The Goodmans-Looking For A City

[@johnhaan986]

She is the most iconic female vocalist in Gospel music. Her passing was very sad, yet her legacy lives on!

[@francesmayo1737]

There will never be another like her. I could listen to her all day.

[@dustynduncan8757]

Definitely. But you cannot forget about Johnny cook. No one will ever have a voice like him again

[@reginawolf6127]

This needs a love button. I grew up on Howard and Vestal Goodman along with The Gaithers. I absolutely love Vestal Goodman's voice. True woman of God. She had an amazing voice and she loved singing for God

[@marthacrichard8088]

Not forgetting Rusty Goodman! 🤭

[@janicemiller2387]

❤

[@michaelvolpe3372]

I'm surprised by the low number of views... This is Vestal Goodman in her prime. Love it.

[@JBOIsMusicCollection]

The likely reason for this video having a low number of views is because they watch the full video of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJebl2ZomKl0jqM

[@patcantrell1460]

Have loved them since I was a child, and I am 67 years old.

[@sybilcarter5629]

Me too !

[@rwb345]

Nothing beats the Happy Goodmans and Southern Gospel music

[@sherrieloyd1111]

Love this…my grandfather was a preacher and I grew up listening to this music…I wish this kind of music was still in the churches…

[@rachelmckinney6967]

I woke up to the Happy Goodmans and The Blackwood Brothers every Sunday morning.

[@AussieBloke55]

I don’t know how many of you have ever read Howard’s book but he tells how softly Vestel sang when they first married. Then they went to a big meeting to sing and there were no mikes. He said when Vestel got up to sing it was not Vestels voice coming out. God still does miracles.

[@bethroesch2156]

Vestal Goodman is one of the greatest vioces ever PERIOD. She is overlooked because of her singing Christian music and that's really sad. I remember my Mom and Dad taking us to see them in concert when I was a Little and I still remember the chills I got hearing her live. God blessed us well with her gift

[@whiskeygirl1478]

Grew up listening to the Happy Goodman’s records . They will always be one of the best southern gospel singers

[@benorr8458]

the higher the hair (and pitch) the closer go heaven!

[@sharonp6468]

I think it may have been common for women getting their salon "updos" on Saturday for Sunday morning to instruct their hairdressers to "Jack it to Jesus!"

[@garyrobertson6778]

vestal's hair is iconic.

[@enchamade8]

The tower of power!

[@judyabernathy80]

We used to call that a Baptist Bubble!!

[@jessemask2562]

Higher, the hair, the closer to God

[@sandy6660]

They're the best. Saw them in concert and it was so awesome. Anointed by our Good Lord above. Gospel music is the best of it all. 🎶🎶❤️

[@loganflorea3165]

If you don’t know the background, Vestal and Johnny Cook were having a competition to see who could sing higher.

[@charlesweaver9314]

I am new to this fantastic music should broadcast this at all public functions

[@craigdobis10]

As I said before...my mother introduced me to the Goodman's as a teenager...stuck like glue! This was in the 60's!!!

[@christaldaughtery2849]

This video NEVER gets old! Praise The Lord!

[@virginiaseward1709]

I too am surprised by the low number of views. I accidentally came upon this family and now I'm hooked. I have to listen to it every day and when I'm not actually listening to KZbin I'm hearing it in my head and humming along!

[@trishbowie1259]

Look a her face! It shows the love she has for her Jesus!

[@elizabethpenny4199]

2022 What a song of praise and glory! Praise God!

[@gretaalcindor8942]

I am watching this beautiful video over and over love ❤️ it beautiful song ❤️❤️ beautiful singing ❤️

[@2115Gren]

I remember growing up and listening to the Happy Goodmans on radio. I enjoyed watching Vestal sing and praising God. Also loved her beehive hair styles over the years. As they say "higher the hair the closer to God". And Vestal was.

[@jodigustafson4138]

I’ve always loved the Happy Goodmans.

[@darleneyonker7721]

Heaven has gained a wonderful lady. Love her songs!

[@LJCs-ju2zk]

I believe, the heavens are ringing with her powerful voice! Won't heaven be wonderful?!

[@lorainebaileygray756]

I remember I dad had a their record loved hearing them on Sunday mornings

[@janicehoward3728]

When I was a little girl I would be running errands with my dad on Saturday but we had to be home by 5 pm to watch gospel jubilee with Vestal.

[@lisafarris4332]

I know I’ll get to hear them singing in heaven someday ❤

[@smokeysmith1282]

Thanks for posting this. I was trying to explain this video to my favorite Aunt, but now I’ve been able to show her. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. Hallelujah!!!

[@tkrosschell]

Aside from being a popular drag number, this song was a SENSATION in the gay country bars during the 1990's. As a DJ at that time, I would have more requests for this song than any of the current hits and it was guaranteed to pack the dance floor to capacity every time. There was a rumor going around that the song was intentionally pulled from circulation at that time due to it's popularity in the gay community, although I cannot confirm whether this is true or not...

[@briandelaney9710]

I love how Miss Vestal says it “cit tayyyyyyy@

[@kilringtallbear8538]

God's gift

[@davecoker2354]

Man,those crushed velvet suits! SLICK!

[@contradiction1935]

And she never lost a step. Voice was diamond till the end

[@MaryEllenDavis-pg4ff]

Love their version of this song. ❤

[@darleneyonker7721]

Longing for this day! Come, Lord Jesus!

