Lee Young was dismissed in 1982, and Jon Mohr was hired as the new bass singer. They then recorded the album, Passin' The Faith Along. Later, tenor Steve Green left and Larnelle Harris was hired. This group cut the New Point Of View album before Mohr left.
At this point the "New Gaither Vocal Band' dropped the "new" part of their name. Bill Gaither dropped to the lowest part (although they didn't call it Bass at the time), Gary McSpadden was moved down to baritone and Michael English was hired as lead singer. Although the previous album (New Point Of View) had been more contemporary than its predecessors, the album with this version of the group (One X 1) took it even further. After this album, Larnelle left and was replaced by Lemuel Miller. The group did not record an album with Lemuel before he left. He was replaced by Imperials alumnus, Jim Murray. They cut one album (Wings) before Gary McSpadden left to devote more time to his solo career. Mark Lowry was tapped to replace him. Although Lowry admittedly didn't have the natural ear for the baritone part, or the experience, he added a great voice along with his comedy and soon made their sound more smooth. First planned to perhaps be their final album, their gospel roots project Homecoming, in 1991, caused most Southern Gospel fans to welcome the Vocal Band with open arms. A follow-up recording called Southern Classics cemented their relationship with fans.
Jim Murray left and was replaced by Terry Franklin whose tenor voice was heard on the aforementioned, Southern Classics. Michael English left to pursue a popular solo career. He was replaced by Buddy Mullins. Terry Franklin soon left and was replaced by another Imperials alumnus, Jonathan Pierce. Strengthened by the popularity of the Homecoming video series, the Vocal Band added Guy Penrod at lead and after Pierce's departure, David Phelps was added at tenor. After Lowryβs departure, The Imperials alumnus Russ Taff sang baritone for a couple of years. When Taff returned to solo work, Marshall Hall was his replacement. Wes Hampton succeeded Phelps in 2005.
During the 1990s and into the first few years of the 21st century, the Gaither Vocal Band mastered the art of mixing classic Southern Gospel with Country and Inspirational styles. This gave the group a broad fan base that reached beyond the typical do.
In 2009 Marshall Hall and Guy Penrod left the group. Instead of just replacing them, Bill decided to make the group a five-man band -- bringing back some crowd favorites: Michael English, Mark Lowry, and David Phelps.
Complete List of Group Past Members:
* Bill Gaither, Baritone (1980-84); Bass (1984-present)
* Lee Young, Bass (1980-1982)
* Steve Green, Tenor (1980-1983)
* Gary McSpadden, Lead (1980-1984); Baritone (1984-88)
* Jon Mohr, Bass (1982-1984)
* Larnelle Harris, Tenor (1983-1987)
* Michael English, Lead (1985-1994, 2009-present)
* Lemuel Miller, Tenor (1987)
* Jim Murray, Tenor (1987-1992)
* Mark Lowry, Baritone (1988-2001, 2009-present)
* Terry Franklin, Tenor (1992-1994)
* Buddy Mullins, Lead (1994-1995)
* Jonathan Pierce, Tenor (1994-1997)
* Guy Penrod, Lead (1995-2009)
* David Phelps, Tenor (1997-2005, 2009-present)
* Russ Taff, Baritone (2001-2004)
* Marshall Hall, Baritone (2004-2009)
* Wes Hampton, Tenor (2005-present)
Discography
* The New Gaither Vocal Band (1981) - Benson
* ''Passin' The Faith Along (1983) - Benson
* New Point of View (1984) - Benson
* One X 1 (1986) - Word Nashville
* Wings (1988) - Star Song
* The Best from the Beginning (1989) - Benson
* A Few Good Men (1990) - Star Song
* Homecoming (1991) - Star Song
* Peace of the Rock (1993) - Star Song
* Southern Classics (1993) - Benson
* Testify (1994) King is Coming (1994) - Chapel
* ''Can't Stop Talkin' About Him (1995)
* Southern Classics: Volume II (1996) - Chapel
* Back Home in Indiana (1997) - Spring Hill
* ''Lovin' God & Lovin' Each Other (1997) - Spring Hill
* Still the Greatest Story Ever Told (1998) - Spring Hill
* God is Good (1999) - Spring Hill
* Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 1 (1999) - Benson
* Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 2 (1999) - Benson
* I Do Believe (2000) - Spring Hill
* Everything Good (2002) - Spring House
* A Cappella (2003) - Gaither Music Group
* Best of the Gaither Vocal Band (2004) - Gaither Music Group
* Give it Away (2006) - Gaither Music Group
*Together Signature Sound and Gaither Vocal Band (2007) - Gaither Music Group
*Lovin' Life (2008) - Gaither Music Group
*Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style (2008)
*Gaither Vocal Band Reunion - Volumes One & Two (January 2009)
Good
Gaither Vocal Band Lyrics
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God cannot solve it
There is no mountain too tall
God cannot move it
