Comments on: Video of the Day: “Miracle in Me” (Hoppers)

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:22:51 +0000

Well, you sure don’t weigh much more!

Neat footage, and thanks for the background information!

By: Greg Bentley

Greg Bentley — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:57:35 +0000

Wow, what a shock to see this footage today. I wish I was still that skinny! Yes, this was before Kim started traveling with the Hoppers. We actually recorded this on a favorites cassette of songs that people requested. When Kim came to the Hoppers, I went to the Down East Boys. This brings back wonderful memories of traveling with my (Adopted) family, Love them to death!

By: M Smith

M Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:01:08 +0000

I enjoy hearingConnie sing on “Freedom Band,” “Going Home Forever” and several other songs. Love also her alto blend with the family.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:02:45 +0000

Greg did it well, that’s for sure!

By: Meagan

Meagan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:34:04 +0000

I love Connie’s vocals. She really had the power vocals back then and she can still do it even though it is rare. Perhaps age is a factor in her backing off a bit, I’m not sure. But nonetheless, her features in songs are always very strong.

By: Andrew S.

Andrew S. — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:15:28 +0000

Kim left the Greenes at NQC ‘89 where the announced Amy Lambert was taking her place. I believe Greg left in June/July of ‘89. As for the Hoppers singing the song, they probably sang it because it was popular…not necessarily because they wanted to make it their own. It was a popular song; and I’m sure there were far more groups who sang it–not just the Greenes and the Hoppers.

By: DJPhil

DJPhil — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:27:32 +0000

Yes, the Greenes Had the #1 song “When I knelt” , then Kim goes and marries Dean and immediately the Hoppers have their first #1 “Here I am” but I think Greg left before Kim came or maybe right after…..

By: David J. Stuart

David J. Stuart — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:40:52 +0000

Yes, this is definitely before Kim was in the group, when she was still with her brothers , the Greenes.

By: Stacey Murphy

Stacey Murphy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:22 +0000

The thing that stands out about this video to me is reminding me how often Greg Bentley actually sang the high harmony above Connie. I’m wondering if there has ever been another major SG artist who had a man regularly singing higher than a lady. Greg did it well. Find a clip of “Citizen of Two Worlds” for another example.

By: Seaton

Seaton — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:34:41 +0000

I would estimate this video was done in 1987, a good year before Dean and Kim even tied the knot.