The Crusaders - Street Life (Live at Montreux 2003)

The Crusaders were one of the pioneers of Jazz-Funk music in the seventies and have made a number of visits to Montreux over the years. This DVD focuses on their performance from 2003 when the band were touring in support of their album "Rural Renewal". Founder members Joe Sample and Wilton Felder were joined in the line-up by long standing friend Ray Parker Jr on guitar and by the inimitable Randy Crawford on vocals. They delivered a set that spanned their career from early days up to their latest album capped with a stunning nine minute plus performance of their classic "Street Life" and finished off with a fun rendition of Ray Parker Jr's "Ghostbusters".

2003 Montreux Sounds

LIVE AT MONTREUX – MONTREUX JAZZ ARCHIVES
This performance is part of the unique Claude Nobs Foundation audio-visual collection, included since 2013 in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. From Aretha Franklin or Miles Davis to David Bowie or Prince, more than 5’000 concerts have been recorded LIVE both in audio and video since the creation of the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1967 by Claude Nobs.

MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL WHERE LEGENDS ARE BORN
The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, drawing 250,000 music lovers to the shores of Lake Geneva. Since 1967, the Festival has celebrated all genres of music and generated countless legendary performances. Artists who have graced the stage of Montreux include Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more.

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[jonsmith]

Sometimes sadly I forget there was a time when Extremely talented Musicians walked the Earth & were appreciated.

[Johnmag]

That's what Jazz is about ! Noone plays for himself. They all play to others..this produces the stuff

[ei]

I was driving home from work one day and then it suddenly hit me… the difference between music from the 60’s 70’s 80’s and now. The music doesn’t give joy or life. It doesn’t have joy or pep or original attitude. At least not much. Truly the golden era of music was over long ago

[hannusavolainen]

I was at that concert and met Randy Crawford on the street in front of the Palace Hotel after it. My fiancee Anne told her I'm a huge fan of hers. She ran into her hotel room and brought me back her CD. She signed it "To Hannu with all my love. Randy Crawford". How kind can you get? 🎉❤

[dogsquadstorm]

On keys, the Maestro Mr Joe Sample (RIP) and killing the vocals, the Legendary Randy Crawford, and on rhythm guitar, Mr Ghost-buster himself, Mr Ray Parker Jr... Pure Ear-Sex oozing off this stage!!! Back when music, lyrics and talent were your only way to get a ticket to ride this journey called "MUSIC"!!! Thank you one and all... : )

[ΕυγενίαΜπινιάρη_]

2023: Dedicated to the Streetlife all around the world!
Many blessings to Randy n her bands n friends❣️

[j.pejoro]

There will never be another Randy Crawford. Brilliant!

[louiseleite]

I was only 14 when I first heard this song on the radio back home in Brazil. I'm 55 now and it still gives me goosebumps. Randy's voice is heavenly ♡♡♡

[eldergeektromeo]

My Dad raised me on The and Thank You, Dad! He was a jazz drummer in the Rochester, NY area for many years before succumbing to RA. Bless you, Dad! and the Crusaders!

[ezraclemons]

The one and only beautiful Randy Crawford❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Street Life!!

[AndreasRauschenbach]

Simply brilliant...we will never forget You...Stix Hooper and Wilton Felder..the BEST!!!

[GrikWorldNomad]

Randy Crawford has that one in a million voice, so lucid and strong, pair that with Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson on trombone, and Wilton Felder on sax and it can't be beaten. Thank you.

[thomasgrayson]

Timeless classic! I remember my mother used to play this when I was a small child, I miss her so RIH Mama. I love you and miss you everyday❤, I'm glad you're resting now😢

[fitduty]

Sometimes musitians and writers don't hear about the impact of their talent and hard work. This song helped me get out of the gutter in 1987 when I was ripping and running in the streets of "brick city" NWK . The lyrics are spot on and the music holds your attention so you can listen to the lyrics. Thank you Randy and the crusaders for helping me turn my life

[gregoryburton]

Saw them in 2004. It was the last concert my wife attended before she started chemotherapy. I had always wanted to see them, it was a wish come true. Not all wishes come true and not all prayers are answered the way you them to be. She passed away and so every time I hear this song, I think of that night and that life. Thank you Crusaders for giving us so much great music and great memories! Randy, Joe, Ray and Wilton where great. RIP Candy, Joe and Wilton.

[Hesho]

i'm fan since 80's, Love and respect from Egypt

[Lyncheur]

This performance is close to perfection. 😍

[MichaelSmith-esnl]

This song almost bring tears because it reminds me when I was in my drug addiction and I was living that street life. By the grace of a power greater then me I'm no longer in that street life.

[arturopenalosa]

My brother in law, died, 40 years ago show me this song with Cruzaders. I always listen It and remember my good friend, Fernando.

[Landguy]

Randy Crawford has the best voice! No one can duplicate her magic tone.