Commissioned set the stage for many of the secular artists of that time - Music is Gods and they knew it and took total advantage of the gift gave them and expressed it. It has influenced me and man other men like me who grew up with them. I am 48 and Commissioned is my generation. My style and expression of singing was formed by them as well as Steview, Donnie and other artists like that. They have a lagacy that will withstand time and their old music is going to be rebirthed inthis generation.
They were the PERFECT combination of pure worship, beautiful harmony, and raw sole all tied together. They achieved a level of spirituality through music that cannot be found today. This video makes me want to shout every time I watch it. The organ brought a different sound than the keyboards they normally use, and give the drummer his props because he was really making this song kick. Thank you for posting this. Be blessed!!
The number 1 singing aggregation EVER assembled........These tunes kept my ear out of the world and fixed on Gospel music and the message of Christ's love..... Powerful lyrics, flawless production, uncompromising message, and ministry at it's finest... From 85 to today...The Music Industry's finest....The MOTOR CITY SUPERGROUP!!!!!!!!
This is so interesting! I was at the musical on this night. You know we really had church that year in Memphis. We stayed at that musical until about four o'clock Sunday Morning. Boy, times really bring about a change
Wow! It makes sense. I had never heard of the group but had seen an album cover. I was in a store and a guy put their cassette in a stereo to test it out. I asked him who it was and left the store and bought one of their albums. Been hooked ever since. Well, at least they care about each other. That is a happy ending....sort of. Thanks for the info. Another group ahead of its time.
This is what it's all about. I love Commissioned and have been listening to them since I was in my mother's womb. Thanks for posting this awesome video. It brings back so many wonderful memories!!!
To all the Commissioned Fans out there I've compiled all of the group's projects and most of the groups hottest tracks from the first album in '85 thru '2000...can't get too much from the baddest group around...truly Gospel Legends!!
God Bless whoever posted this. This is my absolute favorite gospel group of all time. This does bring a lot of memories lina82. (Fred sounds that same today as he did back then). LOVE IT!!!!
I could watch this all day.. My goodness they never and still don't get the recognition they deserve. I would love to see more of the old commissioned when they first started. I hope somebody could figure out how to post them.. I use to love seeing Fred play the bass and sing.. I never understood why Commissioned is so overlooked in the Gospel and christian music community.. But there influenced on music are boundless.. Peace!
Congratulations to Commissioned and Shirley Caesar for being honored as the BMI trailblazers for their years of service. It was a long time coming. The ceremony takes place in January 2011. They are my favorite male gospel group who did not water down the message of Jesus Christ in song.
The guy singing is Mitchell Jones and the group is no longer together due to having their individual singing careers including Fred...I would love to see them come together one last time as they did with their reunion CD back in '02
Hey Tomas Harris, they actually debuted the year before in 1984 at the Sunday evening service and then jammed later on in the basement of the Chisca Hotel. I tease Fred about those light blue jackets "The Commissioners". LOL! "I'm Going On" dropped in January 1985 and they hit the road that whole year. This was the Midnight Musical at Dixon-Meyers Hall at the Convention Center and the air was tense waiting on them. When they hit "Giving My Problems To You" it kinda fell on deaf ears because the MM was always in high-octane/gut-bucket mode. LOL! I was 16yrs old and on the stage with rest of the musicians, doing what every musician does at the Midnight Musical in Memphis: talking about how dope Derrick Jackson was....even though he was NOT there. LOL! SMH.
Interesting, I was in the lobby, and Kenneth Spears from D. C. was walking behind Twinkie Clark going into the midnight musical. I guess they went on stage. That night on the way to the service, they had played one of Commissioned songs on the radio in the courtesy car that I was riding in. I think the station played this same song.
My brother Ken and I are HUGE Commissioned fans, and I'm not hating with this comment. But...what the HECK was Karl doing on that second "for his grace is mooooooooooooore than enough...?" HAHAHAHAHAHA!! That was sooo funny! I can't get past that part! LABO!!! Love you Karl! Holla!
Is this really Mitchell Jones? Either way, Commissioned blessed so much especially when I was going through some things and the songs brought back to mind the words of scripture. Praise God. But Mitchell Jones singing "you can depend on Jesus", you don't know how the Lord spoke to me and comforted me through that song even though I heard it years after the first release! I have all the albums...most lol. Love those guys!
Maybe you can contact aphlat,the poster of this video, and find out how he did it. You know there was no camera phone there.LOL!God bless all who keep this group alive in our hearts and minds.
i luv commissioned i wish they can have a big reunion or do somethin just one more time. and i think they were handsome then they still is. my favorite is karl reid. peace out!!!
well kpitt it might be a little of all those things --they care about each other but they outgrew their relationships with each other-and probably cause they were never really celebrated till after they quit-arguably the most influential contemporary of their time
i think the group forming their own careers was the plan of God or they wouldn't have been so successful. I mean Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp's careers have blessed many and continue to be successful. I believe Mithchel and Keith also made a CD.
