Children, I'm sorry, but he was one of a kind. A superlative minstrel and churchmen was our beloved Uncle Ralph. We here in Baltimore will never forget the many visits he made to Cornerstone and St. Martins. When he came to town, we would have impromtu concerts. You talk about a time...ah...my goodness!!!
Uncle Ralph passed away in the late 90s. I attended the memorial service and o what a time was had. Many of the compositions he wrote, were sung. One that stands out is JOYBELLS. For those who dont know, First Church of Deliverance is not to be under estimated in the gospel arena. Many church choirs and musicians have learned from their multi talented musical department. First Church has set the tone and standard for gospel music many years ago, in and out of Chicago.
@vocalvessel i would love to see video of that service.i know it was very nice.
ivanberry19 1 month ago
May God forever bless the spirit of, "Uncle Ralph," one of Chicago's greatest Musicians...
hemnjc 2 months ago
Children, I'm sorry, but he was one of a kind. A superlative minstrel and churchmen was our beloved Uncle Ralph. We here in Baltimore will never forget the many visits he made to Cornerstone and St. Martins. When he came to town, we would have impromtu concerts. You talk about a time...ah...my goodness!!!
32pedalnotes 7 months ago
I miss Uncle Ralph. I sang for his memorial service
vocalvessel 9 months ago
Uncle Ralph passed away in the late 90s. I attended the memorial service and o what a time was had. Many of the compositions he wrote, were sung. One that stands out is JOYBELLS. For those who dont know, First Church of Deliverance is not to be under estimated in the gospel arena. Many church choirs and musicians have learned from their multi talented musical department. First Church has set the tone and standard for gospel music many years ago, in and out of Chicago.
gospmusluver 10 months ago 2
when did Mr goodpasture pass?
ivanberry19 11 months ago
Will you please send me the words to this selection or tell me where I can find them in perhaps the hymnal? Tujones2472@aol.com
Tujones72 11 months ago
WOW!! i remember him directing the choir-- i forgot how cold he was on the piano!!
glasscitadel12 11 months ago
Wonderful, just plain...Wonderful!!! Thanks for the great selection!
Tujones72 11 months ago
Uncle Ralph betta play and sang!!!!
bigsmilesfou 11 months ago