On several times I had the honor of performing with Mr. Johnny Jones in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. He used to come play with us and sing secular music too; he was truly a pure music lover - all music. But Gospel was his forte' ... no doubt. RIP, Mr. Swanee Quintet.
Still enjoying this April 2020 , Johnny you are so missed, R.I.P.Darling , we won't ever forget you and Soul Stirrers . OMG. If you need up liftment just turn on Soul Stirrers.
Johnny Jones is one of my favorite singers and the soul stirrers is one of my favorite groups of all times. all lead singers have been the greatest to me. I based my singing style on this group as well as Johnny Jones
The Soul Stirrers have produced the greatest male vocalists in recorded music history it seems as though there was never a drop off anytime someone left for whatever reason they seemed to never skip a beat
Grandpa you were such a beautiful person! im just sitting here listening to your music! i miss you so much "Heaven Only Knows" i tattooed that on my arm for you and i no you would like it! RIP :(
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Johnny Jones! He sounds so much like my F@VORITE singer EVER! The one & only S@m Cooke, but his voice w@s @uthentic if you listen closely!
omq! i miss yu qrandpa! everytim i hear your voice i cry like i cried at your funeral! i cant believe its going on 10years since you died grandpa! R.I.P Johnny Jones. your little chicken misses you soooooo much everyday!!
VOICES; LIKE, YOUR GRANDPA'S DON'T EXIST ANYMORE, HE WAS ANOINTED, LOVE THAT VOICE, SOOO, CLEAR& SMOOTHE, LORD WHERE ARE THOSE SINGER'S I MISS THEM SO MUCH.
My goodness Johnny , thank you gospellin , tears just fallin on my chest . such an anointed voice . need to hear this , daughter made her transistion 7 wks . ago and Oh God stand by Barbara please . know you going to heal my heart . found this song in time and on time .
The late great Johnny Jones had a set of Great Blessed smooth vocals just as Sam Cooke. Their vocals were very similar in sounds. Johnny and Sam are loved and greatly missed. Their songs are great memories that are treasured enjoyed and loved today tomorrow and always.
No Sugar Mama Johnny Jones and Johnny Hurricane Jones are two different people. I can tell you as a person that have hosted dinner in my home for both the Swannee quintet and the Soul Stirrers you couldn't meet a better group of men. Both groups were just so nice to all the people at our church and the people that came to enjoy them. Johnny Jones was a favorite.
Johnny Jones was a great singer.his voice had a distinct sound as the late great Sam Cooke i heard that both singers were both were once were memberd of the soul stirre .
oh father will you please forever stand by me. I love this song and. Luther Barnes does a top job singing this song great blessings to the barnes in 2018 you are. loved always
I know you can't really compare lead singers of this caliber but this is the best version of this song but I love them all!!!!!!!!! Thanx for posting!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks gospellin for this upload +your help on information you give.Stand by me Father, yes sometimes I feel like weigh of world on my shoulder, but joy of lord is my Strength right now. . my daughter just made her transistion few hrs. Ago. 7-27-2019.R.I.P. Sharon , mama aways miss you, your spirit never die
You're so right I brought them to Pittsburgh several times and setting at my dining room table the conversation would be so easy like talking with someone you'd know for a lifetime that was from the first time I met him and the group.
Brillante: no me aburro de escucharlo. A parte de estar dotado de una gran voz por por su buena inflexión, claridad y centrada,Johnny Jones fue durante una época *El mejor guitarrista de Nashville*(Que se dice pronto) e integrante de The Imperials. Gracias a "Gospellin "por subirnos estas maravillas.(Y al resto de las personas que suben vídeos de calidad, fruto de su esfuerzo en You-Tube).
When I did an hour long interview with JJ Farley just before he passed I too was suprised he was with them. I knew Julius Cheeks had been with them and recorded "I'm Alright Now" but not Johnny Jones. He said the Swanees would'nt stay on the road too long like the soul stirrers and his folks wanted him home more, so he had to leave.
It was in the late 1950s when he went to the Soul Stirrers. (The Soul Stirrers replaced Johnny with Johnny Taylor shortly afterward.)To put it in perspective, Sam Cooke was killed in the mid-60s.
According to Mr Farley he was with them after Sam left so it had to be late 60's. He also did some r&b. Becaue his folks didn't like him sttaying out on the road as the soul stirrers did. They preferred him with the Swanees who mostly came back home after a few concerts.
