Vestal Goodman & Johnny Cook - Looking For A City

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2008
  • Great old clip where Vestal and Johnny compete to see who can sing higher. From The Goodmans Live In Texas video

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  • @onlyme114
    @onlyme114 6 місяців тому +34

    There are a lot of great women in gospel music but there will never be another like Vestal Goodman. ❤❤

  • @jamesdockery7747
    @jamesdockery7747 Рік тому +67

    "You ain't brave enough." V. Goodman was such a great lady.

  • @raydunakin
    @raydunakin Рік тому +57

    I love Johnny Cook's voice! He can go really high without sounding shrill.

  • @katc8293
    @katc8293 3 місяці тому +7

    Beautiful. Thank you God for this beautiful duo

  • @bennyspencer3118
    @bennyspencer3118 11 місяців тому +49

    This is when gospel music was pure! You can see the love and admiration they have for each other!

    • @WestHamParker8
      @WestHamParker8 8 місяців тому +1

      Gospel music is still pure.

    • @rickeyhorn9631
      @rickeyhorn9631 5 місяців тому +2

      This is when gospel groups sung only gospel. They never blurred the lines between worldly music and gospel.they lead so many to Christ. This group knew what they were singing about.i miss those days

    • @WestHamParker8
      @WestHamParker8 5 місяців тому

      @rickeyhorn9631 you're listening to the wrong music then. Blurring lines and whatnot. There are an abundance of current day Jesus worshipping gospel singing men and women who do not "blur lines" get out of 1970

  • @saraw5942
    @saraw5942 9 місяців тому +7

    WOW, I AM AFRAID HE BEAT HER, LOL. LOVE THEM BOTH.

  • @tomlagesse6635
    @tomlagesse6635 2 роки тому +250

    Both no longer looking for a city... they've found it... and are rejoicing for eternity!

    • @paulahardeman6103
      @paulahardeman6103 2 роки тому +10

      I hadn’t realized Johnny had passed. Mrs Vestal, Mrs Dottie Rambo, and Johnny teaching the angels to sing

    • @paulahardeman6103
      @paulahardeman6103 2 роки тому +1

      Welcome to I have no concept of time and 22 years late to that game

    • @bethhill2610
      @bethhill2610 Рік тому +6

      @ Tom....your reply gave me goosebumps!

    • @user-ky2sn8nw2i
      @user-ky2sn8nw2i Рік тому +5

      Love this!!!

    • @user-dp5ch9tw3z
      @user-dp5ch9tw3z 11 місяців тому +1

      This was my aunt Margret Smith of Myrtle Beach South Carolina went home to meet the Lord April 30th but this was her favorite song the song goes out to her I know it libby ❤❤ you watching over me

  • @fazbell
    @fazbell 6 років тому +206

    How much talent can fit on one stage??? This is just incredible singing. Johnny Cook and Vestal are national treasures.

    • @seanrathmakedisciples1508
      @seanrathmakedisciples1508 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks ua-cam.com/video/eL7BIGnj4SA/v-deo.html

    • @jeanroberson8185
      @jeanroberson8185 2 роки тому +2

      Y yes

    • @seanrathmakedisciples1508
      @seanrathmakedisciples1508 2 роки тому

      @@jeanroberson8185 Thanks ua-cam.com/video/yc4uDumM3z8/v-deo.html

    • @brendawilkie1330
      @brendawilkie1330 Рік тому +7

      How many don't know the joy of praising the Lord and the ," FUN" GOD Fearing people can have, no booze, drugs or sin can give you the peace Christ can give you.

    • @CathyCorriher-jb1ot
      @CathyCorriher-jb1ot 18 днів тому

      Beautiful voices; wonderful talents.

  • @lloyd7954
    @lloyd7954 7 місяців тому +6

    Awonderfull. Song by two of the best tenor v0ice i have ever h eard

  • @dawncarstensen8233
    @dawncarstensen8233 Рік тому +76

    I just played this for my dad. He has loved Vestal, The Goodmans, and Gaithers all of his life. My dad is right beside me in the final stages of dementia. Jesus will take him home very soon. I don't know how much my dad can understand or hear what we are saying. But mention the Name of Jesus, and he does respond to it. I hope that dad can escape from this horrible disease, illness, or whatever you want to call it, and find his city soon, where he'll meet his Savior and his loved ones too. Please come Holy Spirit

    • @Fredjohnson2920
      @Fredjohnson2920 Рік тому +2

      Hello dawn, how are you doing??

