This is beautiful! Doy Ott was an outstanding baritone and should have been featured MORE in my opinion. We heard so much about Jake, Rosie and the "Chief", but Doy may have been the best voice in the group. He never did receive the recognition he rightfully deserved. Was also an outstanding gospel pianist. Just my humble opinion, but I love to give my opinion! LOL! Anyway, thanks for this beautiful song from back in the 50s. LOVED IT! MoJoPiano
The Statesmen and The Blackwoods were Elvis's first favorite Gospel singers.His mother loved them also. Elvis a teenager would walk down to Ellis auditorium in Memphis and listen to the all night gospel sings this is where he met J.D sumner. after Elvis became famous he came back to Ellis and performed this song on stage " Where Noone Stands Alone" Elvis always had the gospel in his life RIGHT UP TO THE END when he was reading the book " The Face Of Jesus" when Elvis passed away 08-16th 77.....
Denver was my aunt's brother-in-law. I was 12 when he died in 1957. Didnt get into gospel music till after his death. I always told people it was Elvis on Saturday nite and the Statesmen on Sunday morning. Still remember the old 78's. Wish there was a video of Denver singing My God Is Real. Thanks for being able to see him.
@mcgoodle I think Elvis to a degree emulated every member of this group, so taken was he with their sound. His love for this type of gospel music (and others) was with him to the very day he died.
I'd like to hear that song myself. I was about 6 when he died. But, I loved gospel music even at that age. I'm glad there's this site otherwise I would have never experienced his beautiful voice.
I never got to see the Statesmen in person but did get to see Jake Hess and talk with him briefly and shake his hand when Bill Gaither was in Knoxville some14 years ago. It was a great experience to say the least to meet this legend.
If you watch and listen to a lot of Statesmen videos, you can hear how Elvis was influenced by Jake Hess' vocal phrasing, and by Big Chief's movements and stage presence. This is no knock on Elvis; I love Elvis. But it is cool to see that he too had favorites that he was emulating. Man, I wish that the 70's, 80's, and 90's never happened!
Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.✝️🛐
I agree with everything calliethecowgirl says about Elvis, except I'm sad to say he wasn't reading a book on the Shroud of Turin when he died. That is a myth.
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This is beautiful! Doy Ott was an outstanding baritone and should have been featured MORE in my opinion. We heard so much about Jake, Rosie and the "Chief", but Doy may have been the best voice in the group. He never did receive the recognition he rightfully deserved. Was also an outstanding gospel pianist. Just my humble opinion, but I love to give my opinion! LOL! Anyway, thanks for this beautiful song from back in the 50s. LOVED IT! MoJoPiano
Doy Ott played the piano for the Statesmen while Hovie was away in the Army. He also played the Accordian. 💙💙💙
The Statesmen and The Blackwoods were Elvis's first favorite Gospel singers.His mother loved them also. Elvis a teenager would walk down to Ellis auditorium in Memphis and listen to the all night gospel sings this is where he met J.D sumner. after Elvis became famous he came back to Ellis and performed this song on stage " Where Noone Stands Alone" Elvis always had the gospel in his life RIGHT UP TO THE END when he was reading the book " The Face Of Jesus" when Elvis passed away 08-16th 77.....
Denver Crumpler the tenor was amazing. Shame he left us so early.
What a wonderful voice Doy Ott had! Perfect! ♪
PAULO BASS yes he did! Best baritone in sg!
Denver was my aunt's brother-in-law. I was 12 when he died in 1957. Didnt get into gospel music till after his death. I always told people it was Elvis on Saturday nite and the Statesmen on Sunday morning. Still remember the old 78's.
Wish there was a video of Denver singing My God Is Real. Thanks for being able to see him.
My grandmother played piano for Doy Ott during the State convention long ago. She was always really proud of that fact
Wow! This is my first time to hear Doy sing lead. I've heard Jake, Hovie & Rozie, of course, but to hear Doy...He had such a smoothe voice, so full.
They truly were the perfect quartet. I wish I could have enjoyed them in person.
Doy Ott was an awesome baritone!!!!!!
This is the 1st song I heard Doy Ott take the Lead on, a GREAT Baritone Voice !
These classics bring back great memories with timeless messages!
Statesmen! They are the absolute best and nobody comes close in my opinion!
@mcgoodle I think Elvis to a degree emulated every member of this group, so taken was he with their sound. His love for this type of gospel music (and others) was with him to the very day he died.
They're also similar to the ink spots who influenced him as well.
Doy Ott was my favorite baritone in quartet music. He was a real gentleman to talk with also.
Doy Ott is the best, I love him, he is so handsome and gentlemanly.
I have a sister in law named Doye, after Doy Ott. Her mother loved Doy and named her daughter after him. I think that is neat!
This video was a pleasant surprise.
I liked this a lot !
I'd like to hear that song myself. I was about 6 when he died. But, I loved gospel music even at that age. I'm glad there's this site otherwise I would have never experienced his beautiful voice.
which one do you mean? They are all dead now and in Heaven. xx
I never got to see the Statesmen in person but did get to see Jake Hess and talk with him briefly and shake his hand when Bill Gaither was in Knoxville some14 years ago. It was a great experience to say the least to meet this legend.
This line-up of the statesmen quartet = perfection. just this.
What a great voice.
I love it makes me think of the old office on woodruff road
I was about 16 when I first heard this. How wonderful to hear it again Thank you Thank you.
If you watch and listen to a lot of Statesmen videos, you can hear how Elvis was influenced by Jake Hess' vocal phrasing, and by Big Chief's movements and stage presence. This is no knock on Elvis; I love Elvis. But it is cool to see that he too had favorites that he was emulating. Man, I wish that the 70's, 80's, and 90's never happened!
Awesome!!! Brings back so many memories of all night singings at the Ryman Aud in Nashville!!
Wow - loved to se a young Jake Hess! Thank you for sharing.
AWESOME!!!!! no comments to it
watch hold my hand by pastor bob joyce . we still love you brother bob . TCB .
Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.✝️🛐
elvis aimait ce groupe qui l'a beaucoup influencé.
Brings a tear to the eye of this heathen...
Jake looks 12 years old.
:-)
love it!
I miss Elvis
Beautiful!!!
Lovely version of a beautiful hymn.However for me the best version ever was by Elvis on his album How Great Thou Art.This was sheer vocal perfectin.
Benção
Hawaiian music in background
I agree with everything calliethecowgirl says about Elvis, except I'm sad to say he wasn't reading a book on the Shroud of Turin when he died. That is a myth.
What T.V. show was this?
They just don't make songs like that anymore.