I believe the reason there are so many negative and profane comments is because the issue was never dealt with by the body of Christ but swept under the rug. Even now all you will get is the generic: only God can judge. We prize gift above righteousness and all goes unchecked. Gift comes without repentance and it is not hard to talk the talk but the truly redeemed are known by their fruit not gift or musical ability.
@frsh6272..You better preach! Amen and AMEN!! I've been saying the same for years and have been met with rejection and negativity. Keep the faith and you'll continue to be blessed.
I've seen most of these comments on here & they are pretty rude & have strong language on here. Yall' need to show respect for the dead & for Rev. James Cleveland. All that I can say is that he's a living legend, whether if he was gay or not. Only God can judge you at the end!
RIP! James Clevland! Long live the King of Gospel!
Talking about respect... what's with all this profanity? You ALL turned this video to a devilish mess! It neither respects the god you serve nor does it respect Rev. James Cleveland. Sweep around your own front door before you do it to others...
@MrBigpopsonswoll what up sissy bitch. Still like following me? Dude I don't want you, I'm not your daddy. Although your mother use to look real good. I'm not gay so you'll have to stop making these homo advances towards me. I might have to call the law. LOL!!!!!!!!!!
I found a version of I've got a Telephone online..just google Telephone in my boson by the Caravans (James Cleveland is playing on the piano) Doesn't sound as goodas this version though.
I found a version of I've got a Telephone online..just google Telephone in my boson by the Caravans (James Cleveland is playing on the piano) Doesn't sound as goodas this version though.
@MrBigpopsonswoll Nigga, that was a straight up BITCH MOVE on your part. I think that steroid juice done got to your head!! I wonder are you FEMALE hiding behind your faggot looking profile pick. I can't believe a foreal heterosexual male would leave a fucked up comment like that on someone's channel.
So do you ALWAYS throw stones and hide your hands? I'm not blocking you my "friend." You can leave all the nasty comments you want on my page. I can take it...You obviously CAN'T! Ole PUNK AZZ!
@MrBigpopsonswoll You'll teach me some respect, huh? LOL!!! That's funny! Find out what the ENTIRE scripture says, instead of picking out the part that suits your homophobic needs, DUMMY. And you're right I love homo's, bi-sexuals, Lesbians, blacks, whites, asians, hispanics and even your FAGGOT AZZ! We are all God's children!
Oh, and by the way...I love all the big muscular, sweaty, attractive MEN you've subscribed to on YOUR channel! So how's that "DOWN LOW' shit working out for ya! LOL
@Denisha1980 same here i'm 31 and we use to listen to this on sarturdays while cleaning and sunday of course. i only like some gospel these days, mainly the old stuff though.
@peechykeen100-thats just total disrespect. This man pioneered gospel music to what it is today. You'll have your day and I wonder if you want to go out in a red dress. have some class.
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 objectionable, 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 ??
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 ??
2:22-4:28 This is the original and raw presentation of gospel blues, stripped down, bare bones gospel with no pretense as shown by this magnificent vocalist, her presence and command is totally apparent when she sings the first note. Old school gospel singers like her were legends on Savoy-Peacock/Duke-Specialty-Apollo-Chess/Checker; those of you that state she did not have to shout, guess what? She was not singing for you---but for HIM and HIS glory.
listening to 2:23 - 4:28 blessed my soul. In 1986 James Cleveland and 4 back up singers came to Oceanside California...... TORE THE AUDITORIUM UP!!! He used us ( the audiance ) for the choir. GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.
I was the youngest thing singing in that choir, less than a week into my 20th birthday, and at the time, I hadn't fully digested the greatness God allowed me to sit under. These experiences are worth more than anything that's ever been in my bank account. It's so bittersweet to look at this.
@MrNICKB13 The group that recorded that song was called the 4th of May. Look it up under that. I have the whole cd that Im Blessed is on. Just a great gospel cd.
i was a kid in the 90s but i remember this good music like it was yesterday...and i still listen to it...and how everyone in the church had that simple rock. and waved those hands...this video takes me back
Me, too. All of the headbanging and yelling and screaming and jumping all over the place is really nerve-wracking. Screaming and yelling and not saying nothing while you're at it doesn't work for me.
Isn't it wonderful how we are all different? I mean what can evoke tears, and feeling intimate with God in one person, can be a real turn off to someone else! But, thank God, there is enough variety to go around!
no offence to the singer but did she have to scream that much? I love a good shout but that is a little much. Maybe that is the way it is suposed to be sung. I love the big Rev non the less. His music was as great as he was. I feel closer to GOD when I hear him sing. I just wish I could have heard him preach.
"Somewhere Around God's Throne" That's the great Betty Perkins! She recorded that with Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir about 40 years ago.
This is actually Rev. James Cleveland's wake which was held at his church Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA. He was the founder and first pastor of Cornerstone.
