In 1970, the Rambos released “The Real Thing”, which contained one of their most loved songs, “Build My Mansion (Next Door to Jesus)”. The album offered much more than just 1 iconic tune, so check out what James has to say 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 Rambos – This is My Valley (1969)
This album by the Rambos included 4 huge hits for the group and became one of their most popular albums. Check out this latest review on this album by the Rambos.
The Rambos – An Evening with the Singing Rambos (1968)
1968 was a pivotal year for the Rambos. Check out what James has to say about this landmark album for the group!
The Rambos – The Soul Singing Rambos (1968)
In 1968, the Rambos released a career album with “The Soul Singing Rambos”, which contained Dottie’s career song, “He Looked Beyond My Fault”. Check out what James has to say about it!
The Rambos – “Gospel Ballads” (1967)
Dottie Rambo often said “Gospel Ballads” was her favorite Rambos album. Check out what James has to say about this wonderful 1967 recording.
The Rambos – Come Spring (1966)
Check out James’ review of the Rambos’ 1966 album, “Come Spring”.
The Rambos – “Cross Country Concert” (1965), “Dottie, Buck & Joe” (1965) & “Those Singing Rambos” (1965)
1965 was a busy year for the Rambos, as they released 3 albums with different personnel on each album. Check out James’ review of these albums as we continue our trek through the Rambos cataloge!
The Rambos – “Sing the Songs of Jim (Chief) Wetherington of the Statesmen Quartet” (1963) & “Warner Brothers Present the Gospel Echoes” (1964)
As we start this latest series of album reviews, check out James’ review of these early Rambo albums!
The Hinsons – One More Hallelujah (1992)
1992 saw the Hinsons come back together for one final album. This week, James walks us through that one final “Hallelujah” album…