Tramaine Hawkins performs "He's That Kind Of Friend" at the Walter Hawkins Tribute Concert

Some of gospel music's biggest artists gather to pay trbute to Bishop Walter Hawkins by performing some of his biggest songs in a concert, Tramaine Hawkins performed "He's That Kind Of Friend". For more information check out www.gospelconnoisseur.com

[@lajuanhobbs3412]

She has a mighty voice, my grandmother use to play all the gospels every Sunday morning and Tremaine is and will be my favorite ❤

[@lazurus63]

No one can touch the Hawkins Brothers and the family with writing and singing songs that touch my soul ♥

[@poppiwillie]

As Bishop Walter Hawkins was one of the greatest gospel composers of the ages, so is Tramaine Hawkins one of the most outstanding female vocalist of the ages.May God ever bless and keep and cause to prosper the Hawkins family. Love and prayers always!!!!!

[@applekitchen5000]

poppiwillie. Love miss

[@chevydude658]

She gets under my skin! Down into my bones and makes me want to praise God! For decades she has been singing for the glory of God under the anointing of the Holy Ghost!

[@ethelshort3909]

I'm lovin it Tremaine Thank You Lord God Jesus Christ Amen Amen

[@lucyfad1]

Yes lord!! He’s that kind of friend 2023

[@vedajones8567]

Her voice is still so anointed. And, yes, after so many years of living for Christ, He’s that Kind of Friend.

[@elainestocker4907]

I have heard several versions of He's That Kind of Friend by Tremaine, but never heard it sang like she did for Bishop Hawkins homegoing. Her whole heart was felt and her spirit resounded into mine. So Memorable!

[@hayesmoses7754]

She has stated that though "Changed" and "Goin Up Yonder" were more popular, "He's That Kind of Friend" is her personal favorite.

[@authortonyadsimmons114]

That lady still has a beautiful voice.

[@honeybrownsugga6866]

I remember this gospel classic. My mother brought their album. 😊 Thank you God. 🙏🏿😊 Beautiful voice. 😊

[@elanascott598]

The Hawkins family has touched my life for the rest of my life Thank you JESUS for The Hawkins Family gospel singing. AMEN

[@321jessicadr1]

I recall when my father died on December 31, 1994, I was so grieved in my spirit, and as I sat in the parking lot of a major shopping mall waiting for my children to come out of the movie theater, I had the radio on, I began to cry, suddenly this song began to play. I know it was the Lord who had the radio DJ. to play this song in order to encourage me during this trial. Thank God Jesus Loves Us and He really Cares. What a Friend We Have in Jesus!! Very encouraging song.

[@sheilaalston2281]

These are the songs that bring us to conviction!

[@hectorlatorre2367]

Geraldine just read your post Yes God does these awesome things and all you can do is just praise him. I know you are still grieving but Put Tramaine on and she will have you Praising God. Always Hector

[@e.wilson9613]

Amen.

[@orroncolemansr7153]

Geraldine, I hope you see this. Believe me when I tell you, the SAME thing happened to me. I was the last person in the funeral home when my brother died. The funeral director knew that was my brother that died. It was closing time and he told me to take as long as I needed. While I stood over his body weeping, this song played over their sound system. He’s a very present help in trouble.

[@e.wilson9613]

@@orroncolemansr7153 Amen.

[@user-rg6sz6py7v]

She is the most inspirational singer ever! Love you forever Lady Tramaine!

[@gracemoore177]

❤️HE’S STILL THAT KIND OF FRIEND IN 2019!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joycej.2860]

HE’S ALWAYS THAT KIND OF FRIEND!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jwiheath1928]

Yes he is

[@deloreswillis9224]

Yesssssssssss JESUS IS THAT KIND OF FRIEND ❤🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen….. PRAISE THE LORD 🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿

[@joselynjolivet7694]

One of my favorite gospel songs ever. An earthly friend might betray you, but not Jesus. He'll walk right in front of you. He'll always protect so the devil can't do you no harm. He's that kind of friend.

