BACKSTAGE 2001 Homecoming taping at Billy Grahams

Back in 2001 we recorded a Gaither Homecoming video at Billy Graham's retreat center in Asheville, NC. I took my video camera and got some backstage video footage of the different artists that were there.
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[@jeannelevrier4249]

What a glorious time when people truly had love in their hearts for one another. No vanity, no bitterness no sour dispositions, just loving caring and warmth of sharung beautiful friends.

[@dianepruitt7600]

What a treasure! So many great gospel singers, many of whom are no longer with us. Would love to see more of this type of video. Thanks for sharing!

[@candicegolden4733]

I always loved seeing you and Mr. Jake together, especially when you would put on a hair piece and mock him singing.

[@terriann619]

Wow, what a treasure. This gets more precious with every year that passes.

[@ritaeh8794]

I heard on one of the many Gaither programs that Ruth Graham always wanted you to sit near her because you made her laugh. Your parents probably never imagined your childhood acting up would get you a seat next to Ruth Graham!

[@joyr36]

I love the backstage videos. Everyone is so happy and full of energy. I miss a lot of the people in this video that are no longer with us.

[@Ladyailiken]

Oh Mark! Thank you for posting this video. So many here I miss so much. Love when Jake Hess says Love you! He was such a nice person. I met him in Huntington, West Virginia at a Christmas Homecoming. I had a picture of me, my 13 month old daughter, and Jake. It was such a special picture to me. Squire Parsons is a fine fellow too. So nice. My dad and mom lived in Roane county in Amma and Squire was from Newton. Love, love, loved George Younce. Oh to many gone but can't wait to hear them, wait? What am I saying? Join them all in the Heavenly choir. I sing too and always wanted to be on a homecoming video. Share more you haven't before, Mark. I love watching all the ones who have gone on. The Speer family was always my favorite. My dad and mom had all the Homecoming videos from the beginning and I watched them and got them after mom passed but someone broke in and stole the container they were in and other things we got from her place. They stole my dad's rocker he sat in too. Just the few things I kept they owned. I will know those old videos when I see them!

[@dorcasjohnson8790]

This was great. No wonder everyone looks so good on the videos. Love, love Ms. Ruth Graham. She was a beautiful, wonderful lady.

[@sharondease3551]

They get all that make up on them..i noticed that too..lol

[@julievanderleest]

You were right about one thing, lilie does have a world class smile.😁

[@gracepuckett411]

MARK thanks for videotaping i love your voice you are my favorite funny guy i love BILL and GLORIA i have met you i will always love you

[@tammyferguson2707]

Sad we have lost so many of these wonderful people since you film this !!!

[@regenehuddleston7557]

Wow this is a blessing hearing all the contemporary Christian singers getting interviewed

[@bradleydavis8714]

Wish I would have been old enough to experience these Gaither homecomings. I watched them as a kid but just didn’t really appreciate all the wonderful talent until I got older. Thanks Mark

[@justahillbilly7777]

This definitely exudes that early 2000's energy. Simpler times. Simpler times. I may not have been around yet, but boy do I miss those times. God bless y'all.

[@ireneguerrero6182]

Love it Mark so many beautiful memories thanks .

[@tootsiedawn2016]

"How ya feelin'?" "With my fingers!" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@matthewmccarthy3276]

I bet you all had great fun! Happy memories.

[@JohnnyManThan]

Love seeing those guys; Jake Hess, James Blackwood, Hovie Lister! Legends in Gospel music!!

[@davidschooler242]

Thank you Mark for the treasure of people in the video God Bless you for sharing.

[@harrietbredehoft6578]

What a blessing to see all these wonderful singers!

[@MaryABJM]

These are so good to watch.....Mark These Are Priceless💖

[@cindywells3241]

Love!! Please post more videos like this! 😍

[@Tex-val]

Such a blessing to see all of these wonderful singers who have gone on to sing in the Lord’s choir. Miss JD and Jake

[@serenesplendorasmr3635]

Aww...Jake Hess looked so sad, not knowing if he'd be able to sing. Bless him. He had one of the most brilliant smiles. That 93-year-old woman looked stunning! Such a lovely surprise to see Evie too.

