Speer Family - Rockin\ Speer Family - Rockin' On The Waves (Shape Note Singing)
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Video duration: 306 seconds

Original members of the Speer Family delight the students at Ben Speer's Stamps/Baxter School of Music, Nashville, August 1994. This particular selection features some "shape note singing" which is taught at the school, and not as easy as it first appears.

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Happy Goodmans - Johnny Cook - John The Revelator LIVE - (1976) Happy Goodmans - Johnny Cook - John The Revelator LIVE - (1976)
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Video duration: 421 seconds

The Goodmans live on stage in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1976. From my personal collection - recorded from the front row in front of 3,000 fans, this is the Happy Goodmans at the height of their concert touring prime! With Johnny Cook singing, as only he could, the high tenor parts, singing above Vestal. Enjoy and be blessed!

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Johnny Cook - High C - Here They Come Johnny Cook - High C - Here They Come
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Video duration: 194 seconds

The late Johnny Cook, famed tenor with the Happy Goodmans during the early 1970's is showcased in a stunningly high rendition of Here They Come. There have been many great tenors in gospel music, but none clearer and more sincere in their presentation than Johnny. Oh, and did I forget high? He isn't singing in falsetto, he's singing in full register voice. Just listen and be blessed!

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Speer Family - I\ Speer Family - I've Got That Old Time Religion In My Heart
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Video duration: 177 seconds

Original members of the Speer Family delight students at Ben Speer's Stamps/Baxter School of Music in Nashville - August 1994

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Speer Family - After While Speer Family - After While
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Video duration: 158 seconds

Original members of the famous Speer Family delight the students at Ben Speer's Stamps/Baxter School of Music, Nashville, August, 1994.

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Happy Goodmans - Johnny Cook - Meet Me On The Other Side Happy Goodmans - Johnny Cook - Meet Me On The Other Side
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Video duration: 225 seconds

A one of a kind recording taped 32 years ago at a Goodman concert. This will give you a feel for the excitement they generated when they took the stage, You just forgot that there had been anyone else there singing - they were that commanding of a presence, enjoy and be blessed these many years later.

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Dale Shelnut & The Dixie Echoes - In The Prayer Room-Trouble Dale Shelnut & The Dixie Echoes - In The Prayer Room-Trouble
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Video duration: 471 seconds

The late Dale Shelnut and his Dixie Echoes perform a couple requests. Dale could take over the stage, in the 1970's, and leave you laughing and rejoicing at the same time. Then he would sing you right into glory. As promised - In The Prayer Room, followed by Trouble In My Way

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Statesmen Quartet - GOODBYE, WORLD, GOODBYE Statesmen Quartet - GOODBYE, WORLD, GOODBYE
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Video duration: 133 seconds

Hovie Lister enlists the help of longtime friend and Statesmen Quartet legendary lead, Jake Hess, for a comeback in 1992.

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AMAZING GRACE - Johnny Cook (1976) AMAZING GRACE - Johnny Cook (1976)
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Video duration: 248 seconds

From a 32 yr. old recording of a Happy Goodman concert in Little Rock, Arkansas, Johnny displays his rare gift before a sell out crowd. It is my priveledge to share this one of a kind glimpse into the great career of the late Johnny Cook. Here is one of the best versions of Amazing Grace you will ever hear!

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Speer Family - O The Glory Did Roll Speer Family - O The Glory Did Roll
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Video duration: 146 seconds

Original members of the Speer Family delight the students at Ben Speer's Stamps/Baxter School of Music, Nashville, August, 1994.

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Rusty Goodman - A Small Lonely Hill - Happy Goodmans (1975) Rusty Goodman - A Small Lonely Hill - Happy Goodmans (1975)
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Video duration: 280 seconds

One of Rusty's most moving songs from 1975. Recorded live in Little Rock at a Battle Of The Songs, this version has all the pathos these great lyrics deserve. Safely stored away for 33 years it is now yours to enjoy and be blessed by anew!

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Speer Family - Didn\ Speer Family - Didn't It Rain
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Video duration: 168 seconds

Original members of the Speer Family delight the students at Ben Speer's Stamps/Baxter School of Music, Nashville, August, 1994.

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Happy Goodmans - VESTAL - \"Just Any Day Now\" Happy Goodmans - VESTAL - "Just Any Day Now"
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Video duration: 250 seconds

From an audio master 33 years old, the late legendary Happy Goodmans featuring Vestal and Johnny Cook. This was one of her signature songs, made more impressive by the ending coda up on by Johnny Cook. The Goodmans were famous for great endings. This song just lifts you up!

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Statesmen Quartet - \"Cowboy Campmeeting\" Statesmen Quartet - "Cowboy Campmeeting"
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Video duration: 152 seconds

The Sensational Statesmen Quartet from 1961. Hovie, Big Chief, Jake, Doy and Rosie. This may be the finest male gospel quartet ever assembled. Your listening experience of the Statesmen is not complete without "Cowboy Campmeeting" - Rosie and the Big Chief anchor this classic.

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Speer Family - I Want To Be Ready To Meet Him Speer Family - I Want To Be Ready To Meet Him
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Video duration: 71 seconds

Original Speer Family members delight students as Ben Speer's Stamps/Baxter School of Music, Nashville, August, 1994.

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