It's kinda sad to see all the hate on this video. Few people know about John's story: how he was instrumental in creating one of the best hip-hop albums of all time, how he was imprisoned during the peak of his career, and how he was later pardoned by the President of the United States. I remember hearing this for the first time, shortly after John was released from prison. I loved it so much, I put it on a mix cd for all my friends to hear at the time.
This isn't about remaking the song, this is him making the song his own. I would say this is nearly as good as Kate Bush's version, no, rather nearly as good in some aspects, but better in others.
I thought that too the first time I heard it but then it grew on me and when I understood the meaning behind it and the life he had I changed my mind, now I think that it one of the best, with Irish band Ham Sandwich also doing a great cover.
Smh @ people that are complaining about the video you DO realize that the simplicity of the video is what makes i......oh wait i was just gonna explain the point of a MUSIC video to people that are here to watch videos huh?!....my fault. Carry on.
real talk peep he's show didnt like it, didnt do any of his old songs js did new1's didnt know them, listen been fan since day 1 love this songs. wish ur live show could hv been better. will cop ur joint always!!
