Song: Sin Doesn't Live Here AnymoreSong by: Candi StatonPhoto Credit: Man Alive/FlickrUsage: CC BY 2.0https://flic.kr/p/a2dobBIntro music by: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesToday’s topic is Candi Staton - “Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” The first gospel song Staton wrote after leaving her R&B career in 1982. 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy, for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. “Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” is a beautiful gospel song by Candi Staton. In her lyrics, she said: This body of mine is his temple His home away from home I must keep it spotless for him It must stay ready for his coming Swept clean with truth and love That’s why sin doesn’t live here anymore. Those are truthful & beautiful words describing the body which is the temple of God. Candi Staton is a great singer and songwriter. Some of you may know her best as a soul R&B singer, but she has made some beautiful gospel songs as well. I remember when she appeared on the Trinity Broadcasting Network TV show “New Direction”. Her sister Maggie Staton and Felicia Calloway would do background vocals for her. God gave Candi so much talent, but he also gave her a new direction. (Singing) New Direction That’s what you have given me.” That’s what she would sing when her show “New Direction” would come on the air for television back in 1989. Candi Staton is also a breast cancer survivor always thanking God. She must have done something right in her life. The Lord loves Candi, and he loves us all. Nobody lives you like the Lord. I’m Gail Nobles on the Gospel Greats. I’m going to leave you now with the intro for today’s podcast, Candi Staton - “Sin Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”.

Song intro: Shirley Caesar Singing the GospelSong intro written by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023Music by: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesPhoto: Movieguidehttps://flic.kr/p/2jjs3HVUsage: CC BY-SA 2.0Intro song: Shirley Caesar Singing the gospelShirley CaesarPreaching the gospel (He called her name)Shirley!God calls by name Shirley!Not for fortune and fame Shirley! To the Lord, one day she came. I've got to tell you again about Shirley Caesar. I learned a lot about true gospel music listening to her sing. When Shirley Caesar sings the gospel, she sings like she means business. She doesn't sugarcoat the gospel. She tells it like it is in her songs and doesn't leave out the truth. Ceasar has been singing since 1951. That's when she signed to Federal Records at the age of 12. You know that's a long time. And she still sings and moves like she’s twelve years old. She doesn't look her age at all. God has blessed Shirley Caesar. According to SoundScan, she has sold 2.2 million albums since 1991. She’s won awards and has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She has been honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions in gospel music.Caesar has been referred to as the First Lady of Gospel music, and The Queen of Gospel Music. I've bought Shirley Caesar’s cassettes and CD’s and played them to death; mostly cassettes. I was always listening out for her on the Sunday morning radio show, “Inspirations Across America” back in the day. Although things have changed in music & radio, I still listen out for Shirley Caesar. She's the best still singing and preaching the gospel. I'm Gail Nobles reminding you of the gospel greats. I'm going to leave you now with the intro song of today's podcast by Gail Nobles tiled “Shirley Caesar Singing the Gospel”. ...

Song: Oneday At A TimeSong by: Rev. Thomas L. WalkerPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesKeyboard and Drummer: Gail NoblesHello Everyone! Today’s topic is Rev. Thomas L. Walker - One Day At A Time. The song went something like this. (Song) …I remember that song from a little 45 record. It got played to death in my home because somebody knew what Rev. Thomas L. Walker was singing about. I believe that’s a Sunday classic. I remember Rev. Thomas reciting a poem.Rev. : One day at a time. That’s a lesson that we all need to learn. The sooner the better. Poem: Said the Robin to the sparrow “Friend, I’d really like to know why these anxious human beings rush around and worry so?”Said the sparrow to the Robin “Friend I think that it must be that they have no Heavenly Father such as cares for you and me.” Rev: You know I’m glad I learned a lesson one day that we must take life one day at a time. You see, Rev. Thomas went on to tell his story. The name of the poem is “Said the Robin to the Sparrow”by Elizabeth Cheney published in 1859. When I look at a sparrow or any kind of bird now, I think about that poem. When the birds do sit up high in the trees looking down at us. Everyday I’m a little worried about something. But I thank God for music so I won’t totally worry all the time. I thank God that we can take time out for the Lord & pray & study his word. I thank God for Rev. Thomas L. Walker & his choir for singing the song, “ One Day At A Time”. I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Tune in again next time for more. Thank you for listening.

