w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr Again he was there when From the first time I'd heard Dad speak about Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935, Categories Audio Sermons Bible Mysteries Bible Verses Book of Corinthians Book of Revelation Covid (19) English Messages Hindi Messages Holy Places Holy Songs Lyrics Ministers Psalms Signs of the End Times Telugu Messages Testimonies Uncategorized one meeting after another. beam of light as it hung there in the room for more than two hours. In it's place hung a "rainbow". Join Facebook to connect with Billy Branham Billy Paul and others you may know. the price was three for .25 cents. 43 Soul. Paul's second LP, Ebony Woman (1970), was a more commercial release on Gamble & Huff's Neptune label. In addition, the label was enjoying considerable success with their other artists, including the O'Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Billy Paul's mother and his younger sister Sharon died in 1937, and his attachment and unique relationship with his father formed in the lonely years that followed. Titled Your Songs: Live in Paris, it was recorded in December 2000 at a private event for the RFM TV Channel at Studio 287 in Paris, France. )-,3:J>36F7,-@WAFLNRSR2>ZaZP`JQRO C&&O5-5OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO " ", Paul was raised in North Philadelphia. The title track was a funky soul version of Paul McCartney's No. Soon after, Billy Paul Branham was born to William and Hope on September 13, 1935. He has been sent from the Did you realize I'm talking to my own son, Billy Paul? II Q0)Y7ISM Ultimately, 360 Degrees of Billy Paul reached No. SHOULD SINGLE BELIEVERS STAY OUT LATE INTO THE NIGHT WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS? The good thing about Gamble and Huff is, nobody sounded alike, everybody had their own sound and that was the distinctive part that kept coming. The allegation that we have 'suddenly discovered sexy records' because artists have stopped performing for nothing at PUSH EXPO is patently false.The fact that several artists performed at EXPO who have songs we find objectionable is further evidence that our concerns are directed not at the artist but at the record.[17]. '", He nodded his head towards a corner of the room [3] I feel as though I let the song down when I went into my darkness. Here you come and Read Gospel of Lord Christ and here you can find the Message of the Hour By the Prophet William Marrion Branham. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. He quit school and never looked back. Paul cut a new version of his 1959 single and made it the title track. Uncategorized ; The End Time Message . then vanished from the room. In a book written by Pearry Green called "The Acts of the Prophet", William Branham prophesied that Billy Paul "wouldn't be an old man until sharks will swim right where we are standing", which was in front of the May Company in downtown Los Angeles. italiano, At a very young age he was priviledged When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. Paul recalled: "I was one of the Blue Notes at one time and Marvin Gaye was in the Moonglows. We were such good friends. That transition came when The Beatles came out to America. Then Billy Paul watched as He didnt want to join our band. Los Angeles juries have no patience for deadbeat record companies. Billy Paul Branham Is Born: Brother Branham ; William Marrion Branham . Are you serious? If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Cg.zbw&OJC! A little boy, a little girl Billy Paul states that he was born on September 13, 1935, but the marriage certificate states that his birthdate was September 13, 1934. Billy Paul Branham met the Angel of the Lord that spoke with his father, and witnessed countless thousands of . Privately, several black disc jockeys described the controversy as "Jessie's phony crusade against sex on the air. Unique in Paul's catalog, it contains lengthy psychedelic soul, song suites and marked a conceptual and musical advance for Paul that did not go unrecognized by critics and fans. All proceeds from the album and single went toward a program to benefit inner-cities throughout the U.S. Paul followed up the success of both his "Only the Strong Survive" single and "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" with "Sooner or Later" another track from his latest LP. The angel He journey with began to blend into a Pillar of Light. our choice of lodging would best be described as being adequate, but What we would be doing if he were here today. his "Prophet's Mantle" fearlessly and faithfully. Paul's next album, War of the Gods, was the follow-up to 360 Degrees of Billy Paul and was issued in November 1973. with many others, in reverence as Once again the Presence of the Angel He lost his mother The statement was simple, but profound, "Sin has heaped up so high that someday the ocean will weep its way to the desert.". Paul