What a splendid, spirit filled home going for the King of Gospel music, the late, great Rev. James Cleveland. The second song...OMG. I thought I was going jump out of my skin. Let Him use you Ms. Perkins! SANG! When she finished, "I went to the house where I used to live!", the church loses their Holy Ghost minds. 2:42 LOL! This is pure old school, sweat through your suit, hand waving, shouting and praising Him music. I can feel the power in the church as she sings. Sing with her heart!
Does anybody know where I can find the James Cleveland song "Tomorrow" ? Some of the lyrics goes "is there any hope for love, is there any hope for peace ? what's the world gonna be like, Tomorrow"
Yes... Look it up on google maps. Right at the corner of Slauson Ave and Western in Los Angeles, CA... I pass it all the time.
If you find some of the other videos posted by former church and choir members, you can see the outside of it then and see that its exactly the same outside, Everytime i'm in that store I look around and wonder how much work did it take to convert it from a church to a Pic 'N' Save (Which has since change to Big Lots)
@TheFirecogicuk It was so heartbreaking, when they gutted the edifice, James spent so much time and money, building. To this day, I still don't know why Annette Thomas did what she did.
Wow! I would have never thought that this would end up on YouTube! My aunt, uncle, and I attended his funeral because she was a member of the church and he sang in the choir. Although I was young, Rev. Cleveland ALWAYS preached sermons in a way that I could understand...It was a long service but yet beautiful....i HATE that Cornerstone Institutional got torn down and turned into a K-Mart :-(
As I look back to the songs that were sung in this medley, I'm in my grandfather's car...on my mother's hip...my bedroom floor. And I am blessed all over again. It could be said that Rev. Cleveland quite simply made black gospel popular but in a much deeper sense it gave many of my generation (who would travel so far from home) the soul-links of faith that we cling to in those times when momma's voice can't be heard. peace be unto you...
It wasn't just one person to make Gospel music popular. It was a group effort. A lot of men and women had a role in making Gospel music popular. To over look many and put one in front would be very unfair.
Please saints of GOD "I made a mistake I stand corrected on my comment. I would not disrespect Pastor Cleveland purposely. Lord Jesus please Let my peace return to me! in Jesus' name. You know my heart Lord GOD!.....Please stop sending me comments! thank-you
I worked with James Cleveland and he liked being called King, Reverend, Pastor, James, its simply a term of endearment. Seems like every time an artist gets a compliment, someone turns it into something bad. God could care less who gets credit as long as He gets the glory. Yes, Jesus will be crowned King of King and Lord of Lords, but listen to the biblical text "King of Kings," which means that God never negated the facts that others from David to England's Arthur were kings, just lesser ones.
I miss Rev. Cleveland so much. He was incredible, could tear a house down without singing a song. He was first to record a major recording at Carnegie Hall and wear out a piano. lilyofthevalley7 didn't mean to belabor the point, just got caught up. Sorry about that. No disrepect. Yeah, James had "issues" but who doesn't. But one thing for sure, he was the man! Never late, never never late, and always writing songs that we still sing today. Most folks have no clue what Cleve and Andrae Crouch did
Say it GospelBeast!!! Rev. Cleveland was like John the Baptist, the forerunner to Gospel music now. Sort of reminds of Kirk Franklin in a way, a person that really isn't a "singer" persay but knows music, can write, can draw literally hundreds of thousands over a lifetime. My choir recently did a tribute to Bishop Robert McMurray with a tune Cleveland wrote in 1961 called "Trust Him." I'm getting older now and bit reflective and its so sad to lose gospel giants in music and the pulpit. RIP!
Everyone of these singers are anointed and did a outstanding job. What a loss to all of us when Rev. James Cleveland went home to our Lord Jesus. Rest in peace:
God is Love & His Love is 4 EVERYONE!. God never turned Anyone away. It's the humans who do the judging. Let GOD do his Job! Who anybody is sleeping with behind closed doors is NOBODY's business! It didn't stop him from Giving GOD the GLORY. Amen goes right there!
Somewhere Around God's Throne by Betty Perkins...Can't find a recording on the web, though if you find one let me know...my dad loves this song, thanx for posting...it's legendary...
I live 5 doors down from Elder Perkins and his new wife. Betty died in 1995. Look up "Outstanding Records" and click on "Religious" and scroll down to Betty Perkins. It will let you hear samples of about 15 songs. You can also purchase them from the music company.
Somewhere Around God's Throne by Betty Perkins...Can't find a recording on the web, though if you find one let me know...my dad loves this song, thanx for posting...it's legendary...
thank you. Leave the late Rev. James Cleveland alone. I can't speak for him because he is gone. I will say that I cannot judge him or anyone else, for that matter. I'm not cloaking for anyone, but I will say that God knows who and what every person is. We are always talking about men being this, that, and the other-what about women? I belive that the BIBLE tells me that he that is without sin, let him cast the first stone.
