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.
βfrom "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" βhence 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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Nobody Like Jesus Featuring Shirley Murdock
Darwin Hobbs Lyrics
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There's nobody like Jesus
There's nothing like His plan for my life
There's nothing like the words that He's spoken over me
(There's nobody like Jesus)
There's nothing like the love that He shows
Nothing like His grace and His mercy
Nobody like Jesus
(There's nobody like Jesus)
Jesus_ No_ No
There's nobody quite like Jesus
Nobody that can save me like he can
That can heal my body
Shirley
There's nobody like you Jesus
Nobody that can turn my life around
Turn my frown into a smile and give me hope again
D and S Hope again
There's nobody like Jesus (D and S Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah)
There's nothing like His plan for my life (D Nothing like His plan for my life)
There's nothing like the words that He's spoken over me. (D Words that he?s spoken over me)
There's nobody like Jesus (S Oh, ain?t nobody like you Jesus)
There's nothing like the love that He shows (S oh, oh)
Nothing like His grace and His mercy (S Grace and His mercy)
I am so grateful (S I?m so grateful)
Nobody like Jesus (D No)
There's nobody like Jesus
Talk
Shirley I searched all over the world_ And I can?t find anybody like Jesus (SI can?t find nobody, S Nobody, no_ D- Nobody_ D and S- No, no, no, no, no, no)
There's nobody like Jesus (Can?t nobody can save me like He can)
Nobody like Jesus (Nobody can)
Nobody like Jesus, Jesus (D Who wouldn?t serve a God like this)
Nobody like Him
[Chorus: Ad-libs] D&S There?s nobody like Jesus_ D Oh Yeah_ The words that he?s spoken over me_ S Nobody like you Jesus_ No, Nothing like the love he shows_ Grace and mercy_ I?m so_ D Oh)
[Vamp: repeat with ad libs]
There?s nobody like Jesus
Nobody like Jesus
Nobody like Jesus, Jesus
Nobody like Him
[Ad-libs:]
D Who wouldn't serve a God like this, Shirley some Son of God they call Jesus
S Some Son of God_ They call Him hallowed
D That at the name of Jesus every knee will bow
S Every tongue confess
D& S His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus
D& S No, no, no nobody like Him, No, no, no nobody like Him
D Nobody
S Nobody
D Nobody
S Nobody
D Nobody
S Nobody like Him
D Nobody
S No, no, no nobody
D No, no, no, no, no, nobody
D& S Nobody like Him, Nobody like Him
D& S Nobody like Him, Nobody like Him
This song, "Nobody Like Jesus," is a celebration of the unique and unmatched power and love of Jesus Christ. It is a duet between Darwin Hobbs and Shirley Murdock, and the two singers trade off lyrics that extol the virtues of the savior. The song begins with Hobbs singing, "There's nobody like Jesus," and continues with a list of his countless attributes. He praises Jesus for his plan for his life, the words he has spoken over him, his love, grace, and mercy. Murdock joins in and adds that there is nobody like Jesus to save her, heal her body, or turn her life around. The two singers unite in the chorus to proclaim that there is truly nobody like Jesus, and the vamp and ad-libs that follow reinforce this message with powerful repetition.
The lyrics of this song reveal its primary message - that Jesus is unique and unmatched in his power and love, and that nothing can compare to him. The songwriters use repetition and vivid imagery to drive this point home, focusing on the things that Jesus has done for them and the attributes that he possesses. The song celebrates his plan for our lives, the words he has spoken, and his love, grace, and mercy. It reminds us that there is nobody that can save us like Jesus can, and that he is the only one who can heal our bodies and turn our lives around. Finally, the song asserts that everybody should serve a God like Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nobody like Jesus
There is no one in the world who can compare to Jesus.
There's nothing like His plan for my life
His plan for my life is one of a kind.
There's nothing like the words that He's spoken over me.
His words to me are unique and special.
(There's nobody like Jesus)
No one can match the greatness of Jesus.
There's nothing like the love that He shows
His love is unparalleled and incomprehensible.
Nothing like His grace and His mercy
His grace and mercy are truly remarkable and unmatched.
I am so grateful
I am deeply thankful for all that He has done for me.
There's nobody quite like Jesus
There is no one in the world who can compare to Jesus.
Nobody that can save me like he can
No one else can save me the way Jesus does.
That can heal my body
He has the power to heal my body from any ailment or sickness.
There's nobody like you Jesus
No one can match the greatness of Jesus.
