This version is the best. Whenever I hear other people perform it, I have a “ho-hum” reaction. You can’t beat 3 Db5s in the song. Most of the other singers have that one high note at the end. David hits it in the middle of the second verse, at the point that the high note is written in the music AND at the very end. The famous opera singers who did this sang a Bb4 on the high note. David sang a Bb 4 in the FIRST verse; then changed keys going into the second verse and nails 3 Db5s. All three sound effortless to him. Not only is he immaculate in blowing away the high notes with amazing control and vocal technique, he makes this song come alive. Although his notes are amazing, he doesn’t sing notes, he sings WORDS!
it doesn't matter how many times I watch this particular performance... I get full body chills every single time David hits that note & the choir comes in. I'm glad you felt the same :)
One of my favorite things about this performance aside from Davids voice is when he sings that last note then turns and nods and says Thank You to Anthony Burger.
"David Phelps version is the very best ever!" There are many technically great wonderful singers, but if you do listen to more of his "live" reactions, you'll come to realize his very special calling on his life; to not take any credit for himself, but instead to his Creator who chose him and Blessed him with his unearthly voice and talent! THANK YOU for choosing and reacting to this! Happy Holidays from Minnesota way!
David's faith and conviction are huge factors in how affecting this version is. There are other lovely renditions, but this one is spirit-filled and truly touches the heart.
The emoting by David is just unparalleled by all the other great voices that have nailed it. Like he said, the 'expressing of words' means something, and in particular, this song. Then the 'vocal prowess' of each artist just boils down to preference, because they're all nearly flawless in tone and strength of chords. Michael Crawford's has always been the best for me, before I heard David actually bring it to life, like it's supposed to be sung.
Absolutely. Also, some of the other renditions leave out some of the most important words. My previous favourite version was Celine Dion's which is also very soulful...but when David Phelps sings "all oppression shall cease" with such power & conviction you really think "yes, it will."
That audience is made up of ssome of the best Southern Gospel singers to walk the earth. Check out some of the old Gaither Homecoming videos to see more of this audience singing. Great reaction, as always. Merry Christmas.
A lot of the background singers are Christian singing artist. Some very popular. This was awesome. This guy is well known for his Christian songs and his range. Thanks for reacting. ❤️
This one takes the cake for me because every time i watch/listen i imagine what it would have felt like to be in that room during that performance. I don't think any other live version would give you the same feeling if you were there to witness it. People literally saw the lord that night lol. And the fact that he is a gospel singer and really puts true belief behind those beautiful lyrics is another reason its so great.
That is the result when people sing christian songs not only because it is just the season, but when they are really close to God and his gospel! I just love Michael Phelps
Awesome reaction, loved your facial expression when the Gaither crowd joined in! Every one of the people behind him are professional singers and they always sound amazing when they get together and you are correct, no need to pick a best.
You should watch the candid video they mashed together from different people's personal videos when they simply met socially. They talked about people who had passed on & songs they had sung & then someone would casually start singing that song & all would join in! It was an amazing and beautiful look at those artists whose faith & being was the music! 💖
With David you actually hear the angel voices, every reaction I have watched says goosebumps or they tear up, that is the Holy Spirit calling…I have watched many many times, still chokes me up, it is an inspired performance
The people on stage with David are some of the greatest voices in Southern Gospel music. The 'Old" guy is George Younce, arguably one of the greatest bass voices.
The choir behind David is the Homecoming Choir, containing some of the greatest legends of Southern Gospel music. For example, the "old guy" you mentioned was George Younce, bass singer for the Cathedrals, and member of the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame as well as the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Bill Gaither organized a series of recorded Homecoming concerts back in the 90s which continue today, as a way of memorializing many of the legends of gospel music. These folks would take turns performing throughout the night, while backing the others up the rest of the time. Bill Gaither himself is a legendary songwriter, along with his wife Gloria, and is also the founder and leader of the Gaither Vocal Band.
When that spirit hits your soul, its a wonderful feeling. This brought tears again, but this time was from when your hit. Thank you for sharing this reaction.
