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 Lowry’s 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)
We
Gaither Vocal Band Lyrics
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Get together, get together with the Lord
They'll treat each other like sister and brother
When they all get together with the Lord
Now when we all get together
When we all get together with the Lord
They'll treat each other like sister and borther
Now when the weak and the strong get together with the Lord
Get together, get together with the Lord
The weak are no longer, afraid of the stronger
When they all they all get together with the Lord
Now when we all get together
When we all get together with the Lord
The weak are no longer afraid of the stronger
When we all get together with the Lord
Now when the tall and the small get together with the Lord
Get together, get together with the Lord
They'll soon realize they're all the same size
When they all get together with the Lord
Now when we all get together
When we all get together with the Lord
They'll soon realize they're all the same size
When we all get together with the Lord
The lyrics to Gaither Vocal Band's song When We All Get Together With the Lord express the hope that when we all come together with God, we won't see each other as different based on our social status, physical strength, or size. The song emphasizes that we will treat each other like family members, or "sister and brother," in the same way that God sees all of us equally. This song is calling for unity and equality in God's presence.
The lyrics focus on the differences that often separate us in this world, such as the divide between the rich and the poor, the weak and the strong, and the tall and the small, and how these differences disappear in the sight of God. The song suggests that when we come together with God, we will see beyond these physical and societal differences to our shared humanity and the unity of the human race. The lyrics inspire us to treat others with love and respect, regardless of their social status or physical appearance, as we all come together in God's presence.
Overall, the lyrics of When We All Get Together With the Lord paint a picture of a world where differences don’t matter, and we’re all equal in God's eyes. It is a message that is both powerful and necessary in today's increasingly divided world.
Line by Line Meaning
Now when the rich and the poor get together with the Lord
When those who have much and those who have little come together in the presence of the Lord
Get together, get together with the Lord
In harmony and unity, they will join in the worship of the Lord
They'll treat each other like sister and brother
There will be no difference in treatment or respect, as they are all equal in the eyes of the Lord
When they all get together with the Lord
Only in the presence of the Lord will they be able to feel true brotherhood and sisterhood
Now when the weak and the strong get together with the Lord
When those who are vulnerable and those who are powerful are in the presence of the Lord
The weak are no longer, afraid of the stronger
There will be no fear or oppression as the power dynamics are balanced in the presence of the Lord
When they all they all get together with the Lord
Only with the Lord's presence will they find peace and equality
Now when the tall and the small get together with the Lord
When those who are physically large and small stand in the presence of the Lord
They'll soon realize they're all the same size
Size and physical appearance no longer matter as they all stand before a greater entity
When we all get together with the Lord
Only within the Lord's presence can we truly understand that our differences do not define us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BIX REICHNER, MOE JAFFE
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Krissi57
This is so beautiful! Makes me miss my Husband so much ! He's been with Jesus for nearly 13 years ! I'll see you again my love!!
Deanna Morehead
My husband has been with Jesus for 13 years. Miss him but happy he is with our Lord🙌🏼
Krissi57
@Deanna Morehead Amen !!
Patricia Wilhite
Yes! This makes me miss my husband so very much too. He has been with Jesus for 16 years. Seems like forever but yet more like yesterday. Knowing I’ll see him again helps me through each day.
Krissi57
@Patricia Wilhite Yes Sister !! I totally understand what you are saying! Hugs !
BJ Palmer
12 years, since my love has passed. Can't wait until I see him again! Thank you for this beautiful version of this lovely song!!
Freddy Teilang Nongkhlaw
Waw ❤! The arrangement is so so good ! The harmony by the Gaithers is totally amazing! God bless
Camille Riggan
Loving, beautiful and real. God is love, without Him we can’t know what real love is. Your music is amazing.
Dr. Christopher Johnson
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
Leslie Doerhoefer
How awesome! It’s such a blessing when Ladye sings with Reggie! The whole group did a fantastic job on this song!