Song: Dear Future MeSong by: James FortunePhoto credit: Aberdeen Proving GroundUsage: CC BY 2.0Intro by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist : Gail NoblesVocals: Gail NoblesHello! I’m Gail Nobles on The Gospel Greats. “Dear Future Me” is a gospel song by James Fortune. I’m impressed with the cover of the single. Half of his face is the future. The other half is probably him in the present, but what I’m most impressed with is his single, “Dear Future Me”. James Fortune is a gospel music recording artist, songwriter, and producer. He is also a radio personality on 1190 AM WLIB. As much or more a preacher, choir leader, master of ceremonies, and worship service manager as he is straight -up singer. Fortune's strength is in understanding how to put gospel and praise songs over to a young 21st century audience, and with his featured choir, FIYA (which stands for Free in Yahweh's Abundance), he freely incorporates hip-hop arrangements and urban beats into his recordings according to his bio. You can hear it in his song, “Dear Future Me”. In the song, James Fortune asked the questions that many of us ask when we are trying to get somewhere. Will I ever move from this place? Is it worth the fight? How Will I Know? Where Will I Go? You can hear the single on Spotify. So make sure to check it out. I’m Gail Nobles on The Gospel Greats.

Gospel Style Hip Hop Beat Drum: Samplefocus.comStory by: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Pexels.comVocals by: Gail NoblesSong: It's DoneSong by: Rick DornToday’s topic: Rick Dorn. Rick Dorn - It’s Done. He’s saying in the name of Jesus whatever you need, it’s done. Claim it, believe it, receive it. It’s done is his sophomore single release. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. Rick Dorn is a singer, songwriter, and vocal producer with a heart and passion for worship. A native of Southern California and graduate of Los Angeles Film and Recording School according to his bio.Rick Dorn has a message in his song, “It’s Done”. Some of us are people worried about things that need to be done. We say we pray & ask God, but we must believe that God will help us. That’s why Rick Dorn is singing the words, “It’s Done”. If you believe like it’s already done, that is great faith in God. Rick has a powerful message to his song telling us that it’s done. You can download or stream his new single today! To learn more about Rick Dorn, go to Rick Dorn.com.

Soul Keys Prayer Hands: Samplemusic.comStory by: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Pexels.comHi! I’m Gail Nobles and I want to tell you about the best gospel music radio on the internet that I found out about. It’s called Black Gospel Radio. You’ll find it at blackgospelradio.net. The internet radio plays Traditional, Contemporary, & Quartet gospel from gospel artists. Black Gospel Radio is about various races & backgrounds and the style of music rendered. If there is a song you would like to request, you can get in touch with Black Gospel Radio and request your song through email. They will get back to you as soon as possible. So be on the look out for the email, and they will tell you when they’ll be playing your requested song. Go to blackgospelradio.net to learn more about Black Gospel Radio. They are playing gospel music 24/7. All day! That’s Black Gospel Radio.

Intro by: Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Lovelystatue901 - Own workUsage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0Hello, I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. Today’s topic is Rev. James Cleveland.Rev. James Cleveland believed that gospel music should be low keyed. He didn’t believe in rock gospel. James Cleveland believed gospel music expressed love for Christ and that it was more about the message. In rock gospel, to him, the music is more important than the message. Some gospel singers think more about survival like The Mighty Clouds of Joy. They believed that gospel music should be up-beat. I remember James Cleveland being played a lot on the radio in the 80’s & the Mighty Clouds of Joy too. I began to gradually notice a change in gospel music altogether. There was more than choir, piano, and organ. There were more instruments added. The gospel singers had more of a studio sound than of a live sound. They began to sound more modern than old fashioned.James Cleveland was not only a gospel singer, but a musician, arranger, composer, and choir leader. Cleveland incorporated traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. On top of that, it seemed he was successful with his belief in doing gospel music the old fashioned way. When some gospel singers couldn’t make it his way.Like the Mighty Clouds of Joy. They did things different. They needed hit records, & they were a quartet kind of group. They had a hit record titled “Mighty High”. If you listen to the song, you can definitely hear the difference between them & James Cleveland. James Cleveland had no intention of crossing over into rock gospel. James Cleveland had sung songs like “Lord Do It, You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened, Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus, Where Is Your Faith In God, & Peace Be Still. When I think of him, I think of when I first heard him sing, “I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired”. Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings and earned 4 Grammy Awards. He was first gospel musician to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Gospel Musical Hall of Fame in 1984. Cleveland is regarded by many to be one of the greatest gospel singers that ever lived. He was known as the King of Gospel music.

