Rev. James Cleveland "Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me" Full Version-No Video

[ineedtoknowhow]

great song

[missytee3740]

he is the best... in this life!



[taffyy91]

I love this song :)

[51dragonheart]

Gladys Knight probably was talking about a man. I like this song by both cleveland and knight.

[d2dathird]

that is wonderful!!! God bless his name. I love the name of Jesus

[Teeninchee]

For those having problems with the man's lifestyle..it doesn't change the message of the song.  And I don't know WHERE he was in his walk at the time he died. If God could speak through a donkey to stop a prophet and get His message out....I will NEVER doubt His ability to use anyone who is willing to be used. Judgement belongs to HIM for ALL OF OUR LIVES. I stumble, I fall, but God says the righteous fall and He lifts them UP. He IS THE BEST THING that happened to me. PERIOD

[Teeninchee]

If that is the ONLY thing that happened in my life....RESCUED by the love of God would still be the best thing. That is the story...right there. JESUS IS THE BEST THING...hallelujah. I could run out of here shouting right now...thinking about it. Thank GOD for James changing the words....YES SIR!!!

[arawdog1]

100 percent inspiration

[MsSchucky]

thank you JESUS for your grace and mercy ,,,,the best thing that ever happen to me was you FATHER saving me !!

[MrDrew5775]

James Cleveland.......one of the greatest gospel male vocalists of all time. JESUS is the best thing that ever happened to all of us. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

[theright1allthetime]

GAY ASS NIGGA

[mizzimani127]

@theright1allthetime Find GOD

[theright1allthetime]

@mizzimani127 I GUESS YOU"RE TELLING ME TO DO THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT GAY ASS JAMES CLEVELAND DID HUH? I"M PRETTY SURE HE FOUND HIS WAY TO HEAVEN MOLESTING THOSE BOYS IN HIS HOTEL ROOM...

[RedXtract]

@theright1allthetime Dude, if you seriously have no other life than doing this, get one. We're just people trying to enjoy some good music sung by a great man. So chill or leave.

[mckenzie01100]

@RedXtract ....AMEN RedXtract! People like THAT individual, who has problems and issues with gays, homosexuals, and the like- are usually latent homosexuals, themselves. What an idiot and COWARD theright1allthetime is- NO ONE, but GOD is right ALL THE TIME! People, like YOU "theright 'fool" can say things like this in a forum where no one can see YOU! COWARD!

[86rouge]

This is one of my favorite songs. It makes you wanna sing, shout, cry, laugh but most of all praise.

[npsmooth]

This is one of the most inspirational recordings ever made or to be made.

[sdharmitt]

I keep coming back to this song. Not only is it song with the conviction, it's telling my story!

[divinecoco88]

Indeed JESUS is the best thing that ever happened to me. Throughout sickness toils and despair he has/is/will always be there!

[lebongo2]

Love it! Amen x

[DROOPYSFRIEND]

LOVE THIS SONG. MY BE MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ALSO

[KitabuRoshi]

This song is a great meditation for anyone who has been personally touched by Jesus Christ. When I hear it I feel that I, too, am singing with the voice and conviction of Reverend James Cleveland because as I reflect on my own life, I know unequivocally, "Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me."

[sunshinehi]

Jesus is the One, Yes, He's the only One,

Let Him have His way until the day is done;

When He speaks you know, the clouds will have to go,

Just because He loves you so.

[lullasmama]

LOVE THIS THANKS

[xSimpleJackTVx]

2 people jesus wasnt the best thing to happen to them!

[marejo007]

@xSimpleJackTVx That's only because...they don't KNOW HIM ...yet! :)

[Nap4734]

This is the best Gospel song that was ever writenn sung or played by anyone beacuse its so true beacuse I don't know about you but JESUS is the best thing that ever could happen, or will ever happen to me.

[Nap4734]

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or Create a video response This is the best Gospel song that was ever writenn sung or played by anyone beacuse its so true beacuse I don't know about you but JESUS is the best thing that ever could happen, or will ever happen to me.

