The Cathedral Quartet - Family Album

Artist: The Cathedral Quartet
Album: Family Album
Genre: Southern Gospel


This particular album from the 60's era Cathedral Quartet features the group with their wives and children singing on each of the tracks. A great rare album.

The Cathedral Quartet - For Keeps

Artist: The Cathedral Quartet
Album: For Keeps
Genre: Southern Gospel

This particular album features the 1975 lineup of Glen Payne, George Younce, Roy Tremble, George Amon Webster and Haskell Cooley.

For a super hi-res link to the album cover, click here.

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Grady Nutt - Favorite Stories from Hee Haw
The Keystones - .............Movin'

Artist: The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Album: Sheltered In The Arms of God
Genre: Southern Gospel


A group that has been together since 1934 must know something about singing gospel music! This album, released in 1971 features Bill Shaw, James and Cecil Blackwood, London Parris, Peter Kaups, Dewayne Friend, Larry Davis and Billy Blackwood.




Songs:
1. Sheltered In The Arms of God
2. Precious Memories
3. The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
4. Way Down Deep in My Soul
5. My Name is Jesus
6. Thank God I'm Free
7. I Have a Friend
8. God is Just A Prayer Away
9. Sing Your Blues Away

The Cathedral Quartet - With Strings

Artist: The Cathedral Quartet
Album: With Strings
Genre: Southern Gospel

A great one from arguably the greatest quartet ever! With Strings featuring Danny Koker, George Younce, Glen Payne and Bobby Clark. 



Songs include:

1. Lonely Road up Calvary's Way
2. Hide Thou Me
3. Do You Need a Friend
4. Take This Whole World
5. Near To The Heart of God
6. Child of the King
7. Climb Every Mountain
8. Lord, I Need You Again
9. If I Can Help Someobody
10. This Ole House
11. He
12. Twenty-One

Dixie Melody Boys - Refreshing Sounds

Artist: Dixie Melody Boys
Album: Refreshing Sounds
Genre: Southern Gospel

Recorded in 1974, This album features Guy Heath on piano, Jim Lacefield on Bass, Larry Durham on Drums, Jerry Hall (steel guitar), Ray Owens (Rhythm, banjo, harmonica) and Billy Walker (lead guitar). A great sounding transfer using a new procedure. I'm very happy with the conversion of this record. Possibly the best sounding one yet.

The Statesmen with Hovie Lister - Message In The Sky

Artist: The Statesmen with Hovie Lister
Album: Message In The Sky
Genre: Southern Gospel

Considered by many to be the finest Southern Gospel quartet ever formed, The Statesmen is definitely one of the most well-known groups of all time. The membership changed a little over the years, but the most famous ensemble was composed of Hovie Lister, Rosie Rozell, James "Big Chief" Wetherington, Jake Hess, and Doy Ott. Recorded in 1963.

JD Sumner & The Stamps - Sweet Song of Salvation

Artist: JD Sumner & The Stamps
Album: Sweet Song of Salvation
Genre: Southern Gospel

Here's one from JD Sumner & The Stamps recorded in 1972 about a year after the Stamps became Elvis's touring backup singers/quartet. The member lineup on this album consists of J.D. Sumner, Donnie Sumner, Ed Enoch, Bill Baize, Richard Sterban, Nick Bruno, Duke Dumas and Kenny Hicks.

It would take someone of the caliber of Sterban to sing bass for JD Sumner! If my research is correct, this would be the last full year that Sterban sang with the Stamps until joining the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973. This album was likely considered relatively contemporary for the day and features a song "Sweet Song of Salvation" written by Christian rock pioneer Larry Norman and also happens to be the album's title track.

The Lefevres - Songs of Happiness

Artist: The Lefevres
Album: Songs of Happiness
Genre: Southern Gospel

The vinyl debut of The Lefevres! This was recorded in 1958, only a year after Rex Nelon joined the group. Featuring many songs that went on to be favorites by fans of the group. My apologies for the transfer on this one. The vinyl was not in great shape. I did the best I could. Enjoy the album!

As a bonus, I included a full size image of the cover that I fully restored in print resolution.

The Kingsmen - Closer To Thee

Artist: The Kingsmen Quartet
Album: Closer To Thee
Genre: Southern Gospel

The first project from The Kingsmen Quartet recorded in 1959! Although many members have come and gone, this is great Southern Gospel from one of the best quartets in the business! Featuring Frank Cutshall, Reece McKinney, Ray McKinney, Ray Talley and Jack Henderson.

The Hoppers - Come To The Wedding

Artist: The Hoppers
Album: Come To The Wedding
Genre: Southern Gospel

A more recent album from 1982. This one includes popular songs such as Hold Up The Blood Stained Banner, He Met Me There and Oh What A Day.

The Blackwood Brothers - The Sound Of Gospel Music

Artist: The Blackwood Brothers
Album: The Sound of Gospel Music
Genre: Southern Gospel

Another great classic quartet. Again, I have no year,but enjoy the music.

The Keystones - Movin'

Artist: The Keystones
Album: ...Movin'
Genre: Southern Gospel

Great album from a quartet consisting of the founding members of the Oak Ridge Boys.

The Singing Americans - Everybody Ought To Praise His Name

Artist: The Singing Americans
Album: Everybody Ought To Praise His Name
Genre: Southern Gospel/Quartet

The Singing Americans are probably my all time favorite quartet. Whether Michael English or Ivan Parker or Rick Strickland, these guys were top knotch performers, musicians and their music still values repeated listens. Check out this album. You'll be very glad you did.

The Speer Family - Live On Concert Tour!

Artist: The Speer Family
Album: Live On Concert Tour!
Genre: Southern Gospel

Here's an oldie. I don't even have a date. But Enjoy!