Video: Phelps / Gaither Vocal Band
I know I already posted one video from David Phelps’ weekend with the Gaither Vocal Band, but this is simply too good not to post:
Am I the only one who would say that if Guy Penrod’s sabbatical becomes a departure, Gaither could make no better move than to bring Phelps back?
Having a tenor on tenor and what other groups would call a tenor on lead has been a GVB standby for years, so it’s not like it would be that drastic of a change.
Comment by Grigs (October 24, 2008, 5:33 am)
Keep Phelps after Guy returns. Hey, it’s a vocal band, not a quartet. If the Temptations had five guys, why can’t Bill?
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Comment by Quaid (October 24, 2008, 5:32 pm)
A vocal lineup where a male tenor has the “lead” positsion and another male tenor, or a soprano/alto is above him works great with many groups. But unfotunatley it doesn’t happen enough. But then again, that’s most likley why groups using that type of vocal lineup can really grab a fan’s attention. For a few examples, look at the Keetons and Colonial City. A high male tenor singing the lead works great for them.
I agree with Grigs, Bill would be very wise to get David back with the GVB and do a quintet.
As a side thought, if EH&SS would ever need a lead singer, what would it sound like if Ernie would switch to the lead and hire another tenor? Interesting to say the least.
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Comment by David Mann (October 25, 2008, 11:25 pm)
I would love to see David Phelps back with the Vocal Band. If Guy were to choose to stay off, and David would choose to come back, I think that Bill Gaither would jump at the chance.
By the way, with Penrod currently gone, has anyone else realized how tall David Phelps is? I never realized with Guy always towering above everyone.
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Comment by gaithergirl (January 18, 2009, 5:15 pm)
Well, it happened, Guy left, David returned…why don’t
I feel better?
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