Gaither Gospel

HD-BGGF2503

January 18, 2025 | S25:E12

Gaither Gospel shares joy through heartfelt stories and inspiration through powerful music.

#Faith #Singer/Songwriter #Praise #Religion #Music #Musician #inActive #GaitherGospel #BillGaither #ChristianMusic

Closed captions

Show Timecode

Gaither Gospel | HD-BGGF2503 | January 18, 2025

♪(humming)♪
00:00:00.023 --> 00:00:08.031
Bill gaither: life is made up of moments...
00:00:08.031 --> 00:00:11.468
... like turning the pages of a photograph album.
00:00:11.468 --> 00:00:14.170
Our memories preserve for us the relationships...
00:00:14.170 --> 00:00:16.806
... and events that tell the stories of each of our lives.
00:00:16.806 --> 00:00:21.711
Happy, sad, joyful, and painful.
00:00:21.711 --> 00:00:25.215
The memories of our days make up the fabric...
00:00:25.215 --> 00:00:28.251
... of who we are.
00:00:28.251 --> 00:00:30.153
(choir singing) ♪precious memories♪
00:00:30.153 --> 00:00:37.060
♪how they linger♪
00:00:37.060 --> 00:00:44.701
♪how they ever flood my soul♪
00:00:44.701 --> 00:00:57.914
Bill gaither: an unforgettable memory was made when dozens of friends...
00:00:57.914 --> 00:01:01.351
... who had spent their lives in gospel music...
00:01:01.351 --> 00:01:03.553
... gathered to sings some songs from their own...
00:01:03.553 --> 00:01:06.022
... personal treasure of memories.
00:01:06.022 --> 00:01:08.858
For these folks, many precious memories...
00:01:08.858 --> 00:01:11.861
... had begun around a piano somewhere.
00:01:11.861 --> 00:01:13.796
They're sharing songs about how their lives have been changed...
00:01:13.796 --> 00:01:17.867
... by god's amazing grace.
00:01:17.867 --> 00:01:19.903
♪precious scenes unfold♪
00:01:19.903 --> 00:01:21.204
♪ like grandma and grandpa used to play. ♪
00:01:24.207 --> 00:01:27.043
(bill) three cousins growing up in fort payne, alabama:
00:01:27.043 --> 00:01:30.914
Teddy gentry, jeff cook, and randy owen.
00:01:30.914 --> 00:01:34.484
And as is true in country music,
00:01:34.484 --> 00:01:37.220
Started out playing and singing with a guitar,
00:01:37.220 --> 00:01:40.190
And a lot of that was done in churches.
00:01:40.190 --> 00:01:42.592
♪ come to the church. ♪
00:01:42.592 --> 00:01:44.394
(bill) they formed the band in 1969,
00:01:44.394 --> 00:01:47.096
And after years of hard work and singing for tips,
00:01:47.096 --> 00:01:50.800
This threesome grew to become
00:01:50.800 --> 00:01:52.468
One of country music's most influential groups.
00:01:52.468 --> 00:01:56.172
♪ oh, i saw the light. ♪
00:01:56.172 --> 00:01:58.841
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:01:58.841 --> 00:02:00.677
(bill) with a trail of more than 40 number one songs,
00:02:00.677 --> 00:02:04.113
Dozens of music industry awards,
00:02:04.113 --> 00:02:06.716
A star on the hollywood walk of fame,
00:02:06.716 --> 00:02:09.586
And induction into the country music hall of fame,
00:02:09.586 --> 00:02:12.889
Alabama still believes in the value
00:02:12.889 --> 00:02:14.991
Of singing songs that make a difference.
00:02:14.991 --> 00:02:18.027
♪ oh, i believe there are angels among us. ♪
00:02:18.027 --> 00:02:24.067
(bill) gaither music group recently released angels among us,
00:02:24.067 --> 00:02:27.971
Which features alabama singing the music
00:02:27.971 --> 00:02:30.273
That first started them singing
00:02:30.273 --> 00:02:32.575
And the songs that have sustained them
00:02:32.575 --> 00:02:34.644
For more than 45 years.
00:02:34.644 --> 00:02:36.746
♪ because he lives... ♪
00:02:36.746 --> 00:02:42.252
(bill) today we will hear those songs live.
