Everything Is Everything cover

Everything Is Everything

Donny Hathaway · 1970

45 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz · soul

A soulful fusion of jazz, gospel, and blues that resonates with both intimacy and social consciousness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • intimate moments for reflection
  • socially conscious lyrical themes
  • soulful warmth for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 1, 1970, 'Everything Is Everything' was Donny Hathaway's debut studio album. Following his success as a session musician and background singer, this album marked his transition to a prominent solo artist. It showcased his unique ability to blend genres while tackling themes of personal and societal struggle.
Stylistic neighbors
Ray Charles· Nina Simone· Etta James

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything) 3:29
  • 2 Je vous aime (I Love You) 3:32
  • 3 I Believe to My Soul 3:51
  • 4 Misty 3:38
  • 5 Sugar Lee 4:05
  • 6 Tryin’ Times 3:15
  • 7 Thank You Master (For My Soul) 5:51
  • 8 The Ghetto 6:53
  • 9 To Be Young, Gifted and Black 6:44
  • 10 A Dream 4:14

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