Orgōne - Be Thankful for What You Got [William DeVaughn Cover] 

I’m in love with this cover - on replay 💟🗣

Jamming this morning on this Easter Sunday

When you fall down a rabbit hole and find gold, be thankful. :-)

Wow!!! What a cut of this song, love it❤

College grad 1974, since then I've waited for This much thanks you All, It's still SMOOTH huh Man

Miss you guys immensely!!

Nice!

Sing brother!!!!!

Brilliant!

awesome song!

Beautiful ensemble!

Oof! So good! 1.2M views 3 years ago LOS ANGELES Orgōne recorded live in studio at Tropico Union Studios, Los Angeles on February 19, 2020. "Be Thankful for What You Got." Written By William DeVaughn … 808 Comments Adonia Oof! So good1

Great singer !!!

I actually recall in NYC back in the '70's when you would see "super-fly" Cadillac Eldorado's exactly like the song describes.

Woooo ❤️🙌🏾

Nice version 👌

Nice cover!

Great job. I love it

Niceeeeee

Beutifull song and the beat love it and is voice love this music

You did justice to a classic song!!! Growing up in those time couldn't get any better! At 65 life is great! The era was once in a lifetime, if you were born and grew up with all of those beautiful master pieces you were truly blessed. I would not have change it for all of the money in this WORLD!!! Music was Music with so much meaning to it. It was always song from their heart. You know when you heard your song on the radio, it hit you right in the heart! Continue doing music like this!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Remember, brothers and sisters, it's like my Dad used to tell me, "When you borrow something from someone, try to give it back better than when you got it." These folks sure did the song justice, God bless.

Amazing, ILove It. Oldie forever...Long Live Oldie songs...Brazil in tha House.

BE A MASTER IN WHAT YOU LOVE..... OOOOOH MY LORD THE TROMBONIST KILLED IT!! NAILED IT!!! WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT.... A TROMBONIST COULD TAKE SOLO ON THIS JAMM??? HE STOLE THE SONG AND GAVE IT BACK!!! A FKING MASTER!!!!! MY HAIRS ARE STANDING!!!! PS: THE DRUMMER, CONGAS, ORGANIST, BASS AND OF COURSE THE VOCALISTS, THE WHOLE BAND NAILED THIS CLASSIC GREAT TO HEAR OTHER ARTISTS THROW DOWN ON A GREAT CLASSIC!!! THANK YOU X 1 MILLION!!!!!! LOL OMG THE JOY OF MUSIC!!!

They killed it!!! Wow. Just beautiful ❤️

The trombone solo is exquisite

Groove for days. If you can't mellow to this, you can't get mellow

I was 20 years old a white guy that rose a lot of hell and my brothers in arms in that war I love you all. Never did get that Cadillac but got a Corvette later in life after being homeless and in the creek

VERY COOL! You gave this song it's PROPS!!! NICELY DONE! Peace & Gratitude to all...

WOW! Cold Blooded!!!! This is it! They captured the simple, mellow, message that the original piece put down. I was there back in 74 fresh back from Nam and trying to get it together. This song means a lot to me way to go. The trombone is the real deal!!!! I love it!

A TRULY TIMELESS MASTERPIECE THE EARTH 🌎 HAS MUSIC FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN 👂 THE MESSAGE IS ALWAYS IN THE MUSIC 🎼

Really nice cover of one of my favorite songs growing up 70's and 60's. Like the larger band and all the added instrumentation too. Vocals are very much on point with the feeling behind this piece of old school poetry. wow. so warm! 😎

Great cover, and the trombone solo was the icing on the cake - super mellow vibes!!

“AMAZING TROMBONE”-WOW❣️❣️🇨🇦

The original is by William DeVaughn (NOT Curtis Mayfield as some erroneously report) and was done phenomenously by Pepe Marquez, in tandem with a cover of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes' "You Know How To Love Me." Please give them both a listen. This version is pleasant enough but a little slowed down for my taste, though Ricky Luchesse's trumpet solo at 5:07 gives it just the spice it needs to register on my Richter scale! There are at least eleven different covers on this song by bands of different backgrounds and I am glad to finally see the song getting the recognition it deserves, from all quarters!