I thank God for YouTube which provides a place for this clips can be posted and view by people who was unable to attend his funeral and for parts of our history that can be shared for years to come. Much historical clips are in personal collections and YouTube provides a way they can be shared by millions.
Judgers (people who judge)----check your own pockets and closets, and then look for stones.
Now for the rest.....praise God for this type of music. It has evolved to something new, but I will always have old school gospel to fall back on. Peace
My goodness, what is wrong with you people? I attend the church of Christ, we don't even have musical instruments in any church service but I still find this music beautiful. Gospel music in general is beautiful, black, white, old fashioned or modern. I think it's sad that people put down younger or older generations based on the type of music they prefer. Let's get right, church, and let's go home.
Well, old people are always talk about how the music today don't bless. How do you think we feel when you put down Kirk Franlkin, Tye Tribett, and others??? When I heard that guy on your clip sing, "I got a telephone in my bosom" I was like, Oh my gosh.
Obviouisly you don't understand anything about gospel music for this is the music of Kirk Franklin and Tye Tribett without it they wouldn't be who they are today.
Do u even comprehend what he was trying to say?? It was an old expression of saying one has a personal connection t talk to the Lord in other words from their heart..
What a spooky funeral. HE looks so dead in that casket! The music sounds creepy-and they got the nerve to complain and say today's gospel music is not Anointed. Oh my gosh, did a lady sing this video say, " I got a telephone in my bosom" LOL!
*** I almost regret posting these video clips. I've deleted alot of racist comments about black people, our gospel music and our gospel singers. I'm truly amazed by the rude, mean, hateful comments from our own people that offend everyone who has enjoyed these clips. We are all entitled to our opinion, but PLEASE don't let these few comments disturb your faith in GOD or in our people or in our gospel music legacy.***
Whatever you do please don't delete these clips of James Cleveland. There are some viewed these clips for the firs time like me, and are glad that someone have of clips of his funeral. For the songs bring back memories of the Old Landmark that we as of race have over and over again prayed our way for a better day!
plz dnt delect this video am a very young man but am old school ths video is history choirs n other ppl need 2 knw wat real music is albout sing choir sing if it wasn't for mr cleverland some musicans won't have made it 2 day n thats my five cents on that
Please don't delete these clips. Some people just don't appreciate good music when they hear it. James Cleveland was one of the all time gospel greats and there hasn't been anyone close since he died. Ask Kirk Franklin and Tye Tribbet who their influences were growing up and if they don't say James Cleveland is one of them, they are out of their minds. This man paved the way and although I'm a youngin' myself(28) I grew up on James Cleveland and respect the legacy...
I just wanted to say thanks for posting this. I grew up listening to Rev. Cleveland. What an excellent tribute. To everything else being said-God ALONE will be the judge and for that we ALL need to be thankful.
It's funny how people can criticize, because in the church, there are liars, people who cheat on their spouses, deacons taking money, people who fuck for money belive it or not, and it's all in the church. I don't know if the man was gay or not, I never met him in peron. Went to many of his concerts and even some of his morning worship services when I visited L. A. I had a chance to see his second wife. His daughter LaShone is still living. She was by his first wife. 2nd wife stays in GA
I believe the reason there are so many negative and profane comments is because the issue was never dealt with by the body of Christ but swept under the rug. Even now all you will get is the generic: only God can judge. We prize gift above righteousness and all goes unchecked. Gift comes without repentance and it is not hard to talk the talk but the truly redeemed are known by their fruit not gift or musical ability.
frsh6272 2 weeks ago
@frsh6272..You better preach! Amen and AMEN!! I've been saying the same for years and have been met with rejection and negativity. Keep the faith and you'll continue to be blessed.
Dee
HusbandandWifeShow 1 week ago
@HusbandandWifeShow Thank you, and I will.
frsh6272 1 week ago
I've seen most of these comments on here & they are pretty rude & have strong language on here. Yall' need to show respect for the dead & for Rev. James Cleveland. All that I can say is that he's a living legend, whether if he was gay or not. Only God can judge you at the end!
RIP! James Clevland! Long live the King of Gospel!
whouwit24 1 month ago
Talking about respect... what's with all this profanity? You ALL turned this video to a devilish mess! It neither respects the god you serve nor does it respect Rev. James Cleveland. Sweep around your own front door before you do it to others...
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@MrBigpopsonswoll what up sissy bitch. Still like following me? Dude I don't want you, I'm not your daddy. Although your mother use to look real good. I'm not gay so you'll have to stop making these homo advances towards me. I might have to call the law. LOL!!!!!!!!!!
SEFYH 2 months ago
@SEFYH God bless you too you better hope when you get to the gates god say well Done.You Have No Respect For Any Body Do You Respect Your Self ?
