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Amazing Grace, by Wintley Phipps

At Carnegie Hall, gospel singer Wintley Phipps delivers perhaps the most powerful rendition of Amazing Grace ever recorded. He says, "A lot of people don't realize that just about all Negro spirituals are written on the black notes of the piano. Probably the most famous on this slave scale was written by John Newton, who used to be the captain of a slave ship, and many believe he heard this melody that sounds very much like a West African sorrow chant. And it has a haunting, haunting plaintive quality to it that reaches past your arrogance, past your pride, and it speaks to that part of you that's in bondage. And we feel it. We feel it. It's just one of the most amazing melodies in all of human history." After sharing the noteworthy history of the song, Mr. Phipps delivers a stirring performance that brings the audience to its feet!

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    Anne

    Wintley Phipps.What a sincerely loving Christian spirit he has and what a tremendously beautiful voice. Those people had so much strength in the presence of so much adversity!! A truley inspiring video!

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    Fred

    "I can take it or leave it<>not my favorite<>> Actually a Johnny Cash would be more acceptable".<>~~

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    Ollie Katherine

    This is my all time favorite song. This song speaks to mankind and the suffering through out our world which is inflicted in so many ways. It is without a doubt that God's Grace is what gets us through the trials we face on lifes journey.

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    Black

    Not a dam thing I hate that dam song

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    Phila

    What inspired you about this video? This is a song I have loved for some reason I can't explain . I sing this song when I am out driving so I stay awake. It makes me so warm. I

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    Claire

    This was my Mother's favorite hymn and I always think of her when I hear it. It's such a powerful number and always makes me cry. Mr. Phipps has an incredible voice.

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    Jerry

    Not perhaps, it is the most powerful rendition ever, and at 67 years old I learned something, I never knew the "black keys" were known as the black notes on the piano.

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    Leticia Nelson

    This hymn has always been my favorite,specially when I hear it played by the Scottish pipers,the sound always makes me cry,Amen

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    Gene

    A statement was made just as powerful as the song "we are all connected and saved by God's amazing grace.

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    Don

    His story, his passion, and the history of slavery we too often fail to remember. Powerful

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    John

    As a European American, who has been on the receiving end of racism many times, the mention of the black keys is divisional and implies that racism only goes one way. The man is extremely talented, but his black key comment and showing pride in that was a liyttle hurtful.

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    umilta smith

    Amazing. It truely is amazing grace. Love to hear him sign. But this is the best.God is using him mightily

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    consuelo johnson

    world bible on line brings everyone together no matter who we are. very moving and humbling. God bless us all

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    Cubersisterj

    The history of the song shows our ability to endure and overcome and come together - forgiveness for ourselves and others as God comes alive in the words and melody. Mr. Phillips has God given talent that's for certain!

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    Lelia

    What amazing feeling this video brings. Praise you Lord

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    Karin livingood

    So moving ,what feeling

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    marsha meinel

    The annointing of our Almighty GOD in his voice.

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    Kenneth Giffin

    An incredible rendition of an absolutely wonderful song. May God's Grace touch each of our Spirits when we listen to this and call us to seek a closer personal relationship with Him.

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    Regina Tripp

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the LORD and His Amazing Grace! God's Grace is our hope and future. It gives us something to look forward to and it never fails! How sweet the sound, for God's Grace definitely saved a wretch like me... I once was blind, but now I see. Thank You, LORD! Where would I be without Thee!!??

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    Marianne

    I was captivated by the sheer power of the words sung by such a dynamic gospel singer, Mr. Phipps. It stirs one to the care of their being.

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    Brad Burkhardt

    If this gentleman has a CD out on this recording you can play it at my funeral service. Wonderful. Wonderful.

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    Julia Ploof

    Beautiful! Moving! Drives to to your knees understanding God's Grace extended to me!

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    adsdas

    '1=1'

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    Tom Schock

    Don't know which evokes more emotion in me. Amazing Grace or Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Such music simply has to be divinely inspired!

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    Marilyn Jennings

    Powerful...I have chills!

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    tom moore

    cant open up you wont accept my name

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    Sheila David

    I have cried almost every time I have heard this song over the decades, not knowing anything about it Now, with this amazing video, and our amazing black president, I am crying again

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    Elke

    Everbody praises the Lord!

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    Velma Gray

    The incredible intuitiveness and the amazing strength of this man, Wintley Phipps. What a gift to us all.

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    David M. Perry

    I think it strikes the heart of americans and allows some of us to regret that it was allowed to happen by the greed that fostered those to take advantage of other human beings.

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    jacqueline rowles

    It is very awesome. Great, God is so good

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    Starr

    Love the Lord he is so good......

