Charles Bradley - Why Is It So Hard (Live on KEXP)
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2011
- Charles Bradley, backed by The Menahan Street Band, performs "Why Is It So Hard" live from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during KEXP's broadcast at SXSW. Recorded 3/17/2011.
host: Cheryl Waters
engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett, Scott Holpainen and Christopher Meister
editing: Jim Beckmann 
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Everyone thinks he's sweating, but it's just his entire body crying.
this made me lol
Nate Lourn agree
Well, it is really hard.
I believe it! What they don't show is after the gig, he gets off the stage, cleans up the entire place and loads all the gear in the van. It ain't easy being Bradley.
so true ! R.I.P legend
He's not singing with his voice, he's singing with his soul
@@Gloth_Sang ?
@@Gloth_Sang ? x2
this is rock and roll
Amen
That's why it's called "Soul"
God must have needed an amazing singer upstairs. Rip Sir.
2024 still ! R.I.P. Mr. Bradley, God Bless your spirit!
💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏼☮️💙
😞 vous venez de me l'apprendre
Answer to only brother in band. Have you ever heard a white man sing like that haaaaa
@@NickieMcknight Yes, Joe Cocker. Checkout his Music & You may come to the same conclusion. Best not to associate/link Color to Music because You might miss out on something WonDerFul.
Absolute legend, i was lucky enough to meet and hug the man. He was soo genuine and generous with his fans and during his performances. Went too soon
He could sing the ingredients off a cereal box. And scream out the portion sizes and I'd be all ears in!!!!👏👏👏
Wolf Creek Boys if you like him you will love Lee fields "I still got it" and all his great songs he sounds alot like Charles Bradley.
+Irene Camarena will do!
Your comment made me laugh so hard. funniest thing I've heard in a long time. so true.
Brandon Maxwell lol,but so,so,true!🎤😆
+Irene Camarena truth
9 years later this song is still strong. RIP Charles. This song gives this quarantine a whole new meaning. Peace and love to all my brothers and sisters around the world.
Took the words right out of my mouth, brother. I hope out of all of this the masses realize the importance of empathy and unconditional love towards each other.
@@be_easy001 He tought every people that listened to his music what it meant.
Damn i didnt know he died. I was tryna look if he put out something new cause i havent listened to him in a minute. R.i.p he's well with the ancestors
why the fuck is your avatar a white power pepe
@@garr123 OK Pepe isn't white power. Better unplug from mainstream media propaganda.
When my son was 8, he said, "How is he so sad and can sing so good at the same time?" 😊
From Sweden: ”because he feels…. And sing….”
From Germany: "beacause he got the blues!"
My body wants to make goosebumps but the tears are faster. That voice
😂 its very manic
Rest in peace, Mr. Bradley. Despite your suffering you exhibited true, unbridled love to the world.
Yes indeed.
Did he really pass away? Today I heard his voice for the first time and I was astonished!
Sadly yes. A shame
Fuck me dudeee, why i didnt hear about this! This is so sad. Rest in peace
Liance beautifully worded
I had the pleasure of meeting Charles this day 6 years ago here in Dublin. I told him how much his music had made an impact on me and how much I looked forward to his show. He was one of the most genuine persons I have ever met, he thanked me and gave me a hug. I managed to get his autograph on his debut album which I have framed on my wall. Signed "For Mark, love always! Charles Bradley"
Getting a hug from this king is dreamy, not to mention meeting him and getting his autograph! Lucky you!!
Of course it's not just a autograph, something deeper. Keep it forever.
So class mate
Amazing, man.
hope u had a towel with you ;D
Listening it on December of 2020
amen
Here here
Same
2021 baby. we made it! Hopefully, it'll get easier for all of us soon!
yeah well, not too great of a start to 2021
To say that this man sings with soul is a massive understatement! God bless his soul.
It kills me that this guy was discovered so late in his life and had such a short singing career. I have never heard anyone who can sing like this guy, and I would have loved to see more music from him in the coming years. He also seems to have a heart of gold, and it doesn't seem fair that he was taken so soon.
