THIS...was indeed the quintessential Gospel Keynotes! Just like The Temptations of Motown, and The Dixie Hummingbirds of Peacock, there's only ONE original lineup you think of as members. These men are the ones, that when I played "Jesus You've Been Good To Me" the first time on my sister's stereo, I played it over and over again at least 40 or 50 times in a row! Having the great Willie Neal Johnson tell me that I was "qualified" to go with him on the road has been one of the great blessings in my life. Like others have said, there has been only one Willie Neal Johnson, a man of great humility and character, a man that was concerned more about the ministry than "carrying the house". His greatest gift, in my opinion, was the ability to "talk" you happy as much or more than to "sing you happy". I'll stop now. Thank you +The Cross for posting this gem of a set done by THEE Gospel Keynotes!
yes, no doubt about it! willie wore his identity on his sleeve, even if you never met him you knew him because he was so real. i'm absolutely convinced that this concert would permanently transform any atheist, these guys made the dead move with their performances. this concert for me is the ultimate. i saw them perform this set twice in '76 (a few months before this recording came out) when they were traveling with james cleveland (i recorded the 1st show) and i've been traumatized ever since. wow, so you joined the keynotes, what part did you play?..man, that's what dreams are made of. i'm just glad i was able to finally share this legendary show with utube gospel fans.
Lol! "Traumatized" is a very heavy impression my friend, but I definitely understand what you mean. The first time they appeared live here in our town...we had some "heavy hitters" on the service and some locals, The CBS Trumpeteers and the Swan Silvertones, but when that curtain rolled back and the Keynotes walked up with those red suits on with "Ride The Ship to Zion" music popping in the background...it was as if a nuclear bomb had gone off in our Civic Center!!! Grown men were screaming like women!!! From there it only climbed and you were actually weak in the spirit, soul, and body when all was said and done. No, I never joined them. Willie said that IF he hadn't just gotten Charles as Paul's replacement he would've asked me to go with him. Possibly, if I hadn't just gotten married, I would have volunteered to be a roadie and fill in if need be. Just to hear him say I was qualified to go was a wonderful encouragement to a 24/25-year-old quartet singer from a small town. Again I thank you for the post and the reply. Be Blessed.
Instant classic! Lead, bass, drums, pure singing! That's quartet! My Lord! Paul's voice is so strong and crystal clear! Pure natural God given talent! Amazing!
I remember waiting anxiously for my mom to bring me a Mighty Clouds Of Joy album that I saw downtown and they didn't have and she brought me the Gospel Keynotes and the disappointment went away as soon as the needle hit the record and Jesus You've been good to me I've decided to make Jesus my choice and still playing it on a box record player 🇺🇲
I can't get enough of this one!! Yeah THIS IS NUMBER INFINITY for ME.....The music OMG!! Just my opinion this has to be Number 1 or 2 in Their Top Ten Live Performance!! Paul Paul Paul...come here Paul....Thank You to The Cross once again!!! #youblessedus
40 years later it is still awesome... I hope these last two generations discover this song... Jesus, you've been good to me. The whole album was awesome though.
When Jesus you have been. Good too me came out the keynotes went from 500$$ too 5000$$$ a night number 1 Gospel Group for years love there music 🎶especially the old songs 🎵wide river Certainly Lord and Especially I made a vow my father is from Tyler TX And last original member of the mighty clouds of joy Quertat music is the best
I grew up listening to this dynamic quartet. This is a wonderful quartet that moves my soul into overdrive to get God's work done here on this cruel journey through life. Listening to music like this makes you not give up. Thank God for such a wonderful group of people that are really singing for you and not money. I love you Gospel Keynotes.
I remember back in the 80’s I first met willie and the keynotes in my home town of Roxboro n c at the Kirby where we brought them there I just fell in love with these guys I have never seen any one sang like willie and the keynotes did and now I am 59 years old and I still listen to them I just love the way willie call on Paul back than and Robert I love all of there songs my favorite one the keynotes pray
i am so glad to hear someone else remember when the gospel keynotes travel with rev james Cleveland. the gospel keynotes was with rev James Cleveland.the first time i saw them in concert.this was about 1969....i saw the gospel keynotes many times after then..i meet and talk to bro willie neal Johnson he was one of the most humble and kind.people that you would ever want to meet. .talking to him was like a family member. .love and miss you willie..rip.
yes yes! i was with a local gospel group at the time. i remember feelin' bad when we told the audience at one of our performances that we were cuttin' the show short because we had tickets to see the keynotes. i could see the disappointment on some of their faces, but once i arrived at the coliseum and the keynotes stepped on stage..i got over the guilt real fast.
