Ivan Parker - The Best Of Ivan Parker From The Homecoming Series
STYLE: Southern Gospel RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 49679-DVD450 LABEL: Gaither Music Group SHDVD4765 FORMAT: DVD Music video ITEMS: 1 RELEASE DATE: 2008-10-31 RRP: £11.99
Reviewed by Dave Brassington
Ivan is probably only known to people in Britain from many appearances on various Bill Gaither Homecoming albums. In the States however, he is a well known performer on the Southern gospel circuit. Possessing a very fine singing voice, Ivan can best be described as an easy listening singer with a touch of country thrown in. Basically this DVD consists of Ivan being interviewed at some length by Bill Gaither in between 16 songs which makes for a very good running time of nearly 90 minutes. Anybody who likes gospel balladry could not fail to enjoy such tracks as "Love Is Like A River", "Jesus Loves Me", and my particular favourite, a very powerful version of the MercyMe hit "I Can Only Imagine". I don't normally enjoy such American tracks as "The Statue Of Liberty" and "God Bless The USA" but they do come across better on a live recording than on CD, particularly when they were recorded just after 9/11. Ivan comes across as a very warm hearted and friendly southern gentleman, devoted to the Lord and his family and I really did enjoy this DVD much more than the CD version.
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Product Description
The best moments of popular Gaither Homecoming performer Ivan Parker on DVD.
Ivan Parker is among the best-loved artists in gospel music. His contagious warmth and genuine love for gospel music gives every song he sings a unique personal touch that's all his own. Now, through this rare video experience hosted by Bill Gaither, Ivan's greatest performances from the Homecoming video series are mingled with never-before-seen footage, family photos and intimate conversations with Ivan about life, music and his enduring faith. The Best Of Ivan Parker features the songs you love to hear him sing and the reasons why he sings them, creating a keepsake that gospel music lovers will cherish for many years to come.
Would love to have sound track for church.
I'm not a good singer but I would try one of
these beautiful songs with some practice.