They Can't Hide Us Anymore

If you have ever seen Richie perform, then you will feel that you are a part of this book. It draws you in like you are sitting next to him and he is telling you stories of the likes of Dylan and Hendrix. This book is an extension of Havens and shows you a side of him beyond his melodic guitar and ballads. I have spent many hours both listening to his performances and talking with him in his dressing rooms and at many Woodstock anniversaries. I thought I knew him well until I purchased his book. It showed me the real Havens, and what a great man he truly is. I urge you to sit down and read it from cover to cover and then read it again !

This book reveals the inner thoughts of Richie Haven's genius. The stories behind his story, with credits to those individuals who helped shape the true music of the 60's and 70's, are wonderful. One finds that the kindness expressed in Richie Haven's music and wishes for a better world, are those which really exist in his mind and spirit. This is a great book for anyone who grew-up in the 60's, as well as for others who love contemporary folk music and/or Richie Havens...S. Winters

"they can"t hide us anymore"...Richie you're right they can't hide the purity, the genuis, the humility of those whose heart prayer is to tell the truth as they see and live it. Your need to communicate has been and IS our blessing. Your gift, your offering is no less than inspiration. Bob Marley said, "Won't you help me sing the songs of freedom?" Everything that has held me prisoner (fears) to date...I step beyond and I now claim my stories, my songs, the music of my heart and WILL share also...I am enlisting myself in the army of THEY CAN'T HIDE US ANYMORE! An easy read, an incredible and inspiring book, I could not put it down!

Author Steve Davidowitz may have painted his masterpiece with "They Can't Hide Us Anymore". Most of us have always known Richie Havens as a remarakble singer/songwritter, now we know him as a truley great human being. Richie's days in the Village occured during an amazing time our country's history and Havens gives you his perspective from the front row. I always knew Bob Dylan to be a dynamic force in those days, I now realize Riche Havens was also.

I bought this book last night and couldn't put it down. Richie's a natural-born storyteller, and his prose flows naturally and effortlessly and beautifully, like the waters of the Bad River in upper Wisconsin.This is a great read. If you want to read about a real artist, read this book!