Becky and I took a trip to Brownwood this weekend and just had a delightful time visiting daughter Erin and celebrating friend Linda Cochran's 50th Birthday. With more time than ever during this period of underemployment, it seems like Becky and I have less time together than ever. So, the ride down was nice.As we were driving home, taking it leisurely and talking for the first time in ages, I got sick of the Cowboy game (Imagine that in the 4th Quarter) and Becky offered to play some of my favorite music. Those who know me well, know I love most music, but I am especially moved by gospel and Motown R&B from my youth. ...perhaps a bit strange for a WASP in his 50's, but it runs in my blood and genes somewhere!
As we began to listen to the "Gladys Night" channel on Pandora, I listened carefully to the lyrics and realized once again as I have at times in the past, that much of what I was hearing could have easily been gospel music had it been released in a gospel environment. For example, see if you think that Gladys' hit "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" could have the gospel at its roots (https://youtu.be/rdkBpBfBvLk). Why not?
A bit later, we switched over to the James Taylor channel and soon heard "You've Got a Friend" by Carol King. Once again I thought the same thing. (http://bit.ly/oTjhjz) Is this more hidden gospel?
Becky thinks I'm always bordering on heresy, but perhaps I'm just being thoughtful!
Regardless, I am now on a search for the hidden gospel in our secular world!
Can you share songs you thing fit into the same category? Perhaps someday my Presbyterian brethren might thaw out enough to let us use some of these hidden gospels in a special worship service. At least I can dream!
Kent Couch
aka Mr. Sofa!
October 3, 2011
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