As a Pentecostal pastor I saw a lot of grievous events invade the lives of people who would live the simple life of faith. This song and Vestal's voice carried many people ....over the mountains and through the valleys. Thank you
Hear the joy in her voice as she spreads the Gospel, then she almost comes to tears as she is overcome once again with the realization of the depth of God's gift to us -- all while witnessing to us in song! Beautiful.
My aunt would sing this song in the little country church and her voice would resonate off the walls of the sanctuary I'd love to go back to those times and hear my Uncle preach the word again but that's not possible he passed away in October 2010.
My Mema Passed Away Today. This is the Greatest Medicine next to Jesus himself that I know of. Sweet Sweet Big Sister Vestal Thank You ♥️ God iz Great Jesus iS Lord👑
Love this song by Vestal Goodman. It's my favorite out of all of her songs. To the person who said it sounded like a song you'd hear in a bar...well, before I became a Christian, I used to go to bars and nightclubs and I never heard ANY songs like this played in any of those places. You usually don't hear Christian music played in bars and clubs for one thing. As for her hair, this was the style back then when this recording was made and she later changed it as times changed. I grew up in a pentecostal church and we never had dictates on how to wear our hair. Pentecostal Holiness, Pentecostal Church of God and Wesleyan did, but Assembly of God and Church of God did not, at least not in the 1950s and later. Nor did we have to wear sleeves below the elbows, not wear make up and not cut our hair. There are two different types of Pentecostals, so they aren't all the same. While some of you are tearing these singers down, you might want to remember they are doing the work God called them to do and some of the gospel groups are on the road more than they are at home and that really takes a toll. It takes a lot of dedication to be on the road when you aren't feeling well and traveling all over the country, most of the time in a different city every night. God bless all gospel groups who perform and bless us with their singing. Some of you don't like it, nobody is forcing you to listen. I'd be very careful if I were some of you about criticizing people who are doing God's work. They are doing the will of God...what are you doing?
+Karen Kelly I once frequented bars and I never once heard a song like this in one of those places. playing a song like this in a bar would be the Light casting out the darkness. If this were to truly occur some would walk toward the light ( the others would run) esp with Vestal Goodman singing this.
Karen Kelly spot on! Touch not mine annointed is a warning to anyone mocking a child of God so I don't think it very wise of those criticizing, mocking and making fun of any annointed servant of God
I LOVE Vestal's mountain of hair!!! Dottie Rambo wore her's the same way!! So, it was, indeed, a style of the 70's. Dottie used to say that they would go to one church that preached you had to wear your hair up - then to another church where you'd have to wear your hair down. And, that's why in early pictures, she's got half of her hair UP and half of it DOWN. Looks like vestal just put her's up. It had to be 12 inches high!! But, that voice speaks for itself - amazing talent and wonderful lady.
I am glad God walks with me in the Holy Spirit. What a lovely song. Their song ministry has blessed and been a help to me for years. Thanks Vestel, see you soon.
It is time for these old songs to make a come back. This is what I was raised up on in Minto, Alaska. It's time for a revolution in the church. Make old things new again.
This music reminds me of being in church when I was a little boy and the people shouting and praising God. When the church had power and fire. I'm only 35 so that shows how much of the world has come in to churches. I long for those days again but I fear the next time we experience that kind of worship will be when we stand before the Throne of God! Pray for our lost that they will be there with us!!
This song has kept me going when I needed to be reminded that in my darkest hours, God is there with me. It was one of my mother's and aunt's favorite songs. They are both gone, now, and every time I hear this song, I think of them.
I loved this GREAT woman of God.These are some of the most powerful words I've heard.I am "Eternally Grateful".Peace,love,hope & joy in Jesus name,amen XXOO God walks the dark hills To guide my footsteps He walks everywhere By night and by day He walks in the silence On down the highway God walks the dark hills To show me the way God walks in the storm The rain and the sunshine He walks on the billows On through glimmering light Helps us walk up the mountain so high
I would like to say I feel like one of the greatest things in my life was growing up and getting to hear the Happy Goodmans.I guess I miss this kind of music moore than any other Thank God for this group and many others .