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I found a version of I've got a Telephone online..just google Telephone in my boson by the Caravans (James Cleveland is playing on the piano) Doesn't sound as goodas this version though.
jdwp123 2 months ago
I found a version of I've got a Telephone online..just google Telephone in my boson by the Caravans (James Cleveland is playing on the piano) Doesn't sound as goodas this version though.
jdwp123 2 months ago
@MrBigpopsonswoll Nigga, that was a straight up BITCH MOVE on your part. I think that steroid juice done got to your head!! I wonder are you FEMALE hiding behind your faggot looking profile pick. I can't believe a foreal heterosexual male would leave a fucked up comment like that on someone's channel.
So do you ALWAYS throw stones and hide your hands? I'm not blocking you my "friend." You can leave all the nasty comments you want on my page. I can take it...You obviously CAN'T! Ole PUNK AZZ!
SEFYH 3 months ago
@MrBigpopsonswoll You'll teach me some respect, huh? LOL!!! That's funny! Find out what the ENTIRE scripture says, instead of picking out the part that suits your homophobic needs, DUMMY. And you're right I love homo's, bi-sexuals, Lesbians, blacks, whites, asians, hispanics and even your FAGGOT AZZ! We are all God's children!
Oh, and by the way...I love all the big muscular, sweaty, attractive MEN you've subscribed to on YOUR channel! So how's that "DOWN LOW' shit working out for ya! LOL
SEFYH 3 months ago
Thank you James for your music an for creating the GMWA. Now rest in peace knowing that God is the only judge that counts.
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youneekk 3 months ago
12 people are going to have some explaining to do on judgement day.
CrackerLance 4 months ago
O LAWD HAVE MERCY WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SOUND
joyastt114 5 months ago
who made the last song
patriots12796 6 months ago
whats the name of the last song?
patriots12796 6 months ago
The image is shattered for those
Who are less conservative.
MrSoulSamCooke 7 months ago
i always enjoyed music like this because it does take you back and i still listen to it until this day and im only 31 years old.
Denisha1980 7 months ago 2
@Denisha1980 same here i'm 31 and we use to listen to this on sarturdays while cleaning and sunday of course. i only like some gospel these days, mainly the old stuff though.
stillthefnshow 7 months ago
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elementarymydear123 8 months ago
Let's all show some respect..God's judgement is the only judgement that counts. RIP Rev Cleveland
elementarymydear123 8 months ago
@peechykeen100 What was the point of that comment?
BrotherWilliams565 9 months ago
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MahaliaistheQueen 10 months ago
Aladrian got it statred with "He"s All I Need".
cgcade1 10 months ago
Aldrian got it statred with "He"s All I Need".
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@peechykeen100-thats just total disrespect. This man pioneered gospel music to what it is today. You'll have your day and I wonder if you want to go out in a red dress. have some class.
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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 objectionable, 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 ??
shieldsff 11 months ago
Who knows the very last song?
diontae95 11 months ago
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 ??
shieldsff 1 year ago
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bhossast 11 months ago
@bhossast -thanks 4 UR comment- sorry, but I don't agree with you.
shieldsff 11 months ago
2:22-4:28 This is the original and raw presentation of gospel blues, stripped down, bare bones gospel with no pretense as shown by this magnificent vocalist, her presence and command is totally apparent when she sings the first note. Old school gospel singers like her were legends on Savoy-Peacock/Duke-Specialty-Apollo-Chess/Checker; those of you that state she did not have to shout, guess what? She was not singing for you---but for HIM and HIS glory.
KojiRecords 1 year ago 3
What is the name of the song that starts around 4:30???
fred452000 1 year ago
@AquSon How can someone just SELL a church? Where was the Trustee Board? God have mercy on her soul and the souls of those who assisted her.
53nubianqueen 1 year ago
Lord So thats Whats Betty Perkinks Looks like!!! Its nice to Finally Match A Face With A name !!
steven2312 1 year ago
I s that Bishop White around 4:09?
Mwbelthrop 1 year ago
listening to 2:23 - 4:28 blessed my soul. In 1986 James Cleveland and 4 back up singers came to Oceanside California...... TORE THE AUDITORIUM UP!!! He used us ( the audiance ) for the choir. GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.
rmr4127 1 year ago
can u buy this on dvd and the video of his service?
jermainehaywood 1 year ago
what is the name of the LAST song?
jbballard1992 1 year ago
I was the youngest thing singing in that choir, less than a week into my 20th birthday, and at the time, I hadn't fully digested the greatness God allowed me to sit under. These experiences are worth more than anything that's ever been in my bank account. It's so bittersweet to look at this.
AquSon 1 year ago
@AquSon My GOD father Joey Jones played for him and I did not appreciate it at the time, Now there both gone home.
hollyhoodjai 1 year ago
@hollyhoodjai I knew Joey. He was a trip, such a character lol and a fantastic musician. So sad to say goodbye.
AquSon 1 year ago
I LUV IT
TOYAWELLS2001 1 year ago
Who sings the Last song, Im blessed>? I looked under charles May, but that didnt come up ANYWHERE.
