My family travelled a lot with them during the late 70's and early 80's and were also on this TV show with them often. He was a fun fellow indeed. I remember as a little boy sitting with him on those very steps you see in this video and him giving me some of the best advice I was every given. "Always be yourself." One of Ken's greatest qualities was that he was always totally himself.
.. and Trombone and Trumpet sounds, too! As great as George Younce from The Cathedrals Quartet was at singing this song, Ken Turner was even better! With all that Ken Turner did in this song, I don't understand for the life of me, how that he wasn't more recognized. He beats every Bass Singer there ever was in Southern Gospel Music!
That glissando at the end gets me every time. Ken has stage presence like Elvis, effortlessly enjoying every minute of it. True passion of a gift from the heavens.
These gentlemen performed in Bowie Texas. My Dad and Mother had perfect pitch and we sang as a family group when we were little. Dad had a major stroke as he left work. A friend saw him and took him to hospital not waiting for EMS. This saved his life! After 4 months of intense therapy he was discharged home. We went directly to this church to hear the Blackwoods sing. When they learned dad came there before even going home first from the hospital, the whole congregation and the Blackwoods stood up and turned towards daddy so he wouldn’t have to stand up and they sang happy birthday to him!! If you don’t think that wasn’t an amazing time, and so precious to daddy. It was glorious and heavenly and the Holy Spirit was so deeply present that night. It did a lot to help his recovery. He never forgot it, nor did I. The Blackwoods no matter what generation, was my dad‘s favorite musical group. They didn’t have to do it, but they were very tender as to his health. I will forever be in their debt. He had a stroke when he was 69 he was still working and he lived well up into his late 80s. This one generous act made all the world to him. People do watch what we do. It makes a great example. Thank you thank you thank you. I praise God for that evening, and” I thank my God upon every remembrance of you!” I hope the Blackwoods see this note.
In this 2 minute clip you witness unparalleled range, versatility, and creativity from Mr. Ken Turner. That A-flat he crushes at the end through the sub-flooring is amazingly no where near the bottom of his lower limits. He may be quirky and sadly under-appreciated, but what a gifted singer and performer!
Thomas Greene Please solve the following equation: Bass singer = X a) Ken Turner b) trumpet player c) trombone player d) bass guitar player e) ALL OF THE ABOVE Answer: X= (a + b + c + d)e lol
A lot of people may not know this, but after The Blackwood Brother's Bass Singer was killed in that Plane Crash, J. D. Sumner wanted to join the group. However, according to at least one account, J. D. Sumner was involved in drinking and womanizing, to the point that, when it was brought to James Blackwood's attention that J. D. wanted to join The Blackwood Brothers, James Blackwood, upon hearing about J. D.s desire to join his group, angrily retorted:"I don't want that Infidel in my group"! He later relented, though. J. D. Sumner was allowed to sing Bass with the Blackwood Brothers for quite a few years. He then became the Bass Singer for the Stamps, which provided background music for Elvis Presley, in the 1970s.
Cecil, the one who did the talking, was the nephew of one of the original Blackwood Brothers, and Jimmy, the lead singer, was the son of one of the originals. The group was still at the top of their game, winning grammies and drawing big crowds in 1981. I believe this was one of their best formations.
@@chrislewis2668 The best in my opinion was with JD Sumner, Bill Shaw, Cecil Blackwood, James Blackwood and either Wally Varner or Whitey Gleason on piano.
Ken Turner was such a crowd pleaser, seems like a fun guy, it`s clear he loved performing and making people happy. Now if you`ll excuse me, I need to listen to some Norwegian black metal to balance it off ;)
Oh when the saints/ go marching in Oh when the saint go marching in Oh lord I want to be in that number When the saints go watching in Source, My Brain
Wow, that man could do it all, what a voice! And he looked a fun fellow too.
Julien! I'm a huge fan of yours. Cool to see that you like Ken Turner as well
My family travelled a lot with them during the late 70's and early 80's and were also on this TV show with them often. He was a fun fellow indeed. I remember as a little boy sitting with him on those very steps you see in this video and him giving me some of the best advice I was every given. "Always be yourself." One of Ken's greatest qualities was that he was always totally himself.
That was fantastic! Why is this man not a household name!
Ken Turner imitating Jim Nabors: That shure was purty
This man is amazing from baritone to bass to undiscribable notes.
He is capable to reach tenor notes...
.. and Trombone and Trumpet sounds, too! As great as George Younce from The Cathedrals Quartet was at singing this song, Ken Turner was even better! With all that Ken Turner did in this song, I don't understand for the life of me, how that he wasn't more recognized. He beats every Bass Singer there ever was in Southern Gospel Music!
Subbass notes
Now I know where the death star's beam engagement noise comes from. 2:24
Lmao, it sure does sound like it.
George Younce + Mark Lowry = Ken Turner
That glissando at the end gets me every time. Ken has stage presence like Elvis, effortlessly enjoying every minute of it. True passion of a gift from the heavens.
