This man was underrated in my opinion because even though he mostly performed covers, he almost always made versions that were as good or better, and ALWAYS different from the the original. Look at his ease of singing and the effectiveness of his approach in creating a totally energetic and exciting performance. That's a mark of genius. There's a selflessness in his commitment to the song. He's not there to promote Richie Havens but to promote the awesomeness of music. Thank you RH!!
@victormorgado5318
8 жыл бұрын
and his unique guitar style as well...
@CleanAlKey
7 жыл бұрын
First act Woodstock , made up performance as went along...... Jersey City , ................
@lizzybeth22
7 жыл бұрын
haysfordays Beautifully and perfectly stated.
@arthays5327
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Sorry, I didn;t see these replies til today!
@katharinemanfe9239
5 жыл бұрын
..... never underrated in Italy ..... We always loved him ......
@kwameWhittaker
Жыл бұрын
Richie Havens never got enough credit in my opinion. He was a true performance artist!!
@lanier1000
11 ай бұрын
No kidding.....if you dig into his stuff you find quite a few gems just about nobody at all knows anything about. .
@patricebushey3931
7 ай бұрын
Just wonderful music!
@AnthonyScarito-be1qt
5 ай бұрын
Great musician true artist
@victormorgado5318
2 ай бұрын
He did get a lot of credit in his days, but dont forget those were the beatniks-Hippie transition days, when people were not into careers, they were rather into the counterculture and they believed in that dream even prior to TIm Leary's famous slogan "Drop out, turn- on and tune in" Richie Havens memoir explains that historical context: read it: "They can hide us any more"
@bernardfox7971
2 жыл бұрын
Richie Havens belongs in the Hall of Fame.
@sharonbrosnan1795
2 жыл бұрын
Amen !
@debas47
Жыл бұрын
He Is the Hall of Fame! Period!!!🙏🏽🎊🌲🌍🌲👌🏽
@thomast8539
3 ай бұрын
@@debas47 Exactly right.
@joshuapolak2913
6 жыл бұрын
There was only one Richie Havens. Nobody sounds like him or can play or sing like him. Nobody to compare him to. Great stuff!!!
@SportyOtterPop
4 жыл бұрын
He's totally right about thumbing from the top. I do it on my baritone uke, on A, and now can do no different!
@paultoy9611
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing rendition of that song! Besides the original by Harrison it stands on its own.Kind of like when you hear Mathis sing "Misty" then hear the happy version Ray Steven's made out of it or Taylor's version of Sam Cook's "Up on Roof"
@ilizzy4913
2 жыл бұрын
I was going through a very bad patch in my marriage and ,I heard Richie Havens singing this song ,I bought it the following day, and ,there was the sun, out of my misery .
@SportyOtterPop
2 жыл бұрын
An autodidact (self taught) has certain creativity over those who's parents paid for lessons. He learned playing for sound and rhythm-NOT technique.
@CogensFamilyTV
2 жыл бұрын
Richie Havens, the one musician who can just use a single thumb and create better chords than anything many can do with four fingers!
@maakeklein4073
Жыл бұрын
It's open tuning.barry gibbs played same.
@bendream544
Жыл бұрын
@maakeklein4073 Roy Harper was the master of open tuning...still is for that matter
@JCPJCPJCP
Ай бұрын
Joni Mitchell used open tunings, too.
@robertmontgomery6256
2 жыл бұрын
Richie was touched by an extraordinary fire that sounded through his music and shone from his whole being. Seeing him in person was magical.
@bluelane1672
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky duck to have seen him
@zaidafreire5043
2 жыл бұрын
I saw his participation in a festival and it was amazing!
@cheepawful
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve met with him twice He is / was brilliant and kind
@esha9000
Жыл бұрын
I agree. He transcended being human. Saw him in concert on Boston Common in the early 70’s.
@bettyolt6239
Жыл бұрын
Saw Richie in a small theater in NY. Maybe the best show I’ve ever seen. He wrote a sweet message to me on a CD I bought that night. How is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
@irishsetterarchie
5 жыл бұрын
I first saw him at Woodstock and thought then this is someone so unique, so talented, simply wonderful!! Once you have seen him perform you won't ever forget him.