The Cross oh yea? wow now I see why folks say that Quartet isn't the same no more ..you can even hear the anointing presence in the whole group. ....I need to see more groups from the 70s in their prime
yeah, from my observations there are a few reasons why quartets aren't the same. most people would probably sum it up and simply say times have changed and the groups have to change with it..for better or worse.
The Cross you are right. well for me personally I think the energy of the performers have changed. I go to a few concerts often and vie witness a lot of them do it just to gain personal fame or women. Very rarely do most of them actually respect the craft or sing from the soul and as energy vessels one can tell true anointed beings....also I guess when something becomes a classic is when it is respected more. just my opinion
you're right! it's a completely different vibe now. in addition, choirs have taken over now so quartets (or groups as we say) are strugglin' to survive.
Now this is real gospel music at it's best. I love this group most of them are long gone but there music makes you think there still here with us. Paul Beasley is amazing the way he sings.
ha ha i know what ya mean. that ole school gospel never ever gets old, this is "real" gospel. yeah, no one had the foresight to film this show. i was fortunate enough to see the show just like this one (the same set) twice, so i know exactly what's goin' on in this one.
A side note: If you listen closely when Paul Is 🔒 In on Jesus you been good to me Larry is also back him and well known falsetto singer. Also 76 was the last year Lonnie Hill was on lead 🎸 with the Keynotes (5yrs). He was on this recording along with Val on 🎸 It wasn’t long after this he left the keynotes and joined the R&B group Topazz..
wow, thanks for that info because i've always wondered who played lead on the albums. i often thought that maybe val overdubbed on the albums since he's the only lead player on the album covers
@privatejoy 7587 Lonnie Hill was a original member and lead guitarist on the early keynotes songs & Album covers. He’s pictured on this album cover seated under Willie Neal Johnson..
Val... Val make that Guitar Talk Son. Play Val. The music can't be matched. The Best Ever. Wait a Minute..Wait A Minute... Nashville Tn.. This is on Repeat Daily.
glad to hear you're enjoying this legendary concert to the fullest. i do have other performances from the album but they haven't been converted to computer files. however, they're different artist and the way the album was recorded (it place the keynotes first) i'm not sure they're on the same show. btw, the cassette case is broken and part of the tape is damaged..I haven't bothered to attempt a fix.
I don't remember the name of the album. i remember 3 other acts: the angelic gospel singers, tommy ellis and the 5 singing stars and rev. cleophus robinson.
if you mean studio recordings yeah, but i don't have anything that's not already posted somewhere else. i plan on doing tutorials on some keynotes songs, something you don't usually get from gospel channels.
ok a lot of Gospel folks may not believe me but the only way you will see this kind of Singing is if you go to a alternative or punk rock concert...if you are open minded in this new world we live in you will see. trust me I seen it with my own two eyes
I sure wished this program was recorded live it's so good I can't turn it off, my goodness it's three o'clock in the morning, been listening to some great music. I love me some Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes.
this was all as far as the keynotes goes, they only did those 3 songs. there were others on the album but i’m not sure it’s the same concert and i didn’t make computer files on them.
Unfortunately if they did record other songs that day, we probably won't ever hear them. The place where the nashboro records masters were stored burned down some time ago.
THIS...was indeed the quintessential Gospel Keynotes! Just like The Temptations of Motown, and The Dixie Hummingbirds of Peacock, there's only ONE original lineup you think of as members. These men are the ones, that when I played "Jesus You've Been Good To Me" the first time on my sister's stereo, I played it over and over again at least 40 or 50 times in a row! Having the great Willie Neal Johnson tell me that I was "qualified" to go with him on the road has been one of the great blessings in my life. Like others have said, there has been only one Willie Neal Johnson, a man of great humility and character, a man that was concerned more about the ministry than "carrying the house". His greatest gift, in my opinion, was the ability to "talk" you happy as much or more than to "sing you happy". I'll stop now. Thank you +The Cross for posting this gem of a set done by THEE Gospel Keynotes!
yes, no doubt about it! willie wore his identity on his sleeve, even if you never met him you knew him because he was so real. i'm absolutely convinced that this concert would permanently transform any atheist, these guys made the dead move with their performances. this concert for me is the ultimate. i saw them perform this set twice in '76 (a few months before this recording came out) when they were traveling with james cleveland (i recorded the 1st show) and i've been traumatized ever since.
wow, so you joined the keynotes, what part did you play?..man, that's what dreams are made of. i'm just glad i was able to finally share this legendary show with utube gospel fans.
