"Lift Every Voice and Sing" performed by Symonne Sparks and Preston Wilson

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson. Performed by Symonne Sparks (voice) and Preston Wilson (piano). Produced by David Myers.
Recorded September 12, 2020 at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of America's National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.
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[@t.s.t.4085]

Keep singing, and praising sweet young woman. Sing, sing, and keep singing.

[@bight5577]

Angel voice Lady Symonne Sparks and Maestro Preston Wilson, very well done. May the LORD bless you both.

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Magnificent!!! the pianist didn't try to play over the soloist. Absolutely, brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful Sanctuary. I am watching this ,2/14/2022 .brought tears to my eyes. This young lady has a very special gift. I hope she is a music major . My Gosh, I had to stand up, which I do when singing this in public , but tonight. I had to.actually stand in my great room and applaud her and the pianist!!!!

[@mipou1]

AMAZING! Gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. Best version I've ever heard! This performance should be the standard for "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

[@jareetakhan9408]

This is the way this anthem should be sung and interpreted.. so much emotion and meaning! Beautiful!

[@ted1091]

And respect

[@sharononeill6477]

Symonne Sparks and Preston Wilson's moving rendition of 'Lift Every Voice And Sing' brings me to tears.

[@carolyntrahan9751]

Such soul stirring delivery from a very beautiful woman ❤❤❤Thank you so much

[@autumnjanell]

Yes ma'am and sir!! Beautiful! Glory be to God who has brought thus far!

[@dezet7654]

God bless the black man Mr. James Weldon Johnson who wrote this song The black National Athem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" It's so beautiful it gives me the feeling deep in my heart to never give up no matter what the struggles we as black people face in life..Trust in ABBA God and our Savior Jesus Christ to get us through them! God bless everyone!

[@lyttlesanchezifill2878]

Felt this to my Core. I’m Motivated, Inspired, and Obliged to Keep on Keeping On. One Day the Victory Shall and Will be Ours 🥰🥰🥰🥰. 💯 for both the Singer and Musician 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@bellacharise]

beautiful. ancestors proud

[@bonniewynn8476]

Wonderful in every way !! Thank you. Thank God!

[@sharononeill6477]

Praises up! Awesome.

[@88luneytune]

How is this not at a million views????

[@dianneelaine157]

Wonderfully rendered young lady🎵👍🏽🇰🇪

[@christianlifeboat]

God bless the both of you..

[@melvinsamuelbrackettalvare82]

Lovely, grandeous performance, I loved it!!!! 💚 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

[@caroleshields243]

This is the most beautiful rendition I’ve ever heard

[@deborahbarnes3475]

Beautiful

[@ggpggp5688]

Love Love Love. God Bless Ms Sparks

[@ecatheatre86]

Excellent. I'm so very jealous. Why didn't I study voice? Why didn't commit to my piano lessons? Why do I only know the first verse? 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@anthonyross6051]

Easily the best rendition of this song ever.

[@ronaldmuwangamale7750]

She's owned it 🎉🎉

[@MimifromChicago]

YES!

[@63yomo]

One of the purist interpretations of this precious song with out over singing or production.

[@garyg6000]

Lovely !! Thank you.

[@fourthavenuechurch4586]

ΜΥ GOD! MY GOD WHAT POWER ! WHAT CONVICTION! I STAND IN TEARS OF JOY>. THANK YOU

[@lomiejoysj]

Brava!!

[@jameepickens3245]

Thank you.

[@angelagrimes1750]

Awesome!! Touched my soul!!

[@ToniMarshette-td1dz]

Absolutely beautiful!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyangelis1094]

Stunning voice and beautiful emotional performance ❤️❤️👍👍

[@PeterJames143]

I like this version. (most of) the words but a relatively simple version. Thank you so much.

[@samiecovers8531]

Verily verily I say unto you, I love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@yellowsport3]

OH MY GOD!!! This lady truly rocks!!!

[@deidrewilliams7168]

Beautiful. Wish she would have sung the entire song.

[@lagaylamcgahee3556]

Beautiful rendition, and thank you for your accompaniment, Preston. Quite lovely, both of you, and I'm so glad to hear all 3 verses to tell the full story. :)

[@charlesbrown2825]

Just Beautiful!🤩🔥🔥🔥💯 The Holy Ghost was dancing up and down my spine!!

[@domingo9331]

I felt this moved my spirit in a way I can't explain so much that I wanted to fall down on my knees I'm look up into heavens submit to my father 🙏

[@elitescientist]

Thanks so much for this.

[@lethiahardin2240]

Very beautiful ❤️

[@crescsuzukibedford]

This made me weep; an amazing feat from a KZbin video. Absolutely amazing performance. Full of truth and heart.

[@yellowsport3]

YOU GO GIRL!!!! Super cool stuff there!!! Love it!!!

[@JoProut]

wonderful! Thank you

[@oliveinsat566]

MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE I HAVE EVER HEARD SINGING THIS SONG! ❤

[@daptree]

Brilliant!

[@SuperJayhanna]

Wow, this sister is soooooooo talented, I needed this , thank you💯

[@amarshall3221]

Just BEAUTIFUL! OMG! 🎶 🔥

[@ginnagreenbaum1478]

Beautiful!

[@ted1091]

Amazing rendition. Thank you

[@kathyedwards7686]

😮 beautiful!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Just gorgeous! The end gave me chills!!!

[@cynfll]

So beautiful!

[@bellebeauty67]

Piercing my soul, joy amplified ❤️🕊Whoohooo 🕊🕊🕊❤️❤️

[@cebrinawithac511]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@l.a.9406]

BEAUTIFUL!!! ❤️

[@Revochart]

Beautiful. Would you give us permission to show during worship this coming Sunday as the anthem? John Calvin Presbyterian Church, Metairie, LA.

[@shawndradavenport3083]

Sounds really good

[@RoadBlockReggaeBand]

So beautiful 😍 piano should of been a little louder but well done guys, a song for me and all black hearts.🖤

[@DalenaLWhite]

Béautiful

[@jasanaharlaque3835]

i need a accompanist track for this and how can I get one :)

[@NolaMarieSings01]

What key is this

[@gregbattles4742]

Can anyone tell me where did black pride disappear to 😢

[@angelap.4410]

It disappeared with drug addiction and all of the traps set to destroy us. Can't even discipline our children but the police will one day in the worst way.

[@brotherjohnsmusic9491]

What hell is that the piano player is wearing!

[@bobklahn42]

Very good voice. Unfortunately when you try to alter the song to make it yours you are showing ego, not artistry. I wish I could hear you do it as it was written.

[@FUnazis]

What a voice! Incredible performance, of the singer and the pianist both; even though I am more used to the quicker, faster version of this song, this version here was just pure beauitful! I loved it!

[@hateyouwithapassion1]

I pity the fool that tries to play this pianist

[@cosmikewolf1900]

Beautiful