3 Covers on Donny Hathaway Live Worth Knowing

“What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye Hathaway’s version strips the song down to piano and voice, turning Gaye’s soulful plea into a raw, intimate sermon.

“You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King He transforms King’s gentle pop tune into a gospel-tinged call-and-response, with the audience singing along as if in church.

“Jealous Guy” by John Lennon Hathaway reworks Lennon’s confessional ballad into a slow-burning soul groove, making the vulnerability feel even more urgent.