The Rambos - I've Never Been This Homesick Before

The Rambos (Dottie, Reba, Buck & Dony McGuire) perform "I've Never Been This Homesick Before". Please visit www.DottieRambo.net

[@rarobinson17]

I traveled with my uncle who then played with The Kingsmen Quartet and met Dottie and Reba when they were in my hometown for a concert. They came intio a store I worked at.I offered to drive them back to their bus. The next Sunday my fiancee and I were invited by Dottie and Reba to join them on their bus and,of course, their concert to sit and talk. It was a great time. She was a great lady, full of life, belief and positive attitude. I'll miss her greatly. Rick Robinson

[@jeanetteoglesby629]

Donnie is married to Reba. He's a wonderful singer/pianist. He lost one of his legs when he was 9yrs. old after being hit by a car on his bicycle. It's thru Gods mercy that he's where he is today. May God bless him and his family! ❤❤❤

[@lorilorenz9758]

They are no longer married. They divorced several months ago.

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

​@@lorilorenz9758yeah? Its sad story

[@lindatello323]

These ladies could really belt out a song! I've loved the Rambos for 50 years I guess. They will never get old! God bless'em!

[@abelsandoval3932]

I was 17 years old when I attended a Jimmy Swaggart camp meeting in Fresno CA. They sang this Song.. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

[@rudygracia5573]

These fine folks are LEGENDS!!This is where it all started for me.Big Reba fan.Saw Dottie once at a Memphis church(87'?).No problem with the make-up.My view is;"If you need it,wear it!Please!"."If the house need's paint....For sure,the people criticizing these 3 would REALLY attack ME!The music I perform is VERY different these days(Rock guitar!,Fancy shmancy piano etc).

[@vikkibyington3066]

Still loving and missing Ms Dottie. No one like her!

[@gailcaldwell1512]

I Love this song. But in the late 70’s- to the late 80’s I wasn’t crazy about how gospel music changed and went to more of a prefabbed, synthesizer sound. But the Rambo’s were so good.

[@slyon68]

OK.....this is supposed to be about the video. Not an argument over who believes what. I happen to like this song and glad it was posted. Thanks.

[@sarahd3980]

Truly in their heyday. What a blessing they were. Dottie had a God given gift for song writing.

[@lambharoy9186]

So good and uplifting. Thank you so much and R I P the Rambos.

[@chadsmith6793]

What an amazing song! I absolutely love it. Hallelujah!

[@cindylambert6333]

The Rambos ate 1of my favorite groups.

[@SP567]

Being God's anointed does not change by what you wear. King Saul was still God's anointed even though God rejected him. The anointing on Dottie's music never left. The gifts and anointing of God are not revoked. A gifted Lady til the end......R

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

Love the Rambos and original song❤

[@myjames48]

56 thumbs down for an original. How pathetic? A first for me after hearing the Jimmy Swaggart version all these years. Nothing compares with his version at all, but then to hear the original blesses me beyond words. What a song!!!! Thank you Dottie and the rest of the family for you contribution to the Gospel Genre. God luv your hearts here on earth and in Heaven.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

This isn't their original either, the music is very different. Maybe Donnie & Reba wanted the more contemporary arrangement to it, for a change? But its pretty awful, to be honest. The original music fits the song far better. It's much like the way Swaggart did it.

[@darrylpursley9839]

love this song!! I'm going to sing it at church Sunday

[@martinshelley483]

Enjoy ALL Rambo Music But Do Have My Personal Favorites----This Is One Of Them.

[@jennieanderson971]

I knew them as "The Singing Rambos",loved their style,the songs of courage,& Dottie's Faith!

[@jeanetteoglesby629]

Keith Gaines Yes Donnie was / does play the piano. He's a great pianist/ singer. He's played for other groups including The Downings. Buck and Dottie were friends and still sang together from time to time right up until her death!!! You can't always believe everything you hear!!!

[@jeanetteoglesby629]

Keith Gaones Tho they were divorced, and him remarried, they still remained friends!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

And to get back to the original theme here, I enjoyed this song, AND the overall ministry of Dottie Rambo. That's to the one who posted this great video! I have no doubt that Miss Dottie is singing praises to the Lord around his throne even as we converse with one another.

[@Joaloustar]

My nephew sang this at my mom’s funeral, a conservative Methodist woman

[@danellacervasa3197]

awesome song, I love it. I sing Dottie songs on my gospel shows, She has been so blessed with her song writing talent. Praise God.

