Run On - Blind Boys of Alabama

[merinho]

It doesn't anything more!!

[cornbreaddaddy63]

JUST ABSOLUTLEY FABULOUS!

[crice6505]

dont want no trailer park theologians, but ill take soul ridden tunes anyday.

[BigDaddyOfTheWorld89]

LoLZz to listen they are crazy hehe :P

[bboychance]

is this a boy band? ...like, Backstreet Boys or Something?

[rolutos]

@bboychance not sure if trolling or just very stupid...

[bboychance]

@rolutos WHAT DO YOU THINK, DICKHEAD?

[Babyhowdy233]

I just had the honor of interviewing Mr. Jimmy Carter, and my interview will be appearing later this month on The Examiner in the column "Nightlife and The Club Scene For Fresno". :)

[butterflyz1961]

They're the best!

[corasmithcomer]

"what you do in the dark will be brought to the light."

[shotsreds]

Thank you JESUS!

[popetongo1234]

We are not blind we just can't see !!!

[Durham1611]

For you who say that God does not exsist YOU HAD BETTER BE RIGHT!

[Randimable]

G!

[JasminDahl]

@Randimable Hihi jeg var der også, og så sang jeg for dem xD :D G!

[Chulega007]

that thing the makes this band good is the they are blind plus they have a long time playing and eventhough they are old they still keep going

[woosailor]

These gentlemen are good !!! not too shabby a bass player either.

[VolumeCenterEilat]

The songs name is "Gods Gonna Cut You Down"

[moviemanhi]

beautiful, its real music

[MelMediaServices]

"...just as sure as God made rich and poor, you got to reap just what you sow" Classic stuff.

[teklaterra]

nice table :)  ...can you see the lord?

[teklaterra]

what time is ist? ....the pianoclock ...can you read?

[petergroark]

Dude, do you have 'Higher Ground' performed on the same show? If so, please post it. It was the first performance I heard- Jules on piano. effing mint it was

[renatalorbiesky]

I don't even have to believe in God to know that they have so much soul in their songs. They're just great!

[lanabratt]

They may be blind but they're shining their light upon this Earth! What an amazing blessing! <3

[aryluand]

Hi i a angolan Boy and i Like Blind Boys of Alabama

[renatalorbiesky]

@aryluand If you are angolan, você fala português! Parabéns por gostas do Blind Boys of Alabama!

[richardwilliams1972]

Simply awesome!

[TheMatCosta]

AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING :D

[TheMikeMillar]

With the great Danny Thompson on bass.

[49Eleonora]

Tonight in het Paard van Troje ( The Hague )

[MrCrispian]

thats all brother youll knock no more....

[scrappylor]

favorite song....... :)

[valigroove]

I had heard that song from MOBy when living in England, what a surprise to see that thos guys are doing this sons. I am about booking a show for my mom that comes from France!

JINTALA - Unplugged Voyages

[treforpoly]

SUPERB!!!!!



[nayrbnofal50]

@treforpoly

[Farbekatze6818]

these guys were the first music I personally listened to as a child. I went into the music store -at age 7 mind you!- and picked out their Spirit of the Century album. I thought they were the best thing I'd ever heard, still love them. A 17-year-old that loves a couple old, blind, black, Christian-jazz singers....

[ieve1955]

I just them in Saint Augustine they were amazing. Thank you.

[bottomlesswell]

Thanks God Almighty for these Americans.

[bdkage]

I sasw these guys in Huntsville, AL... AMAZING!!!

[YoMamaBeenLurkin]

Fucking WOW..!!

[leotatwo]

Why have I never heard of these boys before?!! I am not a member of any church but if I were to choose to belong to one, it would be a church of the African American community. There is the real joy of God and the Universe, the joy of Christ's message. Joyful noise - music, answering the preacher and participating in the sermon. Yes Lord, if I were to find religion this is where I would find it!

[weisikp94]

This guys are so good, so amazing, so... I dont have any words, simply best!

[duchessofalba]

we see them whenever they come to down..we LOVE them!!! :)

[RedKhandro]

Yes they are great, but not they don't quite reach the perfection of the Golden Gate Quartet.

[dirkcv]

toppy

[fingazz1981]

isn't that Fred Rice from the Pilgrim Jubilees on left of the piano?

[Viper24ful]

These guys are awesome. I love these guys

[cndkalu]

woohoo they are comin to Saskatoon, SK canada for the Jazz fest!!! ":D

[BathHausOfGaga100]

does anyone have the lyrics?

