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The Best of the Old and New Sounds of Gospel

wlabelle1 | USA | 06/28/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Brenda Waters-Belivers and Friends is a fine addition to your gospel collection. She infuses the best of the old and new sounds of gospel. She has learned well from the old masters, James Cleveland and " The Mastro" Thomas Whitfield. "Victory" is the return to the traditonal gospel sound of the Donald Vails Choralers and James Cleveland and is this CD's signature song. It has a rousing, driving chorus that will make you get up and shout "Victory"! Another standout tune is "Absent from the Body". This song brings you into the prescene of the Lord and is a must while driving to work or on long trips. It is soothing and uplifting. "First Giving Honor" is a toe tapping, hand clapping, get up and shout Halleluia song. You just can't keep from giving God praises while listening and singing. "Stand" features the well trained choir, trio and a phenomenal solist that hits glass-shattering high notes and the choir and soloist, Brenda Waters sing an impressive choral round. This CD is a must for any music collector who wants the best of the old and new. It does what gospel music should do: Bring the good news of the gospel in song. Brenda Waters sings, plays and directs the choir on this CD. She is a mastro in the tradition of Thomas Whitfield and Richard Smallwood and she is at the top of her craft. Brenda is the consumate artist. She does it all and she does it all very well. I think the greatest testament to this CD is that it blesses me and brings me into the prescence of the Lord everytime I hear it. This CD is not to be missed!"

THIS IS BRENDA'S LAST CD SO PLEASE GET IT

reginald morrison | Atlanta, Ga. | 03/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My condolences goes out to Hedrick (Brenda's daughter) and to the family of Mrs. Waters, who passed away March 17,2005 which was 2 years to date from my father's death. The gospel world is saddened at the loss, but Heaven is overjoyed to gain a soldier winning the battle. I remember Brenda when I was in my early teens. She used to come to North Carolina and do workshops as well as just come to visit a group that my father sang with called the Bethel Male Chorus who, in their time, was one of the local elite gospel groups. I remember her sense of humor, yet seriousness when it came to singing for Lord. I remember one time I was in a rehearsal she was teaching. I was talking and not listening and she called me out...my father's name was Eddie and she would refer to me as "lil eddie" Being so young, I was embarrassed and a bit upset at her for chastising me in front of all those people, but she never apologized. Later that night when it was time to perform she saw me and gave me a kiss on my cheek and said "lil eddie I know you mad at me but I would rather that than God not being pleased with us. He deserves the best that we can give him and that's what I want you to remember baby" Now that was atleast 20 years ago and to this day I'm thankful for that influence which helped me as a gospel writer and minister of music. I advise everyone to get this cd. She not only was a good singer and musician, but she lived what she sang about in her songs. I love you Brenda. Hug my daddy for me and I'll see yall one day...."

AWESOME!

Hope I. Marleaux | 07/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ms. Waters you are great..I got a chance to sing in the COGIC AIMS 2000 National Choir in Houston, Tx, inwhich you taught us VICTORY. I was so amazed of your talent at rehearsal Sat morning 7/8/00 and then that night WOW! again, you are great. I came back home hoping to find you on BlackGospel...indeed I did and guest what...it's a must have.Thank you"