Can't believe the first thread on Charles Bradley is his obit. 68, cancer. Like Sharon Jones, an old soul but still, way too young. Amazing performer, what a great story he was.
― henry s, Saturday, 23 September 2017 23:52 (six years ago) link
Could rock a denim jacket better than any motherfucker you know.
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKbSRjJXoAAg_bo.jpg
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Sunday, 24 September 2017 00:24 (six years ago) link
This is sad to hear. He had an amazing voice and it was inspiring to see him gain recognition so late in his career.
― Treeship, Sunday, 24 September 2017 00:26 (six years ago) link
RIP glad I got to see him w the Budos Band opening them most of them serving as his backing band
A wonderful and gracious performer
― Universal LULU Nation (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Sunday, 24 September 2017 00:40 (six years ago) link
those videos of his live performances where he's belting soul tunes face soaked with tears are some of the most emotionally powerful musical Things i've ever experienced. RIP
― flopson, Sunday, 24 September 2017 01:48 (six years ago) link
RIP, helluva stage presence
― i believe that (s)he is sincere (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 24 September 2017 05:57 (six years ago) link
Huh this is the first thread about him in here?
This playlist by soulsides has his 5 favorite songs and they are amazing and a good intro to his music in case you haven't heard him yet:
https://open.spotify.com/user/olliecheeba/playlist/2hh8nviBDnUotl8VDLrENz
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Sunday, 24 September 2017 15:58 (six years ago) link
R.I.P. I had the pleasure of seeing him live a few years ago and that concert will forever remain in my memory. What an incredible performer.
― ˈʌglɪɪst preɪ, Sunday, 24 September 2017 16:24 (six years ago) link
I saw him couple of years ago. At one point, near the end of the show, he went into the audience and hugged as many people as he could get to. I was near the back, and worked my way up, because I got caught up in the love. I figured a hug from him would be electric! Unfortunately, he gave up and went back up to the stage just as I got up there. I was so close! But that's what the show was, basically. A big giant soul hug.
― henry s, Sunday, 24 September 2017 16:37 (six years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5BI2n9U04w
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Monday, 25 September 2017 04:13 (six years ago) link
Great voice, impressive live act. RIP
― curmudgeon, Monday, 25 September 2017 14:18 (six years ago) link
Aw man, I saw him twice. Yeah, the tear-soaked face, the flying eagle stance, the hugs, all of it. RIP.
― "Celebration" encourages the listener to celebrate good times. (Dan Peterson), Monday, 25 September 2017 15:00 (six years ago) link
― henry s, Sunday, September 24, 2017 11:37 AM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Hey I got hugged by him once! It was intense, he didn't just put his arms around me in some kind of casual, friendly, bro-hug kind of way, it was a legitimate embrace. He held on to me. And it wasn't just me, he did it to...40 or 50 other people?
A great performer. He was very sweaty.
― chr1sb3singer, Monday, 25 September 2017 15:08 (six years ago) link
fuck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfaOf70M4xs
― In a slipshod style (Ross), Wednesday, 20 December 2017 19:55 (six years ago) link