I still remember his 1st appearance to the world on "Showtime at the Apollo" back in the late 80's when he sung this song. Rick Avila introduced him and the crowd along with Avila was laughing and snickering at his appearance at first. He was heavy with an over size suit on and his was buck toothed. He was soft spoken and then said he was going to sing this song. From the 1st note to the last, the audience at the Apollo that night was FLOORED!!!

He graduated from Harris Stowe College in St.louis along with my mother Arnetta Johnson. I don't remember him ever Not getting a standing ovation after singing. What An Awesome Talent, Gone Too Soon. RIP My Brother.

To Mr. Preston's family. Your son, husband taught my son and niece at P.S. 84 in Brooklyn, New York. In fact he song God Bless the child who's got his own at their graduation. I still listen to him on u-tube and tears come to my eyes. What a talent! May God bless you all family.

Ladies and Gentlemen the late, great Mr. David Peaston.

R.I.P. David Peaston, my friend. I've enjoyed our visits. You've been a blessing to me and our family. The best part of my wedding, other than my husband, was you singing me down the aisle. What a blessing.

I remember hearing his beautiful voice as a young child back in the 1980's 'God Bless the Child' my mother rushed out to buy his first album. What beautiful memories and most of all what a beautiful well Bless person! 💖 R.I.P x

I lived in the midwest and was not aware who David Peaston wasin the 80's. I heard this song over and over again. This man had a range that was "out of this world". His octaves reached toward Heaven. God keep him and comfort his family. May Heaven forever shine upon his family. He will be missed.

If this doesn't make you cry, you are not human nor a lover of true talent, a great voice, music and song.

David Peaston Phillis Hymann Stephanie Mills talents we seriously overlooked our lost for sure

Dedicating this to the life & memory of Billie Holiday, one of the biggest voices in Jazz ever who died this day in 1959. David Peaston came to public attention when he won Showtime At The Appollo singing this brilliant rendition, the audience were ready to boo when he walked on stage, but when he opened his mouth to sing they were mesmerised & ended up giving him a standing ovation RIP David Peaston & Billie Holiday

The absolute best rendition of this song ever!

A voice that never fails to bring joy. A talent, that many fail to admire. Love this man forever

David, Zion and I and the entire St. Louis family miss you sooooo much!

Wonderful voices like that don't come round too often. God bless you, brother!

A MONSTER!!!! UNTOUCHABLE!!!!!!!! GIFTED!!!! AND RARE TALENT!!!!! REAL MUSIC AND SINGING!!!!

One of my favorite renditions of this song. Your unique ability to interpret songs is unparalleled. RIP Mr. Peaston.

I remember his 1st night at the Apollo in 1988. They laughed at him b/c he was overweight, dressed funny and soft spoken. Rick Avila was the emcee. I looked at him & thought, he might be a surprise. When he finished singing this song, my God. The Apollo Theater wasn't big enogh to absorb that roaring cheer. I knew I had just heard one of the gretest performances ever! They never laughed at him again.

Dear lord, where have I been. He is so amazing!!!!

after soooo many years I still tear up

David Peston had a great voice.

AWESOME SINGING!!! RIP David Your music will always be around!

God Bless you Mr. Peaston for blessing us with the "gift" of your voice. RIP.

Rest in peace. I got a chance to see him in concert when his second album came out. He opened for Gladys Knight. It was a superb show!

David's voice was a blessing and a gift from God.I get chills when he sings God bless the child and Can I.RIP David Peaston..First Etta,Don,now David...RIP Beautiful Spirits.

This brotha was underrated. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥

His rendition of this song is my favorite song with the young Aretha's.

R.I.P David Peaston

David was a singing brother. I miss him so much. Just pure talent. He left us too soon.

What a loss. He was extremely talented. RIP David.

R.I.P. David. Your voice was truly anointed and you touch many lives.

RIP David Peaston. That voice was POWERFUL

Sang, now! That's all right. He had so much range. I truly hate when talent's overlooked.

Cold chills..........May you take your place in heaven and sing amongst the angels!! RIP

That's what you call SINGING!

From David Sandborns Night Music I loved that show. I would be sad on Monday mornings but I had to watch on Sunday night. R.I.P. David P.

RIP David, you were amazing... Also the late great Hiram Bullock on guitar will not be forgotten also.

That voice beautiful

Man he could sing🎼🙏🏽🎵🎶

Live at the Apollo. His voice, was a wake from sleep. I lift the TV on so I wouldn't miss the show.

I don't believe I'll ever hear a more beautiful rendition of this song --- Brother Peaston made it all his own. Rest easy, David.

Oh my my my you betta sang!

