Keyboardist: Gail NoblesThe song The Train is by the male Gospel group known as The Second Chapter. It’s a song of journey towards salvation. The way their music is played in the song is like the sound of a train. I don't know much about the group Second Chapter, but that song,The Train, should have gotten an award if it didn't. The song came from the 1994 album entitled Feel the Spirit. They tell the story in the song about a train and a conductor who was an old sanctified man that would get happy up in the engine, how he would reach and grab hold of horn, and he would start blowing. Second Chapter would give a demonstration in their music how the horn and the bell and train would sound. And they would  sing Whoo! woo! if you don't want to go, you don't have to go, you don't have to ride this train. You can hear the Second Chapter’s song The Train from their album Feel the Spirit on Spotify. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to a show about the gospel greats. Thank you for listening.

Story by: Gail NoblesCover art by: Gail NoblesThe great I AM! Hello!  I'm Gail Nobles. There's something I want to share with you. One day I was watching television and ask God: Lord, did you hear what the president said? He's got me worried. And I heard the Lord say: I know. Hard times are coming, but who am I? My word is fulfilling, and I'm coming just as the scripture said. The great I Am! Oh let me tell you about him! The very essence of existence. The Alpha and Omega. The beginning and the end. When you look up at the stars understand this, he created them with just a word. His word. Genesis chapter 1 tells us “Let there be light and there was light.” Not just light, but the light of the world shining through the darkness. John chapter 8 verse 12 tells us that Jesus said: I am the light of the world. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but she'll have the light of life. According to Acts 7,  He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The God of our fathers.The covenant-keeping God who walked through the pages of history and science, parting seas and bringing fourth rivers in the desert-yes he is the sustainer of life!  When Moses stood before the burning bush trembling, God spoke with authority. Exodus 3 verse 14 I Am that I Am: and he said, Thus shslt thou say unto the Children of Israel,  I AM hath set me unto you. Gospel singing Joe Douglas featuring Lena Byrd Miles sings The Great I AM. Gospel singing Shirley Caesar sings Who Is He. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to a show about the gospel greats. But today's topic is The Great I Am. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And the message will continue. Tune in again next time for more of the topic: The Great I AM.

Intro by: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesDo you remember Paul Williams, one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations?  He was the son of Sophia and Rufus Williams, a gospel singer in the gospel music vocal group called the Ensley Jubilee Singers. Let's see there were 1,2,3-4,5,6,7 of them were in the group according to the Birmingham News (anold newspaper clipping). They were familiar to Birmingham audiences both live and on radio. Silas Wooley, Lon hanlpr, Rufus Williams, James Williams (the leader), Marshall Johnson, Tommy Walton, and Morris Ridley. Ridgely played the guitar. They were well known at the church and performed old plantation numbers and appeared in the auditorium. You can hear the Ensley Jubilee Singers on YouTube, and see a photo of them in the video. I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to the Gospel Greats Podcast.

Podcast Music Intro and Vocals by: Gail NoblesPhoto: Angela GeorgeUsage: CC BY-SA 3.0Mary Clayton is a soul and Gospel singer she worked with many major recording artist for decades including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter". Clayton is prominently featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.Clayton was born in Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born on Christmas Day, and was given the name "Merry" because of the December 25th birthdate. Clayton's voice as a backing singer can be heard on songs by Pearl Bailey, Tom Jones, Linda Ronstadt, and Carole King just to name a few. Clayton is often credited as having recorded with Elvis Presley.Clayton began her recording career in 1962, at the age of 14.  She made studio albums in the 70s Give Me Shelter 1970, 1971 Mary Clayton, 1975 Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow, 1979 Emotion, 1994 Miracles, and in 2021 Beautiful Scars. Beautiful Scars is a beautiful album.On June 16, 2014, Clayton was critically injured and almost died after being involved in a car crash in Los Angeles, California. She had to loose both her legs at the knees. When I hear her singing on her album, I can understand her soulful voice and words to her songs. My favorite gospel single on the gospel album is Beautiful Scars is Touch the Hymn of his Garment. Like Sam Cooke, she can really sing that song. I'm sure she can relate to the woman in the Bible days because a miracle happened for Mary Clayton. God kept her and f God is good. His mercy is as wide as the sea and his love is deeper than the ocean. You're listening to a show about the gospel greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Today's topic: Merry Clayton.

Story by: Gail NoblesHello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to The Gospel Greats. Today's topic is the Gospel Imperials, Chilly Jordan. You might ask what does Chilly Jordan mean. I suppose that means the river Jordan is chilly and cold. Chilly Jordan is by the Gospel Imperials of Huntsville Alabama. I haven't found any info on The Gospel Imperials. The only info I have found is there music on YouTube and Spotify. The Gospel Imperials sound like a traditional sounding gospel group. The song Chilly Jordan comes from the Gospel Imperials 2011 album Move Satan. The lyrics you've got to cross Chilly Jordan if you want to be around the throne. I'm Gail Nobles.You're listening to a podcast about The Gospel Greats. Tune in again next time for more. Thank you for listening.

Story by: Gail NoblesBackground music by: PixabayToday I want to talk about the Encore Gospel Magazine that was launched in 2005 as a digital magazine and a division of Total Prayze Entertainment Group. Encore has since expanded into a leading multimedia brand consisting of a magazine, a music television production studio, Encore Entertainment, an online music video platform: A podcast network and more. The magazine features cover stories like Jekalyn Carr.It’s good to have gospel magazines. I don’t remember any black gospel music magazines in the 80’s and 90’s on the shelf at the bookstore. It was always the Ebony, Jet, and RightOn magazines that were so popular about black entertainment. There may have been some black gospel music magazines around during that time, but I just didn’t see them. It seemed as if the Rock n Roll entertainers were the ones that stood out on the bookshelfs and television the most. It seemed like they were the ones getting the publicity constantly. I mostly heard about gospel singers mostly through radio on Sunday mornings on a show called Inspirations Across America. There was a program on Black Entertainment Television hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones (Bobby Jones Gospel). The series premiered on Sunday, January 27, 1980, two days after the network's January 25 launch. I didn’t always know about the show, and I didn’t always have cable or satellite.But getting back to the Encore Gospel Magazine, it’s great to have it. It’s great to read & keep up with some of your greastest and favorite gospel stars. It’s great to read & keep up with some of your greatest and favorite gospel stars. The Encore Entertainment Magazine is a division of Total Prayze Entertainment Group created & designed by David M. Wallace.To learn more about the magazine and the entertainment group, music, film, television. live events, go to totalprayze.com. Prayze is spelled P R A Y Z E. That’s totalprayze.com.I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for tuning into Gospel Greats.

Intro by: Gail NoblesCover Art by: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesLuther Barnes is a record producer, Director, songwriter, composer, and lead singer of Luther Barnes and the Sunset Jubilaires and the Red Budd Gospel Choir. He is an ordain minister and native son of Rocky Mount North Carolina. He wrote the famous Rough Sde of the Mountain and is the son of the late Rev. FC Barnes. Luther Barnes shares the fame with Deborah Barnes of the song Still Holding On. Deborah is the lead female vocalist of the group with her many talents. Luther Barnes and The Red Gospel Choir have other hits like That Other Shore and No Matter How High I Get written by Bobby Womack. I want to talk about the gospel hit So Satisfied. It got my attention right from the beginning of the music. I thought: I know this song is going to be a good one. And when I heard the beginning words of the choir, I thought: it's a good one. And after the course when Luther Barnes sings: I'm satisfied with the way that he cares for me ….. I knew I was being led into a story of how blessed I am. Luther was telling the story of his life and the story of others. The song comes from the album with the same title of the single So Satisfied (Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Gospel Choir). Barnes is currently the Senior Pastor and Founder of Restoration Worship Center, Rocky Mount established in January 2014. You're listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Today's topic: Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Choir - So Satisfied.

