Episode 6: The Prince of Preachers

He started from the bottom and rose to the top! Tune in to this episode to hear of the tireless efforts of this community advocate, turned minister and composer. Bob Perkins will share the events that propelled this ‘Prince of Preachers’ to high esteem and success! For more stories like these join Bob again, soon.

The Prince of Preachers

Minister and composer, Charles Albert Tindley.

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Charles Tindley

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Tindley Temple

Historical Marker, S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA.

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Rev. Tindley's Gravestone

Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, PA.

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Stand By... Tindley

Ben E. King in 2007.

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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Marchers led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Joachim Prinz, 1963

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We Shall Overcome

Joan Baez, March on Washington, 1963.

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A Neighbor of Mine

Bill “Rookie” Brown

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Credits:

A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins.

Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008).

Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010).

Additional music (in order of appearance) -

“Sunday” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. “Deanne” (Out of Nowhere, 1996) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. “Peace is the Way” (Posterity, 2010) composed by Dave Posmontier. “We Shall Overcome” performed by Joan Baez at the March on Washington, 1963. Public Domain from the National Archives and Records Administration. "Shining Stars" written by Rafael Krux (freepd.com)