I was in the choir that night! It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I still cry every time I watch this and relive how it felt to be on that stage. Dolly is truly anointed of the Lord and that performance continues to bless people to this day. 🙏🏼🙌🏼

@kathymartin7724

3 жыл бұрын

It was done really well and I enjoyed the choir singing at the end. Praise Jesus.

@darcimonet

3 жыл бұрын

I was with you that night Ginger! LOL. What a night that was. I still cry every time I hear this song, too. It's a visceral reaction. And here I am Easter morning 2021 and it's my ritual to watch this first thing every year. 🥰🐣🐑🌳🍃🌷🥀🌸🌺🌼🌨☔️ ✝️

@Tony-5000

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! You're so blessed, so lucky. I have so many questions!! Did you practice with her? Was she nice? Did you talk to her? What was she like? How did it affect the audience? It's a shame this can't happen today

@ElizabethKautzmann

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, Glorious...AMAZING & ANOINTED 🙏🏼✝️

@automaticiris

3 жыл бұрын

@@darcimonet i watch it every year, it is so moving and such a vivid picture of our Savior and his love for us

I post this on another one I saw but when she was done singing this song she got a 15 minute standing ovation, just 15 minutes of uninterrupted clapping…one of the longest ovations ever on record

Dolly OWNS this song. I have heard others sing it but the use of instruments, the choir, her phrasing and emotion conveyed!!!!

@Michael-qb5hg

3 ай бұрын

The POWER of her crystal clear vibrato is SHOCKING. Nobody outsings Dolly Parton.

Even as an Atheist this gives me goosebumps when she comes in at the end with the choir!! "He's ALIIIIIIIIVE!!!"

@lilycarolyn4Christ

3 жыл бұрын

Yes He is the resurrection and Life and gives life eternal who accepts Him... Life is short we make better choices in our lives ... Choose Him for eternity 🙏 He will soon return just as He said he would... Where will you spend the eternity your soul needs a savior no denying in the awesomeness of the vast creation all they knew their creator .. It's time you know Him He Loves you with Eternal Love

@travailstamper3792

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus is alive forever more

@christiehudnall2429

2 жыл бұрын

It's not goosebumps you feel, it's the anointing of God 💜

@tangthebang

2 жыл бұрын

same.

@deborahsbackwoodsstudio1369

Жыл бұрын

As a christen I love to tell you it's the holy Ghost talking to you

‘If that doesn’t light your fire, your woods wet!’🔥🙌🏼🙏🏼

@loriwatts3449

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@ThePinkDragon

5 жыл бұрын

Good description. :}

@denisemarie8421

4 жыл бұрын

you aint lyin

@teresafarrell6457

4 жыл бұрын

😄

@kimberlinibambini1968

4 жыл бұрын

Very well said!🙌🏻

I'm sitting here crying because of the message. I've been listening to Dolly for 40yrs. She is a Queen

@debbiee6535

2 жыл бұрын

Nah just a special child of the king

@maryevans2949

Жыл бұрын

NO, JESUS IS KING!

@Michael-qb5hg

3 ай бұрын

She's Anointed. God sent her her.

I saw an interview with dolly speaking about this. She said that at the end when the choir came in the spirit just hit her. She said goosebumps and everything as she sang He’s alive. See people crying at the end. Said it’s very special moment for her

Dolly has always had a great faith and she is never afraid to acknowledge it. Her faith gives her the ability to share it with that fantastic voice.

The first time I heard "He's Alive" was in church by our choir. It sent chills through me. When the soloist hit the first, He's Alive, I was on my feet with arms raised... for the first time in my life. A few other friends did the same & it was the start of a revival in our quiet little church.

@nicholonhaughton1687

2 жыл бұрын

I heard it first on cassette by Gwynne and Lynne Baldrige in the early 80's. Still love it! Don Francisco's lyrics really make Bible stories come alive! Peter, on Resurrection Day.

