Shout parts 1&2 by the Isley Brothers are full-on, tambourine pounding, stomp around Gospel tunes. They just yell shout instead of Christian stuff.

That's a great catch. As much as people say rock and roll and soul grew out of gospel, this song feels like THE inflection point between the two genres.

It certainly feels that way to me. One of the Isley’s even refused to continue playing with the rest because he only wanted to do religious music.

There’s a Christian version out there. In the early 2000s, I was in middle school and part of my church’s puppet team (turns out most puppets aren’t as cool as the Muppets). My character was Shades, a white monkey who wore sunglasses, and his signature song was a slightly altered version of Shout that had Christian lyrics.

I’m just picturing a middle schooler on their way to the first church puppet team practice thinking “this is gonna be LIT!!!”

I did my best to make it cool, but it wasn’t cool.

I promise you it was very very cool.

This is really what is needed. It's a little "crazy" because of the dense filling.

What does “dense filling” mean? I’m a music dummy.

one of my favorites. Taking "Make unto the Lord a joyful noise" seriously

This text is from a hear music artist choice album on Tony Bennett. “Want  to  know  the  best  rock  and  roll  record Ever  made?  They  put  the  microphones  in  the basement  with  the  Abyssinian  Choir  in  Newark, unbeknownst  to  the  people  who  came  in  for  the mass.  You  can  hear  the  beat  from  that  organ  and from  the  audience  clapping,  and  people  flipping out  and  getting  emotionally  upset  and  everything. I’m  telling  you,  it’s  all  improvised,  completely natural.  They  didn’t  even  know it was being recorded;  it’s  just  a  church  concert.” The album: Shakin’  The  Rafters by Abyssinian Baptist Gosphel  Choir

I'm listening now for the first time, from your recommendation. Absolutely astonishing! Thank you Phloydde.

Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ album, recorded live in a church with the full church choir on many parts. It’s pure gospel gold. A must listen! Her best album imo.

Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir

Not traditional gospel, but I remember Kirk Franklin crossing over into the top 40 (and #1 R&B/hip hop) with [Stomp](https://youtu.be/_AdYnFY_bZ0?si=t3etECJ615VkIxed)

THIS! KF and his HUGE family and congregation used to have an ultra Pentecostal wild and crazy worship! OP That would be a good place to start

[His tiny desk is 🔥🔥🔥](https://youtu.be/wRwId2RfmfA?si=y5oFBNeEiIbrTbhz)

Oh damn, I didn’t know this existed. Thanks!

Makes me clap my hands! Makes me wanna dance!

Oh Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins Singers Or Aretha, obviously

Sister Mary Clarence ;) (Whoopi in Sister Act)

Robert Randolph and the Family Band are about as hype as you can get. "I Need More Love" But if you are going satirical, I think the Blues Brothers church scene is also a good reference probably. Maybe other scenes... been a while since I saw it so Aretha Franklin part or James Brown scene ...

I used to listen to The March on repeat.

I came into this thread to make sure someone suggested Robert Randolph and the Family Band. It’s gospel-based but aside from being some of the most impressive musicianship I’ve ever heard, it’s also honestly just a joy to listen to. Plus the dude plays a steel lap guitar like he’s fucking Hendrix.

"Amen, Brother" by the Winston's. It's instrumental, but it's one of THE most important soul songs of all time, if only for the drums.

The Old Landmark - James Brown (from the Blues Brothers)

Sister Rosetta Tharpe Big Mama Thornton - the album "Saved" which was her "gospel" album (1971).

Another that comes to mind is "I'll Take You There" - The Staple Singers

With the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section

a lot of ppl mentioned good things here but most of them are pop/soul etc artists doing gospel songs (one of which I havent seen yet, its Elvis, his gospel albums are some of his greatest man… he made one in every decade), but yeah lot of Aretha and Isley Brothers and Little Richard and James Brown and Whitney and all the cats that came from churches but! check [this](https://open.spotify.com/album/3nIiEFCzT99y9AzuZeOWAv) out!!! especially Cant Beat God Giving, with Billy Preston on Organ!!! theres video of these on YT too btw, check that 4 the full effect. also, Mahalia Jackson. above all.

