Commissioned In Concert - 1989

Filmed Live At The State Theater In Detriot, Michigan
with a special appearance by Derrick Brinkley
Who Do Men Say I Am
Learn To Pray
Love Isnt Love
Go Tell Somebody
The Race
What Do You Know About Jesus?
Hid The Word
Victory
Unworthy
Cry On
Giving My Problems To You
Running Back To You
Im Going On
1990

[@Dontgiveup7813]

FAVORITE GROUP 'THE COMMISSIONED'👑 FROM 1985' TO NOW 2024'! EVERYYYYYYYY SONG ENCOURAGED AND SHINED THE LIGHT & ATTENTION BACK ON GOD AND HIS LOVE FOR EACH ONE OF US!!!❤❤❤ GIVING ALLLL THE GLORY TO GOD ONLYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! Helped me get through some rough times! YOUNG MEN AND NOW SEASONED MEN DEFINITELY ANOINTED AND CALLED BY GOD.🙌🙌🙌

[@user-ml4eb6ib6d]

2024 The Anointing is STILL BREAKING YOKES...HALLELUJAH 🙌 😔😊❤❤❤❤❤💯

[@yvonnelarkin4572]

That's so true a real anointing never goes away, is always there no matter when you listen. And back then they gave Real concerts!❤❤

[@marpettwades7913]

Who remembers when commissioned hit and how they took over the younger generations from the Winans.😁

[@revmd621]

👋🏽

[@Kaisimone4u]

Hahahaha. Where is the lie. LOL

[@luxuryrapchannel]

I love commissioned too. But the winans had the touch. They never missed. They created the contemporary male group lane

[@keeshonanderson6046]

They didn't take away...just added

[@flodog7564]

I remember, the Winans were still good but I remember when Commissioned kinda drew more of the younger crowd back then.

[@rramallove2478]

Mitchell Jones vice was very smooth and silk soft vice

[@philiponealwms5882]

Who are these 8 people that actually "thumbs downed" one of (if not the greatest) contemporary Gospel groups of all time?!?! In my opinion there is NONE better than Commissioned.......NONE!!!

[@nathannelson6657]

I don’t know who the 8 are but you can tell they aren’t disciples. 😂 I’m sitting here having flashbacks of making sure my tape didn’t pop and then I bought the collection CD and tried to keep it from getting scratched. This was music was music.

[@marshajohnson9393]

None better. None!!!

[@flodog7564]

People who do know good music

[@markjefferson2434]

😂 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@WelcomeToTiffineys]

"Who do men say that I AM" is STILL one of my favorite Commissioned songs. It's one the most powerful songs that they have ever done! That message is so dynamic and they did a dynamic job arranging it into a powerful song. Miss these days.

[@ted.25blu57]

Rest In Heaven Michael Brooks

[@charljack]

This is the THE definitive Commissioned concert video.

[@MWD19862809]

This is awesome to see men real men worshipping and praising God unashamedly. God I thank you for making me worthing

[@SuperMusicology101]

My sentiments exactly what a Blessing

[@yvonnelarkin4572]

So so true

[@ManifestedSonofTheMostHigh23]

I still bump commissioned to this very day. I've been a supporter since album one and will be here until they're done, God willing! And I still weep like I did decades ago almost any time I hear their song Ordinary Just Won't Do.

[@leonalexandre1451]

We’re in 2023 it would be awesome to make an audio and video restauration of this so the younger generation understands WHAT was Commissioned and understands their legacy.

[@yvonnelarkin4572]

AMEN and AMEN

[@Esquire1995]

Fred Hammond's voice definitely aged well, it got better and better. Modern Fred rendition of Running Back to You runs circles around younger Fred, he brought me to tears years back at a concert, even caused me to sponsor a child in Africa... Yup, that powerful. I got to perform with Commission at an event benefitting the victims of the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, I was awestruck. 🎹🎙🎹🎵 Memories.

[@evonza4858]

Yes Fred,Marvin and each one of their voices are still superb🥰❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚to God be the glory from a forever fan🥰

[@evonza4858]

Ps l saw them as well 🥰 I also saw the Jackson 5 and New Edition live 🥰❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚so when it's my turn to leave this earth l can go being a happy woman thank God❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚 Blessings to everyone

[@yvonnelarkin4572]

They were soooo anointed and sang from their hearts music had messages that could be preached!!!

