10 Songs to Know By Late Gospel Innovator Richard Smallwood
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10 Songs to Know By Late Gospel Innovator Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood, gospel innovator and eight-time Grammy-nominated artist, has died. He was 77 years old.
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COGIC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT REMEMBERS GOSPEL LEGEND RICHARD SMALLWOOD With profound sorrow and deep reverence, we acknowledge the passing of Richard Smallwood, a towering legend of gospel music, who transitioned on December 30, 2025, at the age of 77, due to complications of kidney failure. Richard Smallwood’s incomparable gift, spiritual integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence reshaped sacred music and elevated worship across generations and cultures. His compositions were n
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COGIC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT REMEMBERS GOSPEL LEGEND RICHARD SMALLWOOD With profound sorrow and deep reverence, we acknowledge the passing of Richard Smallwood, a towering legend of gospel music, who transitioned on December 30, 2025, at the age of 77, due to complications of kidney failure. Richard Smallwood’s incomparable gift, spiritual integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence reshaped sacred music and elevated worship across generations and cultures. His compositions were n
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“Richard Smallwood opened up my whole world of gospel music. His music didn’t just inspire me, it transformed me. He is my favorite pianist, and his brilliance, spirit, and devotion to the music have shaped generations, including my own journey. He will be greatly missed, and his legacy will continue to live through every note and every soul he touched. I am truly looking forward to singing with you in heaven.” -- Chaka 💜 #ChakaKhan #RichardSmallwood | Chaka Khan
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“Richard Smallwood opened up my whole world of gospel music. His music didn’t just inspire me, it transformed me. He is my favorite pianist, and his brilliance, spirit, and devotion to the music have shaped generations, including my own journey. He will be greatly missed, and his legacy will continue to live through every note and every soul he touched. I am truly looking forward to singing with you in heaven.” -- Chaka 💜 #ChakaKhan #RichardSmallwood | Chaka Khan
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Calvary
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YouTubeRichard Smallwood - Topic
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Richard Smallwood transformed inspirational and gospel music with his song writing and musical compositions. His songs are treasured gems in the Christian music songbook, songs to uplift, to give thanks and to heal people through the hardest of times. A former student of Roberta Flack, he earned 8 Grammy nominations and his work is admired by artists across musical genres. Whitney Houston recorded Smallwood’s song I Love the Lord for the soundtrack of The Preacher's Wife. Angels, A Secret Place
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Richard Smallwood transformed inspirational and gospel music with his song writing and musical compositions. His songs are treasured gems in the Christian music songbook, songs to uplift, to give thanks and to heal people through the hardest of times. A former student of Roberta Flack, he earned 8 Grammy nominations and his work is admired by artists across musical genres. Whitney Houston recorded Smallwood’s song I Love the Lord for the soundtrack of The Preacher's Wife. Angels, A Secret Place
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The Richard Smallwood Singers "Call The Lord" 💯 #RichardSmallwood #gospel #gospelmusic #musicagospel #music | Gospel World
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The Richard Smallwood Singers "Call The Lord" 💯 #RichardSmallwood #gospel #gospelmusic #musicagospel #music | Gospel World
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Richard Smallwood (1948-2025) was a legendary gospel singer, composer, pianist, lecturer, and director whose musical mastery has left an indelible mark on gospel music. Renowned for his moving arrangements and powerful songs of worship, spiritual reflection, and joy, Smallwood is celebrated as one of Washington D.C.’s most notable gospel artists. He achieved national and international acclaim as a concert and recording artist, influencing generations in the gospel community. Rooted in the rich t
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Richard Smallwood (1948-2025) was a legendary gospel singer, composer, pianist, lecturer, and director whose musical mastery has left an indelible mark on gospel music. Renowned for his moving arrangements and powerful songs of worship, spiritual reflection, and joy, Smallwood is celebrated as one of Washington D.C.’s most notable gospel artists. He achieved national and international acclaim as a concert and recording artist, influencing generations in the gospel community. Rooted in the rich t
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Richard Smallwood Albums
Holy Thou Art God - Richard Smallwood and Vision
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Holy Thou Art God - Richard Smallwood and Vision
YouTubeHeaven On Earth Gospel
940K viewsMay 6, 2013
Thank You pt. 2- Richard Smallwood and Vision
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Thank You pt. 2- Richard Smallwood and Vision
YouTubeSt3vO
1.2M viewsOct 17, 2009
Thank You Pt1.- Richard Smallwood and Vision
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Thank You Pt1.- Richard Smallwood and Vision
YouTubeSt3vO
6.3M viewsOct 17, 2009
Richard Smallwood transformed inspirational and gospel music with his song writing and musical compositions. His songs are treasured gems in the Christian music songbook, songs to uplift, to give thanks and to heal people through the hardest of times. A former student of Roberta Flack, he earned 8 Grammy nominations and his work is admired by artists across musical genres. Whitney Houston recorded Smallwood’s song I Love the Lord for the soundtrack of The Preacher's Wife. Angels, A Secret Place
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Richard Smallwood transformed inspirational and gospel music with his song writing and musical compositions. His songs are treasured gems in the Christian music songbook, songs to uplift, to give thanks and to heal people through the hardest of times. A former student of Roberta Flack, he earned 8 Grammy nominations and his work is admired by artists across musical genres. Whitney Houston recorded Smallwood’s song I Love the Lord for the soundtrack of The Preacher's Wife. Angels, A Secret Place
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The Richard Smallwood Singers "Call The Lord" 💯 #RichardSmallwood #gospel #gospelmusic #musicagospel #music | Gospel World
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The Richard Smallwood Singers "Call The Lord" 💯 #RichardSmallwood #gospel #gospelmusic #musicagospel #music | Gospel World
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Richard Smallwood (1948-2025) was a legendary gospel singer, composer, pianist, lecturer, and director whose musical mastery has left an indelible mark on gospel music. Renowned for his moving arrangements and powerful songs of worship, spiritual reflection, and joy, Smallwood is celebrated as one of Washington D.C.’s most notable gospel artists. He achieved national and international acclaim as a concert and recording artist, influencing generations in the gospel community. Rooted in the rich t
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Richard Smallwood (1948-2025) was a legendary gospel singer, composer, pianist, lecturer, and director whose musical mastery has left an indelible mark on gospel music. Renowned for his moving arrangements and powerful songs of worship, spiritual reflection, and joy, Smallwood is celebrated as one of Washington D.C.’s most notable gospel artists. He achieved national and international acclaim as a concert and recording artist, influencing generations in the gospel community. Rooted in the rich t
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Richard Smallwood is a gospel legend and Grammy Award–winning composer whose music has shaped worship for generations. With timeless songs like Total Praise and Center of My Joy, his powerful compositions continue to bring healing, hope, and reverence to churches around the world. His legacy lives on every time his music leads hearts into worship. 🙏🏽🎶 | Shanna Brooks
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Richard Smallwood is a gospel legend and Grammy Award–winning composer whose music has shaped worship for generations. With timeless songs like Total Praise and Center of My Joy, his powerful compositions continue to bring healing, hope, and reverence to churches around the world. His legacy lives on every time his music leads hearts into worship. 🙏🏽🎶 | Shanna Brooks
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Richard Smallwood Songs | Top 10
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Richard Smallwood Songs | Top 10
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YouTubeCharlton
The Best of RICHARD SMALLWOOD!
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The Best of RICHARD SMALLWOOD!
220.9K viewsJun 4, 2023
YouTubeInspirational Gospel Music Channel
I Love The Lord (Extended edit)
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I Love The Lord (Extended edit)
290.1K viewsNov 8, 2014
YouTubeRichard Smallwood - Topic
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Faith - Richard Smallwood and Vision
207.2K viewsApr 28, 2013
YouTubeHeaven On Earth Gospel
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Total Praise - Richard Smallwood
2.3M viewsNov 13, 2014
YouTubeGospel4U
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Richard Smallwood: The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
6M viewsApr 11, 2008
YouTubeMetropolitan Baptist Church
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Thank You Pt1.- Richard Smallwood and Vision
6.3M viewsOct 17, 2009
YouTubeSt3vO
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Thank You pt. 2- Richard Smallwood and Vision
1.2M viewsOct 17, 2009
YouTubeSt3vO
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Richard Smallwood Live/My Everything (Praise Waiteth)
5.1K viewsMay 8, 2017
YouTubeTruegospelman
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Total Praise - Richard Smallwood
11M viewsMar 31, 2008
YouTubeGospelMusicTV
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Persuaded Live in Dc (Calvary Prelude/Calvary) Richard Smallwood With Vision
3K viewsOct 31, 2021
YouTubeDedicado Renascer Praise Oficial
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Richard Smallwood with Vision!"Prelude & Total Praise!"
503.2K viewsApr 22, 2012
YouTubeTheBL&Ssingers
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Richard Smallwood Funeral Details Final Farewell Tributes Family Plans And Gospel World In Tears
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YouTubeStar Buzz
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Richard Smallwood & Vision - My Everything [Praise Waiteth] (Part 1)
8.2M viewsJul 28, 2009
YouTubeGregory Slack
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Donnie McClurkin - Total Praise feat. Richard Smallwood
1.5M viewsJul 29, 2012
YouTubeim4Christ4life
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Richard Smallwood & Vision - You Did It All
282.6K viewsMay 28, 2009
YouTubeGregory Slack
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Calvary: Negro Spiritual, arr. Richard Smallwood (1948)
19.5K viewsApr 21, 2020
YouTubeWashington National Cathedral
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His Mercy Endureth Forever (Psalm 118)
307.3K viewsJun 25, 2015
YouTubeRichard Smallwood - Topic
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Richard Smallwood Singers-I Love The Lord
552.1K viewsApr 13, 2008
YouTubeChristopher Blacksher
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Richard Smallwood & Vision - Anthem of Praise
4.1M viewsJun 14, 2009
YouTubeGregory Slack
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Richard Smallwood & Vision - The Highest Praise
342.2K viewsDec 9, 2008
YouTubePrazHymn83
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Richard Smallwood & Vision - Bless The Lord
334.9K viewsOct 1, 2008
YouTubePrazHymn83
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Total Praise (Live)
1.5M viewsMar 17, 2015
YouTubeRichard Smallwood - Topic
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Richard Smallwood With Vision - Anthem Of Praise
186.4K viewsJan 19, 2013
YouTubeCristiano Leonel
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Richard Smallwood with Vision!"Angels!"
308.3K viewsApr 22, 2012
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