I just wish I had appreciated her singing this live the many times I saw it growing up. She was a great singer. They will always be the pride of Sardis, AL.
Gospel music.....if you look in the dictionary you'll find their picture next to it! They were the pioneers of that music field and folks would do well to honor that!
not only was Vestal an inspirational vocalist, but she also was a skilled apiarist. In this video you can see her with one of her travel hives, tucked neatly atop her head. Great song.
Vestal and Howard didn't just "sing" - they ministered to literally millions of people. Their outreach increased greatly with the advent of TBN. Vestal was the same in person as what you saw when she ministered. She was never afraid to speak her mind but had a heart after God. Her relationsihp with God was the most important thing in her life.
My first memories of Vestal were hearing her sing on Sunday morning...Dad would crank the TV up and I'd hear the strains of "Jubilee.....Jubilee". I'd come running out of my room like a shot and slide in front of the TV like ball player. Probably burn a hole in the carpet!
One of my favorite Gospel songs, love hearing sweet Vestal singing it-------I Know they are Singing rejoicing up there in that glorious City!------so beautiful precious is the everlasting love of our Lord!-------thank you for sharing this truly inspirational song----~Blessings~--------
I love Vestal~ all her anointed singing~ and her holy-roller hair! lol-just like my little Holy-roller mama used to wear-well hers might not been that high!
I remember many a times when I saw the Happy Goodman's as a child. Vestal's hair was done as a true holiness Church of God woman! It was not just a fad of the 60's or 70's but still is worn by Pentlegosple women of today with their hair never being cut! Love love love the Goodman's!!!!
You're right about some of the "holiness" ladies, but the height to Vestal's hair was the style of the 70's. She wore "big hair" all of her life(not quite that big) - it was just Vestal. She wouldn't have been the same without that hair and the linen hankie!!
Most of Alabama, was tore asunder by Tornadic Activity, yesterday April 27th, 2011, I personally want to Dedicate this song, to each and everyone Alabamian and to let them know God is walking with them in Their Darkest Hour and Their Darkest Needs!!!!
I've only heard one other woman that comes anywhere near to this woman singing this song and that woman is my mother..I'm not saying that just because she's my mother. She makes me cry everytime I hear her sing it.
In response to Hope Rinehard - and her calling this music "like what you'd hear in a bar". I know it shouldn't upset me but it does - ignorance always upsets me. Music belongs to GOD!! Satan has taken it and used it but the Church owns it, it belongs to God. There's nothing wrong with worshipping God through music. God's people deserve to be uplifted by the music and lyrics of these wonderful old gospel songs and singers!!! God help us when we can't enjoy the blessings of God - and that includes music. The Bible tells us to sing and dance before God. As for women behind the pulpit - we are no longer bound to the old Laws - we are under GRACE. When God anoints anyone - man or woman - they have a right to preach/sing/teach His Word!! Well, I'll get off my soapbox now. Just couldn't let that pass even though it's been 2 years. People still read it.
We have always enjoyed the Happy Goodmans from years ago. Vestal is the glue that holds them together, but any and all are good. Saw them when Jhonny Cook sang with them the first time in Florence AL, also very good.
I am the Shepherd and the sheep know my voice. Aren't you glad He's out there on the dark hills? I've been out there and its terrible place to be alone.
Came across this and had to comment my gramma loved these guys and we always had a laugh over to do's! dont make em like that anymore oh yeah A Pagan just gave a nice comment on your video
i wish i had been more familiar with all The Goodman Family. i would have loved to have seen Rusty evolve into a mega-musician. love them all and i know they are real, kindof like duck dynasty.lol
You couldn't have found anyone more "real" than Vestal - what you saw is what you got. That woman was a prayer warrior!! If you needed prayer - just call Vestal. A fine lady and a true woman of God. She's singing in Heaven's Choir now. God Bless Her!!
