Carlas Thomas, live at The Bohemians cavern feat. Donny Hathaway (1967)

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On May 25th 1967, Carla Thomas recorded a live album at the prestigious Washington D.C. nightspot the Bohemian Caverns. It features a set list containing both her then-smash hit "B-A-B-Y" and sophisticated jazz and American Songbook standards, such as Irving Berlin's "It's a Lovely Day Today," as well as an all-star band led by Donny Hathaway, plus the additional bonus of three songs performed with Thomas's father, the veteran R&B performer Rufus Thomas. In 2007, Stax released this unreleased show on CD for the first time in USA.  Tracklist :  1. Introduction by Al Bell  2. You're Gonna Here From Me  3. Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah / A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening / It's a Lovely Day Today / On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)  4. Mas que Nada  5. Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)  6. Evenin'  7. Lot of Livin' to Do, A  8. B-a-B-Y  9. Many, Many Thanks  10. Never Be True  11. Rufus Dialogue #1  12. Fine and Mellow  13. Did You Ever Love a Woman  14. Rufus Dialogue #2  15. Dog, The  Le 25 mai 1967, Carla Thomas (fille du célèbre chanteur de R&B Rufus Thomas) enregistre pour le label Stax ce superbe album live avec un groupe emmené par Donny Hathaway. Ce remarquable album enregistré en public n'est paru qu'en 2007 en CD, après 40 ans de purgatoire !

I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know, japanese promo 7" (1972)

This rare japanese 7" promo single of I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know was published in 1972 on Atlantic Records. Catalog number is P-1182A.

Side A : I love You More Than You'll Ever Know 4:34

Side B : Lord Help Me 4:00

This beautiful cover was written by Al Kooper and was published on Donny's last studio album, Extension Of A Man (1973). Composer & singer, Al KOOPER is a big fan of Donny Hathaway. 

When I asked him why he loves his way of playing music, he answered :

"He inherited from Ray Charles the choice of playing slow tempos REALLY slowly.i.e. "I Love You More" Giving Up, Thank You Master...Ray was the king of slow tempos exemplified by the live version of Drown In My Own Tears. This seemed to have been passed on to Donny in a very noticeable way.He also was a brilliant arranger - one of my favorite things are the french horn runs in the fade of Thank You Master,He has influenced my arranging in some ways. And I think he passed his unique vocal phrasing in a generic way onto Lalah"

If one of our japanese friend have more info about this single (or want to sell it), send me an email.

It's been a long Time by Betty Everett, 1969 (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

Written by Gamble-Huff and her old partner Jerry Butler on Uni label in 1969. Arranged by Donny Hathaway and produced by Leo Austell. You can find it on the CD called "There'll Come A Time", a really nice compilation incl. unreleased stuff.

You Are My Heaven, japanese 7" (1979)

Side A : You Are My Heaven (Stevie Wonder/Eric Mercury) 4:12

Side B : I'll Love You Forever And Ever (solo song by Roberta Flack) 6:18

Atlantic/Warner/Pioneer Corporation #P-524A

Check Out What You've Got by Emmet Garner Jr., US promo 7" (1960s)

This rare promo single was co-written (one song only) and arranged by Donny Hathaway on chicagoan label Maxwell Records during the 60s.

Side 1 : Check Out What You've Got (M. Hawkins/R. Ayers/D.Hathaway) 3:10 min
Side 2 : So Much Better (Tommy Dorsey) 2:57 min

Both songs are produced by Emmet Garner, Jr.

Maxwell Records, # MXM-8019 / L-802

Donny Hathaway album, french pressing (1971)

French original pressing from 1971. Different Atco label. 

Come Little Children, US promo 7" (1973)

Mono & Stereo version 3:38

Written & arranged by Donny Hathaway

Taken from Extension Of A Man (1973), Atco/Atlantic LP 7029, #6951

Reached #67 (R&B US Charts)

Lalah Hathaway sings Little Ghetto Boy !

Lalah Hathaway, Donny's daughter, with The Roots sings Litle Ghetto Boy during the Grammys after party last week.

Thanks to M.

Interview on KMPC in Los Angeles (1972)

According to Billboard magazine (2 Sept. 1972), Donny Hathaway was interviewed by Wink Martindale on KMPC in Los Angeles when he was promoting Come Back Charleston Blue soundtrack.