Photo credit: Doe Jones Usage: Fair usehttps://www.youtube.com/c/doejonesmusicThere’s a gospel singer named Doe who has a single out titled “When I Pray.” Doe also released an official music for “When I Pray” which had a broadcast premiere airing on the BET Gospel, BET Soul, and BET Her channels, as well as on BET.com.I think the video is pretty awesome as well as the song itself because it’s about prayer. The video shows a little girl praying with her mother before she goes to bed, a family at dinner time praying, & Doe singing “ When I Pray” The song is from her album “Clarity”.Doe is an Award-Winning recording artist. She is a three-time Grammy-nominated, two -time Dove Award winner. She has released a new Spanish Track - En Ti Yo ESPERARE. I hope I said it right because I can’t speak Spanish. The release track says in parentheses ( What I’m Waiting For) feat. Twice.You can find out more about Doe & her music atdoejonesmusic.com I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Don’t forget to check out Doe Jones gospel single “ When I Pray”. Thank you for listening.

Song: Walk With MeSong by: Five Blind Boys of Alabama Photo credit: Tore Sætre - Own workUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0Drumroll: soundbible.comKeyboardist & Timpani Drums: Gail NoblesPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesStory by: Gail NoblesToday’s topic: The Five Blind Boys of Alabama - Walk With Me. Walk with me dear LordWalk with meWalk with me dear LordWalk with meOh Lord on this tedious journeyI want Jesus to walk with me …I heard that song on the AM station. Seems like it was the AM 1010 station WELS in Kinston NC - Andy & the HotFoot Club if I’m not mistaken. I remember him playing old songs & old sermons. I think it was in the 1990s. But I never knew the name of the group that sang the song. I searched high & I searched low, & your know old songs like that by singing groups can be hard to find. I asked myself, “ Is it the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi?” But it was not them. I knew it had to be an old group that had been singing for years. I asked myself, “How about the Five Blind Boys of Alabama?” Sure enough it was them. For some reason, I love the way they sing Jesus Walk With Me. The style sounds like country gospel. I love the instruments and how the band put the music together for the song. It sounds like a prayer, and I do need Jesus to walk with me. How about you? The Five Blind Boys of Alabama has done a great job singing Jesus Walk With Me. The group was founded in 1939 in Talladega Alabama. The group enjoyed even further exposure and success in 2000s. The Blind Boys of Alabama performed “Free At Last” at the White House on Feb. 9, 2010. In 2010, the Blind Boys were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. I’m Gail Nobles, & You’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Today’s topic: The Five Blind Boys of Alabama - Walk With Me.

Song: Walk Around HeavenSong by: Cassietta GeorgePhoto credit: Lovelystatue901 - Own workUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0Podcast vocals: Gail NoblesToday on Gospel Greats,Cassietta George - Walk Around Heaven. The song goes something like this ..(singing). … That’s kind of the way Cassietta would sing it. She was a gospel vocalist, and composer for many of the songs sung by The Caravans. George was a member of Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker's The Caravans, the most popular touring gospel group from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. She later launched a successful solo career, recording over 16 albums in Los Angeles for Audio Arts Inc. Along the way, George wrote over a hundred songs, and was twice nominated for a Grammy in 1969 & 1979, for Best Soul Gospel Performance. In 2017, she was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.Walk Around Heaven is a song released in 1964. Cassietta George sang it in the most beautiful way. It’s just one of the songs I remember hearing most by her. I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to a show about The Gospel Greats.

