The Oak Ridge Boys - Just A Little Talk With Jesus

From a live performance in 1977. The Oaks won a Grammy for their version of this song that same year. A long-time fan favorite.
Check out those "groovy" 70's video effects (sorry, those were from the original transfer, can't get rid of those!!)...

[@ChrisGoldenTV]

I have worked with Richard for 17 years. He uses the same microphone as the other three. Many if not most bass singers use (have to) condenser mics because they hype the low end, you can blow in them and cheat a low tone. RS doesn't need to cheat. He has the goods. He's the real deal. Always has been.

[@brandonriggs1788]

He has been one of my heroes since I was 5, so for three decades now. His work with Elvis to his work now is jaw dropping! I agree that he has been, is, and always will be the real McCoy.

[@MattGordondotcom]

Amen, and amen.

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

He and George Younce (Cathedrals). Top two for me, ever.

[@truebluehead9587]

You darn right, you’re the drummer, right?

[@DianeChampion-he5gb]

I got to live in East Tennessee for a few wonderful years. One day the congregation of my church was led by our own Southern Gospel quartet and we all could not hold still!! When I got home after church I turned on the TV and here was Roy Clark & Oak Ridge Boys voices reaching to Heaven itself blessing even the people who couldn't make it to the service. What a glorious day it was for Jesus in East TN 🥰❤

[@robertobriant8231]

Man, I wish we could have old fashioned camp meetings with good music like this again

[@marysimpson3172]

We are having it😅

[@jodywilke4642]

These guys can out-sing ANYBODY!! What a talented group of men--I really miss getting to see them perform live!😔💒

[@moxeus]

Oh my gosh, I know exactly what you mean.. This and the Old Gospel Ship are my two favorite songs, still to this day I can't listen to either of these without tearing up.. It's such a blessing to be able to search for these songs on the internet and relive my childhood.

[@Takaheemuranastope]

im only 15 and yet i also grew up listening to the oaks, i love the oaks and always will!!! go oaks!!!

[@elizabeththornton8982]

It’s so crazy to see these guys young😂

[@rodrickwatson747]

Yeah they sound better in their younger days. Now I can't say

[@louisewells6531]

I HAVE LOVED THESE GUYS SINCE 1982 WHEN I FIRST SAW THEM ON HBO. I WAS RECOVERING FROM MY SECOND HEART OPERATION MY SENIOR YEAR AND THEIR CONCERT MADE RECOVERY BETTER AND MADE ME A FAN.

[@marendajordan3780]

THIS IS ONE OF THE OLE GREAT CLASSIC SOUTHERN GOSPEL SONGS!!!! I LOVE IT...!!!

[@BBQFanNo1]

I once was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in And let a little light from Heaven fills my soul He bathed my heart in love, and He wrote my name above And just a little talk with Jesus makes me whole (Now let ) Us have a little talk with Jesus (Let us) Tell Him all about our troubles (He will) Hear our fainted cry (He will) Answer by and by (When you) Feel a little prayer wheel turning (And you) Will know a little fire is burnin' (You will) Find a little talk with Jesus makes it right I may have doubts and fears, my eye be filled with tears But Jesus is a friend Who watches day and night I go to him in prayer, He knows my every care And just a little talk with my Jesus make it right (Now let us) Have a little talk with Jesus (Let us) Tell Him all about our troubles (He will) Hear our fainted cry (He will) Answer by and by (When you) Feel a little prayer wheel turning (And you) Will know a little fire is burnin' (You will) Find a little talk with Jesus makes it right And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right

[@raybraud1568]

At aged 61, with Leukemia, I really needed to hear this song. I’ve had it for 5 years, it really hurts and I turned from our Lord. This has me weeping. I am a Marine from all the Camp Lejeune crap you hear now. It’s not fun at all.

[@leannssmith4772]

My granny thought you guys was awesome and I think you guys did a great job on the song I am so proud to have you guys seen this

[@goforswede]

how are you going to thumbs down this GOODNESS!!! Good stuff!!

