Love them. Clara Ward and her singers were probably one of the first groups to be that energetic and have choreography. Thank you so much for this upload!!!
Mildred left in either 1968 or 1969 and Agnes Jackson replaced her. I vaguely remember hearing an interview with Agnes Jackson years ago and she said she came to the group in 1969.
Malvylin (or however you spell it) leave the group because in one of Clara Ward’s songs from her last concert in 1972, she called the names of the members and she wasn’t mentioned. I remember in both Traveling Shoes and Meeting Tonight/Come in my Room I heard two tambourines being used but Mavylin wasn’t there by that time. Then who was the second besides Madeline beating the mess out of that tambourine but in a good way.
The same set of singers didn't always travel together, even though you would see some of the same members in pictures, etc. Malvilyn wasn't present as you've observed; Alice Houston is the other person who would play the tambourine, as can be seen on the Flip Wilson Show when Malvilyn is singing "Dry Bones."
I've heard many people say the same. The Ward Singers are basically the originators of the song, but during Aretha Franklin's AMAZING GRACE album, as well as the BLUES BROTHERS (same choir as on Aretha's album), they gave it a more contemporary sound for that time.
Clara's hair is giving me life in this video.
I LITERALLY thought the same thing when I pulled this up!
Love them. Clara Ward and her singers were probably one of the first groups to be that energetic and have choreography. Thank you so much for this upload!!!
+blessed4areason : You're more than welcome!
amen
They wore them wigs and the only group I've ever seen could sing in hats that never fell off!!!!💖💖💖
I Love Old Gospel Music! The Ward Singers and the Davis Sisters such Anointed Groups. 2019 and still sounds good!
Ooooh yes!!!
I LOVE LISTENING TO GOSPEL MUSIC FROM THE 1940S, 1950S AND 1960S.
That's the Golden Age of Gospel. My favorite era!
Yesss!
Wow, so interesting, and I means interesting to see the dancers supporting, GODS BLESS!!!!!!
When one wig is not enough, you wear three. Everything about this video is perfect.
Sweet lord her hair!!!
+steven2312 : Yep, that's one thing they were known for in the 60's.
Wear that WIG Clara!!!! I SAID WEAR IT !!!!!!!!!!!
I thought it was a hat 😂😭 on the top
@@antoniochiquito9081 me too lol
Ms. Clara Ward is singing that song love it.
I'm glad that you've enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by!
CLARA'S HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean teased and whipped up, hear?! LOVE it....them Ward Singers!
+Chuck Flowers: Lol! Most definitely!
rofl..TEASED and SPRAYED!
The Clara Ward Singers did not come to play, but to slay. Praise Almighty GOD!!! Hallelujah, JESUS!!!
I liked the way mavilin and Mildred dipped their heads when they dipped in the water yaaas gorls
Yes indeed!
Love Clara Ward❤😂
love old school gospel
+DeAundree Turner: Nothing like it!
My favorite group of all time
They were AWESOME!
Used to watch this show, dont remember this one..
Precision for the camera! Hear me! 👍🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for posting this!
You're more than welcome! Thanks for stopping by
Thanks for bringing this back!
+Gospel Hero: You're very welcome!
I see the tambourine but can’t hear it. And I know she was playing that thing too!!!!
I've been looking for this performance!
+Lekeathia Hampton me too!!!
+Lekeathia Hampton: Glad you found it again!
It's the background clappers for me lol
Awesome
AMEN
SHOUTING SHOUTING SHOUTING...... and didn't drop a note.
Your right, and didn't Drop those wings either!!
I meant to write I have not seen Miss Means with the big hair styles.
She shared with me that she didnt like wearing a lot of hair, but she would put a "lil something up there"
Mildred Means as far as I have seen some video. Miss Means did seem to wear the big her.
Wow 8 years later she went to sleep.
Yessir! So young, but she accomplished so much!
What kind of wrapped dew is that?Lol. They could wear them hair dews..
AnnNC North Carolina: it was the 50s and 60s.....those hairstyles were common place back then.
That was Baptist singer, but a HOLLINES wig!!!!!! Lawwwddd have mercy!
Lol
When did Mildred leave the group?
Mildred left in either 1968 or 1969 and Agnes Jackson replaced her. I vaguely remember hearing an interview with Agnes Jackson years ago and she said she came to the group in 1969.
Rowoches Do you know by any chance that if Agnes is alive or not?
Joshua Mercer: Agnes is still living. She is in St. Louis, MO.
Rowoches Ok it kind of surprised me since this whole time I thought she was the oldest in the group. But then I thought about past members.
Why did Mildred leave the group?
Malvylin (or however you spell it) leave the group because in one of Clara Ward’s songs from her last concert in 1972, she called the names of the members and she wasn’t mentioned. I remember in both Traveling Shoes and Meeting Tonight/Come in my Room I heard two tambourines being used but Mavylin wasn’t there by that time. Then who was the second besides Madeline beating the mess out of that tambourine but in a good way.
The same set of singers didn't always travel together, even though you would see some of the same members in pictures, etc. Malvilyn wasn't present as you've observed; Alice Houston is the other person who would play the tambourine, as can be seen on the Flip Wilson Show when Malvilyn is singing "Dry Bones."
The second song sounded better when James Brown sung it in blues brothers
I've heard many people say the same. The Ward Singers are basically the originators of the song, but during Aretha Franklin's AMAZING GRACE album, as well as the BLUES BROTHERS (same choir as on Aretha's album), they gave it a more contemporary sound for that time.
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