Vestal Goodman & Johnny Cook - Looking For A City

Great old clip where Vestal and Johnny compete to see who can sing higher. From The Goodmans Live In Texas video

[@bennyspencer3118]

This is when gospel music was pure! You can see the love and admiration they have for each other!

[@WestHamParker8]

Gospel music is still pure.

[@rickeyhorn9631]

This is when gospel groups sung only gospel. They never blurred the lines between worldly music and gospel.they lead so many to Christ. This group knew what they were singing about.i miss those days

[@WestHamParker8]

@rickeyhorn9631 you're listening to the wrong music then. Blurring lines and whatnot. There are an abundance of current day Jesus worshipping gospel singing men and women who do not "blur lines" get out of 1970

[@keithaldrich1862]

For sure, the true joy and love. Today's contemporary gospel is so heavy and not enjoyable at all. I miss the old stuff.

[@jamesdockery7747]

"You ain't brave enough." V. Goodman was such a great lady.

[@jolynnathey6602]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@dawncarstensen8233]

I just played this for my dad. He has loved Vestal, The Goodmans, and Gaithers all of his life. My dad is right beside me in the final stages of dementia. Jesus will take him home very soon. I don't know how much my dad can understand or hear what we are saying. But mention the Name of Jesus, and he does respond to it. I hope that dad can escape from this horrible disease, illness, or whatever you want to call it, and find his city soon, where he'll meet his Savior and his loved ones too. Please come Holy Spirit

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello dawn, how are you doing??

[@samuelmcdonald3443]

I'm sorry friend, you have my prayers, how are you friend? 😊

[@ladycharsw]

God Bless. Jesus loves us and is is with us. 🙏♥️

[@rubycrisp]

💜🙏

[@moniquepoole9965]

I totally understand my dad has dementia . He's had little strokes. He still can walk and talk. but can't always say what he wants to say or understand everything but he knows us.

[@fazbell]

How much talent can fit on one stage??? This is just incredible singing. Johnny Cook and Vestal are national treasures.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@jeanroberson8185]

Y yes

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@brendawilkie1330]

How many don't know the joy of praising the Lord and the ," FUN" GOD Fearing people can have, no booze, drugs or sin can give you the peace Christ can give you.

[@CathyCorriher-jb1ot]

Beautiful voices; wonderful talents.

[@onlyme114]

There are a lot of great women in gospel music but there will never be another like Vestal Goodman. ❤❤

[@marshabishop-webb]

She was definitely the best ❤

[@tomlagesse6635]

Both no longer looking for a city... they've found it... and are rejoicing for eternity!

[@paulahardeman6103]

I hadn’t realized Johnny had passed. Mrs Vestal, Mrs Dottie Rambo, and Johnny teaching the angels to sing

[@paulahardeman6103]

Welcome to I have no concept of time and 22 years late to that game

[@bethhill2610]

@ Tom....your reply gave me goosebumps!

[@VeraDobis]

Love this!!!

[@VickieMiller-j8h]

This was my aunt Margret Smith of Myrtle Beach South Carolina went home to meet the Lord April 30th but this was her favorite song the song goes out to her I know it libby ❤❤ you watching over me

[@raydunakin]

I love Johnny Cook's voice! He can go really high without sounding shrill.

[@rickeyhubbard9069]

I admire the way both Vestal and Johnny are obviously having fun while performing a very difficult piece.

[@cindyk8892]

They sound like one voice. Absolutely beautiful!

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello Cindy, how are you doing?

[@chrisring123]

Vestal - Bb Johnny - B Vestal - C Johnny - Db Vestal - D (putting her in rare territory with her ability to belt that high and so well) and then Johnny - Eb... Absolutely amazing! But you know what really blesses and inspires me is the joy they have in singing about the Lord and His blessings! I feel it, too - and I'm looking for that city, too - and with a smile, too! Hallelujah! And thanks for posting this!

[@naomivillalobos8031]

And he defers to Vestal when she throws in the white flag; a true Gentlman!

[@trishbowie1259]

The joy on their faces amaze me!