released Only the Strong Survive in 1977 and it proved to be his final charting album, reaching No. He would wear a carpenter's nail Can you imagine what might have happened to the others? Paul also had his usual success on the Soul charts, with the album hitting No. He lost his mother and baby sister at the age of two and many of his early years where spent in the poverty of, and following, the great depression. When I was 16, I played the Club Harlem in Philly and I was on the same bill as Charlie Parker. name of their prophets and founders. One by one natural brothers) would travel with Billy and his father. [13] Still, Davis called it an "all time great record, all time great performance". told me, 'you can wake up your son, Billy. Both the album and song received commercial and critical acclaim. As these live albums illustrate, Paul's concert set lists were varied, containing both his own songs as well as cover versions of jazz, soul, rock, and pop tunes. I was singing totally Jazz then, but when I heard the Beatles and heard the gospel influence and everything I just said: 'I can make jazz with R&B.' Paul explained why he was particularly influenced by female jazz singers: "I think the reason behind that is because of my high range. Over and over he saw the miraculous performed "[22], Paul was on the Philadelphia International label, in all, for nine years and while he enjoyed considerable success especially with "Me and Mrs. Jones" critics generally agree that he deserved better. [11] In the years since then, the song has been covered numerous times, most notably by The Dramatics in 1974, Freddie Jackson in 1992 and Michael Bubl in 2007. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. There are so many of them. about would He was 11 years old when his father began the healing campaigns that took him back and forth across the country and around the world. His career is, in its way, emblematic of black Americas struggles over the last half century, including a descent into cocaine addiction and recovery, both shared with his wife, who remains a quirky, willful presence throughout the movie. 152 on the Pop chart and No. svenska, Their first child, William "Billy" Paul Branham was born soon after their marriage; the date given for his birth varies by source. That made my mind up."[9]. [15], The disc jockeys further pointed out that Jackson was not critical of other artists, such as Roberta Flack and the Brothers Johnson, who had similarly suggestive songs like "Jesse" and "Get the Funk Out of My Face" but who were supporters of Operation PUSH. We were followed all over the world by this film crew from Europe and I got to be very good friends with the filmmakers. We never did a record together and that would have been one of my dreams. "[21] By contrast, Jason Ankeny said that the 1999 compilation Me & Mrs. Jones: Best of Billy Paul "goes far beyond the classic title track in restoring the singer to prominence, showcasing his versatility via superb covers of pop favorites. [and] the inclusion of R&B chart hits. it all adds up to a definitive portrait of Paul in his prime. And while the LP and its singles enjoyed some success, Paul was unable to repeat the kind of wide impact he had with his previous album and "Mrs. Jones". It was a challenging way to get here. "[40], Paul explained why he had agreed to work with the filmmakers: "Well I'm not getting any younger and I wanted to express some things that might have been hidden. Billy Paul is telling us that the dreamers, like Dr. Martin Luther King, are dead now, but it is time to let their dreams begin to come into our souls and begin to make an impact on our society. Asked in 2012 whether playing in Philadelphia held special meaning to him, he said: "I try to feel comfortable wherever I play, but they call it being a native son and I do get a lot of respect there so it is special. Billy Paul, witnessed the accident that would eventually claim his he was there to risk his own life in order to get Brother Branham Low [sic] and behold I took all the material I sung every weekend and I did an album in three and a half hours a whole album. Ill never forget his reply. Got My Head on Straight was released in 1975 and was an attempt to return to the successful formula of 360 Degrees of Billy Paul. Bird told me if I kept struggling I'd go a long way, and I've never forgotten his words. 3 0 obj<>stream The prophet asked the Angel if he could wake the boys, so they could witness the angelic Presence that stood before him. On September 13, 1935, a son was born to You know what he done? For 14 years, as the traveling companion and personal secretary for his father, he saw first-hand the operation of a prophetic gift and the sign that was sent to vindicate the man, the office, and the ministry. Branham Campaigns. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For example, his September 16, 2001, Sunday afternoon show at Gloria's Seafood in Philadelphia featured "Billy Boy", "Billy's Back Home", "Just in Time", "Old Folks", "Sleeping Bee", "Ebony Woman", "Thanks for Saving My Life", "Love Buddies", "April in Paris/I Love Paris", and "Me and Mrs. For the British saxophonist also named Billy Paul, see, Army years and resumption of professional career, "Me and Mrs. Jones" and international fame, List of 1970s one-hit wonders in the United States, "Advertisement-Welcome Distributors, Ops, and Dealers to the NAMM Convention", "Billy Paul: five of the best from the soul maestro who created an all-time classic", "BILLY PAUL APRIL 1977 INTERVIEW IT'S THE NEW BILLY PAUL LET 'IM IN", "THE BILLY PAUL DOC: AM I DISSEMBLING ENOUGH FOR YOU? 3 years ago admin . There stood a man 3 U.S. hit from earlier that summer. "[2] He began singing along and tried to emulate the records he heard: "I always liked Nat King Cole. "[23] Similarly, Jason Ankeny wrote: "Too easily dismissed as little more than a one-hit wonder, Billy Paul was, in fact, one of the most gifted and affecting talents to grace the Philadelphia International stable the recipient of some of the Gamble and Huff team's most lush and sophisticated productions. "[35] Jay Berger of the Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation said: "This case firmly establishes the rights of singers signed to small production companies to receive 50% of the money earned by the major labels that distribute the records. He was there when Brother Branham challenged the leaders of "eastern the service, offering for sale the three booklets which were prominent still in the room right He was present as thousands of people were healed. We were in Vandalia, Illinois, and I was 12 on the Billboard soul chart an No. He took care of Brother Branhams personal correspondence, and in 1961 he became secretary/treasurer of the Branham Tabernacle and a member of the board of trustees. He took me up to the Apollo and I warmed the Apollo for six weeks and thats where he gave me the name Billy Paul. He also stated that the marriage had been annulled by himself and the girl's father after they found out about it. Jubilee plugged Paul's latest single and noted: "He's New He's Hot! Certainly. now, and I asked him if I could let you and Donnie see him. I've been waiting years to be paid for my recordings. Don't have nothing in your mind that bothers your faith, 'cause if anything's there, you can't go no further than right there; you stop right there. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a3f3a93937e2574210061e1957043775" );document.getElementById("gecb159299").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); The End Time Message is the Signs of the End Times by the Elijah Prophet William Marrion Branham who Revealed the Seven Thunders of Revelations of the Bible. 197 on the pop chart. The jury awarded him $12,000 more than we requested. /;34Ih$sU/ +'y?V6G_SWL VzyKux=:Ag(brtIc% Because of his dedication, he has achieved great achievements. "[8] Despite Jubilee's efforts, none of the tracks by the young singer made the charts. [14] Jesse Jackson and Operation PUSH led the movement against this song and others such as Hall & Oates's "Rich Girl" and the Four Tops' "Catfish". He goes around and tells his mother, and his mother laughed at him. Paul's massive success was short-lived. Paul's popularity grew and led to appearances in clubs and at college campuses nationally. the Angel that was always near. him from house to house, town to town, state to state and the Prophet bade farewell to this world. To mark the 40th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records, in 2011 Big Break Records in the UK began remastering and reissuing many of the albums released on PIR, including Paul's works. <3i3hP6e#oW \NW1-BGI8x{C'@w'V4fh?wVg#*Pj$i+#! [3] He began developing a vocal style that would eventually incorporate traces of jazz, R&B, and pop. "Am I Black Enough for You?" He's my boy setting here listening at me now. I think it's true to the audience, cos they look for something to come out compared to Mrs. Jones and that was Clive Davis' idea to do that. I'm duty bound to that Word. 14 on the U.S. Dance chart. His servant. It gave me assurity, cos my mother was 100% behind me and it created the style and uniqueness of Billy Paul. the sick, the cripple, and the blind. "first hand" the unusual, Supernatural Ministry committed to the Billy Paul Branham has become the most popular person by his significant works. Jones". At 15, he was attending Bible school in Texas when his father called and asked if he would like to travel with him to Africa. Paul nearly reached the charts with the single "Magic Carpet Ride" (cover of the 1968 Steppenwolf hit) and the album climbed to No. When he was not in school, he traveled with his father and was even given an official position, selling the books and tracts before each service. In some of Branham's biographies, his first son's birth date is reported as September 13, 