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The Originals: Operator
Who sang “Operator” first? If you say Manhattan Transfer or the Downings, you are wrong. Read the article for the answer!
March 2, 2016 David Bruce Murray HistoryThe Originals: Go Out To The Program
Did you know another group recorded “Go Out To The Program” before the Oak Ridge Quartet?
February 6, 2016 David Bruce Murray Audio, HistoryThe Originals: Mary, Did You Know?
Did you know this lyric waited six years for its melody?
January 19, 2016 David Bruce Murray Audio, HistoryThe Originals: Jesus Is Coming Soon
Who recorded it first?
January 12, 2016 David Bruce Murray Audio, HistoryThe Originals: Look For Me At Jesus’ Feet
Let’s revisit The Calvarymen of West Virginia for another installment of The Originals.
June 4, 2015 David Bruce Murray Audio, HistoryThe Originals: How Great Thou Art
Did you know “How Great Thou Art” went through three languages before it was translated into English?
May 28, 2015 David Bruce Murray Audio, HistoryThe Originals: I’ll Fly Away
Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. “I’ll Fly Away” was written by Albert E. Brumley in 1929 while picking
May 22, 2015 David Bruce Murray History, Streaming VideoThe Originals: One Day At A Time
Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. Before I get to today’s song, I need your help! Chasing down the
May 14, 2015 David Bruce Murray History, Streaming VideoThe Originals: The Glory Road
Today, we launch a new series of articles called The Originals. Each entry in this series will highlight the first recorded version of song that is now considered to be one of
May 7, 2015 David Bruce Murray History, Streaming Video