Vocals by: Gail NoblesSong: Hold OnSong by: The McCrary SistersToday’s topic: The McCrary Sisters. Ann, Regina, Deborah, and Alfreda. Deborah was known as the low, deep voiced member of the sisters. She left us at the age of 67. The McCrary Sisters are a gospel quartet from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2010 by sisters Ann McCrary, Deborah McCrary, Regina McCrary, and Alfreda McCrary. They have released four studio albums and one live album: Our Journey (2010), All the Way (2013), Let's Go (2015), Live (2017) and A Very McCrary Christmas (2019).The McCrary Sisters are the daughters of a former Baptist preacher, Reverend Samuel H. "Sam" McCrary (1913-1991), who was a founding member of The Fairfield Four.The four sisters (now 3 sister) are great in harmonizing. I love the kind of gospel songs that they sing. They are old school but can be new school too. They can sing with and without music. One of the songs that I love to hear the McCrary Sisters sing is “Hold On” from their 2015 album “Let’s Go”. There are a lot of other great songs on that album too. What do they have for 2022? They have a new single titled “Run On” and another single titled “Shake It Off”. To find out more about the McCrary Sisters go to McCrarysisters.com. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. Music News Commentary. …

Sermon: Lordship of ChristSermon by: S.M. Lockridge Downloaded from: archive.orghttps://archive.org/details/S.M.LockridgePreaching/BlackPreachingS.M.L.TheLordshipOfChrist-S.m.Lockridge.mp3#Photo credit: Photo by FRANK MERIÑO from PexelsUsage: Freehttps://www.pexels.com/photo/jesus-christ-in-white-robe-and-brown-hijab-standing-near-dry-hay-8267813/….. Once Simon Peter stood before a hostile crowd and said: "God hath made that same Jesus Whom ye have crucified both Lord and Christ."Christ represents the thing which God hath done to redeem us. Lord represents that we ought to do because we are redeemed.We ought to call Him Master and be His obedient servants!We ought to call Him Owner because He possesses absolutely our lives!In Him we live and move and have our being!We ought to call Him Father and be obedient sons and daughters!He is our only hope!He is our only help!God is our refuge and our strength . . .Jesus is Lord!He came down the stairway of heaven:Born in Bethlehem!Brought up in Nazareth!Baptized in Jordan!Tempted in the wilderness!Performed miracles by the roadside!Healed multitudes without medicine and made no charges for His services!He conquered everything that came up against Him!He even went up on Calvary and died there and then went down in the grave!And there cleaned out the grave and made it a pleasant place to wait for the resurrection!And then on scheduled time by the might of His own power He got up with every form of power in the orbit of His omnipotence!Men have been trying to wrestle His power from Him all these years!Then, then they are trying to wait; they think that maybe one time His power will fail!Men have tried to destroy Him!But don't you know you can't destroy Him!What you gonna use for power – all power belongs to Him!Well, if you try to destroy Him by fire, He'll refuse to burn!If you try to destroy Him by water, He'll walk on the water!If you try to destroy Him by a strong wind, the tempest will lick His hand and lay down at His feet!If you try to destroy Him with the Law, you'll find no fault in Him!If you try to destroy Him with the seal of an empire, He'll break it!If you try to destroy Him by putting Him in the grave, He'll rise!If you try to destroy Him by rejection or ignoring Him, before you know it you'll hear a still, small voice saying behold I stand at the door and knock!If a man open the door I'll come in and sup with Him!He's Lord! …..

Song: The NameSong by: Maverick City MusicPhoto By: Igcrhooup - Own workUsage: CC BY-SA 4.0Vocal Intro: Gail NoblesTodays topic: Maverick Maverick City Music is a contemporary Worship Music collective and record label founded by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay originating from Atlanta.On May 20, 2022, Maverick City Music Kirk Franklin announced that they would release a collective album titled Kingdom Book One on June 17, 2022.From Kingdom Book One Deluxe Album, there’s a new single titled “The Name” Out Now. It’s a beautiful gospel song. The song makes me think of Genesis 4:26. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son, and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord. (Sing)The song “The Name” is my favorite from the album. It has 9 songs on the album altogether. So look for Kingdom Book One Deluxe Album & watch for the new video for the single “The Name”.(Sing)You’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. I’m your host Gail Nobles. Tune in again next time. Thank you for listening.

