This song is such a treasure--Curtis Mayfield is with his Lord now, and undoubtedly he was ready when the time came. My Christmas season is incomplete without hearing this song--thank you, Curtis Mayfield, for your soul, and for using your God-given talent to praise God. Amen.
Happy 80th Birthday Curtis Mayfield. You are so very missed. I so love this song because it is truer now than it was when you wrote. Thank you for all those songs you left behind.
Been Blessed listening to his Music since the early 1960's because my father played Curtis Mayfield and The "Impressions" Daily. I Bought my first Album of his at 14 called "Curtis "Live" which was recorded at The "Bitter End" Night Club in New York's Greenwich Village. I didn't know it then but in my 20's I would spend quite a bit of time in that neighborhood catching some amazing Artists. Curtis is still on the top of my list of favorites. R.I.P. To A Master Writer, Lyricist, Composer, and Artist. The Music World has Seriously Been Missing You.
Curtis Mayfield was one of the classics, beautiful voice, lyrics & rhythm. He should be up there with all the greatest. It was and still is a pleasure to listen to you.
This is 2022 you all be safe and bless and and keep your family and kids ask God to keep you all together and be careful in the trying times God bless you all and your family and kids Milton
I played this song everyday on my " record player " when I was in high school in Springfield, IL. I still play it, only now I just tell Google to play it on my phone. Curtis was a true musician, sooo talented.
This beautiful song became the theme song for the civil rights movement of the 1960's, a Gospel Soul song with a positive spiritual message, a track which has withstood the test of time since it's inception in 1965, it has also been covered by a plethora of artists over the years
what a classic. this man wrote so many great songs and he owned all of his music. he was a sharp business man also. what freedom he must have had to be able to create and enjoy the benefits. praise the Lord.
Geez- I've watched Curtis sing his song 76,357 times now, which means, at this point,the number of views has just reached an even 300,000. There should be a million by now.
People Get Ready! Is probably the GREATEST EVER SONG. Anyone who is anybody in the music world has song this song. The first time I think in heard this song was about 1968. I was in high school and The Impressions were doing a show. It at Thomas Edison HS. The enrollment was predominantly black at the school. I remember the isles in the auditorium were packed with kids dancing. What makes it so GREAT it was a all boys school then.
My favorite song ever! God bless Curtis Mayfield! I saw him perform with the Impressions in Ocean City, NJ when I was a teenager. Two other favorites of mine are their songs, "This Is My Country," and "Choice of Colors."
I remember this song as a young boy thinking that there's no hope due to the bad things happening in the world. That was then and this is now and there's still no hope for this world for It's worst than it ever has been. That said, it's beautiful song and a place to escape from the evils of this world if only for a moment.
Love this powerful song by Curtis Mayfield. I'll never forget a female Black singer singing this song as a slow train carried Bobby Kennedy's body back to Washington in 1968.
Indeed, Eva sang this with an unbelievable passion just a short time before she passed away. There are no words to describe her rendition. It was uniquely her own...in a class by itself...to be compared with none other.
This is so beautiful, I love Curtis so much! I think RUclips has the thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons too close together though, some people accidentally hit thumbs down I guess!
@@jupitermoongauge4055 Perhaps that's what it is...haha! I mean he could still blow, but I no longer listen to religious music myself...I've awoken since writing that comment! 😜😁
The whole song is just a POWERFUL MESSAGE, it is not just a song for entertainment, l read if I'm not mistaken that Mr. Mayfield wrote this song base off a sermon(s) he heard when attending church with his mother or grandmother. One of my favorite lyrics in the song is when Curtis Mayfield sings there is no hiding place from the Kingdom Throne, so people get ready. Again this is a Powerful song and not just for entertainment-JESUS IS COMING BACK for those who BELIEVE in HIM!!!!!
One of the most iconic songs ever written a song of hope for everybody also beautifully interpreted by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart Rip Curtis and Jeff 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Curtis Mayfield was the most talented and beautiful unsteady falsetto in history. Let him never be forgotten. What a horrible way to start out 2000, losing him.
