Richie Havens Passes......

[Doug-Morgan]

I hope this isn't a double post, and I wasn't sure if it belonged here or in the Clubhouse, but folk singer/songwriter Richie Havens passed today at the age of 72. The cause of death was a heart attack.

I was fortunate to see him perform a couple of times. First time was when he was touring his LP "Mixed Bag" at The Chessmate in 1967, and I've lollowed his career ever since. He will be missed.

This probably isn't a good example of his work, but I really like his reading of the Tuli Kupferberg classic.....

[marv2]

"Here Comes the Sun".........ah , he was great! I really enjoyed his work. Rest in peace Richie, you were a part of an era, a generation that brought a lot of good things to this World. Thanks man!

Marv

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Who could ever forget him singing "Freedom" at Woodstock. Thank you for the music that will live on forever.

My condolences to his family and friends.

May he Rest In Peace...

~~Mary~~

[marv2]

Courtesy of today's Long Island Newsday:

[marv2]

One of my favorites of Richie's :

[thomas96]

So sad... RIP

[soulster]

I was just about to post this, but Doug beat me to it. R.I.P.. Fantastic rhythmic playing.

[stephanie]

Man when I saw this all I could see in my mind was what Jive Five said him strumming that guitar and singing Freedom!!!! RIP Mr Havens,

[Soul Sister]

He was on the show with us at Carnegie Hall for Joanie Mitchell's Birthday Benefit a few years ago. He was major back in the 60's with his protest songs and was on the N.Y. scene.

Rest in Peace Richie, you made your mark.
Condolences to the family.

Sincerely,
Jeanie & Jimmy
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[mark speck]

"Mixed Bag" and "Richard P. Havens, 1983" are two classic albums that show how seamlessly this man blended folk and rock. I've always held him in high regard. RIP, Richie, and thank you...

Best,

Mark

[ollie]

High Flyin Bird
Going Back To My Roots
Freedom
Indina Rope Man
Morning Morning
his rendition of The Makings of You
and many more
I could always call you up from within my heart, thank you brother Ritchie. R.i.p.

[ollie]

His 'Wonder Child' from Sesame Street is beautiful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdCx-...D02QnPi1nu8OOE

[ollie]

The man had many different sounds, all genres worked for him.

[ollie]

On My Way, great version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhAl4rTD0tk

[ollie]

i like this tune

[ollie]

from his 2004 album, wonderful tune