How I Got Over-Uptown Night

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[@volitionspark2686]

THis is still the best version of this song I've ever heard.

[@boomerang905]

Volition Spark yesss!

[@christophermbair]

Volition Spark I tried to Shazam this when I watch this today and the song wouldn't pop up

[@phylliswatson8231]

Try the version by Aretha Franklin

[@teefree8041]

Amen

[@teefree8041]

Always will be

[@tazaman2009]

Still playing this over and over again in 2023 and 2024. 😎💜

[@MissGNX]

Me too!

[@salsasoul4112]

Everyday 🙏🏾❤️

[@dr.roberts4508]

Amen

[@willhaynes2190]

.e too

[@terrenceblack6084]

🫡

[@lorennadixie5181]

They'll never be a movie like uptown Saturday night that choir had me almost shouting!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@MissGNX]

Me too!

[@healthymindcounselingwelln5411]

Rest in heaven Calvin Lockhart, Sidney Poitier and Harry Bellefonte ❤❤❤❤

[@nisamae2]

I love black gospel.

[@luvbig41]

One of my favorite parts of this movie just because of this song. I still rewind it when i watch this movie.

[@angelmagic4159]

luvbig41 me too lol

[@angelmagic4159]

Me too

[@thetravelg166]

Yessss... mines too

[@tainachapman9486]

Got it on rewind right now and have done it three times trying to figure out who this young lady is and this choir is!!

[@alfredmayes5005]

I listened to all different versions of this amazing gospel song and it’s my personal opinion that this version sung for the movie is the best one. And I think it has to do with the BPM. This version has a more upbeat tempo and sounds modern for even today’s times. Not to discount the original version or Aretha’s version but occasionally a new version may sound better than the original. This song makes you want to clap and praise the LORD. And it’s sung by Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir. They sang it without the reverend and upped the tempo to give a more soulful, gospel feel to it. The studio probably didn’t want give the choir any credits as they would have had to pay many more people. And that lead singer’s voice is smooth and powerful. I’m loving it!

[@JORDAN.1024]

Tempo and pitch. I agree completely! Thanks for the additional info. How there isn't a released version of this is baffling!

[@Abull01]

What's her name?

[@alfredmayes5005]

@@Abull01I searched high and low and couldn’t find any info on the lead singer of the Southern California Community Choir, which was created by Reverend James Cleveland. As this story proves, black exploitation was being perpetrated by prominent blacks on their own people. I do know that Tom Scott, one of the founding members of the Blues Brothers Band, produced the song, which is listed as the title credit song. If you have any inroads to contacting him, I’m sure he’ll have that info. I strongly believe the choir didn’t receive much, if any, compensation to perform that song in the movie m. This choir was one of the most choirs at that time and performed all over the world, including Jerusalem.

[@lawaii2024]

She go most of the lyrics WRONG!

[@charleslhoward9167]

Alfredmayes5005 You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! And I feel that it's the best version for the exact same reason... It's all about the BPM's ... also the lady on lead vocals appears to really be enjoying herself singing this song.

[@salsasoul4112]

THIS!!!!! Brings tears to my eyes every time. Sometimes you just need some church. SAAAAAANG HIS PRAISES BLACK PEOPLE! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!! Best version ever! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@johngarcia8827]

Me too. I've heard many versions but this one moves me

[@gregorybryant2734]

Agree Amen Hallelujah Hosanna Hosanna

[@michaelferguson6213]

AMEN

[@msh7432]

How I got over - Montreal Jubilation is better than this one. Listen for yourself.

[@seanconnor7607]

They should have recorded this version for the public, excellent 💯😎👍🏿

[@WWAHP]

Sidney Poitier & Harry Belafonte, two legendary heavyweights in the same movie together. Powerful.

[@ccrdcd38]

Christian Edwards and dr cosby

[@montana19696]

Christian Edwards and Calvin Lockhart

[@willhaynes2190]

And Bill Cosby awesome

[@231gnx]

Bill Cosby isn't a heavyweight?

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

@@231gnx Bill saved Sidney's career..

[@stanleycollins8465]

I still LOVE this, It reminds me of my childhood and simpler times. PRAISE GOD!!!

[@marshaoden8378]

AMEN, and Having old school Church.

[@michaelferguson6213]

HALLELUJAH AMEN

[@kayunderwood225]

Amen

[@zlock3742]

one of the best movies ever made!!

