Singer Richie Havens has died. It's probably my loss that I was not too familiar with his work but he sure had a lot of fans.
Actor Albert Brooks, back when he was comedian Albert Brooks, told a wonderful story on one of his records about the loyalty of Richie Havens fans. You can listen to it via the player below and I suggest you do. Ignore the little aside where someone yodels. You have to hear the entire album — Comedy Minus One — to understand what that's about…
