I still remember his 1st appearance to the world on "Showtime at the Apollo" back in the late 80's when he sung this song. Rick Avila introduced him and the crowd along with Avila was laughing and snickering at his appearance at first. He was heavy with an over size suit on and his was buck toothed. He was soft spoken and then said he was going to sing this song. From the 1st note to the last, the audience at the Apollo that night was FLOORED!!!
R.I.P. David Peaston, my friend. I've enjoyed our visits. You've been a blessing to me and our family. The best part of my wedding, other than my husband, was you singing me down the aisle. What a blessing.
He graduated from Harris Stowe College in St.louis along with my mother Arnetta Johnson. I don't remember him ever Not getting a standing ovation after singing. What An Awesome Talent, Gone Too Soon. RIP My Brother.
I lived in the midwest and was not aware who David Peaston wasin the 80's. I heard this song over and over again. This man had a range that was "out of this world". His octaves reached toward Heaven. God keep him and comfort his family. May Heaven forever shine upon his family. He will be missed.
I remember hearing his beautiful voice as a young child back in the 1980's 'God Bless the Child' my mother rushed out to buy his first album. What beautiful memories and most of all what a beautiful well Bless person! 💖 R.I.P x
Dedicating this to the life & memory of Billie Holiday, one of the biggest voices in Jazz ever who died this day in 1959. David Peaston came to public attention when he won Showtime At The Appollo singing this brilliant rendition, the audience were ready to boo when he walked on stage, but when he opened his mouth to sing they were mesmerised & ended up giving him a standing ovation RIP David Peaston & Billie Holiday
To Mr. Preston's family. Your son, husband taught my son and niece at P.S. 84 in Brooklyn, New York. In fact he song God Bless the child who's got his own at their graduation. I still listen to him on u-tube and tears come to my eyes. What a talent! May God bless you all family.
OMG his talent is so beautiful! This man is on point I can feel the power of his voice This is too much! Momma may hve Papa may hve God Bless You David RIP💕💕💕
David's voice was a blessing and a gift from God.I get chills when he sings God bless the child and Can I.RIP David Peaston..First Etta,Don,now David...RIP Beautiful Spirits.
I remember his 1st night at the Apollo in 1988. They laughed at him b/c he was overweight, dressed funny and soft spoken. Rick Avila was the emcee. I looked at him & thought, he might be a surprise. When he finished singing this song, my God. The Apollo Theater wasn't big enogh to absorb that roaring cheer. I knew I had just heard one of the gretest performances ever! They never laughed at him again.
soooo lovely.. unfortunately i wasnt there.. but i witnessed it on TV... i was half asleep and my younger brother started yelling "yo this dude!!!!1" woke me up out of my sleep and i've been awake ever since....
Wow! I remember him from Apollo. They had to just give him a contract because for about a year straight no one else could win because of this song. Who remembers the crazy woman down front?
R.I.P. my gifted Brother. I was so saddened to read about your departure, but I know that you are in God's arms now and suffer no more. Thank you God, blessing Mr. Peaston with that beautiful and soul-reaching voice. Sing in Heaven, David...sing in Heaven.
So under-rated truly an unmatched voice extraordinaire. bless you for posting this exquisite selection. Your sister, Fontella Bass (Rescue Me) has just joined you in heaven after battling illnesses for years. May you both Rest In Peace you have brought us so much enjoyment on this material plane
The best vocalist ever...period. You have to hear him sing "Since I Fell For You", it is on youtube and he is amazing. RIP brother, your gift of song are still greatly missed and remembered
So sad that you are gone, my friend. I will never forget our gospel tour and being on the road with you. There's NO ONE like you, MR. 5 octave range! The heavenly choir must surely be rejoicing
I was just talking about him with my wife last night when American Idol was on and this hotel worker looked liked David. I thought he was going to blow like David but he came of too short. Didn't the stuff David had. May he rest in peace. He will be missed. Blessings to his family too.:(
I was very saddened to learn of David Peaston's passing only a couple of months ago. Nobody will ever sing God Bless the Child the way he sang it. God Bless YOU, child! R.I.P.
after soooo many years I still tear up
His rendition of this song is my favorite song with the young Aretha's.
I still remember his 1st appearance to the world on "Showtime at the Apollo" back in the late 80's when he sung this song. Rick Avila introduced him and the crowd along with Avila was laughing and snickering at his appearance at first. He was heavy with an over size suit on and his was buck toothed. He was soft spoken and then said he was going to sing this song. From the 1st note to the last, the audience at the Apollo that night was FLOORED!!!
I’ve been searching for that episode for years!
R.I.P. David Peaston, my friend. I've enjoyed our visits. You've been a blessing to me and our family. The best part of my wedding, other than my husband, was you singing me down the aisle. What a blessing.