Hi, his great Spirit is alive, and he still can even feel what's his lagacy to us. It's pure energy of love, now and then !
James Brown. He was covering James Brown before he got discovered. It's just a more rugged voice though, you can hear what's he's been through.
He hits home right into your heart.. Not just americans but allover.. (new zealand)
Atleast he recorded a good few songs, but I completely agree. I don't really care about live preformances but 100% I'd pay for a live performance from Charles
It's like the good die young
Man, our country needs to hear this now more than ever.
Amen brother! Amen
All countries, my friend.
In Brazil, for example, the police kills black lives in favelas. Every day.
So true!
@@mathsena007 Hi, yes it is such a shame, your leader must be a friend of donald..........
But this will be for the last time, all and everything on this planet have to do a very big shift now !
And many drummers need to see your channel, what good content do you have
One of my favorite songs and live performances ever
The passion is real in this man .amen.
I never understood what Soul music was or why it's called that but seeing this man perform, I think I get it now...
Negative Income there are many more artist that will convince you
Ottis Redding please
damn right
It means you sweat alot
I feel like this music requires a certain amount of disillusionment that I have only recently found....it's like the kind of feeling that is so authentic that it gives form to your feelings of appreciation and lament of life ....but also a feeling you want relief from.
We all sing the blues my brother! And ill help you carry yours so it be fit that im able!! Never needed to be this hard!!
0:30 to 0:37 --- Charles gives a look of pure appreciation, he's so thankful that people are out to see him, it's so sweet and humbling to see the appreciation in his face and eyes! RIP! Legend!
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Has he died? Oh man!...
You made me almost cry in public in uniform fuck you buddy
@@419buckeye7 what uniform
He's actually sad cause none of the white folks there know what he's talking about
Charles canta com tanto sentimento, é lindo de se ver. A forma como se expressa, isso é música, isso é divino!
A voz dele lembra James brown
3:41 , what a legendary moment lol rest in peace to the genius that is ,Charles Bradley!
And talent if I may add.
@@Flufferio you may🙏🏼
where has this guy been all my life? wow
First note that comes out of his mouth and I'm hooked
I cried. only song to ever do this to me
I never heard of him but that he died today, so I come hear to find out whats what and I felt the same way, first vocal and yep, he's good. Was good, sadly.
JUST found this guy 3 minutes ago with a black sabbath cover changes. He's now my favourite. what fucking SOUL he has! WOW goose- fucking- bumps.
Facts!
What's bigger than a goose bump? That Black Sabbath remake is a powerful song, it will make the biggest man that has lost his mother cry.
RIP
Soul music at its best. Charles RIP. you are now reunited with your mother. May both your souls Rest In Peace.
Incredible. I didn’t even know singers existed like this anymore.
There is also Myron & E singing retro Soul music.
@@rowdyrob06 Wake Mc. Zero.
They don’t. He dead.
@@AmericanBarber82 BRO OMG 😂
Yes they do exist man
The moment he smiles, then opens his mouth with "why, is it so hard" I had tears in my eyes. Nothing, I mean NOTHING in music has this kind of soul. That shit just hits you right in the chest. My kids even love Bradley.
EvilDave83 Totally agree! side note - I read your comment as "it shits right on your chest" at first glance and I still agreed with you.
shenzishenzi lmfao! Tis an accurate statement.
EvilDave83 "I mean NOTHING in music has this kind of soul" do not you think you're exaggerating?
Serj Nope. Not in 2015. There's plenty of soul to be found over the last 5 or 6 decades, not in current music though.
His songs are not original, they can be cover of classic soul songs from past decades. Yes, he has soul. Too much hype
His story is so sad. But it's so nice to know that he could live even just a bit a his dream before passing.
I’ll never be able to listen to this man song or this group play without getting choked up. Damn I miss Charles Bradley and Sharon Jones.
You're not among us anymore, but your music will last forever. Rest in peace, Soul Legend.
Kristoff Kristian nice taste in music.. and profile pics
In that way he always will be so he still is.