David trained for many years to gain the control over his voice, but that gift of his for making you feel what he is singing, that is just a God given gift. He is by far one of my all-time favorite singers because of this combination. Beautifully breathtaking! Merry Christmas!
Phenomenal!!! Jesus is King and David Phelps glorified Him in an incredible way. Praise the Father for sending Jesus to all humanity as His gift to us, and thanks to David Phelps for using the unique gift God gave him to lift up and glorify the Lord!!! I pray right now in the matchless name of Jesus that all of us who listen to this song would be inspired to take our gift(s) to the world to glorify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Amen!
David Phelps cannot be compared, he's in a whole nother stratosphere all by himself! He is just simply the BEST!🔥🔥🔥🔥🎄🎄🔥🔥💯... You should check out the piano player Anthony Burger, he is to piano what Phelps is to vocals❤️❤️❤️❤️
The "old guy" at 5:38 is George Younce, one of those traditional super-deep gospel basses. In fact that whole choir is full of southern gospel artists that were big at the time, like the Gaithers wjo put the whole thing on, and Mark Lowry (right behind Phelps) who wrote "Mary, Did You Know."
I tell you what, each of our favorite performances of this song are all the best when we are listening to them at that moment. The emoting by David is just unparalleled by all the great voices that have nailed it. Like you said, the 'expressing of words' means something, and in particular, this song. The 'vocal prowess' of each artist just boils down to preference, because they're all nearly flawless in tone and strength of chords.
I have loved David's version form the first time I heard him sing it. Of course everyone expects it to be sung by a high voice and regretfully, many butcher this glorious song. I got to the point I would not even listen to most sing it because they were just not vocally able to handle it. Then, last year, Avi Kaplan was finishing up his 2022 world tour in Texas. He had actually postponed the Texax part of his tour because of a family emergency so when he and his band got off of the tour bus 12/15/2022, he told them he wanted to do a Christmas sone for the audience and the song was O, Holy Night. Now Avi a a deep bass, but he had a very nice 5 octave range. It was almost impromptu, but his band is good and at the end of the concert, he performed O Holy Night Texas Swing style. It is a calm, peaceful rendition and Avi performs it beautifully. I am glad I have learned to enjoy many genera of music. Here is Avi Kaplan, performing Oh Holy Night. ruclips.net/video/5cvb2qOU0o0/видео.html
Such a powerful performance. And no, it's not Tommy Johansson or Dan Vasc - it's not supposed to be. It's a southern gospel singer and choir, performed in 2000. And you are 100% correct - you don't need to pick only one to be the best. Carry on! And thanks for all the advent reactions!
I have literally seen hundreds of reactions to this rendition by David (by the way…there’s another that is several years newer and just as powerful…it’s part of his holiday barn series…hint hint)…and your reaction when the choir and organ and drums join in is probably the best I’ve seen! The shock was instant and emotional! Love it! ❤️👍🏼 Edit: btw, a LOT of singing talent in that “audience” behind him. Haha Edit 2: you’re the first person I’ve seen to point out the near perfect audio levels. They have a really good sound technician! They have a really good EVERYTHING! The piano player is Anthony Burger, too. Highly recommend checking some of his stuff out. And read his story…AMAZING! Unfortunately, he passed away a small handful of years ago. RIP.
A few months ago, David Phelps released a Music Video: David Phelps - Dead Man Rising (Official Music Video). And all I can say is WOW, such a True And Beautiful Song and Video!!!
Loved your reaction! You know music and talent. Not everyone knows about gospel southern music, but David Phelps is classical trained and is very talented. Not everyone knows this, but this performance was planned at the last moment, and he just asked the pianist to follow him.
David is my absolute favorite!! He could sing the alphabet and it would be fabulous. He is still going strong at 52 years old. Check out his cover of 'I Have Nothing'.
