Chance Hayden [2018] - Someday We'll All Be Free (feat. Jarrod Lawson) [Atlanta]

In these times of coronavirus lockdown here's a song of hope.  A superb cover of the Donny Hathaway's 1973 classic performed by Chance Hayden (guitar) and the class act Jarrod Lawson.  It is taken from Chance Hayden's 2018 album Get Somethin' available on BandCamp.  Chance Hayden played guitar of Lawson's 'Live At The BBC' EP on Dome in 2014.

I've taken the opportunity of posting several other versions including Hathaway's original and a live version by Stevie Wonder, along with 'the governor' Bobby Womack, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, Harvey Mason, Park Place Feat. Donnie Williams, a live version by Jennifer Hudson @ The Whitehouse, a short clip of Teena Marie live in San Diego, Corrine Bailey Rae & Jon Batiste and Alicia Keys.

Donny Hathaway [1973] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Atco 45-6928]

... and the original.

Park Place Feat. Donnie Williams [2011] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Chump Change CCR 1127-7]

A Paul Tillman Smith project who has already been featured on this blog.

Stevie Wonder [2016] - Someday We'll All Be Free

Live St Paul, MN 13 Oct 2016

Harvey Mason [1982] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Alfa ALR-28039]

From 1982 album Stone Mason which appears to have been only released in Japan. This track features vocals of Stephanie Spruill who released 2 good 45s with Roger Sainte as Suff 'n' Ramjett in 1975 (which I'll feature in another post) and then went on to form Saint & Stephanie releasing an album and 4 45s in 1979 on Arista which were sadly very disco oriented.

Bobby Womack [1985] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Beverly Glen BG0006]

Title track of his Beverly Glen album from 1985.

Ruben Studdard [2009] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Hickory HR301005]

A nice modern version by 2003 American Idol winner from Love Is album.

Jennifer Hudson [2009] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Live @ The Whitehouse 2014]

Teena Marie [1980] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Live @ San Diego 1980]

Corrine Bailey Rae & Jon Batiste [2019] - Someday We'll All Be Free

An unrehearsed impromptu live performance at The Steinway Hall, New York in 2019.

Alicia Keys [2002] - Someday We'll All Be Free

From Remixed And Unplugged In A Minor

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - A Beautiful Heart [Chump Change CC-398 CD]

A few days ago I posted some tracks from Bridge - Crying For Love album.  All tracks were written by Paul Tillman Smith.  Whilst exploring these I came across a recent (2017) album from him called A Beautiful Heart.  On further investigation, in addition to being in Vitamin E and Bridge, I discovered that he was also a member of a group called Park Place who released 2 albums 'The Invisible Man' 2002 produced by Tillman Smith and Norman Connors and 'Steps' 2011 produced by Tillman Smith. There's also another titled Bed Ballads The Songs Of Paul Tillman Smith.  It would appear that Tillman Smith wrote most of the tracks.  Many of the tracks on his solo album also appear to be re-recordings of tracks previously recorded by Vitamin E, Bridge and Park Place.

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - April Fool [Chump Change]

Feat. Tootie Williams

May as well start with this track but kicking myself ... as I should have posted this yesterday ... April Fool!

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - Crying For Love [Chump Change]

Feat. LaToya London

Originally recorded by Bridge on Crying For Love.  This is a smoother, more laid back version.  It was also recorded by Park Place on The Invisible Man in 2002.

Park Place [2002] - Crying For Love [Chump Change CC 00013]

This sounds like it is the same version from 'The Invisible Man' but no credits on listing.

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - The Newsroom [Chump Change]

Feat. Bonnie Boyer & Skyler Jett

Originally recorded by Vitamin E on Sharing

Vitamin E [1977] - The Newsroom [Buddah BDS 5690]

Original version from Vitamin E - Sharing

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - Splashing [Chump Change]

Feat. LaToya London

Originally recorded by Park Place

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - Lady Day [Chump Change]

Feat. Donnie Williams

A nice neo soul stepper.

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - Soft Eyes [Chump Change]

Feat. Donnie Williams

Another nice neo soul stepper.

Paul Tillman Smith [2017] - Out There In SpaceEyes [Chump Change]

Feat. Donnie Williams

I had to double check the track listing on this one as Donnie Williams sounds so much like Stevie Wonder on this track.

Park Place [2011] - Someday We'll All Be Free [Chump Change CCR-1129-7]

A great version of the Donny Hathaway classic. Not sure who the lead singer is on this track (guessing Donnie Williams)

Paul Tillman Smith [2013] - Listen [Chump Change]

Feat. Michael Cheadle

From Bed Ballads a song originally recorded for Norman Connors - This Is Your Life album featuring James Roberson and then by Bridge with lead vocals by Freddie Hughes.  This track features Michael Cheadle.

A bit of digging around and I came across (what I believe is) his profile on LinkedIn.  I think he was a member of Future Perfect which had a website but which is now offline.

Paul Tillman Smith [2013] - Higher Power [Chump Change]

Feat. Tootie Williams

Donnie Williams & Park Place [2007] - Higher Power [Chump Change]

Feat. LaToya London & Terrell Williams

Taken from Just Like Magic album.

An video puts the song in perspective!

Donnie Williams & Park Place [2007] - Invisible Man [Chump Change]

Donnie Williams & Terrell Williams [2009] - Invisible Man Live @ The Black Repertory Theatre, Berkeley CA

Donnie Williams & Park Place [2007] - Send My Baby Back [Chump Change]

Feat. LaToya London

Cover of Freddie Hughes - Send My baby Back with a different arrangement.