Voice Teacher Analyzes MARY DON'T YOU WEEP w/ GOSPEL ALL-STARS @ SOUL TRAIN AWARDS

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[@Mutable_PageOfCups]

Cissy came out the gate swinging!

[@Uncle_Ro]

DID!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@MsMizz1]

The Lord is my Shepherd is my favorite display of her voice wooooo it gets me there 🙌🏾

[@sibilettejeffery2094]

And DID 😂😂😂😂

[@Uncle_Ro]

@@sibilettejeffery2094 RIGHT

[@Dougie19xx]

I SWEAR!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

Fun fact, this wasn't a pre-planned performance. It was a last minute addition & besides Cissy, they kept it true to the mic toss tradition. NONE of them knew the order of which they would go, there was a director on the side pointing to tell them who was next. Which just shows the musical excellence & improvisation of the Black Church. & As you mentioned they were truly building up the song, but it makes it so much more interesting knowing they did so without the knowledge of who would do which part. VBA stepped out with her foot on the gas because the director knew Shirley was about to start preaching 😂 he was on the side telling VBA to GO before she really got started ☠️

[@musicalexistence1]

This adds so much to what is already such an incredible experience, I love that a tradition was able to be showcased in such a powerful way. Im so excited you shared this, thank you thank you!

[@kiiwiispice]

I was only 10 so surly don’t recall but was this the 1st Gospel performance on a secular award show???

[@MrsMovieLuvr]

Oooohhhh nothing like a last minute Holy Spirit change!

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

​@@kiiwiispicegood question! I wasn't even born 😂 I'll have to ask my grandma. She sung R&B & then gospel but is friends with Cissy, which is how I knew about the behind the scenes of this performance. I do know that the Clark Sisters televised Grammy performance was in 1983, this particular performance is in 87, but it was still rare to see. Let me see if something that predates those.

[@chiqtheequeen]

I wondered about that because they were playing off each other so well, it couldn't have been that rehearsed. Just amazing how God has endowed us with the ability to exhibit so much skill and praise His Name!!!

[@Shulemdior]

That Vanessa & Tramaine 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😂❤

[@jamals.8786]

Whew, Whitney got it honest, from the head voice, the growls, and the strong belting chest voice -- Cissy's vocal style was the blueprint for the greatest female vocalist to ever walk the face of this earth.

[@TruthSerum101]

To ever walk the face of this earth? Wow! You've heard every female vocalist who has ever lived! Impressive.

[@jamals.8786]

@@TruthSerum101 chill. It was a hyperbole and not meant to be taken literally.

[@TruthSerum101]

@@jamals.8786 Chill with the hyperbole.😤

[@jamals.8786]

@@TruthSerum101 yeah. Sure thing, dad. 🙄

[@DevT-mf1ut]

@@TruthSerum101who touching her tho

[@Livelife95ify]

Vanessa Bell Armstrong is a whole voice class by herself...

[@QuentH17]

Okayyy. She swallowed them notes with ease.

[@caliotravez4456]

Ok!!

[@iniakalitoni8644]

Cissy started that race off quick and smooth, and everyone ran strong with it ✨️

[@turonhayes1518]

Thank you Mr J for mentioned that Whitney “got some of her singing style from mom Cissy” because Ms Cissy H said that alot lot during interviews about Whitney E. Houston style of sounds and voice control…. I still say WEH was her own entity of vocal GREATS !!

[@Uncle_Ro]

i heard Cissy still cuttin UP in the background when edwin started singing. Cissy was not playing with us. and edwin was smooth and clean on that drop in to the basement lol

[@milonanni8806]

You know something legendary just happened when you can't even pick your favourite vocal moment. Unrepeatable.

[@JamilaGomez82]

Marvin THEE Winans is perfection vocally.