Ok. I would say the new video by Pentatonix is probably the most amazing version I've seen. But vocally? David cannot be beat vocally! It comes from his strong faith and meaning every word he sings! An absolute masterpiece of sound! 💖 BTW - The guy who wrote Mary Did You Know was standing behind him, part of the amazing gospel choir that joined in at the end. 😊
Lowry and Phelps were both part of the Gaither quartet at the time, fronted by Bill Gaither, the old guy who came out at the end with the mic and who hosts the whole ‘homecoming’ series of similar concerts filled with gospel singers.
Yes, "Viking", the English word you're looking for is indeed timbre. And the thing I love about David's artistry is his interpretation and 'breathing' as he reads and hears both lyrics and melodic lines (plural in the sense of harmonics, etc.)
Those singers behind him are some of the best Christian singers around. Listen to a few more of David's songs. No we don't have to compare, just enjoy.
That was freaking amazing!!! I was surprised like you when the choir came in. That is definitely memorable. Have you done the brnd newly released Pentatonix O Holy Night??? That one made me cry. It is extra freaking amazing. To me it is better than Kiss From A Rose.(which is freaking amazing). Would love for you to react to it as well. I promise it will make you cry. The best I have ever heard them sing...ever. This is my last Christmas here on earth and I am so thankful i got to hear this from PTX. It is like a slice of heaven...something for me to look forward to so won't be so scared of what is coming. Hope you are doing well. Sending you tons of love. From Texas ❤️
That "little old man" was George Younce, one of the best basses in Christian music who held down the bass line for The Cathedrals Quartet for many years. All of the "choir" behind David here are Christian music artists who Bill Gaither brought together for a series of concerts (called Homecomings) for many years and that are still available on video.
A few years ago, at the age of 52, he did a cover of Whitney Houston's " I have nothing " that I absolutely recommend. He still has it even at that age.
Loved this reaction. The choir are all professional Southern gospel singers. The other man at the end is Bill Gaither. There is a series of these type shows.
I love your reaction to this one. It's the first time I heard this version with you. The choir did give a POWERFUL impact that I love. Please listen to Pentatonix "Oh Holy Night" Matt has an amazing solo in the song. They are all incredible as always.
If you don't get goose bumps listening to David sing Oh Holy Night, I suggest you check to see if you have a pulse. That was not a choir. Those are all individual singers that perform on tours
Bill and Gloria Gaither were authors and producers of many of Southern Gospel's Greatest Artists. The Gaither Hour was a weekly broadcast during the 1990s to early 2000s that featured many of Southern Gospel's greatest artists. David Phelps was one of the (then) up and coming young talents that were supported by Gaither Productions and mentored by Bill and Gloria. The classic Southern Gospel Hymn "Because He Lives" was written by Bill Gaither.
The "choir" behind him is made up of Gospel legends, groups and soloists. Bill and Gloria Gaither host these evenings of music in which each group or soloist takes a turn. Bill was the man who pulls David back out during the applause. Gloria was the pretty blond woman with both hands in the air, multicolored top, at the end of the song. They have written hundreds of songs over the past 50 years, many of which are still sung in churches around the world.
David became a part of the Gaither Vocal Band after I saw them perform with Bill and Gloria Gaither Family Gathering in the mid-90s. It wasn't as massive a choir as this Gathering, but WOW. I sat next to Guy Penrod's wife and got some wonderful insight into the Family traveling and performances. David is classically trained, as well and recorded several operatic arias. It took my breath away when the choir did join the performance. What a rush! Your choices of reactions bring back so many memories and I love sharing the experiences. Thank you.
As a single vocalist with a backing choir, David Phelps is awesome, but my favorite version is the new Pentatonix version they released on their New Christmas album this year. They just released the music video for it yesterday. To me, it is stunning.
Can we take a moment and appreciate the pianist?!
It's not overpowering the Davids singing, but is a whole other solo performance in itself.
Anthony Burger was amazing!
@askara_755 I miss Anthony Burger so much.
David's anointing is awesome. He's also known as the tenor who makes grown men cry.
This is the greatest version of this song!!
Absolutely!!! The BEST!
Undefeated as the best !