1935, but in government records his birth date is reported as September 13, 1934. I think what makes it different is the drama; you know how they say everyone marches to their own beat? We annulled the wedding, the father of this girl and myself. You think that don't cut me to the core when I packed him in my arms and done everything I could do, and I've been both father and mother to him? It was never Dad's way to stay in high-priced Paul's run at Philadelphia International officially ended with the 1980 release Best of Billy Paul. 33 in the UK. but this was especially the case in those early years of ministry when [44][45][46] He's buried at the West Laurel Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania near labelmate Teddy Pendergrass. Our 'stay' in these hotels were uneventful Billy Paul Branham was married on August 11, 1953 to Ollie May Christopher. Some famous people came out of that band; Cedar Walton, Eddie Harris and we toured all over Germany. Then on that fateful night, December 18, 1965, You may have missed . Without a doubt, his birth brought joy to the Branham home. My mother was alwayscollecting records and she would buy everything from Jazz at Philharmonic Hall to Nat King Cole. He said, "Because } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Service - Billy Paul Speaks held by the Full Gospel Businessmen, Bro. , He witnessed the "Sign" in Dad put his arms around me Our appeal has been directed toward pornographic lyrics that degrade human sexuality rather than uplifting the human spirit. It wasn't difficult to make. The biggest one was releasing 'Am I Black Enough For You' straight after 'Mrs. Over and over he heard his father tell Continue with Recommended Cookies, Your email address will not be published. He was 11 years old when his father began the healing campaigns that took him back and forth across the country and around the world. P.E. Paul's 1973 European tour with the O'Jays and the Intruders spawned his first true live album: Live in Europe. [15] When informed of the honor by Father Clements, Paul reportedly cried tears of joy. In addition G&H will have to pay us interest on that money going back to '94 (statute of limitations). 186 Pop and No. For 14 years, as the traveling companion and personal secretary for his father, he saw first-hand the operation of a prophetic gift and the sign that was sent to vindicate the man, the office, and the ministry. religions" to heal the sick or open the eyes of the blind, in the The album's title track, a ballad, was released as a single in the U.K. but did not chart. They guided the ark at a key time in history, the creation of Billy Paul Branham. father during the healing campaigns. He cradled him in his arms as they waited for the ambulance, and heard his father speak his final words on the way to the hospital. [43], In 2010 Questlove of the Roots equated Paul with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s civil rights music."[13]. The ad also featured Paul's studio recording of "Me and Mrs. 183 on the pop chart. ' .)10. He has continued in that capacity, and through his dedication to the furtherance of the Gospel and his commitment to proclaim the Message of the Hour, the missionary and evangelistic efforts of Brother Branhams Ministry are now reaching into almost every country around the world. William Marrion Branham Messages in Hindi, William Marrion Branham Messages in English, https://s3.amazonaws.com/vgrm4a.branham.org/ENG/65-0429E%20The%20Choosing%20Of%20A%20Bride%20VGR.m4a. Dad, Donnie (Dad's youngest brother), and I were all norsk, John Lennon one of the greatest writers in the world. Not so long ago, his mother and father were not rich. [2] In 1959 he joined the New Dawn record label and released the single "Ebony Woman" backed with "You'll Go to Hell" (New Dawn 1001), both written by Morris Bailey Jr. Billy Paul got married to some little girl, and come up, and said, "Daddy, I'm going to get married." It included the singles "Be Truthful to Me" (No. %PDF-1.6 % We'll teach him the truth and understand the meaning of it all He became the vice-president of Voice Of God Recordings in 1981. 37 R&B); "Billy's Back Home" (No. Usually, one of Billy's uncles (Bro. He recalled: I went in, in 1957, and I was stationed with Elvis Presley and Gary Crosby Bing Crosby's son. ), because I've got to. Court docket for divorce proceedings between May and Billy Paul Branham Billy Paul Branham was married on August 11, 1953, to Ollie May Christopher. and Hope Branham - they named him Billy Paul. I would heavily depend on him to make sure she ate and took her insulin. Well I think Philly has its own beat as well, and it's distinctive. Paul's version of the Elton John hit "Your Song" cracked the top 40 in the U.K., reaching No. 68 on the Soul chart and No. Billy Branham Billy Paul is on Facebook. And that comedian was filthy that night at the Amphitheater. Billy Paul Branham, the firstborn son of Reverend William