The Gaither Vocal Band was formed by Bill Gaither and has had many members over the years. These four are (Left to Right), David Phelps one of the best tenors on the planet, Russ Taff (raspy voice, used to be the lead singer for the Imperials in the 70s and 80s), Guy Penrod (Gray long hair, usually sings lead, and is a phenomenal singer himself) and Bill Gaither (sings bass and the founder of the GVB). They sing (and have sung, and continue to sing with various members) traditional Gospel hymns and such with the typical 4 part harmonies that make Gospel music what it is. Bill Gaither and his wife Gloria Gaither have also written hundreds if not thousands of songs over the last 40-50 years. They are treasures and pillars in the Gospel music community.
@Clevercat42 жыл бұрын
It amazes me that Bill's voice is still as strong and pure as it is. I remember singing in a cantata by him when I was 18...and I'm 67 now!! He and Gloria are incredibly gifted. Mark Lowery (writer of Christmas favorite "Mary did you know?") is also a member of the Gaither vocal band
@shelleyjackson48272 жыл бұрын
And Mark Lowery
@VocMusTcrMaloy Жыл бұрын
Oh, and Bill wrote He Touched Me, The King Is Coming, Alpha And Omega and HUNDREDS of Gospel classics!
@thiskiwigal Жыл бұрын
@@Clevercat4 was a member. Mark is no longer in the group nor is Guy
@traceonthecase Жыл бұрын
@@thiskiwigal well to be fair it seems many roll in and out and get together for reunion specials. It seems like once a Gaither always a Gaither.
@MajJGrant2 жыл бұрын
David Phelps IS the best and most dynamic tenor the world has ever seen.
@paulrobinson32137 ай бұрын
I felt that "Yes David". The man's voice is truly annointed by God.
@cfmiles2 жыл бұрын
David Phelps ain't scared to come in hot. When he brings it.....he's gonna bring it
@redstateforever2 жыл бұрын
This was in NYC, Carnegie Hall, in early 2002, just months after 9/11. It had been planned long before the tragedy, it was just providence that they were there at that time, singing songs of love and encouragement.
@dianalynne92432 жыл бұрын
II can barely contain myself when David sings. The most anointed voice I have ever heard. His voice brings such glory to God.
@charleslee32958 Жыл бұрын
AMEN!
@terrigail72 жыл бұрын
David Phelps voice just sends shivers thru my soul!! Listen to "No More Night"... probably my favorite!!
@ReneeC12 жыл бұрын
I have many favorites Nesun Dorma, Angus Dei, Holy.. there's almost no song of his I don't love! ❤
@TatianaQuinteroA2 жыл бұрын
Water! Him singing with his daughter. I love all his songs but that one touches my soul in a very special way
@AllieSierdsma2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@julieet522 жыл бұрын
Mine too. No more night is incredible 🙌
@debbieholden83762 жыл бұрын
His version of O Holy Night will bring tears to your eyes. No More Night does too, but we all know O Holy Night but until I heard David’s version, I don’t remember ever crying when singing or hearing it at Christmas. David has talent, but more than that, he has a God given GIFT and he uses it 😊
@Gracie-SavedByGrace Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you for this powerful Spirit filled reaction!!!!!!
@beverlysanders42092 жыл бұрын
Anthony Burger on the piano and possibly the best piano player ever! Unfortunately he died at only age 44 .
@KittCrescendo2 жыл бұрын
The Gaithers have been so influential in creating so many contemporary Christian arrangements for churches. I grew up on a lot of their stuff.
@theduckfactory288410 сағат бұрын
i knew it wasn't just me. Still get the goosebumps
@dennystewart32382 жыл бұрын
David Phelps has the most amazing voice!! "Hide Thou Me" will chill you to your bones!
@carlajackson4038 Жыл бұрын
I always enjoyed how they hype each other up & genuinely appear to appreciate their gifts.
@megtravers3273 ай бұрын
That's Bill's mentoring
@jeffreyb61652 жыл бұрын
David was on fire on this night. This performance was powerful and emotional as it came off the heels of 9/11
@johnspring9428 Жыл бұрын
I love your reaction to David Phelps, he is amazing and definitely one of my favorites
@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын
David don't play. And yep they all slay. Power in music!
