The Originals: How Great Thou Art

The Originals: How Great Thou Art

Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. The song “How Great Thou Art” that we know today has an elaborate history. The song’s roots date to a 1885 Swedish poem by Carl Gustav...

The Originals: One Day At A Time

Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. Before I get to today’s song, I need your help! Chasing down the very first recording of a song is not always easy. Then, even if I am able to track...

The Originals: The Glory Road

Today, we launch a new series of articles called The Originals. Each entry in this series will highlight the first recorded version of song that is now considered to be one of Southern Gospel Music’s all-time classics. The spotlight today falls on...