[@JeraldMoore-n8p]

Love your music--Really happy you are in Heaven, please pray for me ❤

[@veronicadurate3489]

❤️ them I always have tears of joy

[@VictorianMaid99]

This was mom's favorite song.

[@sharonp6468]

@VictorianMaid99 It was also one of my mom's favorites! Our local station played this very early on weekday mornings when I was a little girl. My mama was always chomping at the bit for Johnny & Vestal. Thank God for all the precious memories. I don't know about you, but my mama has been gone 23+ years.

[@JohnBrown-wk5ud]

I grew up with the happy good men family and I miss so much listen to then

[@whiskeygirl1478]

Amen

[@darleneyonker7721]

Listen to this almost everyday. So, refreshes my heart and soul. Thank you !!

[@garyduke5263]

Love this song

[@JamesBrown-fb6zt]

Love this!!!!

[@marthacrichard8088]

WOW what a voice! RIP vestal Goodman 18/12/2021

[@roxanedivine3424]

I love you Vestal! Sing it

[@randelltuttle143]

I'm happy to be able to say I've seen the Happy Goodman's a few times.

[@LusianaTinaiyawa]

She's better as always ❤❤❤

[@justtim7334]

Love it.

[@cindyg3396]

The lady could sing!!

[@SusanSlife-ie1mq]

Love this❤

[@catherinenchambalinjangala1230]

Amen

[@jocelyng7991]

What a song!!😅

[@sharonpinner1207]

Love these folks!!! You need to add intro before they sing! It is hilarious!! They had a wicked sense of humor!!

[@roadrunnerbeepbeep4045]

Johnny Cook!!

[@WoodynVA]

Drag Queens loved to perform this song when I was young.

[@patcantrell1460]

How cool!!

[@jeremyjackson5367]

Heard this song for the first time at a gay bar in New Orleans and instantly fell in love with it 😂

[@glenncheatham1320]

Della would do this song at Alan’s, in Chattanooga, and it brought the house down every time. Napkins being waved and covering the floor.💚

[@carolmcallister1908]

That hairdo vestal had was from the 70s

[@cliftonbowers2939]

Knew them they had a relative that needed help and my mom and I helped...

[@rockeryhudpeck3390]

I want Johnny's hair and jacket.

[@StevenSclafani]

Holy Moses, Johnny Cook nails it.

[@Ahda108]

James Canccup has joined the chat

[@josephsmith1400]

I love the song and singers. Yet, look at that do!! 😉😊 I think it was the style in the 70s, not just for Pentecostals!

[@davidpike6777]

Winner of Miss High Hair, Hans down....

[@katiedrake76]

How does she hold her head up?

[@lindawilliams2571]

I love it! But, is it God exalting or a show?

[@bobbythomas9037]

Thomas , all you have to do is get a wiglet with barrel curls and you will have a Vestal Goodman hair doo..

[@barroninc]

❤️❤️‍🔥❤️

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

So this is how it's supposed to sound.

[@agassman98]

How old is Johnny in the video ?

[@aporopomare1672]

I think Brian Free, Johnny Cook and Garry Sheppard would have done a wonderful rendition of this song

[@timothyicenhour3119]

Yeah I would have loved to see that! Johnny cook was amazing but I believe Brian free could have came out as the Victor. But I guess we will never know.

[@joannhunter1695]

@@timothyicenhour3119 Johnny Cook seemed to alway's be able to go up just one more :) Think his highest "Looking For A City" rendition is on his "Unforgetable" Album. (1977) It's on KZbin..... His voice type is male Mezzo-soprano which is wayyy higher than a tenor...... Probably the main reason he could sing so high & in full voice on all his songs...... I too would have liked to have seen them together singing this great old classic! 😊

[@timothyicenhour3119]

@@joannhunter1695 I'm going to check that out. Thank you!

[@joannhunter1695]

@@timothyicenhour3119 you're welcome! Just thought...nearly two years ago..Kaji.. a Vocal Expert on KZbin showcased Johnny Cook's vocal range... l believe he has the song "Here They Come" as his highest note's on record.. but said he was sure he could go higher......

[@Ransomhandsome]

She didn't hit that last note, but he sure did; with room to spare.

[@thomasriehle1911]

I want to start wearing my hair like Vestal Goodman

[@HotActionKop]

Here because of #DGR

[@Almost_Kevin]

The higher the hair, the closer to God.

[@markbean7946]

He got her lol

[@keynan394418]

Marge Simpson hair do!!

[@WelshHomo87]

Marge wishes

[@thomasriehle1911]

I want to start wearing my hair like Vestal

[@rogerpropes7129]

Jesus is rolling over in his grav.....oops, never mind.

[@bubbathomas192]

I love ❤️ and miss the Happy Goodman family 🙏♥️ and love southern gospel

[@satcher2001]

Competitive jeebus music….. hey get down

[@dscoggins8257]

Two things. It's too high a key for her, she's not singing from the diaphragm. I know this song from a drag queen singing it in a gay bar.

[@johnbridger8976]

This is THE WORST COPY OF A SONG EVER MADE !!!

[@thomasriehle1911]

I want to start wearing my hair like Vestal

[@patcantrell1460]

An original!❤️

[@allenbooth5193]

I know of no law that says you can't.