Nobody that can turn my life around
No one can transform my life the way Jesus can.
Turn my frown into a smile and give me hope again
He can change my negative attitude into a positive attitude and give me the strength to carry on.
I searched all over the world_ And I can't find anybody like Jesus
I have looked everywhere and found no one like Jesus.
(Can't nobody can save me like He can)
No one else can save me the way Jesus does.
Who wouldn't serve a God like this
Everyone should want to serve a God as great as Jesus.
His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus
The name of Jesus is powerful and unique.
No, no, no nobody like Him, Nobody like Him
No one can match the greatness of Jesus.
Contributed by Carter W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shanice Barrett
There's nobody like Jesus
There's nothing like His plan for my life
There's nothing like the words that He's spoken over
me
(There's nobody like Jesus)
There's nothing like the love that He shows
Nothing like His grace and His mercy
I am so grateful
Nobody like Jesus
(There's nobody like Jesus)
Jesus_ No_ No
There's nobody quite like Jesus
Nobody that can save me like he can
That can heal my body
Shirley
There's nobody like you Jesus
Nobody that can turn my life around
Turn my frown into a smile and give me hope again
D and S Hope again
There's nobody like Jesus (D and S Ooh yeah, yeah,
yeah)
There's nothing like His plan for my life (D Nothing like
His plan for my life)
There's nothing like the words that He's spoken over
me. (D Words that hes spoken over me)
There's nobody like Jesus (S Oh, aint nobody like you
Jesus)
There's nothing like the love that He shows (S oh, oh)
Nothing like His grace and His mercy (S Grace and His
mercy)
I am so grateful (S Im so grateful)
Nobody like Jesus (D No)
There's nobody like Jesus
Talk
Shirley I searched all over the world_ And I cant find
anybody like Jesus (SI cant find nobody, S Nobody,
no_ D- Nobody_ D and S- No, no, no, no, no, no)
There's nobody like Jesus (Cant nobody can save me
like He can)
Nobody like Jesus (Nobody can)
Nobody like Jesus, Jesus (D Who wouldnt serve a God
like this)
Nobody like Him
D&S Theres nobody like Jesus_ D
Oh Yeah_ The words that hes spoken over me_ S
Nobody like you Jesus_ No, Nothing like the love he
shows_ Grace and mercy_ Im so_ D Oh)
Theres nobody like Jesus
Nobody like Jesus
Nobody like Jesus, Jesus
Nobody like Him
D Who wouldn't serve a God like this, Shirley some Son
of God they call Jesus
S Some Son of God_ They call Him hallowed
D That at the name of Jesus every knee will bow
S Every tongue confess
D& S His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus, His name
is Jesus
D& S No, no, no nobody like Him, No, no, no nobody
like Him
D Nobody
S Nobody
D Nobody
S Nobody
D Nobody
S Nobody like Him
D Nobody
S No, no, no nobody
D No, no, no, no, no, nobody
D& S Nobody like Him, Nobody like Him
D& S Nobody like Him, Nobody like Him
chikita evans
Happy Sunday ππππ€π€π€
Thank You Jesus for blessing me with amazing children and prayer warriors
October 24 2021
Beverly Heyward
I love you so much Jesus thank you so much for everything you do I'm complete in you
Joann Laney
In 2023 still listening to this beautiful song. There's nobody like Jesus. In this day in time we need him like never before. He giving us chances after chances to turn to him. Love this song ππΎππΎππΎππΎππ½β€π
Victoria Edwards
There's absolutely NOBODY like Jesus!!!!ππ I love Him π
juan the don
There is nobody like my Lord Jesus Christ!!!!ππΏππΏππΏ
DANNY ADAMS
I JUST WANT TO WORSHIP!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!! YOU'VE ALREADY DONE SO MUCH I CAN'T EVEN SPEAK ON IT BECAUSE I'LL LEAVE TOO MUCH OUT!!! I WILL BOW AND SAY THANK YOU!!!
Toni Porche
Thank you God for all you do! BLESSINGS ME ALWAYS!ππ½
bmcadams1993
This is a classic.......this is the old school that I gre up on. I looooooovvvvvvveeeeeee it!!!!!!! May God bless ya'll
Juan The Don
I love you Lord Jesus Christ!!!!ππΎβ€οΈ
Beverly Ware
This is a blessed song in remberance of Jesus and his love & goodness!! & thanku Mr Hobbs & Mrs. Shirley Murdock!!