I got saved in jail in 1983.....I became a christian in that jail........when i walked out of there a few months later, the world looked completely different......later, a sister handed me off a few clara ward records......thanks for posting a great clip here, roger spencer
Man I am so glad I get to see Madline Thompson leading in her younger years! Most of her clips leading with the Ward Singers are from after Clara Ward and Mother Ward were gone.
Set List: 1) Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho - lead: Malvilyn Statham 2) Swing Low Sweet Chariot - leads: Clara Ward & Madeline Thompson 3) He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - lead: Vermettya Royster 4) When the Saints Go Marching In - lead: Clara Ward
Thank you for this history about the group. I have admired them for many years and watched them perform on T.V. back in the day. Revived my spirit today! Thank you so very much for your comments!
This is mind-blowing for me. Dr. Calvin Statham was a music teacher at my school in the 1970s, and we had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Malvilyn Statham sing at a school concert; it was apparent that she was exceptionally talented -- a star, really -- but we had no idea about her association with Clara Ward. Thank you so much for posting this.
PRAISE 🔥 GOD...Jesus will give you the Strength to get through it all..L💙💚VE and Respect each other..he wanted to grab her hand and she declined then he threw the "You people" at her Keep God First Goodmorning and enjoy everything in this day🦅 Blessings to *ALL* that have changed for the better..✨ I LOVE YOU..🙋🏾♀️
Thank you for sharing this. He filmed his TV shows in Philadelphia so it was fun for Clara to go to her hometown. She was on local Philly TV stations in the 1950's.
I admired this group for being dedicated, original, and very talented! I never saw this clip before but I did see them on T.V. back in the day. Never forgot they worked their way into the hearts of so many. Blacks were not often given the opportunity to sing for a mixed crowd of people. Thank you for editing and posting this clip/link of these very talented individuals. Other clips were of poor quality but this one is so refreshing. They were so original! Their voices, their costumes/dresses, and manner of dance were exceptional for the times. Thank you so much for sharing!!! This revived me today.
Thank you for adding this! I have been waiting for about thirty years to see these clips. I didn't get a chance to know Clara but talked to her sister Willa a few times on the phone.
Who is the guest that requested they sing " He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." He looks familiar, but can't place him. Never mind, its George Segal
I got saved in jail in 1983.....I became a christian in that jail........when i walked out of there a few months later, the world looked completely different......later, a sister handed me off a few clara ward records......thanks for posting a great clip here, roger spencer
Tyrone is bouncing real good on that organ during he’s got the whole world 🔥🔥
Thank you. Here we have Vermettya Royster, Mildred Means, Madeline Thompson, Malvilyn Statham, Clara Ward, and Tyrone Scott at the organ
Amen. Tyrone Scott lives in Houston
Madeline passed in 2021, Mildred in 2016, Clara in 1973. Vermettya, Malivyn and Tyrone are still alive. Correct me if wrong
@@sweetiepie1862I think Malvilyn passed too, don't remember the date
Man I am so glad I get to see Madline Thompson leading in her younger years! Most of her clips leading with the Ward Singers are from after Clara Ward and Mother Ward were gone.
Amazing Blessed Music👃🏾❤👃🏾❤👃🏾❤👃🏾❤
tremendous...and sometimes marion williams sang with them! great god almighty!
I grew up with Clara Ward LPs. My Dad loved Clara Ward, and Mahalia Jackson.
Set List:
1) Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho - lead: Malvilyn Statham
2) Swing Low Sweet Chariot - leads: Clara Ward & Madeline Thompson
3) He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - lead: Vermettya Royster
4) When the Saints Go Marching In - lead: Clara Ward
Thank you!
Thank you for this history about the group. I have admired them for many years and watched them perform on T.V. back in the day. Revived my spirit today! Thank you so very much for your comments!
This is mind-blowing for me. Dr. Calvin Statham was a music teacher at my school in the 1970s, and we had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Malvilyn Statham sing at a school concert; it was apparent that she was exceptionally talented -- a star, really -- but we had no idea about her association with Clara Ward. Thank you so much for posting this.
PRAISE 🔥 GOD...Jesus will give you the Strength to get through it all..L💙💚VE and Respect each other..he wanted to grab her hand and she declined then he threw the "You people" at her Keep God First Goodmorning and enjoy everything in this day🦅
Blessings to *ALL* that have changed for the better..✨
I LOVE YOU..🙋🏾♀️
Thank you for sharing this. He filmed his TV shows in Philadelphia so it was fun for Clara to go to her hometown. She was on local Philly TV stations in the 1950's.
So good to see more footage of Madeline with the wards in the 60s thank you for this ‼️🙌🏽
I admired this group for being dedicated, original, and very talented! I never saw this clip before but I did see them on T.V. back in the day. Never forgot they worked their way into the hearts of so many. Blacks were not often given the opportunity to sing for a mixed crowd of people. Thank you for editing and posting this clip/link of these very talented individuals. Other clips were of poor quality but this one is so refreshing. They were so original! Their voices, their costumes/dresses, and manner of dance were exceptional for the times. Thank you so much for sharing!!! This revived me today.
I am so glad you enjoyed this video. Thank you!
Awesome interview.
Edit: That is the best I've heard Ms. V sing.
I love these ladies. I love seeing Clara and the other lady (don’t know her name) playing the piano.
Her name is Malvilyn Simpson Statham playing the piano, tambourine and leading "Jousha Fit The Battle".
@@roberteverett709thank you ❤
Thank you for adding this! I have been waiting for about thirty years to see these clips. I didn't get a chance to know Clara but talked to her sister Willa a few times on the phone.
LOVE THIS!!!!
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Great!
Who is the guest that requested they sing " He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." He looks familiar, but can't place him. Never mind, its George Segal
"You People?!"
I thought I was the only heard that
I heard that too maybe he just got caught up but he could've said it better
I think I now know where aerobics originated 🇺🇲💙🇺🇲
I didn’t know malvilyn played
The reason why the ward singers were so good was because they had straight up church singers
If we had their spirit today the devil would be banished forever in hell!
Ms. Madeline killed that lead!!!