PIANO SOLO - Jesus Hold My Hand

[jlh2667]

reminds me of Mark Fuller

[MoJoPiano]

@jlh2667 THANKS! Yes, Eva Mae LeFevre had a big influence on my piano style, just as she did Mark Fuller and so many others. She really sort of set the standard for old time southern convention style playing. In her prime, she was as good as they come where southern gospel music is concerned, especially in her era. THANKS AGAIN! Mo Jo

[NaomiWadsworth]

Just as I suspected, Mike. You have been busy. I love this. Keep 'em coming!

Naomi

[MoJoPiano]

@NaomiWadsworth Thanks Naomi! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Mike

[bigboy10131969]

nicely done

[MoJoPiano]

@bigboy10131969 Thank you very much! Mo Jo

[jlh2667]

Also, how do you do that beat? Do you have some type of brush sound or something becase every beat I hear something smacking that gives that special touch?

[Ivoryticklermama]

Hey Baby, I am back again....You are featured in the related videos by my Jesus Hold my Hand. .All I can say is I am honored to be friends with such a fine paino player and feller....

Smiles, ~Joanie~

[MoJoPiano]

@Ivoryticklermama Well thank you as always my sweet friend; but I must say, the HONOR is MINE! We are most definitely of kindred spirit Joanie! HUGS! Moe

[jlh2667]

well this is amazing, you got the sheet music for how you do it this way?

[MoJoPiano]

@jlh2667 Well thanks; what a nice thing to say! No, I don't have sheet music on this one. This is actually just a little arrangement I came up with. You can find this old song in about any old shape note songbook. You can play around with it a little bit, perhaps start out slow and build the tempo as I did, plus put your own special and personal touch to it. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Thanks again for listening! Thanks also for the sub. Mo Jo

[jlh2667]

@MoJoPiano YOur right, the faster tempo makes it interesting but at 1:35 what is that called or is that just a solo thing? Oh something I hadn't said the first time: This is my fav. version so far and probably can be beat for a long time.

[MoJoPiano]

@jlh2667 Well thanks-a-million! I truly appreciate that!  Mike (Mo Jo)

[jlh2667]

@MoJoPiano I also play it with a ragtime like kinda style and a blues thing in almost everything and a little jazzy but I enjoy the southern gospel style but I have trouble going up and down scales with more than 2 notes at a time. I can do two which the open chord being my favorite. But how do y0u do 0:22 - 0:28 and the 1:10 - 1:14 part and how do you do the 1:35 - 2:00 ? thanks a million and bless you

[MoJoPiano]

@jlh2667 When I get time, it may be a few days, I will send you a private email and talk a little about some of these techniques. Some of them are mine (the Lord gave them to me), others I "borrowed" from listening to other pianists. Like I said, I will follow-up with you on this; I have made myself a note to do so. Take care and God bless! Mo Jo

[cowgirl236]

I finally found your Channel MoJo. I looked and looked for it. LOL I really enjoyed your piano playing. It is fantastic! Double Thumbs Up and lots of Stars! Hope you had a very Merry Christmas! And hope you'll have a Happy New Year! Ann

[MoJoPiano]

@cowgirl236 HELLO ANN! Glad you found me and thanks for stopping in to give a listen. I appreciate your kind words Ann. I always enjoy your singing so very much; you really know how to sing those classic country tunes. May you have a blessed year in 2011 Ann! Your Friend, Mike

[Ivoryticklermama]

Hey MoJo````Howdy my sweet friend. I am back again listening again to the very first southern gospel piano playing that I heard on You Tube...We didn't know each other from "Adams off ox" but helped me as I struggled to learn the basics of the new YT world....Thank YOU for all you've done for me. OUR friendship has been a true surprise in my life that I wouldn't take a "Gold Ginny" for !! ...