[@sylviajdavis-stevenson8529]

One of my favorite songs! AMEN 🙏!

[@nandoozookeeper]

This is my all time favorite song. And truth be told, my favorite group of all time is The Statler Brothers, but the Oaks kill this song! Thanks for sharing.

[@dr.v.j.340]

I highly agree with your every word!

[@writemyselfaletter]

This is an absolute gem. They were in their 30's in 1977.

[@alienkreeper]

and these guys are still kicking it all these years later.

[@grbb716]

Back about 75-76 the oaks were on tour in Fl. New to country old to gospel but changed. I spoke with Richard for a college new paper. He was very polite and kind to someone who was a nobody. He did not need to be he could have refused. He and the Oaks had just raced in from TX to do the show in Fl and this was after the show. He sat and talked untill the road manager ran him off. A good man with a great heart.

[@michie0587]

This brings back so many happy memories. My mom would play the Oakridge Boys when my sister's and I were little. I loved this song as a kid and still love it 💞

[@lisahargett3005]

I love Christian music. It makes me know that I am not alone.

[@kohaku1821]

You are never alone in Jesus Christ!!!

[@vickieglore2390]

Amen

[@wendyevans7262]

Love this song and this Group! I saw them live in 1975 at my High School. I had a front row seat...It was awesome!

[@TGFuston]

This is from one of the all night singings at the War Memorial Auditorium. I spent many a New Years Eve with the Oaks, the Gatlins, the Statlers, JD Sumner and so many other great gospel groups!

[@wvob6752]

Tennessee Ernie Ford and James (Big Chief) Wetherington with the Statesmen.

[@cnwyjr]

Amen to that There may be deeper but none smoother Keep posting these classics

[@fireballxl5328]

Is this the "Good Ole Days", or what !!

[@yvonnemoore1128]

The words of this song came to me out of the blue today. Haven't heard it in many years. This was wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[@jamest9297]

I just attended your concert Wednesday evening in Branson, 3rd row you are 100% correct, every one of the Boys can still sing great, including Richard! And the band was awesome. Thanks!

[@happysunshien]

ok i have listened and watched this about 12 times tonight...lol...makes me happy just hearing it...lol

[@67armistead]

So awesome. You guys bring it back and so great.

[@NKL1956]

One of my favorite Gospel songs by one of my favorite groups.

[@ald6265ify]

gospel music is my favorite. this is just one of my favorite,s of the OAK RIDGE BOY'S.

[@marygrace124]

Love your gospel singing!!

[@Jimmies4833]

I love the Oak Ridge Boys...especially when they were Gospel.....Awesome.

[@beverlykessler]

Joe had such energy you can tell they loved what they did singing. Miss Joe

[@rebeccabledsoe4550]

I played this song several times in church love this song

[@barbara.hagofsky166]

Great singing.

[@tobymoyer3580]

Its very likely this video was shot the year I was born.....I wish I could have been there to see the Oaks in this era of their career......but 30 some years later they are still out there rocking!

[@marendajordan3780]

YET ANOTHER ONE THAT I USED TO SING OFTEN IN CHURCH AND BRINGS BITTERAWEET MEMORIES EVERYTIME I HEAR IT!!!

[@sherrygreen1460]

i have had to have my talk with Jesus today and had to hear this song

[@Gail6344]

Love the Oak Ridge Boys gospel, but they I love southern/bluegrass gospel, I grew up on it. And this is one of those songs I grew up on.

[@misstwomoon]

I love it.

[@CadillacL]

WOW! William Lee looks SO different then. When I first saw the Oaks He was just starting to go grey & let his beard grow. Would love to hear them do "Jesus is coming soon" from this lineup & era. I did hear it once on the radio (live version) & they rocked the audience.

[@zacharywright8778]

How these guys get down to gospel music, this is a good way to kick start or end some revival services.

[@Msbloman]

Wow! They are heaps better looking now!!

