1969 was a fruitful year for the Goodmans, as they released one of their most popular albums. Check out James’ review of this iconic album.
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 Happy Goodman Family – Portrait of Excitement (1968)
James takes a look at the Goodmans’ second release for 1968 entitled, “Portrait of Excitement”.
The Happy Goodman Family – The Happy Gospel of the Happy Goodmans (1968)
This week, James reviews the Goodmans’ 1968 Grammy Winner, “The Happy Gospel of the Happy Goodmans”.
The Happy Goodman Family – Good ‘N Happy (1967)
In this continuing series, James reviews the next album in the Goodman catalog, “Good ‘N Happy”, which featured one of their biggest hits, “When Morning Sweeps the Eastern Sky”.
The Happy Goodman Family – Bigger ‘N Better (1967)
Enjoy a trip back in time as James reviews the Happy Goodmans’ 1967 album, “Bigger ‘N Better”.
The Happy Goodman Family – What a Happy Time! (1966)
James Hales reviews the very first album by the Happy Goodmans released on Canaan Records in 1966.
The Happy Goodman Family – I’m Too Near Home (1963), The Best of… (1964) & It’s a Wonderful Feelin’ (1964)
James Hales makes his MusicScribe debut as he shares his personal reviews of vintage albums.