Thank God for these tapes so young people will know what Southern Gospel music is. Contemporary is ok but this is the music I was raised on and sang it in many groups. I retire gonna form another group.
What God did through the Gaithers is nothing short of miraculous. The timing, the technology, the vision allowed generations to see and know the pioneers of Southern Gospel music.
So many faces that have become emblazoned as the royalty of Southern Gospel. We're so blessed that these videos can be seen and those faces smile on, even though many their earthly bodies have succumbed to death. I'm glad that Bill and Gloria Gaither had the foresight to get video of these beautiful faces, these amazing voices. What a gift it has been. What a gift they continue to be. I grew up listening to Southern Gospel and country music, mostly. Most of the songs that are on the Homecoming videos, I have known and sang song to since I was a small child. The Statesmen, The Goodmans, The Cathedrals, Hemphill, Nelons, The Rambos, and more I listened to on lps. Thank you Bill and Gloria, for bringing them all into our homes and our hearts. Thank you for introducing these gentle spirits to new generations.
I am so sorry that all of those old gospel singers are gone I grew up listening to them they had a program called the gospel jubilee on channel four out of Oklahoma city every sunday morning and I didn't miss an episode. I hope to see them in heaven someday
There not gone. They are still in our hearts and minds. I to listened to Gospel Jubilee every Sunday morning before Church and loved it. My daddy sung gospel music in several quartets and many times I traveled on their bus with them. We are from Georgia and everyone listened to that show before Church.
I’m 23 years old. I bet ain’t many other kids had a grandpa as lucky as me and show me these songs. He preached for 40 years as a Baptist. He raised me as a dad. We just laid him to rest, I love him so much. I hear this song him and I loved and I can’t help but cry in joy knowing he’s with our king. Where could I go but to the Lord !!!
@@thegreat12378 Then can YOU can tell me who that guy is singing "Neighbors are kind?" I've asked like 3 times now. He's standing beside Michael English
The very beginning of the Homecoming ministry. Without this wonderful idea and the miracle of video, a lot of us Yankees would have never truly experienced the beauty that is Southern Gospel. Bill Gaither introduced this far Western kid to voices like Howard and Vestal Goodman, George Younce, Brock Speer, Mary Tom Speer, James Blackwood, Hovie Lister, Glen Payne, JD Sumner and Eva Mae Lefevre - all of whom were at this early recording session and all of whom have gone home. Add to that the Jim Murray, Gatlin Brothers, Mark Lowry, Michael English and a few more (for then) "up and comers" and you've got an inspirational experience that became an institution. I'm not sure which I enjoyed more - the trio of Glen Payne, George Younce and James Blackwood or the trio featuring Larry Gatlin, Michael English and Vestal.
This entire video I recorded on VHS when it first aired in about 1987, and other than Vestal's prayer, was amazing and God honoring. A real must see if you can find it.
Vestal Goodman is the only woman, that I know of, who could sing to a football stadium, full of people, without a microphone, and still be heard by everyone there !!!!
I have many memories from by gone years during the 1950’s and 60’s when mom and dad would sing this song at home, riding in the car, and in the old First church of the Nazarene located on the corner of 2nd and Johnson. It brings back precious memories of family and friends during my childhood.
oh, how I love this song. I just heard it sung by a Filipino girl in her native language... Though I didn't understand a single word, I knew this beautiful song. Out Father speaks to us in so many languages
I bet these two times where she jumps in wasn't planned. Vestal was a line jumper. lol Heaven is going to be sweet when I get to meet these people personally, along with my loved ones, and most of all the Lord Jesus Christ who inspired this kind of glorious music.
Amen! I believe that when I have some problems doing anything, the Lord accepts them and always helps me go right way. Though it is an old hymn, I sometimes take to listening to this song thanks to the Lord's grace.
God bless these people I am going through with not know situation with what is taking place in church these days and I was questioning myself ...and this song comes to me thank you Lord ...
+Roberto Ponce, Look for recordings by the Happy Goodman family and you will hear lots of Vestal Goodman and her powerful and beautiful voice. Blessings to you my friend !!!
