Mississippi Poor Boy - The Canton Spirituals, "Live In Memphis"
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- LIVE IN MEMPHIS is the final live recording of Harvey Watkins, Sr. (Dec. 5, 1929 - Nov. 16, 1994). The Original Canton Spirituals include: Eddie Jackson, Theo Thompson, Roscoe Lucious, Harvey Watkins, Sr. (vocals). Recorded live at Greater Community Temple C.O.G.I.C., Memphis, Tennessee. Top-selling quartet whose roots date back to the late 1940s. Great singing. ~ Opal Louis Nations The Canton Spirituals: Harvey Watkins, Sr., Harvey Waktins, Jr. (vocals); Cornelius Dwayne Watkins (guitar, bass, background vocals); Merlin Lucious (bass, percussion, background vocals). Personnel: Doug Williams (vocals, background vocals); Eddie Jackson , Theo Thompson, Roscoe Lucious, Melvin Williams (vocals); Cornelius Dwayne Watkins, Randy Everett (guitar); Victor Allen (strings, horns, keyboards, background vocals); Wallace Strictland (organ, keyboards); Ralph Lofton (organ); Michael Richardson (drums); Merlin Lucious, Rufus Mapp (percussion); The Children of Israel, Jerry Smith (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Cornelius Dwayne Watkins; Doug Williams ; Harvey Pop Watkins, Sr.; Melvin Williams; Merlin Lucious; Randy Everett. Recording information: Greater Community Temple, C.O.G.I.C., Memphis, TN. Director: Andrew Perpener. Unknown Contributor Roles: Harvey Pop Watkins, Sr.; Andrew Perpener. Additional personnel: Melvin Williams, Doug Williams (vocals); Randy Everett (guitar); Victor Allen (strings, horns, keyboards, background vocals); Wallace Strickland (organ, keyboards); Ralph Lofton (organ); Michael Richardson (drums); Rufus Mapp (percussion); Jerry Smith & The Children Of Israel, Andrew Perpener & The Greater Community Voices (background vocals).
When I was in my twenties I got busted for drugs n had to move back home with my parents! And I had a job that I had to drive my daddy van! And this cassette was stuck in the cassette player! It help me get through a very rough time of shame! God brought me out n I never dealt with drugs again! Thank you Jesus!
That's quite a testimony!
Don't be ashamed it's called life, show me someone who's perfect and I'll show you a lier..you made it thru and your not the only one...we love you !
Amen
Praise God Thank you JESUS 🙌🏾🙌🏾
It was stuck in there for that very reason 🙏🏽
I'm 48 yrs young & this album still remains in my playlist
I come from Earle, Arkansas and I know what it's like to be poor. We went to bed hungry a lot of nights. We had pinto beans every night for dinner, except on the weekends we had fried chicken or spaghetti. Once in a while we had pork on holidays. But we knew God and He was GREAT to us. He brought us a mighty long way. I was sick and momma said the doctor told her there was nothing else He could do for me. So, she took me to the Pastor and he prayed for me and God healed me!!! Thank you God, our Father in Heaven, Holy is His name, Jesus and the Holy Ghost!!
Praise God!
Yes my family is from Earle Arkansas .my granpa john loved him some canton spirituals
Amen Amen thank you lord God in Jesus name we thank you father
Hallelujah
I'm from Earle, Ar!!! God has been good to me
I'll never get tired of this song. I'm forever grateful that my daddy introduced me to this kind of gospel music
I absolutely wholeheartedly agree. Most 21 year olds dont listen to this music but I sure am. Better to be different.
I love this song so much
My grandmother introduced me to them and they were often in the audience when they were recording live. Thank you Jesus for grandparents 🙏
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I know I grew up on this and these guys are straight fire 🔥
The guys playing lead and bass guitar need a raise they laid that pocket down in concrete creating that whole vibe
The Canton Spirituals are so underrated in the gospel industry 😭
I don't think so.
@@kensmechanicalaffair I just feel like they need more recognition 😭
@@exoticjanene I know, im right there with you..
In the Music Industry period, their fan base is huge, From black, white to Hispanics. One of my favorite groups!
@@exoticjanene m
2024🤩MY FAV SONG IF YOU STILL LISTIENING TO POOR BOY GET LIKES UP IN 2024🙏👏🙌❤
I'm from Mississippi These guys are like family, and I saw them in person and got a chance to talk to Daddy and Harvey, Paul, Rob and all the guys, u want some good gospel let me know, Check out Georgia Mass choir, Jesus is my doctor. Mississippi Mass Choir with Moses Burks.