Story by: Gail NoblesMusic ending by: Samplefocus.comUsage: Standard LiscenceHello! I'm Gail Nobles. I have more news about blackgospelradio.net for the year of 2024. It's a new year. If you want news on your favorite gospel singers, you can check out their gospel music news and see how well they are doing on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart. In the gospel headlines you'll see The Mississippi Mass Choir's The Promise, James Grear and Company I Wanna Say Thank You, Anthony Brown Speak Your Name, and Todd Delaney & Bishop Hezekiah Walker's It's Working just to name a few.Also you can listen to Black Gospel Radio 24/7. Gospel Music News & gospel music. You can see also featured gospel videos on blackgospelradio.net.

Story by: Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: Scott Griessel, creatista on flickr.comUsage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0Hello welcome to The Gospel Greats. I'm Gail Nobles. According to the New York Times, Carlton Pearson passed away at age 70 November 19, 2023. He was a Christian minister and gospel music artist.I'm not podcasting to judge him about his religious beliefs. I'm not here to judge anyone. If Carlton beliefs were wrong about heaven and hell, maybe God showed him the truth before breath left his body. We don't know everything, and some things is just between the individual soul and God until the Lord comes. When the Lord comes, we’ll know everything then. And what we don't understand now like Carlton Pearson used to sing: and we'll understand it better by and by.I've enjoyed hearing him sing that song and telling the story about his mother. Carlton Pearson and Pop Winans: We’ll Understand It Better by and by-Live. He sang Jesus I'll Never Forget/He's Done So Much For Me, Father Alone (We will understand why. Cheer up my brother). Remember that one? Those songs came from Carlton Pearson's album titled: Carlton Pearson Live at Azusa 2: Precious Memories. It was his 1997 album.To find out more about Carlton Pearson, go to carltonpearson.com.

Song: Somebody's Calling My Name Use: Hymn Song In Public Domain Song by: Dr. C.J. JohnsonIntro by: Gail NoblesToday's topic is Dr. CJ Johnson, a gospel music singing preacher and pastor. Claude Joseph Johnson is his name. He was born on May 16, 1913, in Douglasville, Georgia, the son of Will and Cora Reid Johnson. The family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1916. His mother died when he was young, and he with his elder and younger sister were raised by his paternal grandmother, Sarah Farley Johnson. His father, Will, was a shape note teacher in Georgia in the 1920s and 1930s.He first acted as pastor at the age of 12 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Barnesville, Georgia. He was pastor in 14 churches, including his own foundation of the St Joseph's Missionary Baptist Church. Although Johnson had been active in Georgia since his early years, he only gained wider prominence from 1964, when he came to the attention of Fred Mendelsohn, then executive producer at Savoy Records. He recorded at least 20 albums, all of which were recorded in his church rather than in a recording studio.Although most of his recorded songs are traditional, 26 are listed as his own compositions. His 1970 recording of "I Wanna Go Where Jesus Is" was a gold-selling record.I love the way Johnson sings Hush! Hush! Somebody's Calling My Name. From the 1966 album Dr. C.J. Johnson The Old Time Song Service. They didn't have music.Just handclaps, the choir, and Johnson singing. Johnson was saying I'm so glad troubles don't last always and I'm so glad I got my religion in time. Every time I hear him sing and get to the end of each line of the song, I think to myself carry-on carry-on. When you get caught up in what he's singing, it makes you patient enough to listen no matter how long the song is. I listen and agree to the end of the song.You're listening to the Gospel Greats. I'm Gail Nobles. Today's topic: Dr. CJ Johnson.

Today's topic is Semaje “I Rely”. Semaje has a ballot titled I Rely. It seems to be a popular gospel song. I love the song I rely by Semaje because that's what God has been telling me to do. Rely on him .Semaje’s song is a true gospel song because we must rely on God. I don't know much about Semaje, but I know he must have realized something about relying on God to make this song I Rely. The song must have touched others for the fact that the song has received attention. I don't think relying on God is something easy for the world. We are used to doing things on our own and that's the world’s way. When you try to rely on God, it may not make sense to the world. But the Bible say be not conformed to this world. That’s Romans 12:2. Semaje _I Rely caught my attention the minute I heard the music. It’s a very inspiring gospel ballad that could last into the future. I'm Gail nobles, and you’re listening to a podcast about the Gospel greats. Today’s topic: Semaje _ I Rely.

Song: Sin Doesn't Live Here AnymoreSong by: Candi StatonPhoto Credit: Man Alive/FlickrUsage: CC BY 2.0https://flic.kr/p/a2dobBIntro music by: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesToday’s topic is Candi Staton - “Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” The first gospel song Staton wrote after leaving her R&B career in 1982. 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy, for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. “Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” is a beautiful gospel song by Candi Staton. In her lyrics, she said: This body of mine is his temple His home away from home I must keep it spotless for him It must stay ready for his coming Swept clean with truth and love That’s why sin doesn’t live here anymore. Those are truthful & beautiful words describing the body which is the temple of God. Candi Staton is a great singer and songwriter. Some of you may know her best as a soul R&B singer, but she has made some beautiful gospel songs as well. I remember when she appeared on the Trinity Broadcasting Network TV show “New Direction”. Her sister Maggie Staton and Felicia Calloway would do background vocals for her. God gave Candi so much talent, but he also gave her a new direction. (Singing) New Direction That’s what you have given me.” That’s what she would sing when her show “New Direction” would come on the air for television back in 1989. Candi Staton is also a breast cancer survivor always thanking God. She must have done something right in her life. The Lord loves Candi, and he loves us all. Nobody lives you like the Lord. I’m Gail Nobles on the Gospel Greats. I’m going to leave you now with the intro for today’s podcast, Candi Staton - “Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”.

Song intro: Shirley Caesar Singing the GospelSong intro written by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023Music by: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesPhoto: Movieguidehttps://flic.kr/p/2jjs3HVUsage: CC BY-SA 2.0Intro song: Shirley Caesar Singing the gospelShirley CaesarPreaching the gospel (He called her name)Shirley!God calls by name Shirley!Not for fortune and fame Shirley! To the Lord, one day she came. I've got to tell you again about Shirley Caesar. I learned a lot about true gospel music listening to her sing. When Shirley Caesar sings the gospel, she sings like she means business. She doesn't sugarcoat the gospel. She tells it like it is in her songs and doesn't leave out the truth. Ceasar has been singing since 1951. That's when she signed to Federal Records at the age of 12. You know that's a long time. And she still sings and moves like she’s twelve years old. She doesn't look her age at all. God has blessed Shirley Caesar. According to SoundScan, she has sold 2.2 million albums since 1991. She’s won awards and has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She has been honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions in gospel music.Caesar has been referred to as the First Lady of Gospel music, and The Queen of Gospel Music. I've bought Shirley Caesar’s cassettes and CD’s and played them to death; mostly cassettes. I was always listening out for her on the Sunday morning radio show, “Inspirations Across America” back in the day. Although things have changed in music & radio, I still listen out for Shirley Caesar. She's the best still singing and preaching the gospel. I'm Gail Nobles reminding you of the gospel greats. I'm going to leave you now with the intro song of today's podcast by Gail Nobles tiled “Shirley Caesar Singing the Gospel”. ...

