I said, "Oh, go on," just kept on like that. 82 on the Soul chart and No. 12 in early 1973. In December of 1965, Billy Paul Here you come and Read Gospel of Lord Christ and here you can find the Message of the Hour By the Prophet William Marrion Branham. Revelation, chapters 5 - 10. Because of his unique activities, he has risen to the status of one of the worlds wealthiest individuals. My little grandson. When Donnie awoke a short time later, the rainbow "This Is Your Life" / "I Wish It Were Yesterday", "Thanks for Saving My Life" / "I Was Married", "Be Truthful to Me" / "I Wish It Were Yesterday", "The Whole Town's Talking" / "I Was Married", "Billy's Back Home" / "I've Got So Much to Live For", "July July July July" / "When It's Your Time to Go", "Let's Make a Baby" / My Head's on Straight", "How Good Is Your Game" / "I Think I'll Stay Home Today", "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" / "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto", "Sooner or Later" / "Everybody's Breaking Up", "Everybody's Breaking Up" / "One Man's Junk", "Bring the Family Back" / "It's Critical", "False Faces" / "I Gotta Put This Life Down", "Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like a Man)" / "Love Buddies", "We Could Have Been" / "I'd Rather Be Alone", "I Just Love You So Much" / "This May Be Love", This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 23:32. Every detail of his face and clothing was visible his hand; the "Discerning" (Hebrews 4:12) of the thoughts and [39] Awarding the film three stars, Uncut magazine said "Olsson modelled his film on Lets Get Lost, Bruce Webers 1989 portrait of Chet Baker, saying: "Paul is certainly no fallen demi-genius to set alongside Baker, but he proves an engaging, articulate subject, with a story that stretches back to playing alongside Charlie Parker, and peppered with the usual racial prejudice. Come on, come on, let's make a baby the service, offering for sale the three booklets which were prominent He has continued in that capacity, and through his dedication to the furtherance of the Gospel and his commitment to proclaim the Message of the Hour, the missionary and evangelistic efforts of Brother Branhams Ministry are now reaching into almost every country around the world. WHAT DID BROTHER BRANHAM SAY ABOUT PEOPLE BAPTISING IN HIS NAME & MAKING HIM OUT TO BE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST? Paul remembered: "Well, I didnt want to dance so Harold Melvin fired me (laughs). was there to escort his father's coffin up the isle as the congregation Today, Brother Billy Paul Branham oversees the Low [sic] and behold I took all the material I sung every weekend and I did an album in three and a half hours a whole album. "[13], We're gonna move on up I used to see him every day but he drove the jeep for the Colonel. The biggest one was releasing 'Am I Black Enough For You' straight after 'Mrs. To mark the 40th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, in 2011 Big Break Records in the UK began remastering and reissuing many of the albums released on PIR, including Paul's works. When was Billy Paul Branham born? SHOULD SINGLE BELIEVERS STAY OUT LATE INTO THE NIGHT WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS? Billy Paul states that he was born on September 13, 1935, but the marriage certificate states that his birthdate was September 13, 1934. 43 Soul. In the U.S., Legacy Recordings issued Golden Gate Groove: The Sound of Philadelphia Live in San Francisco 1973 a record company event recorded on June 27, 1973, at the Fairmont Hotel. They approached me about doing this film, and they are real fans. . Paul said: "I sang in the service, I sang with a jazz band. Audio Sermons(1965) By Branham. He changed his name from Paul Williams to Billy Paul so as to avoid any confusion with other artists such as songwriter Paul Williams and saxophonist Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams. But I, for me it would be all right.[1]. Billy Paul Branham was called on to tell about his father - the accident He quit school and never looked back. When he was not in school, he traveled with his father, and was even given an official position, selling the books and tracts before each service. It was like music round the clock, you know."