If Bradley doesn't take you back to the 1960's and early to middle 1970's nothing will. I saw him on the CBS Morning Show this morning. I was blown away. I thought James Brown and Otis Redding had come back from the dead! To think that this man is my age (68) and didn't get started until he was 62 is unbelievable.
The passion, the fire, the blood, sweat and tears. RIP the legend.
This video has held a very special place in my life for the last 10 years. Ever terrified of the day it will hit me the hardest
Sad day indeed. RIP Charles Bradley.
RIP, Charles. You knew what was up.
Jason Benesh the screaming eagle of motha fuckin soul
😫
I was fortunate to see him twice, close up. An original, a great style, great presence, searing vocals. Only singer I have ever seen that could combine crying and singing so effectively.
I was playing Etta James and it autoplayed this. She cry sings
Found him watching American Dad, he played Krampus and sang a duet beautifully. Same soul pouring with his voice, expression, body, everything. So sad we lost this legend. RIP.
I love his face, it's so expressive and just human
In honor of his life, I will be playing him all day today. RIP Charles
ernie d 6 months later I will do the same👍👍
I love this song. This brother's soul just hits you in the face straight though the song from beginning to end.
I’m crying tears of joy. This touches my soul so deep I can’t even explain the feeling. It’s a mixture of pain, happiness, sadness I’m so overwhelmed I’m not even making any sense lol
I’m grown ass man, and this song makes me cry almost every time I listen to it..
Maybe it has something to do with my background I’ve recently moved here from Kazakhstan and just working, working, working... Though I met really cool friends here, they inspire me to stay forever in this wonderful country.
Same, dude. It wrecks me every time.
Also, i hope things get easier for you!
Check out Wish you were here by Lee Fields just like this pure soul power
@Troy Müller hahaha! Right?
This is a visual representation of "Soul" music.
Lyrics
Why is it so hard
To make it in America
I try so hard
To make it in America
A land of milk and honey
A land supposed to be built with love
It take love and understanding
To live and let live
I was born in Gainesville Florida
I traveled far and wide
Then I moved to Brooklyn, New York
Had hard times, for sometime I hold on
Why is it so hard
To make it in America
I try so hard
To make it in America
So I said to myself
Looks like nothing was goin' right
You got to move away from here
I went to upstate New York
A little town they call Poughkeepsie
Got me a job
To get away from all this stress
But I couldn't get away
No matter how far I went
Looks like nothing gonna change
Everything still remained the same
Why is it so hard
To make it in America
I try so hard
To make it in America
We gotta make a change, in America
Help me somebody
We gotta make a change, in America
Help me somebody
@chinarecords5955 la letra
Kind of ironic singing that in an overpriced yuppie bike shop surrounded by overconsuming hyperindulgent hipsters.
@@kishascapethe song can be interpreted in many ways, also it’s not like he JUST made it
@@kishascape How negative are you that can just assume all of these people are hyper indulgent over-consuming hipsters based on them being at a gig?? Are these yuppie hipsters senators and politicians? Absolutely not, you know none of these people have any power as neither you or i so why act otherwise. Have you never been to a gig in a shop, they happen and all kinds of people can be there. Get off your high horse!
Listening it on January of 2021! Still feel his soul in the music.
There's so much soul in his music because all of his songs are based on true events in his life as a man struggling to keep food on the table throughout 62 years of his life. Then made his debut single aged 62, now 66. The music of sharon jones (signed to daptone records, the same label as Charles) was huge in France but not in the USA, so the guitarist with the long hair sang the lyrics ''why is it so hard to make it in America'', but when Charles sang it it had a whole different meaning, living his life living is basements, sheltering in churches.
What a man. Envious of anyone who ever had the chance to see him live.
Linus Martin Got to see him in Pensacola about two years ago and they played this song. People were crying. Amazing show.
Guys you gotta hear his version of Black Sabbaths " Changes", blow your mind . Yip RIP Chuck.
mark wakephord It's really sad to hear about the path of this individual. I think that, correct me if I'm wrong, he was long overdue in being recognized.