Song: Oneday At A TimeSong by: Rev. Thomas L. WalkerPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesKeyboard and Drummer: Gail NoblesHello Everyone! Today’s topic is Rev. Thomas L. Walker - One Day At A Time. The song went something like this. (Song) …I remember that song from a little 45 record. It got played to death in my home because somebody knew what Rev. Thomas L. Walker was singing about. I believe that’s a Sunday classic. I remember Rev. Thomas reciting a poem.Rev. : One day at a time. That’s a lesson that we all need to learn. The sooner the better. Poem: Said the Robin to the sparrow “Friend, I’d really like to know why these anxious human beings rush around and worry so?”Said the sparrow to the Robin “Friend I think that it must be that they have no Heavenly Father such as cares for you and me.” Rev: You know I’m glad I learned a lesson one day that we must take life one day at a time. You see, Rev. Thomas went on to tell his story. The name of the poem is “Said the Robin to the Sparrow”by Elizabeth Cheney published in 1859. When I look at a sparrow or any kind of bird now, I think about that poem. When the birds do sit up high in the trees looking down at us. Everyday I’m a little worried about something. But I thank God for music so I won’t totally worry all the time. I thank God that we can take time out for the Lord & pray & study his word. I thank God for Rev. Thomas L. Walker & his choir for singing the song, “ One Day At A Time”. I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Tune in again next time for more. Thank you for listening.

Song: Dear Future MeSong by: James FortunePhoto credit: Aberdeen Proving GroundUsage: CC BY 2.0Intro by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist : Gail NoblesVocals: Gail NoblesHello! I’m Gail Nobles on The Gospel Greats. “Dear Future Me” is a gospel song by James Fortune. I’m impressed with the cover of the single. Half of his face is the future. The other half is probably him in the present, but what I’m most impressed with is his single, “Dear Future Me”. James Fortune is a gospel music recording artist, songwriter, and producer. He is also a radio personality on 1190 AM WLIB. As much or more a preacher, choir leader, master of ceremonies, and worship service manager as he is straight -up singer. Fortune's strength is in understanding how to put gospel and praise songs over to a young 21st century audience, and with his featured choir, FIYA (which stands for Free in Yahweh's Abundance), he freely incorporates hip-hop arrangements and urban beats into his recordings according to his bio. You can hear it in his song, “Dear Future Me”. In the song, James Fortune asked the questions that many of us ask when we are trying to get somewhere. Will I ever move from this place? Is it worth the fight? How Will I Know? Where Will I Go? You can hear the single on Spotify. So make sure to check it out. I’m Gail Nobles on The Gospel Greats.

Gospel Style Hip Hop Beat Drum: Samplefocus.comStory by: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Pexels.comVocals by: Gail NoblesSong: It's DoneSong by: Rick DornToday’s topic: Rick Dorn. Rick Dorn - It’s Done. He’s saying in the name of Jesus whatever you need, it’s done. Claim it, believe it, receive it. It’s done is his sophomore single release. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. Rick Dorn is a singer, songwriter, and vocal producer with a heart and passion for worship. A native of Southern California and graduate of Los Angeles Film and Recording School according to his bio.Rick Dorn has a message in his song, “It’s Done”. Some of us are people worried about things that need to be done. We say we pray & ask God, but we must believe that God will help us. That’s why Rick Dorn is singing the words, “It’s Done”. If you believe like it’s already done, that is great faith in God. Rick has a powerful message to his song telling us that it’s done. You can download or stream his new single today! To learn more about Rick Dorn, go to Rick Dorn.com.

Soul Keys Prayer Hands: Samplemusic.comStory by: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Pexels.comHi! I’m Gail Nobles and I want to tell you about the best gospel music radio on the internet that I found out about. It’s called Black Gospel Radio. You’ll find it at blackgospelradio.net. The internet radio plays Traditional, Contemporary, & Quartet gospel from gospel artists. Black Gospel Radio is about various races & backgrounds and the style of music rendered. If there is a song you would like to request, you can get in touch with Black Gospel Radio and request your song through email. They will get back to you as soon as possible. So be on the look out for the email, and they will tell you when they’ll be playing your requested song. Go to blackgospelradio.net to learn more about Black Gospel Radio. They are playing gospel music 24/7. All day! That’s Black Gospel Radio.

Intro by: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Lovelystatue901 - Own workUsage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0Hello, I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. Today’s topic is Rev. James Cleveland.Rev. James Cleveland believed that gospel music should be low keyed. He didn’t believe in rock gospel. James Cleveland believed gospel music expressed love for Christ and that it was more about the message. In rock gospel, to him, the music is more important than the message. Some gospel singers think more about survival like The Mighty Clouds of Joy. They believed that gospel music should be up-beat. I remember James Cleveland being played a lot on the radio in the 80’s & the Mighty Clouds of Joy too. I began to gradually notice a change in gospel music altogether. There was more than choir, piano, and organ. There were more instruments added. The gospel singers had more of a studio sound than of a live sound. They began to sound more modern than old fashioned.James Cleveland was not only a gospel singer, but a musician, arranger, composer, and choir leader. Cleveland incorporated traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. On top of that, it seemed he was successful with his belief in doing gospel music the old fashioned way. When some gospel singers couldn’t make it his way.Like the Mighty Clouds of Joy. They did things different. They needed hit records, & they were a quartet kind of group. They had a hit record titled “Mighty High”. If you listen to the song, you can definitely hear the difference between them & James Cleveland. James Cleveland had no intention of crossing over into rock gospel. James Cleveland had sung songs like “Lord Do It, You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened, Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus, Where Is Your Faith In God, & Peace Be Still. When I think of him, I think of when I first heard him sing, “I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired”. Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings and earned 4 Grammy Awards. He was first gospel musician to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Gospel Musical Hall of Fame in 1984. Cleveland is regarded by many to be one of the greatest gospel singers that ever lived. He was known as the King of Gospel music.

Photo credit: Doe Jones Usage: Fair usehttps://www.youtube.com/c/doejonesmusicThere’s a gospel singer named Doe who has a single out titled “When I Pray.” Doe also released an official music for “When I Pray” which had a broadcast premiere airing on the BET Gospel, BET Soul, and BET Her channels, as well as on BET.com.I think the video is pretty awesome as well as the song itself because it’s about prayer. The video shows a little girl praying with her mother before she goes to bed, a family at dinner time praying, & Doe singing “ When I Pray” The song is from her album “Clarity”.Doe is an Award-Winning recording artist. She is a three-time Grammy-nominated, two -time Dove Award winner. She has released a new Spanish Track - En Ti Yo ESPERARE. I hope I said it right because I can’t speak Spanish. The release track says in parentheses ( What I’m Waiting For) feat. Twice.You can find out more about Doe & her music atdoejonesmusic.com I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Don’t forget to check out Doe Jones gospel single “ When I Pray”. Thank you for listening.

Song: Walk With MeSong by: Five Blind Boys of Alabama Photo credit: Tore Sætre - Own workUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0Drumroll: soundbible.comKeyboardist & Timpani Drums: Gail NoblesPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesToday’s topic: The Five Blind Boys of Alabama - Walk With Me. Walk with me dear LordWalk with meWalk with me dear LordWalk with meOh Lord on this tedious journeyI want Jesus to walk with me …I heard that song on the AM station. Seems like it was the AM 1010 station WELS in Kinston NC - Andy & the HotFoot Club if I’m not mistaken. I remember him playing old songs & old sermons. I think it was in the 1990s. But I never knew the name of the group that sang the song. I searched high & I searched low, & your know old songs like that by singing groups can be hard to find. I asked myself, “ Is it the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi?” But it was not them. I knew it had to be an old group that had been singing for years. I asked myself, “How about the Five Blind Boys of Alabama?” Sure enough it was them. For some reason, I love the way they sing Jesus Walk With Me. The style sounds like country gospel. I love the instruments and how the band put the music together for the song. It sounds like a prayer, and I do need Jesus to walk with me. How about you? The Five Blind Boys of Alabama has done a great job singing Jesus Walk With Me. The group was founded in 1939 in Talladega Alabama. The group enjoyed even further exposure and success in 2000s. The Blind Boys of Alabama performed “Free At Last” at the White House on Feb. 9, 2010. In 2010, the Blind Boys were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. I’m Gail Nobles, & You’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Today’s topic: The Five Blind Boys of Alabama - Walk With Me.

