Acappella - Lift Every Voice

[Sadix3star]

fantastic <3

[gdianep]

This absolutely beautiful!!! Enjoyed it to the highest!!!

[ennisel]

btw who are they?

[kungfucollege]

@ennisel They are a group that originally formed in the 80s, and they have been going ever since, changing members as needed. You can learn more about them on Wikipedia, and they also have a website... Acappella . org

[ennisel]

luuuuuuvly

[lizzyan1]

WOW!!!:>)

[velmahill]

Thank you!

[KingLeetv]

The" African American National Anthem"

[TISSIANESENA]

Realmente as vozes deles sãoooooo muitooo lindo, não encontro palavras para descreve-los, me traz muita paz

[myndae]

A Happy thought: If freedom is like an un-cracked liberty bell...then when they ask "for whom the bell tolls (toils?)" then you can happily say "She toils for me...." Is this a happy thought Internet community?

[myndae]

Excellent singers...they will make you a believer...or a dreamer. Excellent musicians (Music is suppose to inspire...)

[pcogic]

this really lif)ted my spirit. :

[pcogic]

this really lifted my spirit. :)

[roiluangprabang]

This has always been my fav. version. Praises

[trishworld]

Who is this group and do they have any more arrangements published I would really like to hear more from them? trishworld2001@yahoo.com

[missykysha]

so beautiful...

[kofiunannan]

right, these guys can sing.

[Mrsmeez]

GAY

[aprd3]

@Mrsmeez wow a comment like this on a gospel song..smh we know how you brought up..Very disrespectful..if you dont like the song dont watch it..Theres no need for your comment on a song that was not intentionaly posted for you..It was posted for people who enjoy the song!!

[ioannluka1]

who is that woman who starts singing at 2:34? What a heavenly voice...

[vharhee]

i'm loving this song....

[mzlizzie1946]

This version is absolutely beautiful. It brings a tear if you're sentimental.

[ricosnooker]

This Acappella Co. is really the best! I agree with you all. But, there are other companies very good. Love Acappella and becouse of them, I sing praise to God all day long!!!

[boutteperry]

Love this song,What a blessing to hear it on youtube.

[CarolC32]

Wow great job!

[Laugh0823]

The best line up Acappella has ever or will ever have! These boys right here! The guest soloists are great too.

[sign05]

Wayburn Dean, George pendergrast & John K Green Serious vocals legends

[rawstarr]

OH God this is good

[hbuckner70]

i will sing this song soon when i get a camera. This song is tough but not that hard.

God Bless everyone .

[barcoboys]

This song is already such a blessing so rich in love of God and faith in Him. Acapella just made it better. I have always loved this group since we saw them in Albuquerque, NM. I agree that THIS Acapella group was just the BEST!

[lololud]

the fav 4! in PUERTO RICO they are huge.

ludwig(NOTA)

[TheJamster79]

This is the best version of this song, bar none, such great voices that God has given these people. And they use it to Glorify God. :)

[4OSCHKAWIYAH7]

I WANTED TO HEAR THE WHITE GUY A LIL MORE

[lucasseifert]

IS VERY GOOD, GOD IS THE VERY GOOD.

[meenboy12]

sounds so great....!!! wow man!!

[DouglasK703]

Wayburn Dean, George Pendergrass, John Green... flawless.

Dean (the guy that comes in singing second, after George) is as smooth as warm butter

[Luv2bsteph]

What group is this? They sound amazing.

[Blacksister184]

This group is called Acappella, They are really amazing. I love their songs, especially the lyrics.

[guitargeekette]

MY BOYS!!!!! I grew up on them, they were and are epic.

[leroytinashe]

i love this group

[mathman0001]

1:07 LOVE IT!!!

[ad162]

I like the voice of the lady at 2.33. Great song

[wlane2005]

Yes that is Uncle Wayburn's ex wife, aunt Darnella, she beautiful inside and out AND YESSSSSSSS she can sanggggg, she has the most beautiful soprano i have heard.

[tavae01]

PRAISE GOD!!!!!

[sadierumpet]

If THIS is what we have on earth, what must Heaven be like? I can only imagine.

[777Mlsf777]

Amen! to that SadieRumpet = ]

[DaintyDeema]

They sing with such ease....brilliant!

[NicPassions6]

This is just awesome...makes me feel good just listening. =]

[kimcam6]

I really love this song.. sweet song..it really does take me back.......

[MrSeco2008]

acappella the best

[dowieblue]

No doubt. they are the best.

[Lenman2009]

This Is By Far The Best Yes I Said Best Acappella Company Group Ever

[w3tua]

ABSOLUTELY!

[brunobelz]

essa formação é a melhor... indisputável, George não deveria ter saído, ele é o coração do Acappella...

saudades dessa época de ouro,,.

