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Richie Havens

Distinctive folk singer Richie Havens recorded three albums before he hit the charts in 1968 with Something Else Again, but it was his appearance at the Woodstock festival in 1969 that enormously benefited his career. Havens' first album after that exposure, Alarm Clock, made the Top 30 and produced a Top 20 single in "Here Comes the Sun." He became an international touring success and, by the end of the '70s, had abandoned recording, turning entirely to live work. Simple Things ended Havens' studio drought in 1987 and in 1991, he signed to Sony Music and released Now. Nobody Left to Crown was issued by Verve Forecast in 2008. Havens died of a heart attack in April 2013 at the age of 72. ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi
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I saw Richie in concert at Indiana University sometime in the early '70s. It was an outdoor concert in a stadium, and Havens was the headliner, playing after quite a few other groups, including, I think, R.E.O. Speedwagon. It started to rain lightly just before he took the stage, and continued on and off for most of his set. He ended, of course, with Freedom, and as that song neared its end, a full rainbow appeared over the stadium. It was appropriate, magnificent, and very memorable!

I WAS SAD TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING... IT WAS SUCH A SUDDEN DEPARTURE! HIS MUSIC GAVE SO MUCH TO SO MANY... IF YOU HAVN,T HEARD IT BEFORE, HE DID A GREAT PERFOMANCE IN THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY SHOW - STARLIGHT EXPRESS
I met him in the early 70's. What a great man and a beautiful soul. He will missed forever, but his music lives on always Rest in Peace you grand man.
sandiismynam e
They talked about him on NPR the other day after he died, I didn't recognize his name, then they played a clip of him from Woodstock... m a g i c a l ! His voice is like no other, a dreamy, surreal and earthy feel, mesmerizing. He's now on my list of 'rediscovere d ' artists I listened to as a child. wonderful!
mooyoo.77
what a great sprit.
Richie was the soundtrack of my teenage years. His rendition of Just Like a Woman still breaks my (middle-aged ) heart. His voice on Follow, a song that's a bit dated, still sounds to me like the voice of God.
Met Richie after seeing him at the Ed Sullivan theatre in 89' while raising money for starving children (started by Harry Chapin...I went outside the theatre after his performance to have a smoke and there he was standing by the curb with his guitar waiting for a cab. (I froze)....bu t then went up to him to thank him for his performance. . . v e r y surreal...su p e r humble guy...left quite an impression on me...will always remember him!!!
brindlena3
loved him... His music brings me back to my youth... When things were easy and life seemed to have so much just waiting...
ggwin1234
I wasn't fortunate to see Richie in concert but I love his music. He will be missed. Rest in peace.
Saw him in '70 in San Diego-he Rocked it in a moving, heavenly strong way!! Rest in Peace, my precious one
Peace at Last!
repkin525
A gentile man of class and grace. R.I.P brother, R.I.P.
mattanddonna
Met Richie twice after different shows in Rhode Island. An amazing soul and class act. Thank you for the music. We will miss you.....
brnplsn1974
will miss you
RIP beautiful spirit..
deb_ham
Richie has been given his 'freedom'. RIP Richie!
A kind soul and beautiful spirit! Will always b missed! Never forgotten !!
We were all blessed to be touched by Richie's caring spirit. He was one of a kind.
Richie is a gift from the world of Spirit...... . . . . . . . . S i d M
bigmog2000
Don't read this cause it actually works. You will be kissed on the nearest possible Friday by the love of your life. However if you do not post this to at least three songs you will die in 2 days. Now you've started reading this so don't stop. This is so scary put it on at least 5 songs in at least 143 minutes when if done press f6 and your lovers name will appear on your screen in big letters this is scary cuz it actually works.
merganserdan
Soothing and melodic
besides making their own great music , richie and johhny cash were the best at taking a song by another artist and making it their own . richie allso did a little help from my friends at woodstock , overshadowed by cockers rendition , but a pretty cool version . check it out !
nobody left to crown is an amazing album !
One hell of A great album!~!!!!
Saw him in '69 at Kinetic Playground in Chicago. At one point, he was down to two strings and kept on with his intensity.
what a thrill it must be for the ones to hear his gem tune FOLLOW. will bring tears to your eyes im part of that WOODSTOCK GENERATION ALSO but we still have work to do old n young souls peace
one of the best
macer45701
Saw him perform at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. As a child of the Woodstock generation, a cosmic experience!! !
God Bless Richie!
steveandlaur a 7 1 8 9
you gotta hear him on a woody guthrie tribute album.extra special singing of others songs.makes it his own
I ate ice cream with Richie in DC in 1991 what a great preformer and person. All the Best Richie
This guy is awesome! The best!
scrantonspho t o
I've met him three times. He is a gracious beautiful person. I wish him all the best and thank him for the peace he brings me. I love you Richie!
I've always enjoyed Richies style. Went to a concert with my son at Colby, many years ago. He shared billing with Tom Paxton. A very memorable evening.
Very <> Very<> GREAT!!!
Great to see so many comments, and it was great seeing him live. Peteunderdow n hit the mark with his comment. Bless this man who cares! Still !! I'd travel a fair distance to hear him again !!! Hi to Subrena, who also likes Spirogyra (what a diversified portfolio!)? ?
the best of the best
Richie Havens is the real thing. When singing he shows how passionately he loves humankind; I usually cry. He helps me feel our collective pain and joy.
knottatwork
For years after my return from RVN, Minstral From Gaul would make my eyes water. His voice spoke loudly for many of us in the 60's & 70's.
onemohog
Saw him at a small auditorium in Eastchester, NY in 1968. I still enjoy his music.
rxford
Mixed Bag II was the best I have heard.
Love his voice and style. Have seen him several times in small venues. A gracious guy.
i met richie havens at the lynden house in athens ga once he is a really good artist and musician and really cool person to talk to
He sure seems to have a wonderful, caring heart, and continues to have a great voice...if he's singing his own songs or covers. Bless him. Yes, he's earned that and more (if such could be earned).
spark240
I think they mean "open tuning"...
An amazing singer and guitarist, his performance of Freedom still gives me chills.
Richie Havens was the first performer at Woodstock (can you believe the 40th anniversary is coming up....dayum, I'm gettin' old). He walked out on the stage, stage down on a stool, looked around for a moment and just said "whew" and then went into his jam. I think "whew" just about sums up not only the concert, but the entire crazy, dangerous, beautiful period.

P.S. The Woodstock reunion was a major disappointme n t , but then how do you follow up perfection?
great musician. it enforces my longing for another woodstock. i wish music was appreciated as it was. at the same time, songwriters that are still writing like this have earned my respect to the fullest extent. i love this guys music. so inspiring...
Kathleen--I hear you! I had this album and lost it in a divorce. I've been looking all over for it and can't understand why it hasn't been re-released. It was outstanding. If anybody finds it please let us know where we can get it!
girish.varma
must be some bootlegs out there anybody heard his version of sad eyed ladies of the lowland /

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