Song: From The RisingSong by: Patrick LundyDrummer: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesPatrick Lundy gospel musician and founder/director of Patrick Lundy and The Ministers of Music, based out of Washington, D.C. Lundy was born in March 1967 in Thomasville, Georgia, the son of Charlie B. Lundy and Mary Lundy. He is a graduate of Howard University, where he received his bachelor's degree in music business.Lundy formed The Ministers of Music in November 1994 at Ebenezer AME Church located in Fort Washington, Maryland. He started his recording music career in 1995, with the release of We Sing the Power.Today I’m thinking of Lundy’s song from The Rising from his album By Faith released in 2017. He sings: From the rising of the sun Until the going down of the same …You’re worthy God, You’re worthy of our praise.All the glory, and all the honor, allthe praise to your name.”I love how Lundy directs the choir to stomp their feet and mentions the wooden church. It puts you in the mood to praise the Lord. You can also hear the clapping of the hands from the choir as they sing.You can hear Patrick Lundy’s song on Spotify titled “From the Rising”. You’re listening to a show about The Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Have a blessed weekend and thank you for listening.

RARE GOSPELSong: A Poor Wayfaring StrangerSong by: Cliff GoberPodcast Vocal by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail NoblesCover collage design by: Gail NoblesHi! I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Rare Gospel from the Bottom of the Barrel. Searching way down deep for those gospel tunes. A Poor Wayfaring stranger is a 1976 song by a gospel artist named Cliff Gober. You can hear horns, drums, & strings in his song. When you dig up a song like this one, you might not understand what they mean by Gospel-Funk. Maybe they call it that because of the sound of music. I hear the gospel, but I don’t hear funk. I hear a strong gospel message in Cliff’s song, and that’s what is important. I also hear deep soul when I play the song. You can hear Cliff’s song on Spotify. Cliff’s song is found on the record label Calvary Records.A poor wayfaring stranger is a stranger traveling.The song reminds me of the scriptures and what the Bible said in Hebrews11:13 about those that died in faith and how they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Christian songwriters refer to the idea that this life, and this earth is not our real home. That we are strangers on the earth just traveling through. The real home is heaven with the Lord. You can hear the same message in Cliff Gober’s song that goes something like this. ..(Singing)

Song: God Told NicodemusSong by: The Golden Gate QuartetPodcast vocals (intro): Gail NoblesHi! I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to The Gospel Greats. Today’s topic: The Golden Gate Quartet.The Golden Gate Quartet (a.k.a. The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet) is a vocal gospel group. It was formed in 1934 and, with changes in membership, remains active.The group was founded as the Golden Gate Jubilee Singers in 1934, by four students at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. According to the group's website, the original members were Willie Johnson (baritone 1980), William Langford (tenor; d. 1970), Henry Owens (second tenor 1970) and Orlandus Wilson (bass; 1917–1998); other sources state that Langford and Wilson replaced earlier members Robert "Peg" Ford and A.C. "Eddie" Griffin in 1935.From 1935, the group sang in churches and on local radio, gaining a regular spot on radio station WIS in Columbia, South Carolina in 1936.[ They began as a traditional jubilee quartet, combining the clever arrangements associated with barbershop quartets with rhythms borrowed from the blues and jazz like scat singing. They developed a broad repertoire of styles – from Owens' mournful, understated approach in songs such as "Anyhow" or "Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name", to the group's highly syncopated arrangements in "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego". Like The Mills Brothers in popular music, they would often include vocal special effects in their songs, imitating train sounds in songs such as "Golden Gate Gospel Train". Langford often sang lead, using his ability to range from baritone to falsetto, while Johnson narrated. Wilson’s bass served as the anchor for the group and Owens harmonized with Langford and Johnson.In 1940 the group signed a new contract with Columbia Record’s Okeh label and shortened their name to Golden Gate Quartet.The quartet lost their pre-eminent position in gospel music after the war, when they faced competition from the newer hard gospel quartets.The Golden Gates revived their career in 1955, however, when they toured Europe for the first time where they became widely popular. The group made their first tour of Africa in 1962, and during the early 1960s gradually expanded their accompanying band to Incorporate guitar, piano, bass, and drums.The Golden Gates sang a lot of songs. One of the songs that I like to hear the group sing is God Told Nicodemus.

