Mattie Moss Clark joins her daughters to sing a song found on their "Is My Living In Vain" album. Footage taken from Detroit Public Television's American Black Journal. No copyright infringement intended.
Walter Hawkins, James Moore, Frank Williams, O'Landa Draper, Charles Hayes, Willie Banks, Rev. Willingham, Julius Cheeks, Margret Allison, Isaac Douglas, Marion Williams, Clara Ward, Roberta Martin, Andrae Crouch, Douglas Miller, Jessy Dixon, Ernest Franklin, Louise Candy Davis, Willie Neal, Johnson, Daryl Coley, Ernest Davis, Benny Cummings, Charles Nicks, Milton Brunson, Ron Winans, Dorothy Love Coats, anyone else
Not me. I been knew of them because I was raised in the house of the Lord, and i didnt need a movie to tell me about know tv series of people that was not them lol plz. However glad u came ❤️
Hahahaha....Uhmmmm Mother Clark didn't play.....oh yesssss.. She would through whatever was in reach at you !!! In rehearsal... She didn't play...you better listen and do what your told....she didn't have patience for anyone to be singing off note... Oh no....I was born in raised in COGIC, on the Westside of Detroit and trust me, Mattie Moss Clark was about that life !!! Get it right....if you don't.. ..you better run and duck!!! Cause she was coming for ya...in the name of Jesus!!! Those were the good days....Real gospel music!!!
@@mauriceglass2854 Yes indeed! We got plenty talented people for it is God that gives the gifts, but you must be born again to represent GOD well. Your song should be your walk and talk.
Mother Mattie had such an amazing voice and timber and her girls have same voicings and vibrato. She trained them well and they have such a love for the Lord. They inspire me! Thanks for posting this gem!!
I used to be a soloist with the St. James Adult Choir and met Mattie when they would come to perform at our church. She was a powerful woman, amazingly talented, but very intimidating. Lol She didn't play around. If you were going to perform around her, you had better bring your A-game!
That was beautiful. Even in her later years, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark could still sing and The Clark Sisters have always been able to sing in perfect harmony!
YES MA'AM, SHE WAS ONE OF THE LAST OF DYING BREED, REAL SAINTS & HOLY GHOST FILLED QUEENS, LIKE MY GRANDMOTHER & MY MOM IS OF THE BREED - A WALKING ANGEL!!!
DNA GOES A LONG WAY AND THE FRUIT FALLS NEAR THE TREE. ALL OF THE CLARK SISTERS HAVE A PORTION OF THEIR MOTHER WITHIN THEM. DORINDA SOUNDS A GREAT DEAL LIKE HER MOM BUT TWINKIE HAS THAT "DO IT RIGHT OR DONT DO IT" ATTITUDE OF DR. MATTIE WHO ALWAYS TOLD THEM TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.
I love the Clark Sisters. They are like the "Michael Jackson" of gospel. Such an inspiration, throughout so many decades. I am so appreciative of the time I spent at the DR MATTIE MOSS CLARK MUSIC CONSERVATORY. Dorinda was my teacher. Love you Dorinda.
They didnt make glittery glamourous things for plus sized women back then and more or less they still dont. I think the Clark sisters look like voluptuous angels i agree with you but i'll call it whimsical but I love that they looked like this I thought they were perfect. I think gospel stars now all look so similar nothing unique about them.
A timely, prophetic message for the present time we are coping through,Lead by the annointed music ministry of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and her Annointed daughters! We will overcome by the blood and our testimony. HALLELUJAH!
I heard, "you brought the sunshine" every-single-Sunday as a kid and I knew that the song was different from other gospel songs at the time. It was a fun song so to throw my mom off I had to keep a straight face. I saw the movie and it keeps tugging at me because of Twinkie's storyline. Marrying ole dude wasn't the right move. Heck her daddy said she wasnt taught because she was out touring all the time. Why? She knew she had to pass the mantel to Twinkie. She laid hands on her and the rest is history. The funny part is Mother went to college for music and choir. Twinkie could've went but God bypassed college and just anointed Twinkie. I'm not even all that deep but we need to not just watch the movie because it's great. You didn't wake up and desire to see the movie, God put the desire in you. I hate that Twinkie got sick....I have been praying for her because I think she is definitely grieving her mother, which there's no problem (I've lost my dad). But the conversations that Mother had, were probably going through her head In that regard I can relate. People look at death as a part of life. Which it is. However, when you have regrets and you're beating yourself up about it, then it becomes an issue that needs to be addressed by a professional. You can't rebuke grief 😑🙄❤❤. I'm sorry for being long winded yall
YALL SANGING #MIAMI,FL LOVE YOU GIRLS, ALL OF YOU DENISE I SEE YOU SINGING APOSTLE DENISE CLARK-BEADFORD....EVERYONE IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I HEAR YOU JACKY SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL LADIES. YOU CAN OVERCOME THIS TEST THAT YALL LET GO TOO LONG. SHOW THE DEVIL HE AND THEY ARE NOTHING. YALL LOVE YOUR SISTER. WE CALL FOR AN AMAZING REUNION.