Acappella s/ nenhum desses 4 ñ é Acappella, não vem que não tem...

The best lineup ever, indisputable. George shouldn´t have left, he is the heart of the group...Miss this golden time...

Acappella without any of this 4 guys isn´t in fact Acappella...

[Paulynesian]

It is my favorite line up also....

I was lucky enough to see the group 2 times doing the Sweet Fellowship and Rescue runs....and let me tell you...Blessings poured like rain drops from heavan!!!! I miss this make up...

[kristyn98]

I had a great time working with the guys on this video.I miss my Pammy Pendergrass most of all and treasure great memories of my brothers and sisters made while on the road,Darnella

[yuenique]

omg dey really killed this song

they did realli gud ♥

[seanisablurf]

i love the synths that ACAPELLA uses -_-

[JoelBack3]

just a great song

[yu1P3]

OWN LYKE DAT SLOW ViRGin

[puzzlechu]

....whut o-o;

[StrawberryDelight011]

I LOVE this song

[jonesast]

the song of the month for me.

[vaderetrun666]

eu odoro essa musica

"um ola pra todos do IAP"(Instituto Adventista Paranaense) onde conheci

o poder da voz

[omonoiatisusa]

looool sorry i meant she:D oh well get over it though

[shoobedoorocketship]

-omonoiatisusa -"oh well get over it though."

hello? i made ONE comment on her note and  i was responded ONCE to your statement. WTF am i supposed to "getting over?" what am please dont post if you dont want a response. thanks.

[omonoiatisusa]

i guess wat bothers him is da tittle NEGRO anthemn as it is referred to also........ da black anthem aint a prob but sme pps cant spill out negro...............i think dats wat da prob is:S

[shoobedoorocketship]

NO SHE was objecting to the fact that its black folks anthem. its completely disrespectful . I love the La Marseillaise, the French national anthem. i am going to tell the french it should be a universal song so dont claim it? this song has represented black people over 100 years.

hamony comes for RESPECTING people's identity and their stuff, not erasing it. i am sick of whites bleaching out my stuff. it's the BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM, deal with it or dont.

[omonoiatisusa]

dis song is it...it is a unity message fo all races, white, black, latino, indian, yellow, and any other it is a song fo true americans..Truelly and utterly symbolic.........

[xanniedonniex]

this is amzing!!!!!

who is this?

[nikki342009]

This is Acapella from Paris, TN

[pclinksc]

what is the name of this group? They can sing! I like this version of lift every voice. I wish I could sing it like them...they sound good and make me proud to be a Black American.

[bandamadeiro]

the name fo this group is Acapella

[ItMe17]

5 stars for sure!

[DaintyDeema]

Truly one of Acapella's best. I like the older songs and singers better.

[emmalana]

Another classic and all time favourite.

[aussiechic06]

My only criticism would be that the one white guy with the high pitched voice, when he did his solo, they never put the camera on him whatsoever... they just cut to the choir - they didn't do that to any of the other guys when they were solo-ing. Hmmmm...

[randyjsing]

The white guy never did a solo...it was a combination of 2 singing groups...Acappella and AVB, who had white and black people in both groups. They chose to feature all of the black singers on this particular song, including a wife of one of the members. This song is also known as the "black national anthem", so they thought it fitting to be this way. The white singers are on the vid as backup singers...

[aussiechic06]

Are u 100% sure? At :08 of the song, you hear and see the white guy sing "of every nation". Isn't the singing at 2:33 - 2:55 sung by that white guy, coz i'm a 99.9% sure that it wasn't one of the pictured choir members that sung that part, coz 4 sure it is a guy's falsetto. "Facing the rising sun... ... 'till victory is won." The falsetto part sounds quite like the white guy at the start. Idk?

[randyjsing]

It was the wife of one of the members of the group, Wayburn Dean. I'm 100% sure it's a woman singing.

[nikki342009]

Yes, you are correct. It was Darnella Dean singing the woman's part of it, with the other women voices from SWCC in Terell, TX.

[randyjsing]

Thanks for filling in the details. I remember either seeing that on the album cover at the time, or hearing it from some of the other members of group. That was a long time ago! Great arrangement.

[nikki342009]

The falsetto was not Duane Adams (white guy). It was John Green, the one who sung hte 3rd verse. I know all of them personally.

[randyjsing]

Really? I thought it was Gary Moyers who sang at the beginning of the song the text..."all over the nation..." I thought that's what the poster was referring to...

I could be wrong though...I wouldn't be the first time...

[nikki342009]

you are right, Gary and Duane did background vocals in this song, but that's it, they never did any leads.