[Nap4734]

This is the best Gospel song that was ever writenn sung or played by anyone beacuse its so true beacuse I don't know about you but JESUS is the best thing that ever could happen, or will ever happen to me.

[DwaneMafia]

Dis song was played at mi grandma funeral wen we walked n I bust out crying cuz she played dis everyday we was at her house

[mitchellraymondjr]

Songs Like this needs it's place in the church today

[enayb]

Lord what a life story that would be.......wondering is anybody ever gonna do that?

[brinicrob]

My cousin song this song at grandfather's funeral last year and i been in love with it ever since.

[memphis69ful]

For to me to live is jesus christ,and to die is gain.

For unto me it is given in christ not only to believe

on him,but also to suffer for his sake.

[njwash1005]

Takes me back!!!!! I have always loved this song!

[MrKoking303]

This is my Great Uncle

[MrKoking303]

Many of yall dont know tht this is my Great Uncle

[adizzle94]

LOVE this song ... Parise Dancing to this song

[akyle33jag]

YES JESUS IS THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPEN TO ME WITH OUT HIM I DO NOT KNOW WHERE I WOULD BE HE'S GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD

[51gwendo]

the spirit ripped that person right out of that chair!!!!!!!

[MinisterAHerbert]

This song is so true. R.I.P. REV.

[angelalavon]

THIS SONG IS SO PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!

[ordeer]

Jesus you are the reason,yes you are the BEST thing yesterday,today and forever!!!!

[GoFreeMinistries]

This is my most favorite song. Got me through when I was teenager. Thanks for posting it.

[GoFreeMinistries]

This is my most favorite song. Got me through when I was teenager.

[queenmother928]

I can see how this song got 107,000 and more hits. This song is HOT!!!!

[deegieh]

Amen, Rev. Cleveland. Thank you for re-wording this song. RIP Rev. Cleveland

[stayndafight]

I can't stop listening and praising! This has became one of my all time favorites.

God has been good to me!

[hannahsmom1996]

I Love this song. I hear and all I can do is cry. My Uncle use to sing this song I miss Him so much. Thank you for posting.. RIP..Uncle Dute

[teague7578]

How could anyone dislike this song???? I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but people come on! This is a classic! This is one of the greatest gospel songs of all time!

[rumpraisin]

Who turned out the lights?

[mrfantastic792]

Who is the 1 person that didnt like this song! Like it says if you close your eyes you get taken away!

[tinaalex13]

Love it! I don't know who Gladys Knight was talking about but JESUS is the best thing that ever happened to me......love it. Praise God!!!!

[Nap4734]

Jesus is the best thing that ever happen to me, and that will ever happen to me. I love!!!!!!!!!!! this song.

[MultiGuarddog]

This song takes me back to the days of singing in my churches' youth choir. This was one of the James Clevland songs we would do . I tell you this, we would get the same reaction in our church that James got in his .Praise God Almighty .

[ABeautifulMnd]

This Lenten/Easter/Passover season, I hope that the world comes to feel the same way about Jesus that I do - truly the best "thing" that ever happened to me.

[42prettybrowneyes]

LAWD JESUS PICK ME UP ON THE FLOOR!!!!

[SALLYANGEL2]

JESUS IS THE BEST THING TO BE FOR REAL..THAT EVER HAPPEN

[ILOVEMUSIC2MSV]

When we receive gifts whether it be your birthday or Christmas, I remember as a child being so happy and giddy, I would not wait to get my presents; but let me tell u something, the best gift I ever received from my mother is when she introduced me to Christ at an early age. THANK U MAMA!

[googgy2079]

His music was so annoited and a very bless brother indeed very encouraging and inspirational!

[googgy2079]

His music was so annoited and very bless brother indeed very encouraging and inspirational!

[dz079]

I ACCEPT JESUS AS MY LORD AND SAVIOR HE IS THE BEST AND I HOPE HE FORGIVES ME FOR MY SINS IF SOMEBODY CAN ANSWER THIS PLEASE COMMENT BACK TO ME.