[@millzdinz4772]

Yes! Shirley is indeed the Singing Preacher ❤🙏🏾👌🏾 It's gonna be alright 🙌🏾 Glad you're OK. Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

We need this sort of ensemble at our award shows today. That many gospel greats one the stage at one time, singing together is unheard of now. This was epic! ❤

[@WordWoman111]

Singing like this at award shows is what bought me to Church!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Agreed! It’s very much needed. They’re still around and they need to be heard

[@mlynettepinky595]

Exactly They use to show different genres of music on these music award shows like gospel, jazz, blues and etc. Now all they show is the same old people and same old genres of music country, pop and hip hop. Now they only cater to young audience. Back in the day they would show different singers and groups for the whole family

[@patrickmasoperh276]

Point of correction, Sir........."I Surrender All" was written by American art teacher and musician Judson W. Van DeVenter (1855-1939). Andrae popularized it though, especially within contemporary gospel circles.

[@MrJsaun22]

At one point we did. I remember the 1st BET Celebration of Gospel. It was all the Gospel artists that performed and they song stand.

[@wildman00sax]

When you pointed at the camera and said "God gonna keep you. He gonna work it out, He's gonna work it out for you. Just hold on", I got CHILLS . I needed that... Such a powerful song, such a good message, and thank you for your vocal insight.

[@shesimplyuneek]

I really need to see Jaron give us a full "tiny desk" type performance!!!!!. I know I'm not the only one ❤.

[@essencebest3630]

Agreed ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@nf3982]

I concur!! Jaron’s voice and talents are undeniable. Just amazing. 💕

[@frejack1970]

This performance has lived rent free in my head since it played in 87. THANK YOU JARON!

[@Queen-Blue]

Absolutely!!!💯💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sandrajintoorkar3181]

I needed to hear your message at the end. I was just diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Stage 2. Curable, but the chemotherapy and radiation treatments that are upcoming scare me to death. I've been a mess, crying breakdowns, prayer. Anxiety on 10. I'm asking for prayers and a peace that surpasses understanding. I know God is in control, but this is scary. I have an adult child with special needs and I'm not ready to leave him. So, kindly put a prayer out into the universe for me. Thank you. ❤

[@BeautyLoves88]

oh Dear Lord our Father God, we declare healing in TOTALITY from the inside out for your child. we know a human’s diagnosis is NOTHING next to your power! so we ask you to heal her mind, her body, her heart & spirit. we ask that you send angels in spiritual & human form to comfort her & encourage her. we declare her healed, for Your word says we can speak to the mountains & they will move thru The Holy Spirit. so we tell cancer to MOVE! we tell anxiety to MOVE! we tell depression to MOVE! we tell sickness to MOVE! away from our sister & these your children in Jesus’s Holy & Mighty Name!! amen!! sis we love you. ♥️

[@greenbyrd3665]

@@BeautyLoves88 Amen. I stand in agreement with you!

[@Cissy09]

Didn't nobody tell you to preach a whole word. You are such a church boy and I love it.

[@user-fc2wh8bd6u]

The way you went through those Andre Crouch songs... ❤. The gospel songs of my childhood.

[@turonhayes1518]

Yes Gawd!! And as an adult whew they mean even more!!! Whew!! 🎶💃🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@billthebostongent]

That’s my girl Mama Shirley 💙💙💙 And this testimony at the end JARON🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

Aww this made me emotional 😭😭 I’m also literally cutting onions but there’s nothing like good old school traditional gospel. Thank you for sharing your testimony. God is GOOD!

[@conrabbit]

THEE CLASSIC GOSPEL PERFORMANCE#!!! SO FITTING FOR CISSY TO JUMP IT OFF! AND WHY MAMA SHIRLEY COME IN PREACHIN??"!!!! 🙌

[@tylerhackner9731]

All these incredible gospel greats on one stage at the same time!

[@chaffroncorder646]

Another thing to note: the sounds changed as the regions change. There was a stark change as they moved from a smoother NJ and LA to a more raw NC and MS, and then a flashier Detroit, etc. It just shows the beauty and the evolution of gospel and the distinct influence of this particular group of singers. Love this video. Keep it up, Jaron!

[@fatyma_zahra]

Tremaine Hawkins is my fave woman gospel singer. "Look at Me" is my song. I met her at a church concert when I was 6 and she sang to me. So kind and ANOINTED!🧡

[@turonhayes1518]

Them Hawkins are another amazing gospel legendary family Gospel whew!!! Gotcha through praise worship!! Voices music yes lawd!!!!!🎶🙌🏾✊🏾💜🙏🏾

[@christhomas5761]

Wow I remember that song , I think it`s from Tramaine`s very first solo album , `Will You Be There ` is on there and was a beautiful song she did with her husband Walter.

