This man's ministry was truly the real deal. He walked, talked and sang about his relationship with GOD. And touched countless people with love. Thanks for the leadership. till we meet again... Darren
What a marvelous thing God did in Bishop Walter L. Hawkins. God stirred up the gifts in our pastor. I am thankful to God for loaning him to us for the time. My pray today as we give honor to whom honor is due on his birthday, that we move forward and remember what we've been taught. Put into action the messages he shared of Christ's love. Lord, Give Us Time.
My God! My God!! Where have song like this gone to. We need more songs of deliverance, salvation, peace, grace and hope. When I'm low in spirit, its songs like this that carries me through. AMAZING GRACE!!
There will never be another Walter Hawkins and his special Love Center Choir and they will never be the same without him Even Oakland itself is a better place Influenced by them not to mention the world because of Edwin Hawkins and oh Happy Day God Bless the family
Gospel Music is a force to be reconned with. I remember Gospel way before this time. It was changing after Edwin Hawkins, Oh Happy Day and Andre Crouch had some success with cross over.
These are two of my best remembered songs: "I Love the Lord" and "Changed". I am praying for Love Center and for Jamie that God will keep them both in a special, loving way. I was at Love Center recently, and how God blessed us. Bishop Hawkins allowed God to establish a very firm foundation there, it seems. What a time!
Thank you soulbrother....this is really the best of all tributes. It felt so good traveling down this spiritual memory lane. I'm 60 years old and I certainly thank God for allowing me to live and experience pretty much "all" of these excerpts you have put together and shared with us. Over the past decades, not once did I underestimate what God conveyed through the talent of the Hawkins family. I am one female who can not sing a note , but I sing like crazy listening to any of the Hawkins.
Thanks so much for sharing this!!!...brought back so many good memories of growing up in church during the 70's in Detroit...This amazing body of believers gave the world an awesome legacy of inspirational and encouraging gospel music!!!...then and still ...today!!
Spectacular clips/photos of this man named Walter Hawkins. Fantastic job soulbrother34. If I had the money, I'd run this "37 year Celebration" segment as a 8:47 commercial so that the world could get a glance at what relatively few people know about the God inspired talent of this man.
Thank you sooooooo much for this! The sounds is fantastic and I'm being blessed with this terrific music ... blasting out of my window ... Harlem-style!!! Peace & Blessings -
If you are referring to the opening song on this clip. The introduction was announced by Edwin Hawkins from the song "Follow Me" from 'Love Alive released in 1975...
A wonderful tribute, indeed. Thank you. This is truly the music of our lives. Can anyone provide any description of the fantastic instrumentalists (pianists, organists, bass guitarists, and so on) who accompanied the singers over the years? Incredible singers usually are accompanied by masterful instrumentalists, as is the case with Hawkins Family musicians. Thank you.
Mannnn......music is powerful but when you add the anointing it makes a difference between a performance and ministry. When I hear any of the Hawkins music, I think of a church service recording. I can appreciate the old and the new music of thier ministry. I think if I ever attended a sevice at Love Center I'm not sure how I'd response not to mention my spirit. I hope Bishop Hawkins can get Love Alive started. Many of us who know anointed music are desperate for songs that have meaning.
How cool it is that this song crosses language barriers, but can you translate this to me in English, so I know what this means...Thanks and Happy New Year to you...
Superb compilation of photos and your crystal clear sound recording make for an enjoyable walk down memory lane with my favorite Gospel family - the Hawkins. soulbrother 34, you have done an excellent job. God bless you for taking the time to compose this genuine treat. One question...who is playing the piano on "I Love the Lord"? The intro is very elegant.
@esjerty Love Center has always been Non-Denominational, but most of us come from the COGIC, Baptist, Methodist, and various other denominations. However the church still carries forth a heavy Pentecostal vibe in every worship service....
@PennTrafford Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate your cool comment. Also the info you are looking for would be either on the original LP covers of the Love Alive projects and you can find the names on the back cover or an inside sleeve where the LP would have been held. Some of Bishop Hawkins' musicians changed over the years during this series run, so that is the best way to find out who they were....
The Last Song is Changed (Reprise), the way you can find it on here is type in Tramaine Hawkins' name or try the Love Center Choir in the search box above and it should come up. Its been up on this site for a while, and unless the person who posted it removed it, it should still be posted...
You are very welcome, and I tried sending the song to you in an email on this site but it didn't work. What I did do is re-post it, but thought I was doing it as a video response. The whole song is still this site under my id name and the person who first posted it sometime before me, so you should have no problem finding "Changed" now...
@NoahHam40...Wow, thank you so much for a very cool comment, its much appreciated. I think that the person who was playing the piano on this song was Edwin, but I can find that out for you!!!
Yes. Do you have both version upload separated ? Because I try looking for it on You tube but, found the other version of it, and could not find the song changed.