[@williammaynard6968]

Quartet ml

[@cantwait25]

You can’t teach a gospel Tenor in school.

[@jpgoog10]

Absolutely precious.

[@sandy6660]

We have seen all of these great gospel artists. They are all awesome, and are singing in Glory now. 🎶❤️

[@fireseeker4him]

I’m impressed that the musicians can just keep changing keys like it’s nothing. True professionals.

[@christiandelorde8497]

I think I've watched this about 15 times so far. Still not old to me.

[@VeraDobis]

Me too!

[@johnpaulsneedartist7099]

Same

[@denisebrown8343]

May God bless you and keep you safe in this new “TREMENDOUSLY NEEDED SHOW”. LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR AMERICA!!!

[@NoNonsenseKindaGal]

When I was younger, I would see the Happy Goodmans on The Country Boy Eddie Show and I couldn't take my eye's off of that beehive waiting to see if she would fall over 😅😅 great memories of The Happy Goodmans 😊

[@Selrisitai]

I love the way that, not only does he hit the notes, but he demonstrates that he is having no difficulty, as he keeps all the high parts and even raises some parts.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@wyattharp3309]

Only a person with pure hand's and pure heart dose God allow Such a Singing Gift because he knows who he wants in Heaven's Host of singer's.. Praise God forever more I aim to be among that Group if God only Will's.

[@sheliaashley1098]

He won hands down! Lol

[@sgoss3112]

I listen to this often and each time I it's uplifting. Their smiles warm me.

[@carolwebb1518]

I could listen to them all day.

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@VeraDobis]

Agreed!

[@VeraDobis]

My favorite comment by Vestal!

[@lindacooper6353]

This is highly loved by me and have to watch before I go to bed

[@saraw5942]

WOW, I AM AFRAID HE BEAT HER, LOL. LOVE THEM BOTH.

[@kevinshelton2257]

I met to met Vestal Goodman in 1975 and I could feel the spirit of God coming out of her. I wish I could have half of the experience of God in me as she does. What a great lady is.

[@melissatubbs7567]

Wow!! I can't wait to meet her on the streets of Gold! I certainly FEEL like I know ALL the BGT family!! Praise God!

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@VeraDobis]

Agreed! My mother too!

[@georgiayost550]

What a blessing to know when I get to heaven they all will be there singing.

[@huntergarrettpaul2587]

You Ain't Brave Enough

[@anna-katehowell9852]

that was where I lost it laughing

[@eleanorfirzell5095]

For what?

[@kilagiltner1572]

Wise man

[@OurJourneyHomestead2022]

Beautiful. Thank you God for this beautiful duo

[@BizzzyBee38]

I love this song with Johnny & Vestal. When I was a little girl I met Vestal's brother, Cat Freeman. I sat on his lap several times when he was in Iowa. He was also a great tenor & sang with the Blackwood Brothers quartet. I met Vestal & we chatted a good while about Cat. I miss all these wonderful people, including the Blackwood Brothers.

[@johnreagan5183]

This song always puts a big smile on my face, and often happy tears in my eyes

[@michelles9429]

One of the most underrated videos , this song and these two ppl are such legends !! God bless them both and all who read this comment ! C u in the great city !!

[@shutch3367]

God bless you ma’am

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@MParks412]

Johnny Cook what else can be said the smoothest tenor in gospel music. I know he is singing in heavens choir.

[@cherylcook6837]

This is awesome. Vestal and Johnny Cook. Great old rare clip. Great singing thanks for sharing. Blessings.

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello Cheryl, how are you doing??

[@joykirkpatrick9522]

Love them both, so sad she is gone, but she is with Jesus, blessed woman!

[@lloyd7954]

Awonderfull. Song by two of the best tenor v0ice i have ever h eard

[@reginahart6094]

Wow!! The bee hive hairdo. I had forgotten how large they were back then. That brings back memories.

[@janicesimmons6764]

Awesome. I think its a tie. You two are so gifted. Love hearing you two sing!! ❤️❤️

[@gregnormal55.]

Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

[@edwarddurbin3586]

One of my mom's favorite songs... She's found that city and waiting for me to come home... 🙏

[@debbiebruns1415]

Outstanding! I miss the Goodman family. But I will see them in Heaven, Hallelujah!

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello Debbie, how are you doing??

[@royst.george7328]

Love the BEEHIVE on Vestal. She was young, and had a great set of pipes! The hair and clothing on everyone says 1969-1971.

[@jadefire2817]

Sister Vestal is the complete embodiment of that expression, "The higher the hair, the closer to God."

[@PatrickRiddleKEYs]

Whew look at the 9 foot concert grand with no lid! Wow that’s just awesome! I know that sounds good live.

[@Bigmouth-l3z]

Miss Vestal’s hair alone had to weigh 100 lbs 🤣🤣🤣🤣. She was always one of my favorites

[@gregnormal55.]

Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

[@sandrasillery4493]

I miss the part where Vestal Calls Johnny a show-off. That's just like a show-off she says. Such precious memories of hearing these wonderful people live, and Johnny just about this age.

[@johntabler349]

Reading through the comments noticing that a lot of younger fans aren't certain of the tenor's name, but thanks to this medium they have an opportunity to hear the voice from the past, thanks

[@terryhennessy4980]

So amazing! 💜 I think Johnny won 👏🏻😍

[@valeriebayes900]

That's BEAUTIFUL and amazing.

[@grammie0301]

Johnny was in a class by himself!

[@tyronejohnson4746]

OMG !!!!! i love Mrs Goodman but that man voice has been touched by God

[@HenryNeal-t7n]

THEY ARE AMAZING I CANT BELIEVE THEY CAN GO SO HIGH 🤯

[@sofialisulo9007]

This must have been fun😂, lovely song💕💖💖💕💖💕

[@aidenbrandon3242]

Praise God I miss you vestal and Howard I never got to see you but it was my dream to see you and when I found you died I cried so much I know you can't see this text but I know your in a good place I miss you vestal!

[@anneleslie8150]

Absolutely beautiful ❤❤

[@malanieguinnip1293]

This is my favorite of all their songs

[@gaylynn9046]

I absolutely love this

[@JudyStinnett-s1o]

❤ I always enjoyed listening to this song

[@ladycharsw]

I love Johnny's singing❤

[@selectiveroots]

I came here after watching the bad singer video hahahhaah this is good stuff

[@georgemoore8832]

Listening to this makes me homesick for heaven

[@tammybrooks1083]

I do thank you for sharing all these memories your mom and dad help pray me thru a lot as a teenager then my husband and I got to know them and love them so much th LORD worked overtime on your parents it broke my heart when they went home my heart will be overjoyed when we all gather at his feet Praise GOD I love your family be blessed

[@SusanJohnson-b6b]

Effortless. Amazing

[@MonroeAbney]

I've had brain surgery and I'm still alive because God and Jesus Christ my Bible is always with me I don't know if I can sing it's Hot

[@jpbroome2]

Got to give it up for these two! Wow!

[@waynecox5751]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elicat2723]

I remember hearing this song when I was a young girl. Thanks for posting it!

[@timseger3392]

This is amazing!!!!

[@PVBJR]

Incredible...just incredible. Love it.

[@luannyates5199]

Woke up this morning thinking of this song

[@stevetournay6103]

Viewed this after James Canupp. So this is how this song goes!

[@lizabethgussman331]

Beautiful. Vestal-beautiful, unusual tenor.

[@gaylynn9046]

Excellent.i love this.ilove all there songs

[@gloriayslas4341]

Love this. Thank You Jesus for blessing them with beautiful voices

[@67mrtommylee]

Great memories of my parents.

[@peterscocca3024]

This is wonderful every time. ❤

[@sandrasillery4493]

You ain't brave enough. LOL. Only Howard could get by with that. So funny when the guys loosen Johnny's jacket and tie. Vestal almost lost it. She couldn't help but laugh. I sure hope you wonderful people in heaven meet my 1st born son. Who passed away at 37 years young. ❤ Correction that was Rusty that said that to Vestal.

[@rhondadonovan6857]

Beautiful beautiful voices.