~Joanie~

[Ivoryticklermama]

Hey MoJo````I am back my sweet friend to listen again to the very first southern gospel piano playing that I heard on You Tube... I didn't know you and you didn't know me..---But you were so patient with me as I struggled to learn the basics of surfing, uploading and making new friends.....Thank you for all you have done for me. YOUR friendship has been a true surprise in my life that I would take a "Gold Ginny" for !!

[MoJoPiano]

@Ivoryticklermama Oh THANK YOU Joan! You are a precious lady! Hopefully in the days to come I'm gonna finally get some vids posted. I know I've been talking about it for months, but as you know, I've kinda got my plate full these days. When I get started, I'm probably gonna need your technical help and expertise. Old Moe is getting to old to learn much about this "techie" stuff! Honey, I wouldnt take a "Gold Ginny" for your friendship either! LOL! LOVE YA BUNCHES AND BUNCHES! Moe

[dravenousone]

You came recommended by Queen Joan... I absolutely LOVE Joan's music (and vids of her life on the farm), so I couldn't pass up hearing who she admired.

Wonderful work!

Thank you for sharing this.

[MoJoPiano]

@dravenousone Well thank you very much for taking the time to listen. I appreciate that! Yes, our mutual friend Joan is one of a kind, and I love her to death. Like you, I love her music; and yes, life on Atwell Farms can be a blast too! Thanks again for your comment and taking the time to listen to old Mo Jo tickle the ivories. Come back sometime, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you. Moe

[LillyC68]

Whenever I need a boost, I come back.... :)

thanks,

Lilly

[SimonHitchberg]

Come on now how could anyone hear this and not come away dancing in our harts. !!! I like this video so much i have it on my portable... I play it often and over and over again. ... THANKS MoJo

[612sissy]

I like this. Very good.

[MCGRAW5587]

Very nice!

[MoJoPiano]

Thank you much! I appreciate that! Mike

[mewhite1528]

Hi Mike,

You have no idea how much I enjoy this video. I play it many time. I would love to hear more from you and to see video of you actually playing.

I try to play the piano but it is sad compared to you. Thanks...we love this gospel song played by you. Best Regard....Mike and Linda

[MoJoPiano]

Dear Mike and Linda, What a nice comment, and I sincerely thank you. When this was recorded, I really had no idea exactly where I was going with it or how it would end up (as is the case with many of the songs I play). Sometimes I just kind of make up my arrangements on the spot. The Good Lord helps me with that I guess. Thanks again for a most generous comment. Sincerely, Mike

[mettanc]

Albert E. Brumley was one of the worlds greatest songwriters of all-time. He wrote the classic "I'll Fly Away" and over 800 other songs.

Michael you can play!!!!!

Michael

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks for a great and informative comment Michael. Yes, Al Brumley was truly one of the best, especially when it came to traditional southern gospel songs. He was also a very accomplished gospel pianist. He was born, raised and lived most of his life right here not far from me in Southwest Missouri. Thanks for sharing these facts Michael; many people do not know of him, but his songs are still being recorded. Thanks also for a nice compliment my friend. Take care til later! Mike

[ilovetrains63]

Hi Mike,

This is really great good ol' hand clapping Gospel music!!! Fantastic arrangement! Super playing!!! 5*****++ Thanks to Criss for sending me here!

Best Regards,

Dwayne

[MoJoPiano]

Well thank ya Dwayne and I really appreciate that. And a big thanks to my old buddy Criss for sending you over. I have bookmarked your channel and will be back to listen to some of your uploads when time allows. Thanks again Dwayne for stopping in! Mike

[NaomiWadsworth]

If this doesn't brighten your day, nothing will! Love it, Mike.  *****

Naomi

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks Naomi! I'm glad you enjoyed it. One of these when things "calm down a bit" I'm gonna try to get a video cam and post some vids of me playing. Thank you my kind friend for the generous compliment and the five-star rating. Your friend in SW Missouri, Mike

[Ivoryticklermama]

Mike, I am gonna come up there and BEAT YOU if you don't get a video camera and start recording.