Song: Walk Around HeavenSong by: Cassietta GeorgePhoto credit: Lovelystatue901 - Own workUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0Podcast vocals: Gail NoblesToday on Gospel Greats,Cassietta George - Walk Around Heaven. The song goes something like this ..(singing). … That’s kind of the way Cassietta would sing it. She was a gospel vocalist, and composer for many of the songs sung by The Caravans. George was a member of Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker's The Caravans, the most popular touring gospel group from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. She later launched a successful solo career, recording over 16 albums in Los Angeles for Audio Arts Inc. Along the way, George wrote over a hundred songs, and was twice nominated for a Grammy in 1969 & 1979, for Best Soul Gospel Performance. In 2017, she was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.Walk Around Heaven is a song released in 1964. Cassietta George sang it in the most beautiful way. It’s just one of the songs I remember hearing most by her. I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to a show about The Gospel Greats.

Vocals by: Gail NoblesSong: Hold OnSong by: The McCrary SistersToday’s topic: The McCrary Sisters. Ann, Regina, Deborah, and Alfreda. Deborah was known as the low, deep voiced member of the sisters. She left us at the age of 67. The McCrary Sisters are a gospel quartet from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2010 by sisters Ann McCrary, Deborah McCrary, Regina McCrary, and Alfreda McCrary. They have released four studio albums and one live album: Our Journey (2010), All the Way (2013), Let's Go (2015), Live (2017) and A Very McCrary Christmas (2019).The McCrary Sisters are the daughters of a former Baptist preacher, Reverend Samuel H. "Sam" McCrary (1913-1991), who was a founding member of The Fairfield Four.The four sisters (now 3 sister) are great in harmonizing. I love the kind of gospel songs that they sing. They are old school but can be new school too. They can sing with and without music. One of the songs that I love to hear the McCrary Sisters sing is “Hold On” from their 2015 album “Let’s Go”. There are a lot of other great songs on that album too. What do they have for 2022? They have a new single titled “Run On” and another single titled “Shake It Off”. To find out more about the McCrary Sisters go to McCrarysisters.com. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Music News Commentary. …

Sermon: Lordship of ChristSermon by: S.M. Lockridge Downloaded from: archive.orghttps://archive.org/details/S.M.LockridgePreaching/BlackPreachingS.M.L.TheLordshipOfChrist-S.m.Lockridge.mp3#Photo credit: Photo by FRANK MERIÑO from PexelsUsage: Freehttps://www.pexels.com/photo/jesus-christ-in-white-robe-and-brown-hijab-standing-near-dry-hay-8267813/….. Once Simon Peter stood before a hostile crowd and said: "God hath made that same Jesus Whom ye have crucified both Lord and Christ."Christ represents the thing which God hath done to redeem us. Lord represents that we ought to do because we are redeemed.We ought to call Him Master and be His obedient servants!We ought to call Him Owner because He possesses absolutely our lives!In Him we live and move and have our being!We ought to call Him Father and be obedient sons and daughters!He is our only hope!He is our only help!God is our refuge and our strength . . .Jesus is Lord!He came down the stairway of heaven:Born in Bethlehem!Brought up in Nazareth!Baptized in Jordan!Tempted in the wilderness!Performed miracles by the roadside!Healed multitudes without medicine and made no charges for His services!He conquered everything that came up against Him!He even went up on Calvary and died there and then went down in the grave!And there cleaned out the grave and made it a pleasant place to wait for the resurrection!And then on scheduled time by the might of His own power He got up with every form of power in the orbit of His omnipotence!Men have been trying to wrestle His power from Him all these years!Then, then they are trying to wait; they think that maybe one time His power will fail!Men have tried to destroy Him!But don't you know you can't destroy Him!What you gonna use for power – all power belongs to Him!Well, if you try to destroy Him by fire, He'll refuse to burn!If you try to destroy Him by water, He'll walk on the water!If you try to destroy Him by a strong wind, the tempest will lick His hand and lay down at His feet!If you try to destroy Him with the Law, you'll find no fault in Him!If you try to destroy Him with the seal of an empire, He'll break it!If you try to destroy Him by putting Him in the grave, He'll rise!If you try to destroy Him by rejection or ignoring Him, before you know it you'll hear a still, small voice saying behold I stand at the door and knock!If a man open the door I'll come in and sup with Him!He's Lord! …..

Song: The NameSong by: Maverick City MusicPhoto By: Igcrhooup - Own workUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0Vocal Intro: Gail NoblesTodays topic: Maverick Maverick City Music is a contemporary Worship Music collective and record label founded by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay originating from Atlanta.On May 20, 2022, Maverick City Music Kirk Franklin announced that they would release a collective album titled Kingdom Book One on June 17, 2022.From Kingdom Book One Deluxe Album, there’s a new single titled “The Name” Out Now. It’s a beautiful gospel song. The song makes me think of Genesis 4:26. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son, and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord. (Sing)The song “The Name” is my favorite from the album. It has 9 songs on the album altogether. So look for Kingdom Book One Deluxe Album & watch for the new video for the single “The Name”.(Sing)You’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. I’m your host Gail Nobles. Tune in again next time. Thank you for listening.

Song: From The RisingSong by: Patrick LundyDrummer: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesPatrick Lundy gospel musician and founder/director of Patrick Lundy and The Ministers of Music, based out of Washington, D.C. Lundy was born in March 1967 in Thomasville, Georgia, the son of Charlie B. Lundy and Mary Lundy. He is a graduate of Howard University, where he received his bachelor's degree in music business.Lundy formed The Ministers of Music in November 1994 at Ebenezer AME Church located in Fort Washington, Maryland. He started his recording music career in 1995, with the release of We Sing the Power.Today I’m thinking of Lundy’s song from The Rising from his album By Faith released in 2017. He sings: From the rising of the sun Until the going down of the same …You’re worthy God, You’re worthy of our praise.All the glory, and all the honor, allthe praise to your name.”I love how Lundy directs the choir to stomp their feet and mentions the wooden church. It puts you in the mood to praise the Lord. You can also hear the clapping of the hands from the choir as they sing.You can hear Patrick Lundy’s song on Spotify titled “From the Rising”. You’re listening to a show about The Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Have a blessed weekend and thank you for listening.

RARE GOSPELSong: A Poor Wayfaring StrangerSong by: Cliff GoberPodcast Vocal by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail NoblesCover collage design by: Gail NoblesHi! I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Rare Gospel from the Bottom of the Barrel. Searching way down deep for those gospel tunes. A Poor Wayfaring stranger is a 1976 song by a gospel artist named Cliff Gober. You can hear horns, drums, & strings in his song. When you dig up a song like this one, you might not understand what they mean by Gospel-Funk. Maybe they call it that because of the sound of music. I hear the gospel, but I don’t hear funk. I hear a strong gospel message in Cliff’s song, and that’s what is important. I also hear deep soul when I play the song. You can hear Cliff’s song on Spotify. Cliff’s song is found on the record label Calvary Records.A poor wayfaring stranger is a stranger traveling.The song reminds me of the scriptures and what the Bible said in Hebrews11:13 about those that died in faith and how they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Christian songwriters refer to the idea that this life, and this earth is not our real home. That we are strangers on the earth just traveling through. The real home is heaven with the Lord. You can hear the same message in Cliff Gober’s song that goes something like this. ..(Singing)