September 21 2024
Still listening
GOD BEEN GOOD TO ME
That guitar playing is everything!!!!
Amen , it's awesome. Heavenly. I can imagine that's the way the heavenly quior 's music sounds in heaven.
One of the best gospel albums of all time period.
I can sing this song everyday of my life God’s been good to me
Amen, isn't our Lord Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, sooo gooood!!!
In Harvey's prime, you couldn't beat him!!!! The cantons ruled the 90's!!!!!
Brian Wilson it’s 2020 And To Me They Still Rules
They still the best Quartet group!
@@teaneekambruce4226 I agree...
@@JaleesaJackson89 yes they are
Brian Wilson Amen they at their
Very very best then
A know God bless the canton spirituals 🙏
This that real Christian music, ain’t nothing like the country Christian music. 💯💯💯💯💯
My man on that bass came to play...!!
Yessir
Merlin was a monster lol
@@gabrielstegall7042 But BHI i
@@dagame2267 Macy is a in the pocket type guy
I felt that bass in my soul ‼️
This video proves why they were the top Quartet Group in the 90’s !!! 🙌🏽
AaronStewartTV r
Amen still is today after 25 years the bless seller's. Today god bless the canton spiritual 🙏
This album almost won them a Grammy!
In the New Millennium and they are still tops. Nobody like the Canton Spirituals even now.
Facts!!!
When the Canton Spirituals came to Houston back in the 90s we got free tickets Harvey, Dwayne and Masey use to stay at our house
This album deserves an oscar for its performance and delivery. This album and live in Memphis ll change the whole quartet industry as we know it now....... Harvey is the father of the new age quartet music..... He really deserves a movie
Brian Wilson 💯💯💯
Facts
Live in Memphis came close winning a Grammy for Album of the Year!
Andrae Coleman it should of won and I would watch the movie if it came out
I agree
2024 every time I listen to this song I take off running!! Lord you have been good to me!!!!
This song speaks to me. Grew up in a three room house, not a three bedroom room house but a three room house. Outhouse in the back, and a water pump to get water for the dishes and to drink. Now I live in a three bedroom three bathroom house. I KNOW the Lords been good to me. Not to mention this song is the jam. Anbody know him as a rock!
You better tell it.
Amen !!
@@brandonw6693 +
Yes, Lord!!! 🙌🏾 Waymaker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness!! THANK YOU GOD!!
The LORD has been soo[ooo[oooo good to me Praise His Name
I come from a poor family we didn't have money
But Lord's been good to me
This song brings tears to my eyes i sit and look around on how far God has brung me, sometimes i don't deserve the blessings that has been coming my way. But i thank God for being so good to me, he's been so good to me i can't say it enough!!!
Amen!!!
Seek the kingdom first and ALL these things will be added unto you big brother
Amen
Thank you Jesus 🙌🏾
But the Loooorrrrrdddd been Good To ME!!!
I remember my mom playing this song and so many other Canton gospel songs 😢
My dad was a pastor I was about ten or 12 I remember him singing his lungs out to this and here I am almost 20yrs later jamming this at work
This whole album gives memories of my childhood. Going to church. Meeting different folks. My childhood was awesome I may say. We didn't have much but we had God, each other and love.
Amen the. Cantons rules. They are one of my favorite ledgendary quartets. God bless them.they are one of the best quartets on the planet. For. Real. Believe it.
I tore up my whole livingroom listening to this song
Yes,Ma'am Jasmine,just finished praising my God,,,,Girl God is so wonderful...Tears just rolled down my face..Stay safe
My favorite group, it's 2022 and this is still powerful. That's how you can tell the anointing was present 🙌🏿🙌🏿
Amen
Yes it is ❤
2023 and I’m still listening
Amen, my sentiments exactly friend.
I'm 35 and remember them since I could talk. My parents and grandparents raised me on this group. I'm from Mississippi as well.
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I was raised up listening to this. They don’t do it like this anymore!
You ain’t lying sure don’t
Nah man! Nobody can deliver like Harvey & Co...
One of, if not the best Gospel album's of all time, whenever i need a pick me up i listen to this song particularly.........
Dangerous drummer, he know how to play in the pocket, nice and tight!!!
I was in Revival with them some years ago at my church. When they left i was cleaning the floors and the drummer had splinters everywhere. He was destroying drum sticks when the Holy Ghost got on him.
Me and my little brother used to sing this song in church. I was 10 years old. They wanted us to sing this everywhere we went. The crowd would stand up singing every time.
