Evangelist Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark Interview

On November 29th, 2017 We at Detroit the Gospel Journey had the distinct distinct honor and privilege of sitting down with the Queen of the B3 Hammond, Evangelist Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark as she shared some history, transparent, candid and funny moments from her illustrious solo career and with the legendary Clark Sisters.

[@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub]

Twinkie's influence can be heard in each of her sister's signature sounds. She definitely is the glue in this group.

[@arethasD6belt]

She said Next Level is RETIREMENT! YES Twinkie! You deserve it!

[@matthewlevy7562]

Twinkie is my all time favorite singer !!!! Words can not express how much I love her

[@jerry5888]

I really wish Twinkie would do more interviews like this, I love to hear her being asked different questions that are fun. I just love hearing her speak and giving us an inside glimpse into her genius. But, I know she doesn't like doing interviews.

[@cindy1827]

Twinkie is my go to for when I need a boost of Faith, Truth. She is so talented and chooses to give God the glory. Love this woman!

[@MaeSekou]

Twinkie is a class act. I’m over here at work crackin up. I love Elbernita!!!

[@jamesbutler3960]

Twinkie is a priceless jewel to the body of Christ and the entire world. She is an inspiration behind the sounds and styles of so many artists. The tone, range and power of voice is still unparalleled. This is one of the best interviews of her careers.

[@ghicks861]

She’s such a sweetheart. I see her sisters in her at times. Her facial expression at 0:24 resembles Denise so much to me.

[@silvershadow7655]

I love Twinkie! She is peerless, a phenomenal musician and woman of God. Thank you for all you do.

[@vernonparrish7066]

Twinkie, It's time for a book!!!! Love you Twinkie!

[@iamnolalove]

Awesome Interview! I love Twinkie ❤️ Twinkie really needs to publish a book. Her story is amazing.

[@corrinneburnette8947]

I agree

[@TheMrRenfro]

Absolutely love Twinkie! Such a great interview! Very candid and informative. Props to the interviewer for asking questions that haven't been asked before and going with the flow of the conversation.

[@1988bcr]

That's exactly what I said. Love hearing new things about her, the other sisters we've never heard before

[@tiffanyl.mccrimmon236]

What an anointed genius 👏🏾! So sweet she is, God Bless you Auntie Twinkie ❤️ #DetroitGirl.

[@elizabethlofton3899]

She’s a genius , love you Twinkie! 💚

[@rashonts]

This video is sooooo rich! When it comes to autobiographical stories about the Clark Sisters' beginnings, I LOVE to hear it from Twinkie's perspective.

[@MoSvivor]

Such a great interview. Queen Twinkie Clark is legendary. ❤❤

[@jashawnross-vanderbilt8803]

I love "The Clark Sisters" they are the singingest honeys, but "Twinkie" has always been my favorite simply because She just had a humble, calm, and kind spirit to me.

[@B.Bolden]

❤❤We just love you so much Twinkie!

[@DianeOfori]

This lady is a blessing to GOD’S Kingdom ❤ I thank GOD for her life and her family

[@jacobbrumfield8655]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this interview!! Twinkie is simply amazing!!

[@capullen4016]

Twinkie, you cannot retire. The world needs you.

[@SimplyTomasTheCollection]

Queen status ❤

[@unklecharliee527]

This was such a good interview. Big ups to the interviewer! Very intriguing. Love you Twink

[@stevenswann658]

Sweetest woman in the world….she reminds me so much of my grandmother 😢

[@shanellejones5369]

Praise God, she looks great! Love her!

[@jenniferwiggins8404]

Love you Twinkie!❤

[@LorettaLindsey]

Love, love Dr Twinkie Clark

[@ACloutToken]

I’m a huge fan & I love her soo much 😭 it makes me emotional, i hope i meet her one day ❤️

[@jeanine945]

Wonderful interview! The beautiful legend Evangelist Twinkie Clark ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lionheart4440]

Great interview, great questions Love you Twinkie

[@jazzyjay56able]

The one and only Twinkie Clark! She is one of the most humble gospel legends I’ve ever met. There is no one, really, to compare her with. That voice, her ability to mesmerize you on the Hammond B3 organ is phenomenal. I’m so glad I was blessed to be in the presence of her Mother, Dr. Mattie M. Clark, Twinkie, Dorinda, and Jackie. Karen was pregnant with Kiera at the time and unable to come to Jackson, MS. It was a wonderful evening with the Clark Family!

[@millerwilliams8723]

She said what no other artist will say THE TRUTH! .......When you work as a solo artist you have more freedom Vs a group.

