Rance Allen - Reason to Survive (1977)

[SingItGrl]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song! Thanks for posting...

[OZ201038]

OMG!! I grew up listening to this play around the house i love this!

[jazzkirk1]

The Bros. are alive & well as long as there are those that can hear. Their music & now our music since they gave it to us is great.

capt kirk

[MemphisGrooves]

Many Thanks For The Post ♥♥♫♫♪♪...

[chefbaby8879]

I didn't know Rance Allen did R&B back in the day. All I knew was "Something About the Name Jesus" w/Kirk Franklin. He is a funky brother. I like his voice. Now, as for the Mizell Brothers, I put them up there w/Gamble & Huff, Holland-Dozier-Holland, etc. They are very, very unsung. RIP Fonce Mizell.

[sj4]

@chefbaby8879 Ikr... I Discovered Him On Kirk Franklin's Something About The Name of Jesus

[BurrBattle]

Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HeyyItsSeychelles]

I am the second youngest of the(immediate) Mizell's(that I know of) and I just wanted to say...THIS IS SO COOL! My Great-Grandpa has told me many stories of the Mizell Brothers! I really don't know if there's a music future for me, but listening to this made me want to have a music future even more! GOSHHH THIS IS SO COOOL!

[BarronPulling]

@HeyyItsSeychelles you go for it if the Lord is leading you to do that. We need more music like this

[MrCJSuperbad]

Absolute mastery of every instrument,& incredible use of vocal harmony.The Mizells are the musicians musicians.The reason why they are so singular in the funk & soul world is that prodigious talent like theirs is such a rare thing.Another great facet to their work is that their taste in collaborators is so impeccable.The secular world is so lucky that Rance Allen chose to record tunes other than Gospel occasionally,a rare gem!

[modifiedcontent]

And Larry Mizell Jr. is apparently very active in the Seattle music/hip hop scene.

[KeyMaker7]

SoulMatic @Keymaker7

[donnnamarq7]

I LUV this song. It's so meaningful and it gives me a lift everytime I hear it! Thanks Rance.

[cellarfullasoul]

velvet......

[7172587]

yeaaaaaaaaaa



[asheyblack]

skating music?

[7172587]

@asheyblack  wat u mean skating music dis is classic, u acting like u slow

[asheyblack]

@7172587 easy their brother i know it's a classic

[yoreg2003]

gosh i've been lookin for this song since high school. OMG. i used to love this song.

[iampsalmbody]

@alkh3myst P(e)ace! I'm not consciously very familiar with them... Do you know if the Mizell Brothers are of any relation to vocalist/songwriter Cindy (unsure as to whether or not she uses another "e" at the end of her surname)? She does that bad-meaning-ridiculously good cover of Stevie's "All I Do"?

[modifiedcontent]

@iampsalmbody, yes, Cindy Mizelle is related. Jam Master Jay (Jason William Mizell) was also from the same family. And record executive Don Mizell. Not sure about the exact relations.

[iampsalmbody]

My Lord have mercy... Rance Allen brings the soul power whether funkin' or trad. gospel. This song is such a gift (that I can also ol' school two-step to like somebody's auntie LOL). Bless the Almighty Most High for good reason!

[SingItGrl]

Jesus - I love this song! Thanks for posting Veewee!!! 

[jesprince77]

Can you post the Bside? "I'm Gonna Make It After All", one of my favorite Rance Allen songs.

[miamiwax]

this song should be at least 25 minuets long.. I'd love every damn second of it!!

[OjBlack100]

@miamiwax ...i concure..it went straight up my youtube classics folder

[7172587]

@miamiwax this is a gospel song, y is u cussing?

[jingooz]

absolute magic what a quality there is just one word to say "heavenly" thank you so much for posting

[boofitts]

Great song. Great delivery. Rance is phenomenal.

[rickylascaze001]

i sampled this

[vze8mdbd]

The Mizzell magical touch......

[Specialdark23]

This song is beautiful! Rance voice is aewsome!

