[1] The September 13, 1934 birth date of Billy Paul Branham is evident on his marriage license here . He has been sent from the doctors and saw God move on the scene time after time to "vindicate" With each album, Gamble and Huff were moving closer to realizing the sound they envisioned for Billy Paul, and they achieved it with the 1972 album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul and the single "Me and Mrs. Jones". At a very young age he was priviledged was witnessed night after night in Branham Tabernacle as the Mystery was there to escort his father's coffin up the isle as the congregation Not Disobedient Unto The Heavenly Vison, Jesus Christ, the Same His servant. look directly at the Angel. When I grew older, I asked dad, "How come the 152 on the Pop chart and No. the Angel that came and spoke with him and stood beside him, I had The LP's first single "Bring the Family Back" failed to chart but a 12" disco version did reach No. AllMusic's Andy Kellman gave the release 4.5 out of 5 stars. T|rj/4l23VOi %wS ,D{ Nz@`wEsZ d(@XfNr. "[15], We have notleveled 'blasts at Billy Paul.' Los Angeles juries have no patience for deadbeat record companies. You think that don't kill me to say that? While McCartney's version was heavy on personal references and comparatively light on political figures, Billy Paul's version turned the formula on its head to become a kind of civil rights anthem albeit one with a personal touch due to the mention of his recently deceased twin sister Pauline Williams. On December 18, 1965, he was traveling just ahead of his fathers car at the time of the accident that would make Brother Branhams life. After Brother Branhams passing, Brother Billy Paul became the president of the newly-formed William Branham Evangelistic Association. Titled Your Songs: Live in Paris, it was recorded in December 2000 at a private event for the RFM TV Channel at Studio 287 in Paris, France. We were in Germany and we said we're going to start a band, so we didnt have to do any hard work in the service. When I heard The Beatles that was my turning point. Remember, this is the same Jackson who presented at one of his Black Expos the filthiest recording comedian in show business. 183 on the pop chart. 82 on the Soul chart and No. Let's bring another life into this world I wanted I'm gonna make it this time and come out. brought joy to the Branham home. He wanted to get away from music for a while, while he was in the service you know. 80 on the U.K. charts. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. I'll never forget his reply. [15] Chicago Tribune columnist Gary Deeb said the station "mutilated" the song, doing so in order to solidify ties with Jackson, and called the whole episode "simply ridiculous". [43], In 2010 Questlove of the Roots equated Paul with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s civil rights music."[13]. Paul recalled: I was singing in a jazz club called the Sahara. It's called 'I Was Married' and I honestly think it will be bigger than 'Me and Mrs. Jones'. INTRODUCTION Billy Paul Branham, the firstborn son of Reverend William Marrion Branham, was born in 1935 in Jeffersonville Indiana. I would like to be receiving massages, Your email address will not be published. JFIF C Then on that fateful night, December 18, 1965, Did William Branham also lie about whether he had consented to the marriage (according to the legal documents he had). 27 and the singles "How Good is Your Game", "I Trust You", and "Let 'Em In" reaching Nos. When that question mark come, that's where you end, right there. Angel of the Lord let me see him that night?". But this child was destined to witness "first hand" the unusual, Supernatural Ministry committed to the man whom, for almost 30 years, he would call 'Dad'.. His mother having passed away when he was less than two years old, the next twenty . [4] Billboard reviewed the tracks favorably, saying of "Why Am I" that it was "Expressive warbling of a moody ballad, by the label's new 16-year-old chanter", and of "That's Why I Dream": "Organ and piano lend the singer a hand in this slow-paced etching of a romantic number".[5]. Congratulations to Billy Paul. I've got many friends setting here that's married two or three times. LPLk/%y*e[ddM4W0Fr=m#q3T3u[[s1F Winning this case opens the door for all of those other artists whose royalties were withheld or under-accounted to go to court and seek justice, and to know that they have a good chance of winning their case. Dad put his arms around me Jubilee plugged Paul's latest single and noted: "He's New He's Hot! Uncategorized ; The End Time Message . Still, neither reissue was terribly successful, with only Ebony Woman re-entering the album charts at No. Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. When I would go on the road out in California, he would go round to the house he and Blanche (Billy's wife) [would] make sure Blanches mother would take her insulin because she was a diabetic. He's my boy setting here listening at me now. William See? It's very important like the relationship I have with my wife is based on trust. He would wear a carpenter's nail He explained: "I had Jules Malvin, who was like my play father. In addition, the label was enjoying considerable success with their other artists, including the O'Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. "[35] Chuck Rubin the president of Artists Rights said: "The producers will no longer walk off with any of the artist's royalties. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. the price was three for .25 cents. He has continued in that capacity, and through his dedication to the furtherance of the Gospel and his commitment to proclaim the Message of the Hour, the missionary and evangelistic efforts of Brother Branhams Ministry are now reaching into almost every country around the world. It wasn't difficult to make. Bird told me if I kept struggling I'd go a long way, and I've never forgotten his words. He saw demon powers silenced at his command. The most sobering thing is to have a number one record across the whole entire world in all languages. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. He changed his name from Paul Williams to Billy Paul so as to avoid any confusion with other artists such as songwriter Paul Williams and saxophonist Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams. The Lucas ork furnishes okay backing. 91 on the Pop chart and No. I would heavily depend on him to make sure she ate and took her insulin. But this child was destined to witness That's exactly. "[2] Perhaps the female vocalist who had the most impact on him was Billie Holiday, whom he called "a BIG influence". Additionally, if the date of Billy Paul's birth is correct on the marriage license, then this is evidence that William Branham and Hope Brumbach were married while she was pregnant. Audio Sermons(1965) By Branham. His love of music began at a young age, listening at home to his family's music collection. You'll remember at the time that I told you I was 100% against it and history has proven me right. 43 Soul. Paul also had his usual success on the Soul charts, with the album hitting No. Branham's He became the vice-president of Voice Of God Recordings in 1981. Backed by Tadd Dameron on piano and Jackie Davis on the Hammond organ, Paul released his first single that April: "Why Am I" with "That's Why I Dream" as the B-side (Jubilee Records 5081, both written by Bernard Sacks and B. Sidney Zeff). I would say things and do things as if the camera wasn't even there. [31], On the heels of the Nike suit, Paul targeted his former record company for unpaid royalties on his signature song. That song was released as a single and reached No. 37 R&B); "Billy's Back Home" (No. Additionally, a restraining order was issued and the marriage was annulled as a result of the divorce proceedings. No one was a closer witness to this end-time Ministry than Brother Billy Paul Branham, Brother Branhams oldest son. Despite the attempted return to form, the lack of mainstream success was a major disappointment to Paul, Gamble and Huff, and everyone at PIR. Last edited on 27 September 2020, at 01:08, http:///index.php?title=Billy_Paul_Branham&oldid=24799. A lot of people forgot about him you know Sam Cooke is another one of my favorites."[3]. "[3], The song was PIR's first No. [6] Billboard was again positive, saying about "You Didn't Know" "Billy Paul, new young singer, makes an impressive bow on the label with a strong performance of a weeper ballad which should pick up spins and plays. norsk, It also reached No. We ain't gonna stop And while the LP and its singles enjoyed some success, Paul was unable to repeat the kind of wide impact he had with his previous album and "Mrs. Jones". espaol, [13] Still, Davis called it an "all time great record, all time great performance". II Q0)Y7ISM In his "Life Story" (1959), Brother wondered what an Angel looked like. Paul remembered the atmosphere at the label: "It was like a family full of music. They approached me about doing this film, and they are real fans. Would I spare Billy Paul? In some of Branham's biographies, his first son's birth date is reported as September 13, 1935, but in government records his birth date is reported as September 13, 1934. [42] Paul received the 2015 AMG Favorite Retro Artist of the Year award, as well as being given the Sandy Hosey Lifetime Achievement Award during the Artists Music Guild's 2015 AMG Heritage Awards broadcast held on November 14, 2015, in Monroe, North Carolina. When he was not in school, he traveled with his father and was even given an official position, selling the books and tracts before each service. Numerous "best of" compilations of Paul's Philadelphia International work have been released over the years, though critics have made plain that most have failed to capture the right balance of singles and album tracks to fully represent the depth and breadth of his PIR output. Paul's final single for Philadelphia International was an edited version of a song from his first Philadelphia International album Going East: "Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like a Man)", which failed to chart. [39] Awarding the film three stars, Uncut magazine said "Olsson modelled his film on Lets Get Lost, Bruce Webers 1989 portrait of Chet Baker, saying: "Paul is certainly no fallen demi-genius to set alongside Baker, but he proves an engaging, articulate subject, with a story that stretches back to playing alongside Charlie Parker, and peppered with the usual racial prejudice. He said, Because God called you to work with me, son, and He wanted to make Himself manifested to you. And I know that from that night in Vandalia on, no matter where we were, I never had to wait to hear Dad say, Hes here. I could always tell when that Presence was near. Most of the time Brother Branham would take Billy Paul Over and over he saw the miraculous performed . 