Willie Weeks with Donny Hathaway live..

[soul deluxe]

imo.. this is a masterclass in groove/harmony playing...im not really diggin the studio version of this... this live version from this iconic album is the best.. the best live album i own im sure a lot of ...you guys/girls have heard this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLUh70zp0LE

[jakenewmanbass]

A lesson in everything.

[bassintheface]

agreed! Top of my listening list still........

[The fasting showman]

I can't get over how timeless the arrangements are, it just doesn't date to my ears at all. Love the cover of 'Jealous guy' too.
It's funny to think how sniffy I used to be about playing covers and then you see how a band like that could make all of those songs their own.

[risingson]

So so good.

[EssentialTension]

Yes, that's a great album.

[lowdown]

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That's my take on it as well.
Terrific album and great Musicianship from all involved.

Garry

[wateroftyne]

I love this record. THAT's bass.

[Dingus]

A great album , for sure . The whole band is cookin' - especially Willie Weeks - and Donny was really at the peak of his powers , before his problems took over and obscured his immense talent . It's gratifying to see Donny Hathaways' reputation enjoy something of a renaissance in recent years - the fact that he suffered from and died as a result of severe mental health problems rather than substance abuse issues meant that the music industry found it a little awkward to celebrate his legacy compared to some other artists .

Edited January 22, 2013 by Dingus

[spongebob]

All his available recording are just timeless - 'Extensions Of A Man' I am particularly fond of. Real soul.