Gospel music intro by: Gail NoblesToday’s topic is Danielle Sunny Bryant. Her message is Don’t Give Up On God. She’s from Cumberland, New Jersey. She has a great new single out titled, Don’t Give Up. Danielle’s song and voice gives great encouragement because there are people giving up on God. And when you give up on God, you give up on yourself and all your dreams. We need Danielle’s voice and words in these difficult times. Her song is good for all to hear and a great reminder.Don’t Give Up is written by Danielle and produced by Jerald L. Bryant. The arrangement is by Corey Ling. You can hear the song “Don’t Give Up” on Spotify.Danielle is a nine-time Rhythm of Gospel Award- winner and a 2021 Voice of Gospel Music Award - Winner. Her passion for singing comes from the inspiration and training of her mother, Apostle Darlene Bryant.You’re listening to a show about the Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Don’t forget to check out Danielle’s new single, Don’t Give Up. Danielle Sunny Bryant. That’s today’s topic. As I close out, I hope you enjoy the music intro to the shown.

Song: Walk All Over God’s HeavenSong by: Etta JamesPhoto credit: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed/Wikipedia Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0All vocals by: Gail NoblesKeyboardist and drummer by: Gail NoblesEtta James was a blues singer, but I must say she could do it all. She also could sing the Gospel. She had great gospel hits like: Amen/ This Little Light of MineDown by the Riverside We’ll Fly You to the Promised LandWalk All Over God’s Heaven …Just to name a few.Etta was more than just a blues singer. I don’t see much information about her singing gospel. It is said that James was once considered one of the most overlooked blues and R&B musicians in the music history of the United States. In my opinion, I think James was overlooked for gospel too because like I said, she could do it all, and she was great in every genre. In order for Etta James to sing gospel the way that she did, she must have had heaven in her heart. She had the right kind of voice for gospel. Etta could shout. (Singing) I consider Etta James a great gospel singer. If she had gospel hits, she must have helped gospel get some attention. I believe the spirit of the Lord was upon Etta when she sang the gospel. Not everybody can sing gospel, but Etta James could though she sang the blues. She had a voice. God gave it to her. I’m glad that Etta James left us some great gospel music. Etta James had a birthday this month on Jan. 25. She was born 1938. She left us Jan. 20, 2012. I hope you have enjoyed this episode, Etta James - Gospel. You’re listening to a show about the gospel greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Song: The Sound of ChristmasSong by: The Fantastic Violinaires Keyboard player: Gail NoblesPodcast vocals: Gail NoblesThe Violinaires were a gospel group founded in 1952 in Detroit Michigan. One early member was Wilson Pickett who was with the group between 1955-1959. Following the contemporary trend of groups that switched their style to the more profitable R&B, he left to join the Falcons. Between 1965 and 2001, the Violinaires were led by Robert Blair after his death , you may have seen a variety of names. I’ve seen the name the Fantastic Violinaires in the 80’s.I love their Christmas song, The Sound of Christmas. I play their song and the Temptations song Silent Night back to back from a playlist. I think they are the greatest Christmas songs. The Violinaires Christmas song The Sound of Christmas comes from Malaco Records album Gospel at Christmas Time.You’re listen to a show about The Gospel Greats. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Have a Very Merry Christmas!

Keyboardist: Gail NoblesVocals by: Gail NoblesSong: My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked RaceSong by: Sister Rosetta TharpeToday’s topic is traditional. Sister Rosetta Tharpe. My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked Race. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and recording artist. I like the way she played the guitar. I seen her on some old videos. She attained popularity in the 1930’s and 1940’’s with her gospel recordings characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics & electric guitar that was extremely important to the origins of rock & roll. She was the first great recording star of gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm and blues and rock and roll audiences. Rosetta Tharpe recorded a song titled, My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked Race. She said he’s gonna raise up a nation that shall obey. And do you know what? I see more and more people becoming Christians. The lyrics said: “ Marvel that man if you want to be wise.” That man is Jesus. Sister Rosetta said just believe in Jesus and be baptized. Nicodemus, he desired to know how can a man be born when he’s old. God called on-a Moses on the mountaintop.(Lord, Lord)And he stomped his name in Moses’ Heart. (Gonna raise up a nation that shall obey). I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to the Gospel Greats.