I can see why two people dislike this. Its sounds to country. Like some thing out of the seventys. Of course this was made in about 1975. I like it though.
This Lady was a true christian She is truly singing with the angels and her beloved husband Howard, probably rusty ans Sam too< thank You!!!, is this a REALLY Young Curly Chalker on steel??
I just wander were all the people I've loved in my life on this earth who have died are? Their bodies are dust or still rotting in the ground....but I wander if their spirits are rottined away as well?
cherry edwards No if they Believed it Jesus Christ They are in Heaven with Him like the Thief on the cross with Christ Remember me when thou comes into thy Kingdom Jesus Said This Day Thou shalt be with me in Paradise
to quote the everlasting words of life the Holy Bible precious in the sight of God is the death of his saints for they rest from their many labors and their works do follow them. Vestal Sam Rusty and Howard loved and served their God until the end and for he that endureth until the end the same shall be saved.
I didn't salute then. I shall never salute. I take a knee and bid my adieus. Kleve mine head or else leave me be. You are not welcome in mine presence. I serve a God who is greater than these. He rules Supreme and Triumphant. May you find peace in The Book of Acts. It's actual truth. The apostles were anointed and refused as I do this day to blaspheme His Omipotent, Omipresent, Omniscience. He is Exceedingly, Abundantly, and Above All and there is NuN gods other in His sight. He from which all creation was and is. Blessed Be and many thanks for your understanding. It must hurt as you and yours have so strewn me across this Earth; I know!
@bottledsoul I mean this with the utmost respect ,so please don't be offended but you truely don't know of the joy and peace that you are missing, God really is real, and he allows his children to feel his presence, he pours it over them like honey, there is nothing to compare it to, I know cause I tried for years to fill up the void within me with every thing else, I pray that someday you will count yourself worthy to experience God's love for you.
my comment that your replying to, was to a person who once again was told/taught or whatever word would best fit that the penticostals and holiness are the only ones making heaven, and thats exactly how the majority of penticostals and holiness act and treat ppl, and I was just telling Duckysmith1, I do believe women shouldnt wear panst but this woman isnt rite either,
As to Vestal's hair......If you look closely you will see upper crown part is not her hair....the color is a several shades lighter. It is a hair piece. During the time of elaborate hair styles especially in Pentecostal church settings (up to the 80's) many ladies in that setting used hair extensions to get a bigger look. Today in most Pentecostal churches you will see almost no hair on many ladies' heads. Makes you pine for the old days in that respect. In Vestal's latter years, she departed from the strict Pentecostal "look" adding makeup and a shorter hair style.
That big hair was a wig anyway. She said she could have hidden a football in it. She had heart surgery in 1974 and was out for several months. She said that when she got well, she didn’t care to mess with the wig anymore.
@minimumheadroom I agree with you the "can bands" take away some of the spirit away from the music. As a musician myself I feel that we should make the music ourselves not ride someone else's work. However I can understand some of the smaller "local" groups using "can bands" to a point. I say this because some groups just can't afford a band. I enjoy the music more when I play.
@bus08001 I don't think the Goodmans were so great of singers as they were sincere Christians. I met Vestal twice and Howard once. What a powerful speaker she was and emissary for Christ and the Gospel.
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As a Pentecostal pastor I saw a lot of grievous events invade the lives of people who would live the simple life of faith. This song and Vestal's voice carried many people ....over the mountains and through the valleys.
Thank you
You have time to repent of that Pentecostal baloney.. try independent Baptist!
Very great singing. Love her singing.
Praise the eternal ancient of days! Amen! Glory! To Jesus Christ!
Nobody can give this song what Vestal Goodman did. When she sings, my heart soars!
