Brian Free & Karen Peck - Looking For A City

[@SouthernGospelLady]

Why do southern gospel fans always insist on comparing artists against another??? Just appreciate and enjoy the fact that there are groups still willing to sing these good old songs! No they are not Johnny and Vestal , they are Karen and Brian. They’re not trying to be Johnny and Vestal, they’re just having a good time and providing entertainment.

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

Lisa Marie Roger that. Although there are anthropological reasons for making everything a competition, it bores me to tears. That said, this, here, strikes me as much an homage as a contest.

[@mikejaques6573]

It don’t matter who is better or this or that. They all are great. They are well known It’s a matter of taste. Or preferences.

[@tyandbecky]

I love Brian and his group. I went to see them at a small church in our hometown and the experience was excellent. But -- the pastor evidently saw himself as a bass singer and it must be standard practice to show up a local singer with this song. Brian had to do it by himself this time.

[@dougtriplett]

I agree. They are having fun just like Johnny and Vestal did. Vestal knew Johnny was the higher singer. It was just good fun. Like the other singer kidding the high tenor that it isn't natural for a man to sing that high!! Lol I love to hear these old songs. Watch the fun contests. Watch bass singers compete for the low note is fun as well. I watch them do this one time. It was going well, its if fun. Then J D Sumner walked in stage to show the young whippersnappers how it was done! Hahaha Great memories

[@Matthew-p9c2l]

I love these absolutely beautiful and amazing grace the Lord for them both amen

[@timothyicenhour3119]

Brian is the best! This song never gets old!!

[@kristanh36]

I LOVE Brian Free so much! He will always be my favorite southern gospel singer!!! ❤️

[@paulking3053]

I have always been a Karen Peck fan. I always have told others she can sing high. Brian Free is a fabulous tenor and does a great job as well. When I hear him I think of the late Johnny Cook who was absolutely a blessing to hear.

[@missywiley3140]

+Paul King Now that you mention it, Brian Free kinda sounds like Johnny Cook.

[@paulking3053]

They were great singers for sure.

[@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686]

Two of my fave singers singing one of my favorite songs!! Love it!

[@bambam9991]

They start in the Key of A, finish 21/2 steps higher in the Key of D. Both Brian and Karen finish on that high D, but what is amazing is if you listen very closely at the end, someone singing harmony in the background finishes 2 steps higher than that at the 4:56 mark on a high F#. That is amazing. One of the highest notes I've ever heard.

[@billyspencer7668]

That note that they sung was a D3, however I've heard tenors such as Ernie Haase, David Phelps, Wes Hampton and even myself go as high as a D4

[@KatieT97]

Actually that last note is a D5. Learn your octave numbers. D4 is right above middle C and D3 is eight notes below that

[@billyspencer7668]

Okay im sorry i was momentarily confused however my point still remains that there are tenors everywhere that can go higher than that

[@tessatheartist33]

Yeah even Brian can sing higher than that, Ive heard him hit F5s too and I mean these days

[@PastorChrisCFAG]

Bill shivers can sing tenor easily, that's why he sings with Brian.

[@michelledean5243]

What an amazing performance. They look like they had a great time

[@gretaalcindor8942]

I have heard many beautiful singer sing this song ,I always write positive words about the singer

[@mikejaques6573]

He is truly amazing. Started out in A then Bb B C C sharp finishing on D. Just AWESOME Love this

[@tammyhowery8514]

LOVE YOU Guys so much. I can be depressed and put you guys on and you bless my heart and I'll sing every song with you 3 fine outstanding MEN💜💜💜

[@lowers1976]

Love it. I like both singers they are some of my favorite.

[@CindyEdwards-g7r]

That was amazing!

[@raydunakin]

Wow, what great voices! My throat would hurt just _thinking_ about singing that high. :)

[@princessmissy50]

Terrific!! I have never heard a man sing that high!