00:02:42.252 --> 00:02:44.787
Plus, we are going to get to know
00:02:44.787 --> 00:02:46.356
These three cousins a whole lot better.
00:02:46.356 --> 00:02:49.325
Stick around, because this is about to get really good.
00:02:49.325 --> 00:02:53.296
[rollicking guitar music]
00:02:53.296 --> 00:02:54.564
♪ i wandered so aimless, ♪
00:02:54.564 --> 00:02:57.033
♪ life filled with sin. ♪
00:02:57.033 --> 00:02:58.968
♪ i wouldn't let my dear savior in. ♪
00:02:58.968 --> 00:03:03.273
♪ then jesus came like a stranger in the night. ♪
00:03:03.273 --> 00:03:08.244
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:03:08.244 --> 00:03:12.515
♪ ♪
00:03:12.515 --> 00:03:13.650
♪ oh, i saw the light. ♪
00:03:13.650 --> 00:03:15.985
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:03:15.985 --> 00:03:18.121
♪ no more in darkness, no more in night. ♪
00:03:18.121 --> 00:03:22.592
♪ now i'm so happy, no sorrow in sight. ♪
00:03:22.592 --> 00:03:26.963
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:03:26.963 --> 00:03:31.200
♪ ♪
00:03:31.200 --> 00:03:36.839
♪ well, ♪
00:03:36.839 --> 00:03:39.676
♪ i was a fool to wander and stray. ♪
00:03:39.676 --> 00:03:43.613
♪ strait is the gate and so narrow's the way. ♪
00:03:43.613 --> 00:03:47.884
♪ now i have traded the wrong for the right. ♪
00:03:47.884 --> 00:03:52.722
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:03:52.722 --> 00:03:56.526
♪ ♪
00:03:56.526 --> 00:03:57.860
♪ oh, i saw the light. ♪
00:03:57.860 --> 00:04:00.430
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:04:00.430 --> 00:04:02.231
♪ no more in darkness, no more in night. ♪
00:04:02.231 --> 00:04:06.869
♪ now i'm so happy, no sorrow in sight. ♪
00:04:06.869 --> 00:04:11.541
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:04:11.541 --> 00:04:16.446
♪ oh, i saw the light. ♪
00:04:16.446 --> 00:04:19.248
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:04:19.248 --> 00:04:21.317
♪ no more in darkness, no more in night. ♪
00:04:21.317 --> 00:04:25.822
♪ now i'm so happy, no sorrow in sight. ♪
00:04:25.822 --> 00:04:30.426
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:04:30.426 --> 00:04:34.797
♪ ♪
00:04:34.797 --> 00:04:36.099
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:04:36.099 --> 00:04:41.604
♪ ♪
00:04:41.604 --> 00:04:50.513
♪ just like a blind man, i wandered along. ♪
00:04:50.513 --> 00:04:54.917
♪ worries and fears i claimed for my own. ♪
00:04:54.917 --> 00:04:59.288
♪ then like a blind man that god gave back his sight, ♪
00:04:59.288 --> 00:05:04.093
♪ praise the lord, i saw the light. ♪
00:05:04.093 --> 00:05:08.464
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:05:08.464 --> 00:05:10.733
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:05:10.733 --> 00:05:12.969
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:05:12.969 --> 00:05:15.204
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:05:15.204 --> 00:05:17.373
♪ i saw the light. ♪
00:05:17.373 --> 00:05:18.541
♪ ♪
00:05:18.541 --> 00:05:21.010
[cheers and applause]
00:05:21.010 --> 00:05:25.014
(randy) thank you!
00:05:25.081 --> 00:05:28.017
(bill) fort payne, alabama.
00:05:28.017 --> 00:05:29.652
Sand mountain, alabama.
00:05:29.652 --> 00:05:32.088
As a big fan of gospel music for years,
00:05:32.088 --> 00:05:35.024
I've heard about this part of the world
00:05:35.024 --> 00:05:37.226
Forever and forever,
00:05:37.226 --> 00:05:38.528
Because so much of gospel music started
00:05:38.528 --> 00:05:42.565
In this part of the country,
00:05:42.565 --> 00:05:44.400
Especially with the goodman family
00:05:44.400 --> 00:05:46.135
Close to sand mountain,
00:05:46.135 --> 00:05:47.503
I think-- fyffe, alabama.
