Brilliant cover! Brilliantly filmed, maybe this could be the official video, because it is actually also great to look at when it's on mute. Soul is reanimated by John legend.
for those that don't like this, and have given negative feedback. I have a simple solution, type in the word 'gay', push return and enjoy something you clearly prefer. John smacks it here, real musicians doing their thing! A credit to Bill Withers, good work John and co.
@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 Don't describe this as vile. I've only heard John on Heartbreaker so I have no experience with his music, but embrace the fact that modern people are playing this music! At least they are trying to get it back in the mainstream. 4+ black musicians funking out with massive amounts of feeling - what's not to like? I love the original artists who should be respected for creating it, but don't hate those bringing it back and keeping it alive, appreciate the change it can bring.
strange lil man over here in viet nam bless his heart he aint never done nothing wrong .... he done shot me in my shoulder. and still he aint never done nothing wrong, thats so beautiful. just generals and idiots.
@guampride237 if music was like this again i would probably listen to r&b again, this is souls this is blues this passion, love and hate made into one. this is beautiful enchanting love
@Untouchable1991 It's a snare with a tape across the head, and the snares fully loosened or removed from the bottom. Experiment with tape and mic placement
@stupidfli Even if he smile. Someone will have something to say. In fact he seems to be enjoying it to me. You don't have to smile to enjoy it. He looks like Mr. T on drums. He's probably concentrating.
@livvinrussian I agree that we have amazing talent in our generation but you should understand that The Roots and John Legend remade this Bill Withers song; they didn't make it up themselves. We don't need to disrespect the past by calling them old when really we should call them our foundation and inspiration.
Best version, by far..
One of Bill Withers best songs and John preforms it perfectly! Damm that guitar just oozes rock and blues.
I can't believe this is already 10 years old. I still listen to this album every day and it never gets boring.
proud to say this song has 1024 plays on my ipod.. just over 8.5 days of listening to this song. no regrets.
RIP Bill Withers. Timeless amazing music!!
man when his voice goes raw on the refrain, my brain kinda jumps outside my body and back inside for a lil bit. So good.
@me2
Absolutely incredible. Big fan of roots, found this today and bought the entire album. Anyone else think John Legend looks like a black Dave Matthews?
one of the best guitar solos I've heard in awhile.
love how they just keep jamming it out again and again
Not sure if you've listened to the album version, but he definitely gets credit.. a whole intro story about how he came to write the song.
Sick... Just sick!! I could listen to this all day!!!
Brilliant cover! Brilliantly filmed, maybe this could be the official video, because it is actually also great to look at when it's on mute. Soul is reanimated by John legend.
Kirk Douglas is an amazing guitarist
John Legend really resembles a younger Bobby Womack. This collaboration is genius!
Kirk Killed it!! Over all the music was AWESOME!!
Bill Withers needs some recognition for creating this masterpiece in the first place.
Pure Soul!
Yes omgosh he sses things i can't#Amazing grace### gifted clarvoiant man
I just listened to the album preview on NPR. This performance sounds WAY better than the track that's on the album.
That just seems like it would be the coolest jam session of all time.
john legend!one of my favorite singers and musicians
Yes amazing tribute to an absolute legend
Bill Withers made this a piece of culture we should appreciate that it still endures, and has a much impact as it did when Bill first sang it 🥲🥲
Still never sang karaoke but i know what my first song is
Goddamn this what blues and soul should fucking sound like
you right buddy you right. Great work to the camera crew who set this up because these were amazing shots.
done times with the live version and now....this version....wow... just wow
####music is the GREATEST TANGIBLE GIFT from GOD'S HEART 2 MANKIND# RELEVANCE
My favorite part is at 9:05 when it gets all badass...
Amazing guitar player, awesome blues tune!
Incredible vibe, this whole video. I sure wish the original UNSTAGED version was up !
Homeboy knows whats up layin down some Bill Withers.
love the sound of the snare,
Amazing rendition!
for those that don't like this, and have given negative feedback. I have a simple solution, type in the word 'gay', push return and enjoy something you clearly prefer. John smacks it here, real musicians doing their thing! A credit to Bill Withers, good work John and co.
My man kirk is geetin serious tone out of that sg
damn this is pure soul.