    • @samuelmcdonald3443
      @samuelmcdonald3443 9 місяців тому +2

      I'm sorry friend, you have my prayers, how are you friend? 😊

    • @ladycharsw
      @ladycharsw 7 місяців тому +2

      God Bless. Jesus loves us and is is with us. 🙏♥️

    • @rubycrisp
      @rubycrisp 4 місяці тому

      💜🙏

    • @moniquepoole9965
      @moniquepoole9965 4 місяці тому

      I totally understand my dad has dementia . He's had little strokes. He still can walk and talk. but can't always say what he wants to say or understand everything but he knows us.

  • @rickeyhubbard9069
    @rickeyhubbard9069 2 роки тому +54

    I admire the way both Vestal and Johnny are obviously having fun while performing a very difficult piece.

  • @virgilbutler1516
    @virgilbutler1516 4 місяці тому +4

    I miss them 😊

  • @ladycharsw
    @ladycharsw 7 місяців тому +7

    I love Johnny's singing❤

  • @nathanbuffington6604
    @nathanbuffington6604 4 місяці тому +4

    If only Johnny was here longer😢

  • @denisebrown8343
    @denisebrown8343 7 місяців тому +4

    May God bless you and keep you safe in this new “TREMENDOUSLY NEEDED SHOW”.
    LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR AMERICA!!!

  • @huntergarrettpaul2587
    @huntergarrettpaul2587 8 років тому +64

    You Ain't Brave Enough

  • @anneleslie8150
    @anneleslie8150 3 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful ❤❤

  • @cindyk8892
    @cindyk8892 Рік тому +42

    They sound like one voice. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @christiandelorde8497
    @christiandelorde8497 2 роки тому +49

    I think I've watched this about 15 times so far. Still not old to me.

  • @user-wo4oz6tj3k
    @user-wo4oz6tj3k 5 місяців тому +3

    ❤ I always enjoyed listening to this song

  • @NoNonsenseKindaGal
    @NoNonsenseKindaGal 5 місяців тому +6

    When I was younger, I would see the Happy Goodmans on The Country Boy Eddie Show and I couldn't take my eye's off of that beehive waiting to see if she would fall over 😅😅 great memories of The Happy Goodmans 😊

  • @grammie0301
    @grammie0301 13 років тому +30

    Johnny was in a class by himself!

  • @chrisring123
    @chrisring123 13 років тому +151

    Vestal - Bb
    Johnny - B
    Vestal - C
    Johnny - Db
    Vestal - D (putting her in rare territory with her ability to belt that high and so well)
    and then Johnny - Eb...
    Absolutely amazing! But you know what really blesses and inspires me is the joy they have in singing about the Lord and His blessings! I feel it, too - and I'm looking for that city, too - and with a smile, too! Hallelujah! And thanks for posting this!

  • @royst.george7328
    @royst.george7328 10 місяців тому +5

    Love the BEEHIVE on Vestal. She was young, and had a great set of pipes!
    The hair and clothing on everyone says 1969-1971.

  • @sandy6660
    @sandy6660 10 місяців тому +15

    We have seen all of these great gospel artists. They are all awesome, and are singing in Glory now. 🎶❤️

  • @mcunard2504
    @mcunard2504 2 роки тому +12

    Miss Vestal’s hair alone had to weigh 100 lbs 🤣🤣🤣🤣. She was always one of my favorites

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. Рік тому +1

      Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

  • @georgiayost550
    @georgiayost550 3 роки тому +39

    What a blessing to know when I get to heaven they all will be there singing.

  • @Selrisitai
    @Selrisitai 13 років тому +100

    I love the way that, not only does he hit the notes, but he demonstrates that he is having no difficulty, as he keeps all the high parts and even raises some parts.

    • @seanrathmakedisciples1508
      @seanrathmakedisciples1508 2 роки тому

      Thanks ua-cam.com/video/eL7BIGnj4SA/v-deo.html

    • @wyattharp3309
      @wyattharp3309 Рік тому +3

      Only a person with pure hand's and pure heart dose God allow Such a Singing Gift because he knows who he wants in Heaven's Host of singer's.. Praise God forever more I aim to be among that Group if God only Will's.

    • @sheliaashley1098
      @sheliaashley1098 Рік тому +2

      He won hands down! Lol

  • @PatrickRiddleKEYs
    @PatrickRiddleKEYs Рік тому +4

    Whew look at the 9 foot concert grand with no lid! Wow that’s just awesome! I know that sounds good live.