Lol! "Traumatized" is a very heavy impression my friend, but I definitely understand what you mean. The first time they appeared live here in our town...we had some "heavy hitters" on the service and some locals, The CBS Trumpeteers and the Swan Silvertones, but when that curtain rolled back and the Keynotes walked up with those red suits on with "Ride The Ship to Zion" music popping in the background...it was as if a nuclear bomb had gone off in our Civic Center!!! Grown men were screaming like women!!! From there it only climbed and you were actually weak in the spirit, soul, and body when all was said and done.
No, I never joined them. Willie said that IF he hadn't just gotten Charles as Paul's replacement he would've asked me to go with him. Possibly, if I hadn't just gotten married, I would have volunteered to be a roadie and fill in if need be. Just to hear him say I was qualified to go was a wonderful encouragement to a 24/25-year-old quartet singer from a small town.
Again I thank you for the post and the reply. Be Blessed.
This is beautifully said and agreed
Instant classic! Lead, bass, drums, pure singing! That's quartet! My Lord! Paul's voice is so strong and crystal clear! Pure natural God given talent! Amazing!
That VAL had a sound on that guitar unmatched and unmistakably him!!! This is vintage Keynotes here.
that's right! his playing style is the keynotes identity.
And now val passed on rip val
Sang Paul!!!!!! Larry is lit on that bass on jesus you been good!!! Man i miss music like this.
Greatest gospel quartet group ever..The Mighty Keynotes
....and this concert makes a strong argument!
Just discovered the gospel keynotes in 2021 and blown away by the anointing. Miss these guys already!
You missed out on a treat. Their live performances were SPECTACULAR
Word of advice. Do yourself a favor and search for That's My Son and Keynotes Prayer (the 7 minute version). You'll thank me later.
I remember waiting anxiously for my mom to bring me a Mighty Clouds Of Joy album that I saw downtown and they didn't have and she brought me the Gospel Keynotes and the disappointment went away as soon as the needle hit the record and Jesus You've been good to me I've decided to make Jesus my choice and still playing it on a box record player 🇺🇲
where it all began the original gospel keynotes. old school gospel real singers and musicians ,no Samples or computers .still lives today
yes sir ree, gets no better than this!
The best Gospel group period.
My my my my,.... this is just beautiful! "I made a vow"...Larry working that bass!! At their finest!! Jesus you been good to me!!!
Marvin Green yes sir, for anybody wondering what the keynotes were like live..this show answers all questions!
That Bass is killing it.....
I can't get enough of this one!! Yeah THIS IS NUMBER INFINITY for ME.....The music OMG!! Just my opinion this has to be Number 1 or 2 in Their Top Ten Live Performance!! Paul Paul Paul...come here Paul....Thank You to The Cross once again!!! #youblessedus
glad you're enjoying it
Just found this in 2019, will be listening to it in 2020 and on, until God calls me home. That bass is kicking.
glad you’re enjoying it
Essie I'm listening right now again and again 2022. Can't get enough
40 years later it is still awesome... I hope these last two generations discover this song... Jesus, you've been good to me. The whole album was awesome though.
i'm afraid these generations are lost to the influences of hip hop, which explains the existence of inspirational hip hop (aka today's gospel).
Just not only that song but that's my son hanging on the cross. A beautiful true song and story told us through music and wonderful singing.
When Jesus you have been. Good too me came out the keynotes went from 500$$ too 5000$$$ a night number 1 Gospel Group for years love there music 🎶especially the old songs 🎵wide river
Certainly Lord and Especially I made a vow my father is from Tyler TX
And last original member of the mighty clouds of joy Quertat music is the best
I’m a drummer and take it from me. That drummer is slapping those heads! The music is absolutely tight!
This is classic!!! Nothin like a live recording back then. Quarters dont have that raw sound anymore. Before all the technology that we have now
I grew up listening to this dynamic quartet. This is a wonderful quartet that moves my soul into overdrive to get God's work done here on this cruel journey through life. Listening to music like this makes you not give up. Thank God for such a wonderful group of people that are really singing for you and not money. I love you Gospel Keynotes.
The best group hands down
no argument from me
YES YES SANG PAUL
Been waiting for a long time for someone to post this, snap crackle, and pop and the unbridled joy of Willie Neal Johnson praising God.
yes sir, it gets no better than this!
Amen!
Still enjoying it !!!