I love Johnny Jones' voice. I used to go to hear him all the time with the Swanees. I always thought he was a combination of Sam Cooke and Rev Claude Jeter. I haven't checked to see if it's posted but if you listen to him on "What Are They Doing In Heaven", you'll see what I'm talking about. He definitely had a unique voice that will never be replaced. I must admi that I didn't know he sung with the Stirrers. Do you know what year or years? This is a beautiful rendition of one of my favorites.
In the late-summer of 1957, Sam Cooke had left the big-name gospel quartet The Soul Stirrers to begin his own solo secular career (his last recording with them was on August 19th that year), and the Stirrers were waiting for his permanent replacement Johnny Taylor to ready himself for that particular hard-to-fill role. In the event, Taylor did not record with the Stirrers until February 4th 1958 and, in the interim, with Cooke gone, Johnny (who knew Sam well from when the Swanees had been supporting the Stirrers on gospel programs) was duly recruited to sing lead on several of the Stirrers’ performances, at least two of which were recorded but never issued. There was a beautiful, haunting and very Cooke-like studio recording of “Stand By Me Father” and an absolutely outstanding intense and extremely emotive live rendition of the much-recorded “When The Gates Swing Open” (a song later beloved by the great gospel and soul singer Otis Clay but perhaps best-nailed in 1966 by the amazing female soloist Inez Andrews). The interesting thing is that this song, then so recently performed by Jones in front of the Stirrers, would become the very first one that Johnny Taylor would cut with that group at their February 4th 1958 studio session - and in 1959 he would duly front them also on “Stand By Me Father”, this after the quartet had moved from Art Rupe’s Specialty label to Sam Cooke’s own then relatively new Sar imprint.
Johnny Jones passed on October 23rd 2000 in Richmond County, in his home city of Augusta, Georgia. He is buried in the local Walker Memorial Park. His memorial on Find A Grave web site gives his birth year as 1939 but Johnny was born August 8th 1930 and was just a few weeks short of his 70th birthday when he passed.
In my view, every Soul Stirrers' lead singer was an exceptional talent. For some reason, I feel a special connection to Eddie Huffman. I never met him, don't know much about him, but my sense is that he was the real deal, spiritually. RIP, my brother.
A lot of todays young performers should listen to this vocal this is real
THIS SOUNDS LIKE SAM COOKE, LOVE IT!!
I have personally met and spoke with
Johnny
Jones.
He was very very nice and kind.
I love this song and his golden vocals.
On several times I had the honor of performing with Mr. Johnny Jones in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. He used to come play with us and sing secular music too; he was truly a pure music lover - all music. But Gospel was his forte' ... no doubt. RIP, Mr. Swanee Quintet.
Still enjoying this April 2020 , Johnny you are so missed, R.I.P.Darling , we won't ever forget you and Soul Stirrers . OMG. If you need up liftment just turn on Soul Stirrers.
I personally knew Johnny a great singer May his Soul rest in peace ❤
Love that song
JOHNNY JONES IS PHENOMENAL!!! IN ANY GROUP AND ANY SONG.
Love this song could play it over and over that's how old school would do music!!!!!!
Johnny Jones is one of my favorite singers and the soul stirrers is one of my favorite groups of all times. all lead singers have been the greatest to me. I based my singing style on this group as well as Johnny Jones
Yes sir
I love Johnny Jones gospel songs
OH FATHER, OH FATHER STAND BY ME .MY GOODNESS. Is all I can say , this goes straight to my heart . Sing Johnny .
Johnny brings tears to my eyes when I hear this song. Because God is good to me.
You are loved and missed
Mr.
Johnnie
Jones. I always loved your great distinctive voice.
Amen Amen Amen
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Keep Johnny Jones coming!!!!
The Soul Stirrers have produced the greatest male vocalists in recorded music history it seems as though there was never a drop off anytime someone left for whatever reason they seemed to never skip a beat
I love mr Jones voice and his passion
Grandpa you were such a beautiful person! im just sitting here listening to your music! i miss you so much "Heaven Only Knows" i tattooed that on my arm for you and i no you would like it! RIP :(
wonderful
Bless you Jared (grandson) gone but never forgotten. His spirit never die
Nice to meet you Cuz’n. Johnny Jones was my Grand Uncle. His brother is my Granddad
You better sing Johnny Jones, my LORD I thought I heard that voice before, you sound like, and sing like Sam Cooke. WOW Blessings.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Johnny Jones! He sounds so much like my F@VORITE singer EVER! The one & only S@m Cooke, but his voice w@s @uthentic if you listen closely!
