✞ Gospel Sunday | Karen Clark Sheard - Balm In Gilead | Vocalist From The UK Reacts

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[@a.fields9789]

And she’s still doing all this same stuff now in her 60s 😂 She’s a BEAST

[@a.fields9789]

And the term you were looking for to describe how it the song is feeling is probably more like a secular 90s r&b vibe. Both her and her sisters are pioneers for that. Contemporary gospel is the term I believe.

[@a.fields9789]

And the choir backing her is Donald Lawrence’s choir, The Tri-City Singers. He’s directing in this video and has been working closely with The Clark Sisters for decades now. Should totally check out more of him as well. His choir is also the choir you hear back up LeAndria on Deliver Me. This was my last comment I promise 😂

[@ItsMissChas5]

Indeed

[@Seriousthing13]

She sure is beast! I love her when she sings..I can't focus or think of any other singer, she does something to my soul and spirit and wakes it up. Karen is outta this world with the anointing on her voice..Twinkie, Dorinda Jacky and even Denise are all bad too but Karen Clark Sheard is something special to me. Like he said she is gospel royalty!!! The things this lady can do with her voice blows my mind. #KCSLegend

[@4EverRajoli]

All day everyday!!

[@PotomaiAlo]

My Dad use to play this song on a cassette tape in our family van when I was little 🙌🏼💙 my favorite praise song till this day I’m 30! Praises to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!

[@mahaliabarnes8195]

ALOT OF R&B ARTISTS LIKE FAITH EVANS, MARY J BLIGE, KELLY ROWLAND SAY THAT KAREN IS WHO THEY EMULATE THIER SOUND AFTER WITH HER RUNS AND KEY CHANGES

[@whitneyhouston1122]

Mariah Carey!

[@ThatSingerReactions]

This will always be my favorite gospel vocalist ever. The way she plays with her words. Thee anointing is crispy with her

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Bro this blew me away completely. A new favourite for sure

[@Toywins]

Mrs. Karen is not a joke!! 👏👏👏💯

[@askdrconner]

Crispy 😂🙌🏾

[@KRashad]

The fact that you could not find the words SAYS IT ALL! She is out of this world 🌎 👑

[@quamainhadnot7979]

This is what you Call a Master Class. On top of Donald Lawrence heading up as the Choir Director. This whole concert should be in every vocal coaches collections.

[@Teetee36599]

We grew up on the Clark sisters, and your reaction is everything right now! Love it...

[@lesheawhite1870]

I agree

[@vanw1504]

This is what happens when you aren’t just singing, but ministering through your song!

[@mahaliabarnes8195]

The Clark sisters recorded this song first before she sang it here for her first solo album..... p.s. Her sister Twinkie Clark wrote this song

[@katavia4131]

i honestly prefer the original 🤣sped up a bit and just a slightly diff vibe love it

[@darrinthomas7931]

The choir is sannnngginggg!!!!!

[@sadebaby5072]

Ain’t it!!!!! 🙌🏾

[@Harleywayne]

I LOVE seeing folks experience The Clark Sisters, in particular Karen, for the first time. You do know there are 3 more, (Dorinda, Jackie and Twinkie) a granddaughter and a legendary mother right? Enjoy!

[@DrQuinn601]

Karen is LITERALLY the Michael Jackson of the gospel world.

[@ItsMissChas5]

He didn't sing like that...

[@MissCraig]

I bet he really would have been mind blown if heard Karen do the echos. He only saw 90's Karen he needs to hear 2021 Karen.

[@roderickrogers7115]

EXACTLY! But her sister TWINKIE is the Ray Charles of Gospel..

[@ezekielsparadise4633]

She's better

[@UppityOne]

Michael, God rest his soul, could neva . . .

[@dariusduffie8377]

You should react to her sister Twinkie as well! Karen and her other sisters say that Twinkie taught them how to do runs and helped them find their styles

[@solangegarcia536]

Twinkie is the best to meeeeee

[@Harleywayne]

...and Twinkie got it from the woman who taught their mother...Grandma! And when Mama wasn't in charge it was Twinkie.

