That's how gospel was sang back then, it was serious business she was feeling the meaning of the song deep in soul. She was trying to translate that meaning to the people as to why it was a happy day or will be a happy day, not just rockin to the beat and artificially smiling for entertaining purpose like they do now. No sexy outfits no glitter no bling bling to distract you from the meaning of the powerful words. Understand the words you'll believe and feel more sentimental about the song.

I saw them in the Berlin Philharmonic, 1969. Awesome acoustics and they got 1/2 hour standing ovation. I'll never forget that day.

Dorothy Combs Morrison is absolutely superb. And so pretty too. Loved the song back then and still today.

Always puts a smile on my face

RIP Edwin Hawkins. That woman sang that.

I'm still an atheist but this kind of gospel.....this is soul

I still reflect upon the 1960's and this uplifting song that all of the members of my Family and especially my Mother used to raise our arms and hands up towards the heavens and sing this song. Later in the early 1970's while over in Southeast Asia serving our Nation, my Mother sent it to me on cassette and I listened to it on my small compact cassette player and would feel the spirit and think of my Mother during my year long tour. God Bless you Mama. Roberto Antonio Echarren AKA: R.A.Sorensen

I use to hear this on the rock radio stations back in the late 60's, and I always thought it was a catchy little tune, never thought much about it, but now after getting the Holy Ghost, I think a LOT about it, thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah these amazing gospel singers of 1960’s, 1970’s absolutely anointed & blessed with Praise & Worship. Still rejoicing even more in 2021 during the pestilence pandemic & rumors of wars. God is Awesome Hallelujah Golden Shoes streets paved with God not made by man’s hands. Shout - All Glory goes to God 👑

I'm Muslim and I love this song. May Allah bless all of us. Amen.

Thanks for this beautiful song. What a great voice. Inspired by the truth of the Spirit

Shirley Miller sounds like Moses coming down from Mt Sinai with the two tablets on his hands!!!!!

Thank God for Jesus how he changed my life it gets sweeter as the days go by

Incredible! Beautiful recording. This was a truly golden era of music--this was on the Top 40 charts in the U.S. along with the Beatles and Frank Sinatra!

The musicians were great, but that bongo player was just glorious 😎

It was so popular back then in 1969 & 1970. Gospel music was popular back then because they believed it.

she starts out so afraid and I love the moment when she feels the spirit and comes to life!

Must get to Cali to meet the Great Mother Shirley Miller at her Church post Covid.....!!!!! Legend!

I love this song!

i have loved this song since the 1960's!

No one comes to the Father except through Me. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. Except a man be born again can he see the kingdom of the LORD (YHWH).

The birthplace of Soul music. How music has evolved and morphed into various forms over time is fascinating. This was certainly a golden period. Thank you Black America for creating what became known as Northern Soul. I, for one,will always be thankful.

WOW!!! I thought Aretha was a great singer but this gal has the pipes to more than match. She is absolutely amazing.

This is the song.

All praise to God

ohhhh lord I thank you for my life 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I love this hymn of promise and truth ! His coming is imminent brothers and sisters and what manner of believers should we be ? I am so thankful for the testimony He has given me and His sacrifice on Calvary in that God so loved us that He gave His only Begotten to die for me and you that we will be saved. Amazing Grace that saved a wretch like me . When I walk into His presence , can you really imagine ?Oh Happy Day!

Sanctified singers we are witnessing. You will be missed

May The Life & Legacy of the Man known as "The Father of Urban Contemporary Gospel!" Forever Be Remembered! Your Song, "Oh Happy Day!" paved the way for today's Urban Gospel Artists such as Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and many others. YOU HAVE TRULY EARNED YOUR CROWN! Rest In Paradise Brother Edwin Hawkins! ❤️🙏

This song feels my soul with so much joy.

...she is beautiful....

So wonderful ❤

It's so nice to see some footage of the Edwin HawkinsSingers. I've been to three concerts of them. And yes I saw Dorothy Morrison performing. She was the best.

People tried to sing it in every way, but no one has ever managed to equal the original interpreters.

Any one being blessed by this song January 2021?

...love the way Edwin handles that piano.

In 1969 I was a fifth grader when I heard this song!!!! My soul was blessed back then and I am blessed even now.....