@brucecurtis3079
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to dear Richie. Saw hi m at Filmore West and twice at Winterland. Both venues were perfect for him!
@TheVideoLounge
3 жыл бұрын
At Woodstock ? Even though I was much too young and went to a lot of concerts and festivals in the UK in the 70'-80's, I have always regarded Woodstock as the daddy of them all in magnitude and iconic status, and that festivals since then have been trying to emulate it. I was fortunate to see Richie play in the Jazz Cafe in London in 2008 and he was terrific.
@maitefaangaza2409
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@marymosley9443
2 жыл бұрын
I love this❤
@ObamaFromKenya
Жыл бұрын
@irishsetterschie how old were you at Woodstock 🤔
@marcus2515
6 жыл бұрын
Mr Havens took a great Beatles / George Harrison comp and owned it rightly without taking anything away from the original
@CP5699
5 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@bendream544
4 жыл бұрын
@@CP5699 I'm one of the few people who can't stand the Beatles, or leastways see them as overrated. But I can listen to some of their songs done by other people, Richie does this and a good version of Strawberry Fields.
@tompaul2591
Жыл бұрын
@@bendream544 that means they are incredibly talented and write great songs, you just don't like their delivery. Kind of like some people love Dylan songs done by others.
@markscutti9682
7 жыл бұрын
Always been my favorite version of this song! Powerful and soulful! Totally underrated!!
@JeffaHensley
5 жыл бұрын
In what way is it “underrated”? What does that even mean?
@elainedewild2023
5 ай бұрын
My favorite too!
@grahamjames1614
2 ай бұрын
You sir have very poor musical taste. It Was DREADFUL!!!
@REALBADVIBE_
2 жыл бұрын
This performance was so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes with how refreshing it was. Such pure energy was enough to melt my heart, which had felt cold and callous for years. Thank you.
@grahamjames1614
2 ай бұрын
I reckon we must have been listening to different videos. Havens cannot play guitar and he ruined a classic song. If I was Harrison's family I'd sue him!!!
@REALBADVIBE_
2 ай бұрын
@@grahamjames1614 hatin ahh😂
@davismillard3822
10 жыл бұрын
Powerful, powerful soul coming through this man. Listening to him play just makes me feel better all around.
@KrustyNorth65
6 жыл бұрын
The man had soul..Makes me just feels good inside & listen to the groove.. "It's ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT!!!"
@RonGallagher
Жыл бұрын
Richie Havens is a force of nature.
@daxeboy9
11 жыл бұрын
How does ones wrists not get tired after hittin' them strings like that? Richie was a monster on that Guitar!
@Ryan_hey
5 жыл бұрын
Seriously so much muscle endurance, it's not even funny. Nobody even knows unless you try one of his songs... especially on a dreadnought.
@petesutton4472
9 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend ..RIP my good man
@antoniomarine1567
4 жыл бұрын
When I was in my early 20's I didn't know who Richie Havens was. One day my boss said "you want to go see this guy play?" I said sure. Blew my mind. Now I realize how lucky I was to have seen him live. Thanks boss.
@1stringbroke
6 жыл бұрын
A moving version as usual from a great musician and a great man. So much life here... why can't it still be? It does not seem right that he's gone.
@stephengaydos4346
5 жыл бұрын
Born in Brooklyn and passed away in Jersey City.
@jo3nhen
8 жыл бұрын
Richie Havens taught me how to rework a song to make myself happy. Goodbye my teacher.
@michaelmalone1385
4 жыл бұрын
The brotha in the back with the electric was holding it down too!
@perv8898
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed he was! I would have been flilping picks all over the stage!
@marycutting6754
Жыл бұрын
"Here comes the Sun," in all the renditions of this song ever sung, this one by Richie Havens is simply beautiful, sublimely extraordinary; it's definitely delivered full of emotion, rhythm and movement..... 'Oh good Lord... simply leaves my head in a spin!' in a good way. Oh!! how I have a blast of a dance, I'm in my element!!!!
@GeneBurnett
3 жыл бұрын
I shook his hand once and it was huge! Seemed like it wrapped around mine twice and I have pretty good sized hands myself. I feel in love with his voice watching the movie "Woodstock". I love how Richie made a song his own. I don't like slavish covers and this song is one of my go to examples of what I do like.
