He is singing my testimony today. Mother died when I was three and my father when I was six, I am 73 yrs., HE BEEN GOOD To Mildred Praise his name forever.
My favorite group of all time, these guys is what got me so hyped about gospel drumming in the first place. Merlin (the bass player) looks a lil bit like busta rhymes...lol he's still cold after all these years tho!!!
I have listened to the Canton Spirituals when i was a young girl and much older and GOD IS WORKING THOUGH THEIR VOICES AND IT DOES SOMETHING FOR YOUR SOUL AND SPIRIT AND KEEPS YOU ON FIRE FOR JESUS CHRIST.
My favorite group and Harvey is still the best and know God’s grace is all over him and yes I came from a poor family so I truly understand living the country life. God bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
The soulink that the williams brothers did with the cantons, the brothers, Slim and the supreme anglels, lee williams, hip boot joe and the christianaires
@coachking1771 That IS Dee... This was done in '03-'04 Before "New Life: Live In Harvey, IL" Dee doesn't do all the solo stuff on a recording unless the song is either called for it or Harvey let's him loose.... But that's definitely Dee though, before the dreads... I'm trying to figure out how u can't tell that's him.. lol There's a close up of him at 5:16
@ryancoleman3 Spanky was one of the greatest guitar players ever.... Go check out the Cantons' "New Life: Live in Harvey, IL" album... Spanky's all over it... That's him sittin down playin in the white shirt in the back...
Excellent bless you, but we need more than just the music. Stand up and be a man for your people. Open your heart,your house, your money to those in need.
He is singing my testimony today. Mother died when I was three and my father when I was six, I am 73 yrs., HE BEEN GOOD To Mildred Praise his name forever.
Amen, Ms. Mildred. The Lord's been so good to you. I hope you're still going strong. 🙏🏽❤️
I love this song. A young man sang this at my oldest sister funeral.
My favorite group of all time, these guys is what got me so hyped about gospel drumming in the first place.
Merlin (the bass player) looks a lil bit like busta rhymes...lol he's still cold after all these years tho!!!
IKR. This is the first group that had me hooked on quartet groups. I wish I had seen them back then.
Me too brother I come from a god fearing poor family but I’m greatful for everything god provided
I have listened to the Canton Spirituals when i was a young girl and much older and GOD IS WORKING THOUGH THEIR VOICES AND IT DOES SOMETHING FOR YOUR SOUL AND SPIRIT AND KEEPS YOU ON FIRE FOR JESUS CHRIST.
That vamp will never be played like that again. Thanks Spanky for the memories!!
Which one of the band members is he?
@@garybuster4328, He's not a band member. Look up Chalmers Edward "Spanky" Alford online.
@@garybuster4328, I think it's him in the white shirt, playing guitar, on the right. Chalmers Edward "Spanky" Alford
My favorite group and Harvey is still the best and know God’s grace is all over him and yes I came from a poor family so I truly understand living the country life. God bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Merlin looks so handsome in this video. This will forever be my favorite Canton Spirituals song
Yes, They all look good. I wish I had seen them back then.
Harvey Watkins is one of my favorite gospel singers!!! I have been a fan since i was knee hided to a grass hopper!!!! I love you Harvey...
Harvey jr song just touch your heart in a special way
Who still listening in 2021 this music is hot as 🔥
2024. It's still on 🔥🔥.
DEE KILLED THEM DRUMSS!!
All time classic from The Canton Spirituals!
HE'S BEEN GOOD TO ME & HE'S STILL CARRYING/BLESSING ME...."I COME FROM A POOR FAMILY BUT I'M STILL HERE" & I OWE IT ALL TO OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
i love this new version of mississippi po boy always! Rocheal Banks Lewis
And one more thing if I was in that background I would be hollering like Harvey senior used to that’s the only thing missing here!
One of my favorite groups
love it!....sang Harvey!
That bass at 1:50 had me! 🔥
One of the simplest yet ice cold lines. 🥶
God will make a way!!!!!!
I luv this man, thank u Jesus for Harvey
Sing Uncle Harvey, Yessuh 🤗🤗🤗🤗
that is the hardest groove ever
R.I.P. Wallace and Spanky!!!
YES FOREVERMORE
This new arrangemnent is hot!