00:05:47.503 --> 00:05:49.839
So when i flew in yesterday,
00:05:49.839 --> 00:05:51.908
I said, "okay, show me.
00:05:51.908 --> 00:05:53.609
"where is sand mountain?
00:05:53.609 --> 00:05:55.211
How far is fyffe?"
00:05:55.211 --> 00:05:56.646
Because my early history
00:05:56.646 --> 00:05:59.015
Revolved a lot around this part of the country.
00:05:59.015 --> 00:06:02.218
And it was just a joy to be here and come into your hometown.
00:06:02.218 --> 00:06:05.822
It's good to be with you today,
00:06:05.822 --> 00:06:07.657
Randy, jeff, and teddy.
00:06:07.657 --> 00:06:10.092
By the way,
00:06:10.092 --> 00:06:11.127
I have come into some money
00:06:11.127 --> 00:06:12.361
Since i've been in this town.
00:06:12.361 --> 00:06:13.696
Oh.
00:06:13.696 --> 00:06:15.431
Teddy gave me this coin.
00:06:15.431 --> 00:06:16.799
(randy) oh.
00:06:16.799 --> 00:06:17.834
And, teddy, what did you tell me it was?
00:06:17.834 --> 00:06:20.636
It's a 1936 peace dollar.
00:06:20.636 --> 00:06:21.838
(bill) my birthday.
00:06:21.838 --> 00:06:22.972
(teddy) that's right, i had to look
00:06:22.972 --> 00:06:24.974
And find your birthday online yesterday
00:06:24.974 --> 00:06:26.409
So i could try to find you one.
00:06:26.409 --> 00:06:27.777
And, you know, it was hard to find one that old, bill.
00:06:27.777 --> 00:06:29.745
[laughter]
00:06:29.745 --> 00:06:33.816
And part of your fan museum-- you have your collection there.
00:06:33.816 --> 00:06:37.320
- right? - yes, right.
00:06:37.320 --> 00:06:39.055
I have a little small coin shop there.
00:06:39.055 --> 00:06:40.556
We have fun, try to get people started collecting.
00:06:40.556 --> 00:06:43.493
(bill) well, the chamber of commerce in this town
00:06:43.493 --> 00:06:45.428
Are very, very wise,
00:06:45.428 --> 00:06:46.796
Because all you see is alabama, alabama.
00:06:46.796 --> 00:06:49.665
And then we have come into this beautiful house, jeff,
00:06:49.665 --> 00:06:53.669
But first of all, we had to get on the jeff cook highway.
00:06:53.669 --> 00:06:59.175
It's parkway, but who's counting?
00:06:59.175 --> 00:07:01.244
(bill) parkway, okay.
00:07:01.244 --> 00:07:03.112
So you have a street named after you.
00:07:03.112 --> 00:07:04.647
(jeff) i do, and teddy has one also and also randy.
00:07:04.647 --> 00:07:07.416
Randy, you got a street too?
00:07:07.416 --> 00:07:09.418
It's a highway.
00:07:09.418 --> 00:07:11.020
Oh, it's a highway. oh, i see.
00:07:11.020 --> 00:07:12.889
Alabama parkway, and then there's--
00:07:12.889 --> 00:07:15.625
I think, individually,
00:07:15.625 --> 00:07:16.993
There are some roads or highways or whatever.
00:07:16.993 --> 00:07:18.961
We appreciate it.
00:07:18.961 --> 00:07:20.429
The statues down in town was something--a special thing.
00:07:20.429 --> 00:07:25.034
(teddy) i tried to put up a toll booth
00:07:25.034 --> 00:07:26.536
On mine, and they wouldn't let me, bill.