[pwsanders11]

@dz079 you don't have to hope, you can know! according to Romans 10:9-10 just by confessing your faults before him you are now saved, 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. and also vs. 13 13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Find a good church!

[dendot57]

@dz079 Rest assure dz079, once you've done what pwsanders illistrated in the scriptures quoted....YOU ARE FORGIVEN.....When Jesus took our place on Calvary, every sin that we would ever committ was tacked upon that cross, our sin was so ugly, that even the Heavenly Father turned his face from him, which prompted Jesus to say before he gave up the Ghost..My God, My God, why has thou forsaken me....Rest assure your sins are forgiven....Now go and sin no more.

[ilovejesus84]

@jbrady2007 yea ur right! Im so in love with Jesus! so I c ur point lol check out my channel plz & subscribe when u get time thanks

[ilovejesus84]

@jbrady2007 lololol

[htownrealg]

i tried my best to run when he got u he got u grandma taught me that r.i.p big momma 4 installing tha lord into me

[will1981eat]

this is a great song how can u sound this good i guess its the spirt in his

[angelgirl1026]

This is the song that I grew upon when you really stop and listen to the words to the song it makes tears run down the your face Jesus is the Best !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shieldsff]

since Pres. Obama is so outraged over "faux" homophobia in [the] Black community & Black churches, why does he so ardently seek and assume their electoral support on every opportunity ? Since it outrages him so, perhaps in order to allow him to maintain his character & integrity, the "Black Community" should offer it's anti-war, homophobic support to a more reasonable and balanced candidate come 2012- just a very short time from now ! Is there any other group he snubs more than Blacks ??

[Teeninchee]

The Spirit showed up about 3:26--"I was on my way to hell, but Jesus found me

From that point on the Spirit of Conviction was building until about 8:00...even for James--he couldn't hold it. Tenors got it at about 5:00 and they couldn't turn it 'loose.They are "screamin" by the time they hit 6:00...Jesus is the best thing...Oh, Hallelujah...Thank ya, Jesus! I'm right with those who start screamin about 7:30...you laugh at folks in church until the Holy Ghost gets ahold of YOU. CHANGE hits YOU

[rockieann]

Thanks! My Grandmother use to play this song on her eight track everyday when I was I child. I did not know what this song was talking about. I'm 38 now and it bought tears to my eyes!

[heavenlygurl777]

Thank you Jesus for finding me!!!! Hallelujah! He is the best!

[MisterCrazyLegs]

Man, lemme tell you somethin'...if you cant feel something in your heart and your gut, when this man lays into this little tune, you aint got no heart or soul..EVERYTIME, I hear it, I "feel" something in my heart that makes the tears well up in my eyes. And guess what??..Im not a Christian, Im Buddhist. So to those who believe that you have to be Christian to feel the power of the great James Cleveland, you need to think again. I cry because his faith in HIS GOD is a thing of beauty. I miss him.

[wyarrell]

I cannot sing or play an instrument, but I wish I could have been there to stomp my feet. Especially around 7:00.

[saxdrumbassmaster93]

"When the holy ghost grabbed me, It was the best thing that ever happened, JESUS!!!!"



[queenmother928]

Myyyyyyy Lord this is pure praise. No guitars and drums. Just piano and hand clapping and singing. God Almighty Can't get no better than that.

[ceddieboi]

I LOVE THIS SONG,IT BLESSES ME ERR TIME I HEAR IT....THIS IS MY TESTIMONY

[dottyjoy]

Praise the lord for songs like this that give the honor to the great God Almighty Who alone is worthy!!

[bnsol]

thank thanks a million. blessed to have this again

[ibelievegod7]

rings so true even today, everlasting song to honor Jesus and Jesus honored him..

[darknluv]

One of my favorite songs ever!

[darknluv]

JESUS IS THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED!!!!!

[cb4077]

May be the greatest gospel song ever.