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    CeCe

    I just love the Lord ....Thanking him today Hallelujah.this was very inspirational and it lets me know to keep my faith in God.

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    janet

    It's the most powerful thing I've heard in a very long time.

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    Margie McCrae

    The entire video was informative and insprirational giving a short history on those slaves that were brought from Africa. The song Amazing Grace written by the captain of a slave shipe and the sounds of the slaves held in the gallies of the ship.

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    RJVS

    I LOVE THE BLACK GOSPAL SINGERS THEY PUT THE SOUL IN THE SONG'S !!!!!

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    June

    Worship through song is beautiful and Faith is realized through praise

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    Bruce HYNES

    I am not black, nor am I a particularly devout Christian but we need more people like Wintley Phipps; many more.

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    patricia

    I know that my God LIves and without Him I dont know where I will be

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    PJS

    That even through despair and darkness, God's Love and Mercy prevails

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    Emma G W

    Listening to this video spoke to my heart and stirred my soul to its very depth

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    Murielb

    Awesome, Awesome, Awesome....Amen.

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    L Cooper

    We never stop learning; beautifl

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    Wyz

    Simply amazing. Powerful rendition

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    beulah

    Mr. WINTLEY SINGING AMAZING GRACE BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES,I FELT SADNESS AND JOY. HE IS A GREAT SOULFUL SINGER.

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    Joe Irving

    When I was a child, age 4 - 6, I was fortunate enough to have spent time with my grandfather. He owned a huge, German organ that was manually powered by pumping air into the instrument with his feet, as he played. After hearing this performance, I'm reminded that my grandfather only played the black keys. This is so powerful.

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    DON JENNINGS

    RAISED ON THIS---

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    Jeanette

    This is absolutely beautiful! Praise God for the work that He does in us. God's grace is worth everything!

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    Patricia C.Gilbert

    Just beautiful....and inspiring.

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    Ken

    Inspiring...

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    Robert M Davis

    Ive met Wintley at some concerts, A GREAT witness for GOD in these last days.

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    Richard Rutledge

    Your mother would have loved this video.

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    susan

    I've taught music in the public schools and have studied, read, and taught many children the message of our spiriluals. How is it I never knew about only the black notes. Strange. Beautiful message.

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    Helen

    This is absolutely wonderful. Brought tears to my eyes. Such an inspiration. Will enjoy this over and over. Thanks Wintley Phipps.

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    carollee

    The Spirit of God on the faces of those He touched, especially Mr Phipps. I praise God I got to hear it.

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    Patricia

    Without God's grace I would have no hope and acceptance. I am forgiven!!!!

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    Isa Cruz

    A spiritual touch on my heart, beautiful. My husband was also touch by it and wants to look for the writtensong Amazing Grace. He is 81 yrs. old and only two years taking piano lessons. He went to try the black keeps and was really impressed

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    Alene Briggs

    I saw this way back when on TV - so impressive - I now have a cd by Mr. Phipps. He does great works for the children -- thank you for bringing it to emails and face book!

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    LAURA BELLANGER

    I attended his concert at my alumni (HBCU) WSSU in the fall of 2012 and Wintley Phipps was "Amazing". I purchased his CD and listen to it on my commute to work. Just listening to The Black Notes, and remembering the words is inspiring. Gob bless Wintley Phipps.

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    John

    The history of the black keys, the beginning of his song, his baritone voice, and I too want to meet the Unknown Slave

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    Lori Ann Clayton

    God Bless Wintley Phipps

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    Don

    EVERY THING! The history of the black keys al the way to the end of AMAZING GRACE! A Powerful song.

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    Chris

    WOW what a beautiful baritone voice! Very interesting about the piano and the origin of Amazing Grace.

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    Danny

    Absolutely INSPIRED...

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    Merlin

    You can fill the SPIRIT of the HOY GHOST WITNESING ITS TRUTH

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    Kathy

    WOW.

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    dwhite

    Wow! What didn't inspire me. The brief history lesson about the piano keys; the origin of Amazing Grace and the actual singing by Wintley Phipps. Wow! That was powerful.

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    Juanita

    I could visualize the boat and feel the motion of the ocean as the hymn sounded mournfully in the background.

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    ami

    Amazing

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    Ruth

    I was reallly looking forward to hearing this-BUT got NO SOUND! WHAT could be wrong?

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    Janet

    He makes you believe deeply the words!

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    Thomas

    It is fascinating, interesting, and touching! His voice is amazing.

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    Larry M

    Yes there is a CD.."Just As I Am" and other Favorite Hymns of Billy Graham

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    Donna Schlappi

    Everything! Is there a CD of him singing this?