MrNICKB13 1 year ago
@MrNICKB13 The group that recorded that song was called the 4th of May. Look it up under that. I have the whole cd that Im Blessed is on. Just a great gospel cd.
bigjbsmooth 5 months ago
That's a young Quincy directing on the songs, go ahead man....LOl
8315dbird 1 year ago
Is that the late Rev Timothy Wright
jddrew1000 1 year ago
@jddrew1000 yes
TheFirecogicuk 1 year ago
This is VERY moving!
SmileLoveForgive 1 year ago
You betta sang, Mother! Song # 2 I luv it!!! Somewhere around the throne...Yeeeesss!
favored9 1 year ago
Can someone tell me the name of the very last song.?
diontae95 1 year ago
i was a kid in the 90s but i remember this good music like it was yesterday...and i still listen to it...and how everyone in the church had that simple rock. and waved those hands...this video takes me back
byronking2369 1 year ago
This is real gospel music. Nothin' like traditional gospel. Wow! How it takes me back.
favored9 2 years ago 3
Me, too. All of the headbanging and yelling and screaming and jumping all over the place is really nerve-wracking. Screaming and yelling and not saying nothing while you're at it doesn't work for me.
sspsllc 2 years ago 5
@sspsllc
Isn't it wonderful how we are all different? I mean what can evoke tears, and feeling intimate with God in one person, can be a real turn off to someone else! But, thank God, there is enough variety to go around!
maraffie 1 year ago
I miss old school gospel
byronking2369 2 years ago 38
So do I.
bigmomma926 2 years ago
Me too
TheFirecogicuk 2 years ago
@byronking2369 yes me too!!!!
pocketdrummer84 1 year ago
@byronking2369
Like you, I miss old-school gospel and, for that matter, old-school church, where folk just sang, and preachers just preached . . .
SewHooked0913 8 months ago
@byronking2369 DO YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE SONG AT 7:20
CHARLESDEVONTAYLOR 3 months ago
What is the name of that last song??
skullmanist 2 years ago
Now this is real gospel.
PatsBooks 2 years ago 2
no offence to the singer but did she have to scream that much? I love a good shout but that is a little much. Maybe that is the way it is suposed to be sung. I love the big Rev non the less. His music was as great as he was. I feel closer to GOD when I hear him sing. I just wish I could have heard him preach.
01artist 2 years ago
What a wonderful send-off for Bro. Clevelalnd. The angels in heaven must have clapped their hands for joy!
7t8h4z 2 years ago 3
whats the name of the song the woman sings about i went to my old house???
EricMauriceClark84 2 years ago
"Somewhere Around God's Throne" That's the great Betty Perkins! She recorded that with Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir about 40 years ago.
elsinorejoe 2 years ago 2
@elsinorejoe Was james Cleveland married or had kids?
nolagemini 1 year ago
@nolagemini james had a really young daughter who sung with kirk on his first album
latinoish37 1 year ago
@nolagemini he has one biological daughter, I do not know if he was ever married to her mother.
Wvrsandiego 1 year ago
Rev. Cleveland always blessed me good:
mcmiraclevalley 2 years ago 4
where can i find that song at
randyman09 2 years ago
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where can i find this song at?
randyman09 2 years ago
whats the name of the last song? I really love that song for some reason
randymann09 2 years ago
It's called, "I'm Blessed", written by the late Charles May.
mommawaldie 2 years ago
we are all blessed to be god's children
reggiekeno 2 years ago 2
is this church still around today?
samuelsantel 2 years ago
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SexiAzzDyme 2 years ago
This is actually Rev. James Cleveland's wake which was held at his church Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA. He was the founder and first pastor of Cornerstone.
cleverboy07 2 years ago
Who was tha number 3, 4, and 5 leaders?
Brelamae 2 years ago
What a splendid, spirit filled home going for the King of Gospel music, the late, great Rev. James Cleveland. The second song...OMG. I thought I was going jump out of my skin. Let Him use you Ms. Perkins! SANG! When she finished, "I went to the house where I used to live!", the church loses their Holy Ghost minds. 2:42 LOL! This is pure old school, sweat through your suit, hand waving, shouting and praising Him music. I can feel the power in the church as she sings. Sing with her heart!
linwaljr 2 years ago 2
waht is the name of the second song?
pianoplaya08 2 years ago
"Somewhere Around God's Throne"
elsinorejoe 2 years ago
That song takes me right on in everytime
aijuswanasing06 2 years ago
What is the name of the last song? I hear the words I'm Blessed. And who performs or has performed it?
folukehouston 2 years ago
What is the name of the 1st song and where can I find it? I think it's a very nice song and I'd like to hear it in it's entirety.