Hear the joy in her voice as she spreads the Gospel, then she almost comes to tears as she is overcome once again with the realization of the depth of God's gift to us -- all while witnessing to us in song! Beautiful.
My aunt would sing this song in the little country church and her voice would resonate off the walls of the sanctuary I'd love to go back to those times and hear my Uncle preach the word again but that's not possible he passed away in October 2010.
Vestal has always been my favorite. I love to hear her sing as it brings comfort to my soul
My Mema Passed Away Today. This is the Greatest Medicine next to Jesus himself that I know of. Sweet Sweet Big Sister Vestal Thank You ♥️ God iz Great Jesus iS Lord👑
Love this beautiful and powerful gospel song
Praise God!
God bless you Vestal. This song has been a comfort to me in so many trials.
I was born in a little village in Alaska my dad grew me up on this music. So it really touches my heart.
Vestal is incredible! I can't wait to get to heaven and tell her how much she inspires me.
My heart cried when Howard ,Vestel, Sam passed I went to so many of there concerts they was great
Love this song by Vestal Goodman. It's my favorite out of all of her songs.
To the person who said it sounded like a song you'd hear in a bar...well, before I became a Christian, I used to go to bars and nightclubs and I never heard ANY songs like this played in any of those places. You usually don't hear Christian music played in bars and clubs for one thing.
As for her hair, this was the style back then when this recording was made and she later changed it as times changed. I grew up in a pentecostal church and we never had dictates on how to wear our hair. Pentecostal Holiness, Pentecostal Church of God and Wesleyan did, but Assembly of God and Church of God did not, at least not in the 1950s and later. Nor did we have to wear sleeves below the elbows, not wear make up and not cut our hair. There are two different types of Pentecostals, so they aren't all the same.
While some of you are tearing these singers down, you might want to remember they are doing the work God called them to do and some of the gospel groups are on the road more than they are at home and that really takes a toll. It takes a lot of dedication to be on the road when you aren't feeling well and traveling all over the country, most of the time in a different city every night. God bless all gospel groups who perform and bless us with their singing.
Some of you don't like it, nobody is forcing you to listen. I'd be very careful if I were some of you about criticizing people who are doing God's work. They are doing the will of God...what are you doing?
+Karen Kelly I once frequented bars and I never once heard a song like this in one of those places. playing a song like this in a bar would be the Light casting out the darkness. If this were to truly occur some would walk toward the light ( the others would run) esp with Vestal Goodman singing this.
Karen Kelly spot on! Touch not mine annointed is a warning to anyone mocking a child of God so I don't think it very wise of those criticizing, mocking and making fun of any annointed servant of God
I LOVE Vestal's mountain of hair!!! Dottie Rambo wore her's the same way!! So, it was, indeed, a style of the 70's. Dottie used to say that they would go to one church that preached you had to wear your hair up - then to another church where you'd have to wear your hair down. And, that's why in early pictures, she's got half of her hair UP and half of it DOWN. Looks like vestal just put her's up. It had to be 12 inches high!! But, that voice speaks for itself - amazing talent and wonderful lady.
I am glad God walks with me in the Holy
Spirit. What a lovely song. Their song ministry has blessed and been a help to me for years. Thanks Vestel, see you soon.
It is time for these old songs to make a come back. This is what I was raised up on in Minto, Alaska. It's time for a revolution in the church. Make old things new again.
The legendary queen of Southern Gospel sings a timeless classic. Wow!!!!
I am an unwavering atheist, but Vestal had one of the best voices of any singer in any genre. She was brilliant.
Keep listening to her, and you'll be an unwavering person of God. She is a mighty force with a talent only God can give.
Check out her version of "Till The Storm Passes By" It will raise the hair on a crocodile's back.
A church family of Sisk Memorial Baptist, had the church to come over to their place and this song was sung. I will never forget it.
