Phillip Graves w/ The Clark Sisters

It was a pleasure and honor to be Music Director and Keyboardist for a private birthday party that featured these great music legends (Bishop Marvin Winans, Bebe Winans, Margaret Bell, The Clark Sisters, & Pastor Shirley Caesar) held on September 29th, 2018. Alongside me are some of STL’s Finest: Kyle Kelley, organ; Chris Watkins, director; Mark Brooks, bass; Rob Woodie, drums; Nikeisha Whittier, alto; Dorrian Neymour, alto; Rodney Douglas, tenor; & Jennifer Kelley, soprano.

[@jamaalbeamon9670]

The best female gospel group since forever!

[@tiffanywinters3110]

God' Blessings my Sista's. I love all of you so much. Jacky is far most my favorite. Keep rendering your annointed gifts. You all have blessed me down through the years. I can't get enough of hearing, " Lord give me a praying spirit".

[@ToniaDavis-lg2zj]

Best gospel sister group and my favorite sing group love you 💘 your special fan Toni

[@rayneil7]

They really love each other.

[@vbtouray]

That was good stuff! Took me back 25 years. I stayed for the WHOLE set, lol. Thank you for sharing that frfr.

[@smcdade4577]

Twinkie is the GOAT! Her voice may not be as robust as it used to be, but all of their voices have changed! Twinkie was the high energy song writer, producer, arranger, vocalist & leader, of the group for many years!

[@willeats]

14:30 Jackie and Dorinda laughing so hard because they were expecting Karen to go into her echo ending, but she decided not to. Its so awesome to see women of God 40+ years later still singing and having a great time!

[@billieluckey844]

So glad the Clark sisters are still kept by God 🙌🏽

[@NikkiPerri31]

Sang Twinkie!!!! Come on Jackie, Dorinda and Karen.. I love these ladies!!!!

[@shamiracleross4415]

The fact that no one has ever took into consideration that Denise probably don’t want to sing anymore..🤔 Like, just because everyone else sees her not with them doesn’t mean their not close nor associate with each other! Y’all are people looking in from the public and don’t know nothing that’s going on honestly🤷🏾‍♀️ Just enjoy the Clark Sisters and their hits and give them their flowers while their here💯💯❤️

[@jess4whitney]

This right here. I'm just like, Denise left the group for her own reasons and maybe she wants to stay gone for those same reasons. What are the rest of the sisters supposed to do? Kidnap her and force her to sing with them? No one really knows the situation. I'm in my 30s with an entire family and Denise left before I was even born. Maybe she just doesn't want to come back. Michael Jackson for sure didn't want to come back to the Jackson 5 after he split. I don't know why people are imputing so much ill intent to the remaining sisters just because they stayed. They decided to keep doing great music together, even with one of them missing, and I'm grateful and applaud them for it because Blessed and Highly favored is my jam.

[@alonzoeley62]

@@jess4whitney 👏👏👏👏👏

[@caliBornbEauty]

THANK YOU! Every video I see somebody speaking reckless about these ladies. Peace to Denise and ALL the sisters but what were they supposed to do?? Stop singing because she left the group? Dang. Imagine how many blessings we would have missed out on if they had.

[@anwtonefishwick3122]

Need album or movie from these Ladies Of God ❤ The Clark Sisters Are the Best.

[@terrancetyson7535]

Anwtone Fishwick our prayers have been answered. 🙏🏾

[@makayladavis4063]

Anwtone Fishwick we got both now. Praise god

[@jerrihholmes251]

Bbb LLP

[@anniesimpson5188]

@@terrancetyson7535 0

[@DRLEWIS]

You sho' nuff got it! It was great!

[@crochetdiva8436]

Yessssssss! Twinkie on that keyboard for is my living in vain gives me life 🤗 I love these ladies

[@tipqti]

I love the Clark Sister so much and I thank God everyday for sparing them for us to enjoy them down here on earth. I prayer health, wealth and prosperity blessings over them like never before in 2019.

[@VideobyTrish]

Woo, Amazing Grace!!! Come on Clark Sisters! Praise him ... I was blind but now I SEE!!! Glory hallelujah!!

[@MRZIG06]

They really to record that Amazing Grace...sermonette and all! It will do the work for the masses.

[@DukeSolmusiq]

Zig They recorded it in the 90’s when Twinkie left!

[@MRZIG06]

@@DukeSolmusiq thanks for the insight brother!

[@conquerorsinchrist3604]

After Amazing Grace I thought they was about to go into Hallelujah. Amazing grace was powerful

[@LilJohn2k11]

Conquerors In Christ I did too. I wonder who has the footage, because they actually did sing it this night!!

[@torywalker2300]

Love the Clark sister ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacinta6421]

Gold Girls of gospel are doing their thing. Have mercy!!!! Those songs never get old. Those musicians are awesome!!

