The Gospel Greats
About the best singers in gospel music and more.
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March 11, 2026 • 1 min
Intro by Gail Nobles
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Story by Gail Nobles
In the world of gospel music, few songs hold a place as special as "Working on a Building," a powerful anthem performed by the legendary Albertina Walker, who is affectionately known as the "Queen of Gospel Music." This beloved song draws on deep roots in both African American spiritual traditions and southern gospel music.
The key message of "Working on a Building"...
Podcsst cover by Gail Nobles
Story by Gail Nobles
In the world of gospel music, few songs hold a place as special as "Working on a Building," a powerful anthem performed by the legendary Albertina Walker, who is affectionately known as the "Queen of Gospel Music." This beloved song draws on deep roots in both African American spiritual traditions and southern gospel music.
The key message of "Working on a Building"...
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November 24, 2025 • 4 mins
Story by: Gail Nobles
Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Today we’re going to talk about the soulful sounds of a gospel group that truly connected during the post-war era—the legendary Five Blind Boys of Mississippi! Now, let me take you back to 1965 when they graced the airwaves on a show that just captured the heart of rhythm and soul: "Reelin' in the Years."
The stage is set, and a hushed excitement falls over the crow...
Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Spotify Promo Card
Today we’re going to talk about the soulful sounds of a gospel group that truly connected during the post-war era—the legendary Five Blind Boys of Mississippi! Now, let me take you back to 1965 when they graced the airwaves on a show that just captured the heart of rhythm and soul: "Reelin' in the Years."
The stage is set, and a hushed excitement falls over the crow...
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October 26, 2025 • 2 mins
Story by Gail Nobles
Intro by Gail Nibles
Cover Design by Gail Nobles
The Salem Travelers were a gospel group that recorded music for Checker Records, which was part of the famous Chess Records. Chess Records was known for its great music, especially in the 1960s and 1970s, including gospel tunes. The label was set up by the Chess brothers, Leonard and Phil, and they ran it until they sold it to General Record Tape (GRT) in 1969, just...
Intro by Gail Nibles
Cover Design by Gail Nobles
The Salem Travelers were a gospel group that recorded music for Checker Records, which was part of the famous Chess Records. Chess Records was known for its great music, especially in the 1960s and 1970s, including gospel tunes. The label was set up by the Chess brothers, Leonard and Phil, and they ran it until they sold it to General Record Tape (GRT) in 1969, just...
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September 14, 2025 • 3 mins
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Keyboardidt: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Good afternoon , good afternoon, my beautiful listeners! This is your favorite gospel podcast host, Gail Nobles, and oh, do I have a special story for you today! We're celebrating the life and legacy of a true gospel singer, the legendary Morgan Babb!
Now, Morgan Babb wasn’t just your average radio DJ; he was a powerhouse of talent! Born to uplift, h...
Keyboardidt: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Good afternoon , good afternoon, my beautiful listeners! This is your favorite gospel podcast host, Gail Nobles, and oh, do I have a special story for you today! We're celebrating the life and legacy of a true gospel singer, the legendary Morgan Babb!
Now, Morgan Babb wasn’t just your average radio DJ; he was a powerhouse of talent! Born to uplift, h...
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August 10, 2025 • 4 mins
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Music by: Gail Nobles
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"Good evening , everyone. I'm Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to the Gospel Greats. Today we're taking a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of Andrae Crouch, a true titan of soul gospel music. If you've ever felt the power of a song that lifts your spirit and stirs your soul, you might owe a debt to this remarkable artist. Crouch, who passed away in 2015, did...
Music by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
"Good evening , everyone. I'm Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to the Gospel Greats. Today we're taking a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of Andrae Crouch, a true titan of soul gospel music. If you've ever felt the power of a song that lifts your spirit and stirs your soul, you might owe a debt to this remarkable artist. Crouch, who passed away in 2015, did...
