Lost Donny Hathaway in January 1979 and Minnie Riperton months later in July. They were both in their early 30's (33 and 31, respectively). Both so talented and gone too soon but they left behind music that'll be enjoyed as long as humans exist. 🙏🏽
@cathyreed6723
3 жыл бұрын
I'm shedding a tear right now!!! That Christmas song that he wrote (and its the season) and hearing the Whispers singing - WHEW❤❤❤!!!
@michaelprice3992
3 жыл бұрын
yes....correct! A tribute to the great Donny Hathaway!
@caseybrown6848
3 жыл бұрын
Donny commited suicide,he died in 1979 and the Whispers did the song the same year!what a beautiful song for a beautiful Brother!!MP!
@TheFargo116
3 жыл бұрын
Whispers SMOKED this song...what a fantastic tribute to the GREAT Donny Hathaway.....definately left this earth too soon....as for how Donny died....he conmited suicide
@KNichelle
3 жыл бұрын
😢 We miss you Donny...a beautiful song and tribute.
@rettathomas837
10 ай бұрын
I remember when I first heard this song performed by the whispers, who was friends of Donny Hathaway, beautiful song, is dedicated to Donny Hathaway, is the melody of his song, this Christmas by Donny Hathaway, but they slow it down
@rodshaw8472
Жыл бұрын
Little Brother! When you heard that melody from This Christmas it blew my mind! Your face gave it away! You've got the old soul living through you, keep doing your thing. 👊🏾💯
@djaftermath4313
3 жыл бұрын
My eyes got alil watery, can't lie. Music like this hits me in my soul. Great group, great song, always great content!
@vikingslifer2931
2 жыл бұрын
This song is a definite tear jerker..
@pnojazz
Жыл бұрын
Brutha, I just have to say, that your channel highlights what true soul music was all about. All the passion, emotion, wrapped up in the gifts of a very talented artist. They’re each depicted in this one song. It truly was a very special rendition to a singer like no other. Donny Hathaway, we miss you still today, some 40 years after your passing. And young bruh, you remind each of us just how many fabulous hits we grew up on, when we were even younger than you. Thank you for the memories my brutha! I’m subscribed and following you regularly!!
@sandraneal7665
3 жыл бұрын
The Whispers also did This Christmas in the same tempo.
@marshagreen9759
3 жыл бұрын
What a tribute to Donny Hathaway, I didn't know it was about him. I am 66 years old. All I recall, I just liked this song. Thanks my young brother for educating me. Happy Holidays to you.
@caseybrown6848
3 жыл бұрын
Donny passed the baton to Lalah!
@dmartin1203
Жыл бұрын
The emotion you put into this reaction is heartfelt. You are the best! Donny Hathaway was a great talent gone way too soon! They did an incredible job with thus song!
@duster43
3 жыл бұрын
You listening to the good stuff FOREAL!
@garfield122010
3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful tribute song, sung by an excellent vocalist ❤️
@samestuffdifferentday5712
3 жыл бұрын
Now this song was about Donny Hathaway by the whispers. A very touching song about their friend Donny Hathaway.
@samestuffdifferentday5712
3 жыл бұрын
He had schizophrenia , he stopped taking his medication and he was hallucinating and fell out of a hotel window . I watched the TV one unsung episode where they said this. I don’t know if he was on meds and stopped taking them or if he was undiagnosed. But he did jump out of a hotel window from what they said.
@dharp8809
2 жыл бұрын
Huge fan of your channel... You know your music.. Keep it going..
@JustJammin
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ericdennis3899
3 жыл бұрын
Written By The Talented R&B Singer Carrie Lucas Who Was On Solar Records Along With The Whispers She Has A Couple Of R&B gems herself I Gotta Keep Dancing(1977 Disco) Show Me Where Your Coming From (1982) Certified Jamm & Her Remake Of Barbra Lewis's Hello Stranger ft The Whispers Definitely A Certified Jamm💯💯💯💯
@michaellazzeri2069
Жыл бұрын
Dedicated to the Late Donny Hathaway, who took his own life, sadly. ---------This is a glorious tribute. -----------------MJL< 76 y/o
@davidrust9930
3 жыл бұрын
It's from the Christmas song called"This Christmas which was a very big hit for the Whispers
@nikkisatchel4699
3 жыл бұрын
he was one of their best friends
@seddrock
2 жыл бұрын
This was made after their version of 'this Christmas' which was originated by Donny Hathaway and dedicated to him
@jaysonbiggs8979
3 жыл бұрын
The melody is the same as "This Christmas"(an instant classic Xmas song from 1969). The lyrics were changed and the music slowed down. The Whispers also cover "This Christmas." It ranks right up there with the original by Donny. Donny Hathaway suffered from great bouts of depression. In 1979 he jumped out of a high rise.
