7/14/2023 0 Comments Walter hawkins music![]() Still, moments like, “It makes me love all my enemies / And it makes me love my friends / And it won’t let me be ashamed / To tell the world that I’ve been born again,” truly speak to belief, faith, and a deep connection with God. The tuneful chorus is among the biggest selling points. The backing vocals are electrifying too, particularly the female leads that testify to the Holy Spirit. There are awesome vocals from all parties involved, namely Walter Hawkins himself. It’s smooth and easy-going, yet potent and powerful. “What Is This?” is a soulful, R&B-gospel joint. “What is this / That I feel deep inside / That keeps setting my soul afire?” Well, □ Walter Hawkins, many refer to it as The Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit, of course, is tied with The Most High aka God aka Jesus – The holy trinity… Of course, throughout □ “What Is This?” which appears on Hawkins’ 1980 album, □ The Hawkins Family, Hawkins doesn’t make things complicated – he keeps it simple yet encouraging, spiritual refreshing, and uplifting: “Whatever it is / It won’t let me / Hold my peace.” Essentially, Hawkins, and anyone who experiences this feeling, can’t just sit still – they must speak of this joy deep down inside and share it with the world! The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights! So, for the 32 nd edition of Music Lifts □ □ (2022), we highlight □ “What Is This?” as performed by the late, great, gospel music icon, □ Walter Hawkins. Featured songs aren’t genre-specific songs may or may not be faith-based. Welcome to Lit Music That Lifts ( LMTL), or Music Lifts □ □ for short! Music Lifts seeks to highlight songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity. PT.Įveryone is requested to wear the color “CREAM”įor more info on the services and arrangements go to Time: 2 min read In the 32 nd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by late, great, gospel music icon, Walter Hawkins performing, “What Is This?” The Walter Hawkins musical Tribute will air Sunday on the G.M.C July 25 at 8:00 p.m. Bobby Jones, Marvin Winans, and BeBe Winans. The master of ceremony duties will be shared between Dr. The musical directors will be Edwin Hawkins, Donald Lawrence, Kurt Carr, Richard Smallwood, and Bishop’s own musical director Rusty Watson. Lady Tramaine Hawkins will be make a special appearance along with Bishop Hawkin’s sister, Lynette Hawkins Stevens. The Tuesday Night Musical Celebration, titled, “The Man, the Music, The Ministry: A Musical Salute to Bishop Walter Hawkins” will be Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Pastor Donnie McClurkn, Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Ledisi, Ted Winn, Kim Burrell, Byron Cage, Karen Clark Sheard, DJ Rogers, Melvin & Doug Williams, The Love Center Choir and more. ![]() Bishop Hawkins you will be missed, but we thank God for the assurance that this is not the last place we’ll see you. The Hawkins family is one of the main reasons why my love for Gospel music is so strong today. ![]() On a personal note, this is a sad day for me as The Hawkins dynasty was one of my first introductions to Gospel music that my mother exposed me too. Walter Hawkins leaves behind two children, Jamie and Trystan Hawkins from his first marriage to Gospel legend Tramaine Hawkins, along with siblings Edwin, Carol, Freddie, Daniel and Lynette. ![]() Hits like “Be Grateful,” “Thank You,” “What Is This,” “Change,” “Dear Jesus,” and “Marvelous,” reiterate just what a prolific songwriter/artist he was.īishop Hawkins also split his time between being a highly sought after artist and Pastor of The Love Center Church in Oakland, CA. Walter’s timeless melodies and brilliantly crafted lyrics are still some of the most re-recorded and re-produced songs today from some of the Gospel industries biggest names. Gospel music wouldn’t be what it is today without the last name “Hawkins” attached to its historic legacy. Walter Hawkins was a pioneer and a Gospel legend, not only in Contemporary Gospel music, but also in music history as a whole. Bishop Hawkins had been battling pancreatic cancer for some time, but was said to be in good health and even returned to most of his pastoral duties. BISHOP WALTER HAWKINS DIES AT 61 (UPDATE ON FUNERAL & MUSICAL CELEBRATION)Īs this terrible news continues to send shockwaves through the Gospel industry, I’m deeply saddened to report that Bishop Walter Hawkins passed today Jat the age of 61. ![]()
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