[@jadestone3808]

AMEN

[@MsPrincessaj]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tramaine trumps everybody. Period. I started listening to her growing up in the 70's and she sounds better than ever. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

Tramaine...not a wrinkle in sight....still holding it down

[@jaisonlives]

My God! Her voice is still golden!!

[@lanva4169]

I'm so thankful but most of all grateful for gospel music. Especially singers like Tramaine. Thank you.

[@carolyntrahan9751]

Awe Yes Yes Yes He Does !!! ❤❤❤ You Sister &’That song has been a Constant Source of Joy to me over the years Oh Hallelujah ❤❤❤

[@edithdodds8358]

Wonderful. It's amazing how pretty and powerful Tramaine's voice still remains.

[@kiapoulson6875]

This song is so anointed. Tramaine is the best gospel singer of all time. 🙌🏽

[@evaboyd1011]

JESUS the friend of sinners , the lover of all forever

[@deontebrewer9958]

My favorite female gospel singer. Yes, Jesus is that kind of friend, a best friend. My best friend!!

[@mtoney123987]

I just love how Tramaine let God uses her. The anointing is so beautiful especially when your mind is strictly on God when you're singing.

[@tdstroman68]

This is one of the BEST gospel songs ever written and recorded!!!! I absolutely LOVE this song. This song always brings me to tears!!! RIP Bishop Hawkins.

[@jacquelineperry5873]

To many women today lack class like this woman a classy woman that lives god what a woman.

[@randyr3011]

My father love walter hawkins and tremaine. And so do l.

[@gwenmarie7311]

I love them too❤

[@jeanettehughes3598]

@@gwenmarie7311 I

[@marjoriewilkes246]

Thank you, Bishop Hawkins, for leaving us all this beautiful music. What an anointing rested upon you. You are much missed.

[@1blessedbrotha]

Going thru something in my home right now, but bless God, I stand on the words in this song and Jeremiah 29:11,everything is already alright!!!!

[@houzhead6588]

Amen

[@franzitaduz]

If you know Him, say AMEN! Thanks for the gift of this voice!

[@jadestone3808]

AMEN❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@created4passion442]

She one of my favorite gospel singers

[@ontheqt61]

Regardless to how you view Bishop Hawkins. He was definitely a vessel used for God's purpose. The songs he wrote were not of him but of God. Songs of Zion, songs of comfort, songs of encouragement, songs of praise, songs of worship. God will use whom he pleases to get the word to the unsaved and to remind the saved. I don't know what pact Bishop had with the Lord, that's between them, but I do know if it weren't for songs like Change, Full & Complete, He's That Kind of Friend, The Potter's House, Never Alone, there's no telling where I would be. Those songs along with learning how to trust God and accept Him in my life are the reason I'm alive spiritually. No one is perfect so, we need to quit putting man on pedestals instead of putting them at the feet of God, pray for them and if it helps, close your eyes so you won't see the messenger so you'll hear the word. I tell my children all the time, the best testimony is from someone who has gone through something.

[@olskoolgal64]

He was truly a vessel for God and I am so grateful for his gift! His music walked me through my recovery from my addictions and still keeps me clean 15 years later!

[@brendanorth3586]

SAY It AGAIN AMEN

[@justmakalia4637]

Amen Susan .

[@thetruthisthelight3482]

Our gifts were giving to us to give glory to God but it’s our life style is our responsibility to maintain, your gift won’t get you in heaven but our lifestyle will get us to heaven

[@l154479reserve]

@@thetruthisthelight3482 Only God can judge. This man's gifts got countless others to heaven.

[@tonytransit]

Alright Now!!! Tramaine gets me everytime with this one.

[@juliadinet3857]

I love her my sister in christ😊.