This music reminds me of being in church when I was a little boy and the people shouting and praising God. When the church had power and fire. I'm only 35 so that shows how much of the world has come in to churches. I long for those days again but I fear the next time we experience that kind of worship will be when we stand before the Throne of God! Pray for our lost that they will be there with us!!
This song has kept me going when I needed to be reminded that in my darkest hours, God is there with me. It was one of my mother's and aunt's favorite songs. They are both gone, now, and every time I hear this song, I think of them.
I loved this GREAT woman of God.These are some of the most powerful words I've heard.I am "Eternally Grateful".Peace,love,hope & joy in Jesus name,amen XXOO
God walks the dark hills
To guide my footsteps
He walks everywhere
By night and by day
He walks in the silence
On down the highway
God walks the dark hills
To show me the way
God walks in the storm
The rain and the sunshine
He walks on the billows
On through glimmering light
Helps us walk up the mountain so high
From Sardis, Alabama; the sweetest voice I have ever heard. I miss you Vestal. I miss "All Night Singings"
I would like to say I feel like one of the greatest things in my life was growing up and getting to hear the Happy Goodmans.I guess I miss this kind of music moore than any other Thank God for this group and many others .
I want to sing in heaven with vestle goodman she was very annointed of God and sadly missed here on Earth.
very true, wel go to that city and we all song with her: thanks for all comments John Kizahkombu PNG .
One of the greatest southern gospel songs ever !
I saw this wonderful lady when I lived in North Carolina. She and her family were true messengers of The Gospel.
Who could possibly do more justice to this song than Vestal----I love the Happy Goodman's!!!
I plan on singing this song in my church. I love the message it sends.
What a blessing voice
This will always be my favorite version of Vestal doing this song
me
too 😊 Thank you God for Vestal and Howard your love of God is so tremendous your music heals our souls
Thank you so much for posting this video...what a blessing she was and still is..never before such a strong great alto voice..I remember those days!
I just wish I had appreciated her singing this live the many times I saw it growing up. She was a great singer. They will always be the pride of Sardis, AL.
Gospel music.....if you look in the dictionary you'll find their picture next to it!
They were the pioneers of that music field and folks would do well to honor that!
she used to have this very soft voice one day she just belted out amazing voice came out they talk about it in the tribute to the goodmens video
not only was Vestal an inspirational vocalist, but she also was a skilled apiarist. In this video you can see her with one of her travel hives, tucked neatly atop her head. Great song.
May GOD Bless you Vestal!
Did you know that she wanted to sing for the Met? Opera fans are everywhere. :) I love this song so much, takes me right back to my childhood.
Vestal is a legion, why can't we have more God fearing women like this today. .
Vestal and Howard didn't just "sing" - they ministered to literally millions of people. Their outreach increased greatly with the advent of TBN. Vestal was the same in person as what you saw when she ministered. She was never afraid to speak her mind but had a heart after God. Her relationsihp with God was the most important thing in her life.
The ancient of days! The eternal God! Thank you Jesus Christ! The only truth in in the universe! Amen!
My first memories of Vestal were hearing her sing on Sunday morning...Dad would crank the TV up and I'd hear the strains of "Jubilee.....Jubilee". I'd come running out of my room like a shot and slide in front of the TV like ball player. Probably burn a hole in the carpet!
love the goodman's and feel Gods power Ty Jesus for sending such God loving dedicated to Jesus group !!
One of my favorite Gospel songs, love hearing sweet Vestal singing it-------I Know they are Singing rejoicing up there in that glorious City!------so beautiful precious is the everlasting love of our Lord!-------thank you for sharing this truly inspirational song----~Blessings~--------
the goodman's, hinson's, and the kingsman are all my favs
I love Vestal~ all her anointed singing~ and her holy-roller hair! lol-just like my little Holy-roller mama used to wear-well hers might not been that high!
one amazing person!
