Thomas Dorsey

[neetrab]

Thank you SOOOOOO much, Thomas!

[brothamic1]

yes lord yeslord yes lord ...brother mic1

[Snowhill3]

what is the name of the song playing n da backgroud during mother willie mae's speech?

[dispatch1156]

Every time I hear Thomas Dorsey sing I'm blessed. Thank God he's not like this so-call

gospel singing of this day and age that has no Holy Spirit in their music what soever, with their pants hang down and rapping, and the females with all of their unmentionable showing, God is not please.

[MsGospellady]

you never too young or old to learn gospel music. Its good to know your history of gospel music in the early years of gospel. I thank those gospel singers who paved the way. sing on and may your songs live on. amen!

[mexicanhoney1forrest]

A wonderful man God bless his eternal soul. Amen, Amen, Amen.

[02gmike]

Gwen Phillips

[citauli]

I think the person meant he was in the documentary "Say Amen Somebody," which he was.

[ChiOne07]

@citauli  This IS the documentary Say Amen Somebody. Think he was talkn about the TV Amen, with Clifton Davis.

[TheDefjams]

HE LIVED 93 YEARS

[ALGWAD971]

Praise the Lord!!

[Tondraea37]

@pastoremurray Thank God for the First people to spread the Gospel like Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and so many more. We still have poeple who wants to keep the music going. Type in Mahalia Jackson by Marie Guillian. Thomas Dorsey is Gods gift to the world of how to spread the word of God to everyone.

[TheCfrazier]

Villa Rica GA BIRTHPLACE, MA'RAINEY Columbus GA, MOTHER and FATHER OF Ga RAGTIME.

[ivanberry19]

I would love to see his homegoing service on video ssssoooooo bad.I knew that the lord was there that day WHEW.

[49arthur]

Very good....

[Princekdr]

What a testimony! What a man! What a song! What a MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!

[leniawatson]

That was AWESOMELY beautiful!

[g2a5]

What I mean by that is that they stood for something and had a since of pride about themselves.

[g2a5]

I miss these type of black people, what a joy to see.

[sirdaviair]

@g2a5 Why do we have to be black and white and not just people?

[g2a5]

Because we have too many black people that are in a sad state now & we dont stick together. Thats why :-(

[mrslick58]

@g2a5 dont worry theres still some of us left

[g2a5]

@mrslick58 ;-)

[simplycharming]

Thank you Professor Dorsey!

[Symphony404]

Wow, I didn't know all this before!

[libb41sings2]

AMEN,AND AMEN!!!!

[CofCGuy]

I went to a church singing tonight at the Children's Home in Mount Dora, Florida. The song leader read the story of "Precious Lord" a song I'd sung for years. I can never sing it the same way again. Thank God men with such talents can share their gifts for generations to come.  Redemption, friends, what can be sweeter than that?

[utopianconstruction]

@CofCGuy Why can you not sing it the same again?

[CofCGuy]

@utopianconstruction Because I now have a deeper appreciation for the author and the emotion he employed when writing the song.

[utopianconstruction]

What was it about his reading of the story that changed your perception?

The emotion?

I think I know what you mean.

[54spiritedwill54]

WoW!!!! what a powerful and inspirational clip

[Wolverine4281]

It's amazing how music in the church has evolved. But what's sad is that we as Christians are still the same when it comes to that. Just as he was not accepted in a lot of churches then, their are Christian artist that aren't accepted today. Mainly Christian rappers. From Dorsey to Cleveland to the Winans and Commissioned. None were accepted at first. Then of course Kirk Franklin. We as Christians are only holding ourselves back from receiving all God has for us.

[madspenda]

AMEN AMEN & AMEN plus those artists you have mentioned all of them are my favorite artists keep on strivin on the straight & narrow n ill b praying 4 u

[sirdaviair]

@Wolverine4281 Yeah know they almost singing rick james songs in church what a shame

[morenaso1]

I know he was on some black show, maybe it was amen or another one

[Ridger1978]

There was A Christian

[1briansdad1]

Say amen, somebody.

[lexiiis939]

Thank you for posting this...for some reason when I watch this I just become overwhelmed with emotion. God sure is goood.

[morenaso1]

I remember him from the show Amen

[CurvaceousQT4U]

Amen?

[morenaso1]

Yeah back in the 90s/80s

[ChiOne07]

No. You are thinking of Jester Hairston who played the older deacon "Rolly Forbes". Jester was composer of Gospel hymns and spirituals also.

[morenaso1]

Ur 100% right

[ivanberry19]

alright sopranoes wow. thank god for professor dorsey, willie mae ford. Do anyone has her or his funeral.

[lmplvsjesus]

I love the people who paved the way for future generations.Thank God for true soldiers.(PIONEER)

[rmbb10]

Awesome clip.

[BerniceJenkins2007]

I just want to thank Professor Reverend Thomas S. Dorsey " The Father of Gospel Music"

[HCFan39]

Thank you so much for posting

this video.

[Btstudent1]

All I have to say is God bless the Father of Gospel Music Professor Thomas A. Dorsey!!!!!!!!

[benitaleabrady]

I've been here crying and praying. Some people like Mr. Dorsey has such an impact on the individual. There is a connection to God for sure that happened here in my living room as I was listening to precious lord over and over again by many different artist. Staying power is what this song has. My Lord Jesus Please Take my hand and lead me on. Amen

[Tomatelasrabeta]

oh yeah

[Tinamusicreggaeluv]

blessed man, proud to be a decendant

[Tinamusicreggaeluv]

blessed man proud to be a decentant

[lilleys2004]

It is so amazing to watch him direct.

[madzkills]

prof. Dorsey is one of the founding fathers of gospel music

[BaptistBoi]

He is THE founding father of Gospel music!!!

[bolleta]

THANKS LORD FOR THIS LIFES

[thatgyrlshonda]

Awesome...History, a must share for those who appreciate Gospel music

[R42464]

WoW!!!! what a powerful and inspirational clip

Just touching

[pianomaster08]

can you get that background song or find someone to played in a video?

[drmbj]

what history thanks for posting this

[spree2283]

This is amazing

[yawotton]

very blessed information

[bow4246]

praise GOD this is a jew realy a blessing to see and hear I will pass this on thats was my mother fav.song thanks for posting very touching

[2Blessed2bStessed]

How old was Proff. Dorsey in teh movie?

[FYOSA]

The Legend. Physically gone but spiritually lives.

[stianomdal]

Great video. What movie is this from?

[r21aw]

The movie is called "Say Amen, Somebody" made circa 1982

[K61411]

very powerful i have never felt like this until i seen this clip, thank u.

[oaktree03]

Ryko Filmworks to release the 25th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION DVD/CD SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY Available Now

Marks the DVD release of this legendary documentary film exploring American Gospel Music.

sayamensomebody dot net

[robertanton]

When you've been blessed with many years and through many trials, I guess there is so much you can give and he gave it all.

[EvangelistAllen]

I believe that good songs are birthed out of one's personal experiences. That is part of the reason Prof. Dorsey was able to write songs that touch the heart decades later. Good songs are timeless.

[Marshallmiracles]

Thank you for posting this clip of Professor Dorsey. He was a very spiritual man and the world has not yet grasped the full extent of his contribution to gospel music and religion!

[arr2ssr]

good point marshall

[arr2ssr]

thank you so much for posting.

[crystald20]

can u post some more clips of the barrett sisters and the o'neal twins songs from the movie...