@barbburns9810

Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for you to react to Gaither Vocal Band featuring David Phelps do this at Carnegie Hall 😊

Only Dolly Parton is the only one who puts true feelings of God in your soul. It brings me to tears every time I hear her sing 🎶 I have it bookmarked on my tablet so I can listen anytime. This song Ty is from the 80s This country here and now needs more music to spread the Word cause America has fallen so disgracefully into Satans hands. Its March 30, 2024 one day before Easter. God Bless Happy Easter

I've heard her sing it many times and each time I cry from joy because He IS Alive!!! I don't celebrate Easter, my congregation has Passover but this I listen to from late March to all of April because it's so beautiful. Praise Yashuah! HE'S ALIVE!!

Dolly is a storyteller in her songs..She took you to that glorious day in your mind and soul. Praise Jesus!.

@buffyjosmom

5 жыл бұрын

+Susan McGill Yes she does. She was speaking in the person of the Apostle Peter, John was the Apostle John & Mary could have been either Mary Magdalene or Mary Jesus' mother.

@justincase1919

4 жыл бұрын

Kenny Rogers said that singers are story tellers.

@robinmaecoleman731

4 жыл бұрын

I felt like Peter before the Lord. Her voice is just angelic. They don't make em like Dolly anymore.

@rggarson3044

3 жыл бұрын

Actually the song was written by Don Francisco. He used to belong to secular rock bands before Christ came into his life. He has a lot of other similar type songs from the Bible. Check him out on KZread. God Bless!!

@christalwright3168

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!!

I was blubbering mess by the end of it! Just wow.

She got one of if not the longest standing ovations ever recorded singing that song! 15 minutes of uninterrupted standing, clapping and screaming

In isolation due to Covid19; this song made the despair I'm feeling dissipate. I saw the original performance in 1989 on the CMA's. Dolly did a stunning rendition, 31 years later it is just as powerful. The vocals are pure and beautiful. The message is timeless.

I remember watching this live and I feel the same way each time I felt that night when I hear it !!!! Dolly is one of the reasons I believe in God !!!!!! Amazing performance !!!!

I saw this live on the Country Music Awards on TV. An incredible song and a fantastic performance. The song was written by Christian artist Don Francisco and he sang it in the late 70s. Dolly's performance is really the gold standard for singing it. She brings such power and conviction to the song. It's just a well-written song that conveys the Easter story in a way that's not maudlin or saccharine, but is powerful and emotional. God bless you too, Ty!

@jaymeyer6185

4 жыл бұрын

One of the most awesome performances I have ever witnessed.

@eddiegibson1284

4 жыл бұрын

You should listen to Charlie Daniels sing it.

@jillcampbell8019

4 жыл бұрын

You must see the KZread clip of David Phelps singing this. Very powerful too.

@TheMollyPitchers

3 жыл бұрын

I was watching too✝️👊✝️ already a massive fan of Don...

@dee-deem8501

3 жыл бұрын

Don sang it beautifully too! I love Dolly but I Don singing it moved me more.

this video is from her performance on the country music awards October 8th, 1990. the song was written by a christian singer songwriter Don Francisco in 1977. Dolly recorded the song for her White Limozeen album in 1989. He's Alive was the third song released from the album.

This is a powerful song to hear!! Only, Dolly could pull it off. Thank you for playing this🤗

He's Alive! It is because of Him, I have life eternal..Such joy! I absolutely love this.

Dolly is as close to God as any person could be. She really is a gift to humanity.

Dolly did a Country Crossroads show with rock singer Melissa Etheridge and at one point she's belting out rock and roll and you can see Melissa looking wide eyed at her. Dolly can rock and her charisma shines through.

you feel the power if the Lord move through you, one of my fav. songs

Every time I hear this song, I feel the Holy Spirit’s power thru those words. It touches my soul deeply. I also feel like I am experiencing the scenes she is singing about! Now, that is an excellent singer who can do that. Amen! He IS Alive!

A group of ladies in my childhood church sang this song every Easter and that was where I first heard it. I can still hear one of their sweet soprano voices singing "Heaven's gates are open wide!"

There are 100s of recordings of this from various artists and some of them do amazingly well..... but NOTHING will ever come close to touching this performance. Even her own performances of this ( Like the Dove Awards) are amazing but this ??? It's in a universe all to itself.

