Thomas Whitfield / Hold Me

[@ebigjr]

Since this is so close to my heart for clarity, I was asked to produce The Tribute Album to the late Thomas Whitfield my mentor and muse. I produced & performed the new version of this masterpiece to the best of my ability with his younger brother on vocals. We were awarded a Stella Award,The composition was so long, I took the musical license to record it in two parts: so it would get the well deserved radio play. Thomas was a God given Music gift, Lest we Forget I am Pastor Earl J. Wright Jr.

[@dapaulkeys]

I am from the Uk. I grew up in the SDA church listening to Black Gospel Music and as a result became a Gospel pianist. I actually met Thomas at City Temple near Chancery Lane in London where he performed in the 80’s.. I was just a teenager learning piano and I remember I told him and asked him for an autograph. He signed my file-o-fax diary with these words ‘don’t worry when the sounds don’t come like you want them too, just keep trying ..... or something like that and I was very inspired and encouraged. His arrangements and his virtuosity as a pianist, his songwriting was phonomenal, I always return to these recordings to gain inspiration. R.I.P. Thomas Whitfield

[@blackman4121]

I sang in that choir with him at City Temple!!! Precious memories!

[@tdiyou]

I AM SITTING HERE IN TEARS CRYING SO HARD I CAN'T WORK!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS ALBUM IS OUT OF PRINT I SO LONG TO HAVE IT. GOD BLESS YOU. THIS MAN IS WHY I TURNED MY LIFE TO SINGING THE GOSPEL WHEN I WAS 12 YEARS OLD!!!!!

[@bishop7860]

yes!

[@Granny-Loves-2-Hustle]

no matter how many times i listen to this incredibly beautiful song, i get chills!! Thomas Whitfield was so incredibly talented, and gone way too soon!! His choirs voices blended so beautifully and brought each song to an astounding crescendo!! Absolute chills and comfort from this song!! So beautiful....God Bless his legacy!!

[@jacinta6421]

OMG! This song gives me chill. I have never heard of this man. He is a maestro!!!

[@jgh4473]

Yes, that's what he was called and known as, "The Maestro. " Anointed and called for this beautiful music ministry that led many to Christ.

[@Samil101]

My father was a DJ and he had 1 million records! My mother was christian we had all the oldies this was one of the best! I will go into my room and singing this song and think I was actually talking to God! 😱😱😱

[@sinfulthep773]

This Song Defines Eternal Classic To The Highest Degree. Blessings To Everyone That Hears This Song Peace

[@u2focused]

!!!?? My/God's timing is PERFECT!!! I've been longing to hear this song for YEARS…!! It was such a blessing to my spirit when I was a Christ-jockey on college radio "back in the day" at Fairfield University WVOF….THANK YOU!!!

[@willy34561]

u2focused If God can just anoint my fingers to play keys like this maistro.CAPE TOWN South Africa

[@adonaiyah2196]

@@willy34561 are you boer or coloured

[@edwardrhodes3429]

A friend, brother and mentor

[@ronzelbell2481]

Lost my dear sweet mother 2 weeks ago. Im having a hard time right now. I need the LORD to HOLD ME....until I am secure again! I know He's Got ME!!!!!

[@freddubose8539]

musical genius. Gospel batoven. Mr Whitfield there will never be another like you. Gone but never forgotten.

[@michellehunter9762]

The Anointing of Gods True Word in a Song is Dateless Timeless Fresh today as then. I was shattered when He passed. As long as His Musical Gift of Song is heard it will never fade away.Miss you My Brother.

[@ronaldcampbell4628]

So refreshing to hear this music again. It has been a while. I can never get enough.

[@Walkerboy88]

My Dad recently passed away....this song by the Maestro helps me get thru the lonly dark hours. I can't fake it and act like it doesn't hurt,and this masterpiece seems to articulate where I'm at. It lets me know that someone else has been in the same type of valley...

[@Walkerboy88]

My Dad recently passed away....this song by the Maestro helps me get thru the lonely dark hours. I can't fake it and act like it doesn't hurt,and this masterpiece seems to articulate where I'm at. It lets me know that someone else has been in the same type of valley..."until I am secure again.."

[@WilliamTaylor61]

thank you so much. Finally real gospel music

[@LaDamionMassey]

Wow, I needed to hear this. One of my favorite songs of all times.

[@POPAWOLF]

I deacate this song to the family and friends of the Late Great Bishop Rance Allen. God bless you Mrs Allen in Jesus Christ Name.