``Think of it this way Mike. Consider it a ministry of HELPING OTHERS. The depressed, the sick, the ailing, the blind (hint-MaMa K.), not to mention all those who want to DANCE and do the jive, jitter bug, BOOGIE WOOGIE, hokey pokey, Charleston and no telling what else!

~And look at the marriages you could save with all those romantic love songs!

Surely I fit in there somewhere! JA.~La.

[MoJoPiano]

HA! HA! You crack me up Joanie! Now there's no way I could compete with you in the "cheering folks up" department, you've got that killer smile and personality, but my peeanner playin might save a marriage or two! LOL! One of these days when things settle down a bit up here, I'm determined to do it. Maybe this winter when the snow is flying. Thanks my dear friend for the kind words and encouragement. Your old Missouri bud, MoJo

[LillyC68]

I absolutely agree with Joan! Get a cam and start recording! :))

Until then.... have a great weekend!

Lilly

[Tommymrcountry]

Hi my friend,

Just great, Fantastic talent 100*

your Canadian friend,

Tommy

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks Tommy!  I appreciate the compliment! Mike

[Ivoryticklermama]

MoJO,

This is the first song I ever heard you play and I was blown away. This was introduced me to you. I could listen to play all night and day!. Million stars******** Me and Mama K are listening now.

Joan

[MoJoPiano]

Oh, thank you my kind and dear friend. It's always nice to receive a compliment from a fellow peeanner player. Someday, the Good Lord willing, we are going to play a piano duet! Tell your sweet Mama K I said howdy and I send my regards to her and all your family Joan. Bless you my friend, MoJo in the Ozarks Oh yeah, Mom says hey too!

[Manges1967]

Halleluja , I love it , Thank You Lilly

for the share......

Mange of Sweden

[MoJoPiano]

THANKS-A-MILLION! How cool to receive a comment all the way from Sweden, especially from such an incredibly talented musician. I look forward to listening to your channel, and thanks again for stoppng by. Mike

[JazzEthics]

Excellent! Thanks Lilly for the share!

[MoJoPiano]

I thank you for the kind comment my friend! Thanks to Lilly for the share! Mike

[germaxco]

beautiful piano !!! thanks to Lilly !!!!

[MoJoPiano]

How kind of you to comment, my talented new friend! THANKS! Mike

[LillyC68]

.... and me again... :) added, too! Just so uplifting!

Thanks, Mike!

[MoJoPiano]

Thank you my musician friend Lilly! I appreciate that so much. This weekend, I am DETERMINED to make time to listen to your wonderful playing. Take care and have a blessed weekend! Mike in Missouri

[Lealu39]

Just wonderfull - a sky full of stars for you - lealu

[MoJoPiano]

What a beautiful comment! Next time I play this song, I'll think of that "sky full of stars"! Thanks again, and do stop by again! Mike in Missouri

[LillyC68]

Wonderful development and augmentation , Mike!

I enjoyed it very much... 5* and best regards,

Lilly

[MoJoPiano]

Thank you for your support, my talented piano-playing friend! Mike

[newdiamonds60tal]

Very good,like this 5*******

[MoJoPiano]

THANKS-A-MILLION!  Mike

[criss1956]

That would be so much fun.

[criss1956]

WOW!!!!

I could play along with you at the start but then........

That is great.

[MoJoPiano]

Thank ya Criss! If you were here, we'd play a duet, even if we did have to adjust the tempo a little. Keep on ticklin the ivories my friend! I like to hear ya! MoJo

[Zjwaamseliedjes]

well done Mike

*****

[MoJoPiano]

Thank You Ferd! Always nice to get a compliment from a fellow piano picker! MoJo

[hfpitman2]

feeling better today but stll need prayer.

[hfpitman2]

as i enjoy once more,how would it be if christian listeners and posters would have prayer chair,all we would need to say would be i kneed your prayers.

[MoJoPiano]

That is a great idea Henry.  And I will say a prayer for you today my friend. Mike

[bozotheclown56]

I still want to hear you sing. I still love your piano playing. Have a good day.