  • @reginahart6094
    @reginahart6094 2 роки тому +11

    Wow!! The bee hive hairdo. I had forgotten how large they were back then. That brings back memories.

  • @MParks412
    @MParks412 14 років тому +30

    Johnny Cook what else can be said the smoothest tenor in gospel music. I know he is singing in heavens choir.

  • @edwarddurbin3586
    @edwarddurbin3586 2 роки тому +11

    One of my mom's favorite songs...
    She's found that city and waiting for me to come home... 🙏

  • @terryhennessy4980
    @terryhennessy4980 Рік тому +8

    So amazing! 💜 I think Johnny won 👏🏻😍

    • @gregnormal5101
      @gregnormal5101 Рік тому

      Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @waynecox5751
    @waynecox5751 2 роки тому +10

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @67mrtommylee
    @67mrtommylee Рік тому +3

    Great memories of my parents.

  • @sandrasillery4493
    @sandrasillery4493 9 місяців тому +4

    I miss the part where Vestal Calls Johnny a show-off. That's just like a show-off she says. Such precious memories of hearing these wonderful people live, and Johnny just about this age.

  • @kevinshelton2257
    @kevinshelton2257 2 роки тому +40

    I met to met Vestal Goodman in 1975 and I could feel the spirit of God coming out of her. I wish I could have half of the experience of God in me as she does. What a great lady is.

    • @melissatubbs7567
      @melissatubbs7567 2 роки тому +5

      Wow!! I can't wait to meet her on the streets of Gold! I certainly FEEL like I know ALL the BGT family!! Praise God!

    • @seanrathmakedisciples1508
      @seanrathmakedisciples1508 2 роки тому

      @@melissatubbs7567 ua-cam.com/video/eL7BIGnj4SA/v-deo.html

    • @user-ky2sn8nw2i
      @user-ky2sn8nw2i Рік тому +3

      Agreed! My mother too!

  • @malanieguinnip1293
    @malanieguinnip1293 8 місяців тому +3

    This is my favorite of all their songs

  • @cherylcook6837
    @cherylcook6837 Рік тому +7

    This is awesome. Vestal and Johnny Cook. Great old rare clip. Great singing thanks for sharing. Blessings.

  • @joykirkpatrick9522
    @joykirkpatrick9522 3 роки тому +29

    Love them both, so sad she is gone, but she is with Jesus, blessed woman!

  • @BizzzyBee38
    @BizzzyBee38 2 роки тому +26

    I love this song with Johnny & Vestal. When I was a little girl I met Vestal's brother, Cat Freeman. I sat on his lap several times when he was in Iowa. He was also a great tenor & sang with the Blackwood Brothers quartet. I met Vestal & we chatted a good while about Cat. I miss all these wonderful people, including the Blackwood Brothers.

  • @johnreagan5183
    @johnreagan5183 Рік тому +20

    This song always puts a big smile on my face, and often happy tears in my eyes

  • @selectiveroots
    @selectiveroots 2 роки тому +7

    I came here after watching the bad singer video hahahhaah this is good stuff

  • @georgemoore8832
    @georgemoore8832 11 місяців тому +2

    Listening to this makes me homesick for heaven

  • @tyronejohnson4746
    @tyronejohnson4746 2 роки тому +8

    OMG !!!!! i love Mrs Goodman but that man voice has been touched by God

  • @sgoss3112
    @sgoss3112 5 років тому +90

    I listen to this often and each time I it's uplifting. Their smiles warm me.

  • @debbiebruns1415
    @debbiebruns1415 Рік тому +7

    Outstanding! I miss the Goodman family. But I will see them in Heaven, Hallelujah!

    • @gregnormal5101
      @gregnormal5101 Рік тому

      Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

    • @Fredjohnson2920
      @Fredjohnson2920 Рік тому

      Hello Debbie, how are you doing??

  • @aidenbrandon3242
    @aidenbrandon3242 2 роки тому +5

    Praise God I miss you vestal and Howard I never got to see you but it was my dream to see you and when I found you died I cried so much I know you can't see this text but I know your in a good place I miss you vestal!

  • @fireseeker4him
    @fireseeker4him 12 днів тому +1

    I’m impressed that the musicians can just keep changing keys like it’s nothing. True professionals.

  • @valeriebayes900
    @valeriebayes900 Рік тому +3

    That's BEAUTIFUL and amazing.

  • @lizabethgussman331
    @lizabethgussman331 Рік тому +8

    Beautiful. Vestal-beautiful, unusual tenor.

