Gospel Radio
Everybody desperate
tryin’ to make ends meet
Work all day
made to pay
keepin’ their arses
off the dirty street
But alas, their lives
are incomplete
But don’t it make you
want to free your soul?
Upright from wrong
… Gospel Radio
I heard Natalie Cole
singing sweet and soulful
on the radio
… that Gospel Radio
Everybody hungry
the truth to know
Desperate
thirsting in spirit
seeking a safe place to go
As the anger
and resentment flow
But don’t it make you
want to deepen your soul?
From weak to strong
… Gospel Radio
I heard Aretha Franklin
singing sweet and soulful
on the radio
… Gospel Radio
You know, the Man
he’s got his problems too
He will surely
take them out on you
In walks the Disciple
face all aglow
Beaming bright
tuned in tight
… to that Gospel Radio
Don’t it make you long
to sweeten your song?
To sing along
… to that Gospel Radio
I heard Mahalia Jackson
singing sweet and soulful
strong and spiritual
on the radio
… Gospel Radio
You’ve been seeking
searching for the One
The Holy One
Hoping that
His Righteousness
might just
might just
might just come
That Kingdom Come
I heard a whisper
deep in the night
“Be watchful
for His eternal light”
Don’t it make you
want to rock n’ roll
all night long?
… Gospel Radio
I heard the Angels singing
sweet and soulful
beyond the radio
… that Gospel Radio
~ by David B. Redpath © 2018-2020
Inspired by the lyrics of Warren Zevon
In memory of Aretha Franklin.
Her version of Amazing Grace
never failed to take me to
a sacred place … Respect eternal.
Photo; The great Mahalia Jackson
“I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS
… to the very end of the age.”
Christ of Saint John of the Cross *
~ by Salvador Dali
*Photography:
David B. Redpath © 2020
In the record collection that my mother had, she had a few LP albums of gospel songs of Mahalia Jackson.
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I’ve got her on CD …
Gospel Gold. Her singing
makes Obama sound like
a middle-aged white man.
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That I believe. 😁
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Hehe sooo funny
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🤭 👍
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This is a worthy tribute, thank you for writing and sharing it.
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Thanks for that.
I wrote, & posted this
earlier in the year.
It seemed appropriate
to republish.
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A great work done here.👌
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Thanks Priscilla.
Much appreciated.
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You are welcome david
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An inspirational poem
I’m listening to Aretha
Singing in my home
Amazing grace
Now, I say a little prayer
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Good choice.
Thanks Ivor.
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Beautiful ❤️
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Thank you, E.C.🎶.
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She is w/ the Lord now. The choir in heaven must be amazing.
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And, with one hell of a band!
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Wonderful tribute David.
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Thank you, Punam.
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You are welcome.
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Great tribute.
And it made me want to free my soul and get lost in some rock ‘n’ roll.
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Enough to satisfy the soul
… Thank you, Goldie.
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Lovely tribute to gospel singers and to Aretha Franklin.
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Thank you, Marta.
Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin
… so many great singers
got their start in humble
church choirs.
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Wonderful your Gospel Radio…😊
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I listen all the time …
Thanks Aruna.
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Good,dear!!
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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God rest her sold. A beautiful tribute.
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I was just now listening to
Aretha Franklin’s version of
‘The Weight’. She makes the
current crop of pop divas
sound like lightweights.
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Much needed during this time thank you friend 🧡
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Thanks MB 💛
When all around
is sinking sand,
standing upon
the rock solid
is a grand plan 😎
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Amen 🙂
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A beautiful tibute David .
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Thank you muchly, Mich 🙏
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Amen, Hallelujah praise the Lord. 🙏
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You got that Gospel thang workin’! 😎
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Beautiful poem, and also one of my favourite paintings
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Thank you 🙏
I made a big detour, via Glasgow,
to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, just
to gaze upon this Dali masterpiece.
It was well worth the trip 😎
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Thanks for sharing it here 😊
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Zevon never failed to get to the point. Aretha never failed to touch the soul. Mahalia never failed to lift the spirit.
Hugs to you, my fine friend. ❤
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My fundamental as anything
pleasure, Victoria 😎
Keep yourself safe and dry
in this current stormy weather 💛
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Brillantly and beautifully written. You have true talent. My granny loved Mahalia Jackson- as I was reading down- i hoped u would mention her. 😀
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A most spiritual thank you, Wanda.
