Today’s Pickin and Grinnin in the Kitchen Spot features another Wilson Brother’s recording from the old VHS Paul found a few months back.
Gospel song writer extraordinaire Albert Edward Brumley wrote “He Set Me Free” back in 1939.
I grew up singing the song in church. It’s one of those peppy numbers that makes it a favorite among children and adults.
I hope you enjoyed the song! If you’d like to have some Wilson Brother music for your own, check out the cds below: “Live at the John C. Campbell Folk School” and “Today if You Will Hear His Voice.”
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Brings back memories of daddy and brothers playing music at grandma’s house. Daddy played all instruments but mostly fiddle. Grandma would sing and clap to the old gospel songs. She had 10 children. They were self taught. Daddy run a sawmill till he couldn’t any more. He played on an old Gibson. That song brought some memories and I Thankyou Tipper for sharing with us I’m 70 now ,was married 48 wonderful years. My other half went home in 2020. So I live alone. I have two dear daughters like you. Three grands. We all saved and they have wonderful families. I so much enjoy your episodes on you tube. I just let it run and another follows. Recently my daughter Tina bought me your cookbook, signed. So surprised! Thankyou! She’s watching now to. Your shows are restful to me. Simple and I can related. Cherish every moment you have with Matt. Im happy Jim is in heaven but I miss him so much. Normal is no more. Old ways are gone except through people who want to share them God’s blessings on you all ! Much love and prayers. Patsy
What a beautiful unique singing voice your father had,I listen and adore blue grass music,can’t say I’ve ever heard another voice remotely similar to your dad tipper.
This brings back so many memories of the Methodist church of my childhood! Such harmony and strumming is a joy to listen to. Thanks for posting!!
Hi Tipper,
I enjoy listening to your dad and his brother. I know your Pap passed away in 2016. What happened to the younger brother? I really enjoy listening to you, the twins and Paul. You all are very gifted.
Heard it so many times as a child–thanks for renewed memories!
What is the name of the guitar Ray is playing?
Ed-it is a J200 Gibson.
As usual, the Wilson Brothers really sang beautifully and harmoniously together as well as picked a great guitar! Thank you so much Tipper and Paul for inspirational Sunday songs! It’s a real treat!!! God bless all BP & A folks this blessed day of the Lord!
Enjoyed. Brought back many memories. We haven’t sang that one for awhile.
Tip, it’s really nice that you have videos of Pap music…it’s a real treasure!
I can’t recall whether we sang it or I just heard it but it one I know. Mr. Brumley wrote a bunch of songs. He name appears often in the hymnals I am familiar with.
Another great Sunday Song. I remember singing this one as a kid in the 40’s. We had Sunday nite sing-a-longs in the park during the summer and this was one of the songs I remember.
About the same melody as “I Saw The Light”………Hank must have heard this because he wrote his song late ’40’s….
I noticed that, too.