Rev. Raymond Branch's Heavenly Rainbow

"My Life Will Be Sweeter Someday"

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

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"Go Tell It On The Mountain"

2011-12-25T10:47:00.000-08:00

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"Away in a Manger"

2011-12-24T12:31:00.000-08:00

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

2011-10-30T00:04:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2011-08-28T03:15:00.000-07:00

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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.

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

2011-08-21T01:38:00.000-07:00

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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

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

2011-08-07T00:46:00.000-07:00

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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

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

2011-07-31T00:04:00.000-07:00

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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

"Don't Take Everybody To Be Your Friend"

2011-07-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

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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

"So Soon" w/Josh Alan

2011-07-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

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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.

"When the Moon Goes Down"

2011-06-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

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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

"Deep Heaven" (with Josh Alan)

2011-06-13T01:09:00.000-07:00

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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

"I'm a Stranger"

2011-06-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

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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

"So Soon"

2011-06-05T06:25:00.000-07:00

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

© 2010, 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

"I Sing"

2011-05-29T00:02:00.000-07:00

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

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

"Harvest Home"

2011-05-22T01:07:00.000-07:00

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

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

"Jesus Is on the Main Line"

2011-05-15T00:02:00.000-07:00

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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

"Step by Step"

2011-05-08T05:01:00.000-07:00

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

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

"I Can Feel the Spirit in This Place"

2011-05-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

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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

"The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow"

2011-04-24T00:15:00.000-07:00

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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

"Love Lifted Me"

2011-04-19T01:37:00.000-07:00

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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

Thank you.

2011-04-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

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.

Third Sunday Special Service at the Heavenly Rainbow

2011-04-02T02:49:00.000-07:00

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

"Pass Me Not, Gentle Savior"

2011-03-23T04:53:00.000-07:00

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

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

2011-03-03T13:35:00.001-08:00

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011.

© 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

"I Want to Be Loved"

2011-02-14T16:45:00.000-08:00

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Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, December 2010.

"There's a Bright Crown"

2011-01-27T00:29:00.000-08:00

Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, January 2011.

© 2010, 2011 Rev. Raymond Branch, Wyatt Doyle

"At the Cross"

2011-01-11T16:47:00.000-08:00

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Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

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Merry Christmas from Reverend Branch and the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church.

"Silent Night"

2010-12-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

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"Tell Me (When Jesus Was Born)"

2010-12-13T02:23:00.000-08:00

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"How Great Thou Art" (with Victoria Doyle)

2010-10-27T02:07:00.000-07:00

Recorded at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, August 2010.

To hear more music by Victoria, click here.

© 2010 Rev. Raymond Branch, Victoria Doyle, Wyatt Doyle

"Sending Up My Timber"

2010-09-02T03:20:00.000-07:00

"I Want My Crown"

2010-08-26T04:29:00.000-07:00

"Step by Step" With Josh Alan

2010-08-16T04:03:00.000-07:00

Reverend Raymond Branch and Josh Alan improvise an arrangement of "Step by Step" in the pews of the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church, July 2010.

© 2010 Rev. Raymond Branch, Josh Alan, Wyatt Doyle

2010-08-11T02:15:00.000-07:00

"Amazing Grace" (with Victoria Doyle)

2010-08-03T02:12:00.000-07:00

"I Sing"

2010-07-22T02:06:00.000-07:00

Rev. Branch LIVE at New Texture: Words & Music

2010-07-12T23:41:00.000-07:00

Rev. Branch and Josh Alan Feel the Spirit!

2010-07-09T15:17:00.000-07:00

Rev. Branch improvises with Josh Alan at the Heavenly Rainbow Baptist Church.

To hear more music by Josh Alan, click here.

© 2010 Rev. Raymond Branch, Josh Alan, Wyatt Doyle

"I Have a Radio Television in My Heart"

2010-06-25T00:31:00.000-07:00

Rev. Branch to Perform in Echo Park

2010-06-25T00:30:00.000-07:00

Reverend Branch will appear as a special musical guest at New Texture's Words & Music event at The Echo in Echo Park on Saturday, July 10. The event begins at 6 pm, and Reverend Branch will be joined by a full lineup of writers reading from their work.

For more information, visit www.NewTextureNights.com