[@PhoenixRising82672]

Their mother taught them discipline and Twinkie was inspired to play because of their mother. Twinkie is responsible for the sound

[@KDIZZZZY08]

Goosebumps and tears is the reaction you will always get when you hear this song, and hear Karen sing in general

[@deneepowell7377]

Karen Clark Sheard has been singing since she was a child she has mastered her skills the whole family Mattie Moss Clark💯👍💜💜

[@alluceoave]

This is absolutely the greatest rendition of this song.

[@slim0815]

I'm a sucker for a key change too... modulation!!!! It always does it for me 🔥🔥🔥

[@ruthiemichelle]

Yes👏🏽👏🏽Mrs Karen is definitely anointed by God! And we need Jesus to be a balm right now with everything going on, help us Lord! So glad you did this one!

[@truckingwithcb4119]

We cannot react to Karen Clark-Sheard or her sisters without mentioning their mother the late great Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark. Without her we would not have this powerhouse gospel group. Matter of fact we wouldn't have modern day 3-part choirs without Dr. Clark. I listen to The Clark Sisters every single morning before I start my day.

[@kimakotrotman6860]

She is great! I knew her from the crossover American R&B hit from the 80s The Clark Sisters "You Brought the Sunshine".

[@PastorTee27]

I still don't understand why she didn't receive a Grammy for this!

[@Calvinjaae]

she did actually she won best gospel album which was “Finally Karen” in 1998 a year after the album was released

[@user-cl8ei4ze9i]

The Clark Sisters You brought thee Sunshine

[@r.a.l.p.h]

Karen has always been able to sing anything but here she at a point where she couldn’t do whatever she wanted with her voice very spontaneously. Her musicality and ability is in another lane

[@syr1008jal]

Karen is a beast she can put reverb on herself like I mean not electronically. It’s unreal. She has a great one with Donald Lawrence and the tri city singers.

[@mahaliabarnes8195]

FROM THE SAME CONCERT/ALBUM THE SONG JESUS IS A LOVE SONG IS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 TALK ABOUT HARMONIES

[@angelamitchell6657]

He reacted it! He fell in love lol

[@KingofgraceSARA]

And Pure Gold+

[@TPolly-ig5wt]

That was recorded in 97...she's still singing that song in 2024 and is still smashing it! It's a classic remake.

[@angelinashelton6008]

Your "STANK" face is on point! Those vocals right right???

[@myrtlebeachpimp]

U was trying to say that it sounds like A lot of R&B and urban influenced pop. This would make since because Gospel music has had a huge influence on R&B . Soul music is R&B mixed with Gospel technique. U can thank Aretha Franklin for making Gospel singing Techniques popular in R&B. If u listen to Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace album u can hear alot of Classic R&B runs from both her and Rev. James Cleveland. K-ci who is considered the most influential male R&B singer from the 90’s got his singing style from James Cleveland.

[@mariewhite6207]

My son is a drummer, I love the percussion in this song, it drives the rhythm in every song!! 🥁

[@rezzyraspberry6010]

I have found you and been watching video after video. I am enjoying first of all my sisters and brothers in Christ praise and worshipping but also your reaction. The words you put to how it makes you feel is so real I can see it and feel the same way most times.

[@roderickrogers7115]

Let's not forget her older sister Twinkie Clark wrote & composed this song

[@scorpion787x8]

The Clark Sisters, seriously. There is absolutely no artist like them. I saw them 'live' and the energy is something else. Karen in particular, her gift, there is resolutely no one on the planet with her gift. If you are able to listen to the album 'Conquer'. Of their many records, one of their best... I call the two songs on the album, the COVID-19 Pandemic songs. Jesus Forevermore and Can't Get Enough Of Your Love 1988, the words are as relevant today. And finally, Computers Rule The World... 1988 vision of the future. Exexquisite, and Outstanding. Grammy awards should be awarded to vintage records, this would win in its category. Blessings... A&M Records - Rejoice Records Country: US Released: 1988 Electronic, Funk / Soul Style: Gospel, Rhythm & Blues Tracklist: More Than A Conqueror Lead Vocals - Twinkie Take Me Higher Lead Vocals - Karen Computers Rule The World (But God Is Still In Control) Featuring - Melle Mel / Lead Vocals - Dorinda The Darkest Hour Is Just Before The Day Lead Vocals - Twinkie For The Love Of The People Lead Vocals - Twinkie Won't Let Go Till You Bless My Soul Lead Vocals - Dorinda Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Lead Vocals - Twinkie So Much Joy Inside Me Lead Vocals - Jacky Jesus Forevermore Lead Vocals - Karen End...