[@simplychitv]

You brought the sunshine....you brought the, sunnnnshinnneeee

[@rhondabrown9553]

Look at Kyle Kelley and Chris Watkins, #NCGCCBABIES accompanying the LEGENDARY Clark Sisters!!! Awesome!

[@vanessabranch584]

"I THOUGHT THAT WAS KYLE KELLEY,...SO FAR I CAN'T 'SEE' CHRIS WATKINS!?'

[@traviswalker3267]

THANKS, for sharing Phillip Graves :)

[@4knewt505]

Everytime I watch a Clark Sister video the comments move into some harsh judgement and even name calling of one sister or another. Or a judgment about the singing because they are older. God can't be pleased. If people who don't know God read those comments, what does that say of our walk? I just want to listen, be encouraged, and praise for a minute or so. Keep the judgments and speculations in the secular world. God is faithful still

[@arienfox]

Right because they so richly deserve the Fruits of their Labor indeed 👍

[@alonzoeley62]

Thank You!!, 👏👏👏Your Whole Statement, I Agree With💯💯💯, PERIODT.

[@rochellehawkes8830]

AMEN.Satan is known as "the accuser of the brethren" (Revelation 12:10). Jesus says of Satan, "He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. How do you murder? With this mouth. Father forgive us. Amen.

[@robertawhitfield2414]

We may not know it all, but our all-seeing God is always looking and He’s booking 😉!!!

[@latrinamuhammad6713]

Sing it ladies!!!! Play it Twinkie!!!!! Chills🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@Kcs.Vocals]

Twinkie sounding goooooddd!!!

[@keithevwon9085]

Right.

[@marquishalsell]

All da way she even brought a new light to you brought the sunshine

[@djm2985]

Is my living in vain I loved that smooth calm transition from Dorinda to Karen both time. Dorinda's voice sounds great throughout this video and she looks beautiful. Love these ladies in Christ

[@SexyHil82]

Did anyone else notice that when Dorinda is speaking, Twinkie is playing in the same key she is speaking in

[@melvinbowen2nd]

The drummer is solid!

[@ColeWorld75]

I’ve been looking for this!!! FINALLY! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

LOVE this rendition of "Amazing Grace" ❤️🧡💛

[@reggiemitchell5198]

This was from their miracle CD

[@ladybookworm9559]

Looking for a Miracle is one of my favorites 💜👑💜👑💜

[@tanikabaker-hughes3862]

People kill me when they ask where is Denise, the oldest? Clearly she is not the oldest. Jacky is. And for those that say well Denise is the oldest Clark sister, who cares!!! They are ALL still sisters. Dr. Mattie Moss Clark loved all of her children. I don’t know what is going on between them and Denise and neither does anyone else unless you’re a Clark or within their inner circle. Family is family no matter if by blood or circumstance. People need to pray for them to come together instead of dwelling in mess. I pray that God brings them back together and they heal. Stop dealing in titles, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@k.y3551]

Actually a lot of people cares.

[@phinehasmosley6845]

😀

[@sgraves3075]

Amen

[@itswineglass]

Thank you, for understanding!! I tend to remind people of everything you just spoke on, in the most calming way possible, but STILL get attacked for it.

[@mikeg1634]

I agree

[@reellife8707]

You brought the Sunshine is a time for the bass and especially ESPECIALLY the drummer to show off their skills!

[@deshaunx776]

I'm gonna keep trying to speak this into truth. Can somebody please convince them to lower "You Brought the Sunshine" a half-step for Twinkie? Clearly the sisters work with amazing musicians. Everybody can hear that it is not easy for the woman to stay singing that high anymore. Idk if it's a matter of pride or just a habit, but she is too great of a legend to be kept straining for high notes. She has paid her dues; nobody is going to judge her for changing the key.

[@LilJohn2k11]

DeshaunX I totally agree with you!! We just glad for her to be singing lol!!!

[@rashawncampbell7619]

Amen

[@rashawncampbell7619]

Tbh im surprised the sisters have not had that discussion... especially with Dorinda and Jacky doin SMAC

[@deshaunx776]

@@rashawncampbell7619 Jacky has a KZbin channel where she answers questions. I'm tempted to ask her about it but I'm afraid of the clapback lol. I don't want to sound disrespectful. There's a video from like '07-'08 of them bragging about being able to sing songs in the original key unlike other artists. Maybe it's a pride thing?

[@jazzpha7899]

I’m glad someone is saying this!! She has truly paid her dues!! Her health has taken its toll, and she should lower all of her songs(that she lead) to preserve her legacy!! It takes nothing from her accomplishments!!