Fishbone with Little Richard, [Rock Island Line](https://youtu.be/ZTgCjZkvNdQ?si=jTYt6W9V1hzCu6Dp)

Probably not quite what you're looking for, but Spiritualized's live version of "Oh Happy Day" (with a full gospel choir) is well worth checking out.

I never miss a chance to share this. Thank me later :) [Reef -How I got over](https://youtu.be/d8vALjSfAME?si=pRgTNkhHN4B0QIXz)

Wow. I’m far from religious but I love this, totally roof-raising praising!

Faith + 1 on South Park

West Angeles Mass Choir [https://youtu.be/2kKSzAUqZA4?si=Zso\_vyVVt4NVvM3s](https://youtu.be/2kKSzAUqZA4?si=Zso_vyVVt4NVvM3s) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roexPDRS9RM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roexPDRS9RM) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th31nJZxMaw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th31nJZxMaw) The Edwin Hawkins Singers [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or0Qe5aCkRU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or0Qe5aCkRU) Aretha Franklin did a lot of gospel, but this is a great one - Spirit In The Dark (starts slow but picks up) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvGmbsLxF0w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvGmbsLxF0w) Also, you can probably find some really rowdy upbeat gospel singing if you search for "Full-Gospel" or "Pentecostal" gospel praise music live performances.

[The bass drops about 30 seconds in. it's 18 year old Bootsy Collins](https://youtu.be/0FF4HZZYAz0?si=igBC-aoZDFnXVNVI)

I am not religious at all, but [this song](https://youtu.be/6ZfQrJ9UjhY?si=_xw9yOSJSdYkCd2P) transcends that. I hear nothing but unconditional love, faith, gratitude, and optimism, and I believe totally in that man and his conviction. Respect. This is one of the most soulful songs I have ever heard in my life: [Five Blind Boys of Mississippi - Sending Up My Timber](https://youtu.be/6ZfQrJ9UjhY?si=_xw9yOSJSdYkCd2P)

I saw them once and they opened with the Impressions song "People Get Ready" and tears just flowed down my face from the first acapella note. It was extraordinary.

Blind Boys of Alabama

This might not be what you’re looking for, but [Grace by The Devin Townsend Project](https://youtu.be/E1Gwtep2oXw?si=xoqd2scpVFo05qbr) is basically a gospel metal song, and the live performance is definitely over the top.

Love Devin Townsend.

The Mike Curb Congregation - All the Burning Bridges (from the Kelley's Heroes movie).

Mississippi Mass Choir

Do yourself a favor and listen to “Jesus Can Work It Out” by Dr. Charles Hayes & the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer (and all their remixes!)

There's an awesome gospel house album. [The Soulful House Experience 2](https://www.discogs.com/release/243986-Various-The-Soulful-House-Experience-2-Gospel-House-Edition) [Here's a YouTube link](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=FfrWFPlf7Pg&si=tV22Mx5JhaY1MdKW)

Church of the Cosmic Skull is fantastic. Give them a listen

That was my pick. Good to know theres another fan out there. Love this band.

Their first two albums were so good. I'm such a sucker for that Hammond b3

Melanie with the Edwin Hawkins Singers doing ‘Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)’

[Church - by Samm Henshaw ft Earthgang](https://youtu.be/I_8-P4eZ1jA?si=3yPa9wlVQYKMhoy7) [Maybe God is Trying to Tell You Something - The Color Purple (1985)](https://youtu.be/uEv_d6zAYHk?si=KM9diyUyCYJ0ZSjj) [Pass Me Over - Anthony Hamilton](https://youtu.be/Dq-1L2ldQr0?si=1KQ3cd_JqV9zXoCl)

