About this episode

This episode discusses the funky gospel song 'Ol' John (Behold Thy Mother)' by The Faithful Wonders, highlighting its history and re-releases.

The Faithful Wonders’ funky “Ol’ John (Behold Thy Mother),” first released in 1968, has been re-released multiple times on various gospel and R&B anthologies in recent years.

Topics covered

• gospel music
• R&B anthologies
• music history
• The Faithful Wonders
• song analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Faithful Wonders

Books & works: Ol' John (Behold Thy Mother)

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