Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires LIVE Labor Day 1990

This is a portion of the concert set from Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires recorded LIVE at the Annual Gospel Family Reunion Labor Day Program in Greenville, NC from Labor Day September 3, 1990. The Violinaires hit the stage after a powerful set by Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites. Just three months before this program, Robert Blair was hospitalized with double pneumonia and this show was one of his first performances after a prolonged stay in the hospital. Robert Blair's testimony is included at the beginning of this clip. Catrick Moore handles most of the lead duties but Robert Blair takes a stab at lead a few times throughout. The set includes “I Call Jesus”, “The Lord’s Prayer”, “Old Time Religion”, “Sing With The Angels” and “Where He Leads Me”. All songs mentioned above are included with the exception of “Where He Leads Me”. The late Isaiah “Little Shot” Jones is featured on “The Lord’s Prayer”, a song that has recently become a part of the Violinaires touring repertoire again.

[@ocktowi5317]

In the words of Mr. Blair, "Good God Almighty from Zion!" It's always a treat to watch Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires! They never fail to show up and show out for the LORD! Mr. Blair couldn't help but SANG! He refused to let that ailment keep him from singing and praising the Lord! What a performance! Beautiful! Thank you for uploading these videos! They're truly a blessing!

[@Quartet4ever]

Thank you for watching. God Bless!!

[@marybell1683]

I like the way Robert Blair sings WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE ARE RAGING. I like Lil Shot the way he sings IN THE WOODEN CHAPEL 💒

[@maryjoe6354]

😙😙😙😙I used to ride with my step daddy listening to these guys, much love! RIP Robert Blair and Little Shot❤

[@chestermcneal1175]

These guys set the standard for gospel performance with harmony and great musicians.

[@angelaclark1693]

love this group since i was a teenager

[@jnanceguitar]

Good Lord them guitars is CHOPPIN'! Yessir!!

[@kelvinhall1698]

I completely agree to that!!!! Whew.....

[@anthonygoines1466]

Yes sir

[@marybell1683]

I like the Fantastic Violinares. I like the way the group sings

[@FathersWithoutLimits]

That was from the heart. Loved this group

[@FBrryBrry]

Thanks for posting bro I need a copy of this program brother!!

[@Braztx]

I enjoyed this man!!! It's vintage Violinaires at their best and Cartrick Moore outfront balanced Blair perfectly!!!! Who can touch that background? Dudes were too tough and still are...

[@charliewilliams2551]

Lee Williams

[@kelvinhall1698]

@@charliewilliams2551 No way!!!!

[@calvinewr]

Thanks Dshock, the Violinnaires are one of my top favorite quartets. it is good to see a new video of them. Mr. Blair couldn't help himself he had to take over the mic!!!

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

OKKKKK GALLLLL LMBO EXACTLY

[@darnellveal9541]

i love this these was the good old days

[@buddajo5240]

Their musicians were so so tight. One of the most unique drummers in quartet also

[@buddajo5240]

That ending with the chords change was amazing omg I loved it

[@DEAKENISM]

I get emotional watching Blair go after it knowing he wasn't really healthy! My goodness!!!!!!

[@huslerk]

I remember a program when Blair claimed that Shot was sick in the hospital, We were all feeling so sad guess what?? Shot came walking up the aisle LOL.

[@morigatewood6653]

The guitars 🎸🔥🔥🔥🧨

[@CynthiaWashington]

When Darkness Comes And Lonely Nights. I Call Jesus.

[@mommyj6974]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE 💕 THIS GROUP 💕 EVERY TIME I SEE THEIR VIDEO S EVERYTHING ELSE STOPS

[@Blu-Man]

Tito ripping that bass 🎸

[@beatriceyoung3259]

These boys can sing! rip Robert Blair Patricia Washington October 2016

[@frankclinton2924]

I like this group

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

WWWOOOWWW ❤️ WHAT A SHOW AND ENTERTAINMENT!!! ROBERT BLAIRE WWWOOOWWW

[@westendliommmmmmns]

Really enjoyed this clip love the Violinaires TGOAT

[@bamdatruth]

this is a raw and rare performance Blair isn't given his proper respect he was a master mind

[@theodisparker9066]

isaac richardson

[@theodisparker9066]

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[@theodisparker9066]

! I'm OK

[@georgeblair4529]

The group Jodeci brought me here...yes I said Jodeci ☺️...they were on Soul Train and they gave a shout out to Blair and Lil Shot....I couldn't believe it...I'm a Blair.....my Mom took me to my first Violenaires concert when I was a youngen...

[@jab1832]

Is the video on KZbin ?

