Donny Hathaway - Put Your Hand In The Hand (cover - 1971)

Commentaire de Guy, un ami musicien :

"...Concernant les versions de "Put Your Hand In The Hand", elles sont toutes traitées à la manière d'une certaine variété "middle of the road" en vogue au début des seventies.
J'aime beaucoup plus la version du chanteur pianiste Donny Hathaway, qui ramène en quelque sorte la brebis égarée dans le sérail du gospel, quelque part entre « Oh Happy Day » des Edwin Hawkins Singers et « Come To Jesus » de Mahalia Jackson. Dès l'intro au piano, on comprend qu'on délaisse le terrain de la musique easy listening de supermarché pour quelque chose de plus authentique et de plus beau..."


Comment of Guy, a musician friend :
English translation by Tom (Johnsonville, NY)

"...Concerning this gospel song, "Put Your Hand In The Hand" was done and covered in versions of the early seventies music which was the style and fashion of the times it was written.
I like the version and style of the singer and pianist Donny Hathaway which reflects gospel music. It sets the style and tone between the Edwin Hawkins Singers' "Oh Happy Day" and Mahalia Jackson's "Come to Jesus". From the piano intro, it is understood that one abandons the traditional everyday background music for a more beautiful, personal, and one of a kind authentic selection of music..."


I thank Mrs Connie Nisinger who sent me the photos of Lake Charles Park Cemetery and Donny Hathaway's grave.


This video is for educational purpose and not for financial gains. I don't own any rights.
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[siviwekandlovupeter]

It takes poeple who believe in music to know the good song, Donny never dissapoint me this guy can sing, may his soul rest in peace

[rameracanonigo]

i first heard this song through a cassete tape when i was about four years old. And now, i'm 20 and still remember the lyrics. Great song :)

[gerry]

its just sad that people cant recognize genius when they hear it...such a beautiful and powerful song...wish more people wud tune in!

[brenda]

Love this song so much r.I.p. Mr. Hathaway

[skcfreeguitarlessons]

Only 217 views? This is a perfect example of what is wrong with our world today.

[treytaylor]

Between this guy and Stevie none can possibly compare.

[jasonirelan]

Is anyone else as anxious as I am to put your hand in the hand of the Man from Galilee?
Take care and God loves you.

[steveestrada]

i know what you mean, people cant appreciate REAL meaning full music like this

[alexalot]

" THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH ARE OPEN NOW!"