Ladies and Gentlemen the late, great Mr. David Peaston.
The best
Really the best!!
Man he could sing🎼🙏🏽🎵🎶
He graduated from Harris Stowe College in St.louis along with my mother Arnetta Johnson. I don't remember him ever Not getting a standing ovation after singing. What An Awesome Talent, Gone Too Soon. RIP My Brother.
I lived in the midwest and was not aware who David Peaston wasin the 80's. I heard this song over and over again. This man had a range that was "out of this world". His octaves reached toward Heaven. God keep him and comfort his family. May Heaven forever shine upon his family. He will be missed.
So you never did watch B.E.T video soul with Donnie Simpson???
That high note was crazy
....A Voice that David Peaston.......can only be produced..by Jesus Christ, Himself....May He be RESTING in PEACE love, Danny Barrett
I remember hearing his beautiful voice as a young child back in the 1980's 'God Bless the Child' my mother rushed out to buy his first album. What beautiful memories and most of all what a beautiful well Bless person! 💖 R.I.P x
AWESOME SINGING!!! RIP David Your music will always be around!
Dedicating this to the life & memory of Billie Holiday, one of the biggest voices in Jazz ever who died this day in 1959. David Peaston came to public attention when he won Showtime At The Appollo singing this brilliant rendition, the audience were ready to boo when he walked on stage, but when he opened his mouth to sing they were mesmerised & ended up giving him a standing ovation RIP David Peaston & Billie Holiday
Yes, I remember that performance.......He won all his competitions and still went to make good music afterwards.....
If this doesn't make you cry, you are not human nor a lover of true talent, a great voice, music and song.
David, Zion and I and the entire St. Louis family miss you sooooo much!
This brotha was underrated. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥
The absolute best rendition of this song ever!
Rest in peace. I got a chance to see him in concert when his second album came out. He opened for Gladys Knight. It was a superb show!
A MONSTER!!!! UNTOUCHABLE!!!!!!!! GIFTED!!!! AND RARE TALENT!!!!! REAL MUSIC AND SINGING!!!!
One of my favorite renditions of this song. Your unique ability to interpret songs is unparalleled. RIP Mr. Peaston.
To Mr. Preston's family. Your son, husband taught my son and niece at P.S. 84 in Brooklyn, New York. In fact he song God Bless the child who's got his own at their graduation. I still listen to him on u-tube and tears come to my eyes. What a talent!
May God bless you all family.
David Peaston Phillis Hymann Stephanie Mills talents we seriously overlooked our lost for sure
Wonderful voices like that don't come round too often. God bless you, brother!
David was a singing brother. I miss him so much. Just pure talent. He left us too soon.
A voice that never fails to bring joy. A talent, that many fail to admire. Love this man forever
Cold chills..........May you take your place in heaven and sing amongst the angels!! RIP
RIP David Peaston. That voice was POWERFUL
OMG his talent is so beautiful! This man is on point I can feel the power of his voice This is too much! Momma may hve Papa may hve God Bless You David RIP💕💕💕
Dear lord, where have I been. He is so amazing!!!!
David's voice was a blessing and a gift from God.I get chills when he sings God bless the child and Can I.RIP David Peaston..First Etta,Don,now David...RIP Beautiful Spirits.
RIP my friend! Thank you for sharing your voice with the world.
From David Sandborns Night Music I loved that show. I would be sad on Monday mornings but I had to watch on Sunday night. R.I.P. David P.
David Peston had a great voice.
God Bless you Mr. Peaston for blessing us with the "gift" of your voice. RIP.
R.I.P. David. Your voice was truly anointed and you touch many lives.
I remember his 1st night at the Apollo in 1988. They laughed at him b/c he was overweight, dressed funny and soft spoken. Rick Avila was the emcee. I looked at him & thought, he might be a surprise. When he finished singing this song, my God. The Apollo Theater wasn't big enogh to absorb that roaring cheer. I knew I had just heard one of the gretest performances ever! They never laughed at him again.
soooo lovely.. unfortunately i wasnt there.. but i witnessed it on TV... i was half asleep and my younger brother started yelling "yo this dude!!!!1" woke me up out of my sleep and i've been awake ever since....
RIP David, you were amazing... Also the late great Hiram Bullock on guitar will not be forgotten also.
RIP Mr. Peaston one of the greatest voices out there sing on in that heavenly chior your just what the choir director needed!!
REst in Peace David! That voice belongs in Heaven!!!
God bless his child, David Peaston. Gone too soon. What an incredible talent and man. RIP.
I don't believe I'll ever hear a more beautiful rendition of this song --- Brother Peaston made it all his own. Rest easy, David.
What a loss. He was extremely talented. RIP David.
Wow! I remember him from Apollo. They had to just give him a contract because for about a year straight no one else could win because of this song. Who remembers the crazy woman down front?
