We’ve heard them perform this, now here is the mp3 of their remake of “Shine”. Wake Up! will be in stores September 23rd. Enjoy!
Posts Tagged ‘John Legend’
John Legend & The Roots “I Can’t Write Left Handed” In-Studio Video
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010John Legend Live @ The Recording Academy
Monday, August 30th, 2010On Aug. 19 John Legend dropped by The Recording Academy headquarters in Santa Monica, Calif., to perform a few songs, chat with GRAMMY.com and even pick up a surprise replacement GRAMMY Award. Legend is in the midst of a tour with the Roots supporting their new album Wake Up, a collection of classic ’60s and ’70s R&B. During his visit, Legend played a few solo songs at the piano, including the album’s title track, originally a hit for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (and their vocalist, Teddy Pendergrass), and “Shine,” the album’s only original song.
John Legend & The Roots Perform @ The Troubadour (LA)
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010Follow the jump for much more,
Video: John Legend & The Roots feat. Melanie Fiona & Common “Wake Up Everybody”
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Here is the much anticipated video for John Legend & The Roots incredible remake of “Wake Up Everybody,” featuring Melanie Fiona & Common. Enjoy!
John Legend & Questlove Talk “Wake Up!” With Rollingstone
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010John Legend and the Roots’ ?uestlove recently stopped by the Rolling Stone offices to preview their upcoming “gritty and raw” soul collaboration Wake Up! . The LP features Legend and the Roots adding some funk flavor to socially conscious songs by soul legends like Donny Hathaway, Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye while putting a modern twist to obscure cuts like Baby Huey and the Babysitters’ “Hard Times” with ?uestlove calling their rendition “the funkiest song ever created in the last 10 years.”
Vaughn Anthony x Kevin Cossom @ BMI Showcase
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Ms. Drama attends the BMI showcase where Vaughn Anthony (John Legend’s younger brother) and Kevin Cossom perform live. During the break, Vaughn Anthony talks w/ Ms. Drama about his music, being Mr. Everything, and what he has coming up next. Live performances from both acts.
John Legend & The Roots Perform On ‘Good Morning America’
Friday, August 6th, 2010Follow the jump for their performance of “Hard Times,” and “Shine”
John Legend On Set Of “Wake Up Everybody” Video Shoot
Friday, August 6th, 2010Follow the jump for another clip, and some footage of John’s show in BK last night.
