Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST,GUEST - aks
Date: 02 Aug 11 - 10:49 PM

Did a little research and found the following information regarding "On My Father's Side" and "On My Mother's Side":
"On My Father's Side" was copyrighted on 9/21/1990, as written by John L. Reinhardt.
"On My Mother's Side" was copyrighted on 3/13/1992 by Felecia Shiflett Music, with words & music by: Jan Buckner, John Turner, Felecia Shiflett.
There is NO copyright for "On My Father's Side" by Felecia Shiflett Music - - although they claim credit for the song with BMI.

If you look over the various lyrics listed above for the two songs, it appears to be very clear that "On My Mother's Side" is nothing more than a blatant rip-off of "On My Father's Side".

If you'd like to write to Felecia Shiflett Music for the lyrics and sheet music for "On My Mother's Side", you can reach them at:

Felecia Shiflett Music
48 Stone Mill Walk
Griffin, GA. USA 30224-5455

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 03 Aug 11 - 12:46 AM

Guest AKS: Before alleging a "blatant rip-off" you should read the earlier message from another guest, which lays out a completely believable scenario about how two people heard the same sermon (or two versions of the same sermon) and independently had the idea to turn the theme of the sermon into a song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 01:29 PM

Just want to say that I don't care who wrote the song, it is one of the most moving ones I've ever heard. As for the Methodist and Catholic who said they would not want it used in their services, I think anyone who really listened to the words would disagree with them. Our Methodist Church would use it any time and most especially at Easter. Joe said it's most suited for one of those country-western born again churches....all I can say is I'm glad I belong to one of them.

Subject: Re: Lazarus by the Barn Again Gang
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 30 Aug 11 - 12:37 PM

Does anyone know the words to the song "Lazarus" by the Barn Again Gang? I love it but can't find the words anywhere. Thanks for any help.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Sep 11 - 11:34 AM

I just found the guitar music for "on my fathers side at: http://www.classic-country-song-lyrics.com/onmyfatherssidelyricschords.html

Hope that helps! I haven't found piano music for it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST,Judy
Date: 29 Sep 11 - 07:57 PM

We have been singing "On My Father's Side" in our Catholic Parish for a short while now, and everybody loves it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST,gmawpapaj
Date: 26 Feb 12 - 03:17 PM

What I need to know is....Who is Liberty?...That is the person singing this that I have and can't find anything on Liberty....I love this song...can you help or know someone that I can email to get this info..
Thanks,
Carolyn Dickerson'
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Mar 12 - 02:43 PM

where can i find the verse in the bible?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Apr 12 - 11:28 PM

I am looking for music to my fathers side with only music to sing in my church
I heard it by ray overholt but cant find it the words i have are by the Barn again gang
I could use any music for this song

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 11:21 AM

If you're looking for On My Father's Side, the version by Liberty and Barn again gang:

From BMI:

Felecia Shiflett Stephens
DBA Felecia Shiflett Music
PO Box 1203
Hampton, GA 30228

Subject: ADD: On My Mother's Side
From: Joe Offer
Date: 06 Mar 13 - 06:51 PM

I found one more song, this one on a recording by Wendy Bagwell & the Sunliters. I take it this is a variant of the Felicia Shifflett song.

ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE
(words & music by: Jan Buckner, John Turner, Felecia Shiflett)

Joseph and Mary went searching three days
For the Son they had raised;
They found Him teaching in the temple,
And this He to say:

[spoken] I'm doing my Father's business.
[sung] I'm doing my Father's business
The elders had never heard
Such wisdom so they asked, how, when, and where
Who is this child with the words?

[spoken] Son, what's your name?
[sung] On my mother's side, my name is Jesus,
On my Father's side, Emmanuel.

[spoken] Son, how old are you?
[sung] On my mother's side, I'm twelve years,
On my Father's side, I've always been.

[spoken] And where were you born?
[sung] On my mother's side, I was born in Bethlehem,
On my Father's side, the New Jerusalem.

[spoken] What are your plans, son?
[sung] On my mother's side, I will be crucified,
On my Father's side, in three days I will rise,
I will rise, and sit at my Father's side.

[reprise - sung] On my mother's side, my name is Jesus,
On my Father's side, Emmanuel.
On my mother's side, I will be crucified,
On my Father's side, in three days I will rise,
I will rise, I will rise, I will rise.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Oct 15 - 12:21 PM

I want to buy a cd of this song, how do I buy a copy? Can you get me information, I want the orginal version by Liberty, It is impossible to find

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST,Liberated
Date: 23 Feb 16 - 02:46 PM

Felecia wrote the song in the spring/summer of 1990 after being inspired by a black minister preaching on Jerry Falwell's TV program. How John Reinhardt's song came to be that same year (fall), the question should be directed to Mr. Rodney Sexton from Gainesville GA area. He will know. The story behind Little Jan's version is she wanted to cut Felecia out entirely and just take the song. When Felecia balked, Jan decided to write her own version so her name would appear on the song. After a compromise Jan came up with "On my Mothers Side" and gave Felecia a third credit. Liberty loved Wendy and sang with them several times. I am positive he would not have approved if he'd known but Felecia never like the "business" side of singing so she let it go. Not much to do after that but get what you can. The original version on You tube by "Liberty" is the version that started it all.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Jun 23 - 11:52 AM

Why can’t I find anywhere to purchase this music?