My mother taught me this song when I was 6 yes old from then I turned all my gospel hyms with a touch of jazz this song was the ground breaking change in gospel this where my piano playing began love this song didn't know what they where singing about but now I do I got it o happy happy day😎

Fantastic! Tears are streaming when I hear/see this. About 25 years ago I attended a Gospel Academy Awards at the Paramount theater in Oakland, CA. I was sitting one row behind Edwin Hawkins and family. Many gospel choirs sang that evening. All were very moving. Oh, Happy Day was performed, of course. I also remember the song hitting the charts, when I was a teen.

I was 18 when I first heard this song. I stood on a hill on a summer night and asked God if Jesus was the way. Then I got back into my car and turned on the radio. Guess what came on" None other than Oh Happy Day. Well I got thoroughly saved and remain so !

I'm not religious a nam vet 64 years , but this is special beautiful , thank you I love it god bless.

This was in the day that having soul was more than classy!

Powerlfull voice ,lovely !

classic .. stood the test of time

Thanks for this beautiful song it brightens my day .

They are so buetifull and original they are the ones that set the standard for gospel music. Blessed forever.

Song of the Age! No doubt. Brought choir to the forefront. Such a resounding message.

Family road trips escorted by the Hawkin Singers...Great, loving memories. Giving thanks!

Awesome! This song played on the radio in the top 10. Then this group came to my high school some 40 years ago. I liked the song but never truely heard the words until 10+ years later the veil was removed from my eyes. Now I can truely say, OH happy Day!!!

Oh Happy Day! One of my all-time favorite songs, I remember as a little girl. I am so glad to hear this again. Thank you. Hallelujah.

I love this song! She is a woman of God. Hallelujah! Amen!

God Bless her, the lead singer, beautiful lady, filled with the spirit, looks like she cud be Jimi Hendrix's sister, wonderful video, God Bless

I've been looking for this recording. Thank you very much!

Noticed how the choir dressed and presented themselves . It was about the song ministering to the congregants, no distractions.

I can remember the 1st time I heard this song - like it was yesterday. I was 7 years old. I went to the Laundry Mat with my mom because our washing machine went nuts and flooded our basement that day. My dad wasn't home from work yet, so I helped her wring out what we could and took them to re-wash and dry them. I got a transistor radio for Christmas that year, and took it along to amuse myself. Once we got the clothes in the washers, I went out back into the parking lot. leaned back on the trunk of our car (a 1968 'deuce and a quarter!!!) and switched on my radio. I grew up in church and was very accustomed to good gospel singing, but when I heard "Oh Happy Day" that day, it was like a revelation. I've commented through the years about this, and some get it, some don't. But that's ok. It's clear I'm not the only one who did. Thank you, Edwin. I'll forever be in your debt.

This lady and this group are amazing ........thank you !

I really enjoy this song ,especelly the part When i get to heaven,Oh happy day !

1 of the greatest songs of all time period!

There is a soft veil over gospel music today with the passing of Edwin Hawkins (August 19, 1943-January 15, 2018). His career spanned more than 6 decades and he was one of the last male gospel luminaries that seamlessly linked the best of gospel's rich recent history with its best present offerings. His well acknowledged "Oh Happy Day" to the vast public domain of iconic gospel songs has been song by choirs the world over and his Music and Arts Seminar series gave public attention to some of the best singers, writers, producers and directors that the world has ever seen. His collaborations with established artists are also well documented. An exceptional musician, choir director and spokesman for black gospel music, Edwin earned his title of Father of CONTEMPORARY Gospel for his work to refine gospel music and help it to tastefully grow beyond traditional gospel circles and churches. God's exceptional irony should not go unnoticed this day. On an occasion given to the leadership of an articulate pastor whose reminder of church leadership in bringing social change in Dr. Martin Luther King on King Day, it is worth noting Edwin’s music and yes that of his family -- Walter, Lynette, Daniel, Carol, Feddie, Gloria, cousin Shirley Miller and sister in law Tramaine --must be credited with delivering a little social change as well. I have no doubt that those who know of his music's feel a great deal of appreciation to the faith basic sounds that have impacted so many over the years!

that is a great song I love it

RIP Mr. Hawkins--thank you for such a wonderful joyous song--one of my all time favorites. And thanks to @Thejazzsingers Jazz in Holland for the amazing post.