[MarcusChavers]

Marcus Chavers

MJC Entertainment

Was Here!

[port2344chester]

Please bring back the mizzell brothers!!! Give all modern producers some old school lessons. Those cats were some bad boys back in the day & very busy. Yet their artist held their own sound but any lover of their music could tell that they put their hands into certain material. 2days producers/artist need help trust me i'm not alone with my feelings. Peace to the old school 1 love

[alkh3myst]

The old school producers were musicians. Most current producers are DJs and engineers. All they can do is manipulate sound; they can't create new music. Producers like the Mizzell Brothers could either write string arrangements like the one you hear here or hire an arranger. If you say arrangement to a DJ, he'll tell you: "Yeah, you'll get paid." Most of them have no clue. This is the only real reason music sounds so bad. You can't get to #1 if your music sounds like #2...

[port2344chester]

@alkh3myst Yes so true..well said my friend!

[ChillMB]

Yep yep! All commercial trash nowadays made for the kiddes(and adults who act like kiddies) in the clubs.

[dal4018]

@alkh3myst YES YOUR RIGHT EXACTLY RIGHT THE OLD SCHOOL PRODUCERS WERE FORMER MUSICIANS THEMSELVES SO THEY KNOW HOW TO CREATE.TODAY'S PRODUCERS ARE DJ'S AND ENGINEERS

[worldlisten]

@alkh3myst A lot of us are learning how to play instruments . We might have picked up the instruments after the the turntables and samplers, but we are learning nonetheless. IN the future will you will see a lot of hi[ hop / r&b producers who sample AND play.

[militaryminded85]

@alkh3myst no, the reason music is shit today is because music caters for kids, iv seen plenty of DJ's/MUSICIANS that can arrange all types of sound with real instruments, we just use tech to put it togather now, times have changed and its a shame, but we just got to swim with the current...its mainly to do with the record company's, not the shit artist lol

[AcebeatGroup]

@alkh3myst not entirely true; Im a DJ and modern producer who plays many real instruments. Its the record buisness, an industry that has been so tanked by the internet they only put out stuff that panders to kids and little girls. there are plenty of soulful, musical producers these days. check out Mike kalombo for instance

/watch?v=ZKv_3bTImz4

[alkh3myst]

@AcebeatGroup I'm really glad to hear that, and notice that I said "most" not "all".

[strictlyriddim]

more mizzell brothers goodness...props!

[jackinla8]

Smoooooooooooth

[glaster57]

Fiend of the family a very talented man. God Blesss Rance.

[Memyai]

Rance means so much to the Gospel Music Industry...definitely a trailblazer! I even named my son after this man, TeRance in Pittsburgh, I love you!

[waltersboy7]

this reminds me of a good friend. we used to sing this driving around town. YES IT'S GOSPEL! and we sang it!! Thank you for posting this!

[brieah09]

OH YES, SSSIIIIIRRR!

Ms. October, chicago

[DRSMOOTH2U]

One Of The Greatest Groups EVER

[40kjayw]

I have two of there older albums. I put it into the MPC AND IT CAME OUT NICE!!!!!!! gospel with some soul. love it !

[tarantinofreak92]

Beaaaautiful!

[Bevgoige]

Only one thing to say......

TUNE!

(one for you Stoinge)

[eddiefreeze41]

i dig trane, cecile, pharoha, sun-ra, albert ayler, eddie jefferson, yusef, miles,betty carter. and i dig me some RANCE ALLEN. NOW THAT'S SOUL. DJ EDDIE FREEZE. 216/44129

[eetnuohss]

you can order this from your nearest barnes and noble bookstore, I ordered two last year great music...

[asquaredmedia]

OH WOW! The first Time I heard this was on a Gospel Station back in the early 80's here in the ATL. They not only played Traditional, but Contemporary & Inspirational and Rance Allen was one of the top on the list. Thanks so much for posting.

Also, STAY TUNED for Gospel Music (From The Old School) coming soon online.

