Back in 1985, I had the honor of meeting the legendary gospel artist, Willie Neal Johnson. As a budding radio host, he was the very first artist I ever interviewed, and it was an unforgettable experience. Over the years, we kept in touch and developed a friendship, and every time we talked, he never failed to inspire me with his wisdom and kindness. He was a true professional and an amazing performer, and watching this video fills my heart with nostalgia and admiration. Willie, you will always be remembered, and your music will continue to touch the lives of many. Rest in peace, my brother. You are deeply missed.
I was all of 8 or 9 yrs old when I learned of Willie Neal Johnson. My dad listened to him faithfully. I fell in love with him Willie Banks. I also love the Canton Spirituals and The Mighty Clouds of Joy.
@@markbuchanan609 man they knew how to have some church. I don't want to say put on a show...but they did that too! We got a chance to open for them here in St. Louis many moons ago. We didn't do all that great but they encouraged us and made us feel like we done something!
This song will never get old, Grandma, Mamma, grands, nieces, nephews, cousins etc. Never get old for this is just a rehearsal for when I get to heaven I am going to really sing.
I remembering meeting him in person such a GENTLEMAN....he say you can take a picture but let me run back stage to remove the sweat...I told him I don't care you Mr. Willie Neal Johnson...Thank you JESUS for sharing him with all of us...what a mighty Legacy I believe they really singing 💜💜💜
The legendary Willie Neal!!!!!!!!!!! They’re will never be another!!!!!!!! Me and my mom listened to his vh and cd so much we had to order another one!! Miss him!!!
I'm here during this crazy 2020 quarantine and am blessed to have been in this era to learn and experience this wonderful music and wonderful man in my lifetime learning to sing Sounthern gospel quartet one of my GrandMa's favorite guys #WillieNeilJohnson #CountryBoy
I seen this man in person when I was a little girl I even went on his tour bus he was amazing my dad and his group opened the show he had in lake City FL
@@yonnamarshall3131 I met him as a little girl after his concert, he shook my hand, ask my name, he was soooooo sweet and kind, and nice, and seemed so tired, but still came to mingle with the people after the concert... I'll never forget, Love you Willie, till we meet again❤️🙂, enjoy your heavenly home
and I can send to the store and I will store for a new horizons how 😍 to be there by to get the store to the hospital and I are going 💜😃😜 the kids in bed with a bit of a new one for the hospital to be a new 😍 to be a new 😍 to the store and I'll send to the hospital
Oh yes!! I loved his singing back when...and still do now👏👏👏 When he would "rough-up" his hair he really meant business then😁 He's missed so very much🙏
I saw them in person when I was a lil younger everybody on the ticket really sang but when the country boy hit the stage with the keynotes It was like being in the presence of gospel quartet royalty ‼️‼️‼️‼️
Lord Have Mercy, Just a Rehearsal! I haven't heard this song in decades "love it"! This is the way we used to do it. What has happen to those days "Jesus". ❤❤🔥🔥🎤🎤🙏🙏👋👋💃💃💃💃
I knew this song for the first time a few weeks ago(2023). I can't stop listening! It's wonderful to know that there's hope for eternal life, where we'll someday sing with the angles and other saints for our Lord Jesus Christ.
So sorry for your loss and I can relate to what you were saying,i lost my wife only two months ago and i know that she was saved and is in heaven with the Lord, this is what gives me comfort, I'm looking forward to seeing her again.
This song is so hot. Very uplifting to the Saints. Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. This song is joyous, and so was the musical performance. I enjoyed it, very encouraging🙋😇.
Grandma, and Grandpa song, sorry I can't forget. These songs are so great. Thank, Willie Neal Johnson, and Robert, Amen,Amen Amen. Blessings to everyone.
Listening On This Beautiful Sunday Morning! This Is The Great Gospel Music I Was Raised On! Thanks To My Beautiful Grandmommy Who's With The Lord Now. I Thank Her For Her Precious Gem's She Gave To Me! Listening In Memory Of Her. 🙏🏾🥰🫂🕊️🎵🌹
Please pray for me that I don't go to jail. Because I'm not that kind of person that allows a man to talk to me any kind of way. Listen to my music to get my mind and spirit right. GOD is good
Look how many men are there and ENJOYING themselves....our generation is missing the male presence in church...at least from what I've seen. But God is able 💙
I don't know the Lady name but I will surely pray for her we should always pray one for another even if we don't know them let pray for each other's please pray for me my name is sheila crudup trying to get over a bad case of viradago I never had before please call my name out to out lord and savior thank you I love you and I don't even know you blessing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Who listening to this in 2024,Lord have mercy i am I am I am you better believe that. Hal la, jah Hal la lu jah,
Definitely am
Yeesssss!🙌🏽
Today is my grandfather’s birthday! He was a pastor, he raised me. Thanks to him I know & love so many gospel songs & met this gospel group
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2023 we made it
I'm Still Listening To Willie Neal Johnson an the New Keynotes in April of 2024-Great Music -Forever
Me too
Yup 😂😂this what I grew up on. Love my quartets ❤❤❤❤
September 2024
January 2025!! Yes
@@4_ever_grateful795 they need to bring this back!!
