The Drinkard Singers singing "Lift Him Up"

[@benjaminadler6149]

My beautiful Cissy, there is no one like you.

[@richardbrownjr2815]

I have been playing this video ever since it came up in my playlist last week; I can't get enough of it; pure, sincere, unpretentious Gospel Music singing. You can sense that they meant every word and every note!

[@reggierobinson4886]

Their harmonies in the intro? EVERYTHING!

[@Whitneyfanxxxx1]

This is exceptional in every way 💕💕💕

[@rodneysnell1]

Yes, Cissy Houston. You are a gospel singer!

[@galacticgriot7933]

The Drinkards changed not only the game, but the world. Cissy Houston was the baby so she was their little Michael. She took a piece of each of their styles.and incorporated to become the best of that generation of the family. She had Lee Warrick's (Nana's) top soprano, grace and phrasing, Marie Epps' (Reebie's) bottom belt and growl and Anne Moss' stylings, middle and creativity. At the same time Cissy, Felicia Moss and Whitney (Nippie) have their cousin Leontyne Price's operatic range and abilities. Cissy and Dee Dee Warrick who also borrows from the entire family are often considered the most versatile. Dionne Warwick has much of her mother's top and eloquence. While growing up the twin 1st cousins born the same year, Felicia and Whitney were often compared vocally with Felicia many times coming out on top. As a matured voice Felicia sounds similar to Dee Dee and Cissy but her time on the road with Tramaine Hawkins and that influence has set her apart. Felicia's powerful instrument makes her quiet as kept one of the family's best.

[@letty5515]

Thanks for that history lesson. Didn't know about the Leontyne Price connection or that one of the sang with Tramaine Hawkins. Tramaine was my fave female gospel singer, and Whitney reminded me of Tramaine when she first arrived on the scene and was one of the reasons I initially liked Whitney. I wish that they would have worked together. I sometimes wondered if Whitney had gone the gospel route, if she'd still be with us. God bless.

[@SheniceSays214]

Ms. Cissy Houston is the sound of music. Happy 86th Birthday

[@tonymassey899]

2 of these siblings went on to give birth to 2 WORLD REKNOWN singers! Especially the soloist! 😉

[@direfranchement]

Well, if you're referring to Lee and Cissy, Dionne was already an adult by the time this performance was filmed. This clip is from the 60s, although what of which part of the 60s, I am unsure.

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

Wow....now this is that kinda of gospel music i grew up on. Cissy was working this song out and she was on point too. Had me ready to do something special here at work as i am listening to this. These people i work around wanted to see Whitney's mom in action in the old days so i took them here and they are in shock at hearing her. I asked them....where do you think Whitney got it from? That singing gene runs deep in her family....real deep. Goes back many moons before Whitney was even born.

[@angeljohnson6665]

DaOrigTruthSeeker wow

[@monicahorton9725]

Whitney got her strong vocals from her mom and her aunties and cousin Dionne s gifted family 🎉 beautiful ❤️ RIP Whitney 🎉

[@gospellin]

I post these videos to pay tribute to the artists of the era. The entire Drinkard & Warrick family din't receive the recognition they so well deserve. It's only natural that the name Whitney pops up since she is a part of the family. Whatever happens to a family member they're still family. It's a disservice to her mom who loves her dearly for anyone to shoot arrows at her daughter. Unless you've made no mistakes in your life just, be careful of the stones you throw. Linwood Heath/WNAP Radio

[@bennyadler5882]

Love you ms Cissy, I put no one above you. You was always the one everyone looked to with your once in a lifetime talent that remains to this day, young beautiful lady.

[@babablack8339]

Church! Chicago use to wear this out!

[@athandwamathebula1335]

Black Excellence 🙌❤, Nana Cissy is touching my Soul with those Powerful vocals😪

[@Romeo19898]

My "Whitney" DVD documentary brought me here! What lovely harmony the group has! Mama/Aunty Cissy brought me to church! Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy!!

[@taddyd1]

Cissy brought me here. Been listening to her many years before Whitney recorded and will be long after. The Source.

[@merkjanoosterhoff1590]

@@taddyd1 Same here!

[@feliciajenkins4270]

Sang Sissy!

[@averyfisher9967]

I Cissy Houston singing right away 😁😂🤣

[@legendarygospel]

im about to knock this computer off the desk....lol Thank you Jesus, My GOD!!!!

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

***** Why break your computer? That thought comes from the devil.

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

***** Why break your computer? That thought comes from the devil.

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

***** lol....relax little one, I was just having fun. Get a sense of humor. I know you are not literally going to knock your own computer off a desk and break it. Learn to laugh it will make life easier to take.

[@legendarygospel]

DaOrigTruthSeeker ok

[@favoritereviewguide8661]

YES!!

[@detulo02]

We love you Mama Cissy!! Lift Him Up!

[@Zuwante1996]

You betta sang Mama Cissy!!!!!

[@iluvmyboba]

Lift HIM up, children. All day, every day. Hallelujah!!!

[@TheMeloman79]

Bravo Miss Cissy

[@myronsmith2753]

❤❤❤

[@thamusiccriditiheartmusic5119]

you can tell that's whitney mom..they sing soo much alike

[@thechristianteen9167]

You can tell that the anointing of the lord was in them.

[@alexbrown8994]

I see where Whitney got it from

[@Ap1ist]

This post is simply a blesssing , after i read cissy's books i just had to hear the drinkard singers she talked about and they are AMAZING

[@bcp0703]

Like mother/Daughter.... Vocals!!

[@MrSoulshock4444]

thank you for uploading this again, Cissy is killing them notes, Damn!

[@gospellin]

Greetings Walker Family. I've been in broadcasting since the 60's and for many years the Drinkard Singers and Ensemble were the Theme song for our entire station . In 1959 my group had the Drinkdard singers, Clara Ward and the Imperial gospel singers as our guest. We went all the way to the Appollo Theatre just to see the Drinkards. So you see I have much love and respect for them and will be featuring them on my sunday show in a few weeks which you can hear online Peace and Blessings

[@johnlyndsay]

Yes ma’am!

[@Zuwante1996]

The Drinkard family are from my hometown of Blakely Georgia. All of Miss Cissy's older siblings were born in Blakely. She was born in New Jersey.

[@sister9670]

@uknow who STFU, LOSER!

[@Thehealingwork]

That is my hometown and my distant relatives.

[@Zuwante1996]

@@Thehealingwork oh ok. Are you related to Floris Perry? She is from Blakely

[@Zuwante1996]

@Diamond Tribe Bitch fuck you!!! That's and!

[@sir3958]

OMG!!!!!!! It’s like Cissy literally transplanted her drive in power on upper belts to Whitney!! 0.o u can definitely hear the similarities in growls

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

I can hear it! This is the first time I’ve really heard Whitney in Cissy’s voice

[@LMae-rj9qi]

Love this! Bless you, Miss Sissy!!

[@Wynstorm3]

Masterful old time singing of one of my fav gospel songs!

[@roseamberzine5846]

Amen!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MusicSymposium]

These people SANG! All effective soloists. Lee, was sincerely dynamic -- DeeDee had her mom firmly pressed into her voice.

[@lukeydon]

i love the arrangement of this song especially the way cissy sings ILL DRAW. ILL DRAW MEN ON TO HIM WOOOOO

[@kevalev12]

Amazing

[@gospellin]

@ElderPinkerton That's the great Cissy Houston, Witney's mom and thats lee Warrick (Dionne's mom) on the far left.

[@tbeautifulmelodies9820]

What beautiful voices they have. So wond r full indeed. Read the book, also was very interesting. She ad tears through some cjapters. Especially with the bond that Miss. Cissy had for her family. Extremely touching.

[@kawanferreira5968]

Love themm

[@ElderPinkerton]

Gospellin you got some great posts. That lead singer is a BEAST! I love it. It is so cool to see these singer just stand flat footed and just blow the roof off of the place!

[@debbiebarnett581]

I love their songs...I got all of them on the album A Joyful Noice

[@Swampzoid]

wonderful sound.

[@YoMikIson]

@gospellin Thank you from the Walker family (extended frm Ella Drinkard) in helping us know who WE are!!!