Peace Love And Blessings Going Out To One The Greatest Vocal Groups In Recorded Music History The Soul Stirrers
I just love his voice and the song.
omq! i miss yu qrandpa! everytim i hear your voice i cry like i cried at your funeral! i cant believe its going on 10years since you died grandpa! R.I.P Johnny Jones. your little chicken misses you soooooo much everyday!!
I miss him too. His voice as sweet as maple syrup. He pronounced his words so crisp like Sam Cooke did. 🙋🏾♂️💯💕😇
THERE WILL !!!!!NEVER!!!!, BE ANOTHER; VOICE LIKE JONNY JONES, SO. SMOOTHE, SO PURE, GOD HONORED HIM WITH THAT VOICE, RIH GREAT ONE.
VOICES; LIKE, YOUR GRANDPA'S DON'T EXIST ANYMORE, HE WAS ANOINTED, LOVE THAT VOICE, SOOO, CLEAR& SMOOTHE, LORD WHERE ARE THOSE SINGER'S I MISS THEM SO MUCH.
My goodness Johnny , thank you gospellin , tears just fallin on my chest . such an anointed voice . need to hear this , daughter made her transistion 7 wks . ago and Oh God stand by Barbara please . know you going to heal my heart . found this song in time and on time .
GOD'S ANOINTED.
This was wonderful. I have never heard Johnny Jones or the Soul Stirrers before. Thank you so much for the intro.
Hmmm this old soul gospel touches me, hmmm Amen!
First class, got to be one of the best voices around. any more please.
Right Jimmy Jones. Like I told you. No excuses. Getting older.
The late great
Johnny
Jones had a set of
Great
Blessed smooth vocals just as
Sam
Cooke.
Their vocals were very similar in sounds.
Johnny and
Sam are loved and greatly missed.
Their songs are great memories that are treasured enjoyed and loved today tomorrow and always.
Was this Johnny.Jones from east.tx
Him n Johnny t,all sound just like the GREAT SAM COOKE,MAY ALL THEM R.I.P.
he from augusta ga
I no him when I was a kid and come to my house all the time and eat
No Sugar Mama Johnny Jones and Johnny Hurricane Jones are two different people. I can tell you as a person that have hosted dinner in my home for both the Swannee quintet and the Soul Stirrers you couldn't meet a better group of men. Both groups were just so nice to all the people at our church and the people that came to enjoy them. Johnny Jones was a favorite.
Johnny Jones was a great singer.his voice had a distinct sound as the late great Sam Cooke i heard that both singers were both were once were memberd of the soul stirre
.
oh father will you please forever stand by me. I love this song and. Luther Barnes does a top job singing this song great blessings to the barnes in 2018 you are. loved always
I know you can't really compare lead singers of this caliber but this is the best version of this song but I love them all!!!!!!!!!
Thanx for posting!!!!!!!!!!
He SOINDS LIKE. Sm Cooke. My. God
incredible voice- amazing song
Thanks gospellin for this upload +your help on information you give.Stand by me Father, yes sometimes I feel like weigh of world on my shoulder, but joy of lord is my Strength right now. . my daughter just made her transistion few hrs. Ago. 7-27-2019.R.I.P. Sharon , mama aways miss you, your spirit never die
He was a very nice guy to talk with.
Yes
I personally me
Johnnie
Jones.
I love his voice.
It definitely has the
Sam
Cooke sound.
Golden smooth vocals.
You're so right
I brought them to Pittsburgh several times and setting at my dining room table the conversation would be so easy like talking with someone you'd know for a lifetime that was from the first time I met him and the group.
@@lindacrowley2010 is this Johnny “hurricane “ Jones?
@@sugamamajackson6171no
A voice that you put in your spirit will never go away. When did he pass away?
Heavenly ❤❤❤❤
This man could sing his ass off a sam and johnnie hybrid with his own flavor added in
this is a touching song
Beautiful, song, I am, enjoying myself today, love these old songs
Love this music
Johnnie Jones n Sam Cooke voice sound the same doing this song n help the swannee from augusta,ga.
J. J is working this song. Frank Davis does a great job singing this song in the live recording....
Brillante: no me aburro de escucharlo.
A parte de estar dotado de una gran voz por por su buena inflexión, claridad y centrada,Johnny Jones fue durante una época *El mejor guitarrista de Nashville*(Que se dice pronto) e integrante de The Imperials. Gracias a "Gospellin "por subirnos estas maravillas.(Y al resto de las personas que suben vídeos de calidad, fruto de su esfuerzo en You-Tube).