Back in 1985, I had the honor of meeting the legendary gospel artist, Willie Neal Johnson. As a budding radio host, he was the very first artist I ever interviewed, and it was an unforgettable experience. Over the years, we kept in touch and developed a friendship, and every time we talked, he never failed to inspire me with his wisdom and kindness. He was a true professional and an amazing performer, and watching this video fills my heart with nostalgia and admiration. Willie, you will always be remembered, and your music will continue to touch the lives of many. Rest in peace, my brother. You are deeply missed.
Pray for me I lost my fiancée an I miss him dearly
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I am so sorry my precious. I pray the comfort of God's spirit be your guide in such a time as this, in Jesus name, Amen! ❤
I will pray for u
Hope yall wasn't living in fornication
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Still loving Willie, Teddy, Robert and the Gospel Keynotes in 2024.
1:05 😂😢😢😢❤
Still my jam. 2024 ❤
@chancec6985 u think that's funny 2:07 listen to Robert voice and buddy in the crowd smirked like yea this kinda live
This is the best music 🎶 we church people miss this good music ❤
Agree!!
I was all of 8 or 9 yrs old when I learned of Willie Neal Johnson. My dad listened to him faithfully. I fell in love with him Willie Banks. I also love the Canton Spirituals and The Mighty Clouds of Joy.
YESSSSS INDEED!!
Authentic Music!!!
❤❤ same
I was also real young when I learned about all the wonderful gospel groups still ❤them
I was at this concert as well. this is what we need today. I grew up on this 🎵🎶🎶
Hi, Where was this concert held?
Amen
@@tambratossie82 Fayetteville NC
Sir is there any way you all can fix it every second the music stops please please sir fix it thanks
@@IAMTHEKINGOFME what church?
Sing ! Yall! Here in 2024! 😂
Now this is chuuch!! I miss church. Pandemic struck and people stopped going.
RIP To My Pops Man He Loved This Song
Man this takes me back to Sunday mornings getting ready for Sunday School. My dad was quartet all day!!
,Sure you right. I first met The Gospel Keynotes of Tyler, Tx., Mr. Robert Blair and the Fantastic Violin Aires of Detroit, Mi years ago.
@@markbuchanan609 man they knew how to have some church. I don't want to say put on a show...but they did that too! We got a chance to open for them here in St. Louis many moons ago. We didn't do all that great but they encouraged us and made us feel like we done something!
@@cjtoota1 Same here, The good old days 😊
Man The Way He Ran out On Stage Crack Me Up Whewwww🤣🤣🤣
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u think that's funny 2:07 listen to Robert voice and buddy in the crowd smirked like yea this kinda live
This song will never get old, Grandma, Mamma, grands, nieces, nephews, cousins etc. Never get old for this is just a rehearsal for when I get to heaven I am going to really sing.
We having church here. I going heaven to see my love ones.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I miss Lee Williams I play his music every day along with the Keynotes they are my favorites,
I remembering meeting him in person such a GENTLEMAN....he say you can take a picture but let me run back stage to remove the sweat...I told him I don't care you Mr. Willie Neal Johnson...Thank you JESUS for sharing him with all of us...what a mighty Legacy I believe they really singing 💜💜💜
My kind of 🎶💃💃💃🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏👌!.
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@@bertheniadrakes5341Me too...this January 2025 I am still listening 🎉❤
No one but Jesus
I agree,. Churches need to start getting groups to sing in our churches again. That would be a great praise to God..
Amen!!!!
The legendary Willie Neal!!!!!!!!!!! They’re will never be another!!!!!!!! Me and my mom listened to his vh and cd so much we had to order another one!! Miss him!!!
Us too
My grandaddy did the same thing all day everyday on repeat🙌🏾👏🏾🤎
@@roshellelewis5902 ❤
I'm here during this crazy 2020 quarantine and am blessed to have been in this era to learn and experience this wonderful music and wonderful man in my lifetime learning to sing Sounthern gospel quartet one of my GrandMa's favorite guys #WillieNeilJohnson #CountryBoy
Me too...you took the words right out of my mouth!