I remember back in the 80’s I first met willie and the keynotes in my home town of Roxboro n c at the Kirby where we brought them there I just fell in love with these guys I have never seen any one sang like willie and the keynotes did and now I am 59 years old and I still listen to them I just love the way willie call on Paul back than and Robert I love all of there songs my favorite one the keynotes pray
i am so glad to hear someone else remember when the gospel keynotes travel with rev james Cleveland. the gospel keynotes was with rev James Cleveland.the first time i saw them in concert.this was about 1969....i saw the gospel keynotes many times after then..i meet and talk to bro willie neal Johnson he was one of the most humble and kind.people that you would ever want to meet. .talking to him was like a family member. .love and miss you willie..rip.
yes yes! i was with a local gospel group at the time. i remember feelin' bad when we told the audience at one of our performances that we were cuttin' the show short because we had tickets to see the keynotes. i could see the disappointment on some of their faces, but once i arrived at the coliseum and the keynotes stepped on stage..i got over the guilt real fast.
I listen to this over and over I love me some keynotes
that ole school gospel, nothin' else feels like it!
Truly an amazing concert and recording of one of my favorite all time groups. Thank you !!!!
you're welcome!
Bro, did you mention in your intro that you have this concert on film? If so, it is so rare that the value can not measured.
Marc Foy nah bro, it would've been un-watchable by now, worn out from my constant abuse. it was never filmed, i was referring to this video.
@@thecross9768 Thank you!
Lord Lord..they don't sing like this anymore!! Sang Paul...listen at the guitar...I wish had a video....I'd buy it in a heartbeat!!
they don't sing and perform like this anymore because they can't, these guys were far beyond the talents of today's artist.
Aint that the truth!
AMEN!!!
I know that's right!
Amen!
I love this song the band killing i miss Willie Neal Johnson he was a beast
yeah that entire group were beast
There will never be another GOSPEL KEYNOTES Like Willie Neal Johnson Gospel Group.
If they only knew how special this recording is there would be more than than 21, 837 views!
this is a small channel so a lot of gospel fans don't know it exist..just have to happen up on it.
Ok see I'm 28 years old so I was always used to the old 80s film of the Keynotes until I heard this from the 70s this is a great sound.....more please
yeah the 80s were great but the 60s and 70s was the heyday for gospel music.
The Cross oh yea? wow now I see why folks say that Quartet isn't the same no more
..you can even hear the anointing presence in the whole group. ....I need to see more groups from the 70s in their prime
yeah, from my observations there are a few reasons why quartets aren't the same. most people would probably sum it up and simply say times have changed and the groups have to change with it..for better or worse.
The Cross you are right. well for me personally I think the energy of the performers have changed. I go to a few concerts often and vie witness a lot of them do it just to gain personal fame or women. Very rarely do most of them actually respect the craft or sing from the soul and as energy vessels one can tell true anointed beings....also I guess when something becomes a classic is when it is respected more. just my opinion
you're right! it's a completely different vibe now. in addition, choirs have taken over now so quartets (or groups as we say) are strugglin' to survive.
Awe yeah that original sound! Paul, then Charles finally Robert! Great falsetto singers ... but the Mr Beasley stands alone!!!
yes, this original line-up was the ultimate, this was the real keynotes..this is what all the fuss was about!
I agree 100%.PAUL is the best
@@thecross9768 4
@tureal jones no
One of the best groups of all times.
without a doubt!
yes
Val and Larry were taring those 🎸 up play val and Larry back when you could go to quartet singings and have a goodtime
those guitars were on fire!
listen close at the 5min forward then Paul comes in and Oh My God... #shoutglory
Now this is real gospel music at it's best. I love this group most of them are long gone but there music makes you think there still here with us. Paul Beasley is amazing the way he sings.
This So Awesome i Miss My role model of Quartet mr. Willie Neal Johnson..... :(
yes willie was one of a kind, he added a whole new dimension to gospel music.
The Cross hh
LOVE THAT VINYL CRACKLING SOUN EFFECT THAT'S ATHROW BACK!.
ikr
thanks I used to sing Paul verse I was 17 years old
yeah, i use to (try) sing his parts.....still do (try).
Just an update... I BET I listen to this 10x or more a day!! This feeds my soul daily!!!! Sang Paul!! I WISH THERE WAS A VIDEO...GOOD LAWD!!
ha ha i know what ya mean. that ole school gospel never ever gets old, this is "real" gospel. yeah, no one had the foresight to film this show. i was fortunate enough to see the show just like this one (the same set) twice, so i know exactly what's goin' on in this one.
They just don't do it like this these days. Jesus You been good to me! Ah yeah!
A side note: If you listen closely when Paul Is 🔒 In on Jesus you been good to me Larry is also back him and well known falsetto singer.
