This is O'landa Draper & The Associates singing "Lift The Savior Up" at a 1992 musical in Memphis, TN. This is rare video that has not been seen by many. Enjoy!
I have been in my church choir since I was 15 years old, thanks to my God-Mother. I REALLY ENJOY SINGING! Our Minister of Music taught us this song in 2017 and I have loved it ever since. I've never seen Ricky Dillard perform nor have I seen any of his videos, so I cannot compare Mr. Dillard to Mr. Draper. What I do know is, I equally enjoy watching him direct this choir. I had to get used to his animation, but I understand now that he was overjoyed in what he did. Just watching the smile on his face is priceless. I pulled this song up because I needed to hear it, again. Thank you Mr. Draper for sharing, may you continue to Rest in Peace my friend.
I am loving this .. We need to have more songs and services like this .. I miss the old school praise and worship .. I dont know what they are doing in church now ;-[
For those who like to attend: The 10 Year Commemoration Reunion Concert of Olanda Draper's Associates will be held Saturday, Jul 19 2008 in Memphis, TN @ 5:45pm @ Greater Community Temple COGIC
As you can see in O'landa, the key of being a great director is not just your movements but in your communication to the choir and the musicians!!! Sometimes as the director, you have to act a fool (get ugly with it, is what I mean) to get what you want from the choir and musicians.
@hotpapa225 Remember Jesus with the woman at the well. He already knew about her. The apostles wondered why He was talking to her. Jesus wanted her heart. After ministering to her, she became an evangelist. HALLELUJAH! Praise God for O'landa Draper! I truly miss him. He was an awesome individual. God bless you all!
I agree. He was on the gospel scene before Kirk Franklin. He and the Associates was so anointed and that had so much fun up there singing gospel music. They look like that were have the time of their lives.
@chj333 oh ok thanks, it looks just like his church from the inside but none the less I really enjoyed this video clip keep up the good work and be blessed!!!
Ughhhh yes!!!!! Reminded me of the old ministers at my old church that would sit up in the platform as if we were there to entertain them! Ughhhhhh!!!!!!!
The male version of the late Dr Mattie Moss Clark!!.. this man did as she did.. had choirs produce notes or chords that were unheard of to the human ear.. or TOTALLY UNEXPECTED at the WEIRDEST shake of his hand.. or jerk of his body.. thats what happens when god is ALL OVER you!!!
"get hip" - (slang) come to the knowledge of. Ex. "Chris didn't get hip to what youtube was until he saw his friends online." Please don't read too much into stuff doc.
No offence intended, but what does his sexual orientation have to do with "the price of tea in China"...or the anointing that was obviously upon his life. I think people should stop digging for mess in other people's lives and work out their own soul's salvation, with fear and trembling!!
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I've heard better from them just loud clowning on this one... No Go well they aren't singing no more so there you go
I don't normaly say stuff like this, but Draper was one of a kind. He revolutionized choir directing and there will never be another O'landa.
EVERYBODY THOUGHT TYE TRIBBET WAS THE FIRST ANIMATED DIRECTOR, BUT IT WAS O'LANDA...showll do miss him
exactly!!!!!!!!
I totally agree! I miss him dearly, O'landa was always humble and nice when I saw him at GMWA every year.
The Mississippi Mass Choir had an animated director, too in the 90s.
I have been in my church choir since I was 15 years old, thanks to my God-Mother. I REALLY ENJOY SINGING! Our Minister of Music taught us this song in 2017 and I have loved it ever since. I've never seen Ricky Dillard perform nor have I seen any of his videos, so I cannot compare Mr. Dillard to Mr. Draper. What I do know is, I equally enjoy watching him direct this choir. I had to get used to his animation, but I understand now that he was overjoyed in what he did. Just watching the smile on his face is priceless. I pulled this song up because I needed to hear it, again. Thank you Mr. Draper for sharing, may you continue to Rest in Peace my friend.
Walking into 2023 lifting the Savior up! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
OMG I love watching him on video and I actually saw him once back in the day and fell in love with the way he directs RIP O'Landa
qmonique he’s a beast
I am loving this .. We need to have more songs and services like this .. I miss the old school praise and worship .. I dont know what they are doing in church now ;-[
For those who like to attend:
The 10 Year Commemoration Reunion Concert of Olanda Draper's Associates will be held Saturday, Jul 19 2008 in Memphis, TN @ 5:45pm @ Greater Community Temple COGIC
I didnt get hip to Olanda until after he passed, but as a choir director I definitely have a profound respect for the dude! He's off the chain!