[@southseasprincess9485]

Beautiful family and song. God blessed Dottie as one of the many beautiful inspiring song writer of all time. Praise God!

[@elenacastillo3046]

I am

[@PureBobby]

Great song Dottie. This song is the epitome of truth! Thanks.

[@truthsintheword]

Ok how about this. I love this song. I sang this song somewhere in my 20's with a group. As far as makeup goes I do not take a doctrinal stance. It is one of those secondary issues. I love Dottie Rambos voice

[@cathyjackson1150]

Beautiful!! AlwYs did and always will bless my soul

[@williamstanley9036]

DOTTIE RAMBO IS A G=FAVORITE AND ALWAYS WILL BE....I LOVE HER MORE NOWIF THAT IS POSSIBLE

[@toyshopper1]

I love seeing this video!! I remember seeing all of them in concert before. Dottie and Reba are both very anointed singers! Thank you Dottie for writing so many wonderful songs!

[@MeadeVlogchannel]

And so is Buck

[@saundrabuck1039]

why do people get on here and start discussions about standards, homosexuality, adultery, gossip or anything else besides the quality of the music? That's all this is people! This is MUSIC and WORSHIP to GOD! NOT A DEBATE! And before anyone blasts me about any of these matters, yes I have an strong belief about ALL of these matters, but that's not what this is. It's not preaching, its not a conversation. It's simply people SINGING!

[@bayoumanbryan]

thank you so much for downloading these records for people to enjoy,

[@evadean6319]

this was the first song I with my Daddy. Still love it.

[@checkitout7ification]

Dottie's not homesick any more!

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

checkitout7ification Amen!

[@IsaacNussbaum]

You are right. She is unconscious in the grave, like all dead people. _"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."_ (Ecc. 9:10)

[@marlenebadyrka5817]

loving this

[@usabitsunami09]

i love this song..they got a better version of this song..Love their voices too and reaction while singing...Bless you

[@lorieporterfield4089]

beautiful song..

[@TheLaughable39]

We love and miss you Dottie see you in heaven 1 day miss your e-mails

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Pt. 2: It's sad that someone posted this great video here for us to enjoy the memory of the music & ministry of Dottie Rambo, and it's hijacked by religious ignorance about makeup. How sad and unfortunate that some are so blind. The same Scripture that tells you not to overly adorn yourself ALSO tells you what to adorn yourself with - a meek and quiet spirit. Practice the whole Scripture or none of it at all. Some so-called Christian people need to get saved.

[@madeencook3656]

Beautiful

[@joannsmith7094]

The Rambos where good singers

[@littlekellylauren]

mercy. heaven on earth

[@terrillwhite78]

Awesome!

[@layvonnescott2270]

heaven awaits

[@joannsmith7094]

I can't wait to see my Lord and savior

[@jemimacortes9879]

Bello

[@sharonhensley8303]

great

[@timhazelwood8063]

Buck Rambo definitely knew upon which side his bread was buttered. Cheated on Dottie for years. Makes me sick to think that anyone has respect for him...has he ever shown any remorse? I've yet to see or hear of it. Apparently she wasn't good enough for him but he refused to leave her....too much fun riding the gravy train! Love Dottie's songs! She had a talent from Above!!

[@TheRavenal]

He left her when she became too ill to work.

[@sephardiboi]

Well being thrown out of the UPC did nothing but make Dottie a bigger and brighter star she will be missed.I was raised Apotolic not UPC they are different the UPC organization was formed in 1925 when whites inside of an organization already established Pentecostal Assemblies Of The World did not want a black bishop due to Jim Crow laws.I am not hear to preach but God only looks at the heart not how we dress.

[@SP567]

To think these folks were once UPC. What's sad is the way she was tossed aside by them when she stopped following their dress code. And to think we kept right on singing her songs in our churches for years. Her ministry touched millions all over the world. We owe her a lot.

[@BrianAWTC]

Are you all Homesick for Home!! Its just around the corner friend. Jesus said I am coming as a theif unto the night. He also said Behold I am coming quickly. See y'all over yonder!