[aussiechic06]

Oh ok. Cool. I was just watching the video thinking that whoever's lips were sync'd to the voice that was currently singing WAS the actual person singing that part. (apparently not). What part did Duane sing, or he was just backround vocals? And thanks for clearing up my misconceptions!

[nikki342009]

I think dwayne is singing bass with Wayburn in this song.

[DawgcityClev]

Wayburn is 2nd verse.

[nikki342009]

I know, he is my uncle

[nikki342009]

But he also did the bass in this song too...

[aussiechic06]

Sorry, I'm trying not to sound all racist n shit coz i'm not about that dumb shit!!! I was also wondering when they originally made the song, was it dubbed as the "black national anthem" or was that what it has come to be known as? In my eyes, I don't really think of it as the Black National Anthem, coz that statement alone sounds kind of racist when you pair it with the song. The Star Spangled Banner isn't the "white national anthem", it is for all who reside in the U.S.,... continued...

[aussiechic06]

... continued... no matter what color, race, etc. From personal experience, I figure when you put labels on things, it brings expectations, which in turn brings complications, etc. The fact is, that this is a kickass song, one of which stands out more than most others because of the alluring and glorious message it sends to all of its' listeners, no matter what color/race you are. The song could be applied to numerous overcome struggles of many, race,etc. irrelevant. That's just my thoughts.

[randyjsing]

It was simply labeled BY SOME at a later time if I recall correctly. I'm not going that deep into it to be honest with you...it can apply to everyone who seeks freedom or who has been gracious to experience it. It doesn't have to become yet another racial debate on youtube just because I mentioned that the sone is known by some to be that other title...Bottom line, it's a great song with a great message, and I think it's a great arrangement. Peace to you...

[eveshr6]

Well Said!!!

[randyjsing]

I'll bet you know Wayburn, don't you? Are you related to him?

At any rate, whether you are or not, I can see that you like listening to him...He's been my favorite singer since about '88 or so...

[eveshr6]

Yes, I know Wayburn, he is my Brother and a he is a very good guy. I hate to see people using this as a forum for a racial debate. This song served a purpose. We all hope and pray that one day all black people will be judged by the content of their character, We are all one in God's eyesight whether we are red, green, black or white.

[randyjsing]

I share that dream. You are most certainly right. May we see others as God see us...very true. I happen to be a black man but more importantly a child of God. It seems like nearly every video with the title "Lift Every Voice" has those who want to stir it up. Acappella (and AVB for that matter) spread the good news in song in a powerful way, but also demonstrated in a tangible way that people of other colors can show the love of Christ...together. Be encouraged!

[shoobedoorocketship]

to eveshr6- you said more than you may have realized. white folks should not have any say on my self identity. whatever we are in god/dess' eyes, i dont want my life and feeling of well-being to depend on their tolerance. i am sure the hell not Hoping and praying to be "judged" by white people for any reason. i am hoping and praying black people will have the social, mental, economic power to be unemcumbered at any level by how whites see them, good or bad. thats the real equality.

[ShadyLane353]

they actually kind of do now...:S soo

[shoobedoorocketship]

ShadyLane353 - were you addressing what i said or someone else?

[eveshr6]

This song was written to depict the suffering and struggles that americam blacks has endured over the years. It may not be as appropriate now as it was in the sixties. Wayburn chose this song and rearranged it for their "America" album back in the 90's. You have to understand why the song was written and at the time it was written. Google it.

[xanniedonniex]

actually you should google it.your wrong.

learn your facts it was written as a poem for lincolns birthday

[shoobedoorocketship]

"written as a poem for lincolns birthday "

no, it was written to honor booker t washington who was visiting the school on lincon's birthday.

[shoobedoorocketship]

aussiechic06 says "not to sound all racist" and proceeds to do what whites have always done, ie bogart our culture to their needs and comfort. so the word "black" in title bothers you, so what? what you are going to start insisting on changing the lyrics too? "hmm...i dont like the term 'bitter the chasning rod', could you take it out?" no, "miss aussie", wont be changing the name if race is really irrelevant to you as you claim, and song is universal, why would the title bother you?

[xanniedonniex]

so??

[nikki342009]

he never did a solo...

[aussiechic06]

This is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard in my entire life.

[Molliepet]

Congratulations President elect Obama..this is a victory for all mortals on Earth and a reminder that God is on his Throne!

[DawgcityClev]

The guy singing the 2nd verse just stands there blasting out those rolls and notes with relative ease!! No strain at all. How?

The 3rd guy's voice reminds me of Claude McKNight of Take 6. They sound similar.

[sanedra]

One of my best experiences were to watch the first singer "teach" at our place of worship. He taught members of our singing group at the time. He was kind, thoughtful, a family man and very humble. His voice was very strong, vibrant and controlled and just as beautiful as you hear on the video. I loved watching the group in person too. I feel blessed to have met them. God bless them always~~~ Hi

[DawgcityClev]

I get to 1:15 then restart it everytime. LOL The first part of the song is sick. The 2nd verse is real nice too, but the 1st two guys lay it out.