There's NOTHING that can match this, NOTHING as PHENOMENAL. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖❣❣❣💖💖❣

This song is so inspiring.

The best of the best. It made my day happy. Thanking you for uploading this.

O Happy Day Out of Love 💘💔 Good God Wash Her Sins Away When Jesus Walk

I am a Sikh-American. We believe all the great religions are rivers coming from and leading back to the same divine reality. Music is central to our Sikh worship and it is clear that these wonderful singers and musicians are God-inspired! This is great!

I really liked how Evangelist Shirley Miller did lead vocal - she was great.

It was good to know that even with the best wishes given to Dorothy Morrison when she left The Edwin Hawkins Singers to pursue a solo career that God had a ram in the bush namely Edwin’s cousin Shirley Miller who took the lead vocals on his world renowned song O HAPPY DAY even HIGHER as seen here. Blessings to my Greatest Inspiration in Contemporary Gospel Music in His Memory that lives on...Dr. Edwin Hawkins ❤️🎼🎶🎵🎹❤️

Can nobody pull it like Shirley Miller!

I'd never realized just how exactly the chords from "My Sweet Lord" came directly from this original arrangement of Oh Happy Day. I think the universal love of this song, powerful choir and lead vocal hides the amazing beauty of the music composition itself and it's arrangement. Listen to those awesome bongos, that moving bass-line, Hammond organ, and piano. If anyone ever deserved multiple Grammys, here you have it.

I remember Oh Happy Day from the past & it brings it right to the future with Jesus washing my sins away. Sherry Louise Linville

There Is A special Song that she sing* The Words of O Happy Day has A powerful message! I Listen , I Clap 👏 My Hands. I praise Jesus. When He Had Walked.

Oh What an AWESOME BLESSING! I've never seen this rendition before- it truly saturated my soul! Even the White Students in the audience were feeling something- but they felt it because WE lifted THEM!!!!

Brings tears of joy every time.❤️

as our time grows shorter I,ll always give it up for being a witness of one of the greatest decades the 1960's

Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day (1969) (los Edwin Hawkins Singers) son especialmente conocidos por su arreglo de un himno cristiano llamado Oh Happy Day (1968-69), el cuál se incluyó en la lista Billboard de 1969 y una de las mejores canciones del siglo XX.

beautiful voice. beautiful song

Absolutely Wonderful !

Everyone pass this song to everyone you know , Oh Happy Days !! Stir your soul!!

I've had Oh Happy Day, the album, since it hit the air in 1969.......I am never far from the LP or CD. Every note, every phrase, every joy. Thanks to youtube, for the first time ever in my life, I see the voices faces. First time, right here.Thankyou! Thankyou!

The best version I heard to this day simply marvelous sang sister sang

What a beautiful song. Praise God.

So GREAT..and in rejoice…He redeemed me..OH HAPPY DAY..(I just want to clap, dance, and never want this or my Praise to stop)..thanks..

So beautiful

I’ve heard from year 1969 In Newhall California at age 14 Junior high school smashing hits records harder 5 months Best!🏆🏆🏆🙏🙏🙏😌🥰

Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour Amen Amen ☺☺☺☺Oh Happy Day ☺☺☺

Beautiful, I've listened to the E Hawkins singers since this came out and love and admire them always.

Magnificent!

Ain't that the truth! This song has been making my soul sore since I first heard it in 1969!!!

This is traditional Black Music in America...remember?

I am the way, the truth and the light. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

The beginning almost sounds like a Todd Rundgren song..... maybe he was influenced by the chord progression. Besides that, I love this song!!! So fantastic

This brings tears to my eyes. The Power...beautiful .

Who is this awesome lady singing???!!! That smoky mezzo voice is amazing! LOVED this song from when it was NUMBER 1 in 1970!!

Love it !!!!

most folks of the Sanctified church did not smile when singing, it was about serving the Lord, ...They (we) are blessed to be a blessings, it's not about me, but the Lord

Trust and believe in God for he cares for you and loves you. Remember to repent of your sins daily and even get closer to God as God is coming soon and we don’t know the day or hour so be prepared . Be blessed. Matthew 24:36-46

This is so healing. thank you!

OMG , I love this woman .

Met 39 very special people today.