I love this clip! Sing it Mattie! Sing it Clark Sisters! Miss U Dr. Clark! Love this live version of "They Were Overcome." Being from the same denomination, I've always been a big fan hearing about them and their music, and have seen them in a few concerts.
I have learn more this year about them then ever. I started listening to a song or two in late 1980's. and had not following there videos until this year. You brought the sunshine, and Is my living in vain?, and Bless and highly favored. Those are my picks. I was listening to Sister Mahalia Jackson and Pastor James Cleveland and Pastor Andrea Crouch, Sister Shirley Caesur, and our Church Choirs.
Jackie's voice is similar to the Dr. Moss' (to me) but the sisters' harmony as a group is UNparallel. God knew what he was doing with this DETROIT-bred Family of Gospel and I miss Denise being a part because her voice stood out on the "Is My Living in Vain?" album... Kinfolk68 has the live recording of "Is My Living in Vain" & they have their moments to shine! UmmMmmMmm: this one gets me ev'ry time!
Go ahead the iconic dr. Mattie Moss Clark the blueprint Where it All Began for The Clark Sisters what God working through Mattie Moss Clark iconic group was made until this day still sings praises to God and help win souls for the kingdom of God... all praise and glory be to God almighty🙏🙏🙏
me too i'm looking forward to it because i truly love the clark sisters music! rip to dr mattie moss clark she was a true legend in her own right she also was mrs gospel herself god bless her!
Thank you so very much for sharing one of my all-time favorite gospel songs by Mattie Moss Clark and the Clark Sisters. This is very much appreciated. May God bless us. 🙏
Dr. Mattie was sharp with her purple sequin & fur! Sanggg Clarks 🗣
You bet your money she was
Mattie left a great legacy.
Yes Gods gift to the world.
Forgot to mention Pop Winans, Timothy Wright, Rev. FC Barnes, Brother Joe May, just to name a few
+StyleNMan
Can you pls. name a few more? This is impressive.
Walter Hawkins, James Moore, Frank Williams, O'Landa Draper, Charles Hayes, Willie Banks, Rev. Willingham, Julius Cheeks, Margret Allison, Isaac Douglas, Marion Williams, Clara Ward, Roberta Martin, Andrae Crouch, Douglas Miller, Jessy Dixon, Ernest Franklin, Louise Candy Davis, Willie Neal, Johnson, Daryl Coley, Ernest Davis, Benny Cummings, Charles Nicks, Milton Brunson, Ron Winans, Dorothy Love Coats, anyone else
StyleNMan and Mistro Thomas Whitfield and Lecresia Campbell!
Who's here because of the movie on tonight? Rediscovering these annointed ladies of gospel!
Yep! And that's all 5 sisters in this one. You can hear Denise with that saprano!
Me too i love the Clark sisters Karen the alto and the soprano
Not me. I been knew of them because I was raised in the house of the Lord, and i didnt need a movie to tell me about know tv series of people that was not them lol plz. However glad u came ❤️
@@Tish_215 period! They late. We been overcome by the blood of the lamb!
I hope all five come back Together and heal.
Me too. They definitely missing that second soprano
TheSanctifiedMusic they need it because it sounds like something is missing.
@@TheSanctifiedMusic niecy isn’t a second soprano 😂
they came to my church 2 yrs ago to sing for our Pastor Birthday except mom she is heaven now
@@reggiemitchell5198 yes she is...she’s a soprano
Sing Mama Clark..I dont care what nobody says..Twinkie's tenor added so much to the Clark Sisters sound..they wouldnt/wasnt/isnt the same without
Dr. Clark was in PERFECT voice on this. She RIPPED!!!
Yes Lord she was tough this day, saaaannngggggg Mother 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾‼️
The lady who played Denise in the movie was spot on with her mannerisms! Salute to these Gospel Legends ❤️💐
lol, ok THIS woman once threw a SHOE at me!! in a rehearsal at Baileys Cathedral. lol
Marlin Williford You must have been sanging that song! I heard them say that’s the highest complement in gospel music.