@tammyyoung61992 жыл бұрын
David Phelps just took us to church.. lol
@dzy4u2 жыл бұрын
After that reaction I just want to come hug you!!!! So glad you realize how excellent they all are!
@JodiTrommler Жыл бұрын
I have had the pleasure of meeting David Phelps on a couple occasions and my wife and I got to spend about 20-30 minutes talking to Guy Penrod and his wife after a show in Albertville, Alabama a few years back. Both of these gentlemen are the real deal. The nicest, most genuine guys you could ever want to meet.
@godislove80382 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your first time reaction to the Gaither Vocal Band. They are a stellar group, and David is the cherry on top. It’s nice to see your appreciation of them.
@kimberlygarwood-jl5om Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs. Love your reaction. God bless.
@renaesmith55282 жыл бұрын
The Gaither's have a very deep 'Rabbit hole' so to speak. Everyone sings beautifully and their guest do too, even people in the audience will randomly be chosen and blow the roof off the building!! #THATSINGERREACTIONS
@joycook3093 Жыл бұрын
I just watched you watch David Phelps thru four different songs and I have laughed and rejoiced watching you react!! He is amazing, isn't he! Thank you!
@daventunes38222 жыл бұрын
This was performed at a Gaither event in New York as in appreciation of the first responders of 9/11. Bill and his wife wrote the song. The choir backing them is comprised of members of some of the best gospel groups in the business.
@scoobysue802 жыл бұрын
Loved your reaction. The vocal band are great, but David!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is just the best. Sooooo many songs (mainly his older ones) give you goosebumps EVERYTIME you listen.
@krnelson65 Жыл бұрын
This is CLASSIC SOUTHERN GOSPEL. My very favorite genre of music. All of the singers behind our great singers.
@crysally Жыл бұрын
I'm just finding all these reaction videos to the GVB and David Phelps and I'm so amazed that so many people didn't know them. Their voices are amazing!! My favs from i was a little girl is Guy Penrod and David Phelps! This song in particular lifts me up outta my chair EVERY TIME!!!!!!!!
@karenyoung42602 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is always watching Russ Taff’s reactions!
@mikeking28338 ай бұрын
Awesome, just awesome. Literally!!
@jillrose89212 жыл бұрын
No words can describe the magnitude of emotion this song imparts. I listen to it about once a month, it gives me so much hope and peace. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. You know your music!!!
@texaz582 жыл бұрын
For you singers out there towards the end that is a C#5 that David Phelps just snatches out of the air and let's it fly. Also if you watch closely when he hits that note a guy standing behind him (Jason Crabb) gets the most surprised look on his face.
@julianellee Жыл бұрын
Love seeing you experience these for the first time…it’s what I grew up on. I get excited while watching you get excited…nothing can move the soul like this kind of music for me.
@wps626 Жыл бұрын
David Phelps is unreal...you also need to check out Guy Penrod singing the Revelation Song!! Seriously!! Guy and David actually sing a couple songs together that are unreal as well
@willcupp9041 Жыл бұрын
I have been listening to David for years, over half of the gospel music industry is sitting behind him, some has gone on home to sing for the Lord. But watching this video that I have watched thousands of times before, I got more enjoyment out of watching you. Starting around 9:03 when David hits that note, it hit you, I seen it in your eyes and you just about come up out of that chair in which got me shouting. Thank you for educating us so beautifully on singers abilities it really has help me understand how difficult doing this is, you are a talented young man, may God keep his hand on you throughout your journey. I love to watch the Holy Spirit come down. Bill and Gloria Gaither brought many singers together and cut tapes, the best of the best are in them, and Bill Gaither had the Gaither vocal group in which David sang with them a few years. I hope you listen to him sing to Billy Graham’s wife, it is well with my soul. It will give you the chills. Thank you again for a wonderful reaction.
@sandrarieger48022 жыл бұрын
I’ve listened to Gaither Vocal Band for years. Watching you discovering them made my day. God bless you sir.
@marcusphilpot2882 жыл бұрын
You should definitely do “Just as I am”. My favorite song he sings. You will not be disappointed!!
@tanana20702 жыл бұрын
Saw them in person years ago. Such God gifted talent!! None better!!