[@crystalsmith2118]

I love this she’s my all time Fave 🖤💛🖤💛

[@altonbunche6223]

Twinkies looks GREAT!! The interviewer really did an awesome job! Very organic interview

[@LilJessye94]

Love seeing this because Twinkie get so quiet around the sisters

[@SManus808]

Great interview, such a humble saved musician. I too enjoy a variety of music genres, it broadens your music skills. Keep shining and winning souls for Christ Twinkie and the Clark Sisters!

[@kentbrooks3227]

Excellent interview, Marcel! This amazing woman has influenced multiple generations of musicians (myself included), and has graced us as a living legend. When I began to play for my church at ten years old, my steady musical diet was Richard Smallwood, Thomas Whitfield, and Twinkie Clark. I began to fuse the styles of the three, and that began my journey. Now, I teach gospel music history and performance at a major university where it normally would not have been taught in times past. Thank you Twinkie for all you've done, not just for gospel music, but for music in general.

[@jwalt8019]

That was too cute. Ms. Twinkie thought she was about to be kicked out of the interview after her response.😂I love her so much. And I am so happy to see her doing well.💜

[@Raven-ug8uw]

Just super amazing how Mattie raised such nice girls. They have never wavered in their commitment to the faith or kindness or humility.

[@dmgross539]

Wonderful interview with Twinkie!! Such an anointed woman of God.

[@dunateo3506]

The interviewer did a fantastic job. This is an excellent interview. Great questions, very professional. They were able to elicit good info.

[@RandyJGJ]

Right??? One of the best I've ever heard, really deep questions that help us to learn more about Twinkie individually. Not just surface level, not just about the sisters, but her individually.

[@dedrachambers8722]

I ❤️❤️❤️ Twinkie Clark 🥰😘☺️🤗

[@PhoenixRising82672]

Twinkie always gives her dad a shout out

[@bridgetwhite9738]

We love you Auntie Twinky😘

[@yeahok7772]

A peerless Gospel artist, who is so talented she has many fans in the secular world. Twinkie is one of my favorite singers and artist. Her legacy is most definitely in tact and cemented.

[@kofoblue3172]

My Favorite! The G.O.A.T.!

[@ClarkFan662]

Loved this.

[@CANDYSOULonline]

Great interview. i could tell she was comfortable.

[@miraclesblessings5044]

I hope the Hammond Organ Company cut her some checks because I know that black churches have kept them in business. Especially musicians like me that aspire to be like the legend that is Twinkie Clark!!!!

[@donnelltaylor8566]

This was a Great Interview 🔥✨✨✨ dope questions

[@masomusi14]

Great Interview!!!

[@CJ-gf5sw]

Love twinkie

[@momasbaby1955]

I’ve never worked with Dr. Mattie Moss Clark but I’ve heard stories; did get a chance to meet her and I was able to sing in a workshop with Dr. Twinkie; she is one of the sweetest women I’ve ever met

[@glencro]

That laugh ❤❤

[@mountainlinx]

I looooooooooooove you Miss Twinkie ❤

[@angelainyt]

Wow, that is one of my favorite questions: "Who is Twinkie Clark today, as opposed to yesterday". Thanks for posting this interview, it is great.

[@jovienrobinson]

Beautiful, thanks for doing this!

[@_MeganJoseph]

Great interview with original questions!

[@rickeymoore148]

Love me some Twinkie

[@DesiderataVio]

Blessings 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@wise1774]

Retirement is it! Loved this interview. 😂

[@rodneyrobertson3145]

I would love to hear Twinkie play “For the Love of the People” with Audrey Dubois singing!

[@GOSPEL851MUSIC]

Great interview. Twinkie need to do a book. I followed your Gospel Career from the late 70”s . I notice you never really talk about the songs and the Record Company that help made the hits for the Clark Sisters. Like Is my living in vain Expect a miracle , Name it and claim it with DJ Rogers also Recorded on Hezekiah Walker Greatful and so many others you’ve been singing them songs over 40 years. And they was some of your hits songs. so you need to write a book.

[@Larenztatewife]

🥰

[@ErosDaArt]

Twinkie looks good!!

[@cathylockhart5925]

❤️💚💗

[@seanwashington186]

Go Twinkie🙂🥰😇🙏

[@Vincent50]

Awesome interview. Love Twinkie because she’s so real.

[@glencro]

Frankie Crocker was a whole LEGEND by himself

[@TieraOwens]

🗣 TWINKIE!!!

[@Peziya1998]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵🎼🎹

[@eduardmccarthy9623]

16:37 i have to agree with that.