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But, that was absolutely the most hilarious comparison to which I have ever been associated. Over the years, people sometimes compared the style and countenance of my preaching and singing to certain popular personalities. Then she added, “Your music reminds me of that green singing frog!” When in the presence of the man, the frog would in dynamic fashion whip out a straw hat and a cane, and would sing and dance with a high leg kick to “Hello, my darling, hello, my honey, hello my ragtime gal…” The man quickly envisioned marketing this unusual talent, and in the process make millions of dollars for him self. This singing green frog revealed his talent to a man who was extremely down on his fortune in life. It is a most lively song, which evokes from me a lot of zeal and enthusiasm.Īfter the church service, a church lady named Pam approached me and asked if I remembered the old time cartoon about the green frog that could sing and dance. Brother Jim asked if I would be willing to provide special music for each service, too, to which I agreed.ĭuring that first Sunday morning service, one of the two songs I sang was one titled, “I’ll Break the Law of Gravity Some Day,” which was written by Laura Riffle of Jane Lew, W.Va.
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He had been told by a mutual friend of our’s from North Carolina that I also sang and played the piano. Brother Jim had been pastor there for thirty-eight years. It was at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Although it was a very short notice, I agreed to serve the church in that capacity. The scheduled evangelist was experiencing health problems, and had to cancel.
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#Hello my honey hello my darlin hello my rag time gal series#
Several years ago, I received a call from a pastor in Virginia asking if I would be available to preach a series of revival meetings for his congregation.