Lonnie liston smith is a black musical genius one a kind player.

All you young bucks out there , if you want to grow in your musical talents just listen to this !

I Met Mr. Lonnie Liston Smith about 4 yrs ago .... Still doing his Music , but alot Overseas he says where there is more Appreciation....

PROFOUND!!! Young people get to this.

Many of you probably know this, but the lead vocals is Donald Smith, Lonnie Listion Smith's brother.

wow!! still brings joy to my soul as it did back in the 70's. Timeless Lonnie....

Donald Smith what a voice - Love LLS ..very groovy tune indeed

I thank the Most High that he allowed me to come along in the area when this type of music was being created .When all black folks wanted to do was sit back in the basement smoke a few joints and let the music take you to the cosmos .

Such a Huge part of my life. My older brother (Wilby Fletcher, Jr.) is playing drums on this song. Amazing memories - thanks for sharing this!

There is no such thing as a little freedom. Either you are all free, or you are not free.

I don't need to smoke nothing to get high off this jam…it's a stand alone high…can ya dig it!

It's amazing what that bass line will do for a song

I had the hardest time finding out who made this back when it came out. Heard it on the radio, and of course, the stupid dj never identified the song or artist. I suspected it was LLS, but of course, the word Renaissance is never used in the song, so i couldn't be sure looking at the song titles on the album. As an 18 year old college student who was short on money, I really didn't want to gamble and be wrong. The clerks in the record stores were no help, so I broke down and took a chance and bought the album, and my suspicions were correct. Thank goodness!

listened to this song while I was going through some of life's changes and challenges. it helped me out superbly. GOD and music saved and soothed this savage beast. PACO.

The baseline is killing!!

I was listening to this guy at the age of 12, a jazz freak you can say I am.

I used to listen to this out at sea while in the Navy. And kicking it in the Seychelles..Still fresh... The whole Renaissance album is great.

1975 -- Attending Cal-State University; driving my '75 TR6 thru Oakland with the top down around Lake Merritt; listening to this song on KBLX, KRE Berkeley. Life was good and easy. Golden State Warriors just won their first NBA Championship; Oakland A's World Champs. The Bay Area was a hot-bed of social activity -- hippies in San Francisco, Black Panthers keeping it real in Oakland. Everyday was an adventure ...

I love this jam it reminds me of my lovely departed husband Freddie Chism aka Freddious Maximus

2021 and still sound good! EVEN BETTER DURING THESE TIMES WE ARE IN. TAKE YOUR MIND AWAY!!

Theses words are. POWERFUL

I remember when I got this LP back in 1976, it was actually given to me by a friend who made the rounds to radio stations to promote new LPs from I believe it was Epic Records, I remember listening to it with a tight group of friends and we all fell in love with the entire album...41 years later and it still feels like yesterday...classics never go away!

OMG I thank the Most High that he let me came along during this area of music.

Beauty to the ears Ears, Food for the Soul. Salut Lonnie Liston Smith!!

I've been a Lonnie fan since 1990.....Deep listen to the words...

This album is out of print, if u do find a copy be prepared to pay good $$$ for it , its that good , great stuff from Lonnie Liston smith

I could jam this cut all day.

Even my goosebumps are groovin!

One of the greatest

Excuse me while I drift away. Mr. Smith has that effect on me. SO FREE. RENAISSANCE. It's as if I was in the room as he recorded this. Thx for sharing. & thx to L.L.S for blessing us w. this.

I love this song when I was a kid, later growing up I wanted this song so badly and now here it is. Thanks to whoever put this song up reminds me of a simpler time.

I was just entering 6th grade, my big sister’s boyfriend played Lonnie religiously...his music lives on in m heart like nostalgia that will live on inside me until the day I die. He is my cosmic soul traveler...

THIS MUSIC SO GOOD for my ears right about now- ---come on 2021 who agrees with me

Soulbrother was here.. thanks So much Mr Smith 👏😊

the 70's, best music, best times!!!! One of the best musicians of all times

Anyone out there still listening in 2024?

That was SO funky! "Sounds so FREE!" YES...

sound is like smooth clear air....

Now you see now you know and wonder why you are one of so few...so be it !!!

Man this song bring back sooo many good times and memories. Now this is music!!

I graduated 1975...found this whole genre of Music....This would take U on a carpet ride and its content was earth shattering. I found and explored All musicians, Still one of my favorites!

Bass line is SMOKIN'!

Amazing Producer!! Released 1976 💗✌✌

The answer is in your mind!

yes indeed... A Classic...

THAT BASS !!!!!

This jam is my Lonnie Liston Smith....ooooeeee!

2021 May the frequency of this sound permeate the minds of youth, so as to impower them, to complete the mission of human ascension in the coming millennia. A Renaissance, A Cosmic Echo, A Garden of Peace. TOTAL TRANFORMATION -- SO BE IT

Ever since I’ve started seriously listening to Lonnie, my appreciation and spark for life has been growing back into me. Bless.

jeez what a voice and song

Beautiful,heals the brain,from all the stress of the world. Thank you for posting.

