Walter Lee Hawkins (May 18, 1949 – July 11, 2010) was an Americangospel musicsinger, and a pastor. He was consecrated to the bishopric in 1992.
Biography
Hawkins was the brother of Edwin Hawkins, Daniel Hawkins (Marcia), Feddie Hawkins Smith, Carol Hawkins Kemp and Lynette Hawkins-Stephens. Bishop Hawkins was married to Tramaine Hawkins, they had two children, a son Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr., who is married to Myiia "Sunny" Davis-Hawkins, and a daughter Trystan Hawkins. Bishop Hawkins also had a granddaughter, Jahve Neru Deana Hawkins, and a grandson, Jamie Daniel Hawkins.
Bishop Hawkins started his career in one of his brother's chorales, "The Northern California State Youth Choir" of the Church of God in Christ. Later, he accompanied his brother Edwin and founded The Edwin Hawkins Singers. This collaborative effort produced the hit song "Oh Happy Day", which became one of the first gospel songs to cross over onto mainstream music charts.
Walter Hawkins left The Edwin Hawkins Singers in the early 1970s to establish the Love Center Church in Oakland, California. He and his Love Center Choir had considerable success with their "Love Alive" series of recordings, which sold well over a million copies from the 1970s through the 1990s. "Love Alive IV", released in 1990, was No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Album charts, where it stayed for 33 weeks. In all, Walter Hawkins produced and/or collaborated on 116 hit songs which were listed on the Billboard Gospel Music charts.
Bishop Walter Hawkins
The Gospel Music Celebration Pt.1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson
I've been privileged to work on this project providing the retail, authored DVD. Projects like this come along very few times in one's life. I consider myself fortunate.
We lost a legend in Bishop Walter Hawkins. People just don't make music like this anymore. See you when we get there, Bishop.
published: 21 Jul 2010
Thank You - Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir
This is Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir performing Thank You.
"Thank You" is a heartfelt gospel song performed by Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir. With their soulful voices and uplifting delivery, they bring forth a song of gratitude and praise to God for His goodness and faithfulness. This powerful composition serves as a reminder to express heartfelt appreciation for all the blessings bestowed upon us.
Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir, known for their powerful harmonies and spirited performances, lead the charge in "Thank You" with their passionate voices. Their sincere delivery and emotional expression create an atmosphere of worship and adoration. Through their music, they inspire listeners to reflect on the countless blessings received and offer heartfelt tha...
published: 24 Feb 2011
Marvelous - Walter Hawkins
One of Walter Hawkins beautiful songs.
published: 12 Mar 2015
Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey - Oh Happy Day (Live)
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published: 04 Nov 2016
"Be Grateful" (Original)(1978) Walter Hawkins
This is track 5 from the 1978 album "Love Alive II".
Lead by Lynette Hawkins Stephens
Written by Walter Hawkins
published: 19 Jun 2015
Walter Hawkins & Donnie McClurkin - Thank You
Walter Hawkins & Donnie McClurkin singing Thank You at Azusa 93
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published: 14 Jun 2008
Walter Hawkins - Thank You Lord (for all you've done)
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Artist(s): Walter Hawkins
Song: Thank You
Album: Love Alive IV (LIVE)
Year of Album Release: 1990
Record Label: Malaco
This is an oldie goldie...a classic from way back! I can still listen to this song for hours on end.
We should always be thankful, NOT thankful for everything, but THANKFUL IN everything!
Remember, "....In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1st Thessalonians 5:18
published: 25 Jun 2009
What Is This?
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What Is This? · Walter Hawkins
Legends Of Gospel
℗ Yell Records
Released on: 2002-02-15
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published: 28 Aug 2015
Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir LIVE In D.C. - My Gratitude
Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir LIVE In Washington D.C. Love Alive 5 "The Great Reunion" Tour Lead By: Edwin Hawkins & Toni Timmons
published: 02 Sep 2014
Be Grateful
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Be Grateful · Walter Hawkins
Love Alive II
℗ Light Records
Released on: 1993-08-17
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Bishop Walter Hawkins
The Gospel Music Celebration Pt.1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson
I've been privileged to work on this project providing the retail, au...
Bishop Walter Hawkins
The Gospel Music Celebration Pt.1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson
I've been privileged to work on this project providing the retail, authored DVD. Projects like this come along very few times in one's life. I consider myself fortunate.
We lost a legend in Bishop Walter Hawkins. People just don't make music like this anymore. See you when we get there, Bishop.
Bishop Walter Hawkins
The Gospel Music Celebration Pt.1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson
I've been privileged to work on this project providing the retail, authored DVD. Projects like this come along very few times in one's life. I consider myself fortunate.