[@TheBestOne1029]

Thank you for sharing this with us

[@civicplayer]

Dorinda & Karen @ 13:13 "PLAY TWINKIE"

[@gospelician]

What a blessing to play with these anointed sisters. Only what we do for God will last. Keep on serving God with your LIFE brother, until you hear 'Well DONE, thou good and FAITHFUL servant!"

[@drphilgoodmusic]

gospelician Thank you

[@soullashay8346]

My girls did it yet AGAIN! 🔥😉

[@porterkmusic]

Wow!!! What a great performance by The Clark Sisters. Pastor Winans in the finale was a nice bonus. Such a wonderful birthday celebration that will always be fondly remembered. I love the Clark Sisters amazing singing and beautiful energy.

[@angela91600]

I LOVE DORINDA HAIR !😍😍😍

[@agapelove7426]

Thanks for recording and uploading this! Many blessings x

[@Kemdia77]

What an amazing opportunity! I'm so happy for you!💜💛💙 Big up STL

[@santonianone1]

This just blessed me!

[@joelbenniefield2274]

Now that is the truth. thank you for posting this,Amen.

[@jacobwright6639]

We're blessed to have these women of God still singing of his goodness

[@eltonallenmusic]

Man this is amazing

[@tharealbeblessed]

Whew that Amazing grace yesssuh

[@angjen1]

1027 yes shows how God has graced and gifted each Clark sister singing with his precious anointing

[@DerinLindsey]

Whew amazing grace took me in

[@reellife8707]

The bass is sweet on Looking for a miracle ! He is grooving!

[@soullashay8346]

YOU BETTER SING DOE!! ❤️🔥🙌🏽

[@twoawesomekidz5284]

God given talent!!!!!!!!!!#

[@JustDaNorm]

Play Bro! Such an amazing experience!

[@sinclairlewis6764]

Look at Mattie's girls!.

[@JayDrewGWP]

Minus one ...

[@yardleywood7585]

@@JayDrewGWP Is that the one that left the group of her own accord? Anyway, what's your point? Mattie's son isn't there either--going to create a fuss about that too?

[@itswineglass]

Love when Dorinda starts a run or note & Karen finishes off!!! 😭 14:12

[@laqualaharris7963]

MY GOD I LUV TWINKIE'S VOICE

[@kelvinprince6752]

The Clark sisters are awesome great performances love there singing

[@torywalker2300]

My lord that Karen Clark

[@candiselise7010]

karen and dorinda were the music directors #sayless

[@wealthy5702]

Candis Elise and Twinkie! You didn’t see her guide Dorinda through the amazing grace lyrics? 😉

[@angjen1]

1508 wow Amazing Grace I love it yes

[@latashafaithnurse263]

I love when that black King counted off the band!!!!!! Black men are soooooooo talented!!!!!!😊😃😀👍👏👏👏👏👏. No offense to any other race, im just taking a moment to appreciate MY OWN. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❣❣❣. Im not sure if that was Philip Graves that was on the keyboard and who counted the band off but........if so, GREAT JOB man of God!!!!!😃😄😁😀😃🤗

[@drphilgoodmusic]

Thank you so much

[@latashafaithnurse263]

@@drphilgoodmusic 😁👍🌹

[@tyronecrawford7245]

I love Jackie's tone

[@mstalkbox1019]

Twinkie looked like she wasn’t feel it that evening,her body was there but her spirit wasn’t.But I do love that her and Karen be having sister moments even when the other sisters don’t be paying attention but them two always follow and support one another.IDC what anybody say in my opinion I think Twinkie really stuck with her sisters singing wise because of Karen.To me I feel like Karen has a softer spot in Twinkie’s heart idk if it is because who did what in the past towards Twinkie but I feel Karen will always and has always been a big part of why Twinkie decided to sing with her sisters again .My opinion

[@Sc0rpion]

I agree. Karen & Twinkie have a special connection that doesn't get highlighted as much as Karen & Dorinda's close relationship.

[@danisings_7]

Man musicians sick especially twinkie, I'm writing chords down.

[@AnthonyWilliams-qo5ef]

U my gril Twink.you will always be my favorite

[@soullashay8346]

Look at Dorinda & Karen holding it down😂

[@mattyspencer]

That version of Amazing Grace just saved me. Also its kind of nice seeing it from the bands perspective.

[@angjen1]

1158 Dirinda to karen to twinkie keyboard Solo wow I love it all though and I love them all

[@mikeg1634]

I wish they was my family

[@makayladavis4063]

Dorinda mocking him at 32:23 is funnyyyyy

[@kenkinney6280]

Holding down that tenor Jackie!!

[@PaulwalUltraOmni]

Love Twinkie big sis, my god aunties 😏

[@phinehasmosley6845]

Guess they dont sing the amazing grace version that bebe produced anymore

[@danisings_7]

They did bring it up a half step from the original, I just twinkie prolly wasn't feeling good

[@chibaz8882]

Ok so what I wanna know is how they split the money from the gig lol

[@sarahmcgee6269]

WHY are we looking at their backs?