[@debbieharrison1911]

BEAUTIFUL SONG AND AMEN

[@deathmelon13]

You dont hear music like this anymore :(

[@rodrickwatson747]

It's sad really

[@bperkins21]

Richard Sterban is the greatest bass singer of all time. Plus, he is cool.

[@bigbossman7991]

Yup, I met him one night in Ashland Kentucky!! Talked with him for several minutes!

[@scottweaver4004]

Tim Riley is way better.

[@kevinswinyer3176]

JD Sumner still holds the World Record for singing the absolute lowest key ever in the World. And in today's World, Arron Lee McCune of Dailey & Vincent can get a bit lower than Richard, in fact, Arron Lee fills in for Richard when Richard has to take time away from the Oaks

[@sonyahannah]

Wish KZbin had a "Damn, that's good!" button.

[@MayaW--arlopamperdpooch]

bwahaha

[@nancymorris3407]

Praise GOD ALMIGHTY there's his power in that

[@dboonetv4u869]

I just love this group!!

[@Travismedlin]

Love you guys! Video is kickin ass

[@mannbradmusic]

Very well done and for the benefit and information of you and others who view this, this song actually contains three verses. In case you've forgotten or are unsure of the lyrics for the second verse, if I may, I'd like to share them with you. They are as follows: Sometimes my path seems drear without a ray of cheer, and then a cloud of doubt may hide the light of day; The mists of sin may rise and hide the starry skies, but just a little talk with Jesus clears the way.

[@aprilrayne75]

Amazing! Listening to this felt the spirit in the shower amen lol loving god

[@millierohenarivera9257]

Joe is having a little talk with Jesus. Rest in peace 🎉

[@ColorMeAHeart17]

Just wonderful!!!!!

[@ThyronMathewsBBQ]

Just a little talk with Jesus will surely make it RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AMEN.

[@justicesibanda616]

excellent

[@marissawhite3386]

Love this song

[@lovesfreedomtoo]

They got happy feet singing this! I did too!

[@terridoyle9551]

Gary Jules

[@leannssmith4772]

Amazing

[@DaveTheBunny]

Im an atheist and I love gospel music. How weird is that?

[@ericdixon2898]

Gospel music is derived from African culture. I'm an atheist also.

[@alexandermoffitt7943]

i once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in!

[@toonful]

yeah,load them 16tons..have a blessed new year.

[@bigbossman7991]

PHENOMENAL

[@siszi20022]

Love you

[@Pickinbuddy]

Above all else....great MESSAGE!

[@toonful]

@Takaheemuranastope i'd like to say,you are 1 of few 15yr. olds that have a soul,way to go,God bless you.

[@airborne101st1]

i love this guys i am 13 they are just great

[@lightrays]

This is the way that song should be sung. Other people do it too slow. I like it with feeling.

[@fpoasec]

Great video. I still have clothes like that!

[@Danny-jb6pg]

89 people need Jesus

[@mhirsch2847]

AMEN!

[@Birdnerd33]

i love it when theyre personally not singing they kinda walk around the stage.

[@cotybarker]

I heard it in the laundromat this morning. :)

[@oldlady32]

@TheLizardKing1967 Yes he did!! Lucky guy got to sing with Elvis!!

[@truebluehead9587]

Unbelievable

[@judykaufmann7761]

Thank you so much for this. I "was just told that I have blood in my intestines n bowel. I am so scared and trying No to let anybody know.. But now I've toll all fbreaderrs so maybe I can let it go.lôl

[@ArgyleGroove]

I want you to know that even though i don't know you, i will pray for you that the outcome is not a bad one. Stay strong. God is watching and will protect you.

[@clydepickens6957]

Rev. Cleavant Derricks, the author/composer of this gospel song was fighting colon cancer when he recorded it for the first time. His voice is remarkably strong and expresses well his robust faith which he faithfully shared with others. You've just been blessed through him!

[@BarryJowers]

Yes I do, every Sunday!

[@indixiesheart]

AWESOME ! ITS THE OAK RIDGE BOYS ! THEY Were not just a GOspel Group ! BUt PRaise GOD they got saved !!!