👋🏼👋🏼Glory to God 🙌🏼
Thank you O Mighty God for loving me
I remember many a times when I saw the Happy Goodman's as a child. Vestal's hair was done as a true holiness Church of God woman! It was not just a fad of the 60's or 70's but still is worn by Pentlegosple women of today with their hair never being cut! Love love love the Goodman's!!!!
You're right about some of the "holiness" ladies, but the height to Vestal's hair was the style of the 70's. She wore "big hair" all of her life(not quite that big) - it was just Vestal. She wouldn't have been the same without that hair and the linen hankie!!
Most of Alabama, was tore asunder by Tornadic Activity, yesterday April 27th, 2011, I personally want to Dedicate this song, to each and everyone Alabamian and to let them know God is walking with them in Their Darkest Hour and Their Darkest Needs!!!!
such a wonderful talent, legendary hairdo ! LOVE me some Vestal !
Love this song and this lady sang it like no one else
I've only heard one other woman that comes anywhere near to this woman singing this song and that woman is my mother..I'm not saying that just because she's my mother. She makes me cry everytime I hear her sing it.
I love Gospel music
LOve her singing !!
Thank you God for walking with me, show me how to walk with You. Please.
In response to Hope Rinehard - and her calling this music "like what you'd hear in a bar". I know it shouldn't upset me but it does - ignorance always upsets me. Music belongs to GOD!! Satan has taken it and used it but the Church owns it, it belongs to God. There's nothing wrong with worshipping God through music. God's people deserve to be uplifted by the music and lyrics of these wonderful old gospel songs and singers!!! God help us when we can't enjoy the blessings of God - and that includes music. The Bible tells us to sing and dance before God. As for women behind the pulpit - we are no longer bound to the old Laws - we are under GRACE. When God anoints anyone - man or woman - they have a right to preach/sing/teach His Word!! Well, I'll get off my soapbox now. Just couldn't let that pass even though it's been 2 years. People still read it.
Hi Judy Strickland.....WOW! I love your words....I too feel the same.Hugs God bless & thanks for sharing.
Right on judy s !!!
We have always enjoyed the Happy Goodmans from years ago. Vestal is the glue that holds them together, but any and all are good. Saw them when Jhonny Cook sang with them the first time in Florence AL, also very good.
the happy goodmans are my favorite.
I am the Shepherd and the sheep know my voice. Aren't you glad He's out there on the dark hills? I've been out there and its terrible place to be alone.
BEAUTIFUL SONG AND AMEN
AMEN!
You're so nice to put these videos on for people, I'm sure you put this one on for JCB!!!!
LATER!!
Praise God
you can see she was filled with Christ and with him now :)
Love the hairdo!
lol! PHD! I remember those as a kid. I used to call them When the Hair is Curled up Yonder!
Amen and AMEN
Came across this and had to comment my gramma loved these guys and we always had a laugh over to do's! dont make em like that anymore oh yeah A Pagan just gave a nice comment on your video
GLORY!!!
Draw near to God,He will draw near to you,Satan is a liar. Victory in Christ Jesus.
i wish i had been more familiar with all The Goodman Family. i would have loved to have seen Rusty evolve into a mega-musician. love them all and i know they are real, kindof like duck dynasty.lol
You couldn't have found anyone more "real" than Vestal - what you saw is what you got. That woman was a prayer warrior!! If you needed prayer - just call Vestal. A fine lady and a true woman of God. She's singing in Heaven's Choir now. God Bless Her!!
Wooah look at that hair!!! lol Ahhh still luv ya Vestal!
Libby from The Perrys sings the second best version of this song. Noone can do it like Vestal but Libby comes in at a VERY close second.
I can see why two people dislike this. Its sounds to country. Like some thing out of the seventys. Of course this was made in about 1975. I like it though.
This Lady was a true christian She is truly singing with the angels and her beloved husband Howard, probably rusty ans Sam too< thank You!!!, is this a REALLY Young Curly Chalker on steel??
