by James Hales | Jan 31, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
2 years after the Hemphills released their first live recording, the group recorded another double live album entitled, “One Live Family”. By this time, Bob MacKenzie had moved on to other endeavors, and Phil Johnson was tapped to produce this album for the Hemphills....
by James Hales | Jan 24, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
After enjoying some good success with “Ready to Leave”, the Hemphills released another album in 1974 entitled, “Sing the Glory Down”, and this ranks as one of my all-time favorite albums by the Hemphills. I first heard the album as a teenager back around 1987, when I...
by James Hales | Jan 17, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
After signing with Heartwarming Records in the latter half of 1973, the group immediately began work on a new studio album and in early 1974, “Ready to Leave” was released. Actually, it appears the album was likely released right around the new year, as on my personal...
by James Hales | Jan 10, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
1973 was a bit of a transitional year for the Hemphills, as they had left Canaan Records and remained independent for a few months before signing with Heartwarming Records, which was under the umbrella of the Benson Music Group. While they were between labels, they...
by James Hales | Jan 3, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
Though the Hemphills did not release a new album in 1971, they made up for it by releasing 2 albums in 1972, and their second album for the year, “Sweet Zion’s Song”, would also be their last with Canaan Records, as they would eventually sign with Heartwarming Records...
by James Hales | Dec 27, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
“Make Mine Gospel” was the first album the Hemphills released in 2 years, as the group did not release a new album in 1971. When looking over the Hemphills discography, I’ve noticed that every few years they would skip a year releasing new music. Despite not releasing...