[@terrellinc22]

Suggestion: In honor of new "color purple" movie maybe do an analysis on Margaret Avery' s classic version of "God is trying to tell you something". Or maybe once the new movie is released do a compare and contrast "IF" they sign the same song.

[@damianbloomfield7692]

Tatà Vega was the vocalist behind Margaret Avery’s performance.She was singing with Pastor Andraé Crouch at the time and prior to this she was signed to Motown in the 70’s.

[@javonparker6561]

At the time this was the Gospel Marvel!! The Gospel Avengers. I wish that Daryl Coley and Aretha Franklin was in there.

[@javonparker6561]

I would also add Vicki, the paces and the Clarks.

[@e.jharris3498]

JPK, too!

[@njharris27]

And the stage would have exploded!

[@MrsMovieLuvr]

This is my first time hearing this performance. It's so special because some of these people are gone to be with the Lord. I'm gonna have to look for this.

[@lowsonpearse]

Singing is just as much about storytelling and the delivery of that story as it is about the vocal ability/agility used to deliver it.. ❤

[@BeautyLoves88]

i was gonna comment that somethin about how ms. cissy is choosing to deliver the lyrics feels like my name is mary & she’s shaking my arms with encouragement to “shake it off! don’t cry! Jesus is living” while somehow still being comforting & loving! 🥲♥️

[@tdrobi247]

They all came out doing what they do in their unique way...I love it.

[@kiiwiispice]

I had this recorded on my VHS when I was a kid and I literally watched this every day and I searched the Internet for a long time before I was able to find it. This is one of my all-time favorite collaborations. Tramaine Hawkins was one of my favorites when I was probably five years old because I listened to going up yonder all the time Shirley Caesar because of hold my Mule, Lynette Hawkins gives me chillszzz & Sandra Crouch is amazing! I think I mentioned this performance on the Yolanda & Tank video. This performance needs to be an audio download. When they go A-cappella, I go speechless…I am in a Heavenly Realm by then…this will NEVER get old & ALL ARTISTS can stand to use this as a blueprint! Everyone is just on one accord & it’s powerful…Jaron, your analysis are so spot on, I want vocal lessons from you & I can’t even sing but I KNOW YOU WOULD TEACH ME HOW TO PROPERLY CARRY A NOTE…my son told me you were the best! So blessed to have found you!!! ❤🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@damianbloomfield7692]

I love your commentary Jaron as you are extremely knowledgeable. All of these artists are indeed legends and one of my greatest inspirations is in fact the late great Pastor Andraé Crouch. He wrote many and more of the songs that you mentioned but I have heard it said a couple of times by different sources that he wrote “I surrender all” . It was the second track on his 1978 live in London album but it was a hymn from the 19th century and not one of his compositions. That being said I love his arrangement and he is a legend here in the UK which he visited many times and around the globe.

[@Uncle_Ro]

andre crouch! He wrote songs that will be relevant for centuries. just like amazing grace

[@doperasinger]

I’m crying …it’s you….this REALLY TOUCHED my heart. Thank you!

[@upsetuloss]

To roundup these powerhouse singers in their prime is phenomenal. Blessings to you and your recovery, which only the almighty can do.🙏🏾

[@Livelife95ify]

I love how you went through the Andre catalog...It's ridiculous and unprecedented...

[@sciontc70]

I love this. Being a white man not raised in the black church from the Southern Appalachia of KY my mom and dad’s church bound to have picked up some of this style cause them ppl could sang. Not like black folks sanging but they could sang. Thanks for sharing. Made my day.

[@otisblue30]

Jaron, your voice is ridiculous! U r almost not human with your skill level!

[@antigoniem06]

Edwin's blowout was everything!

[@natalieb4928]

Whew! My God! This was toe curling!! 😂 They came to serve & save some souls that night!