[nvjharmonica]

To: nola2Iaca Thanx for responding to my comment I love this song also and wish I could find the whole CD on line posted

[nvjharmonica]

Yal should hear the song on the same cd entitled- I'm gonna make it after all-somebody out there please make sure it's on this cd because there are other versions of the same song that won't show you his vocal ability.

[nola2laca]

nvjharmonica-----------yep my favorite cut on this lp.

i too will be happy once "ImGonna Make After All" is posted ..

so many and so much of the great 1970s music is out-of-print,hard to find etc.

Most of this LP has been added to Youtube hopefully it'll be added.

[arlingtonandy]

this is a killer......

[esmereldatitswallop]

I agree Andy, love Rance Allen - totally superb.... I have this :O)

[arlingtonandy]

hello debbie we could be twins.....

[djmrbrown00]

words can't describe this song

[proctor940]

Very excellent baritone with tremendous range.

[nvjharmonica]

This is my boy, I don't know who can sing these kind of vocal gymnastics he has such a creative delivery in communicating his vocal flow.

[gin7979]

The Best of Singers 4-get about it.

[gin7979]

Born in 1979 & Raised on this music! So i know music have's to mean something to me for me to feel it!!!!!!!! Because of Rance Allen & Others. GOD BLESSED 2 ALL!!!!!!!!

[sirmockenstein]

Grew up listening to rance. I wish some one would up load i'm gonna make it after all. And ShowDown

[superque87]

I remember Rance Allen from the 8-track days. He is the sho-nuff real deal!! I have Showdown somewhere, and I'll also get my favorite up, Ain't No Need of Cryin'.

[pussycatal]

Please, Please Hurry and get "Ain't No Need of Cryin'" up. I have been looking for that for years. It would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. :)

[tyronjm]

i love this song is the best song in the world for me

[tha1shawn]

This is a song I used to dance to

actually my favorite song to dance to

Great Stuff "Real Music"

Drums Live Strings Incredible Vocals

[yogihaughton]

quality modern soul

[josephb7]

I used to listen to this tune back in the day. high notes sound a little like Phillip Bailey. There is another tune I have been looking for by Rance called "We Care A Lot". IOf anyone could post would b cool!

[jammanet]

I got that tune on vinyl. A buddy of mine's mother was one of the writers of that tune. Very underrated song.

[josephb7]

Jammanet,

If I could get that song(we care a lot) someway I would greatly appreciate it.

[CJCCJE]

I have it on album, I just need to transfer it to cd

[josephb7]

CJCCJE,

I just happened to be on computer and caught the message. If I could get that song from you I would greatly appreciate it. Just let me know how u would like to get it to me. Thank you and God Bless!

[stoinge]

veewee man,your a don

wicked

[NashidBey]

VeeWee, is there a song called "Peace Of Mind" on this LP? If it is can you please post it? I heard the song a few years ago on the radio.

[veewee]

someone already posted the song on youtube.

[NashidBey]

I should've checked first, thank you.(lol)

[TONIO2K8]

brilliant!! ktf..

[BurrBattle]

OH YES!!!!!!!!! That song takes me back like no other. Listen to that string section, the bass grove, the smoothness of the guitar and my favorite... the rhythm of the drum. It's enough to make you cry.

[stoinge]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssss!

Say my friend,what an album(the best)

thank you

peace of my mind is another great tune on the album

any chance of uploading it

any chance of uploading

[tonyo4u2]

I would love to see a video of the Rance Allen Group Preforming Reasons to servive and more off that album boy that would be a joy

[tonyo4u2]

i would love to see a video of the Rance Allen Group preforming Reasons to serviveand more off that album boy that would be a joy

[JOSHISBLESSED]

rance allen is the best male singer that i have heard in the world

[buppie1234]

Yess!

[esmereldatitswallop]

This song, well you know what I just can't find the words to tell you how much I love it!

[pennman82]

Thanks for posting this classic!!!

[bobbyturnbuckle]

i love the mizell brothers! keep up the good work!