Conducting his famous arrangement of "Come, Come Ye Saints" at the choir's 50th Radio Broadcast Anniversay Reunion in 1979, J. Spencer was a beloved conductor of the choir for 22 years, from 1935-1957.
I really miss this old arrangement. I joined the Choir 10 years later, just in time for the 60th anniversary of the broadcast, and we sang this regularly. Those were the days.
What an angel and such a beautiful rendition of this song; done soulfully and never rushed. He's probably getting some great arrangement ready for the return of our Savior.
Tears are flowing from my eyes. Years ago my grandmother had a very used and broken tape with this arrangement. That tape has been a treasure for me. This year the stake choir will sing it for the conference. Hope to do it right due to the fact that we'll only have one rehearsal and that's it. Thank you so so much for this treasure.
No offense, but this is the best arrangement ever. Might not be technically perfect, yet the sublime interpretation was spiritually glorious and uplifting. You could feel those pioneers singing along the hymn with them.
Love the retro video of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Especially J. Spencer Cornwall his arrangement of "Come, Come, Ye Saints. " Who was on the organ. I wanted to say it was Robert Cundick. But I wasn't for sure.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I've always loved this setting of it and a few years ago when I had a chance to sing this in the Tabernacle for a Pioneer day celebration it was a truly sacred experience. After kind of a tough day coming across this video was a great blessing. Thanks again for sharing this.
Now the #tabernaclechoir bass and tenor is weak and their soprano sounds like youth. Others like it, but it sounds so amateur. Many say that the choir sings clearly now and better, but I could say...of course because of the quality of the technology now (on recording). Besides, they always repeat the song or repertoire (arranged by M. Wilbrerg)........... oh golly! can they please please please sing more other anthem, sacred classicals, etc. than being confined with M Wilberg's arrangement.
@@trogerson65 Thank you very much sir. Do you know where to find more broadcast like this with Spencer Kinard. I think this man should be re-instated with back pay! I sure do miss. I do not like Lloyd Newell his voice does not have a distinct sound. I heard he was a Democrat! Greetings from Canada.
