Vestal Goodman & Johnny Cook - Looking For A City

[@jennel802009]

Two singers who were and still are underrated today. These two should be in the top 5 of greatest singers of all time!

[@sharonpinner1207]

Agreed!!

[@janicetoner9333]

I cannot turn their music off in my head.

[@astonishing91]

So true. ❤

[@astonishing91]

I'm Sorry to Say but some of the best singers in the world are the gospel singers.

[@HWWoodard]

Do you think there has ever been anyone who looked happier when singing than Johnny Cook? I don't know which I enjoy more; his singing or the look on his face.

[@lisafarris4332]

Most people sing to music ; Vestal and Johnny had voices that were the music.

[@marysewell9200]

We don't have singers that sing these wonderful old hymns. The modern gospel songs are lacking in simplicity and some sound more like a rock band than gospel singers.

[@lisasimpson5261]

Can't wait to go to all those gospel concerts in heaven, it will be better than any earthly concert could ever be!!! Love the Goodman's

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@charliegirl42ify]

Johnny Cook was THE BEST tenor voice in Gospel music! And still is. ❤ REST IN PEACE sir.

[@francotenor]

Johnny is one of the GREATEST gospel tenor.

[@lisaboggs1527]

Love love love this! Vestal's got some serious hair going on there. It looks good on her. This is one of the best gospel songs ever. Johnny and Vestal sound great!

[@mdlmrc1051]

Johnny Cook. The greatest tenor ever.

[@franktranks9445]

no.

[@LifeIsAmazing30]

@@franktranks9445yes.

[@franktranks9445]

@@LifeIsAmazing30 to each their own I guess, but I've heard some damn good tenors.

[@barryedmondsonful]

Praise God I'm a Full Gospel preacher. I suffer with depression. Howard and Vestal lifted me out of depression many times

[@nettiemarie2556]

Me as well emotionally!

[@dottiegordon7480]

❤Amen I can testify to that, also. Wow

[@uprayup]

I just loved Vestal's anointed voice. "come on Johnny" Oh, yes! My my I love this video. Thank you for posting

[@JimmyWeberfromtexas]

I saw them sing in Lufkin, Texas in the mid 1970’s while Vestal was out & Johnny Cook handled tenor by himself.

[@OZ238]

Seen these guys 4 times live & Johnny won them all,lol.He is known as the highest tenor ever.

[@savannahhague5706]

OZ238 well he was, now we have David Phelps as the highest.

[@jennyb.9715]

OZ238 he died to

[@darrensummerall9956]

David Phelps is better. But not higher

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Probably the highest white gospel tenor ever ...he’s not even half as good as Freddie Mercury

[@wvob6752]

@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 What a joke. Steve Perry of Journey has Mercury beat by a mile. I loved Mercury and he was a good entertainer but as far as vocal range and voice Perry is definitely better.

[@lindalong9194]

Johnny cook was such a good looking man and he could sing the best I loved his singing in his songs and I loved him

[@francotenor]

Johnny is one of the Greatest gospel tenors.

[@BarryH1701]

I played this and the glass throughout my house shattered....LOL! I absolutely love those high notes!

[@angiebaggett6431]

WHAT AN ANOINTED VOICE VESTAL HAD!!! I LOVE LISTENING TO HER!!! HAND RAISED, HEAD BACK LOOKING TOWARD HEAVEN SINGING TO HER LORD AND SAVIOR!!! I REALLY MISS HER!!!😀💜💜💜💜 THERE WILL NEVER BE ANYONE WHO COMES CLOSE TO HER!!! REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF YOUR SAVIOR VESTAL AND HOWARD!!!

[@donnawatkins8542]

❤❤❤ oh this song makes me ready to go HOME❤❤❤

[@Chatticathi]

this is good old fashioned Gospel music!!!

[@clydewatkins7712]

Can’t wait until I am in Heaven and see these wonderful Brothers and Sisters and hear their Heavenly Voices sing , these comments were 10 years ago now it October 29, 2022 and I think we are so close to the Rapture and this song is so spot on, soon we will be in that Heavenly City 🙏💯

[@bessiebearden6683]

Johnny you were amazing, with those high notes ,

[@SquatzMcAllister]

I'm no gospel music fan, but this song is great. I wish I could sing like him!

[@rachelberrythegleequeen.3221]

Judging this for my purely musical perspective his pronunciation and diction is impeccable and I love it plus the fact that he can go that high and not sound like he’s straining

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@rayquinton6450]

Now that is the truth. He is clearly not straining, and holds that high note without waivering. Truly a remakable tenor indeed.