I’ve very grateful, not only for Mahalia
Jackson’s gospel music, but that she
is absolutely not related to Michael 😎
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That’s cool. I was just googling to listen to her music- I like Bessie Smith but she’s not gospel- what a pair they would make. I think Mahalia came after Bessie but not sure. > googling. Cheers
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A quarter with Billie Holiday,
and Nina Simone, would have
it all going on 🎶
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Yes Billie Holidays No Detour ahead is breathtaking. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James. All great. Nina too..
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The art and the poetry is astounding! Keep writing.
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Greatly appreciated 🙏 Thank you.
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😇
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😭🙏❤️Beautiful. Thank you for your sharing your art and heart.
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“🎶Consider yourself at home
here on Highway Bloggery.
Consider yourself one of the family.”
~ The Artful Dodger 😎
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Likewise, from under the Tree. 🌱Thanks for returning stars, sent by me. 🌟💛🙏😊
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a beautiful poem, David. I absolutely loved it — and I love Gospel music: one of my favourite pastiches of gospel, though you may not like it, is the Stones ‘The Girl with the Faraway Eyes’ from ‘Some Girls’
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Thank you very much, John.
For a moment I thought you were
going to cite THAT song from
Goats Head Soup, ‘Dancing With
Mr. D.’ (the dude for whom I have
very little sympathy😈) 😇
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Dear David, this really touched my soul. Wonderful. I thank you for this,
from mi corazon!! Much love dear xoxo
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My compulsive radioactive pleasure,
Gypsy 💛 Stay safe, and warm, out
Of the helter-skelter weather ☢️ ☔😎
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Lol, thanks my dear!! 💛 You too! Wishing you divine moments and days, in contemplation and far away from stress-station. Me as a very much introvert, actually enjoy staying away from people often so… reading my grandparents love letters and reducing my online time to slow down… Blessings y mucho amor my mate💛
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May God bless 🙏
and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
And may you stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
And may you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay forever 💛
~ Bob Dylan 😇
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Ayayay I love it! Muchas gracias!! Gonna listen to this right now in song-fprm. Thanks so much for the ongoing Bob-Dylan-education 💛:) 🙏 Abrazotes dear one
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This is fabulous, David. Love it. Love Mahalia too. Stay well 🙏🏼❤️
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Thank you Rita 💛 You too ✌️
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🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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🕊️✌️♾️ 💜👌😇🕶️
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A lot of thanks,dear Redpath!!
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Beautiful and inspiring tribute……
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Thanks Hal 🙏 😇
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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A great tribute full of musicality. I’m feeling especially grateful for the power of music to lift us up.
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WOW! AMEN!!! Somewhere in the stratosphere Miss Aretha beams all over You! Crazy wonderful tribute, David. I can feel the music in it. And the photo You chose is brilliant. Dali’s painting at the end…..beyond words. Thank You!!! 🤗🙏🏼❤️
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My spiritual pleasure, Katy 🌸🙏
As you do so well, Katy, inspiration
is for sharing ♾️ And creativity is
a sacred thing that rings the bells
of eternity bell 🌈🔔🔔🔔 😎
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Sigh. That’s a pretty AWESOME visual You just sent my way!!! My head just filled with gorgeous, shimmering bells tolling so sweetly throughout All that Is. Thank You, David! You just gifted a HUGE smile!!! 🤗❤️🌀🙏🏼😊
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Then my self isolating oscillating
day is complete, Katy ✅ 💜 💟 😎
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🤗❤️😊
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beautiful just simply amazing!
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Thank you very, Krissy 😎
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This was beautiful! Love the picture choice. Love Mahalia. Thanks for sharing, David!
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There will only ever be
one Mahalia Jackson 🎶💛
Thank you Leigh, for listening
to the heavenly choir singing 🙏
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I agree! You’re very welcome.
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For soul in gospel music revival and for Christ of St. John of The Cross, Thanks
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My providential privilege
to see, hear, and bear witness 🙏
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THOUGHT-PROVOKING! PRAISE GOD!
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Thanks for tuning in, Jonathan 🙏
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YESSIR!
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