Donny Hathaway ‘Now Playing’ Red Vinyl Release

Rhino‘s “Now Playing” Series will release, Donny Hathaway “Now Playing” on June 21st in red vinyl LP.

This “Now Playing” shines the spotlight on Donny Hathaway with a tracklist that spans soulful themes of love, hope, and introspection. It includes iconic songs like “The Ghetto – Part 1,” “A Song For You,” and “Where Is The Love” featuring Roberta Flack, showcasing his emotive vocals and poignant lyrics.

This collection also delves into social issues with tracks like “Little Ghetto Boy” and ends on a hopeful note with “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” leaving a lasting impact with its soul-stirring melodies and messages of resilience.

Though his recording career was quite brief, Donny Hathaway has continued to be one of the most influential soul artists of the last four decades. He was a talented songwriter with the ability to write songs that provided, in a secular format, the depth of the most heartfelt Gospel music; and he was a remarkable song stylist who defined (or redefined) nearly every song he touched.

His tragic death by an apparent suicide in 1979 cut short his career but for an artist who only recorded three solo studio albums, Hathaway left an incredible mark on soul music. Younger soul artists from India.Arie to Frank McComb to Alicia Keys to Kenny Lattimore consistently list Hathaway as among their principal musical influences, and his imprint on their music is clear.

Donny Hathaway was a perceptive and powerful songwriter and clearly one of the greatest Soul voices ever.

Side A
The Ghetto, Pt. 1 (Mono)
Giving Up
A Song for You (Mono Single Version)
Little Ghetto Boy
Jealous Guy (Live)

Side B
Where Is the Love – By Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
You’ve Got a Friend – By Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Someday We’ll All Be Free
I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know (Mono)
Love, Love, Love