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Gospel [VHS]

James Cleveland (Actor), Walter Hawkins (Actor), David Leivick (Director), Frederick A. Ritzenberg (Director) | Rated: NR | Format: VHS Tape
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) |

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  • Actors: James Cleveland, Walter Hawkins, Twinkie Clark, Shirley Caesar
  • Directors: David Leivick, Frederick A. Ritzenberg
  • Producers: David Leivick, Frederick A. Ritzenberg
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Monterey Video
  • VHS Release Date: May 28, 2002
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6300198278
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,828 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Hallelujah! How better to respond to this wonderful document than with some measure of the joy and passion displayed by the participants? Filmed at Oakland, California's Paramount Theater, the 1982 film brings together some of gospel music's heavy hitters (including the Rev. James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, the Hawkins Family, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy). And folks, there is some serious testifying going on here, both onstage and in the audience, as one performer after another does his or her best to tear the roof off the sucker. Don't be deceived by the gospel moniker. Take this music out of the pew and into the pub, and you've got Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown--that's how good some of these singers are. And if righteous rave-ups like the Hawkins' "Right On" and Cleveland's "Determined to Make Heaven My Home" don't get you moving, consider investing in a defibrillator. --Sam Graham

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
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
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The Holy Grail April 2, 2001
Format:VHS Tape
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

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!
I will be using this in my African American Sacred Music courses going forward. It provides excellent examples of gospel music performance and ministry as well as Burnim's three... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Birgitta
Wrong one!
Obviously there were two of these I bought the wrong one, disappointed, because I took it out of the wrapping didn't think Mazon would take it back.
Published 28 days ago by Diane's
Great product
This is a rare treasure! Procuct was sent in a timely fashion and was in excellent condition. Thanks for offering such a wonderful product.
Published 4 months ago by Like2Read
This DVD is an awesome goodie and oldie!!!
If you love old gospel when gospel wasnt trying to mix with secular and had a message, you'll love this DVD!!! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Guesswho
Transcendent Soul
Any Music lover will love this DVD it captures a unique musical moment in time, now gone. Shirley Ceasar is one of the greatest singers to live. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Anthony Fernandez
A great show
This is a great 1980 old school gospel show, with some legendary gospel artists like Shirley Caesar, the late James Cleveland, the Clark sisters, the Mighty Clouds of Joy and the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anthony R. Phillips
This Movie is Alive!
Testify!
I caught this special briefly on PBS while in college about 15 years ago.
I rushed to my VCR, recorded it & watched it repeatedly. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Christopher J. Maddox
Highly annointed music ministry
This has to be the most highly annointed gospel work i have ever been blessed to watch. It is simply the best.
Published on November 11, 2009 by Astoria Babe
VICTORY!-Well Sort Of
When I got this dvd I was so happy, BUT where is O Happy Day, Be Greatful...it's on the vhs version but not on the dvd. Read more
Published on August 19, 2009 by K. Wright
Gospel
The disc was shipped to me in a very timely manner and the quality of the product was well worth the price. Thanks.
Published on June 27, 2009 by R. L. Dancy
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