[taraambition]

wow they are so amazing and talented to be able to become instruments by just using their voices so beautifully sung and this is such a strong and inspirational song i love it

[MKWarbler]

at 3:39 you can see the guy all the way on the right (the base) doing to beatboxing

[Molliepet]

...To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb

be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever! Rev 5:13

[revrma1947]

O' God Let us have peace on earth! Beautiful!

and Freedom for all men.

I forgive the injustice toward my people (Blacks) Now I just want Respect, Love, Peace & Harmony especially for my Black Brothers!

[cureworks]

Thanks for this great rendition of the song LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING. It's not just a Black national anthem anymore. It's a soul lifting song for everyone.

If you are a history buff, read Dr. Leroy Vaughn's BLACK PEOPLE AND THEIR PLACE IN WORLD HISTORY. 5 Black Presidents, Black Wall Street, Blacks in the Military, Queen Nzinga, Hannibal, Dogon...and more reasons we lift every voice and sing. Paperback on amazon. No cost ebook, plus sales copies of the hard cover edition are at lulu com.

[Nick4Him]

They make the sound effects with their own voices , ive seen them(the group from 5 years ago) in concert 5 years ago...wish i still had their CD from that year. Amazing music.

[Jasef01]

Beautiful. Truly beautiful.

[eveshr6]

It's done in acappella, this group could make amazing sounds with their voices. Every sound that you hear is done in voice.

[memalephyudth]

Acappella is without musical instruments

and this was not Acappella. but it was beautiful

[DawgcityClev]

This is Acappella. Name an instrument you hear? I can do the effects with my voice as well as sing. It's called *Beat Box* or *Human Percussions*

[eveshr6]

Yeah, Wayburn, George and Jay Green attended SWCC. This was the best Acappella Group ever. I don't know if they will ever achieve this status again. Not only was these Guys great but they also had Duane Adams the most talented bass ever, he could do any run in a bass voice.

[mldoggan]

amen. the actually choir, is spring tour 1993 from swcc. i was there and it was awesome.

[biafra83]

love it love it God Bless all black ppl, African, African Americans and Carribeans. God Bless All Oppressed people out there in the world.

[lilkhem12]

i like tis song........dats wats upp.......i agree wit ZIGUCHU...

[Sqaina]

I C U George!:)

[hustlo]

i love this song and it should be sung on every special event and occasion of people of color- graduation, church, etc.

[colonelfree]

God Bless you Guys!

One love in Christ Jesus!

Colonel Free

John 8 : 36

[km5ak]

I remember singing this once at Pensacola Naval Air Station Port Side Recreation. I thaught that i was the only one that knew this song at the time but one by one guys and girls got up and joined me and a few of my other singers aing this on the stage there. Good times and great memories.

[tondey]

love you george !!!!

[malmgodbless7]

marvellous,,,just brilliant..MOH...(men of harmony) is going to be as good ......bless

[octgh3ttogurl123]

amen amen dis is tha stuff!

[InJesusIsMyAll]

Lift Every Voice! and sing, God is Love!

In Christ there is only one New Man! No more I and you but Jesus who fulfill all in all! Praise the Lord for his Life in us!

[kadjamaican]

I love these guys. They are the best.THis song keeps me strong and always reminds me that there is hope and that there is a God.:D

Amen

[ZIGUCHU]

I'm white but i think blacks have been blessed with amazing voices but in Christ we are 1 no black or white but credit should be given where its deserved

[Paraman25]

This was Acappella at its best. I got the chance to do an intership with them and it was amazing. They all are great singers.....

[babe9293]

Beautiful, absolute chilling! SANG MY FOLK!

[SueQ24]

Talk about good music...thanks for posting this...one of my all times fav group...

[libertyship46]

These guys are just too good. We sure do need a lot more of this today, especially today. Thanks so much for the post. It helps a lot.

[karenscott3]

EXCELLENT!!!....:)

[yardbassbredrin]

I love this. One of my favorites.

[Waylander7]

Honestly the Fab Four are the absolute tops for me!

[hardnuttz]

me n sum friendz used to sing acapellas songz...praise the lord

[dyot]

Wayburn dean has the best voice around and of course George pendergrass aint no shab either

[Pberry2761]

is george teddy's son?

[stazzia2010]

Um, no George isn't Teddy's son. lol I'm a HUGE Acappella fan, my faves are Wayburn Dean, George Pendergrass and John K Green (aka Jay Green) Pure, crisp and beautiful!

[bigbofy]

thanks for puttin this online...lost my video