Feedback requested: Wyatt sings southern gospel from Happy Goodmans, Rambos, Dixie Echoes

[steve]

Hi Wyatt,

Thanks for sharing your personal story. It's very sad that you lost your mentor, but it's wonderful that she helped plant in you the same passion she shared for the music she (and we) love so much. And of course, it's wonderful to know she is at rest and that her work follows her. I pray that we can all say the same when our time comes.

This message board is more of a general hymn board; while we do get some pretty prominent visitors from time to time, I'd say you'd probably have better luck in a Southern Gospel singer group on Facebook than here.

Try searching Facebook Groups for terms like “Southern Gospel singers,” “Southern Gospel quartet singers,” or “Southern Gospel vocalists,” and look for an active group where singers are discussing harmony, performance, or ministry music. That may be the easiest way to find someone with the right background to give you constructive feedback.

I'd start at Facebook. That's where there's the best Southern Gospel communities are. My recommendation is to start your own account. Join a few groups. I'd say don't necessarily just jump in and ask if people can critique your work, but become a part of at least 2-5 relevant communities. Participate in the communities you join: join in on threads that interest you, answer other peoples' questions, provide meaningful advice to others, and generally shine the light. Follow people you like, and as long as you post interesting and meaningful stories (such as the one you posted here), people will follow you back.

Of course, on your own Facebook or Instagram account, you can post your own performances. As people follow you, they'll see your content and hopefully share with others. It's that kind of network effect that should get you noticed as you continue to improve and don't give up.

I think most people on Facebook are much older than you, so it might be hard to find friends in your current circle who are on it. But find the right group and participate in it, and you'll definitely be able to find more "Facebook friends" (which aren't quite the same as IRL friends, but niche Facebook groups are probably one of the healthier social media places compared to other networks).

I'd probably steer clear of X and TikTok, which doesn't really match the audience. Reddit does have some Southern Gospel-related subs, but it's more from a fan- or discussion-oriented perspective—plus there's a lot of toxicity on that platform in general.

Of course, my hope is that someone sees this thread and is inspired to help you. They may not be comfortable posting to this public thread, so feel free to leave contact information (I wouldn't leave your email address, as scrapers may pick it up and spam it...but if you have an account on Facebook, Instagram, etc. feel free to post it here).

[wyatt]

Could you help me write a song, like a late 1950s to mid 60s gospel. Like a mix between Connie smiths' ONCE A DAY, The Statesmen's Jubilees a coming' and the Lefevres Revival Days.

I understand this will be hard, but I feel inspiration to make a gospel song of my great grandmother Glenda Ruth Peters. If you need more details on her i would be glad to do so.

Thank you- Wyatt Lee Carroll.

[wyatt]

If you could pls reply to this it would be much appreciated. we could Collab with each other on her to figure the lyrics out. but pls I want something to remember her by and I can't do it by myself

[steve]

Hi Wyatt,

I'm not a song writer, so I'd be the wrong person to ask. But please go and re-read my last reply: your best approach will be to go to Facebook, create an account, and join a few Southern Gospel Facebook groups. These are precisely the kinds of questions that people love to discuss on those forums. The audience on Facebook will be a little bit older, but that's exactly what you want to find people with the most experience, helpful advice, and connections.

Of course, you're welcome to continue to post your performances on this thread. I do have to move it to the "Hymn Discussion" forum soon, but let's absolutely continue the conversation there.

The URL for this thread will remain the same...be sure to bookmark it so you can access it quickly:
https://namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics/viewtopic.php?t=19104

God bless,
Steve

[wyatt]

I don't know how to bookmark stuff on here. I'm just used to 1950s tech, and I'm not allowed to have Facebook. just tiktok

[steve]

I mean to bookmark it in your Web browser (which is the equivalent of 1950s tech on a Web browser ). If you're using Chrome, you can click the "star" in the browser address bar. That'll save it as a "bookmark" so you can go back to this thread directly. Alternatively, click on the words "Board index" in the breadcrumb trail (Home > Board Index) to find the Hymn Discussion board.

As for not being allowed to access Facebook, the best advice I can give is as a parent myself.

Talk with your parents about what you're looking to achieve, and feel free to show them my advice from this thread. Facebook is going to be a much better resource for you than any other site, including TikTok, Reddit, and even this site for finding people to collaborate with musically, critiquing your performances, getting professional advice, and making connections (which are critical if you want to explore songwriting or more serious performance improvements). Show them that you'll be responsible, and share with them your progress. I don't know your parents, but if my kid did that with me, I'd very gladly support it.

If they say no, then that's fine. But unfortunately, I don't think the right people are necessarily seeing this post here.

To be honest, I think TikTok is much more harmful than Facebook to a lot of people...but I understand it's unavoidable that all your friends are likely there. If you can shine the light there, that's great. But I don't think you'll find many who can help with gospel music questions.

[wyatt]

Alrighty, thank you. And I'm so sorry for bugging you but I've just recently found a song called Someday by the Oakridge boys and it is stuck in my head. I understand that this a lot of work to do but could you find the lyrics. And if possible just talk to yall if and when I feel down or stressed.

[steve]

You are always welcome here—this thread is yours, and I for one would love to follow your progress! Like I said, copy the link so you'll always be able to find it even after I move it.

Thanks for asking about the lyrics for the Oak Ridge Boys' "Someday". You're right that it was a lot of work to find the lyrics, but boy was that a happy 30 minutes I just spent listening to classic renditions by the Oak Ridge Boys, Ernie Haase, and others.

Here's a thread I posted with the full lyrics, along with some YouTube videos. Enjoy!

viewtopic.php?t=19116

[wyatt]

Hello I'm back again. I have realized that I don't need a custom written song for my great grandmother , I have listened to My Mother Prayed For Me by the Rambos - The Gospel Echoes, that was their name.before thay changed to the Rambos. But could you provide the lyrics for me. I cried in relif and sadness when I hear
d it.

Thank you, Wyatt L Carroll

[steve]

Hi Wyatt.

I posted the lyrics here. Thanks for requesting them; it's been years since my mom went back to be with the Lord, but these lyrics still hit home.