@Michael-qb5hg

3 ай бұрын

God used her as His vessel.

I listen to it each Easter. Gives me chill bumps listening to it.

@lisabain4012

3 ай бұрын

Every time I hear it it makes me cry.

I grew up hearing our music pastor sing this song every Easter. Even as a child, once I understood Jesus’ sacrifice for me, I’d cry every time. The power behind the song when proclaiming, “He’s Alive”, reminds me of The Power that raised Him from the dead! Our hope is not dead, it’s alive, in Jesus! I now play this song every Easter!

I love the way she portrays Peter. So really and raw

@ MRM ! I am rewatching April 2022. I can't imagine that the audience was ready for that experience. I wasn't. That is so heart wrenching and moving. She was filled with The Spirit ,and I am also feeling the same. I am a huge Dolly fan. Thank you ❤️

When my mom was rolling my hair for church when I was little, this was my favorite song to come on. It mostly came on around Easter. But any other time, she’d yell for me to come to the makeup room to listen. “It’s your song!” she’d scream. It was the very first song I downloaded onto her iPhone years ago. It has a very special place in my heart. He’s alive and I’m forgiven. ❤️

What I love about this song is that it starts with fear and ends is joy. That emotional journey peppered with details like "rare and sweet perfume" that really paint a picture makes this song such a gift to listeners.

When I first heard this my mother was dying. It actually helped me accept that and know she was going to be alright even if I couldn't see it. I will always be thankful for this song helping me accept death....and of course resurrection. Thank you Dolly.

I remember watching this when she sang it live for the first time. Every time I hear this, I have chills and it touches my soul. I certainly feel God's presence when she sings this particular song.

This is my go to song, when i need to be reminded how much Jesusl loves me.

@rggarson3044

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and we can never grasp in our whole being how much He LOVES us!!!

Dolly & Country Music are so Positive, UP lifting, Setting Examples, & God centered; the very opposite of Hip Hop Culture that is destroying our kids today. * * * 3 CHEERS for TRADIITONAL FAMILY VALUES.

First time I heard this song was when she did this performance on the CMAs. It still brings tears to my eyes every time I watch and listen to this video. This was the first time I saw someone bring a choir on stage with them.

It makes you feel like you let JESUS down and your wanting forgiveness for it all and he forgives you . His arms are open to accept you. And your praying for your sins to be washed away , and you feel peace and joy after. For me that is how the song makes me feel . THANK the Lord.

Thank you for not talking in the middle of this song! Its awesome..always brings tears of joy in my eyes..So many break up the song and talk in the middle of it.. much love!

Yes, throw your arms up for the Lord & praise His Holy name!

Dolly was raised in church. She is awesome and that is my favorite.

I have loved this version of this song for years. You can hear the passion in her voice. But the thing that sticks out the most was this was televised, looks like the CMA awards. She received a standing ovation, There is one man that is wiping tears from his eyes. This could not be done today. The powers that be would not allow this song on TV. The world we live in needs this more than ever.

I like that the song conveys the very real feeling of doubt even when you've been told something wonderful is about to happen. And then that ending!

One of the most amazing and moving songs I have ever heard. So much gratitude to Dolly for her expressions of her experience/s with Jesus in so many if her songs. 🙏🌟❤️

I have always loved everything Dolly has ever done.

Love Dolly Parton she is amazing and so beautiful she such an angel love her music I got to see Dolly a few times before her show's she was so sweet! her concert's are amazing! thank you for sharing! Dolly is amazing storyteller .

He’s Alive and I’m forgiven!!! He saved a sinner like me, and I will get to see Him and touch the only man made things (His scars) that will be in heaven. Cold chills and tears of joy to hear her hit those high notes! 01/03/2023

I first heard this song when I was newly baptized teenager. I heard her sing this live at a convention just before Easter. This song moves me to tears every time I hear it. Yes, it's beautifully performed but it's more than that. It's the Greatest Story Ever Told that moves me to tears, not just her execution. In this song, the listener is put right there, at the Crucifixion and at the Resurrection. What an amazing journey! I believe this song, like so much of Dolly's work, is Divinely inspired. Sending you blessings!

