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…
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 – “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…
The Inspirations – “When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)” (1973)
Before 1973 was done, the Inspirations released another hit record, “When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)”, containing the title song which garnered them another #1 song! Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Touring that City” (1973)
The Inspirations had enjoyed tremendous success prior to 1973, but this album solidified their place as one of the greatest quartets in our genre, and also presented them with their first #1 song! Check it out…
The Inspirations – “We Shall Rise” (1972)
This 1972 album introduced us to the booming bass voice of Mike Holcomb, who remained with the group for over 40 years! “We Shall Rise” features a lot of concert favorites for the Inspirations…check it out!