[@Gracenow83]

A uniquely timeless Maestro singing eternal angelic melodiesl!!!❤

[@queenb5326]

Encouraging song.😊

[@RXmusic4YOU]

..i have never heard this song until now...all i can say is...my my my.....

[@jesseporter5984]

I was blessed to sing in one of his concerts here in Houston. He was the “Maestro “.

[@bigchefharve7173]

The lord saved Thomas Whitfield

[@sevillem5343]

I grew up listening to his music.. all my CD's are scratched and I wish I could find new ones.

[@catrinacharles7212]

2019 BLESSING ME THIS MORNING 🌄

[@tiffanybruce1900]

In found appreciation of fine gospel music...thank you!

[@ktykat45]

Yes

[@carltonjackson1967]

legend

[@mistawit]

Thank you, Mr. Tucker, for uploading this video. I've only heard the version that Larry did after Tommie died. This really touched me.

[@missniss75]

Been lookin for this for months!! Had it in my spirit and needed the words...God bless you for posting!!!

[@imsinging4him]

Oh my God, thank you for posting this. I had it on cassette tape in the 80s and can't find it any longer. My all time favorite Tommy song. You got me at work boo hooing!! Thank you!

[@jrushing37]

@ebigjr So ahead of his time, yet right on time! A Musical Genius! I'm sitting here listening to him and getting chills all over again as if it were my first time hearing him! We were so blessed to be able to share in his amazing gift of music, songwriting, passion, and love for music. I hold this type of music near and dear to me as it was what I was raised on!

[@LisaNAlexander]

One of my favorite songs but this mix. Sigh.

[@mysticgatherings]

Well I could be very wrong, Just looked up LARRY WHITFIELD for the first time and wow sounds just like Thomas.

[@janetheard2400]

This one is Thomas himself singing Hun, but they do sound a lot a like. I actually have the one his brother is sing on... This is and will always be the greatest "MASTER PIECE"ever done. (In my opinion) :)

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

@tdiyou i cant fin that album at all not even on vinyl , its on his gospel greats album on amazon though,i just discovered his music in january and i like it alot , Alive & Satisfied ,And They...Sang A Hymn ,are among my favs ,A Tribute to the Maestro , is also heavily played, i didnt he made the song the lord is blessing me either, I need My Faith 1990 and ill be happy lol

[@tdiyou]

@TheDefjams the song Yield Not to Tempation is on this album, I am with you I'd give anything to hear it!!!! Have you heard the song he did titled "The Lord Is Blessing Me Right Now" OMG I love the gospel music today but it is not the same it sometimes appears to have lost something...not all some :-)

[@Samil101]

listen to it and surround sound🤦🏾‍♂️i can’t neighbors close now😭😭😭😭

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Actually, what's going on is the "Hold Me" prelude, from the tribute album, and, if you notice, @ 2:20, it fades out. The original "Hold Me" fades in at that point. The piano solo has been omitted. The uploader did a "mishmash" of the two...notice the pitch difference...

[@lawandascroggins9859]

This is so beautiful, Lovely, I listen to this song to start my day I just Lost My only child Shateria Scroggins please continue to have me and her five children in your prayers thanks Lawanda Scroggins her mother........!

[@etro1]

Thomas whitfield hold on

[@garywatsonjr.2060]

This is my 1st time hearing the original version of this song..until now I have only heard the version of this song performed by the various artists featured on the project titled "Tribute To The Maestro"..I like this version as well, but I must honest; the remake of this song (in my opinion) is much better..

[@etro1]

Thomas whitfield hold me

[@smithjenee]

@mysticgatherings this is tommy himself.... The recreation is his brother

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

I KILL THIS ON MY MP3

[@smithjenee]

@TheDefJams his younger brother re-recorded it on the tribute album.... Sounds just like him

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

OK SO IM CONFUSED? THE VERSION ON A TRIBUTE WAS SYNTHESIZED AND HAD A DRUM MACHINE SOUNDS SIMILAR, SO IM WONDERING DID HE RERECORD THAT SONG BEFORE HIS DEATH???????

[@cwshere1]

isn't there another version of this?????

[@mysticgatherings]

@TheDefjams I actually do NOT believe this is his brother. I believe this is Thomas voice dubbed in.

[@smithjenee]

This is actually his brother singing this recreation of tommy's hold me... Sounds just like him :) miss you tommy

[@zarahWill8888]

This isn’t the version I remember

[@jgh4473]

I think this is a different version with his brother, Larry Whitfield, doing vocals. No, this isn't the original version.

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