  • @debbiecritcher8436
    @debbiecritcher8436 Місяць тому +1

    Im sure they found that city! Thank God!

  • @jadefire2817
    @jadefire2817 8 місяців тому +2

    Sister Vestal is the complete embodiment of that expression, "The higher the hair, the closer to God."

  • @stevetournay6103
    @stevetournay6103 6 місяців тому +3

    Viewed this after James Canupp. So this is how this song goes!

  • @lindaplummer6403
    @lindaplummer6403 2 роки тому +11

    Wish I had known of johnny cook when I was younger

    • @lindaplummer6403
      @lindaplummer6403 2 роки тому +5

      Fantastic voice

    • @seanrathmakedisciples1508
      @seanrathmakedisciples1508 2 роки тому

      @@lindaplummer6403 ua-cam.com/video/eL7BIGnj4SA/v-deo.html

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. Рік тому

      @@lindaplummer6403 Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

    • @debrawardlaw4558
      @debrawardlaw4558 23 дні тому

      @lindaplummer6403 I'm 64 now but got to see the Happy Goodmans as a teenager and Johnny Cook was with them. He really was all that good. that's about 50 years ago and I remember how good he was. The Happy Goodmans were fabulous. Wonderful memory.

  • @jpbroome2
    @jpbroome2 12 років тому +11

    Got to give it up for these two! Wow!

  • @gaylynn9046
    @gaylynn9046 2 роки тому +14

    I absolutely love this

  • @carolwebb1518
    @carolwebb1518 Рік тому +16

    Johnny is the best! No body comes close to his wonderful talent.

  • @janicesimmons6764
    @janicesimmons6764 Рік тому +13

    Awesome. I think its a tie. You two are so gifted. Love hearing you two sing!! ❤️❤️

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. Рік тому +1

      Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

  • @michelles9429
    @michelles9429 3 роки тому +55

    One of the most underrated videos , this song and these two ppl are such legends !! God bless them both and all who read this comment ! C u in the great city !!

  • @luannyates5199
    @luannyates5199 2 роки тому +4

    Woke up this morning thinking of this song

  • @WLM596
    @WLM596 Рік тому +3

    Pure gold 😂❤

  • @Pooptydoopoop
    @Pooptydoopoop 2 роки тому +5

    I would hurt after singing that.

  • @lindaruckman677
    @lindaruckman677 14 днів тому

    Love these Precious Talented Gospel Singers especially Vestal Goodman & Family and Tammy Baker had a Beautiful Voice I SUNG with her years ago with Doris Akers CBN🎉❤ The Lord was Truly Blessing IN THE SERVICES WITH PAT ROBERTSON😊

  • @elicat2723
    @elicat2723 16 років тому +13

    I remember hearing this song when I was a young girl. Thanks for posting it!

  • @lillianmorrison7272
    @lillianmorrison7272 2 роки тому +8

    Love to hear those sing this song!

  • @rhondadonovan6857
    @rhondadonovan6857 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful beautiful voices.

  • @vivianrosa9572
    @vivianrosa9572 5 місяців тому

    First time I've seen this it is absolutely amazing 👏

  • @wayneberry8226
    @wayneberry8226 2 роки тому +5

    I love this with johnny

  • @sofialisulo9007
    @sofialisulo9007 3 роки тому +7

    This must have been fun😂, lovely song💕💖💖💕💖💕

  • @marsswep2794
    @marsswep2794 2 роки тому +5

    They killed it

  • @timseger3392
    @timseger3392 3 роки тому +9

    This is amazing!!!!

  • @gaylynn9046
    @gaylynn9046 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent.i love this.ilove all there songs

  • @shinyhunteralec
    @shinyhunteralec Рік тому +3

    I can't unhear this without the bad singer

  • @jxgjxg2421
    @jxgjxg2421 3 місяці тому +1

    a classic!

  • @sharonpinner1207
    @sharonpinner1207 2 роки тому +6

    This is great!!! So fun!!

  • @tadrogers3251
    @tadrogers3251 5 місяців тому

    Loved those high hairdos! Was raised on UPC church,,they had them too!

  • @PVBJR
    @PVBJR 14 років тому +13

    Incredible...just incredible. Love it.

  • @edwardprice140
    @edwardprice140 Рік тому +3

    2022 Still amazing !

  • @technochocolate123
    @technochocolate123 2 роки тому +6

    Amazing!

