Commissioned- "The City" 1984 Throwback

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

Very very very talented, takes me back to early to mid eighties, simple times

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

Fred is a monster beast! One of my top favorite groups of all time!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mdooms76]

Commissioned is the greatest male group of all times..period!! There has not been anyone else since them with the vocals and strong gospel lyrical content. The words they sing teach and make you think! This song is so beautiful and the lyrics are powerful "where we'll count not the time by years...and there will be no darkness there!"

[@lynmosley2259]

Song gives me goosebumps!!! Loved Commissioned since a teen!!!

[@graceandpeace4414]

I was a 18 year older senior in highschool. The song lyrics were on point and blessed me.... even now at 58

[@LeeLee-xi9wc]

Mitchell Jones hitting that high key in a natural voice is rare and unique all of them can really sing they are the standard of gospel sound

[@steelpeels896]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever sang. God bless you Commissioned. Your music ministry is blessed by God in heaven.

[@BrianLewis-ov1lv]

As a 14 year old I used to critique these songs before the first album came out the jones family lived two houses down from me Ilove them from the bottom of my heart Keith Lewis

[@KishanDass-hb9vl]

One day il see these guys in heaven singing I didn't get a chance to see them live my favourite group even better than boyz to men

[@WelcomeToTiffineys]

MY BOYZZZZZZ!!! NONE LIKE THEM!

[@egsmusiq]

When I get to heaven, I hope this song is playing.

[@decook]

Congratulations to Commissioned on their upcoming honor for the 2011 BMI Trailblazer award along with Shirley Caesar.

[@samethiaallen1769]

Young Fred 'nem! 🙌🏽

[@beaglin]

the greatest ever

[@casullen]

Man, Oh, Man! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I couldn't get what they were saying for anything. I couldn't even read their lips on the Reunion Concert DVD. Now, I can finally sing the whole song with a little more confidence.

[@jeffrey64]

wow. WAAAAAAYYY back!!

[@darrylbrown2285]

wow, great video!!!! fred hammond once said in a interview. when he came up with the group, he wanted to make a male version of the Clark sisters.

[@rc987456]

Darryl Brown You are absolutely correct my brother. A lot of people think Commissiond's sound was influenced by the Winans but Fred has said on several occasions that their sound was based on The Clark Sisters' super tight, legendary four part harmony. Which is probably why Witness's four part harmony resembled The Clark Sisters on certain songs.

[@timbryant87]

Fred Hammond was so young! lol

[@aaroniic]

marvin sapp didnt join the group till 1991 he's not one of the original members

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

Easily one of their best songs recorded.

[@musicgirl78]

Love this song..makes you want to be ready when Jesus comes back!! Sing Fred!! Fred Hammond and Keith Staten were once in-laws.. Fred was married to Keith's sister. Keith's dad is a Bishop in the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith

[@urymilchan]

Exelente Grupo, si que es legendario Fred Hammond Desde sus inicios es muy profecional. DE MILTON RODRIGUEZ

[@michreese]

WOW. This footage is incredible!!!

[@terrywiley3288]

michreese this group is the one of the best of all time may God bless them truly

[@HeyFreda]

This concert was actually republished and put on DVD. You may be able to order online or find at one of the mom & pop gospel stores. It's called "THE LOST CONCERT" of the Winans.

[@tommygunz37]

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonmartin5770]

Wow, this was a great throwback. They only one I haven't seen from them.

[@michele6691]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS POST! They sound good in and out of the studio. every looks so young here. commissioned is still awesome just wish they were still together

[@QueenYarry]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Over 30 years ago and their voices are still most powerful!!!

[@bencolemanjr]

@deenice681 I think Fred played bass for the Winans before founding Commissioned. I think they were probably very close, so I'm sure the Winans were an influence.

[@bromel549]

You are correct.

[@bleedinggreennationbleedin9342]

Ben Coleman Jr. No he wanted to make a male version of the Clark sisters.

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

@@bleedinggreennationbleedin9342true but he also learned from the Winans because he traveled with them and told Mitchell he would learn all he can and come back for him… and he did. He speaks of the Winans highly especially Bishop Marvin Winans.