I first heard this song when I was 14 years old and we sung it standing on a cross at least 30 feet off the floor It was a testimony of Jesus being alive and has been a blessing since

I taped this many years ago off of the awards show it was on, at least I think it was an awards show, either way I have this transferred from vhs to dvd. I caught many of those old shows and taped many rare appearances. It makes me so happy that I took the time now. Thank you for your reaction.

My first contemporary Christan concert I went to was a concert by Don Francisco. That was in the early 1980s and I still have his cassette with this song on it.

This is a spine tingling song. When I first heard it, I was uplifted. Life on earth here is not always so easy. But listening to this song reminding me of His forgiveness and love. When she gets to the end and the octave goes higher, I feel like I am right with her. Christ lifts me up and takes my cares away. Thank you so much for playing this wonderful song.

Don Francisco wrote the lyrics from Peter's perspective, and the music to this song in the 70's. His wife said it needed more, a finale, so he added the "He's Alive..." end. I liked it a lot by him... I LOVE it by Dolly!! Great song 👌

Its amazing how Dolly can take any cover song and put new life into it... I've herd her do heavy metal songs and totally make it sound like a fabulous gospel.. She's amazing.. There will never be another Dolly Parton as she has been consistently going since her first days back in late 60's. And she still makes great music an concerts to this day...

Don Francisco wrote this I do believe. He was a Christian folk singer. Adam Were Are You? Is also awesome.

@BLUEOHIO

4 жыл бұрын

Don wrote this beautiful song and Dolly great doing his song

@texadan314

3 жыл бұрын

I had in on Don Francisco's album Forgiven on 8-track when I was in college (early 80s). Great album.

@alpsrodriguez9413

3 жыл бұрын

Dolly Parton wrote all her materials except one or two songs more the 5000 songs and wrote songs for another artist

Seen it years ago on a country music awards show. Knew it was real then and each year it gets more real. So glad to be a follower/believer in Christ. Not perfect but forgiven.

I first heard this song when I was young. I wasn't saved but my parents raised me church. My Papaw was a preacher so I knew about the Lord. But this song is the first song that gave me chills. I remember thinking good gracious imma fly away. I cried. God had sent his Son for me and I felt it so strong.

I heard this song about ten years ago. I have watched it hundreds of times since. Always I swell with tears and deep appreciation of what our Lord did for us. Thank you for putting this out there to your followers. Happy Resurrection Day!

@user-cr8wc7gg2e

4 жыл бұрын

The first time I hear this. OMG, It is wow. I am in tears and so appreciative.

What do I feel when I hear this song? The introduction is filled with all my emotions that I am unworthy. The chorus releases the joy I feel knowing Jesus died for us. It doesn't matter which of this song I am listening to......

This is the first time for me hearing this too. I am glad I'm not the only one who cried.

I've never heard Dolly sing it before, but I already loved the song. It was a Christian folk-rock song from the late 70's or early 80's. I heard it in the 80's and it reminds me of when a family member first got involved in the church, and brought that enthusiasm about Jesus into my world. Dolly did a great job singing it.

I also saw this when it aired on television, and I was captivated. I'm no longer a Christian, but I have very strong ties to the songs of faith, and hymns from my childhood, and this is one of them. It helps that Dolly Parton performed it. As a gay kid and lover of gay icon Doy Parton, it somehow helped me to see her singing a song of faith at that time. CMT aired this as a music video (Dolly DID release it on an album), and for the short time that we had cable, I would wait for this video to come on. It may have been my love of the performer, her gorgeous gown, or my love of story songs. Either way, I loved it. Back then, you couldn't look it up at anytime on KZread. You had to tape it, if you wanted repeated views. I have very fond memories of my Christian upbringing, and my parents' effort to instill in us those kinds of values. I still listen to this around this time of year. Thank you, Katrina...it's definitely an EXCELLENT song for the Easter season, and in general.