@erinwilliams57
Ай бұрын
It's been many years, but I am so sorry this has happened & definitely a tear jerker🥲
@garfield122010
3 жыл бұрын
It's quite coincidental you putting this up, I have just bought Donny hathaways greatest hits this week, and his Christmas song is my all time fav Christmas song ❤️
@caseybrown6848
3 жыл бұрын
shout out to Carrie Lucas for her beautiful lyrics on this song!MP!!
@caseybrown6848
3 жыл бұрын
shout out to Walters beautiful voice and his heartfelt message to a good friend mr Hathaway!!
@caseybrown6848
3 жыл бұрын
shout out to the muscians on this tract because without their talents we would only have good voices!MP!!
@oakwoodite2000
3 жыл бұрын
Another tribute you should check out is "Missing You" by Diana Ross. This was her tribute to Marvin Gaye when he passed awzy.
@deewatts8712
3 жыл бұрын
Your comment is 7 months old. But gonna comment on this anyway. Hope he sees it and actually plays it. And not the audio only one. That was a great tribute to Marvin Gaye.
@cajones8437
3 жыл бұрын
A posthumous tribute to Donny Hathaway, performed by The Whispers. Lyrics written by, Carrie Lucas
@seddrock
2 жыл бұрын
I love both versions of 'this Christmas' Dommy and the Whispers
@mikimike
3 жыл бұрын
The title of the song "A Song For Donny" is also in reference to one of "Donny Hathaway's biggest songs "A Song For You" kzitem.info/news/bejne/t3-C3JeCpoxepH4 Also, "Donny Hathaway" commented suicide. He jumped off the balcony of his 15 story apartment building The Essex House.
@kurtadams3021
2 жыл бұрын
Great tribute 👏🏾
@kathyowens4811
3 жыл бұрын
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, listen to The Whispers singing This Christmas. Donny Hathaway was singing with The Whispers on the This Christmas song. You'll appreciate it more when you listen to these songs back to back. Awesome tribute to an amazing person. Done after Donny Hathaway passed away. Donny Hathaway wasn't even dead for a whole year when the Song For Donny was done. Donny Hathaway committed suicide. He was very unhappy with life. So he took his own life. After singing with The Whispers, Roberta Flack and later a soloist. Suicide is not a good thing. However; Donny Hathaway went out while he was in his prime. I miss you Donny. 😥😭
@marladavis9232
2 ай бұрын
JJ - He jumped to his death from either his apartment or hotel room in New York in the late 70s or early 80s.
@mr.caldwell7065
3 жыл бұрын
You gotta do "Olivia " if you haven't
@819monike
2 жыл бұрын
This is their song for Donny Hathaway who passed away
@Vannie-f1y
3 жыл бұрын
Wow fantastic
@Tessiefaye
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when they released this song in memory of Donny Hathaway, "This Christmas". Donny Hathaway suffered from paranoid schizophrenia with bouts of unusual behavior for many years. When He'd take his meds it would help but he didn't like the way the meds mad him feel and would stop taking them. After about 10 years of depression and PS he committed suicide.
@cathyreed6723
3 жыл бұрын
He had schizophrenia and jumped out of his hotel room window/balcony and passed away.
@nikkisatchel4699
3 жыл бұрын
he killed himself by jumping out of the 17th floor wimdow of his hotel...he was schitzophrenic, and said folks was following him😥😢...they made this song the same year he died...in 1979
@peggycornute2231
Жыл бұрын
Young men if you want to know how to talk to ladies...listen to the whispers...every thing they put out was a love song...
@MC-yy6qp
3 жыл бұрын
💔
@SopranoSistah
3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾❤️🎼🎶🎤 😔☑️
@nikkisatchel4699
3 жыл бұрын
i know u like to identify samoles...they sampled all his songs and made this song to him over his music
@susanhicks2300
3 жыл бұрын
Try Teena Maries tribute to Marvin Gaye called simply Mr Gaye. kzitem.info/news/bejne/qqSwnZiCcaGlhmk
@TheFargo116
3 жыл бұрын
Lord knows 2020 has been one of the most HORRIBLE years EVER.....since its the season here is a list of the greatest christnas songs of all times done by black artists....hope you react to some and put us in the christmas spirit Donny Hathaway.....This Christmas Eartha Kitt....Santa Baby Stevie Wonder.....Some Day At Christmas Boyz II Men....Let It Snow Sounds Of Blackness....Soul Holidays Nat King Cole....The Christmas Song Mariah Carey.....All I Want For Christmas Carla Thomas.....Gee Whiz Its Christmas Ronettes.....Sleigh Ride
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