I may not have a Tesla but I thank you Lord for my 2016 Nissan Leaf. The Lord's been good to me September 2024
Hands down the funniest thing I’ve read all day!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@SomedayMommy I'm glad I made someone laugh today. Have a blessed day!
This reminded me so much of my grandma!!! She use to play this every morning!!! This brought tears to my eyes y’all!!! This is what real gospel was all about! It made you feel something!!!
Yeeeeessss ever morning
I listen to this group daily. My brother always their songs in his brotherhood. Thank God for real Southern gospel
Now a days there's no live music in churches anymore
My all time favorite gospel song. Anytime I’m down I come to this song. “Anybody know about The Rock….” Life changes here!
3 decades later, and the anointing is as strong now as it was when I first saw it. From beginning to end it was/is very apparent that the Lord's hand was all over this legendary live recording. Respect and RIP to Mr. Harvey Watkins Sr. (Dec. 5, 1929 - Nov. 16, 1994).
Mississippi at its finest.... come from a poor family didn’t have much but the lord been good to me!!!!!
This was my dad's favorite song. We played it at his funeral. I miss him all the time & hearing this song makes me feel like he still here. #RestInHeavenDaddy You will forever live thru me.
Tyesha Farley Same here my grandfather loved this song
This is my favorite song to
Amen god bless 🙏
I have some that will cry
That was my Dad's favorite too. He song with the Golden Wings
That man was enjoying Jesus and himself at that recording 😄😄
The issue and blessing at the same dang time lol
The Canton Sprituals, was a good time song.
There is nothing as uplifting as good old southern gospel. You cannot get depressed listening to it. What a blessing.
My life story as a young boy growing up! The LORD has definitely been good to me over the years.Thank you JESUS!!!
I'm from Mississippi and this is my Granddaddy favorite song
"Every time I get a nickel, I had to spend a dime"!!! "MISSISSIPPI PO" BOY!!!!
And some of us understand what he says more than others.
Story of my life...its about to change tho cuz my Lord is going to change that change into paper and my family will never struggle again.
T W Amen
That's me
I’m young and I understand this.
That groove switch up at 5:30 gets me every time!!
. nb n
Yes indeed
Yes ma'am!!!
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶💃💃💃💃
Tiktok brought me here!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Classic Mississippi gospel
That band that band!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
LeAnna Upshaw Yess! Bad to the bone! Love have them behind me when I preach
KoDerris Cowan yes sir!!!
Yes they have it goin' on. Hey....
Yes
AGDGNBCBHHDB3💌👅🤴😘😳🤴🖤💌👅😳💖👀💌🙄😲💟💌💖♥BMNCNDBBG
I just lost my grandad to cancer! He loved this music! This hits home now! I appreciate it so much more now.
THAT DRUMMER CAME TO PLAU !
YHAT CHURCH . . . . . . . . SO
FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT ! !!!!!!!!!
ANOINTED,YES !❤
😮I thank God my blessed mother raised me on this ghospel with her beautiful voice nd soul its because of her that I sing and my creator today, I will have this song T my funeral
To:my father mr.eddie Lee Jackson you will always have a place in my heart you are God now love you so much from your son Donald Jackson
Cornelius put that Sly and the Family Stone tune in there as a solo lick
" Thank you for let me be myself again" he was rocking it.
IKR !!!
(MY, GRANNY, LOVES, THEM!!!)
Whatttttttttt u talking bout!!!!!! He put da fire in it yassssssss,dated bassssss,whew!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding group.
I love seeing Harvey Jr. singing with his dad in these videos! And I really enjoy the way his father used to look at him when sang.
T. Atkins
His father was very proud of him and he was proud to be able to sing with his father. I love the group and the live instruments!
Yes
Sorry I spelled Harvey name wrong but it's all love no nothing else. Love Harvey to you and your family.
I listen to this CD in my car every time Im driving. I'm so glad my brother took me to all the gospel concerts in South Carolina.
nothing like that real back in the day gospel God is so so good !!!!!!!!
This song is a Spiritual Mississippi Anthem. What a Classic!
The young man can really play that Guitar for sure. I like the song. Sing!! Harvey
It’s because my grandmother instilled in me lord I love you grandma I miss you so much I encourage you all to keep music like this alive because it’s no like this anymore
Everything I have came from God and I thank Him for blessing me.
Joanna Hutchinson
Joanna Hutchinson
Kathy Carter fçbàrns
Harvey Watkins at his best; I love The Canton Spirituals and watching them perform this song especially. Harvey Watkins was and still is one of the best front men in the music industry. God bless The Canton Spirituals.