@rogerselway4713
7 жыл бұрын
the best version ever, just love it for its passion
@roberttaylor6565
8 жыл бұрын
RICHIE TAKES YOU ON A PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH HIS SONGS AND HIS SPIRIT. ONE OF THE GREAT GUITAR PLAYERS AS WELL AS VOCALIST OF OUR TIMES. HE ADDS NEW LIFE AND DIRECTION WITH EACH COVER HE DOES OF FORMALLY GREAT ARTIST AND THIER SONGS.
@michaelmcloughlin8237
Жыл бұрын
Michael McLoughlin I only got to see him live twice. Once at Woodstock(1969) & once at "The concert for peace" In August of 1970 at Shea Stadium. He was a great man & a great entertainer.RIP Richie
@michellepaskins
Жыл бұрын
I've been listening to Richie Havens since Woodstock. God bless that he was here. Best music.
@keithdavies5702
Жыл бұрын
I too saw him at the Isle of Wight festival and again in a Birmingham UK club where he was carried off horizontal and still playing. Few come near to his energy, so sadly missed.🥲
@ziopete
2 ай бұрын
Always loved him! He could strum at that rate all day! Awesome
@AyeCarumba221
11 ай бұрын
I saw Richie in about 1980 in Marin County. Man I STILL remember watching that crazy thumb come down from the top of the fret board and tripping on that. I’m sure I was pretty high too. Good times.
@gebremenfeskidus9567
4 жыл бұрын
That bass is killing it! So good!
@jhorton4791
Жыл бұрын
Yes! The whole backing band is amazing. The tempo of their playing is incredible.
@perfectbeat
5 жыл бұрын
This song and his version just lifts me up. It's musical sunshine.
@cedricpeabody265
9 жыл бұрын
Don't get much better. He made a 6 string acoustic sound like it had a hundred strings.
@johnbierbaum7404
3 жыл бұрын
1969 at I.U. spring Little 500 concert at the old Memorial Stadium - Ritchie was the headliner. Being Indiana, it was cold and drizzling. The stage was covered with tarps, he came out and first sang this song. Yep, you guessed it. The rain stopped and the sun peeked through the clouds. I'll never forget it ! Whenever I need a pick me up, this is my go to song.
@olivianatwick7603
Жыл бұрын
I went to a concert in the early 70s. It was Richie Havens. He played many instruments but the one I remember the most is him playing the sitar. He was a fabulous musician.
@patrickmurphy3812
3 жыл бұрын
The lead guitarist for this concert plays beautifully.
@MattM0481
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@lvb9910
2 жыл бұрын
A tradition for me for over 40 years playing Richie Haven's version of this Beatle song on the 1st day of spring. .........it's alright
@grahamjames1614
2 ай бұрын
personally I don't think music lost much when he left us!!!
@tommyrogers6841
2 жыл бұрын
The one word I think of when I hear Richie Havens play and sing is what a "unique" artist. there's never been anyone like him and there will never be anyone come after him that can do what he does so magnificently rest in peace Ritchie Havens.😎🙏
@stewartrood3633
3 жыл бұрын
An amazing rendition...love it!!
@GAGjr49
Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt, my favorite Beatles' cover song of all time.
@radagastaddams3703
7 жыл бұрын
awesome mellow. doesnt even need to look at the guitar its part of his soul. bless you Richie you made the world brighter with your music & we wont forget you.
@MichaelBarry380
2 жыл бұрын
Saw Richie sing this as the sun came up at the Atlanta Pop Festival in Macon Georgie. Mystical. He talked about the magic of music forever and then started to play as the sun broke through.
@dagnabbit6187
2 жыл бұрын
Just loved this guy’s music back in the day .
@kapjm9
5 жыл бұрын
loved Richie Havens...his voice is spokesperson for that time..... miss him and that hopeful era
@gregoryscott3711
Жыл бұрын
I saw Richie Havens at the Roxy in New York City when it was in the village. I was a young man myself. I had no idea his contribution to music he wasn’t performing that night. But later I found out that he was opening at the Woodstock what do truly remarkable man God bless you, Mr. Raven
@bertrandstein2089
4 жыл бұрын
Took this to another level, and that's from someone who loved the original as well as Nina's (Simone, that is) version. RIP Richie! True soldier!!
