Darwin Hobbs is especially popular for his spirit moving song 'He's able' which has taken the breath of Nigerians away. The song indeed has been an inspiration for many, many, many gospel singers.
- Sheffieldhottie
His debut solo project (Mercy) was characterized by an anointing pieced together in soulful song with the help of producers Fred Hammond and Victor and Cedric Caldwell (see review).
Darwin Hobbs turns around swiftly on Vertical, his sophomore project with EMI Gospel, by combining both some of the same, and some fresh twists too.
Production mainstays Victor and Cedric Caldwell return to the fold, and join forces with Tommy Sims, whose Positive Movement production house has blown notorious in recent years. A fascinating choice of guest artists also marks this effort.
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Crucial to the album is the groovified "Cast All Your Cares", which harnesses the writing hooks of Angie Winans and the brothers Caldwell, is powered by the guitar finesse of Paul Jackson Jr., and features a strong chorus supporting Hobb's soulful delivery on lead.
The familiar voice of Donna Summer graces "When I Look Up". It's a softly soaring AC ballad about the liberty that Jesus brings, with Hobbs intertwining his pipes with Summer's exquisite phrasing over subtle bird twittering effects and a soft rhythm track. Written by the Caldwells with up-and-comer Hallerin Hill, it's a quiet full force gale, complete with backing vocals from Angie Winans.
Continuing on the guest artist theme, former Doobie Brother turned solo artist Michael McDonald joins his husky soul with Hobbs' rich tones on the head-bob track, Everyday. Fueled by musical elements of the Gap Band's "Outstanding", the Tommy Sims composition is an urban delight. Check these lines:
Surely the mercy of your love is in this place
I know that every day, come rain or shine
That it's mine all mine.
—from "Everyday"
On "So Amazing", Hobbs turns the tables on those who can't refrain from constantly comparing his vocal vibe to that of Luther Vandross. With his Gospel cover of this Vandross hit, Hobbs boldly tackles this comparison issue head on. No doubt he could easily be mistaken for the crooner, but with Hobbs' spirit of sensitivity infused throughout, there's no comparison on the deeper level. Virtue softly provides sweet backing vocals.
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald contributed vocals to a couple of The Winans' projects (Decision and Back 2 Back) back when.
He's primarily known for his work with The Dobbie Brothers and Steely Dan, plus his own solo work.
Other hits have come in collaborations with James Ingram, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Donna Summer (who also appears with Darwin Hobbs on this Vertical project).
Hobbs has stated that on this project, "every song was written strategically to represent some aspect of our relationship to God and His relationship to us" —hence the title Vertical, indicating that relationship.
So it's no surprise then, that the jewel in this CD jewel case is the medley of praise and worship ("Praise Medley"). It's on this soft, 8-minute, vocals-focused cut that Hobbs truly astounds with his range and selection of expression. The fact that he doesn't need vocal dramatics to do this speaks volumes to his gift. Holy praise tunes included are "El Shaddai", "You Are Holy", "You Are My Hiding Place" and "Great Is Your Mercy".
Set your alarm clock now, because you certainly don't want to sleep on this project. There's so much to love on this disk that you may not be able to handle it in one listen.
I'm still reeling.
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Come Let Us Sing / He Is Exalted Medley
Darwin Hobbs Lyrics
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Let us shout joyfully
Come let us worship the Lord
Let us shout joyfully
He is exalted
The king is exalted on high
I will praise him, praise him
He is exalted forever exalted
He is the Lord
Forever his truth shall begin
Heaven and earth
Rejoice in his holy name
He is exalted
The king is exalted on high
Forever exalted on high
Worthy is the lamp
King of glory
You're exalted
The angels cry holy
You're exalted
Great I am mighty God
You're exalted.
Darwin Hobbs's song Come Let Us Sing / He Is Exalted Medley is a call for worship and praise to the Lord. The first verse encourages believers to sing and shout joyfully to the Lord. It is an invitation for everyone to come together and worship the Lord. The second verse emphasizes the exalted nature of the Lord with the repetition of the phrase "He is exalted." The verse goes on to say that the Lord's truth shall never end, and heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name.
The lyrics are not just a call to worship for believers, but also a declaration of faith. The song acknowledges that the Lord is exalted and worthy of our praise. It is a reminder that we serve a mighty God who reigns above all things. The chorus repeats the phrase "He is exalted" and encourages us to praise his name forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Come let us sing to the Lord
Let us raise our voices in song to the Lord
Let us shout joyfully
Let our joy be palpable in our singing and expressions
Come let us worship the Lord
Let us bow down in reverence before the Lord
He is exalted
The Lord is highly lifted up and glorified
The king is exalted on high
The King of kings is highly lifted up and glorified above all other kings
I will praise him, praise him
I will express my adoration for the Lord through my words and actions
He is exalted forever exalted
The Lord is highly lifted up and glorified at all times
And I will praise his name
I will express my adoration for the Lord's name through my words and actions
He is the Lord
The Lord is the one and only true God
Forever his truth shall begin
The Lord's truth shall endure for all eternity
Heaven and earth
All of creation
Rejoice in his holy name
Celebrate and take delight in the Lord's holy name
Forever exalted on high
The Lord is highly lifted up and glorified for all eternity
Worthy is the lamp
The Lord Jesus Christ is worthy of honor and praise
King of glory
The Lord is the King of all glory
You're exalted
You, Lord, are highly lifted up and glorified
The angels cry holy
The angels in heaven declare the holiness of the Lord
Great I am mighty God
The Lord God is great and mighty above all else
You're exalted.
You, Lord, are highly lifted up and glorified
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Heal the Land
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Oh!
Let's talk about the problems
Please tell me how we solve them
There has to be a brighter day.
Ohhhh!
On your mark, get set, let's go now
Lights, Camera, Action showed now
Seems like this is what we've become
What do we do, Ohhhhh
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land
Oh!)
We've got to find our way back
To the idea that we first had
Somehow we've gone and lost our way
Ohhhh
Wake up and smell the brew now
Make this our finest hour
All faces turn into the ground
This is the answer!
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Why? Oh Why?
is the question, tell me.
Who will stand?
Wanna know how did we end up here?
Or when will it end?
Lord, tell me where do we go from hereee?
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Oh OH Oh OH Oh OHhhh (8x)
HEAL THE LAND!
Pray, seek my face!
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Paula Carr
on My Promise To You
Why don't they have lyrics to this song