“The Inspirations Have Something to Sing About” is the first of 2 albums released in 1979. With it’s iconic cover shot, long with the iconic song “A Wedding Invitation”, remains one of their most popular albums.
James Hales
James is a lifelong fan of Southern Gospel Music. Being exposed to the music through his dad's record collection as a 7 or 8 year old boy in the late 70's, James grew to love the music of the Happy Goodmans, Kingsmen, Inspirations, Rambos, Florida Boys and others. James has been a staff writer for Absolutely Gospel since 2000 writing music reviews and various articles, and he has contributed to Musicscribe and SGHistory.com for several years as well. James also writes for his own music page on Facebook as well, via James' Music Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063484056683).
The Inspirations – “Looking For You” (1978)
“Looking For You” remains one of my all-time favorite studio albums by the Inspirations. Is it one of yours? Read all about it!
The Inspirations – “When I Get Home” (1977)
After releasing 3 iconic albums in 1976, they settled on releasing only 1 album in 1977, titled “When I Get Home”. With its own unique sound and feel, it’s another fantastic album by the Inspirations…
The Inspirations – “On Heaven’s Bright Shore” (1976)
Before 1976 was done, the Inspirations released one more album, “On Heaven’s Bright Shore”, which was one of their most popular studio albums. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “A Night of Inspiration” (1976)
As the Inspirations continue their 12th anniversary celebration, they released a 2nd live album featuring mostly popular songs they had recorded while with Canaan. The album remains one of their most popular albums ever…read all about it!
The Inspirations – “12th Anniversary Live” 1976)
1976 was a busy year for the Inspirations…on top of celebrating their 12th anniversary as a group, they released 3 albums that year, with “12th Anniversary Live” being the first.
The Inspirations – “Golden Street Parade” (1975)
“Golden Street Parade” was another outstanding album by the Inspirations, and one of my favorites. Is it one of yours?
The Inspirations – “I’m Taking a Flight” (1975)
“Jesus is Mine” became one of the Inspirations best loved songs, and it is found on this album. Check it out and see what other great songs are found on this 1975 album by the Inspirations.
The Inspirations – “More To Go To Heaven For” (1974)
1974 saw the Inspirations release only 1 album. “More to Go to Heaven For” featured the title song, which was a huge charting success, as well as several concert favorites. Read all about it…