In Performance [Import, Live]

Donny Hathaway | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 3, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Live
• Label: Atlantic UK
• ASIN: B0000070S6
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,349 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. To Be Young Gifted, And Black

2. A Song For You

3. Nu-Po

4. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

5. We Need You Right Now

6. Sack Full Of Dreams

Editorial Reviews

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Track: 1: To Be Young Gifted, And Black,

Track: 2: A Song For You,

Track: 3: Nu-Po,

Track: 4: I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know,

Track: 5: We Need You Right Now,

Track: 6: Sack Full Of Dreams
Media Type: CD
Artist: HATHAWAY,DONNY
Title: IN PERFORMANCE
Street Release Date: 08/19/2003
Import
Genre: SOUL/R & B

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A live album with the spirit an' soul of a church sermon..., May 30, 2003

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Nathan "Cawntry-fried Calypso Beach Bum" (Charlotte, N.C. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Performance (Audio CD)

I can't think of'a soul singer from the '70s who could touch an' inspire an audience the way Donny did. He hadda a small, but loyal fanbase, an' they seemed to jus' ADORE e'ything he did. His previous live album set the bar for other live albums to come after it, an' it has yet to be surpassed in my eyes. But, Donny himself, came close right here. The dark, moody an' rugged sound of 'Donny Hathaway Live' has been replaced with a breezy, more spiritual, an' in someways more fulfilling sound as he delves into standards like the opener 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black' exuding so much passion in his voice an' playing it will bring a tear to your eye; this is an example of a live version completely BLOWING away the studio version. One'a my personal favorites 'A Song for You' he approaches with such calm an' heartfelt easiness an' builds it up as it goes along, bringin' out all the heartache, pain, an' redemption of an unfixable-relationship that can only be saved by two good souls willing to be there for one another; the way Donny sings this one, it jus' utterly buries me. After the extended lightly-funky instrumental 'Nu-Po' he brings the house down with the dour n' bluesy 'I Love You More than You'll Ever Know'; the high-hat on the backbeat jus' thumps an' thumps hauntingly an' hypnotically while Donny brings the song to it's crashing, thunderous climax, leaving the audience breathless. The real pinnacles of the album come in the final two numbers: on 'We Need You Right Now' he speaks volumes about the state of humanity an' the world, praising, beggin' an' pleadin' for spiritual intervention. Is' one'a the most powerful performances I've ever heard, an' is' not so much the lyrics themselves as it is the way he sings them. When he cries 'dem passionate cries about people goin' hungry an' not even havin' clothes to put on, an' man bein' outta hand with his evil ways, you jus' wanna stand up an' yell "TESTIFY!" 'cause you know is' the truth. Whether it be in the '70s or here in our time is' the truth, an' as long as there have been poets an' singers that have been urgin' for change an' love, is' a damn shame nothin' has been done about it. If you love this man's work, you'll wanna own this album for that number alone, 'cause is' only available here. He touches the audience one more time with the breezy, laid-back 'Sack Full of Dreams', a song that more or less explains the wonderful heart that Donny had. Is' the kinda song I hope one day when I'm dead an' gone, my friends an' family will hear an' think of me, an' know that all I ever wanted was to bring some harmony to my people. I've already told a lotta my peoples that I want it played at my funeral (along with 'Lord Help Me' also by Donny).

To me, this man spoke volumes about so many things an' is the most underrated talent music has ever seen. Is' tragic the way he died, an' when you listen to these beautiful, life-affirming songs, especially 'We Need You Right Now' an' 'Sack Full of Dreams' it makes me all the more sad that he went out the way he did. Luckily he left behind a brief, but powerful legacy of some'a the greatest music ever recorded, an' has inspired more of today's contemporary singers than most may realize. He is my ALL-TIME favorite singer, an' this album is yet another testament to his power.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star Performance (Only Because 500 Aren't Available!!, June 14, 2001

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Raider Jack "Jackie D Gray-Romeyn" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Performance (Audio CD)

This live performance recording even outshines the superb live album "Donny Hathaway" which was Donny's signature album. These gems further illustrate the remarkable power and the awesome musicianship of an artist who left us entirely too early. Standout cuts are "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black", a gospel selection which is substantial indication of Mr. Hathaway's musical foundation and a further illustration of how well he cultivated his art and the magnificent "Sack Full of Dreams", a jazzy rendition with masterful piano work. The audience is definitely in tune with Mr. Hathaway. This is pure genius and is a showcase for his talents. For those singers today who are serious about their craft, this is an excellent refernece point. His talent as an accompanist, arranger, and vocalist, extraodinaire made him one of the most sought after session men of the day. Listening to this just reminds you of what a definite loss to the music world he was but you immediately become thankful that we have performances such as these at our disposal. A DEFINITE MUST!!!!!!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for Donny Hathaway fans., August 13, 1999

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Edward C Wilson II (Tallahassee, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Performance (Audio CD)

In addition to his other albums, this album further solidifies the magical pureness found in Mr. Hathaway's voice. I remain mystified at the way his voice can reach and pull your heart and mind into songs such as " A Song For You", "To Be Young Gifted and Black", and "Sack Full Of Dreams"; it feels as though you're right there with him as he pours his heart into song. A man whose voice stands in a class of his own, Mr, Hathaway deserves much more acclaim than he's receiving, I recommend this album to those listeners who wish to hear and explore the intimate passion and LIFE that Mr. Hathaway gave to his songs. His delivery throughout the live session is sheer brilliance, and definitely can stand on its own.