[@luvbig41]

The whole Trilogy can't be beat.

[@keithjones7357]

I agree!

[@willhaynes2190]

Absolutely

[@RodneyNorwood]

Geechie Dan Beauford wasn't no joke, I love this movie!!!

[@missayawk]

Rodney Norwood Little Seymour was the baddest dude in the movie!

[@rogueleader1988]

I'm so glad, This movie allowed the whole song to be sung for The movie. It was real and I'm sure if you played this movie in the theatre today, the audience would join in and turn that theatre out. Amen

[@chocmilk10]

rogueleader1988 Sho Nuf!!! I wish they would release it again! The theater would be jumping!!!

[@missayawk]

I think if a DJ played this in a CLUB ( remember those days?😢) it would have ppl dancing.

[@willhaynes2190]

Yes yes they would

[@mhomer4]

I had a Parakeet who started dancing to this while I watching this movie. My mother said he had The Holy Ghost! This is the the best version I have ever heard.

[@v.dargain1678]

LOL .Thanks parakeet . I like this song too .

[@mhomer4]

@@v.dargain1678 it never gets old.

[@blacsouljah]

You should've videotaped it.

[@wildwaning9427]

*Let everything that have breath praise Yahuah. Praise ye [Elohim] the Lord.*

[@mariellclement8092]

This choir is fire. BTW: The late Calvin Lockhart with his fine self. R.I.P. Brutha.

[@lchapo7842]

Mariell Clement Wasn't he fine 😚😍

[@ryn2540]

Yes

[@angelmagic4159]

Mariell Clement yup Calvin was beautiful

[@Zeldarw104]

Ikr!!!! 😍😍😍

[@viejoyner7215]

Mariell Clement fine as a .03 mm Pentel ballpoint!

[@donnagreen4506]

Would you believe that I watched this movie for the song? One of the best versions of it, ever !!!!!

[@5rodan5]

Sing Lucille.. When we were not ashamed of sanctified gospel music

[@angelmagic4159]

grand slam - who is this singer - I’ve been tryina figure this out for the longest time

[@spartansrace4293]

They never gave her a credit in the closing credits . Flip wilson simply referred to her as Lucille. It's a shame cause she's pivital in the two gospel songs. I wonder if the choir was the Southern California Community Choir???

[@tainachapman9486]

I remember seeing the making of Aretha Franklin's documentary with The Rev. James Cleveland (AMAZING GRACE) and this is the Southern California Community Choir. I see all the faces from that choir that was in that making of that movie!! So it's got to be that Choir!!

[@OCRATHLETE]

thank you for your response...@@tainachapman9486

[@DJSAMIAM3900]

The best version of this song ever....

[@leohawkins3363]

Sister Louise was 🔥 that Sunday morning!!

[@angelmagic4159]

🎼🎼I wanna wear a diamond gem In the new Jerusalem I wanna walk the street of gold In the homeland of the old I'm going to view the host in white Who travel both day and night Coming up from every nation On the way to the great carnation I’m wanna sing hallelujah Trouble over My soul look back and wonder how I got over🎼🎼 I love this song. Yes, there is Mahalia’s version and Aretha’s version, but this sista here!!!! Blows me away. I’ve been entranced by her version since the first time I saw this move 40+ years ago. Now, if only I knew who she is

[@johngarcia8827]

I wish I knew too. Hands down. 40 years ago for me too. . I loved this song ever since

[@randynelson3997]

Who sings this song ?

[@barbarapilon4]

Yes I love this version!

[@lorennadixie5181]

That lady had me almost shouting amennnnnnnn ❤❤❤ great choir

[@bayathyasharahla5627]

Diadem

[@kathysanders6183]

As old as this movie is and I remember seeing it when it first came out, this song still sounds good today. 🤗

[@visioneerx4629]

There is no music like Gospel music. It touches you on the inside!!

[@UrbaneFarmer]

RIP Calvin Lockhart

[@MsVie2012]

UrbaneFarmer that's a gorgeous hunk of chocolate. #HCGI

[@tracielittle]

@@MsVie2012 I second that emotion 😂🤣😂🤣

[@avalonpark1574]

The most handsome black man in tv and movies. To this day, a Greek and Rome God before he knew it.

[@lornawest47]

When cousin Raymond comes to town he really knows how to get down

[@wildwaning9427]

Told myself back in the day I was gone marry him!! 😍

[@akprotv]

Thank you Jesus thank you lord...man this song does something to my soul....