[@kaylanicole5410]

Fred sounded amazing here😭

[@simbaking6338]

Young slimmed down Fred....lol.....He looked so different here.

[@chandlerw.dukesii.8097]

I came into gospel music during the early 2000’s, which I always say was an extension of the explosion in the late ‘90s. I was blessed to be able to absorb that because it was a great time including the period when Tye Tribbett & G.A. came and just changed all the rules, that was for us the last great explosion of music originating from the 20th century. During the time when Fred Hammond had went solo from Radical for Christ, Christmas 2003, my mother bought me this VHS, I was too young to realize what she placed in my hands, but to this day I praise God for letting me witness this powerful experience, taped back in 1986 and released in 1989. I had a TV with a VCR included, living in the last days of constantly having to track to get a perfect picture lol 😆. I watched it everyday for years, and learned how the contemporary gospel music originated and Commissioned are truly apart of that list of pioneers, they took would some would risks tremendously, defying technology, music styles, fashion in a time when the church look down on much, but the chords we play today, using tracks and midi, synths, the way we sing, and so much more trace back to these multi talented anointed trailblazers of gospel music. They established a lot of what we have now musically, they made it hip and urban while still keeping their anointing and conviction. This VHS was beginning of a musical journey for me, the more I watched this, the more I wanted to know so as I grew up I learned as much as I could and ended up immersed in it, to this day while I listened to some of my own generation’s music, I love music way before my time, it’s real, anointed, and solid, like good meat on the bone, it sticks to you. The history and evolution of gospel music especially within the 20th century is so profound it’s haunting, but that’s good , you know it’s with you, through good and bad. My mother has since 11 years went to glory but while she lived she exposed me to some of the greatest powerful gospel music I’ll ever know, and these men were part of that.

[@jumobeats9002]

That was a lot to read but I relate, I was born in 83 so I was raised on the Winans but I remember when my mom played commissioned and I was hooked. I’m so grateful for my mom to introducing me to this type of music

[@fothgt]

Well before Commissioned was Andre and Sandra Crouch, Edwin Hawkins. Lenny Williams, who was the lead singer of Tower of Power tells one of the greatest stories of the influence of the Crouch family. Williams was well known for the R and B classic "Cause I love You." He tells how he knew the leaders from the Black Panthers and they told him not to follow that white man's religion Christianity. Well when Williams was in the studio making the song Andre and Sandra were there and they inspired him to sing with passion. These sold out to Jesus believers had a impact on one of the greatest songs in black music! That's real power.

[@chandlerw.dukesii.8097]

@@fothgt Wow, that’s a powerful story on Andrade & Sandra Crouch’s influence on Lenny Williams famous hit, “Cause I Love You” because he sang the breaks off that song, the song itself is powerful even though it’s R&B, the way he did in studio and live it makes sense now, seems like their influence was on a lot legendary artists records outside of gospel, Michael Jackson just to name one of many, the Andrea Crouch choir and friends have contributed their voices on a few of his songs about making a world a better place, brought the gospel out of MJ for sure, just goes to show how far reaching their ministry was and how it can be. Thanks for sharing.

[@ethanjackson8894]

Sometimes in life we get a glimpse of what heaven is like on earth... i think this is one of those glimpses... so incredibly beautiful and pure!! 🙌🥹

[@timothyford6580]

Still here August 2022

[@jonathanwilson9679]

Me too!

[@SuperMusicology101]

Singing and Praising an Awesome God by a great Gospel Group blending Gospel funk Jazz Men for Christ

[@ksandersc5]

RIP Michael Brooks🙏🏿

[@ginad8238]

“Cry on..God understands your tears..😢🙏🏽❤️

[@rramallove2478]

Keith staten voice is very much smooth

[@jubae5760]

Keith Staten is very underrated.

[@pafree4402]

Fred Hammond in my opinion never got enough credit for his bass playing. I don’t know a better bass player.

[@rianrobinson3832]

My favorite bassist. And I’ve heard them ALL.

[@rolaine733]

Don't know what it is about this concert .....Jesus. 🙏🏼 Wow just wow, just amazing Jesus!