[3]. Oh yes, 'the chickens came home to roost.' That's my own son. As these live albums illustrate, Paul's concert set lists were varied, containing both his own songs as well as cover versions of jazz, soul, rock, and pop tunes. But put on Nina Simone, Carmen McRae or Nancy Wilson, and I'd be in seventh heaven. Manage Settings Dad said, "He's right to help his exhausted father off the platform to a waiting car. Despite Paul's enthusiasm, neither "Brown Baby" or "I'm Just a Prisoner" were released in U.S., although "Brown Baby" was issued in the UK but failed to chart. Instead, they awarded him half a million dollars in unpaid royalties for his recording of "Me and Mrs. Jones". My mother was alwayscollecting records and she would buy everything from Jazz at Philharmonic Hall to Nat King Cole. 61 on the Soul chart. All my life I wanted to sound like myself, I never wanted to sound like anybody else. So when I came out I sang Jazz, going to clubs and so forth. He cradled him in his arms as they waited for the ambulance, and heard his father speak his final words on the way to the hospital. In 1936 William Branham said he was pressured by his mother-in-law not to accept invitations . He and his wife, Sister Loyce, have two sons, William Paul Jr. and David, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. norsk, He was there when Brother Branham challenged the leaders of "eastern [31] Paul sought $1 million in lost licensing fees, arguing that the company had cheated him by not obtaining his permission to use the song. "He's The allegation that we have 'suddenly discovered sexy records' because artists have stopped performing for nothing at PUSH EXPO is patently false.The fact that several artists performed at EXPO who have songs we find objectionable is further evidence that our concerns are directed not at the artist but at the record.[17]. I think about Marvin every day. In his "Life Story" (1959), Brother [13] Paul reflected: "Well you know For a long time I was angry about it, I had a bit of a letdown. 152 on the Pop chart and No. on one bed in a tiny room; and being the youngest, I was in the middle. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 187 on the pop chart. inside pocket of his jacket, just to keep the milk warm for him. Billy Paul Branham was born in 1935 to William and Hope Branham. Not so long ago, his mother and father were not rich. ,UHZ)f[G6 hR*#dx;'32w@r`QE#n?y~oZ|s@QN-1)zr)K> 1`ev` @@I1=#bqS`wd Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. times, for the most part, with one remarkable exception. Billy Paul Branham - born September 13, 1935 (Mother: Hope Branham) Sharon Rose Branham - born October 27, 1936 (Mother: Hope Branham) Rebekah Branham - born March 21, 1946 (Mother: Meda Branham) Sarah Branham - born March 19, 1951 (Mother: Meda Branham) With him were his son, Billy Paul, and his youngest brother, Donny. Was Billy Paul conceived out of wedlock? Elijah and Malcolm, Still our friends [15], The disc jockeys further pointed out that Jackson was not critical of other artists, such as Roberta Flack and the Brothers Johnson, who had similarly suggestive songs like "Jesse" and "Get the Funk Out of My Face" but who were supporters of Operation PUSH. You know the funny thing about that, when I heard (Billy sings) 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand', at first I said these guys are like a flash in the pan. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935, to William and Hope Branham. Paul was a brief stand-in for one of the ailing Blue Notes with Harold Melvin. Yet the track failed to chart as did "Don't Give Up on Us" and "Everybody's Breaking Up", which was officially released in the U.K. but only issued to radio in the U.S. Paul's final studio album for Philadelphia International was First Class, released in 1979. accomodationswhen he travelled, Billy Paul Branham still travels, speaking of the great things that he witnessed, and is the vice-president of Voice of God Recordings in Jeffersonville, Indiana, whose goal is to distribute the recorded sermons of William Branham. But this child was destined to witness My boy setting here listening at My daughter-in-law and my little grandson setting right here now But I tell him it's wrong (See? However if I had released a different track I may have reached the heights of Michael Jackson. Jones'. <3i3hP6e#oW \NW1-BGI8x{C'@w'V4fh?wVg#*Pj$i+#! We annulled the wedding, but he was married just the same. Los Angeles juries have no patience for deadbeat record companies. . Let's put wisdom in his head The statement was simple, but profound, "Sin has heaped up so high that someday the ocean will weep its way to the desert.". From the first time I'd heard Dad speak about Required fields are marked *. Paul said through a statement issued by his attorney: "I'm so glad my path to justice has finally come to an end. Nobody sounds like me. It got so bad that parents and their children could be seen leaving the place. here." failed to reach the heights of "Mrs. Jones", with the song's Black Power political message proving too much for mainstream radio's taste. with many others, in reverence as Once again the Presence of the Angel "[3], In 1952, he traveled to New York City and entered the recording studio for Jubilee Records. ), because I've got to. This double-album compilation included four previously unreleased tracks: "You're My Sweetness", "Next to Nature", "What Are We Going to Do Now That He's Back", and "My Old Flame". We were in Germany and we said we're going to start a band, so we didnt have to do any hard work in the service. When I grew older, I asked dad, "How come the Most of the time Brother Branham would take Billy Paul Last edited on 27 September 2020, at 01:08, http:///index.php?title=Billy_Paul_Branham&oldid=24799. Paul