We lost a legend in Bishop Walter Hawkins. People just don't make music like this anymore. See you when we get there, Bishop.
This is Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir performing Thank You.
"Thank You" is a heartfelt gospel song performed by Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Cho...
This is Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir performing Thank You.
"Thank You" is a heartfelt gospel song performed by Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir. With their soulful voices and uplifting delivery, they bring forth a song of gratitude and praise to God for His goodness and faithfulness. This powerful composition serves as a reminder to express heartfelt appreciation for all the blessings bestowed upon us.
Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir, known for their powerful harmonies and spirited performances, lead the charge in "Thank You" with their passionate voices. Their sincere delivery and emotional expression create an atmosphere of worship and adoration. Through their music, they inspire listeners to reflect on the countless blessings received and offer heartfelt thanks to God.
The lyrics of "Thank You" convey a message of gratitude and recognition of God's provision and grace. Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir infuse the song with an infectious energy and a spirit of praise, inviting listeners to join in expressing thankfulness for God's faithfulness and love.
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This is Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir performing Thank You.
"Thank You" is a heartfelt gospel song performed by Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir. With their soulful voices and uplifting delivery, they bring forth a song of gratitude and praise to God for His goodness and faithfulness. This powerful composition serves as a reminder to express heartfelt appreciation for all the blessings bestowed upon us.
Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir, known for their powerful harmonies and spirited performances, lead the charge in "Thank You" with their passionate voices. Their sincere delivery and emotional expression create an atmosphere of worship and adoration. Through their music, they inspire listeners to reflect on the countless blessings received and offer heartfelt thanks to God.
The lyrics of "Thank You" convey a message of gratitude and recognition of God's provision and grace. Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir infuse the song with an infectious energy and a spirit of praise, inviting listeners to join in expressing thankfulness for God's faithfulness and love.
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Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey - Official Video for “Oh Happy Day (Live)”, available now!
Buy the full length DVD/CD ‘Gospel Pioneer Reunion' here:...
Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey - Official Video for “Oh Happy Day (Live)”, available now!
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LYRICS:
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
And live rejoicing every, everyday
Oh happy day
He taught me how
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Music video by Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey performing Oh Happy Day. (C) 2016 Spring House Music Group
Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey - Official Video for “Oh Happy Day (Live)”, available now!
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LYRICS:
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
And live rejoicing every, everyday
Oh happy day
He taught me how
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Music video by Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey performing Oh Happy Day. (C) 2016 Spring House Music Group
Walter Hawkins & Donnie McClurkin singing Thank You at Azusa 93
Sheet Music and MIDI File with Choir Parts - Soloist Notation - Piano With Chord Charts and more...
Walter Hawkins & Donnie McClurkin singing Thank You at Azusa 93
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Walter Hawkins & Donnie McClurkin singing Thank You at Azusa 93
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Artist(s): Walter Hawkins
Song: Thank You
Album: Love Alive IV (LIVE)
Year of Album Release...
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Artist(s): Walter Hawkins
Song: Thank You
Album: Love Alive IV (LIVE)
Year of Album Release: 1990
Record Label: Malaco
This is an oldie goldie...a classic from way back! I can still listen to this song for hours on end.
We should always be thankful, NOT thankful for everything, but THANKFUL IN everything!
Remember, "....In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1st Thessalonians 5:18
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Artist(s): Walter Hawkins
Song: Thank You
Album: Love Alive IV (LIVE)
Year of Album Release: 1990
Record Label: Malaco
This is an oldie goldie...a classic from way back! I can still listen to this song for hours on end.
We should always be thankful, NOT thankful for everything, but THANKFUL IN everything!
Remember, "....In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1st Thessalonians 5:18
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
What Is This? · Walter Hawkins
Legends Of Gospel
℗ Yell Records
Released on: 2002-02-15
Auto-gener...
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
What Is This? · Walter Hawkins
Legends Of Gospel
℗ Yell Records
Released on: 2002-02-15
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
What Is This? · Walter Hawkins
Legends Of Gospel
℗ Yell Records
Released on: 2002-02-15
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
Be Grateful · Walter Hawkins
Love Alive II
℗ Light Records
Released on: 1993-08-17
Auto-generated ...
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
Be Grateful · Walter Hawkins
Love Alive II
℗ Light Records
Released on: 1993-08-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
Be Grateful · Walter Hawkins
Love Alive II
℗ Light Records
Released on: 1993-08-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Bishop Walter Hawkins
The Gospel Music Celebration Pt.1: Tribute To Bishop G.E. Patterson
I've been privileged to work on this project providing the retail, authored DVD. Projects like this come along very few times in one's life. I consider myself fortunate.
We lost a legend in Bishop Walter Hawkins. People just don't make music like this anymore. See you when we get there, Bishop.
