Finally someone has the right song! This is William De Vaughn's "Be Thankful for What You've Got!" This ain't Curtis Mayfield, & it isn't called "Diamond in the Back!" ✌🏼
I''m truly thankful for William DeVaughn, a real King from our East Capitol Street Village.He inspired us all to think different about life. God bless you William. We Love you!!
I know it's real in the Bronx, I never been. But I grew ups in the Housing Projects where O.J. Simpson lived once. It was still the Civil Rights movement. A few years later this song was out and hearing it brings back memories. 💗
Timeless classic. Memories of living in the hood in the 70s as a young boy. Greatness. Those times, memories and people. This brings it all right back.
@eman67rpforum27Amen! Hood people were nice to us kids as long as we lived in their hood😂 Never experienced any other “gangsters” until later in life ❤️
For years I thought this was Curtis Mayfield! Back in the '70's (we in the UK) had no idea who the singers were, it was the music at the clubs. Best days back then. Man we had so much fun, carefree and dancing to this & all the others on a Friday & Sat.
@@gregmiller9710 😂😂😂 touché my friend, im 100% sure it was awesome & unforgettable. I just wish the humanity and integrity was still intact that you guys laid down.
Ever thankful to Father God for EVERYTHING!!! This song comes to mind when I become pessimistic about what I do not have!! God's reminder to me to be thankful for the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS: love, family, loved ones, food to eat, a warm home to live in, bills paid, good health & healthy, strong family, kids prospering & achieving, etc.! ✝
Indeed, but be aware that he is not listening. The universe is what it is and always has been. You have no freewill, you are who you are, just try and be better
It's only since late last year that I discovered this song, from a LFDH video with Rumer. I love this song! From that, I discovered where the song came from. I play it almost every day. We should all be thankful every day, at least here in America. I know I am. As a poor senior citizen, I'm still rich compared to many, around the world. I love my country, always have, always will. I'm not arrogant or prideful; I just appreciate what I have and where I live. Is that success? I think so
Nice Vibes, Great Song. William DeVaughn wrote this. It was first called "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy." Then rewritten and changed to "Be Thankful For What You Got."
I think of this so often. Times have changed so badly, and nobody is thankful for what is important. Now it's all about making $$$ on the internet, selling their souls.
Brings back loving memories of camping with family and friends in '74 and '75. Cutoffs and 0 SPF tan lotion. Sunburn and vinegar. Hot links and rich potato salad with deviled eggs. Dad drinking Tuborg and Olympia beer. Rum and coke and VO and 7. Good times
Wow ! Fascinating to hear ole William DeVaughn kinda got shanked by pop culture. A buddy texted these lyrics and I've been looking on Spotify for an hour Curtis songs looking for that ..."gangster lean"...No dice. You see I bought a Dunlop Cry Baby used wah wah pedal at Straight Music here in Austin having some fun with Curtis and Jimmi songs. Now I pay homage to William DeVaughn as well! Oooh oooh 'cause I'm thankful for what I got.
Man! My jam! I was 5 living with my cool parents! My aunts and uncles came over with my cousins and we played outside and life was sooooo good! Thank you for the memories ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 36, came from a non English speaking country and just heard this song last week, thought I was a bit late to fall in love to this song but seems I'm not alone. Literally like of digging a piece of gold, sir !
Powerful song powerful lyrics . I remember my mum playing this didn’t understand the words back then but as a grown man I get it what a song . And I love the images seeing how people looked before my time , and to me they looked a lot more healthier than today everyone slim, beautiful skin, hair glowing wow .
Thanks to William DeVaughn and all the DJ's who wove this into the Social Fabric of the very, very many communities they played it in; (usually as the last song of the night, in the 70's here in the UK) exhorting us, encouraging us, uplifting, inspiring and blessing us with a reminder to give thanks, and to hold on steady to our shared hopes, and faith, despite all of our earthly sorrows. This Song reinforced our humanity b'cos it pointed us to the heavenly realm, and to He who loves us all. - And that's what makes us beautiful!
GM edagdwg God bless this man for sharing this special truth life is sooooo real.pay attention to what you do to get what other people have that thank God for what we need love THIS special story of life Linda j.peace
I saw the first real Pimpmobile in New York City in 1971. It was a black-on-white '67 Cadillac Eldorado; wide whitewalls (stock hubcaps), fake front fender spares (made, not bought), and a padded landau top with the rear window opening reshaped into....a diamond shape.
Feeling extremely blessed & grateful this Thanksgiving Holiday season❤Doubly blessed to be a Thanksgiving Season Baby❤ Eternally thankful unto Father God
Just thumbing through the 2nd hand CDs, in a shop in Brighton, England and came across this jewel. I can't believe this escaped my attention over the decades. The sentiment is so fitting for our generation, in 2023 AD. Someone once said - When you get what you want - you don't want it .
