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2 hours ago, JoaquinOrexy said:

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[Luigi]

This is an old classic, "Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody" (but I couldn't keep it to myself. There are many versions out there - this one is pretty straightforward and the words are easy to decipher, which is not always the case with a mass choir. The singers are Bobby Jones and Al "The Bishop" Hobbs. 

 

[Luigi]

Vern Gosdin was a country singer (1934-2009) known as The Voice for his resonant baritone. He sings an old standard, "Jesus, Hold My Hand" written by Albert Brumley. It's standard country Gospel, with that piano accompaniment that rises up the scale (heavenward) three or four times throughout the song, and it has that offset harmony chorus, too. Good stuff! 

 

[Luigi]

The O'Neal Twins and the Interfaith Choir with "Walking Up the King's Highway." This is not good Catholic theology - like "This Train Is Bound for Glory," it implies that sinners have to get right with God before they can get on the road. This is a very simple song, even repetitious. It was used as the entrance song at Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith's eightieth birthday celebration in her church,  so it's got that strong 'walking beat' that I like in Gospel music. But when everyone is in place, the song changes tempo and bursts out joyfully. Unfortunately, I can't find the video from the celebration, so you just have to look at the album cover. 

 

[Luigi]

In distinct contrast to yesterday's song, this one is long and complex (lyrically). It runs ten minutes, and it has a good "lyric video" with it - lots of time lapse nature photography. It's Andrew Peterson's "Don't You Want to Thank Someone." It's basically a personal reflection, but he's made it into a palms-in-the-air anthem. 

 

[Luigi]

In today's Gospel, Jesus chooses the twelve apostles from among the disciples. This song is from Nashville Tribute Band, recorded in 2014. It's called "Apostles," and it's written from the perspective of the apostles, after the resurrection, as they prepare to carry the message into the wider world. I think the lead singer is Jason Deere. The song is short but powerful.