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Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an Grammy Award-winning American soul musician. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single “The Ghetto, Part I” (1970), Rolling Stone magazine “marked him as a major new force in soul music.” His collaborations with Roberta Flack took him to the top of the charts and won him the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the duet “Where Is the Love” in 1973. On January 13, 1979, his body was found outside the luxury hotel Essex House in New York City; his death was ruled a suicide.
Early career
Hathaway, the son of Drusella Huntley, was born in Chicago, but spent most of his youth in St. Louis. He lived with his grandmother, Martha Pitts, also known as Martha Crumwell, in the Carr Square housing project. Hathaway began singing in a church choir with his grandmother, a professional gospel singer, at the age of 3. He also played the ukulele and, fascinated by Liberace, began studying piano as a child. Hathaway began singing professionally as “Donny Pitts, The Nation’s Youngest Gospel Singer”. By the time he was a student at Vashon High School, he was known as a piano prodigy, which earned him a fine-arts scholarship to Howard University in 1964 where he was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He attended Howard for three years and performed with The Ric Powell Trio, a jazz trio. Hathaway received so many job offers that he left Howard without a degree in 1967.
Career
Early career
Hathaway, the son of Drusella Huntley, was born in Chicago, but spent most of his youth in St. Louis. He lived with his grandmother, Martha Pitts, also known as Martha Crumwell, in the Carr Square housing project. Hathaway began singing in a church choir with his grandmother, a professional gospel singer, at the age of 3. He also played the ukulele and, fascinated by Liberace, began studying piano as a child. Hathaway began singing professionally as “Donny Pitts, The Nation’s Youngest Gospel Singer”. By the time he was a student at Vashon High School, he was known as a piano prodigy, which earned him a fine-arts scholarship to Howard University in 1964 where he was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He attended Howard for three years and performed with The Ric Powell Trio, a jazz trio. Hathaway received so many job offers that he left Howard without a degree in 1967.
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amradio19 wrote:
"Misty" is a one helluva love song.
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yarrrgh wrote:
a great player, singer and arranger! it's a shame that he's so little known.
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keisuh wrote:
Live is my all time favourite.
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SrBanany wrote:
A Song for You is the ultimate Love Song! never heard anything like that before. Goosebumps guaranteed!
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wendell3 wrote:
Can't believe there are under a million listens for this guy -- one of the most sincere and pure-hearted artists of all time.
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songorocosongo wrote:
donny's music is a testament to perseverance, and a reason to continue working towards a better tomorrow even as (and almost as a direct reaction to) his own personal problems and failings. his music speaks to me every day, letting me know that we all owe it to ourselves to keep pushing towards bettering ourselves and our daily condition even as the world around us constantly tries to mire us with apathy, defeatism, and complacency. thank you donny.
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Lyuss wrote:
No one can reach him!
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sdmf_beyond wrote:
i've been so many places in my life and times, i've sung a lot of songs, and i've made some bad rhymes
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alyrik wrote:
and i think that this music's great!
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Sebekas wrote:
Great
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DLB2 wrote:
love his voice. so sad he died so young
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flute4me wrote:
His voice is absolutely fantastic. I've fallen head over heels for his music <3
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daniel_martman wrote:
Rest in peace master.
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Deckard_1979 wrote:
A documentary on Donny Hathaway was recently broadcast by TV One in the U.S. Might be worth seeking out if you're a huge fan, though unfortunately it's a poor production, focusing on and sensationalising his illness/death rather than his unique musical contribution and enduring legacy. So, rather sad. Where's the damned BBC when you need 'em?
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jodikicksass wrote:
My favorite voice...ever
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pLaYmAn_89 wrote:
One of the Best ...
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hanbanna wrote:
His voice is so pure and piercing I really feel that my insides move and vibrate with every note he sings. Donny truly sings to the soul.
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countrygirl67 wrote:
Donny was one of the best artists that ever lived, his music is awesome.
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songorocosongo wrote:
he's not at the top of my scrobbles for nothing. donny's music is the truth
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hevn4 wrote:
fav. singer!!
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