Absolutely awesome 😎😎

Anytime I see "Just Be Thankful (For What You Got)", I'll stop what I'm doing and listen. I'm thankful for your video. Watching y'all playing musical instruments is an added treat. Keep on the 'smooth' path. I really hope you had as much enjoyment playing as I did listening.

I been smooth all my life since birth in 1955. This song was me in 1974 with my home boys in Columbus, Ohio riding around jamming smooth jazz and smoking good weed.

Thankful for This Group and my RU-vid Algorithm ❤️

Beautiful version. A kind of Massive Attack, so much soul. Wonderful! Thank you guys.

Was just looking for a different cover of this song and fell upon you all...think I'll stop here 🎧🙏👌

That trombone, though... Killin me....🎉🎉🎉❤

This is a brilliant rendition🎤🎧🎸🎹🥁🎶🎺I love it!!

SO DOPE...I am old school and you guys killed it. LOVE LOVE LOVE

great trombone sound

One of the greatest soul/funk band nowadays....

Great version , congratulations! I've been listening for weeks every day and it's always brand new 🎉

absolute class! thanks for the groove!!

Totally awesome cover👌🏾 ROCK ON 🤟🏾❤💚💛

BRUH!!! Y'ALL DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND RIGHT NOW🙌

SUBSCRIBED "this song I was listening to on my phone and I guess it led you down my timeline... "Great Cover" -Kwaufi Nino

I can't stop listening. The band, his voice, the togetherness of this band ❤❤❤

Cold Blooded, this sounds AWESOME, oh my goodness William Devaugh would be proud if he were here to here it the trombone sounds Amazing I mean the whole arrangement is beautiful, the keys, the guitar, the background singers, I have added this on my playlist.❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰😘👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥👩🏾👩🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

William DeVaughn kept driving to get his music out. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Many tried to rip him off. But he was a good man and persisted and got this produced in Motown. Then he returned to his humble beginnings going door to door seeking contributions for Jesus. You can't make this up. Oh my Lord. Just be thankful for what you got. And God Bless William and Peace Be with that Brother forever. And Peace and gratitude be with you all. Cause that's what he and Jesus would've wanted. And no, I don't drive no great big Cadillac.

Superbe, i love this song and you did it divine❤❤❤❤soulful

Soooo much heart, singing from his soul....couldn't stop looking at him.

Hey this is terrific. Hopeful more good stuff from you is in store for us listeners.

Its beautiful performance ❤❤❤🎉

Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

Such a great authentic cover with all the heart to drive the message home. In this age of greed and feeling of lack. We should be grateful for what we've got ❤

After all these years you guys keep on blowing my mind... dope cover !!!

TROMBONE SOLO LETS GOOOOO!!!!!!!!! AMAZING

Very well done cover of a CLASSIC masterpiece!!! Many thanks for posting!

Love it…glad I stopped by.

Wow. They killed it. Just awesome

This song has weaved in and out of my consciousness since i first heard it in the 70's. And i was stopped dead in my tracks when i heard this version. So nice.

♥️takes me back to a wonderful time in my life♥️you guys are great, so glad I found you

Love this jam...it takes me back to my younger days and happier times! "Diamond in the Back" 1970’s was a good year! Blessings ~

Well done! Amazing cover of this jam! So mellow.. It just makes my day❣

Never heard of these guys before but as they covered one of my all time favourite tunes I had to listen, loved your cover of this song ❤️, will definately be checking you out, thanks for a beautiful version x

I’m 57 and I’m grateful that I have still have my mom and my dad in spite of our difficulties and issues that have come because of my dad’s abuse. I have learned that it could have been worse. I used to be mad at my mom because she never left my dad. I went to counseling and therapy and I have talked to a lot of men. Boys need their dads and girls need their mothers. Me and mom talked after many years later and agreed that life would have been worse without my dad. I’m the oldest of 10 7 brothers and 2 sisters. I have been in therapy since I was 20 , I’m 57 today. My parents have been divorced for 20 years and we have all managed to keep a decent relationship with each other. My parents are getting older. My mom is 76 and my dad is 79. And I truly am blessed to still have them. Even though we have our differences I just try to talk to them. My mom gets it but my dad doesn’t. And that’s okay. Not everyone gets it. At least I still have him and we all still love each other.