[@59Ameri59]

Thanks for sharing this. To see all these wonderful people. Time has flown by hasn’t it? A blessing will be received by all those who view this video.

[@pamela-gw7xo]

Everyone who's anyone LOVES you Mark Lowry!! And I love you too! 💞🤗💞

[@stevencohn39]

THIS IS CLASSIC FOOTAGE OF MANY LEGENDS OF GOSPEL MUSIC WHO ARE NO LONGER ON THIS EARTH.

[@kristelleferrer]

all the great and best 😢

[@patriciapierce8293]

This is an awesome video now in March 2021

[@joygregory6521]

What fun to see all those folks who are gone now! Thanks for sharing!

[@sharondease3551]

I just wanted to add tho..it was so great to see Russ Taff..he is one of my favorites..hes so humble and sweet and I m so happy that most of the ones you do video treat you with respect and laugh a long because that's all you are trying to do is enjoy life.I love you Mark and God bless you!

[@ashelycarnes8427]

I remember him live streaming this on Gaithernet!! 😊💛 This makes me so happy!

[@wendyburston3132]

Thank you for posting this. Priceless.

[@marklowry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenniferleonard5883]

Still loving this in 2020!

[@LorieLee7]

This is wonderful!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing, Mark ❤️

[@doogie64]

Can’t wait for the close ups.

[@lindanolan579]

Thank you Mark, what a blessing to see so many great singers.

[@ohhmymegan]

Awe! Thanks for sharing this. I’ve watched your other homecoming backstage video over and over. I just love this!!!!

[@renitameares3838]

This made me smile, laugh out loud and reminisce. 💗

[@regenehuddleston7557]

😂💖✝️great interview with David Phelps

[@regenehuddleston7557]

Awe 😘 I likes that song( Evie sings GIVE Them all too Jesus) 💖the mark Lowry # just whenever

[@karencalabrese9571]

Thank you, Mark, for posting this video. It’s a real walk down memory lane!

[@rdzuidema]

Mark sure know how to do a 'close-up'.

[@fabigrossi2976]

It's funny how people react, when someone's wandering around with a camera. Some are not too happy, many role their eyes - but wait a little. Later, when they see the video and the people in it and remember the occasion it's been taped, everybody is just SO happy about the video and enjoys watching it. Always. 😃 Greetings from Germany 🙋‍♀️

[@codybogue3346]

That man that mark said looked like him I mean he really did. I was just thinking “dang that looks just like mark” and then mark said “we look alike” I thought it was his brother😂

[@janethorn2081]

I loved this hope you have more.

[@melindercaudell2682]

This is a treasure Mark.

[@SignatureStampsFan]

This is a treasure.

[@laisayanesusu7287]

I Love this, thanks a lot Mark

[@Misshowzat]

This is so sweet and lovely Mark. So many great friends, so many memories I'm sure

[@tootsiedawn2016]

I bet you had a ball every day. I think God's decision to choose you as a messenger for Him was a gift to everyone you know, who watches your videos, meets you in person, just every body. I see God in you. Thank you for being such an amazing messenger for God! You have reached/touched the hearts of LOTS of people in your life. You probably don't even know it! Thank you Mark, you are a blessing. Maybe one day God will make it possible for me to go to one of your concerts or whatever it is you call them. I can't really travel far due to medical issues, but if you were in North Carolina, I would do my best to get there and see you! Keep doing what you do best! Love in Christ, Beverly Pinnix

[@donnareis6862]

Love y’all!

[@suzannorwood1127]

Please tell us there’s a Part 2. This is so special!

[@Tex-val]

Gloria always looks so gracious

[@gpmcd1044]

“Starkle starkle little twink.” Oh how I miss George.

[@1philtown]

Praise God.....your videoing skills have improved since then. Great to see all those great singers again.

[@marryannlamb9853]

Thanks for sharing

[@ellepennell3706]

Love this video. Where was Jessy? I would to see him. He was my all time favorite. RIP dear Jessy.

