August 10, 2025 • 4 mins
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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, didn't just sing about faith—he made it feel alive, urgent, and utterly human.
Andrae Crouch was one of the top soul gospel artists of his time, blending infectious rhythms with profound messages that reached far beyond the church pews. His 1979 hit, 'Jesus is Lord,' is a perfect example from his 1979 album ‘I’ll be Thinking of You’. By the time I finished listening, I truly knew who Jesus was and what He had done. Crouch's lyrics painted a vivid picture: 'I tell them Jesus was wounded for my transgressions, and He was bruised for my iniquities.' Then he'd build to that soaring chorus: 'Jesus—He was sent from the Father; Jesus—He's a great Messiah.'
It was soul music at its finest, with Crouch's rich voice turning ancient scripture into something that felt like it was straight from the streets. He walked upon the water, as he sang, and calmed the raging sea—making Jesus sound like a soul man to me, full of grit and grace. That's what came through in every note: a deep, personal conviction that connected with so many.
Crouch didn't stop there. Songs like 'Soon and Very Soon' brought a joyful anticipation to the gospel genre, promising that 'we are going to see the King.' I grew up in an era when gospel music was simpler, often stripped down with just a few instruments—a piano, maybe a humble choir. But when Andrae Crouch arrived on the scene with tracks like 'Jesus is Lord' and 'Soon and Very Soon,' it was like a revolution. He infused it with layers of soul, funk, and even a touch of what some might call 'worldly' flair, expanding the sound and making it accessible to new audiences.
And that's no accident. I once read an article in the Los Angeles Times where Crouch opened up about his approach. He said he purposely alternated upbeat, enjoyable Christian songs with ones that carried a deeper message—songs that might not sound recognizably religious at first listen. 'It might be something that sounds worldly,' he explained, 'but the words will stay with them and accomplish something.' And boy, did he deliver on that promise. Through his music, Crouch didn't just entertain; he planted seeds of faith that grew in unexpected ways.
Andrae Crouch. That’s the story for today. They’ll be more soon but until next time goodbye friends.
About the great gospel singers.
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, didn't just sing about faith—he made it feel alive, urgent, and utterly human.
Andrae Crouch was one of the top soul gospel artists of his time, blending infectious rhythms with profound messages that reached far beyond the church pews. His 1979 hit, 'Jesus is Lord,' is a perfect example from his 1979 album ‘I’ll be Thinking of You’. By the time I finished listening, I truly knew who Jesus was and what He had done. Crouch's lyrics painted a vivid picture: 'I tell them Jesus was wounded for my transgressions, and He was bruised for my iniquities.' Then he'd build to that soaring chorus: 'Jesus—He was sent from the Father; Jesus—He's a great Messiah.'
It was soul music at its finest, with Crouch's rich voice turning ancient scripture into something that felt like it was straight from the streets. He walked upon the water, as he sang, and calmed the raging sea—making Jesus sound like a soul man to me, full of grit and grace. That's what came through in every note: a deep, personal conviction that connected with so many.
Crouch didn't stop there. Songs like 'Soon and Very Soon' brought a joyful anticipation to the gospel genre, promising that 'we are going to see the King.' I grew up in an era when gospel music was simpler, often stripped down with just a few instruments—a piano, maybe a humble choir. But when Andrae Crouch arrived on the scene with tracks like 'Jesus is Lord' and 'Soon and Very Soon,' it was like a revolution. He infused it with layers of soul, funk, and even a touch of what some might call 'worldly' flair, expanding the sound and making it accessible to new audiences.
And that's no accident. I once read an article in the Los Angeles Times where Crouch opened up about his approach. He said he purposely alternated upbeat, enjoyable Christian songs with ones that carried a deeper message—songs that might not sound recognizably religious at first listen. 'It might be something that sounds worldly,' he explained, 'but the words will stay with them and accomplish something.' And boy, did he deliver on that promise. Through his music, Crouch didn't just entertain; he planted seeds of faith that grew in unexpected ways.
Andrae Crouch. That’s the story for today. They’ll be more soon but until next time goodbye friends.
About the great gospel singers.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Two day's topic Andre Crouch the Soul Gospel. Good evening, everyone,
I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to the gospel greats. Today.