Riseup
Kai C. Blessed to be seen and not viewed! Amen‼👍🏻🎤🎶🎸🎺🥁❤🙏👏
This is just the rehearsal when we get to heaven we are going to really sing.😍🤩
AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!😇🙏💯
Yes Praising God And Singing like Angels... Yes!
Really sannng!
Love to hear this here old country boy sing. I wish I had the chance to see him in person when he was alive. Love his music.
I seen this man in person when I was a little girl I even went on his tour bus he was amazing my dad and his group opened the show he had in lake City FL
@@yonnamarshall3131 bb cbc Reverend Donald Parson
@@yonnamarshall3131 I met him as a little girl after his concert, he shook my hand, ask my name, he was soooooo sweet and kind, and nice, and seemed so tired, but still came to mingle with the people after the concert... I'll never forget, Love you Willie, till we meet again❤️🙂, enjoy your heavenly home
and I can send to the store and I will store for a new horizons how 😍 to be there by to get the store to the hospital and I are going 💜😃😜 the kids in bed with a bit of a new one for the hospital to be a new 😍 to be a new 😍 to the store and I'll send to the hospital
I heard this song when I was a lil boy. I’m 28 now and STILL feel this song 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
"Just A Rehearsal"! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ 🙏🏾❤️🌹✨
I miss Willie he was a beast
He was a fierce Country Boy
Oh yes!! I loved his singing back when...and still do now👏👏👏
When he would "rough-up" his hair he really meant business then😁 He's missed so very much🙏
Yes he was the best!
I love Willie Neal Johnson & the Keynotes They really get into the music.
Willie Neal is truly a showman. My mother used to play this all the time when I was a little boy.
God is good!
R.I.P Grandma and Granddad this was Saturday evening after soul train! I miss and love you both
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Willie was a man that loved people. He knew how to connect with the audience. He made those in the group perform to the maximum.
Awwwww I’m a 1985 baby and I remember this in my younger years!!!! ❣️🦋❣️
Me too. I'm 1985
They sung that sung in 1989 in Kingstree sc . They were much younger looking in 1989 than this 1985. This is strange to me
I saw them in person when I was a lil younger everybody on the ticket really sang but when the country boy hit the stage with the keynotes
It was like being in the presence of gospel quartet royalty ‼️‼️‼️‼️
Lord Have Mercy, Just a Rehearsal! I haven't heard this song in decades "love it"! This is the way we used to do it. What has happen to those days "Jesus". ❤❤🔥🔥🎤🎤🙏🙏👋👋💃💃💃💃
The Good O'l days 😊 miss them dreadfully ❤
I CAN SAY AMEN.2024.the ANOINTING is what breaks the yokes.loves his love for God.
I knew this song for the first time a few weeks ago(2023). I can't stop listening! It's wonderful to know that there's hope for eternal life, where we'll someday sing with the angles and other saints for our Lord Jesus Christ.
I am to God be the Glory!!!
Wow this takes me back to the good ole 80s! My daddy used to listen to this song. RIP Daddy
I never knew what they were saying during the vamp. Just learned it. Hallelujah! We made it over at last . Wow that’s GOSPEL!!!
2019 still praising with Willie and these awesome men of God!!
Shantella Mitchell Amen honey !!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!!!
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I love these men they make my heart feel so happy..Thank God
Amen
Yes!!!!♥️♥️♥️
One of my favorite groups
Still listening in 2020
Still listening 3/23/21
So powerful and uplifting 🙏❤️❤️
Rest in peace Willie Johnson 😢❤️❤️🙂
Still listening 09/21
Woke up with this song on my mind.
Willie Neal Johnson made you feel important. He would shake your hand letting you know thank you for coming tonight.
This song reminds me so much of my Dad. This was his Song y’all!! RIH
So Clean! Real Soul Music. (Amen)
So sorry for your loss and I can relate to what you were saying,i lost my wife only two months ago and i know that she was saved and is in heaven with the Lord, this is what gives me comfort, I'm looking forward to seeing her again.
God is Good Amen❤
❤❤❤ HALLELAUJAH IS HERE GOD ❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉
He had a BEAUTIFUL voice and I MISS the old school singers. :( RIH Mr. Neal
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I miss my friend singing down here making me laugh one of my favorite singers love u Will NealJohnson
Praise HIM🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Hallelujah
I grew up on the Gospel Keynotes when I was a kid I enjoyed all their songs
So did i
They showed out in the right way! That’s what I’m talking about 😄👏🏾👏🏾
I've been listening to this since the mid 90's ..
