Richie Havens

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Janis Ian:
"My beloved Richie Havens is gone from this world. Sorrow reigns."

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[+3] - Setanta - 04/22/2013IT was so hard, back in '71, when we lost Janis and Jimi and Jim. Now the other luminaries of that era are falling to old age. May he rest in peace, and never be fortgotten.
[+3] - edgarblythe - 04/23/2013[img]https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/29339_442529452500445_983263695_n.jpg[/img]

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License to Kill

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Really loved this guy. He had a wonderful interpretive ability, and very often covered songs in a manner superior to the original.

Also a very unique guitar style relying on massive thumbs.

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IT was so hard, back in '71, when we lost Janis and Jimi and Jim. Now the other luminaries of that era are falling to old age. May he rest in peace, and never be fortgotten.

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@edgarblythe,

This news really stopped me in my place when I heard this as I was coming in the door after a doctor's appointment.

Another big piece of my teen years has passed...

I guess I really am starting to get old.... Sad

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@Butrflynet,

This is a favorite of his more recent duets with Peter Yarrow:

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Excellent article with photos and audio:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/04/22/178470389/richie-havens-folk-singer-who-opened-woodstock-has-died

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@Butrflynet,

Oh, Richie.

(thanks for the link, bfn)

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This one is great.

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@fbaezer,

I would bookend anything from "Motherless Child to this one. He didnt know how to do bad music.

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I am gratified to know I was not the only one who appreciated him.

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Another giant and idol of my youth gone.
RIP, Richie.

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Just Like A Woman
Follow
Handsome Johnny
High Flying Bird
Freedom
Run Shaker Life
Wear Your Love Like Heaven
Here Comes The Sun

To name but a few...

Had it right on Tibet too.

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@edgarblythe,

I regret never seeing him in concert in person. As a young man, I came from a family who listened to folk music ... as did I.

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https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/29339_442529452500445_983263695_n.jpg

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