[@adriennemerritt2975]

Love your reaction to this video! This will always be one of my faves from Karen’s first solo album. I’m rediscovering it myself, so seeing your reaction is a plus!

[@Sydni2003]

It's called the Detroit sound because it was created here years ago... And ALL the sisters sing like that...

[@taahiramcgee]

I forget that people aren't used to this type of singing. Like if you grew up in church there are regular people that sing great on Sundays. I'm from New Jersey maybe I'm biased.

[@brianad8660]

If you love this song you should listen to that whole album it was and still is one of my favorite albums. It is Finally Karen Clark-Shread.

[@toniapratt1819]

So happy to see you enjoying what I grew up on!! I was in the audience this was in The hometown of The Clark Sisters in Detroit Michigan at Bailleys Cathedral if I remember correctly. The Clark Sisters are Phenomenal, Gifted and Anointed and loved by millions. They were vocally trained by their mother The Late Great Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. You should chk out their cousin J Moss’s song (We Must Praise.) And by the way love your Gospel Sunday’s!! God bless💜

[@twinklesmack9953]

Yes, Karen is in a class all by herself. Her style and interpretation of a songs was unheard of before. Oh, and did you call her GOOD? You mean phenomenal outstanding incomparable!!!

[@kylacummings5205]

You are awesome I feel you😂😂😂...this is one if the most amazing performances EVER!!

[@cntstoppable]

You should react to Karen singing “Holy Thou Art Holy” from Christmas of 2020

[@MzIndependentChic]

Definitely recommend you watch Kelontae Gavin - Joy at the Soar Awards or Ain’t No Ordinary Worship Live - Kelontae Gavin

[@Vasuganspice]

Yes ma'am, he is the truth

[@sugarbaby547]

They help to usher in contemporary gospel

[@jwalt8019]

Facts!!! They sure. Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and her girls.

[@smilingface4761]

Sure did

[@dishonstepney8934]

Yep. The clark sisters, the hawkins and the pace sisters definitely helped contribute to that.

[@kevinbouknight1308]

Charlie, this CD was produced by Donald Lawrence. That's Tri-City backing her up and Donald is directing. You can hear his influence all over this song.

[@mendybaggett5294]

Charles thank you for reacting to this video by Karen Clark Sheard. When you were searching for words to describe the difference between Karen's song and a song like "Deliver Me" by Le'andria Johnson, Le'andria is singing directly to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All who hear the song get to hear Le'andria's petition to her Lord. Karen's song however is more of a "Public Service Announcement" to the earth -- to all who will hear, believe and receive the message that there is a healing balm available and the name of that balm is Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Son of the Living God, the Lord who saves, heals, delivers us and so much more. JESUS IS THE BALM! Really enjoyed your reaction today. God bless you.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

That's a great way of putting it and much more concise and articulate than my attempt haha. Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@kathrynsimmons7642]

Well said!

[@indi1omccoln565]

AND THATS ON DR MATTIE MOSS CLARK!!!

[@release6800]

That's the sound that heaven is familiar with.

[@demetriuslambertjr9979]

It keeps happening for me-kierra sheard Kelly!

[@demetriuslambertjr9979]

Karen’s daughter

[@MaishaOnTop]

Yes please!

[@KingofgraceSARA]

That's that Donald Lawrence anointing!

[@MissNoGray]

And that song is 25 years old!

[@kikilani]

I started NOT to click on this thumbnail b/c I'm subscribed to several "reaction" pages. I think the hat & the keyboard in the back + Gospel Sunday got my attention! I'm SO glad I did, this was a great reaction & I'm a sucker for multiple key changes too lol. #NewSubbie

[@jewelleedwards]

Lol key changes in gospel music are routine procedure. God bless 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@waterboi772]

If you like a key change, listen to Vickie Winans “I Hear The Music In The Air”

[@greshlyntaylor3523]

Listen to Daryl Coley " Can't Tell It All", "When Sunday Comes", "He's Preparing Me", "Sovereign ".

