We Love You Like a Rock: The Dixie Hummingbirds

Documentary from 1994 about the gospel quartet Dixie Hummingbirds, also known as the 'gentlemen of song'. The quartet has been together for about 65 years and still performs in churches and concert stores.

[@byronwashington3759]

Glad I got a chance to watch this the birds had a lot of influence on different genre's of music

[@8octaves1]

I had the pleasure of meeting these fine gentlemen . I grew up in Philadelphia and had no idea that Mr.Tucker lived about six blocks from the house I grew up in until I went to his home. These guys are #1 in my quartet book. They're all gone but not forgotten . Howard's guitar playing has been a real influence on playing the guitar.

[@georgeklimes7604]

One of the greatest groups - of any genre - ever. Not many views on here. Young people need to learn their history.

[@steffie533]

I didn't know them as I grew up but found them about 10 years ago while exploring music evolution and once I heard them, could see right away what an incredible influence they were on the music of their times, especially R&B and Soul. I loved James Walker's deep tone (tenor/bass?) voice, so powerful and beautifully contrasted Ira's incredible leads.

[@sweetd4872]

They were one of my father's favorite group. You just don't see harmonizing like that anymore...

[@warrenmorphis4208]

They came to Indianapolis, when I was probably 14....They hooked me on Gospel Quartet music for life!! They were the most awesome thing I had ever seen and heard!!

[@chevydude658]

These men were my idols! I learned to sing listening to these incredible groups. They wreaked of class and style. They looked like a million bucks! They gave me something to strive for. Just incredible. They were national treasures. I cant even imagine the terrible things these men had to endure as Black Americans. Racism has robbed us from so much. We’ll never know what we could have had collectively because of the sin of racism.

[@bigpeaches1744]

I've never heard of them. I love them. I am blessed to hear them now in 2019. Thank you for sharing and lifting my spirit.

[@marvindorsey7888]

What a treasure!!!

[@sirdeepy555]

THE BLISSFUL HUMMING BIRDS Elder Sir Brother Ira Tucker, Sr 101 By TT Bug III (The poet's jazzy 3rd cousin, unacknowledged legislator, and freeing-friend.) "Beautiful words fill my mind, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a good writer my tongue is ready with a poem." -Psalm 45:1 Good News Translation Part One 6/3/18 Excelsior!!! When he was a young, And precious *Celestial Pearl he, Became part of The Dixie Humming Birds, Without a fee. His dear Mama gave to him, Her blessed green light to, Glow forth with The Birds musical, Gospel Crew. Just a few days aglow we, Celesbrated with love's bliss, His Heavenly birthday, Yet his presence, We yet miss. Yes, on May 17th Abba showed up, As Ira Tucker to at The Gospel table, Sit and sup. This is Part One of, The onederful precious awesome story, Of Elder Sir Brother Ira Tucker who faithfully sang, All to Abba's glory. Amen. Blissfully Ours Today, James Lee Frazier, Jr. Psalm 78:1-8 #100% *I call all children, Celestial Pearls. 2bcontinued. Howard Alexander Carroll 101 By TT Bug III (The poet's jazzy 3rd cousin, unacknowledged legislator, and freeing-friend.) Part One 3/1/18 12:58 on the am side. Excelsior!!!! Love's *Great Guitar Man, And much more was He, Faithfully keeping "The Birds", Accurately on key! Ever progressive with His, Melodious unique style, Musically challenging Us to glow, Love's extra mile! Indeed, He is in an exclusive, Class by, Himself as glowing backward-forward as, Humming Birds fly! *Greatness is one word, That comes to my mind, Was Sir Howard-Highly-Anointed, Yet, ever so kind! For sure The Heavens, As Him made love's mark, Through His guitar's serious-humorous, Creative spark! Oh how I thank Heaven for this, Classy guitar man, A two word definition of Him I boldly say, "Mighty Grand!" Thanks be to **The Merry GOD for the, Life and Legend of, Elder/Brother Howard Carroll whose guitar, Embodied Creative Love! Now, let US the living, Wisely continue to take to, The next level of The Dixie Humming Birds, As "The Yes I Can Crew!" Peace, Minister James Lee Frazier, Jr aka Sir Deepy Psalm 33:2-4 [e-mail] 347.367.3203 *Psalm 18:35 KJV **Zephaniah 3:17 2bcontinued. Love's Great Tenor 101 Sir TT Bug III (The poet's jazzy 3rd cousin.) Spring Anew! Man O man The *Merry Creator was really, Really showing off when, He graced us with one of love's Great Tenors, Who with his fellow "BIRDS" harmoniously, Blend, blend, blend! I smile as his unique tenorful voice, Sings in my ear, As us Dixie Hummingbirds fanatics celebrate, Their 90th year! I've spent many years trying, To unsuccessfully sing, Like Sir Beachey Thompson, Indeed love's Tenor King, Merry birthings galore Elder Beachey, We thank Heaven for you, And the rest of love's "BIRDS" Blue, blop, dee-dew! Peaceuel, Deepy #100% *Zephaniah 3:17 2bcontinued.

[@garcemac]

Howard Carroll. My friend. My teacher. My mentor. The greatest guitar player of the 20th century. Brother Howard had black man hands bigger than my car. I made him laugh so much. Luckily, Howard's grandson showed. Howard himself was on his deathbed. Five years on a deathbed. Every one of those days with a massive smile on his face. Here is my lesson for every musician on the planet. There is no theory. No scales. Only heart. Only love. Does not matter what notes you play as long as they mean something and people do not run away screaming. Brother Howard taught me that.

[@seansean851]

This is not the full documentary