This song has been in my spirit for over a week. I could not remember the verse; found song on you tube. Remember my grandmother singing this song, and I needed to hear it today, Thanks Gaither Family.
heart warming songs.. brings back beautiful memories of my journey with the Lord, having given my voice to sing for him alone.. God bless your sinGing ministries... for Gods grEATER GLORY
I can't believe how young they looked.. Love Mark Lowery, Vestal Goodman, Michael English, Larry Gatlin, JD Sumner ,, and Miss our beloved George Younce and all that have inspirited me.. Thank You Bill and Gloria for giving me strength through your music and faith.. through the Gaither Vocal Band
Living below, in this old sinful world Hardly a comfort can afford Striving alone, to face temptation's sword Where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go, oh where could I go? Seeking a refuge for my soul Needing a friend, to help me in the end Where could I go, but to the Lord? Neighbors are kind, I love them everyone We get along in sweet accord But when my soul, needs manner from above Where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go, oh where could I go? Seeking a refuge for my soul Needing a friend, to help me in the end Where could I go, but to the Lord? Where could I go, but to the Lord? Where could I go, but to the Lord?
I have been trying to ID the classic groups pictured in the cameos in this video. My list is below. If any of you have a better list please feel free to add a reply. I may add a list of the participants in the video later but I am not as good with ids of the old timers as they looked in 1991 when this video was recorded. The Quartet at 0:08 is the classic Statesmen of Hovie Lister, Denver Crumpler, Jake Hess, Doy Ott & James (Big Chief) Wetherington. 1953 - 1957 The Picture at 0:13 Is the Statesmen with Cat Freeman as tenor before Denver Crumpler joined. When Cat filled in after Denver's death Jake was using a Hairpiece. 1951 - 1953 The quartet at 0:30 is the Blackwood Brothers after the 1954 plane crash pictured is James Blackwood, Bill Shaw, and Jackie Marshall, Cecil Blackwood and J. D. Sumner. I do not know who the quartet pictured at 0:53 is. I have not been able to ID them. The group at 1:05 is, I believe, The Speer Family. At 1:07 it is Hovie Lister and The Statesmen from one of their classic videos. 1953 - 1957 At 1:13 it is a 60's or 70's version of The Happy Goodmans. At 2:23 it is the Rambos. At 2:30 it might be a pre-plane crash version of the Blackwood Brothers but I could be wrong. At 2:34/35 I think it is a very Young version of The Speer Family. At 2:40 I believe it is The Rangers with Denver Crumpler just before he joined The Statesmen. The man in the dark coat is Arnold Hyles bass and with his brother Vernon founder of the group. At 2:43 I believe it is The LeFevres. At 3:41 I have no ID but he may have been with The Goodmans. I hope this helps.
I think the group pictured at 0.53 might be the Homeland Harmony Boys but I am not sure. At 3.41 it is Rusty Goodman so it is The Goodmans. Kirby Lambert
At 0.63 if it is not the Homeland Harmony Quartet it might be the Harmoneers Quartet or the Sand Mountain Quartet. I am leaning towards the Homeland Harmoney ID because I think 2 of the men are Otis McCoy and Bobby Strickland. Kirby
@@kirbylambert9841 the group at 0:53 is the Jordanaires. The group did a lot of back vocals for some top names including Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley to name a few.
folks the truth is there is no other name where we have safety or whereby we can be saved from the cares of this world....... word of warning observe rev. 13. 16-18 talking about the mark of the beast DON'T ACCEPT IT TRUST IN THE LORD TO BRING YOU OUT AND TO SIT YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND GET TO THE VERSE THAT WARN YOU OF THESE END TIMES IT'S REAL IMPORTANT LOVE YALL WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST MAY THE LORD BLESS YALL
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Thank God for these tapes so young people will know what Southern Gospel music is. Contemporary is ok but this is the music I was raised on and sang it in many groups. I retire gonna form another group.
What God did through the Gaithers is nothing short of miraculous. The timing, the technology, the vision allowed generations to see and know the pioneers of Southern Gospel music.
😅😊😅😅😅😅😢😢
The Queen of South Gospel Music, Ms.Vestal !
So many faces that have become emblazoned as the royalty of Southern Gospel. We're so blessed that these videos can be seen and those faces smile on, even though many their earthly bodies have succumbed to death.
I'm glad that Bill and Gloria Gaither had the foresight to get video of these beautiful faces, these amazing voices. What a gift it has been. What a gift they continue to be.
I grew up listening to Southern Gospel and country music, mostly. Most of the songs that are on the Homecoming videos, I have known and sang song to since I was a small child. The Statesmen, The Goodmans, The Cathedrals, Hemphill, Nelons, The Rambos, and more I listened to on lps.
