It all started for me over 30 years ago...ONE documentary brought it all together and educated me to the history of Gospel Music. That was Say Amen Somebody...I had never heard of Willie Mae Ford Smith ...I had heard of Thomas A., Dorsey ...Dr. Dorsey's Immortal Song, Precious Lord was and is well known thruout the world. I had heard of The Barrett Sisters...but didn't know much about them. After "Say Amen'.." I began to research and find out more and more....which of course led to Roberta Martin and her contribution ...with the availability of the internet it just increased my knowledge and added to my appreciation for this great music and the great musicians who have nurtured it and helped it grow. My dad loved Mahalia Jackson ..and I thought that she was the only Gospel Singer...ha ..little did I know..and Im glad now I do know now .....I feel somewhat sad in that it doesn't seem that singers today carry on the tradition quite like these did.
I thank God I was there when The Martins did that memorable reunion at The Smithsonion. it was so moving and I felt Raptured in God! When they opened with "Only A Look" I wanted to just scream out in The Holy Ghost. So many of the singers who sang that day are now in Heaven and I miss them for I loved The Martins and many of them were personal friends.
Archie Dennis was a wonderful man of God. I came into contact with him many times when I was working for Nancy Harmon. He was a precious man of God that really lived the life of Gospel music.
Thanks again For history of gospel where and when gospel was felt different and song from natural feelings. Not style and luxurious. Thank you again. You know my mindset what my interests is. God bless.
I just discovered this group through hearing a recording of Delois and her sisters. Her voice was so beautiful that I sough out more and found this group.Gospel at this time was so different. They are singing about the nature and character of our Lord and Saviour, not what he can give us. There's such a distinction in this type of music between the gospel I am used to. I can't get enough of them, where can I find more interviews? Sheet music? etc? I have gone through all their material on Spotify and I can't get enough. Thanks for uploading this. God bless you.
Roberta Martin, and The Roberta Martin Singers presented the very best of Gospel Music. They're theme song, "Only A LQQk," words and music composed by, Anna Shepherd, and arranged by Virginia Davis. However, it was published by Roberta Martin Studio of Music in 1948.
@@jddrew1000 That's true she was not a member. She sang with RMS and was featured on the try Jesus album. She also sang with the caravans and the Dorothy Norwood singers. Dorothy and Sarah were cousins.
Nothing like this kind of gospel music no none i love it
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It all started for me over 30 years ago...ONE documentary brought it all together and educated me to the history of Gospel Music. That was Say Amen Somebody...I had never heard of Willie Mae Ford Smith ...I had heard of Thomas A., Dorsey ...Dr. Dorsey's Immortal Song, Precious Lord was and is well known thruout the world. I had heard of The Barrett Sisters...but didn't know much about them. After "Say Amen'.." I began to research and find out more and more....which of course led to Roberta Martin and her contribution ...with the availability of the internet it just increased my knowledge and added to my appreciation for this great music and the great musicians who have nurtured it and helped it grow. My dad loved Mahalia Jackson ..and I thought that she was the only Gospel Singer...ha ..little did I know..and Im glad now I do know now .....I feel somewhat sad in that it doesn't seem that singers today carry on the tradition quite like these did.
Outstanding Stephen. Outstanding!
Man I was watching a movie when this popped up. I stopped the movie. Best 22 minutes of my week! Priceless.
glad you enjoyed!
I thank God I was there when The Martins did that memorable reunion at The Smithsonion. it was so moving and I felt Raptured in God! When they opened with "Only A Look" I wanted to just scream out in The Holy Ghost. So many of the singers who sang that day are now in Heaven and I miss them for I loved The Martins and many of them were personal friends.
I have their CD and I still listen to it to this day 🥰❤️‼️
Archie Dennis was a wonderful man of God. I came into contact with him many times when I was working for Nancy Harmon. He was a precious man of God that really lived the life of Gospel music.
Simply amazing 😩😩💯....can’t progress forward without knowing the past !!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
Thanks again
For history of gospel where and when gospel was felt different and song from natural feelings. Not style and luxurious. Thank you again.
You know my mindset what my interests is. God bless.
Thank you for this
No Problem Bro. Hope u subscribed!
Omg thanks for posting this i been looking for this interview for years
no problem!
Thank you for sharing this.
When I tell you the man leading Only a Look at the end RIPPED THAT THANG APART!
I just discovered this group through hearing a recording of Delois and her sisters. Her voice was so beautiful that I sough out more and found this group.Gospel at this time was so different. They are singing about the nature and character of our Lord and Saviour, not what he can give us. There's such a distinction in this type of music between the gospel I am used to. I can't get enough of them, where can I find more interviews? Sheet music? etc? I have gone through all their material on Spotify and I can't get enough. Thanks for uploading this. God bless you.
what treat, thank you!
Thank you Trevon. Beautiful presentation and representation Nephew!
Thank you for sharing fam ✊🏽
GOLD!!!
Thank you for posting this treasure 🙏
Wish I could have been there..halalulia
Louise McCord was also part of the legendary voices of tabernacle choir.
Louise Mcord is the only living Martin singers
That's her singing Jesus and Me 2:23
Yes. We laid her to rest today.
@@cod1966 I did know she passed. May he soul rest in peace.
@@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081 Thank you. She is my 1st cousin. Her mother and my mom are sisters.
@14:15 Richard Small wood at the piano.
Good history
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You know where I can find these live recordings they had on this doc
Still lookin for that live version of jus Jesus and me lol
Hey!! This is just gold! I LOVE the Roberta Martin Singers. What is the name of this movie and where can I get a copy? Please!
I put this together you can download it from TH-cam or I can mail you a copy
Roberta Martin, and The Roberta Martin Singers presented the very best of Gospel Music. They're theme song, "Only A LQQk," words and music composed by, Anna Shepherd, and arranged by Virginia Davis. However, it was published by Roberta Martin Studio of Music in 1948.
Mr Muzic7
Thank you for that history lesson.
They forgot Sarah McKissik Norsalus's wife.
Lewis Pearson You Lucy, Roberta's step daughter. Right?
Sarah was never a member of the RMS. She was a member of the Lucy Smith singers
@@jddrew1000 That's true she was not a member. She sang with RMS and was featured on the try Jesus album. She also sang with the caravans and the Dorothy Norwood singers. Dorothy and Sarah were cousins.
I see Delois ...
These concerts were revival services, not entertainment.