[@sexmetalbarbie8892]

He's obviously a castronauta

[@otisarmyalso]

Beautiful wish they still with us

[@joannhunter1695]

Love watching Howard Goodmans' facial expression's as Johnny Cook is singing the last chorus of this song...... He seem's to be delighted that Johnny is able to alway's go up just one more each time.. especially on the last chorus ! .......... 😊

[@lindalong9194]

Johnny cook was the best and he was so handsome

[@10212011EndsIT]

Such a powerful gospel song ~ They served our Lord Jesus Christ during their tenure here on Earth ~ "To God Be The Glory"

[@DMTRIO15]

She is heaven singing to Jesus! I believe it so strongly that it makes me want to cry! Thank you Father for your amazing children!

[@franktranks9445]

lol

[@moregrace2378]

Timeless, so beautifully 😍 ❤

[@oliviazuniga9308]

I love these two people of God ,miss them ..

[@cindybaxter1410]

they're the absolute best. I grew up worshipping with the Goodman family at Life Temple in Madisonville KY, loved listen to Vestal and Johnny Cook singing Looking for a a City and many more. I praise God for bringing them into my life when I needed them the most, renewed my faith thank you Lord for my many Blessings AMEN

[@janeth6446]

That is amazing that you knew the awesome Goodman family personally.

[@joannhunter1695]

The late Johnny Cook is such a joy to listen to..... He could sing through the roof with power & quality..... What a fantastic high tenor!...... Best EVER!! 💜💔 🌹 So enjoyable to watch.. especially with Sam.. Rusty & Howard Goodman all cheering for Johnny add's to this friendly.. good-spirited sing-off between Vestal & Johnny on this old 'classic!'........ 😊 🍃 🌹 💔💔💔💔💔 🌹🍃 And Yes Bessie... he Was Amazing With Those High Notes!! €🎼 🎶

[@virginiawilliams6475]

Johnny Cook was so talented... RIP...

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@twinkie1cat]

This is what is called MUSIC, good gospel music with great harmony by people who are expressing their love for Jesus and hope for the future. Plus it's not some boring praise chorus that may as well be reciting the rosary for all their rhythm and rhyme. It took something to go higher than Vestal Goodman, especially if you were a man!

[@shantannainfinger4068]

Vestle Goodman And Johnny Cook are truly the #1 singers of Looking For A City. And Just think they are in that City looking ,singing , and smile long a all those whom they love. Rest in peace....

[@jimdavis2385]

What a range. Such a fun song.

[@crazycooper1024]

Man, they were great!! Loved their singing!!! They would sing pretty high!!

[@catfishingraven]

I love this song i listen to the song every day. hope you know everybody is a winner. no body is a looser.you both sang GREAT.LOVE YOU GUYS

[@Karaline_132]

LOVE THIS!!!! REST IN PEACE!!!

[@sinamumuta7910]

Thank God for your time and sevice ,we sre blessed with.

[@krisbeckwith7105]

Praise God 🙌 Amen ✝️🙏🏻😇

[@anthonydavis6786]

I'm not religious at all but this song withe these 2 singing it raise my spirits!

[@faybrown2287]

WONDERFUL ❤❤❤❤

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Every day I'm closer to that city "built without hands". How I long to be there. What a joy when my work here is finished. We never really know when our time here will end. May we live in state of preparedness. I look forward to knowing the "why" of my life experiences and situations, to meeting my Lord and Savior in person and to seeing my mother again.

[@rebekahcarter1618]

That was awesome

[@billytanksley6211]

I was raised up on southernGospel happy Goodmans, Perry's , Cathedrals, Chuckwagon gang, i love it all

[@fryaxoof2521]

I love the Happy Goodman Family. I know they are praising God in that place made by Gods hands.

[@lilysgrandmama]

This is the first time I have seen this video and I think it's great.

[@LarryShouse-zn3ec]

I love the happy Goodman they got some good songs

[@BamaGuy777]

can't stop watching this this is amazing lol

[@donnamorgan172]

They were awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!! Grew up watching and listening to this fine wonderful group. Remember watching them on the Gospel Singing Jubilee . So glad to see the Goodman Revival group carrying on the family tradition.

[@bettybrooks6850]

Absolutely the best of the best singers of all time !

[@joycec4607]

Love these guys

[@jlh2667]

I love it when she says, "Lord, that's high!"

[@BayouGhost]

Love Vestal's hairdo! Johnny Cook is a awesome singer!

[@virgilbutler1516]

Love it.

[@Whitecrusader12]

Man they was amazing

[@elevado90069]

Watch this to get a glimpse of heaven.

[@nettiemarie2556]

I love this! "Lord, that's high!" 3:30. They both rocked it!

[@tressabaker6514]

I have watched this over and over, SO many times! :)

[@browngt5]

God bless Johnny & Vestal ... I miss the solo clip of their sing-off.

[@kennethldawsom7923]

Praise God!

[@dlmcrob]

her voice only got richer as she got older!!! great early footage :)

[@Dathan]

This is just great. What a flood of memories it brings. Thanks for sharing.

