The Rambos

When I was young, singing in Africa, I had never heard of the Rambos, but found out later that I had been singing many of Dottie’s songs.

I’ve never been this homesick before

I like this video of the Rambos singing this song. I first heard this song in Eldon King’s home in Arkansas in 1983, on a live recording by Jimmy Swaggart from Nashville. I loved it so much. At the time I was so homesick for Africa. Years later when I went back to Africa, I used to dance every time I sang that song, because it excited me so much. It is strange, but back in the late 70′s I was longing for America, and wrote a song about going to heaven. My heart gets divided between Africa and America. To be honest, the weather in Africa is a whole lot better than the weather in Canada, and some parts of America.

Build my mansion

I first heard this song on a record by Jimmy Swaggart. Maybe the Rambos will be near the throne, but I don’t think I am worthy to be anywhere near God’s throne. I’ll be lucky if get a little shack on the outskirts somewhere.

The Rambos – He looked beyond my fault

I first heard this song on a Jerry Lee Lewis record that I found in a shop in Pretoria. The words are so comforting: “He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.” I have been judged and criticized by so many people in my life. Back in the 70′s we heard a preacher from Argentina called Johnny Ortiz (Juan Carlos Ortiz). He said that in their country a woman was caught stealing food from a supermarket. When she came before the judge, he found out that she was homeless, and living under a bridge. She was stealing food to feed her children. Instead of sending her to prison, the judge arranged a home for her and a food supply for the family. He looked beyond her fault and saw her need.

New Shoes

Today is the first time I have seen the Rambos doing this song, and it has become one of my instant favourites. When we first visited America in 1976, we went to a church in Nashville, and we heard a lady sing a song about the 12 men. After church she was selling her record, and I asked her if she would make a deal with me. I would give her one of my records and she would give me hers. She agreed. I got the the better deal. Her record was fantastic. That is when I first heard the song: New Shoes. I noticed on the record it was written by Dottie Rambo. I love this video that I found this morning, and hope you enjoy it too.

Remind me

I first heard this song in the 60′s from a Jimmy Swaggart record somebody lent me while I was in Rhodesia. I often sang this song and it was a great blessing to me, but I had never heard of Dottie Rambo. I wrote a song before I ever heard this one, and it was called: “A borrowed life.” In her song they sing: “These things that I love, and hold dear to my heart, are just borrowed, they’re not mine at all. Jesus only let me use them to brighten up my life, so remind me, remind me dear Lord.”

If that isn’t Love

This is a favorite love song. Again, I first heard this song on a Jimmy Swaggart record, and it was so beautiful. It really tells it like it is about God’s love. Dottie was so gifted to write so many good songs.

Sheltered in the arms of God

Again, Jimmy was the first one to present this song to us in Africa. He was very ‘big’ over here. This song is one of my wife’s favourites. Today as I found it on the net, it is the first time I have heard the background story of how Dottie wrote the song. It is such a blessing to me. “I feel the touch of His hand so warm and tender.”

Too much to gain to lose

This song was on Jerry’s record, and it has always been such a blessing to me. It is one of my favourite songs when I ‘play’ the piano. I love just running my finger up the piano keys like old Jerry. Many years ago when I sang it, I always thought of those words: “Defeat is one word I’ll never use.” I am old now and have had a lot of defeats since then.

Bus accident

It is so sad to hear of the bus accident, and Dottie’s death. She wrote lots of songs longing to go home to be with Jesus, and we trust she is safe in His arms.

SOME OF THE SONGS I LISTED HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM THE NET. I GUESS SOMEBODY DOESN’T WANT YOU TO HEAR THEM.

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