"Abraham Martin and John" by DION performed live at Abbey Road on the River 2018

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  • Опубліковано 29 тра 2018
  • 2018 marks 50 years since 1968, so at Abbey Road on the River, we decided to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr and Bobby Kennedy who were tragically lost that year. A few of our talented musicians and tech staff got together to present this live performance of "Abraham Martin and John" by DION at Abbey Road on the River 2018.

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  • @almanook3005
    @almanook3005 3 роки тому +84

    I saw Bobby Kennedy, in San Francisco, when he came to the very small Native American Center in his campaign. What struck me, was his very humble attitude toward the Indians. He was very shy as he shook hands; his head bowed. Later on, I did my very first volunteer political campaigning. It was a challenge; but it was for Bobby.

    • @anitasimon5020
      @anitasimon5020 2 роки тому +6

      AMEN he would have been a great president...the things that they stood for,but someone had to end their lives in one split second they were gone.

    • @russbrowm305
      @russbrowm305 2 роки тому +8

      5th grade, my teacher came into the room in tears. Our wonderful President was gone forever. I couldn't imagine what kind of person would do such a terrible thing. I've learned in all my years, it was just a man. Because he wanted a war that my President wanted to stop. When I was drafted, I learned to hide my feelings. This song makes those feelings come back, and drip down my face.
      I'm just a man as well.

    • @russbrowm305
      @russbrowm305 2 роки тому +2

      Al, can you ever imagine trump visiting the Native Americans and listening, interested in the concerns of real Americans ? Even impressing you as humble ? I can't either

    • @russbrowm305
      @russbrowm305 2 роки тому

      Can anyone figure out why the Kennedy assassination files haven't been released. First 20 years, then 40, then 50 years held secret. I believe it's because George HW Bush is still alive. He was in charge of the CIA and claimed to have never been in Texas. Photography proves that's a lie. He was the only one who could set up such a hideous event and keep it covered up from the American public. I want to know the truth before I Die. I was drafted, I'm owed that much.

    • @robertminer1555
      @robertminer1555 2 роки тому

      R u @@anitasimon5020

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann439 2 роки тому +8

    If they had lived, we wouldn't have this song but we'd have a better country...

  • @danielfronc4304
    @danielfronc4304 3 роки тому +36

    Still makes a grown man cry.

    • @DoomDonuts
      @DoomDonuts 2 роки тому +5

      I was in 7th grade on 11-22-1963 and i have cried a lot...his beautiful family, and what was once his beautiful country...yes, still makes a grown man cry. Thanks Daniel

    • @bobcarlino7280
      @bobcarlino7280 Рік тому

      You're absolutely right about that. I can't listen to this song without breaking down...

  • @barcokonny288
    @barcokonny288 Рік тому +5

    THE 4 HERO'S SET THE BAR FOR ALL MANKIND TO LIVE WITH THE ULTIMATE RESPECT FOR EVERY RACE AND ALL MANKIND ❣

  • @lyndyma4493
    @lyndyma4493 2 роки тому +47

    how did we go from that.. to this ..so much respect for those men who loved our country..and all of us. Just a wonderful song to listen to

    • @advocacyproject9927
      @advocacyproject9927 Рік тому +2

      because we don't punish dogs and cowards...

    • @n_baileyname2698
      @n_baileyname2698 Рік тому

      @@advocacyproject9927 True, but it's hard to punish people when the people don't know the truth. We're waking up, but way too slowly.

  • @irenezimmermann1310
    @irenezimmermann1310 3 роки тому +20

    How did we come from there great men to today. Don’t give up. There is hope yet.

  • @irenezimmermann1310
    @irenezimmermann1310 3 роки тому +16

    Thank you Dion.

  • @TSC-hr7ir
    @TSC-hr7ir 2 роки тому +9

    💗 DION
    HIS SIGNATURE SONG

  • @jvs333
    @jvs333 Рік тому +4

    The greatest “American song” ever written! Thank you Dion!!
    What these leaders represented was the highest best hopes for our future.
    Too sad/bad evil won and today America is a land of deranged anger, hate, racism, violence, destructiveness, and evil at home and around the world

  • @patearly9492
    @patearly9492 3 роки тому +55

    One of the most beautiful and relevant songs ever made. God bless everyone

  • @marialewis6432
    @marialewis6432 3 роки тому +54

    The most moving and heartbreaking anthem for a most troubling time ... Cry every time I hear it ...💔💔😂😂. How wonderful we would be had they all been able to live ...