00:07:26.536 --> 00:07:28.304
[laughter]
00:07:28.304 --> 00:07:29.739
[all clapping rhythmically]
00:07:29.739 --> 00:07:31.140
♪ oh, let's all go down to the river, ♪
00:07:31.140 --> 00:07:35.278
♪ 'cause there's a man that's walkin' on the water. ♪
00:07:35.278 --> 00:07:39.949
♪ mm-mm, come along with me, ♪
00:07:39.949 --> 00:07:42.852
♪ for i want to see ♪
00:07:42.852 --> 00:07:45.021
♪ this man walkin' on the water. ♪
00:07:45.021 --> 00:07:49.625
♪ well, he can raise the dead from the grave, ♪
00:07:49.625 --> 00:07:53.763
♪ change the water, turn it into wine. ♪
00:07:53.763 --> 00:07:59.168
♪ he can make the lame walk. ♪
00:07:59.168 --> 00:08:01.871
♪ he can make the lame walk ♪
00:08:01.871 --> 00:08:04.040
♪ and open up the eyes of the blind. ♪
00:08:04.040 --> 00:08:07.577
♪ yeah, let's all go down to the river, ♪
00:08:07.577 --> 00:08:11.981
♪ 'cause there's a man that's walkin' on the water. ♪
00:08:11.981 --> 00:08:16.852
♪ oh, come along with me, ♪
00:08:16.852 --> 00:08:19.889
♪ for i want to see ♪
00:08:19.889 --> 00:08:21.958
♪ this man walkin' on the water. ♪
00:08:21.958 --> 00:08:26.062
♪ ♪
00:08:26.062 --> 00:08:28.464
♪ well, now, jesus is the man at the river, ♪
00:08:28.464 --> 00:08:33.002
♪ and he's washing people's sins away. ♪
00:08:33.002 --> 00:08:38.007
♪ yeah, he can save your soul ♪
00:08:38.007 --> 00:08:40.443
♪ if you give him control. ♪
00:08:40.443 --> 00:08:42.712
♪ be ready for that judgment day. ♪
00:08:42.712 --> 00:08:46.882
♪ yeah, now, let's all go down to the river. ♪
00:08:46.882 --> 00:08:51.554
♪ there's a man that's walkin' on the water. ♪
00:08:51.554 --> 00:08:56.125
♪ yeah, come on, come along with me, ♪
00:08:56.125 --> 00:08:58.894
♪ for i want to see ♪
00:08:58.894 --> 00:09:01.197
♪ this man walkin' on the water. ♪
00:09:01.197 --> 00:09:05.401
♪ oh, now, let's all go down to the river. ♪
00:09:05.401 --> 00:09:10.072
♪ there's a man that's walkin' on the water. ♪
00:09:10.072 --> 00:09:14.744
♪ yeah, come along with me, ♪
00:09:14.744 --> 00:09:17.413
♪ for i want to see ♪
00:09:17.413 --> 00:09:19.882
♪ this man walkin' on the water, ♪
00:09:19.882 --> 00:09:24.086
♪ this man walkin' on the water. ♪
00:09:24.086 --> 00:09:29.125
♪ mm, that's right. ♪
00:09:29.125 --> 00:09:31.093
♪ ♪
00:09:31.093 --> 00:09:35.064
[cheers and applause]
00:09:35.064 --> 00:09:39.402
We get to feature the legendary gordon mote on this song--
00:09:43.572 --> 00:09:47.343
I guess most of the songs.
00:09:47.343 --> 00:09:49.745
He was our leader of the band, so to speak, in the studio.
00:09:49.745 --> 00:09:52.581
I'm glad y'all like piano.
00:09:52.581 --> 00:09:54.350
[slow piano music]
00:09:54.350 --> 00:09:57.353
♪ ♪
00:09:57.353 --> 00:10:13.002
♪ just a closer walk with thee. ♪
00:10:16.839 --> 00:10:22.878
♪ ♪
00:10:22.878 --> 00:10:26.782
♪ oh, grant it, jesus, is my plea. ♪
00:10:26.782 --> 00:10:35.057
♪ ♪
00:10:35.057 --> 00:10:38.160
♪ oh, daily walking close to thee, ♪
00:10:38.160 --> 00:10:48.070
♪ ooh, let it be, dear lord. ♪
00:10:48.070 --> 00:10:54.143
♪ let it be. ♪
00:10:54.143 --> 00:10:56.545
♪ ♪
00:10:56.545 --> 00:10:59.915
♪ oh, i am weak, ♪
00:10:59.915 --> 00:11:04.120
♪ but thou art strong. ♪
00:11:04.120 --> 00:11:06.856
♪ ♪
00:11:06.856 --> 00:11:10.793
♪ and, jesus, keep me from all wrong. ♪
00:11:10.793 --> 00:11:17.833
♪ ♪
00:11:17.833 --> 00:11:20.970
♪ oh, i'll be satisfied as long, ♪
00:11:20.970 --> 00:11:30.880
♪ whoa, as i walk... ♪
00:11:30.880 --> 00:11:34.016
♪ let me walk close to thee. ♪
00:11:34.016 --> 00:11:40.022
Oh, now, mr. gordon mote.
