I remember the Blackwood Brothers from the late 40s when I was a little girl. The bass was Bill Lyles, baritone was R.W. Blackwood, lead was James Blackwood & tenor was Cat Freeman who was also Vestal Goodmans brother. I was around 5 or 6 the first time I saw them. At that time they lived in Shenandoah, IA & had a show on KMA Radio. I remenber sitting on R,W.'s lap & on Cat's. My grandma loved those guys & so did I. R.W. was so funny & James was his straight man. I remenber my grandmother being so devastated when R.W. & Bill died when their plane crashed. I still have some of their old records & a song book that was always on Grandma's piano.
It is good to watch these videos from the old time. Their hair and clothes style are different from today. Even their voices are different and the songs have a different meaning. Great video.
Terry Harpole The Blackwoods attended the same Assembly of God church that Elvis Presley attended from 8 years of age, when he and his family first to Memphis from Tupelo, Mississippi, until his popularity gained to much for him to attend services without his fans causing to much of a disturbance to the membership that were there to worship......
Intros around 12:20, Jackie Marshall, piano, Cecil Blackwood, Baritone. And in closeups, JD clearly has his trademark 'stache. So, as usual, the YT comments section is 0 for 3 regarding REALITY.
***** Yeah, I was able to see that he had teeth at around 11:13 in the video clip... So, as you said, regarding reality, you were correct and I agree.....
On re-watching, it appears that this is an edit from different times. JD's moustache is clear only on the last song. I apologize for the unkind tone and unnecessary smartypantsosity of my earlier post. This video is a stellar glimpse into our musical history and I'm greatful for that.
This is probably the same group that Elvis would have seen. This is a story that J.D. Sumner told himself. When the touring gospel singing groups would stop in Memphis, Elvis (Then a teenager) was always there usually sitting in the front row and J.D. noticed him and eventually they struck up a friendship. One time when they came through J.D. noticed that Elvis was not in attendance, and when they came the next time there was Elvis in the front row and J.D went up to Elvis and asked him, he said son I noticed you wasn't here the last time was anything wrong? Elvis tried to evade the question because he felt a little embarrassed but finally told J.D that he didn't have the money to get in at which point J.D. told Elvis, he said son anytime you don't have the money you come to the back door and ask for me and I will make sure you get in. J.D. said little did he know that just a few years later that he would be the one going to the back door asking Elvis to let him in. Elvis and J.D. Sumner were VERY close friends. Elvis also liked Jake Hess of the Statesmen Quartet who was his favorite singer. Evidently Elvis was a fan of the Jordanaires also, because when Elvis hit it big he approached the Jordanaires to be his backup singers to which they did for nine years. Elvis was a HUGE fan of gospel music, EVERY SINGLE group he had singing backup, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, J.D. Sumner & The Stamps and The Sweet Inspirations WERE ALL gospel groups.
No, I'm positive Bill Shaw is on the far left. Shaw was lean and had a sort of drawn face and black hair. Cecil was of medium build with a very round face and light brown hair. Also, the quartet is lined up from, left-to-right, highest to lowest. Starting on the left, Shaw tenor; James Blackwood, lead; Cecil Blackwood, baritone: J.D. Sumner, bass. Virtually all quartets use that line-up pattern. Statler Brothers are a major exception.
Natty Preme Thanks for your response. I compared this vid with a couple of others during the same era & you are right, Cecil is the 2nd from the right & Bill Shaw is on the far left. Also, I didn't know that quartets usually use the same part lineup left to right. Thanks again for your input.
Natty Preme The Cathedral Quartet use to swap it up on occasion, lowest on left and highest on the right... However, generally speaking, you're right about most quartets lining up highest to lowest from far left to right.....
He would be in his early 30's, he was born in 1924. He would either be 30 or 31 here, if this takes place after his Birthday (November 19th), he would've been 31.
12:51 notice how JD summers needs to be eating the microphone, because of his low output. The other singers doesn't need to be sucking on the microphone, but JD is inaudible unless he does that.
Because notes at such low frequencies are usually quiet and not always a microphone can catch it. The closer to the microphone the louder these notes sound. Also take notice that he was very tall and in this video the microphone was too low for him. If he didn't kneel down he wouldn't be heard as high notes are much louder than low notes.
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There's no quartets like this today, love hearing these men sing.
Individual mics, which was JD’s original idea-one of many-definitely enhanced his performance.
I just enjoy this so much, I am dating myself, I guess, however true joy can be found in praising the Lord Jesus.
This show was so long JD grew a mustache!
Jon DeMol did you watch it back then
Jackie Marshall was so cute singing this song! Great pianist!❤❤❤
I remember the Blackwood Brothers from the late 40s when I was a little girl. The bass was Bill Lyles, baritone was R.W. Blackwood, lead was James Blackwood & tenor was Cat Freeman who was also Vestal Goodmans brother. I was around 5 or 6 the first time I saw them. At that time they lived in Shenandoah, IA & had a show on KMA Radio. I remenber sitting on R,W.'s lap & on Cat's. My grandma loved those guys & so did I. R.W. was so funny & James was his straight man. I remenber my grandmother being so devastated when R.W. & Bill died when their plane crashed. I still have some of their old records & a song book that was always on Grandma's piano.
Thanks for sharing that Bonnie. I thought that was great to hear your experience along with your grandma's concerning the Blackwood Brothers.
And before Cat, who would later sing with the Statesmen, was Calvin Newton.
Amazing story, how were the all night sings?
My Dad had the records most of these songs came from now.
Thank you!
It is good to watch these videos from the old time. Their hair and clothes style are different from today.
Even their voices are different and the songs have a different meaning. Great video.
Bill Shaw is a great tenor.
Our library had their records on display I used to check them out all the in time 1965. 😁
JD Sumner was just as good as a bass when he was young to jeez.
