Alex Bradford - close to Thee

A historic event: probably the first black gospel concert ever in the Netherlands. Recorded in Utrecht, november 1962

[@PierreGarin]

One of the most incredible voices of Gospel music! I love Alex Bradford !

[@rayanthonyperry]

i listened to this and got chills down my back. i love this song!!!

[@newhorizonmissionoutreachi1391]

Thank you Lord! I praise your wonderful name! So worthy of the praise!

[@athorpe630]

One gifted talented singing man!!!

[@PennTrafford]

Thanks, Darneloh. Yes, he has lots of links in Google on the internet -- it's clear he did have an active career. He passed away at only age 50, but what an inspiring life!

[@JoStaRR123]

That was awesome!

[@Decemberetta]

"BEAUTIFUL"

[@neKadmiel]

Wonder, terrific!!!

[@maryantenettekreationz758]

I love this Negro Spiritual version of this beautiful song. Love his voice and backup vocals. 💥 ❤

[@Jake-nk4wg]

I found another upload!! Thanks! :)

[@PennTrafford]

What a talented and inspired gospel singer and a magnificent voice! Anyone know anything about Mr. Bradford? Did he have a career in gospel music?

[@windjammerish]

When did Alex Bradford die?

[@andrekilpatrick7704]

MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!

[@branch4519]

my life was changed by "i said i wasn't going to testify". saints like alex bradford and dorothy love coates are my family by choice rather than by birth.

[@direfranchement]

Others can tell you more about him, but I can say that he did have a distinguished career in gospel. He was a notable performer as well as songwriter. I enjoy the drama and depth of his voice.

[@Txlottoman]

Does anyone know the members of the Bradford SIngers accompanying Alex? That is true, pure gospel and definitely Chicago style. Can you see the Roberta Martin influence. I wonder what would have happened is Roberta chose Alex as a member of the group?

[@jaapdesticker]

I taped this from a program on the dutch national TV, many years ago...

[@Notsofastbaby]

Thank you my dear friend . You have blessed many many people.

[@mrtheoneandonly83]

@windjammerish He died in 1978, his funeral was so big that two blocks had to be closed off.

[@Rowoches]

Sing Bradford!!!

[@happyorganist]

I kniew his wife, she resides here in Baltimore I believe in nursing or assisted lving situation!

[@msclarawashington8806]

His wife is on the piano

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

The late Alberta Carter Bradford

[@purplelove010]

He was gay

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

@@purplelove010 He was, but was married with two daughters.

[@marryannsawyer4190]

@@purplelove010 how do u know that