This version is the best. Whenever I hear other people perform it, I have a “ho-hum” reaction. You can’t beat 3 Db5s in the song. Most of the other singers have that one high note at the end. David hits it in the middle of the second verse, at the point that the high note is written in the music AND at the very end. The famous opera singers who did this sang a Bb4 on the high note. David sang a Bb 4 in the FIRST verse; then changed keys going into the second verse and nails 3 Db5s. All three sound effortless to him. Not only is he immaculate in blowing away the high notes with amazing control and vocal technique, he makes this song come alive. Although his notes are amazing, he doesn’t sing notes, he sings WORDS!
The time when I see you break is the exactly the time I break. I love your pure, and honest reactions. Much love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ♥️
Have you ever watched this Christmas Music Video performed LIVE: Sandy Parker A Baby Changes Everything. P.S. Christian love from The U.S.A. 🇺🇸.
it doesn't matter how many times I watch this particular performance... I get full body chills every single time David hits that note & the choir comes in. I'm glad you felt the same :)
One of my favorite things about this performance aside from Davids voice is when he sings that last note then turns and nods and says Thank You to Anthony Burger.
David is the greatest vocalist to ever walk the earth. PERIOD
We don't know that. After all, there may have been greater singers that was never recorded in history.
"David Phelps version is the very best ever!"
There are many technically great wonderful singers, but if you do listen to more of his "live" reactions, you'll come to realize his very special calling on his life; to not take any credit for himself, but instead to his Creator who chose him and Blessed him with his unearthly voice and talent!
THANK YOU for choosing and reacting to this!
Happy Holidays from Minnesota way!
David's faith and conviction are huge factors in how affecting this version is. There are other lovely renditions, but this one is spirit-filled and truly touches the heart.
The emoting by David is just unparalleled by all the other great voices that have nailed it. Like he said, the 'expressing of words' means something, and in particular, this song. Then the 'vocal prowess' of each artist just boils down to preference, because they're all nearly flawless in tone and strength of chords. Michael Crawford's has always been the best for me, before I heard David actually bring it to life, like it's supposed to be sung.
Amen. Absolutely.
Absolutely. Also, some of the other renditions leave out some of the most important words. My previous favourite version was Celine Dion's which is also very soulful...but when David Phelps sings "all oppression shall cease" with such power & conviction you really think "yes, it will."
That audience is made up of ssome of the best Southern Gospel singers to walk the earth. Check out some of the old Gaither Homecoming videos to see more of this audience singing. Great reaction, as always. Merry Christmas.
The piano playera is so, so amazing oh Lord!! ❤
A lot of the background singers are Christian singing artist. Some very popular. This was awesome. This guy is well known for his Christian songs and his range. Thanks for reacting. ❤️
This one takes the cake for me because every time i watch/listen i imagine what it would have felt like to be in that room during that performance. I don't think any other live version would give you the same feeling if you were there to witness it. People literally saw the lord that night lol. And the fact that he is a gospel singer and really puts true belief behind those beautiful lyrics is another reason its so great.
David Phelps does the BEST rendition of O Holy Night, which is my favorite Christmas hymn! WOW! I never tire of hearing it!
Yeah, you can say it - it’s the best job on O Holy Night ever recorded!
That is the result when people sing christian songs not only because it is just the season, but when they are really close to God and his gospel! I just love Michael Phelps
David Phelps. Not Michael Phelps
I hope you enjoy this. David is a stunning vocalist and performer. Even 20 years later. Thank you
Awesome reaction, loved your facial expression when the Gaither crowd joined in! Every one of the people behind him are professional singers and they always sound amazing when they get together and you are correct, no need to pick a best.
You should watch the candid video they mashed together from different people's personal videos when they simply met socially. They talked about people who had passed on & songs they had sung & then someone would casually start singing that song & all would join in! It was an amazing and beautiful look at those artists whose faith & being was the music! 💖
With David you actually hear the angel voices, every reaction I have watched says goosebumps or they tear up, that is the Holy Spirit calling…I have watched many many times, still chokes me up, it is an inspired performance
Davids rendition of this beautiful song puts me in the presence of God every time I hear it!! He is blessed by God!! Than you for playing!!
