We’ve been pleased by the response to Paul’s latest cd which is a compilation of Pap’s original songs plus five classic hymns.
As you might imagine I’ve listened to it pretty much nonstop since we got the cds. I just love it!
Paul did a tremendous job on the recording as well as the way he put it all together. Even the flow of the songs on the track list is just perfect.
If you’ve followed along with the progress of the cd you’ve likely heard some of the tracks already. If not here’s a few links for you to visit.
Original singles released on Spotify.
Shepherd of My Soul (Album released in 2016).
In the liner notes Paul shares information about each of the songs. Here’s the details of the song I’m sharing today.
“Pap wrote “Let Me Live for God” in the late ’60’s or early ’70s. He and I used to sing it when I was a teenager, but I always struggled with the low part on the chorus. I always liked how the verses were slow and the chorus was fast. This is the last recording that Pap ever made. He recorded his tenor approximately two weeks before he passed. Listeners may notice more vibrato and slightly less strength in his vocal, though his pitch and timing were still great, just a couple months shy of this 79th birthday. When Pap and I recorded this song, along with “Heaven’s Brightest Glory” a couple weeks prior, we really had no plan of making a new album. We just wanted to hear what these songs sounded like. I am so thankful that we recorded them while he was still here.”
I hope you enjoyed hearing Pap’s song. If you’d like to pick up a copy of the cd go here.
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A beautiful testament of your Pap’s love for the Lord and his anticipation of living with Him for eternity.
Thank God Paul recorded with his father. Talk about a lasting life-long gift. Such beautiful voices praising God!
A really uplifting song!
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing Pap’s song with us. Pap truly had a heart for God! I so enjoy hearing Pap and Paul sing together. Their harmony is outstanding.
Thanks Tipper. It’s taken me this long to realize just how special your family is. Guess I’m a little slow.
You all are so blessed to be so talented . My dad sang and played. I wished I had the songs he recorded. Our house burned down.O how I miss his voice. Tell Granny hi and prayers for her.
Precious memories! Prayers for all. Take care and God bless ❣️
I received my copy of this amazing cd this week and I have to say it’s absolutely wonderful. This song as well as all of them are a joy to hear and the hymns also add a special touch. Thank you, Paul for going to such great lengths to talk about the songs inside the cover. I know Pap has to be smiling. These songs give you so much to think about. Again, thank you Paul and also to Pap for making this possible. I know your family is proud beyond measure and I am so thankful Granny is here to enjoy it also. Blessings to all.
The talent in your family is beyond beyond. You have been so Blessed with Pap singing and writing. God Bless you guys and praying for you all and Granny.
I hear in those words another expression of the apostle Paul’s desire that “in nothing I shall be ashamed but that now also, as always, Christ shall be magnified in my body whether it be by life or by death.” (If correctly recalled) We do want to finish well. Thanks for the reminder to look above and beyond present distress. Every day there is news that would drag us down if it were not for a transcendant hope.
What a legacy and testimony. Pap surely sang and lived for God and gained His rich reward. We are so blessed by the gift of his song and Paul’s fond tribute. Thank you.
Such wise words Pap wrote and I always loved to hear him and Paul sing together!! May God bless you all!!
What a great song and to think your dad had such amazing song writing talent to write a pretty song like this is just fantastic. There’s nothing like family harmony because the voices blend together in perfection! Thanks for sharing this original gospel song with us and it’s not only a great song, it gives us good words to live by… Lord Jesus be in everything I am and in every cell of my being and may I lift you up and glorify you as you shepherd this old sheep…
Good Sunday morning everyone. Tipper, Thanks for sharing this great old song. Brought back lots of memories because my momma used to sing this song while going about her day!
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Have a great day. Blessing set to all!
I’m still here! I’ve decided my name appears too much on Tipper’s blog. I’m on a hiatus, if that’s the proper terminology. I start every day with, first my morning prayer, then the Blind Pig and the Acorn and coffee. Those two things often determine the rest of my day. Thanks for inquiring about me. I am OK, sorta!
Although I don’t know you personally, for some reason I was concerned about not seeing your post. I’m glad your ok.
I also struggle with my physical health and since my wife and daughter’s deaths, my mental health. Listening to Pap, Paul and the Girls sing the old time hymns and gospel music helps to brightens my days.
Randy, I will lift you in prayer. I agree with you, their music blesses my heart and lifts my spirit! Blessings to all struggling right now with sickness and loss! May the Lord be close to all!
Thank you Debbie, I have been listening to some of their songs this afternoon. My daughter died 11 years ago Sept. 15th, some days the pain and grief is still just as raw as it was when she passed. Today is one of those days.
What a great song! Paul and Pap always sound so good together. Precious memories for sure and I know y’all are glad to have them. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Such a beautiful song. I have been struggling with my health all summer and the grief of losing my brother so closely after Momma has been overwhelming too, but Pap and Paul’s songs always touch me and lift me up. Thank you so much!!
God bless Granny Louzine Wilson with healing and health in Jesus name