This is one of those heart-bursting songs. : ) Dolly sings it so well. There is a video of this, sung by Don Francisco, that I like even better. The video portrays the story as well, so that increases the impact of the message. As for why I like it, or what makes it such a great song? It's a tremendously emotional ballad that tells the story, simply but eloquently -- in everyday human-speak. So we relate to it better, perhaps, than the old Easter cantata songs we grew up hearing. They were rather grand, and bombastic, often with formal or outdated phrasing, and while musically lovely, that formality places them at a distance from them. We can watch them when the choir performs, and applaud politely, but they're not the kind of song you can sing yourself, because they rely on intricate instrumental sections, and need all 4 parts of a choir. Hard to remember the words, because frankly, we don't talk like that! But this one is in our language, in a simple melody, and packs more passion than the grander pieces. I love this. All right, Ty . . . too much info, I know, but, ha! you asked! lol

And my first time viewing your video. I have allways enjoyed Dolly's songs. Now I will look for more of your videos. You seem to have a great hold on life and who we all are. God's Children..Thank You

In my opinion the best song most uplifting song Dolly has ever done,, it raised me for sure.

Hey Ty. I'm just now seeing this video. A year later. Lol. I absolutely love this song and it's message of hope and love. I am familiar with it because I've always been a huge fan of Dolly, but like it for it's powerful message.

This song gave me chills the first time I heard this. She sings it so powerfully she brings the story to life

So great I love dolly and love this song. Wish more folks would get into church. My church is barely hanging on it so sad. We have 30-40 people attend now. Such a shame younger people aren't going to church more often

I absolutely love this song 2 thumbs up. I get chills...the good kind of chills...when I hear this song. Powerful song with a powerful voice. Other artists can sing this but my opinion I don't think anyone can convey the power this song has quite like Dolly. She felt what she was singing.

@bobfritz4448

3 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome totally spectacular totally beautiful song singer and performance,

I actually love this song I loved it for most of my life to be honest I don't remember the first time I've heard this song my mother loved country was country Western Gospel she loved the Statler Brothers Johnny Cash Dolly Parton Loretta Lynn and Elvis Presley who all did magnificent gospel recordings so I grew up listening to this kind of music this song gives me peace and joy and love and forgiveness I just.

'He's Alive and I'm forgiven' are the best words ever.

I’m from Tennessee so I have heard this song growing up my whole life and it gives me chills every time I hear it. Just the imagery of Jesus in this song fills my heart.

This song always makes me come to tears and thinking of my mom as this time of year comes around. People need to open there eyes and start pray sing the lord. I was raised in a church of god church.

Love this song. A dear friend of ours, Leon Westerhouse, an Evangelist, sang this song regularly and my brother and I growing up, would love it when he sang it because he was so into it and genuine, and would stomp when he sang it. He recently passed away and We wondered who could pull off singing “Leon’s” song at his funeral.. well his kids knew only he could and it was Leon singing He’s Alive, and there was not a dry eye in the house... I wish there was a digital copy out there, his kids are working on that. He was a witness no matter where he went, sharing his faith, winning souls to Christ. If he said he was praying for you, he was. He had notepads full of names and his prayer time was long and full. I don’t think of this as just an Easter song because Leon sang it all the time, because he wanted everyone to know that he’s alive and ready for you and loves you unconditionally. Thanks for sharing, with tears rolling down my face, it brought back wonderful and dear memories.

The original was by Don Francisco and it's awesome, too. Dolly did an excellent cover version of this annointed song. What can you say? She's Dolly Parton. She recently did an acoustic version during the COVID19 Lockdown. This song is one of my standard must have songs for Easter. Keith Green's "Easter Song"and Dallas Holme's "Rise Again" are the others.

The lyrics are so dramatic and faith inspiring as is Dolly's performance.

I used to watch Dolly on the Porter Wagner show when I was a little girl. I always loved her music. The first time I heard this song it really moved me.

@SeemsFutileNow

5 жыл бұрын

Kelly Rider Porter gave Dolly that big break. She sure used it to the fullest

I was watching your reaction just now. I like the song because it really blesses me. We all have bad days. This song and video lifts my spirits and gives me encouragement. Thank you so much ty Smith. God bless you and your family.

@kathymartin218

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I watched the CMA's that night, it was awesome! The way Dolly sings it, just brings me to tears every time I listen to it. You should do a reaction to Dolly - Welcome Home. Another great and touching story song.