[@rolaine733]

Just the mention of the Lord's name, just to hear the bible sung is so powerful so powerful. It's power in keeping His NAME IN THE MUSIC! Everyone looks so great here 💜💜💜 Fred was fresh off the press okayyyy ha 🤞🏼😊😁

[@pafree4402]

Amen well said Rolaine well said!

[@kathleenmosby1620]

I was and still am a big fan of Commission!

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

Keep on running.... it's 2022 and I am still 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️.

[@jumobeats9002]

With the old school tracking at the beginning (too much nostalgia) thanks for posting

[@DRCW-vq7jg]

Greatest intro of all time

[@foxy10diva]

Sing yall! Commissioned for LIFE!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@daniellafleur1750]

Got this DVD awesome

[@rramallove2478]

Yeah I got this DVD

[@ministersd]

This brings back so many memories. I have always loved Commissioned.

[@MyfriendELOHim]

The Commissioned was given to me as a weapon in my spiritual warfare. I really had no idea how anyone else felt about their worship on this level. Feels new to me again. The blood 🙏🏽.

[@robertphillips2642]

RIP MICHAEL BROOKS OF COMMISSIONED

[@fhjmjf]

Thank you Jesus!!!!!

[@evonza4858]

I love my brothers 🥰 from day one until forever 🥰❤️🖤💚 Blessings to each and every one of them as they sing together or solo,l have nothing but love for them 🥰❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚 Blessings to them, their family, friends and fans amen

[@toniaparks7726]

So love commissioned! Love the voice of young Fred Hammond!! Oh that voice!! All of them were blessed though!! Anointing so strong!!

[@yvonnelarkin4572]

I do remember when they were out but I didn't listen to all their music. I must say I really do appreciate it now they were on a whole other level. Glory to God. Serious young men who loved the Lord and sang from their hearts

[@fothgt]

Saints Keep on Running for Jesus for before long we will be at the finish line!

[@thomasferguson302]

I remember singing most of their Songs at Church ..this really brings back memories...

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

One of greatest gospel group 👥 or band of the 80:s and 90's, they sing with authority, like 😍 angel 😇!Their music 🎶 will live on.🌚🎈🔖💼💸🔝🙏🏿🎁🎉💵🛐🏡🍕💾📱📱📼💊📱🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐🎉🎉🎉🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🏿

[@lindajohns2010]

Wow! I remember being at my first Commissioned in 1989 on SC State College campus (now SC State University). This was the first time I heard them and fell in love with the music and worship. They were my all time group since then. I got blessed to see their reunion tour in College Park (Atlanta)a few years ago. They are timeless! God bless them all!

[@rramallove2478]

I love commissioned every since I was a little kid

[@toniaparks7726]

Best band of all times ever!!!

[@Dontgiveup7813]

Jules Kain thank you repeatedly for sharing this video! 1❤

[@markjefferson2434]

Lol they started with a bang ❗️ Who do men say I am as their first song.

[@MrDWoods]

I’ve always loved Commissioned ! I was introduced to them in 85 .. I patterned my music playing after Michael Brooks. People used to ask me, where did I get certain styles to line up with choir music ? Can you imagine Michael Brooks playing, “Oh how I love Jesus “by Thomas Whitfield ? That’s basically how I played lol

[@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations]

All of you guys have to make it into Heaven!...You have to perform at the Wedding Feast!!! God Bless!

[@pamelamoore8446]

The Winans sound every day all day

[@jeanmalikdanati9155]

Fred Hammond started as the Winans bass player.. took their style and started his own band..

[@1965Entertainment]

Thank you for uploading. Karen Detroit Girl Forever!!

[@theeprince]

Fred is a great singer I am inspired by, and through searching him this group came up. Never knew of them, but praise the Lord for them they are anointed. Great group!

[@joannapilgrim]

Thank you for uploading this gem. To God be all the glory

[@revmd621]

“Oh my gosh!” I loved Commissioned!! Thanks for sharing. 🙌🏽

[@dslapster64]

brilliant stuff

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

This was absolutely incredible!

[@terrenceboswell7913]

Thank you guys from the 80s to 2023 we are still team commissioned

[@MrWally-soup4250]

awesome Music and Ministry. Thanks for sharing.