@donnadoll94432 жыл бұрын
IMHO......David Phelps is one of the greatest tenors of our time. Check out his song, No More Night and enjoy his high notes and amazing breath control! 🙂👍👏👏👏
@ReneeC12 жыл бұрын
I've been to several Gaither concerts and even got a selfie with David Phelps. He's no longer with the vocal band but I still listen to them. David Phelps is my all time favorite ❤
@HitmanR2 Жыл бұрын
For whom the Son sets free is free indeed! Loved the reaction!
@FuzWuz647 ай бұрын
Guy Penrod is my favorite. I had the privilege to meet him and his wife at Dollywood for gospel festival 💜
@hdenisewooten24282 жыл бұрын
This performance was to honor 9-11 in NYC.
@janinedorrell21522 жыл бұрын
David Phelps and Guy Pernod are both amazing. Still so worshipful and relevant for these times. 🦋☮️🇺🇦🙏
@annbounds70872 жыл бұрын
Russ Taff is awesome too!
@YuzaPinkPantyBiar2 жыл бұрын
@@annbounds7087 Russ Taff got them Grammys
@VocMusTcrMaloy Жыл бұрын
This is THE best GVB ever! It hasn’t been the same since!
@traceonthecase Жыл бұрын
If you ever watch a whole special you'll see they have performance after performance of amazing talent. I recently watched David, Mark, Bill and the cute short guy backing up Michael English and I was shocked again at the depth of talent. Also Mark singing his song Mary Did You Know with voctive ranks up there among the incredible performances that David has. Taranda Greene who is with Canas Voice now, won a Dove Award in 2019, was also with Gaithers. I'm sure we could go on and on.
@Tamara-jz7jo2 жыл бұрын
My mama used to be part of the Gaither experience. So I KNEW when I saw the title I was going to have to stop by and see your reaction. It did not disappoint 😆 Your reactions are the best!!
@Herculaing2 жыл бұрын
Check out “He came down to my level”….awesome song with David Phelps, Guy Penrod just blowin’!!
@marybradley2102 жыл бұрын
These are They is another great David Phelps performance.
@bradleydavis87142 жыл бұрын
The best vocal group in the history of gospel music.
@susanodell45382 жыл бұрын
I love this song and their performance was heavenly. Your reaction also was great and your appreciation of their talent is wonderful. Thank you! Praise God!!!!
@donna34652 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t checked out David Phelps solo work, you’re missing out. He’s one of the best tenors in music history.
@douglasbenton4889 Жыл бұрын
Your reaction to this was great. I’ve had this song on repeat many times, you captured what I still feel when I listen to it.
@AprilG722718 ай бұрын
Love love LOVE YOUR REACTION TO THIS!
@jerrys.9992 жыл бұрын
You should definitely check out Ernie Haas and Signature Sound. “Oh what a Savior” is one of my all time favs……”Get away Jordan” is also a barn burner….
@kingjosh0032 жыл бұрын
Bill Gaither: Bass, and founder of the group. (He's been in the Christian music scene since the 50's) On the far right. Guy Penrod: Lead tenor. Between Bill and Russ. Russ Taff: Baritone. Just to Guy's left. David Phelps: High tenor. On the far left. The GVB has had many lineups over the years, and Bill is still singing (and em ceeing at their concerts) today at 85!
@Trishapurpleprincess2 жыл бұрын
Bill Gaither ( the guy with the gray curly hair at 4:19) is an amazing singer/ songwriter who has been writing music since the 1950's ... They do a lot of traditional / southern gospel music , check out their website/ Wikipedia for more info . The Gaither Vocal band has had many different members over the years including Mark Lowry , the creator of the song "Mary, did you know? ' you should check out some more of the Gaithers ( search ' Gaither homecoming') and then Check out some of Mark Lowry's Comedy from the 90s
@mariemorris8362 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, only brilliant!!!!
@janietanner64402 жыл бұрын
I’ve followed the GVB for years and loved loved loved watching you enjoy their great talents. ♥️
@2BoxerMama Жыл бұрын
I love your reactions!! Won’t He do it!! 🙌🏼
@MrJd05082 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you!!! Love, love love this group and David Phelps is the best on this planet for tenor singers. This song is so amazing and so Holy Spirit led that you can't help but feel him move. This song is not played on the Gaither tours unless David is with them. Bill himself said that no one else will sing it unless David is in it, as it's his (David Phelps) song. David was blown away when Bill told him that.
