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Richie Havens. Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. [1] His music encompassed elements of folk, soul (both of which he frequently covered ), and rhythm and blues. He had a rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings ).
Richie Havens, singer, songwriter, performer, artist
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- Here Comes The Sun. We close out our Top 10 Richie Havens songs list with his Richie Havens beautiful cover of the George Harrison penned Beatle’s song “Here Comes The Sun.”
- I Can’t Make It Anymore. Richie Havens’ beautiful recording of the song “I Can’t Make It Anymore” was released on his debut album entitled Mixed Bag.
- Going Back To My Roots. Richie Havens’ “Going Back To My Roots” was a song by Lamont Herbert Dozier. The legendary songwriter and producer had been one of the most influential producers of the Motown era, producing many songs for groups such as the Isley Brothers, The Supremes, and so on.
- High Flying Bird. Richie Havens’s recording of the song “High Flying Bird” was released on his debut album entitled Mixed Bag in 1966. The song “High Flying Bird” was the opening track on the record.
Rest In Peace Richard Pierce "Richie" Havens.. ☮(January 21, 1941 - April 22, 2013)More than 3 months ago I decided to take a look into the woodstock history...
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Apr 23, 2013 · Richie Havens, who marshaled a craggy voice, a percussive guitar and a soulful sensibility to play his way into musical immortality at Woodstock in 1969, improvising the song “Freedom” on the ...
Apr 22, 2013 · Richie Havens, a Brooklyn-born singer who sang gospel as a teenager, began playing folk music in Greenwich Village clubs in the 1960s and was the opening act at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in ...
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Apr 22, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Richie Havens, who opened Woodstock in 1969 with his soulful and rhythmic guitar and voice. He covered songs by Dylan, Beatles and others, and also wrote his own hits like "Here Comes the Sun".