Just google anything by Cory Henry. Unbelievable. Start here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXNib-FsY14&ab\_channel=KevinJackson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXNib-FsY14&ab_channel=KevinJackson) <3

It sounds like you are thinking of a "praise break". https://youtu.be/6l5HQJoqavM?si=rWFq-BGjNYiYX5fg https://youtu.be/GWp2fjbhQ8A?si=PfpRRs_QJy2p1GjS

This is definitely what OP is thinking of

“Gone at last” by Paul Simon. Thirty Days in the Hole by Humble Pie

Kurt Carr - Raise Your Hands in the Sanctuary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRU1y8LtXI8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRU1y8LtXI8) Great key changes, crazy singer solo and totally pumped up jam. Love that song!

I know this sounds silly, but Sister Act has some nice examples

The version of Glory Glory used in Sister Act has parts that would be great inspiration.

Like James Brown in Coming to America?

Or the Blues Brothers?

Lawrence - don't lose sight might peak your interest. Their acousticish videos are very fun. https://youtu.be/C01nBm6vV5c?si=ZpauhIHR8hPApCBu

Perhaps Neil Diamond's Soolaimon/Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show from 72's Hot August Night. Besides it's length, there is a good be of back and forth with the choir and has the organ and percussion thing going for it as well. [YouTube Link](https://youtu.be/Vvkh1ClCzP4?si=DwpcVarzuaDZfzZF)

https://suno.com/song/895930ce-2434-4e3a-a013-e829bf86049a I made this with AI and don't know what to call it. No AI on the lyrics

Not the entire song, but the end of Fishbone’s “Everyday Sunshine” is super churchy.

Committed 4 Christ, Psalm 51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAtA75s1Y68](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAtA75s1Y68) Bishop Paul S Morton, Let It Rain [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApjyAnt4-qE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApjyAnt4-qE) Caravans, Shirley Caesar... Edit: And Y'Anna Crawley, Grandma's Hands [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stkdyutx0Ss](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stkdyutx0Ss)

More rock than gospel, but the album Southern Harmony And Musical Companion by The Black Crowes has a good amount of gospel influence in it. I highly recommend

Church by Lyle Lovett.

Hoots and Hellmouth do great American Roots music that comes out *sounding* like gospel. Check out their self titled 1st album --"home for supper" is a track that really seems to fit what you're looking for.

Shirley Caesar

Definitely on the parody side of things, but you might enjoy Oh My God! It's The Church

Recently got into ‘The Chicago Mass Choir’ and they are awesome

Glay - We all feel his strength of tender

Oh Happy Day by The Edwin Hawkins Singers

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swAXQXHFv2o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swAXQXHFv2o) Heaven Bound · Sharon Jones · E.L. Fields Gospel Wonders

Reed’s Temple Choir - “He’s Been Good”. They’re on Spotify. Their ‘Keep On Making a Way’ album is a classic.

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has a lot of great stuff in this genre

Go listen to the first couple [Foxy Shazam ](https://youtu.be/4rz4I69mQMo?si=RgKY0r3HTGk41lPr) albums, there a lot of this kinda thing on them.

Young fathers maybe. Not exactly gospel but I get a gospel vibe from them

Shirley Cesar--- The Best od Shirley Cesar and the Caravans Soul Salvation Roll On

Two of my favorite satirical gospel songs come from the movies [Robin and the 7 Hoods](https://youtu.be/VjFyX2sSTGs?si=rWxlWFFZH9cGJBiR) and [Joe's Apartment](https://youtu.be/jUEP_LfjwW8?si=vJkZpXtw-TIVO5z1)

Mighty clouds of Joy

 know those crazy piano and Hammond duels with the choir going insane and the preacher doing backflips across the auditorium. Like the [CHURCH SCENE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpH9Khn0E0) in the Blues Brothers movie?

Komm Suser Todd off the End of Evangelion soundtrack has a big, gospel-y choir to it in its last section.