A classic time, a classic musician!

Wow,lovely,lovely music, Thanks to KZfaq,I could fine this Awesome musician Lonnie Smith,!!!!!!!

one of the golden ages of music!

BEAUTIFUL SONG

1977 West Virginia State College / May Weekend opened with locals,Ebony and the Greek - headliners, Lonnie Liston Smith jammed that whole Renaissance album on the " yard " that night with his brother on lead vocals and flute. That was my 2nd concert after seeing - The Jimmy Castor Bunch and Brass Construction.

One of my favorite jams! I do agree that it’s not necessary to get high, this alone makes me high!

I twitted "Just now re-discovering the music that we listen to back in the mid to late 70's Lonnie Liston Smilh & The Cosmic Echoes"

My foukeen god, there's so much music made in the last 40 decades, absolutely gordeous, well-made rythms, all the music of lonnie smith, marco di marco, ahmad jamal, electronic butterflies... Maybe 'cause i'm 30 yrs old and i like all this music.

The first time I heard this song was back in the 70s, on the jazz station KADX, in Denver Colorado, i went right out and bought it on 8 track. Still sounds wonderfull in 2019.

Nobody can do this now. Lonnie and Donald and the Echoes broke the mold!

One of my dad's favorite artist..... for you "daddy" ..

He has left his mark. Lonnie never disappoints! His music to me us timeless. If I see old age, I bet Lonnie will be in my CD player!! Bet! Thx for posting.

i have to play this 3 or 4 times. Classic

Shout out to. Lonnie. Liston. Smith. My homeboy representing from. Richmond. Virginia 💪💪🙏✝️💯

this is album my favorite so many nice tunes.

Music of progression and Education...

DEEEEP!!!!!!! LONNIE PREACH!!! TRUTH-TO-FREEDOM!!!!

I was so young when this song came out. When I figured out this was Lonnie listen Smith I was really pleased. As I became an adult I became a huge fan!!!! There is one more song I really love by Lonnie Listen Smith the song is A Lover's Dream if You Tube can get permission rights again please!!!!! put that song back on You Tube!!!!!

This jam was always on rotation on Detroit's jazz radio station WJZZ

2019 yes! I'm still here, moving slowly to the smooth undulating river this tune creates, though time like this tune, continues to stream through our hearts and mind -- SO BE IT

Priceless!

This sound brings about an era of ideas, a possible future, and a transformation of consciousness. Great to hear it again. The ascended 1

Lonnie and his brother Donal Smith what a unique voice. My all time favourie voice.

BEAUTIFUL

So be it...tough cut classic!

killer bass baby

If you like - then you hear and you know. If you did not like then you just can't hear and could never know. Feel the love and be free - So Be It!

Love this ALWAYS So Beautiful.💝💝💝💝

love the bass

I love Mr Lonnie liston Smith since longtime.. thank for your inspiration.. peace. Bro👍

This is so so darn coooll!!! 😄🔥🔥 2022 & this has got me hooked!! Groovy, plaintive, & overflowing with truth. BEAUTIFUL. 🔥🔥💖

after all the past decades i awakened with this in my head.....PROFOUND !!

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR THEE LONGEST ❤!!! IT BROUGHT BACK GREAT MEMORIES FROM THE 70'S SMOOTHE HOUSE PARTIES 🥳!!!

Thank you very much;for posting this classic hit!!! Wooow I've trying to find this for awhile;this is smooth listening music!!!

Lonnie. l. smith. his. music. a. dismiss ion of. his. own. wow. great.

I Always have love mr Lonnie Liston Smith music. He is Awesome

Love this

Rediscovered this Jam can't stop playing it

HOTT ARTIST & # TUNES LIKE THIS SURE CAN TAKE ALL WORRIES AWAY... TAKES ANY JAZZ FUNK LOVER ABOVE THE CLOUDS ON A DRIFTING STAR... ((KEEP THE VIBES ALIVE)) @depluv2 U ROCK BIG TIME!

Real heartfelt music!

Great song..

Donald Smith adds wonderful vocals. Lonnie's brother

Have not herd of Lonnie in a long time. Still groovy af. Folks can ya Dig it?.

Listening to this classic during the current covid madness out there. Frees the mind...and soul👌😌👌🍹🍹

Unbelievable! Remember the saying “I Found It”. Whew. This album and this song is so hard to find now days. I used to kick this on the turntable after lighting a joint. 76” I advanced to an addiction of another substance. I’m 35 yrs.C &S . This song is more relevant now , than it was then. Uplifting , conscious raising, beautiful and fist pumping. The word Transformation is stirring around in my mind. “And You Wonder Why You are One of so Few”

Now you know, now you see, And wonder why you are one of so few...

I just felt chills..Rest on Mr.Lonnie Liston Smith

Golden !!!!!

The Best Lonnie Liston Song ever. His brother Donald Smith on vocals