Sang, now! That's all right. He had so much range. I truly hate when talent's overlooked.
@Baltimorehop i was there too that night. I remember him winning week after week, through the Top Dog...what a voice!
Oh wow .....this brings me to tears .....Only just heard about this ...R.i.P David ...will cherish your voice forever a Uk fan
One of the original Reality Show winners, with an unbelievable voice.
That's what you call SINGING!
R.I.P. my gifted Brother. I was so saddened to read about your departure, but I know that you are in God's arms now and suffer no more. Thank you God, blessing Mr. Peaston with that beautiful and soul-reaching voice. Sing in Heaven, David...sing in Heaven.
This man has a wonderful voice!! WHAT A TALENT!!!
R.I.P. Mr. David Peaston...Incredible talent!!!
R.I.P Mr.Peaston so loved yoor voice
So under-rated truly an unmatched voice extraordinaire. bless you for posting this exquisite selection. Your sister, Fontella Bass (Rescue Me) has just joined you in heaven after battling illnesses for years. May you both Rest In Peace you have brought us so much enjoyment on this material plane
RIP Mr. Peaston, your voice will forever be remembered...
Powerfulllllll Voice Sent Straight From The Heavens!!!!!
RI.P. Beautiful voice...
This Brother know he could sing, he will be truly miss. R.I.P........
Rip Mr Peaston your voice was beautiful!! Now sing with all your friends in that great heavenly choir!! R.I.P
yess yesss he did... remarkable voice
yes it would be GREATLY appreciated..... i lost my mind that night.. (thanks to my younger brother losing his mind first)... loved him
Rip. You had a wonderful voice!
God has his OWN now with you, brother Peaston. RIP
Very special voice. I remember watching him on Apollo and being wowed.
he was truly blessed here on earth...what a beautiful voice ..god rest his soul
Miss him so much. Thanks for posting.
a great talent and a massive loss
Rip David...what a talent what a voice...had the privilege to see him live in london in the late 80s..legend
Rest In Peace beautiful spirit~you are now a part of a heavenly chorus...Bless the Angels!
Loving the Vibe Just wish he was around today he was so talented GOD BLESS THE CHILD
Oh my my my you betta sang!
David performed one of the best renditions of this song..STL's finest..
He stole the stove and came back for the smoke! ✊🏾🤣👍🏾
R.I.P David Peaston
I know the angels in Heaven are rejoicing to have such a wonderful talent to join the heavenly choir
"GOD" bless him for his faith and his talent in singing........He gave us good music to listen to......
What an amazing voice..... That's a gospel voice that was enhanced by "GOD".......
Live at the Apollo. His voice, was a wake from sleep. I lift the TV on so I wouldn't miss the show.
Yes he won all his competitions......
RIP...One of the best voices the world has ever heard
A generational voice!
Classic🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔐
LORD HAVE MERCY OMG WHAT A GREAT VOICE
He was the best RIP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rest In Eternal Peace, so sad to hear of your passing. Thank you for the years of beautiful music. Condolences to the family
I remember the first time I heard his ammazing voice on Live From the Apollo, he made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Such a loss.
Rest in peace David...he was a great talent!! Sends chills up my spine...
Simply beautiful, man.
R.I.P. David Peaston. Sing out now for all in heaven!
The best vocalist ever...period. You have to hear him sing "Since I Fell For You", it is on youtube and he is amazing. RIP brother, your gift of song are still greatly missed and remembered
Interpretação perfeita, sempre me faz chorar ❤
So sad that you are gone, my friend. I will never forget our gospel tour and being on the road with you. There's NO ONE like you, MR. 5 octave range! The heavenly choir must surely be rejoicing
If I had to follow up after this man on a show after that ending.🥶 I'd simply leave the building.😎
The best voice i ever heard !!!
I'm soooo sorry he passed...a remarkable talent gone too soon...
A MONSTER!!!! UNTOUCHABLE!!!!!!!! GIFTED!!!! AND RARE TALENT!!!!! REAL MUSIC AND SINGING!!!! HE AND PHIL PERRY AND RACHELLE FARELLE SHOULD RECORD!
Damn David, did you have to sing the song that damn good???? WOW AMAZING!!!
He had an amazing voice! R.I.P.
so sad " CAN I " was one of my favorite song, he was underrated. very special voice.
Love you.David.... R.I.P
I was just talking about him with my wife last night when American Idol was on and this hotel worker looked liked David. I thought he was going to blow like David but he came of too short. Didn't the stuff David had. May he rest in peace. He will be missed. Blessings to his family too.:(
I was very saddened to learn of David Peaston's passing only a couple of months ago. Nobody will ever sing God Bless the Child the way he sang it. God Bless YOU, child! R.I.P.
One of my favourite versions of GBTC!