It seemed as if he was pleading with the world to do better, improve, change its ways 'There is no room for the hopeless sinners who have hurt mankind .. . Great song
please no comments on Mayer. No one can compare him to Mayfield. Mayfield songs touch ppl's souls. Mayer, hmmm, read the lyrics... This song I sing everyday for the past 2 years...
Sometimes you can just tell when one of Gods heavenly choir has been on loan to us ❤️Curtis
I love the way they did this one.
“You don’t need no ticket you just thank the Lord.”
I’ve just played this over and over hoping some family members are listening 🙏✝️💕
Bless you Kim 😢They are listening for sure 😊
Curtis You were a true gift to this world. Your music is timeless and true to this day. RIP ❤
What a great song ! Thank you sir !
82 years old. Legend forever ❤❤❤❤❤
The world needs to hear this now.
Love that voice . Love that song . Love that magical modulation . All peace be to Curtis Mayfield for this gift .
Timeless song..sends chills thru me..
Curtis Mayfield is soulful
For me, Curtis is the greatest soul singer/songwriter of all time. May he Rest In Peace.
Beautiful song, Praise the Lord ❤🎉
RIP and long live Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 - December 26, 1999), aged 57
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Rest In Peace Curtis Mayfield a true legend your legacy will live on through your music.
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This song is such a treasure--Curtis Mayfield is with his Lord now, and undoubtedly he was ready when the time came. My Christmas season is incomplete without hearing this song--thank you, Curtis Mayfield, for your soul, and for using your God-given talent to praise God. Amen.
Happy 80th Birthday Curtis Mayfield. You are so very missed. I so love this song because it is truer now than it was when you wrote. Thank you for all those songs you left behind.
I know I was born in 1989 but I love Old School Music every time I hear this song it makes me cry RIP Curtis Mayfield
Been Blessed listening to his Music since the early 1960's because my father played Curtis Mayfield and The "Impressions" Daily. I Bought my first Album of his at 14 called "Curtis "Live" which was recorded at The "Bitter End" Night Club in New York's Greenwich Village. I didn't know it then but in my 20's I would spend quite a bit of time in that neighborhood catching some amazing Artists. Curtis is still on the top of my list of favorites. R.I.P. To A Master Writer, Lyricist, Composer, and Artist.
The Music World has Seriously Been Missing You.
Played this song at my brothers funeral. Everyone loved it.
The man was one of the best writers for all people who love music...LONG LIVE CURTIS!!!
We need more music like Curtis Mayfield's!!!😊
Curtis Mayfield was one of the classics, beautiful voice, lyrics & rhythm. He should be up there with all the greatest. It was and still is a pleasure to listen to you.
He is up there with the greatest already
Perfect tune, not only for TODAY and these times, but for EVERYDAY-PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE...Thank You, Curtis Mayfield, A Gift from God!
You tot the message! 🌿♥️👍
God is a lie which condones hatred, rape and murder.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 Satan, get behind me.
@@erikrichards5072 Satan ? Lol. Superstitious moron
This is 2022 you all be safe and bless and and keep your family and kids ask God to keep you all together and be careful in the trying times God bless you all and your family and kids Milton
A simple, profound song by one of our greatest singer/songwriters. Thank you Curtis! (and thanks for posting)
The most super entertainer of all decades rest on brother curtis mayfield's
One of the greatest songs that stand the test of time.....amazing
I played this song everyday on my " record player " when I was in high school in Springfield, IL. I still play it, only now I just tell Google to play it on my phone. Curtis was a true musician, sooo talented.
Curtis was the best. He left us all of his great and timeless songs. I for one am so grateful. May God bless his soul.
Beautiful! Rest In Peace, C. Mayfield!
Yes, get ready, all you need is faith. Thank-you for sharing a powerful oldskool golden hit rendition. GOD BLESS!