[@angelmagic4159]

aykay harris mine too, from the first time I saw this movie 40 years ago. It still set fire in my soul 🎼How I got Over🎼

[@livelikeitshows1802]

Going through a bit of a rough patch right now. I think I’ve listened to this version of this song about 100 times in just the last two days. Cuz “when I get over” it’s gonna be because of the Lord only. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Lord...in advance! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@missayawk]

Me too.Makes me appreciate everything

[@alanhudson2999]

Don’t it!!..u start to feel the Spirit of God movin over you thank you Jesus u just wanna give Him praise whether u close to God or not the Spirit touches every human soul HE’s not bias or prejudice praise His wonderful name Bless Him y’all n this song ✝️

[@alanhudson2999]

Yes indeed it does..it blesses my spirit everytime I play it..True praise was in order..the choir killed it and her singing makes you wanna give HIM praise..well bless HIM!!!.thank you Jesus yes my soul looks back and wonder how I got over..the grace of God..Thank you Lord!!

[@WeR1bodyNChrist]

My soul looks back and wonders how I got over ❤❤❤AMAZING GRACE

[@tazaman2009]

My soul looks back and wonders... How do you not identify or give recognition to the lead singer singing a song that is so influential in the movie ? Mind boggling 🤯

[@msladylibra8373]

I was asked to sing unexpectedly @ church yesterday and this song was the ONLY song that came thru my mind b cuz "My soul looks back and wonder how I got over" thank you Jesus 😇👐

[@livelikeitshows1802]

Ms LadyLibra83 Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, Lord. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@wandafossett846]

🌈🌈😂😂😍😍 💯💜💙💎😃🤗 LOVE THIS MOVIE I CAN SEE IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ICONIC ACTORS STORY LINE TRUE AND FUNNY NOT A LOT OF VIOLENCE GOSPEL POWERFUL I MISS THIS IN THE CHURCH SO MUCH HAVE CHANGED IN CHURCHES TODAY.. I PLAY THIS POWERFUL SONG OVER AND OVER!!!! 🙏 ❤

[@sherrigrant573]

I woke up with this song on my mind. So glad I found this

[@melanin2196]

Ikr just outta the blue it's been in my head for weeks

[@williamjenkins3429]

one of the best renditions of this gospel music classics Ever ! this gospel choir is AWESOME

[@edeck889]

This scene in the church was filmed at "Bowen United Methodist Church" in Los Angeles, CA. Great scene from equally great movie "Uptown Saturday Night".

[@irenetaylor1967]

Please pray for healing for me

[@johnnypools6971]

Best version Ive ever heard. Wish it was a single

[@luthstar]

Do we know who the singer is?

[@tremainebyrd6216]

I miss these days my grandmother and all

[@internationalstudentscanad6600]

ɷ I Havee Watched Thisss Movieee Leakedd Version Hereeee : - t.co/e6QlTccFx6

[@argerinejordan4703]

Tremaine byrd Same here.

[@willhaynes2190]

Yes real church

[@78Sista]

Reminds of my childhood church. My Momma and Grandmomma singing in the Gospel. 😢💔🪽🌹

[@tazaman2009]

It's a dayum shame that nobody knows who the lead singer is or the choir and the fact that they did not put this version of "How I Got Over" out as a single is a travesty ! 🤔

[@charonbell1057]

I absolutely love how good they sang this song ❤️

[@noladarling1597]

I love her voice!! Also, Calvin Lockhart is beautiful, sheesh!

[@tazaman2009]

I said the same thing and I'm a guy..... Calvin Lockhart should have been in way more movies as a leading man.

[@yattamook]

yes he looks like a sculpture

[@timekaschannel]

Like seriously he was!! 😍

[@melanin2196]

Yes adorable love those lips

[@shantecarswell396]

Aaaaaaaaayyyyyeeeee yes lord 2022 had Covid I was seriously sick my oldest daughter and I we were healed in Jesus name I’m here thanking my lord and savior how I got over been through thank you lord how I got over Amen 🙏🏾

[@caidenmommy40]

This my Favorite part of the movie,the song especially,..but the smooth way the Gangsters are also...

[@mauricepritchett3600]

lpk

[@mauricepritchett3600]

iikkkkkkkkkioikqqqa

[@lilkurt11]

Mines too Ms! Don’t you just love black gospel!