I have to diagree with that. Would they have grown indivually if they would have stayed together as a group? Sometimes God wants us to leave out from what's familiar so we can really step into our real destiny and purpose for our lives (remember Abraham)
i hate to bust anybody's bubble but it is simply not true --i loved these boys music too and would love to see them back again but it wont be happening without a miracle --Karl Reid goes to my church-thats how i know
Why can’t Fred Hammond become healthier and slimmer again? I know it’s not easy but he really needs to improve his health otherwise he won’t be around very long now he’s pass 50
Is it bad blood or business or is everyone just doing their own thing? Or am I just digging too deeply into someone's business? LOL I don't mean no harm. I just like what I like.
Fred Hammond! The man, the voice!!!
Commissioned my all time favorite. The best band; anytime, anywhere. Ever. That anointing. 🔥
they influenced gospel as well as r&b artists. ask jodeci, boys to men, chuckii booker and may others. they are truly gospel legends.
Commissioned set the stage for many of the secular artists of that time - Music is Gods and they knew it and took total advantage of the gift gave them and expressed it. It has influenced me and man other men like me who grew up with them. I am 48 and Commissioned is my generation. My style and expression of singing was formed by them as well as Steview, Donnie and other artists like that. They have a lagacy that will withstand time and their old music is going to be rebirthed inthis generation.
They were the PERFECT combination of pure worship, beautiful harmony, and raw sole all tied together. They achieved a level of spirituality through music that cannot be found today. This video makes me want to shout every time I watch it. The organ brought a different sound than the keyboards they normally use, and give the drummer his props because he was really making this song kick. Thank you for posting this. Be blessed!!
The number 1 singing aggregation EVER assembled........These tunes kept my ear out of the world and fixed on Gospel music and the message of Christ's love..... Powerful lyrics, flawless production, uncompromising message, and ministry at it's finest... From 85 to today...The Music Industry's finest....The MOTOR CITY SUPERGROUP!!!!!!!!
I cannot express my delight at watching this.
Its so pure
So this is the musical Dr Mattie Moss-Clark gave them the opportunity to sing in, and Man did they deliver! 💯 #Commissioned
My aunt got me and my Brother on Commissioned.. Can't have a Gospel CD without them.
If you can see it ,you can be it, these Brothers inspire me, but I had never seen them seen them sing in the church before!
WOW! Look at those guys! This goes way back, and look at them now, still working in the field...
My God , What U Say !! Them boys could, can, and will Sang!!!
Timeless music, mumford alumni represents they gotta do a mini series
This is so interesting! I was at the musical on this night. You know we really had church that year in Memphis. We stayed at that musical until about four o'clock Sunday Morning. Boy, times really bring about a change
Wow! It makes sense. I had never heard of the group but had seen an album cover. I was in a store and a guy put their cassette in a stereo to test it out. I asked him who it was and left the store and bought one of their albums. Been hooked ever since. Well, at least they care about each other. That is a happy ending....sort of. Thanks for the info. Another group ahead of its time.
I'm still a die hard Commissioned fan! Please post more old school videos.
SITTING ON THE FRONT ROW IN THE BALCONY RIGHT IN THE CENTER. I WAS THERE!!!!!
you are blessed to have been there!
I know that was an awesome experience fr fr
😳 I bet it was sight to see.
The song is called ('Tis So Sweet)
COGIC Midnight Musical Saturday November 9, 1985 Memphis!
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This is what it's all about. I love Commissioned and have been listening to them since I was in my mother's womb. Thanks for posting this awesome video. It brings back so many wonderful memories!!!
Thats my boyz !!!!!! Gotta love COMMISSIONED.
To all the Commissioned Fans out there I've compiled all of the group's projects and most of the groups hottest tracks from the first album in '85 thru '2000...can't get too much from the baddest group around...truly Gospel Legends!!
Classic, and unlike a lot of groups everybody in Commisioned was sick with it
This is great. I've never seen anything this old of them.
Man they were so YOUNG
God Bless whoever posted this. This is my absolute favorite gospel group of all time. This does bring a lot of memories lina82. (Fred sounds that same today as he did back then). LOVE IT!!!!
My Ultimate Musical Inspiration
(Choir director face) @ Karl's note at 3:06
so much anointing in their voices!!!! to God be the Glory!
I must say that Commissioned was the baddest group
I could watch this all day.. My goodness they never and still don't get the recognition they deserve. I would love to see more of the old commissioned when they first started. I hope somebody could figure out how to post them.. I use to love seeing Fred play the bass and sing.. I never understood why Commissioned is so overlooked in the Gospel and christian music community.. But there influenced on music are boundless..
Peace!
Classic!!! I am so happy to see this on you tube.. been looking for old commissioned videos to view.. Thanks so much!!
me and my brother also it is always great to get full all over again with the originals
Congratulations to Commissioned and Shirley Caesar for being honored as the BMI trailblazers for their years of service. It was a long time coming. The ceremony takes place in January 2011. They are my favorite male gospel group who did not water down the message of Jesus Christ in song.