Thank you Bill and Gloria, for bringing them all into our homes and our hearts. Thank you for introducing these gentle spirits to new generations.
Going to the Lord is the only place to go!!!❤❤❤
This song makes me cry because God is precious!
I am so sorry that all of those old gospel singers are gone I grew up listening to them they had a program called the gospel jubilee on channel four out of Oklahoma city every sunday morning and I didn't miss an episode. I hope to see them in heaven someday
There not gone. They are still in our hearts and minds. I to listened to Gospel Jubilee every Sunday morning before Church and loved it. My daddy sung gospel music in several quartets and many times I traveled on their bus with them. We are from Georgia and everyone listened to that show before Church.
You Are Exactly Right ...
A Lot Of The Better Singer's
Have Already Fallen Asleep .
This one started it all.
Thank GOD I went to the LORD and he saved me like he said he woulda. Hallelujah praise GOD!!!
never again will there be singers like these in gospel music history.
I’m 23 years old. I bet ain’t many other kids had a grandpa as lucky as me and show me these songs. He preached for 40 years as a Baptist. He raised me as a dad. We just laid him to rest, I love him so much. I hear this song him and I loved and I can’t help but cry in joy knowing he’s with our king. Where could I go but to the Lord !!!
@@alriberto380 I'm sorry for your loss.
Amen , where could I go but to Jesus alone.
This was the first ever Homecoming song recorded!
It was the first Homecoming video!
Oh, what an info. Thanks
so many precious Saints that have already gone Home. I love this video
Am still here 2024
AMEN BROTHER!
Nearly 2025
@@thegreat12378 Then can YOU can tell me who that guy is singing "Neighbors are kind?" I've asked like 3 times now. He's standing beside Michael English
The very beginning of the Homecoming ministry. Without this wonderful idea and the miracle of video, a lot of us Yankees would have never truly experienced the beauty that is Southern Gospel. Bill Gaither introduced this far Western kid to voices like Howard and Vestal Goodman, George Younce, Brock Speer, Mary Tom Speer, James Blackwood, Hovie Lister, Glen Payne, JD Sumner and Eva Mae Lefevre - all of whom were at this early recording session and all of whom have gone home. Add to that the Jim Murray, Gatlin Brothers, Mark Lowry, Michael English and a few more (for then) "up and comers" and you've got an inspirational experience that became an institution. I'm not sure which I enjoyed more - the trio of Glen Payne, George Younce and James Blackwood or the trio featuring Larry Gatlin, Michael English and Vestal.
This entire video I recorded on VHS when it first aired in about 1987, and other than Vestal's prayer, was amazing and God honoring. A real must see if you can find it.
Its nice seeing an old video for a change
These videos are just divine. Our history of the saints of gospel music has been preserved for Generations to come. Bless Bill Gaither
Go on, Michael, with your directing! Love it!! 👏
Vestal Goodman is the only woman, that I know of, who could sing to a football stadium, full of people, without a microphone, and still be heard by everyone there !!!!
I have many memories from by gone years during the 1950’s
and 60’s when mom and dad would sing this song at home, riding in the car, and
in the old First church of the Nazarene located on the corner of 2nd and
Johnson. It brings back precious memories of family and friends during my
childhood.
The video that started it all-over 20 years ago!
So sad how many of those in this vid have passed. Especially the fabulous Vestal Goodman, RIP!
Yes, but don't forget they get to see the Lord and all the Saints who went before them. Heaven is a good deal.
One of my all time favorite old gospel songs!!!!! Every time Vestal sings, it blesses my soul soooo much!!!!
My mother died in 2007 and I would like to think that she gets to hear Vestal sing in Heaven.
oh, how I love this song. I just heard it sung by a Filipino girl in her native language... Though I didn't understand a single word, I knew this beautiful song. Out Father speaks to us in so many languages
So many of these singers whose faces we see here, are now at that Great Homecoming in Heaven. Betcha they are still singing these songs...,
Indeed Vestal has a beautiful voice.and she always holds a hanky when she sings.
Where could I go but to the Lord?
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan?
Thank GOD for Bill and Gloria Gaither . These videos have blessed millions!
JD Summer man of the bass wonderful my inspiration nice video
The only place for all our needs. Our Lord knows all...🙌💪🙌
I will meet you in heaven. Thank you Jesus..