Faith is worthless. Faith started Bush's illegal wars, faith promotes violence hatred and persecution. Religion in evil
Amen faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
I loved & miss this Great Man & talent.....R. i. P. --- 2022
This beautiful song became the theme song for the civil rights movement of the 1960's, a Gospel Soul song with a positive spiritual message, a track which has withstood the test of time since it's inception in 1965, it has also been covered by a plethora of artists over the years
BEAUTIFUL ! What a beautiful soul. Curtis Mayfield ! LOVE YOU ! ! !
what a classic. this man wrote so many great songs and he owned all of his music. he was a sharp business man also. what freedom he must have had to be able to create and enjoy the benefits. praise the Lord.
Geez- I've watched Curtis sing his song 76,357 times now, which means, at this point,the number of views has just reached an even 300,000. There should be a million by now.
By far one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Thank God for Curtis Mayfield.
❤️🙏🏽💋🎼🤗🎶 SHARED. I MET CURTIS MAYFIELD WHEN I WAS 24 YEARS OLD 🤗WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. 🙏🏽
HALLELUJAH AMEN,that's all we need for eternal life with all saints,with the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,what a great song to Praise the LORD 🌈🔥🙌🙏❤️
Mr Curtis you bring joy to sinners just like me with your beautiful song
Ive always loved this song man they just dont make them like this anymore .one of the best songs ever written.
The absolute best rendition.
So beautiful, makes me wanna cry. RIP Curtis
I gotta shed a tear when I here this masterpiece RIP Curtis
So soulful it just gave me goose bumps, can listen to this over and over again. Rest In Power.
Wow, so clean and soulful. This is what music is all about, talks to the soul.
been digging curtis since I was thirteen and still digging him . live on .R.I.P
This is one of those songs that will always take me out at the knees
People Get Ready! Is probably the GREATEST EVER SONG. Anyone who is anybody in the music world has song this song. The first time I think in heard this song was about 1968. I was in high school and The Impressions were doing a show. It at Thomas Edison HS. The enrollment was predominantly black at the school. I remember the isles in the auditorium were packed with kids dancing. What makes it so GREAT it was a all boys school then.
Amen...have pity on those whose chances grow thinner for there's no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne...Love ya Curtis and we miss you!
To me Curtis made his peace with GOD and put the call out for us to get right. I love him and this song!
We love this rendition; so much soul, we had to listen to it several times.
Chicago's very own Curtis Mayfield, R.I.P.
Thank you Curtis, you helped me through the highs & lows of love & life.
My favorite song ever! God bless Curtis Mayfield! I saw him perform with the Impressions in Ocean City, NJ when I was a teenager. Two other favorites of mine are their songs, "This Is My Country," and "Choice of Colors."
I remember this song as a young boy thinking that there's no hope due to the bad things happening in the world. That was then and this is now and there's still no hope for this world for It's worst than it ever has been. That said, it's beautiful song and a place to escape from the evils of this world if only for a moment.
Thank you dear Curtis. . your song brings tears of joy everytime, and brings me closer to the Lord whenever I stray
Amen to that… One of my favorites.. gone too son… 🙏🏼
Love the way Curtis sings this one!!! So much feeling and honesty!!! Curtis Mayfield is so good!!! Thx.!!! 🐐
Curtis was in my book one of the all time coolest dudes ever to grace us with his presance,,, the pusher man....
Greatest singer. I loved / love the fella. Glorious tune.
Nobody did this song like him. He did it up right.❤️
Fast forward to 2020
Still listening✌🎶✊💞
Such A Truthful Song Thank you 💙
The opening words gave me goosebumps.
My favorite song by Mayfield. He was a genius.
Love this powerful song by Curtis Mayfield. I'll never forget a female Black singer singing this song as a slow train carried Bobby Kennedy's body back to Washington in 1968.
Behind what has happened to this country are people, with names.
Wow.... I had no idea this played during that procession....
Amen, folks. Faith, hope, love. Beautiful rendition.
His voice was so smooth. God Bless him.