Marlin Williford she was known fir throwing shoes lol
Hahahaha....Uhmmmm Mother Clark didn't play.....oh yesssss.. She would through whatever was in reach at you !!! In rehearsal... She didn't play...you better listen and do what your told....she didn't have patience for anyone to be singing off note... Oh no....I was born in raised in COGIC, on the Westside of Detroit and trust me, Mattie Moss Clark was about that life !!! Get it right....if you don't.. ..you better run and duck!!! Cause she was coming for ya...in the name of Jesus!!! Those were the good days....Real gospel music!!!
Dr. Clark didn't play lol
Marlin Williford Dis she do it because you were singing right or wrong? Dr. Clark was not for the nonsense. 👠🥿👡 😁😁😁
Denise with the smooth soprano and Jackie harmonies were everything
Does anyone else hear Twinkie BEASTIN at 3:15. Sing Twink! She's the reason why I play piano and organ. :)
HELD THAT BOTTOM NOTE DOWN!!!!!
The hat drew me to this clip. I tell you what, singers and songwriters you need to sing the scriptures for those words will NEVER go void!!!
Sing and Live the Word as well
@@mauriceglass2854 Yes indeed! We got plenty talented people for it is God that gives the gifts, but you must be born again to represent GOD well. Your song should be your walk and talk.
That is the truth
I wished you to pray because our God gave life on the Cross. Amen but man worship is powerful
Mother Mattie had such an amazing voice and timber and her girls have same voicings and vibrato. She trained them well and they have such a love for the Lord. They inspire me! Thanks for posting this gem!!
Loved it... Kcs and Denise on soprano
Jacky and Dcc on alto
Twinkie killing tenor... Def a classic ... Brought me back to when I was kid
#great post
Dr.Mattie Moss Clark was an amazing singer.
I used to be a soloist with the St. James Adult Choir and met Mattie when they would come to perform at our church. She was a powerful woman, amazingly talented, but very intimidating. Lol She didn't play around. If you were going to perform around her, you had better bring your A-game!
Exactly
I keep reading comments made by a few saying she was intimidating lol
This is TRULY Dorinda Sr.! Dorinda is Mattie Jr. 💯💯
How can she be the senior of her creation she is MATTIE MOSS CLARK baby Dorindas the jr😂😂
Can't wait to see the Lifetime biopic!!
I hope this celebration is shown in there somewhere.
I can’t wait either.... just disappointed that it won’t be released until April 2020 🤦🏽♀️😭
Me too!!!
@@ivysimmons216 tonight on Lifetime channel
Oh yes definitely do you know when?
Dr. Mattie Moss Clark voice was annoited and just pure sanctified.
Dr. Mattie Moss so clean!! That dress!!! WOW!!! love this song!!!!
Beautiful family. These sisters starting out, we're ahead of their time. And still shining❤
Neciy is slayin the soprano runs and lines she and mattie hold the arms just a like when not holding a mic
Very true I just noticed, hehe!
Imagine growing up around all that TALENT AND MUSIC
That was beautiful. Even in her later years, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark could still sing and The Clark Sisters have always been able to sing in perfect harmony!
This song tears me up. The anointing and Holy Ghost that Dr. Mattie Moss Clark had was strong.
Yes indeed sis! Spoken word....❤
YES MA'AM, SHE WAS ONE OF THE LAST OF DYING BREED, REAL SAINTS & HOLY GHOST FILLED QUEENS, LIKE MY GRANDMOTHER & MY MOM IS OF THE BREED - A WALKING ANGEL!!!
Lol. The fact that Kierra Sheard came back several years later & did this song in her own version
Setory Taylor when?
Jalen Parsley like in 2014-2015 it’s called 2nd win
I didn’t know this
@@JayDrewGWP I think it was on their Pure Gold CD.
ICU4life !!!! He’s talking bout Kierra using this song
Dorinda sound just like Dr. Mattie Moss Clark it's wierd
Jay Nicole, yes she does. I also hear all of them in one in Mattie's voice
Like mother like daughter 🤗
DNA GOES A LONG WAY AND THE FRUIT FALLS NEAR THE TREE. ALL OF THE CLARK SISTERS HAVE A PORTION OF THEIR MOTHER WITHIN THEM.
DORINDA SOUNDS A GREAT DEAL LIKE HER MOM BUT TWINKIE HAS THAT "DO IT RIGHT OR DONT DO IT" ATTITUDE OF DR. MATTIE WHO ALWAYS TOLD THEM TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.
Dr Clarke sounded great and that outfit! Fabulous. The sisters were on point as always.
i love this song so much. I remember my mom playing this in the house when i was a kid.