[Elegance469]

@cb4077 I beg to differ!!! It IS the greatest gospel song ever, in my opinion. I know how you feel though. :)

[Nap4734]

@Elegance469

Aman to that this is the best song ever written ever saung or ever played

[judithjjjj1064]

@cb4077 There is nothing like that "Old Time Religion"! For those who are old enough to remember when churches didn't have AC they used the hand fans with Dr. Martin Luther King printed on them. When little kids fell asleep on their grandmother's laps. The choir swaying on beat while the choir director's arms were going everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I love the new Praise and Worship music with the words shown encouraging participation. There is nothing like a "good old fashioned" gospel song!

[connikaw]

I tried to find this song. My Grandma (Emma) was singing this everytime I seen her only to me.. She passed March..

To me it was a sign letting me know she did the best she can.. I Love and <Miss Her Dearly....I Love listening to it put your heart into it...Jesus Is The Best Thing That ever Hsappen To Me...

[connikaw]

I tried to find this song. My Grandma (Emma) was singing this everytime I seen her only to me.. She passed March..

To me it was a sign letting me know she did the best she can.. I Love and <Miss Her Dearly....I Love listening to it put your heart into it...Jesus Is The Best Thing That ever Hsappen To Me...

[deltasigmatheta4life]

I wish they played these songs on the Gospel stations. He was truly a pioneer!!! Love me some Rev. Cleveland!!!

[ebonieyes81]

Tears..... God is so Good!!!!

[queenmother928]

All I can say is.... HAL-LA-LU-YAH..... PRAISE THE LORD!........ GOD IS GOOD... BOUT TO MAKE ME GET MY PRAISE ON UP IN HERE. WHEW.

[mcmiraclevalley]

No one can sing it like Rev. Cleveland:

[Mzbiggurl44]

There's power in the name, Jesus!

[FGORING]

This is my life story also

[krislong82]

They recorded the movement of the Holy Ghost and He make you shout at 3:15!!!!!!!!!

[DELTADELTANU]

HOPE YALL DONT MIND BUT I WAS RAISED IN THE CHURCH AND SOMETIMES I JUST HAVE TO CLOSE MY EYES AND REMEMBER WHERE I CAME FROM. REMEMBER THAT IF NOT FOR A PRAYING MOTHER I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD A LONG TIME AGO. MANY NEVER EXPECTED ME TO SEE 30 BUT PRAYERS SAW ME THROUGH

[GodsLady29]

@DELTADELTANU I AM GLAD THAT PRAYER SAW YOU THROUGH. I KNOW ABOUT BEING RAISED UP IN THE CHURCH. GROWING UP AS A CHILD I HAD ASTHMA ALL MY LIFE BUT WHEN I WAS IN CHURCH A PASTOR ALWAYS CALLED ME OUT TO PRAY FOR ME AND I THANK GOD EVERYDAY THAT WHEN ASTHMA WANTED TO TAKE MY LIFE SOMEBODY PRAYED FOR ME. GOD BLESS YOU!

[tboogie82]

i am so glad that i am older now, because i didn't fully appreciate this song as a child, but this is my new favorite gospel song!!

[nadrianwhytus]

Awesome! After all these years I still love this song and feel overwhelmed when I hear it They just don't write songs like this anymore. Thank God for James Cleveland.

[phunlove]

One of the best, not the only best, but one out of so many of his greatest works This was my Idol when I was growing up. I am 51 now and the spirit of his songs stile going strong.

[gypsymama501]

I LOVE this song..... Its my TESTIMONY.

[eddiecopelyn]

@gypsymama501 : This should be everyone's testimony!!!

[gypsymama501]

SAY THAT!!!

[sourcreamandchips]

i luv this song, thanks for upload

[tyrone21c]

Thanks for posting this in full length. I just love this. I also have this album - with the Ford Singers I believe. It's a double album also I believe. I just can't believe that it would be worth that much as an earlier post stated. Wow!

[arielmeow]

@tyrone21c I have been looking for this album for years. we had a cassette copy of it when I was a kid, but it has since broken. let me know if you'd be interested in talking about how I can get a copy of yours!

