sujitjp (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Yes there is a version that is very short - 2 something minutes but it rips your heart apart. John Coltrane's sound is beyond anything known in Jazz so many conservative jazz listeners don't like him. Their loss. They should just stick to big band swing and Kenny G.

hendrix207 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

This is one of those moments where words cannot describe the finesse of his magical playing. Just watch and feel

ironicname12345 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Wow, I just looked at the view count and it was at 44,444! And as far as I know, there were four young girls killed in the church bombings that inspired this song.

eshninerforest (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

This is so hard hitting & emotional. fantastic music.

pennilesshippo (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

LONG LIVE JUAN CARLOS!!!!

lollieszone (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Well, I'm an Australian living in Mexico, so I had no say in the 2008 USA elections. Having said this, this is the closest thing I have as a place to share in the happyness that USA, the home of jazz, has now seen the first African American President!Congradulations USA! God bless Jazz and God bless America!...God bless Coltrane and those that died in the church that inspired this song...

blackgn82 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

That sax melts your skin off. perfect

obhesh (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

eyuseco, you are a righteous man for submitting this. may the gods bless you.

oldschoolruler (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

thanks for the info., I think I'll pick it up...

jrummererik (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

The Gentle Side of John Coltrane is a compilation so I have no idea about it - but "Alabama" - which is on Live @ Birdland is 5:08.