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Donny Hathaway
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St Louis, United States
Donny Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an African-American soul musician best known for his duets with Roberta Flack. Born in Chicago, he grew up in St. Louis and played piano, earning a fine arts scholarship to Howard University in 1964. He was offered jobs in the music industry before graduating, and left school after only three years.
He worked as songwriter, session musician and producer for The Staple Singers, Jerry Butler, and Aretha Franklin, as well as with Curtis Mayfield. His debut solo single was “I Thank You Baby”, a duet with June Conquest, followed by the influential (though only a minor hit) “
The Ghetto, Pt. 1”. His debut LP was Everything Is Everything (1970), which was critically acclaimed. His second album, Donny Hathaway, was a major hit and was followed by an acclaimed album of duets with label mate Roberta Flack which included a hit version of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” and the self penned “Where Is The Love”. Hathaway also began working on soundtracks but his output would slow down in the mid 70s as depression set in. In the late 70s Hathaway renewed his collaboration with Flack spawning the hit “The Closer I Get to You” (1978). More recording was set to follow with the duo, but Hathaway was found dead in an apparent suicide in 1979. He was discovered on the sidewalk below the 15th floor window of his room in a New York City hotel.
He worked as songwriter, session musician and producer for The Staple Singers, Jerry Butler, and Aretha Franklin, as well as with Curtis Mayfield. His debut solo single was “I Thank You Baby”, a duet with June Conquest, followed by the influential (though only a minor hit) “
The Ghetto, Pt. 1”. His debut LP was Everything Is Everything (1970), which was critically acclaimed. His second album, Donny Hathaway, was a major hit and was followed by an acclaimed album of duets with label mate Roberta Flack which included a hit version of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” and the self penned “Where Is The Love”. Hathaway also began working on soundtracks but his output would slow down in the mid 70s as depression set in. In the late 70s Hathaway renewed his collaboration with Flack spawning the hit “The Closer I Get to You” (1978). More recording was set to follow with the duo, but Hathaway was found dead in an apparent suicide in 1979. He was discovered on the sidewalk below the 15th floor window of his room in a New York City hotel.
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zmin wrote:
giving up --> harry diamond ^_^
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Dardan-H wrote:
'Someday We'll All Be Free' is one of the best Soultracks ever! Great singer and composer, RIP.
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barcelonette21 wrote:
"I love you in a place where there's no space or time.........." the most beautiful love song ever !xx
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BademeisterLotz wrote:
geiler scheiß;)
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iamchi wrote:
Damn good, can't say there is anyone else like Donny.
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deweysax wrote:
Man He's good ... Emotion in my face everytime I listen to him ...
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gigi519 wrote:
J.P. DeLaire New Minneapolis Genius! http://www.last.fm/music/J.P.+DeLaire/In+My+Life
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All2him1 wrote:
His version of Misty is one of the greatest love songs I have ever experienced.
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danmingo wrote:
The best singer of all time.
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alantruss wrote:
I miss listing to him he met so munch. He wil be which us forever. Donny we all miss you
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punk6268 wrote:
lotta things to learn from mr hathaway
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Tha45th wrote:
great music
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powerlevel wrote:
I sing this song to my wife . . . though not nearly as well . . . but then again . . . who else could sing it like Donny? Nobody . . . .
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BenFiasco wrote:
Everything is Everything is tied with Nas' Illmatic as my favorite album EVER
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tavolga wrote:
My favorite - Givin' Up
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kyeirue wrote:
This man's voice cuts RIGHT THROUGH my soul. My Favorite Singer of All Time. Hands DOWN!!!
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Foo-alr wrote:
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know ... just music to die for
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saraonfire wrote:
This man's voice is beyond amazing, It really touches the soul <3.
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BenFiasco wrote:
Really the best singer of all time.
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Aardvarked wrote:
Toss up between Donny, Stevie & Marvin for the best male soul singer in my opinion
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