Sunday, December 25, 2011

"Go Tell It On The Mountain"

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© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle; all rights reserved

Saturday, December 24, 2011

"Away in a Manger"

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© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, October 30, 2011

"What Can I Do Without The Lord?" (1966 Recording)



A vintage Rev. Branch performance from all the way back in 1966! Originally released as a 45 by "Ray Branch & His Guitar" on Branch Bros. records.

Guitar and vocals are by Rev. Branch.

With grateful thanks to Shane Ford.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

"Been in the Storm Too Long" (w/ intro)

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Reverend Raymond Branch performs "Been in the Storm Too Long," preceded by his recounting of a memorable visit to Louisiana. Live at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church in South Los Angeles, January 2011.

Sent with love and concern to all affected by Hurricane Irene.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle; all rights reserved

Sunday, August 21, 2011

"What Are They Doing in Heaven Today? (w/ instrumental intro)"

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Rev. Branch sings an abbreviated rendition of "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?" preceded by an epic instrumental intro. Live from the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, July 2011

For a very different duet version with Josh Alan, watch "Deep Heaven," here.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, August 7, 2011

"Rollin' / Just as I Was" (w/ Josh Alan)

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Rev. Branch merges "Rollin'" and "Just as I Was" while Josh Alan taps out percussion on the body of his Martin. Live from the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, June 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Josh Alan, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, July 31, 2011

"I Can Feel the Spirit / The Ten Commandments of Maturity"

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Feel the spirit! Rev. Branch sings "I Can Feel the Spirit in This Place" before sharing "The Ten Commandments of Maturity," live from the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, February 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, July 24, 2011

"Don't Take Everybody To Be Your Friend"

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Rev. Branch sings "Don't Take Everybody To Be Your Friend" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, July 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, July 3, 2011

"So Soon" w/Josh Alan

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Reunited in the pews of the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, Rev. Branch and Josh Alan improvise a new arrangement of one of Rev. Branch's standards, "So Soon." June 2011.

You can see a Rev. Branch solo performance of "So Soon" here.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Josh Alan, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, June 19, 2011

"When the Moon Goes Down"

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Rev. Branch sings "When the Moon Goes Down" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, April 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Monday, June 13, 2011

"Deep Heaven" (with Josh Alan)

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Reverend Raymond Branch and Josh Alan reunited! Together again in the pews of the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, they improvise an acoustic gospel mashup on the spot, blending Doc Watson’s “Deep River Blues” with “I Wonder What They’re Doing in Heaven Today?” June 2011.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Josh Alan, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, June 12, 2011

"I'm a Stranger"

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Rev. Branch sings "I'm a Stranger" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, April 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, June 5, 2011

"So Soon"

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Rev. Branch performs "So Soon" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, December 2010

© 2010, 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, May 29, 2011

"I Sing"

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Rev. Branch performs "I Sing" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, May 22, 2011

"Harvest Home"

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Rev. Branch sings "Harvest Home" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, April 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, May 15, 2011

"Jesus Is on the Main Line"

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Rev. Branch sings "Jesus Is on the Main Line" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, April 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, May 8, 2011

"Step by Step"

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Rev. Branch sings "Step by Step" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, May 1, 2011

"I Can Feel the Spirit in This Place"

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Rev. Branch sings "I Can Feel the Spirit in This Place" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Sunday, April 24, 2011

"The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow"

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Rev. Branch sings "The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow" at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, April 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

"Love Lifted Me"

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The emotional finale to Sunday's Special Service fundraiser. Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, April 2011

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Monday, April 18, 2011

Thank you.


A very grateful thank you to all who pitched in to support Reverend Branch and the repair of the Heavenly Rainbow building at the Special Service on Sunday.

If you haven't donated but would like to, please use the PayPal button or mail your gift to the Heavenly Rainbow directly.

photo © 2011 Wyatt Doyle

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Third Sunday Special Service at the Heavenly Rainbow

Reverend Raymond Branch and the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist church invite you to a special service and fundraiser to help defray the cost of much-needed repairs to the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church. All are welcome, and donations in any amount are very much needed and appreciated.

A musical service with Reverend Branch is an unforgettable experience, whether you share his faith or simply enjoy his music. Spend Sunday the 17th in South Los Angeles. No hype, no frills, just Reverend Raymond Branch singing his heart out at the Heavenly Rainbow. Services begin at 3:30.

If you're unable to attend but would like to contribute, please use the "Donate" button at the top of the page.

photo
© 2011 Wyatt Doyle

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

"Pass Me Not, Gentle Savior"

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Thursday, March 3, 2011

"The Lord Will Make a Way (Yes He Will)"

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Monday, February 14, 2011

"I Want to Be Loved"

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, December 2010.

© 2010, 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Thursday, January 27, 2011

"There's a Bright Crown"





Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011.

© 2010, 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

"At the Cross"

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, December 2010.

© 2010, 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle