Mike Reed plays "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" on his Hammond Organ

My Good Friday version of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee", a traditional Gospel song that has been covered by many artists, performed as either an instrumental or vocal. "A Closer Walk" is perhaps the most frequently played number in traditional New Orleans jazz funerals. In 1940 Kenneth Morris arranged and published it for the first time, and in the 1940's a boom of recordings recorded the tune in many genres, ranging from Southern Gospel Style to jazz and brass bands. Hammond Organs always have been the instrument of choice on this hymn since the very beginning, so here is my sunny day version of the famous Gospel tune. "Life is Good" on this Friday April 10, 2020..... please keep it that way, stay safe, and Happy Easter to you all from our home to yours. 🎹🤓

[@johnschultz3878]

Open those windows and let the whole world hear this one. Great job!!!

[@Vito_A_Labella]

I needed a uplifting hymn

[@tpledger100]

I say, I say, can I get an Amen?!!

[@janettepearl-snyder4828]

"Amen!"

[@Happyharry1942]

You just did. Happy Easter. H

[@toddwitheril847]

@@janettepearl-snyder4828 let it be done.

[@irish00011]

Mike; There are so many across this planet who dearly needed to hear this gospel classic, and you've provided the vehicle and the format. Just beautifully played. There wasn't any music liturgy at LIVESTREAM Good Friday devotions today; just some clergycal Gregorian Chant.

[@mikereed3444]

thanks, Tim.....and happy Easter to you

[@laylariley6156]

Mike Reed National nomad tell him I said hi

[@cedricbarker4274]

I love this piece, and often play it at home on my own hammond.thanks

[@jontrimby3117]

Happy Easter, Mike! One of my favourites, played so well.

[@crustaterrocks2774]

Missed this first time around, so pleased I found it. Superb rendition of a great hymn. Bless you Mike.

[@leegarrett2109]

This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you, sir.

[@guitar6591]

Yes its beautiful

[@deborahwest-someah-kwaw5651]

Thank you for such a beautiful rendition of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee." You stayed close to the rhythm and did not wander off into jazz land or sone where else? I am so excited to begin a search for more of your music. Thank you Deborah West-Sk Westland, MI

[@meagain523]

Excellent! You actually play the pedals, and loud enough to be heard :)

[@godngunclinger]

you took us to CHUH-CH ma bru-thuh * SNAP! * ⛪

[@nordland2235]

Reminds me of "Cool hand Luke"

[@antoniosalsalistanegra3383]

Uhuuu, you are very good at musical interpretation.

[@peterhunt5890]

Nice

[@justincase7119]

Can you play " Just as i am without one ple?"

[@lanes58]

Plea

[@sharongould7351]

Fantastic - how do you do those choppy runs or woodpecker runs?

[@gothamantiquities2595]

Why can’t you be my neighbor!!!!!!