Everybody on that stage are world class gospel singers in their own right
David Phelps is incredible in any genre. He is one of the best tenors in the world. Great reaction ❤
Best male vocalist in the world and has been for the past twenty five years...and it's not even close.
So agree!
The people on stage with David are some of the greatest voices in Southern Gospel music. The 'Old" guy is George Younce, arguably one of the greatest bass voices.
Miss him, and his friend JD Sumner
David does sing this song with limitless emotion, control, and power. Let's give a huge shout-out to the pianist too! Underrated performance overall
Pianist Anthony Burger. Passed away at the keyboard on a Gaither cruise several years ago
I've always absolutely loved David Phelps' voice and his version of this song is the best!!
The choir behind David is the Homecoming Choir, containing some of the greatest legends of Southern Gospel music. For example, the "old guy" you mentioned was George Younce, bass singer for the Cathedrals, and member of the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame as well as the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Bill Gaither organized a series of recorded Homecoming concerts back in the 90s which continue today, as a way of memorializing many of the legends of gospel music. These folks would take turns performing throughout the night, while backing the others up the rest of the time. Bill Gaither himself is a legendary songwriter, along with his wife Gloria, and is also the founder and leader of the Gaither Vocal Band.
When that spirit hits your soul, its a wonderful feeling. This brought tears again, but this time was from when your hit. Thank you for sharing this reaction.
David trained for many years to gain the control over his voice, but that gift of his for making you feel what he is singing, that is just a God given gift. He is by far one of my all-time favorite singers because of this combination. Beautifully breathtaking! Merry Christmas!
You really should listen to No More Nights, or Alpha and Omega, both with Gaither Vocal Band. Really showcases David’s talent and skill.
Phenomenal!!! Jesus is King and David Phelps glorified Him in an incredible way. Praise the Father for sending Jesus to all humanity as His gift to us, and thanks to David Phelps for using the unique gift God gave him to lift up and glorify the Lord!!! I pray right now in the matchless name of Jesus that all of us who listen to this song would be inspired to take our gift(s) to the world to glorify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Amen!
David Phelps cannot be compared, he's in a whole nother stratosphere all by himself! He is just simply the BEST!🔥🔥🔥🔥🎄🎄🔥🔥💯... You should check out the piano player Anthony Burger, he is to piano what Phelps is to vocals❤️❤️❤️❤️
David does an magnificent job on this song. He blesses everyone!
My "O Holy Night" favorites: David Phelps, John Davidson, Home Free, and The (Mormon) Tabernacle Choir.
That beautiful softness on the word "divine," all while seeming to trend toward a strong release...that's outstanding.
*sigh*..getcha right in the feel goods don't it? 😂 We love our David.
Thank you for reacting to this! I saw him in concert three weeks ago and. He is amazing!!
I dare you not to cry! David Phelps, in my opinion the "best" male tenner ever!
Imagine what it was like to be in that church for that!
The "old guy" at 5:38 is George Younce, one of those traditional super-deep gospel basses. In fact that whole choir is full of southern gospel artists that were big at the time, like the Gaithers wjo put the whole thing on, and Mark Lowry (right behind Phelps) who wrote "Mary, Did You Know."
@@MusicalJackknife mark lowry wrote Mary did you know x
Sobbing now after seeing this for the first time. Thankyou for a great reaction x
You are such a sensitive and big hearted person! I can tell. I wonder how! 😊. Love your thoughts and passion. You are the best!! ❤️🎄
Oh wow, that was truly stunning! This is exactly why I like watching reactors. For the epic new content I am exposed to…
My first time watching your channel and I loved your reaction. I saw the very second that the choir came in, the change in how you were affected
All those folks on the stage with him are excellent singer's. The audience is in front of him!
This is my favorite Christmas hymn. David Phelps has been one of my favorites for years. Just know that as you let the tears flow, so did mine!
