I had the pleasure of meeting Olanda on a couple different occasions. He was one of the nicest, funniest, silliest, most DOWN TO EARTH, approachable people you could ever meet. A lot of people don't understand but there is a lot of mean spirited, highly competitive back biting, behind closed doors in the gospel industry. Trust me, when the music, shouting and singing stops, the DRAMA continues. OLANDA DRAPER WAS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY GENIUNE NICE PEOPLE IN GOSPEL MUSIC! I miss him to this day!
O'landa Draper and The Associates were way ahead of their time. They were doing things back then that choirs are doing now. He was one of a kind and will be missed. They had a reunion concert a few weeks ago that was ridiculous. They still sound good even now.
I am such an O'landa fan I have the video they did for (All the bases) and I never get tired of watching it I got a chance to meet him before he went to glory all I can say is what a guy
I miss Olanda!!! He was a great person and a character! LOL!! He would get on me when I was at Overton High School and tell me to play on the right side of the keyboard and not everything on the lower left hand side..my first real critique. But guess what? It made me betta!
OMG! thank you so much for posting this video! I am such an O'landa Draper & The Associates fan! There will never ever be another quite like them! dex (zm)
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!! SAAAAAAAANG Pastor SHERRI LIVINGSTON!!!!! They went RIGHT ON IN!!!.. u GOTTA listen to this on headphones.. its SOO much different!!! And Sherri Livingston is on FaceBook! Add her!
oh wow ,Iam so sorry to hear that ,I remember when they announced that he passed on the gospel radio station in my hometown back in the day ,I was like whaaat? but yet he and you all were very anointed ,in April my church choir will be singing I gotta feeling and throw out the life line for our spring concert
Draper came to us in 1992 (I believe it was) to Arkansas State University and we did this song before it was released. My God sister Sandra Smith lead it...OMG I show miss Draper he was great and was a dear friend to United Voices!!
wow she's a pastor now ? that's cool ,I grew up listening to you all and Olanda Draper and you guys (the Associates) are one of my favorite gospel artists and choirs ,on the its all about Jesus project that you all recorded in 2000 who was your directress? she was a bad director ,and you all were gettig down too ,I bet that was an awesome concert ,I would've love to have been there ,and the choir is truly anointed ,do you know if they still sing?
@PatrickMcClinton Wow...can I say that you guys were an anointed choir I I really miss hearing you guys sing! What are you guys up to now, if you dont mind me asking -God Bless!
been looking for this video finally found this do u have the one where the girl sangs Stand up for right, join in the fight be a soldier for Jesus. And Shirley Caesar sings and than the praise comes.
Really......I use to go to Ben Smith's church back in the day.....and I just happened to be there when he told the lady singing lead that God had told him she was going to be a pastor....what is the name of her church?
Hello! I enjoyed the video immensely! I have a question: can you help me find O'landa Draper's "I'll Bless You"? Perhaps post it to youtube? I would sooo greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Back in the 80s and 90s black people loved a good choir. If you listen to alot of live gospel choir albums from back in the day the audience was always hype😂😂😂 i dont think any gospel album has caught the love of gospel choirs of the 80s and 90s like hezekiah walkers live in toronto. That audience was lit😅
WHY…why do all of my most beloved GOSPEL songs sound like PLANTATION anthems to me NOW?!? All these songs about complete surrender to JESUS as a slave sound like song Just replacing Jesus for Massa?!? 😮😮😮
I had the pleasure of meeting Olanda on a couple different occasions. He was one of the nicest, funniest, silliest, most DOWN TO EARTH, approachable people you could ever meet. A lot of people don't understand but there is a lot of mean spirited, highly competitive back biting, behind closed doors in the gospel industry. Trust me, when the music, shouting and singing stops, the DRAMA continues. OLANDA DRAPER WAS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY GENIUNE NICE PEOPLE IN GOSPEL MUSIC! I miss him to this day!
GOAT Director . PERIOD!!
O'landa Draper & The Associates was one of the premier gospel choirs of the 1990's.
O'landa Draper and The Associates were way ahead of their time. They were doing things back then that choirs are doing now. He was one of a kind and will be missed. They had a reunion concert a few weeks ago that was ridiculous. They still sound good even now.
I was so skinny back then!! hahaha! I'm the bassplayer on this video.Thanks for posting!!
Peace,
Jackie
Oct 2020 and this song is still my jam! ODA was fire 🔥 back in the day!
I am such an O'landa fan I have the video they did for (All the bases) and I never get tired of watching it I got a chance to meet him before he went to glory all I can say is what a guy
man I remember this song and the choir. We need choir music back now!!