[@ReRe-lc6kx]

I’m gonna show my age a little bit here, I recorded this on my VCR when this originally aired on tv. I still have the VHS tape. I was amazed to find this video of them on KZbin ❤❤

[@christhomas5761]

I did too , when it first aired ,, lol....somebody above mentioned this was in 1987 and I can`t believe it was that long ago , wow the years have really piled up.

[@pachwi25]

Another fun fact. This was the 1st ever Soul Train Awards. And because of the success of this performance, they did it again the next year, but this time it was The Winans, Shirley Caesar, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Thema Houston, and those show-stopping Clark Sisters. You should find that one, and critique that one too. Karen Clark Sheard is a force of nature. ❤

[@christhomas5761]

Yeah I remember that , I think they sang `Lean on Me `.

[@musicalexistence1]

Praise God! I'm alright! This is such a timely message for me and honest I had to take a minute to praise him for the comfort this reminder brought me on this day. This was gonna be a hard day for me and continuously I have had good things visit me today and I wanna bless him for that and bless him for Jaron and his sweet and lovely spirit and good health! Sending peace and love to all 💖💐

[@queenmaleficent6808]

jaron you are the best! wheeeew that cissy rendition

[@ssgwright7419]

🗣I'm waiting to buy Jaritone merch!! Blessings From Texas🤠

[@GoldenGraham25]

As soon as I saw the caption, I said, “I’m about to get a giidy church kid reaction,”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I felt your shout coming on at the end. Jesus is worthy of the praise. Amen!

[@Roncapers5021]

Yesss!! Lynette is underrated!! She’s incredible

[@christhomas5761]

She was incredible especially back during this time and further back on those Walter Hawkins Love Alive albums

[@0221serendipity]

This is Gospel's heavyweights! Goosebumps all around! In my opinion Shirley Caesar is my favorite! Love that they work together too glorify God!

[@tchme4now]

All the greatest here! Makes me miss Love Center in Oakland and Christ Memorial in Pacoima!❤❤❤

[@theejaydoubleyew]

The sound is fine and this video is a beautiful tribute to the greats. Thank you for digging in the vault to analyze this classic! Thank you for sharing your TESTimony and for the reminder that God is.

[@ebonyk6045]

Glory to God!!! He is a healer! His purpose always prevails! Thank you for your testimony! May God continue to bless you!

[@mlynettepinky595]

Sing Jaron, you better hit those high notes like Whitney's moma Sing Shirley This was back in the day, when they showed gospel. Soul Train, Grammys and BET awards used to have different genres of music, now all they show is the same old people. Still hoping you will do Sister Rosetta and Mahalia Jackson

[@amethyst3139]

Praise God Jaron that you are well 💜 When I tell you I went to church! This surely blessed my spirit and my soul

[@jazelweston8021]

I can tell gospel is his safe space..love u Jarron

[@jewelofaries]

Yasss honey, I've been waiting on this one !! Now this is some SANGIN !!!

[@mh4774]

This is one of my favorite live gospel performances. I really enjoyed watching you enjoy it. Felt like chuch...yes chuch. Don't fear. God is in control.

[@madameshuggadrosenbloom1111]

Thank you for explaining this song. I never understood it before. Now, I can shout!!! You have truly ministered.

[@kellyebageon]

I'm glad you're well and don't have cancer. Glory to God there was affordable treatment for you and it wasn't terminal.

[@evrydayppl6296]

Yesssssss! Love the spontaneity and the true rawness of their voices….LORD!

[@donavanpontious3583]

man went from eating dinner watching this to falling to the holy ghost grabbing ahold of meeeee. Alllllll Glory to God

[@liftedup1584]

❤Don't cry, everything gone be alright👐🏾

[@tonip2910]

God bless you for the message at the end. It is alright!! Oh glory!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🙌🙌

[@daphethompson2424]

Yes 🙌! God is sooo Good! This is it! So beautiful 🤩. I love the greats singing together. The black church at it’s finest.❤️🙌🙌🫶🏼

[@tchme4now]

Thank you for your testimony and so glad your health is good!

[@ameerthompson5676]

Jaron I absolutely love your commentary on this video! The performance still literally gives me chills!❤

[@kimberleyrichardson3855]

Hallelujah! This was amazing! It’s gon be alright!

