Whitney Houston & More - King Holiday
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Rare song from 1986, dedicated to Martin Luther King. Song by King Dream Chorus and Holiday Crew. Also starring El DeBarge, Fat Boys, Full Force, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Kurtis Blow, Stacy Lattisaw, Lisa Lisa, Teena Marie, Menudo, Stephanie Mills, New Edition, Run-D.M.C., James "J.T." Taylor and Whodini.
Once a year we celebrate
Washington and Lincoln on their birthdates
And now a third name is added to the list
A man of peace, "Drum Major for justice"
Now every January on the third Monday
We pay homage to the man who paved the way
For Freedom, Justice and Equality
To make the world a better place for you and me
It's a holiday! It's a gathering!
For the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King!
Chorus:
Dr. King tried to love somebody
Do you wanna love somebody?
For his sake put your hate away, take a day...
Take a day to love somebody
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way
Everybody love somebody
Everybody sing for Martin Luther King
Let freedom ring for Martin Luther King!
Holiday! Holiday! King Holiday!
Not a day just for some
It's a day for everyone
He had a dream now it's up to you
He had a dream now it's up to you
To see it through, To make it come true!
Who do we thank for teaching us
That we all have the strength to love?
we thank the Prince of Non-Violence for
showing um the way
How do we show the children of today?
How do live together at one?
We'll sing of a King
And his words will light all of our tomorrows
Chorus
Listen children of today
Don't think love has gone away
It's in your hearts and minds
How long?
Not long?
New day will shine, if we just take the chance
His love will glow
Open up the windows!
Let the hero shine
Every day in your life
Yours and mine
Everybody shine
Let it shine, let it shine
For the future generation, Dr. King's medication
For successful operation, is peace for every nation!
Sing! Celebrate!
Sing! Sing! Celebrate!
For a King Celebrate!
Sing! Sing! Celebrate!
...
Rest in peace WHITNEY.I remember this song back in 1986.The first national holiday for Dr KING
Whitney Houston Sings like an Angel, so high so strong, such quality, I used to think that God smiled when he heard Whitney singing.
I grew up in East New York.Bk until I was 9 and i remember my Mom singing this song often ! Brings back great memories! I love you Mom!!!
Whitney Houston voice definitely put the flavor in this song. R.I.P Whitney, you will be missed.
I was born in 1980 in atlanta!! I used to love king holiday song!!! I had a dream and he had a good life!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy Birthday ! Martin Luther King Jr. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎂...MLKJday!! 🎈🎈❤️❤️🎂
I always love Whitney no matter what she sings, she is absolutely wonderful and full of love inside and out! Sing Whitney sing...!! ; )
I was born in 1982 and I remember they used to play this on " the box aka the jukebox " every MLK holiday some of you are too young to know what that is #oldskool
Martin Luther King would be proud of the many accomplishments of today. He paved the way for us and I am greatly appreciated. R.I.P and I will never take for granted how hard you and other faught to get us where we are today.
Very cool! I loved seeing Teena Marie and Stacy Lattisaw, along with New Edition and Menudo. And Whitney looked fierce. This was when pop stars actually had talent and not just circus side shows.
Loved seeing Teena Marie... She is so young and beautiful.. RIP Lady T miss you much and thanks for all the good music you left us with. God bless!!!!
Listen to Whitney at the 2:12 and 3:12 minute mark of this beautiful video...That woman's voice will live forever. You can't help but to feel the joy in her voice...I've been posting this video on my facebook on every Martin Luther King observed birthday.
I was 13 years old when this song came out and it still gives me goosebumps. My favorite parts are those of JT Taylor, Ms. Stephanie Mills, and Whitney....beginning with "Children of today don[t think love has gone away....
For a Kiiiiing... CELEBRATE! Sing! Sing! Celebrate!!!! Thank you so much Dr. King for your sacrifice.
This song brings joy and love to my heart and it's awesome and I never get tired of it! Run DMC Fat Boys Menudo and Whitney Houston to name a few to all great job!
They are ALL great singers but Whitney is absolutely oustanding! I love her with ALL my heart!!! : )
All the singers Menudo, Stefanie Mills,New Edition and Rappers The Fat boys, Run DMC,etc. Always will love this video
brings me back to my childhood. listening to this song over the radio...one helluva song.
Still epic in 2023 ❤️
Stephanie Mills Killed it!! ;D
God Bless Martin Luther King. Such a beautiful song with so many talented artists. R.I.P to the ones we lost.
