The Hemphills – “Louisiana Live” (1983)

The Hemphills – “Louisiana Live” (1983)

1983’s “Louisiana Live” was the first album that the Hemphills had released in 2 years. Rather than releasing a new album in 1982, Candy released her first solo album titled, “Candy” instead. I don’t remember where or when I bought “Louisiana Live”, but I do know that...
The Hemphills – “Good Things” (1981)

The Hemphills – “Good Things” (1981)

By 1981, the Hemphills were riding a massive wave of success spurred by several top 10 songs as well as two #1 songs (one of which remained at the #1 position for 8 months). They were definitely enjoying lots of “good things”, and 1981 saw the release of another...
The Hemphills – “Workin'” (1980)

The Hemphills – “Workin'” (1980)

Riding on the heels of their successful “Home Cookin’” album, the Hemphills released this groundbreaking album in 1980 called, “Workin’”. At this point, the Hemphills were one of the most popular mixed groups on the circuit, even having their own television show,...
The Hemphills – “Home Cookin'” (1979)

The Hemphills – “Home Cookin'” (1979)

After “In God’s Sunshine” was released in 1977, it would be 2 years before the Hemphills would release a new recording. The group was enjoying the successes of their last few albums, so it wouldn’t be until 1979 that the Hemphills would come out with their next...
The Hemphills – “Without a Doubt” (1976)

The Hemphills – “Without a Doubt” (1976)

1976 was a transitional year for the Hemphills. Candy was now a part of the group and Joey was transitioning from playing drums to singing on the front lines as well, and both Joey and Tim are singing on this album. Sometime after “Without a Doubt” was released, Tim...