Vestal Goodman & Johnny Cook - Looking For A City

[@jennel802009]

Two singers who were and still are underrated today. These two should be in the top 5 of greatest singers of all time!

[@sharonpinner1207]

Agreed!!

[@janicetoner9333]

I cannot turn their music off in my head.

[@marysewell9200]

We don't have singers that sing these wonderful old hymns. The modern gospel songs are lacking in simplicity and some sound more like a rock band than gospel singers.

[@lisafarris4332]

Most people sing to music ; Vestal and Johnny had voices that were the music.

[@HWWoodard]

Do you think there has ever been anyone who looked happier when singing than Johnny Cook? I don't know which I enjoy more; his singing or the look on his face.

[@barryedmondsonful]

Praise God I'm a Full Gospel preacher. I suffer with depression. Howard and Vestal lifted me out of depression many times

[@nettiemarie2556]

Me as well emotionally!

[@charliegirl42ify]

Johnny Cook was THE BEST tenor voice in Gospel music! And still is. ❤ REST IN PEACE sir.

[@lisasimpson5261]

Can't wait to go to all those gospel concerts in heaven, it will be better than any earthly concert could ever be!!! Love the Goodman's

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@JimmyWeberfromtexas]

I saw them sing in Lufkin, Texas in the mid 1970’s while Vestal was out & Johnny Cook handled tenor by himself.

[@mdlmrc1051]

Johnny Cook. The greatest tenor ever.

[@franktranks9445]

no.

[@LifeIsAmazing30]

@@franktranks9445yes.

[@franktranks9445]

@@LifeIsAmazing30 to each their own I guess, but I've heard some damn good tenors.

[@francotenor]

Johnny is one of the GREATEST gospel tenor.

[@rachelberrythegleequeen.3221]

Judging this for my purely musical perspective his pronunciation and diction is impeccable and I love it plus the fact that he can go that high and not sound like he’s straining

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@rayquinton6450]

Now that is the truth. He is clearly not straining, and holds that high note without waivering. Truly a remakable tenor indeed.

[@sexmetalbarbie8892]

He's obviously a castronauta

[@lindalong9194]

Johnny cook was such a good looking man and he could sing the best I loved his singing in his songs and I loved him

[@BarryH1701]

I played this and the glass throughout my house shattered....LOL! I absolutely love those high notes!

[@lisaboggs1527]

Love love love this! Vestal's got some serious hair going on there. It looks good on her. This is one of the best gospel songs ever. Johnny and Vestal sound great!

[@joannhunter1695]

Love watching Howard Goodmans' facial expression's as Johnny Cook is singing the last chorus of this song...... He seem's to be delighted that Johnny is able to alway's go up just one more each time.. especially on the last chorus ! .......... 😊

[@lindalong9194]

Johnny cook was the best and he was so handsome

[@francotenor]

Johnny is one of the Greatest gospel tenors.

[@uprayup]

I just loved Vestal's anointed voice. "come on Johnny" Oh, yes! My my I love this video. Thank you for posting

[@clydewatkins7712]

Can’t wait until I am in Heaven and see these wonderful Brothers and Sisters and hear their Heavenly Voices sing , these comments were 10 years ago now it October 29, 2022 and I think we are so close to the Rapture and this song is so spot on, soon we will be in that Heavenly City 🙏💯

[@SquatzMcAllister]

I'm no gospel music fan, but this song is great. I wish I could sing like him!

[@Chatticathi]

this is good old fashioned Gospel music!!!

[@otisarmyalso]

Beautiful wish they still with us

[@bessiebearden6683]

Johnny you were amazing, with those high notes ,

[@angiebaggett6431]

WHAT AN ANOINTED VOICE VESTAL HAD!!! I LOVE LISTENING TO HER!!! HAND RAISED, HEAD BACK LOOKING TOWARD HEAVEN SINGING TO HER LORD AND SAVIOR!!! I REALLY MISS HER!!!😀💜💜💜💜 THERE WILL NEVER BE ANYONE WHO COMES CLOSE TO HER!!! REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF YOUR SAVIOR VESTAL AND HOWARD!!!

[@virginiawilliams6475]

Johnny Cook was so talented... RIP...

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@OZ238]

Seen these guys 4 times live & Johnny won them all,lol.He is known as the highest tenor ever.

[@savannahhague5706]

OZ238 well he was, now we have David Phelps as the highest.

[@jennyb.9715]

OZ238 he died to

[@darrensummerall9956]

David Phelps is better. But not higher

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Probably the highest white gospel tenor ever ...he’s not even half as good as Freddie Mercury

[@wvob6752]

@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 What a joke. Steve Perry of Journey has Mercury beat by a mile. I loved Mercury and he was a good entertainer but as far as vocal range and voice Perry is definitely better.