[DannyWGiles]

The lord giveth the lord taketh away. They may be blind but they are talented.

[Hurrycanekatrina]

I love them! Can't wait to see them this September. Wooo! : )

[14Radovan]

Just amazing

[davesdove]

AMEN!!

[PurpleReels]

goosebumps....!

[3sstudent]

amazing

[Chickenhawk9932]

Mark it! They rock!

[Chelinqua]

Awesome!

[lisaplaymania]

great.........................­

[HMOUDA35]

they are amazing to see live...goosebumps...if you ever get the opportunity ..we love you BBA

[chongwong]

Saw them when they came to aberdeen, and they were possibly the best band i've seen in my life. and i've seen alot of bands. they kept getting up and dancing :D

[kimurasi]

yeah they did the same here in ljubljana.

they went around the hall a couple of times, and the men helping them around couldn't get them back on the stage, they just went bananas with the crowd.

amazing, they really make you feel like they're enjoying themselves. i loved it.

[SteveOSpielberg]

Elvis dose a cool version of this song too I saw Jools play in Glastonbury Abbey with Ruby Turner and Solomon Burke wath a show

[grelax53]

Is that the late Johnny Fields singing lead on this?

I love this song heck I love these guys they blow me away they are so good.

[awesomehatguy]

This is Real music

[grelax53]

Opps i meant the late George Scott on this sorry.

[yaz13456]

the message is there

[hobojon23]

I love Later with Jools Holland. Every time I watch I usually find one group I love. Last time it was Hot Club of Cowtown, and this time it's these guys.

[18KOFF19]

seen them live, one of the best concerts ever. and I have seen quite much.

[boogieste]

I should have gone to church - at least I would have for this music!

[WertzuHun]

not bad!

[meesalikeu]

i watched that jools holland to see one of my fav bands, goldfrapp, but these guys blew everybody away.

[gullwing14]

im going to see them tonight!!

[Futavacc]

but they wont see you!

[redwiddle]

@Futavacc That made me lol, scared my dog. Its even funnier to me cause a while back a friend and I were listening to Stevie Wonder and I said, I would love to see him and she said, I bet he'd love to see you too! TY for the chuckle!!

[scrappylor]

straight from the heart

[TheAndrew222]

there my favourit band

[Toophless1]

I saw them years ago at Buddy Guy's bar in Chicago, Legends. What a great show! Never forgot it.

[Silljan]

This is so heavenly heavy

[elshanali]

Yeah, man!

[CrazyTalkin]

Thank God these 5 boys arn't blind!

[mcttotal]

god bless danny thompson

[aritekid]

i wonder do they know that there black??????

[Worldspining]

This song with them and the man in black would be so mighty.

[SmallWhiteBall]

mekkora zene....mekkora orgánum

[heavymetaljesus]

amazing voices.

[BrokenArsenal]

If you ever get a chance to see these guys DO IT!!! I seen them at the Blues Brews and Barbeque in syracuse, newyork and they were amazing

[fhedblues2]

w o w

[slayayu]

LIKE IT A LOT!!

[djlightbolt]

the original is by Bill Landford

[tsweitz99]

are they really blind?

[Closeoutracer]

Yes.. They met at the Talledaga Institute

for The Nego Blind in the late 1930's.

[tallbaby40]

I Love the group but that Clarence Fountain is the Man

[barrenground]

The song is an old old folk song. Not sure if anyone knows who wrote it, but it is fabulous as are the Blind Boys

[nym361]

who wrote this song it wasnt Johnny Cash?

[sorel]

It's a traditional folk song. Nobody knows.

[craigwallach]

well said domrock 123. Soul without the bullshit.

[domrock123]

sprit without all the crap that goes with religion;

[sagefem61]

thing is, you don't usually get this quality of soul and spirit in the music without all the "crap that goes with religion." this kind of music is nurtured and born in the bosom of the church.

[badhraa]

i LOVE this song

moby does a great version of this too

[smpsnsimpsnsmrtypnts]

this song was recycled long before Johnny Cash

[Alanakeech]

I've been listening to the boys for a long time now and would advise you to all rush out and order any albums of theirs you can get. New album (first in three years) out at the end of January. Some shops will import their other albums for you, have a few myself and they are addictive, blessed and have anointed voices. Bless them all

Clarence you are the MAN.