-Expressions of God's Chosen One
awill126 2 years ago
Does anybody know where I can find the James Cleveland song "Tomorrow" ? Some of the lyrics goes "is there any hope for love, is there any hope for peace ? what's the world gonna be like, Tomorrow"
kneil34 2 years ago
You can find it on the cd titled "James Cleveland and the Charles Fold Singers: Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me".
-Expressions of God's Chosen One
awill126 2 years ago
I appreciate the info, I'll try and find it..
kneil34 2 years ago
who is the second lady singing she good
shawns689 2 years ago 2
The second lady is the great Betty Perkins. She died in 1995. See the other comments I've posted about her.
elsinorejoe 2 years ago 2
Its hard to believe that this same exact building is now a Big Lots Retail Store.....
Nunya88 2 years ago
WHAT!!! Are u serious?
Micha0009 2 years ago
Yes... Look it up on google maps. Right at the corner of Slauson Ave and Western in Los Angeles, CA... I pass it all the time.
If you find some of the other videos posted by former church and choir members, you can see the outside of it then and see that its exactly the same outside, Everytime i'm in that store I look around and wonder how much work did it take to convert it from a church to a Pic 'N' Save (Which has since change to Big Lots)
Nunya88 2 years ago
Wow, I just saw it. That's something!
Micha0009 2 years ago
When the store is up for sale I,m gonna convert it back to a church.
TheFirecogicuk 2 years ago 16
that is a wonderful idea...
tighmir 2 years ago 3
@TheFirecogicuk did you convert it back to a church
largestlover 1 year ago
@largestlover The question is has the shop gone up for sale?lol.
TheFirecogicuk 1 year ago
@TheFirecogicuk It was so heartbreaking, when they gutted the edifice, James spent so much time and money, building. To this day, I still don't know why Annette Thomas did what she did.
AquSon 1 year ago
@AquSon Who is Annette Thomas and what she do?
sterlingd05 1 year ago
@AquSon I don't this woman personally, but i can only surmise that she did what she did because of GREED!!!
53nubianqueen 1 year ago
i love it
shantelljaye 2 years ago
Is Betty Perkins still alive?
breegrl2004 3 years ago
Betty died July 1995 from severe diabetes. She was ill during James' funeral. Her voice was quite weak compared to it's nornal volume and clarity.
elsinorejoe 3 years ago
the lady singing the solo is Aladrian Elmore.... she can sing her face off!!!!
rpurpose 3 years ago 2
i see and hear that.
ivanberry19 3 years ago
the service was 2 days .. friday was the wake and saturday was the actual funeral at the shrine auditoriom you had to havee tickets it was crazy
candygirl1226 3 years ago
I was there also and my mom was and is still apart os so cal comm choir... most of the members have passed away. and its a big lot not kmart.
candygirl1226 3 years ago
My grandmother is still apart of the So. Cal. Community choir as well.
Sc0rpion 2 years ago
They had his body showing through the whole service? and people were able to come up and view it during the service?
juytrew 3 years ago
OMG is that Glodia Haynes somebody tell me thats her singing the second song
YoungmanwithOldsoul 3 years ago
Betty Perkins singing 2nd song.
529068 3 years ago 4
Where can I find this footage?
professa1984 3 years ago
oh ok because she looks like glodia haynes but thank you
YoungmanwithOldsoul 3 years ago
"Somewhere around the throne"
529068 3 years ago
Wow! I would have never thought that this would end up on YouTube! My aunt, uncle, and I attended his funeral because she was a member of the church and he sang in the choir. Although I was young, Rev. Cleveland ALWAYS preached sermons in a way that I could understand...It was a long service but yet beautiful....i HATE that Cornerstone Institutional got torn down and turned into a K-Mart :-(
DOMINICANSUNSHYN 3 years ago
That was a long, long, long, funeral. Anybody knonws How long was the funeral was. Was it was days? Because he had on a different outfit.
MAYDAYES 3 years ago
I seen the same outfit throughout the whole funeral! Where did u see a different one?
Judysbabyboy2 3 years ago
The musical was at the "Wake" or visitation, the next day, the service was at the Shrine Auditorium and he was in his white Robe.
Wvrsandiego 2 years ago
they don't live there anymo' ok...around the throne the throne....
yoganandarita 3 years ago
This reminds me of time spent at my grandparents's house. I don't anything about the rumors. He was one of the best!
mrsegswift 3 years ago
As I look back to the songs that were sung in this medley, I'm in my grandfather's car...on my mother's hip...my bedroom floor. And I am blessed all over again. It could be said that Rev. Cleveland quite simply made black gospel popular but in a much deeper sense it gave many of my generation (who would travel so far from home) the soul-links of faith that we cling to in those times when momma's voice can't be heard. peace be unto you...
RevsSgtSon 3 years ago 4
whats the last song named
antshirah4eva 3 years ago
I'm Blessed is the name of the song
OnlyOneEpiphany 3 years ago
I thought that Mahalia Jackson made black gospel popular...
fnihp30 3 years ago
I will tell you who made it popular for gospel music it was Andrae Crouch...
ronneal1 3 years ago 3
you need to go back about 30 years before him...