It is 2024 Going on 2025 and i lost my place and praying to God that i have it then because God bless a child that has it's own home ❤❤❤
This is my story, growing up in Spartanburg, SC, however the Lord has been good to me. The tells me that my latter days are better than my formal days. I know who God is, i have a relationship with Christ, i've got what i need in my life (a good spiritual women), my family is in tact, a good church family and know i'm able to enjoy retirement. God been good to me.
Michael Miller your retirement is you starting your Career in God's field
I love this group,and how God anoints the songs he gave them to sing.
Grew up on them.
The one of the best Gospel groups
Love all the testimony they give out..
Til this day I have them in my play list..❤
I listen to every morning and the lord will give you anything you asked 4
A Holy Ghost good great time. I’m in tears listening. God has brought me a mighty way
All of the musicians were feeling that song!!
escpecially merlin and wallace
The REAL DEAL in quartet singin' !!!
OUTFITRIDERS thats right some of the traditional we we're tought need to get back to our Roots by helping the Young people find salvation
I know I’ve played it five times can I play it one more time. 🤣🤣🤣
GROWIN UP AS A KID AND MY GRANDA LISTENED 2 GOSPEL, IT WLD IRRITATE ME. BUT WHEN THAT PART "ANYBODY KNW HIM 2 BE A ROCK IN A WEARY LAND?" I CAME BACK AND LISTENED. THAT SWITCH UP DREW ME IN AND IM THANKFUL FOR THOSE DAYS WITH HER CAUSE IT TAUGHT ME ALOT THAT I APPRECIATE TODAY.
How could you give this a thumbs down? Smh
This song speaks to me we were in a house where we didn't have no air or heat and half of our house didn't have no electricity. We were poor.
I’ve listened to this 100 times today !
This is my Daddy favorite Song
This album changed everything.
This is still touching. In October 2022 for so many reasons. God was present.
My mother loved this song they played it at her funeral I couldn’t do nun but smile I miss you mama 😪
I ❤ canton spiritual this song reminds me of my Daddy
My oldest brother H.M. Harp Jr. Always song this song at the singing's that took place right in the heart of Tildenville Missionary Baptist Church!!!❤❤❤❤
MY PARENTS WERE FROM MISSISSIPPI REST IN PARADISE MOMMY AND DADDY 😢
I will be 70 years this will become my favorite songs
Hold on, let the anointings break the yokes, cause the yokes are heavey.
As we move through the beginning of Sorrows, understand this: we need Jesus more than ever, Holy Ghost Power, every hour.
Thank the Lord for HIS anointings on his ministers of music.
Keep on in JESUS
Bishop Stephen Gandy (M. Min.)
Sound the Trumpet Ministries
My granny played this so much and i tell you i forget thi song until a few weeks ago i went to church and i heard it LORD LORD LORD this here brought back some memories!!!! i was a child... 2-26-2023
I finally get my DVD today...so excited...can't wait!!!
I Know This is Gospel Music. This van is funky
If Heaven had a soundtrack, I'm sure this would be on it ... 🔥🙌🏽
I love the fact that they rock the house . Love them !
One of the best gospel Quarters of all time
Mannnnnnnnn this is Funk Gospel Bluez………Fire beat………..& real Talk
this my song old school Gospel yess
latasha clayton HI
latasha clayton Amen. I love old school
I can listen to this song everyday ❤
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I love the Canton Spirituals when I am down they pick me up! They are my favorite group! R. Lewis
I remember my grandmother dancing to this song back in the day. She'll be turning 90 this year. She was born in 1930 so I know she can relate to this song. I bet if I played it now she would get up and cut a rug.
Amen to this song, because God sure have been good to me. I am 77 yrs old. I still get around pretty good for my age, riding my 18 sppeds bicycle. All I can say is to put Jesus in your life. Put your trust in Jesus and see what will happen.
That white guy bopping at 5:08 will forever get me 😂😂😂. I'm right there with him.
Glory be to God in the Highest!!!!🎶🎶🎶
HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH 💃💃💃
This song really does bless my soul...it was one of my mother's favorites. She said the lyrics truly reminded her of her childhood growing up down in the South
My mom used to play this VHS all the time. I just love this song. I'm sweating from praising the Lord so hard to this song. This type of gospel music is it!!!! Sing, Mr. Harvey!!!!
They had the best sound and musicians for quartet at that time. Well the William Brothers too.
I been listening at this song for years it 2023 and I am still play it God is good
Yes lord I play this song everyday and it bless my soul. My lady tell me to turn it off cause I cry but I cry because God touch my soul.