"Thunder" (Original)(1980) Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters

This is track 1 from the 1980 album "Thunder".
Lead by Norris Pittman
Written by Willis Pittman
Members: Willis Pittman, Norris Pittman, Melvin Wilson, Lonnie Hawley, Cliff Alston, Tommy Daughtridge, Donnie Daughtridge, Lee Walker and Cornellus Winfro.
The Burden Lifters originated in the 1970s in Richmond, Virginia. Willis Pittman was originally a background singer for the group, but due to his outstanding lead and songwriting capabilities he eventually became the lead singer and namesake for the group. It was at this time that the group became known as Willis Pittman and The Burden Lifters.
In the early 1980s, Willis' baby brother, Norris Pittman, became part of the group. Over the years The Burden Lifters have had many great and talented members. The group reorganized in 2002. Willis and Norris Pittman are still members of the group today.
Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters have released many chart topping albums and CD's including; "Ups and Downs", "Noah", "Little Johnny", "Always on Time", "Bless the People", "Old Toe Joe", "Thunder", "Live in Rocky Mount" and most recently on the Melendo record label, "Listen To What The Word Is Saying".
Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters have shared the stage with many legendary Quartet groups such as The William Brothers, Slim & The Supreme Angels, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's, The Canton Spirituals, The Highway QC's, Jay Caldwell & The Gospel Ambassadors, Keith Wonderboy Johnson & The Spiritual Voices, Darrell McFadden & The Disciples, Luther Barnes & Sunset Jubilaires, The Mighty Clouds of Joy just to name a few. Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters have also had the opportunity to appear at the GMWA, The American Gospel Quartet Convention among many other Gospel music events.

[@deborahwilliams1854]

Love this song, because that's where I want to go, away from hurt and pain, no more suffering, I will have peace with the LORD....

[@TheMeechie3009]

Willis Pittman and The Burden Lifters. My grandma had us listening to them growing up. This is real Gospel.

[@Rflower1]

This is real gospel.

[@iwainacomer8698]

The first time hearing this song was a week ago when the funeral home played it at my husband's viewing. I haven't been able to stop listening to it every since.

[@Jjason601]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@buddyburt4732]

2w¹2

[@angelobreeden7944]

My condolences to you.♥️

[@freddrickabramgreene8815]

Thoughts and prayers my sister🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@tkimble2493]

Condolences 🙏🏾

[@celestematthews3266]

I love to hear Willis Pittman and the Burden Lifters sing Thunder, there music have really brought me through the years.

[@reneeharris4293]

this song has true meaning i love this song

[@clevonjrbraswell2912]

I remember listening to the song when I was a kid I love the song good old school music my dad use to record it on a mixed tape

[@leolabeatty364]

this bring back memories

[@celestematthews3266]

YES

[@earlearnest6207]

@@celestematthews3266 gv

[@deborahrichardson1311]

I remember this song from my childhood. Glad to have found it here on KZbin. Love it!❤

[@marysutton434]

I remember it, too.

[@gloriawilliams1664]

I remember it from my childhood too. Momma used to play it in the car on our way to church. This was in 1987/89.

[@dnskitz]

This was my grandfather’s favorite song and one of my favorites too

[@lucillebaker1951]

I Love This Song I Can Listen To It All Day.

[@celestematthews3266]

SO CAN I

[@jemilsense3972]

Depressing

[@coratate3936]

I've been searching for this song for quite a while now I use to hear it song years ago at a lot of gospel programs and I finally found it this evening on so thankful 🙌🏽 🙏🏼 ❤️ ❤

[@videophotography2794]

Oh my Lord!!! It feels so good to hear this song again!!!! It's been years!!! I use to love this song so much and still do!! Thanks so much Gospel Nostalgia!! 😃😃

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome. One of my all time favorite songs.

[@beatricemason6627]

the04

[@factsloyaltyandhonestyequa9592]

I first heard this song in church when I a little girl and I loved it ever since

[@janetharper5052]

I Came To Me This Morning. I Haven't Heard It In Years ❤️👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾

[@ralphbretado1033]

Just heard this song in my sleep. Was dreaming of some unbelievable stuff while song was playing on my google. Woke me up. Search for the song. Found it. Now can't stop playing it.