[@oliviazuniga9308]

I love these two people of God ,miss them ..

[@anthonydavis6786]

I'm not religious at all but this song withe these 2 singing it raise my spirits!

[@twinkie1cat]

This is what is called MUSIC, good gospel music with great harmony by people who are expressing their love for Jesus and hope for the future. Plus it's not some boring praise chorus that may as well be reciting the rosary for all their rhythm and rhyme. It took something to go higher than Vestal Goodman, especially if you were a man!

[@cindybaxter1410]

they're the absolute best. I grew up worshipping with the Goodman family at Life Temple in Madisonville KY, loved listen to Vestal and Johnny Cook singing Looking for a a City and many more. I praise God for bringing them into my life when I needed them the most, renewed my faith thank you Lord for my many Blessings AMEN

[@janeth6446]

That is amazing that you knew the awesome Goodman family personally.

[@shantannainfinger4068]

Vestle Goodman And Johnny Cook are truly the #1 singers of Looking For A City. And Just think they are in that City looking ,singing , and smile long a all those whom they love. Rest in peace....

[@DMTRIO15]

She is heaven singing to Jesus! I believe it so strongly that it makes me want to cry! Thank you Father for your amazing children!

[@franktranks9445]

lol

[@donnawatkins8542]

❤❤❤ oh this song makes me ready to go HOME❤❤❤

[@10212011EndsIT]

Such a powerful gospel song ~ They served our Lord Jesus Christ during their tenure here on Earth ~ "To God Be The Glory"

[@billytanksley6211]

I was raised up on southernGospel happy Goodmans, Perry's , Cathedrals, Chuckwagon gang, i love it all

[@jlh2667]

I love it when she says, "Lord, that's high!"

[@Karaline_132]

LOVE THIS!!!! REST IN PEACE!!!

[@jimdavis2385]

What a range. Such a fun song.

[@joannhunter1695]

The late Johnny Cook is such a joy to listen to..... He could sing through the roof with power & quality..... What a fantastic high tenor!...... Best EVER!! 💜💔 🌹 So enjoyable to watch.. especially with Sam.. Rusty & Howard Goodman all cheering for Johnny add's to this friendly.. good-spirited sing-off between Vestal & Johnny on this old 'classic!'........ 😊 🍃 🌹 💔💔💔💔💔 🌹🍃 And Yes Bessie... he Was Amazing With Those High Notes!! €🎼 🎶

[@dlmcrob]

her voice only got richer as she got older!!! great early footage :)

[@crazycooper1024]

Man, they were great!! Loved their singing!!! They would sing pretty high!!

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Every day I'm closer to that city "built without hands". How I long to be there. What a joy when my work here is finished. We never really know when our time here will end. May we live in state of preparedness. I look forward to knowing the "why" of my life experiences and situations, to meeting my Lord and Savior in person and to seeing my mother again.

[@elevado90069]

Watch this to get a glimpse of heaven.

[@sinamumuta7910]

Thank God for your time and sevice ,we sre blessed with.

[@fryaxoof2521]

I love the Happy Goodman Family. I know they are praising God in that place made by Gods hands.

[@krisbeckwith7105]

Praise God 🙌 Amen ✝️🙏🏻😇

[@moregrace2378]

Timeless, so beautifully 😍 ❤

[@catfishingraven]

I love this song i listen to the song every day. hope you know everybody is a winner. no body is a looser.you both sang GREAT.LOVE YOU GUYS

[@BayouGhost]

Love Vestal's hairdo! Johnny Cook is a awesome singer!

[@LarryShouse-zn3ec]

I love the happy Goodman they got some good songs

[@donnamorgan172]

They were awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!! Grew up watching and listening to this fine wonderful group. Remember watching them on the Gospel Singing Jubilee . So glad to see the Goodman Revival group carrying on the family tradition.

[@grammie0301]

@PVBJR Johnny passed away on May 14, 2000 in Huntsville, Alabama. You may search the obit archives in the Huntsville Times and find an obit for him. He is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, Gibson County, Tennessee.

[@rebekahcarter1618]

That was awesome

[@bigcountry4539]

Wow... that beehive hair style looks wicked on big fat Vestal... LOL!

[@lilysgrandmama]

This is the first time I have seen this video and I think it's great.

[@roytunda]

I love vestal so much that was one person i always wanted to meet but my father told me shes been dead for a while that was an upset

[@nettiemarie2556]

Hang tight, Saint, we will be merting them in heaven soon enough! 💯🎵🎶🎵💯

[@thomasreeves15]

@@nettiemarie2556 I can't wait either can you? I'm ready for home

[@Whitecrusader12]

Man they was amazing

[@kennethldawsom7923]

Praise God!