Song: God Told NicodemusSong by: The Golden Gate QuartetPodcast vocals (intro): Gail NoblesHi! I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to The Gospel Greats. Today’s topic: The Golden Gate Quartet.The Golden Gate Quartet (a.k.a. The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet) is a vocal gospel group. It was formed in 1934 and, with changes in membership, remains active.The group was founded as the Golden Gate Jubilee Singers in 1934, by four students at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. According to the group's website, the original members were Willie Johnson (baritone 1980), William Langford (tenor; d. 1970), Henry Owens (second tenor 1970) and Orlandus Wilson (bass; 1917–1998); other sources state that Langford and Wilson replaced earlier members Robert "Peg" Ford and A.C. "Eddie" Griffin in 1935.From 1935, the group sang in churches and on local radio, gaining a regular spot on radio station WIS in Columbia, South Carolina in 1936.[ They began as a traditional jubilee quartet, combining the clever arrangements associated with barbershop quartets with rhythms borrowed from the blues and jazz like scat singing. They developed a broad repertoire of styles – from Owens' mournful, understated approach in songs such as "Anyhow" or "Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name", to the group's highly syncopated arrangements in "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego". Like The Mills Brothers in popular music, they would often include vocal special effects in their songs, imitating train sounds in songs such as "Golden Gate Gospel Train". Langford often sang lead, using his ability to range from baritone to falsetto, while Johnson narrated. Wilson’s bass served as the anchor for the group and Owens harmonized with Langford and Johnson.In 1940 the group signed a new contract with Columbia Record’s Okeh label and shortened their name to Golden Gate Quartet.The quartet lost their pre-eminent position in gospel music after the war, when they faced competition from the newer hard gospel quartets.The Golden Gates revived their career in 1955, however, when they toured Europe for the first time where they became widely popular. The group made their first tour of Africa in 1962, and during the early 1960s gradually expanded their accompanying band to Incorporate guitar, piano, bass, and drums.The Golden Gates sang a lot of songs. One of the songs that I like to hear the group sing is God Told Nicodemus.

Gospel music intro by: Gail NoblesToday’s topic is Danielle Sunny Bryant. Her message is Don’t Give Up On God. She’s from Cumberland, New Jersey. She has a great new single out titled, Don’t Give Up. Danielle’s song and voice gives great encouragement because there are people giving up on God. And when you give up on God, you give up on yourself and all your dreams. We need Danielle’s voice and words in these difficult times. Her song is good for all to hear and a great reminder.Don’t Give Up is written by Danielle and produced by Jerald L. Bryant. The arrangement is by Corey Ling. You can hear the song “Don’t Give Up” on Spotify.Danielle is a nine-time Rhythm of Gospel Award- winner and a 2021 Voice of Gospel Music Award - Winner. Her passion for singing comes from the inspiration and training of her mother, Apostle Darlene Bryant.You’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Don’t forget to check out Danielle’s new single, Don’t Give Up. Danielle Sunny Bryant. That’s today’s topic. As I close out, I hope you enjoy the music intro to the shown.

Song: Walk All Over God’s HeavenSong by: Etta JamesPhoto credit: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed/Wikipedia Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0All vocals by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist and drummer by: Gail NoblesEtta James was a blues singer, but I must say she could do it all. She also could sing the Gospel. She had great gospel hits like: Amen/ This Little Light of MineDown by the Riverside We’ll Fly You to the Promised LandWalk All Over God’s Heaven …Just to name a few.Etta was more than just a blues singer. I don’t see much information about her singing gospel. It is said that James was once considered one of the most overlooked blues and R&B musicians in the music history of the United States. In my opinion, I think James was overlooked for gospel too because like I said, she could do it all, and she was great in every genre. In order for Etta James to sing gospel the way that she did, she must have had heaven in her heart. She had the right kind of voice for gospel. Etta could shout. (Singing) I consider Etta James a great gospel singer. If she had gospel hits, she must have helped gospel get some attention. I believe the spirit of the Lord was upon Etta when she sang the gospel. Not everybody can sing gospel, but Etta James could though she sang the blues. She had a voice. God gave it to her. I’m glad that Etta James left us some great gospel music. Etta James had a birthday this month on Jan. 25. She was born 1938. She left us Jan. 20, 2012. I hope you have enjoyed this episode, Etta James - Gospel. You’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Song: The Sound of ChristmasSong by: The Fantastic Violinaires Keyboard player: Gail NoblesPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesThe Violinaires were a gospel group founded in 1952 in Detroit Michigan. One early member was Wilson Pickett who was with the group between 1955-1959. Following the contemporary trend of groups that switched their style to the more profitable R&B, he left to join the Falcons. Between 1965 and 2001, the Violinaires were led by Robert Blair after his death , you may have seen a variety of names. I’ve seen the name the Fantastic Violinaires in the 80’s.I love their Christmas song, The Sound of Christmas. I play their song and the Temptations song Silent Night back to back from a playlist. I think they are the greatest Christmas songs. The Violinaires Christmas song The Sound of Christmas comes from Malaco Records album Gospel at Christmas Time.You’re listen to a show about The Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Have a Very Merry Christmas!

Keyboardist: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesSong: My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked RaceSong by: Sister Rosetta TharpeToday’s topic is traditional. Sister Rosetta Tharpe. My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked Race. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and recording artist. I like the way she played the guitar. I seen her on some old videos. She attained popularity in the 1930’s and 1940’’s with her gospel recordings characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics & electric guitar that was extremely important to the origins of rock & roll. She was the first great recording star of gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm and blues and rock and roll audiences. Rosetta Tharpe recorded a song titled, My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked Race. She said he’s gonna raise up a nation that shall obey. And do you know what? I see more and more people becoming Christians. The lyrics said: “ Marvel that man if you want to be wise.” That man is Jesus. Sister Rosetta said just believe in Jesus and be baptized. Nicodemus, he desired to know how can a man be born when he’s old. God called on-a Moses on the mountaintop.(Lord, Lord)And he stomped his name in Moses’ Heart. (Gonna raise up a nation that shall obey). I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to the Gospel Greats.

Song: Lord Bring Me Down From This MountainSong by: Dorothy NorwoodPhoto: Picture taken by Gail Nobles of cassette Manufactured by: Paula RecordsUsage: Fair UsePodcast vocals: Gail NoblesKeyboard and drum sounds: Gail Nobles(Intro)Dorothy Norwood is another great gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight., and 1956, began singing with Mahalia Jackson. In the early 1960’s she was a member of the Caravans, and in 1964, she went solo recording her first album.Lord Bring Me Down From This Mountain is a single from Dorothy’s 1976 album. There’s a lot of great songs on that album, and Lord Bring Me Down is my favorite.Gospel music then is no ways like Gospel music today. In the beginning, it had its own style of music. Now many styles are added. In the old days, Gospel music had its own sound, and it was played differently. And now, it sounds like other Genres. Gospel rap, gospel rock, and so on. The old style hasn’t always been easy for me to sing and play like I’ve always wanted to. There’s something about it. And whenever it was played, it had to be done right. You had to sing it right. The old days were strict. Getting back to Dorothy Norwood, she has been singing for a long time. She’s one of the best. She’s someone you can learn from.You’re listening to a show about The Gospel Greats,and I’m your host, Gail Nobles. You can hear Dorothy Norwood’s “Lord Bring Me Down On This Mountain” on YouTube. (Singing)

