That Old Landmark - Hovie Lister and the Statesmen
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I knew Doy was a great piano player and that he started in the gospel music field as a piano player but this is the first Statesman video that I have seen where Doy played the whole song. He was a great singer and so very talented as an arranger and musician. Thanks much for posting.
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I saw them as a kid at our church. But, Denver was gone before I was born. But I remember the Big Chief, Hovie and Jake.
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This is one of those videos for which I HAVE to press "Replay" - what a fun song!
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I just love their enthusiasm! Groups today, even though they sing well, just stand in one spot. I love Jakes's smile!
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this was back when Jake Hess had real hair. :)
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I love this!!!!
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When Doy is playing, it sounds just like my mother...she and Doy played in the early days for the Hartford Quartet...they sound just alike!
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Denver is the MAN !!
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I was born in '71, so my first time to hear of the Statesmen were the Gaither videos & the Documentary Bill did. The harmony they had was unique, The showmanship, stage prescence, still can't be matched, even w/the new groups of today.
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Again, thanks for posting. This shows the showmanship with the choreography and movement. They pushed some envelopes in their day. Aren't we grateful?
Who is the man at 0:47 ???
drrosson 3 years ago
From L - Right it's Jake Hess - Lead, Denver Crumpler - Tenor, Hovie Lister - Baritone, Big Chief - Bass, Doy Ott at the Piano. Personally I love to hear hovie sing.
statesmenfan 3 years ago 2