I LOVE THIS SONG WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT AND I LOVE IT NOW..BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE TIL THIS DAY IS STILL LIVING IN A BOX...LOOK HOW FAR THE PEOPLE TODAY HAS COME...GLAD WE HAVE THIS DAY TO CELEBRATE A GREAT LEADER...THANK YOU DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR..WE LOVE YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE..
R&B and Hip-Hop Heavyweights of the 80's!! Excellent collaboration!
DLICIOUS42 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏽👍🏽
@@VicR914 do love somebody
this put my to tears, already for the king himself, but also Whitney too:(
Mona Lisa, I feel the same way too. I was just looking at this video because I work in corporate America. We are not off for the holiday tomorrow. I am noticing more and more companies are choosing not to honor this day. So sad.
Mona, I'm with you too....I miss Whitney Houston...but at least we know her voice and won't have to be told by others how great of a singer she was.
You ain't got no soul if this don't play with your heart shakra.
i love you doctor king. your life was taken the year i was born.(1968)you paved the way for us bro.
beautiful song in honor of martin Luther king
it only bring me chills when whitney hit the bridge she. made the song better
4 years b4 i was even born but I love it.....Whitneys part is EPIC...beautiful
Whitney KILLED it 3:13-3:32
Happy Birth Day Dr, King! We will never forget him!
It’s hard to believe it’s been that LONG? I was in 8th GRADE!! I had moved back to Chattanooga TN and going to Dalewood Jr High while mom was getting her degree at UT Chattanooga.
hmmm...it's nice to see a incredibly talented Whitney Houston, before she went down the path of drug addiction....memories....
I was a teenager when this video came out and I never get tired of it! Always was a supporter of non-violence and lover of God 🙏
Sanng Whitney sannng baby lord that voice
Omg two of my favorite boy bands New Edition and Menudo ❤️❤️😍😂
I felt sunshine on my face when Whitney Houston sung 😀 powerful spirit of hers.
Whitney Str8 killing it on her 2nd vocal solo.
Pure Magic.
I'm just crazy about Nippy she makes the whole song!!! Got 2 love Whitney.................
Everybody in the place!!!
R.I.P. Whitney Houston!!!
One of my favorite songs!!! We sang this song for 8th grade graduation back in '86... Still know all the words!!! Whoop Whoop!! ;)
All I have to say is we miss you Whitney.... Such a pure voice.... I keep rewinding her part touches me everytime
Remember watching it in 1986 when I was 7 and it sounds just as great
I love ❤️ it
An Amazing song I remember that song when I was a little girl..Whitney Houston voice oo my God...
R.I.P. Whitney Houston, Teena Marie and Darren “Buffy” Robinson of the Fat Boys.
As if appearances by all of these great artists wasn’t good enough. Dexter King (MLK’s youngest son) graced us with his presence. Whitney Houston aka “The Voice” could raise the hair on the back of anyone’s neck with her angelic sound. How about New Edition? I forgot that they were on this song. They’re my generation’s version of the Temptations. Great song and music video, continue resting easy to everyone that we’ve lost along the way.
yep, it still gives me chills (the best kind) it's so heartfelt uniting and beautiful!
Dr. King, Tried To Love Somebody!
My heart swells listening and the nostalgia...
I cant listen to Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday", without a face full of tears or at least choking way up.
My memories tells me I was in Ms. Franklin's 3rd grade class when Mrs. Pulliam's announcement came across the PA system.
Happy Birthday RevDrMartinLuthurKingJr.
man yall don't understand this was the first song of it's kind, with hip hop and r&b stars honoring dr. king... we was very proud of this... you just don't know if you wasnt there or couldn't relate. At that time television was still mostly white and dr. king holiday was very new, not even observed in all states yet. So I am still happy to review this moment in history... Let the hero shine!....
Whitney KILLED it 3:13-3:32 ! Let it SHINE !!!
I love this song back then n now.
Whitnnneeeeyyyyyy....I love you! RIP Momma =)
I forgot how good Whitney Houston could blow. She still can, but not like she did when she was in her prime. Nice tribute to M L K. Everyone did a great job on this video, outstanding.
I bought this as a single the first day it got released. I still have the vinyl, I treasure it!!
All proceeds of this went to make sure it became a National Holiday...
I've loved this song since I was 6/7 years old. finding it today has mad me beyond happy and tearful. I hope I can find it on amazon!
Me toooooo. I watch it every year on Dr Kings Holiday and make my kids watch it also.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everybody sing for Martin Luther King....
