donnie sumner obituary

Then Donnie Sumner spoke beautifully abouthis uncle and about his own fight against drug abuse; I don't think therewas a dry eye in the house. Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. On the Saturday morning before Labor Day in 1976, he stood on the balcony outside Elvis' suite trying to get the nerve to jump'. Sumner recalled that when he told Presley in 1976 he was leaving to shake his drug habit, Presley said, 'I wish I could do that, go somewhere and start over, but I guess I'll have to keep on being Elvis'. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt and work in his garden. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. The next morning, I called J.D. Shaun (Sherrill) tells the story, 'Elvis had written it on a sheet of toilet tissue and it was for the sum of $100,000 for which we'd travel with him, write songs for his music company, and work with him. http://www.donniesumner.com/about_donnie.asp. Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Dry Fork will host singer, songwriter and motivational speaker Donnie Sumner on Sunday night. The limit is due to overactive search engine bots (Bing, Google, etc.) Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle. Geraldo said, Why are you so sure? He said, If he wasnt dead, he woulda done killed Michael Jackson.. Ronald Dale Ronnie Sumner, 74, of Irwin County, Georgia, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Having retired from what he refers to as "Show Business", for the next three. THE ELVIS YEARS Moscheo called him 'a lonely person'. . Elvis heard a record by the Stamps, liked it very much, and invited the group to join him on stage - if Sumner was singing with them. . Thats the best part of the whole piece is if I can help somebody.. The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. As we were close to wrapping up our call, an unplanned question popped into my aging cranium about Sumners involvement in the Elvis Lives shows that occasionally tour the country and the world. Gospel music executive BobWhitaker and former Stamps pianist and current MCA Nashville presidentTony Brown said a few words. I was aware that, among the things that keep the sixty-nine year young singer very busy was his recording studio and production work. Having served his denomination as Minister of Music, Evangelist and Pastor, Donnie is presently involved in an inter-faith, multi-media music ministry presenting CONCERT OF PRAISE under the banner of SPIRIT MINISTRIES. I asked Sumner what his reactions and thoughts were on that fateful day. I came back years later and was the associate pastor of that church. As can easily be imagined, the targeted niche for Sumners book is the very wide, diverse and, sometimes, strange demographic of Elvis fans as well as those who love southern Gospel music. I have more books on the subject of Elvis than I do any other singular subject and thats after having lost one or two of them. wasimpressed by their arrangement of the song.) He was a Glynn County firefighter and a painter. There were several hundred people inattendance. Elvis Australia was founded in 1996 www.elvis.com.au was literally born from the concept of wanting to represent 'Elvis in Australia', so www.elvis.com.au Read more. For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. Within a year, Elvis Presley was dead. After both of us laughing very hard at that comment, Donnie added, Yeah, I am absolutely positive that he is dead. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. He loved anything Roy Rogers. Yep, I dressed him. Mrs. Dunn is survived by her children, Kathy Hall (Greg), Jimmy Dunn and. And Ive got one that Elvis talks to her all the time. Elvis and J.D. THE MINISTRY And as if to vindicate his original desire to be a gospel singer, Presley's only three Grammy awards were given for his own gospel-music recordings. Donnie cleaned up his life and took a long break from performing. 'My life was totally ruined'. I tell you what: Ive been drug free for 35 years or more and I have been an ordained minister since 1979 and I still break out in a rash when I police car behind me on the road. In 1954 a leading gospel group based in Memphis, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, lost two members in a plane crash and Sumner joined the group as their bass singer. I Miss You CPA5 4774-15 Are You Sincere? The only personal responses have been how much they appreciate portraying the human, funny side of Elvis rather than all the negative stuff and they appreciate how I handle the subject of drugs and Christianity in the book. Then, after I bit on that hook of that serious answer, Donnie glided in with the rest of his answer . Their performance of 'Softly, As I Leave You' was nominated for a Grammy when released posthumously in 1978) and Donnie Sumner had just left The Stamps. And I want them to understand that I did, in fact, work with Elvis. Elvis' guitarist, James Burton flew in, Charlie Hodge played acoustic guitar, Donnie Sumner played the piano with Voice supplying bass. Besides the Blackwood Brothers, Presley idolized J.D. 'I got through college, but my heart was in quartets. It was either die or start over and I chose to start over.. Donnie Sumner is 80 years old and was born on 12/04/1942. Well, my daddy was Pentecostal when Pentecostal wasn't cool. If he were alive, he would still be doing it in some fashion because it wouldve killed him not to do it. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. This video remembers Donald Lee Sumner, Jr, who passed away from Covid in December 2020. Donnie's uncle, the late J.D. He was the most human Christian gentleman that I had ever known other than my father. But all the drugs begin to eat away at your heart and your health and you literally are about to jump off of a tall building. recitations, "The Farmer and the Lord," but gospel pianist Eva MaeLefevre got up and unfortunately spoke rather incoherently about her ownlife. Absolutely nobody can communicate the lyrics of a gospel song like Elvis', Sumner said from Nashville. He'd get so relaxed and peaceful. The next day was the recording session [7-9:20pm, 1:15-3:15am] September 22-23, 1973. I am now victorious in all things and they can be, too, just by deciding that they want to believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ. . Raised in poverty, he earned a fortune, then gave away most of it. VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. 'His Hand in Mine' (1960) includes some old songs and spirituals, like 'Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho', but it also contains 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - a signature song of his later Las Vegas years, but not exactly a gospel tune. Lister, Jake Hess, and James Blackwood spoke about the fun times they had. Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry. He was a graduate of Irwin County High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the . God said that He wasnt going to remember my sins. He was born in Marshes Siding, Kentucky on May 22, 1947 the son of Jerome and Nellie (Bryant) Sumner. . Sumner's funeral is set for Thursday, on what would have been his 74th birthday, in Nashville. 1 albums ('56-'59). Thats what killed him to start with was that he thought he was losing it. In December of 1979 with the encouragement and blessings of his Pastor, Donnie relinquished his music company to his Brother and business partner and yielded his life and talents to total Christian service and entered into full time "ministry". You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Eventually, Charlie Hodge, Elvis' right-hand man called and said they needed someone to help out with the high notes'. He tried to overdose on cocaine twice, attempting suicide three times. Interview with Larry Muhoberac Interview with John Wilkinson Interview with Michael Jarrett, songwriter, I'm Leavin' Interview with James Burton Interview with James Burton Sydney Australia 2006 James Burton: First Call For The Royalty Of Rockabilly Interview with Ronnie Tutt Interview with Ronnie Tutt #2 Interview with Jerry Scheff Interview with Glen D. Hardin Interview with Sherrill Nielsen Interview with Terry Blackwood & Jim Murray Interview with Tony Brown Duke Bardwell Interview with Scotty Moore Bill Black Interview with D.J. Sumner. There is no photo or video of Phoebe R. Harrison.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." 'It's kind of a world of fantasy'. While Donnie was a great musician, JD must have known that he would soon need a lead singer, as Roger McDuff had been contemplating singing full-time with his brothers, John and Colman. What made him great in gospel was his ability to tell a story. Singing his first solo in church at the age of 7, Donnie studied to be a classical vocalist and a classical pianist, turning down a scholarship at the Julliard School of Music to go to a Christian College'. J.D. Yeah, special. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. He died while he was touring. Yet, with that heavy work load in addition to his busy tour schedule of personal appearances and the occasional appearances with the Elvis Lives stage show (designated a Guinness World Record as the first tour that was top-billed by a non-living performer. It wasn't "The Lighthouse" which the Stamps did in _Elvison Tour_; the title may have been "Ship Ahoy." If I can do it with a Scripture, Ill do it. J.D. He was a graduate of Irwin County High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Donnie was with the Stamps until the Aloha from Hawaii concert in 1973. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." He never brought it on stage with him. The white gospel music of the day was akin to country music crossed with barbershop quartets. It was a cleansing of emotions. Donnie Hooker the Rev. Collect rumors like this that says if you Is Donnie Sumner dead? A NEW BEGINNING 'He embraced me and rather than jumping, I cried my way back to the room for a brand new beginning'. Well, I piddled at it for eight or nine years and then I took about three months off and concentrated on it, finished it up and got it out. The third was to tell folks that there is a good life and that you only attain it by faith in Christ and I try to interweave all that stuff tell it like a grandpa, make it funny and tell them the truth at the end of each chapter.. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Thank you for understanding. Candle 1. Often appear in internet rumors and false news about the death of a famous class that logically affect their family and friends. My only desire is to cause somebodys life to be better because I passed through it. During his many sleepless, anxious nights, he would summon a young David to play music music that became what we know to be the Psalms of the Bible - to soothe his soul. Donnie's professional career began in the early sixties. Elvis made sure that each of the performers in his entourage were well taken care of, which means they had anything and everything at their fingertips'. You can hit the bottom in the presidency or you can hit the bottom on skid row. After a heated discussion, Elvis agreed to cut vocal tracks for the four songs at his Palm Springs home that Felton Jarvis had cut backing tracks for without him at the recent Stax sessions. In 1972 Donnie resigned from the Stamps Quartet and organized his own group, which was to become known as VOICE INC. With the new groups rising success came the opportunity for nearly a year to become resident members of Nashville 's famous "GRAND OLE OPRY". I asked Donnie for his thoughts on his legendary uncle. I commented that it took a lot of courage to quit a gig like that. I have it on that record. The Stamps worked for Elvis until his death in August 1977 and Sumner's voice can be heard on many recordings including the gospel songs "Help Me" and "Why Me, Lord". He called me two or three times, wanting me to come work on sessions with him. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. There's also a private recording from that period, where he sings 'Let Me Be The One' and 'Spanish Eyes'. Sign Guestbook. Then the Stamps sang three songs, including "I Can Feel the Touch of HisHand," my favorite J.D. I never talked to J.D. John Daniel Sumner, nicknamed Jim Dandy or J.D., was born in Lakeland, Florida in 1924. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet; Donnie is to the immediate left of Elvis L To R: Bill Baize, future Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban, Donnie Sumner, Elvis, J.D. Because he was tall (six foot five) and dignified, it was doubly funny to see him running around on stage, and he even released an album of his comedy routines. During the last three years of Donnie's service with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, the late ELVIS PRESLEY employed him, along with the Stamps, as back-up vocalist on stage and recordings. His vibrato would be a quarter-tone on either side of the note. Over the years, Donnie has served as a minister and evangelist, taking his message all over the country. I didn't realize how much I needed to say goodbye to the man until I was there at the celebration of his life. In the end, every one of my songs says that no matter where you're at or what you're involved in, you can make it. He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. And, then, I was in a little town called Lenoir City, Tennessee, where I did a concert. You dont have to squall and bawl, have a fit and fall back in it. Blackwood's father, two uncles and older brother were members of a famous Southern gospel group, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, and Presley admired their music. 2023 Boomerocity.comAll Rights Reserved. He called Presley 'the greatest gospel singer who ever lived'. Write your message of sympathy today. Entering "this and that" (with quotes) into the search form will return results containing the exact phrase "this and that". Hes alive!, Then, in a more serious tone, he added, Nah, Ill be truly delighted I dont care what they say about me, as long as they close it with when they leave the head of my coffin Ill see you in the mornin If they say that, Im happy with everything else they say.. Recently, I became aware of a new book written by Donnie. I made up this crazy excuse that I just couldnt afford to come up there. Can you imagine, Elvis: 'Hey Sherrill, The doc's here to give you a hair transplant'. Well, Ill start by telling you my brother-in-law was terminal. Voice: The original group consisted of Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty (Thinking About You). John Daniel Sumner, singer: born Lakeland, Florida 19 November 1924; married (two daughters); died Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 15 November 1998. Ive got a couple of people who talk to Elvis all the time. Its at that point that I lay aside all my stage skills, all my humor and just tell them the cold, hard facts. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Yvonne "Vonnie" Houston Futrell on this permanent online memorial. Everybody thought he was a great singer, but what made him great in rock and roll was his appearance. Since he brought up the end of his life, I asked Donnie what, when hes joined Elvis in leaving this building called earth, he hopes his legacy is and how does he want to be remembered. They often worked in Memphis where Sumner befriended the young Elvis Presley, sneaking him into the concerts when Elvis could not afford the 50 cents admission. (70 years old). I had no idea. He passed away in November of 1998; just three days shy of his 74th birthday. 's face, I did not approach the bier. comforted him afterGeorge's wife, Tammy Wynette, passed away. I was curious who, from his perspective, Donnie saw as the typical purchaser of In the Shadow of Kings. I hope that, while theyre there, they think, Boy! I hung up the phone and I started trying to find a flight to Memphis. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". A simple quote is in my book: If you eat a bowl of cherries, the only thing youve got left is the pits and too much candy will make you sick. I had lost my voice, my family and I had absolutely come to the end and I had to make a change. Sumner and Mary Sumner and three siblings, Pete Sumner, Frieda Key and Gail Roddenberry. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM at Genesis full Gospel Church. I, of course, have been aware of Donnie and his work both during and after his years with Presley. As a matter of fact, Im debating right now as to whether I want to go to Hawaii in January for that big deal (the 40th anniversary of what is known as the Aloha from Hawaii Concert). There was only one sinless life and he died so that I could get over mine.. Geraldo asked him if he was certain that Elvis was dead. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year. (I live fifty miles north of Nashville.) Elvis insisted his backup groups gather to sing gospel music after his concerts, sometimes until dawn. Boomerocity.com is a website dedicated to the cultural interests of the Baby Boomer Generation. Kenneth Sumner Kenneth Ray Sumner, 72, passed away on August 23, 2022, at his home in . How do I say this? Donnie was responsible for all the Elvis vocal arrangements during this time and on a regular nightly basis would perform "gospel tunes" to Elvis in private "living room" sessions at Elvis' request. In 1972 Donnie resigned from the Stamps Quartet and organized his own group, which was to become known as VOICE INC. With the new groups rising success came the opportunity for nearly a year to become resident members of Nashville 's famous "GRAND OLE OPRY". Theres a lot of ways to be a help to somebody and Ill proudly use all of them.. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home - Olney I love you. This site is sponsored as public resource by the independent funeral homes repesented here. 'I sing fast songs, slow songs, old songs, new songs, funny songs, and sad songs'. ", Hi ELVIS Friends, This is a great tribute to a great man wish I could have been there. Sumner - Donnie Sumner's uncle and one of the founders of The Stamps. He looked distinctive with his grey hair and hand cupped over his ear as though he were receiving personal messages from the Saviour. as members of the Masters V and with Bill Baize they sang "Peace. I got saved - came back home. In 1970, while with the Stamps, Donnie received the Gospel Music Association's prestigious DOVE AWARD for "Gospel Song of the Year" with his composition, "THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER". Ive been there and done that and these are the stories that Ive got to prove it. Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound. Subscribe to our mailing list to keep up with the latest from Boomerocity.com. Only the big ones. Gospel music is my life.". We were singing duet on 'Spanish Eyes'.Linda Thompson's taped that, because she gave David Briggs a copy, and David gave me a copy. Having retired from what he refers to as "Show Business", for the next three years Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville , Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT AND ASSOCIATES. He was raised the son of a minister and is no newcomer to the world of Christian music. George Richey spoke of how J.D. When you hit bottom, you aint got no place to fall. His father was a Pentecostal preacher, and his uncle, J.D. From time to time Elvis would request that Donnie sing one of his "own" original love songs. You can now see some of his choice work each month here on Boomerocity.com! Roy Conner officiating. Over a period of years, people started calling me sir. The story goes that in 1951, Elvis Presley, then 16, walked into the First Assembly of God in Memphis, Tenn., and struck up a friendship with another teenage boy, Cecil Blackwood. A valid email address is required when you select contact by email. Donnie Sumner: By profession, I'm a musician. attleboro obituaries this past weekend; elder high school alumni directory; edgewood valley country club initiation fee; heartland mallory and jake wedding; Gallery By Industry. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. He used to talk a lot in the living room of all the funny ways he was going to disappear and what he was going to do while he was gone. He was a member and deacon of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Sumner. On Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, AlwysElvis wrote: After all these years without our precious J.D., I'd love an audio copy of his funeral service, (edited, of course). Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Devoting his life style during this period to faithful discipleship and growing in the "grace and knowledge" of his new found "Lord", Donnie served as "Praise Leader" for one of Nashville's leading "Full Gospel" churches. But when he finally got the chance a few years later, Presley's personal flamboyance and distinctive vocal style didn't fit in with the uniform appearance and carefully controlled harmony required by the Southern gospel style. I think Im going to try that and then cause their life tomorrow to be better than it was the day before because they had a good time at my program the night before. When I told Elvis that I would like to resign, he said, Id like to do that, too. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. Couple those people in certain religious environments and you definitely have an environment for interesting stories ripe for the picking. Like so many Southern singers of his generation, he sang in church from an early age, and when his voice broke he became the bass singer with the Sunshine Boys. He wiped me out.". He also formed the National Quartet Convention, which became the biggest event on the Southern gospel calendar. Absolutely nobody can communicate the lyrics of a gospel song like Elvis', may be re-printed for public display without permission, Interview with Michael Jarrett, songwriter, I'm Leavin', Interview with James Burton Sydney Australia 2006, James Burton: First Call For The Royalty Of Rockabilly, Interview with Terry Blackwood & Jim Murray. I asked the kid, Is he dead? because the headline didnt make it clear if he just had a heart attack or if he died from one. 