Wow 1981 I was just coming into the world 🌎.
The harmony is so sweet. Love that tenor part.
Did anyone else feel the Power of God at 4:17 when Dr. Moss sang "Byyyyy the blood!"
Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a great mother, teacher and genius. "They will overcome by The Word and the blood of The Lamb."
Peace to the Queen Mrs. Mattie Moss-Clark True Legend!
whew, this is VINTAGE!!!!!! Yes sir!!!!
I love the Clark Sisters. They are like the "Michael Jackson" of gospel. Such an inspiration, throughout so many decades. I am so appreciative of the time I spent at the DR MATTIE MOSS CLARK MUSIC CONSERVATORY. Dorinda was my teacher. Love you Dorinda.
How are they the mj of gospel?
Jackson5 of gospel perhaps
COME ON MATTIE SERVE ME THIS PURPLE SEQUINS YASSSSSS
Dorinda sounds so much like her mom!
The Blood of The Lamb have we overcome!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Dr. Mattie Moss Clark was an awesome woman.
Dorinda needs to sing this
Oh yes the anointing on this song
They didnt make glittery glamourous things for plus sized women back then and more or less they still dont.
I think the Clark sisters look like voluptuous angels i agree with you but i'll call it whimsical but I love that they looked like this I thought they were perfect. I think gospel stars now all look so similar nothing unique about them.
That was stylish back then. Caftans were in style. And there were seamstresses back then as well
Dorinda must have been carrying Nikkia during this time. LOVE THIS SONG AND FOOTAGE! Thanks for sharing
So soulful & calming..helps to settle me before rest time
Her Purple Fro Was So Playa👌🏽😂 Get It Y’all! 💃🏽
That's a hat?
It’s a hat
A timely, prophetic message for the present time we are coping
through,Lead by the annointed music ministry of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and her Annointed
daughters! We will overcome by the blood and our testimony. HALLELUJAH!
So beautiful. The timbre of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark's voice tho. Lawd. Such an amazing tone.
I heard, "you brought the sunshine" every-single-Sunday as a kid and I knew that the song was different from other gospel songs at the time. It was a fun song so to throw my mom off I had to keep a straight face.
I saw the movie and it keeps tugging at me because of Twinkie's storyline. Marrying ole dude wasn't the right move. Heck her daddy said she wasnt taught because she was out touring all the time. Why? She knew she had to pass the mantel to Twinkie. She laid hands on her and the rest is history. The funny part is Mother went to college for music and choir. Twinkie could've went but God bypassed college and just anointed Twinkie. I'm not even all that deep but we need to not just watch the movie because it's great. You didn't wake up and desire to see the movie, God put the desire in you.
I hate that Twinkie got sick....I have been praying for her because I think she is definitely grieving her mother, which there's no problem (I've lost my dad). But the conversations that Mother had, were probably going through her head In that regard I can relate. People look at death as a part of life. Which it is. However, when you have regrets and you're beating yourself up about it, then it becomes an issue that needs to be addressed by a professional. You can't rebuke grief 😑🙄❤❤. I'm sorry for being long winded yall
That groove starting at 3:29 ain't no joke!!
KJ P OKAY ‼️ 😂👌🏾
YALL SANGING #MIAMI,FL LOVE YOU GIRLS, ALL OF YOU DENISE I SEE YOU SINGING APOSTLE DENISE CLARK-BEADFORD....EVERYONE IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I HEAR YOU JACKY SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL LADIES. YOU CAN OVERCOME THIS TEST THAT YALL LET GO TOO LONG. SHOW THE DEVIL HE AND THEY ARE NOTHING. YALL LOVE YOUR SISTER. WE CALL FOR AN AMAZING REUNION.
God bless Dr Mattie Moss-Clark she wss gospel legend in her own right
Rip Dr. Mattie Moss Clark
I love this clip! Sing it Mattie! Sing it Clark Sisters! Miss U Dr. Clark! Love this live version of "They Were Overcome." Being from the same denomination, I've always been a big fan hearing about them and their music, and have seen them in a few concerts.
Same here. #COGIC
I have learn more this year about them then ever. I started listening to a song or two in late 1980's. and had not following there videos until this year. You brought the sunshine, and Is my living in vain?, and Bless and highly favored. Those are my picks. I was listening to Sister Mahalia Jackson and Pastor James Cleveland and Pastor Andrea Crouch, Sister Shirley Caesur, and our Church Choirs.
This is the year I was born , what a beautiful classic.
All 5 sisters are in the video. How nice!
this is one of my favorite songs
I’ve had this in my head all day and I can’t stop listening to it, the harmony and arrangement is just spectacular.
