Sweet honey in the rock

Subject: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Emmie
Date: 02 Jul 99 - 06:23 PM

Does anyone else like sweet honey in the rock? I saw them twice this week once in Bristol and once at the royal festival hall in London. They did a different set each time and I was overwhelmed by their incredible voices, skill and commitment to what they do. I saw them about ten years ago in Manchester and have listened to them since. They are great cd's to sing along with as there are so many parts to join in with. (they are an acapella group) Emmie

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Jul 99 - 09:33 PM

LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!

catspaw

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jul 99 - 09:55 PM

ABSOEFFINGLUTELY!! Saw them many years in Massachusetts. Wonderful!!

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: rich r
Date: 02 Jul 99 - 11:10 PM

Saw them last fall and about 5 years ago. Words are inadequate. 20th Anniversary CD very impressive, even has web site links for your CD-ROM.

rich r

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Matthew B.
Date: 03 Jul 99 - 12:44 AM

LOVE THEM

First fell in love with them at Clearwater. They collectively autographed my copy of their album, which I promptly gave away as a gift to someone I knew would love it even more (I'm such a softie).

I used to sing Gospel with some people who sing with them, but that's the "closest" I ever got to them.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Tiger
Date: 03 Jul 99 - 06:46 AM

We saw them recently at Symphony Hall in Boston. Words can't fully explain our totalawe at the power of this group. The voices and harmony are incredible, the music itself is inspiring, the timing precise.

The performance is choreographed, so there is usually some dancing or other movement as well. Finally, one member of the group signs throughout the performance (they are strong supporters of the hearing impaired). This adds another dimension to the listening/viewing experience.

Though the music is magnificent, it is a strongly visual show, and listening to them on recordings just isn't the same. The audience really gets into it too, which only adds to the excitement.

An absolutely thrilling experience!

.....Tiger

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Emmie
Date: 03 Jul 99 - 06:06 PM

Her is their web site http://www.sweethoney.com/

Wish I knew how to make it go blue and clicky

Emmie

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Ted from Australia
Date: 04 Jul 99 - 08:49 AM

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Matthew B.
Date: 04 Jul 99 - 08:54 AM

Like this?

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Matthew B.
Date: 04 Jul 99 - 08:56 AM

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Matthew B.
Date: 04 Jul 99 - 09:00 AM

Yeesh. How about this?

Like this?

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 04 Jul 99 - 09:29 AM

Add my name to the fan list. They are incredible! I direct an women's chorus and almost every concert has a few of their arrangements. Thanks so much for the web link!
Allison

Subject: Sweet Honey in the Rock Kansas City
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 04 Sep 09 - 10:53 PM

On Friday, Sept 11, the famous group Sweet HOney in the Rock will perform at Visitation Catholic Church, 5141 Main Street, Kansas City Missouri USA. Time is 8 pm.

I wish I could be there, but I'll be out of town.

Get there early so you can get a nice parking space.

FOr more info, google 'Venue Visitation kansas city.' Probably.

Subject: Review: Sweet Honey in the Rock
From: GUEST,Great Music
Date: 29 Nov 09 - 01:21 AM

Check this out, it is just fantastic.

Click here

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Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: oldhippie
Date: 29 Nov 09 - 11:23 AM

Chronicled by themselves in the book "We Who Believe In Freedom", ISBN 0-385-46862-8 1993, well worth reading. All you need to know about the ggroup and their members.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Crowhugger
Date: 29 Nov 09 - 11:27 AM

Love them!
~CH.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: sharyn
Date: 29 Nov 09 - 12:00 PM

I love them, too. Have heard them for years, live and recorded.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: EBarnacle
Date: 03 Jun 20 - 03:28 PM

Now is time to be performing Ella's song, aka We Who believe in Freedom. It is perfect for marches and demonstrations, as well as vigils. I used it last night, changing the second line of the chorus to: "We who believe in Justice shall not rest until it comes . . ."
The concepts of freedom and justice are inseparable.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 03 Jun 20 - 06:30 PM

Agree! Lots of singers in Glasgow know and sing their songs, possibly via the late Gordeanna McCulloch and the late Anne Neilson - Anne introduced Gallus Molls to Sweet Honey in the Rock, we sang Ella's Song at Mayfest and Tryst festivals along with many traditional and contemporary songs, mainly Scottish with a sprinkling of other cultures! Then both Anne and Gordeanna were involved in teaching and inspiring many other choirs, groups and individuals.......
Never had the chance to see Sweet Honey In The Rock live, but have an album and watched a great video at Anne's.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: rich-joy
Date: 03 Jun 20 - 06:54 PM

YES!!
After being introduced to their music by Catter, Stewie (in Darwin), I have been lucky enough to see them perform 3 times in Australia since the mid 1980s - absolutely fabulous concerts and music!!!

Here is a version of "Ella's Song" from our Darwin a cappella harmony group, Mná :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe-3aAOW-Sw

Hope you like it, but be sure to check out the myriad Sweet Honey albums!

"Ella's Song" was written by Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of the fabulous "Sweet Honey in the Rock" African-American a cappella harmony ensemble.

“Until the killing of black men, black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son, we who believe in freedom cannot rest until this happens.”
? Ella Baker

“Ella Josephine Baker (1903–1986) was an African American civil rights and human rights activist whose career spanned over five decades….....”


A song also highly relevant to the ongoing sad situation in Australia for indigenous peoples.

Love,
Rich-Joy

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: keberoxu
Date: 05 Jun 20 - 03:00 PM

Och, Gallus Moll, that acronym is a nasty one ...

they are a force to be reckoned with.
I will never forget witnessing them in concert.

Subject: RE: Sweet honey in the rock
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 06 Jun 20 - 01:05 PM

oops!!! was saving time typing it all out, never thought to check it!!!!!
Maybe an admin eg kind Joe could change it to the full title?!!