'I think he was a Christian, a believer. George's wife, Tammy Wynette, passed away. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Phoebe R. Harrison of Sumner, Illinois, born in Olney, Illinois, who passed away on May 7, 2022, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Sherrill still had the bandages around my head and during the song, blood started running down his forard. Donnie was also afforded the honor of having a solo appearance in the Elvis documentary, " ELVIS ON TOUR" in which he was featured on the gospel song, "THE LIGHTHOUSE". . I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. called me and said that Elvis died. I had no idea what I was going to do when I quit the one I was in.. In 1965 he became the lead vocalist and arranger for J. D. Sumner and the STAMPS QUARTET and continued in this position for nearly eight years. 'He had a pitch problem. 's, led the congregation in the 23rd Psalm. It was exciting and I think Im going to tell my friends what a great program he does.. Now, Im doing somethin else. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. George Younce, bass singer forthe Cathedral Quartet, told several funny stories of how J.D. Jay Bonds and the Rev. I asked him how the book writing process was for him and if there was going to be a follow-up to the book. Donnie's professional career began in the early sixties. J.D. The last lines J.D. Just before this Elvis had decided to gift Sherrill with a hair transplant if you can believe that! Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 'He Touched Me' (1972) - a gospel standard of Bill Gaither - earned Presley his second Grammy for Best Inspirational Album. The kid gave me one of those, Yes, you idiot looks. His mother took him occasionally, and he knew the basics of Christian teaching, but he was otherwise 'religiously illiterate', Sumner said. Sherrill Nielsen had just left The Statesmen Quartet, (Elvis loved Sherrill as he could hit notes higher than a normal tenor, and Elvis had him to . Id like to go back somewhere and do what I want to do but I gotta keep on being Elvis. I turned around and walked out of the hospital. and show them here for you to give us your opinion. Gospel music is my life." John Daniel Sumner, singer: born . The vast majority of them are false. Thats about eighty-five to ninety percent of what I do in an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. Hes been going to do this for years and he finally did it. being the other'. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. 6005 CR 39 South Plant City, FL DONALD SUMNER OBITUARY SUMNER, Donald "Don" 79, Lithia, entered into eternal rest April 12, 2022. That's my story, and that's my song'. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at the funeral home in Ocilla. It was the only thing in this life that brought him relief', he said. He was in hospice and he got all inspiration one day and hes talking about all the things he wanted people to say about him at his funeral when they pass by and look at him in the coffin. They were booked for Elvis In Concert at Wembley Arena in January 1999 in which Elvis's backing musicians and singers will accompany a video of Elvis singing. They got together to make some music and wound up with 'The Tennessee Rangers'. Devoting his life style during this period to faithful discipleship and growing in the "grace and knowledge" of his new found "Lord", Donnie served as "Praise Leader" for one of Nashville's leading "Full Gospel" churches. They were nominated for Grammy awards with the albums Victory Road (1990) and Peace In The Valley (1991) and they were featured on Tammy Wynette's final album, Inspirational Favourites (1998). Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Donnie Sumner will be in concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 4. Funeral arrangement under the care ofKistler-Patterson Funeral Homes. years Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville , Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT AND ASSOCIATES. After spending time in a couple of different groups, he finally got the call from Uncle J.D. Yet his backup groups throughout his career - The Jordanaires, The Imperials, The Stamps - were gospel groups, and after his concerts, Elvis frequently held impromptu gospel singing sessions that lasted into the early-morning hours. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. He did and was now my youth minister at the church I was an associate at! He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". Obituary. They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. My uncle said for me to sing until they got somebody, and I sang for eight years', he said. He died while he was touring. Elvis would then get on the phone and say, I understand. Several grandchildren. That's what I've been doing for 48 years'. He said of that work, Aw, I stay in the studio from six-thirty or seven oclock in the mornin to about eight or nine at night, five days a week.. He was also a notable gospel songwriter and among his compositions are "The Old Country Church", "Crossing Chilly Jordan", "He Means All The World To Me", "Inside The Gate" and "Lord, Teach Me How To Pray". 'I don't think anyone could judge him', Moscheo said. Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry.

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