Sing Sing Celebrate!!! Sing Sing Celebrate
for a King!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Celebrating MLK Day! Whitney you are giving me LIFE in this video! Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King. Forever gonna miss you, Whitney.
A lot of super stars came together to pay tribute to Dr. MLK. But the main ingredient is now gone, Whitney Houston. R I P Ms. Whitney. Your voice will be missed. Such a God gifted talent. I love to her hit them high notes.
I love Whitney's part! GOD BLESS THE TRUE DIVA ALWAYS!! X
I miss you Teena!
im old sku i luv this especially whitney
I remember this song when I was a little girl my favorite song
I was in JHS when this came out and I remember every word
I miss this kind of talent.
Wow I was 8 yrs old, in the 3rd grade, I remember them playing it on the readio
Open up a window... Let the Hero shine, everyday in our lives yours and mines... I love this part. I love JT's, Stephanie Mills, and Witneys part.... beautiful!
Whitney Houston looks just fine! :-)
Do you wanna love somebody?
Everybody SANG
Loved this! Was sorry when I missed taping it on like... NYHotTracks or Friday Night Videos but caught it on local Baltimore broadcast. ❤️ Music videos were so important in 1985/86❤️ music video is the new king- ERA. 🙏🏽❤️ I have this in tape- taped on 1986. I remember wondering- where is BOBBY???? Yet another video without Bobby- is he GONE?? Amazing how much Whitney SHINES here but was so BIG- she recorded separately for this. #MajorSTAR/NotWeAreTheWorld worthy🤷🏽♀️
Ode to 1985/86❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg! I almost for got about this song! And that Whitney was featured. Lol. Old school. Thanks!
Much Appreciation.
CLASSIC...for a KING let's celebrate
I was a teenager when this was done. I had no idea Prince funded this video and wanted absolutely nothing in return for it. Just straight up donated $90k out of his pocket. All these artists donated their time as well. Bless them all.
I love this song.
Whitney Houston!
R.I.P Whitney!
So many legends in this video!
Amazing Prince paid for the video so awesome. Def didn’t get the we are the world shine. But what a moment!
remember watching this as a kid
I was trying to watch this for a long time, I saved it to my favorites because I always loved it, it's filled with so many huge talents, but seeing and hearing the beautiful and brilliant Whitney Houston on it makes it so much more poignant. Her voice just TOWERS over everyone else's, she was an incredible talent with a voice that will never be equaled. R.I.P lovely Whitney.
Happy Birthday Dr. King From Salisbury, NC
I love this back were there was True talent
This song still hits me in the feels.
Happy Birthday, Dr,King!
I LOVE THIS SONG PEOPLE ACT LIKE THEY DONT KNOW OR REMEMBER IT..THIS WAS THAT ISH!!! I WAS ONLY 4 WHEN THIS CAME OUT BUT I REMEMBER WAITING ON IT EVERY KING HOLIDAY!! LETS TRY TO GET TODAYS ARTIST TO MAKE A TRIBUTE SONG LIKE THIS... YEAH RIGHT! ..
One of my fave rap songs. I think of that song when King's birthday comes and finally it is on RUclips.
Just saw this video on BET UK.
Dam thats a whole lot of talent!
RIP to the fallen stars
Love this song and all artists on this song
This is such an awesome tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a compilation of artists from different genres, backgrounds, & cultures. It is symbolic of the unity of a world filled with all these differences 2 come on one accord 4 the common good of all of mankind - God's creations. I purposely play this song as if it is new all over again every year. Thanks everyone! Many that participated have gone & others have endured some real hardships, but God is able to make all grace abound to u!
Back when music was real!
It's a damn shame that in 2013, most folks still don't believe in this dream...
This song make me sooo teary eyed. I appreciate everything you did Dr.King. I really, honestly do!
I love this song i hope they don't remake this.
I was in the fifth grade when this song was done!!!!
they sure do!!!!! they did back in da day thought that is where I saw it originally 25 years ago I was in the Fifth grade when this song was out!!!!!!!
She is all that> She has laid all her cards out showed the world she is human and has proved her mark in the business so that makes her all that!
Very Inspirational song
Wow, I was 14 when this song aired. Happy 87th Birthday Dr. King!!! =)
my students, amongst other things would know this song. Wed take a moment and sing before we discussed what we've done to make someone else feel acknowledged, appreciated, loved. those things make change, the best kind.
I love it! this song is so powerful!
Happy birthday Dr. King. Just love this song