1joker88 3 years ago
It wasn't just one person to make Gospel music popular. It was a group effort. A lot of men and women had a role in making Gospel music popular. To over look many and put one in front would be very unfair.
MrStyle23 3 years ago 4
Does anyone know the lady's name who is leading "Somewhere Around the Throne"
OdysseusXII 3 years ago
betty perkins
amederos1 3 years ago
Thank you! She has such a strong voice!
OdysseusXII 3 years ago
I love James CLeveland. One of the gospel GREATS, he was.
Has anyone ever heard of Amos Davis and the Angelic Choraleers? Amos passed away in 1994.
minutte23 3 years ago
I always keep my cell phone in my bosom, so when it rings, I know where it is. Funny to hear a song about it.
noahbuiltark 3 years ago
LOL..my momma does that too.
ssu12grad 3 years ago
Please saints of GOD "I made a mistake I stand corrected on my comment. I would not disrespect Pastor Cleveland purposely. Lord Jesus please Let my peace return to me! in Jesus' name. You know my heart Lord GOD!.....Please stop sending me comments! thank-you
lilyofthevalley7 3 years ago
Peace be unto you, lilyofthevalley. Truely, Our God knows your heart better than any man could ever! Be blessed.
gburgess674 3 years ago 3
itsdynomyte- thank-you I stand corrected on my comment.
lilyofthevalley7 3 years ago
I believe this "Man of GOD " would not wanna be called a king! I believe he knew Jesus is the only true KING! No servant is better then his master!!
lilyofthevalley7 3 years ago
Rev. Cleveland had his own gospel label, and it was called King James Records.
It was just a title given to him as far as his works contributed to gospel music.
itsdynomyte 3 years ago 2
I worked with James Cleveland and he liked being called King, Reverend, Pastor, James, its simply a term of endearment. Seems like every time an artist gets a compliment, someone turns it into something bad. God could care less who gets credit as long as He gets the glory. Yes, Jesus will be crowned King of King and Lord of Lords, but listen to the biblical text "King of Kings," which means that God never negated the facts that others from David to England's Arthur were kings, just lesser ones.
GospelBeast 3 years ago
I miss Rev. Cleveland so much. He was incredible, could tear a house down without singing a song. He was first to record a major recording at Carnegie Hall and wear out a piano. lilyofthevalley7 didn't mean to belabor the point, just got caught up. Sorry about that. No disrepect. Yeah, James had "issues" but who doesn't. But one thing for sure, he was the man! Never late, never never late, and always writing songs that we still sing today. Most folks have no clue what Cleve and Andrae Crouch did
GospelBeast 3 years ago
Say it GospelBeast!!! Rev. Cleveland was like John the Baptist, the forerunner to Gospel music now. Sort of reminds of Kirk Franklin in a way, a person that really isn't a "singer" persay but knows music, can write, can draw literally hundreds of thousands over a lifetime. My choir recently did a tribute to Bishop Robert McMurray with a tune Cleveland wrote in 1961 called "Trust Him." I'm getting older now and bit reflective and its so sad to lose gospel giants in music and the pulpit. RIP!
kevinpaulturner 3 years ago
You better teach!!!
wajones1120 3 years ago
Everyone of these singers are anointed and did a outstanding job. What a loss to all of us when Rev. James Cleveland went home to our Lord Jesus. Rest in peace:
Rev. Michael Capps, Ph.D
Bishop:
mcmiraclevalley 3 years ago
God is Love & His Love is 4 EVERYONE!. God never turned Anyone away. It's the humans who do the judging. Let GOD do his Job! Who anybody is sleeping with behind closed doors is NOBODY's business! It didn't stop him from Giving GOD the GLORY. Amen goes right there!
lovelyShammy 3 years ago
Somewhere Around God's Throne by Betty Perkins...Can't find a recording on the web, though if you find one let me know...my dad loves this song, thanx for posting...it's legendary...
mzluvitall 3 years ago
I live 5 doors down from Elder Perkins and his new wife. Betty died in 1995. Look up "Outstanding Records" and click on "Religious" and scroll down to Betty Perkins. It will let you hear samples of about 15 songs. You can also purchase them from the music company.
elsinorejoe 3 years ago
does anyone kno the name of that second song??!!
branDIVO91 3 years ago
Somewhere Around God's Throne by Betty Perkins...Can't find a recording on the web, though if you find one let me know...my dad loves this song, thanx for posting...it's legendary...
mzluvitall 3 years ago
WHAT THE NAME OF THE FIRST SINGER?
kevinjw90 3 years ago
That's my girl Aladrian Elmore!!!!