[@angiemcgee2156]

This blessed my soul. Your comments at the end …my Lord. C’mon now!!

[@tawanabrown8908]

Remember this like it was yesterday!! Great sangin' by legends!! ❤❤🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@VMathisEntertainment]

Great Analysis Again!🙌🏼 Love this performance from Everyone!❤

[@Yayitsme]

So glad to hear everything came back clear for you! Thank you for all the love and joy you put out into the world! And for sharing your incredible talents and knowledge ❤

[@christinas4187]

As far as I'm concerned, this was one of the greatest moments EVER on television...

[@luvte1]

Jaron it is so good to hear that you are doing well. It is not easy to deal with a health crisis but if you just trust him he will work it out.

[@bradchavisjr.9783]

I love this!! One of my favorite videos!

[@Noteworthy2024]

Baybeeee The video I didn’t know I needed! ❤

[@margiedaniels489]

The LEGENDS on that stage... My GOD!!

[@chrisblue961]

This a video I’ve been waiting for you to do 😍 Vanessa took me out.

[@MACSX7]

Love the channel brother

[@str8flyness23]

I needed this praise today!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@andreadaniel8792]

Amen. Amen. Amen. Thank you for all of this.

[@etolerific]

Praise GOD for your testimony!!! And even IF you did have it, it will STILL GOIN’ TO BE ALRIGHT!!! Be Blessed.

[@vickiep2581]

I just love this guy! I want to sing and wish I could if I had you coaching me🤗. Everything will be all right in Jesus name 🙏🏾

[@dr.brendajoy2480]

Thank you! Excellent! Superb!

[@myraspencer8023]

This video!!! The chills!!!!

[@evanhynes6333]

THAT WAS FANTASTIC!!! And so are you!!! It’s already alright, and you already know!!!

[@tennilleplansky9706]

Praise God!! He is a healer! He is everything we ever need Him to be. Thank you for sharing your testimony and yes it is alright...Already!!!❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@outtyrider]

I wish miss Inez Andrews was part of this colab I alway associate her with this song awesome never the less.

[@vrman3]

I have this somewhere in my vhs collection of tapes and I enjoyed your review of this!

[@pamelapride2199]

Thank God that you are alright. Praise God! He has much work left for you to do! 🙌🏿

[@bernadette3478]

I LOVE TO HEAR YOU SING YOU SHOULD BE UP THERE WITH THEM

[@sonydarren]

Praise GOD 😊

[@Sec970]

Bless the Lord! I glad everything turned out well for you!

[@soulstrength]

Love this analysis Jaron...spot on with all your assessments! According to Wikipedia, the 1st publication of I Surrender All was in 1896, way before Andrae Crouch. Not taking anything away from the maestro, because he definitely penned a great number of song and modern hymns that we still sing today...just not that one. 😁👍🏾 I always enjoy your ministry moments in your videos. You always encourage me. So glad you're well and in health. God worked it out! 🙏🏽 ❤

[@billiesimmons4457]

I enjoyed listening to all the pure talent of the great legend singers

[@ieshaholden2363]

That song was EVERYTHING

[@gloriabyas8088]

Jaron, first if all, I just want to say"Thanks be to God that you're okay. God is good!" Secondly, YOUR VOCALS ARE SIMPLY AMAZING!!! I love the way you break down the different vocal styles of the singers in detail. I would love to see you do a long medley of some of your favorite singers in the near future!!🙏🫶🙌🤗

[@bishelia7003]

Hallelujah!!! It’s gone be alright!

[@AllenFamTakeOver6961]

Ooookkkk making something upppp isssss🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AllenFamTakeOver6961]

Yessssss to alllll of thissss❤❤❤❤

[@turonhayes1518]

Love me some Andre Crouch an amazing writer TGBTG just whew 🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@cocoapeblz]

I’m with you about the live recordings. If a new album comes out, I always check for the live version first. I was so happy Tye Tribbett released a live version of his new album. It hits different.

[@angellathomas74]

Preach thank you for the encouragement I'm facing down my down my own diagnosis It's gonna be alright

[@shawnchronicles6412]

Rent must of been due because they all came to work clocked in😂❤❤❤❤