@soulbrother34 Sorry I am just now seeing this response from you. Yes by all means I would like a copy for my video files. Please advise? Thanks, oh so much my Soul Brother!
@jermainehaywood...There is no original footage of the Love Center choir singing the songs you asked about available, but if you look under Tramaine Hawkins name on this site, you will see her do a few clips of those songs live in concerts appearances she did some years ago. Just type her name in the search box above and you shouldn't have too much trouble finding them, and if you have some problems, just get back to me and I will help you find them....
@CityGirl0821 Lol cool, but just one thing, this song was released on "Love Alive" in 1975, or were you talking about yourself being born in the 1980's..?
@melverlynnh ...No problem and leave me the e-mail address you want me to send this clip to in my You Tube Inbox, and I will send the clip to you asap for you to keep in your files to enjoy for years to come!!!!!
Leave me your email address in my inbox and I will send you the whole Love Alive project. It may have to be sent to you track by track, but its no trouble to send to you...
This man's ministry was truly the real deal. He walked, talked and sang about his relationship with GOD. And touched countless people with love. Thanks for the leadership. till we meet again... Darren
I heard Walter Hawkins passed away and wanted to to express my deepest sympathy! What a great legacy he left us! R.I.P. Walter we love you!
What a marvelous thing God did in Bishop Walter L. Hawkins. God stirred up the gifts in our pastor. I am thankful to God for loaning him to us for the time. My pray today as we give honor to whom honor is due on his birthday, that we move forward and remember what we've been taught. Put into action the messages he shared of Christ's love. Lord, Give Us Time.
My God! My God!! Where have song like this gone to. We need more songs of deliverance, salvation, peace, grace and hope.
When I'm low in spirit, its songs like this that carries me through.
AMAZING GRACE!!
This song still gets major play on my iPhone... Bishop Hawkins and Love Center put out some of the best music! Good post!!
There will never be another Walter Hawkins and his special Love Center Choir and they will never be the same without him Even Oakland itself is a better place
Influenced by them not to mention the world because of Edwin Hawkins and oh Happy Day God Bless the family
HE CHANGED ME. I'M SO GLAD ABOUT IT. THANKS MOM & DAD
Gospel Music is a force to be reconned with. I remember Gospel way before this time. It was changing after Edwin Hawkins, Oh Happy Day and Andre Crouch had some success with cross over.
Don't know what I would do if I could not play this video daily at least 5 or 6 times! I Love it just that much and more.
This song can still groove to this day.
These are two of my best remembered songs: "I Love the Lord" and "Changed". I am praying for Love Center and for Jamie that God will keep them both in a special, loving way. I was at Love Center recently, and how God blessed us. Bishop Hawkins allowed God to establish a very firm foundation there, it seems. What a time!
that organ though....WOW!
Thank you soulbrother....this is really the best of all tributes. It felt so good traveling down this spiritual memory lane. I'm 60 years old and I certainly thank God for allowing me to live and experience pretty much "all" of these excerpts you have put together and shared with us. Over the past decades, not once did I underestimate what God conveyed through the talent of the Hawkins family. I am one female who can not sing a note , but I sing like crazy listening to any of the Hawkins.
Thanks so much for sharing this!!!...brought back so many good memories of growing up in church during the 70's in Detroit...This amazing body of believers gave the world an awesome legacy of inspirational and encouraging gospel music!!!...then and still ...today!!
THIS IS GREAT. PLEASE POST MORE
One of my favorites by Love Alive!
This is my favorite song! Thank you so much for uploading!
Spectacular clips/photos of this man named Walter Hawkins. Fantastic job soulbrother34.
If I had the money, I'd run this "37 year Celebration" segment as a 8:47 commercial so that the world could get a glance at what relatively few people know about the God inspired talent of this man.
Thank God for you and for the blessing of reminiscing.
Beautiful tribute! RIP Bishop Hawkins!!!
I love this song and Walter thanks for posting
Amen, I love God, and Bishop Walter Hawkins, and the Love Center Choir, and Mrs. Lynette Hawkins Stephens, Holy Ghost Woman of God.
I LOVE THE LORD.
Thank you sooooooo much for this! The sounds is fantastic and I'm being blessed with this terrific music ... blasting out of my window ... Harlem-style!!! Peace & Blessings -
My sister and took the "TRAILWAY" bus from Waco to Ft. Worth(TX.) to see them.....RIP you will be missed!!
Miss u Bishop Walter Hawkins
Beautiful, just what I needed
Timeless!
GREAT Video!!! Thanks for sharing, Love it!!
Awesome!
beautiful song...brought back memories...also awesome videography...thanks for posting!
You are very welcome and thank you for the cool feedback, it is much appreciated...