This is my favorite version. One of my favorite live performances as well!
Whether you know it or not the choir behind him are some of the biggest individual gospel singers in the world
Listen one more time. It’s absolutely the best! ❤
I tell you what, each of our favorite performances of this song are all the best when we are listening to them at that moment. The emoting by David is just unparalleled by all the great voices that have nailed it. Like you said, the 'expressing of words' means something, and in particular, this song. The 'vocal prowess' of each artist just boils down to preference, because they're all nearly flawless in tone and strength of chords.
I have loved David's version form the first time I heard him sing it.
Of course everyone expects it to be sung by a high voice and regretfully, many butcher this glorious song.
I got to the point I would not even listen to most sing it because they were just not vocally able to handle it.
Then, last year, Avi Kaplan was finishing up his 2022 world tour in Texas.
He had actually postponed the Texax part of his tour because of a family emergency so when he and his band got off of the tour bus 12/15/2022, he told them he wanted to do a Christmas sone for the audience and the song was O, Holy Night.
Now Avi a a deep bass, but he had a very nice 5 octave range.
It was almost impromptu, but his band is good and at the end of the concert, he performed O Holy Night Texas Swing style. It is a calm, peaceful rendition and Avi performs it beautifully. I am glad I have learned to enjoy many genera of music.
Here is Avi Kaplan, performing Oh Holy Night.
ruclips.net/video/5cvb2qOU0o0/видео.html
Everyone behind David are gospel singers.
Such a powerful performance. And no, it's not Tommy Johansson or Dan Vasc - it's not supposed to be. It's a southern gospel singer and choir, performed in 2000. And you are 100% correct - you don't need to pick only one to be the best. Carry on! And thanks for all the advent reactions!
I have literally seen hundreds of reactions to this rendition by David (by the way…there’s another that is several years newer and just as powerful…it’s part of his holiday barn series…hint hint)…and your reaction when the choir and organ and drums join in is probably the best I’ve seen! The shock was instant and emotional! Love it! ❤️👍🏼
Edit: btw, a LOT of singing talent in that “audience” behind him. Haha
Edit 2: you’re the first person I’ve seen to point out the near perfect audio levels. They have a really good sound technician! They have a really good EVERYTHING! The piano player is Anthony Burger, too. Highly recommend checking some of his stuff out. And read his story…AMAZING! Unfortunately, he passed away a small handful of years ago. RIP.
The pianist was A.m.a.z.i.n.g. in his own right!
Beautiful way to start Christmas Day! 🌟
Great reaction, I have always love his singing. He performed a lot with The Gaithers.
A few months ago, David Phelps released a Music Video: David Phelps - Dead Man Rising (Official Music Video). And all I can say is WOW, such a True And Beautiful Song and Video!!!
Loved your reaction! You know music and talent. Not everyone knows about gospel southern music, but David Phelps is classical trained and is very talented. Not everyone knows this, but this performance was planned at the last moment, and he just asked the pianist to follow him.
The "Choir" is all legendary gospel singers! They all have their own careers and are well known in the gospel world.
LOVE THIS AMAZING ❤
Absolutely beautiful
Yes, it’s the best.
Thans Viking for another great reaction. I was waiting for the song to go places, but with the choir it really hit home. Goosebumps!😊
David is my absolute favorite!! He could sing the alphabet and it would be fabulous. He is still going strong at 52 years old. Check out his cover of 'I Have Nothing'.
You should really watch his version of No More Night. The live version
Thank you for sharing this!!
The best performance of this song ever
THE BEST!!!!
Ok. I would say the new video by Pentatonix is probably the most amazing version I've seen. But vocally? David cannot be beat vocally! It comes from his strong faith and meaning every word he sings! An absolute masterpiece of sound! 💖
BTW - The guy who wrote Mary Did You Know was standing behind him, part of the amazing gospel choir that joined in at the end. 😊
Lowry and Phelps were both part of the Gaither quartet at the time, fronted by Bill Gaither, the old guy who came out at the end with the mic and who hosts the whole ‘homecoming’ series of similar concerts filled with gospel singers.