Yes for sure buddy. I just found him by chance myself recently. Listen to James Browns live version of " This is a Mans World" for great throaty vocals just like CB. Enjoy.
Saw him at FYF 2016. I didn’t stay thru his full set. But that doesn’t mean I wasn’t captivated by his performance. Incredible voice and stage presence. I just wish I would’ve stayed longer. Ugh, I was trying to get close to the front for Father John Misty. Which I did but you know. Charles IS the screaming eagle
The music of Charles Bradley has been nothing short of a blessing in my life!!!
Amo esse cantor e essa música!
Charles é absolutamente incrível! Grandes músicas com grande qualidade 😊
Rest in peace Charles. I hope you and your mother met again. You're a legend to anyone who has heard your soul speak. You're too good for this world.
Hi Phear, That's exatly what we said when our'e Brother died " He is too good for this world "
I believe these strong beings are needed in the Spiritual world to make their great Visions comes trought
Charles, I'm so grateful to have discovered you. I do wish it was a little sooner. R.I.P.
Same.
same
damn wish i did the same, noticed he always brought up his passing away, so now he is with her.
Same to darondo
He was such a powerhouse, and his words are going to have an impact for the rest of time. Rest in Peace, Charles, and thank you for everything
The raspy, controlled notes and emotion in every word makes this the most human music ever.
great guitar player! love how he backs him up
DUDE!!! That man is NASTY!!!! Iwas thinking the same thing and the bass player is pretty good too
I know right absolutely perfect
This makes me proud to be a human.
Absolutely love this man and whomever got him to do an album later in life because there are some major gems there.
Rip Charles discovered you today and definitely taking you on this journey of life. Beautiful music for sure.
You made it, buddy. You made it into our hearts, the only place that matters. Rest easy now.
He touched my soul with his singing and its a shame he died 3 years ago. You just don't come across these types of soul-touching experiences anymore. RIP Charles Bradley
Just hearing him for the first time and this comment touched me almost as much as his passion ❣
God damn, the emotion his voice has is enough for anyone to listen to.
just came back to this after a few years...used to listen every morning when i was broke as hell working a couple dead end jobs that barely paid the bills. its still hard but not as hard as it was. i dont feel the pain as much first hand as i did but charles brings it back and makes me grateful for what i have now. there are a lot of people hurting in this country that is ruled by an indifferent elite.i hope we can overcome our troubles but sometimes i dont know. feels better to commiserate in our grief than to cry alone...that i do know. God Bless you charles and rest easy.
Waiting the death of a legend to discover his discography, what a terrible mistake i've made.
His music will outlive most of us.
By a long hsot(deservedly so)
same... :'(
Same.
Same here but even in death he is changing lives and living on. Sad i never got to see him but extremely grateful i finally heard him. His voice brings back memories of my brother. Thank you charles.
2017.....2017... this has been on RUclips since 2011 and now I get here???? How??
Same here, sitting here stunned ;p
As years go by, your music taste getting better. Hence, this appeared on your recommend videos.
Cant believe I only found this now.....
And he died today.
He was for me the greatest singer all of time. I miss him so much.
True blues.This song is like a warm glass of whiskey with no rocks
Real artist, real music, playing the song with their hearts out, nothing but respect and love from Burma!
Everytime I feel the worst wave of dark depression creeping up on me, I listen to this man and a few other artists to remind me that I'm not alone.. it helps
Uma pena ter conhecido Charles tão tarde! Que voz maravilhosa.
Seems like nothing gonna change
Everything still remained the same
Beautiful homage to otis, and the fact that the line still holds shows how so true it is.
The power of Charles has reached a soul in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Respect!
This is one of the most emotional songs i ever listened. I'm so grateful to have discovered you. RIP Charles.
I found out about this beautiful soul way too late.
Found about this man 5 days ago
Man I'm kicking myself now
How did I just now find him. He's an absolute legend. If I ever had a chance to sing about life with him I would probably cripple
R.I.P Charlie.