[@soullashay8346]

EXACTLY! Awful recording

[@melvinbowen2nd]

Sarah McGee because one of the musicians recorded it!

[@miystiqueskillz2233]

Be glad we looking at all

[@greggprice3609]

Karen the Singing sister, Dorinda the Preaching sister, Jacky the oldest sister, Twinki the genius behind their success, Denise the forgotten sister

[@latishascott78]

Gregg Price Jacky is not the oldest Clark sister Denise is!.

[@greggprice3609]

@@latishascott78 it didn't say she was the oldest Clark sister BUT I said she's the Clark Sisters oldest sister and that's just as relevant Nobody can't take that away from her She's the oldest

[@latishascott78]

Gregg Price Well you a dumb ass..if you think that sir...jacky&leo,has a different dad then them fool..that’s they half sister!.i don’t care bout no damn group order!.

[@yardleywood7585]

@@latishascott78 Care about your own family business and let the Clark sisters mind theirs. If they say Jacky is their oldest sister, she is.... Smh.

[@latishascott78]

Gregg Price 🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾

[@soullashay8346]

Why record a concert from behind??!! So.. frustrating 😠

[@tamerajr]

At the beginning, I saw the musician setting it up. So, I'm almost sure he was recording it for himself. BUT then, decided to share it with us. Because of him, we get to see it (or just listen to it, if we close our eyes) and enjoy it. I'm grateful! 🤗

[@mweeks1988]

Commenting on you brought the sunshine Twinkie lowering that key I don’t think she’s ever going to do it why because Twinkie has her sisters right there to help her that if she falters Karen Will jump in or Dorinda Will jump in and keep the song going they would never let Twinkie look that bad on stage ever so that’s an answer to why she has not lowered the key to a lot of her songs is because her sisters are there when she’s by herself she can do whatever she wants and she has

[@JLovebanks]

They need Denise,the eldest Clark sister. I pray they come together and work it out.

[@jordanharrington1890]

I don't think they really NEED to tho

[@yardleywood7585]

No, they don't. She has her own life.

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

IT WOULD BE NICE IF SHE REUNITES WITH THEM ONE DAY. I HOPE SHE REUNITES WITH ALL OF HER KIDS IF ANYTHING.

[@janetshayheard653]

Whose the other woman in the right?

[@4knewt505]

@@janetshayheard653 they always have a backup singer or two. It helps them to blend as one ministers

[@christineparks]

Is all the sisters there because I see 5

[@janetshayheard653]

I was wondering who that is, I know for sure it's not Denise.

[@miystiqueskillz2233]

It's a back up singer

[@christineparks]

Damien Smith ok

[@carly.a1400]

Twinkie looks highly medicated.

[@4knewt505]

Can we leave the speculations in the secular world? Some just want to listen and read encouraging comments about these servants do have been obedient to Him. If she's medicated, our comments won't bring healing. God has her.

[@yardleywood7585]

Wow, you can tell this from seeing the side of her head for most of the video 😅😅

[@melvinbowen2nd]

Lol

[@h.d.carter3616]

Should we tell you how look? And we can see the side of your face. If you don't know what you're talking about: shut the hell up. Be blessed.

[@aurion1984]

@@h.d.carter3616 That ain't supposed to be funny😂😂😂

[@trehearnsdatruth2202]

Dude on the keyboard stop trying to act like you doing all the work and directing like it's all you. We all know that twinkie is the real master behind all that playing..

[@TheCadillac33]

No of course not! Nothing you all are doing is in vain! The mouth of the devil is already defeated! Love builds up!

[@brothamaberry]

Where is Denise ?! The oldest

[@jordanharrington1890]

Sis beeeeeen out

[@yardleywood7585]

Ask Larry Reid, he seems to have her on speed dial 😜

[@Sabrina_the_2ueen]

brothamike she’s not the oldest, Jacky is

[@imawarawara]

Sabrina Rochell well she’s the oldest “Clark” but Jacky is the oldest in age.

[@imawarawara]

But Denise has been gin since 1986

[@blacksandals4731]

So thanks to Larry Reid and Neicy Clark Bradford we know why Twinkie can’t change that key. Also notice the dirty looks she is getting from Jackie throughout the performance if a sour note is sang or played.

[@kippyvuitton]

Why can’t she change the key?

[@yardleywood7585]

How pathetic.... Talk about projection. They always look to Twinkie... SMH

[@tamerajr]

Black people...We REALLY need to do better, smh 🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@shamiyamewborn628]

Black Sandals I must be blind cause I see them turning around for directions and boosting Twinkie. Can you give a time stamp plz 😶

[@latishascott78]

🥺😡