Tribute to Joe Russell of The Persuasions

Tribute to the late Joseph Jesse "Sweet Joe" Russell, 1939-2012, second tenor of the greatest a cappella group in American history, The Persuasions. Here he sings lead on one of his favorite gospel tunes, "Praise His Name," from The Persuasions' "Sunday Morning Soul" album. Thank you, Joe. Your voice lives on.

[@francinnadavis8399]

I met this group when they sang in Charlotte NC in the 80s and love them, they sign the albums I had .

[@carolacheson4392]

Greatest old time A Capella group ever! Love this man!

[@stavinchain]

Sweet Joe was one of the nicest guys I ever met. I was lucky enough to take him to dinner, talk with him on the phone after 9/11, share some personal conversation time with him, and sing with him on two different occasions. He was simply one of the most beautiful souls I have ever met. I still miss you, my friend.

[@dangile1224]

Thanks for posting. Joe Russell was always my favorite group member!!! I believe he also had the best voice ever!!!! Gone but never forgotten Sweet Joe!!!!!!

[@chopinpa]

Joe made our lives better. Thank you Joe.

[@heyfredo]

RIP Sweet Joe. You will be missed!

[@davidackerman3461]

Soulful Joe. RIP

[@sheliablue832]

Uncle

[@blessmom15]

I love you grandfather sweet Joe Russell from your granddaughter Latronia Russell *Pooh*

[@Torrebrannon]

Your grandfather was one of the greatest of all time, a hero to myself and countless others..

[@roseamberzine5846]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pangea6090]

My lord, there's four of you up there now: Jimmy, Jerry, Sweet Joe and Toubo. There must be some tight harmonies happening up above the clouds.

[@michelemonroe3104]

Such a Beautiful smile and a Beautiful voice. Sweet Joe Russell, Rest in Heaven.

[@louisagre6672]

There was never anyone more aptly named than "Sweet" Joe Russell. One of the nicest people ever

[@howardgoodman3536]

In my record collecting career, I bought only albums from two vocal groups, the Rolling Stones and The Persuasions. If I had to do it all over again, I would still by the same albums by the same two groups. Thank you, Tom Luciani and Joe Marchesani ("The Time Capsule Show," WFUV 90.7 in the Bronx NY) for introducing me to The Persuasions.

[@charlesstevens6705]

GET DOWN YA ALL ,SEE I LOVE SONGS LIKE THIS !!!

[@pangea6090]

What a great voice, and a great smile. The soul of the Persuasions.

[@SnazWifeFanny]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA!!!!!