[@faybrown2287]

WONDERFUL ❤❤❤❤

[@browngt5]

God bless Johnny & Vestal ... I miss the solo clip of their sing-off.

[@nettiemarie2556]

I love this! "Lord, that's high!" 3:30. They both rocked it!

[@joycec4607]

Love these guys

[@virgilbutler1516]

Love it.

[@BamaGuy777]

can't stop watching this this is amazing lol

[@bettybrooks6850]

Absolutely the best of the best singers of all time !

[@HenryBemis1]

Lord that's high! LOL LOVE IT! :)

[@uckfayooglegay8833]

Lord, that's high.

[@71jstevenson]

The worship leader at our church, Whole Life Ministries Augusta Ga, is Vestals cousin. She sings some of Vestals songs, per Pastor, and they are great...

[@marybethmcdaniel1096]

I wish I could find a cd of this song with Johnny Cook because I would I like find for my dad it's his favorite song

[@gaillilley1949]

Mary Beth you can find this song on the Happy Goodmans Southern Gospel Treasury Series. Amazon will have it and it is also on e-bay. Also you can type in Johnny Cook and The Happy Goodmans and it will take you to sights to order it. Good Luck and if you don't find it repost and I will find it for you

[@marybethmcdaniel1096]

Thanks

[@johnnytbone1]

Yes sister I knew cousin singing this is asheville nc RIP cuz wa all loved you!!

[@HolinessGuy]

still do! Thank God for the old Pentecostal way, not just the hair...haha...but the Spirit and heritage!

[@Swampzoid]

Love your hair - hope you win.

[@jTiroff]

The higher the hair, the Closer to God they are

[@ReaganThatcher]

She’s dead

[@jetiooh49]

HERE THEY AER AGAIN. THE HAPPY GOODMAN'S DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST..LOVE Johnny Cook!! Judy DavIdson

[@whoknowes1]

This song was used at the Apollo Ball in Birmingham last year... 1500 or so guys dressed in tux's all enjoying the show...

[@mgreen219]

truely awesome

[@brysonyopp2689]

this is my ringtone

[@ronreagan8854]

Great singing and fun!

[@prozacato]

this is some good ole pentecost praising!

[@tressabaker6514]

I have watched this over and over, SO many times! :)

[@me-35]

Mothers voice!❤❤

[@Dathan]

This is just great. What a flood of memories it brings. Thanks for sharing.

[@leonardodasilva7809]

"Sing, Howard..." Priceless!

[@karleenwilson3004]

that hair!! LOL

[@mcgoomcgoo2662]

I’m looking for a city!!!!

[@xsteel3292]

Amazing! I bet both had to rest their voices after that one!

[@alansmlth7989]

Praise you LORD JESUS , GLORY. HOLY GHOST and FIRE.

[@pamelasu65]

"Take it , plow boy !" LOL

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@jadajohnson5733]

that cracked me up

[@wayneberry8226]

I love this

[@veteangesiale9619]

Thank you Jesus Christ my saviour🕊

[@Beezy8701]

AMAZING!!!

[@danabausback3090]

Love it "Howard Sing" at the beginning

[@CadillacL]

This is the GREATEST song from them.

[@anaconda1949]

Love It! Love It! Love It!

[@MariadoCarmo-ln6cv]

Maravilhoso,tempos bons que não voltam mais...

[@davidcooker6903]

Olá, como você está?

[@brett2013phs]

i have always loved the happy goodmans, especially vestal! i'm 16, and they are my favorite Southern Gospel group! unlike most people my age, i love Southern Gospel music, and i am very passionate about it. and i love the Happy Goodmans. i know and i sing all their songs in my church as well as in other places. i have many videos on here of me singing their songs. i will never be as talented or as spirited as they were, but i love singing for the Lord. please feel free to check out my videos!

[@nflfan85]

priceless!

[@BroJohnPaul_IgnatiusMary]

I miss good 'ol Gospel music and Gospel folk (not in Mass, of course). That is one thing that Baptists and fundamentalist Christians have over the Catholic Church.

[@TruthHurts0812]

*Singing my heart out* ^o^ Guy at the end "I like that!"... I like that too!!! XD

[@jennyb.9715]

Lol lord dats high OHHHHHHHH

[@kellylj79]

When you do not look at the video hard to tell which one is singing. I wonder how long Vestel's hair was here. I recall as a young lad disliking them-BUT she GREW on me. Now I miss her dearly. Wonder if when Jesus returns she will be shouting the opening proclamation!