5 Things to Know About Donny Hathaway Live

It was released on Atlantic Records. The album captures Hathaway’s raw, emotional live performances.

It features his most famous live renditions. Songs like “The Ghetto” and “A Song for You” showcase his vocal power and improvisation.

The album was recorded at two different venues. Tracks come from shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and the Bitter End in New York City.

It was released posthumously. Hathaway died in 1979, and the album came out in 1980, adding a layer of poignancy.

It remains a definitive live soul album. Critics and fans consider it essential for its energy and Hathaway’s unmatched delivery.