AWESOME
your convictions on everyone else! Leave Vestal and everyone else alone!!
AN ANGEL , SHE SINGS HIS MESSAGES. SHE IS NOW WITH HIM . RI
Wonderful. Perhaps unmatchable as performed here, but i love Iris DeMent's version more myself somehow.
@wife2mp Libby Stuffle from the Perrys is very close but still not vestal.
I just wander were all the people I've loved in my life on this earth who have died are? Their bodies are dust or still rotting in the ground....but I wander if their spirits are rottined away as well?
cherry edwards No if they Believed it Jesus Christ They are in Heaven with Him like the Thief on the cross with Christ Remember me when thou comes into thy Kingdom Jesus Said This Day Thou shalt be with me in Paradise
He was there with you pal.. And the steps that were the hardest ones to make, he was carrying you..
@4freespeech There's something about your comment that I find very fascinating. You must've lived an interesting live, sir. God bless.
@jjkcharlie AMEN!!!! I agree 100%
More true for today!!!
to quote the everlasting words of life the Holy Bible precious in the sight of God is the death of his saints for they rest from their many labors and their works do follow them. Vestal Sam Rusty and Howard loved and served their God until the end and for he that endureth until the end the same shall be saved.
Does anyone know why Howard wasn't singing with them?
I didn't salute then. I shall never salute. I take a knee and bid my adieus. Kleve mine head or else leave me be. You are not welcome in mine presence. I serve a God who is greater than these. He rules Supreme and Triumphant. May you find peace in The Book of Acts. It's actual truth. The apostles were anointed and refused as I do this day to blaspheme His Omipotent, Omipresent, Omniscience. He is Exceedingly, Abundantly, and Above All and there is NuN gods other in His sight. He from which all creation was and is. Blessed Be and many thanks for your understanding. It must hurt as you and yours have so strewn me across this Earth; I know!
@bottledsoul I mean this with the utmost respect ,so please don't be offended but you truely don't know of the joy and peace that you are missing, God really is real, and he allows his children to feel his presence, he pours it over them like honey, there is nothing to compare it to, I know cause I tried for years to fill up the void within me with every thing else, I pray that someday you will count yourself worthy to experience God's love for you.
The higher the hair, the closer to God!
my comment that your replying to, was to a person who once again was told/taught or whatever word would best fit that the penticostals and holiness are the only ones making heaven, and thats exactly how the majority of penticostals and holiness act and treat ppl, and I was just telling Duckysmith1, I do believe women shouldnt wear panst but this woman isnt rite either,
As to Vestal's hair......If you look closely you will see upper crown part is not her hair....the color is a several shades lighter. It is a hair piece. During the time of elaborate hair styles especially in Pentecostal church settings (up to the 80's) many ladies in that setting used hair extensions to get a bigger look. Today in most Pentecostal churches you will see almost no hair on many ladies' heads. Makes you pine for the old days in that respect. In Vestal's latter years, she departed from the strict Pentecostal "look" adding makeup and a shorter hair style.
That big hair was a wig anyway. She said she could have hidden a football in it. She had heart surgery in 1974 and was out for several months. She said that when she got well, she didn’t care to mess with the wig anymore.
@minimumheadroom I agree with you the "can bands" take away some of the spirit away from the music. As a musician myself I feel that we should make the music ourselves not ride someone else's work. However I can understand some of the smaller "local" groups using "can bands" to a point. I say this because some groups just can't afford a band. I enjoy the music more when I play.
Where was this filmed
@bus08001 I don't think the Goodmans were so great of singers as they were sincere Christians. I met Vestal twice and Howard once. What a powerful speaker she was and emissary for Christ and the Gospel.
Those were the days, real musicians! I'm so sick of "band in a can" modern day gospel music, reminds me of karaoke night without the video monitors!
@wife2mp GLORY!!!