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Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk , soul (both of which he frequently covered ), and rhythm and blues .
Richie Havens, singer, songwriter, performer, artist
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...
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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.
Jan 21, 2012 · I was interested in peace, freedom and the hippie scene. Then I found this excellent, unique live performance by Richie Havens. At first I thought that he is just a very talented guitar player...
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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".
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Apr 22, 2013 · Folk singer and guitarist Richie Havens, who opened the 1969 Woodstock music festival with a legendary and lengthy set that helped make him famous, died Monday at age 72. His family says Havens...
