Sunday, January 30, 2011

Hey Girl by Alice Clark
























Fantastic cover by Alice Clark written by Earl DeRouen, Donny's first percussionist. Check her version (she changed it to Hey Boy) and Donny's one on his Live album.




Donny Hathaway live on stage (197?)
















Saturday, January 29, 2011

One year old !






This site was created one year ago. More than 50 000 pages have been viewed in one year. I'd like to thank you every reader and contributor for your support.

Take care,

J.

This Christmas, music sheet





Monday, January 24, 2011

Japanese songbook (1970s)


This japanese vintage songbook contains What's Going On music sheet taken from his Live album (which is not a Donny Hathaway song). 

The Music Of Donny Hathaway, US promo CD














The Music of Donny Hathaway 1970-1978 is a 10 tracks US promo CD on Warner/Chappell Music Inc.

Tracklisting is as follows :

This Christmas
I Believe To My Soul
She Is My Lady
Take a Love Song
Baby I Love You
Someday We'll All Be Free
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Flying Easy
Magdalena
You Were Meant For Me

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Blues & Soul #607 (1992)


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Monday, January 17, 2011

Double Exposure, 1972 (japanese bootleg DVD-R)



With Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, this 30 min documentary directed, co-produced and written by Stephen Verona was broadcasted in 1972 on US television. This unofficial DVD-R is sold in some japanese stores.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Betty Wilson, I'm Yours (US 7", arranged by Donny Hathaway)

This single from Betty Wilson & The 4 Bars was arranged by Donnie (!) Hathaway in 196? on Dayco Records (#1631), a small company based in Washington DC. This Northen Soul single, produced by Eddie Daye, is very very rare. Few copies were sold on ebay for more than $1000.

Side A : I'm Yours (Grimes / Willson)
Side B : All Over Again

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Come Back Charleston Blue, pressbook (1973)

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This is the US original pressbook for the promotion of the movie Come Back Charleston Blue released in June 1972. The soundtrack was written by Donny Hathaway, "this young performer who had been scoring so heavily in the record field and in concerts teamed with Roberta Flack, is a decidedly hot name".

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Rolling Stone magazine, article (1979)

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An article from Rolling Stone magazine (USA) published on March 8th, 1979 few weeks after Donny passed away.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year & Best Wishes !


Dear readers,
I wish the best for 2011. A good health, happiness, prosperity to all of you.
Take care of yourself and your family & friends.

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