This song takes me back to my teenage days workin' in a gas station and some of the brothers was drivin' Volkswagen Beetles with the Rolls Royce grill and one group of guys drove dropped 63 chevy with the brown fuzz paint job with the Fuzz Mobile written on the side.. Even saw one cruising the High School parking lot at lunch time with Grass growin on the top. It was some crazy sht back in those days. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
![Pepe Marquez - Be thankful for what you've got - [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IP9H3xf2ZvE/mqdefault.jpg)
Finally someone has the right song! This is William De Vaughn's "Be Thankful for What You've Got!" This ain't Curtis Mayfield, & it isn't called "Diamond in the Back!" ✌🏼
I just found out it's not Curtis Mayfield's song!!😮
*You got
@@pebblessladebedrockinc.9506 I dunno who started that lie, but it's deeply rooted. 😕
I'm pissed off now! All these years, I saw this song as Curtis Mayfield's. Somebody lied to us and got some explainin to do 😂😂😡
Thank you. 👍
I'm 69 year old white boy.Im thankful I'm not homeless anymore
Amen bless u ❤️🧸❤️🙏🧸🙏🏾🧸🙏❤️❤️
Glad you're happy about it, you probably came a long way.
I''m truly thankful for William DeVaughn, a real King from our East Capitol Street Village.He inspired us all to think different about life. God bless you William. We Love you!!
Brother sings the same 6 lines over and over, and it's STILL better than most songs of this current generation. F'n brilliant.
💯🔥Truth
I never noticed this until now😂😂😂😂😂
REAL TALK !
When you write 6 perfect lines... Why not turn it into 18 lines 🔥🔥🔥
@@mattiefee Exactly. This song is so smooth it could go on another 5 minutes.
Man as someone that grew up in the Bronx in the 70s, this brings back a lot of memories
I know it's real in the Bronx, I never been. But I grew ups in the Housing Projects where O.J. Simpson lived once. It was still the Civil Rights movement. A few years later this song was out and hearing it brings back memories. 💗
This is one of those songs that you never get tired of hearing
Amen 4 real now!!!!!!!!!
Yep very nice song
Classic tune from the 70's. They don't make music like this anymore.
Born 1952, grew up and partied in the 60s and 70s ! Wouldn't trade those years for anything.
Timeless classic. Memories of living in the hood in the 70s as a young boy. Greatness. Those times, memories and people. This brings it all right back.
Me too and my childhood in the hood. Looking back now, I miss those days hanging everyday with friends and going through growing changes together.
@eman67rpforum27Amen! Hood people were nice to us kids as long as we lived in their hood😂 Never experienced any other “gangsters” until later in life ❤️
For years I thought this was Curtis Mayfield! Back in the '70's (we in the UK) had no idea who the singers were, it was the music at the clubs. Best days back then. Man we had so much fun, carefree and dancing to this & all the others on a Friday & Sat.
@Aucht52 Curtis Mayfield DID cover this song.
Exactly the same 100%❤🎼
This Song Went To Number 4 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1974.
And I was only 16 and a Motown girl but all the guys were into heavy metal.
@@moladhdodhia164 your ears were obviousily robust
My dad always played this not in the caddy but the impala RIP POPS😢
My favorite era the 70's I wish I could have been an adult. Brothers & sisters we can still stand tall.
Yes, it was great back then. Best times of my life.
Timeless it sounds more beautiful with age.
I was born in the wrong era the 90s was great but the 70s and 80s is what built our couture
oh it WAS great, but now you'd be as ole as we are....enjoy your time and the 70's music! :)
@@gregmiller9710 😂😂😂 touché my friend, im 100% sure it was awesome & unforgettable. I just wish the humanity and integrity was still intact that you guys laid down.
You r so right ❤
Complete victory!
Merry Christmas to me and mine DeVaughn Family! Amen blesssings to me and mine. Nat King Cole King of Christmas I’m standing tall!
At work watching the snow fall, feeling at peace ❤
Ever thankful to Father God for EVERYTHING!!! This song comes to mind when I become pessimistic about what I do not have!! God's reminder to me to be thankful for the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS: love, family, loved ones, food to eat, a warm home to live in, bills paid, good health & healthy, strong family, kids prospering & achieving, etc.! ✝
amen
For Sure😘
Indeed, but be aware that he is not listening. The universe is what it is and always has been.