Jasmusic23 3 years ago
thank you. Leave the late Rev. James Cleveland alone. I can't speak for him because he is gone. I will say that I cannot judge him or anyone else, for that matter. I'm not cloaking for anyone, but I will say that God knows who and what every person is. We are always talking about men being this, that, and the other-what about women? I belive that the BIBLE tells me that he that is without sin, let him cast the first stone.
DesertRose4674 3 years ago
solong to the king
SISTAJACKSON 3 years ago
is there a video i can buy
calvinelliott123 3 years ago
Please don't delete things llike this becuase when somebody is helped devil gets upset... I was blessed
virgogurl88 3 years ago
I thank God for YouTube which provides a place for this clips can be posted and view by people who was unable to attend his funeral and for parts of our history that can be shared for years to come. Much historical clips are in personal collections and YouTube provides a way they can be shared by millions.
jrynds 3 years ago 2
please don't delete this wonderful history of our people. my 10yr old son found this to be very helpful to him.
Mrsstanford4life 3 years ago
Noah.....please sail away on your own ark.
52068....Thank you for posting.
Judgers (people who judge)----check your own pockets and closets, and then look for stones.
Now for the rest.....praise God for this type of music. It has evolved to something new, but I will always have old school gospel to fall back on. Peace
deeEssBee 3 years ago
Thank you for posting these fine clips.
simon1944 3 years ago
My goodness, what is wrong with you people? I attend the church of Christ, we don't even have musical instruments in any church service but I still find this music beautiful. Gospel music in general is beautiful, black, white, old fashioned or modern. I think it's sad that people put down younger or older generations based on the type of music they prefer. Let's get right, church, and let's go home.
monmichka77 3 years ago
Although that first lady was hurting my ears a bit. :)
monmichka77 3 years ago
Well, old people are always talk about how the music today don't bless. How do you think we feel when you put down Kirk Franlkin, Tye Tribett, and others??? When I heard that guy on your clip sing, "I got a telephone in my bosom" I was like, Oh my gosh.
noahbuiltark 3 years ago
Obviouisly you don't understand anything about gospel music for this is the music of Kirk Franklin and Tye Tribett without it they wouldn't be who they are today.
loaactnow 3 years ago
Do u even comprehend what he was trying to say?? It was an old expression of saying one has a personal connection t talk to the Lord in other words from their heart..
8315dbird 3 years ago
What a spooky funeral. HE looks so dead in that casket! The music sounds creepy-and they got the nerve to complain and say today's gospel music is not Anointed. Oh my gosh, did a lady sing this video say, " I got a telephone in my bosom" LOL!
noahbuiltark 3 years ago
*** I almost regret posting these video clips. I've deleted alot of racist comments about black people, our gospel music and our gospel singers. I'm truly amazed by the rude, mean, hateful comments from our own people that offend everyone who has enjoyed these clips. We are all entitled to our opinion, but PLEASE don't let these few comments disturb your faith in GOD or in our people or in our gospel music legacy.***
529068 3 years ago
Whatever you do please don't delete these clips of James Cleveland. There are some viewed these clips for the firs time like me, and are glad that someone have of clips of his funeral. For the songs bring back memories of the Old Landmark that we as of race have over and over again prayed our way for a better day!
MAYDAYES 3 years ago 2
plz dnt delect this video am a very young man but am old school ths video is history choirs n other ppl need 2 knw wat real music is albout sing choir sing if it wasn't for mr cleverland some musicans won't have made it 2 day n thats my five cents on that
sweetdad2020 3 years ago
Please don't delete these clips. Some people just don't appreciate good music when they hear it. James Cleveland was one of the all time gospel greats and there hasn't been anyone close since he died. Ask Kirk Franklin and Tye Tribbet who their influences were growing up and if they don't say James Cleveland is one of them, they are out of their minds. This man paved the way and although I'm a youngin' myself(28) I grew up on James Cleveland and respect the legacy...
CappaTheGreat 3 years ago
That second song by Betty Perkins, my goodness. It touched my heart.
cgillardGQ 3 years ago
me 2!!
branDIVO91 3 years ago
@cgillardGQ Me too.
karolynruffin1 1 year ago
I just wanted to say thanks for posting this. I grew up listening to Rev. Cleveland. What an excellent tribute. To everything else being said-God ALONE will be the judge and for that we ALL need to be thankful.
tyrone21c 3 years ago
I cant believe that is even a subject to talk about while this music is being posted...no respect at all...
mrswells06 3 years ago
It's funny how people can criticize, because in the church, there are liars, people who cheat on their spouses, deacons taking money, people who fuck for money belive it or not, and it's all in the church. I don't know if the man was gay or not, I never met him in peron. Went to many of his concerts and even some of his morning worship services when I visited L. A. I had a chance to see his second wife. His daughter LaShone is still living. She was by his first wife. 2nd wife stays in GA
cakingiii 3 years ago
i NEVER knew that he was married OR had kids!!
1joker88 3 years ago 2