Just sent the original version to a friend...you showed up equally as good and smooth.Updated an incredible song while keeping true to the original. Awesome job!

Just heard this on Craig Charles show - had to track it down. As he said, absolute tuneage.

Idk how I got here... but I'm speechless, what a amazing retake on a already timeless classic... Sang with hella soul👌

WORDS: Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac Gangsta whitewalls TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all. But remember, brothers and sisters, You can still stand tall. Just be thankful for what you've got. Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean Gangsta whitewalls, TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all But remember, brothers and sisters You can still stand tall Just be thankful, for what you've got Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean woo hoo ooh (x4) Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac Gangsta whitewalls, TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all But remember brothers and sisters You can still stand tall Just be thankful, for what you've got Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean woo hoo ooh (x6)

Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac Gangsta whitewalls TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all But remember brothers and sisters You can still stand tall Just be thankful for what you've got Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac Diamond in the back, sunroof top Diggin' the scene With a gangsta lean Gangsta whitewalls TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all But remember brothers and sisters You can still stand tall Just be thankful for what you've got Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac Gangsta whitewalls TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all But remember brothers and sisters You can still stand tall Diamond in the back, sunroof top Diggin the scene With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh Diamond in the back, sunroof top Diggin the scene With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh Diamond in the back, sunroof top Diggin' the scene With a gangsta lean, wooh-ooh-ooh Diamond in the back, sunroof top

Amazing!

These guys killed it! Great cover, but if I had to sum it up in one word........... TROMBONE!

Now you all need to add the superthanks option so folks can show appreciation with a donation.... You are incredible!!!

Beautiful version. Thank you.

Massive Attack - Be Thankful For what you Got

Vivid, distinct memories of this song. I was 15 in 1974!

Tonight, by myself by choice, My🎉02/07 2:33am . Just happened to find it!! I know them, I just needed it tonight!? ❤ Happy birthday to ME! 🎈 Thanks!!!❤

Beautiful

Speecheless. Absolute class cover version. Want to thank this band .for this song. It is addictive as it so good.

Very respectable cover. Definitely feelin the overall vibe!

Oh my days (from South London)! I have been listening to this exact version for some time now maybe a year or so ....sharing it obsessively...crying and laughing over my traumas... now I've just discovered the live version (I can see you!)! Thankful!!!!!n For what I've got! despite the shit life throw. PKS 2023 xxx

Loved it, Ya'll did that, I remember the original version!

I was searching for a live version of Massive Attack's interpretation but instead stumbled upon this gem. Amazing work guys. You successfully managed to add your personal touch superbly.

Mr. Ector is such a great singer. I admire him a lot.

Sending LOVE & Hitting Like from all 3 of my channels because I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THIS OLD SONG!!!!! 😍 MORE LIKE THIS PLEASE! 🙏

Loved it then ,love it now , from the original converse wearn' days A-M radio an alllll .sad those days are gone .funk an soul music back then was the best !

Not sure how I came across this jam but its on my chill list...love it...such talent-all of them (some Marvin Gaye vibes & that's a compliment)❤

Awesome, ❤so very smooth 😊. They did justice on this song😘

Wow just came across this rendition. This is incredible guys! May I dare say this could be even better than the original…..you guys definitely did the original more than enough justice!! Love this so much thank you!!!!

🎉I remember this jam..from a child, ALWAYS was one of my ALL time favorites..well done on the remake..wowwww...SPLENDIFIOUSLY done◇◇◇

Yes. Thankyou so much. I am thankful! So good, it could be interesting to hear another female vocal to texture 😅

Felt this in my soul. Loved it!

That's a sensational amount of soul. Really captured the smooth '70's vintage feel. Had to pull it at Apple Music in Lossless.

A smooth silky version of one of my favourite songs - you guys are awesome and you smashed it.... loved it, need more songs like this ♥️