[@garrettbrooks6576]

I think this was filmed a day after the tapings for Hymns and Church in the Wildwood, and on the same day as the tapings for the Billy Graham Music Vol 1 and 2 videos. The reasons why I think that is because of what everyone is wearing, and also because Jake said he wasnt feeling well the night before, and if you notice in Hymns and Church in the Wildwood, he look fatigued, didn't sing much and left towards the end of the taping.

[@stevenb1998]

good times. thanks mark

[@nettiemarie2556]

Wow, she is going on 94?? PTL for sure!

[@michaelnichols3883]

Wish he would’ve gotten CeCe on video! Oh well. I can JUST imagine the stories this man has in his arsenal about backstage with SG folks!!!!

[@daviskeith1]

love jake

[@stevencohn39]

EVERYONE IS 18 YEARS YOUNGER, MANY WHO ARE NOW IN HEAVEN WERE STILL ALIVE AND COOKIN BACK THEN!

[@AdamPaul222]

Steven Cohn exactly what I think when I watch the old Gaither homecomings!!! Makes me sad but such a wonderful victory in Jesus!!!

[@stevencohn39]

@@AdamPaul222 AMEN AND AMEN!

[@faithdekolo]

Oh Mark! It's so good to see all these guys, Jake, George....

[@genilciocunha0102]

Very good, Mark, very good

[@PattiSanders]

Oh what a great video, Mark! Did you read Ruth Graham's book "Sitting By My Laughing Fire"? You've got to read it. I can hardly wait until heaven to get to meet all these legends in person. Thank you for sharing. Love ya!

[@Josh501st]

This was the night that y’all shot that This Ole House video for George

[@laisayanesusu7287]

Evie is beautiful *The video/camera trick* it's coming back 😂 "Don't tell anybody" ... Everybody now knows

[@carolj471]

I love watching the Billy Graham ones via gaithertv but some of these folks don't look too pleased with you, Mark.....I wonder why? LOL Nah, great footage and Miss Ruth there too, what great memories you have:-)

[@sharondease3551]

You need to read what I wrote..they don't look pleased because it exposes who they really are ..you know like us..normal with no microphone or raw..it goes to show that you think you know how some of these singers act but in situations like where Mark is just trying to have fun..a few of them acted stuck up and smug.

[@tootsiedawn2016]

I wish I had known about this! I would have been there! I only live 2 hours from Asheville!

[@nettiemarie2556]

I love this, tyfs! But what, no Vestal?! Lol.

[@laisayanesusu7287]

❤

[@darcyann66]

Oh wow I still miss George Younce

[@laisayanesusu7287]

Saaammmee 😭

[@AdamPaul222]

Right!!!!! Such a wonderful sense of humor!!! God Bless Him!!!

[@carlislejulien6537]

Do you have more of these from your first run with the Vocal Band? Or studio sessions from the God is Good album or I Do Believe

[@kathiaboatwright5568]

**sweet**

[@easttexasguy903]

I want to see the rest of the video Mark.

[@regenehuddleston7557]

😂laugh out loud George younce becuz I went too school with a relative of George younce her name( Debbie younce)

[@virtualpianoman5175]

Who is the lady at 6:36? I always see her in the reunion videos, but can never remember her name.

[@annamariepolniaczek3807]

I swear Mark you're like a gerbil on speed.

[@cynthiahju2678]

❤💕❤💕❤💕

[@regenehuddleston7557]

1guy looked likes( ricky skaggs) & Michael w.smitty right sure likes bro. Smith songs( frends r frends 4-ever when the lord the lord of them) & liked the interview with ( shef & Jeri easter)

[@stevencohn39]

I HATE IT WHEN THE CAMERA GETS SO CLOSE TO THE FACE AND SHOWS ALL THE FLAWS OF AGING!

[@sharonblakely9101]

David Felps did not look happy. Wonder if he would have acted that way if Bill had been behind that camera.Very dissappointed in him. Such talent on stage.

[@susanodell4538]

I guess you haven't seen David Phelps enough to know his sense of humor. If you did then you would know that was his way of playing with Mark.

[@sharonblakely9101]

@@susanodell4538 I guess I haven't. Thank you for your insight.

[@susanodell4538]

@@sharonblakely9101 You are welcome.

[@stevencohn39]

WAS THIS BEFORE OR AFTER 9-11? MY GUESS IS BEFORE!