Saw Ken Turner as a (somewhere between 9-11 years old) youngster and was just amazed. I made my mom and dad buy his solo record. #neverforget
These gentlemen performed in Bowie Texas. My Dad and Mother had perfect pitch and we sang as a family group when we were little. Dad had a major stroke as he left work. A friend saw him and took him to hospital not waiting for EMS. This saved his life! After 4 months of intense therapy he was discharged home. We went directly to this church to hear the Blackwoods sing. When they learned dad came there before even going home first from the hospital, the whole congregation and the Blackwoods stood up and turned towards daddy so he wouldn’t have to stand up and they sang happy birthday to him!! If you don’t think that wasn’t an amazing time, and so precious to daddy. It was glorious and heavenly and the Holy Spirit was so deeply present that night. It did a lot to help his recovery. He never forgot it, nor did I. The Blackwoods no matter what generation, was my dad‘s favorite musical group. They didn’t have to do it, but they were very tender as to his health. I will forever be in their debt. He had a stroke when he was 69 he was still working and he lived well up into his late 80s. This one generous act made all the world to him. People do watch what we do. It makes a great example. Thank you thank you thank you. I praise God for that evening, and” I thank my God upon every remembrance of you!” I hope the Blackwoods see this note.
great trombone!
Ken is unbelievably talented!
Ken has the loudest foot tap I’ve ever heard
wow, ken looks so young and slim XD
God bless Mr. Ken Turner! He's super talented and one of my favorites!
In this 2 minute clip you witness unparalleled range, versatility, and creativity from Mr. Ken Turner. That A-flat he crushes at the end through the sub-flooring is amazingly no where near the bottom of his lower limits. He may be quirky and sadly under-appreciated, but what a gifted singer and performer!
Uncle Ken Turner,is talented to the fullest!! Those instruments from the mouth 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
lol! love ken turner!
1:43 best a cappella trumpet and trombone I’ve ever heard
Look up the video of The James Blackwood Quartet, What Kind of Chrulistian are you. Ken just kills on that song. Its from many years after this one.
I don’t know who the bass singer is but he must have about a four octave range at least! He’s awesome!
That is Mr. Ken Turner.
Thomas Greene Please solve the following equation: Bass singer = X
a) Ken Turner
b) trumpet player
c) trombone player
d) bass guitar player
e) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Answer: X= (a + b + c + d)e lol
His lowest chest note is A1.
@@vitormrmr nah, G1/F1
@@molonlabe9785 Mr. Bass Man.
I had the privilege of seeing this particular group of the Blackwood Brothers in concert, twice, in the late 70s.
What did i just watch...lord made this mans.voice so deep wed never have to try going deeper 😂
featuring Ken Turner indeed. :)
Legend
I saw them about this time . I enjoyed them very much .
I enjoyed this wholesome comment very much.
I was.singing this song yesterday! Just the chorus. I got one phrase incorrect. Childhood memory. ☺️
Whenever I’m upset this video always bring me joy 🤩
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏muito bem
He do a great job with "his" instruments.
"his" lmao
did*
his*
"instruments"*
you're welcome :)
Ken Turner
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤣 muito bom ...
Isso é criatividade.....
I think Pat Hoffmaster was my all-time favorite tenor singer among the many quartets. He was so smooth and had a silky voice.
I remember the original Blackwood Brothers from Memphis, Tennessee back in the 1950's, even before the infamous plane crash.
A lot of people may not know this, but after The Blackwood Brother's Bass Singer was killed in that Plane Crash, J. D. Sumner wanted to join the group. However, according to at least one account, J. D. Sumner was involved in drinking and womanizing, to the point that, when it was brought to James Blackwood's attention that J. D. wanted to join The Blackwood Brothers, James Blackwood, upon hearing about J. D.s desire to join his group, angrily retorted:"I don't want that Infidel in my group"! He later relented, though. J. D. Sumner was allowed to sing Bass with the Blackwood Brothers for quite a few years. He then became the Bass Singer for the Stamps, which provided background music for Elvis Presley, in the 1970s.
2:28 Ab1
Are 2 of these the spawn of the real black wood brothers???
Cecil, the one who did the talking, was the nephew of one of the original Blackwood Brothers, and Jimmy, the lead singer, was the son of one of the originals. The group was still at the top of their game, winning grammies and drawing big crowds in 1981. I believe this was one of their best formations.
@@chrislewis2668 The best in my opinion was with JD Sumner, Bill Shaw, Cecil Blackwood, James Blackwood and either Wally Varner or Whitey Gleason on piano.
Ken Turner was such a crowd pleaser, seems like a fun guy, it`s clear he loved performing and making people happy.
Now if you`ll excuse me, I need to listen to some Norwegian black metal to balance it off ;)
OMG!!! 2:24
Can anyone tell me what this genre is called or similar bands from that era, that have this kind of fun drive
Barbershop Quartet music is what you're looking for
Or southern gospel quartet
Needs more attention
CLASSIC!
Is he still alive?
ken turner is 88 years old
São quatro artistas e prinpamente o baixo.
Reminds me of the Mills Brothers.
did they originate from Carthage no.
can anyone tell the lyrics of this song.. Thank you
Oh when the saints/ go marching in
Oh when the saint go marching in
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go watching in
Source, My Brain
someone give this man some soduim hexaflouride
I think that would create black hole when he would sing
Какая тема слов?
Now we have auto-tune. This is talent. Not much of it left anymore in this world.
amazing talent