[YoknapatawphaKid]

Just saw them live tonight! These guys are incredible!

[SniperMaister]

Na ezek sem a Föld nevű bolygón születtek!Főleg a legkisebbik!

[Jfredrikpa]

for a long time have I been thinking that i must be a more touchble version of this song!! Fabulous!

[StoliDark]

Amazing!!

[pmul246]

God gave these men the gift. They can see more than us. Watch them & learn,then maybe you can also see.

[Shearo]

@pmul246 god doesn't exist

[TheArchZodiac]

@Shearo Regardless, you're a horrible person.

[stalkek]

@Shearo To those living meaninglessly, life appears meaningless. Nothing produces nothing, we however inhabit and are manifestly something. So good luck with your ethos of Nothing.

[Shearo]

@stalkek u mad

[georgfly]

@pmul246 still think god should have asked them, if they would have preferred to keep their sight instead of good voices...

[AlexGronstad]

oh what a soul.

[dillonwithit]

I'm Speechless. Thank You.

[gummylegs]

Awesome. Thank-you Jesus.

[Enzaio]

I only knew Johnny Cash's version, but this one is nice too.

[AlexGronstad]

i love those guys!

[madden01yhea]

My uncle is the manager of them, named Charles Driebe. I swear guys, its awesome.

[jseagull5761]

That is fantastic. I love these guys that is why I posted this video. I have everything they have done. Please tell your uncle that The Blind Boys are dearly loved and their performances are magical. Thank you.

[wigglywoman]

any news about Clarence and his health problems?Is he doing okay or is he touring less?

[stayathome008]

they're so gifted..  awesome!!

[boogieboi123]

I remember the original broadcast of this show, and the blind boys also performed 'This May Be The Last Time' a capella, amazing performance, does anyone have this version to upload?

[PyrozPlayground]

This is beautiful!

[anna8elvis]

Saw them in Prague three days ago...just great!

[56BUICKRiviera]

Awesome. Who did they play with?

[rockamary]

this is old school rapping...and pure awesomeness

[radoradicporada]

i have cash's version of this song. i'm surprised - text is different. why?

is this original version of this tradicional song?

[EarlofCrawford]

This is an "old school" Christian Spiritual. There are many, many different versions.

It has been covered by lots of very talented artists from every era and genre.

[fraskydingy]

It's very common for traditional songs to have lots of variations. One thing that can make a song traditional is that it belongs to a cultural group as a whole. For this reason it is very hard to determine who the original author of a traditional song is, and it may be that very old traditional songs evolved from other songs, so don't really have a first author. This is true of folk culture in general, including folksongs, folktales, folk toys, etc.

p.s. I love this version.

[patrice76290]

Que du bonheur !!!!

[stubags25ft11]

nobody has mentioned that this is a Moby track...did they do the original backing vocals coz I thought it was R.L.Burnside or is that Oh Lordy...or do I know nothin?

[ratfink73]

its a traditional folk song thats been played so many ways over the years.. check out johnny cash's version on you tube.. ignore the celeb infested video and just enjoy cash's incredible voice

[amusia111]

Original was Bill Landford and the Lanfordaires, from Dec. 15, 1949, one of six songs they did, their only session. Great group, the one sampled by Moby on his track.

[mcdanieltony]

Just cant get enough of the guys. Kentucky

[rockabillysilly]

I don't know if one of the guys tells the people to be quiet, but when the idiots started cheering it kind of ruined it for me.

[Kaalec]

Yeah, how dare the audience show its appreciation of such a wonderful performance. Here's a hint for you -- if you don't like "idiots" cheering, you probably shouldn't go see live performances.

[rockabillysilly]

I'm glad we agree about the idiots in the crowd. What a buzz kill. Here's a hint for you--I wouldn't let idiots keep me from going to see a live performance...it's not my fault they are disrespectful. If I had the power I would correct them and people like you from rude behavior while in the presence of greatness. Have a good day.

[Kaalec]

I have been a performer for 30 years. When I (and my fellow performers and just about every other performer I know) hear hoots and cheers from the crowd, we LIKE it. It means they're really into us and it creates a flow of energy between us and the performer. If that's not your thing, again, I urge you to stay home. I promise you, performers won't miss your truly negative attitude.

[Kaalec]

I meant between us and the audience.