Oh man!!! Classic
that's Michael English directing the vocal band and the choir
Let me just say, Larry Gatlin and Michael English formed the perfect duet, then Vestal jumps right in and improves on perfection.
I bet these two times where she jumps in wasn't planned. Vestal was a line jumper. lol Heaven is going to be sweet when I get to meet these people personally, along with my loved ones, and most of all the Lord Jesus Christ who inspired this kind of glorious music.
She and Michael were really close friends.. shes was instrumental in him getting clean..
You're crazy, English is an egomaniac, look at how he tries to direct other artists much superior to him.
@@vanmoody So you think its funny that Vestal was a line jumper ?
@@bnj3852 She could do it.......because she was Vestal. We don't even need to call her Goodman. She's Vestal!
Blessed ! Gospel songs are timeless and the best❤
Amen! I believe that when I have some problems doing anything, the Lord accepts them and always helps me go right way. Though it is an old hymn, I sometimes take to listening to this song thanks to the Lord's grace.
God bless these people I am going through with not know situation with what is taking place in church these days and I was questioning myself ...and this song comes to me thank you Lord ...
Refreshing old time gospel song
What a powerful voice of this woman, after 2:00! Ah, she comes back at 3:20, Queen of gospel with loving soul... God bless you all.
Vestal Goodman could sing to a stadium and never need a microphone !!! We miss you Vestal and Howard Goodman !!!
Probably there are some records of her solo performances, right? My best wishes, RP
+Roberto Ponce, Look for recordings by the Happy Goodman family and you will hear lots of Vestal Goodman and her powerful and beautiful voice. Blessings to you my friend !!!
I remember this song as a boy that's the summer of God Church where I grew up
@@voivodeofwallachia7386oh, I came back today and thank you for this message to me, blessings from 🇲🇽 México ❤
This song has been in my spirit for over a week. I could not remember the verse; found song on you tube. Remember my grandmother singing this song, and I needed to hear it today, Thanks Gaither Family.
grew up singing this song. have to admit i like this tempo the best
grew up on this song
sang this many times with my parents
This music doesn't age😊
I just can't resist attending to this song. Or where else can anybody go?
This song brings back so many memories. It's great.
Few peers, and NO SUPERIORS!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful and so very true
The bass singer at 1:33 is Brock Speer from the Speer Family.
The words are so true for the born again Christian.
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan?
@@brysonkennedy5527 I enjoy the Gaither group performances.
I just discovered this absolute GEM!!! Love it so much. 💕
I LOVE THIS SONG!
when I'm having a bad day I listen to this Make me feel better
Dear God, thank you for letting me listen to this good song given by Gaither Family.
Please Lord Make Me Worthy
heart warming songs.. brings back beautiful memories of my journey with the Lord, having given my voice to sing for him alone.. God bless your sinGing ministries... for Gods grEATER GLORY
I love you all! My soul was so blessed by the Lord through your song.
What a beautiful compilation! I also love the historic pictures in between.
Always one of my favorite gospel songs...
It feels great, strengthening and assuring of God's amazing love.
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan?
Love this so much. Larry Gatlin and Michael English.❤❤❤
What a good song praise the lord Amen.
Smiling, feeling good just listening 🙂❤
where could i go but to the lord
what a fun song+ Mark Lowry was smiling and having fun!
Gary’s voice 😩 I’ve listened to this song many times. I’ve listened to many variations. But I still cannot get over Gary’s voice 😩
#20220328
It's Hard To Think How A Lot Of
People Have Been Asleep
For Over 9 Years .
Sends chills over me
I can't believe how young they looked.. Love Mark Lowery, Vestal Goodman, Michael English, Larry Gatlin, JD Sumner ,, and Miss our beloved George Younce and all that have inspirited me.. Thank You Bill and Gloria for giving me strength through your music and faith.. through the Gaither Vocal Band
You gotta love Mark Lowry with his mullet and LOUD colored shirts !!! LOL
how young they *were*! just a baby, that Michael English was! 😁
1:39 Holy Ghost chill bumps started here ❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌
Wonderful,wonderful, wonderful and so true precious Lord
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan?
Living below, in this old sinful world
Hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone, to face temptation's sword
Where could I go but to the Lord?
Where could I go, oh where could I go?
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend, to help me in the end
Where could I go, but to the Lord?