I think Spanky Alford arranged it.
They cold blooded on this version
he can still do that 1 leg dance!!! lol
That one leg is iconic it's up there wit the moon walk LOL
Harvey, Keep on singing for God. (Minister KaDarious Davis, 9 years old), God has a GREAT blessing in store for you.
man i love all they songs
Thank you God for making a way for me
Love this rendition of Mississippi Po Boy too!
THIS IS THE BEST!!!
Great version
Vick is killing the horns on that keyboard!
Love me some Merlin and Vic‼️
One of the group's I love to see perform
We miss you so much Daddy Mr
Eddie Lee Jackson from your son son Donald Jackson
Tanya Williams Harvey Watkins Sr his dad
@kevinthemaster225 Merlin took his fathers place in the 70s. Before Merlin started playing the bass, Merlin Sr, played the bass.
JayDrummerBoy Great Merlin played the drums first
u mean roscoe luscious ?
And the Best is yet to come,GLORY.
Test in peace daddy we love you from your kids and grandkids and great grand kids love always
Mr
Eddie Lee Jackson from your son Donald Jackson
WHEN ARE YALL COMING BACK TO ATLANTA GEORGIA? LOVE YALL
he got it permed!!!
slick back
The soulink that the williams brothers did with the cantons, the brothers, Slim and the supreme anglels, lee williams, hip boot joe and the christianaires
AaaaaaaMENNNNNN!!!! YASSSSSS LORD!!!! THANK YA THANK YA THANK YA!!!!
RIP Wallace Strickland
@coachking1771 That IS Dee... This was done in '03-'04 Before "New Life: Live In Harvey, IL" Dee doesn't do all the solo stuff on a recording unless the song is either called for it or Harvey let's him loose.... But that's definitely Dee though, before the dreads... I'm trying to figure out how u can't tell that's him.. lol There's a close up of him at 5:16
hope his voice gets back to this
and his body
@@Ulander777 me too
@ryancoleman3 Spanky was one of the greatest guitar players ever.... Go check out the Cantons' "New Life: Live in Harvey, IL" album... Spanky's all over it... That's him sittin down playin in the white shirt in the back...
Nice version guys
canton spirtuals i'm yur num 1 fan
love it. You better sang now!!!!!!!!!
That is Dee, He did not shed on this MISSISSIPPI POOR BOY, but He still killed that part @ 1:18 - 1:26.
i love dix song
Excellent bless you, but we need more than just the music. Stand up and be a man for your people. Open your heart,your house, your money to those in need.
Dewayne is back with the group
Spanky ! Sheeesh !
You not too far behind him man...yall be murdering those guitars.. Along with Jubu and Dwight Gordon
I love at sing
Was Spanky the really good pianist who played with the Canton Spirituals?
Matt Write nah that was Wallace Strickland
Thee Wallace Strickland ‼️‼️‼️ spanky was one of the guitarist... R.I.P to both of them
👏👏👏👏
which recording is this???
@strings81702 how old was he
Is that Spanky on guitar.
Yea that's spanky
You can tell his voice changed...almost like he lost it
What kind of bass is the bass player playing, and who is he?
merlin luscious
Glory to His name
@4lyfejj yep thats him
what kind of bass is that
Ken smith
@Southernwalkers Merlin Lucius Jr,
@strings81702 who was spanky
that the baddest drummer ever
Yessah
yea he passed march 08
WHO PASSED AWAY
Spanky
@ V/Y-impressin ~~~~!!!!!! far~Japan~Good,TNX！
This was before the dreads.
ca c est bon a ecouter sans moderation
the best !!!!!
@Jaysap6 dude look jus like his daddy
NICE POST. SPANK PRESERVED.
Starting at 4:14 check out the rythm guitar, that's a bad riff.. :)
@gabulldog1921 D Curry III
What about PIG
Pig died on November 22, 2023.
Exactly !! LOL
Sing Harvey
That's Him on Drums... Wit Less Hair !! LOL
Is Spanky dead or something.
Mike LARON GATES
SPANKY PRESERVED
@bigwill212 Spanky had Diabetes real bad
He is Dee. lol u can clearly tell.
@ryancoleman3 Ken Smith Bass
i thought he had dreads
@JayDrummerBoy
@Jaysap6
where dee at