@mightyquinnproductions8672
Ай бұрын
This blew me away he was so so talented with some of the best guitar playing I have ever seen and his version of here comes the sun he made his own. R.I.P
@OssieTheBuddhaBunny
11 жыл бұрын
love originality- special guy gets through to the soul
@superdinosaurpuppet3289
2 жыл бұрын
I had the utter privilege of seeing Ritchie Havens (feckin'legend ) in Dolans Warehouse in '05, not only one of the greatest gigs I have ever seen, but this gentleman has a phenomenal presence, I will never forget. A man to be adored.
@runner6500
4 жыл бұрын
I saw him at a small club in Chicago called Kingston Mines in the '70s. He was so electric. He had like, 4 or 5 guitars lined up behind him, so when he broke the strings on one, he'd grab another. It was like the music took him somewhere else, out of body. He ended one song facing a wall with his back to the audience. Look at the intensity in this video, and imagine him moving around.
@deb4735
4 жыл бұрын
ARTHUR Gunn runner up from Amer Idol brought me here. This man influenced him. Arthur also has that leg going when he gets into it with the beat. Check out Arthur Gunn OFFICAL out on youtube. New young uprising genius musician singer. He just recorded the cover CCR ..Have you ever seen the rain. Arthur aka (Dibesh Pokharel from Nepal). Arthur is a story teller like Dylan. Arthur writes his own music, big future he'll be amongst the Legends. Hope you like HIM !
@larrygarfen
Жыл бұрын
For me, one of the best ever!!!
@ncskip41
2 жыл бұрын
Love it. Saw him at Woodstock and was overwhelmed. Had never heard of him before that.
@JDYapp
3 жыл бұрын
Nonstop energy comes from the HEART ❤️
@michaelemory552
Жыл бұрын
So uplifting and simply beautiful. I had so much of his work on vinyl - all gone. I must get cds and up the volume. This troubadour in my home with my cat.
@patricklopez7593
2 жыл бұрын
Gosh man, I love this. Thank you Mr Havens and Mr Harrison.
@jerardnijel
Жыл бұрын
This was good!!!!
@ranjanthapaofficial9554
2 жыл бұрын
Ways of play guitar is totally different than other. He had got some uniqueness . Love you richie havaen❤️🤘🤘
@eclecticexplorer7828
Жыл бұрын
I don't know the exact tuning he used, but it is clearly an open tuning. Standard tuning would not allow him to form the chords in that way.
@terryfenn3940
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this rendition. Richie is just wonderful!
@patricklopez7593
2 жыл бұрын
I like this man’s version of one of my favorite songs here because not only of the virtuosity of his music skills, but also because he puts his heart into what he’s doing. “Here comes the sun”, he’s actually telling us. Thank you, Mr Havens.
@markranfone6393
20 күн бұрын
Loved this man. Such an amazing soul he was
@zippikit4902
5 ай бұрын
He was something very special. I'll never EVER forget Richie Havens....
@johnludwig2446
9 ай бұрын
A true artist was one of a kind.
@jonviall5566
3 жыл бұрын
He was absolutely charming in concert, He told stories, explained the relation to the times & of course strummed like no other. Woodstock wouldn't have been the same.
@livmurray1958
4 ай бұрын
😂 The best rendition no doubt" where has all the good music gone😢 Love you darlinxxxxxxxx❤
@zeduardomartins4109
Жыл бұрын
By Richie I can be in a better place ... Only light
@mitchcornacchia968
6 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL.
@barrywaters4499
7 жыл бұрын
wow. the strings popped...thats puttin ur heart into it.
@janieroberts8379
7 ай бұрын
This song sounds so good! I can't stop listening over and over.😢 It's alright! 🙂
@Derrymcg
Жыл бұрын
That audience, just sitting? I'd been dancing all over the place!
@martinhousemuse
2 жыл бұрын
Such virtuosity meeting such unbridled and soulful passion.
@dntnawall
7 жыл бұрын
so glad the audience stopped trying to clap along D:
@DonnaToler
3 жыл бұрын
The oldies was the best 🎶music ever! Still listen to them,just awesome.
