Watching this on 7/27/24 after the shocking news of the Nelon's Fatal Plane Crash in Wyoming on 7/26/24.

Great video Ron…. Had never heard the actual Godfrey show!! Thx for sharing this one….

If BILL hadn't take up plane just think ALL of them could have been in the plane later on???

Love ❤️ You Forever My Dear Friend

Sounds wonderful.

I love these guys!!! So did Elvis!!! ☺️😉👍🙌🙌🙌🙏

Thank GOD for Roy Winston (R.W.) Blackwood 🙏

Once I called to get tickets for a concert . And was told James is right here beside me want to talk to him James talked with me for an hour SUCH A LOVELY MAN

Was Jerry Lee Lewis in the building? Sounds like him at 2:05, could be RW. I know Jerry Lee Lewis also played this on piano.

My Great Uncle Bill Lyles. Looks like my oldest son. Both my sons have his voice and music ability. The music gene and blessing carrying on! Very cool to see this so many years later... My Nanny Grandmother (his sister) is so very proud I am sure!

Really wonderful, Ron. I come from a family who flys, have friends & family in Clanton and have spent quite a bit of time in Memphis / Germantown - on top of which the Blackwoods & Hovie, Jake, Chief and the boys sang the soundtrack to my youth in Atlanta - y'all feel almost like family. I'm tickled that you're carrying on.

I remember those days vividly. We moved to Memphis in 1952-53 and became fans of the the Blackwoods'! All of them! Ellis Auditorium in downtown Memphis was the place to be...north or south hall. Then there were the churchs nearby...First Assembly on McLemore where Jim Hamil's dad was minister! I have been following gospel music since then and it is not quite the same anymore! But, I have memories and that counts!!!!

Bill Lyles Vocal range (G1 - G#3)

As amazing and huge as Elvis was and still is the imperials the stamps the backing singers and musicians were all cogs in the amazing sound that we all love and know!!

Bill was my Grand Mother’s Brother. Fun fact I have an Uncle Billy who was named after him and he was blessed with a voice as well :)

So funny my Surname is Blackwood and i have a brother that his name is Elvis Blackwood

When was this?

Wow amazing talent I loved james

The facts are not right about the plane crash.

To Ron Blackwood, I'm sorry to hear about R. W. Blackwood and Bill Lyle's death, they were some of the finest singers I have heard. Thanks for sharing your stories through this KZbin channel. I am a big fan of the Blackwood Brothers. Thanks.

Sweet Uncle Joe

Awesome song, I remember those National Guard Armory singings. I bought an album with this song on it when I was stationed in Korea in 1974. I still listen to it.

Yes, it was devastating. Shock and buckets of tears.

Was always mesmerized watching Jackie on the piano.

Just look at that audience...those were wonderful days...I was in many of those great jam-packed audiences.

Thank you Ron Blackwood...for these wonderful memories.

I was a teenager, it was devastating.

It's been many years Ron, and I couldn't help wanting more of the Blackwoods. Thanks for your friendship and May God continue to Bless You and Your Family.

Thank you,verry much. I love it so.

Melhor baixo de todos os tempos.

Ron, If I could just find this record album anywhere would be amazing, my grandparents used to have it.

Good C2 at final.

Yes... it is Bill Lyles

That's wonderful Jack, I miss you my friend! So many fun times.

My God, what a wonderful video! R. I. P. R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles.

It is JD Sumner

Sounds exactly like Bill Lyles to me. At 1:36 and 2:58, the voice sounds nothing like JD's. JD could sing that high but with way less delicacy and honey in the tone.

I agree that this is JD Sumner, not Bill Lyles.

I heard he tried to actually tried out with the Rebels Quartet, and he couldn't sing the part & Jim Hamill taken his place.

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How I wish there were video footage of this historic performance!

Wow! Each rendition of this group held a distinct legendary sound!!! That is fabulous!

Thank you so much for sharing this posting.you know this night was the worst of my whole life and billions share it too all over the world i will never forget this day not ever.Elvis is still my hero. 🕊41 years on.would he ever believe how popular he still is today and more so .I wonder.x

A difficult piece to listen to, knowing what would happen. Mr. Blackwood, would you know where Bill Lyles was born ? I can't seem to find that information anywhere; thanks.

That is not Bill Lyles he was better than the featured singing. I believe it was J D Sumner.

Love it Ron! Thanks buddy!

why does JD Sumner take his hand to his ear on the lower notes

GOD! Send us an ELVIS 2017 is so full of hate.

I am not familiar with the personnel in this group, but the bass singer has JD beat. Love it.

How old is this group? It is not the Blackwoods I am use to hearing.