"I grew up watching this video and to my surprise I found it at Blockbuster. I could not believe it. I have been watching it for the last two months regularly. This concert was blessed by God almighty himself! I imagine that as they performed he was in Heaven throwing down, because you know God can outdance any of us. My favs:
The Mighty Clouds of Joy-Walk Around Heaven (I forgot it was them and thought it was the Temptations for a second.)
Shirley Caesar-No Charge (No one can tell a story quite like Shirley.
Walter Hawkins & Family-EVERYTHING!!! Their musicians were amazing.
The Clark Sisters-EVERYTHING!!!! It should be illegal to sing like that!
James Cleveland-EVERY SINGLE SONG!!!
Excellent must have for any true lover of gospel. I know a lot of people don't enjoy older gospel as much as the new stuff, but I can bet any amount of money that the stuff people are listening to now can be traced back to these very artists. I have heard so many remakes of these songs form the newer artists. Much respect."
Enhanced with extra features including singer profiles
Midwest Book Review | Oregon, WI USA | 06/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Gospel is a superbly presented DVD showcasing live musical performances by Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family; and the celebratory Christian message of Rev. James Cleveland. An incredible visual and musical celebration of love, Christ, and jubilant performance, Gospel is whirlwind rush of emotion, sensation, and abiding faith. The DVD format is enhanced with extra features including singer profiles, a scrapbook, venue highlights, and immediate access to specific and favorite songs. Total Running Time: 93 minutes."
Wonderful, Anointed, Vintage Gospel
Juan L. Maultsby | Carbondale, Illinois | 07/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a must see video of the late James Cleveland,the appointed, Pastor Shirley Ceaser, Bishop Walter Hawkins, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, and the Dynamic Clark Sisters.... I have watched this video over & over and can not get enough of the wonderful sounds of each gospel artist in this movie.... From the Mighty Clouds of Joy quartet sound,to the grand finale in the end with Walter Hawkins and his group... this is a must see video... James Cleveland, Shirley Ceaser and The Clark Sisters each prove that they rule the gospel circuit in male soloist, female soloist and female group category respectively. I encourage you to buy this movie..It is a must see treat! God bless you... Juan L. Maultsby"
The Holy Grail
RnB freak | Canada | 04/03/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This video is a marvel. Any fan of soul music will surely appreciate WHERE people like Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin etc. received their inspiration and training. And that is from gospel music. This tape is one incredible performance after another that is both entertaining and very moving. If you can`t respond to the Mighty Clouds Of Joy in this video, you are off my party list permanently. :)Robert J Dewar"
Can I Get A Witness?!!!
Craig Connell | Lockport, NY USA | 04/18/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"To my ears, some of these gospel songs in here, all sung by black performers, are unbelievably good and or brutally horrible. It depends where you are coming from, what kind of music you like and what you are used to hearing in church, I suppose. For me, a middle-aged white guy, I love the rockin' toe-tapping fast songs. Man, if those songs don't get your blood going, check yourself into the nearest funeral home. The slow songs....well...just not my cup of tea.
So, the songs I loved here are "Came To Jesus" by The Mighty Clouds Of Joy; "Until I Found The Lord/Right On" by the Walter Hawkins Family; "(This Joy)The World Didn't Give It To Me" by Shirley Caesar; "Hallelujah" by the Clark Sisters, and "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus" by the Rev. James Cleveland. There is one slow song I liked: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" by Hawkins.
Those fast-moving songs in here are so good that they more than make up for the lesser ones. The concert ends on a high note and a fun note as it appears the song is over several times but it isn't as the drummer refuses to leave and keeps going! That obviously is staged, but who cares? It's fun to watch. The audience is fun to watch, too. They really get into it. So should you!