Styles: Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Ur… Read Full Bio ↴Born: November 9, 1959
Styles: Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Urban
Biography:
Donnie McClurkin is a gospel vocalist with the soul of Andraé Crouch and the contemporary flair of Kirk Franklin. Born into a home filled with domestic violence and drug abuse, McClurkin was saved by an aunt who sang background vocals with Crouch himself. After staying close to Crouch throughout his boyhood, he began to play piano and sing with his church youth choir. He formed the McClurkin Singers by the time he was a teenager, and later formed another group, the New York Restoration Choir.
Hired as an associate minister at Marvin Winans' Perfecting Church in 1989, with his vocals during a seminar, McClurkin endured a bout with leukemia that year. A friendship with a Warner Alliance executive resulted in his signing to the label for his 1996 self-titled LP, with producers Mark Kibble (of Take 6), Cedric and Victor Maxwell plus Andraé Crouch. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Donnie McClurkin is a Gospel superstar whose voice is recognized around the world. His voice has already transcended the Sunday morning pulpit to the top of record charts where his music has remained steadfast while reaching gold and platinum status.
While on an airplane, God gave him the words for the song “Stand,” and, he says, in 20 minutes the words flowed inside his head. “How do you deal with the shame of your past…you stand,” he continues repeating the words.
McClurkin has been able to overcome and excel to the point that fans, celebrities and a cross section of music lovers recognize his talent as “special.”
In 1983, while working with the choir, McClurkin met the Reverend Marvin L. Winans. Impressed by McClurkin’s performance a gospel workshop seminar, Winans invited McClurkin to Detroit to help start a ministry. Six years later, in 1989, McClurkin moved to Detroit, became an associate minister at Perfecting Church and began touring and singing at different churches across the country.
At age 31, Donnie was diagnosed with leukemia. But at 36, with church, music and an unyielding faith, Reverend McClurkin hit gold with his debut album and changed his life.
McClurkin is head pastor at Perfecting Faith Church, a nondenominational Pentecostal church in Freeport, New York with a 1,000-plus congregation. He is home for the services every Sunday unless traveling overseas.
This Grammy award winning artist may sing for presidents, but he’s known for “being real.” And whether in his local church pulpit or on a stage before thousands, he preaches a forthright, often-provocative message about his troubled past, and his faith in God. Music, he says, is his sermon.
Hallelujah Chorus
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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REPEAT
Group joins in
Repeat 2x
Praise the Lord Thank you Jesus Thank You Jesus Thank You Lord
Praise the Lord (goes up an octave)
Gracias Jesus Gracias Jesus Mi Senor
Praise the Lord (goes up again)
Thank You Jesus Thank You (repeat)
(Netherlands)
Danku Jesus Danku (Spanish)
Gracias Jesus Gracias Thank You Jesus Thank You (Africa)
Oshe baba Oshe
The lyrics of Donnie McClurkin's song "Hallelujah Chorus" express praises and gratitude to God for His goodness and faithfulness. The repetition of "Hallelujah" emphasizes the celebration and exaltation of God's name. The words "Thank You Jesus" and "Praise the Lord" express thanksgiving to God for His salvation and provision. The song also acknowledges and connects with different cultures by including phrases such as "Gracias Jesus" and "Oshe baba Oshe" which means "Thank you, father, thank you" in Yoruba, a Nigerian language.
The song is uplifting and energizing, inviting listeners to join in the celebration of God's goodness. The use of different languages adds to the multicultural appeal of the song and creates a sense of unity among believers from diverse backgrounds. The song serves as a reminder to believers to always express gratitude and praise to God, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELU
We are joyfully exclaiming the word 'Hallelujah' three times
REPEAT
We are asking for the previous chant to be repeated
Group joins in
Everyone in the group starts singing together
Repeat 2x
We want the previous verse to be repeated two times
Praise the Lord Thank you Jesus Thank You Jesus Thank You Lord
We are expressing gratitude and giving praise to the Lord and Jesus for all they have done for us
Praise the Lord (goes up an octave)
We are increasing the pitch of our voices while still praising the Lord
Gracias Jesus Gracias Jesus Mi Senor
In Spanish, we are thanking Jesus, our Lord, for everything he has done for us
Praise the Lord (goes up again)
We are increasing the pitch of our voices even more while continuing to praise the Lord
Hallelujah Hallelu
We are joyfully exclaiming the word 'Hallelujah' once again
Thank You Jesus Thank You (repeat)
We are repeating our expression of gratitude to Jesus for what he has done for us
(Netherlands)
This part is sung in Dutch
Danku Jesus Danku (Spanish)
In Spanish, we are thanking Jesus once again
Gracias Jesus Gracias Thank You Jesus Thank You (Africa)
In Africa, we are thanking Jesus and expressing our gratitude to him for all he has done for us
Oshe baba Oshe
This part is sung in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, expressing thanks to God
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This arrangement was pure genius! I love the caribbean flare!
Evelyn Kunkuta
Oh love this version of the song. Been listening to it since 2004
borg111
Such a powerful song so beautifully executed.
Jeffery Johnson
THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD FOREVER!!!! WHO IS LIKE UNTO THEE OH LORD!!!!!!!!!!! THERE IS NOBODY LIKE OUR LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Amen!!!!!
A&N F
i love this song! i love Donnie. He's the best
Michele Greene
Wonderful. Sound like angels.
ochiesabina
I love this rendition. It's one of my favourites on the Wow Gospel Christmas CD.
Eleanor Oliveri
What a beautiful rendition.
Albert McDaniel
Great song, makes a person long for the return of Christ. Keep on praising Him with this wonderful music that is blessing my soul!!