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Timmy Thomas — Why Can't We Live Together
Album: Why Can't We Live Together
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Released: 1972
Length: 3:48
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Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Why can't we live together?
Tell me why, tell me why.
Why can't we live together?

Everybody wants to live together.
Why can't we be together?

No more war, no more war, no more war...
Just a little peace in this world.
No more war, no more war.
All we want is some peace in this world.

Everybody wants to live together.
Why can't we live together?

No matter, no matter what colour.
You are still my brother.
I said no matter, no matter what colour.
You are still my brother.

Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together?
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Title of this song, though appropriate at all times, is even more so in these turbulent times. BTW- Love the song. 9 
Posted 1 year ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
This just makes me want to dance like the dad I am.
Posted 2 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:

Now knowing that this is the original, I prefer this one. Got more of a coolness to it.



NO,  not much is able to be cooler than Sade!
Posted 2 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Retro Cool
Posted 2 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
The Bontempi organ lives! There is something so amazingly effortless and cool about this.
Posted 2 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

I know nothing about producing or mixing music, but isn't the voice a little low and the instruments a little too high on this song? Can someone who knows what they are talking about confirm or deny this?


It's always sounded fine to me.  It was a demo that Thomas had recorded by himself; the only instruments are an organ and a percussion track from an early rhythm machine.  Apparently the producer at the label he pitched it to wanted to re-record the song with a full band, then listened to it some more and decided that "it was already done."
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Talk about One Hit Wonders. Whatever happened to this guy?! This is one incredible number tho
Posted 2 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Nowdays so true 
Posted 2 years ago by nowhere-man    [ Reply ]
I know nothing about producing or mixing music, but isn't the voice a little low and the instruments a little too high on this song? Can someone who knows what they are talking about confirm or deny this?
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Liking the new Iggy Pop-Dr Lonnie Smith version
Posted 3 years ago by walkerpub    [ Reply ]
Would love a ringtone with this song!
Posted 3 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
Tim Thomas in the NBA, another in the NHL and today I find out I have a namesake in R&B.... It's a good day! 
Posted 3 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:
Now knowing that this is the original, I prefer this one. Got more of a coolness to it.
 I don't think I've ever heard this original before. Nice.
c.

Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Because we can't put political differences far down on the list.
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
 MattRudely wrote:

I'm worse, only knew Sade.
 
Me too! 
Posted 3 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
 MattRudely wrote:

I'm worse, only knew Sade.
 
I knew hers and Winwood's. Both great covers. I'm sure there are others beyond theirs and Al's.
Posted 3 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
SO TRUE - Why can't we get it together?
 
Because we're told we have to!
Posted 4 years ago by Slickamoe    [ Reply ]
SO TRUE - Why can't we get it together?
Posted 4 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 Larrygrrl wrote:
Black Songs Matter.  I thought this was a Stevie Winwood song...I am so ignorant.  Love the original.  Thank you RP!
 
I'm worse, only knew Sade.
Posted 4 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
Black Songs Matter.  I thought this was a Stevie Winwood song...I am so ignorant.  Love the original.  Thank you RP!
Posted 4 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
Well the really big problem is that not everybody loves to live together , some love to live on copper road and some like not to live at  all
Posted 4 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
BillG, is it true that this piece was recorded in mono?

And, do you have the complete recording (6-7 minutes) with the slightly shambolic finish?
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Now knowing that this is the original, I prefer this one. Got more of a coolness to it.
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
Didn't Drake sample this organ for Hotline Bling? {#Rolleyes}
 
Yes he did.  Thomas is credited as a co-writer on Drake's recording.
Posted 4 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Milano wrote:
So it wasn't Sade's song! Nice chance to hear the original, even though I really love Sade's version too.
 
Hardon my possible hyper-masculinity, but Sade's version is so much... grabbier...
Posted 5 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
So it wasn't Sade's song! Nice chance to hear the original, even though I really love Sade's version too.
Posted 5 years ago by Milano    [ Reply ]
Sade did it better, but not terribly different.
Posted 5 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
love this! Never heard it before. Thank you! Cannot stand Sade.
Posted 5 years ago by barbarabush450    [ Reply ]
 o_unico wrote:

Came here exactly to post this! {#Clap}
 

I mean, it was either that or the Nintendo Wii theme music.
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Nice!  Glad to hear the orginal.  Didn't know it wasn't a Steve Windwood (et. al.) song.
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
haven't heard the original in years! thanks RP. yet again, you are rocking my world! I think Sade's version is quite good as well
Posted 5 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
SADE, she made a good reminder.
Difficult to swallow the lyrics
But true in Intend.

try SADE.
Posted 6 years ago by bird_of    [ Reply ]
h8rhater wrote:
Nice to hear the original.
 
Very interesting for someone like me who's only ever heard Sade's version.  A solid 7.
Posted 6 years ago by jellese    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear the original.
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
Didn't Drake sample this organ for Hotline Bling? {#Rolleyes}
 
Came here exactly to post this! {#Clap}
Posted 6 years ago by o_unico    [ Reply ]
Didn't Drake sample this organ for Hotline Bling? {#Rolleyes}
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Won't make you forget Al Green, but this is good after-hours chill. Though, the organ threatens to make the whole thing feel like a salesman's showroom demonstration at your local Pianos and Organs Outlet.
Posted 21 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Exellent!
Posted 21 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Ick.
Posted 21 years ago by Moonbmr72    [ Reply ]
Very nice choice, Bill! :nodhead:
Posted 21 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
Meh <-(
Posted 21 years ago by moheybee    [ Reply ]
Death by lift music
Posted 21 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]