[smitty10170]

one of the best songs he took from being a r&b hit to a gospel hit how you love that

[idaniel4]

Thanks so much for posting. I thought no one else in the world liked this weird, underground gospel sounds but me when I was younger. I had to listen in the closet. But now I know there are a few more of us scattered throughout the ends of the earth.

[icon1284]

your not by yourself at all!!!!! Jesus is truly the best thing to happen to all of us... just hold on!!!

[MisterCrazyLegs]

hands down, my favorite Cleveland song....he killed it.

[macdance71]

I don't know who Gladys Knight was talking about! LOL! Funny. One of my all-time favorite gospel songs.

[michaelgermany777]

my favorite song that i relate to :Jesus is the best thing that ever happend to me

[close2you365]

AMEN!  i KNOW THAT'S RIGHT!!!

[Elegance469]

I love when he does the short laugh at 2:28.

[MisterCrazyLegs]

I know...I know.

[judithjjjj1064]

@Elegance469

I hear you, that gets me too. THE HOLY GHOST WAS "IN THE HOUSE" if you listen closely 7:30 you will hear a scream. I have heard that scream often, it is the humanly reaction to THE HOLY GHOST COMING OVER a person. Listen to 3:07-3:19 when he says, " If they write my story..." you will hear a commotion. This probably a bunch of people being MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST. GOD IS AWESOME AND ALL POWERFUL!!! AMEN? AMEN!!!

[NickieB13]

@Elegance469 - Me tooo! I keep threatening to do that on Sunday when I solo.  LOL

[Elegance469]

You gotta love the sound of the upright piano!!

[micki1972]

@Elegance469

[davionbattle1]

@Elegance469 I'm tellin ya!

[dwatty55]

I love the harmony with him and the lady

[MKD825]

@dwatty55 You know, I always thought that was a lady, but then I began to wonder if it's a guy with a high tenor. ??

[dwatty55]

You know you might be right, but I know of two ladies in my church who sing just like that so I just assumed it was lady singing with him, but it could be a high tenor. Either way it sounds good lol.

[cfelder07]

I love this song, when ever Im feeling like everything is going wrong, I just listen to this, cause I know if I put my faith in JESUS he will bring me threw. To everyone going threw something just know that the lord will that care of it.

[ItsGodinMe]

this song is so true!!!! I just love this song sooooooooo much...JESUS IS THE BEST THING THAT EVR HAPPENED TO ME....NOT A JOB,NOT MONEY,NOT A MAN,BUT "THE MAN"JESUS,IS THE BEST THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME!!!

[Brycestix]

Man I love James Cleveland...

[iamkieraunique]

this song is so good. i listen 2 it alot

[CMike61410]

Dont know if there is video. But I have the ALBUM! Benn offered 7 g for it! NO WAY! My mom would come back from the grave and kill me! Also have the last Aretha gospel ALBUM! I'm way too lucky!

[faithful58]

Yes I am very blessed to have this album also plus Aretha gospel album, I have a lot of James Cleveland albums, and I will never get rit of them. This song here is one of my favoite.

[silktime29]

Who ever was in the congregation that day was truly blessed to se e something very special. Does anyone have a video of it?

[MKD825]

This is the now rare extended version, so glad to finally hear it!

[Elegance469]

I wish I could of been in the congregation when he sung this. I can imagine how the Holy Ghost moved throughout the church. This is definitely some Old Time Religion.

[wesgzzy74]

My favorite james cleveland song by far.

[davboogie88]

james cleveland took this from gladys knight!

[worshipper63]

Yeh we know, at least he gives a small "shout out" in the song. Nevertheless this song is always a blessing and encouragement. Peace

[MKD825]

Yup, he took it from Gladys Knight, and with it he took us in!

[Mzthang61]

This is my favorite gospel song of all!

Praise God!

[DHenders7]

Absolutely Love!!!!!!!!!!

[cwright1122]

thanks for this