[@kj4fdq]

theze guiz r great i luv hearin them zingin i have njoied them eva zince i waz little

[@chowman007]

I guess it all depends on your defenition of what is a good bass singer?, range, resonance, usage of voice, etc...I'll recommend a few next time.

[@annettejenkins383]

My Grandma's Song!

[@toonful]

i heard George tell about J.D. called him,& said," what are we gonna do,with all these bass singers dying",George told him,"he(j.d)" didn't have too worry then.J.D. just crawled,& held that big ear..take care.

[@Girlstar1410]

This song makes me want to dance

[@danielledahms420]

Amen

[@bigboijc]

@toonful you mean that George said to J.D. "I was talking about GOOD bass singers who were dying..you don't have a thing to worry about!"

[@kaudogg]

praise god brothers

[@brockcureton2989]

AMEN INDEED GOD BLESS

[@DixieMedic]

For the record I like both Richard Sterban AND the late JD Summner.

[@DaveTheBunny]

I think it is more that I respect the power/soul of it. Ive always had a mixture of fear and respect for truly felt religion, since it can steel the will of a person to do so much who otherwise would not have the will.

[@mastermonster195able]

I love it! God bless em'! Jesus loves us and offers salvation if we just ask! What better to be happy about than that! And if your salvation makes you happy why not act happy. Show it in your own way. Some people just smile. Some laugh. Some get so full of the spirit that they can just cry (happy tears / I'm usually one of those). And some just gotta dance! Nothin wrong with the happiness coming out physically. Where is it written; "Stand there in a 3 peace suit and look all dignified". That's alright if that's you and how you feel, but that's not everybody. Everyone enjoys their salvation in different forms of expression. It's like people at a football game. All there are enjoying it or they probably wouldn't be there. But there are some who mostly sit there and enjoy it in a fairly reserved manner. Then there are other who shout and cheer and jump up out of their seat and shake a pom pom. Who's right? ....Both. I'm a gospel singer and I express what I'm feeling how I feel it. I see so many different people expressing their joy in so many ways. Even in the same congregation. This reminds me of a quote I once heard. "God made us fishers of men. Not judgers of men. You catch em'. Let God clean em' as HE sees fit". God made us all look, feel and express things differently and thank God he did! It would be very boring down here if we all were identical little robots. God bless everyone who claims him as their Father!

[@animebattleground489]

Amen.

[@emilybales8019]

Buddy McKee preach it

[@Orangetitanfan]

London Parris was awesome! You can't leave out the Big Chief though!

[@EnchiladaMan360]

They sounded just as good back then, but Richard's voice has gotten richer and deeper as he's aged.

[@emilybales8019]

Raymond Lisle You are so correct about Richard's voice, I recently got to see the Oak Ridge Boys is concert, and Richard sounds lower in person as well.

[@47krat]

and you forgot to mention Ivan Rebroff!!! otherwise you're right- they all have talents that are very rare and there is no need to put them on top 10 list in order!!

[@tampamary]

@ alanhatch Thats a BIG AMEN!!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord for this kind of music makes my soul HAPPY!!!!!

[@lynprasio6246]

AMEN

[@marysimpson3172]

My nephew used to take off his diaper and wave it over his head to this song😂

[@minkydo]

@relimes This might have been during the time he didn't work with the Oak Ridge Boys.

[@seetroo]

@DaveTheBunny that just means you dont believe in man made religion, but you love gospel, so deep down you believe there's something, but nobody's hit the nail on the head yet....at least thats my perception

[@mommaboop3873]

I loved it when we werent afraid to praise god on national television

[@ramey58]

Richard Sterban is great but don't forget J.D. Souther. the "Big Chief" or George Younce.

[@JoshHoines]

Richard never sang Baritone for the Stamps. JD hired Richard to sing bass for the Stamps. JD had other things going on business wise, and wanterd Richard to sing bass, he would just come out for special numbers. It was when Elvis wanted JD to sing that Richard left for the Oak Ridge Boys.

[@1974dus1]

Nice fro joey