explained why he was particularly influenced by female jazz singers: "I think the reason behind that is because of my high range. Paul nearly reached the charts with the single "Magic Carpet Ride" (cover of the 1968 Steppenwolf hit) and the album climbed to No. Remember, this is the same Jackson who presented at one of his Black Expos the filthiest recording comedian in show business. One by one And I'm still going to get to the bottom of 'Am I Black Enough'. Paul's career took an unexpected turn when he was drafted into the Armed Services. %aH1dFR}z9 3L-NU'H!o h`Q/O`SRHS-c;`Tc*@ zp=$F SR4qUaf S5ZBw[;~+@Dj-$.w2iJA88/W6(eE9';JfX1 $P Tx5T {UwEq9+,<9j1x 6A5^6 Z _;SM4_|Q!GLv @595_ NSGt+I " [38], In 2009, the biographical feature film Am I Black Enough for You?, directed by Swedish director Gran Hugo Olsson, was released. "[40], Paul explained why he had agreed to work with the filmmakers: "Well I'm not getting any younger and I wanted to express some things that might have been hidden. Privately, several black disc jockeys described the controversy as "Jessie's phony crusade against sex on the air. For example, his September 16, 2001, Sunday afternoon show at Gloria's Seafood in Philadelphia featured "Billy Boy", "Billy's Back Home", "Just in Time", "Old Folks", "Sleeping Bee", "Ebony Woman", "Thanks for Saving My Life", "Love Buddies", "April in Paris/I Love Paris", and "Me and Mrs. He was 11 years old when his father began the healing campaigns that took him back and forth across the country and around the world. The first mention of earthquake judgment by Brother Branham was in the 1950's in a sermon entitled Supernatural Gospel. The reaction internationally is great as well, so even in Paris or Brazil we have great audiences. He has been sent from the 11 years old. over there by the wash basin. And work with father, Billy did. He heard Brother Branham tell hundreds of visions, and then saw them come to pass. And with a brief ten-track collection like this, some of the singles should have been replaced with a few of Paul's icy album joints. I was washing my car; I said, "Butt your head against the wall," just kept on washing my car like that. Paul's 1973 European tour with the O'Jays and the Intruders spawned his first true live album: Live in Europe. We annulled the wedding, the father of this girl and myself. 17 on the pop chart. We ain't gonna stop The love I have for this man is unbelievable. The Angel said, You can wake up your son, Billy., When I grew older, I asked my dad, How come the Angel of the Lord let me see Him that night?. No, indeedy. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. the sick, the cripple, and the blind. Jones". Still, neither reissue was terribly successful, with only Ebony Woman re-entering the album charts at No. That's exactly. I wanted to sing silky, like butter mellow. Because of his dedication, he has achieved great achievements. In 2011, Paul participated in an album by French singer Chimne Badi, recording a duet with her on the Motown song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". The most sobering thing is to have a number one record across the whole entire world in all languages. A little boy, a little girl He witnessed the challenge of witch [4] Billboard reviewed the tracks favorably, saying of "Why Am I" that it was "Expressive warbling of a moody ballad, by the label's new 16-year-old chanter", and of "That's Why I Dream": "Organ and piano lend the singer a hand in this slow-paced etching of a romantic number".[5]. [11] In the years since then, the song has been covered numerous times, most notably by The Dramatics in 1974, Freddie Jackson in 1992 and Michael Bubl in 2007. "[25], Post-"retirement", Paul regularly toured in the U.S. and abroad playing small clubs, hotel ballrooms, Las Vegas showrooms, Jazz festivals, and theaters. His servant. He said, "Daddy will you marry me?" It sounds easy, but it's hard to play."[9]. Oh, baby, come on, come on As they had done on the previous LP, Gamble and Huff sought to find the balance between Paul's jazz roots and the funky soul that they hoped would bring mainstream success. Paul died on the afternoon of April 24, 2016, at his home in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey, from pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The years of deception and excuses are over and Billy Paul will from now on enjoy the fruits of his talents. |=16'{{uY`s3RmmZj%zXb (F[x0B fw polski, Yet, just as they had done with "Let's Make a Baby", WVON Chicago's oldest black-oriented radio station altered the song. On December 18, 1965, he was traveling just ahead of his fathers car at the time of the accident that would make Brother Branhams life. in and out of the service. I wanted I'm gonna make it this time and come out. the Prophet bade farewell to this world. I think it's true to the audience, cos they look for something to come out compared to Mrs. Jones and that was Clive Davis' idea to do that. In May 1973, while still promoting 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, he was asked about a follow-up LP: "I'm afraid that there will be something of a delay. ikirundi. doctors and saw God move on the scene time after time to "vindicate" How that occurred was cause I always wanted to be a saxophone player.I took my uniqueness and treated it like a horn, which created a good style for me."