Donny Hathaway

What a haunting line from the first song of this transcendental collection of hits from the incomperable Donny Hathaway. I was a kid when he left us, yet I remember my oldest sister always playing his music as we would clean the house. Seems appropiate listening to him now; there's something about Donny's voice that helps purify the air, the moment, and the soul. Truly he was the first male vocalist to take the torch from the likes of Mahalia Jackson and show the world that spirit stirring soul and sophisticated song could and should co-exist. Furthermore, he quickly ispired the talents of Stevie Wonder, Jeffrey Osborne, and Peabro Bryson while giving us premoniton of Freddie Jackson, Johny Gill, and the legendary Luther Vandross. It is my hope, as a playwright, to see that his impact is noted. Get away from your day, shut off the tube, relax and play, "For All We Know." Let, "A Song For You," travel through the windows and change your neighborhood. Read about the life of Donny, then let, "Young, Gifted, and Black," talk to your soul - or better yet, drink some grean tea and groove to "Someday We'll All Be Free," and you will definitely be.