Still a wonderful song
It’s 2022 and I first heard this last year
I love this country boy from Tyler Texas the Winston
Wait wait wait… They were in my Fayetteville,NC?! That’s where I’m from! This song just popped up in my mind… so glad it did! Thank you Lord!
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This song is so hot. Very uplifting to the Saints. Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. This song is joyous, and so was the musical performance. I enjoyed it, very encouraging🙋😇.
We. Gonna really sang. Amen Brother to Jesus Christ. And God almighty 🙏 Amen and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Thank Lord for having beautiful voice to sing his praises amen
Grandma, and Grandpa song, sorry I can't forget. These songs are so great. Thank, Willie Neal Johnson, and Robert, Amen,Amen Amen. Blessings to everyone.
mannn ian heard this song in soooo long mannn 🙃✝️✝️
Listening On This Beautiful Sunday Morning! This Is The Great Gospel Music I Was Raised On! Thanks To My Beautiful Grandmommy Who's With The Lord Now. I Thank Her For Her Precious Gem's She Gave To Me! Listening In Memory Of Her. 🙏🏾🥰🫂🕊️🎵🌹
Willie Neal WAS THE BADDEST!!! My boi Joe Ligon was DOPE too.... I love their voices. They should've done a VS. battle with Willie & Joe. 🙌🏾💃❤️❤️❤️
When I miss my daddy I just listen to the songs he used to sing and it's like he's right there with me.
2023 ❤
One of my Favorite songs in the gospel community..... This is just a Rehearsal!!
Do it for Lord😭😭😭😭🙏🏿👏🏾come on Jesus, Do it for me. My finances are a total wreck.
I'm praying to God for all of us that we have stronger more willing mind and more loving heart❤
My grandpa is a pastor and today we had Church and he called me a blessed little girl
My Friend Willie Neal Johnson Said, "This Is Just A Rehearsal!" #LiveForJesusNowLiveFoeverThen!
Always put the Lord first and be thankful for everything praise God 🙏🙌😇
Written by Frank williams
GOD'S ANGEL LUCA
The days of VHS! One of my collections! Enjoy the Lords presence Bro Willie!
The best gospel music! I believe we moving away from timeless music.
The beat is making everyone dance.
Been listening to you guys for a long time. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️
I grew listening to this type of gospel music 🙌🏾
we need more Gospel singing groups like this one.
Miss this oldschool gospel❤❤❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🏽🙏🏽
We are Just having a Rehearsal down here on earth, but when we get to Heaven we're going to Sing, Sing, Sing......
Glory to jesus christ!
Straight LEGEND!!!!
YES INDEED!!!
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I truly miss this anointed man of God in song, Willie Neal Johnson
Please pray for me that I don't go to jail. Because I'm not that kind of person that allows a man to talk to me any kind of way. Listen to my music to get my mind and spirit right. GOD is good
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AMEN,AMEN TOO GOD BE THE GLORY AND JESUS HIS SON AND OPEN THE LIFE GATES THAT ALL MAY GO IN PRAISE THE LORD EVERYONE AMEN
Love it all of his songs came from the scripture of the Bible there Wil another singer like him
I believe he's in heaven singing right now.
We need to bring it back
Sing Robert...heeeeeee heheeeeeeeee🎤.
Johnny talor
All of johnny talor song
James Brown all of his songs
All of johnny talor songs
u think that's funny 2:07 listen to Robert voice and buddy in the crowd smirked like yea this kinda live
0:13. Me running to make sure I be the first one in line at the cafeteria.🏃🏾
😂😂😂
I think of my mama when I hear this cuz it’s like something she would say sometimes when I hear this ain’t nothing but a rehearsal❤😂🎉🎉😂
The greatest gospel song ever. So up lifting thank you Jesus for the Rehearsal
Beautiful memories
I grew up on Willie & The Keynotes
Look how many men are there and ENJOYING themselves....our generation is missing the male presence in church...at least from what I've seen. But God is able 💙
Nothing compare to that old time gospel. Lord i grew up on this🙌
AMEN
Me too!
❤❤❤ HALLELAUJAH ❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This life is truly just a rehearsal!!!
Teddy’s clapping 👏🏾
I don't know the Lady name but I will surely pray for her we should always pray one for another even if we don't know them let pray for each other's please pray for me my name is sheila crudup trying to get over a bad case of viradago I never had before please call my name out to out lord and savior thank you I love you and I don't even know you blessing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mama used to drink black horehound tea for vertigo when she felt dizzy. It worked for her. God be with you, Sis. 🙏💝🙏
I loves that song i am one of your fands ga and the house