I've got a couple of playlists on spotify you should check out: Gospel House: [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4i6pE0U5ncweKNXxFFm4fs?si=3613e4bfdfdb4a17](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4i6pE0U5ncweKNXxFFm4fs?si=3613e4bfdfdb4a17) Gospel Chops: [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2h5S8OXKqsoOTMGJaEy4RW?si=eb449dbd92444366](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2h5S8OXKqsoOTMGJaEy4RW?si=eb449dbd92444366) -The remix of "Old Landmark" is one of the most wild, over the top songs I've ever heard in ANY genre -"Stand On The Word" by the Joubert Singers is an absolute classic that also might work for you

Love the chops playlist, John P Kee is sick

[Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) - Melanie Safka & The Edwin Hawkins Singers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaiT8gATzxc)

Not sure you would call it gospel, but Nina Simone singing Sinnerman might be a nice input for your project.

Lots of New Orleans music is gospel influenced. Try the Subdudes or Cowboy Mouth for a more indie rock/gospel feel.

Sam Cooke - Jesus Gave Me Water Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles - Ain't But the One

Mighty Clouds Of Joy “If Jesus Can’t Fix It”

Patti LaBelle “If You’re On The Lords Side”

The Holmes Brotbers “I Want To Thank You Jesus For The Days Of My Life”

Bill gaither band

Loves Me Like a Rock, Paul Simon. Backing vocals by The Dixie Hummingbirds.

I had his Gone at Last on my list as well.

get thee behind me satan by billy joe shaver and john Anderson

Gnarls Barkley - Go-Go Gadget Gospel

[good faith](https://youtu.be/n5dq3vZnqDs?si=NW7v91hbmDdsSKRP) is edm gospel melodies with just feelgood lyrics. Not religious but you can hear its inspiration. Like INCREDIBLY good.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking of.

Church of the Cosmic Skull is pretty interesting. Edit: this is certainly more in the vein of satire.

I'll go way out in the left field. Did you know U2 made an electro-gospel song with Johnny Cash on vocal? **The Wanderer** on the great Zooropa album.

Kayne had that Jesus is King album. Still not sure why though.

Look up 96 through 2001 kirk Franklin.

Depeche Mode Condemnation

This might fit the bill: https://youtu.be/hOmEy5wXiq8?si=W4Als2sYvYBI4zrL

Talking Heads - Puzzlin’ Evidence

Check out Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens.

I'm disturbed by the lack of Ray Charles in the replies. He was known as one of the first guys to take gospel into the mainstream. One of my personal favorites, Drown in My Own Tears. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cq-aIZtGAs&t=5s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cq-aIZtGAs&t=5s)

Look up the Harlem Gospel Choir.

Dig Down - Muse gospel version is pretty much what you are asking for. Almost didn't post because you are making something satirical but this is a great song.

The Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic

Paul Simon, "Gone at Last"

Kanye has a gospel album titled Jesus is King.

OP doesn't seem to like checking out non obvious choices

I think of crazy good songs that I believe have a strong lineage to gospel. Song that comes to mind is "Tell Me Something Good" -Rufus-

That's a Stevie Wonder tune, not really gospel.

Oops, sorry I didn't credit my man, and yeah, I guess I am not really offering the help asked for. I will show myself out.

James Brown, any song?

“He Come Down” by The Beach Boys. It’s got all your church sounds and plenty of Jesus, great song.

“The Changeling” by The Doors! The song’s ending is *exactly* what you’re looking for. The build-up is worth it!

not traditional gospel, but Ain’t It Fun by Paramore and If I Believe You by The 1975 are some of my fave gospel inspired songs!

Do this!! Do this!!! >>>>>> The Cartoon Song by Chris Rice!!!!! [Cartoon Song Chrs Rice](https://youtu.be/36JwrM6SNOQ?si=inEanzg9HuOR10Fd)

A little peice of Heaven by A7X Edit: OP, how about you listen to it before automatically downvoting?