Song: Each DaySong by and written by: Wynona CarrPhoto Credit: By unknown - Original publication: unknownImmediate source.Usage: Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52095129Podcast vocals: Gail NoblesKeyboard player: Gail NoblesWynona Carr was a gospel, R&B, and rock and roll singer and songwriter. She recorded as Sister Wynona Carr when performing gospel material.She was born in Cleveland, Ohio where she started out as a gospel singer, forming her. Own five-piece group The Carr Singers around 1945 and touring the Cleveland/Detroit area.Not having too much success on the charts (except for “The Ball Game” song in 1952), which became one of Specialty label’s best selling gospel records which was featured in the movie 42), Carr grew increasingly unhappy with the straight gospel direction of her career and pleaded to record pops, jumps, ballads, and semi-blues. Overall the change from spiritual to secular music didn’t help Carr much in terms of sales or recognition.I don’t understand it. Wynona had a way with words in her songs. I love her gospel songs. Carr wrote things in her songs that explains my feelings and words I sometimes don’t know how to express. Each Day was one of those songs. Get a little nearer each day to the Lord. It’s a true song for me. When Carr sung the gospel, her lyrics were not hard to figure out. You knew she was singing about the Lord.I don’t understand what it was about Wynona’s day and time that she didn’t make it in the gospel. Maybe she should have kept on trying the gospel. Wynona had the songwriting talent and great voice for gospel. Maybe she was before her time or something, and it wasn’t intended for her to make it. Maybe the world wasn’t ready for her. According to history, she tried to bridge the gap between Gospel and Blues, but when she eventually got the chance to do it, it all seemed to be working. Then her health declined.God blessed Wynona to record the songs that she wrote. There was a blessing in it. Now, here I am today listening to those gospel songs, and her songs need to be heard today. Somebody’s listening, and somebody is needing to hear her words and the gospel music that she made. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Today’s topic is Wynona Carr.

Song title: Through It AllSong by: Andrea CrouchKeyboard Music and Vocals by: Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: Vince Allen Carter/Wikipedia.orgUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andraé_Crouch_with_Internet_Radio_DJ_Vincent_Allen.jpgAndrae Crouch was a gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor. In the 1980’s and 1990s, he was known as the “go to” producer for superstars who sought a gospel choir sound in their recordings, appearing on a number of recordings including Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”, Madonna’s “Like a Prayer”, and “The Power”, a duet between Elton John and Little Richard. He even collaborated on some of his recordings with artists, such as Stevie Wonder, El Debarge, and Sheila E just to name a few. The most popular songs by Andrea Crouch with his group The Disciples are “The Blood Will Never Loose it’s Power”. “Bless His Holy Name”, “Soon and Very Soon, “Jesus is the Answer”, “My Tribute”, and “Through It All”. After The Disciples in 1979, Crouch continued on with a solo career. Let’s talk about Andrae’s song through it all and what inspired him to write it. Andrae said, “I got message, and it was from a little guy name Albi Pearson. He said, Andrae, the Lord told me that you’re going through something.”The message that Albi Pearson gave inspired Andrae to write his song. The more I live and the more I learn, I understand and feel the lyrics of Andrae’s song, “Through It All”. Through It All! I’ve learned to trust in Jesus. I’ve learned to trust in God.Andrae Crouch left us, but he left us with great memories of music. I’m your host Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to a show about The Gospel Greats.

Sermon: S.M. Lockridge PreachingUsage: CC0 1.0 UniversalDownloaded from: Archive.orgPhoto credit: Image by dzako83 from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/lion-people-twins-sunset-nature-3099986/Keyboard music: By Gail NoblesThe gospel is not only about singing. It's about preaching too. Today's topic is Shadrach Meshack Lockridge. Welcome to the gospel greats.Shadrach Meshach Lockridge was the past or Calvary Baptist Church, a prominent African-American congregation in San Diego, California, from 1953 to 1933. He was known for his preaching across the United Stats and around the world.Lockridge was born in Robertson County, Texas, the oldest of eight children and the son of a Baptist minister. A graduate of Bishop College in Marshall, Texas, he worked for two years as a high school English teacher. In 1940 in Dallas, he felt led to preach.He held doctorates and numerous honorary degrees, and was often sought as a public speaker, even after he retired in 1993. He served as guest lecturer at numerous schools and universities and on the faculty of several others, including the Billy Graham School of Evangelism. Lockridge was active in the civil rights movement, and under his leadership Calvary Baptist hosted several of its leaders, including Martin Luther king Jr. Lockridge was great with words, and his best known message is "Amen" ("That's My King").Lockridge was born March 7, 1913, and he died April 4, 2000. He was 87 years of age. Let's listen now to his sermon, "That's My King".

Song Title: Sing and ShoutSong by: Mighty Clouds of JoyPodcast vocals by: Gail NoblesEnding Podcast theme by: Gail NobleKeyboard Percussion by: Gail NoblesThe Mighty Clouds of Joy's "Sing and Shout" was an album released in 1983. They were a gospel group formed in 1959 in Los Angeles, CA as a traditional - based style group. It wasn't until 1961 as the group became famous. They added base, drums and keyboards to the standard guitar backup and developed a funky sound that split the difference between gospel, and rhythm and blues. In a break with tradition, the groups sound incorporated Soul, R&B, and Rock; all of which flourishes into their musical mix (one of their early hits was produced by Gamble and Huff) without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. The Mighty Clouds of joy sings and gives great praised to God. They praise the Lord with a shout and with instruments. When they sing a song, you can understand it , and that it's about the Lord. (Sing)

Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2020Story by: Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail Nobles(Theme song)Shirley Caesar told us some great stories in her gospel songs. No ChargeI Remember MamaBe Careful of the Stones You ThrowFaded Rose .... and many more.Shirley Caesar talks and tells her stories, and even when she's just singing, her singing alone tells a story (Singing). Shirley Caesar tells a story about how Jesus one day rescued her in her song titled, "I Won't Let Go". The great storyteller has a preaching voice and a voice for shouting. When I hear the name Shirley Caesar, I know it's time for a gospel sermon. You know Shirley Caesar is a pastor. She has several names. She's called The Queen of Gospel Music, and The First Lady of Gospel Music. She's also a great storyteller. You're listening to a show about The Gospel Greats by Gail Nobles. Have a blessed day to day. ...

Podcast theme by: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesSong Title: What About The PriceSong by: Mighty Clouds of JoyPhoto credit: Image by Jeff Jacobs from Pixabay Today’s topic is the Mighty Clouds of Joy “What About The Price”. It was a song from their album Changing Times in 1979. I was eight years old and had no idea what the Mighty Clouds were singing about like I do today. We got to think about the cost and who we shake hands with and who we make deals with. Probably even the ones we sit down and eat with because the Bible warns us about the evil ones. Proverbs 23:6-76Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: 7For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 23 teaches that we need to consider what is diligently before us.Proverbs 23:4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Proverbs 23:6-7 warns us of a greedy kind of man that holds back from the poor and needy to increase his own wealth. If you’re not careful, you can sign your life away. That’s why the Bible warns us about a lot of things. Just because something looks and sounds good doesn’t mean it’s always good. Proverbs 3:31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

Song title: Divine LoveSong by: The Original Soul Stirrers with JJ FarleyPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: By Source, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6253529(Singing)Today's topic is Divine Love from the Original Soul Stirrers with JJ Farley.The Soul Stirrers have been singing for a long time. According to their bio, their career spans over eighty years. They had a major influence on soul, doo top. and Motown, some of the secular music that owed much to gospel. The Soul Stirrers are the ones that brought Sam Cooke into the limelight. But the song "Divine Love" is by the Original Soul Stirrers with JJ Farley. The Label is Malaco Records. Divine Love is a beautiful gospel song. What is divine love? Divine love is when you receive God's love. The lead singing Soul Stirrer mentions in the song that when he was just about to give life up, God stopped and saved his life. So Divine Love is the love of God.(Singing)1 John 4:8 He that liveth not knowers not God; for God is love. I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to a show about The Gospel Greats.