@johnnyappleseed9638
2 жыл бұрын
Yes & classical music
@teresathomley3703
Жыл бұрын
What a good vibe this produces!! I'm smiling. Natural serotonin booster, this song.🙂
@user-swanjubilee
8 ай бұрын
❤✨ musical genius ♥️✨
@TheGooGlob
2 жыл бұрын
that was so profoundly great. It actually made me cry. :)
@klausrain111
2 жыл бұрын
I remember this from back in the day. I loved all Richie's songs.
@robertmaleski3679
2 жыл бұрын
He carried woodstock till it got it together he ll always be blessed for that
@dny9394
4 жыл бұрын
The best cover of Georges .... passion and soul..... hypnotic...could have been written for him
@andydoe7873
3 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing, Crazy Guitar. I love this man
@davissinclair4945
11 ай бұрын
He almost saved Jimi Hendrix's life. After the Isle of Wight concert, Richie Havens asked Jimi to take some much needed time off from touring. He invited him to his house to jam some acoustic guitar and mainly just to get some rest. He knew Jimi was burned out and needed to get away, evidenced by Jimi telling him "Richie, I just don't want to do it anymore, I'm so tired." He got sick of the audiences calling out for him to play his early Experience hits and R & B covers from his Chitlin Circuit days. Jimi would try to play some newer grooves and the audience would get restless. Richie and Jimi talked enthusiastically about doing a pure acoustic album together. It never happened because he died a few months later.
@MikeSmith-wd4hn
6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I wonder how many times RH could play this same song in this manner on the same guitar, 'cause it sure takes one helluva hammering!
@Squirrel36
3 ай бұрын
The late handsome prince, Richie Havens...or king, better yet!🤴
@jaryH3
6 ай бұрын
Richie, Love, Freedom, Good spirit, Sun and shine from your hearth. Thank you!
@michaelgleason9083
2 жыл бұрын
Richie Havens version of the song kick ass over the Beatles ~
@Resenbrink
8 жыл бұрын
Music can make you forget.
@scottcarmody6233
3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing talent.
@spencerdavis3794
4 жыл бұрын
Love this man..so much soul in his voice...RIP...shalom family..
@JoseMedina-sv8uy
Жыл бұрын
Muchas Gracias por compartir este estupendo video. Richie Havens uno de los grandes de la música poco comprendido.
@cricketbat09
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. He plays the guitar as if it were a percussion instrument. A unique interpretation of a great song.
@jackgalmitz
Жыл бұрын
Richie Havens opened for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in the first concert I saw in 1968 in Greenwich Village. Mr. Havens had a great self-possession about him. He was free, really, in a way I had not seen before. He had great dignity.
@ericcarrington1791
10 ай бұрын
You see... When an artist is liked by many his art is usually bubblegum. True rare artists are only appreciated by the few that comprehend
@markbelot3350
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Richie. The only one who can cover a Beatles song and make it BETTER!
@gerardrimmer1601
2 жыл бұрын
A wonderful artist of my youth And a wonderful human being Beautiful and with a social conscience to match, your presence is greatly missed Rest in the arms of jesus
@gebremenfeskidus9567
5 жыл бұрын
Eric Oxendine slaying on bass!
@debas47
Жыл бұрын
He Is the “Hall of Fame!”
@jlucguitar
9 жыл бұрын
Tout en sachant que vous maîtrisez à la perfection l' open tuning bravo !!
@hattiecurtis
Жыл бұрын
Richie the Man Havens.... Here comes the sun.
@jlucguitar
9 жыл бұрын
chapeau bas Mr Richie quelle fusion acoustique !! depuis Freedom à Woodstock j'aime beaucoup cette façon d'interpréter vos Chansons un Groove impressionnant !!!!
@JCPJCPJCP
Жыл бұрын
He was the greatest rhythm guitarist I've ever seen.
@alexinortiz9108
3 жыл бұрын
Great singer and talent
@takingnone1780
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I prefer this version much more to the original
@Mikemoto1
9 ай бұрын
The fastest folk guitarist ever. Great stuff!
@ukestudio3002
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite artists. Pure music and joy !👍🏽🎶
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