[@dominicguyton7962]

Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond sound just alike

[@mrchill3007]

This concert is not 1989...... It's more like in 1987.....

[@ReadingComprehension8X]

35:55 Hide The Word

[@carlaricks9143]

YOU CAN REALLY SING A LOT OF THESE GROUPS WHEN THEY'RE PRETTY BOY HE'S JUST THERE TO SHOW BUT YOU CAN REALLY SING.

[@bigslimentertainment5421]

I attended this concert when it was at the fox theater in Detroit mi. In the 90’s

[@yasminepadilla]

00:19:50 Go and tell somebody

[@donniesydnor1076]

You all are welcome because obviously God sent them as an answer to MY prayers! (Just kidding) Like most of you, I too have been a fan from day one and continue to love and play them to this day. My wife and I brought them to our little city in NC in '90 and '92. I may post the footage once I confirm permission.

[@markjefferson2434]

Yo Derek Brinkley was niice 😂.

[@rramallove2478]

The smoke is the most best part

[@tammyleathers7751]

Different Very different

[@Nadpsa191]

The message in the songs is the most best part, Jesus Loves you and died for you ❤

[@danc1180]

Am I wrong if I call this RNB Quartet music? I can see how this was popular coming out of motown.

[@dopeblacktherapist]

fred

[@carolyuengling8085]

UNITED WE STAND. I SO MUCH PRAISE, SO MANY OCCASIONS, SO MANY CHURCHES OF DIFFERENT PERSUASIONS THE DEVIL SURE HAS BEEN BUSY DIVIDING AND CONQUERING AS HE GOES ALL THESE DIFFERENT CHURCHES, ALL THESE DIVIDING WOES! II SO MUCH PRAISE SO MANY BASTIONS, SUCH DIFFERENT CHURCHES WITH DIFFERENT NATIONS I THOUGHT WE WERE MEANT TO BE ONE BODY OF CHRIST IN THE SPIRIT WHY THEN AREN'T WE UNITED? WHY THEN DON'T WE LIVE IT? III SO MUCH PRAISE, SO MANY OCCASIONS, SO MANY CHURCHES OF DIFFERENT PERSUASIONS THE DEVIL SURE HAS BEEN BUSY DIVIDING AND CONQUERING AS HE GOES ALL THESE DIFFERENT CHURCHES, ALL THESE DIVIDING WOES! IV SO MUCH PRAISE SO MANY NATIONS SO MANY DIVIDED CHURCHES WITH DIFFERENT STATIONS WHAT HAPPENED TO BEING ONE BODY IN CHRIST HOW DOES THE DEVIL PREVENT US FROM DOING RIGHT? UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL, CHRISTIANS COME TOGETHER AS ONE NOW, ONE BODY FOR ALL! V TOO MUCH DIVISION TOO MANY AT ODDS COMING TOGETHER IS NOT HARD AT ALL ALL BISHOPS NEED TO DO IS SEE US ALL AS ONE, NOT HUNDREDS, NOT TWO THEN MAKE A SIMPLE CHARTER BASED ONLY ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, GOD'S LAWS ARE ALL THAT'S NEEDED FOR ME AND YOU. BEAT THE DEVIL AT THE GAME HE PLAYS UNIVERSAL AND UNITED WE BE AND UNIVERSAL AND UNITED WE STAY. NOW YOU MAKE MY DAY! ©️ Copyright by Carolyn Ghavam-Yuengling Forever. Virginia. USA. The Universe. 04/24/24. 08:21. AM. ET. A MINOR

[@itiswhatitis716]

Never realized how much of their sound was influenced by the Winans

[@cooper60]

Fred played bass for them.

[@bigslimentertainment5421]

More like ‘87-‘88

[@williambosman9431]

This bro who sings here ,whos that? Good vocalist WOW .Not part of Commissioned

[@williambosman9431]

Just the accustics of the hall,a bit bad.Job well done inspite of that

[@pauldaniel5119]

THIS IS NOT 89, THIS HAVE TO BE 1985 0R 86 BECAUSE THESE SONGS CAME OUT DURING THE MID 80S

[@juleskainmusic]

This video was indeed released in 1989

[@DRCW-vq7jg]

Greatest intro of all time