[@groovinwalrus]

December 5, 2008 I miss Dottie Rambo so much! I have been thinking about her these past few days so much. Another musician acquaintance just died, very kind person also. Thank you for posting this one! Groovin

[@LarryFerguson]

Mserveto: Dottie remains to walk with the Lord and I'm not sure what you meant by your comment. The "tossed aside" comment was maybe the best wording, The Rambos were banned from singing in UPC churches after appearing on The Gospel Singing Jubilee even though they had obtained permission before doing so. When Dottie was first sick the leaders that did this visited her in the hospital to apologize.

[@georgetullos7592]

Beautiful song, bad comments. If we spent more time doing our job as Christians, and less time trying to do God's job of Judging, this world would be a better place.

[@SuperHelper2]

Amen

[@tonebonebgky2]

We are rightly devide the word, I have not read the comments but if you don't like the fact that somebody's calling sin sin the problem is you.

[@markbuckles6609]

something about Donnie McGuire that I can't put my hands on. ?????? Just didn't add to this group, and never did.

[@DavidThomas-jc8ov]

Mark Buckles “Dony” (& u r correct). Then again neither did Buck or Reba.

[@DolphinKarlheinz]

outstanding black gospel influenced version of one of my favorite religious numbers

[@Hiwetbobcock89]

DolphinKarlheinz what in the world are you talking about ? Dottie Rambo wrote this song. And composed the melody. Sounds like something country southern white folks love.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

@@Hiwetbobcock89 yes, it's ok to be White

[@georgetullos7592]

Did you put any thought into this statement? As my grandmother used to say "Sweep around you own door steps before you go talking about someone else". Exodus 20:16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. One of God's ten commandments. Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Now you tell me. If you knew someone that was gay, would you judge them? Would you stick your nose up at them? Would you Love them? Would you befriend them? Would you Pray for them? Would you invite them to Church? It's not about standing for something, it is about doing God's will, not yours. Our hearts have got to be in the right place.

[@tinarasiga7336]

Too many Ads!!

[@johnbacktun]

@cweeks001 Well..."I am the way, the truth, the life, no man cometh unto the father but by me". If you believe on him and truly believe that he did die for you, and you accept the gift of salvation, then..your garunteed.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Jn 16:8, NLT - "And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin..." Jn 16:8, ESV - "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin..." Jn 16:8, NIV - "When he comes, he will convict the world of...sin..." Jn 16:8, AMP - "And when He comes, He will convict...the world...about sin..." Jn 16:8, Young's Literal - "and having come, He will convict the world concerning sin..." Jn 16:8, NASB "And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin..."

[@littlekellylauren]

beetovan in the front row. lucky guy

[@TheRavenal]

I wish it wasn't there, it blocks Reba.

[@Hiwetbobcock89]

What year was this? Anybody know? DottieRambo

[@michaelholman517minKC]

I was wondering the same thing. If I had to put a guess on it, I would say early 80s.

[@suanconn]

He and Dottie divorced. I don't know exactly how long ago. I do know that infidelity was the main issue. She put up with it for a long time, but after awhile, she couldn't tolerated it anymore.

[@webb0844]

what is UPC?

[@garyrobertson6778]

a messed up, patriarchal, right-wing convservative republican cult.

[@LarryFerguson]

ooops!!!!! I meant to say was maybe NOT THE BEST WORDING! I need to proof read before I hit submit. Also, Dottie still has great respect and many friends and fans in the UPC and still sings in their churches upon invitation.

[@aggabus]

Man dezgurlz got dpaint

[@bigmrclean]

You know what....You are absolutely right and have a very valid point. I myself don't like all that crap on peoples faces. I think the huge red lips and all that really looks like crap and un natural. Everyone does it on camera though so whatever you know? I personally do not like make up and all that junk on a woman. If she needs all that crap on then maybe she shouldn't be entering beauty contests to begin with. No saying anything bad about dotty...or anyone..just commenting on what u said.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Also, check out these verses: "tell" Mat. 18:15; "being reproved" Lu. 3:19; "should be reproved" Jo. 3:20, "convinceth" Jo. 8:46; "will reprove" Jo. 16:8; "convinced" I Co. 14:24, Jas. 2:9, "reprove" Eph. 5:11, II Tim. 4:2; "that are reproved" Eph. 5:13; "rebuke" I Tim. 5:20, Rev. 3:19; "to convince" Titus 1:9; "rebuke" Titus 1:13, 2:15; "art rebuked" Heb. 12:5. ALL of these verses have various english words used. But ALL of them come from the same greek word "elenko" which means "convict."