Neighbors are kind, I love them everyone
We get along in sweet accord
But when my soul, needs manner from above
Where could I go but to the Lord?
Where could I go, oh where could I go?
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend, to help me in the end
Where could I go, but to the Lord?
Where could I go, but to the Lord?
Where could I go, but to the Lord?
Look at the mullet on Mark 🤩
I find it very hard to believe that 9 people didn't like this song !!!
But, Why?? I have no way else to go! But only to the Lord who cares about me. ...
Praise the Lord such great blessings.
Great voices there
praise the lord. what a wonderful song,
Where it all started....................
Really great
all the legends are there
I love these people....all the lot, makes my faith strong
NICE VOICES OLD AND NICE
I love this song so much
2020! ONCE! the US Gospel songs were? Now 2020 Godless Children!
Where could i go ....
Just so perfect.
Amen !! ✝️❤🙏
2:12 Bb1
4:25 Ab1
Blessings to you and yours😇
I have been trying to ID the classic groups pictured in the cameos in this video. My list is below. If any of you have a better list please feel free to add a reply.
I may add a list of the participants in the video later but I am not as good with ids of the old timers as they looked in 1991 when this video was recorded.
The Quartet at 0:08 is the classic Statesmen of Hovie Lister, Denver Crumpler, Jake Hess, Doy Ott & James (Big Chief) Wetherington. 1953 - 1957
The Picture at 0:13 Is the Statesmen with Cat Freeman as tenor before Denver Crumpler joined. When Cat filled in after Denver's death Jake was using a Hairpiece. 1951 - 1953
The quartet at 0:30 is the Blackwood Brothers after the 1954 plane crash pictured is James Blackwood, Bill Shaw, and Jackie Marshall, Cecil Blackwood and J. D. Sumner.
I do not know who the quartet pictured at 0:53 is. I have not been able to ID them.
The group at 1:05 is, I believe, The Speer Family.
At 1:07 it is Hovie Lister and The Statesmen from one of their classic videos. 1953 - 1957
At 1:13 it is a 60's or 70's version of The Happy Goodmans.
At 2:23 it is the Rambos.
At 2:30 it might be a pre-plane crash version of the Blackwood Brothers but I could be wrong.
At 2:34/35 I think it is a very Young version of The Speer Family.
At 2:40 I believe it is The Rangers with Denver Crumpler just before he joined The Statesmen. The man in the dark coat is Arnold Hyles bass and with his brother Vernon founder of the group.
At 2:43 I believe it is The LeFevres.
At 3:41 I have no ID but he may have been with The Goodmans.
I hope this helps.
I think the group pictured at 0.53 might be the Homeland Harmony Boys but I am not sure.
At 3.41 it is Rusty Goodman so it is The Goodmans.
Kirby Lambert
At 0.63 if it is not the Homeland Harmony Quartet it might be the Harmoneers Quartet or the Sand Mountain Quartet.
I am leaning towards the Homeland Harmoney ID because I think 2 of the men are Otis McCoy and Bobby Strickland.
Kirby
At 3:41 that is Rusty Goodman who was the baritone of the group.
@@kirbylambert9841 the group at 0:53 is the Jordanaires. The group did a lot of back vocals for some top names including Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley to name a few.
0:51 ❤❤❤ngaphi vele 🥰🥰
Praise Yahweh!
HalleluYAH!
where could I go but to the Lord
Lol at Mark Lowry with a mullet
Haha! It looks dorky seeing it now!! Not at the time tho!!!
i love you people of the ALMIGHTY GOD
Thank you to the Gaithersburg...great videos 💎💎
Sorry for misspelling my computer does that!
My phone used to do that too
Mark Lowry with a mullet? 😀
Amen hallelujah Jesus name amen
Que belleza. Gracias.
folks the truth is there is no other name where we have safety or whereby we can be saved from the cares of this world....... word of warning observe rev. 13. 16-18 talking about the mark of the beast DON'T ACCEPT IT TRUST IN THE LORD TO BRING YOU OUT AND TO SIT YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND GET TO THE VERSE THAT WARN YOU OF THESE END TIMES IT'S REAL IMPORTANT LOVE YALL WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST MAY THE LORD BLESS YALL
beautiful
So fine :o)
+Joey Weaver, the bass singer at 4:27 is J.D. Sumner.
yes it is
the other one is the late Brock Speer
The only two bass singers left from the video that are still alive are Bill Gaither and Ken Turner.