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I love gospel music like this.

Ohhhh, I love it too, especially when I'm driving, running and early mornings.

This song is so envigorating!

YouTube - Lord You Are Good Lyrics

Great thread, thanks!

Glad you like it CinnamonBare and that's a good foot tapper link you posted, nice song.



Here's another one I like....

As a matter of fact I think I'll have my family and friends tapping thier feet and clapping their

hands as they send me off on my final journey while this plays in the background.

This is truly one of my favorites. I don't know if one would consider this song pure gospel, but it does get you going. I've had the priviledge of attending a gathering of gospel choirs and listened to them perform. You just can't sit still.





YouTube - The Doobie Brothers 1996 #2-Jesus Is Just Alright

Thanks along-for-the-ride, I haven't heard that one before.



Aaaand another one

bin, this may very well be the best thread going. Thanks again!

I have so many favorites, here's another, sung by the Man in Black:

YouTube - Johnny Cash sings "How Great Thou Art"

Thank you CB and keep posting and anyone else who would like to join in.

Wowweee! I love choirs and all their energy! So inspiring!

So bin, here's another soul warming, knee slapping, foot tapping one. One of my grandma's favorites:

YouTube - Johnny Cash - When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

ENJOY!!

Gospel music moves me to tears. I love it.

It's heartwarming for sure. Post one you like.

I really want to thank you all for your great contributions, I love them.

Mustang you're latest member to pop in with a fine choice....thank you.

Boogalette and all the others who made postive comments regarding this thread, I really appreciate your words.



Now then, as a young man in the sixties I spent many a happy night in the jazz clubs where I lived, and I became very fond of the jazz scene and its music, so here's an example that will fit in here just nicely.

Though there are many musical variations of this beautiful spiritual song and if you know the words and are a traditional jazz (trad jazz) fan like me, you'll find this version as uplifting as I do.

I hope

Lyrics below

Monty Sunshine and The Old Rugged Cross.




The Old Rugged Cross

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suffering and shame;

And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,

Has a wondrous attraction for me;

For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above

To bear it to dark Calvary.

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,

A wondrous beauty I see,

For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,

To pardon and sanctify me.

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;

Its shame and reproach gladly bear;

Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away,

Where His glory forever I’ll share.

ahhh, Bin, you ARE my grandma! haha, kidding. THAT lovely song is also on her favorites list.

And now, there can't be a thread like this without this song:

YouTube - Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace

CinnamonBear;1340745 wrote: ahhh, Bin, you ARE my grandma! haha, kidding. THAT lovely song is also on her favorites list.

And now, there can't be a thread like this without this song:

YouTube - Elvis Presley - Amazing GraceI forgot Elvis sang that one CB. Good thinking. :-6

From Across The Universe... A John Lennon song done in gospel.

The woman who sings in this is crying when she sings in the rehearsal. Hard not to feel what she's feeling.

Jim Reeves followed by Jo Stafford sing It is no secret (what God can do)

koan;1340916 wrote:

From Across The Universe... A John Lennon song done in gospel.

The woman who sings in this is crying when she sings in the rehearsal. Hard not to feel what she's feeling.A very powerful version koan, never heard it before. There's no doubting the woman felt the power of emotion when singing that song. Kind of makes you stop and think.



ps. I may be wrong but I got the impression JL was searching for answers or at least doing his utmost to understand intricate parts of life more fully, when he composed some of his great songs.

Thank you for that one.

Here's one that makes me so very grateful for my childhood. My parents are still young, healthy and in love. My siblings are a hoot and blessings, each in different ways. This song is truly a "family" song. Amen. XOX

Thanks again for the thread, Bin.

YouTube - Family Bible

And another beauty:

YouTube - George Jones-How Beautiful Heaven Must Be

As for Heaven, I'm torn. Anxious to see some loved ones, but still wanting to be here with all the others I love. Fortunately, I'm not in charge of my earthly exit date, and He who knows better is.

The Blackwood Brothers were favorites of Elvis' mother, Gladys, and they sang this song at her funeral. Early this year I saw Jimmy Jr., son of one of the originals, with 2 others, in concert and they told the story and sang this song.

YouTube - Blackwood Brothers - How Great Thou Art

Hello ZAP, thanks for taking the time to post in the video of the Blackwood Brothers, nice one.



