Donny Hathaway
The Hampton Jazz Festival
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, Virginia U.S.A
June 16, 1973
Soundboard Recording
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Source/Lineage: Soundboard > Master Tape > Normal-Bias Cassette Dub Unknown Generation > PC > Stereo 16-bit 44.1 kbps Wave > Tracked & Edited In Audio Editor > Wave > SBEs Repaired, Flac Level 8 files created in Trader's Little Helper
01 Valdez In The Country 3:45 (fades in)
02 Someday We'll All Be Free 4:22 (some small tape slips)
03 Little Ghetto Boy 4:59
04 I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know 6:11
05 Love, Love, Love 4:17
06 The Ghetto 10:38
34mn 12sc
Donny Hathaway - vocals, piano, electric piano
Gil Silva - guitar
Bassie Saunders - bass
John Sussewell - drums
Chuggy Carter – congas
The Legendary "Mister Soul" Donny Hathaway is another gone way too soon story. Donny got his start in music as a young songwriter, musician producer for Curtis Mayfield's Curtom Records. He work sessions for The Staple Sisters, Jerry Butler, Aretha Franklin and Curtis Mayfield himself. It wasn't long before this bright young star in the making had his own singles out. In his short career Donny released 4 studio albums, one live album and a handful of singles. From those releases Donny received 4 Grammy Nominations winning one. Donny's energetic live shows and sweet voice made him a concert favorite where ever he played. Unfortunately Donny Hathaway started to experience the onset of mental illness during his career peak. Hathaway was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 1971. The following years were a roller coaster ride as Donny didn't take his medication regularly. In 1979 while working with Roberta Flack on second album of duets, Donny broke down again. This time his mental state resulted in the sessions being shelved. Some hours after Donny Hathaway was found dead. He had jumped from his 15th floor apartment, he was just 33. Donny Hathaway's music will keep the memory alive of this talented young man. We all should work for a day when stories like Donny Hathaway's have better endings. Mental illness is no joke, nor is it a dirty secret to be swept under the proverbial family rug. If you know someone who needs a hand keep reaching out no matter how many times it takes. If you need help there are many outlets, please, please seek them out...
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Oh my gosh, I about jumped out of my chair when I saw this! It's literally only the 3rd Donny boot I've ever seen. (Curiously, the other two are also from June or July 1973). I have his box set and all his albums - most on vinyl and CD - so I crave any new bits I can find. I'm a huge fan, so thanks again!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you are so right about the need for mental health resources. I urge all who need it (including myself, at different times in my life) reach out to get help when needed.
Donny Hathaway boots are so rare, I'm glad you're enjoying the music. I have a few friends who have had difficulties in their lifetime that unfortunately were lost to suicide. It's actually the anniversary of losing an Uncle that prompted the comments on this post.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I really hope you are able to find comfort as time passes, but I know that is very difficult. My condolences.
DeleteThank you Jackson
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