I wonder if Theo knew that he was resurrecting Russ for a new generation? You came here looking for a laugh, but you left with God and Russ in your heart. The 80s ruled and i so wish we could return to that as a society. Thanks, Theo.
It was such a beautiful time. I was still an innocent man, believing people were sincere in their faith and believing that not only not God loved me, but other people lived me, my wife lived me, and I think I even loved myself at one point. Don’t lose your faith like I did children. Stay strong. Don’t let the world drag you down.
Here via Theo after realizing Thei couldn’t sing and mighty glad I found it, very powerful live performance, wonderful phrasing, wonderful performance.
Google Russ Taff who won 6 Emmys male singer of the year 84, Christian singer and battled with a childhood broken heart that led to alcoholism. The video I just watched on TH-cam Gospel Singer-Russ Taff on Soft White Underbelly. You will not be disappointed if you can power through this tear jerker. He is an amazing man
Gang Gang baby. And praise God. I was actually more curious to find the real video because of the song as opposed to just finding where they got the video for the deep fake. I love Theo but when I heard the song I was really moved by it and I just had to find the real one. But yeah, Gang Gang and PTL 🙏🏻
I'm a Christian from Finland, playing a little too much of this song as well, but since seeing your comment I'm just checking up on you if we will have a faith testimony from you soon 😏😁
I was just joking, you guys, because of how this song truly does hit on an emotional level. But am not going back to Christianity. Reality is beautiful, don't need anything else ❤️
I'm seriously obsessed with this song, the 80s vibe is sorta cheesy but his voice in this is hypnotizing. He doesn't sound like this on any of his other songs. He's seriously in the same league as Bob Seger! Wow!
Holy crap. Theo’s playing with the algorithms. The tone, the passion, the delivery!!! This has to be one of the greatest voices that’s gone unheard. This thrown on the radio could possibly trigger the music industry to bring back authentic talent. Ya I know…wishful thinking.
I’m not even really a religious person, but this song is honestly amazing. You can see his passion and hurt during this, considering (from what I’ve read) that he was dealing with major alcoholism around this point.
I remember my mom listening to this song when I was a child. It was one of the few gospel songs she listed to that I really liked. I could just feel his emotion. Thanks to Theo for reintroducing it to me. Brings back the feels.
Actually - I've got a Playlist of gospel songs if you're interested. I like music of all kinds and don't particularly care for gospel music in general, but I found some really good ones many years ago. The one I was gonna share is "Majority" which you'll find on this playlist. If you're not interested that's all good. I just wanted to introduce you to some good songs that you might like. "That's When The Angels Rejoice" is another great one on it. th-cam.com/play/PL7BFlzSfu4LhPtmzsDW-TCFDJJYN5Q6hi.html
Theo got them pipes though! This so bizarrely good, even with the mullet and glitter suit, he put so much of himself into this performance, you can't help but respect the guy...or do I respect him *because* of the mullet and glitter suit maybe??🤔
@@daveyatsko3990 aw Dave...if you know, you know... Edit: fine, in case you don't know, there's a deepfake on IG/TikTok with Theo's face beautifully superimposed over Russ's while he's singing this song...
This is the most spectacularly 80’s thing to date. Absolute time capsule. Neon! quaffed hair! Mullets! Shoulder pads! Electric guitars! Leggings w/ high heels! Backup dancing girls! Sparkly shit! And best of all, surprisingly decent jam👌🏻. Thanks, Theo!
I must've listened to this 10 times in 4 days & I'm not someone who listens to the same music over & over again in a short period of time I have tried to stay away but can't
I wish Russ hadn't spent all that time with the Gaithers, his self tilted album and Medals were his best work. I wish he had done a couple more albums in that era but this dude had a hard life and I think he gave all he could. Easily the best and most unique voice ever to come out of Christian music. Thanks Russ for all the amazing songs, I've cherished them for almost 40 years!
Everybody's a singer in the house of the Lord.
Just saw that short lol nice
@SuperPeterok First time I saw it I actually thought it was real lol. I was like, damn, Theo got them pipes. Deepfakes are scary convincing.
Here for that too. Good song though. Maybe too much sax 😂
This song sounded good in the AI skit. I came to check it out😅
Best Von-ism ever
I wonder if Theo knew that he was resurrecting Russ for a new generation? You came here looking for a laugh, but you left with God and Russ in your heart. The 80s ruled and i so wish we could return to that as a society. Thanks, Theo.
You have a point. Praise God baby, Gang Gang
It was such a beautiful time. I was still an innocent man, believing people were sincere in their faith and believing that not only not God loved me, but other people lived me, my wife lived me, and I think I even loved myself at one point. Don’t lose your faith like I did children. Stay strong. Don’t let the world drag you down.
