Comments on: “I Could Still Go Free”

By: ronnie mckeel

ronnie mckeel — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:12:03 +0000

i was looking for the tabs to this song and cant find it pls help my email is jesusaddictrwm@aol.com

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:38:55 +0000

I think that Mike Bowling and the Crabb Family did a good job. It amazes me how people (even myself from time to time) seem to think because they are Southern Gospel singers and they may have a “name” that we think that they should be perfect (so to speak). That every time they sing or any other southern gospel group sings that they should never miss a note that every thing should be well perfect. Come on they are people just like you and me. Just because they can sing better does not make them a saint and I am sure that they would tell you that. I appreciate the fact that they and other singers are willing to use the talent that GOD has given them night after night to tell people about Jesus through their songs. I’m sure that there are people that have went to things like the NQC and other things with friends or loveds who would not normally step foot in a church service and have gotten saved and to that I have to say TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

By: Wade

Wade — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:46:10 +0000

# 19 J-Mo… OMG…come on… as a percussionist there is truly very little difference…especially enough to COUNT to try to figure it out. You could play this song in either time. Be interesting to see if anybody actually has sheet music.

But if I was getting together with other musicians to stage the song
I would say… 3/4 time with a 6 feel. Not a strict 3/4 or waltz feel like Thank God I’m Free or Tennessee Waltz.

Talk about straining on a gnat but swallow and elephant!!! God Bless Ya DH!!!

By: j-mo

j-mo — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:38:22 +0000

Avery…I think maybe you’re counting incorrectly. The song is in 6/8 time, not 3/4. That means the chorus doesn’t ride the four of the cord for four bars, but rather two, which is actually pretty normal.

By: Grigs

Grigs — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:09:34 +0000

I was around in the 70’s and 80’s and people were pining away for the 50s and 60s. In 2028, they’ll be yearning for the great songs from the turn of the century.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:39:04 +0000

I was there. Third row I think? Mike was pulled up without warning. That explains the clothing. I think Jason mentioned that he would get killed because of Mike’s clothes!! I remember they asked him what key it was in. The entire song appeared to be unrehearsed. That is when we experience the most memorable “take home” moments. Standing ovation I believe??? 60,000 youtube views?? Hhhmmmmm??? somebody liked it, maybe a LOT???
This is an NQC mix with no remix. How can one be critical of this? It is almost laughable.

After ripping a 14 year old Morgan Easter and calling Jason a diva, this is light weight stuff.

Terah, Kelly, Adam, Aaron, Mike, and Jason are singing at the top of their game. I have heard them all in the past few months. Most importantly, they are called and it shows. That’s why Avery loved the song live. It was annointed.

Maybe he’s the emotional DIVA!!

By: NonSgfan

NonSgfan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:40:12 +0000

Brett….amen brother

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:39:17 +0000

#13 - I’m of the opinion that there were poor songs years back, but we just don’t remember them.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:05:32 +0000

Another thing about songs of old, SG artist just don’t take the time to complete a cd where you like all the songs on it. I remember when the Nelons came out with “Thanks” cd. I like every single song on there. I don’t like every song on the Hoppers “the Ride” cd and I really hate Ronnie Hinson’s song of the same title. It was a poor choice from the group to release it as a single. The days of liking all 10 songs on a SG album are over I guess.

By: NonSgfan

NonSgfan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:38:46 +0000

Daniel, Those are exceptions. In the “old days” they used to be the COMMON FACTOR. I personally believe that 80% or maybe more of todays songs are shallow, and not as touching as the 70’s, and 80’s.

Also, those few and far between monstor songs dont get the recognition nationally as the little catchy tunes that make people bob their heads.

I just long for the days of deep writing.

By: Irishlad

Irishlad — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:13:06 +0000

Heartfelt thanks Old H.P.you just about brought a tear to another ‘old boy’s’ eye.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:41:19 +0000

#6 - But how widely do you listen?

“Calvary Answers for Me”
“Walk Away Free”
“What We Needed”
“Once Upon a Cross”
“I Rest My Case at the Cross”

…and the list goes on. I think there are a lot of great songs out there that make many, me included, just be blown away every time we hear them.

By: Jim E. Davis

Jim E. Davis — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:53:17 +0000

After the lighthouse, this is probably my favorite Hinson song. The anatomization by our host was appreciated even if I had to read it twice. The unusual number of measures baffled me as a fifteen year old and I recall having to play the record several times to memorize it.

We still perform it during our annual family reunions and it never fails to move me every time I hear it.

Curious. My Dad always did a recitation with the song (he passed away in 1996) about a little boy who trapped some worthless sparrows and put them in a cage. A preacher buys them and then opens the cage and sets them free - a correlation to Christ and the sinner. Where did this come from? Did a Southern Gospel group perform this or did my father come up with it on his own? No one in our family knows.

If they keep such records in Heaven, it will be interesting to know the number of souls who came to Christ through this powerful song.

By: Harry Peters

Harry Peters — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:05:23 +0000

I support my brother Irish Lad. Whatever he may do. I trust his heart….and I know how gave it to him.

Anyway I can support you Irish Lad, Old Harry Peters will bust a nut or break his back to save you.

Soli Deo Gloria! (To God, Alone, Be the Glory)

Amen,

Harry Peters.

By: Revpaul

Revpaul — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:24:48 +0000

Lock me up in a prison, and throw away the key
Take away the vision, from these eyes that now can see
Deprive me of the food I eat
You can even bind my hands and feet
But as long as I have Jesus
Then I can still go free

That I could still go free
What kind of man, would reach down His hand
And do this for me?
(I’m) Unworthy to live, and not fit to kill
But the man on the cross, put me in his will
And said that I could still go free

Now I never could quite understand
Why a King would want to leave His throne
To don the robes of an earthly man
Feel the pain of flesh and bone
And to later trod, trod a lowly path
That led to (dark) Calvary
Where the blood washed stains
Broke all the chains
So that I could still go free

One of the best songs of the great songwriter, Ronnie Hinson. I especially like the rhymes in the chorus “kill” “will” and “still”.