This is my absolute favorite rendition of this particular song!
Mary Jane paul weller does a good version too!
Nigel McDonald Paul Weller does a lot of good things ;-)
Mary Jane matter of taste . i myself prefer eva cassidy's version ;-)
+Mary Jane Curtis ist großartig. Aber auch ich tendiere zu Eva Cassidy!
Indeed, Eva sang this with an unbelievable passion just a short time before she passed away. There are no words to describe her rendition. It was uniquely her own...in a class by itself...to be compared with none other.
This gentleman was a genius. May his soul rest in peace
This is so beautiful, I love Curtis so much! I think RUclips has the thumbs-up and thumbs-down buttons too close together though, some people accidentally hit thumbs down I guess!
Enjoyed the video - nice quality. Thanx for sharing this classic.
3 people have no class, this is just awesome. Curtis can blow. How can you not completely love this?
Because it promotes the deadly lie that is religion.
@@jupitermoongauge4055 Perhaps that's what it is...haha! I mean he could still blow, but I no longer listen to religious music myself...I've awoken since writing that comment! 😜😁
Nobody, nobody, ever did it better!
Jeff Beck did a pretty good job too.
Ron Niles lmao
Al green did it better.
@@MatraBatra Jeff Beck did a fantastic job, go listen
@@hughjarrse Jeff and Joss Stone
He was extarordinary.. A sound all his own, a pioneer , I am glad he is recognized as such..,
A beautiful soul. Curtis Mayfield was a blessing.
favoriteeeeee
Beautiful & Powerful Message In This Song Thank You Curtis Mayfield & May The Good Lord Bless Your Soul.
Excellent Curtis...as always...
The whole song is just a POWERFUL MESSAGE, it is not just a song for entertainment, l read if I'm not mistaken that Mr. Mayfield wrote this song base off a sermon(s) he heard when attending church with his mother or grandmother. One of my favorite lyrics in the song is when Curtis Mayfield sings there is no hiding place from the Kingdom Throne, so people get ready. Again this is a Powerful song and not just for entertainment-JESUS IS COMING BACK for those who BELIEVE in HIM!!!!!
@GBH sad
So beautiful and so true.
Just had to here it one more time. Took me back a few. Blessed by the message.GET READY!!!
One of the most iconic songs ever written a song of hope for everybody also beautifully interpreted by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart Rip Curtis and Jeff 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Curtis Mayfield was the most talented and beautiful unsteady falsetto in history. Let him never be forgotten. What a horrible way to start out 2000, losing him.
It seemed as if he was pleading with the world to do better, improve, change its ways 'There is no room for the hopeless sinners who have hurt mankind .. . Great song
Absolutely amazing! ❤️
Boom! Straight through the heart! This is real stuff! Love, love, love!
The Master. May He Forever Rest In Power.
“People just get on board.” 🙌😍. Love Curtis Mayfiejd and this song.
Beautiful... thanks for posting this masterpiece about huge Curtis Mayfield.. cheers!
Wow! What a wonderful melody in jazz
Gray69s: John Mayer introduced his song in September of 06. I was laying on my bunk in the Nam (1971) listening to Mr. Mayfield sing this song...
Awesome singer and musician
Thank you God for giving the world Curtis!
love this, keeps my heart young
Fabulous on so many levels
I remember and love this song so much!
Love me some Christian song this really fills my Spirit with gladness... Praise the Lord for He is good!!! =0)
Awesome! Calming and beautiful!
please no comments on Mayer. No one can compare him to Mayfield.
Mayfield songs touch ppl's souls. Mayer, hmmm, read the lyrics...
This song I sing everyday for the past 2 years...
I love and respect this legend 😉
Ein großartiger Musiker!!! Seine Stimme ist einzigartig!!! People Get Ready ist für mich ein Jahrhundertsong!!! Er starb leider viel zu früh!!
"There is hope for all those that are loved the most" Faith, Hope and Love will change our world and heal the land. The last shall be first!