The Ward Singers: I Know It Was The Lord

This song has a three part lead. Frances Steadman takes first lead, then the lovely great voice of Thelma Jackson, and last Marion Williams. This song shows great vocal quality, voice control and harmony of the Ward Singers.

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[PurpleSnowman29]

and Is1108, before you start running and opening your mouth on my videos, you need to read the information beside them or either you can post your own videos. The spirit that you presented to this video, was very much unwelcomed and unneeded.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Lord please have mercy on us. Is1108, you are so late on this one. I have already changed the information, but I never changed the video recording. Raystar8, DaSourcepr06 and rowoches we all have already discussed this one and put it too rest. I had no more argument when I went back and look at my information. I do have the power to remove and block all these comments, but I didn't do it because I didn't feel like it. And btw, we all left this one alone 2 weeks ago.

[PurpleSnowman29]

Well let me add one more comment. It doesn't matter who is right or wrong, or has the most knowledge of the Ward Singers. They are all blessed singers and I thank the Lord for giving them to us in time he did. May God continue to bless everyone who hears this music.

[PurpleSnowman29]

I know what I know, but in the spirit of christian love, I'm not going to try to convince anyone on this one and nothing else. I love all my music and I'm going to keep posting it for the world to hear. Let's just leave it like that.

[PurpleSnowman29]

And to Raystar8, I'm so glad that you have the book with the name besides the song. But everything you read in books isn't true. I know that is Mother Ward because I have the records, and working in the Studio I have access to almost everything. Thelma Jackson never sang with the Original Ward Singers. This song was recorded in 1947. I would appreciate it in later refrences if you have information, just keep it to yourself. Because from what I see, this starts confusion. God bless you!!

[PurpleSnowman29]

Yeah. Darneloh. Madame Gertrude Ward, as she was sometimes called, was a true pioneer. Albertina Walker was alot like her. Mother Ward shepherd and brought singers out. Yeah Ruth Davis and her sisters, were like daugthers to Mother Ward. 2 great female groups under Mother Ward.

[direfranchement]

I love the contrast of these three voices. Frances Steadman's voice was very gentle, and then Thelma Jackson comes in with her forceful, fiery contralto...is she the one that hits that high note at 1:10? Later Marion comes in with her growling and swooping range-unlimited soprano/mezzo. I think this may be my favorite recording by the group, although I have by far not heard all of them.

[Darneloh]

Yes you are right I forgot about Waddy lol.

I heard a later recording of Gert when she was testifying about how she got the revelation to become a singing Evangelist. She told the Pastor's name and the church where she held her fist concert. The song she first song on that program was "He never left me alone". Yes Clara and big sister Willa didn't steal it lol. Truly Gert was a pioneer. We wouldn't have known about Ruth Davis and Davis siters if it wasn't for her.

[tas6010]

Again, the Wards were way ahead of their time with this one. Rock & Roll owes everything to this recording!!!

[KojiRecords]

I am absolutely stunned to hear this recording...again, in this sparkling ,clear version. I have only heard it on the original Savoy 78, where it is titled as "Part 1" (:01-2:47) and "Part 2" (2:48-5:20). While Herman Lubinsky had the 78 version mastered with more bass and drums, hotter than the vocals---typical of the way Lubinsky's blues and R & B 78s were mastered during the same time, this version hear lifts the voices out in the open and not muddled together. Is the source for this from CD?

[marcomerrick]

This is wonderful! I absolutely knew the distinctive voice of Thelma Jackson -- always articulately precise -- adding to her natural beauty.

[wcta0608]

PurpleSnowman29, direfranchement, Rowoches, and minjmrodgers are 3 of the most knowledge golden age posters on youtube and I adminre you guys knowledge and more then that, your willingness to share these great gems of yesterday. I learn something new about our gospel veterans everytime i see you guys post up. keep up the great work educating us and sharing these gems to keep our heritage, history and hope alive. luv u guys for real.

[taddyd1]

PERFECT recording: talk about building the momentum of a song as it goes along.

[DaSourcespr06]

Gosh I love Francis Steadmans voice!

[ls1108]

I agree, in '47, Frances was still with the Mary Johnson Davis singers. Every true Ward Singers fan knows this is the incomparable Thelma Jackson who indeed started with the Specials along with Lil Davis and Frances accompanied by Raymond Rasberry. How do I know? Not because I read it somewhere. I accompanied the Stars of Faith on their final 3 European tours and know Frances and Thelma's neice Darlene who also sang with the Stars. Purple thanks but...you're wrong on this one.