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June 23, 2025 • 3 mins
Story by: Gail Nobles
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This week, we're diving into a fascinating bit of musical history, a duet that sounds like a divine collaboration, but came together in a rather earthly, logistical way. We're talking about Shirley Caesar and Al Green, two great gospel singers, and their seemingly effortless rendition of "Sailing on the Sea of Your Love."
Now, on the surface, it sounds like a match made in heaven, ri...
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This week, we're diving into a fascinating bit of musical history, a duet that sounds like a divine collaboration, but came together in a rather earthly, logistical way. We're talking about Shirley Caesar and Al Green, two great gospel singers, and their seemingly effortless rendition of "Sailing on the Sea of Your Love."
Now, on the surface, it sounds like a match made in heaven, ri...
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April 18, 2025 • 4 mins
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Story by: Gail Nobles
Intro | Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Alright, lemme tell you something about this Gospel Keynotes tune, "If You Pray, Don't Worry, and If You Worry, Don't Pray." Now, this ain't just some pretty little melody to tap your feet to. This is a *powerhouse* of spiritual advice, wrapped up in a down-home package.
We're talkin' about a cornerstone of faith here. And that first verse? That's the foun...
Story by: Gail Nobles
Intro | Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Alright, lemme tell you something about this Gospel Keynotes tune, "If You Pray, Don't Worry, and If You Worry, Don't Pray." Now, this ain't just some pretty little melody to tap your feet to. This is a *powerhouse* of spiritual advice, wrapped up in a down-home package.
We're talkin' about a cornerstone of faith here. And that first verse? That's the foun...
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March 8, 2025 • 35 secs
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About the great gospel singers.
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March 8, 2025 • 3 mins
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About the great gospel singers.
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March 8, 2025 • 4 mins
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March 8, 2025 • 54 secs
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About the great gospel singers.
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January 28, 2025 • 2 mins
Story by: Gail Nobles
Good evening this is Gail Nobles bringing you more on the topic the Great I AM.Oh, what power lies in that declaration! No other God can claim to be no other being can exist outside of his own will!
He is the God of the impossible. Remember, he instructed Abraham to look toward heaven and he said: and tell the stars if they’ll be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shell thy seed be.” (Genesis chapter ...
Good evening this is Gail Nobles bringing you more on the topic the Great I AM.Oh, what power lies in that declaration! No other God can claim to be no other being can exist outside of his own will!
He is the God of the impossible. Remember, he instructed Abraham to look toward heaven and he said: and tell the stars if they’ll be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shell thy seed be.” (Genesis chapter ...
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December 23, 2024 • 4 mins
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Story by: Gail Nobles
The Gospel keynotes sang a song titled ‘Only God Knows’. They sing: My heart goes out to those who can spend Christmas at home this year. My heart goes out to those who will be all alone this year.🎶
Welcome back to your favorite spot in the world where the rhythm meets the spirit. You’re tuning in with your host Gail Nobles.
Toda...
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The Gospel keynotes sang a song titled ‘Only God Knows’. They sing: My heart goes out to those who can spend Christmas at home this year. My heart goes out to those who will be all alone this year.🎶
Welcome back to your favorite spot in the world where the rhythm meets the spirit. You’re tuning in with your host Gail Nobles.
Toda...
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December 20, 2024 • 4 mins
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
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Today’s topic is the Edwin Hawkins singers. They sing: Children, Oh children, won’t you try to get together? Children Oh children, try a little love for your sisters and brothers.
My dear friends, today I invite you to join me in a melody that rings through the ages, a song that speaks to our hearts. It is an anthem of love and unit...
Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Rob Mieremet / Anefo
Usage: Wikipedia Public Domain
Today’s topic is the Edwin Hawkins singers. They sing: Children, Oh children, won’t you try to get together? Children Oh children, try a little love for your sisters and brothers.
My dear friends, today I invite you to join me in a melody that rings through the ages, a song that speaks to our hearts. It is an anthem of love and unit...