[@josephlee9848]

that's nothing, look up Vitas dedication

[@tankmaster1018]

I'm not religious at all but I absolutely love this song. And Karen was awesome but Brian impressed me way more because his range is incredible for his age!

[@SouthernGospelLady]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@jmfjmfjmffrania4312]

great song...... love the voices love the humor too..... 😂 Lol

[@MaryGarris3]

Beautiful!!!

[@cathyhorton3440]

Always awesome 🙏🏽🐣👏👏❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🥳🥳🎤🎼🎼💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿

[@margueritemajor7286]

Wonderful...he sounda so much like johnny cook

[@petalrichards-chambers4694]

This is good gospel fun I enjoyed it

[@tuckerwalden2049]

Reminds me of Vestal Goodman and Johnny Cook

[@dougtriplett]

This is an homage to their fun competition. This is a time honored fun moment in southern gospel.

[@notafannot9134]

I loved both Vestal and Joohnny. There will never be another voice like Vestals

[@peggygarner7450]

Brian Free the best!!!❤

[@nathankennedy7548]

Incredible!

[@josephberry1927]

This sounds like a choir of angels after listening to James Cannup

[@brendariggs7250]

thats so funnie,Brian and Karen,lol,,I love them all

[@ncbus336]

I remember watching a video where Vestal Goodman and Johnny Cook do this song and Vestal couldn’t reach as high as Johnny could. This was just as good as that one!

[@emilewhenzle1119]

Love it

[@gaylem4215]

LOVE this....Christians with a sense of humor....LOL :-) They're both good but I give the edge to Brian for sure!

[@muggleshutchins7203]

Fantastic!

[@vwchick24]

I’ve asked Brian to do this song many times. He laughs. Lol.

[@lilshybutrfly]

CinciRawk {Sandi Nicole} it’s been years since he’s done it

[@yourachievement5167]

it always amazes me how they can sing that high and still keep going for the rest of the day. Back when I was singing tenor I would last for maybe a couple of hours because the group I was with wanted me to sing the high parts and hold it. One song I had to hold the D4 note for 30 seconds at the end of the song. wow I had to take a break after that one. LOL

[@tyandbecky]

THAT, sir, was incredible. I've noticed that as I get older and am not touring, that I just don't sing all the time to myself and I've lost volume and the control I used to have. Sigh. By the time I lead hymns, sing soprano (I'm an alto), my special isn't special.

[@rhondabaston5146]

You are so amazing

[@Lisa-xc8nx]

Wow 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💜💜

[@charleshoffacker4019]

Praise his holy name y'all

[@crosbyllc5426]

This is a good competition, but james cannup is the goat 🐐 when it comes to this song... He can wear anybody ears out...

[@larrymcnamara5518]

Great . . .

[@missywiley3140]

"Never sing this high... Comment on our duet... All our hopes renewed!"

[@jerrybutler605]

I like "Come that's all we're doing!"

[@callhd]

I bet Vestal Goodman is dancing in heaven.

[@katiegoforth6157]

callhd KATIEGOFORTH

[@katiegoforth6157]

FAIR HAVENS INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH

[@sabatongendo6885]

All of us we are looking for a new city

[@Matthew-p9c2l]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacobblackburn1379]

CLAP ON THE UPBEATS

[@Peter1996Egorov]

Brian is the best

[@haileyjohnson5974]

Karen is the best

[@Peter1996Egorov]

They both are best

[@haileyjohnson5974]

yes they are good but Karen is the best

[@Peter1996Egorov]

Hailey Johnson No,no,no, you are wrong. They both are best!

[@haileyjohnson5974]

No,no,no you are wrong Karen is the best

[@estelleadamski308]

This is the Gospel music I grew up on. Real Southern Gospel music. I won't listen to the current so-called gospel music. Also watch the Goodman family w/ Johnny Cook singing this song.

