"Only A Look"- Roberta Martin Singers

[UncleRonBarrett]

RIP Cousin

[Chesterbarnes1]

How did she die? Was she married? What a voice! Bless her memory!

[Rowoches]

@Chesterbarnes1: Who are you referring to? If you're speaking of the lady singing, it is Delois Barrett Campbell and she's still living. She was married, but her husband passed years back. The Roberta Martin Singers recorded this same song years before this recording and Bessie Folk was the lead singer. She passed in the 90's, I believe.

[elderkbaronsmith]

WOW one of my all time favorites

[2nubbie]

This takes me waaaaaay back!

[jefw37]

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ProvidenceUHC]

Oh Hallelujah!!!

[hemnjc]

Delois Barrett Campbell, is the soloist on this second recording of, "Only A Look."

[holmes1156]

Beautiful!!

[jcbranh1]

The answer to ivanberry19 question is Delois Barret Campbell

[eajj13]

Just beautiful...just one look will bring salvation....Praise God!

[ivanberry19]

who is singing lead in this song?

[eajj13]

Roberta Martin

[vocalvessel]

Sing Cousin! To answer your question, The Barrett Sister's are doing well. I saw them last night and spoke with Delois earlier this morning. In fact, I'm going to visit her this evening. Keep them in your prayers as they are aging. Thanks for keeping their music memories flowing!

Ron Barrett

[jcbranh1]

to the cousin of Delois Barret if you can please tell me where I can get this album I LOST MY MOTHER'S ALBUM

IN A FIRE ".ONLY A LOOK"

[sam7go]

Praise the Lord for such great music

[San47di]

How are the Barrett Sisters doing. Does anyone know? I would love to write to them to tell them how much their music has meant to me over the years. My mother played the music of the Roberta Martin Singers and the Barret Sisters all throughout my childhood, and I am 55 today. God's Blessings on them ALL.

[mrsrayndolph]

Delois Barrett Campbell is such a blessing as she bellows out her variety in style

[bev750]

I was listening to NPR station and they had gospel singers review from the 1940 thru 1960, I heard several but Roberta Martin got my attention, I look for her music for quite awhile finally I found it. I love the voice of Morsalus Mckissick.

[bdr888777]

Could you post (come into my heart lord Jesus)

This is no song that touchs the heart like that song. Roberta martin

[Rowoches]

I'm sorry, but I do not have that song.

[San47di1]

@bdr888777 Just "search" here on YouTube, the following: "Come Into My Heart, Lord Jesus" (1955)- The Roberta Martin Singers. It's on here. :-)

[bdr888777]

what ever happen to her song ( come into my heart lord Jesus!!! ) how can i even find a CD of it? this song is beautiful!!!

[UNEEKMONIQ]

beautiful.....................­........

[Mrsstanford4life]

Thank you so much

[kenndogg]

i love delois barret campbell!!!!! her mezzo soprano is a beast!!!!

[vocalvessel]

SING IT COUSIN! LOL

[jamminondakeys]

I love this song. My Uncle used to sing this song as a solo at church and our Senior Choir just sang it not too long ago.

[penst21]

I love this song. I heard an audio and have seen the video on youtube when James Cleveland had the assortment of singers to sing it and some other songs "going down memory lane". Interesting how Bessie and Delois version is almost the same except this one is a bit faster than Bessies'.  Nothin' like the the old time gospel!!!

[lmont78]

Would you happen to have He'll make you happy or Back to the fold by the RMS? if so could you post it please?

[Rowoches]

I have both of those songs, and "He'll Make You Happy" is one of my ABSOLUTE favorites!! I'm out of town right now, but I'll consider adding it when I get home.

[lmont78]

thanks for considering. that's one of my favorites as well.

[Musiklaydee]

@Rowoches Hi, waiting for He'll make you happy. smiles* BIG RMS fan. I grew up listening to them and was influenced by them as a musician. Saw them in person only ONE time at the old Griffith Stadium . Those were the days. My Lord!!

[Rowoches]

@Musiklaydee: Hello to you also:

"He'll Make You Happy" is already on YouTube. I added it a little over 3 years ago. Whenever you have an opportunity, type in the song's title, as well as the group's name, and it should pop up in the results. I'm glad that you're enjoying the posts. The members of the Roberta Martin Singers were all great!

[DaSourcespr06]

I have been wanting to hear this song for a while, i heard Bessie Folk sing it, but never heard this version.

[whatuwatchingjoe]

Ok. Silly question is there any relationship with Roberta Martin and Sallie Martin? I know they were both pioneers in the gospel industry. Just a thought.

[baconboy59]

No they were not related, just good friends. However they did team up briefly and formed a group called the the Martin & Martin singers. I believe it was in the late 30's or early 40's.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Did I hear Narsalius McKissick in the background. lol.

[DocDr]

One thing the Barrett Sisters could do... is sing... they would sing the paint off the walls, and the light out of the bulb... there is a clip somewhere on here with James Cleveland and some others singing this song... this takes me back to my childhood...

[baconboy59]

Mahalia Jackson was once quoted "Delois has a voice that opens up like a rose"

[Marcburn2288]

Now you know u doing some singing if Ms. Mahalia Jackson says so...Now her voice th lord would ope all th windows in heaven to hear it

[Rowoches]

This is the later recording that Delois Barrett Campbell led. I thought I had the one with Bessie Folk, but I cannot find it.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Man, she sure sounds like Bessie Folk, they always sounded like twin.  But you are right, now when I listen to it again, I hear the phrasing in voice, that Deloris could only invent. lol. I recant, my last remark. Thank you. Must be getting senile. lol.

[DocDr]

SANG MOTHER!!!!!! YES!!!!! *rolling around on the floor*

[Rowoches]

Where are those ushers when you NEEEEEED them!!?