Come Back Charleston Blue, Canadian 45 rpm (1972)

Canadian version of this duet single with Margie Joseph. It was published in 1972 on Atco Records (#6899). Taken from the soundtrack (Atco LP 1970), Come Back Charleston Blue was written buy Donny Hathaway, Quincy Jones & Al Cleveland, produced by Donny Hathaway & supervised by Quincy Jones.

Extension Of A Man, japanese LP (1973)

japanese original cover of Extension Of a Man

Original japanese LP of Extension Of A Man published on Atlantic Records in 1973.
Catalog number is P-8353A

It's Real/Who's That Lady by Tomorrow's Men, US 45 rpm (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

This obscure vocal group recorded this hard-to-find single on Congress in the early 70s. Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway.

Side A : It's real (W.Jones)
Side B : Who'sThat Lady (same backing (!) as El Anthony's We've been in Love To Long single on La Cindy label).

Catalog number : C-6007

Produced by Archie Lee-Hill

Ladybird Music BMI

Love Songs, Roberta Flack (2011)

A new Roberta Flack compilation CD called Love Songs issued on Rhino UK on January 31th, 2011 (available in USA on Feb 15th), including some duets with Donny Hathaway. Nothing special unfortunately.

1. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
2. You've Got A Friend - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
3. Killing Me Softly With His Song
4. Where Is The Love - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
5. Feel Like Makin' Love
6. After You
7. The Closer I Get To You - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
8. Back Together Again - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
9. More Than Everything (live) - Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson
10. Just When I Needed You
11. Maybe - Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
12. Tonight, I Celebrate My Love - Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
13. And So It Goes
14. When Someone Tears Your Heart In Two
15. Only Heaven Can Wait (For Love) / You Are My Heaven (live) with Peabo Bryson
16. Can We Find Love Again - Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
17. All Caught Up In Love
18. Let's Stay Together

Everything Is Everything, US advert (1970)

This advert was published in Billboard magazine on July 11th, 1970 new albums on Atco Records including Everything Is Everything, Donny Hathaway's first album.

John Legend & The Roots, Little Ghetto Boy, Live

On September 2010, The Roots & John Legend played together their album Wake Up! live on Terminal 5 stage in New-York city, NY, USA. The show was filmed by Spike Lee on HD. John Legend & The Roots played a cover of Little Ghetto Boy written by Earl DeRouen & Eddy Howard & in 1972 on Come Back Charleston Blue & on Live. Now, you can watch it and download it for free on Youtube. John Legend starts to sing Little Ghetto Boy at 17:57 min.
John Legend & The Roots also played at The Apple Store in London on September 21th, 2010. You can download Little Ghetto Boy on Itunes.

The Ghetto Part. 1, US reissue 45 rpm (19??)

This US reissue On Atlantic Oldies Series was published on Atlantic Records (#OS 13085). 

No more info on this release.

Donny Hathaway album, US test pressing LP (1971)

Original test pressing (#SD 33 360 / ST-C-712166 PR) in a generic sleeve from 1971. 

Hey Lady by Center Stage, US 45rpm 1968 (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

THE CENTER STAGE - US 45 rpm

Side A : Hey Lady (G. Washington / Barry G. Despenza) 2:25

Side B : Someday, Someway

Label : Dispo Records

Cat number : # 701-A

Date : 1968

Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway

Produced by Barry G. Despenza

Pub. Lady Britt

Value : around $45 in mint condition

Check the promo version HERE

A Song For You, music sheet (1972)

A Song For You, written by Leon Russell and issued on Donny Hathaway's self titled second LP.

You can download the music sheet HERE.


A Song For You - Donny Hathaway

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Billy Easton, I Was A Fool (US 7", arranged by Donny Hathaway) UPDATE !

Click to enlarge Chicago rarity on Dispo Records (#700) by Mississippi bluesman  Bill 'Howl-N-Madd' Perry (aka Billy Easton) recorded 1970.  Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway credited "Donnie Hathaway". Side A : I Was a Fool (Barry Despenza / Billy Perry) 2:38 Side B : Why Can't This Time (Barry Despenza / Billy Perry) 2:44 Wally Rocker Music Dist. by Canyon Records You van hear a sample HERE.

Someday We'll All Be Free, review from AMG (2010)

Reporter Eric Luecking has written a excellent review on the 4 cds french box set, Someday We'll All Be Free. You could read it HERE.