So many memories. I love O'Landa Draper. God Bless Him... He is missed, but his spirit lives on through his ministry of music.
We sang this in our college gospel choir and it ALWAYS hyped the crowd up! Love this song!!!!
Man I miss OLANDA so much. He definitely has inspired me to give everthing I got everytime I sing----Thanks GOD FOR knowing hime
As you can see in O'landa, the key of being a great director is not just your movements but in your communication to the choir and the musicians!!! Sometimes as the director, you have to act a fool (get ugly with it, is what I mean) to get what you want from the choir and musicians.
Man.....these were the good old days....I love it...YEEEEEEESSSSS
Yeah thanks for the post I loved O'landa Draper. Especially the song "Use me for thy service".
I remember my youth choir sang this song!!!! I would love to sing it again!!!
I LOVE OLANDA DRAPER
the best director ever lived........o'landa i miss u
My baby girl is really kicking around while I listen to this clip-----I think she likes this song
@hotpapa225 Remember Jesus with the woman at the well. He already knew about her. The apostles wondered why He was talking to her. Jesus wanted her heart. After ministering to her, she became an evangelist. HALLELUJAH! Praise God for O'landa Draper! I truly miss him. He was an awesome individual. God bless you all!
I love this omg!
I agree. He was on the gospel scene before Kirk Franklin. He and the Associates was so anointed and that had so much fun up there singing gospel music. They look like that were have the time of their lives.
That last He!!!!!!!!!!gives me chills everytime😱😱😱😱 baby that worked that he until it felt like i was vibrating in my spirit lol
NO. In fact, he was engaged to a choir member named Patrica. Sadly he passed away before they could get married.
...and she took over the choir.
He is really amazing
THEY DON'T SING OR WRITE AONGS LIKE THIS NOOOO MO!!! It's a shame where are all of the choirs now?!
ahahahaha! 6:36!! man, I miss that...
Can somebody post his old song "My Soul Done Magnify His Name" That was a powerful number back in the 90.
@ad8keyz3 No. It was a weekday night musical at Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. on Park.
@chj333 oh ok thanks, it looks just like his church from the inside but none the less I really enjoyed this video clip keep up the good work and be blessed!!!
Go 'head!!!
OH MAN! OH MY GOD 5:57 - WAS WOW!
Orlando know he is on FIIiRE!!!!!! He betta direct that choir and they betta sing! You're right Ricky is my guy but he has nothing on Orlando.
lawd dude u crazy lol. U are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO missed!
Do you Mean " My soul Doth Magnify the Lord"
Does anyone know who the organist and drummer are?
Who is the "lame" that sits in the pulpit DURING A CONCERT!?!?!?!?!? Lawd have mercy on these CHURCH FOLK!!!!!!
Dr. Jones just gotta be seen.
Ughhhh yes!!!!! Reminded me of the old ministers at my old church that would sit up in the platform as if we were there to entertain them! Ughhhhhh!!!!!!!
The male version of the late Dr Mattie Moss Clark!!.. this man did as she did.. had choirs produce notes or chords that were unheard of to the human ear.. or TOTALLY UNEXPECTED at the WEIRDEST shake of his hand.. or jerk of his body.. thats what happens when god is ALL OVER you!!!
was this at Pentecostal Temple COGIC (Bishop J. O. Patterson's) Church?
@hotpapa225 I agree.
@hotpapa225 Even as a minister, I am not to condemn anyone. I am after the heart.
Do you mean " My soul Doeth Magnify the Lord"
What do you mean you got "hip" to O'landa?
Now I luv Ricky Dillard but....... Hey ain't got nothing on O'landa
Real big facts now rest in peace O'landa #sayless
@luvcooley I disagree brother Ricky is the man......I love Ricky Dillard
Ricky learned from him period
looks like the front row is all .......
@ELIPOUL well everybody is intitled to they're own opinion
SMH. He is putting on a show.
"get hip" - (slang) come to the knowledge of. Ex. "Chris didn't get hip to what youtube was until he saw his friends online."
Please don't read too much into stuff doc.
No offence intended, but what does his sexual orientation have to do with "the price of tea in China"...or the anointing that was obviously upon his life. I think people should stop digging for mess in other people's lives and work out their own soul's salvation, with fear and trembling!!
I've heard better from them just loud clowning on this one...
No Go well they aren't singing no more so there you go