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September 9, 2024 • 1 min
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
The song The Train is by the male Gospel group known as The Second Chapter. It’s a song of journey towards salvation. The way their music is played in the song is like the sound of a train. I don't know much about the group Second Chapter, but that song,The Train, should have gotten an award if it didn't.
The song came from the 1994 album entitled Feel the Spirit. They tell the story in the song about a trai...
The song The Train is by the male Gospel group known as The Second Chapter. It’s a song of journey towards salvation. The way their music is played in the song is like the sound of a train. I don't know much about the group Second Chapter, but that song,The Train, should have gotten an award if it didn't.
The song came from the 1994 album entitled Feel the Spirit. They tell the story in the song about a trai...
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August 25, 2024 • 3 mins
Story by: Gail Nobles
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The great I AM! Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. There's something I want to share with you. One day I was watching television and ask God: Lord, did you hear what the president said? He's got me worried.
And I heard the Lord say: I know. Hard times are coming, but who am I? My word is fulfilling, and I'm coming just as the scripture said.
The great I Am! Oh let me tell you about him! The very ...
Cover art by: Gail Nobles
The great I AM! Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. There's something I want to share with you. One day I was watching television and ask God: Lord, did you hear what the president said? He's got me worried.
And I heard the Lord say: I know. Hard times are coming, but who am I? My word is fulfilling, and I'm coming just as the scripture said.
The great I Am! Oh let me tell you about him! The very ...
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July 30, 2024 • 1 min
Intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Do you remember Paul Williams, one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations? He was the son of Sophia and Rufus Williams, a gospel singer in the gospel music vocal group called the Ensley Jubilee Singers.
Let's see there were 1,2,3-4,5,6,7 of them were in the group according to the Birmingham News (anold newspaper clipping). They were familia...
Story by: Gail Nobles
Do you remember Paul Williams, one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations? He was the son of Sophia and Rufus Williams, a gospel singer in the gospel music vocal group called the Ensley Jubilee Singers.
Let's see there were 1,2,3-4,5,6,7 of them were in the group according to the Birmingham News (anold newspaper clipping). They were familia...
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June 17, 2024 • 3 mins
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Mary Clayton is a soul and Gospel singer she worked with many major recording artist for decades including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter". Clayton is prominently featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.
Clayton was born ...
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Mary Clayton is a soul and Gospel singer she worked with many major recording artist for decades including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter". Clayton is prominently featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.
Clayton was born ...
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May 13, 2024 • 1 min
Story by: Gail Nobles
Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to The Gospel Greats. Today's topic is the Gospel Imperials, Chilly Jordan.
You might ask what does Chilly Jordan mean. I suppose that means the river Jordan is chilly and cold. Chilly Jordan is by the Gospel Imperials of Huntsville Alabama. I haven't found any info on The Gospel Imperials. The only info I have found is there music on YouTube and Spotify.
The Gospel ...
Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to The Gospel Greats. Today's topic is the Gospel Imperials, Chilly Jordan.
You might ask what does Chilly Jordan mean. I suppose that means the river Jordan is chilly and cold. Chilly Jordan is by the Gospel Imperials of Huntsville Alabama. I haven't found any info on The Gospel Imperials. The only info I have found is there music on YouTube and Spotify.
The Gospel ...
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March 12, 2024 • 2 mins
Story by: Gail Nobles
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Today I want to talk about the Encore Gospel Magazine that was launched in 2005 as a digital magazine and a division of Total Prayze Entertainment Group. Encore has since expanded into a leading multimedia brand consisting of a magazine, a music television production studio, Encore Entertainment, an online music video platform: A podcast network and more. The magazine features cover ...
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Today I want to talk about the Encore Gospel Magazine that was launched in 2005 as a digital magazine and a division of Total Prayze Entertainment Group. Encore has since expanded into a leading multimedia brand consisting of a magazine, a music television production studio, Encore Entertainment, an online music video platform: A podcast network and more. The magazine features cover ...
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