DJT will make it happen
Yeah I came here from Theo von😅, the song moved me,Russ voice is amazing! ❤
Not gonna lie, this is sort of a banger
I can't stop listening to it. The clapping hands is such a high register that it's distracting.
I got it, that clap sounds real cokey.
I love it
Adam, i totally agree!
It's an absolute banger. Thanks theo for opening my eyes to this song, and the love of Jesus christ.
Damn, this cover is incredible. He sounds just like Theo.
Lol
😂🤣🤦♂️😂🤣🤣🤣
Even got the mullet on point
I love how he even recreated his music video in the exact style and clothing as Theo’s
Thats funny sh*t my dude, 🤣
That little "when I close my eyes" hook is a jam bro.
It’s a whole jam 😂
the "You feel the prayer I breathe" cadence is on point...
I get shivers when he says that. This is some good stuff.
💯
Sure is buddy 🤙🏼
Look at that beautiful 80’s lion’s mane… breathtaking
It probably felt like pine needles. Lots of hairspray back then
That's the most magical Tennessee top hat in history
Lead singer ain't got shit on the dude playing keyboard. He's responsible for more than a few soaked church pews.
@@bryannabb0😂😂
Praise to the Lord for blessing us dear Theo, for he brought us to this banger
Gang gang and Praise be baby
I saw the video and my only take away was that guy can sing!
Banger indeed. I’ve grown to love this song
This song is honestly really good. I’m not even really that religious, but you can’t deny that this is a great song.
Lol okay so Yahushua can come now. I’m ready but he’s on CPT
I am not joking guys this is my new fav song
This song is a good song!
Mine too!!!!!
This dudes pitch is unreal, thanks Theo 🙏🏼
Yeah, I saw the Theo video and thought, that guy can sing!
@@moto-fl3rd The likeness is insane.
thats not theo.
@@AlejandroGarcia-my7hb yes we know that, he’s being sarcastic
Here via Theo after realizing Thei couldn’t sing and mighty glad I found it, very powerful live performance, wonderful phrasing, wonderful performance.
All jokes aside this dude has straight up got the pipes. Thanks Theo lol
Google Russ Taff who won 6 Emmys male singer of the year 84, Christian singer and battled with a childhood broken heart that led to alcoholism. The video I just watched on TH-cam Gospel Singer-Russ Taff on Soft White Underbelly. You will not be disappointed if you can power through this tear jerker. He is an amazing man
Dude. Totally agree. That rocks
God must be playing sax offstage
Theo is a navagator.
I didn’t know folks were out there covering Theos greatest hits! Praise baby! 👼
😂😂😂
SMH. 😂😂
Doing a fantastic job too 😂🤘
😂
Gang gang baby!
This Man's Mullet is pure perfection.
Inspiration for Billy Ray Cyrus hair.
Gang Gang baby. And praise God. I was actually more curious to find the real video because of the song as opposed to just finding where they got the video for the deep fake. I love Theo but when I heard the song I was really moved by it and I just had to find the real one. But yeah, Gang Gang and PTL 🙏🏻
Gang gang.. cam from the deep fake and had to find this video because the song is absolute heat in a completely non funny way
Agreed 😂😂
Yesssd
Same
I thought I was a total dweeb for that..
So Russ Taft has one of the best voices of any singer, secular, or nonsecular.
1000% AGREE!!!
His voice is amazing!!! Why isn’t he famous????
He is. He is a gospel music legend.
6 Grammys, so ya he was famous to others, but not to himself. His story is very deep.
Literally has a podcast and took a different path.
Yeah he went into comedy and changed his name to Theo
@@bobby9192😂😂😂😂
The greatest mullet ever. Lol bless you Russ
I'm an Atheist from Denmark but I'm reconsidering all my life choices since Theo introduced me to this song and playing it 7 times a day.
I'm a Christian from Finland, playing a little too much of this song as well, but since seeing your comment I'm just checking up on you if we will have a faith testimony from you soon 😏😁
I am the Christian from Florida waiting and praying for your testimony!
I was just joking, you guys, because of how this song truly does hit on an emotional level. But am not going back to Christianity. Reality is beautiful, don't need anything else ❤️
Totally me! I listen to this all the time and it gives me so much hope lol
@@andloveisallyouneed 😉 yet He's still knocking
This guy's singing is incredible.
Russ Taff from his album "medals" from 1985. Award winning singer songwriter formerly of the Imperials.
Came from Theo Von
Left blown away by Russ Taff's voice. Unreal voice on this guy
Found this song thanks to Theo. This is a legit hit. Extremely addicting! Just dripping with the 80s.