[@patriciafrederick2851]

Praise God a beautiful song. I sing this song at home and at my church. I love this song from my heart ❤️

[@chelseachambers2820]

Sitting here in tears as I listen to this song. Today marks 1 yr since my uncle left this world to return no more. I can still hear him sing this as he did when the men's choir at church sang. I miss you so much Uncle Richard.

[@DanielRobinsonDanielSun]

;( Such touching words. I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

[@jarishenry2169]

This was sung at my aunts funeral My mom requested this to be sung at her home going service....i get so emotional when i hear it

[@Babyclub4905]

We played it at my nana’s funeral this was the song she wanted played 😭 I’m in tears I miss her so much

[@joethomas4274]

Pittman and the Burden Lifters can really lift a heavy gospel solid gold load (Joe Thomas, Dallas, TX)

[@dotdot2769]

This is a awesome song!!

[@bigdaddyhubcaps]

One of my grandfather's favorites! Rest In Power M.T.J!! I still love you!!

[@wakeupjudah219]

This makes you think about the mindset of our people during times of oppression. 2021/2022 it's our time to rule again! APTTMH

[@zeketthakid87]

Love listening to true words 💞Talented voices of praise

[@francinepowell527]

Hallelujah 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾Love this song 2024❤

[@zhicks]

My state❤ every word Bro Willis and group sings

[@inelljoyner1893]

I just want to go glory when I leave this world, I just want to go

[@hazelbrown5581]

Beautiful songs so soulful and our beautiful black men

[@FratReserved]

Lawd my mom played this song after a friend of hers had passed... I absolutely love it

[@barbaraboney6393]

ABSOUTELY BEAUTIFUL MY MOM HAD THIS I REMEMBER LISTENING TO THIS AS A YOUNG GIRL,TRUE GOSPEL MUSIC IN ITS PUREST FORM THANK YOU SO MUVH FOR BLESSING US WITH THESE RARE GEMS

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome Barbara.

[@terrymyers7654]

Gospel Nostalgia .

[@NubbyG05]

I had forgotten about this song. It was one of my favorites back in the day. Thanks for posting!

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings.

[@dorothymassaline1014]

I just heard this song for the first time on yesterday I really like it.

[@alexissmith1074]

I’ve loved this song since I was kid

[@jamesfullard1]

Love this song, I can listen to it all day,

[@lindamommytladyhowardlinda1682]

I love this song 2021

[@osanafiatjabez3629]

I was a little girl and mama & grandma wanted to go to a concert to see them. Praise Jesus I saw Big Red and Swanee Quinetet, I saw the fabulous Vollunaires (my fave), this group, and so many more. I was in between 3rd to 5th grade at a Gymnasium an I praise God they say til they told me don’t stop her. They said let her go.

[@mekamatthews121]

One of my all time favorites

[@pastorcassaundrawalkerbroc7986]

Talk about bringing back memories!!! A song with meaning that you can understand!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@shantelljohnson912]

R.I.H Granddaddy I miss your crazy tail self but I thank you for being tough on me! I want to go where you’ve always talked about when you played this song..I’m at peace your no longer suffering & at peace as well. I’ll see you again soon Sir 💯💙

[@casademadamas5718]

My childhood.. Wow🥹

[@lucillebaker1951]

Thank You, I Love This Song, Thank You, God Bless.

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.

[@dlheard202]

Beautiful Classic Song yes Sir I love it so true

[@georgeheyward4824]

Our men's chior of New Covenant Church sings this song. Also, the Gospel Love Caravans sings this song too.

[@MauriesRoom]

Needed to hear this today

[@user-ct4sk2kc3b]

God is good with blessing nation with good music

[@4everZEKEGIRL]

One of Quartet Gospel Music Greats who unfortunately never received the accolades that he deserved for his distinguished sound and writing skills. However Gods rewards are far greater then that of man. #BURDENLIFTERS

[@andreagraham1845]

Very meaningful song

[@myrtismay8878]

I just love this song!