00:11:40.022 --> 00:12:39.114
[piano solo]"
00:12:39.114 --> 00:12:40.783
[soft guitar music]
00:12:40.783 --> 00:12:42.818
(randy) ♪ because he lives, ♪
00:12:42.818 --> 00:12:47.890
♪ i can face tomorrow. ♪
00:12:47.890 --> 00:12:53.863
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:12:53.863 --> 00:12:59.335
♪ all fear is gone. ♪
00:12:59.335 --> 00:13:05.207
♪ because i know ♪
00:13:05.207 --> 00:13:10.746
♪ he holds my future, ♪
00:13:10.746 --> 00:13:16.418
♪ and life is worth the living ♪
00:13:16.418 --> 00:13:20.623
♪ just because he lives. ♪
00:13:20.623 --> 00:13:26.028
♪ ♪
00:13:26.028 --> 00:13:27.730
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:13:27.730 --> 00:13:32.801
♪ i can face tomorrow. ♪
00:13:32.801 --> 00:13:38.574
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:13:38.574 --> 00:13:43.879
♪ all fear is gone. ♪
00:13:43.879 --> 00:13:49.518
♪ because i know ♪
00:13:49.518 --> 00:13:54.890
♪ he holds my future, ♪
00:13:54.890 --> 00:14:00.329
♪ and life is worth the living ♪
00:14:00.329 --> 00:14:04.433
♪ just because he lives. ♪
00:14:04.433 --> 00:14:09.438
♪ ♪
00:14:09.438 --> 00:14:11.073
♪ god sent his son. ♪
00:14:11.073 --> 00:14:16.612
♪ they called him jesus. ♪
00:14:16.612 --> 00:14:22.251
♪ he came to love, ♪
00:14:22.251 --> 00:14:27.289
♪ heal, and forgive. ♪
00:14:27.289 --> 00:14:33.162
♪ he lived and died ♪
00:14:33.162 --> 00:14:38.500
♪ to buy my pardon. ♪
00:14:38.500 --> 00:14:43.973
♪ an empty grave is there ♪
00:14:43.973 --> 00:14:48.010
♪ to prove my savior lives. ♪
00:14:48.010 --> 00:14:52.848
♪ ♪
00:14:52.848 --> 00:14:54.650
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:14:54.650 --> 00:15:00.022
♪ i can face tomorrow. ♪
00:15:00.022 --> 00:15:05.561
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:15:05.561 --> 00:15:10.933
♪ all fear is gone. ♪
00:15:10.933 --> 00:15:16.605
♪ because i know ♪
00:15:16.605 --> 00:15:22.044
♪ he holds my future, ♪
00:15:22.044 --> 00:15:27.616
♪ and life is worth the living ♪
00:15:27.616 --> 00:15:31.687
♪ just because he lives. ♪
00:15:31.687 --> 00:15:36.392
♪ ♪
00:15:36.392 --> 00:15:39.995
♪ how sweet to hold ♪
00:15:39.995 --> 00:15:44.233
♪ a newborn baby ♪
00:15:44.233 --> 00:15:49.438
♪ and feel the pride ♪
00:15:49.438 --> 00:15:54.777
♪ and joy he gives. ♪
00:15:54.777 --> 00:16:00.416
♪ but greater still, ♪
00:16:00.416 --> 00:16:05.788
♪ that calm assurance: ♪
00:16:05.788 --> 00:16:11.226
♪ this child can face uncertain days ♪
00:16:11.226 --> 00:16:16.598
♪ because he lives. ♪
00:16:16.598 --> 00:16:20.035
♪ ♪
00:16:20.035 --> 00:16:22.204
♪ and then one day, ♪
00:16:22.204 --> 00:16:27.543
♪ gonna cross that river. ♪
00:16:27.543 --> 00:16:33.048
♪ i'll fight life's final ♪
00:16:33.048 --> 00:16:38.754
♪ war with pain. ♪
00:16:38.754 --> 00:16:43.992
♪ and then as death ♪
00:16:43.992 --> 00:16:49.331
♪ gives way to victory, ♪
00:16:49.331 --> 00:16:54.937
♪ i'll see the lights of glory, ♪
00:16:54.937 --> 00:16:58.941
♪ and i'll know he reigns. ♪
00:16:58.941 --> 00:17:03.612
♪ ♪
00:17:03.612 --> 00:17:05.547
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:17:05.547 --> 00:17:10.986
♪ i can face tomorrow. ♪
00:17:10.986 --> 00:18:15.551
♪ becathank you. s, ♪
00:18:15.551 --> 00:18:16.818
I love, love, love angels among us,
00:18:16.818 --> 00:18:22.291
A wonderful song with a wonderful melody
00:18:22.291 --> 00:18:25.460
But a great message.