[@Kagaines]

Is that guy even playing that piano. I have my doubts.

[@Ashleenyk1]

Daddy i miss you so much sometimes i really just want to join you....Happy Birthday in Heaven.... Shar

[@annettehuneault9432]

those who loved to judged people wil one day have to gave account to God.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

The KJV took on a form of inspiration and many people could not disassociate in their minds the original Hebrew/Greek texts that represent the inspired Word of God. We may joke today that "the KJV was good enough for Paul, so it should be good enough for me," but behind this statement is the belief of many. The KJV was a monumental work for its time and language exceptional; it is extremely literal and yet is written in a form of polished English not found in modern versions and translations.

[@Lane2268]

im country bumpkin you sound a little bitter and judgemental yourself, take them beam from your own eye dear before you try and take the mote out of another's, let God seperate the chaff from the wheat, for in our fallen humanity we are not righteous enough to judge a single person for in our own humanity God alone bares our imfirmities our weakness and sorrows, instead of condemning those you obviously despise try instead to pray for them for if they are as you say then they may just need it.

[@inchrist999]

Well for all thecomments about makeup the first woman to use it was Jezebel so that ought to tell you something about it. Secondly for the person who wrote that the Hoy Spirit hadnt convicted her yet, needs to relize that the Holy Spirit doesnt convict you your conscience does. So if sin hassnt bothered you it is not because God thinks your ok, its because you dont have a good Conscience. STudy to shew thy self approved unto God.

[@inchrist999]

And who was the drunken translator? was it the John Wiclif that was so hated he was dug up and burned, or was it the martyr Willima Tyndale who spoke 8 lang. fluently and his preaching led to his death and banishment from London. What has your preaching led you to? Or was it John Rogers who was burned at the stake for his stand against the Roman church, and who made his own killers marvel at his peace with death....... WHICH WAS A DRUNK AND YOU MAKE IT SOUND AS IF THERE WERE ONLY ONE TRANSLATOR

[@truthsintheword]

Makeup was used a long time before Jezebel! You might want to check your historical facts.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Part 4: The KJV stands as an important witness in the development of the Word of God in English, but it is best seen, as in the eye of the translators, as one landmark in the progression of the translation of the Word of God into English. The KJV translators took advantage of the work done before them and made an impressive edition; they would not want their translation to be enshrined as something it was not-- the only approved and God-certified Bible-- but as an important step in the...

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

If you're referring to Jn 8:9, you're on your way to Bible doctrine, but to believe a fallen, sinful human conscience can convict a sinner to salvation is error. It is the HOLY SPIRIT of God that convicts of sin: Jn 16:8-11, "And when he (Holy Ghost) is come, he will reprove (literal greek=convict) the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father... Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

[@inchrist999]

Again you assume so much. If the scripture is only the ones penned in the original language then how do you know that . Have you ever read any scripture in the original "pen" And quit telling people that " God says" in your daily life and quote the KJV and then turn around and say well its not the word of God. Either it is true or its a lie, but you cannot have THE only truth and it be in error. No court in the world would allow a testamony to be heard with knowing errors and second hand info.

[@WVMMRH]

inchrist999 sounds like a legalist..one of those christians that believes if you watch bruce willis movies or listen to any kind of secular music you'll not go to heaven,etc...it's called legalism.sinning is one thing and legalism is another.

[@inchrist999]

I love how people who cant read hebrew or Greek will correct the word of GOd and be like "what God meant to say was"..... Why do you think yourself so wise?

[@honeygoes247]

Are you serious, you will have to give an account for every word and every deed you did on earth , what what you assume brother, I would just repent if I were you so you won't have to worry about this comment!!

[@RAYUSAWI30]

I think the subject of make-up on this subject is ridiculus..... This Video is what the subject is about anf Prasing our Heavenly Father and Remembering our dear sister in christ Dottie... Have you all no shame... Is not about make-up get over it..... RIP Dottie Your songs will Live on forever...

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Pt. 1: How about this: IF YOU FEEL CONVICTED ABOUT NOT WEARING MAKEUP, THEN DON'T DO IT. But leave everyone else alone whom the Holy Ghost has apparently not convicted about such. If God deals with you - fine! Is He so inept in dealing with others about it that he needs your help to do so? I don't think so. God is capable of leading all, through his Word and the direction of the Holy Ghost, without the help of those who choose to make their personal convictions into doctrinal mandates for all.