Carol Ann

[MoJoPiano]

HEY CAROL ANN! How tickled I was to hear from you this evening.  I've been meaning to send you an email. I'll dig around and send you a file of me singing in a day or two. I hope you and your family are doing well. Please tell your sweet Mom I said hello! Watch your email my friend. God bless you and your family! Mike

[hfpitman2]

always love to listen.

[MoJoPiano]

Bless you Henry! I can always count on you for a pat on the back. Glad you stopped to listen again. Mike

[NaomiWadsworth]

Wow...did it ever heat up. LOVED it! You are quite the master. You deserve many more than the five stars I can give. *****

Naomi

[MoJoPiano]

NAOMI: Thank you kind lady! Mike

[hfpitman2]

havent heard from you for a while and thaught id check in and say hello and listen to you play.

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks for stopping by today Henry! I've been pretty busy, but never too busy to stop and read a nice note from friends like you. Hope all is well down Alabama way. I guess your woodworking projects are keeping you busy. Your Friend, Mike

[hfpitman2]

im doing great,weve ben getting some rain and its cooled down some.-thank you for being my friend.

[hfpitman2]

have you listened to the rest of the tape yet?i still enjoy listening to you play.have a blessed day.

[MoJoPiano]

Henry! Yes I have and it was indeed a blessing. Thanks for sharing your songs, your testimony and the message that the Lord laid on your heart. When the opportunity arises, I will be sharing it with others. Hope you are staying cool down Alabama way! You have a good evening Henry, Mike

[MoJoPiano]

Morning Henry, and Happy 4th of July to you too. Our nation is facing a lot of problems right now; that said, it is still the greatest country in the world and we have a lot to be thankful for. Take care and I'll catch up with you later! Mike

[hfpitman2]

goodmorning hadnt heard from you in a while and thaught id check in ,have a blessed 4th.

[jc6154]

Loved it Darlene.5******Jerry

[hfpitman2]

i could listen to you play all day and enjoy it verry much have a blessed day.

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks Henry! I appreciate you! Have a good day and stay cool! I will talk to you later. Mike

[Maribo33]

Wonderful playing!

For me you´re the BEST! And again 5*****

My wish for my 60th birthday:

You play the Piano and I accompany you by singing an old German Folk song.

LOL

Marie

[MoJoPiano]

Thank you my sweet friend! Now you would have to TEACH me that German Folk song FIRST! Just as long as I dont' have to sing the words TOO! THAT would be a challenge! LOL! Thanks again Marie, Mike

[hfpitman2]

hello friend glad every went good at eye dr.i go every 4 months i have glocoma.i let the lord be my eyes.

[hfpitman2]

going to turn in sfter this mailed your tape yesterday.

[MoJoPiano]

Hey My Friend! Just now getting around to answering. Had to make a trip to the eye doc today for an annual checkup. Everything OK! I'll watch for the tape and let you know Henry. Have a good evening! Mike

[Ivoryticklermama]

Hey Mike,

Me and Mama Katherine are listening to this and having a good ole time...