This is Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir performing Thank You.
"Thank You" is a heartfelt gospel song performed by Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir. With their soulful voices and uplifting delivery, they bring forth a song of gratitude and praise to God for His goodness and faithfulness. This powerful composition serves as a reminder to express heartfelt appreciation for all the blessings bestowed upon us.
Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir, known for their powerful harmonies and spirited performances, lead the charge in "Thank You" with their passionate voices. Their sincere delivery and emotional expression create an atmosphere of worship and adoration. Through their music, they inspire listeners to reflect on the countless blessings received and offer heartfelt thanks to God.
The lyrics of "Thank You" convey a message of gratitude and recognition of God's provision and grace. Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir infuse the song with an infectious energy and a spirit of praise, inviting listeners to join in expressing thankfulness for God's faithfulness and love.
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Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey - Official Video for “Oh Happy Day (Live)”, available now!
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LYRICS:
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
And live rejoicing every, everyday
Oh happy day
He taught me how
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Music video by Walter Hawkins, Leann Faine, Angela Spivey performing Oh Happy Day. (C) 2016 Spring House Music Group
Walter Hawkins & Donnie McClurkin singing Thank You at Azusa 93
Sheet Music and MIDI File with Choir Parts - Soloist Notation - Piano With Chord Charts and more
https://www.juleskain.com/sheetmusic/thankyou
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Artist(s): Walter Hawkins
Song: Thank You
Album: Love Alive IV (LIVE)
Year of Album Release: 1990
Record Label: Malaco
This is an oldie goldie...a classic from way back! I can still listen to this song for hours on end.
We should always be thankful, NOT thankful for everything, but THANKFUL IN everything!
Remember, "....In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1st Thessalonians 5:18
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
What Is This? · Walter Hawkins
Legends Of Gospel
℗ Yell Records
Released on: 2002-02-15
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Entertainment One Distribution US
Be Grateful · Walter Hawkins
Love Alive II
℗ Light Records
Released on: 1993-08-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Walter Lee Hawkins (May 18, 1949 – July 11, 2010) was an Americangospel musicsinger, and a pastor. He was consecrated to the bishopric in 1992.
Biography
Hawkins was the brother of Edwin Hawkins, Daniel Hawkins (Marcia), Feddie Hawkins Smith, Carol Hawkins Kemp and Lynette Hawkins-Stephens. Bishop Hawkins was married to Tramaine Hawkins, they had two children, a son Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr., who is married to Myiia "Sunny" Davis-Hawkins, and a daughter Trystan Hawkins. Bishop Hawkins also had a granddaughter, Jahve Neru Deana Hawkins, and a grandson, Jamie Daniel Hawkins.
Bishop Hawkins started his career in one of his brother's chorales, "The Northern California State Youth Choir" of the Church of God in Christ. Later, he accompanied his brother Edwin and founded The Edwin Hawkins Singers. This collaborative effort produced the hit song "Oh Happy Day", which became one of the first gospel songs to cross over onto mainstream music charts.
Walter Hawkins left The Edwin Hawkins Singers in the early 1970s to establish the Love Center Church in Oakland, California. He and his Love Center Choir had considerable success with their "Love Alive" series of recordings, which sold well over a million copies from the 1970s through the 1990s. "Love Alive IV", released in 1990, was No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Album charts, where it stayed for 33 weeks. In all, Walter Hawkins produced and/or collaborated on 116 hit songs which were listed on the Billboard Gospel Music charts.
The just shall live, shall Live by faith Do do do, Do do do, Do Verse 1: Looking around me and it don't look so right Working on these old problems, working with all my might Struggling day to day, wondering endlessly I can't seem to find the solution of the root, of this misery So I hear the word of God which say the just shall live Chorus The just shall live, shall live by faith The just shall live, shall live by faith Verse 2: Keep going in circles, and you can't find your way And the light keeps getting dimmer, feels just like you're lost in space, yes it does So you lose your inspiration, I hear you say what's the use You conclude that you have done all that you know how to do Who's going to see you through? You better hear me when I say, the just shall live Chorus The just shall live, they'shall live by faith The just shall live, shall live by faith What God is able to do, maybe you just, you just cannot see Just like he took 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread and fed 5 thousand hungry souls He'll do the same for you if you hold on Hold on, you can make it Hold on, you can take it Hold on, you can make it Hold on, you can take it He's gonna see you through Take good care of you Trust him and obey, he'll make a way out of no way He's gonna see you through Take good care of you Trust him and obey, he'll make a way out of no way The just shall live, their gonna live by faith Hang on in there, you can make it by his grace The just shall live, their gonna live by faith Hang on in there, you can make it by his grace Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Hold on, Hold on Chorus The just shall live, shall live by faith