Rest of it is in the database. The weekly TV exposure allowed The Happy Goodman Family to take the nation by storm. I WOULDN'T TAKE NOTHING FOR MY JOURNEY NOW was written by Jimmie Davis and Charles F. "Rusty" Goodman, 1964. An de love come down, Mount Zion. Anyone know where I might get all the lyrics? All the wealth I want and worldly fame. Note: "Zion" is sung (and printed) as "Zine" in some versions or used interchangeably. Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, published in 1993, is African-American writer and poet Maya Angelou's first book of essays. Vestal wrote her autobiography titled "Vestal! Date: 15 Nov 03 - 12:54 AM. Could this have some calypso influence? Michael left The Goodmans, a short time after joining, to sing with The Gaither Vocal Band.
CHORUS: I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now--. Search up these two CDs to get to the clips: <> The Essential Leontyne Price; Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs (Excellent 2-CD set on RCA). Recently I performed in a production of "Smoke on the Mountain, " and one of the songs we did was I Wouldn't Take Nothing for my Journey Now. Rusty, Sam, and Tanya wanted to take the group in a more contemporary direction. The Goodmans broke new ground in gospel music during the 1960s and 1970s by implementing a live band and creating their own unique sound. Christian lyrics with chords for guitar, banjo, mandolin etc. Words and music by Jimmie Davis and Rusty Goodman. In 1968, they were honored with a Grammy award for their 1967 album "The Happy Gospel of the Happy Goodmans".
I've got to make it to heav'n somehow, Though the devil tried to tempt me and he tried to turn me around; He's offered everything that's got a name, All the wealth I want and worldly fame; If I could, still I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now. He died in November 1990. Their first full length recording was "I'm Too Near Home", initially released in 1963 and later re-released on Canaan/Word in 1965. REFRAIN: On mah journey now, Mount Zion, (on) mah journey now, Mount Zion, well I wouldn't take nothing, Mount Zion, For mah journey now, Mount Zion! I also found these book titles: "Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now" by Maya Angelou, 1993. In 1996, Howard and Vestal were joined on vocals by former Happy Goodman band member Johnny Minick. In 1968 The Goodmans won the first Grammy for a Gospel album by a Gospel group, no other artist or group had garnered this achievement. Chorus: Hold on, hold on, Keep your hands on that plow, hold on. But when I would stumble, then I would humble down, And I can say thank the Lord, I wouldn't take nothin' for my journey now. I started out trav'ling for the Lord many years ago. Although they initially planned to tour in support of the project, Rusty's health deteriorated rapidly. Brother Rusty pulled a stint in service as well as singing with the Plainsmen Quartet afterwards.
Well, I wouldn't take nothin' for my journey now, I'm gonna make it to Heaven somehow, Though the Devil tempts me and tries to turn me around. Lord I Wouldn't Take Nothin' for My Journey Now"(1999) and released a number of solo projects before her death in 2003, including two "Vestal and Friends" CDs featuring duets with a diverse array of vocalists, including George Jones, Sandi Patty, Dolly Parton, Andre` Crouch, Wynnona Judd, Bill and Gloria Gaither, and the love of her life Howard Goodman. Bill F. From: dick greenhaus. When the soul needs healin' and I begin to feelin' His power. It is titled after a lyric in the African American spiritual, "On My Journey Now. " It has been recorded by Jimmie Davis, Connie Smith, The Gatlin Brothers, the Happy Goodman Family, Bill and Gloria Gaither, the Oak Ridge Boys, and others.
It was published shortly after she recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at President Bill Clinton's 1993 inauguration. Subject: Add: On Ma Journey |. Well there's nothin' in the world that'll ever take the place of God's love, All the silver and gold could never buy a mighty touch from above.
To comment on specific lyrics, highlight them. KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE PLOW. After all the sisters married, Howard and Vestal went into evangelistic work. The group recorded 15 number-one singles and played over 3, 500 shows. Search results not found. Got my hands on the gospel plow, Wouldn't take nothin' for my journey now. They quickly became America's favorite singing family. From: [Bill Foster]. In 2002, a biographical video titled More Than The Story chronicled the history of the Happy Goodmans. The fame of the Happy Goodmans grew considerably in the early-1960s. Well I'll talk about you. Hi- Why not post the two verses you have? Date: 21 Mar 05 - 01:10 PM.
Well I started out travellin' for the Lord many years ago, I had a lot of heartaches, met a lot of grief and woe. Date: 14 Mar 97 - 08:25 AM. The Goodmans were remembered year after year when it came time to nominate for awards. Hear clips at Amazon, using this searchbox for a link where your purchse benefits Mudcat: CLICK and page down. Howard married, and soon his wife Vestal joined the group as well.
In 1969 with the founding of the Gospel Music Association and the Dove Awards the Goodmans were honored that year too. Read Full Bio The Happy Goodman Family was a Southern Gospel group founded in the 1940s by Howard "Happy" Goodman. No, Bill, that's not the song I had in mind. No info on origin-- but there was a lot of travel into (and escape out of) Florida, so perhaps island plantation or boatman influences? At the time of its publication, Angelou was already well respected and popular as a writer and poet.
Also, choral or responsorial phrases can be inserted echoing (or preceding) the phrases of the lead. From: Bill D. Date: 11 Mar 97 - 02:17 PM. 9 (Excellent, on Angel label, this song sung by Florence Quivar). Making what would become one of their best albums. The Price version includes a short introductory choral passage that clarifies why Mount Zion appear in the lyric throughout: On my journey now, Lord, gonna march up to Mount Zion, Lord, Lord! Vestal was the first Female Vocalist of the Year for the 1969 Dove Awards; she set a standard that few can reach for that category. It may help jog memories. Many of the songs they introduced to gospel music are now considered classics. Summarize this article for a 10 years old.
I've had a lot of heartaches, met a lot of grief and woe. Their last project was appropriately titled "The Final Stand (2001)". They were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998. The Goodmans also had a short lived program called "Down Home with The Happy Goodman Family". Around 1980, creative differences about musical style caused a division in the family.
Like her previous works, Journey received generally positive reviews. Keep your hands on that plow, hold on. ", "God Walks The Dark Hills", "Had It Not Been", "What A Beautiful Day For The Lord To Come Again", and many others will forever be part of gospel music and synonymous with the Happy Goodman Family. Subject: RE: Need Lyrics-wouldn't take for my journey now |.