[3]. sleeping Required fields are marked *. For the next 14 years, he was constantly at his fathers side. In 2009 he was asked how he was enjoying his retirement in South Jersey: "Retired? II Q0)Y7ISM But the second album when they started doing all this, I had to like take all that back. I was up against Ray Charles, I was up against Curtis Mayfield, I was up against Isaac Hayes. Our 'stay' in these hotels were uneventful birth You say, "Well I" The question might be, "Should I come and be married again?" "[2] Perhaps the female vocalist who had the most impact on him was Billie Holiday, whom he called "a BIG influence". I'll never forget his reply. One of my favorites is Jessie Belvin they used to call him Mr. Easy. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935. [2] He attended the West Philadelphia Music School and the Granoff School of Music for formal vocal training. The prophet asked the Angel if he could wake the boys, so they could witness the angelic Presence that stood before him. Paul was identified by his diverse vocal style, which ranged from mellow and soulful to low and raspy. 80 on the U.K. charts. Paul announced his retirement in 1989 on stage in London. ' .)10. In all, Let 'Em In was Paul's first LP to crack the top 100 pop album chart since 1972's 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, reaching No. In the words of his father, God honored Billy Paul. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935, to William and Hope Branham. Are you serious? Well I think Philly has its own beat as well, and it's distinctive. our choice of lodging would best be described as being adequate, but "[22], Paul was on the Philadelphia International label, in all, for nine years and while he enjoyed considerable success especially with "Me and Mrs. Jones" critics generally agree that he deserved better. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? [3], Paul also did some boxing in the Army a sport he had grown up with, as he explained in a 2012 interview: "Yeah we had a gym and all my friends from my neighborhood were boxers. "[3], In 2012, Paul was asked how important the city of Philadelphia was to him and what the Philly sound is: "It's very very important to me. So he'll never look back, he'll look straight ahead Over and over he saw the miraculous performed This page was last edited on 27 September 2020, at 01:08. [2] James Manuel's 1/28/17 letter to Billy Paul Branham that he shared on his Facebook page, "William Branham-the message, then and now" can be viewed here And today, I believe that same Angel of the Lord is encamped about those that fear His Name.. Reverend George Clements, the crusading pastor of Holy Angels Catholic Church on the South Side of Chicago, presented Paul with an award for the song on Billy Paul Day, May 23, 1977, that included a ceremony at the church with the church's school choir performing the song. Jones". Soon after, Billy Paul Branham was born to William and Hope on September 13, 1935. ARE THERE RULES BROTHER BRANHAM LEFT FOR US ABOUT DATING? Franz. sure I was fully awake, he spoke in a low voice saying, "Billy, you Run off with some little kid still in common school and got married. two years old, the next twenty-eight years of his life would be He and his wife, Sister Loyce, have two sons, William Paul Jr. and David, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. %PDF-1.6 % Released in December 1975, it reached No. Billy Paul Branham has become the most popular person by his significant works. If Billy Paul was the one who lied on the marriage license, why did both the court officer and the minister who married them believe the lie? He had a limited education, having never completed high school. Paul cut a new version of his 1959 single and made it the title track. Some famous people came out of that band; Cedar Walton, Eddie Harris and we toured all over Germany. In the words of his father, God honored Billy Paul. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. It was very early in the morning, before dawn, when Dad nudged me 1. There stood a man You know what he done? 68 on the Soul chart and No. '", He nodded his head towards a corner of the room And after a few minutes the 'man's' as I did then: I began to tremble. He lost his mother and baby sister at the age of two and many of his early years where spent in the poverty of, and following, the great depression. You'll remember at the time that I told you I was 100% against it and history has proven me right. Paul recalled: I was singing in a jazz club called the Sahara. ", "He's here," he continued, On January 26, 1966 at a Memorial 37 R&B); "Billy's Back Home" (No. Got My Head on Straight was released in 1975 and was an attempt to return to the successful formula of 360 Degrees of Billy Paul. Paul also had his usual success on the Soul charts, with the album hitting No. Jubilee plugged Paul's latest single and noted: "He's New He's Hot! People weren't ready for that kind of a song after the pop success of 'Mrs. look directly at the Angel. Titled Your Songs: Live in Paris, it was recorded in December 2000 at a private event for the RFM TV Channel at Studio 287 in Paris, France. Not Disobedient Unto The Heavenly Vison, Jesus Christ, the Same natural brothers) would travel with Billy and his father. Truly he has made a hit, not just with the general public, but also with Almighty God![15]. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr He explained: "I had Jules Malvin, who was like my play father. I was singing totally Jazz then, but when I heard the Beatles and heard the gospel influence and everything I just said: 'I can make jazz with R&B.' Both the album and song received commercial and critical acclaim. father during the healing campaigns. Paul's final single for Philadelphia International was an edited version of a song from his first Philadelphia International album Going East: "Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like a Man)", which failed to chart. Take my hand while we walk slowly to the room "[7] A few weeks later, Jubilee took out an ad in Billboard to promote their artists in anticipation of the annual NAMM Show the music industry trade convention put on by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). [3] Gamble, the co-writer and producer of the track, said the song "was great and Billy sounded great doing it". Paul remembered the atmosphere at the label: "It was like a family full of music. We were in Vandalia, Illinois, and I was Court docket for divorce proceedings between May and Billy Paul Branham Billy Paul Branham was married on August 11, 1953, to Ollie May Christopher. Don't have nothing in your mind that bothers your faith, 'cause if anything's there, you can't go no further than right there; you stop right there. "[35] Paul's lawyer Steven Ames Brown commented: "It was a stunning victory for Billy. I've got many friends setting here that's married two or three times. Billy Paul Branham was married on August 11, 1953 to Ollie May Christopher. He was present as thousands of people were healed. Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. Billy Paul, witnessed the accident that would eventually claim his to see the Angel that always spoke with his father. He wanted to get away from music for a while, while he was in the service you know. out of the mangled wreck on a Texas highway. Miles Davis would always say: 'Come to the gym! His eyes have seen many miracles. I was born here and so many great and influential artists come from here as well. [29] Paul saw the commercial and contacted an attorney, who filed suit in a federal district court in Los Angeles against both the sportswear company and its advertising agency, Wieden & Kennedy. Presence of God Almighty.". They were like my mentors. 37 on the pop chart and a top-10 soul record, reaching No. [3], Paul and the other members of the 7th Army Band, including Don Ellis, Leo Wright and Ron Anthony, used the service to further their musical careers as best they couldcareers they knew would continue once they returned to civilian life. Facebook gives people the power. The marriage license indicates that William Branham, Billy Paul's father, consented to the wedding. Branham spoke of the times when he would put Billy's bottle of milk in the "[35] Chuck Rubin the president of Artists Rights said: "The producers will no longer walk off with any of the artist's royalties. Paul's massive success was short-lived. If William Branham was born in 1907, he was 29 years old when his father died. Afrikaans, Paul's popularity grew and led to appearances in clubs and at college campuses nationally. the Angel that was always near. His career is, in its way, emblematic of black Americas struggles over the last half century, including a descent into cocaine addiction and recovery, both shared with his wife, who remains a quirky, willful presence throughout the movie. He's my boy setting here listening at me now. romn, Because of his dedication, he has achieved great achievements. The male singers who had the same range I did, when I was growing up, didn't do much for me. Going East (1971) was the first Billy Paul album released on the Philadelphia International Records label, making full use of the label's regular group of ace musicians MFSB at Sigma Sound Studios. I could always tell when that Presence was near. When you ask me those questions, friend, you don't know what that does to me. Bobby and Medgar, Louis Armstrong! In 1960, Paul recorded "There's a Small Hotel" (Finch 1005, written by Rodgers and Hart), backed with "I'm Always A Brother" (Finch 1006, written by Leon Mitchell and Charles Gaston). There was much controversy surrounding the choice to release this