I'm seriously obsessed with this song, the 80s vibe is sorta cheesy but his voice in this is hypnotizing. He doesn't sound like this on any of his other songs. He's seriously in the same league as Bob Seger! Wow!
you're smoking really good crack. Who is your dealer?
Listen to his song "Shake"
@@tessw9744 Or I Still Believe. Very Powerful Vocals!!!!
@@nickkokoraleis2098
OH YEAH! One of my faves. That and Breathe Life into Me.
Uh Yeah, that sax comes screaming in
Gang gang. Russ Taff got that hitter
That Alabama ear fiesta they call it
Why am I listening to this song over and over? Straight banger. Lol
I’ve teleported from heaven in the future to tell you all this song will play for all eternity.
Came here because of Theo. Left with tears in my eyes!!
Came here from Theo but leaving unironically happy to have heard this song. Dude has a memorizing voice!
We need to ask Theo to sing it on his podcast. I wonder why he never seriously sings on podcast
Been on repeat for about a week. 👍
Saaaaaame
i fucking love this song
IKR?😊
@@1984WillC😂
I can't quit watching this!
The zeitgeist of the 2020's is about to welcome the second coming of Russ' career.
Greatest collection of mullets ever
This is Russ Taff! He’s a freaking legend!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one to hunt this down after Theo.
I can’t stop watching this guy… incredible.
Hope this guy goes double platinum in 2024
Holy crap. Theo’s playing with the algorithms. The tone, the passion, the delivery!!! This has to be one of the greatest voices that’s gone unheard. This thrown on the radio could possibly trigger the music industry to bring back authentic talent. Ya I know…wishful thinking.
Theo got them pipes!
Not Theo, it's Russ Taff
@@daveyatsko3990 watch it bud
Them singing days
@@daveyatsko3990 it’s definitely Theo bro
@@DickVanNiggz he probably can't carry a tune in a bucket
Even 80's gospel music 🎶 slapped! All we need is a sax🎷 solo Lol.
It has one
@@Seth80HD no ish Sherlock? That’s why I said that. Meaning a song just needs a sax 🎷 solo to be great like 80’s music
@@beautyonabarnbudget don't beat me up
I’m here because of Theo and this is literally one of my favorite songs now and I want his hair
The Kings of Leon singer grew up listening to Russ, and you can hear it
Did he really, because I can definitely hear it now that you mention it
@@Glenjutsu1 Yes, I heard him mention Russ in an interview.
Wow 🎯
This song has been in my head for weeks now
When I ever I get a few drinks in me, I can sing just like this. Just ask my neighbors.
One of the greatest voices of all time
I’m one of the “many few” who had this album and every other Russ Taff album the week it came out
Saw him with the Imperials in the late 70s
uniquely blessedvoice range one of the best singers i know, thank Russ Taff for sharing the gift of your voice with the world
What a phenomenal voice
The Lord is using him like a little violin! Glorious!
Came cause of Theo, stayed because of Russ
Don't forget Dr. Hibbert on the bass guitar
Theo bringing blessings to Russ Taft. Praise Jesus!
Man he can make his voice swell like no other artist I've ever heard, CCM or mainstream. What a talented and gifted man.
You should hear his song "How Much It Hurts" or "Breathe Life Into Me".or "shake"
His voice is so strong in those songs.
Russ Taff has an amazing God given talent! Love his voice!
Is that the bass player?
Sorry but this is Theo Von
I’m not even really a religious person, but this song is honestly amazing. You can see his passion and hurt during this, considering (from what I’ve read) that he was dealing with major alcoholism around this point.
Dude same! Crazy
Dudes got an incredible voice
Damn the Theo von video gave me goosebumps. Like the Holy Spirit was there. Now I can’t stop listening to this song. Everything happens For a reason.
amen brother
Amen mon frère
this is Russ Taff, a Christian singer not Theo Von
@@ezktime7 I know I meant the other video that led me here.
Same here.
I remember my mom listening to this song when I was a child. It was one of the few gospel songs she listed to that I really liked. I could just feel his emotion.
Thanks to Theo for reintroducing it to me. Brings back the feels.
Try this one! One of my favorites. I've got one more I'll share too.
th-cam.com/video/xJNwHtVCImM/w-d-xo.html
Actually - I've got a Playlist of gospel songs if you're interested. I like music of all kinds and don't particularly care for gospel music in general, but I found some really good ones many years ago. The one I was gonna share is "Majority" which you'll find on this playlist. If you're not interested that's all good. I just wanted to introduce you to some good songs that you might like. "That's When The Angels Rejoice" is another great one on it.
th-cam.com/play/PL7BFlzSfu4LhPtmzsDW-TCFDJJYN5Q6hi.html
Wow what an incredible singer
This man sings like he believes. Beautiful song. Thanks Theo for making me discover this gem
No one can sing that song like him. What an awesome song and backup band. This song was perfect!