Blues. He has awesome voice. The band us awesome too.
The dude on guitar .....chh everything about this is just so soulful
Can't beat Bill Withers version of this song, but it sure does come pretty close. Amazing feel.
The snare and the fuzz pedal are making me drool.
this is just amazing.
my man john legend can now be campared to Stevie wonder after this album an the roots is holdin my home town downnn for reall
@Slntpsych u never lied!! I play the trumpet and I would love to just be a fly on the wall there
The bassist is playing the most interesting part of the song and they don't even show him playing, just his face every now and then.
OH HELL YEAH!!!!! All good, they work it out!
Can't believe it's taken me 7 years to see this.
the coolest funkiest ish! ever
That smile Questlove gets at 8:49
this song is epic!!!!
###great lyrics of mind truths
The mix lacks but this song is always dope
how does this only have 87,899 views? this is incredible
Amazingly smooth :)
###my prayers 4 us
This video is classic
@TheFunkyFreshBoyz101 Don't describe this as vile. I've only heard John on Heartbreaker so I have no experience with his music, but embrace the fact that modern people are playing this music! At least they are trying to get it back in the mainstream. 4+ black musicians funking out with massive amounts of feeling - what's not to like? I love the original artists who should be respected for creating it, but don't hate those bringing it back and keeping it alive, appreciate the change it can bring.
bill wither brought me here :D let's see how the younger generation handle it
Well, what'd ya think?
Best ever
Great remake! Bill Withers was an amazing musician!!
War is HELL. I know now thanks to John
im so loving this.
strange lil man over here in viet nam bless his heart he aint never done nothing wrong .... he done shot me in my shoulder.
and still he aint never done nothing wrong, thats so beautiful. just generals and idiots.
Damn, He did this justice, as if he channeled Bill Withers.
@guampride237 if music was like this again i would probably listen to r&b again, this is souls this is blues this passion, love and hate made into one. this is beautiful enchanting love
7:35......illest break down in the the whole showcase.....yess
5 seconds in and already favourited
Whoever the dude is on the guitar solo, killed it. What's his name and is he apart of any known or unknown groups?
DURISIMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Just good music
What a solo... DAMN !
Great cover! Original is still a classic
HELL YEAH SO ALL U OLD GENERATIONS SAYING OUR GENERATION HAS NO TALENET OR EVERYTHING IS WORTHLESS
here u go:)
Amen my brother!
cant even remember how many times i played this.
right on sistah!
awesome
@Untouchable1991 It's a snare with a tape across the head, and the snares fully loosened or removed from the bottom. Experiment with tape and mic placement
I'm with you. f..k the stupid advertisements.
I've never seen it !
An 11 minutes song !
that was awesome!!!
Love this it's soooo smooth and is giving me vibes to the Late great Donny Hathaway's "The Ghetto" which is a all time classic in its own right......
Wow.......
that's what I'm talking bout. Right on gentlemen, can't wait for Wake Up Sessions to drop.
amazing
####rkelly trapped in closet song# smile2 my broken heart
gotta love ?uestlove
Its probably just happened when they mounted the video underneath the audio track. They were recorded seperately.
I didn't know John could get down like that I really want this CD like The on he made in austin the Band is unbeatable to0. Where can I find it?
wounded!!!!!!!!!!!!! in a great way!
only 2000 views smh?... i need the link to download this version!
If you don't know what an eargasm was, now you do. Captain Kirk took me to the promised land :)
fuckin' feelin' it!
They do in their live sets.
70321 views only? That makes me sad.
Anyone who hasn't got the WAKE UP album these guys did together - check it out today!
too cold..
good job..eill withers is still no#1 but this is refreshing :)
@pkeo716 he's still alive my friend
@stupidfli Even if he smile. Someone will have something to say. In fact he seems to be enjoying it to me. You don't have to smile to enjoy it. He looks like Mr. T on drums. He's probably concentrating.
@Spankeedoodle I dont think they wanna get pushed....
wow
@livvinrussian I agree that we have amazing talent in our generation but you should understand that The Roots and John Legend remade this Bill Withers song; they didn't make it up themselves. We don't need to disrespect the past by calling them old when really we should call them our foundation and inspiration.