[@georgeblair4529]

don cornelius interveiws jodeci

[@jab1832]

@@georgeblair4529 can’t find u might have to send da link

[@denezstallworth6966]

Shot may have been sick but the man was still bad with those high notes sang guy's

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

PPPRRREEEAAACCCHHH

[@williamsmith391]

THAT FUNKY (BASE LINE) THATS HOW YOU LOCK A DRIVE

[@buddajo5240]

I love these guys. ❤❤

[@jeromerobinson1707]

This is the real deal,,thank u lord

[@samuelholmes5636]

Great program

[@TiffanyCrews1]

I love ❤ these guys

[@eyeguess88]

thank you for the video

[@chriscoley1363]

them guitar players tho killing classic chords

[@rosettawhittaker6423]

I really enjoy the groups.when you're down and really need some spiritual guidance put them on your phone,I really enjoy everything an everyone God Blessed.Rosetta Whittaker.

[@rosettawhittaker6423]

Sing my day was one Saturday.Rose Whittaker

[@katiejones3632]

I love that song 👍

[@angelaclark1693]

reminds me of my dad and his siblings

[@Bigdreamer82]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnellchance8859]

Classic

[@tthomas8883]

Love the music! Is there a cleaner version? The Violinaire are great!

[@yolondadixon4267]

them boys is poisen my pop buie s quote

[@CherytaCoates]

Yo this is real I luv Danny lil shot and Cartrick sang yall

[@denezstallworth7206]

sang shot ..........

[@diasheciabarry2206]

🔥

[@josephbrooks4377]

Maurice making that guitar sang😂🎼🎸

[@darnellveal9541]

they killing

[@devynantwanTheQuartetMan]

Who else was on this program

[@lorenzobaines6222]

I remember they were in rare form around this time. Blair was still killing them despite being sick. Rumors had Catrick being groomed to take Blair's spot on the road and Blair performing on only big time shows, Thank God that didn't happen! They stayed together til the very end.

[@andreavant9186]

Lorenzo Baines what happened to catrick?

[@lorenzobaines6222]

Good question? My dad would know. I'll ask him.

[@aboveusall22]

This program is dated 1990 I saw the Violinaires shortly after Shot had passed about 1999 Charlie Brown was with them

[@josephbrooks4377]

Catrick came a little bit after Charlie Brown left for a while then Catrick left and started singing in many different groups and then Charlie Brown came back after Charlie Brown and the True Saints broke up and that was around 1991/1992 and then Charlie Brown left again and the saints got back together and then Titus Stallworth aka Lil Blair joined the group and started singing 2nd lead for the Volinairs and lil Blair started his own set of Volinairs but then later changed to lil Blair and the Fantastic Heirs and the rest is history

[@devynantwanTheQuartetMan]

WHO ELSE WAS ON THIS PROGRAM

[@curtisjohnson1103]

Not only was blair sick but so was shot, he was wearing wigs around this time because of the cancer treatments

[@lucillepauling1324]

👎 👎 OH YEAH I. GOT THAT OLD TIME RELIGION IT'S ALL OVER ME 👍 GOD ALMIGHTY HOLY GHOST 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 SHUT ☝ IN MY BONES MY MY 👀 BROTHER S IN 🌄 LITTLE SHOT ROBERT B. AWESOME JESUS 💘 💘 💘 💘 SERVANT.PAULING AGAPE

[@LakishaParker]

Whats his name leading the 1st song

[@vellerbee]

Where is Catrick moore, and do he still sing?

[@Makandmend100]

I have a Question...I saw the violinaires interview when it was stated that back in the day that lil shot quit the group and went to New York for a while...Question :do anyone know why he left, and what did he do while he was in New York?

[@little1shot]

I was with The Gospel Heavyweights at that time.....I used to hang out at the President with a couple of the members of the Violinaires whenever they were at Washington Temple and Shot was usually around somewhere. I did ask him that question and Shots exact words to me were, "I have come as far as I can go in this field". Apparently not, because he went back out on the road with them and stayed until his death in 1998.......

[@anthonylilclaystephens2171]

Bobo on them drums

[@TiffanyCrews1]

Me to man 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beatriceyoung3259]

When did Lil Shot pass away? Patricia Washington October 2016

[@Makandmend100]

Beatrice Young I think lil shot died in 1998

[@bamdatruth]

Beatrice Young shot died July of 1997

[@deaveonehayes1090]

isaac richardson he died in 1998.

[@denezstallworth6966]

Play it Maurice

[@ralphwhatley9627]

Tug by

[@siepip]

Dose anyone know who were the two Guitar players were they were killing it thanks

[@Quartet4ever]

Looks like David Battle, Maurice Morgan & Dwight "Tito" Arthur playing Bass

[@siepip]

@@Quartet4ever thank you for the post and the reply

[@Quartet4ever]

@@siepip No problem. Thank you for watching.

[@anthonylilclaystephens2171]

That gregory Bobo harris n bad man on them drums

[@renwickjackson1392]

Lee Williams and the q.c.