Unbelievably, it’s my first time hearing the original, too-and I was a church choir gal back in the day, with pretty broad musical interest. How did I miss this?
Wow! I remember this version as a kid in the 60's. I didn't recognize the association with the Doobie Brothers' rendition. I remember the clear female voices playing over WUST 1120 AM! 🎶 Take me back... 🎶 Thank you for the blast from my Gospel music past!
This version is great. So stripped down. Drums. Voices. Piano. The Byrds came next and dressed it up for rock and roll just a few years after this version. And then came the Doobies with the added slowed down middle section of "Jesus, he's my friend." Fascinating development. But all owed to Art Reynolds.
There’s also a house edit - Devin Dare - Alright … it’s incredible how this songs legacy continues to impact. ruclips.net/video/ratxKhJBrpM/видео.htmlsi=sBtE2Il4CLJISsjW
My Mama used to wear this record out back in the day, way before we ever heard of the Doobie Brothers-trivia note: Thelma Houston was part of this group before "Don't Leave Me This Way" fame
Just came across this song! So much better than the Byrds cover and while the Doobie Brothers covered it well with their gospel inspired foundations, there is something special about the original...solid work ladies!
Definitely this version is great, not just because it sounds great, but also because this is the SONGWRITER. I previously thought the Doobs wrote it (wrong). Arthur Reid Reynolds of this group, the Art Reynolds Singers, wrote it and performed it in this group. I also was not aware so many groups like the Byrds and Eric Clapton covered it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Is_Just_Alright
Gene Parsons, the drummer for the later incarnation of the Byrds, was in the studio when the original Art Reynolds version shown here was recorded. He later did his own arrangement that the Byrds did in live performances (which was the version that inspired the Doobie Brothers cover). The Byrds recorded it for the album "The Ballad of Easy Rider", and their producer had them tone it down, and turned it into more of a pop song for the album cut. Almost any version of the song is a good version, though.
In 1980, our band used to play this song as a cover because the Doobie Bros turned it into a huge hit. I just now looked up the writer, assuming it was Tommy Johnston. Low and behold, it was Art Reynolds?! 🤷🏼♂️😂
Thanks for posting! Beautiful song. Love the Byrds version too with Clarence White playing that great B-Bender Telecaster; never liked the Doobie Brothers version.
Got here via the Doobies and the Byrds. I was more familiar with the Doobie's version. I have to say nothing beats the gospel choir. Never thought I'd say that. Weirdly the Byrds and Doobies video comments section are oozing with religious fervor thankfully absent here.
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In 59 years this is the first time I've heard the original. Awesome!!!
58 yo here and same. Love this "cover"! 😅
59...same here! Lol
Unbelievably, it’s my first time hearing the original, too-and I was a church choir gal back in the day, with pretty broad musical interest. How did I miss this?
Age 50 and same here! My dad loved The Doobie Brothers, and I grew up listening to their rendition. Who knew it was a copy?!
Wow! I remember this version as a kid in the 60's. I didn't recognize the association with the Doobie Brothers' rendition. I remember the clear female voices playing over WUST 1120 AM! 🎶 Take me back... 🎶 Thank you for the blast from my Gospel music past!
He's outta sight!
This version is great. So stripped down. Drums. Voices. Piano. The Byrds came next and dressed it up for rock and roll just a few years after this version. And then came the Doobies with the added slowed down middle section of "Jesus, he's my friend." Fascinating development. But all owed to Art Reynolds.
There’s also a house edit - Devin Dare - Alright … it’s incredible how this songs legacy continues to impact.
ruclips.net/video/ratxKhJBrpM/видео.htmlsi=sBtE2Il4CLJISsjW
Always thought that this was a Byrds original. Incredible!
My Mama used to wear this record out back in the day, way before we ever heard of the Doobie Brothers-trivia note: Thelma Houston was part of this group before "Don't Leave Me This Way" fame
Fantastic! I grew up on the Byrds and the Doobs versions, but this is pure!
Can we pass the collection basket one more time?!?!?!
First time I hear this and didn’t even know there existed one. I always thought it was the Doobie but this is incredible vocals
Just came across this song! So much better than the Byrds cover and while the Doobie Brothers covered it well with their gospel inspired foundations, there is something special about the original...solid work ladies!
These guys knocked it out of the park. I love the harmonizing and pronounced drums!
and how the way the bass walks… poetry.
The drummer is giving it some
Gene parsons
Definitely this version is great, not just because it sounds great, but also because this is the SONGWRITER. I previously thought the Doobs wrote it (wrong). Arthur Reid Reynolds of this group, the Art Reynolds Singers, wrote it and performed it in this group. I also was not aware so many groups like the Byrds and Eric Clapton covered it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Is_Just_Alright
Never knew this song was an old gospel tune, cool!
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The Byrds version was the first I had heard. Absolutely love this original! Well done!
This is 1966. The Byrds version is from 1969.
Gene Parsons, the drummer for the later incarnation of the Byrds, was in the studio when the original Art Reynolds version shown here was recorded. He later did his own arrangement that the Byrds did in live performances (which was the version that inspired the Doobie Brothers cover). The Byrds recorded it for the album "The Ballad of Easy Rider", and their producer had them tone it down, and turned it into more of a pop song for the album cut. Almost any version of the song is a good version, though.
@@andrescarrion8007 you don't read real well do you?
The first version I heard was the Doobie Brothers.
First version I heard was DC Talk. I know, I’m young. Lol
Arthur Reid Reynolds is one awesome guy! ORIGINAL ONE OF A KIND SONGWRITER!
In 1980, our band used to play this song as a cover because the Doobie Bros turned it into a huge hit. I just now looked up the writer, assuming it was Tommy Johnston. Low and behold, it was Art Reynolds?! 🤷🏼♂️😂
I love this............it's just too short
DC Talk brought me here!!
Fantastic to finally hear the original!! I love Doobies version, but this is so great!! Thanks.
THE version!
I love this version but it is way too short, so much gusto......
Thank you for this . I love it
Y'all BETTA saaang it!!!
😂. They sang the hell out of it!!
Thanks for posting! Beautiful song. Love the Byrds version too with Clarence White playing that great B-Bender Telecaster; never liked the Doobie Brothers version.
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Oh Hell Yes!
WOW! Thought it was The Doobies...
Awesome, man! The best!
Original
Drums and piano only?
Drum, bass, piano and guitar
Common with most Gospel groups.
Upright bass
Gene paron drums@@kleiverarcaya7457
The Doobie Brothers tear this song up! One Toke Over The Line by Brewer & Shipley is a great tune as well.
Got here via the Doobies and the Byrds. I was more familiar with the Doobie's version. I have to say nothing beats the gospel choir. Never thought I'd say that. Weirdly the Byrds and Doobies video comments section are oozing with religious fervor thankfully absent here.
I'm guessing those are the folks who were led to those versions by DC Talk's version from '93
I mean, it's a religious song so it makes sense that a lot of the comments would be from religious people. Not sure why that's hard to get?
THIS IS THE ONLY VERSION I'VE KNOWN!! CAUSE WE SUNG IT!! PRAISE TEAM, CHOIR!! LOVEIT!! ART WAS THE MAN!!
RELIGIOUS, OR NOT,YOUR STILL PRAISING HIS NAME!! THATS ALL THAT COUNTS!! I'M READY FOR ANY KIND OF COMMENTS!!!
Nice song, but I hate Jesus.
You have a real problem because I love Jesus and you have nothing better to offer
What are the reasons for your hate?