track as the follow-up to a cross-over smash hit. INTRODUCTION Billy Paul Branham, the firstborn son of Reverend William Marrion Branham, was born in 1935 in Jeffersonville Indiana. Two years later, a complete show from that tour was released outside the U.S. on the PID label. Would I spare Billy Paul? On September 13, 1935, a son was born to William and Hope Branham - they named him Billy Paul. [6] Billboard was again positive, saying about "You Didn't Know" "Billy Paul, new young singer, makes an impressive bow on the label with a strong performance of a weeper ballad which should pick up spins and plays. With him were his son, Billy Paul, and his youngest brother, Donny. At 15, he was attending Bible school in Texas when his father called and asked if he would like to travel with him to Africa. He recalled: I went in, in 1957, and I was stationed with Elvis Presley and Gary Crosby Bing Crosby's son. Billy Paul Branham said that he met the Angel of the Lord that spoke with his father, and thousands of miracles as he accompanied him through campaigns across the United States, Canada, Africa, and India. He was my manager at the time. Why did William Branham find it necessary to lie with respect to his son's first marriage that the marriage was not conducted by "magistrate" but by an ordained minister? Recorded in London and released in 1974, it reached No. Some better choices, and his career might have been Hall-of-Famish. He come to me with the girl that he lives with now, my daughter-in-law. When I would go on the road out in California, he would go round to the house he and Blanche (Billy's wife) [would] make sure Blanches mother would take her insulin because she was a diabetic. His deeply soulful voice bridged the gap between jazz and soul, textured in equal measure by street-smart swagger and touching vulnerability."[22]. father's life. was still visible in the room, and together we watched the colorful Billy Paul Branham was born in 1935 to William and Hope Branham. i%e?JV!Z:j1R;fPBs The album was re-released in 1973.[10]. Questlove of the Roots equated Paul with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s civil rights music. Let's bring another life into this world "[23] Similarly, Jason Ankeny wrote: "Too easily dismissed as little more than a one-hit wonder, Billy Paul was, in fact, one of the most gifted and affecting talents to grace the Philadelphia International stable the recipient of some of the Gamble and Huff team's most lush and sophisticated productions. In addition, the label was enjoying considerable success with their other artists, including the O'Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br In a book written by Pearry Green called "The Acts of the Prophet", William Branham prophesied that Billy Paul "wouldn't be an old man until sharks will swim right where we are standing", which was in front of the May Company in downtown Los Angeles. Franz. 9. The LP's first single "Bring the Family Back" failed to chart but a 12" disco version did reach No. [15] Clements said: In an age of cynicism, suspicion and outright despair, it's uplifting to hear the kind of message that Billy Paul is giving all of us over the radio. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935, Categories Audio Sermons Bible Mysteries Bible Verses Book of Corinthians Book of Revelation Covid (19) English Messages Hindi Messages Holy Places Holy Songs Lyrics Ministers Psalms Signs of the End Times Telugu Messages Testimonies Uncategorized Ikinyarwanda, Again he was there when in Brother Branham's meetings at that time. Paul and other PIR acts were backed by MFSB which featured 35 musicians including Leon Huff on organ. Furthermore, interspersed with Billy Paul's verses are memorable passages of speeches by Malcolm X and King. 27 and the singles "How Good is Your Game", "I Trust You", and "Let 'Em In" reaching Nos. You know sometimes, even today. The good thing about Gamble and Huff is, nobody sounded alike, everybody had their own sound and that was the distinctive part that kept coming. And today, I believe that same Angel of the Lord is encamped about those that fear His Name.. but this was especially the case in those early years of ministry when Ill never forget his reply. to see in our room that night - an airborne being with wings, I suppose. He has "[15], We have notleveled 'blasts at Billy Paul.' Andrew Hamilton put it bluntly: "Gamble and Huff did a horrible job picking Paul's singles. He also stated that the marriage had been annulled by himself and the girl's father after they found out about it. He was at every meeting, handing out prayer cards to the sick, and at every service he would escort his father on and off the platform, often when he was barely able to stand after a long discernment line. Billy Paul Branham Is Born: Brother Branham ; William Marrion Branham . "[3] It was around this time that Paul established a lifelong friendship with Marvin Gayeboth singers filling in with other groups. 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