There is no storm too dark
God cannot calm it
There is no sorrow too deep
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
I know my brother that He will carry you
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
I know my sister that He will carry you
He said, "Come on to me all who are weary
And I will give you rest, rest, rest, rest"
Rest, rest, rest
There is no problem too big
God cannot solve it
There is no mountain too tall
He cannot move it
There is no storm too dark
God cannot calm it
There is no sorrow too deep
He cannot soothe it
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
Oh, I know my brother that He will carry you
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
Oh, I know my sister that He will carry you
I know my brother and I know my sister that Jesus will carry you
The lyrics of Gaither Vocal Band's song Good Good News convey a message of hope and faith in God's ability to overcome any obstacle. The repetition of the lines "there is no problem too big" and "there is no sorrow too deep" emphasizes the idea that God's power and love knows no bounds. The song encourages listeners to have trust in God, especially during challenging times when they may feel burdened by the weight of the world. The chorus reaffirms this message, assuring listeners that if God can carry the weight of the world on His shoulders, then surely He can support and care for each individual.
The second verse of the song, which references Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28, adds to the reassurance and comfort provided in the lyrics. The invitation to come to Him and find rest is a reminder that seeking God's guidance and comfort can help alleviate the weariness and pain of life's struggles. The verses and chorus combined create a powerful message of faith, reminding listeners that no matter what they may be facing, they can rely on God's love and support to carry them through.
Overall, Gaither Vocal Band's Good Good News is a powerful song that delivers a message of hope and encouragement to listeners. It reminds us that even in the face of the most daunting challenges, we can find comfort and strength in our faith and trust in God.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no problem too big
No matter how big an issue in our lives may seem to us, God is fully capable of solving it.
God cannot solve it
God is all-powerful and can solve any problem.
There is no mountain too tall
No matter how insurmountable the obstacle we face may appear to be, God can move it.
God cannot move it
God is capable of moving any mountain, no matter how impossible it may seem to us.
There is no storm too dark
No matter how terrible the storm raging in our lives may seem to be, God can calm it.
God cannot calm it
God has the power to calm any storm, no matter how tumultuous it may seem to us.
There is no sorrow too deep
No matter how profound our grief and sorrow may be, God can soothe it.
He cannot soothe it
God is capable of providing comfort and healing to even the deepest sorrows and wounds in our lives.
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
This line references Jesus taking on the burden of sin for all humanity on the cross.
I know my brother that He will carry you
God cares for us individually and will carry us through any hardship we face.
I know my sister that He will carry you
God's love and care extends to all of his children, regardless of gender.
He said, "Come on to me all who are weary
This line references Jesus' invitation to all who are tired and burdened to come to him for rest and healing.
And I will give you rest, rest, rest, rest"
Jesus promises to provide rest and comfort to all who come to him for help.
Lyrics Β© CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BILLY ROSE, EDWARD ELISCU, VINCENT YOUMANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Neewb Tube
Oh the good old days when it was just David, mark, guy, and bill. The best lineup in the history of the gaithers
Debra Wallace
Them also
Debra Wallace
Yes yes yes
LuAnn Gotdon
@Gretchen Ball Any of the DVDs from the late 90s and early 2000s have a 4 of them. They are my favorites as well. I love the others, but these 4 have an unique sound.
Neewb Tube
@Gretchen Ball there is one with all of them itβs called I do believe with David,,mark,guy and bill. Itβs the album where heβs watching me came from. Itβs also a dvd which Iβve seen a thousand times and itβs awesome.
Gretchen Ball
I agree with you.
I want to get the dvds when these guys were together.
Lisa Bitter
Shaking my head God's timing is impeccable β€οΈ He knew I would need this song today!
Ann R
Exactly
Mike Fisher
The Beatles of Gospel. There is no one like these 4 guys. The best gospel vocal group ever.
Claudette Henry
@Graceful Dkhar amen