[@neetrab]

yes. he's playing bass. look how thin he was, lol

[@casullen]

Where we'll count not time but years.

[@B-Shack]

I think the lyric is actually “Where we’ll count not time BY years”.

[@williambosman9944]

Fred sounds like Stevie Wonder here.Cape Town South Africa

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

Stevie Wonder is one of his top influences.❤️

[@dlastqueen]

wOW!! Look at Fred!!!

[@tacoque]

Thanks for enlightening me. I really appreciate the knowledge.

[@jeffrey64]

this is way before his time.

[@swimsis]

Is that Fred Hammond?

[@fluid_thoughts2782]

purplesis yes.

[@misslauraj2756]

Yes, a young Fred

[@tacoque]

Thank you so much for the knowledge!

[@tacoque]

Thanks for sharing!

[@zlahc]

@MultiPrayers Keep your head to Heaven and stay focused on Jesus Christ. Blessings!

[@sbbriley]

") lovely

[@eny4life718]

Why the audience look so bland, they should feel the Holy Spirit 🙏🏾

[@thomasmatthews5732]

2:21 the sister is star struck...lol

[@tacoque]

mzsophiesticated...Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. This may sound a little ignorant, but can anybody tell me what a "four square church" is? I think my Grandmother used to attend one in Cali years ago when I was a kid. She is deceased now.

[@unclejj9600]

They don't let Carl Reid get loose

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

Because he’s most a backup singer… he has his moments though.

[@unclejj9600]

@@eligahmurrayjr1541 karl can lead his voice is like El Debarge or Eddie Kendrck it's more of the writers all of them could lead or go solo

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

@@unclejj9600uh I said that. He has his moments but he’s mostly used for a background singer. That’s just the way it is. To me his voice is good but he’s not the”go to guy “ for the most part.

[@unclejj9600]

@@eligahmurrayjr1541 name me 5 better male gospel singers who can hit his notes consistently

[@CheekLife]

yeah Time definately changes things LOL

[@DeeNice681]

If Commisioned wasn't influenced by The Winans, how do you explain songs like Giving My Problems To You being similar to the Winans sound. Keith Staten is clearly trying to channel the vocal style of Marvin Winans on that song.

[@misslauraj2756]

They have two different voices. They don't sound alike at all!😊

[@HumVProd1]

Earl Wright!!!!

[@JayDrewGWP]

HumVProd1 No his (BISHOP Earl Wright’s) son Michael Earl “Mike E.” Wright on guitar.

[@dopeblacktherapist]

i barely recognized fred!

[@fluid_thoughts2782]

Kristen Scott Fred barely recognizes Fred, lol! It's amazing how we change as we get older.

[@casullen]

the whole thing

[@jdedwards2]

what are they saying at the end? God shall wipe away all tears No more sorrow pain or fear What's that next line???????????????

[@tacoque]

I love this song. Thanks for posting. Does anybody know what year Marvin Sapp joined the group?

[@matthewmccarty1223]

tacoque he joined in 1991 when they released their album entitled "Number 7", replacing Keith Staten I believe; and remained there until 1996. Then once Marvin left, Marcus Cole filled the spot.

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

@@matthewmccarty1223don’t forget that when Fred left that they added Montrel Darrett… and he was very essential on the Album”Irreplaceable Love”with Marvin Sapp. Marvin as u said left for his solo career and then came Marcus Cole… but before Commissioned could come out with another album, Montrel went solo and then came Chris Poole(rip).

[@_ashtonthomas]

I always thought this song had an Elton John vibe to it...

[@casullen]

what are they saying, before they say, "where we'll never have to toil"?

[@tacoque]

I'm sorry, I meant what is a "four square city"?

[@dopeblacktherapist]

Fetus Freddy

[@princetonbanks]

check out Fred Hammond..lol..

[@neetrab]

Um...Keith is clearly trying to channel KEITH. Makes no sense to channel Marvin or anyone else when HE is annointed to do HIS thing. lol