snesich (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It is stunning. Isn't it? The story I heard is that other acts were late---no one knew all the roads would be jammed, helicopters had to be arranged for ASAP, etc---and the stage managers kept on telling Richie "Do some more" and he finally responded "I don't have any more." He went through virtually everything he knew. So, yes, he wrote "Freedom/Motherless Child" right there on stage. What an amazing moment in time. 40 years later, I'm still stunned when I hear it!

lessthanhannahx (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

absolutely amazing

gnarkillkicksass (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

to play his style it helps a lot to have long nails, with strumming picking etc.

BRANSCOMBEx (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

fuck he was like 80 back then!Still kicking!!Get em Richie!

pbstratocaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Now hold on to ya hats. Its been told that Richie actually composed Freedom/Sometimes I feel like a motherless child ON THIS VERY STAGE!!!. Dur to the fact that he had more time on stage that planned, so he went on jamming. Thats how these great tracks came about.IF thats the truth we all wittnessed musicstory being written right there and now.Life is much more beautiful with Richie Havens in it.

pbstratocaster (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

1/Handsome Johnny (sometimes called Johnny War).2/ Freedom/Sometimes I feel like a motherless child.

robertmaxwellproduce (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

it pisses me off most black kids think rap music is the music that represents us. bullshit! making songs about treating women like objects and all this unethical shit disrespects our REAL roots, ones set in pain. this is the blues, this is the real thing.

multaflor (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

why are his nails so huuuuge?

lopezheavy (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

What are the names of the songs he sings in this video?

zyruemusic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He lives in Bremerton?? Where did you see him play???? I didnt even hear anything about this and I live across the Narrows in Tacoma. How many sets did he play??? Thanks !! I am glad you enjoyed!!