[@inchrist999]

Any one with a basic english grammer knowledge should know that "convict" and "reprove" are not the same. I can reprove you of sin but can I Convict you? the Bible tells us that reproof is better than secret love... But never are you told to convict someone of sin that doesnt even make sense if you try to use these two words as the same.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Part 5: ...understanding of God's Word for mankind. Today we have the advantage of better texts and better understanding of both Hebrew and Greek, and we in turn can have Bibles more accurate to the original authors. Let us continue to carry the torch lit so long ago and held by a long time by the KJV. Written by E. R. Longhenry, and I thought it stated things better than I could.

[@inchrist999]

Show me ONE verse that says that the holy spirit convicts you. Go back and read your Bible and quit reading books ABOUT the Bible.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Part 2: ...knowledge of the translators of those languages was not always the best. 4) The printing procedures involved many errors in and of itself. 5) The translators themselves continued to use other Bibles. 6) The KJV was instrumental in the development of the English language and learning the English language. 7) The KJV became the Bible. This statement may seem odd on the surface, but it explains the ideology of KJV onlyism well. There was not felt a need to adapt or revise...

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Oh yes, and the drunken bishops I referenced were the wine drinking translators hired by the king to create a translation which he alone had sole right to accept, reject or demand editing based on his own like or dislike of the text. Notice I said "bishopS". The "s" of course, denotes the plural form, meaning more than one. lol. That's a little different from your claim that I made it sound like there was only one translator. If you want to quote me, please do so accurately.

[@andocrates]

Well see that's the problem right there, the bible never says that. You assume that. The idea is "Women of the world need make up and fancy hair cuts to mimic the inner beauty that God gives you through Christ." That doesn't mean you can't wear make up. I'd wear it if I could get away with it.

[@SP567]

Forget it. It was a bad joke.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

Part 1: The KJV, while it contains the inspired Word of God, it is not in and of itself inspired. 1) The KJV was not the first English Bible, nor was it really a translation. 2) The KJV was commissioned for more political than spiritual reasons. 3) The texts as the basis of the translations were not the most accurate, even for the early seventeenth century, and the...

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

I just showed you ONE verse. John 16:8-11. I'm sorry to inform you that the KJV is NOT the inspired Word of God. The Word of God, as penned in its original language, IS the true Holy Ghost inspired Word. In John 16:8, the word "reprove" comes from the Greek word "elegcho" which literally means "to convict and/or reprove" (see Strongs #1651). The drunken bishops who translated the KJV chose to use reprove rather than convict, but the truth is, they are THE SAME word in the original language.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

My, my... how proud of your ignorance you are. I said my comments were said "in love" to temper the truth which you would not, and obviously did not, receive. KJV was an English translation of a Latin translation - talk about second hand!?! In many cases, it is accurately translated from Greek/Hebrew into english, but in many cases it is not. So in essence, no translation in english is the divinely inspired word of God. Argue it all you wish, but facts are facts.

[@andocrates]

I dont blame anyone for the divorce but if I had to represent one of them it would have been Buck. Maybe I know more details then you but I don't know them all. Buck had legal and perhaps scriptural grounds (if you believe Martin Luther' teachings) Willfully abandoning your spouse and denying them intimacy to the point your brain creates an illness. Is worse then adultery which for a man is just sex but also self worth. Sexless marriage is rent sharing.

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

inchrist999, I say this in love. You are bound in religious doctrines of men, which are no better than doctrines of devils. You're living by the fabricated rules of men and denying the rules of God. You choose to believe a wharped twisting of Scripture that, when examined, doesn't reflect the Word of God at all. You expect others to live by your erring understanding, and that's legalism. I was once where you are, but God set me free. I pray His light will shine and you can experience it too!

[@ruthsheller2911]

Wow...awkward.

[@cvdixon29]

+Ruth Sheller How is it awkward?

[@FamilyHarvestChurch]

I'll digress after this point. Neither of us will convince the other. I claim to know nothing but Christ and him crucified. I seek to lead others to know Christ, and him crucified. I have been freed from the spirit of religion and legalism. You are bound by it and seek to lead others into your gross doctrinal errors, thus holding them in the bondage of extrabiblical laws of men. I pray you come to the realization that you are not saved by anything you have done, but you are saved by GRACE alone.