[@blessedandfavored9242]

One of the greatest falsetto voices in the gospel

[@nakedcolorspod]

That C# 6 Lady Hawkins hit. I've always admired her style. God Bless this woman of God and the Hawkins Legacy

[@denicepalmoce5663]

I Love this song tramaine Hawkins voice is heavenly 🙌🏻🙌🏻Jesus sing 🎤

[@KingdomGateKeeper]

I can't believe folks sitting up in here at the LATE GREAT BISHOP HAWKINS memorial heaven bound service -speaking down on any other person for that matter. I knew Mr. Hawkins and with to school with his half sister name Carol. Hawkins My wife(rip) knew Tramaine and Walter's sister who married my best friend. Bishop Hawkins was ahead of his time as writer of gospel music, what he did in the 1970's..gospel singers are JUST NOW doing. Bishop Hawkins is a legend in his our TIME..he's TIMELESS as is GOD IS TIMELESS. Bishop Hawkins presided over the Love Center Church which was questionable in other holy than thou folks as an legitimate church? Bishop Hawkins was about God's GRACE, God's forgiveness and promoting the love of GOD's LOVE for all people. He was and will be an astounding MAN OF GOD, and I was blessed and fortune to have known the Bishop and the Hawkins family.

[@delorescolyns6211]

Theodore Diggs fI

[@reneethompson256]

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[@vangoghmatisse1]

RIP WALTER I WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC AS LONG AS I LIVE!!!!

[@Kei.Wes-9120]

The first Diva of Gospel

[@lisahaynes6360]

+Wil Keller I THOUGHT IT WAS SHIRLEY CEASER?? MAYBE MAYBE NOT

[@Kei.Wes-9120]

+lisa haynes how old are you that's a big NO!

[@lisahaynes6360]

Wil Keller HEY I AM IN MY 40'S..I GUESS IT PERTAINS TO WHAT GENERATION YOU COME OUT OF....ALBERTINA WALKER FOR THE 60'S GENERATION OR EVEN MAHALIA JACKSON BUT NOWADAYS YOUNG FOLKS CAN SAY YOLANDA ADAMS COULD BE THE QUEEN OF GOSPEL FOR THEIR GENERATION JUST THINK ABOUT IT..

[@Divineru]

+lisa haynes pastor Shirley Caesar is the first lady of gospel Mahalia Jackson is the first queen of gospel and Mrs. Walker was the Queen of gospel and you are right it depends on the generation and how people see it Yolanda Adams is the princess of gospel music

[@kermitgriffin4416]

lisa haynes pp

[@justinj601]

Just beautiful,her voice has not changed in over 30 years.Amazing! Bishop Hawkins thank you for your ministry and your music.Lady Tramaine Hawkins you are in a class of your own. A Master Class!

[@YannickTMusic]

Thank God for the ministry of Bishop Walter Hawkins. He was ahead of his time. His music has carried me throughout my 30 something years of existence.

[@dakaraiwilliams]

Hallelujah hallelujah thank you JESUS for loving me 🙏🏾❤️✝️☀️💕

[@natureboy3996]

This song brings back so much tearful memory to me, just to see where i was to where i am now, i thank God for his grace & mercy. I appreciate these songs so much. Tramaine was always one of my favorite gospel artist. I Love her songs so much.

[@virgilbrown7243]

So true the holy Spirit brings convictions through his word that nugges at the heart cause God looks at the heart

[@UNEEKMONIQ]

His songs are timeless. The last writer.

[@reidx512]

THAT GOOD... "THE LAST WRITER..."

[@camilleriley6402]

Love this song, God is been a friend to me.

[@lawandalocklin4117]

This lady sung this at a funeral I went too and she had the whole church standing up and shouting

[@jessiebrown4139]

Miss Hawkins is so underrated I love her singing that high pitched voice she could still hang with the best of them Patti Chaka Celine and more

[@torij1206]

Yes! He walks right in front of me, always protecting me!! Because he’s that kind of friend. I feel friendless these days! But God has me and this Lupus!!

[@msscott73]

NO BODY, AND I MEAN NOBODY KNELLS THIS SONG LIKE TREMAINE HAWKINS!

[@bbebop30]

The first time I heard this song, I was about seven years old. The young adult choir sang this at my church practically every other week when they sang. I NEVER got tired of hearing it. Some 40 years later, the song has even more meaning today.

