Charles Bradley - 'Why Is It So Hard?' (live at Public Radio Rocks SXSW Day Stage)

Charles Bradley performs "Why Is It So Hard?" live at Public Radio Rocks SXSW Day Stage. Recorded 3/15/13.

Cameras: Tim Pierson, Josh Briseño, and Jim O'Hara
Editor: Jim O'Hara

[Gassyyetclassy]

I literally lost it when he began to hug people from the audience. His soul was so pure and beautiful.

[MRRascolbas]

This song and performance really made me cry... respect

[VALENTINEproductions]

Damn this made me tear up so bad... Crazy how life can be so similar to two different strangers

[charliepritt]

Who's here in June 2020 and finds this to be a sight for sore eyes?

[EvanAxer]

RIP This legend was taken from us way too early. What an absolute amazing soulful singer.

[pathotrix]

Charles Bradley has experienced so many hardships and you can really feel the pain he has been through in his music... He shares his message of love to better the world and he is truly genuine. I hope Charles has every happiness and success going his way.

[jakeb]

I love this guy too. Imo hes right up there with otis, al greene, picket and all the other greats.GOD BLESS CHARLES BRADLY HE DESERVES EVERY GOOD THING THAT COMES HIS WAY.

[jaskier]

This is a pure masterpiece <3 RIP Charles <3

[djimkrone]

Emotional Statement of L O V E Charles Bradley. This song always makes me want to cry.

[jonnyp]

Seriously wish I had known who this was as I would have gone to see him live. Makes me appreciate music and life

[maxdeepsoul]

Just saw the docu yesterday on the Dutch tele and it sure was awesome, what a voice man :-)

[xXBoostCowXx]

Awesome! awesome! song!! what a great show

[stMrSceptical]

Wada an Ace Gezzer, bought tears to this old harden heart.

[scottycarreiro]

With all the racism we still see at times, seeing this genuine love for one another and deep emotional hugs between white and black is amazing and shows how music can keep us together one love ❤️

[michaelstuhlman]

4:00 ...couldn't have put it better myself Charles.

[apeshl]

ture hearted person...respect to hummainty....love the world

[MonkyMaskHero]

I love this band :D come to Detroit!!!!

[nayrnosrebluc]

5 people have no fucking clue... This is some of the greatest soul ever sung. RIP Charles

[jakeb]

ACTUALLY ITS CHARLES BRADLY THEN SAM COOKE THEN OTIS REDDING....CHARLES BRADLY=KING OF SOUL