Oh how I miss O'landa Draper. His music and style will forever reign. He brought the energy and "flavor" of Jesus to the forefront.
I love the way she sings. I miss them.
I tell you my soul was really touched by this song and this annointed choir. I really miss O'landa.
I am still loving this song. Sherrie Livingston is one of my favorite singers. 2020
I miss Olanda!!! He was a great person and a character! LOL!! He would get on me when I was at Overton High School and tell me to play on the right side of the keyboard and not everything on the lower left hand side..my first real critique. But guess what? It made me betta!
OMG! thank you so much for posting this video! I am such an O'landa Draper & The Associates fan! There will never ever be another quite like them!
dex (zm)
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!! SAAAAAAAANG Pastor SHERRI LIVINGSTON!!!!! They went RIGHT ON IN!!!.. u GOTTA listen to this on headphones.. its SOO much different!!! And Sherri Livingston is on FaceBook! Add her!
O My GOODNESS...thanks for posting this. this was my song...
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!! SAAAAAAAANG Pastor SHERRI LIVINGSTON!!!!! They went RIGHT ON IN!!!
oh wow ,Iam so sorry to hear that ,I remember when they announced that he passed on the gospel radio station in my hometown back in the day ,I was like whaaat? but yet he and you all were very anointed ,in April my church choir will be singing I gotta feeling and throw out the life line for our spring concert
Wow...I had this album on CASSETTE. LOL We used to kill this back in the day. Ooh i feel old. LOL
im in alabama....I see the french roll every day!
the french roll...ahh the 90's
Draper came to us in 1992 (I believe it was) to Arkansas State University and we did this song before it was released. My God sister Sandra Smith lead it...OMG I show miss Draper he was great and was a dear friend to United Voices!!
I LOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE sister Sherri Livingston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thegospelfillup1 ...I NEEEED THIS VIDEO in my collection!!!!!!!!!!
It is what it is, my brutha...
I miss this choir so much!
me too! i've been looking for this online! haha. love this song!
this is what I grew up listening to... LAWD, we need our choirs back. tye and kirk are good, but they can't touch the gospel greats!
Just love O'landa and the choir!!
everything that i earrrrned... haha..love that part
dez they was hot back in the day......good music.....excellant sound
i got this album in the ipod!!!!!!
wow she's a pastor now ? that's cool ,I grew up listening to you all and Olanda Draper and you guys (the Associates) are one of my favorite gospel artists and choirs ,on the its all about Jesus project that you all recorded in 2000 who was your directress? she was a bad director ,and you all were gettig down too ,I bet that was an awesome concert ,I would've love to have been there ,and the choir is truly anointed ,do you know if they still sing?
yes they were ,and very anointed with it as well
@PatrickMcClinton Wow...can I say that you guys were an anointed choir I I really miss hearing you guys sing! What are you guys up to now, if you dont mind me asking
-God Bless!
The name of Sherrie's church is Manifesting Life Ministries International. I will get the address for you later. She is still in Memphis
I remember those robes
“Yes, I Do!!!”
no .they had a reunion last year here in Memphis, TN at Brandon porter's church. They disbanded shortly after his death.
been looking for this video finally found this do u have the one where the girl sangs Stand up for right, join in the fight be a soldier for Jesus. And Shirley Caesar sings and than the praise comes.
I use to sing in this choir and we as the associates do not have this video. How did you get it? The lady that is singing the lead is a Pastor now.
Really......I use to go to Ben Smith's church back in the day.....and I just happened to be there when he told the lady singing lead that God had told him she was going to be a pastor....what is the name of her church?
Hello! I enjoyed the video immensely! I have a question: can you help me find O'landa Draper's "I'll Bless You"? Perhaps post it to youtube? I would sooo greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
The way the crowd goes stupid at 4:44... wow!
Back in the 80s and 90s black people loved a good choir. If you listen to alot of live gospel choir albums from back in the day the audience was always hype😂😂😂 i dont think any gospel album has caught the love of gospel choirs of the 80s and 90s like hezekiah walkers live in toronto. That audience was lit😅
yes it sure is ,you would think that was some music of today ,the band was off the hook
He really changed the game…
@jcsgroove were u the all time bass player??
oh really? wow that is a shame that people in the Gopsel Music Industry act like that
WHY…why do all of my most beloved GOSPEL songs sound like PLANTATION anthems to me NOW?!? All these songs about complete surrender to JESUS as a slave sound like song Just replacing Jesus for Massa?!? 😮😮😮
“Yes, I Do!!!”