Ted Hawkins - There Stands the Glass

An abbreviated live video version of Ted Hawkins' rendition of There Stands the Glass (from the "Amazing Grace" video documentary, 1995). The "Amazing Grace" video is apparently available only on VHS tape, and copies can be found in various place on the internet (for instance, eBay). Why the video has not been converted to a digital format for re-release/sale/distribution to the public is a mystery. The "Amazing Grace" video, released the year of Ted Hawkins' death (1995) features numerous songs by Hawkins interspersed with documentary-style commentary from Hawkins himself and a number of other musicians, family members, and music industry associates. Most of the song performances on the VHS tape are either partial songs (shortened for the documentary) or songs partially "interrupted" by blended-in bits of commentary, but a handful of the songs are nearly uninterrupted -- as with this shortened version of "There Stands the Glass." There seems to be little video footage of Hawkins performing anywhere, which is a shame for both those who never saw him in person and those who would like to somehow see him again. The "Amazing Grace" video is one of the few sources for a look at Hawkins performing both on stage and on the street (busker-style performances). The video is also full of commentary about Hawkins' life, so is of interest to Hawkins fans on many levels. Running time for "Amazing Grace" is just over 60 minutes, and true Hawkins fans will likely be so mesmerized by the video that they'll have hard time taking their eyes from the screen while viewing it the first time.

Added 10 Jun 2026