If you are referring to the opening song on this clip. The introduction was announced by Edwin Hawkins from the song "Follow Me" from 'Love Alive released in 1975...
Thanks for posting, SoulBrother34!!!
@MrTony5107 ..I sure will be posting some more special clips in honor of Bishop Hawkins very soon...stay tuned!!!
音楽センス,リーダーシップ的で音楽総合プロデュース的・豊かな人,音楽に必要な存在感！
Wow!!! Thank you for this!!!!
Thank you for sharing this with me. I love it. God bless you.
Very enjoyable-thanks for posting
This was Nice, I Really Enjoyed It.
Awesome job!
A wonderful tribute, indeed. Thank you. This is truly the music of our lives.
Can anyone provide any description of the fantastic instrumentalists (pianists, organists, bass guitarists, and so on) who accompanied the singers over the years?
Incredible singers usually are accompanied by masterful instrumentalists, as is the case with Hawkins Family musicians. Thank you.
You are very welcome and thank you for the feedback...
Mannnn......music is powerful but when you add the anointing it makes a difference between a performance and ministry. When I hear any of the Hawkins music, I think of a church service recording. I can appreciate the old and the new music of thier ministry. I think if I ever attended a sevice at Love Center I'm not sure how I'd response not to mention my spirit. I hope Bishop Hawkins can get Love Alive started. Many of us who know anointed music are desperate for songs that have meaning.
How cool it is that this song crosses language barriers, but can you translate this to me in English, so I know what this means...Thanks and Happy New Year to you...
Superb compilation of photos and your crystal clear sound recording make for an enjoyable walk down memory lane with my favorite Gospel family - the Hawkins. soulbrother 34, you have done an excellent job. God bless you for taking the time to compose this genuine treat. One question...who is playing the piano on "I Love the Lord"? The intro is very elegant.
@esjerty Love Center has always been Non-Denominational, but most of us come from the COGIC, Baptist, Methodist, and various other denominations. However the church still carries forth a heavy Pentecostal vibe in every worship service....
@PennTrafford Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate your cool comment. Also the info you are looking for would be either on the original LP covers of the Love Alive projects and you can find the names on the back cover or an inside sleeve where the LP would have been held. Some of Bishop Hawkins' musicians changed over the years during this series run, so that is the best way to find out who they were....
@1010503 ..You are very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!!
Okay, Thanks. Can you please tell me where I can find it?
Okay, Thanks.
@Bronzen82 Thank you very much....
The Last Song is Changed (Reprise), the way you can find it on here is type in Tramaine Hawkins' name or try the Love Center Choir in the search box above and it should come up. Its been up on this site for a while, and unless the person who posted it removed it, it should still be posted...
Please post as many as you can find. There's none other than Walter Hawkins
@melverlynnh ...Oh Wow, thank you for this very cool comment, how you like a copy to keep for your video files...?
You are very welcome, and I tried sending the song to you in an email on this site but it didn't work. What I did do is re-post it, but thought I was doing it as a video response. The whole song is still this site under my id name and the person who first posted it sometime before me, so you should have no problem finding "Changed" now...
@NoahHam40...Wow, thank you so much for a very cool comment, its much appreciated. I think that the person who was playing the piano on this song was Edwin, but I can find that out for you!!!
You are welcome...
@jankins24 ...Thank you very much!!!
@rosem301240 ...you are very welcome!!!
Yes. Do you have both version upload separated ? Because I try looking for it on You tube but, found the other version of it, and could not find the song changed.
@soulbrother34 Sorry I am just now seeing this response from you. Yes by all means I would like a copy for my video files. Please advise? Thanks, oh so much my Soul Brother!
Does anyone knows why Love Alive concerts ended?
Do you mean at the end clip during the closing credits...?
@cgcade1 ...Thank you very much!!!
@jermainehaywood...There is no original footage of the Love Center choir singing the songs you asked about available, but if you look under Tramaine Hawkins name on this site, you will see her do a few clips of those songs live in concerts appearances she did some years ago. Just type her name in the search box above and you shouldn't have too much trouble finding them, and if you have some problems, just get back to me and I will help you find them....
Nope, this version is the whole song from the original Love Alive recording...
What is the name of the last song please?
get fly by atmosphere
Yes that is true. Is this I love the lord version a reprise as well? If so, Can you please tell where can I find it on here?
@CityGirl0821 Lol cool, but just one thing, this song was released on "Love Alive" in 1975, or were you talking about yourself being born in the 1980's..?
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@melverlynnh ...No problem and leave me the e-mail address you want me to send this clip to in my You Tube Inbox, and I will send the clip to you asap for you to keep in your files to enjoy for years to come!!!!!
@xwillwork4foodx Amen.
Leave me your email address in my inbox and I will send you the whole Love Alive project. It may have to be sent to you track by track, but its no trouble to send to you...
Okay, Thanks.