Also 76 was the last year Lonnie Hill was on lead 🎸 with the Keynotes (5yrs). He was on this recording along with Val on 🎸 It wasn’t long after this he left the keynotes and joined the R&B group Topazz..
wow, thanks for that info because i've always wondered who played lead on the albums. i often thought that maybe val overdubbed on the albums since he's the only lead player on the album covers
@privatejoy 7587
Lonnie Hill was a original member and lead guitarist on the early keynotes songs & Album covers. He’s pictured on this album cover seated under Willie Neal Johnson..
@Bishop936 oh ok, for some reason i thought he was the drummer
Red was the drummer in the Early Days then Ricky Boston (80’s) willie Neal son & David Talley late 90’s-2000..
@@Bishop936 thanks for the clarifications! 👍
Love those Keynotes
Val... Val make that Guitar Talk Son. Play Val. The music can't be matched. The Best Ever. Wait a Minute..Wait A Minute... Nashville Tn.. This is on Repeat Daily.
They look like the Spinnersl love them both🥰❤️🖤💚
That bass line is groovin on " Jesus you Been Good to me".
yeah he's killin' those octaves.
That album was entitled Live in Nashville, a 2 record set put out by Nashboro Records.
Listening on MY way to Work
That line up was the best no doubts about it
yay! thanks 💖💖💖💙💙💙💜💜💜💚💚💚
you're welcome!
Listening to this for the 100th time....can't get enough!! The Cross do you have the rest of the show???
glad to hear you're enjoying this legendary concert to the fullest. i do have other performances from the album but they haven't been converted to computer files. however, they're different artist and the way the album was recorded (it place the keynotes first) i'm not sure they're on the same show. btw, the cassette case is broken and part of the tape is damaged..I haven't bothered to attempt a fix.
what was the Name of the album and who else was on the recording
I don't remember the name of the album. i remember 3 other acts: the angelic gospel singers, tommy ellis and the 5 singing stars and rev. cleophus robinson.
I gotta have it!!
Do you have more gospel Keynotes songs
if you mean studio recordings yeah, but i don't have anything that's not already posted somewhere else. i plan on doing tutorials on some keynotes songs, something you don't usually get from gospel channels.
Please please please tell my there is a video recording of this concert!!!!!!!!
sorry, there was no video associated with this recording
@@thecross9768 well is there any footage of the keynotes from the 70s
@@Dmoney2times51 not to my knowledge
ok a lot of Gospel folks may not believe me but the only way you will see this kind of Singing is if you go to a alternative or punk rock concert...if you are open minded in this new world we live in you will see. trust me I seen it with my own two eyes
Absolutely!… Gospel Quartet had energy and power back then. It’s something that Quartet lacks nowadays.
Willie Paul Val geno Charles all gone god bless the keynotes they were legends
Paul is still here with us
@@marcussanders3407 he died
I posted that before he died, sir
Wonder if RUclips is keeping count on my views? asking for a friend....
i don’t understand the question
😂😂😂 I know right!
I love the gospel keynotes like Jeffery Newberry Robert Paul beastly Teddy Cross Michael Jackson
Awesome
Oh, yea I got the album
that's a treasure
What Live Alumb This Was On? I Remember A Live Alumb That They Did In 1979 On The AVI Records Label.
i don't remember the album name, but there were other artists on it. one thing for sure this concert wasn't in '79
to keep the 10.
Do you have Facebook
The Cross
Do you have alot of rare videos
ha ha, i wish.
I sure wished this program was recorded live it's so good I can't turn it off, my goodness it's three o'clock in the morning, been listening to some great music. I love me some Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes.
I feel the fire? Who lead that song?
donnie timmons (the guy on the bottom right under paul) kicked it off before handing the mic to willie.
donnie
What year did Jeffrey join the group?
i'm thinking around 1980. i followed them throughout the 70s and i don't remember him as a member.
The Cross 1976
We joined the dame year I'm the drummer
Same year
What's up Ricky? I'll go way back with the Keynotes... you and Jeffrey and the modulations of Florida with Glenn Jones
Do you have the full concert of this ?
this was all as far as the keynotes goes, they only did those 3 songs. there were others on the album but i’m not sure it’s the same concert and i didn’t make computer files on them.
@@thecross9768 thank you so very much they are one of my favorite groups
Unfortunately if they did record other songs that day, we probably won't ever hear them. The place where the nashboro records masters were stored burned down some time ago.
I should have been a Keynote
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I love willy and Robert
yeah but this wasn't robert, this was paul. this was long before robert joined. this is when the keynotes were in a zone and in their prime.
Charles stood alone, get it right now. original no one could top him. all three was awesome but Charles McLean was great.
Willie and Paul the original dynamic duo
@@notesoundrecords5704 Willie and Paul the GREATEST DUO EVER to SANG gospel.....
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