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
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.
@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...
@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
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. 🙏🏽❤️
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.
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
Who still listening in 2021 this music is hot as 🔥
2024. It's still on 🔥🔥.
That bass at 1:50 had me! 🔥
One of the simplest yet ice cold lines. 🥶
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.
This new arrangemnent is hot!
I think Spanky Alford arranged it.
They cold blooded on this version
Me too brother I come from a god fearing poor family but I’m greatful for everything god provided
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!
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.
I love this song. A young man sang this at my oldest sister funeral.
Harvey jr song just touch your heart in a special way
R.I.P. Wallace and Spanky!!!
YES FOREVERMORE
DEE KILLED THEM DRUMSS!!
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...
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 🙏🏽🙏🏽
he can still do that 1 leg dance!!! lol
That one leg is iconic it's up there wit the moon walk LOL
i love this new version of mississippi po boy always! Rocheal Banks Lewis
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
All time classic from The Canton Spirituals!
Vick is killing the horns on that keyboard!
Love me some Merlin and Vic‼️
God will make a way!!!!!!
that is the hardest groove ever
One of my favorite groups
I luv this man, thank u Jesus for Harvey
Sing Uncle Harvey, Yessuh 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Harvey, Keep on singing for God. (Minister KaDarious Davis, 9 years old), God has a GREAT blessing in store for you.
love it!....sang Harvey!
We're in God's wrath and final judgment revelation 6 , revelation 20 , we're in JESUS RETURN , revelation 16 , john10 vs 1-10 🙏🙏🙏
We miss you so much Daddy Mr
Eddie Lee Jackson from your son son Donald Jackson
Tanya Williams Harvey Watkins Sr his dad
Thank you God for making a way for me
man i love all they songs
One of the group's I love to see perform
THIS IS THE BEST!!!
Great version
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
@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 ?
Love this rendition of Mississippi Po Boy too!
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
RIP Wallace Strickland
hope his voice gets back to this
and his body
@@Ulander777 me too
AaaaaaaMENNNNNN!!!! YASSSSSS LORD!!!! THANK YA THANK YA THANK YA!!!!
he got it permed!!!
slick 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.
Nice version guys
And the Best is yet to come,GLORY.
That is Dee, He did not shed on this MISSISSIPPI POOR BOY, but He still killed that part @ 1:18 - 1:26.
@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...
Spanky ! Sheeesh !
You not too far behind him man...yall be murdering those guitars.. Along with Jubu and Dwight Gordon
love it. You better sang now!!!!!!!!!
canton spirtuals i'm yur num 1 fan
WHEN ARE YALL COMING BACK TO ATLANTA GEORGIA? LOVE YALL
@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
Dewayne is back with the group
i love dix song
Glory to His name
I love at sing
ca c est bon a ecouter sans moderation
the best !!!!!
Yessah
that the baddest drummer ever
👏👏👏👏
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
@ V/Y-impressin ~~~~!!!!!! far~Japan~Good,TNX！
NICE POST. SPANK PRESERVED.
This was before the dreads.
@strings81702 how old was he
@Southernwalkers Merlin Lucius Jr,
@4lyfejj yep thats him
yea he passed march 08
WHO PASSED AWAY
Spanky
Is that Spanky on guitar.
Yea that's spanky
which recording is this???
@Jaysap6 dude look jus like his daddy
@strings81702 who was spanky
Sing Harvey
What kind of bass is the bass player playing, and who is he?
merlin luscious
SPANKY PRESERVED
You can tell his voice changed...almost like he lost it
@ryancoleman3 Ken Smith Bass
@gabulldog1921 D Curry III
what kind of bass is that
Ken smith
Exactly !! LOL
Mike LARON GATES
@Jaysap6
What about PIG
Pig died on November 22, 2023.
@JayDrummerBoy
That's Him on Drums... Wit Less Hair !! LOL
@bigwill212 Spanky had Diabetes real bad
Starting at 4:14 check out the rythm guitar, that's a bad riff.. :)
Is Spanky dead or something.
He is Dee. lol u can clearly tell.
where dee at
i thought he had dreads