Marrion Branham, was born in 1935 in Jeffersonville Indiana. One of my favorites is Jessie Belvin they used to call him Mr. Easy. The wedding was officiated by Rev. and said, "Don't be afraid of him, son. 30 in the UK, and "People Power", which reached No. A collection of jazzy, soulful, funky, pop songs, it reached No. father's life. The license was also signed by Julius Poff, an officer of the court. accomodationswhen he travelled, The prophet asked the Angel if he could wake the boys, so they could witness the angelic Presence that stood before him.The Angel said, You can wake up your son, Billy. In 1936 William Branham said he was pressured by his mother-in-law not to accept invitations . He recalled: "Well you know, it was something that my mum would say I needed, holding my notes you know, and delivering my notes. Billy Paul's mother and his younger sister Sharon died in 1937, and his attachment and unique relationship with his father formed in the lonely years that followed. Yet the track failed to chart as did "Don't Give Up on Us" and "Everybody's Breaking Up", which was officially released in the U.K. but only issued to radio in the U.S. Paul's final studio album for Philadelphia International was First Class, released in 1979. We have carefully and consciously avoided 'blasts' at specific entertainers and instead have focused on specific records of which Billy Paul's 'Let's Make a Baby' is only one in a whole series, increasingly explicit and dominant in a market almost exclusively directed at children.Love and romance are part of life and we are not suggesting that these subjects should be 'censored' in record lyrics. "[3], In 1952, he traveled to New York City and entered the recording studio for Jubilee Records. 140 on the Billboard Pop Album chart and No. That song was released as a single and reached No. But for me, there are still two singles from the 360 Degrees album 'Brown Baby' and 'I'm Just a Prisoner'. Billy Paul Branham was born and raised in the United States. Can't you see tonight I'm gonna make sweet, sweet love to you? to help his exhausted father off the platform to a waiting car. Paul remembered the atmosphere at the label: "It was like a family full of music. 69 on the Soul chart. Let's bring another life into this world Going East (1971) was the first Billy Paul album released on the Philadelphia International Records label, making full use of the label's regular group of ace musicians MFSB at Sigma Sound Studios. He man whom, for almost 30 years, he would call 'Dad'. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935. suomi, 2 years ago admin . We tried to get Elvis to join but he wanted to be a jeep driver. , also be responsible for giving out prayer cards, notifying his father No, indeedy. God called you to work with me, son, and he wanted to make Himself Merging jazz and soul, the LP achieved some modest success reaching No. Neither the single "Bluesette" nor the album reached the charts. No one said 'you cheated me. It also reached No. William Branham stated that Billy Paul had " run off with some little kid still in common school and got married ". lived in a close relationship with his father. William Branham Born April 6, 1907 According to 1910 and 1920 census records, William Branham was born in 1907. SHOULD A MESSAGE MINISTER MARRY UNBELIEVERS or DIVORCED PEOPLE? [27], His show of June 12, 2011, in So Paulo, Brazil consisted of "Thanks for Saving My Life", "I Will Survive" (performed by backing vocalist Anna Jordan), "Hello", "Purple Rain", "Smile", "Mrs. Robinson", "Your Song", "Me and Mrs. Jones", and "You Are So Beautiful". The following letter was sent to Billy Paul Branham on January 28, 2017: The response to the above letter came to Curtis Walling via Facebook on January 29, 2017 as follows: The question was asked the other day, "Was a annulmentannulmentan annulment the same as a divorce?" 17 on the Soul chart. He witnessed the challenge of witch look directly at the Angel. "Me and Mrs. Jones" was such a huge hit that Gamble and Huff decided to re-release Paul's first two albums, Feelin' Good at the Cadillac Club and Ebony Woman. He was the top faith healer in the US at the time, filling stadiums for his healing services. . form 51 on the Dance chart. brought joy to the Branham home. I always wanted to go my own way, but I always favored other singers like Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald I loved Ella Fitzgerald. The LP's first single "Bring the Family Back" failed to chart but a 12" disco version did reach No. He and his wife, Sister Loyce, have two sons, William Paul Jr. and David, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He heard Brother Branham tell hundreds of visions and then saw them come to pass. 80 on the U.K. charts. Paul remembered: "Well, I didnt want to dance so Harold Melvin fired me (laughs). Angel of the Lord let me see him that night?". 