Say amen, somebody is the kind of movie that isnt made very often, because it takes an unusual combination of skills. One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, say amen, somebody is george nierenbergs masterpiece a joyous, funny, deeply emotional celebration of african american culture, featuring the father of gospel, thomas a. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the barrett sisters. A personal appearance by the sisters prompted the audience to jump to their feet to sing along. The barrett sisters sign the classic album with their devine harmony and beutiful outbursts of the holy spiritwhile sis. Dorsey, delois barrett campbell, billie barrett greenbey. Rodessa barrett porter, delois barrett campbell, billie barrett greenbey. New generations discovered the barrett sisters when they appeared in the 1982 documentary say amen, somebody. Storm is passing over delois barrett campbell and the barrett sisters. Buy say amen, somebody soundtrack 25th anniversary deluxe edition cddvd at. She grew up in new york city, where she attended the brearley school. The sisters appearance in the 1982 documentary say amen, somebody brought them acclaim outside of the confines of the church and gospel music, including as guests on the tonight show with johnny carson.
Lyrics to he brought us by delois barrett campbell and the barrett sisters. Willie mae ford june 23, 1904 february 2, 1994, also known as mother willie mae ford smith, was an american gospel singer described by the new york times as one of the most important gospel singers of the century. The barrett sisters intro dbcs 80th birthday celebration. When it was first released in the early 1980s, the film received an overwhelming critical response. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The barrett sisters official video for jesus loves me live, available now. The barrett sisters music, videos, stats, and photos. Say amen, somebody soundtrack 25th anniversary deluxe. I believe she was born to sing, mary campbell said of her mother in a july 2011 interview with the associated press. No ways tire delois barrett campbell and the barrett sisters 9. The best of delois barrett campbell and the barrett sisters. They have been singing together for more than 40 years. Listen to music from the barrett sisters like jesus loves me. Rip billie barrett greenbey, member of the barrett sisters.
The trio consisted of sisters delois barrett campbell, billie barrett greenbey and rodessa barrett porter. He brought us delois barrett campbell and the barrett. He brought us delois barrett campbell and the barrett sisters shazam. The barrett sisters are an american gospel trio from chicago, illinois. Long ago in grandmas day every body knew to pray theyd stay on their knees till they felt the touch from the mighty strong hand then theyd stand up and say i felt the burdens roll away if you were there you understood some body say amen chorus some body say amen some body say amen. The filmmaker has to be able to identify and find his subjects, win their confidence, follow them around, and then also find the technical skill to really capture what makes them special. The barrett sisters documentary premieres in chicago the. The barrett sisters jesus loves me christian music videos. Say amen somebody is a real gem say amen, somebody dvd for sale years ago the producer of film say amen somebody karen nierenberg, loaned me her video copy for viewing. Dorsey, who wrote scores of gospel classics, including take my hand, precious lord and. We all are friends, family, and fans of delois barrett campbell and we are here to keep her legacy alive so lets do.
Say amen somebody soundtrack 1983 the moviemusic store. The barrett sisters, raised on chicagos south side and coached to sing by an aunt, grew up to become what music critic howard reich of the chicago tribune has called the greatest female trio in. Classic delois barrett campbell and the barrett si240p. Rodessa barrett became a choral director of galileo baptist church and billie barrett became a church soloist after taking voice lessons at the american music conservatory. Say amen, somebody dvd 1982 thomas a dorsey barrett. An extended clip from the barrett sisters 20 documentary sweet sisters of zion. I had the pleasure to go on a caribbean jazz cruise on which the barrett sisters were scheduled to sing the first saturday night with little fanfare. Say amen, somebody was released on dvd by xenon pictures in 2001.
They performed on the tonight show and toured the world. The barrett sisters, gospel singers big in switzerland. Jesus will the barrett sisters in concert dvd duration. Billie barrett greenbey of the barrett sisters, famed. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Dolores barrett and the barrett sisters ill fly away. Documentary about the american gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movements pioneering forces, thomas a. Willie mae ford smith, thomas a dorsey, zella jackson price, the oneal twins, delois barrett campbell, the barrett sisters, mahalia jackson. Nierenberg centered his film around two pioneering gospel artists, rev. Say amen, somebody is an exuberant documentary spotlighting the special world of gospel music. Say amen, somebody movie i was so impressed with all the singing, the high caliber and multifacited content of this film that i requested a copy for myself. Nierenbergs movie say amen, somebody, a documentary on the development of africanamerican gospel music in chicago. All the great songs and lyrics from the say amen, somebody video album ont he webs largest and most authoritative lyrics resource. The barrett sisters, gospel singers time out chicago.
Say amen, somebody is a heartwarming and uplifting film that captures the lives and careers of some of gospel musics most luminous artists including thomas a. Willie mae ford smith, thomas a dorsey, delois barrett campbell and the barrett sisters, the oneal twins, sallie martin, zella jackson price. This dvd documentary is a must have for your video collection. Region one playable in the us, canada, mexico, etc. Say amen somebody soundtrack cd details and availability. Find barrett strong discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Somebody say amen wont somebody say amen i see the people without the money being peaceful with the lord yeah the church seems full of happiness but the jet sets looking bored they getting high without a penny here theyre finding peace without a dime but the rain turns cold on the city streets and the smiles are hard to find oh the pain of. Nierenbergs fine 1982 film documentary on gospel music, say amen, somebody isnt quite as explosive an experience with the visual elements stripped away, but it still packs a pretty joyous punch. Dorsey, willie mae ford smith and her longtime rival sallie martin, the barrett sisters, the oneal twins and zella jackson price. We see the sisters evolve musically, from their early appearances on groundbreaking television shows tv gospel time and jubilee showcase, to their participation in the critically acclaimed documentary, say amen, somebody, to subsequent european tours, including the montreux jazz festival. Jesus dropped the charges the oneal twins and the interfaith choir 10. The bluegrass special august 2011 delois barrett campbell. The barrett sisters are an american awardwinning gospel trio from chicago, illinois.
It is 114 minutes of the barrett sisters sharing their amazing life journey as american gospel music pioneers. When it was shown at the new york film festival, ebert wrote, it was interrupted 12 times by applause. They formed the barrett sisters in 1962 and have remained together ever since. New york film critic pauline kael described them as dramatic. She then went to barnard college, majoring in music. Henton homegoing blavis50 he has brought us 1982 the barrett sisters. It is also produced and owned by the barrett sisters which means that they are finally being properly compensated for their work. The barrett sisters by opal louis nations the central focus of the dynamic barrett sisters is soprano churchwrecker delois barrett campbell. Say amen, somebody is a movie to which even a tonedeaf atheist will say amen. The barrett sisters on this cd really make these songs their own and i feel the inspiration and warmth on every song. Delois was born in chicago in 1926 to susie and deacon lonnie. I wanna walk and talk with jesus delois barrett campbell.
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