[@deatricemoore2743]

This is the best version of the song!

[@lorennadixie5181]

This version of how l got over is truly the best❤❤

[@antonewilson4310]

Love Flip Wilson's AAAAAAMEN.

[@khalilsmith7892]

This is classic! Many of these old school cats starred on good times together and Cosby show great collaborations

[@tracey5215]

Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier were the original Martin and Will Smith

[@PineapplesCoconut]

+Tracey CTFU LOLOLOLOL

[@Koolazzmike]

Tracey and they are still around! Want them to reunite

[@MrCornerman22]

This is why I am PROUD to be a Black Man

[@ahmedbelton8139]

YES!!!!!!!

[@willhaynes2190]

True indeed

[@teefree8041]

I been looking for this for years I bust out crying before it played I knew it was this

[@uniquebrissettii3675]

This is one of the greatest classic movie I ever saw , even though im 18 & like Blaxploitation movies & classics like this . I love it

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Unique Brissett II u do realize the actors and directors hate that word blackexploitation

[@shirle7343]

Anthony Taylor , Thanks didn’t know that, I hate the term also.

[@leighwright3450]

This movie really wasn't blaxploitation though.

[@cherezrobinson4643]

Love this version!!

[@DigitalPlatinumCEO]

This takes me back to the times my grandfather was preaching in those small baptist churches in Mississippi with the Martin Luther King, Jr fans on the old back dirt roads in the early 70s.

[@reginasmith9014]

Carlos Johnson when I think of Mississippi, all I can think of is Emmett Till and all I can say is fuck Mississippi!!!

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

Dr.King in the early 70s?

[@TruSoulDj]

Dr. King’s picture was on church fans in the 70s

[@brothatothanight1379]

Back when the choir marched in from the back of the chruch singing they hearts out....

[@blacsouljah]

Hope and pray those days come back. I remember them too; you don't know what you got till it's gone.

[@zzzzoom6387]

Luke 6:38...AMEN✨ *Praising should always be on our minds while in church because he blessed you with another day to be in his house* Being Blessed by your Family and Friends is one thing while holding on and Battling but for those that go to church being Blessed by your church family while holding in and Battling is another because it doesn't feel good to go to church looking beat while trusting in the Lord getting prayer and things keep getting worst..the congregation talking bout you from time to time then the Lord finally slides in and having you singing about how you got over.. YES it's going to happen for somebody that's holding on now..Keep trusting the Lord💚 I LOVE YOU...✨

[@alanhudson2999]

Amen

[@doshinall]

Loved this movie! Not a fan of gospel music, but I like this song. And Calvin Lockhart...just too FINE.

[@CJAEB21]

Donna Shinall Gospel music is the best

[@joshuamancarter]

I didn’t even grow up in church but I loved this song ever since I saw this classic

[@PineapplesCoconut]

lord forgive me, but silky slim is the finest black man to ever walk the face of the earth rip

[@THEAdmiralXizor]

I've heard so many versions, and I think this is the best one...

[@dwilliams9669]

This is my jam

[@meecygriffin4365]

Calvin Lockhart, the dark skin gangster was always one of the finest. Then and now!!!

[@daddygrace253]

She sounds great, however, no one can sing this song better than the late Mahalia Jackson. My spirit is full today because we're living in some very depressing and difficult times in 2022. I have to think back, How I Got Over? Praise God!!!!!🙏🙏

[@derrickcross8630]

Legendary 😮‍💨🔥

[@silkyd5181]

That's the movie and old school gospel love it

[@ivanruff9334]

Love this version of How I got Over

[@231gnx]

By far my favorite Gospel song.She can sing-best version.

[@lindenbyass6902]

Do you know who made this version??

[@BaKheru]

@@lindenbyass6902 OK! Everyone keeps saying this is the best version but it's no comparison to the original production of this version. You better sew your ears back on and go listen to the first!

[@lindenbyass6902]

@@BaKheru Still looking for the name of the artist

[@deborahpatterson7692]

Thank you LORD🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@triumphantqueen3091]

Eternal Peace Queen Paula Kelly aka Leggy Peggy 💐💕

[@VOLITIONSPARK]

This is such a sincerely sung song. Not all posturing and self-aware, the way some individuals sing now. Thank you so very much Alvin N for posting this.

[@lealandstewart8890]

The best version of this song and Bellefonte should have got an oscar nod for this performance.