  • @RonGreeneComedian
    @RonGreeneComedian 5 місяців тому +1

    We have a new choir director, a "kid" of 25 or so. He has a beautiful voice, a high tenor. He helps the women every now and then. I have always been able to sing falsetto; I thought everyone could. According to my wife and daughter, "Dad's a better soprano than most sopranos." Lest you think they don't know what they're talking about, our daughter has a master's degree in voice. My wife one in piano performance. They know their stuff. As a fun thing to do at church fellowship meal, I've challenged the kid to a "contest". My wife will play, just as the accompanist did in this video, raising the bar. Granted, it's not a perfect match, since I sing bass, and will sing falsetto. Until recently, I have been a tenor. At 75, my voice is dropping; now I sing bass. I'll record it and post it to my UA-cam channel, hopefully in March.

  • @user-dp5ch9tw3z
    @user-dp5ch9tw3z 11 місяців тому +5

    I have a cheer my are today's July 20th 2023 this was my aunt's favorite song may she rest in peace she left to go home April 30th 2023

  • @rebeccabledsoe4550
    @rebeccabledsoe4550 2 місяці тому

    Graduating from high school and the leaving of my best friends, i moved to California to work in movies and i followed my dream

  • @johntabler349
    @johntabler349 Рік тому +3

    Reading through the comments noticing that a lot of younger fans aren't certain of the tenor's name, but thanks to this medium they have an opportunity to hear the voice from the past, thanks

  • @karengentry2633
    @karengentry2633 2 роки тому +6

    Love this! ❤

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. Рік тому

      Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

  • @peterscocca3024
    @peterscocca3024 2 роки тому +5

    This is wonderful every time. ❤

  • @joseffurrer7595
    @joseffurrer7595 Рік тому +3

    Fantastisch wird es nie mehr geben. 👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @richardsmith3129
    @richardsmith3129 Рік тому +3

    WOW.....Love This. ♥️

  • @tammybrooks1083
    @tammybrooks1083 Рік тому +1

    I do thank you for sharing all these memories your mom and dad help pray me thru a lot as a teenager then my husband and I got to know them and love them so much th LORD worked overtime on your parents it broke my heart when they went home my heart will be overjoyed when we all gather at his feet Praise GOD I love your family be blessed

  • @live4life17
    @live4life17 12 років тому +7

    Amazing, just amazing!

  • @devinmarbury4967
    @devinmarbury4967 2 роки тому +3

    Now this was nice

  • @fatjellydonutglaze2230
    @fatjellydonutglaze2230 Рік тому +2

    That is some awesome singing

  • @ginadellgrottaglia6897
    @ginadellgrottaglia6897 Рік тому +1

    Countertenor, the highest male voice type and extremely rare.
    Meanwhile, I grinned through the whole thing. What a fun buncha God-lovin' folks!

    • @joannhunter1695
      @joannhunter1695 11 місяців тому

      Johnny Cook's voice type is a Male Mezzo-soprano..... may be equal to a Countertenor.... It also is incredibly rare... especially in Southern Gospel music.

  • @rhatton59
    @rhatton59 5 місяців тому

    I can't remember the circumstances, but Vestal was sick for a while and the Goodmans hired Johnny to fill in for her. Later when she was better, Johnny stayed on.
    Later when they didn't perform as a "family" I had the privilege of having Sam and Rusty as guest singers in our church. Rusty returned to our church several times. We then were able to connect with Rusty's daughter Tonya and her husband Michael.
    Wonderful times in the 80's

  • @charlesweaver9314
    @charlesweaver9314 2 роки тому +3

    I love to wake up to this!

  • @evelinemurray2472
    @evelinemurray2472 Рік тому +2

    This is the last video you showed me before the accident. I miss you so much.

    • @gregnormal5101
      @gregnormal5101 Рік тому

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    • @Fredjohnson2920
      @Fredjohnson2920 Рік тому

      Hello eveline, how are you doing??

  • @gloriayslas4341
    @gloriayslas4341 Рік тому +6

    Love this. Thank You Jesus for blessing them with beautiful voices

    • @gregnormal5101
      @gregnormal5101 Рік тому

      Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @1963Austria
    @1963Austria 5 місяців тому

    Love hearing Vestal and Johnny competing.....also love to hear Jimmy Swaggarts boogie version of Looking For City. Can see a little of his cousin in his piano playing. Vestal and Johnny, RIP.......

  • @snarflatful
    @snarflatful 8 днів тому

    She puts the hive in Beehive. Great voice!

  • @gretaalcindor8942
    @gretaalcindor8942 2 роки тому +3

    Wow 😳 my favorite song