Definitely the best version of this song in history
Yes, "Viking", the English word you're looking for is indeed timbre. And the thing I love about David's artistry is his interpretation and 'breathing' as he reads and hears both lyrics and melodic lines (plural in the sense of harmonics, etc.)
Those singers behind him are some of the best Christian singers around. Listen to a few more of David's songs. No we don't have to compare, just enjoy.
It’s the BEST! Hands down.
Come on guy you know this was the best
Loved your reaction when the choir/ audience came in. ♥️
Definitely the best
My favorite
Yes, I liked that moment too. 😄
That was freaking amazing!!! I was surprised like you when the choir came in. That is definitely memorable.
Have you done the brnd newly released Pentatonix O Holy Night??? That one made me cry. It is extra freaking amazing. To me it is better than Kiss From A Rose.(which is freaking amazing). Would love for you to react to it as well. I promise it will make you cry. The best I have ever heard them sing...ever.
This is my last Christmas here on earth and I am so thankful i got to hear this from PTX. It is like a slice of heaven...something for me to look forward to so won't be so scared of what is coming.
Hope you are doing well.
Sending you tons of love. From Texas ❤️
The best, the best, the best..!
Wow..❤
That "little old man" was George Younce, one of the best basses in Christian music who held down the bass line for The Cathedrals Quartet for many years. All of the "choir" behind David here are Christian music artists who Bill Gaither brought together for a series of concerts (called Homecomings) for many years and that are still available on video.
A few years ago, at the age of 52, he did a cover of Whitney Houston's " I have nothing " that I absolutely recommend. He still has it even at that age.
Loved this reaction. The choir are all professional Southern gospel singers. The other man at the end is Bill Gaither. There is a series of these type shows.
The best live version
beautiful reaction!
I love your reaction to this one. It's the first time I heard this version with you. The choir did give a POWERFUL impact that I love. Please listen to Pentatonix "Oh Holy Night" Matt has an amazing solo in the song. They are all incredible as always.
Thanks my friend..
If you don't get goose bumps listening to David sing Oh Holy Night, I suggest you check to see if you have a pulse. That was not a choir. Those are all individual singers that perform on tours
Yet, in this case they were singing as a choir… right? ;)
It was impromptu not directed
I was in the audience
Brought me to tears !!
Bill and Gloria Gaither were authors and producers of many of Southern Gospel's Greatest Artists. The Gaither Hour was a weekly broadcast during the 1990s to early 2000s that featured many of Southern Gospel's greatest artists. David Phelps was one of the (then) up and coming young talents that were supported by Gaither Productions and mentored by Bill and Gloria. The classic Southern Gospel Hymn "Because He Lives" was written by Bill Gaither.
The "choir" behind him is made up of Gospel legends, groups and soloists. Bill and Gloria Gaither host these evenings of music in which each group or soloist takes a turn. Bill was the man who pulls David back out during the applause. Gloria was the pretty blond woman with both hands in the air, multicolored top, at the end of the song. They have written hundreds of songs over the past 50 years, many of which are still sung in churches around the world.
Wow❤ Just AWESOME!
David became a part of the Gaither Vocal Band after I saw them perform with Bill and Gloria Gaither Family Gathering in the mid-90s. It wasn't as massive a choir as this Gathering, but WOW. I sat next to Guy Penrod's wife and got some wonderful insight into the Family traveling and performances. David is classically trained, as well and recorded several operatic arias. It took my breath away when the choir did join the performance. What a rush! Your choices of reactions bring back so many memories and I love sharing the experiences. Thank you.
As a single vocalist with a backing choir, David Phelps is awesome, but my favorite version is the new Pentatonix version they released on their New Christmas album this year. They just released the music video for it yesterday. To me, it is stunning.
Your reaction is the best I've seen !! Ty
Also, David has so many songs to react to. He's the best imo. He covered Whitney Houstons I Have Nothing....recommend it:)
Absolutely
Phelps is the best
That was a 10.