(00:22):
We're taking a moment to celebrate the life and legacy
of Andre 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
(00:46):
in two thy fifteen, didn't just sing about faith. He
made it feel alive, urgent, and utterly human. Andre Crouch
was one of the sole gospel artists of his time,
blending infectious rhythms with profound messages that reached far beyond
(01:11):
the church pews. His nineteen seventy nine hit Jesus's Lord
is a perfect example from his album I'll Be Thinking
of You. By the time I finished listening, I truly
knew who Jesus was and what he had done. Croucher's
(01:31):
lyrics painted a vivid picture. I tell them Jesus was
wounded for my transgressions, and he was bruised for my iniquities.
Then he'd build to that soaring chorus Jesus, he was
sent from the Father. Jesus, He's a great Messiah. It
(01:56):
was soul music at its finest, with Crouchu's Rich Vale
turning ancient scripture into something that felt like it was
straight from the streets. He walked upon the water as
he sang and calm the rage and sea, making Jesus
sound like a soul man to me, full of grit
(02:20):
and grace. That's what came through in every note, a
deep personal conviction that connected with so many. Crouch didn't
just stop there. Songs like Soon and Very Soon brought
a joyful anticipation to the gospel genre, promising that we
(02:45):
are going to see the King. I grew up in
an era when gospel music was simpler, often scripped down
with just a few instruments, a piano, maybe a humble choir.
But when Andrea Crouch arrived on the scene with tracks
(03:06):
like Jesus's Lord and Soon and Very Soon, it was
like a revolution. He infused it with layers of soul,
funk and even a touch of what some might call
worldly flare, expanding the sound and making it accessible to
(03:29):
new audiences. And that's no accident. I once read an
article in the Los Angeles Times where Crouch opened up
about his approach. He said he purposely alternated upbeat, enjoyable
Christian songs with ones that carried a deeper message, songs
(03:52):
that might not sound recognizably religious at first listen. It
might be something that's sounds worldly, he explained, but the
words will stay with them and accomplish something. And boy
did he deliver on that promise. Through his music. Crouch
(04:17):
didn't just entertain. He planted seeds of faith that grew
in unexpected ways. Andre Crouch. That's the story for today.
There'll be more soon, but until next time, goodbye friends,
Two day's topic Andre Crouch the Soul Gospel. Good evening, everyone,
I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to the gospel greats. Today.
(00:22):
We're taking a moment to celebrate the life and legacy
of Andre 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
(00:46):
in two thy fifteen, didn't just sing about faith. He
made it feel alive, urgent, and utterly human. Andre Crouch
was one of the sole gospel artists of his time,
blending infectious rhythms with profound messages that reached far beyond
(01:11):
the church pews. His nineteen seventy nine hit Jesus's Lord
is a perfect example from his album I'll Be Thinking
of You. By the time I finished listening, I truly
knew who Jesus was and what he had done. Croucher's
(01:31):
lyrics painted a vivid picture. I tell them Jesus was
wounded for my transgressions, and he was bruised for my iniquities.
Then he'd build to that soaring chorus Jesus, he was
sent from the Father. Jesus, He's a great Messiah. It
(01:56):
was soul music at its finest, with Crouchu's Rich Vale
turning ancient scripture into something that felt like it was
straight from the streets. He walked upon the water as
he sang and calm the rage and sea, making Jesus
sound like a soul man to me, full of grit
(02:20):
and grace. That's what came through in every note, a
deep personal conviction that connected with so many. Crouch didn't
just stop there. Songs like Soon and Very Soon brought
a joyful anticipation to the gospel genre, promising that we
(02:45):
are going to see the King. I grew up in
an era when gospel music was simpler, often scripped down
with just a few instruments, a piano, maybe a humble choir.
But when Andrea Crouch arrived on the scene with tracks
(03:06):
like Jesus's Lord and Soon and Very Soon, it was
like a revolution. He infused it with layers of soul,
funk and even a touch of what some might call
worldly flare, expanding the sound and making it accessible to
(03:29):
new audiences. And that's no accident. I once read an
article in the Los Angeles Times where Crouch opened up
about his approach. He said he purposely alternated upbeat, enjoyable
Christian songs with ones that carried a deeper message, songs
(03:52):
that might not sound recognizably religious at first listen. It
might be something that's sounds worldly, he explained, but the
words will stay with them and accomplish something. And boy
did he deliver on that promise. Through his music. Crouch
(04:17):
didn't just entertain. He planted seeds of faith that grew
in unexpected ways. Andre Crouch. That's the story for today.
There'll be more soon, but until next time, goodbye friends,
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