[@joemoore5312]

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER! Your reaction is priceless! You have 50+years of her singing to look forward to reacting to. This performance was stellar! Karen is known for doing her own echoes. Here's a link of a performance where she is demonstrating this talent. It was stellar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH2wk5Slm5ecbNU

[@joemoore5312]

This entire album that "Balm in Gilead" is from is AMAZING! From top to bottom. The crazy part is, this is a cover of The Clark sisters song "Balm in Gilead" the original is just as good! One day we'll see a "Finally Karen" full album review! A particular song from that album call "Holy thou art holy" is stellar! It sounds like it could of been sung at carnagie hall or any other famous opera house.

[@robertjoseph47]

Karen Clark is is nothing like pop music. The standard that her family has in music, is unrivaled.

[@rhondaanderson1627]

Clark's always awesome

[@ReddzVoice]

: One of the greatest vocalists ever; Karen Clark-Sheard! 🔥 Peace and love...

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Agreed man. She's on a whole other level

[@imanistrong4054]

I still rotate this song in my car. But, you just gotta listen to Lalah Hathaway and Snarky Puppy collaboration called Something. The most pleasing piece of art you want to hear!

[@andreln75]

They waved the white flag during this concert, some of the best singing I've ever heard. Period

[@luvvasyiaa]

Could you do “Pure Gold” by the Clark Sisters?! It’s the one where she’s wearing the same outfit?

[@nessa9320]

OHHHH MY GOSHNESS!! Used to blast this 30 years ago and I'm so excited to hear this live version. I've only just found you by chance when looking up Stan Walkers reactions (proud NewZealander). After seeing that you do a gospel Sunday I just HAD to Quickly subscribed. Great chanel. Enjoy much!

[@ItsMissChas5]

I, TOO, am a sucker for a key (or TIME) change!! 😁😁

[@loveyoutooido9101]

When you said you love a good key change I started thinking boy are you in for treat! Karen is simply amazing!

[@harrietgloria8792]

🤯🤯🤯

[@elijahbeachum1202]

You need to do Pure gold she got the same fit on

[@KingofgraceSARA]

I concur!

[@estherjames2791]

Please watch Endow me Lord .The Clarke sisters with Twinkie leading. Another awesome performance. The remix version

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Which one? The one from 1986 when they're in black and white 🔥

[@CALYPSOPETE91]

You should listen to her sister Twinkie Clark featuring Rance Allen- Trust in him

[@authanjohnson2483]

And she was singing like that while pregnant on this video 👏🏾

[@aquathomas6393]

I just love the purity of your love for gospel. If you are a key change man check out Hezekiah Walker!

[@cho.s.en1]

WHEWWWW my choir sang his songs I was so over it after the 5 key change🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🥴

[@aquathomas6393]

My husband was in the gospel choir and that's exactly how he feel! 😆 🤣 😂 Yall died a few times in mid key change!💀☠

[@terrence8059]

Been ready to hear it again sung with the anointing Hallelujah

[@lungching7102]

A monster !

[@alexwinters4608]

God bless you for reacting to this. I was just watching this legendary video earlier.

[@bettyjohnson4875]

When you get the chance, react to Yolanda Adam's and Common singing "Glory" at the White House. Looking forward to seeing you do it. Thanks Ms. B in Texas

[@arethasD6belt]

If you are a sucker for a key change, WATCH VICKIE WINANS I Hear The Music In The Air. There are 19 KEY CHANGES!!

[@yvonnemajette859]

HEAVENLY STRATOSPHERE IS WHERE SHE IS!

[@celliott5021]

Karen and all of her sisters are absolutely amazing, check out the Clark Sisters and also Tamala Mann who is another anointed singer simply amazing.

[@moniquepope825]

Baby. Listen to Jesus is a love song by Karen Clark Sheard from this same live performance. She holds a note for almost 25 seconds. You wanna talk about a vocal beast

[@antikab605]

Yes!

[@MissCraig]

Do a reaction of Lecrecia Campbell. She did a song the change will come with the Wilmington Mass Choir.

[@earvinlewis1]

Them Clark Sisters are no joke!

[@RoseStarr]

Donald Lawrence and the Tri City singers are her choir for this performance 😊

[@j.sabien1903]

😂😂😂😂Welcome, I remember how I felt when I 1st heard this as a young boy. Karen is the Voice. Now try KZbin Type in The Clark Sisters song titled "Lookin to get there" her sister Drained sings that, it's complete slaughterage.

[@yvonnemajette859]

It's called Contemporary Gospel Music 🎶!

[@plaidlady1970]

Your reactions are priceless.

[@Toywins]

And imagine... I grew up with this, and people wonder why my spirit won't turn from God! NEVER. NEVER.

[@PernellFMiles]

This gives me Jazz and R&B vibes

[@ladymell1116]

Your reactions are THE BEST!!!!!! This is my second video of yours and now I am a subscriber... 🙌🙌🙌

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Ahh I'm so happy you're enjoying them. Welcome to the channel. I really appreciate you being here

[@ladymell1116]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannel I have truly been enjoying your videos. I have another male gospel artist for you to react to. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/houqaXVurb6Wbck

[@evelynwashere13]

There's nobody like Karen. Can you do Tasha Cobb's "Break Every Chain" and "For Your Glory" and flipping to the other end "Sound Of Silence" by Disturbed and "Rise Up" and "Strange Fruit, Tigress and Tweed" ♥️

[@MaishaOnTop]

Can you please please do It keeps happening for me from Kierra Sheard Kelly please? She's her daughter, the heir of the Clark Sisters Realm 😂❤️ And she's wearing the same jacket as her mom

[@tracyjones3987]

Can you review 'Dr Mattie Moss Clark- Center of My Joy Mic Toss' Its grainy but has Dr Mattie Moss Clark. Daryl Coley, Richard Smallwood, and Karen Clark Sheard

[@elleporta9224]

Jesus is a love song is awesome too by the Clark sisters and is my living in vain the concert version

[@myraspencer8023]

Auntie Karen is form Mars. She she not from earth. Can you react to her daughter kierra sheard kelly i can do all things through christ. Finally Karen album is iconic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tiffanywilliams4458]

Can you do a reaction for Lashun Pace "I Know I've Been Changed" 👀👀 your ears would be blown away 🎤🎤👂🏽👂🏽👀👀

[@joshuaanderson1327]

You should for sure check out some of these: Jesus Saves - Twinkie clark Endow me- live in Charlotte Ft Clark sisters Standing on the rock - Marvin Sapp Get all excited live - Clark Sisters I believe I can fly - Yolanda Adams (This one will make you cry for SURE) take me to the king live - Tamela Mann Something about the name Jesus - Rance Allen Lord of the Harvest - Fred Hammond Jesus be a fence - Fred Hammond I shall wear a crown live Pace sisters Already Done - Pace sisters live Jesus is real - J p KEE He turned it - Tye Tribbet Love your channel !!!

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Many of these are already on the list but the ones that aren't I will add. Thank you for watching brother. I appreciate you 👊🏼

[@cho.s.en1]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannel if you get a chance pleas react to worship the king by twinke Clark 👀👀

[@cgirls.3676]

Of course Karen is the 🐐

[@trinityplayer12]

We call that “sangin’ dirty” if I believed in aliens, Karen would be one. Other worldly is her voice

[@cho.s.en1]

OH YESS PLEASE WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE DO TAKE IT BY FORCE LIVE KAREN CLARK🥴🔥🔥🔥

[@caramelmosaicmosaic7940]

Your intro is dope as a mug⚡️

[@iamcharlisims443]

If you like key changes, listen to Hezekiah Walker, he loves the rafters

[@Toywins]

You better modulate, Karen!!!

[@TrevorBattle]

Hey man! Can you PLEASE react to Karen Clark Sheard “Take it By Force”?? Would love to see that!