Awesome
over 50 songs. You can check out him with the Swanee Quintet on several of my videos on youtube.
He also fronted the original Drifters for a short period of time, and was signed to a small Label outta Nashville
Check him out singing live with the S.S....On thats Heaven To Me...and When The Gates Swing Open.....Cooke
Johnnie Jones was not a bass singer. But Jimmy Jones was the world's greatest bass singer
Awesome ....Cooke
Stilllistening 3-2024
mary,mary singer this song beautiful.
Dolores D.buggs I got to listen to them they visit my church in gary Indiana once
When I did an hour long interview with JJ Farley just before he passed I too was suprised he was with them. I knew Julius Cheeks had been with them and recorded "I'm Alright Now" but not Johnny Jones. He said the Swanees would'nt stay on the road too long like the soul stirrers and his folks wanted him home more, so he had to leave.
It was in the late 1950s when he went to the Soul Stirrers. (The Soul Stirrers replaced Johnny with Johnny Taylor shortly afterward.)To put it in perspective, Sam Cooke was killed in the mid-60s.
December 11, 1964
temptsfan2 is correct - Barbara Brown not so I'm afraid - for the full story see my reply to herschelzboy's post above
Former lead singer of the scanner quintett, of augusta,ga.
Swanee Quintet
Always
According to Mr Farley he was with them after Sam left so it had to be late 60's. He also did some r&b. Becaue his folks didn't like him sttaying out on the road as the soul stirrers did. They preferred him with the Swanees who mostly came back home after a few concerts.
Johnnie Jones was a Bass Man! Sings Deep, Greatest Bass lead ever! Besides myself!
No jovi,Johnnie Jones was not a Bass singer.
I love Johnny Jones' voice. I used to go to hear him all the time with the Swanees. I always thought he was a combination of Sam Cooke and Rev Claude Jeter. I haven't checked to see if it's posted but if you listen to him on "What Are They Doing In Heaven", you'll see what I'm talking about. He definitely had a unique voice that will never be replaced. I must admi that I didn't know he sung with the Stirrers. Do you know what year or years? This is a beautiful rendition of one of my favorites.
In the late-summer of 1957, Sam Cooke had left the big-name gospel quartet The Soul Stirrers to begin his own solo secular career (his last recording with them was on August 19th that year), and the Stirrers were waiting for his permanent replacement Johnny Taylor to ready himself for that particular hard-to-fill role. In the event, Taylor did not record with the Stirrers until February 4th 1958 and, in the interim, with Cooke gone, Johnny (who knew Sam well from when the Swanees had been supporting the Stirrers on gospel programs) was duly recruited to sing lead on several of the Stirrers’ performances, at least two of which were recorded but never issued. There was a beautiful, haunting and very Cooke-like studio recording of “Stand By Me Father” and an absolutely outstanding intense and extremely emotive live rendition of the much-recorded “When The Gates Swing Open” (a song later beloved by the great gospel and soul singer Otis Clay but perhaps best-nailed in 1966 by the amazing female soloist Inez Andrews). The interesting thing is that this song, then so recently performed by Jones in front of the Stirrers, would become the very first one that Johnny Taylor would cut with that group at their February 4th 1958 studio session - and in 1959 he would duly front them also on “Stand By Me Father”, this after the quartet had moved from Art Rupe’s Specialty label to Sam Cooke’s own then relatively new Sar imprint.
Sounds a lot like Sam Cooke
Sounds like Sam Cooke
H4 and The Sensatinals...Could place his bass lines under the church...lol
This is Johnny Jones not the great bass singer Jimmy Jones
Love this song. Does anyone know is Johnny Jones still alive?
No he;s been gone for man years.
Oh ok thanks.
Johnny Jones passed on October 23rd 2000 in Richmond County, in his home city of Augusta, Georgia. He is buried in the local Walker Memorial Park. His memorial on Find A Grave web site gives his birth year as 1939 but Johnny was born August 8th 1930 and was just a few weeks short of his 70th birthday when he passed.
@@peternixon3512 Thanks for that infomation!
mary
That's bobby
Larry Hilton Cooke....lol
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He sounds good but in my humble opinion, Eddie Huffman does a more soulful job on this song!!
In my view, every Soul Stirrers' lead singer was an exceptional talent. For some reason, I feel a special connection to Eddie Huffman. I never met him, don't know much about him, but my sense is that he was the real deal, spiritually. RIP, my brother.