Only one thing wrong...

~~~We want to see you tickling them ivories....

Now get that video camera and start putting us up some videos like AllenDale does...

We would be in Hog Heaven!

You play just as well as Eva Mae..

Mama says so!

Hope y'all are having a good day.

Hugs, Joan in north La.

[MoJoPiano]

Dear Joan and Mama Katherine, How sweet of you, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! You tell Mama I can die a happy man now - someone said I play as well as Eva Mae! Maybe one of these days when things settle a bit around here I'll get my hands on a new video cam and post a few. Trust me gals, I ain't much to look at though! I love it - "HOG HEAVEN"! That has always been one of my Dad's expressions. I'll send you an update on his condition soon. LOVE YA GALS! Lord bless ya both, Mike

[hfpitman]

last comment today, how about some golden brown biscuits ,gravy,country bacon, homemade butter,sargum with a pot of hot coffee as we listen to these good old songs.

[MoJoPiano]

Now THAT is what I call a REAL country breakfast Henry! Biscuits and gravy with country bacon or sausage - it just don't get any better! If you were my neighbor, we'd have breakfast and good music often! I listened to my "Homeland Harmony" tape just this afternoon. What a blessing! Take care Henry! Mike

[hfpitman]

good morning always return to listen again, do you know any people that are gibsons?

[MoJoPiano]

Morning to you Henry! Well, glad to have you stop and listen again. You know, I do not know anyone by the name of Gibson. Have a good day my friend! Mike

[hfpitman]

you are a good piano player i never had one to play so i never did learn.

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks Henry! I got my first piano at a farm auction when I was 13 years old. I paid $50.00 for it, and it was quite a CLUNKER!  LOL! Half the keys were off of it, but that's what I learned to play on. Thanks for listening Henry! Mike

[rosemary987]

AWESOME

[MoJoPiano]

Thank You Rosemary! I also want to thank you for your nice email and the kind words. May the Lord richly bless you and your family, Mike

[lillymoons]

I have only just found this thanks to Marie,It sounds wonderful,Like ageingtrucker said move over Russ Conway, Winifred Atwell comes to mind also,Great piano playering,5***** Lilly

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks Lilly! You can lump me in with THOSE names anytime!  LOL! I just love Winnie Atwell's playing, and Russ too. Thanks Again! Mike

[ageingtrucker]

great playing mojo, move over Russ Conway.....lol

do you like Floyd Cramer ? I have a nice gospel album of his.

[MoJoPiano]

Hey! Thanks Trucker! Russ Conway. . . . . . . yeah, in MY DREAMS! Thanks a million for the compliment and I'll TAKE IT buddy! Oh yeah, always enjoyed Floyd's unique style. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment Trucker. Thanks again for all the posts by Miss Ktty that you have shared with folks out here on YouTube. She was the BEST in my book! MoJo

[bakogoofball]

Wow! Very nice work Mike. As a fellow pianist I have an appreciation for that performance.

[MoJoPiano]

THANKS-A-MILLION! No greater compliment than that of a fellow piano player! Thanks for listening and the nice words! Mike

[Ivoryticklermama]

Mike, "I'm Katherine, Joan's mother. She is doing the typing for me because I can't hardly see and I can't type either. But I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your piano playing. You need to be on the Gaithers. You are great and you can play as good as Anthony Burger. Well, I have to go~~ we are going to practice our song." Katherine Smiles, Joan

[MoJoPiano]

Dear Katherine, Thank you so much for your kind and generous words. Now, I can die a happy man - someone compared me to Anthony Burger! LOL! That daughter of yours has told me wonderful things about you, so I feel as though I know you. I will be looking forward to the song from you two sweet ladies. Thanks again Katherine for listening and for your nice compliment. May God bless and keep you ever in his care. You too Ivory! Sincerely, Mike

[pmb003]

Just wonderful + toe tapping too

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks and may the Lord bless you! Mike

[Ivoryticklermama]

That was just wonderful....And the quality of sound is fantastic. Hey, I heard a little organ at the end of the song too! Thanks for putting it on You Tube.

[MoJoPiano]

Thank You! You are very kind. Yep, there's a little organ in there at the end, courtesy of the guy that owns the little home studio this was done in. I'm glad you liked it and I thank you for commenting. Sincerely, Mike