Thanks to theo i fell in love with this song. Praise the lord 🙏
Voice of a angel
I can hear this song in my head even when i close my ah-ah-eyes.
Catchy 🎉🎉
If you want to hear one of his full albums "Medals" is amazing , the whole album is amazing.
Theo got them pipes though! This so bizarrely good, even with the mullet and glitter suit, he put so much of himself into this performance, you can't help but respect the guy...or do I respect him *because* of the mullet and glitter suit maybe??🤔
It's Russ Taff in 1980s, Not Theo
😅😂🤣
@@daveyatsko3990 no. Thats Theo Vonn
@@tblightningbolt8902The voice is definitely not, being I grew up listening to the Great Russ Taff
@@daveyatsko3990 aw Dave...if you know, you know...
Edit: fine, in case you don't know, there's a deepfake on IG/TikTok with Theo's face beautifully superimposed over Russ's while he's singing this song...
Here from SWU. Sounds like my fav 80s rockers. Sounds great!
You gotta listen to all Russ’ music. I went to a Russ Taff concert in 1990-it was a wonderful experience!
What a banging voice!
What a voice.
This is the most spectacularly 80’s thing to date. Absolute time capsule.
Neon! quaffed hair! Mullets! Shoulder pads! Electric guitars! Leggings w/ high heels! Backup dancing girls! Sparkly shit! And best of all, surprisingly decent jam👌🏻.
Thanks, Theo!
That deep fake bring you here?
@@faceless-x-abberation8400 …..Nooooo 😊😏
This dude has a strong voice. Praise God, baby. Gang Gang
Thank you for this reminder we are not alone
Russ taff
Classic
LOVE THIS!!!! I was there.. Russ Taff - greatest male vocalists in the CCM industry!
Amen Lisa, but you're the greatest female vocalist in the CCM industry by a LANDSLIDE! Love you, sister!
@@paulj.mancil7987 WOW... thank you Paul! I sure appreciate that!!!
Wow Lisa i love your music !!
OMG IT'S LISA!!!!!
@@plynwow Tis me!!.. ahh. youth!
This a banger
I have been a fan since 1983. Beautiful message and messenger.
Russ Taff my all time favorite Christian music singer. Thanks for sharing
This song slaps!!
Wow he has such a power in his voice. Beautiful singer.
Russ Taff is a blessing!
I absolutely love this man's voice!!
I must've listened to this 10 times in 4 days
& I'm not someone who listens to the same music over & over again in a short period of time I have tried to stay away but can't
I don't blame you, this song is fire
Dude is singing his heart out
I am listening to this song every morning while i sit on the toilet. I always get flowing when he says "when i close my eyes"
God bless Russ Taff!
Russ Taff is so incredible and I am blessed to have had him as a mentor of inspiration my entire life.
That's pathetic. Lol
@@AngryLawyer87 lol ur right it is
And he misspelled the guys name in the comments ..
Russ is legendary King of gospel music in the 80s and has powerful vocals that most just cannot duplicate
@@kingosiris610
How you gonna be King of the Underworld listening to Gospel music?🤣😅😅😅😅😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️☠️
Grew up with this song, Theo ,a Mandeville kid as well, brought me back.
“Anyone who calls on Jesus by name and asks for forgiveness will be saved!”
came here from the theo von short but i got reminded of my dog who passed who was very dear to me and this caught me off guard right in my feels :/
Theos work will never be forgotten.
he's belting those notes
I wish Russ hadn't spent all that time with the Gaithers, his self tilted album and Medals were his best work. I wish he had done a couple more albums in that era but this dude had a hard life and I think he gave all he could. Easily the best and most unique voice ever to come out of Christian music. Thanks Russ for all the amazing songs, I've cherished them for almost 40 years!
Who’s here from Theo Von
I’m dying, I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Had to know who this muff melting stud really was! 😂
Guilty!
@@sethcook6757 lmao I knew I wouldn’t be the only one 😂
and the congregation said gang! gang!
Russ Taff! The best❤
This song is so good!
The voice, the hair, thank you, Jerry Lewis is smiling from heaven…
One of my favorite singers!❤️
Great song, great performance!
Such a great vocalist.
Love this tune
Never heard this till 3 or 4 days ago from the Theo deep fake..now it's my favorite song🤗
Lettin’ the lord use him like a little violin 😎
Love the voice, Theo. Jimmy Hart on guitar also.
LOL I actually thought damn that looks like Jimmy Hart. Jimmy Hart had an amazing voice himself!
Praise God for Russ and his story!