God bless his child, David Peaston. Gone too soon. What an incredible talent and man. RIP.

he was truly blessed here on earth...what a beautiful voice ..god rest his soul

REst in Peace David! That voice belongs in Heaven!!!

RIP my friend! Thank you for sharing your voice with the world.

yess yesss he did... remarkable voice

Very special voice. I remember watching him on Apollo and being wowed.

R.I.P Mr.Peaston so loved yoor voice

A MONSTER!!!! UNTOUCHABLE!!!!!!!! GIFTED!!!! AND RARE TALENT!!!!! REAL MUSIC AND SINGING!!!! HE AND PHIL PERRY AND RACHELLE FARELLE SHOULD RECORD!

Rest In Peace beautiful spirit~you are now a part of a heavenly chorus...Bless the Angels!

God has his OWN now with you, brother Peaston. RIP

He was the best RIP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This man has a wonderful voice!! WHAT A TALENT!!!

David performed one of the best renditions of this song..STL's finest..

@Baltimorehop i was there too that night. I remember him winning week after week, through the Top Dog...what a voice!

I know the angels in Heaven are rejoicing to have such a wonderful talent to join the heavenly choir

Loving the Vibe Just wish he was around today he was so talented GOD BLESS THE CHILD

so sad " CAN I " was one of my favorite song, he was underrated. very special voice.

R.I.P. Mr. David Peaston...Incredible talent!!!

RIP Mr. Peaston, your voice will forever be remembered...

R.I.P. my gifted Brother. I was so saddened to read about your departure, but I know that you are in God's arms now and suffer no more. Thank you God, blessing Mr. Peaston with that beautiful and soul-reaching voice. Sing in Heaven, David...sing in Heaven.

REST IN PARADISE SWEET SOUL!!!!

One of the original Reality Show winners, with an unbelievable voice.

A generational voice!

Powerfulllllll Voice Sent Straight From The Heavens!!!!!

Wow! I remember him from Apollo. They had to just give him a contract because for about a year straight no one else could win because of this song. Who remembers the crazy woman down front?

The best voice i ever heard !!!

Rip David...what a talent what a voice...had the privilege to see him live in london in the late 80s..legend

RI.P. Beautiful voice...

Rip. You had a wonderful voice!

I remember the first time I heard his ammazing voice on Live From the Apollo, he made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Such a loss.

a great talent and a massive loss

That high note was crazy

OMG his talent is so beautiful! This man is on point I can feel the power of his voice This is too much! Momma may hve Papa may hve God Bless You David RIP💕💕💕

Simply beautiful, man.

RIP Mr. Peaston one of the greatest voices out there sing on in that heavenly chior your just what the choir director needed!!

LORD HAVE MERCY OMG WHAT A GREAT VOICE

Miss him so much. Thanks for posting.

RIP David Peaston, youshould have been as Big As Your Voice, just so unfair!!! how screwed up the music industry has become for certain artist. This man's voice was velvet to my ears. Well now he is singing for the biggest Producer ever on that Heavenly Label putting out nothing but Platinum Songs!!!! U Will Be Missed.

R.I.P. David Peaston. Sing out now for all in heaven!

....A Voice that David Peaston.......can only be produced..by Jesus Christ, Himself....May He be RESTING in PEACE love, Danny Barrett

Oh wow .....this brings me to tears .....Only just heard about this ...R.i.P David ...will cherish your voice forever a Uk fan

Wow! You will never be forgotten Mr Peaston!

GOD BLESS YOU HIS CHILD..MR DAVID PEASTON

Rip Mr Peaston your voice was beautiful!! Now sing with all your friends in that great heavenly choir!! R.I.P

yes it would be GREATLY appreciated..... i lost my mind that night.. (thanks to my younger brother losing his mind first)... loved him

Still here 2018! 💖💖💖.

RIP DAVID PEASTON! SING AMONG THE CLOUDS NOW!

Amazing vocals

Rest in peace David...he was a great talent!! Sends chills up my spine...

RIP...One of the best voices the world has ever heard

One of my favourite versions of GBTC!

This Brother know he could sing, he will be truly miss. R.I.P........

soooo lovely.. unfortunately i wasnt there.. but i witnessed it on TV... i was half asleep and my younger brother started yelling "yo this dude!!!!1" woke me up out of my sleep and i've been awake ever since....

Rest In Eternal Peace, so sad to hear of your passing. Thank you for the years of beautiful music. Condolences to the family

BRAVO TO THE LATE GREAT DAVID PEASTON!

No voice like his today!!!!

He had an amazing voice! R.I.P.

I was very saddened to learn of David Peaston's passing only a couple of months ago. Nobody will ever sing God Bless the Child the way he sang it. God Bless YOU, child! R.I.P.

Classic🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔐