Take 6 Gave Much More Than They Took

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*Acapella group Take 6 made a uncommon Los Angeles look, and anybody fortunate sufficient to be among the many various viewers to witness them carry out on the stunning Wallis Annenberg Heart for the Performing Arts (The Wallis), in Beverly Hills (CA), on Saturday, March 23, can attest that Take 6 is deserving of the slew of Grammy (10), Dove (10), NAACP Picture (2) and Soul Prepare awards they’ve acquired, in addition to their induction into the Gospel Music Corridor of Fame.

The virtuosic sextet, who’ve been round for practically 4 many years, hit the bottom operating, all in white pants, however completely different jackets, with LTD’s “Again In Love Once more,” and by no means seemed again. The vocals had been clear, crisp, harmonious, and melodious, the choreography was on level and the message that Take 6 got here to carry it got here by way of loud and clear, as a result of they introduced it, from begin to encore to complete.

The setlist included Earth, Wind and Hearth’s, “Bought to Get You Into My Life,” “Unfold Love,” Sting’s “Windmills of Your Thoughts,” and Stevie Marvel’s “Overjoyed.” After “Overjoyed,” we heard the story of being completely exhausted after a day of rehearsals and press obligations, solely to be implored to take an image with somebody not too long ago launched from jail. Setting exhaustion and fatigue apart proved to be a great factor, as a result of two years later, it was found that the ex-prisoner was the late Nelson Mandela. The group was instructed to look to our proper and say, “Thanks, Sport Changer,” and was then admonished, “If you happen to deal with everybody you meet as a recreation changer, you’ll by no means miss your alternative.” The admonishment was capped off with, “Homeless,” which was devoted to Mandela. Take 6 shared the members should vote on all songs included on their recording, with 4 votes wanted. The subsequent music they carried out, Christopher Cross’ “Crusing,” acquired all six votes.

Take 6 is celebrating their new 2024 partnerships in Music Cares with St. Jude Kids’s Analysis Hospital, and as a part of the marketing campaign, they previewed snippets of two songs from their brand-new recording, “Rhapsody.” The songs, “Rhapsody in Blue” and “God Bless the Little one,” are so new, that one of many members, Claude McKnight, (Brian’s huge brother), wanted to make use of his cellphone to recall the lyrics. The setlist additionally included, “Change the World,” and “Household of Love,” which was shared that it took 30 years to study to dwell the lyrics to “Household of Love.” Yep, there was testifying occurring.

There have been a few surprises for the night. One was a bunch from Uganda known as the Take 6 of Uganda, who had been acknowledged and given a wholesome applause. Take 6 additionally acknowledged the massive variety of musicians and business folks in attendance. The night rounded out with “Stand By Me,” “Fly Away Residence,” and Al Jarreau’s “Roof Backyard.” We realized three dance strikes to make use of on “Stand By Me,” and likewise that Al Jarreau was the primary artist to carry Take 6 on tour.

Final night time at #thewallisbh, TAKE 6 introduced out the legendary Stevie Marvel 🤩 Because of all who joined us for an unforgettable night time! @Take6official #steviewonder pic.twitter.com/WlUPiDtlQ3

— The Wallis (@TheWallisBH) March 24, 2024

Take 6 left the stage and returned for an encore with, Ambosia’s “You’re the Largest A part of Me.” Afterward, the viewers bought as much as go away and was instructed somebody was popping out and to provide them a minute. That somebody was … drumroll … Stevie Marvel!

Cell telephones got here out like loopy, regardless that the viewers was instructed of the no photograph and no audio coverage beforehand. To not fear, we had been instructed to take out our telephones and file it. Oh properly, slightly late, however no matter works. Stevie spoke of the message in his music being as related at present because it was the day he wrote it. The music he was referring to was, “Love’s in Want of Love In the present day,” which he sang with Take 6, a lot to the viewers’s delight.

All the night time can solely be described as magical. Somebody stated it was probably the greatest live shows he had ever attended. Reward doesn’t get a lot increased.

Take 6 shared they are going to be doing loads with St. Jude, and to maintain up with their web site Take6.com for info.

Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, and Khristian Dentley, collectively generally known as Take 6, owe Los Angeles nothing!