You made it all over the world!
Greetings from Chile
Justo cuando descubro me entero que murió hace 4 meses ctm que pena mas grande, cuantos años tenía este genio cuando nos dejó?
Nice 👽💜
agata hermano pedazo de voz que tenía :( lo descubrí hace poco también y está muy bueno
Chile presente ctm :(
La raja el ql la cagó
We all know Mr. Bradley is great, but let's take a minute to appreciate that absolutely filthy guitarist
Facts
and that bass player, playing like a lead guitarist.
Thomas is a very bad-bad boy 😉
AAAAAAAA
no, it's that bass that makes this song... the guitar just embellishes.
I shivered all over hearing this wonderful voice singing with genuine feeling 🇧🇷 🇺🇸
I keep coming back to this. It speaks for itself ❤
Its been a while since ive listened to Charles and i had no idea of his passing. His voice his soul got me through some rough times in my life. Forever a Legend, RIP.
Bruh i just knew today because I saw someone instagram post from 2017
This man has the power to make me cry whenever I listen to him. Every word, every note absolutely bleeds soul and is projected with such raw, pure power. An absolute legend. Thanks for everything, Charles.
@Telly Potts The dong may shart brutal, but it sharts from the heart.
RIP my brother. Thank you for sharing with us while you were here. I trust that our Heavenly Father has a room for you. You say hello to Ms. Jones for us and thank her too!
Story of my life , ( wipes tears ) never knew a song like this existed, Bless 👏🙌✊👍🇨🇦
Watched Charles at the Green Man festival in Wales a few years back and when he finished his amazing set he came down to the front front row and personally hugged every single person. Such a genuine and talented singer. Sorry that he is no longer here..
Hi, Charles Spiritual Power is more alive than ever...........
The most emotional person singing that lived and will live high up there in heaven. There is not and there will never be someone that will sing with so much emotion going on. I would have liked to born 1 or 2 generations ago so I could have seen lots musicians like Sir Charles Bradley.
Charles is amazing, That horn is amazing. This song is true soul
Charles Bradley still lives on in my mind and my soul 🎶💙🎶
Rest in peace and bless your soul Mr. Bradley. ❤️❤️❤️
Real music born from a place of pain and love.
Leaving in West Africa this song is a hymn to all countries. feel free be happy and stand up . Thanks Sir Charles Bradley for everything . peace
Once in a lifetime voice! Charles is among the greatest of all time! RIP
I had a chance to meet Mr. Bradley once. He made an impression, that's for sure. Put his arm around me and just started talking like we were old friends. Actually, he had come to sit in with another legend (Fred Thomas) and he was several hours late. He showed up toward the end of the set at, like, 2 AM. He got on the stage and within 30 seconds the crowd was in the palm of his hand. He sang 2 or 3 songs and then hopped of stage and just started mingling with the 20 or so people left. His performance was epic. He was obviously drunk but he just radiated sexual energy as he sang and danced. I left with the impression that he was just the nicest, most humble and supremely talented dude. I always wished I had hung around later that night because I knew the guys in the band and I'm sure I could have REALLY got to hang with Mr. Bradley.
Is right.
Why did you not stick around?
this song really tells a lot of suffering his face shows it all R.I.P
He keeps making me cry.
Soul.
this man, every time i hear him sing, makes me cry, what a soul, what a voice, wish i'd seen him live. live on brother.
this was 9 years ago. wow
this is art
?
Man I'm so sad about his passing, his powerful voice and feeling will be forever with us. May his soul rest in peace.
makes me cry all the time
made me tear up. Wish I discovered this guy earlier.
isso não é só uma música... isso é um grito da dor!! incrível!!!
This is the best song i've heard in years.
This song is simply magical. I feel as though it speaks to all American creeds. Those of all background struggling, persevering, and trying to make it in this ever changing world. Life does go on, and I’m thankful for the struggle. I wish you all the best and eternal love.❤️
Omg, what a SPECTACULAR singing voice!😮🥹💙 Loved EVERY minute of it!