@keithmeddock1243 Жыл бұрын
Oh my...I'll tell you that the GVB is always bringing the spirit of our wonderful creator into any environment you listen in. As others have said, over the years some of the members change but it doesn't much matter...if you want to feel the spirit moving in you, the GVB will surely help set it in motion!
@davidcook57052 жыл бұрын
Makes me wanna put my shoutin shoes on! PRAISE GOD!!!!
@jamesalsante2388 Жыл бұрын
Guy Pinrod is the long haired guy. He sings the lead part. There are 4 parts - tenor is david, guy penrod is the lead, Russ taft is the baritone, and bill gaither is the bass...
@patrickg.11702 жыл бұрын
David Phelps is unmatched. Phenom. Been following him from his first GVB appearance.
@Pocket1219932 жыл бұрын
David Phelps- we shall be hold him. You won't be disappointed
@morganv.61282 жыл бұрын
The guy with long silver hair is Guy Penrod, long time GVB member.
@morganv.61282 жыл бұрын
The members have changed over the years. Bill Gaither runs. Mark Lowry (wrote Mary Did You Know) was a member for a long time also.
@emmie320 Жыл бұрын
Isn't this just phenomenal? I've been watching you review David, and now you've been appropriately introduced to The Gaither Vocal Band. Guy Penrod is the other tenor you heard. :)
@dianedove1000 Жыл бұрын
The Gaither Vocal Band has been singing for many years. A couple members have come and gone, but they are always excellent! Mark Lowery, who wrote “Mary Did You Know” was a member. They have some great songs out there. So happy to see you dipping into classic gospel! If you’ve never watched a Gaither Homecoming video, it’s a must!
@suzannecolson324 Жыл бұрын
Yes! It's the Gaither Vocal Band! David's coming up soon!
@kens32052 Жыл бұрын
Bill Gaither called David Phelps his clean-up hitter. He would always knock it out of the park. lol.
@lisafiraben2589 Жыл бұрын
David Phelps and Guy Penrod have hands down the best voices. Incredible God given talent!
@ratso44432 жыл бұрын
“The Son has made us free and free indeed,” is awesome. Bravo Gaither.
@itsmetara37732 жыл бұрын
Nice! I needed some church tonight!
@lindaslater77827 ай бұрын
Bill Gaither once commented that this song "belonged to David" and he'd never perform it, again, unless David was singing with them. To my knowledge, Bill has held on to that comment and has never done it without David.
@debvaughn15 күн бұрын
Yes, I read the same thing & love that he's kept his word on this.. bcuz there's no one can do it better 😍
@Rosannasfriend2 жыл бұрын
I got to tell you the guy with the long gray hair is also a bad ass singer. You need to watch videos with him singing as well. Of course, David is David. Everyone is a vocal beast in this band, but those are the two to watch like the most often.
@johnnycombs74592 жыл бұрын
Guy Penrod
@AllieSierdsma2 жыл бұрын
Guy penrod ?
@dzy4u2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Guy Penrod! Love that man's voice, and he also is so nice ... no big ego ...
@williamwilkins3046 Жыл бұрын
You could have just said a great singer
@sittynine2 жыл бұрын
More David Phelps please!!
@2hairrazor2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a group. The older man is the founder, Bill Gaither.
@davidbocanegraramirez94802 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction bro god bless
@annbounds70872 жыл бұрын
The list of songs and awards that Bill and Gloria is very lengthy and can be found on Wikipedia. The most impressive to me is 2000: Christian "Songwriter of the Century" (with Gloria Gaither): American Society of Composers and Publishers (ASCAP)[11] I did not even know there was such an award. The group is incredible! It blessed me greatly watching your reaction to this song! I listen to this one a lot! God Bless you!
@reginanull671 Жыл бұрын
That is Guy Pernod (long hair) David Phelps, Russ Taff and then Bill Gaither is the one on the far right singing bass. He and his wife Gloria started Gaither Vocal Band and produce a music for a lot of the groups individually! They are amazing! I’m 42 years old and went to my first concert when I was 7 or 8 yrs old!