[@paulamoore3255]

I allways loved this song, yes he is that kind of friend.

[@BashfulB]

SANG TRAMAINE!!!! SIMPLY AMAZING!!! VOICE IS AS POWERFUL AND AS BEAUTIFUL AND AS ANOINTED AS IT WAS 30 YRS AGO. NO BODY BUT "GOD"!!

[@karenwillis3816]

She can sing! Always loved her.❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@washum54]

Sang Lady Tremaine Hawkins bless him and praise him with your voice!!!!!!!!💋💋💋

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

Wow!! Those tenors were soaring in the clouds!!

[@juanitamcferrin5064]

I growed up in a little church in Redwood City EMS on Methodist Church in this big choir came to our church I guess who it was Bishop Hawkins I tell you I am 62 years old come 24th and November 1958 and this choir stayed on my mind as I am and my middle age going up yonder on my Lord as me being a little girl screaming oh yeah I want to see this Sunday that day was a beautiful day. Know that God was in the house and we was praising his name and it's beautiful Minister came in and says I'm going to give you youth choir something you will always remember A change is going to come going up yonder oh my God you know God is always on time when he brings back these beautiful memories I can only say I still will praise thee sonce in the name of God and the songs that this man has wrote the share with the whole world and me going to be 62 and remember it's beautiful words of wisdom and strength and faith and praise praising God thank you so much for sharing this with me

[@Cecilia-yi5hp]

HE will never forsake you. I recommend Jesus. HalleluYAH. Praising God with all of my heart. Yes...HE is that kind of friend. Amen 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

[@tarastubbs9549]

First time hearing this song and it's awesome.Tramaine hits the right notes and it touches my soul.

[@LoveForSure82]

This is Tramaine's favorite song. No, not Changed, this one.

[@monicaperry9020]

Condolences to you and your family Ms. Tramaine. I have always loved your voice. You have anointed pipes. I'm so blessed to have grown up with y'all music. Go forward in Christ Jesus.

[@rowenatrim2000]

Thank you Walter for your legacy of music that never gets old. Our family has been blessed by you and your family since the 1960's. Today I know you and Danniebell are making music in the Heavenly Chior.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

Yes!!! Hallelujah! He's that kind of friend.

[@kervinfondren309]

The songs that the Hawkins Family recorded still affects my life and inspires me. These songs also remind me of my deceased brother who was a nationally recognized musician loved. I feel so connected to the Body of Christ via many of their songs. Much love to the Hawkins Family and Thanks for the songwriters for the ages!

[@mylifetotaly]

One of my favorite songs.

[@craigcooley210]

Praise God For Good Church Music...

[@deshawnreese2371]

i just love this family

[@lateefahdewalt1259]

Thank God for such a spiritual brother. He will be missed. Ld

[@thetruthisthelight3482]

I have experienced Gods love in many different places and seasons of my Life and I pray that He will continue to have mercy as I work and strive to be more like him and I believe he will become He’s that king of friend

[@lynnelaine594]

I always loved this song and go back to it yearly

[@UNEEKMONIQ]

And yet a writer for the ages.....yes he was. COMPOSITIONS WERE TIMELESS.

[@chattyo100]

I love your voice and your awesome your voice just gives me chills keep doing what your doing queen

[@Ma1nguy]

That sister has so much class

[@yulettajenkins3148]

Still love Walter Hawkins RIH. Forever a Gospel Legend

[@m.l7091]

My lord!!!!!! So powerful! Sing beautiful lady!🌷💖💖

[@mariejohnson685]

2021 he still that kind of Friend. My Madea used to walk around singing this.

[@krystalmarsaw6076]

Awesome song 🎵 love this 11/8/23

[@jacquelineperry4790]

A true treasure a legend for real it’s sad that she has never been ask to sing the national anthem at a sporting event.how she recognized there kids prior was iconic

[@FranVGConstantine]

Truly anointed!