They were overcome 🙌🏾
This is a real Classic!!!!!
Jackie's voice is similar to the Dr. Moss' (to me) but the sisters' harmony as a group is UNparallel. God knew what he was doing with this DETROIT-bred Family of Gospel and I miss Denise being a part because her voice stood out on the "Is My Living in Vain?" album... Kinfolk68 has the live recording of "Is My Living in Vain" & they have their moments to shine! UmmMmmMmm: this one gets me ev'ry time!
Thank you for sharing this. There are many who dont know the Clatk family legacy. The real blue bloods of gospel music.
Blue bloods? Smh
I see Dr.Moss in all her daughters but Dorinda is just like her.
This is my first time hearing this song and I am in love with it already❤️
Wow! I love old footage like this. Thanks for uploading.
They sound so good
...I remember those dresses too! They came to Buffalo, New York to do a workshop and concert - back in the 1980's... I enjoyed that workshop!!
Go ahead the iconic dr. Mattie Moss Clark the blueprint Where it All Began for The Clark Sisters what God working through Mattie Moss Clark iconic group was made until this day still sings praises to God and help win souls for the kingdom of God... all praise and glory be to God almighty🙏🙏🙏
Oohhh I NEVER knew this existed . I have this song on iTunes I absolutely love it.
Mattie could sing 🎤
You to tears without a doubt...I'm trying to holding in tho
Beautiful
I remember seeing them twice in 1984. Mama Clark sang with them . WDC. Constitution Hall. And RFK Stadium.
Wonderful footage! Thanks for sharing.
A beautiful song love it
Twinky is So delicately powerful. The girls are something. I'de BET proud will NEVER describe How Ms Mattie feels hearing her babies.. um um um AMEN
Kierra is just like Denise wow
me too i'm looking forward to it because i truly love the clark sisters music! rip to dr mattie moss clark she was a true legend in her own right she also was mrs gospel herself god bless her!
Appreciate you sharing this Wonderful Video ! 💖💗💖💗💜💜💜
i need to get a record of the clark sisters this old soon.
Mother is sharp..Karen look just like her! Beautiful song!
I'm noticing that all of the Clark Sisters were much heavier in their younger years.
except Dorinda
Yeah, but dorinda might have been pregnant or just her clothes,shes never been heavy
Marvin King Bruh your point is what? They up there singing about being overcome by the Word and you talking about their weight. Shallow much?
Dorinda was heavier in the early-mid 80s because of her pregnancies but she lost those pounds both times and then never found them again.
Marvin King it was just baby fat.
Musical Genius! May your precious soul continue to Rest In Eternal Peace! Much Love ❤️
Thank you for this. This is one of my forever favorites from The Clark Sisters.
I enjoyed watching the Clark Sisters movie on life time i have watch it seven times i wish i knew Ms Mattie
Thank you so very much for sharing one of my all-time favorite gospel songs by Mattie Moss Clark and the Clark Sisters. This is very much appreciated. May God bless us. 🙏
Beautiful 🙌🏾💖💖💖
This is the oldest to youngest: Jacky, Denise, Twinkie, Dorinda and Karen
Elder Grace A Corbett Leo their brother and Jacky then the rest
Twinkie is older than Denise
@@al19cogic no she doesn't Denise is the oldest
All 5 daughters were there
@@al19cogic Denise is older by a year or two if that
I tell you what... This family MUST cook like they SANG! #DoubleFold #HowManyOFYOUknow #ThereWILLbeCHICKEN #AfterChurch
Downstairs after church 🕶️💜
this is the only footage ive ever seen of them sing this live!!! #usherplease
Quite possibly my favorite CS song.
Karen looks like Her mom, Dorinda inherits her rasp and mannerisms. Denise and Twinkie talk alike. She looks like all combined.
Denise have her personality.
@@corlos19 ☠️☠️☠️
Thank you for posting D. Clark is absolutely awesome and she sure is wearing that purple!
utterly beautiful
omg TWINKIE KILLIN AT 3:13
RARE RARE RARE FOOTAGE ... SIMPLY AMAZING ..
Love to hear Beautiful Woman of God singing from their Hearts like the Clark Sisters
I love this song I just keep coming back to this video smh
mane I love this
WOW!!!! thanks for sharing
I love this wow... I'm amazed at wha GOD is doing threw the Clark Sisters and their mother Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark......
Love Mattie Moss Clark voice!!
FULL SISTERS AND MOTHER. WE NEED TO SEE YOUR FAMILY LOVE AND UNITY.