You have no freewill, you are who you are, just try and be better
We used to play this on the car radio and enjoy cruising
rember from back i the day listening 20024😍
Wow this was my hood in the late 70's was born in 1973
My sister was born in 1973
It's only since late last year that I discovered this song, from a LFDH video with Rumer. I love this song! From that, I discovered where the song came from. I play it almost every day. We should all be thankful every day, at least here in America. I know I am. As a poor senior citizen, I'm still rich compared to many, around the world. I love my country, always have, always will. I'm not arrogant or prideful; I just appreciate what I have and where I live. Is that success? I think so
Wisely spoken, Sir!
This scene captured the essence of 70s NYC well
If it wasn’t for 70’s music the 80’s & 90’s era of hip hop and R&b music wouldn’t exist.
Still listening in 2025 ❤
Right on
Me too. Great memories. January 10th 2025
4sure
Or 4sho😊
Nice Vibes, Great Song. William DeVaughn wrote this. It was first called "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy." Then rewritten and changed to "Be Thankful For What You Got."
We had the best music❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Thanksgiving from Michigan y’all!❤❤❤
I think of this so often. Times have changed so badly, and nobody is thankful for what is important. Now it's all about making $$$ on the internet, selling their souls.
Growing up in the 70’s in ela barrio this was our culture in the hood thanks to our African American brothers for the gift of MoTown music!!!
60 years old, from Melrose Projects. Yes this was a great time to be alive.
The real!
William DeVaughn, Was born and raised in Southeast Washington DC in East Capitol dwellings housing projects
Brings back loving memories of camping with family and friends in '74 and '75. Cutoffs and 0 SPF tan lotion. Sunburn and vinegar. Hot links and rich potato salad with deviled eggs. Dad drinking Tuborg and Olympia beer. Rum and coke and VO and 7. Good times
Totally relate ❤🎤🎶👍🙏
Good times.
Captures the nostalgia of a time and place that some of us-even with hardship-were lucky enough to experience. Gold beyond words.
Just be thankful 😌 what you got.
Be thankful we got this far.♥️
Really cool 😎.... memories from yesteryear
Wow ! Fascinating to hear ole William DeVaughn kinda got shanked by pop culture. A buddy texted these lyrics and I've been looking on Spotify for an hour Curtis songs looking for that ..."gangster lean"...No dice. You see I bought a Dunlop Cry Baby used wah wah pedal at Straight Music here in Austin having some fun with Curtis and Jimmi songs. Now I pay homage to William DeVaughn as well! Oooh oooh 'cause I'm thankful for what I got.
This song always reminds me to be thankful for what I got.
Just class ,and you know it.
Man! My jam! I was 5 living with my cool parents! My aunts and uncles came over with my cousins and we played outside and life was sooooo good! Thank you for the memories ❤️❤️❤️
How dafuq did I get to 60 yrs old and just heard this in 2024..? Brilliant song ❤️
You were probably only 10 when this song came out
Whaaaaaaat!😮
you and me both I'm 48 and been djing since I was 6 🔥
I'm 36, came from a non English speaking country and just heard this song last week, thought I was a bit late to fall in love to this song but seems I'm not alone.
Literally like of digging a piece of gold, sir !
62 yrs here, very familiar with CM version but this rocks ...!!!!
this song has gotten me through rough times. Man, the power of music
A song with a positive message. Yes, indeed.
Who listening 2024
Me!!!
Grown Folks Music
I am bruh.
😢 Who is the best and only but you?
Love this. Memories ❤
Right up there with “why can’t we live together”!
This reminds me of my brother George Jr.Miss u much 💙💙💯😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏RIP..
Yes be thankful for what you got 🙏😁
Message in the music.
I know it's hard sometimes good people. But Trust and Believe. You have at least one thing to be Thankful for EVERYDAY. 💯💖✌🏼
Fantastic soulful song! Simple instrumentation but a ton of soul and groove! Doesn’t get any better!
The greatest music Era ever 60s and the 70s nothing will ever come close ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩
Usually, pontification within music makes me bristle with disbelief, yet the message of this song is truthful and on point.
A TRUE TIMELESS MASTERPIECE THE EARTH 🌎 HAS MUSIC 🎵 FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN 👂 THE MESSAGE IS ALWAYS IN THE MUSIC
Powerful song powerful lyrics . I remember my mum playing this didn’t understand the words back then but as a grown man I get it what a song . And I love the images seeing how people looked before my time , and to me they looked a lot more healthier than today everyone slim, beautiful skin, hair glowing wow .
My uncle played this at the cookout 4th of July
Just be thankful for what you've got.enough said.🌹💖
'94 baby raised on this greatness!
Brings me back to PG county Maryland in the early 70s. Wish I could go back.
A Puerto Rican living in west Los Angeles at 14 family of 7 kids ..Crip gang low riders ...Chicano's inlow riders ..I was 14 ..gigi m.
You should listen to Pepe Marques rendition 🩷🩷😎 fabulous
This reminds me of Chitown, my hometown in the 70's
I still remember the day I bought the record. Timeless music. Timeless memories. Thank you.