[broncose1]

I love listening to this guy play! you're great Mike. You should post more.5*****'s again. Beautiful! Would love to be there singing along.I can sing fast too,LOL.Love it.Shirley

[MoJoPiano]

Thank you so much Shirley. Yeah, wouldn't it be great to gather a bunch of our YouTube friends around the piano and have an old fashioned singalong! Thanks for stopping and listening my friend and God bless ya! Mike

[MoJoPiano]

Oh yeah Shirley, on the fast gospel songs, we might even do a little dancing! But now you've got to leave that little leather outfit at home Shirley! LOL! I just could not resist that Shirley. . . . It's the NUTTY half of me! But heck, God gave us a sense of humor didn't he? Thanks again for listening and commenting my friend, and may God truly bless and keep you and your family. LATER! Mike

[broncose1]

I was tempted to dance on this one when you started playing fast,LOL.Yes I can tell you like to "cut up" as much as I do.Thank you Mike and God Bless you and your family also.

Shirley

[MoJoPiano]

You go right ahead and dance to any of my songs! I'm a Christian, but I don't have one ounce of oppostion to or problem with dancing, and you know what, I don't think the Good Lord does either! So you dance my friend! Have a great day! Mike

[ms5strings1]

Wow! great playing...I love it! MJ

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks-A-Million for the nice compliment. I truly appreciate it. I plan to post some actual vids of me playing if time ever permits. Thanks again for taking the time to give me a listen! Blessings! Mike

[forgottentenor]

now THIS! is what I was bottle feed on!!!

WOW!!!! I can close my eyes and go back to when I was 10 at Harmony Baptist and see Ms. Betty playin this same song as the choir walked down! hahaha! wonderful!

God Bless you!!!

Lil' Robert

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks Robert for your comment. Yep, I cut my teeth on this music also. I think we all had a "Ms. Betty" in our church! LOL! I'm glad this gave you a little journey down Memory Lane, and I thank you for taking the time to comment my brother. Blessings! Mike (MoJoPiano)

[capt777737]

Love this piano version.

I do have a special connection to Albert E. Brumley. My aunt and uncle personally knew him.

Think he was from Cassville or Pierce City.

My relatives live in Monett. I lived there for a short time, even fished out of Lake Taneycomo.

It's very tempting to move back to the Ozarks

Where are you at? BTW I knew Shad Heller at Silver Dollar City He was a real blacksmith (Shad played the SDC Mayor / blacksmith on Beverly Hillbillies as you remember)

It's tempting 5to come back

[MoJoPiano]

THANKS capt777737! How cool that your relatives knew Al Brumley. He was one of the greatest gospel song writers ever. Wrote well over 800 songs. I have seen Shad Heller many times but did not know him personally. I lived in Springfield/Branson for many years, but now live about 80 miles east of there. I have an aunt that lives right on the banks of Lake Taneycomo in Branson. Yes, the Ozark region is a nice place to live. Thanks again for stoping to listen and the comments. God bless you. Mike

[Mar05u]

I liked your video, it lighted my day. Praise the Lord. Thank you

[MoJoPiano]

Mar05u, I am pleased that you liked it, and I thank you for stopping by and taking the time to listen to it. God Bless! Mike

[musicjerk]

nice work..

[MoJoPiano]

Much thanks musicjerk! And thanks for giving me a listen! Mo Jo

[Maribo33]

Yes, JESUS hold our hands - no doubt about it

And Mike, you play the the piano with your

hands just brilliant.

What more can I say... (and of course5*****)

Your friend Marie

[MoJoPiano]

Hello Marie! Yes, He definitely holds our hand.  Thank you for commenting and for the stars too. Your friend from Missouri, Mike

[lisarosario65]

Your music is great.

Lisa

[MoJoPiano]

Lisa, What a pleasant surprise to receive your nice comment! Thank you Lisa and God bless you and your family. Mo Jo

[broncose1]

This is great Mike and I also love the song.

5*****'s I'm adding it to my favorites.

Shirley

[MoJoPiano]

Oh, thanks so much Shirley. I really appreciate it. I was out here earlier today listening to some of your videos and I enjoyed them so much, especially a couple by Miss Kitty! Take care and have a wonderful weekend Shirley. Mike

[allendale1962]

Wonderful job Mike!!!

[MoJoPiano]

Thank you Allen!

[Terry1326]

GREAT MIKE!! Keep them comeing.5*****

Terry

[MoJoPiano]

Thanks a million Terry! Mike