Comments on: GVB: Day 2 reax

By: englishfan

englishfan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:21:32 +0000

Just seen the Gaithers in Little Rock,and English may not be what he was in his early years,but he can still sing circles around any former GVB member or any singer in Southern Gospel Music period, he’s got something that Ivan Parker,Guy Penrod,ETC… wishes they had,He’s got style…He knows how to put the right”ENGLISH” on it….

By: Not Likely

Not Likely — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:01:34 +0000

The only thing I had a problem with on the Reunion DVD was that Gaither brought up EH&SS to sing the last song with them, rather than either former GVB basses or tenors.

Sometimes it just gives the impression like Ernie’s a mere amateur looking for any chance to jump in the limelight - which isn’t true. They’ve got their own gig. Work it. That was time for the GVB and former members to shine, not Ernie and Signature Sound.

By: gaithergirl

gaithergirl — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:45:43 +0000

I have to whole-heartedly agree with 15.
wa and 19. glenn! Guy can sing ME under the table! Michael just “strains” to much for my ‘last nerve’ to handle! Guy makes it
all so easy… . He will be greatly missed!
As far as I’m concerned he and Ivan Parker
are the two best SG voices out there!
Not only will his voice be missed, but even
moreso his spirit.
Having never really been a ME or Phelps fan I am sittting back and watching for a
Penrod website to appear!

By: Ken Gunderson

Ken Gunderson — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:52:10 +0000

I sure would like to see and hear more of Ernie Haase & The Signature Sound on the Homecoming hour. Also a question - Is
David Phelps now back as a regular on the Hoemcoming Hour?

By: Auke

Auke — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:19:19 +0000

Vol 2 is great too! Michael sounds great on ‘Give Up’. And i love ‘New Point of View’.
Mark Lowry at the very ending of ‘Make it Real’ has some profound things to say..quite ReMarkable…that really,really minister to me…and the DVD is worth every buck for it…even if the music was awful (which it ain’t). I was reconfirmed in my faith, and in my terminal state of just being me.
Bill did it again…and the Vocal Band is embarking on yet an historic journey…mark my words!

Auke

By: wackythinker

wackythinker — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:00:35 +0000

Auke- I’ve watched both the reunion dvd’s, and I’M WITH YOU! Just a “few good men”. And as for some of them not being in their vocal prime, I say there’s not a bad one in the bunch. It was SO good to see my old friends Steve & Jon again. I’ve missed them.

By: Auke

Auke — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:53:47 +0000

I just watched Vol 1 of the Reunion DVD..later tonite i’ll watch Vol 2…but i caught myself misty eyed on more then one occasion.
Michael,Michael…that bonus cut of Daystar..pfewww although the vocal power seems to be less…i loved it sooo much…the vocal power might be less…but the power of God was evident throughout that tune.
Buddy Mullins was of all the leadsingers present at that taping the best…buddy remains one of my favorite singers.
Larnelle is amazing, as Phelps is too.
Steve Green wow….great.
But Michael English impressed me most…just by being present….and there’s no one in the world that i love to see happy then Mike. His friendship with Mark Lowry is so evident and so sincere…magical.
I’m glad that Bill G didn’t maximize on overdubs…and let us in on a ‘jamession’ between some of gospelmusics seasoned veterans. They should have named the DVD’s not ‘Reunion’ but simply ‘A Few Good Men’…cause that’s what they are…a few good men…all of em.

Stop please with weighing words and splitting hairs..about David saying something bout money…and couple it to his sincerity as a Christian..that’s so sad.
Here’s a guy who could have the world at his feet…would he have gone secular.
You doubt his sincerity no longer…he’s the real deal.

Auke

By: gvbfan

gvbfan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:48:45 +0000

Thanks cdguy… Yes your right. Terry did leave around 94′, so the videos were still in their infancy. However, we don’t see him much after that. Nor J. Pierce after his departure.

And then for both of them not to show for the “Reunion”??? It’s just always been one of those things I’ve been curious about.

Any further thoughts guys?

By: cdguy

cdguy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:03:04 +0000

Terry was on a video or two, but not many. And if I recall correctly, ALL the videos were done after his departure.

By: gvbfan

gvbfan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:59:04 +0000

Hey guys… I like the new pic of the group posted at gaither’s site. The photoshop thing should have never been released. Also, I just finished watching both vol.’s of the “Reunion”.. I enjoyed it greatly.

I know 3 members weren’t there… Does anyone have any ideas why those 3 weren’t present???

I know Terry Franklin is busy w/ his ministry and family. Jonathan Pierce is prepping for one more solo project and has an interior design business, and I’m clueless about Lemuel Miller.

Anyway, I did feel that Bill made a big mistake when on the DVD he brought up the “Imperials” connection to the GVB. Mainly how Russ Taff, Jim Murray, Gary McSpadden… were former members of the Imperials and also became GVB members. Although that is true… I felt that it was wrong of him not to mention Jonathan Pierce as a part of that group. After all, Pierce was apart of the Imperials for 2 projects… “Big God” and “Stir It Up”.

Also, I never see Terry or Jonathan at any Homecoming tapings since there departures… I’ve always wondered why?

Anybody have any thoughts on this??

By: Auke

Auke — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:21:03 +0000

LW wrote: “I would love to hear some new fresh music from them. I think they have become very predictable and tired. So I hope they will do some interesting new things. Otherwise it will get boring fast”.

I couldn’t agree more…i’m not worried about clashing egos…or Wes not being able to stand next to David.
I’m worried about the music…i’m very excited about the five-part deal.
But i pray and hope that the GVB will not only reinvent the parts, but also their music.
I’d love to hear him sing some real progressive harmony like the Manhattan Transfer or New York Voices. Either way i hope they will do SGM too..but new stuff..or maybe obscure older numbers songs that need a dustbuster bad…hope Bill will not make this an extended farewell tour that runs for a couple of years..where they dig into the great yet predictable and eroded GVB songbook.

Auke

By: cdguy

cdguy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:32:12 +0000

LW — Don’t you suppose Bill’s smart enough to put together a new GVB album, with new material? All but Wes may be past their vocal prime, but let’s face it, they’ll fill seats and sell cd’s. And they’ll bless our hearts and spirits!

By: LW

LW — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:57:49 +0000

I think that Marsh can stand on his own and have a wonderful solo career if he so chooses. I have always loved Mike English but, I don’t think his vocals are what they used to be. However with that said I still love to listen to him as I am sure others do too. David Phelps is a wonderful singer but bringing him back as part of the GVB I’m not so sure about that. Too many egos. Only time will tell. I would love to hear some new fresh music from them. I think they have become very predictable and tired. So I hope they will do some interesting new things. Otherwise it will get boring fast.

By: afan

afan — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:47:22 +0000

New GVB photo here http://www.weshampton.com/page5.html

By: cynical one

cynical one — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:47:36 +0000

Marshall Hall given the heave-ho? Since he and Benji Gaither were best buds before he joined the GVB, I’d venture to say the parting was amicable, no matter which party initiated the parting.

And who know? Maybe Marshall wanted out, for some reason. Maybe he (and maybe Guy) needed to be home more.

Let’s face it, Guy has sons who are now in (and/or approaching) their early teens. Not an easy time, even if they’re good kids. They need both parents at home as much as possible. I know from experience.

I’d bet Bill knows what he’s doing. He hasn’t lost on many ventures since he got “He Touched Me” recorded by the Imperials, and then some guy named Elvis.