by James Hales | Nov 30, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
1968 was an interesting time. We were engaged in conflict in Vietnam, civil unrest was wreaking havoc across the nation, the Beatles iconic “White Album” was released and the Rambos came out with one of their biggest selling albums, “The Soul Singing Rambos”. It was a...
by Sony Elise | Nov 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
When people list what they’re thankful for, the most common responses among Christians are God, salvation, and family, and I would affirm that I am thankful for those things. But I also realized last week that I am thankful for the gift of memories. If you have...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 25, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS Former LeFevre Quartet pianist Bryan Elliott has joined The Inspirationals of Fort Worth, Texas. He will appear with them this weekend. The 2023 Grammy nominees were released last Friday. Nominees in the Best Roots Gospel Album category include...
by James Hales | Nov 22, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
“Gospel Ballads” was one of the first records I ever heard by the Rambos, and I was completely enamored with this album as a kid, and it’s one of my all-time favorite Rambo recordings. Filled with wonderful and lush orchestrations, it’s simply a beautifully done...
by Sony Elise | Nov 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
In reading through Genesis for the umpteenth time in my life, I slowed down to better focus on the Patriarchs of the faith. Abraham is the one that many look to as the father of faith, but did you know that Abraham also had fears? I find it interesting that this man...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 18, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS Jason Crabb announced his Christmas Forever: An Evening of Holiday Joy tour will include the group Unspoken and Christian comedian Mickey Bell. The tour commences in Martinez, Georgia on December 7 and ends on December 18 in Russelville,...
by James Hales | Nov 16, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After an eventful and whirlwind first year under the Benson umbrella, things seemed to have settled down by 1966, when the Rambos recorded their “Come Spring” album. This was the first album by the group that featured strings. By this point, Dottie had released 2 solo...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 11, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS This past Saturday, the Kingsmen Quartet announced a major overhaul to the group lineup. Tenor singer Thomas Nalley and lead singer Cole Watson, both recently of Gold City, have joined the Kingsmen replacing Chris Bryant who left the group several...
by James Hales | Nov 9, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After 2 moderately successful albums with Warner Brothers, the group signed a recording and publishing agreement with the Benson Company and Heartwarming Records. 1965 was an exciting and unique year for the Gospel Echoes, as within the span of a year, Heartwarming...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 4, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS The Isaacs announced drummer/percussionist Greg Ritchie has joined the group. In addition to their regular concert appearances, the group will be part of an arena tour with Reba McEntire in March 2023. Replacing Greg Ritchie as the Gaither Vocal...
by James Hales | Nov 2, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Welcome to our latest series as we review the music of the Rambos. Since the Rambos/Gospel Echoes recorded over 25+ records, I decided the take the first couple of weeks to review some of their earlier albums together. This week I am reviewing the 2 albums they...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 28, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS With data already compiled for the upcoming December issue of Singing News magazine, Joseph Habedank has become the first soloist to reach the number one position four times in the 53-year history of the airplay chart. “Child Of The King”...
