“Tell the Lord Thank You”
Min. Theodore Gilmore, Jr. & Friends Music Ministry
Produced by Montage Pheloan for J.R. Murray Group
2006
“This is my little quartet song,” remarks Min. Theodore Gilmore, Jr., as his group launches into “Tell the Lord Thank You,” an uptempo gospel blues complete with the classic I-IV-V verse structure.
Gilmore employs the verses to remind us to thank God for a number of blessings (e.g., new job, new house) and hooks an explosive gospel shout to the end of nearly every one as if to hammer home his point. If I hadn’t heard this song performed live, I would say that the shouts sound for all the world as if Gilmore is sampling Edwin Starr’s classic vocal blasts on “War,” but it’s live Gilmore.
By the song’s vamp, the drummer is crashing the high-hats, the classic quartet strut-rhythm is in full swing, the choir is having church….all in all, an auspicious recording debut for this Chicago-based group.
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We take for granted everyday the blessings God has stored upon us, but after listening to such a powerful and annointing song Minister Gilmore and Friends, it’s a wonderful reminder.
Blessing to all,
Sister Connie Marshall