[rockabillysilly]

Congratulations, you've been a performer for 30yrs! When they cheered you was it right after you said you were getting off stage? Urge me to stay home? I didn't realize you set all the rules for attending live shows! That "noise" that comes from the crowd during a bands play time is rude...and unnecessary...you're there to watch the band make sounds, not everyone else...this really needs to change as it is simply outside interference. Good day!

[Kaalec]

My, my. You really are a rude, little loud-mouthed weasel aren't you?

[rockabillysilly]

Yes, yes I am. Have a good day.

[majhead]

i agree... why not jus listen to the c.d or get a dvd of them. one of the best parts of going to a gig is the crowd atmosphere. coupla years ago i saw snoop dog play at a festival.. it was one of the best gigs i've ever been to and i really don't like snoop dog's music - the magic was in the intensity between crowd and performers.

[majhead]

plus they're blind... the need the crowd to make noise... not like they can look to see if the crowds diggin it!

[dudeyouaresoemo]

dude first of all he says "pick that" or "pluck that" Have you ever been to a real concert. I don't mean a rock show. Any real jazz concert people are always responding to solos. It is a form of encouragement. That is nothing new.

[56BUICKRiviera]

I seen the vocalist call Peter Gabriel "Big boss man". He has since passed.

[SnickleBisons]

I have seen them twice live, and they are one of the better live musical spiritual acts performing. Long live the Blind Boys of Alabama!

[orhyldz]

i saw that guys at conan o'brien late night show and i love them they're absolutely perfect

[Alabakoff]

Reminds me of the poem The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson. I love these guys.

[itslikeframingapear]

discovered these guys through a jools holland dvd. I absolutely love it. Great musicianship.

[theeclamper]

saw these guys in Bishop, Ca, 3/4 years ago, they headlined the Eclectic Music at Millpond there, they all have handlers, and the oldest one, he must be 85-90 litterally ran through the audience, he had more rythm and energy than any band alive today. THEY ARE AWESOME TO SEE IN PERSON-what inspirations to us all..

[kanemura93]

This is their best song in my opinion

[faeryjoan]

they are so so brill. i love them. does anyone know where i can get the lyrics and chords for this song 'run on'? i just dance big time in the kitchen with this song. thx j

[Shannonbarnesdr1]

yeah they may be old but they have s ul and are very talented, music know no age, as long as its got my head lighter and my foot tappin it will live forever ;-)

[ronsranddolores]

the five blind boys of albama are the best that I have heard in a long time... God Bless them...

[justjerryboy]

you got me stompin my foot and prasing the LORD this early morning

[56BUICKRiviera]

Lay it down!

[newskool3000]

ya'all should learn something from this,

no matter what condition you find your self, just submit your life to God then he will make something out of nothing.

go boyz you are the best.

[o7jimmy]

The Blind Boys of Alabama are some of God's greatest.

[mikecity415]

I had the pleasure of seeing them in concert not to long ago, and have been playing their cd ever since.

[nailersrule]

Ha, I wonder is someones handling these guys, or if they just up and decided to embrace the funk with thier blues and gosple.

[rockabillysilly]

awesome!

[lindice2001]

the blind boys of alabama are the hippest 85 year old gospel funky, gotta stand up, laugh, and groove with them group of men i've seen, or heard

[scarlett24ca]

God Bless those Blind boys

[jw0027]

Not any old song nor any old british show either - that's your man Jools Holland who's show is a staple of all real music people

[treforpoly]

Music to the ears!

[Victoriangent]

Absolutely brilliant. These boys are the GENUINE article, and I love them.

These boyos have the direct line to God hisself, make no mistake of that.

[samopdrift]

Wow!!!! These guys are almost too old to stand, but they SWING!!! Great.

[alulu8]

This is a folk song, also titled "God's Gonna Cut You Down." I never knew that it was a folk song until I heard Odetta's rendition - CHECK IT OUT! These guys are delicious.

[BertilAnca]

Moby used the song Run on sung by Bill Landford & the Landfordaires. It's actually quite different from the song Run on by The Golden Gate Quartet.

[themusicman53]

run on was done by " The Golden Gate Quartet back in the 1940 the beat come from a Moby tune

[themusicman53]

run on was done by the golden gates back in 1942 the blind boys copy there style the grove have been change is apdated from there style

[mactricky]

It's actually a cover of an Elvis Presley original. Strong lyrics.

[alimox]

This is a cover of Moby's "Run On"

These guys are unreal. Check out the album they made with Ben Harper. Quality.