Title: Old Ship of ZionBy: The Mighty WondersPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesPodcast Theme: Gail NoblesKeyboard: Gail NoblesHello, I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to a show about Gospel Greats. It is said that gospel music didn't really become mainstream until the 1960's. Aretha Franklin brought the style to music and gospel was soon a hit with wider audience. There are gospel groups I've never heard of like The Mighty Wonders of Aquasco, Maryland. They would sound something like this (singing) ...The Mighty Wonders had a soulful acappella. You can hear them on YouTube. Just look up The Mighty Wonders of Aquasco Maryland "Old Ship of Zion". The label of their record is Mark Custom Records. It looks like that record label was around 1967 and in the 70's. I don't know what year the Mighty Wonders recorded their record. I wish I could have posted a picture of the group. I don't even know if they put a picture of themselves on the record. I wish that I could give you more history of the group. There seems to be variations of the group. The Sensational Mighty Wonders, The Mighty Wonders of Winston Salem, NC, and The Mighty Wonders. So The Mighty Wonders might still be around. (Podcast Theme) Gospel Greats!

Song Title: He's Got the Whole World in His HandsSong by: Mahalia JacksonPodcast Vocals: Gail NoblesKeyboard: Gail NoblesInfo: WikipediaHello! I'm Gail Nobles and today's topic is Mahalia Jackson on The Gospel Greats. A show about great gospel singers. Did you know Mahalia Jackson once appeared on Sesame Street? It was 1969 when she sung the gospel "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". (singing) ......... Mahalia would sing something like that, and she would never sing a song the same way all the time. Mrs. Jackson was a great gospel singer, and I was surprised to find out that she had appeared on Sesame Street.Mahalia would refuse to sing any but religious songs or indeed to sing at all in surroundings that she considered inappropriate. But she sang on the radio and on television. With her mainstream success, Jackson was criticized by some gospel purists she complained about her hand-clapping and foot-stomping and about her bringing "Jazz into the church". She had many notable accomplishments during this period, including her performance of many songs in the 1958 film St. Louis Blues, singing "Trouble of the World" in 1959's Imitation of Life, and recording with Percy Faith. At the March on Washington in 1963, Jackson sang in front of 250,000 people "How I Got Over" and "I Been Buked and I Been Scorned". Martin Luther king Jr. made his I Have a Dream speech there. She also sang "Take My Hand Precious Lord" at his funeral after he was assassinated in 1968. Mahalia made many performances and recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "gold" - million sellers. Jackson's last album was What The World Needs Now (1969). The next year, in 1970, she and Louis Armstrong performed "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" and "When the Saints Go Marching In" together. She ended her career in 1971 with a concert in Germany and the she returned to the U.S., she made ne of her final television appearances on The Flip Wilson Show. There is a quote left from Mahalia Jackson. She said, "I sing God's music because it makes me feel free. It gives me hope. With the blues, when you finish, you still have the blues." When I hear Mahalia Jackson sing, I'm reminded to remember this song ......

Story by: Gail NoblesPodcast Theme by: Gail Nobles © 2020Photo credit: WikipediaUsage: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Internationalhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RVA_Folk_Fest_Legendary_Ingramettes_(2_of_3).jpgIt all started with Maggie Ingram and The Ingramettes, which performed together for more than five decades. The Ingramettes stopped recording after the death of Maggie Ingram which was in 2015. She was known as the Gospel Queen of Richmond, Va. Now Maggie's daughter Almeta Ingram-Miller has a new group, and they are known as The Legendary Ingramettes.I love their acappella sound with Maggie Ingram. They sang.......(Singing)But Maggie Ingram and The Ingramettes had a more raw and natural sound, and their notes and voices were different than mine. And the new group still uses their acappella talent with music as they did back then.That song is titled "When Jesus Comes" from the Legendary Ingramettes on their new album titled "Take A Look In The Book". The first song was with Maggie Ingram titled "Down To The River."You can hear their new album on YouTube and Spotify. I'm sure you'll love the album if you love true traditional and soulful gospel music. I'm Gail Nobles, and today's topic ... The Legendary Ingramettes.

Title: The ConsolersSong title: I Thank God That Things Are As Well As They AreSong by: The ConsolersPodcast vocals by: Gail NoblesKeyboard player by: Gail NoblesHow many of you remember the gospel group, The Consolers? They would sing a song that would go something like this....When I finished my conversation on the telephoneAfter talkin' to my mother way back home.When I asked her how she was fairin'These words I heard her sayI thank God that things are as well as they are...According to their biography by Ron Wynn, The Consolers were a Florida husband and wife duo that became extremely popular during the 50's and 60's with theirwith their song sermons and downhome stories of spiritual triumph. "Brother" Sullivan Pugh played a blues-tinged guitar and was lead vocalist, while his wife Iola provided harmony. At one point, only Rev. James Cleveland topped their sales figures on the gospel circuit.The Consolers' song, "I Thank God That Things Are As Well As They Are" is a song I remember my mother and father playing on the record player a lot when I was a child. It was a green labeled 45 record with a record label name written on it in great big old words NASHBORO. Back then, I never knew what the Consolers looked like, but hearing their voices, I pictured them just as I see them today. The Consolers had other great songs like1. Waiting For My Child2. After the Clouds Roll Away3. God Makes No Mistakes4. Want It Be Grand5. Some Sweet Day After Awhile6. Say a Prayer For Me.I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to a show about The Gospel Greats. Today's topic is The Consolers and their song goes like this.......

Story by: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesKeyboard player: Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: https://alchetron.com/Maceo-WoodsFree EncyclopediaSometimes the way seems dark. (St. John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.I'm thinking of a song by Maceo Woods. It's called "Hello Sunshine". Maceo Woods has his way of singing it. The Soul Stirrers had their way of singing it, and this is my way.(Singing)Reverend Maceo Woods. Age 87 today. He is a gospel musician and noted organist, who founded, Christian Tabernacle Church. He started his music career in 1954 with the release of Amazing Grace. Hello Sunshine was released in 1970 with Volt Records, and the song placed on the R&B Singles Chart. I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to The Gospel Greats.

Story by: Gail NoblesMusic and Vocals by: Gail NoblesVoice actor: Gail NoblesSong: F.R.E.ESong by: Paul PorterPhoto Credit: Alcetron, The Free Encyclopediahttps://alchetron.com/Paul-Porter-(musician)Paul Leroy Porter is a gospel musician. He started his solo music career, in 2008, with the release of, A New Day, that was released by Light Records. His second album, F.R.E.E., was released in 2014, with the backing of Motown Gospel releasing the project. These albums both charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.Porter grew up in Detroit Michigan, and started singing at the age of three on Easter Sunday. Now Paul Porter is a Motown Gospel Recording Artists. He said in an interview, "Be true to what you do. Don't go into it for the fame and the fortune. Go into it knowing what God has called you to do."I'm Gail Nobles. You're Listening to the Gospel Greats. Todays topic Paul Porter.

Photo Credit: Paul Sprengers at Pixabay.comSermon by: Bishop Quincy Lavelle CarswellDownloaded from: Archive.orghttps://archive.org/details/MediaCovenantTrappedInTheClosetUsage: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/Hi, I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to the Gospel Greats. Coming up is a sermon by Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell, "Trapped In The Closet". He preaches about King David. 2 Samuel Chapter 11. Quincy mentions it's hard behind closed doors. They were suppose to have a broom. He said, " This is me and this is you." Listen to the sermon....

Story by: Gail NoblesSong: Slow DownSong by: Shirley CaesarKeyboard player: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesNews Music by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk(A Kings Ransom - Film TV Theme)Composer: Jerrold W. LambertSoldiers Marching: Recorded by Mike KoenigLicense: Attribution 3.0 Soundbible.comGunfire in Crowd: Public Domain/Soundbible.comBy Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA - Shirley Ceasar, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74865815When you turn on the news, you can see the happenings of the world so fast. I'm thinking of a song by Shirley Caesar titled, "Slow Down". It appears on her album "First Lady" from 1977. When I watch the news, I hear her song in my mind.(News Cast and Singing)I can't forget the music of Shirley Caesar. I see the world behind her lyrics. I hear the truth to the words. I hear the gospel. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Today''s topic... Shirley Caesar, and her song , "Slow Down".