[@ccrdcd38]

i love this version of this song

[@armorborgwarclass]

That Church was less the a block from my house growing up.

[@volitionspark2686]

Sir, what church was this?

[@edeck889]

The scene was filmed at "Bowen United Methodist Church" in Los Angeles, CA

[@volitionspark2686]

EDeck Wow, thanks. Incidentally, I grew up UM, and was confirmed in that denomination.

[@xslave4710]

armorborgwarclass Where did u grow up bro. always wonder where this movie was shot at

[@xslave4710]

armorborgwarclass

[@charlesericwhite5193]

Amen....OutStanding.

[@missayawk]

When I hit the lottery I'm gonna find this woman and have her sing this while I collect my check!

[@emfeinsteininfo2345]

I am a child of the '70s, this songs brings a tear to my eye every time

[@melissanicolejoiner]

My soul looks back and wonder how I got over last week so I can only imagine as soon as I see Jesus the man who ayyyyyeeeee 💃🏾🏃🏽‍♀️💃🏾🏃🏽‍♀️💃🏾🏃🏽‍♀️💃🏾

[@68sunshine]

... when gangsters looked good and dressed nice.

[@user-cs4cm4eo5d]

I just watch this on (365) Black History month movie channel. This Song😢😅 brings back when I grew up "going 😭 to church!!!! I love All the Actors and Actresses in this movie. This Gospel Song ❤️ makes my 💜❤️💜 heart, leap for Joy". That women sang that song!!! Didn't she??? Hallelujah 🙏🙏🙏🙏 ""Thank you Lord Jesus Christ"" I Love Harry, Sidney, Bill, Richard... All the actors in this movie.. They look like they had a lot of fun making this movie... 👍 Good job!!!!!

[@Ms.Tee65]

I remember seeing this in the movies. Great memories ❤

[@donwilliams6388]

One of my favorite movies...

[@gregorymickles2295]

And everybody said, Amen!

[@davidjudah4578]

This is one of the most important movies in Black film.

[@Weplay2players]

Me & my mom love this song! Its the best version !

[@derekcooper5706]

My Favorite Version Of This Song, By Far!

[@aaord7872]

This was a great movie. This sister can sing

[@michellemartin3401]

That sister break that song down thank you Jesus. and the choir.

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Does anyone know the name of this choir and their incredible lead singer? The film does not identify them in the credits. IMDB does not give any information either. It is a shame because, they really shine!

[@dexterhinds7945]

Montreal Jubilation Choir How I got over

[@koyowens1397]

I LOVE THIS GOSPEL SONG THANKS TO THIS MOVIE. THANKS BILL COSBY. LOVE THE MOVIE TOO.

[@theencouragingcommunity7485]

*Listen, with ALL respect and love to EVERYONE who EVER sung this song !! But THIS THE ONE !!* *Love yall !! Blessings* 🧡

[@HectorWHU]

I grew up to all of their movies...uptown Saturday night, Let's do it again....love this scene as a kid....I also love that J Dilla..has brought this nostalgic masterpiece to everyone's attention...

[@lauralindsey1331]

How I got over…only thru God…can I get an Amen🙏

[@Koolazzmike]

I have mad respect for gospel music, but this is gospel-funk! And that is a good thing!

[@donaldhawkes5226]

this is what the youth are missing today religion and family.

[@missayawk]

Donald Hawkes and REAL gangsters

[@blacsouljah]

Let's bring it back.

[@anubuswarrior9465]

She "SANG" this song!!!

[@cwhite5613]

Back in 2019 ..watched this movie in the 70's..

[@deborahwilliams3267]

Great Actor, ACTRESSES, THE BEST, LEGENDS MISS THOSE TIMES

[@TheEmpressOnline]

Still rockin in 2023 😊

[@lealandstewart8890]

The imaging of the scene enhances the song but not only is this the best version it was probably one the first gospel songs to start it's popular rise we still see today.

[@docbrown4794]

I do not think the duality of the words to this song as they relate to this movie were lost to Sydney or Bill when this is the song they decided to have the choir sing. Its pure genius.

[@evamcneio7174]

Beautiful Beautiful Hallelujah ❤

[@CarlitoCarlitoCarlito]

Can’t wait to sing this in heaven I’m going all the way dumb with my praise ❤ amen

[@miami-blac]

Melts my soul every time. When I am down this song brings me right back up like a reset button.