Peace In The Valley, an old favourite.

The only reference I have to this video is "Sander zingt gospel"

ZAP;1341173 wrote: The Blackwood Brothers were favorites of Elvis' mother, Gladys, and they sang this song at her funeral. Early this year I saw Jimmy Jr., son of one of the originals, with 2 others, in concert and they told the story and sang this song.

YouTube - Blackwood Brothers - How Great Thou Art


I'd love to hear the story, Zap. Thanks.

I never heard this group sing it and was surprised at the one with such a deep voice. Wow, how they all sing together to give this song such homage. thanks.

koan;1340916 wrote:
From Across The Universe... A John Lennon song done in gospel.

The woman who sings in this is crying when she sings in the rehearsal. Hard not to feel what she's feeling.


that was amazing.

CinnamonBear;1341341 wrote: I'd love to hear the story, Zap. Thanks.

I never heard this group sing it and was surprised at the one with such a deep voice. Wow, how they all sing together to give this song such homage. thanks.


When I heard them it was Jimmy Jr. and two others, one of them had a wonderfully rich bass voice. I found some links to the Blackwood Brothers and learned that they sang back up for Johnny Cash and that Elvis sat in on an impromtu session with them in Memphis. This link says that they were asked to sing at Gladys Presley's funeral but it doesn't mention "How Great Thou Art". Jimmy was very specific about it being her favorite song and that it was sung at her funeral.

http://www.blackwoodbrothers.com/history.htm

Les Humphries Singers and Rock My Soul.

Sing it like it is

ZAP;1341359 wrote: When I heard them it was Jimmy Jr. and two others, one of them had a wonderfully rich bass voice. I found some links to the Blackwood Brothers and learned that they sang back up for Johnny Cash and that Elvis sat in on an impromtu session with them in Memphis. This link says that they were asked to sing at Gladys Presley's funeral but it doesn't mention "How Great Thou Art". Jimmy was very specific about it being her favorite song and that it was sung at her funeral.

The Blackwood Brothers Quartet


Fantastic link and pic's, Zap. Thanks. Of course, I love their Johnny Cash connection and was happy to see they've made appearances for the Billy Graham Crusades and the Presidential Prayer Breakfasts. Beautiful.

I've always loved the song, It is well with my soul -- but, I didn't know the story behind it until I looked it up on youtube. My gosh, the man lived a life comparable to Job, and rose above it to give God praise. I also didn't know this song was written in the 1800's ... the video tells the amazing story.

YouTube - It is well with my soul

So many gospel songs remind me of my blessings. Here's another one! The video is how I imagine Heaven ...

YouTube - GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS by CECE WINANS with lyrics



Thanks for the thread, Bin.

"Bin" a pleasure.

CinnamonBear;1341586 wrote: So many gospel songs remind me of my blessings. Here's another one! The video is how I imagine Heaven ...

YouTube - GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS by CECE WINANS with lyrics

Thanks for the thread, Bin.

"Bin" a pleasure. ;)Well I do declare Cinamonbear,

I like the songs you like to share.



I'm sure Mahalia's singing "gonna lay down ma sowin' machine, down by the riverside" in the first two verses.

Who says children aren't born good?

koan;1341788 wrote: Who says children aren't born good?




Sweet, very sweet, Koan. Thank you.

ahhh, thanks Bin, you poet who didn't know it.

This is probably the one thread that will draw me back here.

One of my favorite gospel songs (haha, I know there are many) but on this particular video it shows respect to the American Indian. There's my heart. xox

YouTube - On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove( new )

Beautiful, CB. Thank you.

Thanks Zap. That particular video means a lot to me in more ways than I can say = xox

Have a peaceful day, Zap.

koan;1341788 wrote: Who says children aren't born good?Incredibly, beautful, endearingly innocent.

If it's the little girl's wishes to continue as she is, and she's looked after properly, managed with care and attention for her own well being, then she has a fantastic life ahead of her, I think we should all keep our ears open for her in the future.

Thank you koan. :yh_flower

I will follow him (Sister act) Lycée Millet 2009

Animated Gospel Choir



:wah:

You dont have to be religious to enjoy gospel music and this is about as good as it gets for me. This womans voice gives me goose bumps

Loved "His Eye is on the Sparrow" Snowfire. :guitarist



and yes, she has a great voice, specially for gospel music.