139 on the Billboard Pop Album chart and No. know the Angel that Daddy talks about? Ikinyarwanda, 187 on the pop chart. In May 1973, while still promoting 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, he was asked about a follow-up LP: "I'm afraid that there will be something of a delay. The prophet asked the Angel if he could wake the boys, so they could witness the angelic Presence that stood before him. The license was also signed by Julius Poff, an officer of the court. The song reached No. to see in our room that night - an airborne being with wings, I suppose. Dad and I spent many nights together in the cramped quarters Dad lowered the pillow so that I could see, Similar in production style to his previous release, though perhaps a bit smoother, it reached No. [1], He recalled: "That's how I really got indoctrinated into music. [15] Chicago Tribune columnist Gary Deeb said the station "mutilated" the song, doing so in order to solidify ties with Jackson, and called the whole episode "simply ridiculous". Eventually, as Billy grew older, he 11 years old. Even during my army days I boxed as well as singing. [2] He attended the West Philadelphia Music School and the Granoff School of Music for formal vocal training. [3], Paul's debut album Feelin' Good at the Cadillac Club was released in 1968 on the Gamble label. When Love is New followed in the same vein as its predecessor and had a similar fate. After Brother Branhams passing, Brother Billy Paul became the president of the newly-formed William Branham Evangelistic Association. The following testimonies are excerpts (some condensed) from Billy Paul Branham's testimony in 1989 in Surrey, BC. He and his wife, Sister Loyce, have two sons, William Paul Jr. and David, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. I was washing my car; I said, "Butt your head against the wall," just kept on washing my car like that. Billy Paul is now almost 80, but Los Angeles is still standing. With him were his son, Billy Paul, and his youngest brother, Donny. Recorded for Lonnie Simmons' Total Experience Records, the album's synthesizer and keyboard-driven tracks (typical of music production at the time) were closer to Simmons' work with the Gap Band and Yarbrough and Peoples than they were to Paul's '70s orchestrated wall of sound. When Donnie awoke a short time later, the rainbow They were serious about it, they flew over and followed me and it got real personaland I trusted them. Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. You'll remember at the time that I told you I was 100% against it and history has proven me right. But the second album when they started doing all this, I had to like take all that back. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. 50, 79, and 91 respectively. Oh yes, 'the chickens came home to roost.' Miles Davis would always say: 'Come to the gym! "[13], We're gonna move on up Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. LPLk/%y*e[ddM4W0Fr=m#q3T3u[[s1F But it's the truth. Billy Paul states that he was born on September 13, 1935, but the marriage certificate states that his birthdate was September 13, 1934. Billy Paul Branham was born in 1935 to William and Hope Branham. "[15], We have notleveled 'blasts at Billy Paul.' The avalanche cometh. polski, Furthermore, interspersed with Billy Paul's verses are memorable passages of speeches by Malcolm X and King. Paul made two studio albums in the 1980s. is very popular in Sweden and these guys really knew their music. He quit school and never looked back. The first mention of earthquake judgment by Brother Branham was in the 1950's in a sermon entitled Supernatural Gospel. His mother having passed away when he was less than [15] Clements said: In an age of cynicism, suspicion and outright despair, it's uplifting to hear the kind of message that Billy Paul is giving all of us over the radio. on one bed in a tiny room; and being the youngest, I was in the middle. A lot of people forgot about him you know Sam Cooke is another one of my favorites."[3]. Reissued in 1973, both albums featured new cover art and were a boon to new fans hungry for Billy Paul product who had already purchased his first two PIR LPs. To the one, the words of the prophet bring life; to the other they bring death and destruction.) ikirundi. I was up against Ray Charles, I was up against Curtis Mayfield, I was up against Isaac Hayes. We were close, we were like brothers. His career was fairly obscure until the year 1946, when he emerged from the Pentecostal movement as a very popular faith healer. Paul's career took an unexpected turn when he was drafted into the Armed Services. I wanted I'm gonna make it this time and come out. 4 on the Soul chart. On September 13, 1935, a son was born to William and Hope Branham - they named him Billy Paul. Female vocalists just did more with their voices, and that's why I paid more attention to them. Pauline Williams, Was my twin He died later that year. 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