@amandapatch74962 жыл бұрын
From left to right David Phelps, Russ Taff, Guy Penrod, and Bill Gaither.
@tinasmallwood95462 жыл бұрын
I've been to one of their concerts...and it is unbelievable. Bill Gaither, the older man is the one who gathers the singers (he himself if the bass) to form the band. Through the years the members have changed... but Bill, David and Guy are always there. I love them.. great reaction!!
@ezcleghorn40252 жыл бұрын
David nor Guy are always there. Guy hasn't been with them since 2009. David left in about 2005 and then left again in about 2016ish. Not to mention over a decade before either of them joinned.
@DrPaul-xf4no2 жыл бұрын
Gettin the Holy Spirit up in here! 🙏🙌 I remember watching this on DVD with my dad shortly after 911.. When this came on.. Halfway thru I lost it and needed a box of tissues lol. Beautiful song delivered with lots of emotion ❤
@71742s2 жыл бұрын
To "ThatSinger".. You have a nice voice, would love to hear you sing.
@ASyler2 жыл бұрын
The beautiful idea behind the Vocal Band is that the members each are some of the greatest performers in the Christian music industry by themselves, but then together they make an all-star "quartet" with incredible tight harmonies with feature verses & songs that are out of this world. Eventually they added a fifth member to tighten the harmony even more... but having David Phelps, a mega-tenor, to "bat cleanup" as Bill Gaither calls it is just not fair. He is one of the greatest male vocalists EVER. Looking forward to some more David Phelps reactions, can't wait to see which one you do next.
@shirleybuxton73012 жыл бұрын
Great reaction and appropriate
@whosyomamanow7523 Жыл бұрын
The anointing of the Lord is on them🙏🏼❤️
@tammydodge3882 жыл бұрын
The Gaither Vocal Band is a force. The Holy Spirit is free to flow their music. Check out the song "I Then Shall Live" from their reunion sessions. Powerful stuff. They are more about touching your spirit than entertaining you, and they are really good at it! Great reaction!
@2BoxerMama Жыл бұрын
The one with long hair is Guy Penrod…. He is also amazing!!
@cheribeeten67122 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS
@uploadingjoy91202 жыл бұрын
This concert took place a few months after 9/11 in Carnegie Hall.
@rebeccanguyenasher84272 ай бұрын
The Gaither's men's group is one of my favorites💗💗🙏🙏 Guy Penrod is amazing..... but they all are.
@kens-jr2vv Жыл бұрын
I saw an interview where Bill Gaither called David his "Cleanup Hitter". The bases loaded and David would come up to the plate and hit it out of the park. lol.
@christydethlefs98502 жыл бұрын
They always give me chills when they sing! Love them!! Great video thank you 😊
@andrewstutts57532 жыл бұрын
Bro if you really want to feel the spirit from David Phelps, listen to his original song The End of the Beginning. As many times as I have heard it, I still get chills to this day when I hear it.
@ondenacaraway13092 жыл бұрын
I've read a lot of the other comments and I see they've filled you in on the Gaithers History. So I'll just say I love their music through the years! It would have been nice to see this along with hearing it but I understand the copyright thing! Loved your reaction! This is when praising our Lord and savior becomes overwhelming! The Gaithers are surely blessed! Thanks for this reaction!
@royhollyfield18262 жыл бұрын
David awesome, the guy with long gray hair is Guy Penrod , great singer also.. Beside the incredible voices is the anointing of the true Holy Spirit of God loving and drawing you to him....
@listeningeyes99902 жыл бұрын
P.S. This Gaither Homecoming Gathering was shortly after September 11, 2001 in N.Y.
@Mugmaster20242 жыл бұрын
KERRRRRRRAYYYYYY ZZZZZ! The best on the planet!
@rictodd23432 жыл бұрын
This always gives me Holy Ghost Bumps!! 🤣
@sheabrummett8486 Жыл бұрын
The guy you said come on sir that’s Guy Pernod. That pianist is Anthony Burger he actually had a heart attack and died playing for guy and bill on a cruise. Awsome vocalist. Check out Anthony burger piano solos. Free king amazing.
@4everTobylover2 жыл бұрын
If you love harmonies, this is the band! Listen to Saved By Grace.