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.
โfrom "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" โhence 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 Nobody Like Him
Darwin Hobbs Lyrics
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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
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)
There's 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
The lyrics to Darwin Hobbs's song Nobody Like Jesus Nobody Like Him celebrate the uniqueness and greatness of Jesus Christ. The singer expresses his gratitude for Jesus's love, grace, mercy, and the words that He has spoken over him. He acknowledges that nobody in the world can save him or turn his life around like Jesus can.
The singer also acknowledges the power and divinity of Jesus Christ. The lyrics refer to the fact that Jesus is the Son of God, and every knee will bow and every tongue confess His name. The singer acknowledges Jesus's ability to heal his body, turn his frown into a smile, and give him hope again.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nobody like Jesus
There's nobody quite like Jesus
There's nothing like His plan for my life
Nobody can save me like Jesus can, healing my body and turning my life around with His plan
There's nothing like the words that He's spoken over me.
His spoken words have no equal, giving me hope and turning my frown into a smile
There's nothing like the love that He shows
The love Jesus shows is without comparison
Nothing like His grace and His mercy
His grace and mercy have no match
I am so grateful
I am so thankful
Nobody like Jesus
Nobody can save me like Jesus can
I can't find anybody like Jesus
I searched everywhere but nobody can compare with Jesus
Who wouldn't serve a God like this, Shirley some Son of God they call Jesus
How can anyone not want to serve a God like Jesus?
His name is Jesus
His name is unparalleled, there's nobody like Him
Contributed by Asher T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zhanae
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