Billy was certainly the most underrated bass of his time. If someone could come up with him singing "Roll on Jordan" It would showcase his talent. TheFlorida boys were on a t.v. program in the 60's with two other decent bass's, George Younce and the Blueridge boys, and Rex Nelon with the Lefevers.
Ashlee Rose, that program was called the Gospel Singing Jubilee. For many years it was broadcast live at a television studio in Memphis, TN. For many years, Memphis and Atlanta hosted two of the largest annual all night Gospel Singings in America, usually on the same weekend each year. Predating the Jubilee and several years running simultaneously was a program televised live out of Atlanta called the Gospel Singing Caravan. Both programs hosted a number of staple groups that were headquartered out of that region. The only exception to that rule was The Chuckwagon Gang who were from Fort Worth, Texas but were a part of the regular cast of the Caravan for many years. Those were the days!!!! Every Sunday morning was filled with great Gospel singing!!! For a while these programs came on at the same time! Dad nearly wore out the old round dial on our TV set switching back and forth to see who was singing what!!!
Mr. Todd, along with Buddy Lyles and Mike Holcomb, taught me how to sing Bass, from listening to them on records. Mr. Todd had great tone and accuracy, and a completely natural, very low bass voice. I never got to see him in a live performance, but I never heard him fry or fake a single low note on any recording. One of the best bass leads I have ever heard was him singing "Too Much to Gain to Lose". Great respect for him. Also, Glen Allred is about the truest quartet baritone I have heard.
I hope you can help with this. Several years ago on PBS I saw a special about "This History of Gospel Music" During the course of the show, they played part of a song that the Florida Boys did that featured Billy Todd on bass. I can't give you the title of the song, but it was fast paced and it talked about "going on down to the river of Jordan and being dipped in the muddy waters" I have never heard it since. Can you fill in the gaps for me on this song and maybe know the title of it? Thanks.
If you want to hear a real cool version of this song, type in.....the harmonizing four. These guys have a unique sound not heard much anymore. Great bass isning.
Billy Todd has got to be my favorite bass singer
Mr Todd is a World Class Bassist
He was a good friend of mine. It's hard to believe its been seven years since he passed.
Billy left the group to be the principal at a school.
Billy was certainly the most underrated bass of his time. If someone could come up with him singing "Roll on Jordan" It would showcase his talent. TheFlorida boys were on a t.v. program in the 60's with two other decent bass's, George Younce and the Blueridge boys, and Rex Nelon with the Lefevers.
Ashlee Rose, that program was called the Gospel Singing Jubilee. For many years it was broadcast live at a television studio in Memphis, TN. For many years, Memphis and Atlanta hosted two of the largest annual all night Gospel Singings in America, usually on the same weekend each year. Predating the Jubilee and several years running simultaneously was a program televised live out of Atlanta called the Gospel Singing Caravan. Both programs hosted a number of staple groups that were headquartered out of that region. The only exception to that rule was The Chuckwagon Gang who were from Fort Worth, Texas but were a part of the regular cast of the Caravan for many years. Those were the days!!!! Every Sunday morning was filled with great Gospel singing!!! For a while these programs came on at the same time! Dad nearly wore out the old round dial on our TV set switching back and forth to see who was singing what!!!
Effortless is a good word to use when talking about Billy Todd's Bass singing!
Mr. Todd, along with Buddy Lyles and Mike Holcomb, taught me how to sing Bass, from listening to them on records. Mr. Todd had great tone and accuracy, and a completely natural, very low bass voice. I never got to see him in a live performance, but I never heard him fry or fake a single low note on any recording. One of the best bass leads I have ever heard was him singing "Too Much to Gain to Lose". Great respect for him. Also, Glen Allred is about the truest quartet baritone I have heard.
I hope you can help with this. Several years ago on PBS I saw a special about "This History of Gospel Music" During the course of the show, they played part of a song that the Florida Boys did that featured Billy Todd on bass. I can't give you the title of the song, but it was fast paced and it talked about "going on down to the river of Jordan and being dipped in the muddy waters" I have never heard it since. Can you fill in the gaps for me on this song and maybe know the title of it? Thanks.
I spoke too soon. I did find it on here. Thanks anyway. There is a vid of that song on here. "The River of Jordan"
Love the Billy Todd shimmy-shake at 0:09!
R.I.P. Billy. Solid bass.
This is, by far, my favorite version of this song.
He has be one of the most Underrated Bass singers.
best version I have ever heard
Check out: find a grave . com ( No Spaces) and search for Carl Milton Todd and leave a note on his memorial
If you want to hear a real cool version of this song, type in.....the harmonizing four. These guys have a unique sound not heard much anymore. Great bass isning.