[@saivery2803]

On repeat🔁

[@gospellin]

Drinkard was the family name. I will soon post a song showing an early childhood picture.

[@barbrajones489]

i love cissy's voice

[@TheLanard]

@gospellin Very well put. Thank you.

[@nanenoah]

Thank you I totally agree!

[@gospellin]

@ekocentric and lets not forget Dionne's sister DeeDee a powerful singer also.

[@Breezy81]

I LOVED IT LOOOOVVVVEEEEDDDD IIITTTT!!!!!

[@beaux_man]

That's Cissy's (real name is Emily) maiden name..

[@motreble]

Ms Cissy Houston 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 the making of Whitney Houston

[@tommishorton8265]

whitney houstons mother Cissy Houston is the lead singer.

[@victoriastith2057]

This is where Cissy Houston's roots began.

[@DigitalDezinesCEO]

@READY4REVELATION Cissy was a mezzo soprano.

[@kawanferreira5968]

Wooooooow

[@jarvispearson9]

Cissy Houston gone head

[@1957Hepcat]

WONDERFUL!! This group could really "sang!" I've got no problem with people referring to Whitney Houston since she is Cissy's daughter and gospel is her roots. Sad that such a lovely talented woman got into drugs and got married to the abusive Bobby Brown. Maybe if she turned back to her gospel roots (strong gospel like this) she could get the strength to rebuild her life. Back to the Drinkards: now this, strong, raw, singing is, for me, the REAL gospel! Holy Ghost is here!

[@tharealbeblessed]

Sang cissy!!

[@briantoleafoa6844]

Which one is Lee Warwick? Interested to know which is Ms Dionne’s mother

[@theinvisiblevegan3441]

where is this footage available? is it on a dvd or something??

[@hikerJohn]

Pretty good voice

[@KojiRecords]

@lemons82 Fact: Miss Whitney Houston was indeed the greatest singer of all time---period. She simply threw away her God-given talent, one that will never ever be replaced.. On "The Magic of Believing" album is credited to Dionne & The Drinkard Singers (Scepter Records); I remember an interview with Cissy, who said she went into the studio with Dionne to do that album but who were the others? Special thanks to Florence Greenberg for allowing Dionne & The Drinkards to make that album; RIP Florence

[@aaronwilliamsvocalgold6416]

KojiRecords In Heaven, that voice is restored back to her....Whitney's power and range and clarity and diction are back in divine working order and she is using that gift to uplift and praise God. She is well and wonderful and safe from this cruel world.

[@jlusk999]

The other Drinkards on that album would include Lee Drinkard Warrick, Anne Drinkard Moss, Marie "Reebie" Drinkard Epps, and DeeDee Warrick.

[@4yosoulentertainment]

sang it cissy

[@BonyFingers1969]

Some git over there and help that lady lift him up ...

[@Black_American_Native]

What year

[@1KINGTALK]

@kmaur21 THAT SURE IS CISSY!

[@alexalot23]

is cisssy the youngest drinkard sister?

[@foreverdooney]

Mama Cissy for the gawds!!!

[@MsJones-f4m]

Excuse my phrasing but Whitney's momma Cissy is a singing fool. She's singing with her sisters and brother. One of her sisters is Dionne Warwick's mom.

[@鈴木雅人-d1e]

Where is Dionne?

[@may5588]

You gone learn

[@ImFromRoundTheWay]

Mrs Houston can sang

[@KojiRecords]

@lemons82 Your illogical and really hysterical comment proves my point: Whitney not only has nothing to do with The Drinkard Singers, maybe if she listened to the message of the group she would have not touched the crack pipe; any Whitney references would be justified had she been a member of The Drinkard Singers---which she was not. Give respect to The Drinkard Singers by posting comments here about THEM----and what a wonderful performance they give in this rare footage; thanks for posting

[@djk1mya]

Fuck your hateful ass...you never been near Whitney and how would you know? dumb ass loser.

[@normalbutyl]

Currently on a Whitney Houston Rabbit hole. I’m amazed at ever turn

[@karlaeyzaguirre5950]

Miss Cissy Houston!!!!!