The Clara Ward Singers - The Mike Douglas Show 03 03 1966

FAN VIDEO (by special request) no copyright infringement intended. The Clara Ward singers were a multi generational gospel group that toured the world. Here they are on the Mike Douglas Show. I have edited out the time code. I am not familiar with this group and only came upon them based on a fan request. Please share your knowledge of the group, the songs featured, etc. below in the comments. I may incorporate your comments into the title and/or description. From comments: Ahh yes the Clara Ward Singers. This was 1966. Their possibility 1st appearance on this show. Members consist of Clara Ward, Gertrude Ward ( Clara’s Mother), Gloria Berry, Vermettya Royster, Madeline Thompson, Malvilyn Statham, and Alton Williams at the organ. Malvilyn Statham leads “Dry Bones” Clara Ward singing “It Is No Secret” and “Old Landmark”. Another from comments: Wow. This is amazing footage. Miss Gloria Berry on the left was friend of my moms. She invited us to see her with the Ward in Disneyland when I was about 8. I remember Clara singing Old Landmark. When they got to the shouting part, my mother jumped up and started shouting with them Lol. Clara and the girls yelling “go head,go head”. Good times.

Set List:
1) Dry Bones - lead: Malvilyn Statham
2) It Is No Secret - lead: Clara Ward; ad libs: Vermettya Royster
3) Old Landmark - lead: Clara Ward
4) Down by the Riverside - leads: Clara Ward, Kay Starr, Vermettya Royster