[@eastonavery1738]

Awesome

[@Dandymancan]

James Canupp said he showed up Brian free

[@benmichael1494]

Thank vestal

[@AllieSierdsma]

David Phelps is super high singer by he is also classically opera trained besides Brian Free & Chris Allman, David Sutton, The Kingsman Qt. Tenors, Jay Parrack, Kirk Talley sing high like that

[@garyshamblin8597]

This song made James Cannup famous apparently.

[@ajack1312]

He wore Brian Free out.

[@dennyrichardson2257]

listen to brian free and assurance it's the better version

[@billcary30]

I never realized Karen could go that high. She normally doesn't in most of her songs

[@tessatheartist33]

then you never heard four days late

[@neerajemanuel7771]

You have to listen to her with the nelons back in 1980's. She's a crazy high singer.

[@angelawood9610]

Because it's fun

[@wayneberry8226]

Goooooooooooooood jop..

[@walksthesehills]

Excellent ...., but did you hear glass shatter?

[@tessatheartist33]

To be fair, if you're going to compare Brian free to any body pick on people his own age, then compare. Not the youngings. The fact that he can still keep up with them is amazing

[@lizab.stough9396]

So *this* is what it's supposed to sound like?!

[@r2gelfand]

She's toast!:D

[@terrypowell4112]

Who hit that last note in the back?

[@EmaleeM]

I think it was Bill Shivers, the one who was messing around with Brian, who hit that really high note in the back. He’s the lead singer for Brian’s group.

[@jdmleroy]

If you watch and listen closely, Karen gets thrown off, and mixes up her lines when Brian screams while she's singing her last chorus.

[@jasonbent97]

James Canupp once wore him out.

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Haha the Goat!

[@morriswilburn9858]

I don't think there will ever be another Vestal.

[@donnamcelrath6279]

He sounds like Johnny cook

[@michaelholman517minKC]

What would have been really interesting is if Susan Jackson (Karen’s sister) would have done the song instead with Brian as she is an alto. I think Brian ends up higher. “Precious” strikes again… 😉

[@Isabellatooch]

And James cannup said he sang this with him-

[@fayewhelchel5903]

Old friends gospel group

[@notafannot9134]

Love both Karen and Brian but it can't compare to Vestal and Johnny singing this song

[@katelynbuhler2837]

Four more days Randall Buhler lol

[@deborahpolk1854]

vestal goodman did same with johnny cook. he won

[@BenLorezo]

Hahahaha

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

Good fun. He blew her out of the water though :)

[@booger1966]

Brian is not struggling at all

[@billcary30]

is this the one that brian freaks out and has to say no mas because she kept going?

[@brianwhite2856]

who sang for him

[@SouthernGospelLady]

Brian White What do you mean?

[@bigdogtim7998]

No that wasn’t easy!!!

[@brittanystewart723]

is that elvis back there? lol ;)

[@jeffkersey819]

Britany Stewart that's Mike Rogers. He used to sing with my brother's group, Kindred Spirit.

[@vwchick24]

Mike Rogers is so humble. His hair is amazing. That’s bill in the background with them from BFA.

[@burkleyboo2548]

I NEED TO MEET THESE PEOPLE! (By the way, how do we even know Britany was talking about Mike? I personally don't see the Elvis resemblance...)

[@GeneralLeeStudiosBrian]

XD

[@notafannot9134]

Not a comparison really just think the original was performed better no judgements I LOVE THE LORD and all my brothers and sisters in Christ

[@Pentecostal_Reseller]

How about Kim Hopper go against Brian

[@christineh7305]

Kim is an amazing singer, but as far as range, Brian has her beat before she leaves the gate!

[@neerajemanuel7771]

@@christineh7305 How about TaRanda Greene?

[@tlp4398]

WHO HIT THAT NOTE IN THE BACKGROUND?!

[@missywiley3140]

tlp4398 I think it was Bryan Free. Lol

[@jasonbent97]

James Canupp.

[@PastorChrisCFAG]

Bill shivers

[@EmaleeM]

It was most likely Bill. The one who was messing around with Brian

[@SethBergile]

Incredible!