The Harmonizing Four- Motherless Child (Live Footage)

Led by Ellis Johnson
1966 Spiritual & Gospel Festival Live in Germany
Check out the 1965 Frankfurt, Germany performance: • The Harmonizing Four- ...

[@hoperogers6691]

The Guitarist is my Father! I just found this… trying to contain myself. Michael Rogers, born 7/30/1947… He had to be between 15-17 here… I lost my Beautiful Father in 2012, He met my Mom in 1967 and married Her in 1968.. He never sang on the road after that but would become one of the founding members of his own Gospel Group from the early 70s through the mid 90s… I’m sorry if I’m being too much, you don’t understand.. it’s like meeting my Dad all over again. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for this Gem… the quality is absolutely amazing.

[@Mrdoowoper67]

I miss my Mom. God bless you for posting this classic👍🏾

[@KendallKent]

I understand how it feels

[@SuperMarshaw]

I love this song. My parents used to play this when I was a child. May they rest in peace.

[@SuperMarshaw]

My mother used to play this record when I was a child. I just played ithe record again last night. Beautiful song from the harmonizing four.

[@waltermiles4356]

One of the greatest gospel quartet to sing. Just listen to that bass Ellis Johnson.

[@jackpalance9509]

Watched a few times now. The lead singer has the most passionate facial expressions...Yet, I can sense an other worldly serenity to his soul.

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

I feel like it is such a privilege and a blessing to hear them sing. They built a temple of song with their voices and their spirits, and offered a shelter of hope to this weary world. May God keep them seated on His right hand..thank you, Kendall for sharing all of this. And it is really so wonderfull to see them as well as to hear them. Thank you so much..

[@anthonyrobinson6166]

This is so good it doesn't make sense! There are some things that you just KNOW are from the Lord and this singing is one of those things.....

[@KendallKent]

Ellis was something special!

[@basssingerericwinston3561]

Wonderful! When I was with the Blackwood Brothers we played them constantly on the bus for inspiration.

[@KendallKent]

I have everything basso Ellis Johnson, Jimmy Jones, William Bobo, Henry Bossard recorded. Check out my tribute

[@KendallKent]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6msoGSkqqt1b9k What do you think about William Bobo?

[@KendallKent]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Lcq4ivndyLjs0 They said Bobo used to give JD Sumner problems back in the day! 😳

[@JudahCub1981]

This selection solidifies why they are my favorite quartet from the Gospel Golden Age.

[@SLB-dx8nb]

that's my great uncle singing that!!

[@KendallKent]

Ellis Johnson?

[@SLB-dx8nb]

@@KendallKent YES THATS HIM!!! 😁

[@ajsmith5295]

Fairplay must be so very proud 👏

[@SLB-dx8nb]

@@KendallKent he sung with his father and they grew up in chirch hill on Virginia. But his son (my uncle) can't sing to savevhis soul. lol

[@3YZ-TS191]

Just as good in person as in their recordings --- which is amazing!! Wonderful! Thanks for posing!!

[@KendallKent]

The recording is basso Jimmy Jones leading, this is his successor; Ellis Johnson.

[@3YZ-TS191]

@@KendallKent Wow. Thought it was the same person -- they sound so similar! Great to know!! Again, thanks for posting. Really enjoy.

[@theporterspodcast8136]

This Song Got Me Through Alot At A Bad Time.

[@manoelteixeira4936]

Excelentes e magníficos vocal e BASS. maneco - Brasil.

[@williamclydeyon8275]

The 1 & only Ellis Johnson & The Great Harmonizing 4 of Richmond Virginia !!!

[@SLB-dx8nb]

Church hill on 31st street. That's my great uncle!

[@MrAfterglow]

Hi Kendall Kent, what a channel, I love this old gospel, it really spiritually moves me compared to modern gospel, I love this version here of this song, I appreciate all the work uploading and sharing such historical blessings, and including vinyl images or old photos of the artists, really helps connect us to what we are hearing. I'm going to enjoy listening to so much of you content, this has made my day finding your channel, best regards, may the Lord keep blessings your work 🙏🙏🙏

[@KendallKent]

Thank you so much, means so much to see that you realize and appreciate the work I’m putting in! Again, thank you!!!

[@MrAfterglow]

@@KendallKent your very welcome my friend, not many folk realise the time and effort involved, and not everyone comments, but I had say my thanks as old gospel like this is quite hard to find without this platform, and without yourself sharing it here, we wouldn't otherwise hear these artists, and your keeping their music alive too. I'll catch you soon in your other videos, I've listened to your own voice and look forward to putting headphones on and enjoying when I get time, awesome voice you have, again keep up the good work 😉👌

[@KendallKent]

@@MrAfterglow thank you so much

[@alandthekidd]

This song was included on both a Vee Jay compilation lp and on their solo LP, I wore out the grooves on both!Beautiful

[@KendallKent]

Jimmy Jones led the VJ one

[@alandthekidd]

Correct. He recorded with them in the late 50s.

[@KendallKent]

@@alandthekidd 1958

[@alandthekidd]

@@KendallKent or precisely 56-58

[@KendallKent]

@@alandthekidd I was saying they released Motherless Child in 1958. Jones recorded with then in 54-55 and 57-58

[@ogelcrew]

Sometimes during a heavy thunderstorm I'm not sure if its thunder or Ellis Johnson singing for the angels. I am sure though that I love him. There is nothing like a person who is a master of his trade. Credit must be given to all of these men who are dressed to kill in their fabulous suits. How in the world did sagging pants and unkempt hair replace these polished looks?

[@ajsmith5295]

Brilliant

[@ajsmith5295]

Love this

[@knowmusicman157]

A very low bass is considered royalty in the Gospel Music Realm.

[@darksouljah5314]

I'll like to hear your sing this I bet u will sound good

[@ricrodgers6450]

Deeper than deep bass voice

[@kingboy9180]

You don't hear that anymore they are

[@KendallKent]

Right

[@silmagrela]

Obrigada 🙏

[@larrycancooke2]

If you want to know how good Elis was.. just look at the face of the guitar 😅 player when Elis makes that last run. I know that look.. I've done it myself with a few gospel lead vocalist..LOL 🤣🙂🤣

[@hoperogers6691]

The Guitar Player’s name is Michael Lewis Rogers… He’s My Dad!!! I’m crying so hard I could barely type. He was only a teen here… I lost him to cancer in 2012. I am just now seeing this… I am just… floored right now. I wish he were alive to see this… My God ♥️

[@mosesthomas8499]

Love it

[@KendallKent]

I got all of Ellis’ stuff!

[@CharlieGearon]

Great vid. Can you ID the guitarist? I know Lonnie Smith Sr. played for them around this time but not sure if this is him or not.

[@KendallKent]

I cannot remember the name of the guitarist but you’re right it’s not Lonnie, nor is it Sterling Holloman

[@KendallKent]

Lonnie stopped playing in 1961

[@CharlieGearon]

@@KendallKent thank you for the info!

[@yawotton]

Is that Jessie?

[@anthonyrobinson6166]

I can't understand why people would say Sterling Holloman, he probably wasn't even born yet