Jesus is ALIVE and I'm blessed sweet Jesus thank you

I watched this when it aired. I was humbled and filled with the love of God. I watch it every so often when i am struggling with faith. Still effects me the same way to this day. I am 46 and saw this as a teen.

@Amen.22

3 жыл бұрын

Dolly was around 46 when she sang this.

@theodoreritola9758

3 жыл бұрын

TY Hes Alive was a SUPER BIG HIT SUPER BIG

@ladybug4207

2 жыл бұрын

@@Amen.22 😃

I had heard this song by the man that wrote it.. AND by Charlie Danies ( he sang it at church one Sunday) but Dolly 's version and the fact that she sang it live on TV at some country music awards show and took Nashville to church!! I wish the camera had spent more time on the audience.. she touched a lot of souls that night. amen.

This came out from another artist soon after I was saved in the mid '70's. There were some phenomenal Christian songs being done in that decade. Dolly did a magnificent job on this one. As she always does.

I'm not even religious and I love this song! There's just something about Dolly, she could sing anything and I'd love it! The song makes me feel soothed!

I love this song. What I love most is the passion with which she tells the story. Dolly is a very gifted story teller. You should hear her 2020 quarantine version.

Just beautiful ! How it moves me ?HE'S ALIVE!! That's why it moves me !God bless you Todd... opss Ty, lol.

I listen to this song every Easter morning. It reminds me that Jesus was a man, and his followers were human beings with the same fears and doubts we all share. Then on Easter morning Jesus wiped away all doubt about who He was and what He had accomplished!! He had pained the cost to reopen heaven to us!!! Our Lord loves and cares for us, we are important to Him!!

The first time I heard that song, was by chance as I was surfing KZread ... and it blew me away. Chills, tears, amazement and so many emotions came one after the other. I am a huge fan of Dolly, however, I hadn't heard that song before a few years ago. Every time I hear it since, I've had the same emotions. I play it every Easter since then and even before/after Easter. I need to hear it once in awhile and it seems to restore my faith in mankind. A must listen for sure.

I just recently heard this song on the same day as I heard it sung by a male. Did not have the same uplifting impact as this version did. Loved it.

This is a stunnin performance ! hard bitten seasoned professional musicians in that audience are dabbin their eyes.

He’s alive!🙏 Praise the Lord!

I'm not a believer in the supernatural, but Dolly's voice is about as close as you can get.

Don Francisco wrote this song. I watched the night she sang this at the Grand Ole Opry stage. I think it was some kind of anniversary of country music. As soon as I saw her outfit, I told my wife "She's going to sing 'He's Alive'!" There were not many dry eyes in the audience, as the camera panned around.

I loved it and I never heard it I don't know how I missed it, Dolly Parton saying I just lost my son to drugs and I just turn this on and I'm just balling my eyes out really it home I love Jesus and I know where I'm going and I know where my boy is he's up there looking down rest in peace baby

I saw this televised live in the early '80s ('82 or '83) on a secular awards show (either AMA's or CMA's), which thrilled both me and my wife to no end. The original was recorded by Christian artist Don Francisco and is tied for the most weeks at #1 (10 consecutive) on the CCM charts with another Easter-ish number: Dallas Holmes' "RISE AGAIN", which would be another worth reacting to. This Dolly rendering is still my long-term favorite and gets me shouting "Glory", knowing that it was such an oddity/rarity to see & hear Christ lifted still on national T.V. before a largely un-Christian audience. I still get chills! Denny Myers

Never heard of it before but loved it and not only did it give me goose bumps but bought a tear to my eyes just beautiful! Thankyou for posting this reaction.👏

it was always played in my parents home for Easter, and also "Hard Candy Christmas" was played at Christmas. We had some "Dolly" filled Holidays while I was growing up so I do get emotional when hearing them again!!

Isn't Dolly a GEM and a JEWEL? I love her SO MUCH!!

I LOVE HES ALIVE by Dolly Parton too!! I'm impressed you have a christian net work. Jesus shed His blood for us. You are spreading the good news! Thank you. Wally

Very classy lady and country music artist!