00:18:25.460 --> 00:18:27.496
There's people who know that song
00:18:27.496 --> 00:18:29.531
That don't even know who alabama is.
00:18:29.531 --> 00:18:31.366
(bill) yeah.
00:18:31.366 --> 00:18:32.501
Because it was one--
00:18:32.501 --> 00:18:37.139
The rca company had no idea what to do with the song,
00:18:37.139 --> 00:18:41.009
So they released it as a christmas song.
00:18:41.009 --> 00:18:44.980
(teddy) it was a bonus track
00:18:44.980 --> 00:18:46.815
The very first time
00:18:46.815 --> 00:18:48.917
They released it.
00:18:48.917 --> 00:18:50.018
Me and randy had heard the song on a demo,
00:18:50.018 --> 00:18:51.653
And we looked at each other and said,
00:18:51.653 --> 00:18:53.188
"we got to cut this song."
00:18:53.188 --> 00:18:54.456
And rca--we'd about finished the cd,
00:18:54.456 --> 00:18:56.992
And rca said, "well, we don't really hear the song,
00:18:56.992 --> 00:18:59.895
You know, as"--
00:18:59.895 --> 00:19:00.996
You know, i mean, honestly, i mean, they said,
00:19:00.996 --> 00:19:03.632
"but if y'all want to put it in there as a bonus track,"
00:19:03.632 --> 00:19:05.801
Said, "we'll put it in there as a bonus track for somebody."
00:19:05.801 --> 00:19:09.838
So when the album came out, you know, it just--
00:19:09.838 --> 00:19:15.410
It was like electricity.
00:19:15.410 --> 00:19:17.512
I mean, it was-- you know, every month
00:19:17.512 --> 00:19:20.749
Or every couple of weeks, we'd get a story about--
00:19:20.749 --> 00:19:23.619
A real story
00:19:23.619 --> 00:19:24.853
About how this song touched somebody's life.
00:19:24.853 --> 00:19:27.122
This girl was in a coma for 30 days, bill,
00:19:27.122 --> 00:19:30.158
And her parents-- the doctor said,
00:19:30.158 --> 00:19:33.462
"well, bring her some music in and play it for her."
00:19:33.462 --> 00:19:36.231
They said, "she loves the group alabama."
00:19:36.231 --> 00:19:38.600
And they brought that song in and played it for her,
00:19:38.600 --> 00:19:41.870
And she ca--
00:19:41.870 --> 00:19:44.072
When the song finished, she woke up.
00:19:44.072 --> 00:19:46.642
I mean, it was--
00:19:46.642 --> 00:19:48.644
And she came to our show.
00:19:48.644 --> 00:19:50.145
And had a full recovery and came to our show
00:19:50.145 --> 00:19:52.047
At the alabama theatre.
00:19:52.047 --> 00:19:53.849
But every month, it was one of those stories.
00:19:53.849 --> 00:19:56.418
The song was much bigger than we were.
00:19:56.418 --> 00:19:57.919
We felt like that it had-- it was--
00:19:57.919 --> 00:20:00.255
Touched in a way that only god could touch people.
00:20:00.255 --> 00:20:05.527
But then rca saw what it--
00:20:05.527 --> 00:20:08.497
They said, "wow."
00:20:08.497 --> 00:20:09.765
They wound up putting it on the next album as well
00:20:09.765 --> 00:20:11.867
Because it was doing so well.
00:20:11.867 --> 00:20:13.302
You remember that?
00:20:13.302 --> 00:20:14.636
So, you know--
00:20:14.636 --> 00:20:15.637
Then they put it on the next one.
00:20:15.637 --> 00:20:16.872
Yeah, so it wound up on two or three albums
00:20:16.872 --> 00:20:18.206
Because of the response.
00:20:18.206 --> 00:20:19.908
[soft piano music]
00:20:19.908 --> 00:20:22.511
(randy) ♪ i was walking home from school ♪
00:20:22.511 --> 00:20:25.380
♪ on a cold winter day. ♪
00:20:25.380 --> 00:20:27.949
♪ took a shortcut through the woods, ♪
00:20:27.949 --> 00:20:32.287
♪ and i lost my way. ♪
00:20:32.287 --> 00:20:35.891
♪ it was getting late, ♪
00:20:35.891 --> 00:20:38.327
♪ and i was scared and alone. ♪
00:20:38.327 --> 00:20:42.197
♪ but then a kind old man took my hand ♪
00:20:42.197 --> 00:20:46.835
♪ and led me home. ♪
00:20:46.835 --> 00:20:49.838
♪ now, mama couldn't see him, ♪
00:20:49.838 --> 00:20:52.741
♪ oh, but he was standing there. ♪
00:20:52.741 --> 00:20:56.545
♪ and i knew in my heart ♪
00:20:56.545 --> 00:20:59.581
♪ he was the answer to my prayer. ♪
00:20:59.581 --> 00:21:02.918
♪ ♪
00:21:02.918 --> 00:21:04.319
♪ oh, i believe there are angels among us, ♪
00:21:04.319 --> 00:21:13.428
♪ sent down to us from somewhere up above. ♪
00:21:13.428 --> 00:21:18.533
♪ they come to you and me ♪
00:21:18.533 --> 00:21:22.904
♪ in our darkest hours ♪
00:21:22.904 --> 00:21:26.675
♪ to show us how to live, ♪
00:21:26.675 --> 00:21:30.278
♪ to teach us how to give, ♪
00:21:30.278 --> 00:21:33.782
♪ to guide us with the light of love. ♪
00:21:33.782 --> 00:21:39.020
♪ ♪
00:21:39.020 --> 00:21:44.192
♪ when life held troubled times ♪
00:21:44.192 --> 00:21:47.629
♪ and had me down on my knees, ♪
00:21:47.629 --> 00:21:51.533
♪ there's always been someone ♪
00:21:51.533 --> 00:21:54.202
♪ to come along and comfort me. ♪
00:21:54.202 --> 00:21:58.640
♪ a kind word from a stranger ♪
00:21:58.640 --> 00:22:02.144
♪ to lend a helping hand, ♪
00:22:02.144 --> 00:22:05.313
♪ a phone call from a friend ♪
00:22:05.313 --> 00:22:08.417
♪ just to say, "i understand." ♪
00:22:08.417 --> 00:22:12.621
♪ but ain't it kind of funny, ♪
00:22:12.621 --> 00:22:15.724
♪ at the dark end of the road, ♪
00:22:15.724 --> 00:22:19.594
♪ someone lights the way ♪
00:22:19.594 --> 00:22:22.230
♪ with just a single ray of hope? ♪
00:22:22.230 --> 00:22:26.334
♪ ♪
00:22:26.334 --> 00:22:27.569
♪ oh, i believe there are angels among us, ♪
00:22:27.569 --> 00:22:36.244
♪ sent down to us from somewhere up above. ♪
00:22:36.244 --> 00:22:41.116
♪ they come to you and me ♪
00:22:41.116 --> 00:22:45.487
♪ in our darkest hours ♪
00:22:45.487 --> 00:22:49.324
♪ to show us how to live, ♪
00:22:49.324 --> 00:22:52.828
♪ to teach us how to give, ♪
00:22:52.828 --> 00:22:56.164
♪ to guide us with the light of love. ♪
00:22:56.164 --> 00:23:03.772
♪ they wear so many faces, ♪
00:23:03.772 --> 00:23:06.641
♪ show up in the strangest places ♪
00:23:06.641 --> 00:23:10.045
♪ to grace us with their mercies ♪
00:23:10.045 --> 00:23:13.582
♪ in our time of need. ♪
00:23:13.582 --> 00:23:15.684
Everybody sing the song.