Thanks to William DeVaughn and all the DJ's who wove this into the Social Fabric of the very, very many communities they played it in; (usually as the last song of the night, in the 70's here in the UK) exhorting us, encouraging us, uplifting, inspiring and blessing us with a reminder to give thanks, and to hold on steady to our shared hopes, and faith, despite all of our earthly sorrows. This Song reinforced our humanity b'cos it pointed us to the heavenly realm, and to He who loves us all. - And that's what makes us beautiful!
Just class.no more said.
as a 10 year old white girl, i didnt
understand gangsta-lean 😂 but I loved this song! This is my be thankful song every Thanksgiving
❤
Yes indeed, glad to see the correct info re artist & name of the song. I know many thought it was Curtis Mayfield's song
Just maybe the greatest pop song ever recorded -- I you don't feel this soul well then your dead
Finally the original,
People arguing with me about it ole school tell U tube to correct it please
In us all smile
This song is just so 🔥
I love love this song
Some day this song should be in a hymnal. Real church music.
This song reaches people’s soul… god it’s soooo cool, it hurts.
This still holds 🥰
Another great song
The music and the pics…man I wish I could’ve experienced those days….
GM edagdwg God bless this man for sharing this special truth life is sooooo real.pay attention to what you do to get what other people have that thank God for what we need love THIS special story of life Linda j.peace
This song has always been attributed to Curtis Mayfield and in all actuality this is who actually wrote and sang this song. #JUST FOR THE RECORD
Please give Mr. William Devaughn his flowers!!!💯
Produced by JOHN "THE MONSTER" DAVIS
No he didn't! Curtis Mayfield had nothing to do with this classic! Seriously!!!!
This song was NOT written by Curtis Mayfield. It was written and sung by William Devaughn.
I saw the first real Pimpmobile in New York City in 1971. It was a black-on-white '67 Cadillac Eldorado; wide whitewalls (stock hubcaps), fake front fender spares (made, not bought), and a padded landau top with the rear window opening reshaped into....a diamond shape.
CLASSIC I THINK A LOT OF US THAT KNOWS THIS SONG HAS A BAD ASS MEMORIES HANGIN IN THE HOOD BLASTED JAMMING TO THIS>>>>LOVEEEEEEEE THIS
You and the speakers put out in the widows and the whole block can hear and feel the energy. 🎶🎶🎶
Makes me long for the 70's. What a great time that was.
Wow... you want to FEEL the connection to the past? This song is it!
William c. Fatheree . William devaughn and mfsb you just can't lose with that groove
Thanks For Posting This. It's NYC History For Sure.
Nice - and my childhood sports hero “Clyde” represented - NYC ‘70’s
Me too. Good memories
Yasss......NY was still NY in tha Sebneez!
This was the first song produced by the legendary John Davis. Such a hit, they started calling him the "Monster". Rest in peace my friend 🙏
Danny, you did an excellent job with the images you used to drive home the powerful message of this timeless song.🙂
Thank you Ronald for watching and commenting!
@@DannyLinden you are certainly welcome and have a great weekend, Danny.🙂
Never heard this song and I love now I was 1973 .. great song i appreciate it now .. am just turn 50😮😅 am very thanksful ! Ty ox
Glad you finally heard it. It's so good.
Glad to be born in 1970🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I love everything about this video….thank you!
Real music !
Being thankful, living thankful..... Thank you father God!!
AMEN!!
Always Thankful for Robert Bob Holman, so glad and thankful we, Thylias Moss and Robert, continue to have each other!
Bella canción , recuerdos inolvidables del año 1974.
This is a masterpiece, love it so much 💖
wow
Feeling extremely blessed & grateful this Thanksgiving Holiday season❤Doubly blessed to be a Thanksgiving Season Baby❤ Eternally thankful unto Father God
Just thumbing through the 2nd hand CDs, in a shop in Brighton, England and came across this jewel.
I can't believe this escaped my attention over the decades.
The sentiment is so fitting for our generation, in 2023 AD. Someone once said - When you get what you want - you don't want it .
Thank you!
A wonderful song from my youth. Video editing is excellent.
One of the Best videos I ever saw! Man do I miss those days
This song makes time travel possible
How is it that I just discovered this song today 😱 I loooove it!❤
This song takes me back to my teenage days workin' in a gas station and some of the brothers was drivin' Volkswagen Beetles with the Rolls Royce grill and one group of guys drove dropped 63 chevy with the brown fuzz paint job with the Fuzz Mobile written on the side.. Even saw one cruising the High School parking lot at lunch time with Grass growin on the top. It was some crazy sht back in those days. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
A beautiful song with some beautiful images. Thanks for posting xxx