[@ronreagan8854]

Great singing and fun!

[@jetiooh49]

HERE THEY AER AGAIN. THE HAPPY GOODMAN'S DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST..LOVE Johnny Cook!! Judy DavIdson

[@me-35]

Mothers voice!❤❤

[@marybethmcdaniel1096]

I wish I could find a cd of this song with Johnny Cook because I would I like find for my dad it's his favorite song

[@gaillilley1949]

Mary Beth you can find this song on the Happy Goodmans Southern Gospel Treasury Series. Amazon will have it and it is also on e-bay. Also you can type in Johnny Cook and The Happy Goodmans and it will take you to sights to order it. Good Luck and if you don't find it repost and I will find it for you

[@marybethmcdaniel1096]

Thanks

[@mgreen219]

truely awesome

[@bigcountry4539]

Wow... that beehive hair style looks wicked on big fat Vestal... LOL!

[@roytunda]

I love vestal so much that was one person i always wanted to meet but my father told me shes been dead for a while that was an upset

[@nettiemarie2556]

Hang tight, Saint, we will be merting them in heaven soon enough! 💯🎵🎶🎵💯

[@thomasreeves15]

@@nettiemarie2556 I can't wait either can you? I'm ready for home

[@grammie0301]

@PVBJR Johnny passed away on May 14, 2000 in Huntsville, Alabama. You may search the obit archives in the Huntsville Times and find an obit for him. He is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, Gibson County, Tennessee.

[@71jstevenson]

The worship leader at our church, Whole Life Ministries Augusta Ga, is Vestals cousin. She sings some of Vestals songs, per Pastor, and they are great...

[@HenryBemis1]

Lord that's high! LOL LOVE IT! :)

[@Swampzoid]

Love your hair - hope you win.

[@jTiroff]

The higher the hair, the Closer to God they are

[@ReaganThatcher]

She’s dead

[@brysonyopp2689]

this is my ringtone

[@Beezy8701]

AMAZING!!!

[@wayneberry8226]

I love this

[@prozacato]

this is some good ole pentecost praising!

[@HolinessGuy]

still do! Thank God for the old Pentecostal way, not just the hair...haha...but the Spirit and heritage!

[@whoknowes1]

This song was used at the Apollo Ball in Birmingham last year... 1500 or so guys dressed in tux's all enjoying the show...

[@johnnytbone1]

Yes sister I knew cousin singing this is asheville nc RIP cuz wa all loved you!!

[@leonardodasilva7809]

"Sing, Howard..." Priceless!

[@uckfayooglegay8833]

Lord, that's high.

[@anaconda1949]

Love It! Love It! Love It!

[@alansmlth7989]

Praise you LORD JESUS , GLORY. HOLY GHOST and FIRE.

[@CadillacL]

This is the GREATEST song from them.

[@mcgoomcgoo2662]

I’m looking for a city!!!!

[@veteangesiale9619]

Thank you Jesus Christ my saviour🕊

[@pamelasu65]

"Take it , plow boy !" LOL

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@jadajohnson5733]

that cracked me up

[@MariadoCarmo-ln6cv]

Maravilhoso,tempos bons que não voltam mais...

[@davidcooker6903]

Olá, como você está?

[@ruthwerner9424]

Beautiful songs

[@nflfan85]

priceless!

[@xsteel3292]

Amazing! I bet both had to rest their voices after that one!

[@alanatkinson499]

I would love to know Johnny cooks highest note he seams to be able to go higher than any other tenor I’ve heard

[@joannhunter1695]

@alanatkinson499... sometime back l read a comment someone made replying to Johnny Cook being called High C ...... In response he said.. High C was just a nick name for him.. he could sing higher with no problem.. it was more of a comfort range for him... & added in order to really know how high he could sing.. you would have had to have seen him in concert.... He said.. "He could knock the dust off a church bell!" Kaji.. a Vocal Expert showcased Johnny Cook's vocal range on KZbin.. Although he said.. was sure he could sing higher.. but it's not on record...... Also said his voice type is a Male Mezzo-soprano.. an incredible & rare voice type.. especially in Gospel music.... That's probably one of the main reason's he could sing so high & in full voice always...... What amazes me more than his unusually high range ability Is his versatility of being able to sing softer & also extremely powerful as he got older...... One of my favorite Albums is his "Spirit" Album (1979)

[@danabausback3090]

Love it "Howard Sing" at the beginning

[@TruthHurts0812]

*Singing my heart out* ^o^ Guy at the end "I like that!"... I like that too!!! XD

[@karleenwilson3004]

that hair!! LOL

[@brysonyopp2689]

can't stop singing!!!

[@lindaelton6058]

I remember my parents listing to them when I was a young girl.

[@davidcooker6903]

Hello, how are you doing?