00:23:15.684 --> 00:23:17.886
♪ oh, i believe there are angels among us, ♪
00:23:17.886 --> 00:23:26.561
♪ sent down to us from somewhere up above. ♪
00:23:26.561 --> 00:23:31.399
♪ they come to you and me ♪
00:23:31.399 --> 00:23:35.704
♪ in our darkest hours ♪
00:23:35.704 --> 00:23:39.407
♪ to show us how to live, ♪
00:23:39.407 --> 00:23:42.911
♪ to teach us how to give, ♪
00:23:42.911 --> 00:23:46.248
♪ to guide us with the light of love. ♪
00:23:46.248 --> 00:23:51.486
♪ ♪
00:23:51.486 --> 00:23:53.288
♪ they come to you and me ♪
00:23:53.288 --> 00:23:57.759
♪ in our darkest hours ♪
00:23:57.759 --> 00:24:01.396
♪ to show us how to live, ♪
00:24:01.396 --> 00:24:04.900
♪ to teach us how to give, ♪
00:24:04.900 --> 00:24:08.270
♪ to guide us with the light of love, ♪
00:24:08.270 --> 00:24:14.876
♪ to guide us with the light of love. ♪
00:24:14.876 --> 00:24:25.287
It's love! it's love!
00:24:25.287 --> 00:24:28.423
It's all about love!
00:24:28.423 --> 00:24:29.891
We thank y'all for being here on this beautiful occasion
00:24:29.891 --> 00:24:32.193
With all of us.
00:24:32.193 --> 00:24:33.695
God bless you!
00:24:33.695 --> 00:24:36.331
Thank y'all so much!
00:24:36.331 --> 00:24:37.666
[cheers and applause]
00:24:37.666 --> 00:24:43.872
Thank you so much!
00:24:47.342 --> 00:24:48.710
What a wonderful day, wonderful night!
00:24:48.710 --> 00:24:50.946
[cheers and applause]
00:24:50.946 --> 00:24:52.213
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:24:52.213 --> 00:24:57.519
♪ i can face tomorrow. ♪
00:24:57.519 --> 00:25:03.091
♪ because he lives, ♪
00:25:03.091 --> 00:25:08.430
♪ all fear is gone. ♪
00:25:08.430 --> 00:25:13.935
♪ because i know ♪
00:25:13.935 --> 00:25:19.374
♪ he holds my future, ♪
00:25:19.374 --> 00:25:25.046
♪ and life is worth the living ♪
00:25:25.046 --> 00:25:29.184
♪ just because he lives. ♪
00:25:29.184 --> 00:25:34.522
♪ ♪
00:25:34.522 --> 00:25:36.124
♪ and life is worth the living ♪
00:25:36.124 --> 00:25:40.028
♪ just because he lives. ♪
00:25:40.028 --> 00:25:45.834
♪ ♪
00:25:45.834 --> 00:25:51.506
[cheers and applause]
00:25:51.506 --> 00:26:56.337
♪precious memories♪
00:26:56.337 --> 00:27:02.143
♪how they linger♪
00:27:02.143 --> 00:27:09.217
♪how they ever flood my soul♪
00:27:09.217 --> 00:27:10.852
Thank you for joining bill and gloria gaither...
00:27:10.852 --> 00:27:13.354
... and their homecoming friends for "precious memories."
00:27:13.354 --> 00:27:16.424
Be sure to watch program as these legendary gospel artists...
00:27:16.424 --> 00:27:19.861
... share more of your favorite songs.
00:27:19.861 --> 00:27:23.631
♪in the stillness, of the midnight♪
00:27:23.631 --> 00:27:23.631

HD-BGGF2503

January 18, 2025 | S25:E12

Closed captions

Share