Personnel:
Michael Booth, Ronnie Booth, Jim Brady
Knoxville, TN - 8/11/2007
From the 2007 Grand Ole Gospel Reunion on "Two Mic Night", where the only background accompaniment allowed is live instruments. One of the highlights of the evening was the Booth Brothers as they performed their entire set with Stewart Varnado and Scoot Shelnut accompanying.
Special thanks to Standley Taylor for the video!
I certainly agree with the financial considerations you raise. My point is, the Southern Gospel sound for decades consisted of four voices and a pianist. If that's all a group can afford, that's enough. Indeed, this video proves that the Booth Brothers sound fantastic, actually better, without the background tracks. Further ,if concert goers want to listen to recordings they can stay at home. Live performances should be, well, LIVE. Anything else is no more tasteful than a karaoke bar.
Steve4Music 2 years ago 2
I think you would find that most groups would prefer live musicians to tracks. Using soundtracks is mainly a financial decision. S. G. groups just cannot command the fees that would allow them to carry musicians. I know, I've been there.
beatapt5 2 years ago
I have to watch this video at least once a day. Michael, is always doing something. It always gives a laugh, but most of all someday we will fly away.
1947KathyB 2 years ago
Well, thank God for Stewart Varnado and the Dixie Echoes and their commitment to the classic sound of four voices and a piano! With any luck, all of Southern Gospel will eventually discover that the music just sounds better without all of those annoying background tracks and stacked vocals. If you noticed, Michael Booth even commented that singing this way is "fun". Well, then he should do more of it! Thanks for posting!
Steve4Music 2 years ago
Yes..had the lyrics found on their website last month..xD
It was kinda funny how i've found it! haha
kirbs53 2 years ago
I love this!! Michael is such a nut(I mean that in a good way;), you never know what he's going to do next!
Thanks for posting!
texjoy777 2 years ago
The Booth Brothers recorded this song, so you should be able to find the lyrics on their website :)
texjoy777 2 years ago
I think you're right...
it makes me smile too...
Michael was stunned at Ronnie's joke...hihihi
I wish there was a lyrics so that i could also sing.
kirbs53 2 years ago
Just as great as his dad....only thing is missing is London...rest his soul.
statesmenfan 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this Alan....it brings back great memories!!!
nancycarollo 3 years ago