JD Sumner without mustache...
I really loved this. I live in Maben, Mississippi, near the birthplace of James Blackwood and his family
Terry Harpole The Blackwoods attended the same Assembly of God church that Elvis Presley attended from 8 years of age, when he and his family first to Memphis from Tupelo, Mississippi, until his popularity gained to much for him to attend services without his fans causing to much of a disturbance to the membership that were there to worship......
Bobby Best Thanks, I appreciate your telling me that. I attend singings on the 5th sundays, at the church where James' parents are buried
Terry Harpole You're more than welcome..... :-)
so handsome!!!
Wow the year I was born! No wonder I live Quartet Gospel Music! Praise Hom
Christ in you. The Hope of Glory.
Graham C Prosser of Chapel Songs Male Voice. Derby, UK.
Thanks for correcting me on that.
Wow am edified
Intros around 12:20, Jackie Marshall, piano, Cecil Blackwood, Baritone. And in closeups, JD clearly has his trademark 'stache. So, as usual, the YT comments section is 0 for 3 regarding REALITY.
***** Yeah, I was able to see that he had teeth at around 11:13 in the video clip... So, as you said, regarding reality, you were correct and I agree.....
On re-watching, it appears that this is an edit from different times. JD's moustache is clear only on the last song. I apologize for the unkind tone and unnecessary smartypantsosity of my earlier post. This video is a stellar glimpse into our musical history and I'm greatful for that.
Bill Shaw looks like a Filipino 🇵🇭, but i love tenor voice
JD without a mustache.
Too bad things change over the years but styles do change. They have come out of the 1950 's style. 😉
Blackwood brothers show 1955
JD!!!!
Weird to see JD before he got his store bought teeth!
This is probably the same group that Elvis would have seen. This is a story that J.D. Sumner told himself. When the touring gospel singing groups would stop in Memphis, Elvis (Then a teenager) was always there usually sitting in the front row and J.D. noticed him and eventually they struck up a friendship. One time when they came through J.D. noticed that Elvis was not in attendance, and when they came the next time there was Elvis in the front row and J.D went up to Elvis and asked him, he said son I noticed you wasn't here the last time was anything wrong? Elvis tried to evade the question because he felt a little embarrassed but finally told J.D that he didn't have the money to get in at which point J.D. told Elvis, he said son anytime you don't have the money you come to the back door and ask for me and I will make sure you get in. J.D. said little did he know that just a few years later that he would be the one going to the back door asking Elvis to let him in. Elvis and J.D. Sumner were VERY close friends.
Elvis also liked Jake Hess of the Statesmen Quartet who was his favorite singer.
Evidently Elvis was a fan of the Jordanaires also, because when Elvis hit it big he approached the Jordanaires to be his backup singers to which they did for nine years.
Elvis was a HUGE fan of gospel music, EVERY SINGLE group he had singing backup, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, J.D. Sumner & The Stamps and The Sweet Inspirations WERE ALL gospel groups.
JD Sumner was singing bass whenever he was three lol
In this video, who is the singer next to J.D. & who is the piano player?
Cecil Blackwood and Jackie Marshall on piano
9:14 G#1
Its funny to see how is voice wasn't as matured as it was when he was in his 60's
Whose voice? Bill Shaw or J.D.?
@@normandobbs1228 J.D's
For me ,JD voice at point was more pleasant and powerful to listen.
Thanks for your response. But isn't Cecil the one on the far left? At least, I think it is.
Cecil is second from right. Bill Shaw is on the far left.
No, I'm positive Bill Shaw is on the far left. Shaw was lean and had a sort of drawn face and black hair. Cecil was of medium build with a very round face and light brown hair. Also, the quartet is lined up from, left-to-right, highest to lowest. Starting on the left, Shaw tenor; James Blackwood, lead; Cecil Blackwood, baritone: J.D. Sumner, bass. Virtually all quartets use that line-up pattern. Statler Brothers are a major exception.
Natty Preme Thanks for your response. I compared this vid with a couple of others during the same era & you are right, Cecil is the 2nd from the right & Bill Shaw is on the far left. Also, I didn't know that quartets usually use the same part lineup left to right. Thanks again for your input.
Natty Preme The Cathedral Quartet use to swap it up on occasion, lowest on left and highest on the right... However, generally speaking, you're right about most quartets lining up highest to lowest from far left to right.....
Cecil is standing beside JD!!!
How old was J. D. Sumner here?
He would be in his early 30's, he was born in 1924. He would either be 30 or 31 here, if this takes place after his Birthday (November 19th), he would've been 31.
6:54 G3 to G2 quickly
@shellyblanchard5788,im sure glad the hair and DRAB clothes Disappeared.
7:30
So eu que prefiro a voz dele assim, meio que não amadurecida mas com potência?
@@torybrasileiro3026 Realmente é muito mais agradável de se ouvir.
@@ailtonsouzadearaujojunior2210 E bem mais pesada e ressonante!
De acordo com vcs dois
The piano player is not jakie marshall on this one it is wally varner
It is Jackie Marshall as James says at about 13:42
Its NOT Wally Varner.
I know wally when I See him that's NOT the great wally varner
James Blackwood called him Jackie. 14:16. I didn't who played for them. 😊
12:51 notice how JD summers needs to be eating the microphone, because of his low output.
The other singers doesn't need to be sucking on the microphone, but JD is inaudible unless he does that.
Hitashi son he hits seriously low notes that's why
Also notice that the next guy to have a solo does the same thing...
Because notes at such low frequencies are usually quiet and not always a microphone can catch it. The closer to the microphone the louder these notes sound. Also take notice that he was very tall and in this video the microphone was too low for him. If he didn't kneel down he wouldn't be heard as high notes are much louder than low notes.