The Ward Singers: I'm Climbing Higher & Higher

[gingerbread1231]

Y'all betta sang now!

[BABADUCATO]

The three Ward girls sang alone on That Awful Day Will Surely Come

[PennTrafford]

That note that Marion sings near the end is the D two octaves and one note above middle C on the piano -- seventeen full steps above middle C.

[PurpleSnowman29]

yeah. wonderful composition by Rev. Brewster and wonderful lead by Mrs. Williams and heart-stirring vocals by the Ward Singers. I'm taken as always by the superb vocals of the Old Ward Singers. Thank you.

[PennTrafford]

PS49 -- Do you have any recordings of the first Ward Singers, comprised of just mother Gertrude and teenage daughters Willarene and Clara? If so, please post them.

[PurpleSnowman29]

wow. that's a noble request. That would take some searching. But i'm sure they exist. I will try my best. I'll get back to you.

[PennTrafford]

You're right, it is. But if anyone could do it, it's you, PS29! It may not be possible to find anything at this point.

This initial version of the Ward Family Singers was started by Mrs. Gertrude Ward in 1931, when Clara was seven years old and Willarene was nine. It was just the three of them. That was the composition of the group thoughout the 1930s and into the early '40s.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Wow! what a honor to be held as the old gospel music finder. lol. Thank you. I tell you what I will reach back into the studio and talk to some of my old co-workers and see what we can come up with. I'll keep you posted. Snowman!!!

[saintben2008]

@PennTrafford The original Ward Singers did not make national recordings. They did travel nationally.

[hiyalawd]

Wow...I haven't heard this song in many years...Bring back memories of all my old tapes...cassette...that is..LOL

[DaSourcespr06]

Marion is SO BAD! OMG, she sounds so bluesy on this cut..its not even funny! Praise God!

[DaSourcespr06]

Marion is bad on this song!!

[PurpleSnowman29]

Her voice makes you think you are traveling up to heaven. Like that ladder that job dreamed about.

[DaSourcespr06]

u right..but it was Jacob, lol, its ok, i thought it was Jonahs ladder myself at one time!

[PurpleSnowman29]

you right, I meant Jacob. I just loved a loved one and I was thinking about Job and his patience and what it means to wait. A lot of times, we type stuff, with good intentions and we know what we're talking about, but other stuff be on your mind.

[DaSourcespr06]

yeah i know what you mean! But be encouraged my brother, "Weeping endureth for a night, but joy comes with the morning"

[harodugan]

this is one of my favorite songs of all time,and i love marion

[PrettyVillan]

This song led to a discussion at bible study....about the different levels of Heaven...first Heaven, second Heaven, ect.

[PurpleSnowman29]

I hear that. But John talked about one. lol.  Jesus talked about many mansions. I'll just wait till i get there. lol.

[blessedover]

go head

[PurpleSnowman29]

Clara Ward is really playing that piano. She was awesome at the piano. Still climbing. lol. and I'm still climbing.lol.

[Darneloh]

I bet you do have more surprises, I can just see you rubbing your hands together plotting about what to post next lol.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Tim, you are so correct. You should see that look in my eyes, when I'm thinking what to post next. lol. It's just like baking a cake, sometimes I have to find the ingredients, cause they been hidden for so long. lol.

[PurpleSnowman29]

I've really got that look in my eyes now, since Shane keep posting all these videos before me. lol.

[Darneloh]

Yeah, he's a trouble maker lol!

[PurpleSnowman29]

Yeah, and so are you, Small Fry. lol. You been posting all my good Davis Sisters songs. I don't even have a chance anymore. lol. laughing so hard at myself.  Thanks.

[kbolden07]

You've done it again. Great job.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Thanks Kenji. I told DaSourcepr06 I had some more surprises. lol. And believe it or not, I still have plenty more. hehehe.

[PurpleSnowman29]

I hope everyone this song. This record is 55years old. So the sound may not be the best. I love the high note Marion Williams hit at the end of this song.