[@druzellthomas2331]

LOVE THIS SONG, SHE PUT HER HEART AND SOUL IN IT PRAISE GOD>>>>>>

[@rogermansour6085]

TRAMAINE HAWKINS GREATEST GOSPEL SINGER OF ALL TIMES FANTASTIC 😊😊😊 EVANGELIST ROGER MANSOUR

[@sasw77intwo]

What a voice

[@seansherman8537]

I love all her song

[@bandaka100]

I LOVE KCS BUT THIS IS ONE LADY NO OFTHEM CAN OUTSING, SHE TAKES ALL OF THEM TO THE SCHOOL YARD AND TEACHES THEM ALL HOW TO SING

[@rizngod]

My favorite song by Tramine...

[@Orbot]

You and "I" both will! His music is timeless and unique and ANOINTED, and cannot be copied!!

[@BookmarkthisLPR]

I wonder where the Hawkins children are now? Tramaine and Walter were mega anointed.... hope it carries on for generations!

[@YannickTaylorMusic]

The way I just went in off of this song!!!

[@wcarter596]

PRAISE THE LORD AMEN 1/15/2024

[@kareenaei7143]

Glory Hallelujah thank you Lord Jesus

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

Tramaine's choker is gorgeous

[@britishlad5648]

Sing it Tramaine!!!

[@reesesm3730]

One of my favorite & and going up yonder.

[@vanessawalker9812]

I will always Love this Family IN CHRIST. THE TRINITY IS TRULY WITH THEM ALWAYS IN 4 GENERATIONS OF GOOD SEED SOWN. I LOVE YOU IN CHRIST. 3/5/17. AMEN, AND AMEN

[@KENNETHCROUCH]

THIS IS GOSPEL MUSIC ‼️‼️‼️‼️🎹🎹🎹🎹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mahogany1682]

Gospel last forever...this is gospel 🎶

[@destinepooh2397]

God be the glory

[@momo251985]

christianity is about love . God doesn't hate gay people he hates their lifestyle. and people in the church break my heart when they say that gay people dont belong in church. but God is a Holy God and does not tolerate sin.... period i know of a man in my church who was delivered from a homosexual lifestyle and its only through Jesus Christ that he was delivered.If you let God in your life He will change you and make you effective for His Kingdom. Amen.

[@loularry2194]

I love the Hawkins Family and everything I have been able to experience with them . I'm in the Family , Thank you Lord for my Awesome Family.

[@truthseekermd593]

Who is gay?

[@kristyrobinson3575]

Oh lord my heart is heavy rite now cause I miss my cousin so much so dis song help me to get through dis diffuclt time in my life. So rest in peace cousin tammy

[@kevinturner4260]

When I was down and feeling MIGHTY LOW AND couldn't brake THROUGH my MANY AND I DO MEAN MANY HARD STRUGGLES IN MY LIFETIME I WENT BACK TOO MY FAMILY ROOTS MY FATHER AND MY MOTHER WHEN THEY WOULD TAKE US CHILDREN TO CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY AND I AM FROM A CHRISTIAN FAMILY ALL THE WAY MY GRANDFATHER WAS MY PASTOR FOR OVER 45 YEARS TILL THE LORD CALLED HIM HOME ! BUT I REMEMBER THEM TELLING ME TO JUST CALL ON JESUS AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH SO I CRIED OH MY GOD HAVE MERCY ON ME I AM A SINNER GOD I AM ALONE AND I LOVE YOU AND I NEED A FRIEND I AM IN TEARS RIGHT NOW BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GOING AND STILL GOING THROUGH A LOT OF STUFF BUT WHEN I THINK ABOUT THE GOODNESS OF JESUS AND ALL HE IS NOW DOING FOR ME I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING MY FRIEND AND FORGIVING ME OF MY MANY SINS AND FOR SAVING ME ! THE 🌎 MAY FIND FAULT IN ME BUT I GOT A FRIEND WHO NAME HAPPENS TO BE JESUS BECAUSE HE IS MY FRIEND ! CAN'T NOBODY DO ME LIKE JESUS BECAUSE HE IS MY FRIEND