overpopulation problem :)
I never considered that until reading your statement. He truly is the John Coltrane of r&b
I feel similarly... he is a Stevie/Prince level talent. I want him to be recognized as such
Everything about this is sick!! Eargasms and placed on repeat.
SOS BAND ! but D'ANGELO covers this one with an incredible groove and feeling !!!!
JACK ELCALVO 💯 ❤😃👏
4/7/19
Just for the record I do still care about you DeAngelo 💖🌹🙏🎵
All you can do is close your eyes and shake your head on this one because it don't make no damn sense how smooth it is.
Man I said the same damn thing!
D Angelo has been the TRUTH..SINCE DAY ONE..AND SO HAS QUEST
I want to cry because his spirit is so beautiful.
That's the thing. You can just feel it. His eyes...his smile...his voice. I get chills every time.
Fan: " can we get two musicians to remake a SOS classic"? ....... D'Angelo and Questlove; " No problem.....hold our drinks"......
Hip-hop, neo-soul, and Jazz. We need to bring it all back together. Call it soul.
GOAT 🐐🙌🏿
The man who said "NO" to the illuminati
He didn’t say no…. He sold his soul during voodoo from what I heard… that’s why he feels guilty but I pray he gets back right
Soak it all in ladies and gentlemen. In the current times that we're in, this is a phenomenon. Real musicianship by both artists (no drum machine and keyboard programming), real music (the original cut by the S.O.S. Band), and real singing by D'Angelo (no auto tune). These type of performances are few and far between in today's show business.
Real talk…. Do you happen to know the type synthesizer he is playing …. ARP, Moog bass, prophet ????
@@skinfanjay no sir. I stay in my lane with the 🥁. Good luck on finding out though. ✌
@@glassalways12full69 Cool
Verdade meu caro brasil tá pobre no quesito música.. ✌️✌️✌️
I Absolutely agree there is no expiration date on this
D’ANGELO is a musical treasure...
this man is so talented it brings tears to my eyes and i am a real man. this man is truly unappreciated. he tore this classic up fo real fo real.
Real men cry.
For those confused about what "the pocket" is, Ahmir is All the way in it in this video......
Brutha's pocket so tight if you stick a dollar in it'll make change...
@@BlackIvyGrad2k5 You aint neva lied playa!!!!....peace and blessings..
Deep deep deep in it!
I live in the pocket when i play drums or bass
Can't go wrong with D & Quest!!!
he is a musician's musician from vocalist to instrumentalist he's aclinic!!! years later this still grooves!!!
💯🙌👍👌
The amazing thing is that D'Angelo can play all the rhythm instruments you hear in this song. Unworldly being!
I Come back to this rendition every so often .... Shout out Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis ... SOS BAND 💜💜💜