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Willie Neal Johnson, Just a Rehearsal: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 5 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Malaco; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]In the 5th edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by Willie Neal Johnson and The Gospel Keynotes performing, โ€œJust a Rehearsal.โ€

โ€œWhen we make it to heaven, no more mistakes for me.โ€ Hallelujah ๐Ÿ™Œ! ย Welcome to Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹, a column that seeks to highlight songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity.ย  Featured songs arenโ€™t genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better โ€“ be LIFTED to new heights!ย  So, for the 5th edition of Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ (2023), we highlight ๐ŸŽต โ€œJust a Rehearsalโ€ as performed by ๐ŸŽ™ Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes..

Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes, Just A Rehearsal [๐Ÿ“ท: Malaco]

โ€œThis is just a rehearsal, when we get to heaven, yโ€™all / Weโ€™re gonna really sing.โ€ Think about that key line from the ๐ŸŽ™ Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes classic, ๐ŸŽต โ€œJust a Rehearsalโ€. ย For those who believe, our life on Earth is the rehearsal for what is to come โ€“ eternity โ€“ ideally in heaven as opposed to hell.ย  Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes already sounded amazing when they recorded this song, which appeared on their 1985 album, ๐Ÿ’ฟ Just a Rehearsal.

balancing a barbell on fingerWillie Neal asserts in the first verse, โ€œI like to sing each and every night / Sometimes this old voice, it just wonโ€™t act right.โ€ย  I have no doubt that is true; we are mere mortals! Johnson and company go on to add, however, โ€œGonna keep on singing so the world will see / When we make it to heaven, weโ€™ll sing in perfect harmony.โ€ Hallelujah ๐Ÿ™Œ! Backed by a spirited groove, and a bright major key backdrop, it is hard not to feel uplifted and optimistic about eternal life in heaven.ย  Even if you donโ€™t believe, youโ€™ve got to appreciate the faith exuded by Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes. ย The authenticity is lit ๐Ÿ”ฅ! Also, worth checking out is ๐ŸŽ™ Paul Porter performing this beloved black gospel classic.


๐ŸŽ™ Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ฟ Just A Rehearsal โ€ข ๐Ÿท Malaco โ€ข ๐Ÿ“… 1985

Willie Neal Johnson, Just a Rehearsal: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 5 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Malaco; cottonbro studio, Itzelย  Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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