    • @Marycwhite-bf7yz
      @Marycwhite-bf7yz 2 роки тому +2

      Wonderful song , full of meaning to life

    • @anitasimon5020
      @anitasimon5020 2 роки тому +4

      You are so very right about this...I LOVE THIS SONG BY DION. I FIND MYSELF CRYING EVERY TIME I HEAR IT. IT SAYS SO MUCH ABOUT RIGHT AN WRONG. WE NEED THEM NOW IN THIS TROUBLED TIME...INSTEAD OF HAVING THE ONES WE HAVE...OUR COUNTRY Iß IN TURMOIL AND WE HAVE A BUNCH OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T CARE THEY ARE DESTROYING OUR WAY OF LIFE & OUR FREEDOM IN THIS COUNTRY IF THOSE HEROS COULD JUST HEAR WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOU AND ME,THEY WOULD TURN OVER IN THEIR GRAVE !! WE need to pray to God to protect us now an give us back leaders like ABRAHAM,MARTINI,JOHN,AN BOBBY!! IT Brings cold chills,when I listen to those words and I love Dion for recording the song....IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

    • @jessieoh1933
      @jessieoh1933 2 роки тому +3

      I teared up.

    • @wyobob5664
      @wyobob5664 2 роки тому +3

      I cry too, I just think about what could have been, such a tragic and world changing event. All humanity lost something that can never be replaced

    • @jonathancschwarz
      @jonathancschwarz 2 роки тому +2

      It is good it makes you feel but more importantly does it make you take any action to ensure our Constitutional System of Government survives all of our present perils. Because it is still true what Benjamin Franklin said to a women when asked what type of government do we have ( 1778 give or take) ? He said "A Republic, If we can keep it." At present I am not sure we can keep it though I pray God we can

  • @eileenwalsh765
    @eileenwalsh765 11 місяців тому +6

    Love this tribute to four of the most important men in American History. God Rest. Absolutely done so well by DION. Love his music.

  • @markdavidson7402
    @markdavidson7402 3 роки тому +42

    Never really understood the meaning of this song until I woke up. Shame on those people that took these great men from us 🇺🇸

  • @kingsdaughter9659
    @kingsdaughter9659 2 роки тому +26

    Cannot hear this without so much emotion and tears. 😢 Memories. I lived through the assassinations of 3 of these great men. Look where this world is today without them all. Wonder how different history and today would be if only they hadn’t been killed. 😟

    • @kaylenemiller1804
      @kaylenemiller1804 Рік тому

      They would all be disgusted and disheartened by how divisive and woke ass the democrat party has become. their hard work turned out to be for naught

  • @sharonnoble979
    @sharonnoble979 2 роки тому +3

    Dear Heavenly Father, please help us your children. Please help us to love one another. Please save our souls and give us the courage to reach out to the lost and fill us with your wisdom. We are in trying times. We know it's temporary. You gave us your Son Jesus and you promised us that you have prepared a perfect place for us...it's called Heaven. Your Son for our sins and completely free. We only have to believe and receive.

    • @robertcastro3042
      @robertcastro3042 2 роки тому +2

      Amen and thank you Sharon for this beautiful and inspirational prayer that we all need today and everyday. In Jesus name we pray Amen.

  • @dougbadgley6672
    @dougbadgley6672 6 місяців тому +3

    My parents voted for Bobby in the Indiana Primary in early June 1968. It was their first time to vote for each of them. I have traced the railroad line cutting across northern and central Indiana back in the day that he used to campaign on the train up to Gary, IN and then by car to Indianapolis. It was a Pennsylvania Railroad line that now is sadly abandoned and removed. Landmarks do remain though.

  • @cynthiachamberlain2508
    @cynthiachamberlain2508 2 роки тому +6

    Song touches inner core of your heart.!!! Will never forget 3 very brave men.!!🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️

  • @maryjohnson4189nnkb
    @maryjohnson4189nnkb 2 роки тому +15

    One of my favorite songs that speaks volumes. My daddy loved the song too. It would play it over and over again on the record player.

  • @nicholasmarangella3495
    @nicholasmarangella3495 2 роки тому +1

    Just find the beauty in all people and understand that we have much of the same struggles day in and day out. It is the GREED of man that has caused the chaos we have today. Thank God we have a woman VP right now. Someday, manmade governments will not exist. That's when compassion and love will be a blanket to this earth. L♥️VE .........that's our only hope. g 1014

  • @julietspoto9652
    @julietspoto9652 2 роки тому +1

    I was privileged enough to see Dion inFt. Lauderdale with all the old doowap bands.

  • @chrispjames934
    @chrispjames934 2 роки тому +11

    My gosh! What a fine, sincere, beautiful performance. Robert Kennedy's favorite poet is Aeschylus. How 'bout that? A good hearted and interesting cat was he. I play keyboards and sing lead in The Burrito Brothers. This comes across to me as exactly what I'm always trying to do.

  • @hackermusic3355
    @hackermusic3355 3 роки тому +6

    One of my favorite songs.

  • @helendebord9349
    @helendebord9349 Рік тому

    Dear Jesus we need a leader like him🙏🙏

  • @douglasbrunt2675
    @douglasbrunt2675 2 роки тому +1

    Best song ever!

  • @byronbriscoe1766
    @byronbriscoe1766 11 місяців тому

    dion an classic act

  • @Garyd47
    @Garyd47 Рік тому +4

    this really touch my heart in my time of the 60s and 70s wow awesome job guys

  • @dennisrowan1704
    @dennisrowan1704 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful rendition of a sad anthem of assassinated heroes...

  • @btragal
    @btragal 6 років тому +13

    Wow, two thumbs up, thank you!! Love the harp.

  • @davestark5560
    @davestark5560 Рік тому +2

    What happened to us all, OMG the respect and love these American Hero's shared. It breaks my heart reliving these horrible events. God bless you Abraham, John, Martin and Bobby.

  • @Sebask-oc8fz
    @Sebask-oc8fz 2 роки тому +1

    I miss Kennedy and Bobby 😭😭😭

  • @drbooo
    @drbooo 3 місяці тому

    incredible song... love it.

  • @wendyryder2708
    @wendyryder2708 4 роки тому +22

    Love this song! Didn't know this live clip existed! I've only seen the earlier version! Very sad and very beautiful! I was six when JFK was assassinated! Watched on TV! It even made news Down Under! Thanks for posting this!

    • @susanbourgeois9313
      @susanbourgeois9313 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much for posting this!! You’ve done such w huge thing by doing that!! This is the most heart wrenching song ever! Right now in the country things are so frightening but I trust the plan

    • @SpiritualSpectrum
      @SpiritualSpectrum 2 роки тому +1

      Check out the live Dion version on the Smother's Brothers show, ua-cam.com/video/DXl3XG5aGtM/v-deo.html

  • @1401minstrel
    @1401minstrel 2 роки тому +4

    Anybody here seen Dion? Can you tell me where he's gone? He's still with us, but not in this video.

  • @jamesmoeller9366
    @jamesmoeller9366 Рік тому

    Thank you, Melissa!

  • @user-tw4pi6tu7m
    @user-tw4pi6tu7m 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @ampm24-7arts
    @ampm24-7arts 11 місяців тому

    just make yourself cry cry cry

  • @wilmaoberfrank1374
    @wilmaoberfrank1374 5 місяців тому

    Great song

  • @Roberttuck5611
    @Roberttuck5611 8 місяців тому

    Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @sunflowerdisabilty
    @sunflowerdisabilty 2 роки тому +2

    Profound, at the least.👍🧡

  • @n_baileyname2698
    @n_baileyname2698 Рік тому

    Great men!!! Some of the best the world has seen!!! A corrupted government then, a corrupted government now. Sadly, no one ever really paid for what they did to these heroes, and to this day, most don't know what happened. How they ever got away with it, I will never understand. The world suffers because of their loss.

  • @michaelburge2519
    @michaelburge2519 2 роки тому +2

    ***As Relevant-Today on MLK-Day 2022 Jan-17th, as It-Was back Then***

  • @joannamenchaca2780
    @joannamenchaca2780 Рік тому

    How sad our country has become 😢

  • @davidholler1
    @davidholler1 Рік тому

    Music & lyrics by Dick Holler / Published by Wixen Music obo Stonehenge Music Publishing, and Prime Wave Music Publishing.

  • @cfcodina9524
    @cfcodina9524 Рік тому +2

    No matter who you are, whatever your political beliefs, race, creed - if this doesn't touch you, you don't have a heart.

  • @danielmesery2904
    @danielmesery2904 Рік тому

    ☮️🌎🙏

  • @bbo1779
    @bbo1779 3 роки тому

    Fantastic. Very moving.

  • @glennhfriedman4571
    @glennhfriedman4571 2 роки тому

    Needed now , more than ever

  • @realpatriot9915
    @realpatriot9915 2 роки тому +2

    VERY TIMELY TODAY. 44 YEARS AFTER ELVIS LEFT US. BUCKLE UP.

  • @mymovies9172
    @mymovies9172 2 роки тому

    What is the background music

  • @garymartin5898
    @garymartin5898 2 роки тому

    ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🙏becca m

  • @irafutterman5557
    @irafutterman5557 2 роки тому +3

    Appalling camera work, will never know who did such a fine vocal.

  • @michelemarr76
    @michelemarr76 2 роки тому +8

    This is so true for today in Ukraine. We should add Zelenski to this list! God bless you!

  • @peterle6883
    @peterle6883 2 місяці тому

    The values you espouse are conservative my friend.

  • @tedtimothy9074
    @tedtimothy9074 2 роки тому +2

    With all respect, I don't see or hear Dion

  • @keithcasey866
    @keithcasey866 2 роки тому +2

    I miss Donald trump so much.

  • @momotyson6428
    @momotyson6428 Рік тому +1

    Great song but the way I see it the struggle continues just look at trump and fox news