[@happysilence887]

This never gets old!

[@lillianmorrison7272]

Love to hear those sing this song!

[@gloriayslas4341]

Truly blesses me and always uplifts me.

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello Gloria, how are you doing??

[@carolwebb1518]

Johnny is the best! No body comes close to his wonderful talent.

[@kraftymomma1979]

Thank you for that beautiful singin', Sister Vestal.

[@evelinemurray2472]

This is the last video you showed me before the accident. I miss you so much.

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello eveline, how are you doing??

[@virgilbutler1516]

I miss them 😊

[@lindaruckman677]

Love these Precious Talented Gospel Singers especially Vestal Goodman & Family and Tammy Baker had a Beautiful Voice I SUNG with her years ago with Doris Akers CBN🎉❤ The Lord was Truly Blessing IN THE SERVICES WITH PAT ROBERTSON😊

[@kimhall5304]

Thank you for posting this, it reminds me of mom watching gospel jubilee on Sunday mornings! The Lord is so good!

[@live4life17]

Amazing, just amazing!

[@sharonpinner1207]

This is great!!! So fun!!

[@joseffurrer7595]

Fantastisch wird es nie mehr geben. 👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaplummer6403]

Wish I had known of johnny cook when I was younger

[@lindaplummer6403]

Fantastic voice

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

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[@gregnormal55.]

@@lindaplummer6403 Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

[@debrawardlaw4558]

@lindaplummer6403 I'm 64 now but got to see the Happy Goodmans as a teenager and Johnny Cook was with them. He really was all that good. that's about 50 years ago and I remember how good he was. The Happy Goodmans were fabulous. Wonderful memory.

[@edwardprice140]

2022 Still amazing !

[@Shay-oe5rb]

I can’t believe how GOD almighty is willing to forgive me & take care of me all time

[@cindyfoster5269]

Even having trouble breathing he sang that good. King of Rock n Roll ❤

[@RonGreeneComedian]

We have a new choir director, a "kid" of 25 or so. He has a beautiful voice, a high tenor. He helps the women every now and then. I have always been able to sing falsetto; I thought everyone could. According to my wife and daughter, "Dad's a better soprano than most sopranos." Lest you think they don't know what they're talking about, our daughter has a master's degree in voice. My wife one in piano performance. They know their stuff. As a fun thing to do at church fellowship meal, I've challenged the kid to a "contest". My wife will play, just as the accompanist did in this video, raising the bar. Granted, it's not a perfect match, since I sing bass, and will sing falsetto. Until recently, I have been a tenor. At 75, my voice is dropping; now I sing bass. I'll record it and post it to my KZbin channel, hopefully in March.

[@1963Austria]

Love hearing Vestal and Johnny competing.....also love to hear Jimmy Swaggarts boogie version of Looking For City. Can see a little of his cousin in his piano playing. Vestal and Johnny, RIP.......

[@WLM596]

Pure gold 😂❤

[@nathanaellee8356]

Rusty : In this corner..... Vestal: You Ain’t brave enough

[@nathanbuffington6604]

If only Johnny was here longer😢

[@vivianrosa9572]

First time I've seen this it is absolutely amazing 👏

[@technochocolate123]

Amazing!

[@shinyhunteralec]

I can't unhear this without the bad singer

[@jamesdutile-nz4cd]

Thinks God for people like this

[@charlesweaver9314]

I love to wake up to this!

[@charlesweaver9314]

Still waking up to this!

[@user-jv2es7td4i]

This is a treasure, thank you for sharing it 🤗

[@jimmieclark4638]

I think Joseph lawson is the best gospel singer I ve ever heard Yahweh gave him a gift from heaven.

[@richardsmith3129]

WOW.....Love This. ♥️

[@ginadellgrottaglia6897]

Countertenor, the highest male voice type and extremely rare. Meanwhile, I grinned through the whole thing. What a fun buncha God-lovin' folks!

[@joannhunter1695]

Johnny Cook's voice type is a Male Mezzo-soprano..... may be equal to a Countertenor.... It also is incredibly rare... especially in Southern Gospel music.