Song: Jesus Is Real Song by: The Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir(Traditional Music from Central Ohio: Traditional Arts Program of the Ohio Foundation on the Arts)Usage: Public Domain Mark 1.0Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/TraditionalMusicFromCentralOhio

Song: He's Sweet, I KnowSong by: The Swan SilvertonesPhoto credit: iClassical Com - Flickr.comUsage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)Vocals and music by: Gail NoblesGood evening! I'm Gail Nobles. And today's topic is The Swan Silvertones. They recorded a song titled, "He's Sweet, I Know", and it goes something like this.....(Singing Chorus)He's Sweet I KnowHe's Sweet I knowDark Clouds May RiseStrong Winds May BlowI'll tell the worldWherever I goI found a saviorHe's sweet I know"He's Sweet, I Know" recorded by the Swan Silvertones. That was only part of the song. The chorus. To hear the original, look for The Swan Silvertones at Spotify.com. They were a gospel group that first achieved popularity in the 1940's and the 1950's under the leadership of Claude Jeter. Jeter formed the group in 1938 as the "Four Harmony Kings" while he was working as a coal miner in West Virginia. After moving to Knoxville, Tennessee and obtaining their own radio show, the group changed it's name to the "Silvertone Singers" in order to avoid confusion with another ensemble known as the "Four Kings of Harmony". They added the same name Swan shortly thereafter, since Swan Bakeries sponsored their show; their wide exposure through radio brought them a contract with King Records.You're listening to the Gospel Greats.

Voices Of Time With Alan James Patterson: Harmony in the Psychedelic Universehttps://archive.org/details/VoicesOfTimeWithAlanJamesPatterson_20180412Billy Preston Song: Sing One For the LordRadio Broadcast by: Alan PattersonAttribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Photo Credit: Wikipedia/Fair Usehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encouraging_Words

Opening by: Gail NoblesSong written by: SAM COOKE and the Soul StirrersRecording: Sam Cooke renditionUsage: CC0 1.0 Universalhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/https://archive.org/details/TouchTheGarmentPhoto: Wikipedia/Publicdomain

Song recorded by: The Southern FourSong written by: Wallis WillisDownloaded song from: https://archive.org/details/EDIS-SRP-0196-01Usage: Public DomainPhoto credit of Edison Disc: Public Domain/WikipediaInfo: Wikipedia.com and Publicdomain4u.comLet's move into the sound of gospel music history. Let's move into the present now.Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a Negro Spiritual recorded by the group called "The Southern Four" in Dec. of 1921. The song was composed around 1860 by Wallis Willis, a Choctaw freedman in Southern Oklahoma. Willis was inspired by The Red River, which reminded him of the Jordan River and the Prophet Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot. The lyrics symbolically referred to the Underground Railroad. Lets listen.

Story by: Gail NoblesPodcast Music by: Gail NoblesAll podcast vocals by: Gail NoblesSong written by: Phillip MitchellSong performed by: Mel & TimThe Swanee Quintet is a gospel group that brought a great song to the gospel sound. Chorus: Starting all over again is gonna be rough and tough. So rough. We gonna make it.Verse: In my life, I know I done wrong every since I stayed away from home.Jesus gave me another chance. Now, I can tell the world I've been born again......Announcer: "Starting All Over Again" was a 1972 song performed by Mel & Tim from the Stax Record Label. The songwriter was Phillip Mitchell. The song was also made a gospel song and was performed by the gospel group, Swanee Quintet. To some of you, it may be just a love song about two people trying to make it in a relationship. Some of you may like it as a gospel song because of your relationship with God. Mel & Tim said in the lyrics that they pray tat the Lord would help them make it. Well, God is our all in all no matter what or who. Most of the time we categorize a song, but when something spiritual hits you on the inside, you might not feel a song belongs in a particular category. You may just follow your spiritual feeling. There are songs that could fit in more than one category and Mel & Tim's "Starting all over again is one of them. To me, it's spiritual as R&B and Gospel. And we do need God's help for all relationships. (Singing)I'm Gail Nobles, and today's topic is "Starting All Over Again".

Photo Credit: HeaveneseStory by: Gail NoblesInfo Credit: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/天国民Intro by: Gail Nobles8/5/18Heavenese is a Japanese gospel band. When I hear their music, I hear a new sound for Gospel Music. I have never heard anyone like them in America. Heavenese is a very different and unique group. They are on Sheila E.'s record label. She's a member of the Prince family with the hit "Glamorous Life" from 1985. The great gospel singer Andrae Crouch was also a participating artist with the group. Heavenese made their first single in 2010. Their beginning activity was formed in 1995 for the advanced gospel event "Gospel Fest" that started as a charity of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. It became "Heavenly Citizen" name from 2001. From 2012, the name was changed to Heavenese. The group has been singing for a long time and is still singing. To learn more and to see more about the gospel band, Go to Heavenese.JP.http://heavenese.jp/english/index.html

Story by: Gail NoblesSong by: Gail Nobles © 2018Chorus: Thank you Candi Statonfor all------ your great songs.Candi, I don't judge what you singAnd I love all the songs that you sing.Some songs taught me love and lifeAnd some songs taught me about Jesus Christ.Announcer: Candi Staton started performing in the 1950's. She is a soul and gospel singer with hit songs like, "Young Hearts Run Free", which reached #1 on the U.S. R&B charts. It was a disco song released in 1976. There was a good message in that song. It helped me to think twice when I was just a teenage girl. Candi made a lot of great R&B songs, but most of all, she also made great gospel songs. Gospel songs like "God Can Make Something Out of Nothing". The title of that song speaks loud for itself. A very true song. It was a song that helped me to think better about myself in God. I remember Candi singing that song in the 80's.I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you Candi Staton. Just hearing you sing has been a blessing in my life. There is no category. I was told good things hearing your songs tell stories. Chorus: Thank you Candi Staton for all your great songs.

Song by: Gail NoblesVoices by: Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail NoblesMighty Clouds of Joy Info: Wikipedia Photo Credit: Image by Jeff Jacobs from Pixabay The Mighty Clouds of Joy is a traditional gospel group that has been singing for a very long time. They are also recognized as being early pioneers of today's Comtemporary Gospel sound. You may have heard R&B and Disco in their sound. The Mighty Clouds of Joy is the first gospel group known to be on Soul Train. One of my favorite songs from the Mighty Clouds of Joy is called "Mighty High". It is a 1975 Disco/R&B single. The single proved to be very popular with disco fans. It stayed at number one on the disco/dance chart for five weeks. The Mighty Clouds of Joy is an amazing Gospel group to be loved in both Gospel and Disco. I'm Gail Nobles and today's topic is.....

Song by: Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail NoblesShirley Caesar Bio: Wikipedia.comPhoto Credit:http://musicinfo.wikia.com/wiki/File:The_Ultimate_Collection_-_Shirley_Caesar.pngI'm thinking of a gospel singer. They call her the great storyteller. Her name is Shirley Caesar. She made great gospel songs, and I learned something from most of them. Shirley would tell us about....Choir: Going to a perfect land.And I understood when she'd say something like this right here....Gail: I won'tChoir: I won'tGail: Be backChoir: Be BackGail: No MoreChoir: Be Back No More Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams born in Durham, NC. Her career has spanned over six decades. Shirley is a multi-award winning artist known as the "First Lady of Gospel Music". Info by: WikipediaI'm Gail Nobles remembering the gospel greats. Today's Topic, Shirley Caesar.