SANG IT! SANG IT! SANG IT! Love me some thin Fred!!! LOL. It's moment like these I act like a big Fred fan. (Commissioned = Legends)
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Great post Aphat! I could listen to his all day!
The BEST vocal group in History!( all genres)
Humble beginnings But them vocals are bold!
thanks alot...we have a video of the grand opening of our church in 1988 and this song was playing.i really like it
The guy singing is Mitchell Jones and the group is no longer together due to having their individual singing careers including Fred...I would love to see them come together one last time as they did with their reunion CD back in '02
Thanks for the heads up! I miss this group so much. They are one of my favorite groups ever.
Hey Tomas Harris, they actually debuted the year before in 1984 at the Sunday evening service and then jammed later on in the basement of the Chisca Hotel. I tease Fred about those light blue jackets "The Commissioners". LOL! "I'm Going On" dropped in January 1985 and they hit the road that whole year. This was the Midnight Musical at Dixon-Meyers Hall at the Convention Center and the air was tense waiting on them. When they hit "Giving My Problems To You" it kinda fell on deaf ears because the MM was always in high-octane/gut-bucket mode. LOL! I was 16yrs old and on the stage with rest of the musicians, doing what every musician does at the Midnight Musical in Memphis: talking about how dope Derrick Jackson was....even though he was NOT there. LOL! SMH.
Interesting, I was in the lobby, and Kenneth Spears from D. C. was walking behind Twinkie Clark going into the midnight musical. I guess they went on stage. That night on the way to the service, they had played one of Commissioned songs on the radio in the courtesy car that I was riding in. I think the station played this same song.
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All I can say is wow! Wonderful post. This made me smile. Have loved Commissioned (number 1 fav group) since I was a little girl.
wow ! Good sound even out of the studio
at far right...can't believe he used to be that small...time does change things!
They would also sing alot at Baileys Catherdral COGIC in Detroit all the time!!
My brother Ken and I are HUGE Commissioned fans, and I'm not hating with this comment. But...what the HECK was Karl doing on that second "for his grace is mooooooooooooore than enough...?" HAHAHAHAHAHA!! That was sooo funny! I can't get past that part! LABO!!! Love you Karl! Holla!
They were before their time.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!tha memeries.
Just Commissioned, not Fred Hammond and Commissioned
Definetely!
THIS IS THEIR COGIC DEBUT
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Mannnn.. I was a year old.
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The way they bounce off each other is the ish
Fredhammond keep on praising
wooooow look at Fred Hammond?? He's so thin!!! What happened to him with the years? He could be thin like that and keep his awesome voice!!
Is this really Mitchell Jones? Either way, Commissioned blessed so much especially when I was going through some things and the songs brought back to mind the words of scripture. Praise God. But Mitchell Jones singing "you can depend on Jesus", you don't know how the Lord spoke to me and comforted me through that song even though I heard it years after the first release! I have all the albums...most lol. Love those guys!
Maybe you can contact aphlat,the poster of this video, and find out how he did it. You know there was no camera phone there.LOL!God bless all who keep this group alive in our hearts and minds.
i luv commissioned i wish they can have a big reunion or do somethin just one more time. and i think they were handsome then they still is. my favorite is karl reid. peace out!!!
go fred go!!!
well kpitt it might be a little of all those things --they care about each other but they outgrew their relationships with each other-and probably cause they were never really celebrated till after they quit-arguably the most influential contemporary of their time
Amazing!
i think the group forming their own careers was the plan of God or they wouldn't have been so successful. I mean Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp's careers have blessed many and continue to be successful. I believe Mithchel and Keith also made a CD.
Greatest group ever!
Commissioned rocks and rules!
I see Mattie at thee nd, did she preach?
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Hooray for Fred
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OMG! fred was very skinny back then lol!!
Very skinny.. Flawless voice!
what song is this called?
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I'd say the Williams brothers were for the older fan base.
come on aphlat post more please
yung & slimma days eh??? vocals still sound phat tho! :o)
I have to diagree with that. Would they have grown indivually if they would have stayed together as a group? Sometimes God wants us to leave out from what's familiar so we can really step into our real destiny and purpose for our lives (remember Abraham)
This is interesting. It is not often that you get to see the backside of Fred!!!!
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i hate to bust anybody's bubble but it is simply not true --i loved these boys music too and would love to see them back again but it wont be happening without a miracle --Karl Reid goes to my church-thats how i know
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Why can’t Fred Hammond become healthier and slimmer again? I know it’s not easy but he really needs to improve his health otherwise he won’t be around very long now he’s pass 50
koolboy83 he’s 58...
why did they split up
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Someone told me before Fred went solo he sold his catalog and it messed up everything just info from a real big fan of theirs
whose the dark skinned guy? also are the same people still in the group besides fred hammond?
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Is it bad blood or business or is everyone just doing their own thing? Or am I just digging too deeply into someone's business? LOL I don't mean no harm. I just like what I like.