BILL MOSS & THE CELESTIALS: I've Already Been To The Water

[@tjmuzix]

For those that don't know, Bill Moss is the brother of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and the father of Bill and James "J" Moss!

[@mrakennedy]

Mom Essie on lead!

[@keithmuncy7559]

Not surprisingly he's an amazingly talented man. Just like his sister and nieces

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

@@keithmuncy7559People always say they had that clark sound they actually have the mosss sound. The Clark was there daddy. To. Blood wise the Clark sisters have the moss sound

[@keithmuncy7559]

@@curtisdrummerellerbe9544 I fully agree with you. Dr Mattie Moss Clark was and always will be a legend in our industry. As for her daughters they truly take their singing talents from their mom and the Moss family. As they say it's in the genes

[@candacestudies]

Now we know where Jmoss gets his talent from. Both parent are amazing singers and musicians.❤

[@MARK-zs3tz]

This squashes the devil like a bug under your foot!!!

[@johnlewis195]

My People are Amazing...I Love Being Black...Thank u Jesus and Praise God

[@darrellalston3464]

I love take me to the water also up lifting songs. Gospel music to day is not the same

[@WoodeyTimothy]

Mother Essie has a mean GROWL! I love it!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

Yes, she's a singer from way back!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

This is the first I heard of Essie. Good God Almighty, she has a voice from way back!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

Oh yeah, she's Bad!!!!

[@doobej9558]

She STILL has it! And Theresa Moss is still killing too! Look up All Is Well by GMWA Detroit Chapter. She killed!

[@billyrandalljr7430]

I hear Twinkie , when Essie start growling lol

[@the_shadow_healer]

We have such a rich history its so amazing. We really need to go back and learn.🙏🏾

[@LaCheleWallace]

These harmonies are giving me chills. HE is always all right! You better believe it, yeah...

[@leonanderson1842]

I love this song! get my HG fix every time I hear it.

[@jamesmorgan4800]

Bill Moss & The Celestials, use to see them in the 70's in Oakland. Most times they would share the platform with The Violinares, Mr Moss told me he & Mr Blair were good friends. Long live traditional gospel music

[@massenatyves3038]

That generation was blessed with these worship when they sing, you feel God , glory, holy Spirit, power. But today mostly good words people live in sin and call themselves children of God leading songs worship service just like the Pharisees. Today people talk, preach , sing about God but don't really know God.

[@jasonlindsey9946]

She sounds like Big Mama Thornton. Powerful voice!

[@markwilliams2434]

The very best part about this song is that it's telling how true it is, praise Jesus

[@elderhardaway5674]

GLORY TO GOD ALMIGHTY, IN JESUS HOLY NAME!!!!!!!!!!!! This Is **Pure Classic** **Gospel** **Singing** In This Society That We're Living In, This Kind Of **Soul-Stirring** **Gospel Songs** Need To Be Sanged, Heard, And Emphasized. That **Good** **Ole Gospel Singing** Is Much-Much Needed In This **Day And Time** GLORY TO GOD ALMIGHTY.

[@loisbyrd7734]

Hallelujah praise Him 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏿 Amem, Amen,Amen, 👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿

[@susanlancaster7703]

Fantastic song and this rendition never fails. I adore the two leads and am grateful for the chance to hear this performance.

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

Bill Jr. Looks just like Mrs. Essie. I just found out Bill Sr. wrote this.

[@MARK-zs3tz]

Really good and hard to find anymore. I love it

[@lukehamilton6681]

Finally a live version of this song from them🔥🙌🏽🎤

[@timothywilliams2396]

I still remember the old footage of them singing Anybody here loves Jesus Essie could work a shout song.

[@ZhairMillerGospelArchive]

Hey Tim, Do you know if the other two ladies besides Essie are their daughters? They look young.

[@jddrew1000]

@@ZhairMillerGospelArchive Was Essie Bill's (and Mattie's) sister? Or were they married?

[@ZhairMillerGospelArchive]

@@jddrew1000 I believe They were Married. Bill was Mattie’s cousin

[@WoodeyTimothy]

@@ZhairMillerGospelArchive yes, Bill and Essie were married. Mattie and Bill were brother and sister.

[@jddrew1000]

@@WoodeyTimothy Ah OK thanks!

[@invisiblesun6595]

Nice video. I think my favorite compositions by this group were I've Got A Satisfied Mind and I Don't Want To Do Wrong. I was amazed at how they made such a natural transition into the 70's and the message stayed as spiritual as ever while still addressing the social mores of the day for one too many blacks.

[@anthonysmith4963]

I love that!!❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎶🎵

[@georgegraves3964]

Essie Moss reminds me of Dorothy Love.

[@dikingboyd3354]

Hallelujah!!!

[@Onlyone-m6f]

I can definitely see Leo Dr. Clark's son all in his uncle face.

[@lorenzobaines6222]

I have the record and never listened to it. I think that's gonna change tonight. 🤔 😁

[@lindaburrell7309]

SANG!!

[@terrancetyson7535]

Did Mattie Moss Clark and or the Clark Sisters ever perform on the Jubilee showcase? If so please release the footage.

[@dfreeman120]

Beautiful music

[@MarcusLavender-s5e]

Yes Lord

[@dennishall1555]

Love It !!!

[@blakek36]

Amen!

[@MrErnieFaison]

I didn't know he was the brother of Dr. Mattie Moss. What are the names of the female singers and do they still live?

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

The lead singer is Essie Moss, Mr Billl's wife she turned 90 recently.

[@MrErnieFaison]

@@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081 That is amazingly awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@DeeNice681]

I know the girl on the right is Theresa Moss, but who is the girl on the left?

[@chaplaintaylor2327]

God morning, are Bill Moss and the celestials the originators of this song?

[@musikman337]

Whos the lady on the left

[@MARK-zs3tz]

So how can I find a church like this? And by the way I can play saxophone.

[@Mariusf78]

And the uncle of The Clark Sisters

[@jeffroshell1009]

IS THAT NASH SHAFFER ON THE ORGAN/PIANO???

[@aisensantana6765]

Essie moss vocal beast

[@tyestrong5726]

Is this really 1969 time or a little recent? Or the person who posted the video doesn't really know lol? The clarity is a bit too perfect for a 1969 video

[@the_shadow_healer]

The Jubilee Showcase was on an ABC affiliate station local in Chicago from 1963 to 1984.

[@CeliniacForLife]

Why do y'all think that perfect clarity can't or doesn't exist in the 60s? That's so ignorant 🙄

[@kofoblue3172]

Clap chylren CLAP!!!!

[@daviddinkins7009]

Is That Dorothy Love Coates ?

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Jay is his father's TWIN.