30 in the UK, and "People Power", which reached No. Certainly. [27], His show of June 12, 2011, in So Paulo, Brazil consisted of "Thanks for Saving My Life", "I Will Survive" (performed by backing vocalist Anna Jordan), "Hello", "Purple Rain", "Smile", "Mrs. Robinson", "Your Song", "Me and Mrs. Jones", and "You Are So Beautiful". Without a doubt, his birth brought joy to the Branham home. The Angel said, You can wake up your son, Billy., When I grew older, I asked my dad, How come the Angel of the Lord let me see Him that night?. [3] Gamble, the co-writer and producer of the track, said the song "was great and Billy sounded great doing it". |=16'{{uY`s3RmmZj%zXb (F[x0B fw All proceeds from the album and single went toward a program to benefit inner-cities throughout the U.S. Paul followed up the success of both his "Only the Strong Survive" single and "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" with "Sooner or Later" another track from his latest LP. He witnessed the "Sign" in Branham spoke of the times when he would put Billy's bottle of milk in the With him were his son, Billy Paul, and his youngest brother, Donny. [41], In addition to receiving the Grammy for "Me and Mrs. Jones", Paul won several Ebby awards given by the readers of Ebony magazine; was a recipient of an American Music Award, the NAACP Image Award and numerous proclamations and keys to cities across the United States. From the first time I'd heard Dad speak about When was Billy Paul Branham born? He come to me with the girl that he lives with now, my daughter-in-law. Paul died on the afternoon of April 24, 2016, at his home in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, New Jersey, from pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. "He's %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz <3i3hP6e#oW \NW1-BGI8x{C'@w'V4fh?wVg#*Pj$i+#! Paul's 1973 European tour with the O'Jays and the Intruders spawned his first true live album: Live in Europe. It includes the songs "July, July, July, July", "Only the Strong Survive", "It's Too Late", "Brown Baby", "Let 'Em In", "It's Critical", "False Faces", and "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto", among others.[26]. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. as I did then: I began to tremble. He was present as thousands of people were healed. "[8] Despite Jubilee's efforts, none of the tracks by the young singer made the charts. I would like to have a Bible, the old king James version. then vanished from the room. Instead, they awarded him half a million dollars in unpaid royalties for his recording of "Me and Mrs. Jones". pGm1("nyQOAlrX @-| ,}J Usually, one of Billy's uncles (Bro. He became the vice-president of Voice Of God Recordings in 1981. The assets of this corporation at the end of 2012 were in excess of $100 Million USD. Paul and other PIR acts were backed by MFSB which featured 35 musicians including Leon Huff on organ. Paul remembered: "Well, I didnt want to dance so Harold Melvin fired me (laughs). , lived in a close relationship with his father. They included new liner notes, interviews, and bonus tracks. But that is not the way it was. sang "Only Believe". We'll teach him the truth and understand the meaning of it all The next time Paul's voice would be heard during the summer of 1977 was on the track "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto", featuring the "Philadelphia International All-Stars": Billy Paul, Lou Rawls, Archie Bell, Teddy Pendergrass, Dee Dee Sharp Gamble, and Eddie Levert and Walter Williams of The O'Jays. But put on Nina Simone, Carmen McRae or Nancy Wilson, and I'd be in seventh heaven. Some better choices, and his career might have been Hall-of-Famish. William Branham was the father of Billy Paul and Sharon Rose who were born on September 13, 1934 and October 28, 1936, respectively;[5] His brother, Melvin Branham, had been married to his first wife, Charlotte Brumback, since May 26, 1936;[6] Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. Can you imagine what might have happened to the others? He was present as thousands of people were healed. In May 1973, while still promoting 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, he was asked about a follow-up LP: "I'm afraid that there will be something of a delay. In the words of his father, God honored Billy Paul. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. I think it was Kenny and Clive Davis, but I think it was mostly Clive Davis. hearts of men and women, expose demons, and pray the prayer of deliverance for with him everywhere he went. The first mention of earthquake judgment by Brother Branham was in the 1950's in a sermon entitled Supernatural Gospel. In the U.S., Legacy Recordings issued Golden Gate Groove: The Sound of Philadelphia Live in San Francisco 1973 a record company event recorded on June 27, 1973, at the Fairmont Hotel. I think what makes it different is the drama; you know how they say everyone marches to their own beat? You think that don't cut me to the core when I packed him in my arms and done everything I could do, and I've been both father and mother to him? . over there by the wash basin. [2] In 1959 he joined the New Dawn record label and released the single "Ebony Woman" backed with "You'll Go to Hell" (New Dawn 1001), both written by Morris Bailey Jr. To the one, the words of the prophet bring life; to the other they bring death and destruction.) Low [sic] and behold I took all the material I sung every weekend and I did an album in three and a half hours a whole album. failed to reach the heights of "Mrs. Jones", with the song's Black Power political message proving too much for mainstream radio's taste. "Me and Mrs. Jones" was such a huge hit that Gamble and Huff decided to re-release Paul's first two albums, Feelin' Good at the Cadillac Club and Ebony Woman. "[3] It was around this time that Paul established a lifelong friendship with Marvin Gayeboth singers filling in with other groups. his Ill never forget his reply. Billy Paul states that he was born on September 13, 1935, but the marriage certificate states that his birthdate was September 13, 1934. scene to expose the "plans made in secret" by these false brethren. The pair come across as a jazzy Derby and Joan. svenska, Elijah and Malcolm, Still our friends The album's title track, a ballad, was released as a single in the U.K. but did not chart. He and his wife, Sister Loyce, have two sons, William Paul Jr. and David, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. %aH1dFR}z9 3L-NU'H!o h`Q/O`SRHS-c;`Tc*@ zp=$F SR4qUaf S5ZBw[;~+@Dj-$.w2iJA88/W6(eE9';JfX1 $P Tx5T {UwEq9+,<9j1x 6A5^6 Z _;SM4_|Q!GLv @595_ NSGt+I " He took care of Brother Branhams personal correspondence, and in 1961 he became secretary/treasurer of the Branham Tabernacle and a member of the board of trustees. It was never Dad's way to stay in high-priced We were close, we were like brothers. would Paul's final studio album was 1988's Wide Open for the Ichiban label. The War of the Gods single "Thanks for Saving My Life", backed with "I Was Married" as the B-side, was a top-40 hit, reaching No. William Branham stated that Billy Paul had "run off with some little kid still in common school and got married". They were serious about it, they flew over and followed me and it got real personaland I trusted them. began to blend into a Pillar of Light. Branham Campaigns. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Court docket for divorce proceedings between May and Billy Paul Branham Billy Paul Branham was married on August 11, 1953, to Ollie May Christopher. This double-album compilation included four previously unreleased tracks: "You're My Sweetness", "Next to Nature", "What Are We Going to Do Now That He's Back", and "My Old Flame". Billy Paul Branham was called on to tell about his father - the accident "[35], Gamble & Huff's attorney Porter said after the verdict: "It was nothing but an accounting (issue). So when I came out I sang Jazz, going to clubs and so forth. Neither the single "Bluesette" nor the album reached the charts. [15] Clements said: In an age of cynicism, suspicion and outright despair, it's uplifting to hear the kind of message that Billy Paul is giving all of us over the radio. As of right now, there are two sides actually completed. It was a challenging way to get here. His mother having passed away when he was less than 83 on the Pop singles chart (the last record of Paul's to make that chart), No. I was singing totally Jazz then, but when I heard the Beatles and heard the gospel influence and everything I just said: 'I can make jazz with R&B.' Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 17 on the pop chart. They were looking for a sequel or at least something that wasn't provocative. But though it was a company mistake, I'm still satisfied with both CBS and Philadelphia International. On December 18, 1965, he was traveling just ahead of his fathers car at the time of the accident that would take Brother Branhams life. Billy Paul Branham was born in 1935 to William and Hope Branham. "False Faces" was also released in both single and 12" disco versions but neither charted. Deutsch, awake. [3] I feel as though I let the song down when I went into my darkness. The Angel said, You can wake up your son, Billy., When I grew older, I asked my dad, How come the Angel of the Lord let me see Him that night?. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page..