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    David

    Many people have never experienced the "anointing" of God's Spirit in any way. This is one of those wonderful instances when the "fire falls" and the anointing is overpowering. It is a sweet privelige to experience it.

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    JimV

    In the same way Reverend Phipps mentioned the wise observation that we couldn't climb the mountain if it was smooth; and when we cut away the branches to find the root of this inspiration, "the wretch," "the slave boat captain" heard something from the hold that rose above man's inhumanity to man. From a base and cruel beginning, "unknown" was able to transcend that and move John Newton to become God's instrument. Sort of like a Japanese proverb, "The reverse side also has a reverse side."

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    Larry

    To view and hear God's grace and His wonderful gift that He has given to man is AWESOME !!

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    Vince

    If one of us is chained, none of us are free. (Ray Charles)

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    Fran Pearson

    God and Mr. Phipps with their Grace and talent, continually warm my soul each time I hear their heavenly melody. Thank you.

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    Merrill Hackett

    At my advanced age I am still not too old to learn. Loved it! Please share this on facebook. Thank you

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    Lisa

    Mr. Wintley Phipps' singing of "Amazing Grace" brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it! I love it!

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    Lady Cher Cody

    Love it, praise The Lord, for a better understanding of this song and my love for music for The Lord !!! I will continue to learn to play those black keys too. By the grace of God, which I am learning more on my keyboard ... Which The Lord has touch my heart to play to praise Him!!! Thank you... Can you please help me with the keys to play Amazing Grace and more song too, please sent me the information soon...

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    Richard

    The Real Truth Brings Forth Great Knowledge that Inspires All Mankind !

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    Rob Vlacancich

    We are just now beginning to appreciate what the African American culture does and can do to enrich our European culture. A great way to awaken contributions to support the many children of overwhelming numbers of African Americans in our prison systems.

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    Ron Otto

    What inspired you about this video? Wintley Phipps

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    Ron Otto

    Winglets Phipps enough said.

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    WILL

    WHEN YOU HEAR THIS SONG, REMEMBER LITTLE GRACE OF NEWTOWN, CT, WHO DIED IN THE HORRIFIC SLAUGHTER OF THOSE 20 PRECIOUS CHILDREN AND 6 ADULTS.

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    Dr. Odessa Johnson

    What inspired you about this video? I'm grateful that Mr. Phipps gave a historically accurate brief on the song; this is important to me because it does enlighten the reader/audience who hears the song wherever the song is heard. I truly appreciate his incorporating the black keys with the story; I find it to be true among gospel music still: black singers do their best singing work with the black keys. The ivory keys are wonderful, but as a black vocalist, I do my best work with the black keys (always).

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    Bill Chamberlain

    There are people who inspire us/others to have God as our savior, but Whitney Phipps has surpassed the main stream!!! Educationally & comprehensively, the Word, and the Praises to God Song, came to us via his Vocal Ministry!!! Here is where God is Pleased, here is where God sent Jesus.... And Here is where "Amazing Grace" is applied!!! We have been accepted IN SPITE OF OUR SINS!!!! TO CHRIST BE THE GLORY!!!!

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    Richard

    The truth, history is not always how it's been told, knowledge always reveal the truth about history.

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    F Borders

    I used to teach music in public schools. When we got to the section with Negro music/blues/jazz/ and especially slave music, I showed this video to my classes. It is a great presentation.

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    F Borders

    I used to teach music in public schools. When we got to the section with Negro music/blues/jazz/ and especially slave music, I showed this video to my classes. It is a great presentation.

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    Evangeline

    I never knew about the black keys. I kept thinking about little Gracie's mother in Newtown. She asked that every time we hear this song to think of little Gracie and smile. There were smiles and tears during this video. God bless and Keep You til we meet

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    Dragica Lord

    Hi there,this song always makes my heart cry. The feelings and emotions coming from inside Mr. Wintley Phipps heart drew dear to mine... how beautiful...God bless...

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    Dean McCall

    That they is no color when it comes to hearts connected in Christ....We are ALL ONE in Him!

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    Patrice Miller

    You will love it

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    Beth

    I learned to sing the words of Brother James Air to this tune, and I'll hear Psalm 23 differently from now on.

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    Anna Brooks-Juarez

    The words and melody. Some of my ancestry (DNA) is from West Africa and this song moves me each time I hear it. Oh it does a heart good to hear it and the words are so touching and fulfilling. Thanks to John Newton. Amen

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    vaso konstantakakou

    very inspiring... and touching..!

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    Lady

    Learning about the "5" black keys. A piece of black history I didn't know.

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  • In a rare interview with PBS, Wintley Phipps shares more about his journey.
  • Learn about the connection between "Negro Spirituals" and the history of African Americans. 
  • Do some research into your own past and discover the music of your roots!

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