[@andreagraham1845]

Beautiful song

[@gharris21]

My grandma used to sing this song to me 1 of the fondest memories that I have of her 😢 thanks for posting

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.

[@barbarawilliams7505]

Gary Harris j’n’’nnnNNNnNnNnJgt. Aqqkkkkkkkkwllrjp

[@louisevans3071]

Love this song

[@Dmoney2times51]

A group i used to play drums for used to sing this song thanka for uploading this it brings back memories

[@Psalm-vw5we]

This song brings back so many memories. Makes me laugh and cry at the same time...

[@kingeys]

This is manly music

[@earthagilbert6516]

My dad the late Rev Willie Banks and the Amazing Singing Sons from Bamberg SC use to book this group in Bamberg SC years ago. I love this song.

[@toyeb5749]

I love this version better than the Jackson Southernaire! Beautiful.

[@marysutton434]

Me too.

[@kaitlynsmithlivewithsmith3936]

Old school gospel love it

[@sweetie329ma]

I can't wait to leave this world.i want to go where there be peace and harmony ❤

[@latonyatillery5926]

I love their music. I grew up on this music. Im 38 still listening. I thank my mom for introducing me to them and the Canton Spirituals. May she R.I. P. I know she's there now. Looking down on me.

[@deloreswilson3297]

Amazing

[@jessicadunlap9864]

Thank you Jesus! Glory

[@tempesttcoleman9677]

AMEN!!

[@Babyclub4905]

We played this at my nana’s funeral I miss her 😭

[@DL-dj9mn]

I can’t find this song anywhere but here

[@earnestinecole4030]

#This song tight! Just lovely, eternally a bop! I show nuff wanna go to the palace, but there is thunder roaring and flashing before the throne, I think that part in scripture. Lol.#. #Finnis the Pastor

[@jenniferjones5771]

One of my favorites They sang it at my daddys funeral 😔

[@KoolKev88]

2020!!!

[@OmegaMinistriesOfMs]

Found this classic online and buy the LP last week.

[@tonyhurt9850]

Praise God!!

[@irasmalls537]

This is a song that I thought was sung by the Jackson Southernaires. I'm so glad to know that it's Willis Pittman! Thank you, Nostalgic Gospel for sharing!!

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome Ira.

[@irasmalls537]

Gospel Nostalgia, did they record a song entitled "Hold to God's unchanging Hand" or their version of singing it?

[@typrsn1]

No, not to my knowledge.

[@irasmalls537]

Gospel Nostalgia, thank you so much. Keep up the good work in the sweet and precious name of Jesus!

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.

[@papazahn]

Brother Hubbard played this a LOT on WLLL in Lynchburg, Va..

[@tanicialennon727]

Yes Lord 👏

[@richieanthony7094]

Sing It Willis.

[@micaiahdease9001]

My dad sung this song at my grandfather’s home going service

[@rere5878]

Amen

[@debrathompson6951]

My LORD !!!!

[@tiffanymartin1549]

🙌🏽

[@tempesttcoleman9677]

Upload more!!

[@terrancegerman-5654]

🇺🇸🙌

[@marcushorton6329]

Why is this song not on ITunes lol?

[@keishaunali1300]

Anybody know what key this is in?

[@charlescrump9313]

Can you send me more of their music just post it I've played your page and list all day!!

[@sueharrison3129]

Is there a soundtrack or accompaniment to this song? I would love to find it if anyone can direct me to it. Thanks

[@ghosttemple844]

Does anyone know the lyrics

[@brysonedwards1122]

What happened to Willis Pittman brother Norris Pittman

[@garyboggs8363]

👀

[@designerphotography1581]

anyone here in 2023?

[@DL-dj9mn]

2023 and 2024😂

[@straciejones1060]

they don't sing like that no more

[@tonyhurt9850]

No they definitely don't!

[@tonyhurt9850]

IKR!!

[@coreyjordan7002]

Nhi h

[@williejefferson3784]

1stand

[@jeraldinedonaldson1913]

Love this song

[@garyboggs8363]

👀